MSQS August Newsletter With Logo

1224 Weeden Creek Road, Suite 15
Sheboygan, WI 53081
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VOLUME 1, ISSUE 8
AUGUST 2009
Hello Quilters!
We have lots of exciting news this month!
Our web site will soon feature kits for sale! We are in the process of setting up our web site for online sales, and will be starting with kit offerings within the next few weeks! We are very excited to be starting
sales on-line, and are looking forward to adding this avenue for quilters to be able to purchase kits from our
shoppe. In the coming months fabric will be added to the offerings for on-line sales as well. Be sure to check our
web site in the coming weeks! Kits offered for sale will be appearing soon!
The Sheboygan County Quilters Guild Annual Quilt Show is coming up in September and we will be present
at the show with our first vendor’s booth! Preparations are already being made at the shoppe so that we have
plenty to offer to you at the show, and new samples and kits are being created that are sure to win your heart for
the upcoming fall and holiday seasons! Be sure to look for us there amidst all the beautiful quilts created by the
Guild members.
And our first Shop Hop is coming up October 1 through October 4! We are so excited! We have joined
the Southeast Wisconsin Shop Hop. There are seven shops participating this year. On Thursday, October 1, we
will be sponsoring a bus leaving from our shoppe that will visit all 7 shops! Bus riders will get special discount coupons for each shop, a free pattern for a small project from each shop, and are eligible for drawings to win one of
14 gift baskets valued at $100 each. Lunch will be included on the bus trip. If you can’t make the Thursday bus,
you can sign up to take the bus from Plymouth on Saturday, October 3. We are all very excited to be participating in the shop hop and look forward to being able to show off new and exciting samples and fabric offerings for
all our new quilting friends! Check further in the newsletter for more information.
We continue to add new and exciting fabrics to our selections for you. Haunted Hallow fabrics and panel
print from Red Rooster arrived this week, along with more batiks, more 108” wide backs and some wonderful toneon-tone prints that we have added to our color wall in beige, rust, green and red! We have also expanded the
thread selection for the long arm quilting work, and will be offering large thread cones for sale in basic neutral
colors. And if you love to quilt AND love games, we have just the thing for you — QUILTOPOLY!!
A quick reminder for our quilters who are doing the monthly 2009 Thangles quilt. If you have not already
picked up your finishing kit, please plan to pick up that finishing kit before the end of August. We are starting
preparation for our next Thangles project and want to be certain everyone who ordered a finishing kit for this
year’s project picks up their kit before the process starts again for the new quilt.
AND….PMS Night is Back! September 18 - 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. - Sign Up Early!
Keep Quilting, and we’ll see you soon at the shoppe!
Karen, Kathy, Sandy and Sharon
Quilting Services
Do you have a quilt that needs finishing but you just don’t want to tackle quilting it on your home machine? If learning to quilt
on the longarm is not for you, we can provide quilting services to help you finish those quilt tops that you have pieced, but just
can’t seem to find the time to get quilted. We can provide the finishing quilting service for you—from pressing to binding and
everything in between. Contact us to determine how we can help you finish those quilt tops so that you can display your handiwork and share your accomplishments with family and friends!
Do you know someone who wants a quilt made but you just don’t have the time to help them out? Let us help them for you. If
you know someone who needs a quilt made but they don’t quilt themselves, or someone who just needs help getting some quilting projects completed, we can help. Stop at the shoppe with the details for the project, and we can provide a quote for completing the project for you. We want to help quilters—and non-quilters—in every way we can.
Long Arm Quilting Classes and Machine Rental
Longarm Machine Beginning Training Class
A one-on-one session for you to learn the basic operations for sewing on a longarm machine. This class is designed for individual longarm training, and is a required class before renting time on the longarm machine. You will learn how to load your quilt
onto the machine, start and stop stitching, basting, and 10-12 basic stitches that can be used when quilting your quilt, including
meander, leaves, and several other design variations. Materials for the class are included and your sample sewing is yours to
keep. Class time will be 2-1/2 to 3 hours depending on the individual, with approximately 1-1/2 hours of individual one-on-one
training, and the remainder of the class time for you to practice the techniques and stitches you have learned. Additional
practice materials can be purchased if you wish to rent machine time to continue practicing before working on your quilt.
