Newsletter January-March 2003

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Warm Greetings Quilting Friends,

With the Wild West Shop Hop just wrapped up, it’s time to think about what quilting fun we can have in 2003 (Yikes!). The buzz-word for quilt classes at QT in the new year is "variety." We've selected projects from hot new books or patterns as well as old favorites. Our newsletter descriptions will give you a clue about the quilts, but be sure to come to the shop to view the project samples on display in our classroom. Highlights include Linda Hohag's Starch Method Applique class and also a class based on her utterly charming critter quilt. Mary Tozer has a beautiful new seasonal sample for her needleturn applique class. Leona is back to teaching classes on Sundays, so if you need a fun get-away from the football arena in your family room, spend the day with us.

Retreat events include a UFO weekend at the Long Lake Conservation Center January 10 - 12. The rustic and peaceful setting is just right to finish a couple of projects you may have set aside. We will also retreat to the fabulous Schwan Retreat Center March 14 - 16. Rita will host and share a delightful Anka's Treasures quilt called "A Good Catch". Her samples will include a "his and her" version of the quilt and a wall-hanging project from the Setting Up House book. We will be hosting two, in-shop retreats as well. Helen Thorn will be teaching her new pattern "Deb's Dilemma", great for the Camp Wilderness flannels by Moda due in the shop in December. Our March day retreat will be "Paducah Nine Patch"from the Nickel Quilts book, taught by Mary Wilberg and we'll have fun with a St Patty's Day theme.

Sale events include a Super Bowl Sunday Fat Quarter Sale Sunday, January 26. Our Customer Appreciation Sale is February 16 - 22. If you have turned in a punch card this year, watch your mail in December for your postcard invitation.

It's not too late to make a few quilted gifts for the holidays. We can give you lots of fast and fun gift ideas that take just a couple of hours to make. Also, remember our gift registry. Make your Christmas list at Quilted Treasures, send in your hubby and kids and we'll make their shopping experience a snap!

We hope you plan a visit to our shop soon to see our new batch of class samples, and check out the great new fabrics that arrive every day.

Have a wonderful holiday season filled with family gatherings, a little stitchin' time, and we'll see you at QT soon.

Keeping you in stitches,
  Rita and Mary

SHOP HOURS
Monday - Thursday10:00 - 8:00
Friday10:00 - 5:00
Saturday10:00 - 4:00
Sunday12:30 - 4:00

QT will be closed the following dates: December 24, 25, 31, 2002 and January 1, 2003.

STITCH NIGHTS, CLUBS, AND BLOCK OF THE MONTH CLASSES

Please check our
at-a-glance calendar for the dates and times of our monthly events.

Beginner (basic quilting skills)
Experienced (skills beyond basic)

SIT AND STITCH
Work on your own projects, visit and munch on pizza and dessert. Must pre-register
Second Friday of the month
6:00 - 11:00 Cost: $5.00

STITCHERS UNPLUGGED
Work on hand projects (no machines), visit and munch on pizza and dessert. Must pre-register
Fourth Friday of the month
6:00 - 10:00 Cost: $5:00

THIMBLEBERRIES CLUB
Meet for "what's new" in fabric, books and patterns from Thimbleberries.
Third Monday at 6:30, third Friday at 9:30 & third Saturday of the month at 9:30
Club Leader: Rita Kroening
Cost: $5.00/year
Must pre-register

CRITTER QUILT
Featured Project: Critters Dancin' in the Moonlight by Brandywine Designs.
Instructor: Linda Hohag.
Second Monday evening of the month for 3 months
6:00 - 9:00 Cost: $30.00 plus book

OPEN SEWING WITH CAROYLE
Especially for beginners who would like help with projects.
Instructor: Caroyle Brown
Wednesdays, Jan. 22, Feb. 19, March 19
12:00 - 3:00 Cost: $5.00 payable each class to instructor

MINIATURE QUILT
Featured Project: Blueberry Stars Block-of-the-Month pattern by Thangles.
Instructor: Mary Wilberg
Third Saturday of the month for 12 months
12:00 - 4:00 12 hours of instruction/quarter
Cost: $36.00/quarter plus pattern

STARS AND BASKETS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Ongoing block of the month, featuring a variety of blocks to create a sampler quilt.
Instructor: Rita Kroening
First and fourth Saturday of the month
9:00 and 10:30

THANGLE THURSDAY
A new project each month using a free pattern by Thangles. Projects include table runners, lap quilts and a variety of quick to sew projects.
Projects: January: Pinwheel Placemats
February: Butter Churn antique table topper
March: 5 Easy Pieces lap quilt
Instructor: Mary Wilberg
Third Thursday each month
6:00 - 9:00 Cost: $15.00 includes pattern

TECHNIQUE CLASSES

Please check our
at-a-glance calendar for the dates and times of our monthly events.

