Morning Star Quilts has offered some very fun events this year, which we will be continuing next year. Our Block of the Month for 2015 will start in February. Our quilt is in the process of being made. We are still taking signups but space is limited. I will be ordering fabric next week. The blocks that are made are in the store if you would like to stop by and see what we are doing. We have the pattern also and we are using batiks. Welcome to Mystery Block of the Week will continue Morning Star Quilts next year also. For more information please call the store and we would be delighted to 43 Pearson Road explain this program to you. Paradise, CA 95969 (530) 876-3243 Midnight Mystery is one of the funnest www.morningstarquilters.com events we have ever done. These take place 4 times a year. The dates for 2015 have not Hello, been listed yet. So, this is how it works. The cost is $70.00. You come to the shop from It's been quite awhile since I wrote a 11:00 am to 11:00 pm with your sewing newsletter. I hope this note finds you well machine and supplies in tow. We provide an and smiling. Since we opened the store our afternoon snack, dinner, desert, water and life has rapidly been flying by. This year has coffee. At the time you signup you will be been quite a challenge. It's the time in our given fabric requirements and cutting life where our parents need more help. My instructions. You will not see the quilt until father passed away in February. I know sometime that Friday night. The staff at many of you have already gone through this MSQ will do the rest for you, you sew, we process and understand how hard it is. With trim, press, true up, and unsew. Of course faith, hope, and the promise of a fabulous entertainment is free. One warning, when future we take one day at a time and thank the email goes out with the dates for God for all our blessings. One of the best Midnight Mystery the night fills within two blessings in our lives are our Grandsons. days. This is a fun filled night! Tyler is a senior this year, absolutely can't believe how fast time flies and Bryant is a The classroom is full of new classes for you sophomore. Both boys are involved in to choose from. Donna Greenwald, Lynn sports, and of course their biggest Pillus, Debi Soares, Joyce Woodard, Cindy cheerleaders are Nana and Papa. Jennifer Needham, Jen Van Iderstine, Ronda Brown, continues to work as the manager of Jody Carlile, Laurie Knifong and Marsha Morning Star Quilts and Brian is off fighting Haunschild will be your teachers this fall. fires with Cal Fire. Our son Mark is a Please go to www.morningstarquilters.com professor at Arizona State University and for our class list, pictures, and dates. Kelly is teaching 1st grade in Tempe. Mark Remember taking a class isn't just about and Kelly bought their first home this year what you learn, it's also about the people in a historic district in downtown Phoenix, you meet and the time you spend with and Jen and Brian bought a home right friends. Come join us! around the corner from us. Well enough of an update about us. We hope to see a lot of you this fall. Being a brick and mortar store continues to be a challenge in this recovering economy, ART QUILTERS SEW DAYS especially in Northern California. We have lost a lot of quilt shops in the last few years Have you taken a Donna Greenwald class that and it would be a shame to lose more. you need to finish or just want some extra help? When we shop on the web we definitely hurt These are the perfect days for you. the local quilt shops. So shop local and save Date: Oct. 6, 20, Nov. 3, 17, & Dec. 1, 15, 29 a quilt store! Time: 10 - 4 pm. Cost: $10.00 Our primary goal continues to be, serving Taught By: Donna Greenwald you. The love of the store is really the love OPEN SEW DAY we have for you! Want to get away for a day and play with your God Bless, friends? What a perfect way to do it. Come and Marsha enjoy our classroom, bring your lunch and spend a day of no interruptions from husbands, kids, or ringing phones. It is the perfect opportunity to **Morning Star Quilts Class Policy*** finish those UFO's. You must call to sign up or Class sign ups will only be accepted when check availability. accompanied by full payment. You may register at the shop or by phone. You will Date: Oct. 7, 13, 21, 27, Nov. 4, 10, 18, & Dec. be given a supply list at the time of 2, 8, 16 Time: 10 - 4 pm registration. A ONE TIME 20% discount Cost: $5.00 will be given for class material with your No Instructor paid registration. Store credit will be EASY BIAS SQUARES given if you notify the store of your need to cancel at least (5) five days prior to These artful quilts are breathtaking to look at, and surprisingly easy to make. Fabric bias covers the scheduled class date. No refunds or raw fabric edges in a quick, accurate technique. credits will be given if the 5-day notice requirement is not met. If Morning Star Date: Friday, Oct. 10 Quilts must cancel a class, we will issue a Time: 9:30 – 3:30 pm. full refund. Cost: $35.00 plus book & supplies Taught by: Ronda & Jen KING OF THE COOP (Advanced) LONGARMERS ANONOYMOUS You may make your rooster in my colors, or, because roosters come in a huge variety of Longarmers Anonymous is a great way to colors, you can make your rooster in any color network with other longarmers. Join us on the you want. You may even want to take artistic Second Tuesday of the month to share, learn, and license and make him psychedelic. I will acquire knowledge from each other. The brand demonstrate the curves background and the of long arm does not matter. Midarmers are patterns for the corn and pumpkin will be welcome also. available, but the setting for your rooster will be your choice. Dates: Second Tuesday of the Month Times: 10 – 12 pm. Date: Thursday, Oct. 2, 9, & 16th Cost: Free Time: 10 – 4 pm. Taught by: Marsha Haunschild Cost: $75.00 plus supplies Taught by: Donna Greenwald BLOCK OF THE MONTH COLOR DOESN’T MATTER (Advanced)

