Spring Brings a Garden of Quilts

9 First St. S.E.
Moultrie, GA 31768
229-616-1013
Monday—Saturday
10-5:30 P.M.
Est. 1988
www.suzannesquilts.com
Suzanne’s Quilt Escape
Dear Friends,
Thank you for keeping the quilting tradition going in 2009. In
spite of the economy we found our customers continued to enjoy
their love of sewing and quilting.
We have many opportunities for you to participate in activities
for 2010. Our Fall retreat has been so successful we have added a
Spring retreat. Sign up when you visit the shop or on our
webpage. We hope you will join us!
We are sewing for charity once again. This time our project will
be quilts for ALS—Lou Gehrig’s Disease patients, and our
coupon book for 2010 will help support Serenity House in
Moultrie. We know our quilting customers are always generous
when we ask them to support these causes.
Looking for a project to carry you through the year? Take a look
at our selection of Block of the Month quilts. I know it is hard to
choose so we give you permission to sign up for more than one.
The fabric keeps rolling in and the staff has been hustling making
new samples and cutting new kits. I hope you are signed up for
our email newsletter. Then you can get a peek at all the new
products arriving each week. You can also find us on Facebook,
Twitter and on your mobile phone. Call, click or come in. We are
here for you.
Suzanne
There’s Still Time to Sign Up for These BLOCK
January - March 2010
“
Spring Brings a Garden of Quilts”
Friday, March 19-Sunday, March 21, 2010
Georgia Baptist Convention Center in Norman Park, GA!!!
When the dogwoods and azaleas bloom, come spend the weekend
quilting away in 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.
$210.00/person double occupancy; $40.00 extra for single.
Mystery quilt kit: $62.50. Choose from three color ways:
Sunrise, Midday and Evening!
This cost includes:
• 2 nights lodging/6 meals and snacks
• 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
OF THE MONTH QUILTS
THIMBLEBERRIES VILLAGE GREEN
beginning January 2010 in Three Beautiful Color Ways - Dawn, Dusk and Midnight
Civil War Tribute Quilt
beginning January 2010, featuring Judie Rothermel’s Newest Collection of Civil War Fabrics
Kaleidoscope of Kolor
beginning February 1, 2010 in Two Color Ways - Earth Tones and Jewel Tones
American Beauty
beginning February 2010, designed by Marti Michell in Two Color Ways - Light and Dark
Sign Up In Store, By Phone or On-Line But Don’t Delay!
Jo’s Little Women Club
Club continues
Thursday, 9 a.m.-Noon - January 28,
February 25 & March 25
Saturday, 1-4 p.m. - January 23,
February 27 & March 27
Come join the fun with Shirley!
Meets January 9, February 13 & March 13
Our 2010 Saturday Sampler will feature the Shivery Snowman
Quilt. Sign up for our Saturday Sampler series for $6.00. Each
month Suzanne will demo a sampler block and share with you all
the latest news in quilting. Attend the class, then go home and
make your block. Next month, come to Saturday Sampler with
your completed block and your next block kit is FREE!!! Yes,
by the end of 12 months you could possibly have all 12 quilt
blocks made for only $6.00. If you miss a month attending or do
not do your homework you will be charged $6.00. Optional
Shivery Snowman block for $6.00 each month. Three color ways
(Crayon Box, Batiks or Black & White) to choose from. You
may sign up for more than one color way but only one color way
will offer the Free block each month if you attend class and
complete previous block. Saturday Sampler will be held the
second Saturday of each month and starts February 13,
2010. You may attend the 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. session.
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.
ACCU-QUILT CLUB
An Accu-quilt is a professional die
cutting machine that cuts quilt shapes.
It quickly and easily cuts up to 10
layers of fabric at a time. No more
aching hands, inaccurate cuts or
wasting fabric. Come join our club
and schedule your own personal time
on the machine to cut your next quilt. No meetings to attend.
Collect your scraps and make your own charm squares and jelly
rolls. Purchase new fabric and cut out your quilt quickly so you
can get right to the sewing. Membership is $30.00 for 6 sessions
at 2 hours each. The more members we have the more dies we
can buy. Members have a say in which dies we purchase. Dies
available: Apple Core, Drunkard’s Path, Strips (1½", 2", 2½" &
3"), 5" Charm Squares, Hawaiian, Tumbler, Chisel, Snowmen,
Snowflakes, Gingerbread Men, Leaves, and Christmas Trees.
