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Forget-Me-Knots�Fall 2017�

Newsletter & Class Schedule�

Come see all of the entries for the�2017 UFO Challenge�

•Also take 29% off one regularly priced item�•Limited selection of $7 a yard fabric�

•Cupcake cake walk for a special fabric�cupcake prize throughout the days�

Enjoy cake & other refreshments during your visit.�

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Fall back into sewing....� What an interesting summer we have had. I don’t think I’ve ever seen so much smoke. I’m�looking forward to the fall rains and the cleansing of the air. I’ve been doing some sewing this sum-�mer, but can’t wait until the yard is too wet to work in and I can feel guiltless in my sewing room.�

EVENTS� We’ll be winding down the rest of the year with some fun activities. Of course, the big one�coming up soon, is our annual Anniversary Celebration. I’m seeing many UFO’s getting finished and�I think we will have a great turn out of items for our annual show. Last year we had 95 UFO’s that�made it off the books and were on display. I’m guessing we’re going to have more than that this�year. Our Anniversary Celebration will be held September 29th and 30th this year. In addition to the�quilt show being held in our upstairs retreat are (we do have a chair lift for those who prefer not to�climb stairs), we will have a big celebration in the main retail area. On both Friday and Saturday, you�can take 29% off any one item. In addition, we will have a limited special selection of special fabrics�for $7 a yard in our classroom. While pursuing the limited special selection bolt fabric, enjoy a cup of�punch and a piece of cake. Then throughout the day, we will be holding a cupcake cake walk. Find a�number on the floor and when the music stops, win our special fabric cupcake prize. It will be a fun�time on September 29th and 30th, so be sure to mark your calendar!� In October, the Oregon coast quilt shops from Astoria to Port Orford will be doing their�Oktoberfest! Each shop will have designed a fall themed block pattern and that will be free when�you come visit a store. At the same time, you can enter in each store for a chance to win a $50 gift�certificate from that store. You may only enter into each store’s drawing once, but you can enter in�the drawing for all 12 shops for a chance to win 12 gift certificates!� In November, we will be starting our merchandise basket giveaway. For every $25 spent on�merchandise (regularly priced and discounted), you will get an entry in to win a basket (tote) with�fun merchandise. We have a total of 3 basket we’re giving away. The first drawing will be held for�entries made November 1st through the 18th. The second drawing will be held for entries made�between November 18th and December 2nd. The last basket will be for entries made December 2nd�through December 23rd. Entries from an earlier basket drawing will not be kept for the later�drawings.� We’ve enjoyed our cider and homemade cookies Saturdays so much that we’re going to do�them again this year. Starting November 25th and every Saturday through the end of the year, come�on in and enjoy hot mulled cider and fresh homemade cookies. We will have some last minute gift�ideas (both already made and to be made) to help with your holiday gift giving.�

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Upcoming Quilt Shows�

There are a couple of shows still left in the season this year. Coos Sand ‘n Sea will be hosting�their annual show September 16th and 17th at the Coos Bay Boys & Girls Club. Then Hugo’s Ladies�Club, will be celebrating their 40th anniversary quilt show in Hugo, Oregon (north of Grants Pass),�October 6th and 7th in their Hugo Schoolhouse. The last show for me this season will be in�Puyallup, Washington for the Quilt, Craft, Sew Expo at the Fairgrounds.�

Other Important Items�

We will be closed Thursday, November 23rd, for Thanksgiving Day and December 24th and�25th. Our regular store hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 5:30 pm and on Sundays�from 11 am to 4 pm. Our online store is always open at www.forget-me-knots.net�

Perfect 7�Tuesday, September 19th 10 am - 2 pm�Taught by Sonja. $15�Use this wedge shaped ruler to create 14 point star in the round. This is a great pattern for learning�to do complex star patterns with ease. Ruler required but comes with 7 different pattern designs in-�cluding the one for class.�

Winter Warm Up�Friday, September 22nd 10 am - 3 pm�Taught by Michelle. $20�A variation on the popular ragged edge craze, this quilt has frayed edge snowflakes that are machine�stitched onto background blocks. The frayed edge creates an extra dimension and can be especially�fun if made with flannel. Pattern size ranges from wall hanging to king size. Pattern required.�

One Block Wonders�Saturdays, September 23rd & October 21st, 10 am- 4 pm�Taught by Michelle. $35�Take one wild (or not so wild) fabric and create a stunning quilt of swirling colors�made up of hexagonal kaleidoscope blocks. Class one will be on the stacking,�cutting and piecing of the blocks. In class 2, we will take our blocks and arrange�them on the design wall for piecing the rows together. Intermediate level. Book required.�

Fractured Bargello Jacket�Mondays (4 session class), September 25 10 am 12 pm,� October 9th, October 23, November 13th 10 am - 2 pm�Taught by Diana. $60�In this 4 session class, learn how to start with a sweatshirt and create a unique piece of wearable art.�This class uses a basic bargello design that is broken up with another fabric for a fractured look. Pat-�tern required.�

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Christmas Tree Table Runner�Saturday, October 7th 10 am - 4 pm�Taught by Rosy. $20�This delightful, simple tree pattern will spruce up any table. Make it early to be sure that it’s done in�time for the holiday season this year. Book required.�

Beginning Quilting�Fridays October 20th, November 3 , 10 am - 3 pm & November 10th 10 am -2 pm�Taught by Michelle. $40�This this day course will take you through most of the basics necessary to get started in quilting. We�will be making a table runner which will take you through the process of choosing fabric, basic rotary�cutting skills, piecing, and finishing your project. By the time you’re done you will have a basic un-�derstanding of the entire process so that you can move onto another project with confidence.�

