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You can now view class offerings and sign up for classes online at www.quiltspluskazoo.com

October 2013

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7 Bountiful Harvest (10-3)

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1 Choose Your Project (10-3) $20

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2 Ric Rac (10-3) Choose Your Project (103) $20

3 Ho Ho Ho You Choose (10-3) Choose Your Project (103) $20

4 Four State Shop Hop

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5 Four State Shop Hop

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8 Choose Your Project (10-3) $20

9 Wednesday Group Choose Your Project (103) $20 My Next Quilt (6-9) $55

10 Thimbleberries Choose Your Project (125) $20 My Next Quilt (6-9) $55

11 Victory Star (10-3)

12 Saturday Group OPEN HOUSE

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14 2013 Sampler

15 Twister Jack (10-3) $45

16 From the Heart Sampler (10-3) $65

17 Topsy Turvy Table Runner (10-3) $45

18 Friday Group

19 Ric Rac (10-3) Twister Jack (10-3) $45

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21 Wool Club (6-9) $20

22 Twister Jack (10-3)

23 Wednesday Group A Little Duffle Do It (103) $20 My Next Quilt (6-9)

24 Topsy Turvy Table Runner (10-3)

25 Victory Star (10-3)

26 Twister Jack (10-3) 20% OFF FINISH THE BOLT

30 From the Heart Sampler (10-3)

31 Urban Satchel (10-3) $65 HALLOWEEN SALE— come dressed & get 20% off

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28 Christmas Flurry (103) $55

29 Ho Ho Ho Wall Hanging (10-3) $45

My Next Quilt (6-9)

November 2013

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1 Friday Group

2 Hexagon’s with Nancy (10-3) $20

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4 Christmas Flurry (10-3)

5 Ho Ho Ho Wallhanging (10-3)

6 Wednesday Group Choose Your Project (103) $20

7 Urban Satchel (10-3)

8 Victory Star (10-3)

9 Saturday Group

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11 2013 Sampler

12 Tumbling Skating Snowman (10-3) $55

13 From The Heart Sampler (10-3)

14 Thimbleberries Urban Satchel (12-5)

15 Friday Group

16 Choose Your Project (10-3) $20

My Next Quilt (6-9)

My Next Quilt (6-9)

20 Wednesday Group Choose Your Project (103) $20 My Next Quilt (6-9)

21 Urban Satchel (10-3)

22 Lil Twister Christmas Stocking (10-3) $45

23 Lil Twister Christmas Stocking (10-3) $45

27 From the Heart Sampler (10-3)

28 CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING

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30 Lil Twister Christmas Stocking (10-3) BLACK SATURDAY— 20% OFF FINISH THE BOLT

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18 Wool Club (10-3) $20

25 Christmas Flurry (10-3)

19 Tumbling Skating Snowman (10-3)

26 Tumbling Skating Snowman (10-3)

CLOSE AT 4:00

My Next Quilt (6-9)

Friday Group

BLACK FRIDAY (7-10)

December 2013

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2 Special Delivery (10-3) $20

3 Twister Illusions (10-3) $55

4 Wednesday Group Choose Your Project (103) $20

5 Christmas Tree Table Runner (10-3) $20

6 Lil Twister Christmas Stocking (10-3)

7 Foundation Pieced Placemats (10-3) $20

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9 2013 Sampler

10 Twister Illusions (10-3)

11 Hexagon’s with Nancy (10-3) $20

12 Thimbleberries Choose Your Project (125) $20 My Next Quilt (6-9)

13 Friday Group

14 Saturday Group

My Next Quilt (6-9)

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16 Hand Applique (10-3) $20

17 Twister Illusions (10-3)

18 Wednesday Group Choose Your Project (103) $20

19 A Little Duffle Do It (10-3) $20

20 Foundation Pieced Placemats (10-3) $20

21 MERRY CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE!

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23 Choose Your Project (10-3) $20