Come see the quilts you can cut so fast and easy with
Accu-quilt!.
Saturday, Jan. 9, Feb. 13, March 13
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 working on one of our
featured Block of the Month projects for this
year (Civil War Tribute, American Beauty,
Thimbleberries Village Green, or Kaleidoscope
of Kolor). $5.00 each month.
Handi-Quilter
Training
Monday, Feb.15 6-9:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 11 9 a.m.-1
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.
BEGINNER CLASSES
Ever Wanted to Learn to Quilt? Here Is Your Chance!
**Sewing machines required
**BEGINNING QUILTMAKING - Suzanne
Tuesday, January 19, 26, February 2 & 9 9:30-Noon
Tuesday, January 19, 26, February 2 & 9 6:30-9:00 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, February 16, 23, March 2 & 9 9:30Noon
Tuesday, February 16, 23, March 2 & 9 6:30-9
p.m.
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 $45.00 (same book as beginners)
MACHINE WORK
**Sewing machines required
**FRENCH ROSES
Thursday, January 14, 21 & February 4 9:30-Noon
Thursday, January 14, 21 & February 4 7-9:30 p.m.
A beautiful rose quilt that is simple to sew, featuring soft edge
appliqué. 3 classes/$ 40.00 plus pattern
**APPLE CORE - Suzanne
Saturday, January 16 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cut your shapes on the Accu-Quilt and learn to piece this quilt
with a curvaceous shape. 1 class/$35.00
**PAPER PIECING (Dresses and Shirts)
Saturday, January 23 9 a.m.-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
**PINE TREE MEDALLION - Suzanne
Monday, January 25 & February 1 9:30-Noon
Stitch a gorgeous pine tree to use as a wall hanging
or the center of a large quilt.
2 classes/$35.00 plus pattern
**STORM AT SEA - Suzanne
Monday, February 22, March 1 & 8
9:30-Noon
Monday, February 22, March 1 & 8 6:30
-9 p.m.
Everyone is always so attracted to this quilt
with an optical illusion of curves even
though it is pieced with straight lines.
3 classes/$40.00 plus templates
**ROB PETE - Suzanne
Saturday, March 6 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
The traditional method of making this quilt requires
piecing curves and using two contrasting fabrics. We
have an easy way of sewing these curves with
Quiltsmart. 1 class/$35.00
**SAMPLER SETTINGS - Suzanne
Tuesday, March 16 & 23 9:30-Noon
Tuesday. March 16 & 23 6:30-9:00p.m.
Let’s put your Saturday Sampler quilt blocks together into a
quilt top. Make an appointment ahead of class with Suzanne to
plan your quilt design to suit your needs. Come to class to
learn cutting and sewing techniques for sashing, borders, and on
point settings. 2 classes/$35.00
CLOTHING
**Sewing machines required
**FUN ON THE RUN JACKET
Friday, January 15, 22, 29 & February 5
9:30-Noon
Thursday, February 11, 18, 25 & March 4
6:30-9 p.m.
This classic box style jacket features simple strip
piecing and easy construction. It is completely
lined and reversible.
4 classes/$45.00 plus pattern
**MIRANDA BAG - Tonya
Saturday, January 30 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Choose between 2 sizes of this fashionable bag that
keeps all your essentials right at your fingertips.
Choice of handles to suit your individual style.
1 class/$30.00 plus pattern
**FOUR CORNERS APRON - Tonya
Saturday, February 27 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
Just Look At All The
New Fabrics!
