- Suzanne`s Quilt Shop

9 First St. S.E.
Moultrie, GA 31768
229-616-1013
Monday—Saturday
10-5:30 P.M.
www.suzannesquilts.com
Est. 1988
Dear Friends,
The cold and rainy weather got many of you in the mood to sew
this winter. Start making plans now to complete a quilt or two
and enter them in the Colquitt County Arts Center Quilt Show
this Fall.
Thank you volunteers for coming to Quilt for a Cause. We have
8 quilts about ready to be given to ALS -Lou Gehrig’s disease
patients. Please help us finish these so we can wrap up someone
with quilting love.
Back by popular demand, Charming Demo Day. We have more
tips and tricks to share so don’t miss out! Come Saturday, May 1.
Do you have a friend curious about quilting? Tell them about
Quilting for the Clueless on Saturday, May 1 at 2 p.m.
April - June 2010
Suzanne’s Fall Quilt Escape
Friday, November 5 to Sunday, November 7, 2010
Georgia Baptist Convention Center in Norman Park, GA!!!
Come spend the weekend quilting away in the beautiful fall
countryside of South Georgia. Relax and enjoy the company of
other quilters. Great time to reunite with your friends and relatives,
so remember to invite them. Special retreat quilting project taught
by Suzanne and staff.
Join us Saturday, May 15 in the One Million Pillowcase
Challenge. Make a pillowcase to give to a charity. Come learn
how to make a quick pillowcase. Watch a demo or come with
your sewing machine and sew along with us.
Lodging: $225.00/person double occupancy; $40.00 extra for
single.
Thank you Jo Morton’s Little Women Club members for
sharing your quilts with us. Our visitors were very impressed
with your display using Civil War reproduction fabrics. We hope
to see more of your work.
-Blues (Shades of Blue). .
Cost for the retreat includes:
• 2 nights lodging/6 meals and snacks
Suzanne
Learn to Sew !
Want to learn the skills of sewing but intimidated by a large
project? Each month we will feature a simple project to teach
you a variety of sewing techniques. If you have never used a
sewing machine before we will also show you how to thread and
care for your machine. You are never too young or too old to
learn something new! Teenagers welcomed. We will meet on the
4th Saturday of the month at 9 a.m.
4 Corners Apron - May 22
Pick a Bag Tote Bag - June 26
Child’s Dress - July 24
Pillow Finishing - August 28
See page 3 for details
Quilting for the Clueless
Saturday, May 1 at 2 p.m.
Are you thinking about getting into quilting and
don’t know how to start and what it’s about? Join us for a
lecture/demo on quilt history, types of quilts and techniques.
$5.00 registration to be applied to a class.
Mystery quilt kit: $62.50. Choose from: Oldies (Civil War),
Country (1930’s), Rock’n’Roll (Brights), or Rhythm-and
• Games & Prizes from vendors and a quilt give away
• Instruction and pattern
• Block Challenge
• Fabric for the takeaway project
Registration Info can be found at the shop or on-line:
http://www.suzannesquilts.com/suzannes_events.asp
We’re doing it again!
Charming
Demo Day
Saturday, May 1 at 10 a.m.
The staff at Suzanne’s Quilt Shop has some brand new
tricks up their sleeves and once again, they’re going to share
them with you! If you are an advanced quilter or a beginner,
you won’t want to miss these informative new demos on the
latest tools and tips. You will be sew inspired by what you
learn! Seating is limited, so reserve your spot as soon as
possible. There will be a free gift for everyone attending.
Handi-Quilter
Training
Tuesday, May 18
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Saturday, May 29 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Saturday, June 5 1-4 p.m.
This is a required class for anyone wishing to rent our
Handi-Quilter machine. An in-depth beginning workshop with a small class size, ensures lots of hands on!
Learn to prepare and load your quilt on the frame,
threading, tension and needles. Experiment with free
motion designs, stencils, groovy boards and laser light
plus general how to’s!
Lecture/demo with hands on/$50.00 includes supplies.
Limit 3 students per class.
Want to learn more about long arm quilting?
Watch Quilt It!, the long arm quilting show on
www.qnntv.com
Learn how to choose and design quilting patterns, threads, and
templates. See tools and techniques used in long arm quilting.
Special guests on the show will bring lots of eye candy. A new
episode will be released each month, sponsored by Handi
Quilter.
