Snippets The Village Quilter • 609-265-0011 • 10 Charles Street, Historic Mount Holly, NJ 08060 • Winter 2011
SAVE THIS DATE 10th Annual NJ Shop Hop April 27 - May 1, 2011
Award winning professional fiber artist, Didi Salvatierra is coming to The Village Quilter. Didi will be teaching a 6 hour workshop on hand quilting on Saturday Feb.5 • 10-4:30pm. Limited seating so please register early! Workshop Fee: $65
Didi Salvatierra is an award winning professional fiber artist. Her quilts reflect a love of color and texture while incorporating techniques of traditional quiltmaking. She teaches, lectures and maintains an active hand quilting service. Her passion for combining modern and tradtional techniques is evident in her unique commission quilts
New Block of the Month Calendar Girls
A delightful embroidery block of the month featuring a different embroidered lady each month. Begins February and ends Jan 2012. Cost: $10 per month & includes pattern, fabric & floss
Appottomax Station
A traditional sampler - 9 blocks on point, 4 blocks anchoring the corners. Finishes to 81” x 81” In 2 color ways reproduction or batiks. Program begins Feb 2011. Cost: Month #1 $15.00 Months #2-13 $10.00
2nd Saturday Morning Demo’s
Jan 8, February 12 & March 12 • 9:30 am Join us every 2nd Saturday morning at 9:30am for demo Saturdays! We’ll show you: • New quilting products • Cooking recipes for the busy quilter • Free Patterns & Giveaways
New Jo Morton Little Women’s Club #10
See details under the clubs section of this newsletter
End of the Year Inventory Sale
Sun Dec. 26 - Sun. Jan 2 Enjoy many savings throughout the store • Fabrics: it’s our 10/20/30 Sale 1 yard 10% off; 2 yards 20% off; 3 yards or more 30% off • Porch Bench Sale: all fabrics 40% 1 yard minimum. 50% off entire bolt • All Christmas Fabrics & Christmas Kits – 40% off • Books: 20% off all books in stock • Patterns: 20% off all in stock patterns • Rolled Fat Quarters 20 for $25.00
Winter Events Fire & Ice Festival Mt. Holly NJ Sat. January 29, 2011
One of my favorite events & it’s free & fun for the entire family. This event combines two popular traditions- Mount Holly’s Ice Carving Festival & Annual Chili Contest. A family-oriented downtown event featuring pro & amateur ice carvers turning 300 lb ice blocks into crystalline works of art & where you can get the best chili in town! www.FireAndIceFestival.com A cure for cabin fever, so bundle up & come on down. Many of the shops will also be offering free chili tastings while you shop!
National Make a Blanket Day – A Project Linus Charity Event
Sat Feb 19 • 10-1pm This year’s project from Quiltmaker Magazine is called Dancing with Waves & it’s adorable. A bright quilt with alternating blocks of colorful boats! Very easy & if you don’t know how to paper piece we’ll teach you! All you need for class is your sewing machine; all fabrics for the quilt will be provided by The Village Quilter.
Our 9th Anniversary Sale!
March 5, 6 & 7, 2011 As always, we like to show our customer appreciation with a little party. Stop by & visit us Saturday thru Monday, March 5th, 6th & 7th for a fun fat quarter sale & some serious cupcakes to snack on.
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Classes & Clubs Quilting Essentials Beginners Learn to Quilt Class Sue • 8 sessions • SMR Sunday Afternoon Session* 1/16 thru 3/6 • 1-3pm OR Wed Afternoon Session* 1/19 thru 3/9 • 1-3pm OR Thursday Evening Session* 1/20 thru 3/10 • 7-9pm $75 + pattern, fabrics & supplies * Please choose 1 session. You can make your first quilt in a choice of 2 sizes! If you have been looking for an opportunity to learn to quilt, then this class is for you! You will learn all of the basics from fabric selection, rotary cutting, strip piecing, half square triangles, block assembly, borders, marking, basting and simple machine quilting and binding! And when you’re done you will have completed a lovely lap-size or crib quilt!
Machine Quilting, the short arm way Sue • 1 Session • SMR $35 + supplies Sat 1/15 • 1-4pm OR Thurs 3/24 • 6-9pm This basic skills class teaches you how to finish your quilts using your home sewing machine (be aware that not all machines were designed to machine quilt, but each machine is worth a try!). Stopping and starting your quilting threads, adjusting your tension, free motion and evenfeed quilting are taught, along with needle and thread information. Learn confidence and techniques for basic machine quilting. Learn about stippling and machine quilting supplies. Try out different needles and threads to see how they work with your machine.
