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Wonderful charm squares make the task of choosing fabric a piece of cake. My favourite runner from charm squares is included on our web page this month. Click on the thimble to get the pattern.
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Jungle Buzz
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Christmas is over, the decorations are just about put away – there will always be one decoration that just never seems to make it to the box, and now I should be able to find my sewing room once again. I trust everyone had a wonderful holiday and are now getting back into the swing of things. We are now under-going a bathroom renovation and deciding on tiles, paint etc. It is just like starting a new quilt project. I think I like choosing fabric better! . |
Sewing machine oil Check with your manual, but most sewing machines need a drop of oil now and again. We have the handy zoom spout oil bottle, with the handy long nozzle, for only $3.50 bottle. |
After our boxing day sales our shelves are looking a bit bare and we are anxiously awaiting the new arrivals. Soon to be coming to our shelves 1862 Battle Hymn by Barbara Brackman - This reproduction fabric line remembers the first full year of Civil War, its battles and losses. Muted colors recall the mood of mourning. The original prints date from mid to late 19th-century, many drawn from an 1860s mill sample book. Reunion by Sweetwater - One of the main colors in the collection is navy and it is paired with grey and the happy shades of green, yellow and red make it come to life. A little bit retro.
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Just a reminder to get on our e-mailing list – drop me a note at thimblesandthings@gmail.com. |
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Sue & Wanda are now our official Grand Ruler gals. They are just back from an intensive training session with Marti Michel in Atlanta and they have lots to share with you – “please come y’all and we’ll show you how to get mo’ sugar fo yo nickel” Drop by anytime Sat. Feb 11 from 10 - 3 or Fri. Feb 24 between 12 – 4 as they give demonstrations. The first Marti and Me class will be offered on Wed. Feb 29 from 1 – 4 p.m. and will run monthly for the year. Each class will offer a new technique and project which you will work on in class under the grand guidance of Sue and Wanda.
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What are you doing Friday March 2nd? If you are stuck here in Ontario with the gloomy winter days still upon us, then hop on the bus for a whirlwind day of quilt shopping and sightseeing throughout the region. Lunch will be provided and you will have lots of opportunities to shop, talk and learn throughout the day. Cost is still to be determined but should be approx $60. Registration is being accepted now and we expect the bus will fill up quickly!
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Mystery Bus Tour 2011 |
Many of you have tried the Disappearing Nine Patch blocks where you take 5” squares and sew them together in a nine patch arrangement. Then cut down the centre and across the middle to create 4 new blocks. Rotate two opposite blocks and sew together to form a new block. Now we also have the four patch switch. Make the four patch blocks, again using 5” squares – charm squares work great - and then cut 1” from each side of the centre seam both vertically and horizontally. Rotate the 4 small pieces and resew the block back together. |
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LeFleur by Robyn Pandolph
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Mystery Weekend is going to be a weekend you won’t want to miss. Who could resist a chance to spend a weekend away at beautiful Fern Resort, where all your meals are provided and you can sew to your hearts content. Sue and Wanda have organized a weekend quilt project to do, or choose one of your own projects to complete. The special spring price is just $345 (for double occupancy) Fri, Sat. Sun April 27, 28 & 29. Call Fern Resort 1-800-567-3376 to register or email Sue or Wanda for more information secbodis@gmail.com
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