Current class fee is $60.00 including materials. Call to schedule a time—day, evening and Saturday times are available. Deposit of $30.00 required when signing up.
Long Arm Rental Time
After completing the Beginner Training Class, reserve time on our Gammill Longarm Machine to complete the quilting on your
quilt yourself! We want to provide you with the opportunity to complete your quilt yourself from start to finish! Contact the
shoppe for rental times and fees.
Class Discounts!
Remember—when you sign up for classes at My Sister’s Quilt Shoppe—all class materials purchased at the shoppe required for
that class receive a 10% discount (fabric, pattern, batting, etc.)
Purchases can be made any time after class registration is completed and your registration fee is paid, through the day of the
class.
My Sister’s class policies
Pre-registration is required for clubs, workshops and classes. Class fee is due at the time of registration. A supply list will be provided. You
will need to bring your basic sewing supplies and a machine in good working condition. Unless noted, classes do not include patterns or supplies.
Unless a class is canceled, no refunds will be given. If you are unable to attend, class fees would be refunded only with at least 5 days notice.
In some classes, there is a possibility that you may not be able to finish the entire project in class; however, you will receive instructions on
how to complete it. If you need additional assistance, you are always welcome to stop in at the shoppe and we’ll be glad to help!
SEPTEMBER 7 LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
Our shoppe will be closed on Labor Day, September 7.
August Class Schedule
AUGUST 2009
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3Christmas
Morning
4
5 Framed Jelly
Quilt
6 Quilted Seasons—Fall
Tablerunner
1:00—4:00
1:00—4:00
10:00—1:00
Vintage
Snowman
7
8 Isabella Purse
10:30—1:30 pm
4:30—6:30
9
10
11
12
Fat Quarter
13 Christmas
14
Strings Button Box
15 Beginning Quilting 10:30—1:30
Log Cabin
5:30—8:30
(Yellow Brick Rd)
1:00—4:00
16
17 Beginning
Quilting
18
1:00—4:00
19 Sit & Sew
Day Retreat
20 Towne Purse
1:00—4:00
21
22
28
29 Fat Quarter Log
Cabin 10:30—1:30
10:30—4:30
Yellow Brick Rd
24
23
25
26 Fat Quarter 27 Moda You
Log Cabin
Club
1:00—4:00
30
5:30—8:30
31
Upcoming Events in September and October
September 18—PMS Night (Potluck, Munchies and SEWING!) - Bring your UFO’s and have Fun!
September 26—Sheboygan County Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Plan a trip to the SCQG Quilt Show to see all the wonderful quilts created by Guild members. Be sure to look for our booth at
the show! We’ll be there with lots of new and exciting projects, patterns and fabrics for you to choose from.
October 1—October 4—Southeast Wisconsin Shop Hop
Quilter’s Harvest is the theme for this year’s shop hop. Seven shops of quilting fun—including The Sewing Basket in Plymouth,
Material Matters in Cedarburg, Patched Works in Elm Grove, The Quilted Basket in Menomonee Falls, Royce Quilting in West
Bend, Bigsby’s Sewing Center in Elm Grove, and your very own My Sister’s Quilt Shoppe in Sheboygan! What a great opportunity to visit seven quilt shops! Sign up for the bus or plan your own road trip. Don’t miss out on all the shop hop specials!
Flyers for the shop hop and sign up sheets for the bus will be available soon—be sure to check often www.wiquiltshophop.com.
Hand Appliqué—Vonnie Landwehr
Have you always wanted to learn needle-turn appliqué but didn’t want to take on a large project. This 12x12 wall hanging is the perfect size for a first needle-turn appliqué project, and
would also make a creative wall hanging for the experienced appliqué quilter. Learn to do basic shapes, leaves and stems all in one project!
Learn the basics of needle-turn appliqué from Vonnie, including the proper materials to use
and just how easy and relaxing hand appliqué can be. This class will meet for six sessions.
Sign up today!
Class Fee—$45.00 total (all 6 nights) plus materials
Monday nights 5:30 p.m.—7:00 p.m. — May 11, May 18, June 1, June 8, June 15 and June 22.