Beginner (basic quilting skills)
Experienced (skills beyond basic)

TRADITIONAL APPLIQUE
Learn traditional needle turn applique on a seasonal wall quilt with snowflakes.
Instructor: Mary Tozer
Sunday, Jan. 26 12:00 - 4:00 Cost: $20.00

STARCH METHOD APPLIQUE
This method, made popular by Linda Hohag of Brandywine Designs, creates "perfect and easy" applique blocks, which can be finished by hand or machine.
Instructor: Linda Hohag
Thursdays, Jan.9 & 23 or March 13 & 27 6:00 - 9:00
Cost: $20.00 plus book

HAND QUILTING
Learn about thimbles, thread, basting, and hoops, stacking stitches and more from an experienced teacher who will share her enthusiasm for the beauty of hand quilted quilts.
Instructor: Peggy Hildebrand
Mondays, Feb. 24 and March 3 6:30 - 8:30
Cost: $20.00 includes fabric and batting for class

BEGINNING MACHINE QUILTING
Gain a wealth of information about straight and free motion quilting, tension, thread, quilt marking, batting and more from an expert quilter and teacher.
Instructor: Judi Niemi
Monday, Jan. 27 or Tuesday March 4 6:00 - 9:00
Cost: $15.00 plus $5.00 kit fee paid to instructor

ADVANCED MACHINE QUILTING
Expand on your quilting skills with a teacher who "put machine quilting on the map".
Instructor: Helen Thorn
Thursday, Feb. 6 6:00 - 9:00 Cost: $15.00

COLOR CONFIDENCE
Gain confidence in your fabric selection with hands-on exercises.
Instructor: Jennifer Ionta
Saturday, March 1 1:00 - 4:00 Cost: $15.00

LEARN TO QUILT - JUST FOR BEGINNERS

It is easy to learn to quilt at Quilted Treasures!
Stop in and see our beginner quilt samples and let us answer your questions.

Please check our
at-a-glance calendar for the dates and times of our monthly events.

BEGINNER 1
Rotary cutting, machine piecing, machine quilting and binding. Toddler size quilt. 12 hours of instruction. Cost: $32.00
Day Class Instructor: Caroyle Brown
Tuesdays, Jan. 7, 14, 21 & 28 12:00 - 3:00
Evening Class Instructor: Rita Kroening
Tuesdays, Jan. 7, 14, 21 & 28 6:00 - 9:00
Wednesdays, Jan. 8, 15, 22 & 29
6:00 - 9:00

BEGINNER 2
Rotary cutting review, chain and strip piecing, introduction to free motion quilting and binding. Lap size project. 9 hours of instruction. Cost: $24.00
Day Class Instructor: Caroyle Brown
Tuesdays, Feb. 11, 18 & 25 12:00 - 3:00
Evening Class Instructor: Rita Kroening
Tuesdays, Feb. 11, 18 & 25 6:00 - 9:00
Wednesdays, Feb. 12, 19 & 26
6:00 - 9:00

BEGINNER 3
Half square triangles and folded corners. Twin Size project. 9 hours of instruction. Cost: $24.00
Day Class Instructor: Caroyle Brown
Tuesdays, Mar. 11, 18 & 25 12:00 - 3:00
Evening Class Instructor: Rita Kroening
Tuesdays, Mar. 11, 18 & 25 6:00 - 9:00
Wednesdays, Mar. 12, 19 & 26
6:00 - 9:00

FAST TRACK
Learn the basics of rotary cutting, machine piecing, quilting and finishing. Taught in three separate classes. Tabletop size project. 3 hours of instruction each class. Cost: $12.00/class
Instructor: Caroyle Brown
All classes are 12:00 - 3:00
Cutting and Piecing
Thursday, Jan.16, Feb 13 or March 13
Borders, Basting and Quilting
Thursday, Jan. 23, Feb 20 or March 20
Binding and Ruler Demos
Thursday, Jan, 30, Feb. 27 or March 27

Class fee is due within 5 days of signing up. No refunds issued within one week of the class. Class may be cancelled due to low enrollment.

