1224 Weeden Creek Road, Suite 15
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 457-4787
[email protected]
VOLUME 1, ISSUE 5
May 2009
Hello Quilters!
Spring is still TRYING to come forth in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, but the cold and dreary weather is hanging
on. At My Sister’s Quilt Shoppe we’re doing our best to help spring along with our new projects and classes to
help brighten your days and your home. Check out the classes and sign up for one or sign up for several—it’s just
that easy to bring a small piece of Spring to your home.
Stop at the shoppe to see all the new fabric arrivals! Our first flannels have made their way to the
shoppe— Bouncing Baby Flannels in baby pastels has prints and stripes and dots that are just begging to be made
into a baby quilt! Along with several flannel solids, we now have the flannels you need to make a quilt for that
next new arrival. Buggy Barn Iced Mocha fabrics are on the shelf, and the new Vintage Homestead by
Whimsicals fabric line with the coordinating Serendipity pattern book has also arrived. The new pattern book
entitled Northern Solitude and featuring Holly Taylor’s new fabric line is waiting for you! There are so many new
fabrics and patterns we just can’t decide what to do first! Stop in and see for yourself! Kits will be available
soon!
Our web site is now live and is hosting our newsletter as well. In the next few months we will be transitioning from sending newsletters by postal mail to email and internet access through our web site. If you have an
email address, please stop at the shoppe to make certain we have it in our database. We want to continue to make
our newsletter available to you through every medium possible, but the rising costs of mailing newsletters necessitates that we pursue every avenue possible to keep our costs under control. We ask for your cooperation in
providing your email information and/or downloading our newsletter from the website so that we can continue to
mail newsletters to those that do not have computer or internet access. Please be sure to watch our site for upcoming information and announcements.
See you soon at the shoppe!
Karen, Kathy, Sandy and Sharon
Quilting Services
Do you have a quilt that needs finishing but you just don’t want to tackle quilting it on your home machine? If
learning to quilt on the longarm is not for you, we can provide quilting services to help you finish those quilt tops
that you have pieced, but just can’t seem to find the time to get quilted. We can provide the finishing quilting
service for you—from pressing to binding and everything in between. Contact us to determine how we can help
you finish those quilt tops so that you can display your handiwork and share your accomplishments with family and
friends!
Do you know someone who wants a quilt made but you just don’t have the time to help them out? Let us help them
for you. If you know someone who needs a quilt made but they don’t quilt themselves, or someone who just needs
help getting some quilting projects completed, we can help. Stop at the shoppe with the details for the project,
and we can provide a quote for completing the project for you. We want to help quilters—and non-quilters—in
every way we can.
Long Arm Quilting Classes and Machine Rental
Long Arm Machine Beginning Training Class
A one-on-one session for you to learn the basic operations for sewing on a longarm machine. This class is designed for individual longarm training, and is a required class before renting time on the longarm machine. You will
learn how to load your quilt onto the machine, start and stop stitching, basting, and 10-12 basic stitches that can
be used when quilting your quilt, including meander, leaves, and several other design variations. Materials for the
class are included and your sample sewing is yours to keep and take along home. Class time will be 2-1/2 to 3
hours depending on the individual, with approximately 1-1/2 hours of individual one-on-one training, and the remainder of the class time for you to practice the techniques and stitches you have learned. Additional practice
materials can be purchased if you wish to rent machine time to continue practicing before working on your quilt.
Current class fee is $60.00 including materials. Call to schedule a time—day, evening and Saturday times are
available. Deposit of $30.00 required when signing up.
Long Arm Rental Time
After completing the Beginner Training Class, reserve time on our Gammill Longarm Machine to complete the quilting on your quilt yourself! We want to provide you with the opportunity to complete your quilt yourself from start
to finish! Contact the shoppe for rental times and fees.
Class Discounts!
