NOTES FROM THE NEEDLE
UPCOMING EVENTS

Contents:

· May Day Basket Quilt Bus Tour

· Hoffman Challenge

· 5th Annual Runnin' of the Strip

· Needle in a Haystack August Retreat

MAY DAY BASKET QUILT BUS TOUR:

Friday, Saturday & Sunday April 30 - May 2, 2010

This is the current list of shops and cities you will tour. Of course, we will leave from and return to Needle in a Haystack.

· Sunflower Quilts, Derby, KS 

· Quilting Bee, Salina, KS

· All About Quilts, Manhattan, KS 

· Sew Country Quilt Shop & Gifts, Belleville, KS 

· Material Girl Fabric, Fiber & Quilting Supplies, Grand Island, NE 

· Country Traditions, Fremont, NE  

· Kanesville Quilting, Council Bluffs, IA  

· Country Expressions, Stewartsville, MO

· Harper's Fabric & Quilt Co., Overland Park, KS

· Lillie's Classic Quilts, Independence, KS

This three-day bus tour is non-refundable $229.99 which includes most meals, lodging, Prestige Bus Charters, and snacks. We have three payment options,

· OPTION 1--Pay $229.99 in one lump sum to reserve your seat 

· OPTION 2--Pay $79 by February 20 and remaining $150.99 by April 1

· OPTION 3 THE BUDGET PLAN--Pay $79 on February 20, $75 by March 20 and $75.99 by April 20

Click here  http://www.needlenahaystack.com/ so you can pay online. Chat with your friends and family to sign up for this fun quilting bus trip. 

Karen and I are busily working on all the details to make this an outstanding trip you will not want to miss. 

HOFFMAN CHALLENGE 2010 FABRIC:

This year's challenge fabric is now available at the Needle. Turquoise and gold are the primary colors in the 2010 challenge fabric. You can enterin the following award categories:

· Quilt (appliqué, pieced, or mixed technique)

· Doll

· Clothing

· Accessories

· Best Use of Sulky Thread

Deadline is July 23, 2010 including Entry Form, Entry Fee, and Quilted Item(s) (read rules for shipping instructions).

We hope that you will consider taking the Hoffman Challenge. Please be sure to thoroughly read the rules and all written copy to better help you plan your Hoffman Challenge project. The website lists the Entry Form, FAQ for Entrants (answers most of your questions), Rules, and Prizes. Click here to learn all these details: http://www.hoffmanchallenge.com/challenge2010.html .

CELEBRATE NATIONAL QUILTING DAY WITH THE FIFTH ANNUAL RUNNIN' OF THE STRIP:

Saturday, March 20, 9:00 am-5:00pm

Gather your friends for a day of fun - visit the three participating shops for prizes, surprises and a free pattern. Pick up strip bundles for the featured quilt at each shop.  Each shop has used the strip bundles with different border fabrics , etc. to make a unique quilt - setting kits will be available. This year's quilt, Southern Comfort, features dusty pastels.  Visit all three shops and be eligible for the grand prizes. 

Prairie Quilts Needle in A Haystack Sunflower Quilts

1010 S Oliver                        400 Hwy, 207 Q Rd                                     405 Osage Rd

Wichita, KS                           Severy, KS                                                    Derby, KS

316-684-5855                       620-736-2942                                              316-788-5120

The Needle in a Haystack will be conducting demonstrations throughout the day. Don't let this year's carloads leave without you. Like all fun events, you never know what or who you may see! Each year gets better so be sure you join us March 20, 2010. 

NEEDLE IN A HAYSTACK QUILT RETREAT:

Friday, Saturday & Sunday August 6, 7 & 8
Flint Oak Resort, South of Fall River, KS

Limited to 25 (If we go over 25, booking a second weekend could become a reality.)
Deposit $50 by March 23

This annual Needle in a Haystack event gives you a chance to sew new projects, UFOs, chat with other quilters, learn new techniques, and ask Cynthia questions.  You can expect laughter, sewing, eating, ripping out, inspiration, door prizes, and more food. It is always fun to see what Ann Johnston put in last year's scrapbook; she has quite a collection!

The fun begins on Friday night with a potluck supper, so please bring your dish then. Fees for the weekend include 2 nights lodging and meals Saturday through Sunday lunch. Sleeping quarters options are the Arena House, TBarn or the Lodge. Fees for the Arena House are $140 per person, TBarn is $150  or the Lodge $175.  For more information call 620-736-2942 or email Cynthia at needle@sktc.net .

Come by and See Us.Cynthia Washburne

Needle in a Haystack

207 Q Road, North side of 400 Hwy

Severy, KS 67137

620 - 736 - 2942

Our website: http://www.needlenahaystack.com

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