24 Choose Your Project (10-3) $20 CLOSE AT 4:00

25 CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS

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27 Friday Group

28 SIT N SEW (10-3) $5.00

SIT N SEW (10-3)$5.00 20% OFF FINISH THE BOLT

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31 SIT N SEW $5.00

SIT N SEW (10-3) $5.00 CLOSE AT 4:00

Quilts Plus Open House Join us Saturday, October 12, 2013, for our Open House. We will be featuring our new class offerings for October, November and December. All class samples will be on display! Relax and enjoy refreshments while you shop. Set this day aside just for you, see our new class samples and sign up! . 2013 SAMPLER Quilts Plus 2013 Sampler has two new color ways to choose from: featuring grey/black/white or Asian fabric. This 12 month program meets as follows: 2nd Monday of each month at 10:15, 1:30 or 3:30; or the 3 rd Saturday of each month at 10:15. Sign up now, as class space is limited. We will be demonstrating options for construction at each session. If The cost is $159.00 (double occupancy - $50 additional for sin- your scheduled times are not convenient, or you prefer not to come to a gle occupancy). This price includes your bus, all meals and a meeting at all, you may pick up your block any time after the 2 nd Monday hotel stay. As of the printing of this newsletter there were still a of each month – or we can set up a program to mail your blocks to you. few seats available. Participating stores include: Quilts Plus, Lolly’s, Erica’s, Rob- A LITTLE DUFFLE DO IT by Karen West The cutest, most useful, little zippered pouch. These little pouches that erts, The Stitchery, Prairie Stitches, Threadbenders and Smith resemble miniature duffle bags, can be used as organizers for sewing Owen. tools, travel items, office supplies or craft supplies. They can be made in CUSTOM CLASSES AVAILABLE just a few hours and would be a great gift that anyone can use. Pattern While most of our classes are project driven, we are now offer- includes four sizes. Class will be taught on the medium or large bag. ing you the ability to tailor a class to suit your needs. If you Instructor: Amber (2 – 1 session classes) need help with quilt or binding—we’re your girls; if you want to DATES: Wednesday, 10/23 or Thursday, 12/19 make a special Christmas tree skirt or stockings—we’re your Cost: $20 girls; if you want to learn more home decorating ideas, tips or techniques—we’re your girls; if you’ve always wanted to learn CHOOSE YOUR PROJECT to paper piece—we’re your girls; if there is a certain bag that’s What is it? These sessions are for the quilter who wants expert help with a quilt or other related project. We provide expert instruction along the giving you fits—we’re your girls. The cost for this would be way to help you find the most effective way to complete the project you $20 for a day from 10 to 3. are currently working on. DATES: (10-3) 10/1, 10/2, 10/3, 10/8, 10/9, 11/6, 11/16, 11/20, 12/4, Arrangements for a Custom Class would have to be made in 12/18, 12/23, 12/24, (12-5) 10/10, 12/12 advance, and there are some days this option is not possible. Cost: $20 Give us a call at (269) 383-1790 to discuss the possibilities. 4 STATE SHOP HOP On Friday, October 4th and Saturday, October 5th we will be going on a 4 State Shop Hop!! Shops in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin will be participating. We will be loading the bus at 6:45 and heading out.

QUILTS PLUS BIRTHDAY CLUB!!!

Come celebrate your birthday with Quilts Plus. Bring

your driver’s license with you and the day before—the day of—or the day after your birthday you will receive a 20% discount on fabric, kits, books and notions!

CHRISTMAS FLURRY 55” X 65” (KITS AVAILABLE) This great quilt by Kate Spain, features 16 large Christmas presents. Instructor: Nancy (3 sessions 10-3) DATES: Monday, 10/28, 11/4, 11/25 Cost: $55 CHRISTMAS TREE TABLE RUNNER 46” X 12” (KITS AVAILABLE) Festive holiday table runner from the book, “Ho Ho Ho Let It Snow” by Nancy Halvorson. Instructor: Karen (1 session 10-3) DATE: Thursday, 12/5 Cost: $20

HO HO HO WALL HANGING 16” X 52” (KITS AVAILABLE) This fun wall quilt from the book, “Ho Ho Ho Let It Snow” by Nancy Halvorson will brighten up your wall or door during the holidays. Merry Christmas wall hangers are available. Instructor: Amber (2 sessions 10-3) DATES: Tuesday, 10/29, 11/5 Cost: $45

