SnippetsSnippetsThe Village Quilter • 609-265-0011 • 10 Charles Street, Historic Mount Holly, NJ 08060 • Winter 2013

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New Art Quilt Club at The Village Quilter!

Meeting the 1st Thursday of each month2 sessions 2-4pm or 6-8pm

End of the year Sale

Wednesday Dec 26 – Monday Dec 31

New Block of the Month Programs for 2013

Sweet StitchesA 12 month embroidery BOM. Each month you will stitch an adorable 13” x 15” scene finished with a simple pieced border. Start up cost $33 includes tabletop frame, thread & freezer paper pack. Monthly kit fee is $15. Program begins Feb 2013

Hopkins QuiltA 12 month BOM program based on an early 1900’s Streak of Lightening Quilt. A sampler quilt made from just 7 different blocks repeated in various reproduction fabrics. You will make 4 -8” blocks each month. Finished quilt measures 78´square. Monthly kit fee is $7.50 Program begins Feb 2013!

Amish with Twist II A stunning quilt designed by Nancy Rink featuring Marcus Fabrics awesome centennial solids. This is a 12 month program. Each month you will receive a selection of fabric and a pattern to make that months section. At the end of the program you will receive your fabrics for the border & binding. Monthly kit is $15.95. Program begins February 2013.

Toes in the Sand Put your toes in the sand! This Block of the Month features 12 unique blocks created using the Hex N More Ruler. The quilt was designed by Julie Herman of Jaybird Quilts & the fabrics will be by Moda’s Basic Grey…PBJ! There are no pesky Y seams. Each month you will create 2 blocks from the same design. The creative fabric placement will make your quilt appear to have 24 different blocks! Monthly kit fee $14.99. Program begins April 2013

Winter Events

Fire & Ice Festival, Mount HollySat Jan 26 10-4pmFeaturing Chili Contest & Ice Carvings throughout the Town. An added feature this year is a chili crawl throughout Mill Race Village shops from 12-4pm. Shop the wonderful shops in the Village while you sample some awesome chili!

Community Service Day for Project Linus Make a Blanket DaySat Feb 16th 2-5pm Stitcher’s needed to put blocks together! Please call & register!

The Village Quilter celebrates 11 years!March 7th 2013!We will celebrate March 7th –12th. Look for your special an-niversary postcard in your inbox or mailbox soon.

The 12th Annual New Jersey Shop Hop Fri April 12th – Sun April 21th 2013Save the date! Always great fun! More details soon.

2nd Saturday Morning Demo’sJan 12th, Feb 9th, Mar 9th

Join us every 2nd Saturday morning at 9:30am for demo Saturdays!

We’ll show you: new quilting products, Delicious recipes, free pattern & giveaways

Saturday Sampler 2012-2013 3rd Thursday, Friday & Sat of each month!

January dates: Thurs 1/17 @6:30pm; Fri 1/18@2pm; Sat 1/19@9:30am

February dates: Thurs 2/21@6:30pm; Fri 2/15@2pm; Sat 2/16@9:30am

March dates: Thurs 3/21@6:30pm; Fri 3/15@2pm; Sat 3/16@9:30am

Quilting Essentials Learn to Quilt, a complete beginner’s class Sue • 8 sessions SMR $75 + pattern, fabrics & suppliesMonday Afternoon Session1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/25 • 2-4pmWednesday Evening Session1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/27 • 6:30-8:30pm

You can make your first quilt in a choice of 2 sizes! If you were looking for an opportunity to learn to quilt, then this class is for you! You will learn all of the basics from fabric selection, rotary cutting, strip piecing, half square triangles, block assembly, borders, marking, basting and simple machine quilting and binding! And when you’re done you will have completed a lovely lap-size or crib quilt!

Machine Quilting I, the short arm waySue • 1 Session SMR$35 + suppliesSun 1/20•12-3pm OR Thurs 3/14• 6-9pm

This basic skills class teaches you how to finish your quilts using your home sewing machine. (Be aware that not all machines were designed to machine quilt, but each machine is worth a try!) You will learn how to start and stop your quilting threads and do basic even-feed (including stitch-in-the-ditch) and free motion quilting. We’ll discuss different quilting threads and needles and how to adjust your machine’s tension.

Machine Quilting with Modern Designs Sue • 1 session SMR$40 + book & suppliesSat 2/9 • 1-5pm

Learn several free-motion quilting designs featured in the book, Free Motion Quilting with Angela Walters. In this 4 hour class you will work on a modern whole cloth quilt sampler demonstrating several different quilting designs.

Paper Piecing for BeginnersKim • 1 session SMR $35 + suppliesSun 2/3 • 11-3pm OR Fri 3/29 • 11-3pm

A basic beginner’s class for learning the art of paper piecing. Our project will be a block that you can repeat & make into a beautiful wall hanging. Each student will be provided a pattern in class.

Machine AppliquéWoodland Flower Wall Hanging NEWKim • 1 session SMR$35 + pattern, fabrics & suppliesSun 2/10 • 12-4pm OR Fri 3/8 • 1-5pm

You will create a beautiful McKenna Ryan wall hanging while learning how to trace, fuse and machine appliqué with monofilament thread.

Quilts, Wall Hangings & RunnersLotus NEWSusan • 1 session SMR$30 + pattern, fabrics & suppliesTues 1/29 • 12-4pm OR Fri 2/8 • 10-2pm OR Sat 3/16 • 11-3pm

This quilt is striking with its unusual block shape, but so very easy to make using the Hex n More Ruler by Jaybird Quilts. You’ll be amazed by how quickly the blocks go together. Simply select your favorite fabrics, add a light and a dark accent, and you’re good to go!

