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| October 24, 2010 Great weekend at the WWH. Last year was Mary K Ryan's last year of hosting a yearly quilting retreat in Shrewsbury Vermont. This year the group of 18 planned and executed their own retreat without Mary, but they stayed in the same B&B and had a wonderful stay. This was their second year of visiting the WWH Quilt Shop and they were so much fun! What a happy, upbeat group of quilters. They shopped out of their "Box" and had some fabulous show and tell. Can't wait to see them again next year. October 18, 2010 November & Early December Classes and Events Tuesdays- Open Sewing $5 10:30-3:30 Wednesday, November 3rd- Basic Free Motion Quilting $20 1-4PM. Your machine must have an "open toe" embroidery foot. Bring several 16"x16" squares of fabric, batting and backing, include a light fabric, a dark fabric and a large print fabric. You will also need 'King Tut" quilting thread a size 90 sharp or quilting needle and basting spray, plus your regular sewing supplies. Thursday, November 4th- Kwik Sew Pajama Pants. $15, 10:30-2 PM. Bring a lunch. What a great gift for family members. Patterns are available in a variety of sizes. Pattern purchase required. Supplies are listed on the back of the pattern. Bring scissors, pins,pencil and thread. Class is repeated on Thursday, December 2nd.  Friday, November 5th- Easy Striped Table Runner. $20 1-5 PM. Pattern Purchase and 60degree triangle required. Whip up these simple, yet impressive runners using mirror image striped border fabric. Pattern makes 2 runners. Bring basic sewing supplies. Materials list is on pattern. Easystripedtablerunner1 This class will be repeated on Wednesday, November 10th.  Saturday, November, 6th- Paintstix on Fabric, Christmas Rubbing Plates. $15 1-4 PM. Learn to use Shiva oil Paintstix and rubbing plates to make quilt blocks, placemats, table runners, pot holders and more. Purchase of Paintstix and rubbing plates required. Use black fabric or any dark color for dramatic results. Also bring basting spray and basic sewing supplies. This class will be repeated on December 1, 2010.  Sunday, November 7th- Christmas Tree Skirt. $20, 1-4 PM- A very easy, yet beautiful tree skirt, 45" in diameter. Based on the pattern, "Speedy Spiral" from Cheryl Philip's book , Quilts Without Corners you will learn to use a 10 degree wedge ruler and sew strip sets with our gorgeous Holiday Fabric. (Confident Beginner) Book Purchase and 10 degree wedge ruler purchase is required . Supply List in Book.  Wednesday, November 10th- Easy Striped Table Runner. $20 1-4 PM Saturday, November 13th- $5 Club/Sold Out 10:30 AM 11:AM Stash Pot Pie Sunday, November 14th- Basic Machine Quilting/with a Walking Foot. $20 1- 4 PM. Bring your machine, walking foot and learn to layer, baste and quilt straight or gently curved designs then learn the basics of binding your finished quilt. Bring in several 16"x16" squares of fabric,batting and backing or a small finished pieced top, runner, placemat, etc... (Confident Beginner) Wednesday, November 17th- "Lucky Seven" Table Runner, 6 Placemats ,Napkins and Coasters. $25 10:30 AM-3:30 PM. Use strip piecing techniques to construct these table toppers. A fantastic Holiday or Hostess Gift. Supply List (Confident Beginner) Class will be repeated on Saturday, November, 20th.  Thursday, November 18th- Kwik Sew Robe. $15 10:30-3 PM. Make a robe to go with those pajama pants. This pattern is designed for the beginning garment sewer (Like me!) Pattern Purchase, Supply List on Pattern.  Friday, November 19th- 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge. Free, 1- 4 PM. We supply the materials you supply the labor. Help us make pillowcases for local charities. Saturday, November 20th- "Lucky Seven Table Runner", Place-mats, Napkins &Coasters. $25, 10:30-3:30 PM. This class is a repeat from Wednesday, the 17th. Sunday, November 21st- Christmas Tree Skirt. $20, 1-5 PM. This class is a repeat from Sunday, November 7th. Wednesday, November, 24th- Springfield Sews/Sold Out Thursday, November 25th- Closed for Thanksgiving Day Saturday, November 27th- Free Demo Day! 11 AM-Noon. Join us in the classroom and watch several demonstrations for quick holiday gifts. Give the gift of your time and creativity to your loved ones this Christmas Season. We will demo, Pillowcases with encased seams, Zippered Pouches, YO YO Garland, 1 Yard Tote Bag, Potholders and more. You must pre- register for this event as space is limited. Children 12 and up are welcome with an adult. Sunday, November 28th- "Merry & Bright" Wool Holiday Ornaments. $20, 1-4 PM. Based on Indygo Junction's popular book, Merry & Bright learn wool applique and embellishment with beads and buttons. Kit fee for 2 ornaments is $10. Children 12 and up are welcome accompanied by and adult. Book Purchase Required.  