MO's Needle & Thread
MO’s Needle & Thread 120 Map le St ., P ort land, MI 488 75 517 -647 -5430
Important Dates: April 27th-Stitcher’s Garden 2 Informational Meeting April 27– May 6thSearch for the Stars SHOP HOP May 15th-20th— Skinny Bolt Sale May 19th-20th— Weekend Sampler Month of June-20% off In Stock Books June 8th-12th BERNINA SUMMER SALE June 13th-15thBeginning Kids Camp June 16th-17th– Weekend Sampler
Spring/ Summer 2017
We bsite s: www.mos ne edl eandt hr ead .c om Email: [email protected]
Exciting Changes Happening! Dear Quilting Friends,
Well it’s official! I am the new owner of Around the Block Quilt Shop! Things have been super hectic since I have taken over, yet I’m loving every minute of it! I really appreciate all of the well wishes, support and excitement from all of Around the Block’s loyal customers. I have a few important things that I would like to address. First, I would like to put to rest some of the concerns that I have heard through the grapevine. #1. I AM NOT GETTING RID OF THE FABRIC. This one cracks me up. I assure you that I did not purchase a fabric store, to get rid of all of the fabric! If anything, we probably have way too much coming. This IS and ALWAYS WILL remain a quilt store. I owned a Needlework store previously, so I did bring all of my inven-
tory into the shop. We now carry supplies for Counted Cross Stitch, Punch Needle, Needlepoint, and Wool Applique. I now have everything that I love in a one stop shop! Custom Framing is also available for your Counted Cross Stitch projects! #2. I have decided to change the name. Not that I didn’t love the name, but I need a name that can pertain to all of the things in my shop. My previous store was called MO’s Needle & Thread. I purposely made the name ambiguous because I knew from the very beginning that I would be adding quilting to my store at some point. I needed a name that could pertain to all of my many loves that involve a needle! #3. We are doing a major overhaul on the website. This is not an easy task and it will take a while to get it up to par. New items are added daily. I appreciate your patience while we work on this huge project.
The new website is www.mosneedleandthread.com
JULY 3rd & 4th CLOSED July 14th-15th Weekend Sampler July 17th-21st– Intermediate Kids Camp August 7th-11th– Advanced Kids Camp August 15th Sign up for Halloween Ornament Exchange September 7-11thFall Retreat
#4. As far as facebook in concerned. The original Around the Block Page will not be updated. I do have a business page under MO’s Needle & Thread, however with business pages, you generally will not see a post made to it on your newsfeed. You have to physically go to the page, which is silly. Because I refuse to pay every time I post something, I created a group page. With the group page, if you join it, you will see all posts in your normal newsfeed. This is why I generally only update the group page. So, if you want to check for more current information join my group page www.facebook.com/groups/mosneedleandthread I post new patterns/fabrics when they arrive, models, and other important information.
Time to sign up for Fall Retreat. Premium Rooms are on a first come first serve basis this year and we are already half full. Make sure you call ASAP to reserve your room. Single Occupancy Rooms and Dorm rooms are also available. Call 517-647-5430 to sign up today!
April 27th (1pm or 6pm) will be the Stitcher’s Garden 2 Informational Meeting. This meeting will run approximately 1 hour long. Here you will get a brief overview of the class, receive the dates, choose your colorway and receive your background fabric. Please let us know ASAP if you want to participate in this year long class if you can not make the meeting.
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Skinny Bolt Sale *May 15th-20th* You don’t want to miss this sale! If you finish a bolt, no matter how many yards are left on the bolt, you will receive a 20% discount on each bolt that you finish!
Book Sale the Month of June During the Whole Month of June enjoy 20% off all IN STOCK BOOKS (Both Quilting & Cross Stitch). Single patterns and kits are excluded from this sale.
BERNINA SUMMER SALE *June 8-12th* Time to get that machine you have always wanted! From June 8th-12th, receive $500 off a 5 Series Machine, $700 off a 7 Series Machine, or $800 off a 8 Series Machine. You can also get 25% off Designworks. We offer 24, 36, 48, or 60 months equal payments at 0% interest through Synchrony.
THE SHOP WILL BE CLOSED JULY 3 & 4TH FOR THE HOLIDAY! Row by Row Experience
June 21st-Sept.5th Bring in completed quilt for prize: June 21st-October 31st Travel and collect rows:
Beginning June 21, visit any of the participating shops and receive a free pattern for the On the Go themed row. Combine your rows in any way to create a unique quilt. Create a quilt using at least 8 different 2017 rows from 8 different 2017 participating Row by Row shops and be the first to bring it into a participating shop to win a stack of 25 fat quarters. You also have a chance to win a bonus prize by using that shop’s row in your quilt. Fabric Kits will be available for purchase at each shop.