Also view the educational videos on the
Handi Quilter website:
www.handiquilter.com
CLASS POLICY
1. To reserve your spot in class, register in person, phone or by
mail with check, cash or credit card (Visa, Discover, Master
Card). Store credit will be given if you cancel (7 days prior to
class). If there is not sufficient enrollment, you will be given a
store refund or credit. We reserve the right to cancel a class
if there is not a minimum of 4 students.
2. Supplies need to be purchased from Suzanne’s Quilt Shop
prior to class. A supply list will be available at registration.
Our expertise in color coordinating fabric and selecting proper
tools is part of your lesson before class starts. We recommend
100% cotton fabric that must be washed before class.
3. Patterns, books and handouts cannot be shared or photocopied because of copyright laws. Let’s help to keep these
talented and creative designers in business.
4. Classes missed may be made up in another time slot when
space is available. Please let us know when you will be taking
a makeup class so that we can insure you a seat.
5. Children and guests are not welcome in class. Please be
courteous and think of your fellow classmates.
We pledge to do our best to make sure your project is a
complete success.
Saturday Sampler
Continues April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10,
August 14, September 11, October 9,
November 13, December 11, and January 8
9:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Registration for this year is closed.
Saturday, April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, August 14
Noon-4 p.m.
Need some motivation, instruction and fellowship to complete
your Block of the Month projects? Bring your quilting tools and
join us each month to work on one of our featured Block of the
Month projects for this year (Saturday Sampler, Civil War
Tribute, American Beauty, Thimbleberries Village Green, or
Kaleidoscope of Kolor). $5.00 each month.
HAND WORK CLASSES
BEGINNING HAND APPLIQUE -Suzanne
Saturday, April 24 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Learn the needle turn method of hand appliqué. Project will be
cherries appliquéd on a tea towel. This project will teach you
how to make perfect circles, stems and leaves that are in so many
appliqué projects. 1 class/$35.00 plus book and fabric kit
Magical
Minis
Block of the Month
Starts June 15
Join us for this year-long series making 4" miniature
quilt blocks. Each month you will receive a pattern
and fabric for 8 blocks. Also included will be
directions and fabric for the setting, blocks, border
and binding. Finished quilt measures 62" x 70". Fabric
will be 1930’s. Sign up fee is $25.00 plus $14.95
each month. Available by mail or pick up at the shop.
MACHINE WORK
**Sewing machines required
**BEGINNING QUILTMAKING - Suzanne
Monday, April 12, 19, 26, May 3 9:30-Noon
Monday, April 12, 19, 26, May 3 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 3, 10, 17 & 24
6:00-8:30 p.m.
Establish good quilting technique from the beginning. We’ll
teach you the basics of rotary cutting and
accurate machine piecing. Your quilt will be
machine quilted and finished before you
know it. Class project is a crib/lap size quilt.
4 classes/$45.00 plus book
**BEGINNER TRIANGLES Suzanne
Tuesday, April 13, 20, May 4, 11
9:30-Noon
A patchwork quilt is more than squares and
rectangles. After completing Beginning
Quiltmaking, go on to learn quilt blocks with
triangles. Make sharp points and have your
block be the perfect size.4 classes $45.00 (same
book as beginners)
**LOG CABIN WORKSHOP - Suzanne
Tuesday, April 13, 20, 27, May 4
6-8:30 p.m.
The Log Cabin design dates back to pioneer
days and is one of the most popular quilting
patterns. Choices of log cabin design based on
your level of experience. Great class for all
skill levels. 4 classes/$ 40.00 plus pattern
**FRENCH ROSES
Thursday, April 15, 22, 29 9:30-Noon
A beautiful rose quilt that is simple to sew,
featuring soft edge appliqué. 3 classes/$40.00
plus pattern
**FOUR-PATCH STACKED POSIES
Thursday, May 6, 13, 20 9:30-Noon
Thursday, May 6, 13, 20 6-8:30 p.m.
Make a gorgeous quilt using only ONE print fabric for the
blocks and borders. 3 classes/$ 40.00 plus pattern
**T-SHIRT QUILT - Tonya
Monday, May 10, 17, 24 9:30-Noon
Recycle a drawer full of souvenir t-shirts
into a quilt that will capture treasured
memories. A great graduation gift!
3 classes/$ 40.00 plus pattern
**FUN & DONE QUILTING
Monday, May 10, 17, 24 6-8:30 p.m.