PROJECT CLASSES

Please check our
at-a-glance calendar for the dates and times of our monthly events.

Beginner (basic quilting skills)
Experienced (skills beyond basic)

SKY DANCER
New design by Glad Creations, this stunning quilt sparkles in batiks.
Instructor: Carol Carlson
Saturdays, Jan. 4 & 25 12:00 - 4:00 Cost: $24.00

M & M SUNDAY
Based on Marsha McCloskey's Block Party book. We'll combine and design four quilts this year with 9-inch blocks. January through March project: "Star Tile" quilt.
Instructor: Mary Wilberg
Sundays, Jan. 5, Feb. 2 & March 2 12:30 - 4:00 Cost: $25.00

1800'S REVIVAL
Each quarter we will select a pattern and project reproducing the look of quilts made in the 1800's. The first project is called Star Dance and is sampled with the Remember the Ladies fabric line by Moda.
Instructor: Mary Wilberg
Monday, Jan. 6 6:00 - 9:00 Cost: $12.00 plus pattern

CHAMELEON
One block, six layout options. A fun "creative play" class.
Instructor: Mary Wilberg
Saturday, Jan. 11 10:00 - 4:00 Cost: $18.00 plus pattern

TWISTER
Dimensional pinwheel quilt from a fun new book, Mostly Kids.
Instructor: Leona Orendorff
Sunday, Jan. 19 12:00 - 4:00 Cost: $15.00 plus book

YOUR PAD OR MINE
Paper piece a frog pond with pattern by MH Designs (Ribbit! Ribbit!). Any MH Designs pattern may be substituted.
Instructor: Leona Orendorff
Saturday, Feb. 1 12:00 - 4:00 Cost: $15.00 plus pattern

LUCKY STARS
Beginner and fat quarter friendly, this quilt is a shop favorite. Pattern by Atkinson Designs.
Instructor: Mary Havisto
Wednesday, Feb. 5 6:00 - 9:00 Cost: $15.00 plus pattern

LITTLE QUILTS LOG CABIN
Fast, fun, scrappy and perfect for decorating - one will never be enough. From book, Little Quilts All Through the House.
Instructor: Mary Wilberg
Sunday, Feb. 9 12:30 - 4:00 Cost: $15.00 plus book

TRIP SQUARED
This medallion quilt is found in the Batik Beauty book. Discover the joy of working with batiks.
Instructor: Leona Orendorff
Thursdays, Feb. 13 & 27 6:00 - 9:00 Cost: $18.00 plus book

SQUARE MEAL
Quick to sew, beautiful on your table, this new Atkinson Design runner goes together in a snap.
Instructor: Leona Orendorff
Sunday, Feb. 16 12:00 - 4:00 Cost: $15.00 plus pattern

STARS ON POINT
Sawtooth stars set on point with a simple alternate block makes easy look difficult.
Instructor: Rita Kroening
Saturdays, Feb. 22 & March 22 12:00 - 4:00 Cost: $24.00

TWISTING STAR
Betcha can't make just one! See our many shop samples. Pattern by Quilt Tales.
Instructor: Leona Orendorff
Sunday, Feb. 23 12:30 - 4:00 Cost: $12.00 plus pattern

"WHEN I'M OLD…" DOLL CLASS
Enjoy lunch, stories, and create a doll with an attitude.
Instructors: Shirley Muller and Rita Kroening
Saturday, March 8 10:00 - 4:00
Cost: $25.00 plus $5.00 kit fee payable to instructor

RAGTIME QUILT
The quilt is fuzzy and snuggly, the class is designed for mother/child team sewing.
Instructor: Leona Orendorff
Sunday, March 9 12:30 - 4:00 Cost: $12.00 plus pattern

BUZZ SAW
An old favorite, brought back to show off beautiful batiks. Found in book Open a Can of Worms by Debbie Caffrey.
Instructor: Leona Orendorff
Sundays, March 23 & 30 12:30 - 3:30 Cost: $24.00 plus book

Class fee is due within 5 days of signing up. No refunds issued within one week of the class. Class may be cancelled due to low enrollment. Instruction for most class projects pertains to quilt top only.