Beginning Kids Camp
*June 13th, 14th, & 15th*
9am -1pm
This camp is for kids 9yrs & Older. The kids will learn the basics of quilting and will be making a quilt and pillow case! Camp is free if the kids purchase ALL SUPPLIES from our shop.
Intermediate Kids Camp *July 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, & 21st* 9am -1pm This Camp is for those that have already taken the Beginning Kids Camp. The kids will continue to improve their skills. Projects are picked based upon students’ experience. Camp is free if the kids purchase ALL SUPPLIES from our shop.
Advanced Kids Camp *August 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th* 9am -1pm This camp is for students that have been pre-approved by their instructors. Projects vary based upon students and their skill level. Camp is free if the kids purchase ALL SUPPLIES from our shop.
www.mosneedleandthread.com
[email protected]
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Search for the Stars Shop Hop Who doesn’t love shop hops! What a great excuse to visit other shops with the chance to win prizes! There is no bus for this shop hop. You pick up your passport for $5, then travel at your leisure to the 12 shops listed April 27th-May 6th. The theme this year is Search for the Stars: Red, White, & Blue! At each shop you will pick up your free pattern and choose whether or not to purchase the fabric kit to go with it for $3. At each shop that you visit, you will be entered in a drawing to win a gift certificate for that shop. If you
Annual Fall Retreat The Annual Fall Retreat will be a combined retreat. This Retreat will be open to both Quilters & Needleworkers (Cross Stitch, Punch Needle, Needlepoint)! You can bring anything that you would like to work on! You will have plenty of stitching/sewing time! We will have a mini shop set up for both Cross Stitch & Quilting. You can choose to work on your own projects or take part in the mystery quilt. You will receive the yardage, and cutting instructions before you leave for retreat so that you can pick out your fabrics and start sewing the first clue when you get to retreat. As you complete each clue you will receive another one. The fun part is that you will not know what the quilt will look like until the last clue! Make sure you tell us if you plan on participat-
*April 27th -May 6th*
get your passport stamped by every shop, you will be entered into a Grand Prize Drawing for a $120 Gas Card and 1 fat quarter (that was used in their block) from EACH Shop! In addition to the drawings, you will receive 17% off most items (each shop will have different exclusions). Discount at MO’s Needle & Thread excludes Machines & Services, Classes, Blocks of the Month, DMC, and Custom Framing.
*September 7-11th*
ing before the retreat so that we may have enough patterns for everyone! Cathy and I were talking about doing some sort of White Elephant Exchange. Maybe for projects that we no longer want, kits we will never get to, ect. We haven’t figured out all of the details yet, but they are in the works. Another option this year is having a paint night, similar to Painting with a Twist. Generally these are 2-3 hours long and you walk out with a finished painting. If anyone is interested, please let us know ASAP. The lottery opportunity has passed so Premium rooms are on a first come first serve basis. We will need to receive a deposit or payment from each person within a week of reserving your
Cost-$5
Cost-See Below
premium room. If we do not receive the deposit we will assume that you have decided against the premium room and move on to the waiting list. All requests for single rooms will be filled before we start putting two people into the rooms designated for singles. There are plenty of dorm rooms available and you may sign up for those at any time.
busy cleaning up after the previous groups. We appreciate your co-operation!
Cost is PER PERSON and includes nightly stay and meals.
Aspen/Birch (Dorm-Double) 4 night: $380 3 night: $285 2 night: $200
50% Deposit is due upon sign up and remaining Balance is due by the end of July! Lunch Charge for early arrival on Friday is $12.50! CHECK IN is at 3pm on Thursday or 3pm on Friday. Please do not arrive early as we need time to set up, and the Kettunen Center is
Premium Room (Double Beds): 4 night: $475 3 night: $365 2 night: $250 White Pine (Single room) 4 night: $546 3 night: $416 2 night: $285
There is a $25.25 up charge per night for a single in the dorm.
