NOTES FROM THE NEEDLE
JULY 2010  

 

 

 CONTENTS:

  

MINI QUILT RETREAT…Saturday & Sunday, August 14 & 15 at Flint Oak Ranch

This may be a Mini Retreat but it will be a mighty fun time in two days. This is a mini version of the longer Quilt Retreat. You will have a chance to sew new projects, UFOs, chat with other quilters, learn new techniques, and ask Cynthia questions. The fun begins on Saturday at 10 am through Sunday afternoon (about 3). Fees for the weekend includes 1 night lodging at Flint Oak Ranch, rental of the sewing space and meals. Please bring a dish to share for the Saturday night potluck supper. Sleeping options are the Arena House for $102 per person, TBarn for $110, or the Lodge at $121. Prices will go down slightly if we have 15 or more attend.  A Pre-register of $50 by July 20th will save your spot.  For more information, call Cynthia at 620-736-2942 or email needle@sktc.net.

 

BARGELLO TABLE RUNNER…Mondays July 12 & 19 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm -OR- Saturdays July 17 & 24 from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm

Bargello imitates long embroidery stitches with the flame design being most popular. With quilting, a fabric strip is run up or down from the previous piece. Fabric strips are different widths which add to the design. Table runner will help you learn the skill without trying a big project. Cynthia will teach this class. Class is $20 + supplies so please call to register.   

 

FABSHOP HOP…July 1 - 30

Let’s go internet shopping this month. Needle is one of hundreds of quilt shops participating so you can hop and shop. This month there is also an encore of the FabShop Hop Spring Sampler.  You can collect block patterns to create a quilt while you are hopping.  The blocks will rotate through the registered shops, so we never know when the block of flowers or butterflies will be available.  Also we have a special category in our webstore this month. We hope this area of fabric suggestions for the quilt will help while you are hopping.    

Just click on http://www.needlenahaystack.com and look for the bunny on the left hand side. If you are new to this internet fabric shop hop, look for “Registration” and click. You enter information, are eligible to win prizes, and will receive emails from FabShop Hop with weekly sales.

  

HOME DÉCOR...Sunday, July 18, 2 - 5 pm

It's Curtains! You will learn how to make a valance with a scalloped edge for any room in your home. You can enhance the edge with rickrack, lace, applique, etc. This class is taught by Debbie Zellner. Call for a Supply List which may include describing how to measure your window(s). Fee is $10 + supplies.

 

IT’S A ZOO IN HERE 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge...Friday, July 23, 5 - 9 pm

This may be your chance to make "animal pillowcases" to give to a Greenwood County charity. Bring fabric or buy a kit and we have patterns. Invite a friend for a fun night sewing. Please bring your sewing machine and supplies, too. We hope you can come.

 

THRIFTY 30s CLUB...Sunday, July 25, 2 - 5 pm

It is Table Runner sewing time! You will learn new techniques in sewing this Dresden Plate Table Runner with a finished size of 14 inches by 40 inches. This is your July and August project. Janet Guthrie will teach this class. $10 + supplies. Call for a supply list.

 

 

 

CENTRAL KANSAS QUILT SHOP HOP FABRIC...October 1, 2, & 3

The 2010 Central Kansas Shop Hop custom fabric is available for pre-ordering. It can viewed at the shop as well as at http://www.centralkansasquiltshophop.4t.com however everyone knows by now that in person is always best. We have also begun taking pre-orders for fabric @ $9.49 yd; remember it can be picked up or shipped starting Oct. 1st. For all you website quilters, the info will be in our www.needlenahaystack.com webstore shortly so that you may order directly there.   

By the way October 1, 2, & 3 is the weekend for the Central Kansas Quilt Shop Hop. Ten shops are participating in this twelth annual event. It should be a great time!  A Hinterberg Cutting Table and Caddy will be the grand prize. Other prizes, details, addresses and information will be posted regularly @ http://www.centralkansasquiltshophop.4t.com

 

ZIPPY ZIPPERS--NEW COLORS

We now have a great selection of YKK 14" zippers. They are on a spinner rack so that you can view the rainbow of colors very quickly.  How can you resist colors like Key Lime, Pink Frosting, Tahiti Teal or Princess Purple!  A 14" zipper is long enough for most purse and garment projects and can always be cut down if you need it smaller. They are priced @ .$89  And yes. . . if it's been awhile since you've put in a zipper, it isn't as hard as you remember. You aren't in home ec class or trying to get a blue ribbon, so take off the pressure.       

 

 

 

 

 Cynthia Washburne
Needle in a Haystack
207 Q Road, North side of 400 Hwy
Severy, KS 67137
620 - 736 - 2942
Store Hours: Monday to Saturday 9 am - 5 pm and Sunday 1 to 5 pm

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

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