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Jan 26th, 2012
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Super Soup & Sew
Riley Pillowcases Request
Info about current & new classes
Beginning Tatting Date Change
New - Bargello Techniques
12-Block Finishing Class (Flip & Sew)
Diamonds Jacket
New- Machine Embridery Class
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Super Soup & Sew Sunday
Feb 5th
10a - ??

We have one spot still available. If you and a friend were planning on signing up, let us know. We can do that. But better hurry, from what I've been hearing, I expect the party to fill this weekend.
Riley Pillowcase Request
Pillowcase Sample
I received the following note from Jeanette who is our contact for the ConKerr Cancer Pillowcases.
"Just received another request from Riley for more pillowcases. I delivered 230 to them a month ago and they already need more. Do any of you have suggestions to get more people involved in this project. I'm afraid I'm pushing all of you the the limits with all of these requests."

 

She went on to say that she is reserving a room
at the Greenwood Public Library (310 S Meridian St Greenwood In) 
every Thursday 9a-3p through the end of February for
Pillowcase Sewing Days
. If you have friends that don't sew, bring them too - people to pin & press are  needed.  Plus fabric donations would really help out too.   
Pillowcases can also be dropped off here at Adys. Remember if you use our fabrics to make the pillowcases you get a $5 shop credit toward a future purchase. 
The pillowcase at the top of this article is clickable and will take you to simple instructions for a pillowcase; we have a free pattern that we can give you too. Just remember that Riley has requested that ALL seams be finished (zig zag, serged, or encased) and they prefer NOT to have the accent strip on the cases.

2 Blocks-a-Buck
starts the week of
Feb 6th - 11th
2BAB
(the link for this isn't live yet. Check back) This is a beautiful red, white & dark blue quilt. Come in now or by 2/11, join ($6) and get the fabric, instructions and Thangles for 2 blocks. Each month, the first FULL week (Mon-Sat) of the month, come in and pick up the next kit.
What a fun week we've having. Since we extended the Open House to all this week, we've been having lots of extra visitors.  I will say that there were about 8 VERY hardy and brave souls that did come to the shop on Saturday. I know Lisa and I had a ball while they were here. Lots of laughing and sharing. The nice thing about having it for a full week is that we have more time to visit with  everyone. But I think having everyone here on one day is the most fun. But then, having refreshments all week is pretty good too. Anyway don't forget that we are still having the Open House special Prices THRU this Saturday 1/28.
Fabric (min 1 yard cut), Sewing Notions & Patterns
ALL 12% off (in honor of 2012)
(can you imagine what I'll do in 2050??)
Sale & Oriental Fabrics are 50% off
(minimum 1 yard cut)

 

For more information on any of the classes in the newsletter be sure to click on the picture included. It will take you directly to supply list, dates, times, cost, etc.

We have several more classes scheduled that I just don't have room to include in this newsletter.  MOST have info on the website. A couple are so new they haven't been added yet. 
  • a quilt finishing (squaring, adding sleeve & binding) class (new)
  • a paper piecing bee (new) 
  • a beautiful pillow class where can learn several finishing techniques (new)
  • a hand piecing class (new)
  • a turn-needle hand applique class (new)
  • a tee-shirt quilt class
  • a machine quilting class
Beginning Tatting Class Date CHANGED
 Due to a scheduling conflict the date has been changed to:
Feb 2nd & 9th the place (Adys) & time
(6p) stay the same. There IS still room in the class. If you have ever wanted to learn to shuttle tat, this is a great opportunity. If the weather is bad, we can also meet on the 16th, so don't be concerned about that. Just come and enjoy learning a really old - new hand craft. 
Jan's Bargello Techniques Class (New Class)
2p OR 6p
$20 includes the pattern; fabric extra
Bargello
This is the first time for this class.  The finished product is beautiful and makes a great wallhanging or quilt center. Continue the technique and make a full size  bargello quilt.
12 Block Finishing Class using a
Flip & Sew technique
Flip 1
 Feb 2nd & 16th
We all (even quilt shop owners!!) have blocks waiting to be  made into quilts. Sometimes we know exactly how we are going to use them; others we need inspiration. This class will show you a quick, easy and fabulous way to finish quilts. By the way, did I mention that it is quick and easy?? Plus in most classes you have to do it like the instructors. Shari is VERY flexible (she can even touch her toes!!), if you don't want the stars in your sashing, she will show you how to change the sashing. You will leave knowing how to finish (includes sashing, batting, borders & backing) a quilt.
Jan's Diamonds on the Prairie JacketDiamonds Prairie
Feb 4, 11 & 19th @ 2p
Just because we have 3 days for this class don't think it's a hard jacket to make. It is 
NOT; but we learned the first time we offered the class that it just takes a while to get the sewing done.  If the 3rd class isn't needed - great -  if it is, it's on the schedule.

We just had this before the holidays, but because of the number of requests for it to be repeated it's on the schedule again so soon. Be sure to take advantage of the class while it's here.
Shari's Machine Embroidery ClassMachine Embridery (New Class)
Feb 10th & 17th @ 2p
$25 (both sessions)

Have an embroidery machine and need help learning or a refresher in stabilizers and techniques? Be sure to sign up for Shari's class. You will learn both embroidery (must have a hoop) and applique. Once you find out how easy it is to create on your machine there will be no end to the creative gifts and decorations you will be making.
 
And one more thing - are you interested in attending our spring retreat? It will be similar to the one we had last spring and  I have it on the calendar for 3/29-4/1. Before I continue with the plans I want to  make sure that there are enough truly interested to offer it.

Sincerely,
Lydia & Ady
Adys Fabric & Notions
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