LIL’ TWISTER CHRISTMAS STOCKING 12-1/2” X 19” Using the pattern, “Stocking Sweet Stocking” by Bean Counter Quilts and the Lil’ Twister ruler, create this sturdy and whimsical – fill to the brim Christmas Stocking. Instructor: Karen (2 sessions 10-3) DATES: Friday, 11/22, 12/6 FOUNDATION PIECED PLACEMATS Using the pattern, “Table Graces” by Jean Dunn Designs, create Instructor: Amber (2 sessions 10-3) simple, elegant placemats using the foundation piecing technique. DATES: Saturday, 11/23, 11/30 Cost: $45 A set of four requires 1 yard of focus fabric, 1/2 yard of accent fabric, one yard of muslin and one yard of backing fabric. Instructor: Karen (1 session 10-3) MY NEXT QUILT DATE: Friday, 12/20 This class is perfect for you! You pick the quilt you would like to Instructor: Amber (1 session 10-3) make and we’ll supply the expert instruction! Come in for an enjoyDATE: Saturday, 12/7 able instructional time. Complete the quilt of your choice! Cost: $20 Instructor: Marsha (5 sessions 6-9) DATES: Wednesday, 10/9, 10/23, 11/13, 11/20, 12/12; or Thursday, 10/10, 10/24, 11/14, 11/21, 12/13 FROM THE HEART: A SAMPLER QUILT This quilt provides a wonderful opportunity to explore and create Cost: $55 44 traditional quilt block patterns assembled within a breathtaking sampler quilt. Combine appliqué with patchwork to create a SIT N SEW Escape from the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season by coming treasure that is sure to become a family heirloom. This is part one of seven parts designed to walk you through each of these 6” to Quilts Plus for a day of sewing. Relax for five hours without the husband or children/grandchildren demanding your time. finished blocks. You will not complete all of the blocks in this (1 session each day 10-3) quilt during part one. Kits Available. DATES: 12/26, 12/28, 12/30, 12/31 Instructor: Amber (Part 3 - 4 sessions 10-3) Cost: $5 DATES: Wednesday, 10/16, 10/30, 11/13, 11/27 Cost: $65 SPECIAL DELIVERY 13” X 21” (KITS AVAILABLE) Once upon a Christmas time.... give a retro HAND APPLIQUÉ Learn the basics for hand appliqué using a special preparation for feel to your holiday decorating with this 21" x 13" wall hanging. Usturning under seam allowances. You can achieve smooth curves ing raw edge appliqué makes this a snap! This can easily be made and sharp points. Includes instruction for stems, circles and mak- into a pillow also! Instructor: Nancy (1 session 10-3) ing an overlay. Choose from two patterns…either “Frolic” by DATES: Monday, 12/2 Jane Spolar – 16” x 19”; or “Fat Quarter Quilting: Theme Fabrics” by Lori Smith. Feel confident enough to complete this pro- Cost: $20 ject on your own! Instructor: Karen (1 session 10-3) TOPSY TURVY SCARECROW 15” x 46” DATE: Monday, 12/16 (KITS AVAILABLE) This table runner is by Happy Hollow designs Cost: $20 and features a string of scarecrows! You will enjoy this on your taHEXAGONS WITH NANCY ble through the fall as much as I enjoy mine! This is a technique learning class. You will learn the art of Eng- Instructor: Karen (2 sessions 10-3) lish paper piecing. This is a hand work class in which you will DATES: Thursday, 10/17, 10/24 learn to form the hexagons, then form the design. If there is interest, we are exploring the possibility of having an English paper TUMBLING SKATING SNOWMAN 22” x 38” This snowman is so fun, either lying on your table or your wall. His piecing group that meets monthly. skates are GIANT paper clips and snowflake buttons adorn his body. Instructor: Nancy (2 - 1 session classes 10-3) This is a great chance to use up some scraps! DATES: Saturday, 11/2 or Wednesday, 12/11 Instructor: Kathy (3 sessions 10-3) Cost: $20 DATES: Tuesday, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26 Cost: $55

TWISTER ILLUSIONS – 3 Sizes in pattern (KITS AVAILABLE FOR THROW SIZE – 51” x 63”) Color set in motion. The throw size uses the Lil’ Twister tool and 5” squares. Using the layout diagram you will make a fun pinwheel quilt. Instructor: Amber (3 sessions 10-3) DATES: Tuesday, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 Cost: $55 TWISTER JACK by Need’l Love - 24” x 26” (KITS AVAILABLE) This quilt was designed by Becky Cogan and uses the Primitive Pinwheels and 3-1/2” squares to make a Jack-o’Lantern with a pinwheel twist! Instructor: Amber (2-2 session classes - 10-3) DATES: Tuesday, 10/15, 10/22 or Saturday, 10/19, 10/26 Cost: $45

URBAN SATCHEL/DIAPER BAG Our “Urban Satchel” was made using the pattern, “Me & My Baby Bag” by Among Brenda’s Quilts and Bags. This bag is very substantial with a multitude of multi-function pockets and an optional “wipe clean” PUL lining. Instructor: Amber (4 sessions, 10-3) DATES: Thursday, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14(12-5), 11/21 Cost: $65 WOOL CLUB Love working with wool? Need help with special stitching? This is the group for you. We have lots of wonderful patterns for penny rugs, small and large wall hangings, pin cushions, etc., plus a great selection of wool fabric. The coffee will be on, so come and join us for this fun day. Instructor: Joyce (10-3) DATES: Monday, 10/21, 11/18 Cost: $20 per session

COME CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN WITH US ON October 31st. Wear a costume and receive 20% off store-wide

(with the excep-

tion of Featherweight sewing machines and sterling silver jewelry)

Black Friday Sale—Friday, November 29th. Special savings from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Come join us for some Christmas Cheer at our Open House on Saturday, December 21st