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Life's too short for muslin..................
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August 26, 2008 Newsletter
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SALE FABRICS
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SALE FABRICS HAVE ARRIVED I got a great deal on some SALE FABRICS and I am able to pass the savings on to you. There are over 500 yards of new fabrics. These are not seconds..... They are wonderful quality from proven manufacturers. There is a little bit of everything from western to contemporary. So Stop by and take a look....Nothing priced over $4.95 now how's that!
NEW CLASS ADDED IN SEPTEMBER--FABRIC PAINTING
The International Mystery Quilt will be taking a break. We have lost all that were interested in this program so we have let it go on vacation for awhile. I have added the SIT & SEW day to Wednesdays.
Secret message Bring in a gas receipt from the last 5 days and we will give you the number of gallons that you purchased off on your purchase. Example you bought 20 gallons you get 20% off your purchase. What an incentive. This is good through August 31.
OCTOBER 11, 2008, Is a day to put on you calendar. Quilt N Bee will be sponsoring a Quilt Show "The Threads of our Lives". Quilts will hang for all to see. There is no cost. The event is open from 10-3 on Saturday. Across the street will be CACHE TRADING DAYS. There are also plans for a Blue Grass Band that day.
The Quilt that receives the most votes (Viewers Choice) will receive a special prize. Quilt N Bee will also be raffling off one very special quilt..... So stop by soon and pick up your registration form
(or print it by clicking here) for your quilt and also get your raffle tickets..... See you soon.
For those of you that have not been into the store our new location will be:
506 SW C Avenue
Cache, OK
(580) 429-2400
Directions are: from Lawton travel west on Hwy 62 towards Altus. Exit at Hwy 115 (Cache), go south (left off the highway). Over the railroad tracks to C Ave and turn LEFT. If you get to the STOP sign you have gone to far....
Do you have a quilt that needs to be quilted but isn't finished yet? Put it on the waiting list and hold your spot while you finish it up. This is also a great way to make yourself get in there and get it done. Don't wait until the last minute to get those graduation, wedding, and new baby quilts in.
I would love to hear from you. If you have seen a product or book and would like to test drive it. Let me know. I will try and get it in for Saturday Sampler.
Remember I told you about the BLOG site that I have set up. I am learning more and more. It is so easy to post daily. Please log on. This is a much more informal site, and you can make comments either good or bad about your experiences at Quilt N Bee (I hope they are good but I also want to know if they are not so good so that I can fix things). I would love to have feed back from all of you and this is the perfect place to get that kind of feed back from you--the most important one! I also post other information and sometimes post sale information just on the BLOG site. Just click on this link into your browser site: QUILT N BEE BLOG See you soon in the world of BLOG.
Just a reminder if your email changes please update it on the web site or you won't get these great newsletters delivered to your mail box!!
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CLASS SCHEDULE
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Let's Go Dotty SECOND SATURDAY at 11-12 or 1-2. You pick the time that is best for you. This is a block of the month program.
QUILTING BASICS, 4th Saturday, 9:00-1:00
This is a one day class that will be offered monthly. We go over the basics, from fabric selection, to accurate 1/4" seams and everything in between. You will work on a lap sized quilt. Join the Fun and learn to quilt.
SIT & SEW All day Wednesday is SIT & SEW DAY. There is no cost. Start as early as 9:30 and stay until 5:00. Bring your lunch or go out. We are here to help you and answer any questions you may have. This is a great day to have a day to work on those UFOs or projects that you want to start. Put this on your calendar. We'd love to see you.
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September 2008
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September 13, 11-12 & 1-2, Dotty Club - This is a fun club and a great way for a beginner to get started. The instructions are super simple and you sew in the comfort of your own space. If you are interested in starting on you way to Dottiness just ask one of the ladies in the store and get signed up now. This month there will be TWO blocks given out. Don’t miss it! Additional kits are available. Check out the DOTTY space in the store.
September 20, 10-12, FABRIC PAINTING, $20.00 includes kit fee. Have you always wanted to learn to paint your own fabric but have been concerned about mixing the dyes. Try this method with Beverly. We will use airbrush inks to achieve beautiful and surprising results. Be sure and wear old clothes and/or bring an apron. Register now so that the Kits can be ready for you.
September 26, 10-3, PJ PANTS, $10.00 you will need a pattern and fabric to make the PJ pants in the size of your choosing. This is a great class to get ready for the holidays. Who doesn’t want or need a new pair of PJ pants.
September 27, 9-1, BASIC QUILTING (2nd class- finishing the top) $15.00 - This is the class if you want to learn how to get your top ready for quilting. Topics covered are layering, basting, quilting and making and applying binding. This is a demo/lecture class. There will be some hands on sewing of binding. Tools and supplies in the classroom are available for your use. Pre-registration is required.
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Rotary Cutting Basics
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Nearly all of the shapes used in quilts can be cut from long, rotary cut strips of fabric with the straight grain running along their edges.
Squares have four 90-degree angles (right angles) and four equal sides. True rectangles have four right angles and are twice as long as they are wide. Longer rectangles are called bars. All three shapes are used as-is in quilts and are starting points for cutting many other patchwork shapes.
Left-handed cutters must reverse fabric and ruler positions for many cuts.
Cutting Squares and Rectangles
1. To cut a square, rectangle, or bar, rotary cut long strips of fabric that are 1/2" wider than the height of the finished patch.
2. Square up one end of the strip in the same way you squared-up the fabric edge before cutting strips from it.
3. Use your rotary ruler to cut away segments that are 1/2" longer than the finished patch length.
Keep right angles accurate by carefully aligning the ruler line used to measure the width of the patch with the leading edge of the fabric. Choose any horizontal ruler line and align it to the bottom of the strip before cutting.
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Please feel free to forward this to others that may be interested............. Happy Sewing
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