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Volume 7, Issue 2 April—June 2011

Calendar of Events: Apr 1, May 6, Jun 3

Power Serge 10:30 am—4:00 pm

Apr 2, May 7, Jun 4

BoM: Snowday Sewday 10:30 am—12:30 pm Snowday 1:30 pm—3:30 pm

Mar 30, May 4, Jun 1

Art to Heart 10:00 am—4:30 pm

Apr 7— 16

Shop Hop 9:00 am—7:00pm

Apr 20, May 18, Jun 15

Art Group 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

*Apr 2, *May 7, *Jun 4

BoM: Tonga Batik 10:30 am—12:30 pm

*Apr 23, May 21, *Jun 11

BoM: Eleanor Burns Block Party 10:30 am – 4:30 pm

Apr 21, May, 20, 31, June2, 21

UFO 11:00 am—4:00 pm

Apr 22

Placemat 10:30 am – 4:30 pm

Apr 26, May 3, 10

Pocket Full of Rulers 1:00—4:00 pm

May 9, 16, 23, June 6, 13

Kindergarten Quilting 1:00 pm—4:00 pm

May 5

Casserole Carrier 1:00 pm—4:30 pm

May 27

Pillowcases 10:30 am—4:30 pm

May 17

Folded Log Cabin 10:30 am—4:00 pm

June 30

Folded Log Cabin Heart 10:30 am—4:00 pm

June 16—18

Emmett Quilt Show

June 25 & 26

Boise Basin Quilt Show

August 6 & 7

Kuna Quilt Show

* Store Hours *

Monday—Friday: 10 am—6 pm Tuesday: 10 am—8 pm Saturday: 10 am—5 pm Closed Sunday

Phone: 208-462-4602

Sew What’s New? Stitch n’ Snip ****2011 Block of the Month Program *** Remember that all Blocks of the Month can be mailed to your home. It’s not too late!

Snowday Sewday — 1st Sat. of each month 10:30 am -12:30 pm

These adorable snow men will keep you warm all winter long. Pattern by: Amy Bradley Designs 11 month program; finished size: 52”x61” Cost: $9.00 per month for kit (kit price includes the fabric, floss, buttons and patterns for finishing the quilt top & binding).

Snowday — 1st Sat. of each month 1:30 pm –3:30 pm

This small, rural community awoke to a blanket of new fallen snow... it's a Snow Day!!! The sledding hill is buzzing with activity, but the farms and forests are quiet and still. The embroidery is easy, using only one color of variegated floss... the piecing is deceptively simple with four blocks made in different sizes. Pattern by: Crabapple Hill Studio 14 month program; finished size: 66”x 66” Cost: $19.00 per month for kit (kit price includes the fabric, floss and patterns for finishing the quilt top & binding).

Tonga Batik — 2nd Sat. of each month 10:30 am –12:30 pm

We just can’t get enough of those wonderful Timeless Treasures batiks. This is a brand new block of the month, so new we don’t have all the details yet! Pattern by: Wing and a Prayer Designs 12 month program; finished size: Queen Cost: Approx. $22.00 per month for kit (kit price includes the fabric and patterns for finishing the quilt top & binding).

Eleanor Burns “Block Party”— 3rd Sat. of each month 10:30 am –4:30 pm

What is more fun than making one quilt? How about two , three, or more — All at the same time! We’ll use Eleanor Burns’ quick piecing techniques and rulers to create a variety of quilts using jelly rolls, layer cakes, honey buns, and turnovers. Or use up some of the “stash” by cutting your own strips, squares and triangles!! Bring your lunch and spend the day sewing. Pattern by: Quilt in a Day 12 month program; finished size: Varies by project Cost: $10.00 per month includes pattern (kits available or bring your own stash)

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Sew What’s New? Phone: 462-4602

Classes Class Registration: Classroom space is limited, so please sign up early. A supply list will be available when you pay for the class and reserve your place. We reserve the right to cancel any class four days prior, if there isn’t enough to fill the class. Class participants will receive a 15% discount off class supplies and purchases the day of class. (Block of the Month kits not included)

UFO Day — Our most popular class!

