The Fabric Patch
The Fabric Patch 220 Tenth Ave SW Ephrata, WA 98823 509-754-8280 www.fabricpatch.net
January 2017 News January Hours: Monday - Friday: 10 - 5pm Saturday 9 - 5pm
Industry News
jelly roll is still 42 strips. In the past, we have tried to “absorb” many of these I know there has been a lot of increases, but unfortunately, news coverage about the recent this time it’s just too much. change in minimum wage. Jumping So in 2017 you will see a few $1.50 this month then $2 more in 12 price increases. Our fabric will months is pretty significant for a still be 30% less than MSRP small business. Not just in everyone's (less than Fabric Depot and basic wage increases, but also in the less than Joanne’s) and we are cost of goods sold. adding a few other cost saving The “goods” we buy are handled specials on notions, patterns by numerous employees and shipand books to offset the ping companies. As those employees changes. And best of all, we generate cost increases across the have decided to offer board, we have seen a much larger ALL Pfaff sewing machines jump than the usual “cost of living” at 20% off. increases in the past. All month, every month. Jelly Rolls have gone from $42 All year. to $54 and Aurifil thread has jumped from $11.95 to $13.45. So when you pop in, check Food companies handle these for the unadvertised weekly changes differently by charging the and monthly specials on same amount, but just putting less in notions, patterns and books. the package. Fortunately our industry And upgrade your sewing just tells it like it is. So Aurifil is still machine! It’s going to be a wrapping 1400 yards of thread and a GREAT year!! Unfortunately, all four of the Fabric Patch hosted retreats scheduled for 2017 are full; and it doesn’t look like we will be able to add any more unless there are retreat center reservation cancellations. We did add a January Retreat described below. It is somewhat last minute… but we found a date and thought we’d take it! At the time of this writing, there are four openings left. So act fast!!
January 26th, 27th, 28th and 29th
(arrival anytime after 10amThursday,
leave by 2pm Sunday)
This is our “Design Retreat”. We added it in response to the Hoffman Challenge, and many of us are going to work on our challenge entries. In addition, will have classes on the EQ Quilt Design program, the Craft n’ Cut Software Match program to use with Cricket, Brother, Silhouette, etc. and a design concept class. All of the classes will be offered on Friday, so non-retreating individuals will have an opportunity to join us for the day. The “class only” day will include lunch, handouts and Hoffman door prizes for only $69. Retreat Attendees limited to 12. Additional classroom attendees limited to 10.
Big Happenings in 2017!!!! We had a great 2016. Lots of events, parties, Open Houses, Classes, Retreats and new shop patterns. We are expecting the same for 2017 with tons of events already planned. Below is a list of just a few of the tempting things currently on our schedule! February New Spring BOM/Class Open House Colorwash Class by Ericka Plank National Embroidery Month March National Quilting Month Machine Quilting Event in Soap Lake April Barn Quilt Class (yes, painting a big board for your house) May Market Party Vintage Garden Show over Memorial Day weekend in Soap Lake June Pow Wow Retreat Batik Retreat with Laurie Shifrin July Christmas in July Retreat Judy Neimeyer Retreat August Brianna and Robert’s baby is due!!!!!! September Fall BOM/Class Open House October Iron Quilter Challenge!! November Embroidery Retreat Vintage Christmas Gift Show in Soap Lake
January 2017 Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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3
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5
6
7 $5 Quilt 9am
$5 Quilt 6 - 7pm
All books: 20% off all month!! All Rotary replacement blades, all sizes: 20% off all month!
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9
10
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12
Pincushion Club 10am
13
14
John will be picking up our scissors and knives for sharpening!! Bring them in by Saturday the 7th. You’ll have them back on Wednesday the 11th. Great pricing, terrific job! He cannot sharpen rotary blades… sorry.
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17
18
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21
Come in this week to take advantage of our “Spring Cleaning”. Entire classroom will be filled with deeply discounted kits, fat quarters, patterns and books. Time to make room for new collections!!
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23
24
25
26
27
28
Design Challenge Retreat Thursday thru Sunday $249 includes all classes, handouts, meals, accommodations and prizes 29
30
31
Option: Friday classes only $69 for three design classes, handouts and lunch.