(The class sessions for this class have been postponed for a bit—please contact the shoppe for information on class schedule)
Button Box Holidays
Learn the history of the button strings, and create four unique
wall hangings for holidays throughout the year. June’s class will be Love Strings.
Stop in to see the completed Liberty Strings sample
from the May class. Wwe will be creating one wall hanging a month
for the next 4 months. These wall hangings will fit on 18” wide
quilt hangers. Button selections are available at the shoppe!
Class Fee—$15.00 each class
Liberty Strings—May 21st, 5:00—8:00 p.m.
Love Strings—June 11th, 5:30—8:30 p.m.
Hollow Strings—July 9th, 5:30—8:30 p.m.
Christmas Strings—August 13th, 5:30—8:30 p.m.
Sit and Sew
Our Sit and Sew Day Retreat class is scheduled this month for Wednesday, August 19 from 10:30 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Bring
your UFO’s and your sewing machine and enjoy a day of sewing with quilting friends while you make some new quilting friends.
There’s nothing like a day of sewing with fellow quilters to inspire us all to finish up some of those ongoing projects (mostly so
we can start another new project!). There is no fee for this class!
PMS Night (Potluck, Munchies and SEWING!)
A full night of sewing and snacking with fellow quilters. Sign up individually or sign up with a group. We are starting
up again with PMS night in September— Come any time from 4:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.—stay for a short while or stay
the entire time! Bring your favorite pot luck item and a snack to share. We will furnish the beverage. Work on a
current project you have going or bring your UFOs to finish up. It’s a full night of sewing and stitching! Sign up early
to reserve your spot—space will be limited. Pack your pajama pants and slippers and get comfortable for an evening of sewing with friends!
No Class Fee!
Friday, September 18th —4:00 p.m.—11:00 p.m.
Fat Quarter Log Cabin Quilt
A fun and easy quilt made from fat quarters and one background fabric. Great for
beginners and fun for veteran quilters! Several sizes available on the pattern.
This class will be two sessions. (Materials not included in class fee)
Class fee— $30.00 (2 class sessions)
August 12th and August 26th—1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
Or
August 29th and September 12th—10:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m.
Quilting Quarterly—Quilt Through the Seasons!
We’re starting with Summer and will quilt through the seasons for the next 8 months with these four delightful wall hangings.
Sign up now for this class series. Kits are also available in the shoppe.
Class Fee—$15.00 (for each season)
Summer—Thursdays, June 4th and July 9th —1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
(New date for second session)
(materials not included in class fee)
Fall—Thursdays, August 6th and September 3rd — 1:00 p.m.—4:00 pm.
REVISED DATES —
Winter—Thursdays, October 8 and November 5 — 1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
Spring—Thursdays, December 3rd and January 7th — 1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
Towne Purse
The popular Towne Purse— the Lazy Girls design for a medium size handbag— made
from your choice of 7 fat quarters! Loaded with pockets inside and out! Zipper closure to keep all your valuables inside. Handles can be easily adapted to your perfect
length. Stop at the shoppe and see the samples on display! If you’ve already made
one, sign up to make another in a different set of colors or fabrics. The possibilities are endless!
Class Fee—$15.00 plus materials
Thursday, August 20th— 1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. OR
Tuesday, September 1st—10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Isabella Purse
This charming purse pattern has caught our eye! It’s the perfect size, and can be made
from cut yardage or from a charm pack that you’re just waiting to use for the perfect
project! There are several options in this pattern for variations on the completion process. Each quilter can have her own very unique creation! If you’re looking for a new
purse for the summer season—this one is the one for you!
Class Fee—$15.00 plus materials
Saturday, August 8, 10:30 am—1:30 pm
Christmas Morning Table Runner
This charming table runner can be created from your favorite holiday fabrics or your
favorite floral pattern that you are looking to showcase. The new Holly Taylor
Frosted Memories fabrics are featured on the pattern, which is in the Frosted Memories book from This & That. Table runners are fun and easy to create and make great
gifts during the holiday season. Sign up today and create one to bring a festive atmosphere to your next gathering!