Bring those unfinished projects and see how much you can accomplish while enjoying a beautiful day in the mountains quilting with friends. Space is limited so sign up early. You sew and we’ll bring in lunch. Thursday-April 21: 11 am—4 pm Friday-May 20: 11 am—4 pm Tuesday-May 31: 11 am—4 pm Thursday-June 2: 11 am—4 pm Tuesday-June 21: 11 am—4 pm Cost: $7.50 for lunch per class

Power Serge — Bring your serger and your lunch & join Mary Kay for a day of serging. Teacher: Mary Kay Jones

Fridays: April 1, May 6, and June 3: 10:30 am — 4:00 pm

Share your tips and tricks, and learn from others. No Charge

Art Quilt Support Group — Would you like to add some Art to your quilts but don’t know how?

Or, would you like to add some quilting to your Art? This is not a class in the traditional sense, but a gathering of quilt artists who will teach, learn, and inspire each other. Quilters and artists of all levels are welcome — No experience necessary. No class fee; some supplies will be required. Third Wednesday of each month: April 20, May 18, June 15: 1:30-4:30pm

Quick Projects A placemat from fat quarters or Magic-Seam Pillowcases.

Encourage a young one to learn to sew! Bring your child (or grandchild) with you and get a discount on their class fee. Limited to young folks 10 and older; under 15 must be accompanied by an adult who is proficient with a rotary cutter. Teacher Mary Kay Jones (evening hours available on request, call the shop for details) Placemat — Friday: April 22 : 10:30 am—4:30 pm Cost: $10.00 ($15.00 for 2) plus supplies Pillowcase — Friday May 27: 10:30 am—4:30 pm

Cost: $10.00 ( $15.00 for 2) plus supplies

Kindergarten Quilting — a beginning quilting class — Time to get out of the cabin and learn something new! You will learn all the basic skills needed to make a quilt. The class project will be a small simple table topper. Teacher: Kathy Passie Mondays: May 9, 16, 23, June 3, 13: 1:00 pm—4:00 pm Cost: $50.00 plus supplies

Pocket Full of Rulers — Protect those valuable rulers and cutting mats with this fanciful and functional carrying bag. Pattern by: Bella Nonna Design Studio; Teacher: Nan Kelley Tuesdays: April 26, May 3, 10: 1 pm to 4:30 pm.

Cost: $25.00 plus supplies

Casserole Carrier — Summer means picnics and pot-luck dinners. Dress up your dishes with this designer casserole carrier. This make great wedding or birthday gifts. Pattern Designer and Teacher: Joan Elam Thursday: May 5 : 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. Cost: $10.00 plus supplies Folded Log Cabin — Make log cabin and court house step blocks using a foundation fabric and 1 1/2” strips of

folded

fabric. Every block is different . These quilts make wonderful wall quilts, table toppers, art quilts etc. Teacher: Rena Hastings Tuesday-May 17: 10:30 am—4:00 pm Cost: $25.00 plus supplies

Folded Log Cabin Hearts — Learn a twist on the folded log technique to make this Heart wall hanging. Teacher: Rena Hastings Thursday-June 30 : 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. Cost: $25.00 plus supplies (Kits available: $60.00) “Sit & Knit”-Are you a knitter? A “wannabe” knitter? Come join the fun with other knitters every Tuesday night from 6:30—8:30 pm at Stitch n’ Snip. Hope to see you at the shop! (No charge!)

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Phone: 462-4602

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TREASURE HOP 2011 ***Mark your calendar for the upcoming “Treasure Hop 2011”! (Shop ‘til you drop)Thursday, April 7 thru Saturday, April 16, 2011. Passport will be available to pick up at any of the participating shops starting on April 7th. If you visit all 14 participating shops and have your passport stamped, you’ll be entered in a drawing for one of 2 main prizes. 14 Participating Shops: Bluebird Quilt Studio, Charm Shack, Cindy’s Quilt Shop, Granny’s Attic, Huckleberry Patches, Knit One—Quilt Two, LaDonna’s FiberArts, Marilyn's Pickets & Patchwork, Nancy’s Quilts; Quilt Expressions, Quilts Plus, Stitch n’ Snip, The Quilt Crossing, & Traditions Quilt Shop. Each Shop is offering a block kit, proceeds from blocks purchased go to Linus Project.