Satisfy your need for speed with an easy quilt-as-you-go
technique. 3 classes/$ 40.00 plus pattern
**QUICK WATERCOLOR QUILTS
Tuesday, June 1 & 8 6-8:30 p.m.
Learn to shade floral fabrics to create a beautifully designed
wall hanging. We have many gorgeous designs to choose
from. 2 classes/$35.00 plus kit
**TOP THAT TABLE
Thursday, June 3 & 10 9:30-Noon
Make a beautiful runner for your table. Several choices of
table runners to choose from. 2 classes/$25.00 plus pattern
**PAPER PIECING
Saturday, June 5 9:30-Noon
Paper piecing makes difficult shapes easier to sew and is a
technique every quilter should know. The pattern we have
chosen for the class takes you from simple squares and
rectangles to tiny odd angled triangles. You can make a small
wall hanging or go on to make a much larger quilt. 1 class/
$20.00 plus pattern
**QUICK TRIP AROUND THE WORLD - Tonya
Monday, June 7, 14, 21 & 28
9:30-Noon
An easy strip pieced quilt with techniques that are out of this
world! Choose your size from crib to king! 4 classes/$45.00
plus book
**FINISHING TOUCHES - Suzanne
Monday, June 7 & June 21 6-8:30 p.m.
Make samples of several binding techniques featuring straight
edge, bias, scallop and prairie points. 2 classes/$35.00
**FEATHERED STAR - Suzanne
Friday, June 18 & Saturday, June 19
9:30-Noon
Challenge your machine piecing skills and
make a large feathered star for the center of
a medallion quilt or use it as a small wall
hanging. 2 classes/$35.00 plus templates
CLOTHING
**Sewing machines required
**FOUR CORNERS APRON - Tonya
Saturday, May 22 9 a.m.-Noon
A quick-to-make apron that is perfect for the
beginning sewer but clever enough to appeal to
all sewers. 1 class/$20.00 plus pattern
**PICK A BAG - Tonya
Saturday June 26 9-3 P.M.
Choose from several styles of handbags and learn the
basics of constructing 1 class/$30.00 plus pattern
New Fabrics continued
Just Look At All The
New Fabrics
You can see all these new
fabrics on our Web Site at
www.suzannesquilts.com and featured in SuzNews.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Eclectic Garden
Veranda
Old MacDonald Had A Farm (Children’s)
Animal ABC Book Panel (Children’s)
The Three Bears Collection (1930’s, Children’s)
Nana’s 1930’s
Mama’s Feedsacks VI (1930’s)
Hints of Prints (1930’s)
Black White & Currant Collection
Elizabeth Rose
Wild Rose by Marti Michell
Peony Tales
Ladybug, Ladybug
Lake Forest Batiks by McKenna Ryan
Veggie Tales (Children’s)
French Quarter in two color ways
Where’s the Cat?
Wings of Glory Panels (Bald Eagles)
Garden Wings Panels (Songbirds)
Sweet Treats (Novelty Food)
Dab of Jazz (Retro Chic)
Supernova (Novelty Space)
Taffy Cuddle Flannel
Ahhh...Coffee (Novelty Food)
Alphabet Zoo (Children’s)
Wild in Bloom (Horses)
108” Wide Backing Fabrics for the Civil War Tribute BOM
Quilt
Indigo Berries by Jo Morton (1800’s)
Color Defined
Aunt Lindy’s Paper Dolls (1930’s)
Floral Carpet
Nature’s Chorus (Songbirds)
To Bee or Not to Bee
Ravenwood by Jo Morton (Civil War)
Cuddle Teddies Flannel Panel
Peek-a-Boo (Children’s) in two color ways
Little Hot Rod (Children’s)
Friendly Visitors (Wildlife)
Rural Jardin by French General
*Maxine Says - Coming in May!
*Fabrics Coming Soon!
*Surfin’ Monkeys - Coming in May!
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
*Dolly Dresses II by LakeHouse
*Hard Hats (Children’s)
*1930’s Hankie Club
*Boo Bears (Halloween)
*Monsters Masquerade
*Harvest Homecoming
*Autumn in the Air
*Harvest Roosters
*Noel by Benartex
*Tidings by Nancy Halvorsen
*Hip Holiday by Quilt Soup
*Fancy Hill Farm by Robyn Pandolph
*Santa’s Big Night
*Fabrics Coming Soon!