January 2017 News January Hours: Monday - Friday: 10 - 5pm Saturday 9 - 5pm
Industry News
jelly roll is still 42 strips. In the past, we have tried to “absorb” many of these I know there has been a lot of increases, but unfortunately, news coverage about the recent this time it’s just too much. change in minimum wage. Jumping So in 2017 you will see a few $1.50 this month then $2 more in 12 price increases. Our fabric will months is pretty significant for a still be 30% less than MSRP small business. Not just in everyone's (less than Fabric Depot and basic wage increases, but also in the less than Joanne’s) and we are cost of goods sold. adding a few other cost saving The “goods” we buy are handled specials on notions, patterns by numerous employees and shipand books to offset the ping companies. As those employees changes. And best of all, we generate cost increases across the have decided to offer board, we have seen a much larger ALL Pfaff sewing machines jump than the usual “cost of living” at 20% off. increases in the past. All month, every month. Jelly Rolls have gone from $42 All year. to $54 and Aurifil thread has jumped from $11.95 to $13.45. So when you pop in, check Food companies handle these for the unadvertised weekly changes differently by charging the and monthly specials on same amount, but just putting less in notions, patterns and books. the package. Fortunately our industry And upgrade your sewing just tells it like it is. So Aurifil is still machine! It’s going to be a wrapping 1400 yards of thread and a GREAT year!! Unfortunately, all four of the Fabric Patch hosted retreats scheduled for 2017 are full; and it doesn’t look like we will be able to add any more unless there are retreat center reservation cancellations. We did add a January Retreat described below. It is somewhat last minute… but we found a date and thought we’d take it! At the time of this writing, there are four openings left. So act fast!!
January 26th, 27th, 28th and 29th
(arrival anytime after 10amThursday,
leave by 2pm Sunday)
This is our “Design Retreat”. We added it in response to the Hoffman Challenge, and many of us are going to work on our challenge entries. In addition, will have classes on the EQ Quilt Design program, the Craft n’ Cut Software Match program to use with Cricket, Brother, Silhouette, etc. and a design concept class. All of the classes will be offered on Friday, so non-retreating individuals will have an opportunity to join us for the day. The “class only” day will include lunch, handouts and Hoffman door prizes for only $69. Retreat Attendees limited to 12. Additional classroom attendees limited to 10.
Big Happenings in 2017!!!! We had a great 2016. Lots of events, parties, Open Houses, Classes, Retreats and new shop patterns. We are expecting the same for 2017 with tons of events already planned. Below is a list of just a few of the tempting things currently on our schedule! February New Spring BOM/Class Open House Colorwash Class by Ericka Plank National Embroidery Month March National Quilting Month Machine Quilting Event in Soap Lake April Barn Quilt Class (yes, painting a big board for your house) May Market Party Vintage Garden Show over Memorial Day weekend in Soap Lake June Pow Wow Retreat Batik Retreat with Laurie Shifrin July Christmas in July Retreat Judy Neimeyer Retreat August Brianna and Robert’s baby is due!!!!!! September Fall BOM/Class Open House October Iron Quilter Challenge!! November Embroidery Retreat Vintage Christmas Gift Show in Soap Lake
January 2017 Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 $5 Quilt 9am
$5 Quilt 6 - 7pm
All books: 20% off all month!! All Rotary replacement blades, all sizes: 20% off all month!
8
9
10
11
12
Pincushion Club 10am
13
14
John will be picking up our scissors and knives for sharpening!! Bring them in by Saturday the 7th. You’ll have them back on Wednesday the 11th. Great pricing, terrific job! He cannot sharpen rotary blades… sorry.
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
Come in this week to take advantage of our “Spring Cleaning”. Entire classroom will be filled with deeply discounted kits, fat quarters, patterns and books. Time to make room for new collections!!
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
Design Challenge Retreat Thursday thru Sunday $249 includes all classes, handouts, meals, accommodations and prizes 29
30
31
Option: Friday classes only $69 for three design classes, handouts and lunch.
