what’s happening at top shelf quilts? · saturdays, october 22, 2016, 12:00 - 3:00 and november...
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www.topshelfquilts.com
Ron’s Corner 1
Blocks of the
Month/5-Yard
Quilts
2
October
Activities
3, 4, 7
November
Activities
5, 8
December
Activities
6, 9
2016 Row x
Row Winner
10
Sew Together
Dates
10
BOM Dates 10
Other Important
Dates 10
Inside this Issue
Ron’s Corner
Fall Quilt Retreat
I hope you have your
space reserved and your
reservation made at the
Holiday Inn Matteson for
the 2016 Fall Quilt
Retreat. It’s going to be
the best Retreat yet!!!
Bring the projects you
need to finish, your comfy
clothes to relax in, and
prepare to have a
wonderful time with like-
minded friends, new and
old. Laura will be giving
massages, there will be
drawings for prizes, a
ruler presentation by
Pam, a free project, a
game time one night, and
discounts at Top Shelf
Quilts.
We currently have 38
spaces filled and can take
5 or 6 more. I have also
expanded the number of
rooms at the hotel that
are available to attendees
for $89 a night. If you
have any questions please
give the shop a call. For
those of you who have put
down the initial deposit of
$95, the balance of $80 is
due by October 10th.
Illiana Shop Hop
This was the best year
yet for the Illiana Shop
Hop. With a total of 12
stores this year,
participants got to
experience a wider variety
of shops while traveling
parts of Eastern Illinois
and Western Indiana. Top
Shelf Quilts will be
participating again in the
2017 Illiana Shop Hop. The
Shop Hop theme for 2017
is “Illiana through the
Year”. The final Shop Hop
Quilt result will be 12
blocks, one for each month.
We will be auctioning off
our 2016 Illiana quilt
(Town & Country). The
quilt is currently hanging
in the Picwick Society Tea
Room in Frankfort, but will
be back around October
24th. The drawing will be
in December.
New Policy on
Clearance Fabric
If you finish a bolt of fabric
that is on the clearance
racks, you now will receive
an additional 10% off. We
are moving these fabrics
out to make room for new
arrivals. So check the
clearance section
routinely to see what has
been added. Please note
that the additional 10%
discount is exclusive of
other discounts but you
can still use your
coupons.
5-Yard Quilt Kits
Top Shelf Quilts is now
offering precut 5-Yard
Quilt Kits for $49.95.
Each Kit comes with 3
Free 5-Yard Quilt
Patterns. You get to
choose which of the 3
patterns to make. Our
Kits have a wide
assortment of colors and
themes. From Seasonal,
to Modern, to Traditional,
to Novelty, there is a Kit
choice for just about
anyone on your list or just
for yourself. (See page 2)
The Fall Sale is
Coming
Mark your calendar for
Top Shelf Quilts Fall Sale
from October 7th thru the
9th. Watch for details in
upcoming emails.
Ron
What’s Happening at Top Shelf Quilts? Hours
Sunday 12:00-4:00
Monday Closed
Tuesday 10:00-5:00
Wednesday 10:00-5:00
Thursday 10:00-7:00
Friday 10:00-5:00
Saturday 10:00-4:00
10 Elwood Street Frankfort, IL
60423 (815) 806-1694
Email: [email protected]
October - December, 2016
Volume 1, No. 4
Closed
November 24,
December 24, 25
January 1, 2
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Your Choice 5-Yard Quilt!
Have you taken a beginning patchwork class and are excited
for more?
Consider yourself a beginning quilter because you still need a
little direction?
Are you an experienced quilter and need a fast and easy
project for the holidays?
Here is the next step, with a little help, and a quick fun class
for you! You will make a choice of one pattern from the
selection of 5-yard quilts at the right. Each will make up into
a large couch throw size quilt.
Perfect as a Christmas gift for the guys on your list, your
mother-in-law or your favorite cousin! Great idea to use some
of the new flannels, Christmas prints, or something for the
kids.
Come and join the fun!
