May 2008

WE WILL BE CLOSED ON MEMORIAL DAY!

At last, it looks like Spring is finally on its way! Our daffodils and hyacinths are in full bloom. By May 1st, our son , Jon , will have graduated with his degree in Music Education from Western Michigan University. We are thrilled for him, and he will be job hunting for a teaching position in the Fall. In the last Newsletter, Emily was hunting for a summer internship. Emily got her internship right here in Noble County. She will be working with Orchard Hill Farms and learning everything she can about fruit growing. For those of you who don’t know, my father was an Indiana Fruit Grower (Shull’s Lakeridge Orchards) and I grew up on the second largest orchard in Indiana. The whole family is excited for Emily. I’m hoping to borrow both children every once in awhile for “Shop” activities. David is still busy trying to figure out placement for more shelving. The fabric keeps coming in!

The entire line of ELEANOR BURNS Victory Garden Fabric

Also

The 2008 Christmas fabric is coming in slowly, but will be steadily arriving in May with more to come in June.

Remember to present your Guild Card and receive a 10% discount on all regular priced items every time that you shop in the Cottage.

BUCK A BLOCK STARTED IN APRIL

You may continue to sign up for the BUCK A BLOCK. Amazingly, the members are almost equally split between the burgundy and the blue color choice. Remember to bring your finished block each month when you pick up your new block strips and pattern.

We are excited about the classes that we are able to teach. However, the Cottage is small and space is limited. We may add dates as needed to accommodate the number of students who sign up. Several of the students have commented that they appreciate the personal attention they receive when there are fewer in the classes. We limit 4 students to machine classes, and 6 to 8 in hand stitching classes, depending on the project .

***QUILT SCHOOL***

Key to class listings * Beginner **Intermediate ***Advanced

BACKYARD BLOOMS *

This is the last time we will be repeating
this class. Make this cute jacket from a
sweatshirt. Makes a great gift idea.
Pattern required.

Instructor: Caroline North
Day Class: May 14th, 9:30-12:00
Evening Class: May 14th, 6-8:30
Class Fee: $10.00

WOOL RUG HOOKING CLASS *

Paula Shultz is back with another rug
hooking class. In addition to the heart and
flower rug, she is offering a basket with
flowers to hook. Paula supplies a kit for
the class. All you need to bring is scissors
and a 14” hoop.

Evening Class: May 21st, 6-8
Class Fee: $35.00

Broken Dishes Table Runner *

Cindy has designed a table runner
for the shop! She is excited about
producing her first pattern . The top is
simple and fat quarter friendly. Kits
matching the class sample will be available.

Instructor: Cindy Lash
Day Class: May 15th 9:30-12
Class Fee: $12.00 (pattern additional)

Penny Rug Pineapple *

The pineapple motif is the sign that all
are welcome in your home. Caroline has
designed a simple penny rug that beginners
and advanced will want to make. Kits will
be available.

Instructor: Caroline North
Day Class: 9:30-12
Class Fee: $10.00 (kit additional)

Welcome Pineapple Wallhanging **

Welcome guests to your home with this
unique pineapple wallhanging Cindy has designed
an updated version of the traditional symbol for
hospitality. She used her stash of batiks to
add a special flair to her pineapple and borders

Instructor: Cindy Lash
Day Class: May 22nd 9:30-12
Class Fee: $15.00 (includes pattern)

Dresdan Star ***
This is a repeat class by request.

Make Edyta Sitar’s wonderful Dresdan Star.
This is an innovative piecing class and templates
are available, but not mandatory to enhance the piecing process.

Instructor: Caroline North
Day Class: May 24th, 9:30-2:00
Class Fee: $25.00 (pattern additional)

If you are unable to attend a class that you have signed up for, you must notify the shop at least 7 days in advance. At that time, you will be issued a store credit to be used within 1 year. If a class is canceled you will receive a store refund. Thank you

C.O.D. - Class on Demand! If you want to learn a technique or have a class tailored to fit your schedule, grab 2 or 3 friends and give the shop a call. Details will be worked out to give you a class on demand.