Remember—when you sign up for classes at My Sister’s Quilt Shoppe—all class materials purchased at the shoppe
required for that class receive a 10% discount (fabric, pattern, batting, etc.)
Purchases can be made any time after class registration is completed through the day of the class.
my sister’s class policies
Pre-registration is required for clubs, workshops and classes. Class fee is due at the time of registration. A supply list will be provided. You
will need to bring your basic sewing supplies and a machine in good working condition. Unless noted, classes do not include patterns or supplies.
Unless a class is canceled, no refunds will be given. If you are unable to attend, class fees would be refunded only with at least 5 days notice.
In some classes, there is a possibility that you may not be able to finish the entire project in class; however, you will receive instructions on
how to complete it. If you need additional assistance, you are always welcome to stop in at the shoppe and we’ll be glad to help!
May Class Schedule
MAY 2009
Sun
3
Mon
4
Tue
5
Wed
Thu
6
Sit & Sew
7 All Things
America
10:30 am—
1:00-4:00 pm
4:00 pm
Vintage
Snowman
Fri
Sat
1
2
8
9
15
16 Crayons
& Paint Sticks
5:30—7:00 pm
10
17
24/31
11Applique
with Vonnie
12
Moda U
Landwehr
9:00 am—
5:30—7:00 pm
12:00 noon
18
Applique with
19
May Table Top
Vonnie
10:00 am -
5:30—7:00 pm
1:00 pm
25
Memorial Day
26
Sew Doku
Holiday
Store Closed
Lap Quilt
13
14
Cutting Basics
1:30—3:00 pm
4:00 pm
20
21
Button Box
22
23
28
Moda U
28
PMS Night
30
Trade Winds
5:30—8:30 pm
4:00—11:00
Quilt
pm
10:00—3:00
5:00—8:00 pm
27
1:00—4:00 pm
May Classes
All Things America
Get started early for the summer season—Start with one panel
from the Zippity Doo Dah fabric line, add a few fabrics, and you
can put together this table top or wall hanging in a short while.
No Appliqué! Our shoppe sample uses alternate fabrics from
those shown on the pattern, so that we can show you an
alternative to following the pattern picture.
Class Fee— - $15.00 plus materials
Thursday, May 7th—1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
9:30 am -
Crayons & Paint Sticks—Mary Ellen Beebe
We are pleased to welcome Mary Ellen back to the shoppe to bring us yet another wonderful quilting experience.
Have you ever seen those beautiful quilts that look like the best appliqué you have ever seen? In this class we will
learn to use crayons and paint sticks to create beautiful, original works that will amaze you because of how easy
they are. In this one day class, we will select designs from a variety of sources and use them to produce beautiful, original, awe-inspiring quilts that truly look like they have been appliquéd, but in only half the time! We will
also focus on thread-painting to enhance the designs. The Sample is on display in the shoppe!
List of materials needed for class available at the shoppe—paint sticks will be provided for use.
Class Date—May 16 9:30—4:00
Class Fee—$45.00
Sign up now to reserve your spot!
(includes 30 Minute break for lunch—Food is available at Sunnyside Up & More Restaurant)
Crayons &
Paint Sticks
Hand Appliqué
Hand Appliqué—Vonnie Landwehr
Have you always wanted to learn needle-turn appliqué but didn’t want to take on a large project. This 12x12 wall
hanging is the perfect size for a first needle-turn appliqué project, and would also make a creative wall hanging
for the experienced appliqué quilter. Learn to do basic shapes, leaves and stems all in one project! Learn the basics of needle-turn appliqué from Vonnie, including the proper materials to use and just how easy and relaxing
hand appliqué can be. This class will meet for six sessions. Sign up today!
Class Fee—$45.00 total (all 6 nights) plus materials
Monday nights 5:30 p.m.—7:00 p.m. — May 11, May 18, June 1, June 8, June 15 and June 22.
PMS Night (Potluck, Munchies and SEWING!)
