Store Hours

Tuesday-Friday
10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 4:00pm
CLOSED
Sunday & Monday

January

February

March

Check the newsletter for complete details on upcoming classes

Clubs/BOMS

We have new and exciting Blocks of the Month for 2009. If you haven’t participated in one of these series, it’s a great way to make a quilt top without any pressure. Each month you will receive the pattern and fabric for a small part of the quilt. If you finish the block every month, by the end of the year your quilt top will be completed. Attending each monthly session allows you to learn any special instructions as well as have fun with other participants. (Attendance isn’t required.) Come in and see the samples.

1. MARIE ANTIONETTE is a beautiful floral quilt from Timeless Treasures. There are pieced blocks and appliqué blocks. The appliqué blocks have patterns for the paper-backed fusible method, but could be hand appliquéd as well. The connecting vine is added as the blocks are sewn together in rows. The size is 96” x 108”. Cost is $20 per month and will be meeting the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 11:00 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. (January 20, February 17 & March 17).
2. WINTER WONDERLAND: Cute, cute, cute! Our redwork group is continuing this year with a fun snowman quilt. The center is done in redwork embroidery and the outside is pieced. The finished size is 64” x 71”. Cost: $30 first month and $9.95 per month for 11 month. We will be meeting the 2nd Friday of each month at 11:00 a.m. (January 9, February 13 & March 13) , or the 2nd Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. (January 13, February 10 & March 10.
3. We hope to have a fusible appliqué quilt, but haven’t picked the pattern yet. Come by closer tothe first of the year to see our choice.

The LONG & THE MID OF IT Club
3rd Wednesday of each month
1:00 p.m. at the store.
Now that more of you are using either a mid-arm like the HQ16, or a longarm, we have formed a club for exchanging information, ideas, teaching, etc. Barbara Hensley will host these meetings the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. here at the store. Come and join us!

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Quarterly Events

1. STRIP CLUB: Join us for a fun morning stripping (i.e. sewing strips together to make a quilt) with Head Stripper Susie. Check out the fabrics ahead but the pattern’s a mystery. The first Strip Club of 2009 will meet January 17, 9:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. Cost: $50 (includes kit).
2. SCRAP THERAPY: Feeling burdened by scraps? Are they taking over your life? You say you’ve tried meditation, yoga and watching Dr. Phil? Help is on the way with Scrap Therapist Becky Panariso. Bring that garbage bag or basket filled with your scraps on February 21, 10:00 a.m.— noon and we’ll get you on the road to recovery. During the second session we will put the plan into action and start sewing (February 28, 9:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.) Cost is $12 for the first session and $20 for the second, plus pattern.
3. MYSTERY TOUR: We toured the world before and now we have had time to rest up to prepare for our journey across North America. Join us as we travel to Miss Direction’s home state of Minnesota. You’ll have a choice of colors: Lady Slipper (pinks and whites) Northern Lakes (blues and greens) or Prairie Sunset (reds, golds and purples) The pattern will not be revealed until the class. The first Mystery Tour for 2009 will depart on Friday, March 13, 5:45 p.m. or Saturday, March 14, 12:45 p.m. Cost: $50 (includes kit).

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To register for classes:

1. It’s easy! In-person or by phone, (719) 545-3320
2. Classes are filled on a first-come, first served basis.
3. Class fees are required at the time of registration to reserve your space in a class. If you wish to register by phone, please have your credit card ready.
4. You must cancel 24 hours prior to a class to receive a refund.
5. Most classes require a minimum of four students. Any class with less than four students one week prior to start date may be cancelled and a refund or store credit issued.
6. No children or guests during classes. PLEASE honor this. Our classroom space is limited and we want our students to have a good experience.
7. Normally projects are not finished in class. Enough knowledge and information will be received to complete them at home.

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