Kettunen Center 14901 4H Drive Tustin, MI 49688 Phone: 231-829-3421 www.kettunencenter.org
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Class Policies: You may register by telephone, in person, or online at www.mosneedleandthread.com Payment needs to be received within one week after registration. In order to adequately schedule staff we must enforce this rule. You may use a Credit/Debit Card, mail a check, or stop into the store. Please send an email or address in which we can return your supply list. Class fees are for instruction only. Supplies are additional. Some of the Needlework Classes do come with everything that you need. Please see the descriptions for details. We try to have any necessary supplies in stock, but please feel free to bring along things you already have at home. Cancellations with less than 48 hours notice cannot be refunded. There is a full refund if we need to cancel a class. In order to provide a safe, adult, learning environment, we cannot have children attend an adult class. As the weather gets cooler, please dress warmly. Our classroom is sometimes cool. Due to allergies, we ask that you keep our classroom a “perfume free zone”. Please remember to turn off cell phones during classes. It is distracting to the other students. SKILL LEVELS: * = Beginner **= Intermediate
OPEN STITCH/SEW: Bring whatever item you would like to work on! Can be Quilting or Needlework. No charge. 2nd Saturday of the month 2-5pm.
BEGINNING CROSS STITCH or OVER 2 Technique- Learn the basic technique and tools used in Counted Cross Stitch. Choose whether or not you would like to learn on Aida or Linen. Your kit will include the pattern, fabric, floss, button, and needle. FEE: $15 DATES: 5/9@ 1-4pm, 5/23@ 6-9pm, 7/18 @ 6-9pm, 8/22@ 6-9pm
COUNTED NEEDLEPOINT CLUB– Not only are these pieces beautiful, but they add so much dimension and sparkle to your life. It’s so much fun creating new textures and shine with a variety of different fibers. Looking at Counted Needlepoint can be a little overwhelming, but you will be surprised how quickly they stitch up once you get going. This is more like a workshop, where I will help you get started, and we can share tips and tricks as we work on our pieces together. This is a free class to those that purchase their supplies from my shop. DATES: 5/16@ 1-4pm or 6-9pm, 6/13@ 6-9pm, 8/19@ 1-4pm.
ORNAMENT FINISHING CLASS-Learn how to finish your cross stitch pieces into ornaments. This class has a kit that must be picked up at the beginning of July so that you can have your piece COMPLETELY stitched BEFORE the actual class. You will have your choice of Aida or Linen. Cost includes everything needed to finish your piece.
FEE: $35 Date: 8/15@ 1-4pm or 6-9pm, 8/26@14pm
HALLOWEEN ORNAMENT EXCHANGE-
I know, I know, it’s too early to be thinking about Halloween, but I wanted to give you a heads up for what I have planned. This is for all Quilters/Needleworkers/Wool applique/ect. We will doing an ornament exchange. There is no cost to join. Each person will make a Halloween themed ornament (let’s try to keep them under 6”)...the only requirement is that it is handmade. Let your creativity run wild. PUNCHNEEDLE– Most We will then draw numbers to see which people like to refer to ornament you will take home with you! punchneedle as mini The exchange will take place October rugs. This class will in14th at 2pm. This also happens to be clude the pattern, fabric, Open Stitch so we would love to have and overdyed floss . you sit and stitch/sew from 2-5pm. Additional costs include the needle and hoop which can be purchased
through the shop. FEE: $30+needle/hoop DATES: 5/30@ 1-4pm or 6-9pm, 6/17@ 1-4pm, 8/8@ 6-9pm
Woolly Divas Club! (Block of the Month)
I wanted to introduce Wool Applique to BOX FINISHING CLASS- Learn how to finish your the shop and what better way to do so cross stitch pieces into a cute little box! You must than thru a Block of the Month. All of these kits are the same size and fit on pick up your first kit a the pictured flag stand. You may start at few weeks before any time. Your first month is $25 which class so that you have will include your monthly kit, the flag enough time to stitch stand, and enough batting and fusible your piece BEFORE web to do the entire 12 months. After class. You will rethat each kit is ceive the pattern, only $10.39 your choice of either per month. 16ct Aida, or 32ct Belfast, floss, and a needle. You will receive all oth- Coordinating er finishing items during the actual class, includ- 12wt thread is ing batting, fabric, boards, ribbon, and cording. also available for purchase FEE: $40 DATES: 5/27@ 1-4pm, 6/6@ 1-4pm, at the shop. 6/27@ 6-9pm