SMR = Sewing Machine Learn to Sew for ALL ages- The Pillowcase VQ Staff • 1 session Monday MLK Day 1/17 • 12-3pm $20 includes everything you need. A perfect introduction to sewing. For only $20, you can pick out the fabrics for your own custom pillowcase and we will teach you how to sew it together! We provide ALL your supplies. Everything is included in your $20 fee!
Learn to Hand Quilt with Didi Salvatierri NEW Guest Teacher Didi Salvatierri • 1 session Sat Feb 5 • 10-4:30 (1/2 hour for lunch which is included ) $65 + supplies A 6-hour workshop where students will begin by selecting a quilt design, learn marking techniques, learn proper basting, and begin stitching using the rock-yourneedle method. Individual attention and guidance throughout the workshop
EQ7 for Beginners NEW Delia • 1 session Fri. 3/18 • 12-2 pm OR Sun 3/27 • 12-2 pm $27 This class will teach you the basics of EQ7. You will learn how to set up your quilt & design your own quilt using the thousands of built in patterns.
Basic Training Paper Piecing for Beginners Kim • 1 session • SMR $30 + supplies Sat 1/8 • 1-4pm OR Fri 2/25 • 1-4 OR Fri 3/25 • 1-4pm A basic beginner’s class for learning the art of paper piecing. Our project will be a block that you can repeat & make into a beautiful wall hanging.
Ever wonder how great quilt “warriors” do it? They attend Basic Training to learn how to make consistent seams, matching seams, perfect points or borders that lay flat instead of waving as the troops march by? Each skill will be shared in a session of our “Basic Training”. Cost: $20 for each class English Paper Piecing • Sue Learn this art of English paper piecing as we make a small table mat. Wed 1/26 • 10-12pm
Appliqué Beginners Appliqué by Hand Jeanne • 3 sessions Mon 2/7, 2/14 & 2/28 • 11-2pm OR Sat 2/19, 3/5 & 3/19 • 1-4pm $50 + pattern, fabrics & supplies This project is a perfect pattern to learn hand appliqué from the ground up! An adorable wall hanging featuring 4 different bird motifs. A simple and manageable first project for appliqué!
Upside-Down Appliqué NEW Karen • 1 session • SMR $35 + fabrics & supplies Fri 2/11 • 10-2pm or Tues 3/29 • 10-2pm Recreate a garden memory while learning a new appliqué technique! Using a pattern provided by Karen, you will learn the basics of upside-down appliqué – another way to machine appliqué with minor prep work needed; working from the back of the quilt top to create a floral image. Check it out!!
Just Quilts
The 3-6-9 Quilt NEW Susan • 1 session • SMR $30 + pattern, fabrics & supplies Sat 1/29 • 10-2pm OR Mon 3/21 • 11-3pm This quick & fun project is made from simple 3 and 6 inch finished pieces that combine to make a 9-Patch Block. Perfectly scaled for fat quarters no background or border prints needed. So grab a stash of fat quarters and join us for some fun! Bind Your Quilt • Kim Learn the tips and techniques to making perfect binding. Thurs 1/20 • 3-5pm OR Thurs 2/24 • 3-5pm The 6 Minute Circle • Susan Learn this wonderful pin-less piecing method to machine piece circles in quilts. Mon 1/31 • 1-3pm OR Sat 2/12 • 11-1pm OR Thurs 3/10 • 12-2pm
Classes & Clubs Smaller Quilts
Twisted Pinwheel Table Runner NEW Kim • 1 session • SMR $30 + ruler, fabrics & supplies Wed 2/16 • 10-1pm OR Thurs 3/31 • 6-9pm Learn a new technique using the Lil Twister Tool. Pick up a pack of charm squares & join in on the fun in making this project!
Bed Runner NEW Sue • 1 session • SMR $30 +book, fabrics & supplies Sat 3/12 • 12-3pm Bed runners provide a splash of color - they’re the perfect accent at the foot of your bed and just enough to keep your feet warm! Choose fabrics to match your décor or to celebrate the season. This design is made with pre-cut fabrics and has large star blocks, so it’s perfect for the confident beginner or experienced quilter looking for a project smaller than a fullsized quilt.
No Sew Floor Mats Delia/Rosemary • 1 session $40+ pattern, fabrics & supplies Sun 1/9 • 11-4pm or Sun 3/13 • 11-4pm Join Delia & Rosemary for a day of fun making a small door mat from one of our charm pack collections. This is a fun project that involves crafting, no sew fabric gluing, home decorating all rolled into one great class! Warning making floor mats may be addicting!
Just for You Folded Star Ornament for Spring! Mary Ellen • 1 session Mon 3/28 • 11-2pm $25 + fabrics & supplies Learn to make a great gift, to exchange with friends, give to fellow co-workers or make great gifts for friends & family! Once you make one, you can’t stop.