A full night of sewing and snacking with fellow quilters. Sign up individually or sign up with a group. Hopefully this will be the first of many PMS nights! Come any time from 4:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.—stay for a
short while or stay the entire time! Bring favorite pot luck item and a snack to share. We will furnish the
beverage. Work on a current project you have going or bring your UFOs to finish up. It’s a full night of
sewing and stitching! Sign up early to reserve your spot—space will be limited. Pack your pajama pants and
get comfortable for an evening of sewing with friends!
No Class Fee!
Friday, May 29th—4:00 p.m.—11:00 p.m.
May Table Topper of the Month
Create this 24”x24” table topper from fat eights and a fat quarter, add borders and a
small amount of appliqué and your project is complete! Appliqué can be done by
machine or hand.
Class Fee—$15.00
Tuesday, May 19th—10:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
Button Box Holidays
Learn the history of the button strings, and create four unique wall hangings for holidays throughout the year. Starting with Liberty Strings, we
will be creating one wall hanging a month for the next 4 months. These
wall hangings will fit on 18” wide quilt hangers.
Button selections are available at the shoppe!
Class Fee—$15.00 each class
Liberty Strings—May 21st, 5:00—8:00 p.m.
Love Strings—June 11th, 5:30—8:30 p.m.
Hollow Strings—July 9th, 5:30—8:30 p.m.
Christmas Strings—August 13th, 5:30—8:30 p.m.
Trade Winds Quilt
Due to popular request we have scheduled another class for Trade
Winds Quilt. Our shoppe sample was created from a Bali-Pop, but this
lap size quilt can also be created from your favorite jelly roll as well.
This pattern is perfect for any 2-1/2” strip collection that you have
and want to put together into an elegant quilt that can be completed in
a short amount of time. Our new shipment of Bali-Pops has arrived
and are ready for you to pick up for this class—stop and sign up today!
Class Fee—$25.00 plus materials
Saturday, May 30th—10:00 am—3:00 pm
Sew Doku for Quilters II
It’s a new twist on a fun pastime. Solve the puzzle and use the numbers in the puzzle to
lay out your quilt! Don’t worry—if puzzles aren’t for you we’ll have the solution ready
for you to start your project. It’s the perfect solution to getting a ‘random’ arrangement of squares in your quilt blocks! No two blocks are the same! With “Sew Doku” you
will never end up with two fabrics the same side by side. Start with just 9 fat quarters
for the main blocks, add sashing and borders, and your quilt is complete! See the sample in the shoppe!
Class Fee—$15.00 plus materials
Tuesday, May 26th, 1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
Cutting Basics
We are repeating our Cutting Basics class by request. If you wonder why your quilt blocks or finished quilts
aren’t quite square, or if you aren’t quite sure how to ‘square up’ your blocks, this is the class for you! Do you get
confused over cutting instructions in patterns? Learn the steps of basic cutting techniques that every quilter
should know, but that we sometimes forget in our quest to finish our projects. Taking the time to cut properly
from the beginning can make all the difference in your finished project. This important first step is a necessity
to master to ensure your success in your quilting passion.
Class Fee—$10.00
Thursday, May 14th—1:30 p.m.—3:00 p.m.
Sit and Sew
Our Sit and Sew class is scheduled for the Wednesday following the first Tuesday of each month. May Sit and
Sew will be May 6 10:30 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Bring your UFO’s and your sewing machine and enjoy a day of sewing
with quilting friends while you make some new quilting friends. There’s nothing like a day of sewing with fellow
quilters to inspire us all to finish up some of those ongoing projects (mostly so we can start another new project!).
JUNE CLASSES
4-Stack Posie Quilt
Stop in the shoppe and see our sample and our version of the 4-Stack Posie. We have several fabric lines that
would lend themselves to this unique quilt created from one focus fabric! Be creative! This is one of those quilts
that can amaze and mystify your friends, but is easy and fun for both beginner and experienced quilters alike!