Class Fee—$15.00 plus materials
Monday, August 3rd—10:00 am—1:00 pm
Beginning Quilting—Yellow Brick Road
This class is the perfect class for those who are new to quilting and want to learn the basics of quilting
from beginning through completion of a project. Make this lap size quilt and learn how to select fabrics, discover the basics of rotary cutting, piecing the quilt, quilt assembly with borders, quilting the
quilt, and complete with binding. The Yellow Brick Road pattern for this class utilizes fat quarters as
your starting fabrics, which are then cut, pieced and assembled into blocks. It’s a popular pattern for
both beginner and experienced quilters. This class has 4 sessions. A sewing machine in good working
order and basic quilting and sewing supplies are needed for this class. Basic quilting and sewing supplies needed are available for purchase at the shoppe.
Class Fee— $60.00 for all 4 sessions—plus materials
Saturdays—July 18, August 15, September 19 and October 10 - 10:30—1:30 pm
OR Mondays—July 20, August 17, September 21 and October 19—1:00—4:00 pm
Framed (Jelly Roll Pattern)
This pattern is designed for using those Jelly Rolls that we all love to buy. One jelly roll and a
few extra fabrics are all you need. Finish it off with a set of borders and your quilt is ready for
completion. Sign up with a friend—make it a quilting day!
Class Fee—$15.00 plus materials
Wednesday, August 5th—1:00 pm—4:00 pm
2009 Clubs
Moda University—Moda University meets on the fourth Thursday of each month during the evening. Moda University is a
quilt club featuring projects with Moda fabrics. There is still time to join up and participate in the advantages available only
to Moda You members. Several quilt projects will be offered throughout the year. We’ll have ideas and patterns for you on
how to use charm packs, jelly rolls, layer cakes, turnovers, and much, much more! Members will receive monthly newsletters.
There are currently two projects available for you from the Collections for a Cause Traditions fabric line and the Flag Day
Farm fabric line—samples are in the shoppe—stop in to see!
And each month receive the pattern for another block of the Moda You Mystery Quilt! Stop at the shoppe to see the completed sample blocks.
Class meets once each month. Class fee is a one-time yearly fee of $20.00.
Each member will receive two free fat-eighths of Moda fabric each month at the monthly meeting. That’s equal to 24
fat eighths for the full membership year, or the equivalent of 3 yards of fabric! Worth much more than the yearly membership fee! You must be present at the monthly meeting to receive your free fat eighths. And the free fat eighths can be used
as a great start for the Mystery Quilt blocks.
Fourth Thursday of the Month—August 27th
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Join today—don’t miss out on this great opportunity to sew on a project with fellow quilters—and collect free fateighths for your stash!
BLOCKS OF THE MONTH
Vintage Snowman Stitch—Patty Fallon
There’s still time to sign up and catch up on this unique wall hanging created with hand-embroidery blocks. Let Patty show you
how easy it is to complete these blocks using basic hand embroidery stitches. The sample is completed and hanging in the
shoppe. Two blocks will be stitched each month. This class is for 6 months, which will allow you plenty of time to finish the
wall hanging for the holidays! The finished size is 27-1/2” x 41”.
Finishing kits with the new Christmas fabrics will be available as soon as our new holiday fabrics arrive at the shoppe. (The
Christmas fabrics are starting to arrive— we’re looking forward to being able to put together finishing kits soon!
First Thursday of each month, March thru August, 5:30 p.m.—7:00 p.m.
March 5th, April 2nd, May 7th, June 4th, July 2nd, and August 6th.
(An additional class may be scheduled for September for assembly/finishing—please let us know if
interested)
Fees:
Complete kit (pattern, muslin and floss) and class fee—$20.50 per month
Kit (without floss—pattern and muslin only) and class fee—$18.25 per month
Complete kit (pattern, muslin and floss) - no class—$13.00 per month
Kit (without floss—pattern and muslin only) - no class—$10.75 per month
Thangles Buck-A-Block
The finishing kits are ready!
