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Taylor Creek Quilt Studio Welcome to the Taylor Creek Quilt Studio's e-newsletter for August 2010...
We are going to be CLOSED the September 6th to spend time with our families in honor of Labor Day. We will open again at our regular time on the 7th of September.
The Million Pillowcase Challenge was such a big success, that we are having another session in September...
Million Pillowcase Challenge: We are a proud supporter of the Million Pillowcase Challenge and on Wednesday EVENING 6 - 9, September 15th, Darlene Girton will be helping you create a pretty pillowcase that you can donate to the charity of your choice. There is NO FEE for this workshop and some sewing machines will be provided for those that don't own one. What a great way to introduce sewing/quilting to the next generation! Bring you own fabric, or receive a 10% discount on fabrics purchased for your pillowcase. Bring your machine too if you have one. Or if you would like to come help with this community project, give me a call. Make several...after all...Christmas is coming and they will make great gifts!
Roxanne Carter - Girls Day Out: In January, Roxanne started her Block of the Month class in addition to her Girls Day Out. It is always a pleasure to see what Roxanne comes up with and this one is stunning. This class will be (usually) the last Friday of the month. The next sessions are August 27th, September 24th, etc. 10 - 1, $25.00 plus materials. Call for a place in this very popular class!
Memorial Quilts: Have you ever wanted to make a quilt with pictures of family and friends or maybe out of the Sports Shirts that your family wore while they were in school? Well Darlene Girton will be here on Saturday, September 11th to Demo and Lecture on how to create these great quilts. No need to bring anything except your questions. 10 - 2, $25.00 Limited to 20 people! There is still space for this informitive class!
Chenille Throw: Jenni Christensen is back again with a great little class. She will be teaching us how to make a cute little Chenille Throw that would be great for any baby gift. Saturday, September 18th, 10-4, $40.00 plus materials. There is a great sample in the shop.
Roxanne Carter's-All Day! Girls Day Out: Wonderful things await us when Roxanne is here for a "Girls Day Out" Work on any of the Roxanne Carter patterns, or just catch up on some of those UFO's. Saturday, October 2nd, 10-4, $40.00...what a deal!
Darlene Girton's "Machine Quilting for Beginners": You too can machine quilt! That's right ladies (and a few gentlemen!), install your darning foot, drop those feed dogs and see what you and your sewing machine can do. We will cover the basics of starting and stopping stitch lines, gain confidence in stitch-in-the-ditch quilting with a walking foot, and an introduction to free motion quilting. A fun time to be had be all! This 2 part class will be held Saturday, October 9th and 16th, 10-2, $50.00 Book required for class. Other materials will be provided.
Darlene Girton's "Machine Quilting for Beyond Beginners": This class is the next installment of Darlene's quilting techniques. That's right, now you will be installing your darning foot, dropping those feed dogs and see what you, with your new found confidence and your machine can do! Building from the techniques of the Beginning Class, where the introduction to free motion quilting was started, this class will continue to build your confidence and expand your capabilities. Bring a finished top (lap size or smaller) so you can design your own quilting format. "Let the quilt speak to you". Saturday, October 23rd, 10-2 $40.00 plus class book. Other materials will be provided.
AND NEW TO TAYLOR CREEK! We would like to introduce our newest instructor: Irene Moss!
Many of you may remember Irene teaching at Calico Cat in Auburn. We are so happy to have her as one of our instructors...I can't wait to take one of her classes! This is what Irene will be teaching:
Double Wedding Ring: This quilt can be paper pieced or cut using templates. Her preferred method of teaching this quilt is to use the templates, but some of us are going to try using the paper piecing techniques of Judy Niemeyer. If you haven't seen Bali Wedding Star, you should come by the shop and look at the pattern...its wonderful. This 2 part class is Sunday, September 19th and 26th, 1-4, $60.00 plus materials and tools. Even I am taking THIS class!
Woven Quilts: Irene will also be teaching us this great technique. There are a couple of great samples in the shop. They are stunning and 1000 words just doesn't justify their beauty! Saturday, September 25th, 10-2, $40.00 plus book and materials.
Beginning Quilting: Another great class from Irene is her Beginning Quilting class. This class is for you if you have questions on basic block shapes as well as half and quarter square triangles. Homework will be required for this 3 part class. Sunday, October 10th, 17th and 24th, 1-4, $90.00.
and also by Irene...
Sewing Machine (Or anything else) Covers: Irene has to cutest samples in the shop showing her Machine Covers...this class will inspire you to make more than one:) Sunday, November 14th, 10 - 4, $60.00 plus materials and pattern.
Crazy Quilt Stocking: Jenni Christensen will be returning in October with a great little project...perfect for using up those scraps and trimmings. This one day class will get you on your way to a Crazy Quilt addiction! Saturday, October 30th, 10 - 4, $40.00.
Chenille Vest: Jenni Christensen will also be teaching in November Chenille Vest...perfect for this coming fall when we all need a little extra layers on. Saturday, November 6th, 1 - 4, $45.00 plus materials.
Jenni will also be doing a little workshop on Quick Quilted Gifts, just in time for Christmas. Noon - 4, Sunday, November 21st. $35.00. More info to follow as to supply list, etc.
And coming in the fall ...Joyce Becker's Quick Little Landscape Quilts: Fast and fun! Create a "mini" landscape collage in nothing flat, using Joyce's original "cut and glue" raw edge applique' techniques. You'll design your landscape to fit inside any sized photo mat but she recommends starting with an 8" x 10" photo mat. You may end up with a couple of completed "minis" by the end of the class. Principals of design, scale, perspective and value are taught, along with stitching and embellishing techniques. Open to everyone - NO LANDSCAPE EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!!! Joyce will bring painting/embellishing supplies. This class will be held Saturday, November 20th, 10 - 4, $50.00 plus materials. Contact Joanne at the shop about the supply list.
Other classes in the works:
Cute Retro Aprons, Bag Classes and the cutest, cuddliest Rag Quilt class all being taught by Jenni Gould of the Covington Quilt Guild...more info on time and dates still to come.
***Need a place to pin your quilts?***
***Just call and book a time slot for you to use the tables in the classroom for free!***
Enjoy the dog days of summer and remember...Quilters Bind a Community Together.
Joanne Lee
Taylor Creek Quilt Studio
21639 Renton Maple Valley Rd SE, Ste B
Maple Valley, WA 98038
425-432-8277
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