MO’s Needle & Thread
WEEKEND SAMPLER– We started in September, but you can join at any time. At 9:00am on the 3rd Saturday of each month, or at 3:30 or 6:00 pm the day before, we will introduce a quilt block and give a short demonstration of a technique or tool that can be used to make that block. At the first class you attend, you buy a kit for $15. It has the pattern and the fabric for the block. Go home and make the block. Bring it to the following month’s class and you get the next kit free! To get your free kit you have to come on the third Saturday at 9:00 a.m. or the day before at 3:30 or 6 pm and stay for the demonstration. If you can’t come one month, you can buy that month’s kit for $5.00 while supplies last or buy just the pattern for $1.50 and use your stash. DATE: Fri. 5/19, 6/16, 7/14, 8/18 or Sat. 5/20, 6/17, 7/15, 8/19 TIME: Fri. at 3:30 or 6pm or Sat. at 9am LEVEL *
BEGINNING QUILTING (2-Part Class)– You will be shown how to use a rotary cutter and do strip-piecing with this traditional Log Cabin, Irish Chain, Winning Hand, Jewel Box, Lover‘s Knot, or Wild Goose Chase quilt top. Some are first time quilts and others are for those who have made at least one quilt. We will help you choose the right pattern and fabric before class. FEE: NONE if you purchase ALL fabric from us (incl. back) $45 if you do not purchase fabric from us DATES: Sat 6/24 (Part 1) & 7/22 (Part 2) @ 10am-4pm LEVEL *
FIRST TUESDAY– This year we are working with Kim Diehl’s Simple Whatnots Club and projects from her Simple Christmas Tidings book. Some projects will take more than one month. April/May is Winter Delight Candle Mat. June/August will be the Yuletide Cheer Lap Quilt. You may choose one project or all of them. Cathy Norton FEE: Kit fee only, varies with the project TIME: 1-4 or 6-9pm DATES: 5/2, 6/6, (No class in July),8/1 LEVEL:*
MARINER’S COMPASS TABLE RUNNERLearn how to do a Mariner’s Compass WITHOUT having to paper piece it! This is a 2 part class. This does require purchase of a special ruler. You will be shocked at how easy this comes together. FEE: FREE if ruler & fabrics are purchased thru the shop or $30 if not. DATE: 6/20 & 7/11 @ 1-4pm or 6-9pm LEVEL **
MACHINE QUILTING W/ STYLE– Learn some new techniques for machine quilting on your home machine using your Walking Foot or Free Motion Foot. This is a 4 part Class, but you can join in any time. May & July class will demonstrate techniques using the walking foot, and the classes in
Block of the Month—Sign up TODAY!
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June & August will demonstrate techniques using the free motion foot. FEE: Cost of Book+ $15 PER CLASS. DATES: 5/23, 6/27, 7/25, 8/22 @ 1-4pm 6/8, 7/13, 8/10, 9/14 @ 6-9pm LEVEL *
EMBROIDERY BLOCK OF THE MONTH– This series is absolutely breathtaking! Each month you will purchase your USB stick which includes a 16” x 20” design. Each month also includes 3 - 8” bonus blocks. A large/jumbo hoop is required. Cost is $35.39 per month for your USB stick (Pattern). You must have the pattern printed before coming to class. We will have Fabric Kits available for $30, but you are not required to purchase them. There is no charge for the actual class as long as the Pattern is purchased thru the shop. Class will run the 1st Saturday of each month 10am-4pm beginning on 5/6. This is a 12 month class. (July Class will be moved to the 8th)
PINEAPPLE RULER DEMO-Cathy
Bertie’s Summer - A 4 month
will be demonstrating 3 of Bloc Loc’s new Pineapple Rulers!
Block of the Month. The 4 patterns combine to make a 28” x 34” wall hanging featuring Bertie and his summer antics. $22.49 per month or $80.96 complete.
FEE: $15 DATE:6/29 @ 1-4pm or 69pm LEVEL *
Freedom Bound (97” x 97”) This quilt follows the 1859 story of Hannah Cummings Cotton, her plantation life, children, and journey to Ohio, leaving the chains of slavery behind. This is a 12 month series @ $27.99 per month. You will receive 10% off the total if all 12 months are purchased at once.
MO’ S N EEDLE & T HREAD ONE STOP SHOP! We carry supplies for Quilting, Counted Cross Stitch, Needlepoint, Punchneedle, Wool Applique, and Custom Framing for your Cross Stitch. We are a also a Bernina Dealership and do Machine Servicing!
120 Maple St. Portland, MI 48875
Phone: 517-647-5430 Open: MON, WED, FRI, SAT: 10AM—5PM TUES, THURS: 10AM—8PM
W EBSITE: WWW. MOSNEEDLEANDTHREAD. COM MOSNEEDLEANDTHREAD@ OUTLOOK. COM
Directions: Take Route 96 W (from the west take 96E towards Lansing) To Exit 76 —Kent St Follow Kent St. to the traffic light at Grand River Turn right on Grand River and right again at the next corner Parking is on the left: the store is on the right.
