Thursday, January 6, 2011
Fat Quarter Friday!
Just a quick reminder that Fat Quarter Friday is tomorrow! Stop in to get 30% off any precut fat quarter in the shop! Now is a great time to start on that Spring table runner, wall hanging, or new bag!
Friday, November 12, 2010
Now Open On Mondays!
Exciting news! Because of popular demand we will now be open on Mondays too! The hours will be 10-5 once the Shop Hop is complete! Stop in and check us out!
Jingle All The Way Shop Hop!
Jingle All The Way
Shop Hop
November 12th - 20th
Hours: M-F 10-6, Sat 10-4, Sun 12-4
Prizes: Visit all 7 shops for a chance to win 1 of 7
$100 gift certificates!
FREE Christmas/Winter fat quarter with a $10 minimum purchase
FREE Christmas treats and recipes!
| Quilting by the Hearth 507-744-4284 | Quilter's Dream 116 507-364-5130 | 103 South 4th Street 507-263-7000 |
| Calico Hutch 507-377-1163 | Firefly Quilt Shop 507-344-0441 | 507-625-8135 |
| | The Cotton Patch 507-451-5979 | |
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Fall/Winter Classes!
I know you've been waiting for them, here they are . . . the new classes for fall/winter 2010! Enjoy!
Craft/Sewing Day Retreat
Join us for an all day and evening retreat. Leave your cleaning and cooking at home and just bring your project to work on. Bring your own beverage, the meals will be provided along with some snacks to keep your strength up. Bring your own project or ask for one of our retreat projects.
Date: Sat -Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11 ~ Time: 9:00am – 10:00pm or ??? ~ Fee: $15
T-Shirt Quilt
Put together a t-shirt quilt with all those t-shirts your kids have collected. The first meeting we will be cutting and planning your quilt, then return on Sat and put it together. Bring a sack lunch & beverage or we will make a subway run for you.
Dates: Tue – Oct 12, 19, & Nov 2 ~ Time 6:30-9:00 ~ Fee $25
No-Problem Zippers!
Have you always wanted to make a purse or bag, but were afraid of the zipper? No more! Learn an easy way to put a zipper in a bag or purse. Bring 2 fat quarters and choose a zipper of your choice to make this easy zipper pouch. Pattern and zipper are included in the class. Stop in to see the sample.
Dates: Wed Oct 13 OR Friday Nov 17 ~ Times: 1:00 – 3:00 OR 6:30 – 8:30
Fee - $15 (includes pattern & zipper)
Mother/Daughter Quilting Day
Spend the day with your daughter and make a quilt that you can put together in one day. The Mom’s do the cutting and pressing, the daughters the sewing. Easy triple treat pattern, stop in to see the sample and pick up your supply list.
Dates: Sat, Oct 16 OR Thur, Oct 21 ~ Time 12:00 – 5:00 ~ Fee $15 (Book required)
Friday Night/Day Out
Open to sewers, knitters and crafters! Bring any unfinished project and join us for a night/or day of uninterrupted sewing or crafting. Complete your projects in no time. We will be there to help if you need it. The 1st & 3rd Fridays of the month. Bring a beverage. Snacks will be provided. Register by the Thursday before each class.
Dates: Oct 15, Nov 5 & 19 Dec 3, 17
Times: Day- 1:00 – 5:00pm OR Night 6:30 –10:30 ~ Fee $ 6 per session
Snap Happy Bags
These new cute bags are a “snap” to make. We will be making the Snap Happy II bag in class. So easy to do you will be making more for presents. Stop in the store to see our samples. Use our kits, or choose your own material. (Uses carpenters tape measure for the “snap”)
Dates: Mon Oct 18 OR Wed Nov 10 ~ Time: 6:30 – 8:30 ~ Fee $ 12 (Pattern Required)
Wool Felt Candle Mat
Learn how easy it is to use wool felt and make this cute candle mat in the process. Choose one of our kits and see how fast and easy this hand work can be. Only two stitches to learn, no fraying seams or seam allowances to contend with.
Date: Wed, Oct 20 OR Mon, Nov 8 ~ Time: 6:30 – 8:30 ~ Fee: $18 (kit included )
Learn to Crochet
If you always wanted to learn to crochet, or have forgotten how....this is the class for you. Learn the basic stitches and practice your skill by making a small project in the process. For ages 10 through adult.
Dates: Thur Oct 21 & 28 ~ Time: 6:30–8:30 ~ Fee: $12
Veranda Tote
Lean to make this new Veranda tote bag by Quilts Illustrated. This medium size tote has lots of pockets, detailed ruffle that makes this bag look even better. Stop in to see our sample, use one of our kits, or choose your own material, can be done with lots of scraps as well.