Dates:
Saturdays, October 22, 2016 AND November 5, 2016, 10:00 -
12:00
Cost: $40.00
Midnight Clear Block
of the Month
Start collecting fabric now for a different twist
on a Block of the Month class! Starting in
January, we will meet for an hour or two each
month for six months to cut, construct and learn
about stars. Tips, tricks and tools, too! The
quilt will be based on the “Midnight Clear
BOM” quilt in Sherri Falls book, Holiday
Wishes. In case you want to have a new
Christmas quilt done by “Christmas in July”
next year, collect some holiday fabrics now, or
think about a different take on stars...how about
patriotic red, white and blue...or sweet pastels
for the little
princess in your life?
Maybe some more
masculine colors for
the star of your
heart? Pick up your
copy of this popular
book now and start
collecting fabrics.
More information
and class times to be
announced in our
next newsletter in
January. Plan now!
“Asteria”
Block of the Month! The Asteria Block of the Month starts on Saturday, October
8th at 9:30. This BOM sample is currently hanging in our
classroom and is absolutely gorgeous. You only need 4
fabrics to create this masterpiece. This is an 8 month BOM,
meeting on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Every month
you will receive an Asteria block pattern to make one or
more blocks for the BOM. The unique thing about this BOM
is that each of the 8 different Blocks comes with its own quilt
patterns made from that individual block. The end result is
that you end up with the Asteria BOM quilt plus 8
additional quilt patterns (and their variations). The final
size of this BOM is 106” x 106”.
To participate in this BOM you need to purchase your fabric
for this BOM at TSQ.
Come into the store to
get your yardage
requirements for each
fabric.
Upfront Costs:
Approximately 15yds of
Fabric (must be
purchased at TSQ); $56
for the Asteria patterns;
and $22 for the Goddess
Tool.
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Fall Woven Snowflake Ornaments w/Barb Z Here it is! Join us to create fun-to-make, no sewing-needed, fabric snowflake ornaments. (These are the ornaments that have been hanging in the shop for each season this year. (They aren’t just for Christmas any more.) Dates: Thursday, October 6, 2016, 6:00 - 8:30 OR Wednesday, December 7, 2016, 1:00 - 3:30 Cost: $25.00
Needle and Thread Stitchers
Do you love to do hand stitching? If so, join the
“Needle and Thread Stitchers” at Top Shelf
Quilts. Bring your latest appliqué, embroidery, or
hand quilting project. We all love to do quilt-related
hand stitching with our friends! Come and sew with
those old friends and at the same time make some
new ones. We meet at the shop the first
Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm. This is not
a class, but a social sewing bee for those of us who
love to stitch by hand. See you there - No cost!!
Dates:
Wednesdays, October 5th, November 2th, December
7th, 6:00 - 8:00
Operation Care Package Sewing for
Our Troops: Gift Bags/Shower
Bags/Christmas Stockings w/Pam S
Join Top Shelf Quilts in helping Operation Care
Package by sewing for our troops. We will be sewing
3 different packing items. Operation Care Package
will then fill each with necessary items and ship
them to our deployed troops.
Complete kits are ready for you at the shop and will
be there through the end of the year. Each kit will
include instructions and materials and can easily be
completed on your own.
OR
You are invited to an Operation Care Package sew
day at TSQ. Bring your machine and sewing tools.
Stay a couple of hours or stay all day. We will have
kits, mats and irons, etc for your use those days and
we will be serving snacks, lunch and Chocolate!
Join us as we have fun together and say “Thank You”
to all those serving our country.
Dates: Thursday October 13, 2016 10:00 - 5:00 AND/
OR Thursday, November 17, 2016 10:00 - 5:00 AND/
OR Thursday, December 8, 2016, 10:00 - 5:00
Cost: FREE (Call to reserve your space.)
October Happenings
Tools & Techniques of the Month
(T&T): Multi-Sized 2 Peaks in 1-6”
triangle w/Pam S This Creative Grids Multi-functional Turn-a-Round
tool is used to cut triangles within square and half
rectangles up to 6” finished size.
Watch the demonstration and receive a
$5.00 Gift card for attending.