UFO - Get ‘Er Done Workshop�Friday, October 27th 10 am - 3 pm�Hosted by Michelle. Free�Come join us for a day of dedicated time to finishing those pesky UFO’s that clutter our workspaces�and fill us with guilt. Bring your supplies and sewing machine and get help when you are unsure of�the next step. Or come just to have quality time with friends and other quilting enthusiasts.�

Turban Footstool�Saturdays, October 28th & November 4th 10:30 am - 1:30 pm�Taught by Sheila. $105 (includes kit fee)�Join Sheila Sinclair Snyder for a fast and fun class in making the�ever-popular Turban Footstool! Sheila has developed a huge part of her�business around this class and has the expertise and experience to teach�even the novice how to create their own masterpiece. As long as you know how to use your sewing�machine, she can teach you the rest. You will supply the pretty part of the footstool: your choice of�fabrics to suit your personality and needs. Kits for the internal parts (base, foam, tufting cords, tem-�plates) are part included in the class fee. The class is taught over two days with time in between for�homework.�

UFO - Get ‘Er Done Workshop�Sunday, October 29th 11 am - 4 pm�Hosted by Michelle. Free�Come join us for a day of dedicated time to finishing those pesky UFO’s that clutter our workspaces�and fill us with guilt. Bring your supplies and sewing machine and get help when you are unsure of�the next step. Or come just to have quality time with friends and other quilting enthusiasts.�

Mini Day Retreat�Monday, October 30th 9 am - 4 pm�Hosted by Michelle. $15 (includes lunch)�Join us for this daytime mini retreat and get some great dedicated time for sewing and working on�finishing up projects. Lunch will be made for you while you enjoy working in our relaxing & roomy�retreat center. I’m there to help and offer advice if you’re unsure how to proceed to the next step.�Limited space available.�

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Hedge Fun!�Monday, November 6th 10 am - 1 pm�Taught by Michelle. $15�These adorable pot holders made in the shape of a hedgehog and trimmed in ric rac will be so cute,�you won’t want to use them. Make them up for yourself or as potential gifts. Pattern required.�

Handy Who�Saturday, November 11th 10 am - 4 pm�Taught by Rosy. $20�Keep your sewing tools close at hand in your work room with "Handy Who!" His glasses are remov-�able scissors; and with 3 pockets (two in front and one in back), he will hold lots of tools in front�while allowing you to stash bobbins, tape measures, needle cases and more. Pattern required.�

Gift Mixes�Saturday, November 18th 10 am - 2 pm�Taught by Rosy. $15�These fabric bags are filled with dry mixes and instructions on how to make them up.� The bags can be washed & reused after the gift recipient has made the recipe. A great idea�for the upcoming holiday season or for gift exchanges any time of year. Pattern required.�

UFO - Get ‘Er Done Workshop�Friday, November 24th 10 am - 3 pm�Hosted by Michelle. Free�Come join us for a day of dedicated time to finishing those pesky UFO’s that clutter our workspaces�and fill us with guilt. Bring your supplies and sewing machine and get help when you are unsure of�the next step. Or come just to have quality time with friends and other quilting enthusiasts.�

UFO - Get ‘Er Done Workshop�Sunday, November 26th 10 am - 3 pm�Hosted by Michelle. Free�Come join us for a day of dedicated time to finishing those pesky UFO’s that clutter our workspaces�and fill us with guilt. Bring your supplies and sewing machine and get help when you are unsure of�the next step. Or come just to have quality time with friends and other quilting enthusiasts.�

Mini Day Retreat�Monday, November 27th 9 am - 4 pm�Hosted by Michelle. $15 (includes lunch)�Join us for this daytime mini retreat and get some great dedicated time for sewing and working on�finishing up projects. Lunch will be made for you while you enjoy working in our relaxing & roomy�retreat center. I’m there to help and offer advice if you’re unsure how to proceed to the next step.�Limited space available.�

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UFO - Get ‘Er Done Workshop�Friday, December 1st 10 am - 3 pm�Hosted by Michelle. Free�Come join us for a day of dedicated time to finishing those pesky UFO’s that clutter our workspaces�and fill us with guilt. Bring your supplies and sewing machine and get help when you are unsure of�the next step. Or come just to have quality time with friends and other quilting enthusiasts.�

UFO - Get ‘Er Done Workshop�Sunday, December 3rd 10 am - 3 pm�Hosted by Michelle. Free�Come join us for a day of dedicated time to finishing those pesky UFO’s that clutter our workspaces�and fill us with guilt. Bring your supplies and sewing machine and get help when you are unsure of�the next step. Or come just to have quality time with friends and other quilting enthusiasts.�

Mini Day Retreat�Monday, December 4th 9 am - 4 pm�Hosted by Michelle. $15 (includes lunch)�Join us for this daytime mini retreat and get some great dedicated time for sewing and working on�finishing up projects. Lunch will be made for you while you enjoy working in our relaxing & roomy�retreat center. I’m there to help and offer advice if you’re unsure how to proceed to the next step.�Limited space available.�

Anything Goes Table Topper�Saturday, December 8th 10 am - 4 pm�Taught by Michelle. $20�With 4 sizes to choose from, you can find the perfect size to fit your table. The smallest�size can even be used as a placemat. Unique construction techniques mean that you�create this fun shaped table topper with ease and simple straight stitiching. Pattern�required.�

29% on the 29th�Join us for a year long anniversary celebration in 2017 and take 29% off on�

one regularly priced item on the 29th day of each month.