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     

            Rather Be Quilting, Lake City     

            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!
 

Shop Minnesota Fabric is Finally Here!

Stop in and check it out!  You can pre-order your fabric today & pick it up when you are out shop hopping in July & August!

     

Escape the Heat with a fun class in June!

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 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 June 3, 10 & 24 Times:  6:30pm – 9:00pm     Fee: $35 (Included Pattern)

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: Fri June 4 & 11 Time:  10:00 – 12:00     Fee: $10

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 1^st  & 3^rd  Friday of the month. Bring a beverage. Snacks will be provided.    Register by the Thursday before each class.

Dates: June 4 & 18    

Times: Day- 1:00 – 5:00pm OR Night 6:30 –10:30     Fee $ 6 per session

Super Simple Pillowcase

Learn a new way of making a pillowcase that is easier then the old way, and always looks great. It is fast and simple with less stitching time.  Stop in to see the samples, choose your own fabric, or use one of our kits.

Date: Sat June 5 Time: 1:00 – 3:00  OR 

Wed June 23 Time: 6:00 – 8:00  

Fee $ 9 (pattern included)

Basic Sewing

Learn to use a sewing machine. You will learn to thread your machine, winding a bobbin and sew with your own machine, You will cut and sew a simple project that you can complete in class.  Sewing machines are available if needed. However you may want to learn on the machine you will be sewing at home

Date: Sat June 5 Time  10:00 – 12:00  Wed June  9  Time  6:30 – 8:30     Fee: $9

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 is your own project, or ask for one of our donations quilts for you to bind. 

Date:   June 7     Time: 6:30-8:30     Fee: $10

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: Fri June 25 OR  Sat July 24     Time: 12:00 – 5:00     Fee $15 (Book required)

Accu-cut

Learn how to use our Accu-cut machine and rent it out for only $15 an hour.  Get your entire quilt cut quick and easily.  

Call to reserve your time with this machine and then get right to your sewing.  First time users will need a 15 minute lesson on how to use this great machine.

Date: Schedule your own time.     Fee $15 hour

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

New Fabric is arriving!

We just got some great new fabric in.  Here is a preview.

We got the Olivia line from Red Rooster, the line is huge & very cute.  Michelle is working on a quit right now with it.  We also have a book made for this fabric!
           

And we got in Heart and Soul in also from Red Rooster.

   

Stop in and check them out!

April Classes, Accu-Cut & Long Arm Certification

FAT QUARTER FRIDAY

It’s finally spring & with the long winter stashes have been depleted, it is time to replenish them!  April is FAT QUARTER FRIDAY MONTH!  Stop in every Friday in April & get 30% off any precut Fat Quarter in the shop!

April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Friday Night/Day Out

Call the girls & set up a night or 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 1^st & 3^rd  Friday of the month. Bring a beverage. Snacks will be provided.    Register by the Thursday before each class.

Dates: April 2 and 16   Times: Day- 1:00 – 5:00pm OR Night 6:30 –10:30    Fee $ 6 per session

Aprons

Choose from one of our many apron patterns and pick your favorite.  Choose your own material or one of our kits.  Once you learn how easy it is to make an apron you will be making them for yourself as well as gifts.  Stop in to see our samples and pick up your supply list.

Date:   Fri April 9, OR Sat April 10    Time 1:00 – 4:00  OR  Tue May 11  6:00 – 9:00   Fee $9 (Pattern required)

  

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  April 13 & 20   Time: 6:30 – 8:30  Fee:  $12 plus supplies

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 April 17   Time: 9:00am –10:00pm or ???   Fee:  $15

Britches and Bloomers

Learn to make these cute pants for infants and children.  Stop in to see our cute samples, choose your own fabric or one of our kits. These are fast and easy to put together.  You will complete them in one night.

Date: Mon April 19 Time 6:00 – 9:00           Fee $10

Two Hour Tulip Purse

Make this purse in just two hours.  Fast and easy, no zippers or quilting required.  This bag comes in 3 different sizes and will be so fun to make, you will want to do it again.

Date:  April 22 OR May 13  Time: 6:00 – 8:00           Fee $9 (Pattern required)

Accu-cut

Learn how to use our Accu-cut machine and rent it out for only $15 an hour.  Get your entire quilt cut quick and easily.

Call to reserve your time with this machine and then get right to your sewing.  First time users will need a 15 minute lesson on how to use this great machine.

Date: Schedule your own time.    Fee $15 hour

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

The Classroom is getting closer to completion!

As you all know by now, we are working on a new classroom at Quilter's Dream.  The cupboards are in, just waiting for the appliances & then we will be 100% ready to quilt, eat & enjoy!  Of course, not having it finished didn't stop us from using the new room.  Check out the pictures from our Mystery Quilt weekend with Jennie & Gail!

Gail & Jennie cutting their clues!

They had a wonderful time!  And the quilts looked great on Sunday afternoon!  Way to go girls!

We also had Marge and Cathy in for our Friday Day out!  They had so much fun they stayed for the night out!  Check out their projects . . .

If you missed out on the Friday day/night out, there is one coming up on April 2nd or 16th! 

March Already?!?!?!?!?

Where has the time gone?  Seems like just yesterday we were ringing in the New Year and now March is knocking on our door step!  A new month is the perfect time to start a new hobby or project, check out what we have going on this month at Quilter's Dream!

Intermediate Knitting
Now that you have beginning knitting under your belt, you are ready to advance to the next step.  In Intermediate Knitting you will learn how to read and follow patterns so you can complete that beautiful shawl for your mom for mother's day or get the blanket done for that special graduate.  The class is Tuesday March 2nd & 9th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.  Class fee is $12.  Sign up today- class size is limited!

Friday Day/Night Out
Winter wearing on you?  Why not get out for a refreshing night of friends, fun and sewing! Join us for Friday Day/Night out on March 5th & 19th.  The Day Out goes from 1:00pm to 5:00pm . . . that doesn't work for you, try the Night Out from 6:30pm to 10:30pm.  Bring your projects and a beverage & we will have some snacks to keep you going.  Grab some friends and sign up today!

Table Runner of the Month
Looking for a quick project?  Why not make a table runner?  It is simple & you can get a good start on it on Wednesday, March 10th from 6:30pm to 9:00pm.  The table runner for March is Garden Trellis, check it out!

Craft/Sewing Day Retreat
If you missed the last two, here is another chance to sew your day away!  The fun begins Saturday, March 13th at 9:00am and goes until 10:00pm.  Just think of everything you can get done!  Bring your own beverage & we will provide meals and snacks to keep you going.  This will take place in our NEW class room!  Grab some friends and sign up today!

Learn to Crochet
Are you sick and tired of paying way to much for hats and gloves that fall apart?  Why not make them yourself?  Learn to Crochet will teach you the basic stitches and have you well on your way to a beautiful scarf to keep you warm for the cold month of March!  Join us on March 13 & 20th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.  The class costs $10.