First Saturday Sampler Need help putting your blocks into a quilt

January-March
2006
Monday—Saturday
10-5:30 P.M.
1112 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 561-798-0934
www.suzannesquilts.com
NEW FABRICS
First Saturday Sampler
*Recent arrivals
(others coming soon)
*Simply Irresistible by Robyn
Pandolph
Majesty of the Sea
Fancy Free by Thimbleberries
*See Ya Later! (Alligator!)
*Madam Butterfly
*Lauren
*Travel, Outer Space, Touch
down
**Hungry Animals II
**Giverny by Marianne Elizabeth
**Hoffman Challenge 2006
Pink Ribbon Signature Collection
Floral Romance
Jan. 7, Feb. 4, March 4 April 1
Sign up now for the start of a new series of
demonstrations and make all 12 blocks for
$6.00. This year’s blocks will finish 12”.
You will have a choice of three color ways
(Baltimore, Williamsburg and Washington
D.C.). In addition you have the option to
make the appliqué block.
On the first Saturday of the month we will be
holding a demonstration. Choose which time
you wish to attend 9, 10 and 11 a.m. Your
first block will cost $6.00. After the demo go
home and make the block and return the next
month on the First Saturday. Attend the
demo and you will receive the kit for the
following month FREE. What a deal! If you
miss or don’t do your homework there is a
$6.00 charge. Sorry no excuses taken.
The optional Classic Folk Art appliqué
monthly pattern may be purchased by First
Saturday members for $4.00 for pattern only
or with fabric for $6.00. Fabric in appliqué
Inside this issue:
block will coordinate with Baltimore color
way of the sampler block. The Classic Folk
Art block may be appliquéd by hand or machine. The appliqué technique is not part of
the demo. Look for appliqué classes on the
Clubs
2 regular schedule
International Mystery
Beginner Classes
Please pre-register by choosing your color
option and paying your $6.00 fee before Dec.
24. That will insure your kit being ready
3 when you attend the First Saturday Sampler
Demo January 7.
2
Machine Quilts Classes
3
Fun Stuff Classes
4
Class Policy
2
Handwork Classes
4
Need help putting your
blocks into a quilt?
See our Sampler Settings and
Finishing School classes.
Holiday hours:
Closing at 3 p.m. New Year’s Eve
End of the Year
Sale!!!
25% off Flannel, Christmas
and Fall
200 Clearance fabrics 30-50%
off!!!
Remnant roll ups 25% off
Selected books 40% off
Selected patterns 50% off
Alligator Crawl
January 19, 20 & 21,
2006
Thursday and Friday 10A.M. to 8 P.M.
Saturday 9 A.M. to 6 P.M.
South Florida's 1st Winter shop hop!
8 great quilt shops from Ft. Pierce to Miami
1st place - $1000.00 shopping spree
2nd Place - $500.00 shopping spree
3rd place - $250.00 shipping spree
$100.00 Gift Basket drawing from each shop
Commemorative Alligator Crawl pin
Alligator quilt block pattern from each shop
$5.00 passports
$7.00 after December 31
Palm Beach County Quilters’ Guild will have a
bus going North on Friday and South on Saturday. Seats available information available at the
shop.
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Clubs 2006
Sign up for a year of fun!!!
Previous quilting experince required to participate in club
Hand Appliqué Clubs
We found 2 wonderful quilts for our appliqué members this
year so we decided to offer them both. Each quilt will take
12 class sessions. Pay for this term’s classes only January –
March 3 classes/$18.00 for plus pattern for each quilt.
.
Vintage Valentine—Tunie
Delicate appliqued shapes inspired by vintage valentines
mixed with faded fabrics create a romantic style that
embodies our nostalgia for days gone by. A vintage medallion
framed by 12 beautiful blocks can be created one month at a
time.
3 classes January-March/$18.00 plus pattern
January 12, February 2 & March 2
10-Noon
Enchanted Autumn—Tunie
Applique shapes inspired by the beauty of Autumn mixed
with some pieced blocks create an enchanting and romantic
style. 3 classes/ January-March/$18.00 plus pattern
Thurs., Jan. 26, February 16 & March 16 10-Noon
Go Down Under!
