Events And Clubs
Final Pillowcase Collection Drive
September 13-18
"Calling all quilters, sewers and crafters! American Patchwork & Quilting is challenging you to join our efforts to Make a Pillowcase, Make a Difference. Every pillowcase can make a difference in your community. A pillowcase can provide comfort for a cancer patient, hope for a foster child, encouragement for a battered woman, or beauty for a nursing home resident." (from the American Patchwork and Quilting website)
We will be donating the pillowcases we collect to the Pediatric Ward at Augusta Health and to Hospice.
Technique Week - November 15-19
Come in for a refresher demo on some of the most popular techniques. 11am Daily
Monday - Paper piecing
Tuesday - Binding
Wednesday - 1/2 square triangles
Thursday - Crayon Embroidery
Friday - Fusible Applique
Gifts and Treasures Week - November 29 - December 3
Come in for a free demo on some popular gift giving ideas. Want to stay and make one with some guidance? You can do that too for just $10.
Monday - paper pieced ornament
Tuesday - pillowcases
Wednesday - cathedral window ornament
Thursday - gift card holder
Friday - gift bags
Holiday Open House and Gift Giving Celebration
Saturday, December 4th
All the gift ideas from Gift and Treasures week will be on display with patterns available.
Come enjoy refreshments with your quilting friends and pop a balloon to reveal your discount at the register. Our gift to you!!
NEW! Groovy Girls Sewing Club with Kay and Rachel.
We are so excited about this club! It's a new club from Atkinson Designs that will inspire you with new twists & techniques. We will be using her current patterns as well as introduce an exclusive pattern to you each month. Think of this club as a way to fill your gift closet. It is a 6 month club that will meet the first Friday of each month from 10:30am-11:30am. November 5, December 3, January 7, February 4, March 4, and April 1. $20 registration (includes exclusive pattern) and $10/month.
Quilt Till You Wilt
This is a semi-monthly gathering on a Friday evening. You bring a project to work on and a dish or snack to share. We gather late afternoon, any time after 4:00 and usually "wilt" around 10:30 p.m. We always have lots of fun. This year we are meeting in the odd months. Next gathering on September 10th. Please call the shop to sign up. Space is limited. $10
NEW! All Day Sew In
Love to 'Quilt Till You Wilt' but don't go out at night or your nights are too busy?
Join us for an all day SEW IN!! This is a semi-monthly gathering on the First Thursday of even months starting October 7 from 1pm-6pm. Please call the shop to sign up. Space is limited. $10
December Sew In Marathon
Need to just get out of the hustle and bustle and finish those last minute gifts? We have the space for you make it happen December 6th - 23rd. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10am-4pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1pm-6pm. Call shop to sign up. Space is limited. December special rate $5.
NEW! Sit and Knit
Join us for knitting and conversation Tuesday evenings from 4-7pm. Starting September 7. No fee.
Fourth Saturday Club with Dianne
(formerly Thimbleberries)
-FULL- September 25, October 23, and November 20. Dianne is designed a block of the month in a medallion style quilt. This is a demo class with homework. $15 registration/$10 per month.
Advanced Block of the Month with Dianne.
-FULL- This group meets the 1st Tuesday of each month. September 7. October 5, November 2, and December 7. Continuing from last year this is a challenging club with drafting and more difficult piecing. $15 registration/$10 per month
Visions of a Winter Wonderland
A Quilting Contest at Rachel's Quilt Patch
Many of you have said, “I have what I need to make a holiday project, but never can find the time.” So we decided to give you a little incentive. Create a holiday or winter themed project or quilt and participate in our ‘Visions of a Winter Wonderland’ Quilting Contest!
Winter, Holiday, or Christmas themed project or quilt.
Quilts must be 60x60 or smaller.
Projects such as purses, table runners, & gift items will be accepted.
Patterns can be original or purchased.
Pattern maker and longarm quilter (if used) must be credited.
Come sign in and pick up your pass to participate after August 9th.
The pass will let us know you plan on participating and will summarize
the details of the contest so you will have it on hand.
Deadline for entry to be dropped off at Rachel's Quilt Patch – November 1st.
Entries will be displayed by November 5th.
Viewer’s choice voting will take place from November 5th - 24th
Winners will be announced November 26th (black Friday)
Entries will be ready to pick up after December 6th.
Entries must be clearly labeled. When you drop them off there will be a form to fill out. You will receive a copy and the copy must be present to authorize pickup.
Please feel free to call us with any questions you may have or just come in for your participation pass after August 9th.
We look forward to your participation in what promises to be a fun event!!
The 11th Annual Tour de Quilt
October
14 - 17, 2010
Make your plans now for the
11th Annual Tour de Quilt
2009 Participating Shops
Patchwork Plus, Rachel’s Quilt Patch, Quilt & Sewing Center of
Fredericksbug, That Little Quilt Shop, Cottonwood,
Stitches and Shavings, Quilter’s Corner,
JoJo’s Quilt Shop, and Millstone Quilts.
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