Date: Mon Oct 25 & Nov 1 ~ Time: 6:00–9:00 ~ Fee: $10 (Pattern required)
Margo Handbag
This new bag is by Lazy Girl Designs. You can make with or without a zipper. It features 2 handy outside pockets plus 6 inside pockets to keep you organized. Stop in to see our sample, use one of our kits, or choose your own material. Please come with your fabric cut and ready to sew. Finished size: approx. 10” x 9” x 4”.
Date: Wed Oct 27 OR Wed Nov 3 ~ Time: 6:00–9:00 ~ Fee: $10 (Pattern required)
Binding Class
Learn how to put a binding on your quilt. We will teach you how cut, join, press and sew your binding on to make that great looking mitered corner. Bring in your own project, or ask for one of our donations quilts for you to bind.
Date: Wed, Oct 27 ~ Time: 1:00–3:00 OR Sat, Nov 6 ~ Time: 10:00–12:00 ~ Fee: $10
Quilting -101
This class will cover the quilt making from the very beginning. You will learn to cut with a rotary cutter, sew with exact ¼” seams, how to make and arrange your blocks to complete the quilt. We will also cover putting on borders. This is a great class to take if have not made a quilt or just made small project. Our Pattern is called Hop, Skip and Jump. It is a new Triple Expresso pattern that has 3 quilts in one pattern. You decide when your blocks are done which version to make. Stop in to see the sample and pick up your supply list
Dates: Thur, Nov 4, 11, & 18 ~ Times: 6:30pm–9:00pm ~ Fee: $32 (Included Pattern)
FAT QUARTER FRIDAY
1st Friday of every month -- All Fat Quarters are 30% off. Join the fun in choosing and stocking up on fat quarters. The 1st Friday of every month. This includes any fat quarters in the store that we have cut.
Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 3, Jan 7
Bali Bags
Make this bag with 2 ½” strips of batik fabric and clotheline. You can cut your own prior to class, or by pre-cut 2 ½” strips. This has been my most requested class. Sign up early to reserve your spot. Stop in to pick up your supply list and see the sample in the shop.
Dates: Nov 5 1:00 - 5:00 & Nov 12 10:00 – 5:00 OR Nov 6 12:00 - 4:00 & Nov 13 9:00 – 4:00
Fee $20
Beginning Knitting
If you are new to knitting or are just a little rusty, then you can take this class as a refresher. Learn the basic stitches of knit & purl while making a simple project. Stop in the store to get your supply list.
Dates: Tue Nov 9 & 16 ~ Time: 6:30–8:30 ~ Fee: $12 plus supplies
Long Arm Certification Class
Learn to use the long arm machine and finish your own quilts on it. Take the one on one class and then you are able to rent out the machine. We will give you a practice quilt to give a try and learn how to use.
Date: Call to set up a time ~ Time: 2 ½ hour session ~ Fee: $60
Craft/Sewing Day Retreat
Join us for an all day and evening retreat. Leave your cleaning and cooking at home and just bring your project to work on. Bring your own beverage, the meals will be provided along with some snacks to keep your strength up. Bring your own project or ask for one of our retreat projects.
Date: Sat -Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11 ~ Time: 9:00am – 10:00pm or ??? ~ Fee: $15
T-Shirt Quilt
Put together a t-shirt quilt with all those t-shirts your kids have collected. The first meeting we will be cutting and planning your quilt, then return on Sat and put it together. Bring a sack lunch & beverage or we will make a subway run for you.
Dates: Tue – Oct 12, 19, & Nov 2 ~ Time 6:30-9:00 ~ Fee $25
No-Problem Zippers!
Have you always wanted to make a purse or bag, but were afraid of the zipper? No more! Learn an easy way to put a zipper in a bag or purse. Bring 2 fat quarters and choose a zipper of your choice to make this easy zipper pouch. Pattern and zipper are included in the class. Stop in to see the sample.
Dates: Wed Oct 13 OR Friday Nov 17 ~ Times: 1:00 – 3:00 OR 6:30 – 8:30
Fee - $15 (includes pattern & zipper)
Mother/Daughter Quilting Day
Spend the day with your daughter and make a quilt that you can put together in one day. The Mom’s do the cutting and pressing, the daughters the sewing. Easy triple treat pattern, stop in to see the sample and pick up your supply list.
Dates: Sat, Oct 16 OR Thur, Oct 21 ~ Time 12:00 – 5:00 ~ Fee $15 (Book required)
Friday Night/Day Out
Open to sewers, knitters and crafters! Bring any unfinished project and join us for a night/or day of uninterrupted sewing or crafting. Complete your projects in no time. We will be there to help if you need it. The 1st & 3rd Fridays of the month. Bring a beverage. Snacks will be provided. Register by the Thursday before each class.