(Materials not included in class fee)
Class fee— $40.00 (2 sessions—class time has
been lengthened)
June 6th and July 11th—10:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
(30 minute break for lunch. Lunch can be ordered from Sunnyside Up
& More or bring a sack lunch)
Hop Scotch
Just six half-yard cuts of fabric are the focus for this quilt. The repeat pattern
makes assembly go easy. And there’s enough fabric left from the main quilt to make
the Bonus 17” square Wall Hanging! Hang it on point for a new look!
Class Fee—$20.00
Tuesday, June 2nd—10:00 a.m. —2:30 p.m.
Quilting Quarterly—Quilt Through the Seasons!
We’re starting with Summer and will quilt through the seasons for the next 8 months with these four delightful
wall hangings. Sign up now for this class series. Kits are also available in the shoppe.
Class Fee—$15.00 (for each season)
Summer—Thursdays, June 4th and July 2nd —1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
Fall—Thursdays, August 6th and September 3rd — 1:00 p.m.—4:00 pm.
Winter—Thursdays, October 1 and November 5 — 1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
Spring—Thursdays, December 3rd and January 7th — 1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
Watch for these additional classes in June!
(details to follow)
T-shirt Quilt
Paper Piecing—basics and intermediate classes
Radiant Star Table-top
Bali Tote Bag (fabric covered clothesline)
More information for these classes to be scheduled in June will be in the next newsletter, but if you are interested now, just give us your name and we’ll be certain to add your name
to the list to be notified of class details!
2009 Clubs
Moda University—Moda University has been rescheduled to new days and times for your convenience. Moda U
will now meet on the second Tuesday of each month during the morning and on the last Thursday of each month
during the evening. Moda University is a quilt club featuring projects with Moda fabrics. There is still time to
join up and participate in the advantages available only to Moda U members. Several quilt projects will be offered
throughout the year. We’ll have ideas and patterns for you on how to use charm packs, jelly rolls, layer cakes,
turnovers, and much, much more! Members will receive monthly newsletters. There are currently two projects
available for you from the Collections for a Cause Traditions fabric line and the Flag Day Farm fabric line—
samples are in the shoppe—stop in to see!
Class meets once each month. Class fee is a one time yearly fee of $20.00.
Each member will receive two free fat-eighths each month at the monthly meeting. That’s equal to 24 fat
eighths for the full membership year, or the equivalent of 3 yards of fabric! Worth much more than the yearly
membership fee! You must be present at the monthly meeting to receive your free fat eighths. Two time slots
are available to choose from:
Second Tuesday of the Month—beginning Tuesday, May 12th
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Last Thursday of the Month—beginning Thursday, May 28th
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Join today—don’t miss out on this great opportunity to sew on a project with fellow quilters—and collect
free fat-eighths for your stash!
Kansas City Star Block of the Month for 2009
Here’s the first five blocks from this quilt completed in Reproduction fabrics. There’s still time to sign up for
this Block of the Month! We have a picture of the finished quilt on display by the cash register.
Each Block—$16.95 per month (without setting fabrics)
Each Block—$26.30 per month (including setting fabrics)
Patterns are received each month for the following month, so we are completing the blocks for you to view as
quickly as we receive them. This inspiring quilt designed by Sarah Maxwell of Homestead hearth commemorates
the 90th anniversary of women securing the right to vote in America. Each block highlights one of twelve women
who influenced the history of women’s rights. This Block of the Month will run from March 2009 through February 2010. Sign up early—fabrics are limited!
Block 4 “Whig Rose”, commemorates Julia Ward Howe. Howe not only is remembered as a women’s activist, she
fought for the causes of peace and abolition as well. But, she is best remembered today for penning The Battle
Hymn of the Republic in 1861. She also is the creator of Mother’s Day. [What perfect timing—treat yourself for
Mother’s Day and sign up for this block of the month!!]