Dates:
Sunday, October 16, 2016, 1:00 – 2:00 OR
Wednesday October 19, 2016, 1:00 – 2:00
Cost: $5.00
Fold 'n Stitch Wreath w/Barb H
Are you looking for a pretty seasonal wreath or a
unique table topper? Grab some fabric and the pre-
cut stabilizer and join us at the shop to whip up
this dimensional design in just one sitting. You’ll
have a one-of-a-kind look to show off to all your
friends and family and/or a unique Christmas gift!
Finished size is 21" in diameter.
Dates:
Saturday,
October 15,
2016. 10:00 -
1:00
OR
Thursday,
October 20,
2016, 5:00 -
8:00
Cost: $30.00
Classes with less than 3 participants
may have to be canceled.
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October Happenings Continued...
Sew it by Numbers: Paper-Piecing w/
Joanne S
Would you like to learn paper-piecing for the first
time? How about a refresher course - or maybe you
love paper piecing. This workshop and the
Kimberbell book, Sew it by Number: Paper-Piecing
Throughout the Year are for you. There are cute
patterns for every month throughout the year,
available in three sizes perfect for pin cushions,
mug rugs, hot pads, shelf pillows, mini quilts, wall
hangings, and more.
Date: Sunday, October 23, 2016, 12:00 - 2:00
Cost: $20.00
Table Runner of the Month (TRM): Tic
Tac Toes w/Barb H
This fun to make “Mountainpeek Creations” table
runner pattern is named for the 9-Patch Squares in
the runner, which are like the tic tac toe grids
forming the accent parts of this runner. It also
features whole cloth "blocks" of 2 different theme
fabrics.
Finished sizes: Table Runner 60 1/2 x 24 1/2 inch
and Bed Runner 84 1/2 x 24 1/2 inch.
Date:
Wednesday, October 26, 2016, 10:30 - 1:00 OR
Sunday, October 30, 2016, 12:30 - 3:00
Cost: $25.00
Kaleido-Strips 8 from Creations Sew
Clever w/Pam
Create unique kaleidoscope
blocks from 2 ½” strips with the
45 Degree Kaleidoscope Ruler for
this striking quilt which may be
made into lap, twin, full and
queen size quilts.
Date:
Saturdays, October 22, 2016,
12:00 - 3:00 AND November 5,
2016, 12:00 - 2:00
Cost: $50.00
Extreme Wallet w/Sue G Join us to create a wallet big enough to carry all of
your credit cards, loyalty cards, coins, currency,
receipts and even a small notebook or maybe a smart
phone. The wallet has 28 slots for cards, a coin
purse, inside slots, a currency pocket and is really
cute. Experience in sewing zippers and working with
thick layers is helpful.
Date:
Thursday, October 27,
2016, 12:00 - 4:00
Cost: $40.00
Ryan’s Case for Smiles Pillowcases w/Paula M
Why do you sew and quilt? Obviously, you love it. Some of the greatest joy in sewing is to share
our time and talent with others. Ryan’s Case for Smiles is one of the few volunteer organizations dedicated to Help Kids Feel
Better to Heal Better. Please come and join us to find that joy by donating just a little bit
of time to sew a few pillowcases for kids in the hospital!!
Date: Saturday, October 29, 2016, 11:00 - 2:00
Cost: Free but you must call to reserve your seat.
Your Choice 5-Yard Quilt! Saturdays , October 22nd AND November 5th, 10:00
- 12:00 (See page 2)
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November Happenings
Playtime Quilt w/Pam S
Join us to make this quick easy lap quilt from only
3 fabrics and the Double-Strip Kaleidoscope Ruler
by Creative Grids. It would make a great play mat
for a special child.
This 50” x 58” quilt is found in the book, Quick
Quilts with Rulers by Pam & Nicky Lintott.
Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2016, 12:00 – 4:00
Cost: $40.00
Eddystone Light Wall Hanging/Bed
Runner w/Pam S
Create flying geese and half-square triangles
accurately with Creative Grids Multi-Size Triangle
Ruler and 3 1/2” strips. When pieced together,
these units create 2 cup & saucer blocks and 1
Eddystone Light center block. This is a complex
looking quilt that is made easy.