Important Dates: April 27th-Stitcher’s Garden 2 Informational Meeting April 27– May 6thSearch for the Stars SHOP HOP May 15th-20th— Skinny Bolt Sale May 19th-20th— Weekend Sampler Month of June-20% off In Stock Books June 8th-12th BERNINA SUMMER SALE June 13th-15thBeginning Kids Camp June 16th-17th– Weekend Sampler
Spring/ Summer 2017
We bsite s: www.mos ne edl eandt hr ead .c om Email: [email protected]
Exciting Changes Happening! Dear Quilting Friends,
Well it’s official! I am the new owner of Around the Block Quilt Shop! Things have been super hectic since I have taken over, yet I’m loving every minute of it! I really appreciate all of the well wishes, support and excitement from all of Around the Block’s loyal customers. I have a few important things that I would like to address. First, I would like to put to rest some of the concerns that I have heard through the grapevine. #1. I AM NOT GETTING RID OF THE FABRIC. This one cracks me up. I assure you that I did not purchase a fabric store, to get rid of all of the fabric! If anything, we probably have way too much coming. This IS and ALWAYS WILL remain a quilt store. I owned a Needlework store previously, so I did bring all of my inven-
tory into the shop. We now carry supplies for Counted Cross Stitch, Punch Needle, Needlepoint, and Wool Applique. I now have everything that I love in a one stop shop! Custom Framing is also available for your Counted Cross Stitch projects! #2. I have decided to change the name. Not that I didn’t love the name, but I need a name that can pertain to all of the things in my shop. My previous store was called MO’s Needle & Thread. I purposely made the name ambiguous because I knew from the very beginning that I would be adding quilting to my store at some point. I needed a name that could pertain to all of my many loves that involve a needle! #3. We are doing a major overhaul on the website. This is not an easy task and it will take a while to get it up to par. New items are added daily. I appreciate your patience while we work on this huge project.
The new website is www.mosneedleandthread.com
JULY 3rd & 4th CLOSED July 14th-15th Weekend Sampler July 17th-21st– Intermediate Kids Camp August 7th-11th– Advanced Kids Camp August 15th Sign up for Halloween Ornament Exchange September 7-11thFall Retreat
#4. As far as facebook in concerned. The original Around the Block Page will not be updated. I do have a business page under MO’s Needle & Thread, however with business pages, you generally will not see a post made to it on your newsfeed. You have to physically go to the page, which is silly. Because I refuse to pay every time I post something, I created a group page. With the group page, if you join it, you will see all posts in your normal newsfeed. This is why I generally only update the group page. So, if you want to check for more current information join my group page www.facebook.com/groups/mosneedleandthread I post new patterns/fabrics when they arrive, models, and other important information.
Time to sign up for Fall Retreat. Premium Rooms are on a first come first serve basis this year and we are already half full. Make sure you call ASAP to reserve your room. Single Occupancy Rooms and Dorm rooms are also available. Call 517-647-5430 to sign up today!
April 27th (1pm or 6pm) will be the Stitcher’s Garden 2 Informational Meeting. This meeting will run approximately 1 hour long. Here you will get a brief overview of the class, receive the dates, choose your colorway and receive your background fabric. Please let us know ASAP if you want to participate in this year long class if you can not make the meeting.
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Skinny Bolt Sale *May 15th-20th* You don’t want to miss this sale! If you finish a bolt, no matter how many yards are left on the bolt, you will receive a 20% discount on each bolt that you finish!
Book Sale the Month of June During the Whole Month of June enjoy 20% off all IN STOCK BOOKS (Both Quilting & Cross Stitch). Single patterns and kits are excluded from this sale.
BERNINA SUMMER SALE *June 8-12th* Time to get that machine you have always wanted! From June 8th-12th, receive $500 off a 5 Series Machine, $700 off a 7 Series Machine, or $800 off a 8 Series Machine. You can also get 25% off Designworks. We offer 24, 36, 48, or 60 months equal payments at 0% interest through Synchrony.
THE SHOP WILL BE CLOSED JULY 3 & 4TH FOR THE HOLIDAY! Row by Row Experience
June 21st-Sept.5th Bring in completed quilt for prize: June 21st-October 31st Travel and collect rows:
Beginning June 21, visit any of the participating shops and receive a free pattern for the On the Go themed row. Combine your rows in any way to create a unique quilt. Create a quilt using at least 8 different 2017 rows from 8 different 2017 participating Row by Row shops and be the first to bring it into a participating shop to win a stack of 25 fat quarters. You also have a chance to win a bonus prize by using that shop’s row in your quilt. Fabric Kits will be available for purchase at each shop.