EVENTS

Please check our
at-a-glance calendar for the dates and times of our monthly events.

LONG LAKE CONSERVATION CENTER RETREAT
Bring your UFO's (if you have any) and stitch in the beautiful rustic setting of the Long Lake Conservation Center. The retreat will be held January 10-12. The cost is $150.00 payable at the time of registration. Fee includes meals and lodging. Space is limited to 40 campers, so please sign up soon.

HELEN OF HEARTS - DAY RETREAT
Join us for our first "in-house" one-day retreat featuring Helen Thorn from Pine Tree Lodge Designs. Let us pamper you while you stitch Helen's latest pattern, Deb's Dilemma. This project is perfect for flannels and makes a great scrappy lap quilt.
Mary and Rita are planning a sweetheart theme, and we'd like to have a special show and share. Please bring any quilts you've made using red/pink and white color schemes, or quilts with hearts, lover's knots, double wedding ring or any romantic theme. Breakfast, lunch, snack and fun provided.
Saturday, Feb 8
8:00 - 5:00 Cost: $45.00 Class limit: 20

SCHWANN RETREAT CENTER
What's better than a weekend to be with friends and a fun project to stitch? Doing it all at the Schwann Retreat Center, that's what! Join Rita and select the his or her version of the A Good Catch quilt by Anka's Treasures. His version is pictured in the book Setting Up House, and is a perfect cabin throw quilt, guaranteed to hook your interest. Rita adapted the pattern for the Her version using Anka's applique motifs to make the quilt bloom. As a bonus, Rita will also teach the Welcome Banner project featured on the front cover of the book. The meals are wonderful, the accommodations are excellent and the view is inspiring.
March 14-16 or 14-17, 2003
Cost: $200.00 Two night stay/double occupancy
$273.00 Two night stay/ single occupancy
$289.00 Three night stay/double occupancy
$395.00 Three night stay/single occupancy
$25.00 non-refundable deposit is due at registration. Balance due: February 1, 2003
Includes meals, lodging and instruction. Book required: Setting Up House by Anka's Treasures

O'NICKEL QUILT DAY RETREAT
What can you do with a pile o’ scraps? Make an O'Nickel quilt, of course. We'll stitch the Paducah Nine Patch from the book Nickel Quilts. We'll have a lottery block drawing and then get busy mixing and matching our 5-inch squares into beautiful quilt blocks.
Our retreat theme is Luck of the Irish. Please bring show and share of any Irish Chain quilt, quilts that are mostly green, or maybe a quilt that has brought you a little good luck. Be sure to dress for the occasion…
Breakfast, lunch, snack and glad times provided.
Saturday, March 29
8:00 - 5:00 Instructor: Mary Wilberg Cost: $45.00 plus book.

SALE EVENTS AT QT

Please check our
at-a-glance calendar for the dates and times of our monthly events.

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY "FIRST AND TEN" FAT QUARTER SALE
Buy 10 fat quarters and get your first three fat quarters free! You'll get more than just a quarter back at our sale, so you won't want to pass it up. Hand off your chores that day and march down the field to score extra stash points. Sale applies to pre-cut fat quarters only, bundles excluded. Pretzels and Gatorade provided.
Sunday, January 26
12:30 - 4:00

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION SALE
Watch your mail for your invitation postcard to our customer appreciation sale February 16-22. If you have turned in a filled punch card this year before December 1st, we would like to thank you with a discount coupon. Redeem your coupon any time during that week and receive the indicated discount off regularly priced fabric, books, patterns, notions, and batting. The coupon is valid for one complete purchase only.

FIRST SUNDAY KIT SALE
Take 20% off our selected kit on the first Sunday each month: Jan. 5, Feb. 2 & Mar. 2. No additional discounts apply.

LAST SUNDAY - END OF BOLT SALE
Take 30% off your selection when you clean up the end of the bolt.
Sundays, Jan 26, Feb. 23, & Mar. 30

Congratulations to Melodee Grams of Isanti for winning the trip for two to Sisters, OR Outdoor Quilt Show in July of 2003!


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