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Sweet Love and Shadow Play Tonals by Maywood
Animal Party (Children’s) in 2 color ways
Cambridge Square Black & White
Backyard Bandits
Shadow Play Flannels
Aspen’s Line
Beyond the Horizon Panels and Prints
Children’s Flannel in NEW Prints
Sew-It Book Collection
Aster Manor by Three Sisters
Cuddle Plush Fabric
LakeHouse Tea Time Florals
Earth and Sea Batiks
Hoffman Challenge 2010
Gallery in Red
Dolce
Toast II by Jo Morton (Civil War)
Covey Toile
Civil War by Judie Rothermel
Thimbleberries Village Green
Blue Moon Batiks
Nicey Jane by Heather Bailey in 2 color ways
Sanctuary (Wildlife)
California Dreamin’
Noah’s Journey (Children’s)
*Lake Forest Batiks by McKenna Ryan
*Wild Rose by Marti Michell
*Black White & Currant Collection
*French Quarter
*Where’s the Cat
*Friendly Visitors (Wildlife)
*Veranda
*With Love (Valentine)
*To the Rescue (Children’s)
*Elizabeth Rose
*Eclectic Garden
*The 3 Bears Collection (Children’s)
*VeggieTales (Children’s)
*Old MacDonald Had A Farm (Children’s)
*Peek-a-Boo
*Little Hot Rod (Children’s)
*Rural Jardin
*Supernova
*Fabrics Coming Soon!
You can see all these new fabrics on our Web Site at
www.suzannesquilts.com and featured in SuzNews.
NEW QUILT KITS, TOO
• Hear the Music featuring Play Your Song fabric
• Beautiful Baskets featuring Return to Romance fabric
• Animal Junction Children’s Quilts in Brown and in Blue
• Metro Mirage Quilt - sophisticated browns
• Cozy Flannel Rag Quilt featuring Woolies Flannels
• The Big E-Z Quilt featuring Natural Effects fabric
• Sew-It Book Quilt (Vintage)
• Snuggle Up Baby Quilts featuring Minkee fabric
• Cuddle Soft Kits in Strawberry Mocha and Animal Skins
• Gallery in Red Quilt
• Earth and Sea Batik Quilt
• At Home with Aster Manor Quilt in 2 sizes
• Sunlight and Shadow Quilt featuring Dolce fabric (purples
and greens)
• Blossom Chain & Whirly Gig Quilts featuring LakeHouse
Tea Time Florals
• Blue Moon Batik Quilt
• French Red Roses Quilt featuring Return to Romance fabric
• Mother Goose Baby Blue & Baby Pink Quilts
• Safe Haven Wildlife Quilt
• Lake Forest Quilts by McKenna
Ryan - 5 Kits to combine into 1
beautiful wall hanging!
• *French Quarter Quilt
• *Black White & Currant Quilt
• *Elizabeth Rose Quilt
• *Friendly Visitors Wildlife Quilt
*Coming Soon!
• *Rural Jardin Quilt by French General
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!
Fun on the Run!
We made this classic box style jacket by using simple strip
piecing and easy construction. You can do it too! The pattern is
called “Fun on the Run Jacket” and the fabric we used is “Aster
Manor”. The jacket is completely lined, so it is reversible; you
get two fantastic looks in one elegant garment you can wear
anywhere.
In addition to quilting supplies, kits,
notions, and 5000 bolts of fabulous
fabric, Suzanne’s carries a wide range
of clothing patterns, like our newest
“Kwik-Sew” patterns for big and little
girls. Suzanne will be teaching a class
on this “Fun on the Run” jacket. Check
our schedule on Page 3 for dates and
time. You could discover a whole new
dimension of sewing pleasure!
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!
NEW NOTIONS
• 4 in 1 Essential Sewing Tool - has a seam ripper, stiletto,
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presser and turner!
Sashing Stars Set from Marti Michell
Fiskars Mini Rotary Cutter
Gingher Designer Series 4” Embroidery
Scissors, 5” Sewing Scissors and 8” Shears
decorated with the Elena print
Clover Shamrock Yo-Yo Makers in large and small sizes
Clover Butterfly Yo-Yo Makers in large and small sizes
Crystal Crafter hot-fix embellisher
Cool Fingers protects your finger from a hot iron
Grip-n-Grip holds fabric steady
Texture Magic magically texturizes your fabric
Creative Grid Rulers for Long Arm Machines
Transfer-Eze Sheets - 10 and 30 packs
Needle Tool for inserting and threading needles
Are You Ready
To Take On
The Challenge?
Your challenge is to create an original project using this fabric
from Hoffman's Treasures of the East collection. It can be a
quilt, an item of clothing, an accessory or a doll,
but you must use the Turquoise/Gold fabric
pictured here as an important part of your
design. For a complete list of rules, go to
www.hoffmanchallenge.com. Everyone who
enters the Challenge will receive a fat quarter of
Hoffman Fabric, a spool of Sulky thread and a
lovely cloisonné pin designed for the Challenge.
