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Mark your calendars!
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Super Bowl Sunday Sale.
We promise this one will be bigger and better than last year’s, so plan to come.
Sunday, February 5th from 11:00 to 4:00.
Anyone who arrives between 11:00 and noon will get 25% off their entire purchase.
Sale items will include a selection from Viking sewing machines, fabric, kits, books, patterns and unfinished furniture.
Get in the spirit of things and wear a jersey from your favorite team.
Mark your calendar and plan on a fun afternoon at Susan’s.
Merrily McKim Tuohey Event.
Join us on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 from noon to 4:00 for “My Personal Treasure” a lecture and trunk show by Merrily McKim Tuohey.
Merrily will present an introduction to, and brief history of, her grandmother, Ruby Short McKim . Ruby Short McKim was a well known quilt designer who’s red work patterns were featured in syndicated newspaper columns and magazines. Her book “One Hundred and One Patchwork Patterns” was published in 1931.
Merrily has re-issued her grandmother’s designs and following the program there will be a book sale and signing. $15 includes lecture, trunk show and afternoon snacks.
We look forward to seeing you, Susan & the Girls
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The St. Patrick's Day Celebration Tour
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The St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Tour
Friday , March 16—Sunday, March 18, 2012
This luxury coach bus excursion will take you to 9 marvelous quilt shops in Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota. This weekend we’ll all be Irish and we’ll all be wearing green! $199.00 per person includes bus transportation and motel rooms.
The route for our bus:
Friday:
* Crazy to Quilt Shop, Cedar Falls, IA.
* Fourth & Main, Cannon Falls, MN.
* Fat Quarter Quilting, Coon Rapids, MN.
Saturday:
* Eagle Creek Quilt Shop, Shakopee, MN.
* Calico Hutch, Hayward, MN.
* Quilting Connection, Ames, IA.
Sunday:
* The Cottage Rose, Marion, IA.
* Yellow Creek Quilt Designs, Pearl City, IL.
* Susan’s Calico Creations, Fulton, IL.
More details to come—Call 815-589-2221
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Project Linus News
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Thank you to Helen Lundquist of Sterling for donating 5 crocheted afghans for Project Linus and Nancy Emery who made 3 quilts and donated them during the month of December.
What a comfort they will be to children in time of need. Thank you to all who have donated or are working on projects for Project Linus. Your efforts will be greatly appreciated by those who receive the quilts.
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New Books
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That Patchwork Place:
“Another Bite Of Schnibbles” by Carrie Nelson has 24 quilts using 5” or 10” squares.
“Kaleidoscope Paper Piecing” by Nancy Mahoney includes ten dynamic quilt designs.
“Make it Sew Modern” by Vanessa Christenson is full of fabric accessory items for yourself and your home.
“Nature’s Beauty in Applique” by Susan Taylor Propst has beautiful floral applique totes, pillows, runners and more.
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New Patterns
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Whistlepig Creek Productions:
Sweet Retreat's “Little Sister” Tote #1218. This large quilted shoulders bag with front, side, and inside pockets also has an optional zippered top.
Coach House Designs:
“Turtles in the Meadow” a twin size quilt featuring applique turtles, butterflies and dragonflies among rows of pieced stars, rail fence and pinwheels.
Suzanne Siever’s Designs:
“10 Strip Wonder Bag”. Ten strips plus lining and handles make this bag.
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Our Newest Kits
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“Cutie Pie”, a sweet baby quilt.
“Hanging Snowman”, a winter wall hanging.
“Fresh Fallen Snow” a snowman quilt in blue.
“Regal Eagle” an impressive patriotic quilt.
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Our Newest Fabric
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Benartex:
“Rooster Fields” designed by Dover Hill, includes panel and coordinates.
“It’s a Peep”, pink & yellow “Peeps” candy,
“Bake Sale” has blueberries, blueberry muffins and muffins in a tin,
“Brain Freeze” popsicles, rocket pops and ice cream cones,
“Kiss & Tell” heart and chocolate prints in time for Valentines Day
“Cool School” tennis shoe prints, all designed by Maria Kahnowski.
“Minkee Blankee” in pastels, a soft and cuddly back for your quilt.
“Patternista” designed by Paula Nadelstein, is like looking through a kaleidoscope.
Hoffman:
Fun, bright, prints “Animal Treats” cats, dogs and bugs,
“Girl’s Night Out” martini glasses,
“Always Blooming” tropical looking florals,
as well as beautiful “1895 Batiks” and “Bali Handpaints”
Maywood Studios:
“Modern Monet” Large florals, midsize butterflies and coordinates in purple and red.
New Castle Fabrics:
“Rooster’s Crow” designed by Adriana is a an eleven piece group with a rooster and wine theme.