Dates: Oct 15, Nov 5 & 19 Dec 3, 17
Times: Day- 1:00 – 5:00pm OR Night 6:30 –10:30 ~ Fee $ 6 per session
Snap Happy Bags
These new cute bags are a “snap” to make. We will be making the Snap Happy II bag in class. So easy to do you will be making more for presents. Stop in the store to see our samples. Use our kits, or choose your own material. (Uses carpenters tape measure for the “snap”)
Dates: Mon Oct 18 OR Wed Nov 10 ~ Time: 6:30 – 8:30 ~ Fee $ 12 (Pattern Required)
Wool Felt Candle Mat
Learn how easy it is to use wool felt and make this cute candle mat in the process. Choose one of our kits and see how fast and easy this hand work can be. Only two stitches to learn, no fraying seams or seam allowances to contend with.
Date: Wed, Oct 20 OR Mon, Nov 8 ~ Time: 6:30 – 8:30 ~ Fee: $18 (kit included )
Learn to Crochet
If you always wanted to learn to crochet, or have forgotten how....this is the class for you. Learn the basic stitches and practice your skill by making a small project in the process. For ages 10 through adult.
Dates: Thur Oct 21 & 28 ~ Time: 6:30–8:30 ~ Fee: $12
Veranda Tote
Lean to make this new Veranda tote bag by Quilts Illustrated. This medium size tote has lots of pockets, detailed ruffle that makes this bag look even better. Stop in to see our sample, use one of our kits, or choose your own material, can be done with lots of scraps as well.
Date: Mon Oct 25 & Nov 1 ~ Time: 6:00–9:00 ~ Fee: $10 (Pattern required)
Margo Handbag
This new bag is by Lazy Girl Designs. You can make with or without a zipper. It features 2 handy outside pockets plus 6 inside pockets to keep you organized. Stop in to see our sample, use one of our kits, or choose your own material. Please come with your fabric cut and ready to sew. Finished size: approx. 10” x 9” x 4”.
Date: Wed Oct 27 OR Wed Nov 3 ~ Time: 6:00–9:00 ~ Fee: $10 (Pattern required)
Binding Class
Learn how to put a binding on your quilt. We will teach you how cut, join, press and sew your binding on to make that great looking mitered corner. Bring in your own project, or ask for one of our donations quilts for you to bind.
Date: Wed, Oct 27 ~ Time: 1:00–3:00 OR Sat, Nov 6 ~ Time: 10:00–12:00 ~ Fee: $10
Quilting -101
This class will cover the quilt making from the very beginning. You will learn to cut with a rotary cutter, sew with exact ¼” seams, how to make and arrange your blocks to complete the quilt. We will also cover putting on borders. This is a great class to take if have not made a quilt or just made small project. Our Pattern is called Hop, Skip and Jump. It is a new Triple Expresso pattern that has 3 quilts in one pattern. You decide when your blocks are done which version to make. Stop in to see the sample and pick up your supply list
Dates: Thur, Nov 4, 11, & 18 ~ Times: 6:30pm–9:00pm ~ Fee: $32 (Included Pattern)
FAT QUARTER FRIDAY
1st Friday of every month -- All Fat Quarters are 30% off. Join the fun in choosing and stocking up on fat quarters. The 1st Friday of every month. This includes any fat quarters in the store that we have cut.
Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 3, Jan 7
Bali Bags
Make this bag with 2 ½” strips of batik fabric and clotheline. You can cut your own prior to class, or by pre-cut 2 ½” strips. This has been my most requested class. Sign up early to reserve your spot. Stop in to pick up your supply list and see the sample in the shop.
Dates: Nov 5 1:00 - 5:00 & Nov 12 10:00 – 5:00 OR Nov 6 12:00 - 4:00 & Nov 13 9:00 – 4:00
Fee $20
Beginning Knitting
If you are new to knitting or are just a little rusty, then you can take this class as a refresher. Learn the basic stitches of knit & purl while making a simple project. Stop in the store to get your supply list.
Dates: Tue Nov 9 & 16 ~ Time: 6:30–8:30 ~ Fee: $12 plus supplies
Long Arm Certification Class
Learn to use the long arm machine and finish your own quilts on it. Take the one on one class and then you are able to rent out the machine. We will give you a practice quilt to give a try and learn how to use.
Date: Call to set up a time ~ Time: 2 ½ hour session ~ Fee: $60
Friday, July 2, 2010
July Classes
Fat Quarter Friday
The first 4 Fridays in July enjoy 30% off all precut Fat Quarters in the shop! What a great way to stock up and get ready for all your fall and winter projects!