This year we are using beautiful green, brown, In a two-day class, you will learn to create a red, and cream batiks and the Tonga Nature pattern from your own photograph and then Quilt pattern by Wing and Prayer Designs. The begin your own fused, raw-edge appliqué. You finished quilt will be 96 x106. The club will run will be surprised at the beauty found in everyday for 7 months. We will be starting in February, objects. 2015 and the sample will be done soon. The club is filling fast so call soon to reserve your Date: Friday, Oct. 24 & 25 spot. Time: 10 – 4:00 pm. Cost: $45.00 plus pattern and supplies Date: First Saturday of the Month Taught by: Lynne Pillus Cost: Call for Details KING OF THE COOP SEW DAY Taught by: Marsha Haunschild SEW DAY WITH CINDY This class is for any of Donna's students who have taken her King of the Coop class. This class Enjoy a workday for returning students. Come is to help you finish your projects. spend the day with Cindy, marking, basting, or quilting your unfinished tops. Date: Thursday, Oct. 30 Time: 10 – 4 pm. Dates: Oct. 17, Dec. 11, & 12, Jan. 17, 2015, Cost: $10.00 March 20, April 24, June 26, July 17, Aug. 7, Taught by: Donna Greenwald Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 11, & 12 TAKE 5 (Beginner) Times: 10-4 Cost: $10.00 You can't get much easier than this! Take 5 Taught by: Cindy Needham minutes, choose 5 fabrics, construct one block in COLORING CLASS (Beginner) 5 various fabric layouts. In this class you will learn how to cut properly, piece your quilt top Relive your childhood and spice up your and add borders. At the end of class you will embroidery designs. We will be coloring images have a completed quilt top. on fabric inside or outside the lines. This prepares your project for completion with Date: Friday, Oct. 31 & Nov. 14 embroidery outlining. Time: 10:00 – 3:30 pm. Cost: $35.00 plus pattern and supplies Date: Saturday, Oct. 18 Taught by: Laurie Knifong Time: 10:00 – 1 pm. LOG CABIN WITH A FLANGE (Beginner +) Cost: $20.00 plus supplies Taught by: Joyce Woodall Fun class with paper pieced log cabins. Great ZIPPITY BAGS (Beginner +) technique.

Fun quick bags that you can store flat! Date: Thursday, Nov. 6 Time: 9:30 – 3:30 pm. Date: Thursday, Oct. 23 Cost: $35.00 supplies Time: 5:30 – 8:00 pm. Taught by: Debi Soares Cost: $20.00 plus pattern and supplies SWOON (Beginner +) Taught by: Ronda Brown Swoon is a beautiful quilt designed by Camille Roskelley. Jody will be teaching you how to create this beautiful project. Some quilting knowledge is required.

Date: Saturday, Nov. 15 Time: 10 – 3:30 pm. Cost: $35.00 plus pattern and supplies Taught by: Jody Carlile HUNTER’S STAR (Beginner +)

Back by popular demand we are excited to offer you this beautiful Hunters Star. Using Deb Tucker's rapid-fire ruler we will take you through the "basic" recipe. Very fun technique with several layouts offered. This is a great class with great success.

Date: Thursday, Dec. 4 Time: 9:30 – 3:30 pm. Cost: $35.00 plus pattern and supplies Taught by: Marsha Haunschild BARGELLO (Beginner +)

This is a fun quilt where you will learn all of the steps in making your own Bargello. These quilts are fun and easy and appear to be hard.

Date: Friday, Dec. 6 & Monday Dec. 8 Time: 9:30 – 2:30 pm. & 9:30 – 3:30 pm. Cost: $35.00 plus book and supplies Taught by: Ronda Brown BEGINNING MACHINE QUILTING (Beginner)

Learn the basics of machine quilting in a fun and informative day. Cindy will teach you all about setting up your workspace, tools, basting techniques, battings and threads during her morning lecture. The afternoon workshop is hands-on with your machine as you learn free motion skills.

Date: December 13, March 21, 2015, June 25, & Oct. 3 Time: 10 – 3:30 pm. Cost: $35.00 supplies Taught by: Cindy Needham

Remember we are always adding classes after the newsletter is sent. You can check the class schedule at www.morningstarquilters.com. The webpage is kept up to date with classes and pictures.