Always something new at Suzanne’s!
Keep up with all the new fabrics and kits by signing up for
our weekly on-line newsletter, SuzNews!
Register each month for a chance to win Free Fabric!
•
•
•
•
•
NEW QUILT KITS, TOO
Eclectic Garden Quilt
Simply Squares at the Veranda Quilt in red and in blue
Old MacDonald Quilt
With Love Quilt
Nice and Easy Quilt featuring Nicey Jane
fabric (pictured)
• Elizabeth Rose Quilt
• A Tale of Flowers Quilt featuring Peony
Tales fabric
• Veggie Street Quilt featuring Veggie Tales
fabric
• French Quarter Quilt in blue and in pink
• Kitties, Kitties Everywhere Quilt featuring Where’s the
Cat? fabric
• Triple Treat Petite Quilt featuring Black, White & Currant
fabric (Happy Hour book)
• Welcome to the Alphabet Zoo Quilt
• Running Free Wall Hanging and Quillow Kits featuring
Wild in Bloom fabric
• Nice and Easy Jazz Quilt featuring Dab of
Jazz fabric (pictured)
• Color Defined Quilt
• Cuddle Teddies Chenille Quilt
• Texture Magic Baby Quilt
• Vroom, Vroom featuring Hot Rod fabric
• I See You featuring Peek-a-boo fabric
• Friendly Visitors Wildlife Quilt
• Rural Jardin Quilt by French General
*Coming Soon!
• *Surf’s Up Quilt
Suzanne’s Original Design
2010 COUPON BOOK IS HERE!
Purchase our 2010 Coupon Book with a $5.00 donation to
Serenity House of Moultrie. This handy little book has
monthly, quarterly and any time of the year coupons that offer
discounts on fabric, notions and much,
much more. This is a great way to save
on your quilting supplies and help a very
worthy cause. Serenity House is a non
profit organization in Moultrie that
provides assistance to women in crisis
due to domestic violence. With every
coupon book that you purchase,
Suzanne’s Quilt Shop will match your donation to Serenity
House. Give a little. Save a lot!
Suzanne’s
Top
10
NOTIONS
for 2010
1. Big Mama Ruler and Rotary Ruler
2. Nifty Notions Glass Head Pins
3. Grabbit Pin Cushion
4. Grabbobbin
5. Triangles on a Roll
6. Marti Michell Templates
7. Olfa Rotary Cutter & Mat
8. Electric Quilt Ink Jet Fabric Sheets for Photo
Transfer
Quilters’ Lingo
Like any hobby, quilting has its own language. We are often
asked a common term by those who are just beginning. The
following is a sampling of some of those terms:
Fat Quarter: A 1/4-yard piece of 44/45"-wide fabric that is cut
differently than a traditional 1/4-yard cut, which measures 9" x
44". To get a fat quarter, a 1/2-yard piece of fabric (18" x 44") is
cut in half crosswise, yielding two 18" x 22" pieces, each of
which is a “fat” quarter yard.
Fat Eighth: An 1/8-yard piece of 44/45" fabric that is cut in
differently than a traditional 1/8-yard cut, which measures 4-1/2"
x 44". To get a fat eighth, a traditional 1/4-yard piece of fabric
(9" x 44") is cut in half crosswise, yielding two 9" x 22" pieces,
each of which is a “fat” eighth yard.
Fussy-Cutting: Some patterns are perfect for showing off a
particular print, which may require you to “fussy-cut” certain
pieces in the blocks. Fussy-cutting means isolating and cutting
out a specific motif or print. For example, you may want a
specific flower in a floral print to be the center of a star block.
To fussy-cut, place a see-through template or ruler in the size (or
shape) you desire over the selected motif. Trace or cut the piece.
Fussy-cutting does take more fabric, so buy extra if you know
you want to use this technique.
Novelty Print: Also called conversation prints, these fabrics
are printed with themed motifs that might represent holidays,
hobbies, nursery rhymes, or even cartoon characters, like our
Veggie Tales fabric. These large-scale prints make wonderful
focus fabrics, can easily be fussy cut, and can determine the color
and mood of a project. They also make great borders or quilt
backs, so be sure to purchase these in quantities.
