Volume 9, Issue3
Summer 2012
The Village Quilt Shoppe
2359 Joslyn Ct.
Lake Orion, Michigan 48360
(248) 391.5727
www.thevillagequiltshoppe.com
Inspirations for tomorrow’s heirlooms…….
Where OPTIONS are a must……..
This Year’s Motto: Refresh!!!
Learn Something New
Sewing Machine Cleaning and Tune ups
We are now offering basic cleaning and tune ups for your
sewing machines here at the shoppe. Next time your
machine needs a little TLC stop on by.
Join the Breakfast Club….Today
The first Thursday of every month. Come join us for
coffee, tea or…. and a light breakfast. A great way to meet
quilters, share recipes, show and tell, demos, get motivated,
and be inspired and we try to have a special project each
month. 10:00am - ? Everyone is welcome. RSVP please.
(248) 391-5727. It’s a fun club.
July 5th, 10:00am - ?
August 2nd, 10:00am - ?
September 6th, 10:00am - ?
October 4th, 10:00am - ?
November 1st, 10:00am - ?
December 6th, 10:00am - ?
Potluck Patchwork Party
Carolyn’s Corner
Spring Market was very inspiring. There may have been
less new trends to watch but what was there….was… well
thought out. I think, in some ways, a slumping economy has
helped the quilting industry and us, the quilter’s. I think
much more thought has gone into the fabrics and the
products introduced. There was less frivolous products and
what was there had a purpose. Less attention was placed on
impulse items. I think the industry has finally figured out
that we quilters are discriminating buyers when it comes to
our craft. When times are tough, it’s all about the fabric.
Summer is a time for much more than quilting. We spend
time with family, picnics, graduations, weddings and so
much more. The garden and yard need tending. I pray for
rainy days to justify staying in my sewing room and just
playing. Duties make me feel guilty about what I love. I
would much rather stay home from work in my pj’s, and
design, but unfortunately, I am a workaholic (according to
my husband). The last year and a half has been challenging
in so many ways. I have started a whole new career. I have
had to live away from my family most of the time, but it has
been rewarding. As editor of Quilter’s World and House of
White Birches quilt books (soon to be Annie’s) I have
traveled and experienced many new and exciting things, but
my heart is in Michigan. I miss you all.
See you on weekends!
Be happy, be creative and
Keep Piecing,
Carolyn
Looking for a night out? Need some help with a project?
Or maybe you just want to hang out with great people
who quilt. We are having a Potluck Quilting Party for
quilters. All you have to do is RSVP, bring a dish to
pass, a project to work on and enjoy. We will supply the
expert help, drinks and all the paper products. The cost
is $5.00. The party will be held on a Friday evening each
month.
July 20th, 6:00 – 9:30 pm
August 17th, 6:00 – 9:30pm
September 21st, 6:00 – 9:30pm
October 19th, 6:00pm – 9:30pm
November 9th, 6:00 – 9:30pm
December 14th, 6:00 – 9:30pm
What a way to spend an evening.
Let’s Help Lighthouse
We need your help. The chest isn’t filling very fast this
year. We need stockings for the Christmas store at the
Lighthouse. If you need a pattern for the stocking, we still
have them and will be more than happy to give you one.
Making stockings and pillowcases for the Lighthouse is a
great way to use up your stash and scraps.
I know they were truly appreciated and were given to needy
families in our community. Now don’t forget we also have a
food drop box in our foyer. Now is the time to start if you
intend to donate, either food or stockings and pillowcases.
With the economy still a mess, there are many in need and I
personally feel every child should have a Christmas no
matter the circumstances.
Don’t forget the paper bags also. They really need them.
WHAT’S NEW!!!!
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New fabrics coming all the time!
Put Some Charm in Your Quilt
Batiks, Batiks, and more Batik!
Follow me on Quilter’s World Facebook and
on Pinerest
We are carrying knit books.
We are carrying Kanzashi Flower Makers
one of the hottest new trends in quilting!
