Isn't it nice to have a bit of relief from the heat and smoke?  There is a hint of Fall with us now.  The Fall fabric line by Northcott called, Maplewood will have a second printing soon.  The rusty orange, green, and varigated fabrics will arrive some time in September.  There are panels and a bit of the original fabric left.
     It's time for the Fall/winter Show season to begin, with the Sierra Quilt Guild's show on the 15th and 16th, at Ironstone the Independance Hall Quilter's have their show on October, 19,20, and 21.  We will also be trying out the show in Lodi put on by Tokay's Stitch n Quilt Guild on November 3rd and 4th.  We are excited that it is the year for Country Crossroads Quilters in Modesto to hold their show on January 19th and 20th.  We will have "Show Specials" here at the shop if you are unable to get to these shows.
     Autumn is also the time to be thinking about gift projects.  This month there is the tea satchel (not to be confused with a tea cozy) that folds up small, but opens wide to hold tea bags, hot chocolate packets, or instant apple cider packets.  It takes one Fat Quarter and a set of magnetic snaps. This is on Wednesday, September 12th.  10:00-12:30   $10.00 class
The Poinsettia made with melted crayons is sewn with fabrics to create a pillow top or wall hanging.  See details below.
     Don't wait to get the Sugar & Spice Apron panel.  See it on display.  We have lined it and increased the strap width.  Bring in a pre-teen, teenager, or friend to sew these very simple aprons.  The class is only $5.00!  Saturday, September 8th! 10:00-2:00 or less. Coming up fast!
                                                                                         
JELLY ROLL RUG CLASSES   THE OVAL TYPE IS THIS TUESDAY, SEPT. 4TH.  $25.00   9:00-4:00    PREP WORK REQUIRED
                                         THE STRAIGHT STYLE IS THURSDAY, SEPT. 6TH $25.00  10:00-3:30ISH  NO PREP WORK/CALL FOR SUPPLIES

WOOL APPLIQUE CLASS OFFERED ON A REGULAR BASIS  TUESDAY MORNINGS BY DIANE WILLIAMS.  START THOSE PROJECTS- LIKE ORNAMENTS. SEPTEMBER 11TH AND THE 18TH ARE AVAILABLE.

FREE MOTION QUILTING  10:00-2:00 ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH  $35.00  CALL OR COME IN FOR A SUPPLY LIST.

ENGLISH PAPER PIECING HAS HAD SOME RENEWED INTEREST AND WE DO HAVE A CLUB WHICH MEETS HERE ON THE THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH.  11:00-3:00  $5.00.

BEGINNING QUILTING: SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE ALREADY SIGNED UP FOR THIS.  GET A FRIEND INTERESTED IN YOUR QUILTING HOBBY AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO TAKE THIS CLASS.  THE PATTERN IS PROVIDED.  IF YOU HAVE QUILTED, BUT NEVER TAKEN A METHODS CLASS, THEN THIS IS FOR YOU TOO.   $50.00 FOR 5 SESSIONS
STARTS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST   2:00-4:30, THEN SEPTEMBER 28TH, OCTOBER 5TH, OCTOBER 12TH, AND OCTOBER 26TH SKIPPING OCTOBER 19TH, DUE TO THE IRONSTONE QUILT SHOW. YOU MUST COME IN AHEAD OF TIME FOR A SUPPLY LIST, AND FABRIC DISCUSSION.

MACHINE EMBROIDERY NOTEBOOK COVER:  THIS IS MADE IN THE HOOP.  SEPT. 22ND 10:00 UNTIL FINISHED   $5.00 CLASSROOM USE

BARGELLO PLACEMAT/TABLE RUNNER/DECORATION  SEPTEMBER 26  $35.00  10:00-4:30
                                                                         
LOG CABIN AND STAR: THIS IS THE 5TH BLOCK FOR LILAC RIDGE BOM PROGRAM, BUT IT IS ALSO FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO LEARN A BASIC LOG CABIN BLOCK WITH AN APPLIQUED STAR.  THIS CLASS HAS NO ADDED COSTS FOR THE BOM PARTICIPANTS, BUT WOULD BE $19.99 FOR SOMEONE COMING FOR FABRIC AND INSTRUCTION AND NOT IN THE BOM PROGRAM.
                                                                                  

We do carry Omni Thread/Superior for long arm machines.  If there is a color you want, let us know.

COMING UP!  OCTOBER 4TH IS A SECOND TYPE OF CRAYON CLASS.  IT IS A POINSETTIA WITH FABRIC SURROUNDING IT TO MAKE A PILLOW OR WALL HANGING.  CANDY GUTIERREZ IS TEACHING THIS.  $30.00
ON NOVEMBER 29TH LYNN WILDER WILL BE HERE TO TEACH A SCRAPPY MAPLE LEAF QUILT WITH A CASCADING COLOR EFFECT.  YOU MUST COME SEE IT IN THE SHOP.
FABRIC INK PADS WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON TO CREATE YOUR OWN STAMPED DESIGNS.  THE FABRIC RECOMMENDED IS IN. 
"101 MAPLE STREET" IS SOMETHING WE ARE LOOKING AT AS A POSSIBLE 2ND BLOCK OF THE MONTH.  IT IS BY MODA.

HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON,
SUSAN FLOREZ
MANAGING PARTNER