Beginning Kids Camp
*June 13th, 14th, & 15th*
9am -1pm
This camp is for kids 9yrs & Older. The kids will learn the basics of quilting and will be making a quilt and pillow case! Camp is free if the kids purchase ALL SUPPLIES from our shop.
Intermediate Kids Camp *July 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, & 21st* 9am -1pm This Camp is for those that have already taken the Beginning Kids Camp. The kids will continue to improve their skills. Projects are picked based upon students’ experience. Camp is free if the kids purchase ALL SUPPLIES from our shop.
Advanced Kids Camp *August 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th* 9am -1pm This camp is for students that have been pre-approved by their instructors. Projects vary based upon students and their skill level. Camp is free if the kids purchase ALL SUPPLIES from our shop.
www.mosneedleandthread.com
[email protected]
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Search for the Stars Shop Hop Who doesn’t love shop hops! What a great excuse to visit other shops with the chance to win prizes! There is no bus for this shop hop. You pick up your passport for $5, then travel at your leisure to the 12 shops listed April 27th-May 6th. The theme this year is Search for the Stars: Red, White, & Blue! At each shop you will pick up your free pattern and choose whether or not to purchase the fabric kit to go with it for $3. At each shop that you visit, you will be entered in a drawing to win a gift certificate for that shop. If you
Annual Fall Retreat The Annual Fall Retreat will be a combined retreat. This Retreat will be open to both Quilters & Needleworkers (Cross Stitch, Punch Needle, Needlepoint)! You can bring anything that you would like to work on! You will have plenty of stitching/sewing time! We will have a mini shop set up for both Cross Stitch & Quilting. You can choose to work on your own projects or take part in the mystery quilt. You will receive the yardage, and cutting instructions before you leave for retreat so that you can pick out your fabrics and start sewing the first clue when you get to retreat. As you complete each clue you will receive another one. The fun part is that you will not know what the quilt will look like until the last clue! Make sure you tell us if you plan on participat-
*April 27th -May 6th*
get your passport stamped by every shop, you will be entered into a Grand Prize Drawing for a $120 Gas Card and 1 fat quarter (that was used in their block) from EACH Shop! In addition to the drawings, you will receive 17% off most items (each shop will have different exclusions). Discount at MO’s Needle & Thread excludes Machines & Services, Classes, Blocks of the Month, DMC, and Custom Framing.
*September 7-11th*
ing before the retreat so that we may have enough patterns for everyone! Cathy and I were talking about doing some sort of White Elephant Exchange. Maybe for projects that we no longer want, kits we will never get to, ect. We haven’t figured out all of the details yet, but they are in the works. Another option this year is having a paint night, similar to Painting with a Twist. Generally these are 2-3 hours long and you walk out with a finished painting. If anyone is interested, please let us know ASAP. The lottery opportunity has passed so Premium rooms are on a first come first serve basis. We will need to receive a deposit or payment from each person within a week of reserving your
Cost-$5
Cost-See Below
premium room. If we do not receive the deposit we will assume that you have decided against the premium room and move on to the waiting list. All requests for single rooms will be filled before we start putting two people into the rooms designated for singles. There are plenty of dorm rooms available and you may sign up for those at any time.
busy cleaning up after the previous groups. We appreciate your co-operation!
Cost is PER PERSON and includes nightly stay and meals.
Aspen/Birch (Dorm-Double) 4 night: $380 3 night: $285 2 night: $200
50% Deposit is due upon sign up and remaining Balance is due by the end of July! Lunch Charge for early arrival on Friday is $12.50! CHECK IN is at 3pm on Thursday or 3pm on Friday. Please do not arrive early as we need time to set up, and the Kettunen Center is
Premium Room (Double Beds): 4 night: $475 3 night: $365 2 night: $250 White Pine (Single room) 4 night: $546 3 night: $416 2 night: $285
There is a $25.25 up charge per night for a single in the dorm.
