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Vol. 6, No. 4 - October, November, December 2004

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October Open House
Friday, October 1st 9:30 - 5:00 Saturday, October 2nd 9:30 - 5:00
Sunday October 3rd 12:00 - 4:00
All of the new class samples will be on display, so you can choose the classes you want to take. All classes will be discounted 15% on Friday only - phone registrations will be accepted all day.

All three days!!

30% off all Halloween Fabric*  25% off all other fabric*
20% off notions, books, patterns and kits

*Half yard minimum cut on fabrics

Sample Sale - What Great Gift Ideas!
November 1st marks the beginning of our annual Sample Sale. These are quilts that were used for store samples, plus other quilted items that our employees and teachers have brought in. They range from wallhangings to crib quilts to lap sized and even king sized quilts. If you want to use one of these treasures as a gift, we promise to never tell that you didn’t make it yourself! Even though the sale lasts until the end of the year, these are sold on a first come-first serve basis, so come in early on November 1st for the best selection.
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Mystery Quilt Reunion
How are your Mystery Quilts coming along? We’ll be having the Mystery Reunion on November 9th starting at 6:00. We all love to see what everyone else has done, so be sure to bring your quilt top to this terrific show-and-tell.
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4th Annual Shop Hop
Thursday November 11th - Saturday November 13th
9:30 - 6:00

Pack up the car with friends, pick up your passports and map at your first stop, and start hopping. At each shop you’ll receive one step to a Debbie Caffrey Mystery. Make it to all 6 shops and you’ll not only have all of the steps to the Mystery Quilt, but you’ll also be eligible to win one of the great prizes offered this year. The Grand Prize is a new PFAFF sewing machine and 2nd prize is a $25.00 gift certificate to each participating shop. WOW! Each shop will also be giving away a basket stuffed with lots of quilt goodies.

Can you Help?
On Sunday Nov. 14th from 12-4 we’re working on the quilts for the Susan B. Komen Foundation.

Day After Thanksgiving Sale - Friday November 26th
You cooked the dinner, cleaned everything up, put up with the extended family, and now it’s time to let us do something nice for you! Come on over to Fabric Boutique for an after
Thanksgiving Sale where we’re going to show you how thankful we are for your loyal support. Come between 8 -9 and receive 30% off of all fabric. If you’re here between 9 & 10, you’ll get 25% off of all fabric, 10 & 11 is 20% off of all fabric, and after 11 it will be 15% off of all fabric for the rest of the day. There will be in-store “secret specials” too, so come stock up!
*1 yard minimum cut on fabrics


How about dropping some big hints as to what you’d like for Christmas this year to those you love? Come by and we’ll help you pick out the machine you’d like to find under your tree, and we’ll even make a phone call or two to your favorite Santa. 



October 23rd
To be announced.

November 20th
Wave Edge Ruler

December 18th
PFAFF Club Holiday Party

Check out the PFAFF website at
www.pfaffusa.com 

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Class Descriptions: October, November, December 2004

About our classes: 

  1. In order for instructors to plan, we need you to pre-register and pre-pay. You may do this in the store, via the internet, or over the phone. (702) 878-0068 

  2. All class registration fees are refundable up to seven days before the class start date. 

  3. We reserve the right to cancel a class and refund your fees if the class is not filled. 

  4. Some classes may require the purchase of additional supplies. 

Please bring basic sewing supplies to class. These include scissors, pins, thread, needles, rotary cutter and mat, seam ripper, ruler, pen or pencil and notepad. If you are bringing your sewing machine, please be familiar with your machine and have it in good working order.

Class Descriptions are listed in date order.

To see our classes in calendar format, click here:
October Calendar     November Calendar     December Calendar
To print the calendars, click here.

  

UFO Day - Cher
 Do you have quilted Christmas gifts that are not finished yet? Join Cher to get those UFO’s (unfinished objects) done. She will be glad to help solve your quilting problems.
Class $5
Sunday October 3rd
- 11-4 or
Sunday November 7th
- 11-4 or
Sunday December 5th
- 11-4

Fabric Bowls Jerrine
Choose from a Round, a Large Square or a Scallop bowl. Whichever bowl you pick just requires 2 fat quarters and a few scraps.
Book required
- Class $20
Saturday October 2nd
- 10-12:30

Plaid Flowers Jody
It’s a fun and exciting way to use your collection of plaid fabrics. You can make either a lap quilt or a wallhanging. The piecing is all straight lines, and you can be creative with the flower centers - how about batiks? Bring along your batting and backing, too. You’ll learn a new technique! Sign up to see how your garden grows.
Pattern required
- Class  $30
Tuesday October 5th
- 10-4:30

Caddy Corner Quilt Cher
You’ll love to make this very easy quilt in a scrappy version or your favorite color scheme. It’s made with fat quarters!
Pattern required
- Class $30
Saturday October 9th
- 9:30 - 3:30