Australian Mystery Quilt
Saturday, February 11 from 5-11 p.m.
Or
Monday, February 13 from 9-3 p.m.
New tour guides Megan & Ruth
Choose day or evening session!
Choose your kit from 3 color ways
$50.00 includes pattern and dinner
(Payment at registration reserves your spot)
Come for a fun time!
Thirties Club 2005
Due to Hurricane Wilma Thirties club did not meet in
October. Last meeting for 2005 club will be
Thurs. January 5
9:30-Noon and 7-9:30 P.M.
Thirties Club 2006
Two wonderful quilts with a variety of techniques. Each club
will meet 12 times. Pay for this term’s classes only.
Grandmother’s Star—Ann
Appliqué and pieced 1930’s style blocks come together to
form a large star setting. 2 classes $12.00 plus pattern
Thursday, Feb. 9 & March 9
9:30-Noon
Egg Money –Suzanne
“Eggstravaganza” of thirteen traditional patterns that gained
popularity in the 1930’s. Choice of two sampler quilt layouts.
Designed by Eleanor Burns of Quilt in a Day 2 classes /
$12.00 plus book
Thursday, Feb. 9 & March 9 7-9:30 P.M.
Thimbleberries Club 2006
This year’s club will be working on 3-4 small quilts using
Thimbleberries patterns and fabrics. The first quilt will be a
basket quilt using the new Fancy Free fabric collection
designed by Lynette Jensen of Thimbleberries. JanuaryMarch 3 classes/$18.00 plus pattern
Sat., January 25, February 25, March 25 1-4 p.m.
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. 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.
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Machine Work
**Sewing machines required
**BEGINNING QUILTMAKING - Suzanne
Tues., Jan. 17, 24, 31 & Feb. 7 9:30-Noon
Mon., Jan. 23, 30 Feb. 6 & 13 7-9:30 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, bound and finished before you know it. Class project is a crib/lap size quilt.
4 classes/$45.00 plus book
**BEGINNER’S TRIANGLES—Suzanne
Wed., Jan 18, 25, Feb. 1 & 8
9:30—Noon
Wed., Jan 18, 25, Feb. 1 & 8
7-9:30 p.m.
A quilt is more than squares and rectangles. After completingBeginning 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)
**T-SHIRT QUILT-Ann
Tues., Jan. 17, 31 & Feb. 7
7-9:30 P.M.
You will love cuddling up with the artwork and memories
from those t-shirts you just can’t part with. Gather up 12
shirts and get fabric to accent for this unique, “quilt as you
go” method. It’s also reversible for twice the fun! Ideas and
examples for recycling the t-shirt scraps will be presented
also. These quilts make great gifts for the whole family and
are easy and fun to make 3 classes/$45.00 includes pattern
**FREE MOTION MACHINE
QUILTING - Suzanne
Thurs., Feb. 23 7-9:30 p.m.
Mon., Feb. 27 9:30-Noon
Learn the ins and outs of quilting by machine and finish your
quilting in hours instead of years. After you have mastered
"stitch in the ditch" go on to "free motion" machine quilting to
add texture to your quilt. Students will make several samples
using different kinds of battings 1 class/$25.00 (Before you
come to class make sure your darning foot fits your machine
properly and your feed dogs can be covered or dropped.)
**PRETURNED APPLIQUE—Ann
Thurs. , Jan. 26 & Feb. 2
7-9: 30 p.m.
Mon., Jan. 30 & Feb. 6
9:30-Noon
Learn how to turn the edges on your appliqué shapes before
putting them on your background. Then, you may hand or
machine stitch them in place. No glue to wash out or templates to dig out after sewing with this method. Some great
tricks help you achieve the beautiful results you want from
appliqué. Choose from several projects. 2 classes/ $35.00
plus book
**AROUND THE WORLD with Jinny Beyer - Suzanne
Tuesday, Jan. 24, Feb. 14 & March 28
7-9:30 p.m.
Continue on the journey . We will be working on the Mariner’s Compass medallion, putting your quilt together and mitering border prints.