Kettunen Center 14901 4H Drive Tustin, MI 49688 Phone: 231-829-3421 www.kettunencenter.org
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Class Policies: You may register by telephone, in person, or online at www.mosneedleandthread.com Payment needs to be received within one week after registration. In order to adequately schedule staff we must enforce this rule. You may use a Credit/Debit Card, mail a check, or stop into the store. Please send an email or address in which we can return your supply list. Class fees are for instruction only. Supplies are additional. Some of the Needlework Classes do come with everything that you need. Please see the descriptions for details. We try to have any necessary supplies in stock, but please feel free to bring along things you already have at home. Cancellations with less than 48 hours notice cannot be refunded. There is a full refund if we need to cancel a class. In order to provide a safe, adult, learning environment, we cannot have children attend an adult class. As the weather gets cooler, please dress warmly. Our classroom is sometimes cool. Due to allergies, we ask that you keep our classroom a “perfume free zone”. Please remember to turn off cell phones during classes. It is distracting to the other students. SKILL LEVELS: * = Beginner **= Intermediate
OPEN STITCH/SEW: Bring whatever item you would like to work on! Can be Quilting or Needlework. No charge. 2nd Saturday of the month 2-5pm.
BEGINNING CROSS STITCH or OVER 2 Technique- Learn the basic technique and tools used in Counted Cross Stitch. Choose whether or not you would like to learn on Aida or Linen. Your kit will include the pattern, fabric, floss, button, and needle. FEE: $15 DATES: 5/9@ 1-4pm, 5/23@ 6-9pm, 7/18 @ 6-9pm, 8/22@ 6-9pm
COUNTED NEEDLEPOINT CLUB– Not only are these pieces beautiful, but they add so much dimension and sparkle to your life. It’s so much fun creating new textures and shine with a variety of different fibers. Looking at Counted Needlepoint can be a little overwhelming, but you will be surprised how quickly they stitch up once you get going. This is more like a workshop, where I will help you get started, and we can share tips and tricks as we work on our pieces together. This is a free class to those that purchase their supplies from my shop. DATES: 5/16@ 1-4pm or 6-9pm, 6/13@ 6-9pm, 8/19@ 1-4pm.
ORNAMENT FINISHING CLASS-Learn how to finish your cross stitch pieces into ornaments. This class has a kit that must be picked up at the beginning of July so that you can have your piece COMPLETELY stitched BEFORE the actual class. You will have your choice of Aida or Linen. Cost includes everything needed to finish your piece.
FEE: $35 Date: 8/15@ 1-4pm or 6-9pm, 8/26@14pm
HALLOWEEN ORNAMENT EXCHANGE-
I know, I know, it’s too early to be thinking about Halloween, but I wanted to give you a heads up for what I have planned. This is for all Quilters/Needleworkers/Wool applique/ect. We will doing an ornament exchange. There is no cost to join. Each person will make a Halloween themed ornament (let’s try to keep them under 6”)...the only requirement is that it is handmade. Let your creativity run wild. PUNCHNEEDLE– Most We will then draw numbers to see which people like to refer to ornament you will take home with you! punchneedle as mini The exchange will take place October rugs. This class will in14th at 2pm. This also happens to be clude the pattern, fabric, Open Stitch so we would love to have and overdyed floss . you sit and stitch/sew from 2-5pm. Additional costs include the needle and hoop which can be purchased
through the shop. FEE: $30+needle/hoop DATES: 5/30@ 1-4pm or 6-9pm, 6/17@ 1-4pm, 8/8@ 6-9pm
Woolly Divas Club! (Block of the Month)
I wanted to introduce Wool Applique to BOX FINISHING CLASS- Learn how to finish your the shop and what better way to do so cross stitch pieces into a cute little box! You must than thru a Block of the Month. All of these kits are the same size and fit on pick up your first kit a the pictured flag stand. You may start at few weeks before any time. Your first month is $25 which class so that you have will include your monthly kit, the flag enough time to stitch stand, and enough batting and fusible your piece BEFORE web to do the entire 12 months. After class. You will rethat each kit is ceive the pattern, only $10.39 your choice of either per month. 16ct Aida, or 32ct Belfast, floss, and a needle. You will receive all oth- Coordinating er finishing items during the actual class, includ- 12wt thread is ing batting, fabric, boards, ribbon, and cording. also available for purchase FEE: $40 DATES: 5/27@ 1-4pm, 6/6@ 1-4pm, at the shop. 6/27@ 6-9pm