I have a few new patterns published.
Bargello Bed Runner
Inspiration for tomorrow’s heirlooms…
Registration and Class Policy
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Class fees are due upon registration.
Phone reservations will be held three days to allow
for mail or drop-off of payment.
 Cancellation deadline is five days prior to class. If
we do not have at least three people for class, the
Village Quilt Shoppe reserves the right to cancel
the class and your registration fee will be refunded
or applied to another class.
 Patterns, books, and handouts cannot be shared or
photocopied due to copyright laws. Let’s help to
keep these talented and creative designers in
business.
 A supply list will be given at the time of
registration. Please come to class with all required
supplies. We appreciate your purchase of supplies
from us-it helps to insure that we will be able to
serve your needs.
Sewing machines should be brought to your class unless
otherwise stated.
Is there a class you would like to do? Let us
know and we will see what we can do.
Saturday, August 11, 10:30 – 2:30pm………..……$24.00
Now this is a class you will want to take. Bargellos are fun
and bed runner are the answer to a fresh new look for a tired
bedroom without redoing the whole thing. Once Nancy
teaches you the technique you will want to try more
complicated Bargello designs. It’s not as
Level: Confident Beginner
Instructor: Nancy McNally
Biscuit Basket
Saturday, September 22, 10:00 – 3:00pm……..……. $24.00
Learn to make this clever little basket in an afternoon. Once
you make one you will want to keep making them. It’s a
great way to use up leftover fabrics and create beautiful gifts
at the same time. Just think of how organized you will be
with these gorgeous baskets to fill.
Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Carolyn Vagts
Machine Quilting
Thursday, September 27th, 11:00am – 3:00pm….…..$30.00
Saturday, October 27, 11:00am – 4:00pm…….….…..$30.00
This is a technique class. Learn all the tricks to machine
quilting from Elizabeth. She will teach you the how-to’s and
all the little tricks to make your quilting a success.
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Instructor: Elizabeth Helwig
Hand Quilting
Thursday, July 12, 10:00 – 3:00pm…. $30.00
If learning to hand quilt has been on your list to accomplish,
here is your chance. Sally will teach you all the tricks and
tell you which supplies will make your quilting journey
successful. Come spend a day with Sally and check one
more thing to-do off your list.
Level: Beginner
Instructor: Sally Behrend
Summer Shoppe Hours
Monday-Saturday 10:00am-5:30pm
Sunday 11:00am-5:30pm
Inn-Spire Leaf Bowl
Saturday, August 18, 10:00 – 1:00 pm……………$18.00
Or Saturday, September 1, 10:00 – 1:00pm ………$18.00
Create beautiful bowls with Inn-spire and your stash.
They’re like potato chips, one is never enough. Come and
spend a day learning all the possibilities with this new
product.
Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Carolyn Vagts
Boutique Slippers
Inspiration for tomorrow’s heirlooms…………
Elizabeth’s Appliqué Day
The first Sunday of every month…………………...$15.00
Many of you are in the midst of projects started, and
some of you need to get going. This class is an open
workshop that will benefit everyone. Come join in the
fun whether you are experienced or just beginning.
Hand appliqué only please. Elizabeth is knowledgeable in
all forms of hand appliqué.
September 9 & October 7, 11:00am- 2:00pm. Must preregister for this class.
Level: All
Instructor: Elizabeth Helwig
Thursday, July 19, 10:00 – 1:00pm………………$18.00
It’s a great project to make as presents. Most in this book
are fat quarter friendly or can be made from stash. You can
personalize them to suit your taste or your friends or family.
Once Sally teaches you the basics you can make all the
slippers in the book.
Level: Confident Beginner
Instructor: Sally Behrend
Beginning Quilting 101
Wednesday, July 18, 10:30 – 3:30pm and August 15, 10:303:30pm………………………………………………. $60.00
If quilting is what you want to learn, this is the class for you.
Learn the basic to quilt construction along with all the tips to
make it a successful journey. Nancy will teach you all the
basics to cutting and piecing.