**CELTIC APPLIQUE – Ann
Sat., March 11
9-3 p.m.
This type of quilting uses ancient Celtic designs from Ireland.
Ann will show you how to make your own bias tape, intertwine the design and stitch by hand or machine. You will
choose one of the designs that can be a pillow or the start of a
large quilt. 2 classes/ $35.00 plus book or pattern
**PAPER PIECING BEACH COTTAGES —Suzanne
Sat. January 28
9-Noon
Learn to paper piece as you stitch a house and palm tree design. Continue on to expand your blocks into a quilt if you
choose. Paper piecing makes difficult shapes easier to sew
and is a technique every quilter should know. 1 class $20.00/
plus pattern and kit
**SAMPLER SETTINGS—Suzanne
Wed., Feb. 15 & 22
9:30-Noon
Wed., Feb. 15 & 22
7-9:30 p.m.
Take your completed First Saturday Sampler quilt blocks and
let’s design your quilt. Make an appointment with Suzanne
before class to discuss your sampler quilt options.
**FINISHING SCHOOL—Suzanne
Wed., Mach 1 & 8
9:30-Noon
Wed., March 1 & 8
7-9:30 p.m.
Lecture and workshop to complete one of your quilt tops with
borders, backing and binding. 2 classes/$35.00
**CARPENTER’S WHEEL STAR—Ruth
Monday, February 20, 27 & March 6 7-9:30 p.m.
Traditionally a challenging quilt but this method has no diamonds or “y” seams. Two sizes of quilts to choose from. 3
classes/$35.00
**IRISH CHAIN– Suzanne
Tues., Feb 21, 28, March 7 & 14
9:30 a.m. -Noon
Tues., Feb 21, 28, March 7 & 14
7-9:30 p.m.
Choose to make this popular traditional quilt with a double or
triple chain. 4 classes/$45.00 plus book
Need a book or pattern
not on our shelves?
Let us know what it is, who published it, and we will special order
it at no extra charge.
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HAND WORK
BEGINNING HAND APPLIQUE –
Tunie
Saturday, Feb. 18
10-2 p.m.
Learn the needle turn method of hand appliqué. Project will be cherries appliquéd on a tea towel.. 1
class/$35.00 plus book and fabric kit
HAND QUILTING - Suzanne
Sat., February 25 9-Noon
Learn about thimbles, needles, batting and hoops as you practice perfecting your quilting stitch. 1 class/$20.00
HAND EMBROIDERY – Tunie
Sat., February 11 1-4 p.m.
If Mama never taught you hand embroidery, this class is for
you. Learn basic hand embroidery stitches as you work on a
pillow top or towel project. 1 class/$20.00 plus book.
FUN STUFF!!
***TEXTILE COILED BOWLS—Ruth
Saturday, Feb. 4
1-4 p. m.
New technique on the sewing machine. 1 class/$20.00 plus
book
Animal Rescue League
Donation Quilt
NEW NOTION
Quilter’s FabriCalc
Quilt Design and Fabric Calculator
Calculate total quilt yardage including borders binding and backing. Find the amount of fabric needed
for blocks, squares, triangles, diamonds & sashing
Use it anywhere to simplify quilt planning and layout
math. Save time, money and materials. $34.95
New GIFTS!!
2006 Calendars
Assorted tea towels in new designs
Tins featuring advertising art
Signs for quilter’s
Signs for cat and dog lovers
Sewing totes
Staff positions open!
Sales and shipping
Teaching
Publicity and Marketing
Hours & pay depending on job skills.
Must be available to work some Saturdays.
Applications available!
Purr-fect Company
Quilt measures 80” x 80”
Donation: $1.00 or 6 for $5.00
Drawing to be held on Saturday April 1,
2006 at Suzanne’s Quilt Shop
Proceeds go to The Animal Rescue
League of the Palm Beaches (The Dome/
Peggy Adams)
Quilt made by Friends of Suzanne’s Quilt Shop
Happy Birthday to You!
Come shop with us the week of your
birthday and receive 15% off your purchase
Excluding furniture and sale items.
Must present driver’s license. We promise not to tell your age.
