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U.S. POSTAGE PAID WATERLOO, IA PERMIT NO. 901
2013 WINTER NEWSLETTER
Business hours: Tuesday—Friday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Closed Sunday/Monday
1923 Baker Road, Jesup, Iowa 50648
319-827-6703 www.merrysstitchins.com
Always something new stitched up to inspire you!
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We had so much fun moving into the new shop, getting settled, opening the retreat
center, and sewing up a storm, Merry thought she could use some time off to get one of
her feet “straightened up” a bit. Well...long story short, and 7 or 8 weeks later, she’s
back! A few complications and challenges came up, but she’s gaining strength and
back in the saddle. We were a little concerned for a while, but the day we found her
sitting back at the sewing machine, we knew she’d made it over the hump! Thank you
for all the well wishes and encouragement — it was all so appreciated!
Now we’re ready to move on with LOTS of new fabric collections and new samples! If
you haven’t been to the shop lately, come in for a pick me up with some lovely spring
colors greeting you at the door. We’ve got a new Scrap Block Mania quilt all done, and
a new Buck-A– Block quilt to keep you quilting all year long. We’ve scheduled a few
classes in the next few months , plus we’re hosting a Mystery Quilt Retreat AND another
fun BUS HOP this spring, too!
Plans are underway for the second All Iowa Quilt Shop Hop this summer. We even have
some cool IOWA feature fabric to go along with the shop hop this year! Stay tuned!
There’s bound to be another snow day
around the corner soon...better get to
Merry’s and get stocked up :-)
Happy Stitchin!
Merry, Jennifer
and the team
1923 Baker Road, Jesup, Iowa 50648
319-827-6703 www.merrysstitchins.com
Always something new stitched up to inspire you!
New Merry’s Stitchins TNew Merry’s Stitchins T--Shirts!Shirts! We’ve got a new t-shirt design...in
a variety of colors. Wear your
Merry’s shirt to our Stash Society
each month to receive a free pattern! $15.95 S-XL
$17.95 XXL and up
Get Inspired...come to Get Inspired...come to Merry’s Stash Society!Merry’s Stash Society!
1:00 PM or 7:00 PM meets the last Thursday of each month
MSS is a great way to stay motivated to finish those UFO’s, and to see the latest and greatest in the quilt
world. Show up wearing a Merry’s Stitchins shirt and you will receive a free pattern!
We will be “encouraging” one another to finish some
of those projects in your closet. “The Top 10” challenge is on for 2013. Ten projects you would like
to finish — bring them in to show …. or you’ll be donating dollars to our Return the Favor fund!
Show n’ tell your finished projects and your name
goes in for our big year-end drawing. We have demo’s, treats, door prizes and more!
Join us this month!
Return the FavorReturn the Favor Jan. 26 & 27Jan. 26 & 27
2 days for making simple quilts to give to terminal and seriously ill.
Traer Memorial Bldg. 414 Main St. Traer, IA
Jobs for everyone! Potluck also.
Merry’s Charity Merry’s Charity Quilt DaysQuilt Days
We love to support the sharing of comfort and love through the
gift of quilts! The second Tuesday of each month is set aside for Charity Quilt Days. Starting at 9:30 AM, we get together to cut, sew, tie, or sort fabrics to help the
Return the Favor organization and other charity quilting groups with their needs. Join us to share your
skills and fabric! (Lunch provided)
Gather your friends and get away from it all at
Merry’s Stitchins Retreat CenterMerry’s Stitchins Retreat CenterMerry’s Stitchins Retreat Center
Set on 12 acres in the Iowa country-side with full
access to a 5-Star quilt shop just steps away from
your sewing machine.
Accommodates 10 to 12 people.
Minimum of 4 people per booking.
Provided: Ironing boards and irons, tables and chairs, cutting tables, linens and pillows.
Breakfast provided each morning, other meals are on your own with kitchen access
Kitchen access
Cost is $40 per person per night.
Deposit of $80 per booking required.
Just want to come sew for the day? $15
Things you need to bring: Towels, toiletries, sewing machines, rotary cutters and mats, other
cutting and sewing supplies, snacks and other meals.
Chair Massages also available! Inquire when you make reservation to set up appointment.
Cancellation policy: Two weeks notice required for any refund of deposit
1923 Baker Road, Jesup Iowa 50648
319-827-6703
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February 2013February 2013
3rd Thursday of the month, get
any 12 pre-cut fat quarters for $25
Merry’s Stash
Society
1 PM or 7 PM
Fabric Basket
Class
Selected Fall and Christmas 40% off!Selected Fall and Christmas 40% off!Selected Fall and Christmas 40% off! Plus Plus Plus ——— a large selection of a large selection of a large selection of
$5.00 per yard fabrics$5.00 per yard fabrics$5.00 per yard fabrics Don’t miss this one day sale!!Don’t miss this one day sale!!Don’t miss this one day sale!!
February 3, 2013 12 PM to 4 PM
II--80 Quilt Shopper’s80 Quilt Shopper’s OneOne--Stop Stop
Shopping SpreeShopping Spree
Saturday, Feb. 16 10-5 Sunday, Feb. 17 10-4
Clarion Highlander Hotel I-80 Exit 246
2525 North Dodge Street Iowa City, IA
15 vendors all in one spot offering books, fabric, notions and kits
FABRIC BASKET CLASS Saturday, February 23 9 AM—12 PM
Create your own fun and functional
fabric basket! Judy Burg and Jody
Jones from Creations in Cloth will
show you how. Leave this class with a
finished product!