Pattern included with class fee.
Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2016, 1:00 - 4:00
Cost: $30.00
Tools & Techniques of the Month
(T&T): Creative Grids Log Cabin Trim
Tool w/ Pam S
This ruler will allow you to create perfect Log
Cabin, Half Log Cabin or Courthouse Step blocks.
The ruler is available in 4”, 6”, 8” sizes and a 6”/12”
combination size. All sizes will be demonstrated.
Watch the demonstration and receive a $5.00 gift
card for attending!
Date:
Wednesday, November 16,
2016, 1:00 - 2:00 OR Sunday,
November 20, 2016, 1:00 -
2:00
Cost: $5.00
Evergreen Quilt w/Barb H This 54” x 70” quilt uses Creative Grids 30 Degree
Triangle Ruler (CGRSG1) to create this beautiful
wintery scene consisting of sky, snowy foreground
and several sizes of
evergreen trees. The quilt
is made entirely of
triangles. There are no
“Y” seams.
Date:
Saturday, November 26,
2016, 10:30 - 3:00
Cost: $50.00
Table Runner of the Month (TRM):
Christmas Tree Table Runner w/Barb H
This month’s table runner is two Christmas Trees facing opposite directions and connected by the tree topper, a star. This runner is easily made from various size fabric strips. Dates: Sunday, November 27, 2016, 12:30 - 3:00 OR Wednesday, November 30, 2016, 10:30 - 1:00 Cost: $25.00
Starry Skies Table Topper w/Pam S
Contrasting fabrics allow the curvy design to shine
through. The illusion of curves is created by
combining Fifty-Four Forty or Flight blocks with
the Shoo Fly Block. The Creative Grids 2 Peaks in
1 Ruler and 2 1/2” strips make this quilt come
together quickly.
Date:
Wednesday, November 30, 2016, 1:00 - 4:00
Cost: $30.00
Operation Care Package Sewing for
our Troops... November 17th or December 8th (See page 3)
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December Happenings
Bermuda Bag w/Sue G
This cute handbag is 10” wide x 9” tall x 4” deep. It
has six pockets, a zipper top closure and a 27 1/2”
long strap. It might be just the bag you need for
that Christmas party or for a last minute gift for a
friend.
Date:
Saturday, December
3, 2016, 12:00 - 4:00
Cost: $40.00
Jingle Tree Ornaments w/Barb Z Need more decorations for your Christmas tree?
How about for all your packages? How about for
gifts? Join us to create fun-to-make, no sewing-
needed, fabric Christmas tree ornaments.
Date:
Thursday, December 1, 2016, 6:00 -
8:30
Cost: $25.00
Table Runner of the Month (TRM): Rock Candy w/Barb H How about a nice table runner for the winter months - the time after Christmas before Valentine’s Day. It’s called “Rock Candy” but they look like giant snow flakes for the winter months. It comes from the book, Trendy Table Runners and is very easy to make. Dates: Wednesday, December 14, 2016, 10:30 - 1:00 OR Saturday, December 17, 2016, 10:30 - 1:00 Cost: $25.00
To Our Customers Taking Classes
Classes with less than three
participants may have to be canceled.
It is also imperative that you have:
a sewing machine in good working order,
a 1/4” foot for your machine or very accurate marking for the 1/4”,
a good working knowledge of how your machine operates and
a copy of your machine’s manual, if possible.
Operation Care Package Sewing for
Our Troops: Gift Bags/Shower
Bags/Christmas Stockings w/Pam S December 8th (See page 3)
Quilters who love quilting, have
plenty of material witnesses.