Join the fight against Breast Cancer
Participate in
KN Quilt for a Cause
One Block At A Time
Make a 10” block using the Pink Ribbon Signature Collection
designed by Karen Neuburger
Fabric and entry forms available at Suzanne’s Quilt Shop or
www.suzannesquilts.com
Submit your block to Quilting Treasures by Cranston between January 1 and May 1, 2006
All submitted blocks will be made into quilts of hope and
comfort and used to raise money for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Dear Friends,
It was hard to believe we had another exciting Fall with hurricanes. After Hurricane Katrina, Quilts Inc., the organizers for
Quilt Market and Quilt Festival in Houston, TX started a fund
raiser and a quilt collection drive. More than 7500 quilts were
donated and more than a million dollars raised in two months.
Many of our customers participated in making quilts for the
hurricane evacuees. The Suzanne’s Quilt Shop donated 10%
of the sales from our largest day in September to the American Red Cross. Many other charitable quilt organizations
around the country did the same.
Hurricane Rita arrived in Texas the weekend of the Jacksonville Quiltfest in Florida. Gas prices went skyrocketing. Ladd
and I were vending at that show. Everyone was wondering if
people would pay over $3.00/ gallon to drive to the show.
Simply Quilts with Alex Anderson
HGTV has informed Alex Anderson that her show Simply
Quilts will not be renewed. HGTVwill play previous episodes for 2006. This is very disappointing news for the quilting community. Alex Anderson has done a wonderful job as
show hostess. The show has had a successful run and has
inspired many of us to try new quilting techniques. To voice
your views please write to:
HGTV
Director of Programming
9721 Sherrill Blvd.
Knoxville, TN37932
(865)694-2700 phone
(865)531-1588
(865)694-7879 Consumer response line
http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/simplyquilts
Hurricane Wilma arrived in South Florida the weekend of
Quilt Market in Houston. The shop owners were scurrying to
get home to see how their homes and business faired. Most of
South Florida had a power loss that went on for days. The
holidays arrived soon after.
January 2006 welcomes in beautiful weather and gas prices
are down. It’s time to get back to quilting. YEAH!!!!
Happy New Year and Happy Quilting,
Suzanne
American Orchid Society
Challenge 2006
Monthly Coupon
Each month we will post a monthly coupon
on our website
www.suzannesquilts.com .The coupon will
be for purchase in store our Royal Palm
NEWLETTER CHANGES
Suzanne’s Quilt Shop newsletter will now be published
every 3 months. This will put us inline with other quilt
shops in South Florida. Putting the newsletter online and
saving on postage worked out great for the Fall. If you
don’t have online access you may pick up a copy at the
shop.
We will be mailing out post cards when we have sale
events. When your receipt is rung up at the shop make sure
your name is added. Then you will receive these special
post cards.
Do you subscribe to our weekly online newsletter? A
weekly email newsletter is sent with the latest information
about new fabric arrivals, special , sales and class reminders. To get the weekly email, be sure to register online at
www.suzannesquilts.com/win.htm
We are once again happy to provide the fabric for
the American Orchid Society Challenge for 2006.
We have selected an exquisite coral pink orchid
fabric with a cream background from Hoffman
California fabrics and coordinates of coral pink
and lime green.
Challenge packs will include a ½ yard of orchid
fabric, two fat quarters of coordinates and a copy
of the challenge rules. All three fabrics must be
used in your project. Your challenge project may
be a quilt or a garment. Additional yardage may
be purchased at Suzanne's Quilt Shop while supplies last. The challenge exhibit at the American
Orchid Society in Delray Beach is scheduled for
July 2006. Kits will be available to purchase from
www.suzannesquilts.com or Suzanne's Quilt Shop
in Royal Palm Beach for $10.00
Pictures of class samples may be viewed at
www.suzannesquilts.com
Look in the online catalog for classes
Register online or at the shop!
Better than candy or flowers!
Gift certificate to Suzanne’s for Valentine’s Day
In store or online at
www.suzannesquilts.coom
Spring Break Week in Palm Beach County!!
Pictures of class samples may be viewed at
www.suzannesquilts.com
Look in the online catalog for classes
Register online or at the shop!