Fabric Boxes Jerrine
You’ve seen the fabric bowls, wait until you see the boxes! Be the first to learn this new technique. Perfect for gifts!
Book required
- Class $20
Saturday October 9th
- 1-3:30

Hand Quilting and More Wilma
Bring your pencil, paper, scissors and thimble and be ready to take home a finished project. You’ll not only learn hand quilting from an award winning expert, but she’ll also teach you to bind your project with perfectly mitered corners! 
A kit will be furnished
- Class $33.50
Sunday October 10th
- 12-4

Eileen Sullivan’s Paper Pieced Flowers - Cindy
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A garden full of flowers - choose your favorite Eileen Sullivan pattern and we’ll make those flowers really bloom! In addition to learning Eileen’s freezer paper foundation technique, you’ll get tips on every phase of the process: from fabric selection pointers to tips on quilting and even hanging your finished masterpiece. Be careful: this can be addicting!!
Pattern required
- Class $25
Saturday October 16th
- 10:00-3:00

Heart Strings Cher
We’ve had so many folks interested in our wonderful heart quilt that now it’s time to make one for yourself. Choose 30’s prints like Ev’s, Asian prints like Cher’s or maybe Christmas fabrics will make it your own.
Book required
- Class $40
Saturday October 16th
- 9:30-1:30 and
Sunday October 17th
- 12-4

FB Scrap Group Helen

Do you have lots and lots of scraps? Are you one of those who say “I can’t buy more fabric until I use some of what I have? Then this Scrap Group is for you! We tell you ahead of time what kind of scraps to bring, and then we hand out a new pattern each month. We sew for 4 hours to get a good start, and then go home and finish our quilts. It’s fun and you’ll meet the nicest people. 
Each session $5
Wednesday Oct. 20th, Nov. 17th, Dec. 15th 5-9

Beginning Quiltmaking - Cher
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If you’ve always wanted to make a quilt, but didn’t know where to start, this class is for you. You’ll learn the vocabulary, the tools and the techniques, plus many shortcuts and tips to insure accurate quiltmaking. You’ll also gain the confidence to tackle other quilt projects! This one always fills fast, so be sure to sign up early!
Book required
- Class $60
Wednesdays October 20th, 27th, November 3rd, 10th and 17th
- 5-8

Ev’s All-Nighter - Ev
Do you have Christmas projects that you need to finish? Come to this marathon of sewing. You can wear your “jammies” if you choose, just be sure to come comfortable, ‘cause we’re gonna sew (and snack) until the cows come home - or at least until 6:00 am. We’ll order pizza for dinner at 8 and then it’s pedal to the metal time. Can’t stay the entire time? Join us for whatever time you can. Sure you can do it! 
Class $20
Friday October 22nd
- 5:00pm - 6:00 am

Mini Trip Around the World Cher
Don’t be afraid to go smaller with this traditional pattern. It doesn’t take much fabric or time to put together.
Class $30
Saturday October 23rd
- 9:30-3:30

Pillow Cases Cher
Pillow cases are a wonderfully quick and easy project - especially for a last minute gift. The sky is the limit on fabric choices. 
Class $10
Sunday October 24th
- 12-2

Paper Piecing Cher
This class will teach you how to do accurate piecing on a paper foundation. We’ll also explore using foundation fabrics and Triangles on a Roll. A wonderful technique for miniatures, but can be used for larger projects to insure accuracy. 
Class $10
Sunday October 24th
- 2-4

French Roses Cher
A gorgeous quilt designed by a talented local lady. Imagine this quilt in soft baby colors, brights, flannels, or in your own color scheme. Make a wall hanging or a bed quilt, either way it’s a fun quilt to put together.
Pattern required
- Class $35
Saturday October 30th
- 9:30-4

There’s A Dog On My Quilt Donna
This fun quilt features a mischievous dog and his ball on an easy background of nine patch blocks and sashing. By adding a border you will create a twin sized quilt any child (or fun-loving adult) will treasure forever. One thing is for sure; this dog will never get off the quilt!
Pattern required
- Class $35
Saturday October 30th
- 10-4

Stars Around the Galaxy Cher
I couldn’t wait to make this quilt, but to make it easier used pieced stars instead of LeMoyne stars - so much faster! I’ll show you how!
Book required
- Class $40
Monday November 1st
- 9:30-1:30 and
Monday November 8th
- 9:30-1:30

Batik Bouquet Jody
Let us guide you through a new basket pattern. This one is by Prairie’s Edge Patchworks. Use EQ5 to design your quilt. We have the know-how and can teach you!
Pattern required
- Class $55
Wednesday November 3rd
- 10-4:30 and
Wednesday November 10th
- 10-4:30

Star Tablerunner Cher
This tablerunner goes together quickly and is very easy. Can be made for Christmas, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving , or for everyday. It adjusts easily to be made longer or shorter if need be. 
Class $30
Saturday November 6th
- 10-4