Born in New York City on May 27, 1819, Julia’s mother died when she was 5 years old, leaving her to be raised by a
strict father. Despite his reservations, Julia was allowed an extensive education. Later, at age 20 she became an
accomplished writer.
Julia’s father died in 1839 leaving her a wealthy heiress. She married Samuel Howe, an abolitionist, in 1843.
Howe was 20 years older than Julia and had strong views about the role of women in a marriage. After a rocky
start to their marriage Julia began publishing articles and poems despite her controlling husband’s protests.
When Samuel began publishing an anti-slavery newspaper, The Commonwealth, he came to appreciate Julia’s literary skills and she assisted him with writing articles and producing the paper.
By 1868, Howe had begun attending and speaking at meetings of local suffrage associations. Then in 1869 she and
Lucy Stone organized the American Woman Suffrage Association. This organization welcomed men as members
and focused solely on suffrage. She also co-founded the Woman’s Journal and wrote articles on gender, racial and
legal equality for all for more than 20 years.
Howe died in October, 1910 before seeing the right to vote for women enacted.
Martingale Book Program
Quilters—Do not discard your Martingale Super Stitcher book program cards. Even though the cards
state an expiration date of 12/31/2008, Martingale has extended the program through 2009! Martingale books are marked with an “M” on the front corner—collect 9 stamps on your card and earn a free
book of your choice from Martingale! Stop at the shoppe for details. You can still pick up a card and
join today—no fee for this program!
BLOCKS OF THE MONTH
Thangles Buck-A-Block
We have room for just a few more sign-ups in the 2009 Thangles Buck-A-Block. You can still get the entire block
set for this quilt! Sign up for the $1 Buck-A-Block and complete twelve 7-1/2” blocks by December. For $3 a
month, you get the basic Buck-A-Block plus the setting block fabrics to make the full size 14-inch blocks. Finishing kit of background fabric to set your blocks on point and border fabric is available for full or queen size. Supplies are limited and there are only a few openings left. Stop in to see our finished quilt on display! You’ll be
hooked!
The newest blocks are available the first week of every month.
There’s still a few extra kits for this gorgeous quilt—stop in to sign up (and catch up!) today!
Vintage Snowman Stitch—Patty Fallon
There’s still time to sign up and catch up on this unique wall hanging created with hand-embroidery blocks. Let Patty show you
how easy it is to complete these blocks using basic hand embroidery stitches. The sample is completed and hanging in the
shoppe. Two blocks will be stitched each month. This class is
for 6 months, which will allow you plenty of time to finish the
wall hanging for the holidays! The finished size is 27-1/2” x 41”.
Finishing kits with the new Christmas fabrics will
be available as soon as our new holiday fabrics
arrive at the shoppe.
Sample Blocks
First Thursday of each month, March thru August, 5:30 p.m.—7:00 p.m.
March 5th, April 2nd, May 7th, June 4th, July 2nd, and August 6th.
(An additional class may be scheduled for September for assembly/finishing—please let us know if interested)
Fees:
Complete kit (pattern, muslin and floss) and class fee—$20.50 per month
Kit (without floss—pattern and muslin only) and class fee—$18.25 per month
Complete kit (pattern, muslin and floss) - no class—$13.00 per month
Kit (without floss—pattern and muslin only) - no class—$10.75 per month
REMEMBER– materials purchased at my sister’s quilt shoppe for any class receive a 10%
discount. Must be registered for the class in order to receive the discount.
Our Thanks to all quilters who participated in our April Easter Egg Discount Hunt. You certainly kept us ‘hopping’
to rehide the eggs you found each day so they would be ‘fresh’ for the next day’s shoppers. We hope you enjoyed
seeking out the discount eggs as much as we did hiding them! We tried to remind everyone to find an egg at the
checkout. ’Hopfully’ you were able to visit the shoppe during April and take advantage of this month-long discount
special!