Level: Novice
Instructor: Nancy McNally
Holiday Bowl
Saturday, September 1, 2:00 – 5:00pm…. $18.00
These bowls are like potato chips. Once you start making
them you can’t stop. Learn to work with Craftex and how-to
finish edges with satin stitches. This bowl can easily be
completed in class.
Level: Confident Beginner
Instructor: Carolyn Vagts
*Your machine must have a satin/zig zag stitch.
Monday Morning Sit and Sew
Come on in every Monday from 10:00am to 1:00pm for our
sit and sew. It’s free and the coffee is always on. What a
great way to meet new friends and get a little sewing done.
You’re always welcome.
Inspiration for tomorrow’s heirlooms…..
T-Shirt Quilt
Saturday, July 28, 10:30 – 2:30pm…………………$24.00
This class will teach you all the basics for creating a T-Shirt
quilt. Nancy will show you how to prepare, stabilize, and
size you blocks and design the setting. Take the mystery out
of the entire process and go home well on your way to a
completed top.
Level: Confident Beginner
Instructor: Nancy McNally
Quilt-as-you-Go
Saturday, August 4, 10:00 – 2:00pm………………..$24.00
Or Thursday, August 9, 10:00 – 2:00pm……………$24.00
Learn to make a quilt as you go. Sally will teach you how to
make a quilted block and how to assemble those quilted
blocks into a finished piece. When you piece them together
they are done. You can make the block any size you wish
and it still works. This is a great way to use up your scraps
and stash.
Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Sally Behrend
Workday Wednesdays
Wednesday, September 12 & 26, 11:00 – 3:00pm …$48.00
Or Wednesday, October 10 & 24, 11:00 – 3:00pm …$48.00
In class you will learn how to construct the various units that
make up the blocks from easiest to more difficult., how to
add sashing and cornerstones and the borders. This is the
next step after the basic beginner class. It’s meant to build
your skills.
Level: Beginner
Instructor: Nancy McNally
Free Style Scrap Quilt with Strips and Half
Squares
Thursday, August 16, 10 – 2:00pm & August 30, 103:00pm
Or Wednesday, September 5, 10 – 2:00pm & September 19,
10 – 3:00pm …………………………………..$54.00
If you enjoy working with scrap and like to create your
pattern as you go, this is the class for you. Ruth Ann will
show you all the tricks to free style scrapping.
Level: Confident Beginner
Instructor: Ruth Ann Sheffield
Inspiration for tomorrow’s heirlooms…..
Top 3 Patterns
1. Poorhouse Inn-spire Bowls
2. Turning Twenty Again
3. Bailey Island Bag
Top 10 Notions
Pineapple Bed Runner
Saturday, September 8, 10:30 – 3:30pm………. $30.00
Take some classic Pineapple blocks and turn them into a
gorgeous bed runner. Add your own colors and create a new
look for any room. Make a few and change the colors as
often as you wish. These make great gifts as well.
Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Nancy McNally
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Clover Binding Clips
Inn-Spire
Sewline Mechanical Pencil
IBC Glass Head Pins
inn-spire™ Non Woven
Kanzashi Flower Makers
Quick Yo Yo Makers
Little Gripper
Desk needle threader
Gypsy Gripper
Classified Ads
Long Point Quilting
Margaret Serda
Custom and Pantographs
Phone: 248-693-4349
http://community. Webshots.com/user/ms3rose
(Photo website)
Email: ms3rose@gmail.com
Nancy Hughson
Custom and Pantographs
Phone: 248-683-7983
Email: www.QuiltedImpressions.com
Nancy McNally
One Stitch at a Time
Phone: 248- 275-9465
Email: nancy.Mcnally@comcast.net
http://nancyonestitchatatime.blogspot.com
Check out the August Quilters World for inspiring
projects. Let me know how you like the change. I
have simplified the instructions, tightened the text,
added quilting diagram and more visual aids.
Comments? You can reach me at:
Editor@QuiltersWorld.com