Festive Star Tree Skirt Donna
You can put a star under your holiday tree with this striking tree skirt, or use it as a table topper so that you don’t have to cover it up. Uses only 3 different fabrics and an easy technique to make a holiday treasure.
Pattern required
- Class $30
Saturday November 6th
- 10-3

Cozy Christmas Tree Skirt Donna
If you’ve always wanted to make a tree skirt, but thought it was too much work, this design is for you. Putting the rag quilt idea to work makes this project so simple and fun that you may want to make another for a table topper.
Pattern required
- Class $20
Sunday November 7th
- 12-4

Snowflake Rag Quilt Donna
Go rag quilt crazy!! This winter-themed quilt features snowflakes on
alternating blocks with piano key borders. You can make a wallhanging or a cozy throw that will look cool, but keep you warm any time.
Book required
- Class $35
Saturday November 13th
- 10-4

Windows and Rhymes Donna
This wallhanging is a simplified version of attic windows with all the charm of the original. Make a work of art that can feature your favorite large-scale prints in the “windows” and the borders. Consider using conversational prints or elegant Oriental fabrics to create a window view on any wall.
Pattern required
- Class $20
Sunday November 14th
- 12-4

Christmas Baskets Cher
Create this wonderful basket quilt for the holidays or for everyday. Make it in cozy flannels even!
Pattern required
- Class $35
Saturday November 20th
- 9:30-4:30

Beginning Appliqué Wilma
Have you always wanted to learn appliqué? Come and learn from one of the best! Wilma has been perfecting her technique for years, and will teach you several different methods - then you choose the one that is best for you. You'll practice both template and freezer paper methods. A kit will be provided. You’ll just need to show up with scissors and thimble! 
Class $25
Saturday November 20th
- 12-4

Tall Trees or Tall Snowmen Cher
The snowman is as cute as can be with his carrot nose, and the tree is so fun with jingle bells. You can make these as long or short as you’d like. Very quick Christmas gifts!
Pattern required
- Class $20
Sunday November 21st
- 12-4

Hot Pads And Coasters Jody
Here is a fun gift idea. Flannel sandwich to cut, slash and curl make up this project. Only five 1/2 yard cuts of flannel will make a set of coasters, a hot pad and a hot pot holder. You’ll also learn continuous bias binding. You can also use that new tool you have always wanted to try - the Clover Slash Cutter. It’s so easy! Come join in for a slashing good time.
Pattern required
- Class $30
Tuesday December 7th
- 10-4:30

Holiday Angel Cher
This darling angel will watch over your family during the holidays and all through the year. She’ll warm your heart as well as your home.
Pattern required
- Class $35
Saturday December 11th
- 9:30-4:30

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October 2004

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1

October Open House

2

October Open House

Fabric Bowls 10-12:30

3

October Open House

UFO Day - Cher

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5

Plaid Flowers 
10-4:30

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9

Caddy Corner Quilt 9:30 - 3:30

Fabric Boxes
1-3:30

10

Hand Quilting and More
10th - 12-4

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14

 

15

 

16

Heart Strings
9:30-1:30

Eileen Sullivan’s Paper Pieced Flowers
10-3

17

Heart Strings
12-4

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20

FB Scrap Group
5-9

Beginning Quiltmaking
5-8

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22

Ev’s All-Nighter
5:00pm - 6:00 am

23

Mini Trip Around the World
9:30-3:30

24

Pillow Cases
12-2

Paper Piecing
2-4

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Beginning Quiltmaking
5-8

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30

French Roses
9:30-4

There’s A Dog On My Quilt 
10-4

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November 2004

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
  1

Stars Around the Galaxy
 9:30-1:30

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3

Batik Bouquet
10-4:30 and

Beginning Quiltmaking
5-8

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6

Star Tablerunner 
10-4

Festive Star Tree Skirt 
10-3

7

UFO Day - Cher

Cozy Christmas Tree Skirt 
12-4

8

Stars Around the Galaxy 
 9:30-1:30

9

Mystery Quilt Reunion

 

10

Batik Bouquet
10-4:30 and

Beginning Quiltmaking
 5-8

11

4th Annual Shop Hop

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4th Annual Shop Hop

 

13

4th Annual Shop Hop

Snowflake Rag Quilt
10-4

14

Quilts for Breast Cancer
12-4

Windows and Rhymes
12-4

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Beginning Quiltmaking 
5-8

FB Scrap
5-9

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20

Christmas Baskets
 9:30-4:30

Beginning Appliqué
12-4

21

Tall Trees or Tall Snowmen
12-4

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Day After Thanksgiving Sale

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December 2004

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4
5

UFO Day - Cher

6 7

Hot Pads And Coasters 
10-4:30

 

 

8 9 10 11

Holiday Angel
 9:30-4:30

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19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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