Newsletter & Class Schedule for High Country Quilts • 2011 • $2.00 At High Country Quilts? What a great year we are having so far! Our of course, “Patriots in Petticoats” continues to be classrooms are filled with the sound of laughter and popular. We are currently receiving a great selection machines buzzing. What could be better than of Christmas and holiday fabrics daily; stop in soon that?We have several guest teachers in the lineup for the best selection. including Helen Gibb and her gorgeous ribbon work, We have a great bus trip headed to the “Quilt Show” Cindy Needham and her whole cloth linens, Jill in August, so if you haven’t registered, it is filling Gorsky with some “button fun”, and Kay McCain quickly! who will be directing our T-N-T (embroidery tips And, last but certainly not least, we are planning our and techniques) program in the fall. These are all Quilt Cruise for March of 2012! We will once again sure to be outstanding classes! be visiting the Eastern Caribbean for some fun in the Some great Block of the Month programs are in the sun! If you are not already on the waiting list and lineup which are sure to please. “Christmas would like to be, please do so soon! As you can Traditions” will trace the history of the Christmas imagine, spots are filling quickly. tree as we piece together an old fashioned masterpiece. Thanks to all of you, our customers, for your support. And, since we are in the midst of the “anniversary” We truly would not be her without each and every one of the civil war, we have several great Block of the of you!! month programs to really bring you up close and personal with the women of the era. We will be Have a ”pieceful” day, introducing “Cotton Club” starting in September and Jean and Karen then in October comes “the General’s Wives”. And Special Events Quilt Cruise T-N-T Date: March 17-23, 2012 Instructor: Kay McCain Come Sail away with us on a weeklong cruise Level: All to sand, surf and sun! Supplies: Included Ports of Call: Miami, Philipsburg, St. Cost: $45–Lunch & Chocolate Included Maarten, St. Thomas, US Virgin Date: Oct 1 10:00-5:00 Islands, Nassau, Bahamas Looking to ignite your imagination? Join us for a day Come find out all of the details at filled with Embroidery T-n-T. Whether you are our Cruise Information Party on experienced or new to machine embroidery the Tips-n- Friday, July 29, 2011 at 7:00p.m. Techniques featured during our embroidery extravaganza will blow you away. You’ll take home a CD with the designs needed to create the featured projects, instructions for the projects and video clips of select techniques. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore machine embroidery like never before! New Blocks of the Month & Clubs The General’s Wives Block of Christmas Traditions the Month Instructor: Karen Instructor: Jean Level: Advanced beginner and up Level: Intermediate Registration fee: $25 Registration fee: $25.00 Monthly fee: $24.99 for 6 months Monthly fee: $22.99 for 12 months Kit: Included (plus shipping where applicable) Date: 1st Thursday of month starting in Date: Starts October 2011-Sep 2012 July-Dec 2011……………........4:30-6:30 2nd Sat of each month .....................................10:00-12:00 Follow the fascinating 500 year history of Celebrate the lives of 6 Union Generals’ Wives and 6 The Christmas Tree - from its humble beginnings in Riga, Confederate Generals’ Wives with this sampler quilt designed by Latvia to its current status as a worldwide symbol of the holiday! Jerry Strube. Traditional piecing comes together with gorgeous 6 Part Block of The Month program features 22 designs from J. Civil War era fabrics to bring you a quilt full of extraordinary Wecker Frisch’s Christmas Tradition collection. Program includes memories. The center block features the insignia of the Five instructions to make and finish the quilt, historical information Star General of the Army and its history, while each of the 12 on the evolution of the decorated Christmas Tree as well as surrounding blocks have their own story to share. The fabrics, traditional cookie recipes!! some designed specifically for this quilt, come from Windham You may also choose to buy the quilt kit, which includes the and bring a warm, rich feel to this historic beauty. The finished fabric and instructions for all 6 months. The price for the full quilt measures 102” square. kit is $174.99 + shipping. During this 12-month Block of the Month program, you will receive the patterns and fabrics needed to make the quilt Dear Jane Club top,including borders and binding. Instructor: Michelle Level: All Cotton Club Cost: $5 Instructor: Karen Book: Required Level: Advanced Beginner and up Date: First Wed of month…....2:00-4:00 Registration Fee: $25 Due to an overwhelming number of Monthly fee: $21.99 requests, we are offering our own “Dear Jane” club for all of you Kit: Included enthusiasts. Come stitch, share tips and techniques, and maybe Date: 3rd Saturday of Month......2:00-4:00 even swap a few of your favorites from your stash! September 2011-Aug 2012. Twelve full months of FUN! Created around an antique border print from the mid 1800’s, Paula Barnes’ collection mixes antique coordinates in rich tones of madder and Turkey red, both commonly used in the 1800s. These are beautifully paired with Bonnie Blue’s signature brown, to create 45 different blocks in their stunning BOM quilt. 2 Blocks of the Month & Clubs Clubs continue to comprise more and more of our calendar. If everyone! We will have samples from each of our clubs available, you are looking for a great way to make new friends that share so stop in and browse. We are very happy to help you find the your interest in quilting and sewing, this is for you. Each of our perfect fit! clubs is a little bit different; there is sure to be something for Hand Work Club Instructor: Shirley Operation Kid Comfort Level: Beginner Cost: No Charge Cost: $5 Volunteers welcome Date: 1st Wednesday of each Goal: To sew Quilts for children of Month………….…….......…10:00-12:00 deployed military Do you want to share the joy of handwork Dates: Last Tuesday of each month………...….…..12:00-5:00 with others who have your same interests? Join us for rewarding volunteer work to make quilts and Do you have a crazy quilt started, a quilt that needs a binding, pillowcases for children of deployed military parents. Donated or a project that needs the handwork completed? Choose your fabric and supplies complete quilts and pillowcases that project and come sit and sew! showcase photo transfer blocks. Bring your sewing machines and creativity! Remember this project when “thinning out” your Brazilian Embroidery Block fabric stash!! of the Month Instructor: Shirley Strip Club Level: Beginner Instructor: Staff Cost: $30/session Level: All levels Kit: Included; all that you bring is Cost: Pattern purchase scissors and your hoop! Dates: Last Friday of Month Date: 1st Wed 1:00-4:00 ……...................…..2:00-5:00 Brazilian Embroidery—the beautiful raised, dimensional If you haven’t made it to our ‘Strip Club’ yet, put it on your stitching that uses a high-sheen rayon thread—can add drama to calendar! We meet on the last Friday of the month to use those any fabric project from quilts to garments to home dec and pre-cut jelly rolls or 2-1/2 inch strips we cut from our stash to more. The designs for each block are easy and can be finished make a great quilt! A different pattern is featured each month and in a month. Finished block size is 6”. the cost of the class is the purchase of the monthly pattern! Farmer’s Wife Kitchen Companions Instructor: Karen Instructor: Pat Level: All levels Level: Advanced Beginner Registration: $30 (Includes Farmer’s Pattern: Included Wife book) Cost: 12.95 Monthly Packet: $10. Date: 2nd Friday of month ...…2:00-5:00 Dates: 1st Thursday of Month.....................................2:00-4:00 Exception: Will not meet in July or August The lovely new book Farmer’s Wife takes us through numerous Potholder club has expanded to include other pattern blocks using reproduction fabrics. Choose your favorites projects that are useful both in and out of the kitchen. Join the to create the perfect size and special effect you like. Join us in fun while learning new quilting techniques to make great gifts making this old-fashioned quilt top—a fun addition to your own or brighten up your kitchen. home décor or a special gift for a treasured friend or loved one. Sisterhood of Quilter’s Charm School Level: All Instructor: Staff Dates: 1st Friday of Month......2:00-5:00 Level: All levels Welcome to the Sisterhood of Cost: $25 (Includes pattern and charm Quilters. The Sisterhood of Quilters pack) was started with the belief in team- Dates: 3rd Friday of month ..........2:00-5:00 work and the conviction that girlfriend Make a great little project using 5” x 5” time is so very important, even in this squares of fabric known as “Charms”! You will receive day and age. The Mission of the your pattern and a charm pack. The projects are always small, Sisterhood of Quilters is to provide a and most can be finished during class. Some projects may Circle of Friendship where all are require additional fabric. Welcome and Honored to share Girlfriend Wisdom and their Love of Quilting.