Print Concepts:
“Tribute 9-11” patriotic panel featuring eagles and coordinating prints.
“Chicken Farm” includes a border stripe, allover and a patch print all in rich earth tones.
“Farmall” tractor print patch, panel and allovers.
Springs Creative Products:
“John Deere” patch, panels and coordinating allover prints.
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Our Upcoming Classes
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“Count On It”:
Susan will be leading this block of the month calendar using the book “Count On It” by Nancy Halvorsen from Art To Heart. Class will be the first Thursday evening of each month 5:30 to 8:30 pm.
“Cotton Club”:
Linda will be leading this lecture-only block of the month, meeting the first Saturday of each month at 9:00 am.
“Here’s My Heart”:
Create these delightful pot holders on your serger. Class is Saturday, February 11th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Class fee is $25.00 includes kit.
“Coloring Book Bunny”:
A vintage looking design taken from an old coloring book transformed into a hand embroidered bunny . Makes into a delightful Easter/Spring wall hanging. Get a good start on your project with Judy on Wednesday, February 22nd from 10:00 am. t0 noon. Class fee $20.00 plus supplies.
“Alto Table Topper”:
Linda made this eight sided table topper in Spring prints, but you can select your own coordinates. Class is Saturday, February 25th from 10:00 to noon. Class fee is $25.00 plus pattern.
“Victorian Needle Book”:
Use your computerized machines to create a vintage looking accessory. We will be using vintage stitches, a wing needle and candle wicking stitches. Kim will help you create in two hours what took our ancestors weeks to complete. Class is Tuesday, February 28th from 1:00 to 3:00. Class fee $25.00.
“One Block Pincushion”:
Make this adorable pin cushion using just one quilt block.
Class is Tuesday, March 27th from 10:00 to noon. Class fee is $20.00 plus supplies. Instructor is Judy Ross.
U.F.O. Project Days:
We are planning Friday, March 23rd and Saturday, March 24th as Unfinished Object days. Bring your machine and whatever project you have that is in the incomplete stage and join others who are working on their unfinished project too. This is not a class, but an opportunity to use our space to cut, sew, press or pin-baste your project for just $5.00. If you have questions we will be available to help out.
“All About Bags”:
This will be a day focused on purses, handbags and totes. An all day affair with lots of activities planned including a bag style show. Date is Saturday, March 31st. More details to come.
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Machine Classes with Kim Rentz
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“Know How” Class Serger:
We will cover the basics of threading and tension setting. Unravel the mysteries of the knobs and buttons. Discuss maintenance. 2 hour class on Tuesday, February 7th from 1:00 to 3:00. Class fee $25.00
“Beginning Embroidery”;
Learn about stabilizers, thread, hooping techniques, how to place designs correctly and how to manipulate the designs. Join Kim on Wednesday, February 8th from 10:00 to noon. Class fee $25.00
“Programming Class”:
If you own a computerized machine, this will help you combine stitches and program in words. Class is Thursday, February 16th from 10:00 to noon. Class fee $25.00
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Susan’s Serger Club & Viking Club
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Susan’s Serger Club:
The second Tuesday or the second Saturday of each month will be the time for Susan’s Serger Club. Join Kim and other serger buffs from 10:00-11:00am for free projects, “show and tell” and fun with friends. No need to pre-register, just come join the fun. $5.00 per session.
Susan’s Viking Club:
Join Kim and other sewing friends for a fun and informative hour on the second Tuesday and second Saturday of each month from 11:00 to noon. You will receive free project instructions. Bring something for “show and tell”. No need to pre-register, just come join the fun. $5.00 per session.
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Super Bowl Sunday Sale!
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Super Bowl Sunday
February 5th.
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Kick Off Special:
come in early. Anyone arriving between 11 and noon will get 25% off their whole purchase (excluding machines)
Other specials include: fat quarters, end of the bolt specials,
Select kits, books and patterns.
Select Viking machines and
25% off on all unfinished
Furniture.
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A Quilter's Paradise and Attic Woods
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Does your group of quilters need a place to sew for a couple of days? Our rooms are equipped with display walls, ironing boards, cutting tables, kitchen, and full restroom with clothes washer and dryer. You provide the meals or order out. Cost: $25 per night. For an overnight group, there must be a minimum of 5 people. Please call in advance. Deposit required. Saturdays are quickly spoken for, so call and reserve a date soon.
Attic Woods on the mezzanine and top floor of our store has a
great selection of unfinished wood furniture and finishing products .
All items are solid wood and ready to be finished. See our supply of finishes.
Unfinished furniture is currently 25% off. Take advantage of this great sale!
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