IF YOU HAVE ORDERED A FINISHING KIT, PLEASE STOP AT THE SHOPPE TO GET
YOUR FINISHING KIT BEFORE AUGUST 31ST. Our finished quilt is still on display, and it’s a beauty! The newest block is
available the first week of every month—don’t forget to stop in each month to pick up your block so you can complete your own
masterpiece!
Kansas City Star Block of the Month for 2009
This month features Block Six with the promise of more beautiful blocks to come! Stop in to see the completed samples in the
shoppe. This block-of-the-month quilt is completed in Reproduction fabrics. There’s still time to sign up—kits are still available for the entire set! We have a picture of the finished quilt on display by the cash register—but don’t forget to check out
the finished blocks on display.
Each Block—$16.95 per month (without setting fabrics)
Each Block—$26.30 per month (including setting fabrics)
Patterns are received each month for the following month, so we are completing the blocks for you to view as quickly as we
receive them. This inspiring quilt designed by Sarah Maxwell of Homestead hearth commemorates the 90th anniversary of
women securing the right to vote in America. Each block highlights one of twelve women who influenced the history of women’s
rights. This Block of the Month will run from March 2009 through February 2010. Sign up now—fabrics are limited!
Block 7 profiles Isabella Baumfree, also known as Sojourner Truth. Born a slave in 1797 and one of 13 children, Isabella was sold, along with a herd of sheep, to a new master at age 9 for $100.
By the age of 18, Isabella had been sold twice more ending up with John Dumont. New York legislated the abolition of
slavery effective in 1827. Dumont had promised Isabella that he would free her in 1826 if she did a good job at her work.
However, he ended up refusing to free her claiming that she had not been productive enough. Isabella was furious because
she believed a person should keep their word. She worked through the night spinning wool to account for any payment due for
her freedom and then escaped with her infant daughter, Sophia.
The Van Wagenen family took Isabella in and helped her regain custody of her 5-year-old son who had been traded
away. While living with the Van Wegenen’s she had an intense religious experience and began preaching. In 1843 she changed
her name to Sojourner Truth and began working as a traveling preacher.
During her travels, she met William Lloyd Garrison who published her memoirs The Narrative of Sojourner Truth: A
Northern Slave. The memoir increased her visibility and she began making appearances at events through Ohio where she discussed slavery and women’s rights.
In 1854, Sojourner appeared at the Ohio Woman’s Rights Convention and gave her most famous speech, Ain’t I a
Woman? The speech inspired both anti-slavery and women’s rights advocates.
After the Civil War, Sojourner expanded her work to include property rights for freed slaves. For years, she lobbied
Congress to give former slaves free land in the West. Her efforts were largely ignored. She continued traveling and speaking,
primarily at churches until her death in 1883.
Martingale Book Program
Quilters—Do not discard your Martingale Super Stitcher book program cards. Even though the cards state an expiration
date of 12/31/2008, Martingale has extended the program through 2009! Martingale books are marked with an “M” on the
front corner—collect 9 stamps on your card and earn a free book of your choice from Martingale! Stop at the shoppe for details. You can still pick up a card and join today—no fee for this program! In addition, Martingale books are on sale this
month—check out the coupon below! Look for the books with “That Patchwork Place” in the upper corner!
Nifty Notion of the Month
It seems we’re always carrying scissors and rotary cutters with us wherever we go. Avoid putting holes in your fabrics or even in your tote bag by putting those scissors and rotary cutters in their own plastic carrying case. Scissor and cutter cases come in a variety of sizes and colors—one is sure to fit your cutting tools! We all want to keep both ourselves and
our projects safe from mishaps!
And new in the shoppe—JUST ARRIVED—are the Quilt Patis for English Paper Piecing! Stop and pick up your supply
today!
2008-2010 Quilters Travel Companion — We have a limited supply of the 2008-2010 Quilters Travel Companion.
Stop in and pick one up today for the sale price of $15.00. (While supplies last)
BUSSES ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT OUR SHOPPE!
GREAT COUPON SAVINGS FOR AUGUST!
Baby and Children’s Room Fabrics
Martingale (That Patchwork Place) Books
15% Off
20% Off
Fabric Cuts from the Bolt
One Yard Minimum
August 16 — August 31, 2009
Limited to In Stock Books Only
August 1 — August 15, 2009