Dates & Times:
- September 12, 2009 from 11:30am – 2:30pm
- September 19, 2009 from 8:45am – 2:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Kim Parker
Fee: $45 for 2 sessions
Description: Learn the basics of purse and tote bag construction in this two day class. You will learn to use fusible interfacing, make handles, put in an invisible zipper, magnetic closures and cell phone pockets. Get started now to make Christmas gifts!
Dates: September 11 & 25, October 9 & 23 and November 6, 2009
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Instructor: Kim Parker
Fee: $100 for all 4 sessions
Description: October 9th session will be the All Business Laptop Sleeve. October 23rd will be the Novella Composition Book Cover.
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2009
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Instructor: Kim Parker
Fee: $30
Description: A great weekend bag or make it smaller for a hand bag. Fast and easy as the fabric is already quilted for you.
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Meet and Greet the Teachers
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 Meet and Greet the Teachers on Sunday, May 3rd from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. You know how it works … sign up for classes and receive 20% off your class supplies, but only on Sunday, May 3rd!
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Promotions
 Spring is in the air, and it’s time for some spring cleaning. Check out the books and patterns on sale:
- Sale fabric from $2.99 a yard
- Fat quarters at $0.50 (minimum of 10)
May has arrived and along with International Quilt Market and the Inspired Artist Workshop there’s Mother’s Day! Stop in and get a gift card for Mom and we’ll give you a 15% coupon to add to your card.
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Kim Parker
 Our featured teacher this month is Kim Parker, also known as “The Bag Lady”. Kim will be introducing a new quilted duffel bag to her class list. Come meet her on Sunday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm.
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I hope to see many of you this Sunday, along with Kim come see Pattie Bethune and let her help you pick your fabrics when you sign up for her beautiful Blooming Nine Patch.
See you at the shop!
Aimee
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Overall Quilter Newsletter
April 2009
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Happy Spring!
I’m getting so excited about our April retreat, Quilting on the Blue Ridge. I’ve picked the project and I’m ready to start. We leave Thursday, April 16th for 4 full days of quilting, food and fun. The quilt pattern is – oh, I can’t tell you that – but if you can’t make it to the retreat and still want to make the quilt, sign up for my Mystery class on April 24th from 10:00am to 3:00pm. You’ll love it! |
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New Classes
 Kim Parker’s Carry All Bag is always a full class, so we keep scheduling more sessions.
Ruth has a fast, fun and easy Mystery Quilt for May. She’ll be doing these once a month.
And back by popular demand is Kami’s Bella Bella class.
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It Takes a Village with Nancy Bailey
Do you have a favorite block? Do you enjoy group projects? Then this is the club for you. For more details stop in on Saturday, April 11th at 10:30am or Monday, April 20th at 10:30am.
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Marc’s Corner
 As you may have noticed if you clicked on any of the links in this email, I’ve redesigned our website. Besides updating the nuts and bolts under the covers, I’ve added a blog page, new search capabilities, new categories, links to our Twitter and Facebook pages, etc. Still to come are a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page, pages highlighting Kay’s machine quilting, our teachers, retreats and videos. I even have plans to create an online shop!
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Last, but not least, we’re having an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 5th from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. Find an egg and it may have a special discount!
See you at the shop!
Aimee
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Date: August 8, 2009
Time: 11:00am – 5:00pm
Skill Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Kim Parker
Fee: $45
Description: Kim designed this carry all bag to be used as a diaper bag or a tote. It includes exterior pockets, interior pockets and hidden zipper pocket. The quilted design looks like your favorite designer bag.
Date: April 4, 2009
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Instructor: Kim Parker
Fee: $25
Description: Aprons are the hottest thing in the sewing world. For experienced or beginning sewers this apron is too cute to pass up. If you or someone you know wants to learn how to sew this is a great class to start. Also a great gift giving idea.