SMR = Sewing Machine Quilted Charm Street Market Tote Susan • 1 session • SMR Fri 1/21 • 1-4pm $27 + pattern, fabrics & supplies
Clubs
Learn how to make a market tote use a charm pack of 5” squares. This project is super simple & quick to sew. Tote is quilted & is sturdy enough to haul books & groceries!
Strip Club will be run every other month, offering innovative quilt designs using 2 1/2” strips.
Sashiko Handbag NEW Sue • 1 session • SMR $40 (Includes kit) + supplies Wed 1/12 • 11-3pm or Mon 2/21 • 11-3pm You’ll learn to do simple sashiko embroidery to embellish the front of this easy-to-make bag. Kit includes fabric for bag and lining, thread and needles.
The Hazel Hipster NEW Darlean • 1 session • SMR $30 + pattern, fabrics & supplies Fri 2/18 • 11-3pm or Mon 3/14 • 11-3pm The Hazel Hipster pattern is super simple - a great project for brand new and advanced sewers alike. It comes with 6 different options including 2 different sizes.
Pink Fig Natty Jacket NEW Darlean • 1 session • SMR $30 + pattern, fabrics & supplies Sat 2/12 • 12-4pm or Fri 3/11 • 11-3pm A quilted jacket makes the perfect gift for the little girl in your life. A nice cozy jacket to keep her warm & cozy! Size 12 month to 10 years.
Strip Club Revealed … a different quilt each month! Sat 1/15, 2/19 & 3/19 • 9:30am
A few weeks before a Strip Club meeting we will showcase or “tease you” with a new “in house” jelly roll that will be the featured fabric in the upcoming strip quilt. If you pre-pay for the jelly roll prior to the Strip Club meeting you pay only $26.25 (25% savings) If you purchase the jelly roll at the Strip Club meeting the Jelly Roll will cost you $30.00 and for any day after Strip Club the price is $35.00. Strip Club Meeting is where the Strip Club Quilt will be revealed! Tips & instruction will be part of the meeting. Any additional fabrics, notions needed for completing the quilt will be available for purchase at a 20% discount during the club meeting time only.
Groovy Girls Club Fee: $30.00 for 6 sessions • SMR 4th Saturday of each month (Jan. 22, Feb. 26 & March 26) 9:30 am11:30 am or 1:30-3:30 pm It’s a monthly get together where club members can laugh, learn, and be inspired by creative purse, tote and bag ideas. A new technique will be taught with each fun monthly project from Terry Atkinson. There will be exclusive projects and specials for the Groovy Girls.
New York Beauty Club Karen • 3rd Tuesday every other month • SMR 1/18& 3/15 • 10-noon $10 per session Continuation of Karen Stone’s Cinco de Mayo Quilt. Book required.
Classes & Clubs
A nice way to wrap up your week. Spend 5 hours of uninterrupted time finishing up some of those UFO’s you’ve got stored in your quilt studio!
Although this BOTM wrapped up in December of 2010, we are extending the club another 3 months for those of you who might need some assistance in getting your blocks finished.
Tea & Appliqué Jeanne • 1st Tues of the month 1/4, 2/1 & 3/1 • 11-1pm $5 per session
Make checks payable to: The Village Quilter • 10 Charles Street • Mt. Holly NJ 08060 • 609.265-0011 *If you need to cancel your class registration, please do so at least seven (7) days prior to the first class for refund or credit. Feel free to bring a bag lunch or dinner with you to class.
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Just 3.5% Sales Tax Closed New Years Day Jan 1, 2011
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This club meets the first Tuesday of each month from 11-1 to work on appliqué techniques & projects. Appliqué club open to anyone interested in sharing ideas and refining appliqué skills. We love to share with beginners. Join the fun and the fellowship! Tea & snacks.
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UFO Night 1st Friday $10 includes pizza & soda Friday Evenings 1/7, 2/4, 3/4 • 4-9pm
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For the lovers of reproduction fabrics we are delighted to offer you Jo’s Little Women Club #10 by Jo Morton. Jo is maker of small reproduction style quilts and has numerous fabric lines from Andover fabrics. She has developed a Club with Club Member Exclusive patterns. We had 3 full club sessions for Club #9 so we guarantee it’s a good thing! Each meeting begins with a short program by Karen featuring some interesting history of the quilts from this time period. Club #10 to begin in February.
The Farmers Wife Club Delia • 1st Friday of each month • SMR Friday 1/7, 2/4 & 3/4 • 11-1pm $10 per session
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Jo’s Little Women Club “JLWC” Karen • 2 sessions • SMR Tues AM 1/11, 2/8 & 3/8 • 11-1pm Tues PM 1/25, 2/22 & 3/22 • 6-8pm $30 for a 6 month session pass
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