Wednesday, December 1- Paintstix on Fabric. $15, 1-4 PM. This class is a repeat from Saturday, November 6th.Thursday, December 2- Kwik Sew Pajama Pants. $15, 10:30-2 PM. This class is a repeat from Thursday, November 4th. Friday, December 3rd- "Lunch Bunch". $15, 1- 4 PM. Another great gift idea. Make a lunch bag and snack bags lined with "PUL" a waterproof liner fabric.  Saturday, December 4th- UFO Sewing. $10- 10:30 AM-3:30 PM. Get help finishing those Holiday Gift projects today! Please call the shop to register for all of the above classes. 802-824-5700. Remember that if you wish to spend the night before or after a class call the Colonial House Inn at 802-824-6289 and talk to Kim. Happy Sewing, Shelley October 06, 2010 A minor adjustment to our new Quilter's Challenge. Instead of just 2 1/2 inch squares, you may use 2 1/2 " strips cut to any dimension for your quilt. You can then use rectangles as well as the 2 1/2 inch squares. I think this will make the challenge more fun. You must still use just solid fabrics or fabrics that "read" as solid. October 04, 2010 October Classes & News  Gracie's got a new necklace! Perfect for October, who doesn't love candy corn?  This is an easy pattern and I can make her seasonal collars! Here are some of the latest offerings in patterns and books from the Waterwheel House Quilt Shop  Two new halloween patterns from "Bird Brain Designs"  Another "Easy Peasy" runner made up in our owl fabric. Kit $14  Fall Penny Rug Table Runner and Coaster Pattern.  Wise old owl, pincushion pattern from "Bunny Hill"  We love this pin keep!  Wonderful Wool!!!  We now carry, handmade, ceramic buttons by Jennifer Jangles- the perfect accents for any project.  Got buttons? This new book shows you how to create fab projects!  More gifts to make from felt from this clever book, now in stock.  Fresh and modern home dec projects pack this new book by Joel Dewberry.  Charming projects that combine piecework with cross stitch. We carry Finca embroidery perle cotton, the best!  We are totally in love with the projects in this new book. Take a peak inside...  This dolly has a few dots of velcro on her body and hair to attach these darling outfits. How fun is this???  These patterns can also be embroidered for a darling small quilt any child would love.  Love to play dress up! We search and search for the latest and greatest books and patterns for our quilt shop. Hope you like some of our newest gems for Autumn. Click on any picture to see a larger view October Classes & Events Every Tuesday, 10:30 AM-3:30 PM- "Open Sewing $5 No Instructor. Sew with friends and meet new ones. Every Sunday, 1 PM-4 PM Finishing School $15 Finish projects with an Instructor. Learn basting, layering, quilting, squaring up, binding and other finishing techniques. Work on any project or any technique. No Finishing School on Sunday, October 31st. Saturday, October 9th, 10:30 am "$5 Club", Sold Out Friday, October 15th, 1 PM-4 PM - "1 Million Pillowcase Challenge" Free Wednesday, October 20th, 10:30 AM-4:30 PM- "Modern HolidayWreath" Wall Hanging by Jason Yenter/ $20 plus kit fee. Thursday, October 21st, 5 PM-8 PM - "Soup & Sew" "Walk About" wallhanging. Materials list, wing clipper tool req. $20 Includes a light supper! Advanced Beginner Friday, October 22nd, 1- 5 PM- "Bella Bag" hand bag. Materials List $20 Wednesday, October 27th, 10:30 AM-2:30 PM- "Easy Striped Table Runner" Materials List, 60 degree ruler req. $20 Thursday, October 28th, 5 PM-8 PM "Soup & Sew" "Walk About" wallhanging. Materials list, wing clipper tool req. $20 Includes a light supper. Advanced Beginner Friday, October 29th -Sunday October 31st- Retreat Weekend with Froncie Quinn Call the "Colonial House Inn" for more info 802-824-6286 Schedule your own "Retreat Weekend" Quilting friends of 4 or more stay at the "Colonial House Inn" and sew at the Waterwheel House Quilt Shop. Select a project or just sew on projects in progress. Teachers are available and the Colonial House has special rates for participants. www.cohoinn.com Announcing our 2nd Quilter's Challenge for Autumn and early Winter! Rules for this challenge are as follows. Use only solid or fabrics that read as solids( such as "Dimples" or other tiny prints) and 2 1/2" squares. You may use just 2 colors or more. Quilt can be any size. We are offering bundles of solids in any colorway- 25 F.Q.'s for $25. Call to order and we can ship. Our Pot Luck Party and Show&Tell will be scheduled in early February, so you have lots of time. Please call or email to be added to the list of Challengers. We will have prizes for many categories. Our 1st Challenge "9 Patch" this summer was such fun we can't wait to start this new contest. For inspiration look at quilts by Amish or Gee's Bend, read Cherri House's new book, "City Quilts" or view the following websites- www.dsquilts.com, www.filminthefridge.com, www.flickr.com/groups/freshmodernquilts, or www.ohfransson.com In the mean time, Happy Sewing, Shelley, Judith, Kelly, Kim, Meg and Gracie |
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