Dates: July 2, 9, 16, & 23 Times: 10:00 - 5:00
Friday Night/Day Out
Open to sewers, knitters and crafters! Bring any unfinished project and join us for a night/or day of uninterrupted sewing or crafting. Complete your projects in no time. We will be there to help if you need it. The 1st & 3rd Friday of the month. Bring a beverage. Snacks will be provided. Register by the Thursday before each class.
Date: July 2 & 16 Times: Day- 1:00 – 5:00pm OR Night 6:30 –10:30 Fee $ 6 per session
Mystery Quilt Weekend
Join us for a weekend of sewing a mystery quilt. Friday we will cut and begin our first few steps. Then return on Saturday to continue sewing and watch the mystery unfold before your eyes. Stop by to pick up your supply list. Bring a sack lunch and beverage, or we will make a subway run for you. Snacks provided.
Dates: Friday July 23 – 6:00 – 9:00, Sat July 24 – 9:00 – 6:00 Fee $25
Mother /Daughter Quilting Day
Spend the day with your daughter and make a quilt that you can put together in one day. The Moms will be doing the cutting and pressing, the daughters the sewing. Easy Triple Treat pattern. Stop in to see the sample and pick up your supply list.
Date: Sat July 24 Time: 12:00 – 5:00 Fee $15 (Book required)
The first 4 Fridays in July enjoy 30% off all precut Fat Quarters in the shop! What a great way to stock up and get ready for all your fall and winter projects!
Dates: July 2, 9, 16, & 23 Times: 10:00 - 5:00
Friday Night/Day Out
Open to sewers, knitters and crafters! Bring any unfinished project and join us for a night/or day of uninterrupted sewing or crafting. Complete your projects in no time. We will be there to help if you need it. The 1st & 3rd Friday of the month. Bring a beverage. Snacks will be provided. Register by the Thursday before each class.
Date: July 2 & 16 Times: Day- 1:00 – 5:00pm OR Night 6:30 –10:30 Fee $ 6 per session
Mystery Quilt Weekend
Join us for a weekend of sewing a mystery quilt. Friday we will cut and begin our first few steps. Then return on Saturday to continue sewing and watch the mystery unfold before your eyes. Stop by to pick up your supply list. Bring a sack lunch and beverage, or we will make a subway run for you. Snacks provided.
Dates: Friday July 23 – 6:00 – 9:00, Sat July 24 – 9:00 – 6:00 Fee $25
Mother /Daughter Quilting Day
Spend the day with your daughter and make a quilt that you can put together in one day. The Moms will be doing the cutting and pressing, the daughters the sewing. Easy Triple Treat pattern. Stop in to see the sample and pick up your supply list.
Date: Sat July 24 Time: 12:00 – 5:00 Fee $15 (Book required)
Bus Added to SE MN Section Bus Trip
Because of high demand we have added another bus for the Quilt Minnesota 2010 Bus Trip!
It will be Saturday August 7th & Sunday August 8th
For Only $99 you get:
Stop in or call to sign up today!
It will be Saturday August 7th & Sunday August 8th
For Only $99 you get:
- FREE stack of 20 1/2 yard cuts of black & white fabrics if you have all 12 shops stamped on your Quilt MN passport.
- Rount trip luxury motor coach transportation
- A gourment box lunch
- Double occupancy motel room
- One hour & 15 minutes shopping and a light snack at each of the 12 great shops in the SE section.
Stop in or call to sign up today!
Friday, June 4, 2010
Quilt Minnesota 2010 Bus Tour!
Quilt Minnesota 2010
Two-Day SE Minnesota Section
Bus Trip
Saturday, July 31
and Sunday, August 1st
ONLY $99 includes:- FREE stack of 20 half-yard cuts of black & white fabric if you have all 12 shops stamped on your Quilt Minnesota passport. Given to you at the last shop on your tour.
- Round trip luxury motor coach transportation – boarding at the Burnsville Mall
- Gourmet box lunch
- Double occupancy motel room
- One hour and fifteen minutes shopping and a light snack at each of the 12 great quilt shops:
- Fourth and Main, Cannon Falls
- The Quilting Cupboard, Rochester
- All In Stitches, Stewartville
- Pine Needles Quilt Shop, Racine
- Quilter’s Quarters, Spring Valley
- Calico Hutch, Hayward
- The Cotton Patch, Owatonna
- Fire Fly Quilt Shop, Mankato
- River City Quilts, Mankato
- Quilter’s Dream, Montgomery
- Quilting by The Hearth, Lonsdale
- Please call Quilter’s Dream, Montgomery to reserve your spot - 507-364-5130
- Don’t miss the fun, friends, shopping and free 10 yards of fabric!!
Space is limited!!!! Only 20 seats remain!
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