9. Clover Hi-Tech Seam Ripper
10. Clover Desktop Needle Threader
American Patchwork & Quilting magazine has issued a challenge
for 2010. They want us to join their efforts to Make a
Pillowcase, Make a Difference. A pillowcase can provide
comfort for a cancer patient, hope for a foster child,
encouragement for a battered woman, or beauty for a nursing
home resident.
Have you checked out our blog, Suzy sayz, lately? If you
haven’t, you’re missing out on all the exciting activities going
on at Suzanne’s Quilt Shop! Read about our latest Spring
retreat. See beautiful quilts made by our customers.
www.suzannesquilts.com/blog
In addition to our blog, you can find us on Facebook and
follow us on Twitter. Use these handy tools to keep up with
all our sales, events, classes and new inventory coming into
Suzanne’s Quilt Shop!
Suzanne's Pillowcase PARTY will be going on all day
Saturday, May 15. Grab your best friends, bring your sewing
machines and join in the fun! We'll show you a quick and easy
way to sew a pillowcase so you can make a whole stack of them
in no time. Work from one of our whimsical pillowcase kits, or
create your own design using our novelty prints. All the
pillowcases we make will be donated to a charity organization
and registered on the One Million Pillowcase Challenge Official
Counter. Every pillowcase can make a difference, so
please come join us!
Quilt Show News
Tallahassee City Hall Quilt Show
“By Hand XVI”
July 14-Sept 1, 2010
Colquitt County Arts Center Quilt Exhibit
September 8 - November 8
Colquitt County Arts Center
Moultrie, GA
More information available on our website or in store.
Happy Mother’s
Day
Sunday, May 10
Give your Mom something better than flowers...
Give her a Gift Certificate
to Suzanne’s Quilt Shop!
Happy Birthday to You!
What’s the best (non-fattening) part of having a birthday? The
presents, of course! Come shop at Suzanne’s Quilt Shop the
week of your birthday and receive a little something extra! In
honor of your special day, we’ll
give you 15% off your purchase,
excluding machines, furniture and
sale items. Present yourself with
exactly what you want! To get
this gift, you must present your
driver’s license. (But we promise
not to reveal your age.)
20 Reasons to Shop Suzanne’s in 2010
Which are your top 10?
1. Large Spacious Store and Helpful Staff - Bring your
quilting buddies and shop our 5000 square foot store. We like to
assist you in finding just what you need.
2. Coupon Book 2010 to raise funds for Serenity House
(Women’s Domestic Abuse Shelter).
3. Charity Sew in 2010 for ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
patients
4. Charming Demo Days
5. Retreats for Fun, Fellowship, Food and Sewing - now twice
a year (Spring and Fall)
6. Classes - Speed up your quilting experience with proper
instruction in our spacious classroom. We like to pamper our
students.
7. Weekly Specials Online - Order online and we will ship to
you or you can pick up at the store.
8. Handi Quilter - Come try out long arm quilting and rent or
purchase a Handi Quilter
9. Accu-Cutter Club - Cut your quilt shapes fast and
inexpensively for $30.00/year.
10. Birthday Club - 15% off your purchase the week of your
birthday when you shop in store.
11. Block of the Month programs - We are starting our new
Magical Minis series on June 1.
12. Quilt Kits - Take the mystery out of choosing fabric. We
have 100 quilt kits to choose from.
13. Huge Online Catalog and Worldwide Shipping for over 13
years at www.suzannesquilts.com
14. Stability & Experience - Suzanne has been the original
owner of the shop since 1988, so she knows the quilting industry.
15. Selection -Whatever your taste in quilting fabric, we try to
please. From batiks and florals to reproduction 1800’s, 1930’s
and retro chic fabrics, Suzanne’s has it all. We purchase whole
collections, so you can get what you need all in one place.
16. Suzanne’s Original Designs - Exclusive patterns designed
by Suzanne and her staff, like our “Veggie Street” and “Nice and
Easy” quilts that you won’t find anywhere else.
17. Saturday Sampler - Get 12 quilt blocks for $6.00
18. Shop Newsletter - Keep up with all the latest news! Pick up
a copy in our store or download off our website.
19. Suz’s News - Our weekly e-mail features all the newest
products and happenings at the shop.
20. Suzy Sayz, Facebook and Twitter - Our blog featuring
stories and photos of quilters and events at the shop.
CUSTOM CLASSES
Let us custom tailor a class to meet your needs. We
would be happy to offer a class at a time that better suits
your time schedule or in a technique you want to learn.