***This year Shop Hop is 10 days! *** Plan on visiting all participating shops! April 7th—16th: 9:00 am—7:00 pm daily For more info visit: http://treasureshophop.blogspot.com/ on the web

Other news October 2011 Retreat

Enjoy 4 days of quilting , good friends and good food at Trinity Pines — October 10—13, 2011. Cost: $165.00, which includes lodging—3 nights & 4 days, 7 meals. These retreats continue to be very popular. In fact, we’ve had so much interest, we must have your non-refundable deposit of $50.00 to guarantee your place — first come, first served. The final cut-off for reservations is April 30, 2011 or when all spots have been reserved with the non-refundable deposit, which ever comes first. Classes: “Day & Night” Eleanor Burns works her magic again! Learn her quick strip piecing techniques for this classic block —

the stars magically appear. You get two more quilts from the leftover/cut aways! Teacher: Rena Hastings

“Word Play” - Want your next quilt to send a special message? Now you can spell it out with out tracing ,no templates, no paper piecing, no appliqué, and no precise measuring! Gretchen will teach you a terrific technique for free-pieced letters. It’s your chance to break rules, mismatch, go wonky, and enjoy yourself! Teacher: Gretchen Reil

UFO-Bring your own projects

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Blocks of the Month Are you admiring those wonderful Block of the Month quilts your friends have been working on all year. Here’s your chance to join in the fun. These quilts featured in 2010 are available in limited quantities as Blocks of the Month and/or whole quilt kits. See store for availability.

Chanticleer and Company -- Roosters, hens, baby chicks and a worm are charming everyone. The designs are great for all sorts of home decor, too. Pattern by: With Needle and Thread; 12 month program; Finished Size: 72” x 96" Cost for BOM: $15.00 per month for kit (kit price includes the fabric, patterns, & accessories for finishing the quilt top & binding). Full Kits: $179.99 Snow Friends -- Snow men, snow women, and a snow baby combine with silk ribbon embroidered snowflakes on a background of numerous navy prints. Enjoy! Pattern by: With Needle and Thread 12 month program; Finished Size: 84” x 90” Cost for BOM: $16.00 per month for kit (kit price includes the fabric, patterns, & accessory for finishing the quilt top & binding). Kit does not include silk ribbon for snowflakes Full Kits: $192.99 Back to Nature — Monthly enjoy the beauties of nature creating this wonderful queen size quilt.

Flying geese, log cabin and zigzag geese picture frame the block, finishing the quilt with a beautiful border print. Back to Nature comes in two color ways. Pattern by: Wing & a Prayer Design, LLC 11 month program; Finished Size 96” x 106” Cost for BOM: $22.00 per month for kit (kit price includes the fabric, patterns for finishing the quilt top, backing & binding). Full Kits: $179.99

Piece, Love, & Appliqué — A variety of pieced blocks and whimsical appliqué unite to create this fabulous quilt.

Pattern by: Lizzie B Cre8ive 12 month program; finished size: 62" x 82” Cost for BOM: $12.00 per month for kit (kit price includes the fabric, patterns, & accessories for finishing the quilt top & binding). Full Kits: $143.99

Lovebird Lane — There are birds quilting at the ‘Quilter’s Re-tweet’ on Lovebird Lane. This 6 month program features 5 birdhouse themed blocks, sewing baskets, teapots, and flowers using both piecework and appliqué. Pattern by: The Quilting Company 6 month program; finished size 62” x 72” Cost for BOM:$34.00 per month for kit (kit price includes the fabric, patterns, & accessories for finishing the quilt top & binding). Full Kit: $174.99

All Cooped Up — Choose roosters with personality or cute baby chicks with flowers for the center of this pieced and

appliquéd wall quilt from popular designer McKenna Ryan. Pattern by: Pine Needles Designs 8 month program; finished size: 53 ”x 57 1/2” Cost for BOM: $20.00 per month for kit (kit price includes the fabric and patterns for finishing the quilt top & binding). Full Quilt Kit: $62.99 Rooster/Chicken Kits for center: $16.99 each (you need four for the center of the quilt) or you can just make the rooster/chicken kits and turn them into pictures.

Little Escapes -- This is a wonderful take along project, easy and fun with stitchery and beading. Pattern by: Quilted Escapes 9 month program; Finished Size: 40" x 40" Cost for BOM:$9.00 per month for kit (kit price includes the fabric, patterns, & accessories for finishing the quilt top & binding). Full Kit: $59.99