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WEEKEND SAMPLER– We started in September, but you can join at any time. At 9:00am on the 3rd Saturday of each month, or at 3:30 or 6:00 pm the day before, we will introduce a quilt block and give a short demonstration of a technique or tool that can be used to make that block. At the first class you attend, you buy a kit for $15. It has the pattern and the fabric for the block. Go home and make the block. Bring it to the following month’s class and you get the next kit free! To get your free kit you have to come on the third Saturday at 9:00 a.m. or the day before at 3:30 or 6 pm and stay for the demonstration. If you can’t come one month, you can buy that month’s kit for $5.00 while supplies last or buy just the pattern for $1.50 and use your stash. DATE: Fri. 5/19, 6/16, 7/14, 8/18 or Sat. 5/20, 6/17, 7/15, 8/19 TIME: Fri. at 3:30 or 6pm or Sat. at 9am LEVEL *
BEGINNING QUILTING (2-Part Class)– You will be shown how to use a rotary cutter and do strip-piecing with this traditional Log Cabin, Irish Chain, Winning Hand, Jewel Box, Lover‘s Knot, or Wild Goose Chase quilt top. Some are first time quilts and others are for those who have made at least one quilt. We will help you choose the right pattern and fabric before class. FEE: NONE if you purchase ALL fabric from us (incl. back) $45 if you do not purchase fabric from us DATES: Sat 6/24 (Part 1) & 7/22 (Part 2) @ 10am-4pm LEVEL *
FIRST TUESDAY– This year we are working with Kim Diehl’s Simple Whatnots Club and projects from her Simple Christmas Tidings book. Some projects will take more than one month. April/May is Winter Delight Candle Mat. June/August will be the Yuletide Cheer Lap Quilt. You may choose one project or all of them. Cathy Norton FEE: Kit fee only, varies with the project TIME: 1-4 or 6-9pm DATES: 5/2, 6/6, (No class in July),8/1 LEVEL:*
MARINER’S COMPASS TABLE RUNNERLearn how to do a Mariner’s Compass WITHOUT having to paper piece it! This is a 2 part class. This does require purchase of a special ruler. You will be shocked at how easy this comes together. FEE: FREE if ruler & fabrics are purchased thru the shop or $30 if not. DATE: 6/20 & 7/11 @ 1-4pm or 6-9pm LEVEL **
MACHINE QUILTING W/ STYLE– Learn some new techniques for machine quilting on your home machine using your Walking Foot or Free Motion Foot. This is a 4 part Class, but you can join in any time. May & July class will demonstrate techniques using the walking foot, and the classes in
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June & August will demonstrate techniques using the free motion foot. FEE: Cost of Book+ $15 PER CLASS. DATES: 5/23, 6/27, 7/25, 8/22 @ 1-4pm 6/8, 7/13, 8/10, 9/14 @ 6-9pm LEVEL *
EMBROIDERY BLOCK OF THE MONTH– This series is absolutely breathtaking! Each month you will purchase your USB stick which includes a 16” x 20” design. Each month also includes 3 - 8” bonus blocks. A large/jumbo hoop is required. Cost is $35.39 per month for your USB stick (Pattern). You must have the pattern printed before coming to class. We will have Fabric Kits available for $30, but you are not required to purchase them. There is no charge for the actual class as long as the Pattern is purchased thru the shop. Class will run the 1st Saturday of each month 10am-4pm beginning on 5/6. This is a 12 month class. (July Class will be moved to the 8th)
PINEAPPLE RULER DEMO-Cathy
Bertie’s Summer - A 4 month
will be demonstrating 3 of Bloc Loc’s new Pineapple Rulers!
Block of the Month. The 4 patterns combine to make a 28” x 34” wall hanging featuring Bertie and his summer antics. $22.49 per month or $80.96 complete.
FEE: $15 DATE:6/29 @ 1-4pm or 69pm LEVEL *
Freedom Bound (97” x 97”) This quilt follows the 1859 story of Hannah Cummings Cotton, her plantation life, children, and journey to Ohio, leaving the chains of slavery behind. This is a 12 month series @ $27.99 per month. You will receive 10% off the total if all 12 months are purchased at once.
MO’ S N EEDLE & T HREAD ONE STOP SHOP! We carry supplies for Quilting, Counted Cross Stitch, Needlepoint, Punchneedle, Wool Applique, and Custom Framing for your Cross Stitch. We are a also a Bernina Dealership and do Machine Servicing!
120 Maple St. Portland, MI 48875
Phone: 517-647-5430 Open: MON, WED, FRI, SAT: 10AM—5PM TUES, THURS: 10AM—8PM
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Directions: Take Route 96 W (from the west take 96E towards Lansing) To Exit 76 —Kent St Follow Kent St. to the traffic light at Grand River Turn right on Grand River and right again at the next corner Parking is on the left: the store is on the right.
