Originally Posted by mrspete
Thanks so much Craftybear, you are tops. In addition to the exhibit, here is the LQS Newsletter. Lynne Lanning's Quilting Quest of Lexington North Carolina is a wonderful experience. Enjoy!
QuiltingQuest Newsletter, October 2010
Hello everyone! Fall is here, the days are getting shorter and a little cooler, and it is time for all of us crafters to get seriously busy! Speaking of busy...let me give special recognition to some busy bees at the shop that brought home at least one Blue Ribbon from the Fair!
Congratulations!!!!
Beverly Aguirre
Jennifer Boeyinga
Donna Cook
Rosetta Harris
Doris Hart
Mary Winchester
These are the only winners I am aware of but I'm sure there are more of you. Please share the news of your winnings and your name will be in the next newsletter! We are so proud of all of our winners!
We now carry embroidery floss for all of you cross stitchers and embroiderers! We have also added to our inventory: New Notions, Zippers, Elastic,and more!
If you do any sewing services for other people (such as alterations, smocking, quilt repair, etc) please sign up in our services books so we can pass your name to customers that are looking for that particular service!
If you would be interested in teaching a class, please let me know. It doesn't have to be quilting, but would prefer it to have something to do with fabric.
Monday Morning Coffee Club- Every Monday Morning 9:30am-noon Bring your project and your coffee mug (with a lid please). Unlimited coffee and snacks are provided plus you get a 10% discount on your total purchase at the shop during that time! (Excludes machines and frames) Join the fine fellowship with my Monday Morning girls....we always have a great time, learn from each other and share ideas! Cost : $5.00 CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
Wednesday Morning Gals - 9am-12 noon
Learn from the seemingly unlimited knowledge of this group! No matter if you have questions about knitting, crochet, sewing, quilting, etc., someone in this group can probably help you. Bring your project and come on in! Cost : FREE
UFO Night(Un Finished Objects/Projects) 2nd Friday of the month 6:30pm - til ?? Cost: $5
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
Classes
Turning 20 -Monday, Oct. 11, 18, 25 @ 6:30pm
This is probably the absolute favorite at the shop! Barb has been asked several times to teach it again! So here it is! All you need is 20 fat quarters and a few simple instructions to complete this beauty. Beginner level - 3 classes. Cost: $35.00
Beginning Quilting - Thursday, October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18 @ 6:30pm
6 classes takes you through all the basics of quilting and learning several blocks that will serve as a foundation for all your future quilts! You can use your favorite blocks and design your own sampler or wall hanging. You choose which pieced borders you want to use. At the end of 6 classes you will have learned piecing, block assembly, pattern drafting, quilt top assembly, machine quilting and binding! Cost : $50.00
Casserole Dish Cover- Wednesday, Oct, 6 @ 6:30pm
This "Quick Gift" idea is a must have for anyone who occasionally takes food to meetings, church functions, family gatherings,etc. Keeps food oven hot for over 5 hours! It can also be used to keep food or drinks cold! You will have this handy gift idea completed with time to spare in this 2 hour class! Cost: $15.00
Woven Holiday Placemats - Wednesday, Oct. 13 @ 6:30pm
Cut scraps or yardage into various width strips, and with this weaving technique and a few decorative stitches or zigzag, you have unique placemats! Great scrap reduction activity and quick gift idea! Cost : $15.00
Half Square Scrappy Table Runner - Wed., Oct. 20 @ 6:30pm
Use fall or Christmas scraps to make a fun Holiday Table Runner or placemats. It's quick and easy and another great way to use up those scraps! Cost:- $15.00
Quick Skirts - Thurs.,Oct. 7 OR Tues., Oct. 26 @ 6:30pm
Learn to make beautiful "flaired" skirts like you see in major department stores! This will be a great "quick gift" for any girl or woman on your Christmas list, or just to spruce up your own wardrobe. All you need is 3 or 4 coordinating fabrics and the bottom half of an old, but in good shape, tee shirt! This is truly sooo simple that I just taught my 13 year old niece how to do it and she had never sewn anything before...ever! (Great job Chrissy!) Cost : $15.00
Fat Quarter Gift Bag - By Request
This coming the season for needing wrapping paper...or gift bags! Barb will teach you how to make your own gift bags out of a fat quarter...and it is totally reusable, so I guess it could be considered going "green"...(I like to call it being sensible or practical). You can use this technique to make any size you need! Cost: $15.00
UFO - Fri., Oct. 8 @ 6:30 - til???
This has certainly become one of the favorite events of the shop! The group has grown like crazy and everyone has a great time. They learn from each other and have made new friends. Bring your own UnFinished Object and a covered dish/finger food, etc. and be prepared for a blast!
Cost: $5.00
New Event for September and October ONLY!
TGIFF (Thank Goodness it's Fabric Friday!) Fri., Sept 24 & Oct 22 6:30pm - til??
Here is an extra time for gathering of the minds! UFO nights have become a real blast around here and out of it has come some great ideas and great times. So we have decided to extend the fun for 2 extra nights before Christmas to help everyone get their projects done. Bring your projects and a covered dish or finger food and plan to stay til??? Just like UFO night but....for TGIFF there will be a special sale just for the ones who attend! Cost: $5.00
Sales!!!
All month ......Buy 4 yards and get the 5th FREE!!!
All month ......Buy 3 panels and get the 4th FREE!!!
Marvelous Mondays! Every Monday in October Buy 3 yards and get the 4th FREE!!!
There will also be a special Sale every week but it's a Secret...you have to come in to find out what it is! A different sale each week!
During the month of October, we will be open on Tuesdays!
Reminders:
If our classes don't fit you schedule, or if you want to learn something that we aren't offering, tell us and we will do the best we can to help you!
Please register (and pay) for classes at least 3 days prior to the first class. Teachers need to know how many students to prepare for. In the event a class is cancelled or changed, you will be notified and refunded for the cost of the class.
Don't forget to donate your charity quilts!
Monday Morning Gals have been making quilts for Victory Junction. These quilts go to terminally ill young people. Specifications: quilts need to be made 60"X80" and fabric should appeal to children.
Wednesday Morning Gals have been making quilts for Domestic Violence. These quilts go to the Battered Women's Shelter. Specifications: None These quilts can be any size because they are in need of quilts for babies to adults.
Saturday Morning Quilt in a Box Groups have been making quilts for Davidson County Foster Children. Specifications: None but should appeal to children.
QuiltingQuest Team has been making quilts for Lexington Fire Department and also Trinity Baptist Academy.
QuiltingQuest has become much more than a fabric/quilt shop...it is like a giant guild of over 700 people, all with hearts of gold and true giving spirits. If you have a quilt you would like to donate to one of these charities, please bring it to the shop and specify which charity. We will see that it gets there!
I appreciate each and every one of you. In 2 1/2 years, with help from my team, friends and customers, my dream is becoming a reality! My dream is to have a comfortable, pleasant shop, where people with the same kindred spirit, love to come and stay a while. Thank you so much!
Lynne