Tuesday, January 6, 2015

September 2016, newsletter




 

Bigfork Quilts, Etc.

September, 2016




Hello,

 Summer has flown by as it usually does. We are having cooler nights and days. That must mean it is time to get fall, winter and holiday projects lined up and ready for completion.
 We will be open on Monday, 9/5 for Labor Day. Come in and check out our new fabrics. We have grown quite a bit, thanks to all of you.
  Mention our newsletter or blog and receive a 15% discount on your fabric purchase this month. Please be honest and just use it one time. (Minimum 1 yd. cuts )

Thank you,
Sandi & Staff
 


Open Sewing, Thursdays, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. Now open until 5pm on Thursdays. $5.00 fee.
 
Come and join in a fun day of quilting. Large tables are available for cutting, irons, ironing boards and knowledgeable staff and quilters to answer questions. There is always laughter and conversation. We can order lunch in or bring your own.


Saturday, Sept.10, Finish It! *Monique* 10am-4pm  $40.00
At last! Here is an opportunity to get assistance and ideas on finishing your art quilts that are waiting for inspiration!  Bring in your project (any project) and get Monique’s ideas and creative insight on bringing it further along toward completion.
 
Tuesday, Sept. 6, Row by Row Experience 2016 ends.
 
Today is the final day to pick up your kit or free pattern for the Row By Row Experience 2016. There will be no sales from 9/7 through 10/31. This is the rest period for the shops, but it's your time to complete your quilt and be the first to bring it into a shop nearby. Each shop has a prize for the first completed quilt brought in.
 
 

 
Friday, Sept. 9, Twisted Fiber, *Sandi* 10 am-4 pm, $10.00
 This is a no machines allowed day. Our wool is in stock for the first 5 blocks for the Wooly Lady project. Feel free to bring your own project or participate in the current Heirloom Blooms block of the month by Wooly Lady.
 

Saturday, Sept. 17, Metro Rings, *Clara* 10 am-4 pm, $35.00 
Clara has been working on this pattern and on mastering the Quick Curve ruler required. Patterns and the ruler are available in the shop, or if you already have one and desire help on creating your project this is your chance. There are other patterns available using the ruler and we are loving them all!
 
Flathead Quilt Guild Quilt Show
Friday and Saturday, Sept. 23 & 24. 
 
 It’s quilt show time again! “Oh! the Possibilities! Traditions Re-Imagined” is this year’s show at the Flathead County Fairgrounds. Show times are: Fri. 9:30-5:00 and Sat. 9:30-4:00. Come visit us and enjoy the show!
     

Tuesday, Sept. 27, Learn
Foundation Paper Piecing *Pam* 10am-4pm. $35.00
 
Have you wanted to learn foundation paper piecing but think you are afraid? Fear no more! Pam will teach this beautiful table topper and show you how easy and fun the process can be.


I want everyone to know that we are doing our best to have all of the supplies needed for our classes. We intend to have patterns, fusibles, rulers, threads, needles, etc. If you do not have something at home already, please give us a call to see if we have it available.
Thank you, Sandi.
Class Information
 
Bigfork Quilts, Etc. is located at 7571 Hwy 35, Bigfork, MT. Class times are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. unless otherwise noted. The classroom will be open at 9:45 a.m. to allow for set-up. Please call (406) 837-7111 or email bigforkquiltsetc@gmail.com to reserve space and if you have any questions. Class fees are payable by cash or check and must be received at least three days prior to class to secure your space. If payment is not received, your reserved space can be given to a waitlisted student. Please call at least 72 hours prior to class to cancel in order to receive a full refund. A cancellation less than 72 hours prior to class will receive a store credit. A minimum of three students is usually required for each class. Supply lists will be emailed upon class sign-up.
Hand Quilting Instruction Available
 
Mary Sanchez is available to provide hand quilting instruction for private or group lessons. Cost is $10.00 per hour. We can help you make arrangements with Mary to learn this time-honored skill.