Classes & Clubs

Meet & Great your Winter Teachers Wednesday, January 9

6-7:30pm Register for your class(es) & re-

ceive a 15% coupon good towards your class supplies

Light refreshments, drawing for a free class & more!

Roll Roll Cotton Boll NEWKaren • 1 session SMR$30 + book, fabrics & suppliesSat 2/2 • 1-5pm OR Sat 3/23 • 12-4pm

Do you think you have a lot of fabric? Do you want to make a quilt from what you have? Come join us we “Roll Roll the Cotton Boll” with a Bonnie Hunter design in her new book consuming our stashes, which seems to be on everyone’s agenda lately. This quilt will fit the bill! Gather your scrappy strips that want to play to create this awesome quilt!

Sidelights NEWDelia • 1 session SMR$30 + pattern, fabrics & supplies Wed 1/16 • 12-4pm OR Sat 2/23 • 12-4pmSidelights, designed by Kari Nichols for Mountain Peek Creations is so versatile you could use any fabric. Pick a themed fabric, and then have fun picking contrasting fabrics to create this one-of-a-kind wall hanging. Finished Size: 46.5” x 62.5”

Five-Minute Quilt Block Table Runner NEWSue • 1 session SMR$30 + book, fabrics & suppliesWed 1/23 • 12-4pm OR Sun 2/17 • 12-4pm

Learn Suzanne McNeill’s clever technique to make each square in only 5 minutes and make a small table runner in your favorite fabrics.

Dresden Plate Table Runner NEWKaren • 1 session SMR$30 + pattern, fabrics and suppliesSat 1/12 • 1-4pm OR Tues 2/19 • 1-4pm

Let’s fight the winter doldrums and create a colorful scrappy table runner! We will use a template provided in the pattern and machine appliqué to make a quick and fun runner.

Folded Centerpiece Circle Class NEWMary Ellen • 1 session SMR$35 + pattern, fabrics & suppliesThurs1/31 • 5-9pm OR Thurs 2/28 • 5-9pm OR Sat 3/9 • 1-5pm

All of us love the Folded Star Ornaments; this is the same concept only you have a beautiful circle mat to use on a small table. It looks quilted, but is many layers of fabric.

Youth ClassesLearn to Sew After School - The PillowcaseKelly • 1 session $30 includes everything you need.Thursday afternoon’s 1/24 OR 3/28 • 4-6pm

A perfect introduction to sewing. We provide ALL the supplies AND the machines! You will be introduced to the sewing machine, select your own fabric & make your very own pillowcase all in one session.

Bags, Purses & Other Fun StuffBirdie Sling NEWSusan • 1 session SMR$30 + pattern, fabrics & suppliesSat 1/26 • 12-5pm OR Mon 11/18 •11-4pm

This Amy Butler carry-all bag has been a favorite of mine! The sling handle really makes it easy to slide on & off your shoulder. And its design is so chic…how can you resist! Tip: new moms love this as a diaper bag!

Miranda Day Bag NEWSusan • 1 session SMR$30+ pattern, fabrics & suppliesSat 1/19•12-4pm OR Monday 2/18 • 12-4pm

A great work bag from Lazy Girl Designs. Fits all your take alongs for the day & with all the great pockets it’s so easy to find things!

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Little Flirty Skirty Apron NEWKim •1 session SMR$25 + pattern, fabrics & suppliesThurs 2/21 • 1-4pm OR Sun 3/10 • 1-4pm

A fun little apron to make for your daughter or granddaughters! Spice it up with a little rickrack embellishment! Pattern also available in adult sizes so one to match for mom!

Pieced Hexy’s NEWSue • 1 session SMR$30 + book, fabrics & suppliesFri 2/22 • 11-2pm OR Sun 3/3 • 11-2pm

Join in the fun with this new tradition in English Paper Piecing. Guided by Mickey Depre’s new book, Pieced Hexies, you’ll learn to make Spikes, Wheelies, Jacks and other designs, and explore ways to use them in your hexie projects. This is not your grandmother’s flower garden

Travel Iron Tote NEWKim • 1 session SMR$25 + pattern, fabrics & suppliesWed 2/20 • 1-4pm OR Sat 3/2 • 1-4pm

Going to a retreat or class and need to bring your travel iron? Well travel in style with this adorable iron tote/pressing pad in one! Fun to make & would make a great gift!

Clubs Please go to www.thevillagequilter.com

for more details on these clubs

Art Quilt Club NEWThe Art Quilt Club is a new monthly club for quilters/sewers/artists interested in exploring a new style. Members will sign up for a 6 month membership and work on projects based on member’s interests. Both sessions will meet the 1st Thursday of each month 2-4pm OR 6-8pm. Jan 3, Feb 7, Mar 7

The Wedge Club 1st Saturday of the month 10-12:30pm

Strip Club Revealed4th Saturday of the month at 9:30amDates: Jan 26, Feb 23 & Mar 23

Jo’s Little Women Club “JLWC” 3 different sessions:2nd Tuesdays 11am-1pm 2nd Thursdays 6-8pm or 4th Tuesday 6-8pm

Tea & Appliqué Wed Jan 2nd, Tues Feb 5th & Tues Mar 5th • 11-1pm • $5 Fee

Dear Jane Club Sun 1/27, 2/24 & 3/24 • 12-3pm Class Fee $20

UFO Night 1st & 3rd Friday’s Class fee $10 1st Friday Evenings: 1/4, 2/1, & 3/1 • 3-9pm3rd Friday Evenings: 1/18, 2/15 & 3/15 • 3-9pm