The winners will receive a cash prize and a bonus stash of Sulky
products, or a Hoffman Fabric Award. If your project is chosen
to be part of the juried collection, it will be in a traveling exhibit
shown all over the US and Canada. If you choose to accept the
Challenge, Suzanne’s will be glad to help with your entry. So
come on and take the Hoffman Challenge!
Introduces the New 18” AVANTE®
Handi Quilter introduces a NEW 18" long arm quilting machine,
the HQ Avante®. With expanded quilting space, two kinds of
stitch-regulation and a Precision-glide track option in an
eighteen-inch quilting machine. HQ integrated technology and
HQ engineering provide all the functionality that quilters demand
along with the smoothest stitch in the industry. This product is
backed by the HQ warranty and a large network of local
representatives, including Suzanne’s Quilt Shop.
For the quilter who is looking for more quilting space, but wants
a machine that makes the most efficient use of a quilter's reach,
the HQ™ Avante® offers precision stitching with over 15" of
quilting space. Multiple track, table and frame options available
to suit your budget. Now you have 3 sizes of Handi Quilter long
arm machines to choose from.
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!
We are now posting news on a regular basis, thanks to our new
blog administrator, Trisha. Recent posts have featured our Fall
Quilt Escape, Saturday Sampler, new fabrics that are coming in
all the time, and surprise visits from our dear friends, Mr. and
Mrs. Claus. To check out all the fun we’re having, go to
www.suzannesquilts.com and click on the icon you see above.
You won’t want to miss a single post!
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. There are lots of wonderful things to look forward to in the
new year, and we don’t want you to miss any of them, because
there’s always something new at Suzanne’s!
Civil War Club Exhibit
Our students in Jo Morton’s Little Women
Club will be exhibiting their projects at the
shop during the month of January. Stop in
and step back in time as you marvel at the
miniature reproduction 1800’s quilts these
talented quilters have created. The fabric
and patterns were specially designed for the
club by Jo Morton.
Jo’s Little Women Club meets on the fourth Thursday and
Saturday each month and is led by our own Shirley Thomas.
Come by and see what these classy ladies have accomplished!
Tuesday February 16
Do you love Fat
Quarters? Stock up on February 16,
Fat Tuesday, the last day of the Mardi Gras season!
What is a Fat
18"x 22".
Quarter? It is a piece of fabric measuring
Buy 20 Fat Quarters get 10 FREE
FREE Fat Quarter quilt pattern
QUILT FOR A CAUSE
Saturday, February 6 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Last year our helpful customers joined together to make quilts for
our wounded soldiers. This year we have chosen to make quilts
for patients with ALS—Lou Gehrig’s
disease. ALS is a progressive disease where
the nerve cells that control voluntary
muscle movement degenerate. Gradually
the victim’s muscles become paralyzed
throughout the body. It is the most common
neurological disorder. Every 90 minutes an
American is diagnosed with ALS. Every 90
minutes an American dies from ALS, but
very little research is being done on this terrible disease because
it destroys its victims so quickly. Scientists do not yet know the
cause of ALS and there is no treatment or cure.
Our favorite batting company,
Quilter’s Dream Cotton, is
organizing this effort to help
these victims. You can read
more about their personal
involvement and what you can
do to warm the life, the heart
and the lap of an ALS patient,
and help raise awareness and
research money for ALS at
http://www.quiltersdreambatting.com/HD/ALS.htm
Sign up to bring your quilting tools and a friend. Lunch will be
provided. With your help, we can make a difference in the lives
of patients suffering from ALS.
And while you’re stuffing your stash, look for other patterns and
books that feature Fat
Quarters! Come celebrate the
day at Suzanne’s, save money and enjoy some special Fat
Tuesday foods as a treat for yourself.
Charming
Demo Day
Saturday, February 20
10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
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.)
The staff at Suzanne’s Quilt Shop has a bunch
of new tricks up their sleeves that they’re eager to show off!
Even if you are an advanced quilter, you will not want to miss
these informative demos on the latest tools and tips used in
sewing and quilting. The first session will begin at 10 a.m. and
be repeated at 2 p.m. You will be sew inspired by what you learn.
Seating is limited, so reserve your spot at your chosen time as
soon as possible. There will be a free gift for everyone attending.
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.