(Class fee $25 includes roping)
Charity Quilts
Day Wool
Handwork
March 2013
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Machine Quilting 101 Class Saturday, March 2 9 AM—12 PM
Have you always wanted to learn how to machine
quilt? Here is your chance! In 3 hours Merry will
have you quilting like a pro. Learn the rhythm of
free-motion quilting, machine settings and stitch patterns. Bring
your own machine. Class fee $15 includes muslin & batting)
Spring Along 20 Shop Hop
This shop hop takes you to three great quilt shops along Highway 20. Visit all three to qualify for
some great prizes!
March 21, 22, & 23
Merry’s Stitchins, Jesup
The Quiltmaker’s Shoppe, Manchester
Vintage Threads, Dyersville
5th Saturday
Merry’s Stash
Society
1 PM or 7 PM Chelsea Bag
Mystery Retreat
Machine
Quilting 101
Charity Quilts
Day
Wool
Handwork Mystery Retreat
Mystery Retreat Friday, March 8 7 PM through
Sunday, March 10 Noon Who doesn’t love a mystery? And what more fun
than to meet some new quilting buddies and stitch
together at Merry’s Retreat Center! Merry has some
fun surprises planned for this girls weekend. All
meals will be provided. Just bring your machine,
sewing supplies, comfy clothes and be ready for fun! A fabric requirements
list will be supplied upon registration. Complete a whole top in a weekend!
Limited to the first 12 ladies to sign up...Cost is $125.00.
5th Saturdays Stuff Your Bag Day
Bring your Merry’s Tote Bag and fill it up!
Receive 10% off everything you can
stuff inside!
Chelsea Bag Class Tuesday, March 26 9 AM—3 PM
This fun tote has a texture detail that really
makes a statement. Jennifer will show you the
simple steps to completing this bag. Pattern
Required. Kits available.
Class fee $25 includes lunch.
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April 2013
Charity Quilts
Day Wool
Handwork
Merry’s Stash
Society
1 PM or 7 PM
Buggy Barn Quilt
Show Quilt Class
Buggy Barn
Reelin’ Quilt
Class
Buggy Barn Classes Have you always wanted to do a crazy Buggy Barn quilt?
We’ve got two options for you this month!
Saturday, April 13 9 AM to 3 PM
Quilt Show We fell in LOVE with this barn
quilt when we saw it. 12 simple
barns with different quilt blocks on
their side. Merry will have you
“barn quiltin” before the day is
over! Book required Crazy Till the
Cows Come Home. Kits available.
Class fee $25, includes lunch.
Wednesday, April 17 9 AM to 3 PM
Reelin’ This two block quilt combines
lights and darks for a stunning
design. Jennifer will help you
with some tips and organiza-
tion to complete this fun pro-
ject. Book required Positively
Crazy. Kits available. Class
fee $25, includes lunch.
Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6 Bus leaves Friday at 7 AM — returns Saturday at 6 PM
Join us for two fun filled days on a luxury motor coach as
we tour 8 great shops across Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin!
Quilter’s General Store, Rockford, IL
The Stitchery, Delavan, WI
The Woolen Needle, Williamsburg, IA
Susan’s Calico Creations, Fulton, IL
Merry’s Stitchins, Jesup, IA
Patches & Petals, Belleville, WI
Cotton Cabin Quilts, Dubuque, IA
Picket Fence, Prairie du Chein, WI
All transportation, food, and lodging included!
Cost is $140.00 (double occupancy)
Deposit of $70 due by March 1st
If you missed the bus trip last fall, you
don’t want to miss out again! Lots of
fun surprises...Get signed up today!
Call 319-827-6703
New Block of the Month Projects!
Warm Winter Blessings Starts May 1st
We will run for 5 months at $32 per month. Have your quilt finished in time to hang January 1st!
Wools, cotton, border, binding and pattern included. First month payment is due at sign up.
Thangles Buck –A– Block Starts now!
We’ve chosen a patriotic theme for this year’s buck-a-block project. Just stop in each month to pick up your
block for a $1.00. Finish kits are available, pre-order for $45. Just let us know your choice of border and sashing color! Can’t stop in each month? You can
order the blocks quarterly for $12.00 including shipping!
Split Decision—Scrap Block Mania Starts now!
This Scrap Block Mania project has everything but the kitchen sink...but results in a stunning quilt! No need to sign up, just pick up as many packets as you’d like each month. Each packet is $5.00 and will complete 5 blocks.
We’ll have new packets each month for 12 months. Include fabrics from your own stash to make it larger.
Wool and Needle
Handwork Block of the
Month Starts now!
Start with the “Crazy" wool
background for your 12x14
stand...then create a center square to
display each month for 12 months. Just $17.50 per month.
Just a few openings left...
Merry’s Stitchins 319-827-6703
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Class Registration Form for
Merry’s Stitchins
1923 Baker Road, Jesup, IA 50648
319-827-6703
*Class Supply List*
Sewing Machine
Cutting Mat
Rulers
Rotary Cutter
Thread
Scissors, seam ripper, etc.
*All day class fee includes lunch and dessert.
New Fabric Collections arriving soon at Merry’s
Pheasant Hill by Kansas Troubles for Moda
Snowman Gatherings by Primitive Gatherings for Moda
History Repeated by Windham
Home to Roost by Whimsicals for Red Rooster
Madison Manor by Jo Morton for Andover
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