ST Stash
A Accumulation
B Beyond
L Life
E Expectancy
Woven Snowflake Ornament Wednesday, December 7th (See page 3)
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October 2016
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Halloweenie BOM Pick-Up
2 Sunday Sew 11:00 - 5:00
3 Closed
4 Open Sew
5 Needle & Thread Stitchers 6:00 - 8:00
6 Fall “Snowflake” Ornament 6:00 - 8:30
7 8 Storytellers BOM 9:00 Asteria BOM 9:30 Saturday Sew 10:00 - 4:00
9 10 Closed
11 Open Sew
12 13 Operation Care Package: Gift /Shower Bags/ Christmas Stockings 10:00 - 5:00
14 15 Fold ’n Stitch Wreath 10:00 - 1:00
16 T&T: Multi-Sized 2 Peaks in 1 - 6” Triangle 1:00 - 2:00
17 Closed
18 Open Sew
19 T&T: Multi-Sized 2 Peaks in 1 - 6” Triangle 1:00 - 2:00
20 Fold ’n Stitch Wreath 5:00 - 8:00
21 Friday Madness
22 Your Choice 5-Yard Quilt 10:00 - 12:00 Kaleidoscope 12:00 - 3:00
23 Sew it by Numbers: Paper Piecing 12:00 - 2:00
24 Closed
25 Open Sew
26 TRM: Tic Tac Toes 10:30 - 1:00
27 Extreme Wallet 12:00 - 4:00
28 29 Ryan’s Case for Smiles Pillowcases 11:00 - 2:00
30 TRM: Tic Tac Toes 12:30 - 3:00
31 Closed
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November 2016
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Open Sew
2 Eddystone Light 1:00 - 4:00 Needle & Thread Stitchers 6:00 - 8:00
3 4 5 Halloweenie BOM Pick-Up Your Choice 5-Yard Quilt 10:00 - 12:00 Kaleidoscope 12:00 - 2:00
6 Sunday Sew
7 Closed
8 Open Sew
9 Playtime Quilt 12:00 - 4:00
10 Retreat
11 Retreat
12 Retreat Storytellers BOM 9:00 Asteria BOM 9:30
13 Retreat
14 Closed
15 Open Sew
16 T&T: Creative Grids Log Cabin Trim Tool 1:00 - 2:00
17 Operation Care Package: Gift /Shower Bags/ Christmas Stockings 10:00 - 5:00
18 Friday Madness
19 Saturday Sew
20 T&T: Creative Grids Log Cabin Trim Tool 1:00 - 2:00
21 Closed
22 Open Sew
23 24 Thanksgiving Closed
25 Black Friday Sale
26 Evergreen Quilt 10:30 - 3:00
27 TRM: Christmas Tree Table Runner 12:30 - 3:00
28 Closed
29 Open Sew
30 TRM: Christmas Tree Table Runner 10:30 - 1:00 Starry Skies Table Topper 1:00 - 4:00
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December 2016
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Jingle Trees Ornaments 6:00 - 8:30
2 3 Halloweenie BOM Pick-Up Bermuda Bag 12:00 - 4:00
4 Sunday Sew
5 Closed
6 Open Sew
7 Woven “Snowflake” Ornaments 1:00 - 3:30 Needle & Thread Stitchers 6:00 - 8:00
8 Operation Care Package: Gift /Shower Bags/ Christmas Stockings 10:00 - 5:00
9 10 Storytellers BOM 9:00 Asteria BOM 9:30 Saturday Sew
11 12 Closed
13 Open Sew
14 TRM: Rock Candy 10:30 - 1:00
15 16 Friday Madness
17 TRM: Rock Candy 10:30 - 1:00
18 19 Closed
20 Open Sew
21 22 23 24 Christmas Eve Closed
25 Christmas Day Closed
26 Closed
27 Open Sew
28 29 30 31 New Years Eve (Open 10:00 - 4:00)
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Sunday Sew, Saturday Sew, and Friday Madness will
cost participants $5.00. Call ahead to reserve your
space. (There is a door prize and all purchases are 15%
off.)
Sunday Sew (11:00 - 5:00) - October 2nd,
November 6th, December 4th
Saturday Sew (10:00 - 4:00) - October 8th, November 19th,
December 10th
Friday Madness (4:00 –10:30) - October 21st, November 18th,
December 16th
Open Sew Every Tuesday (10:00—5:00) No fees, discounts, food or prizes provided—just
the fun of sewing and socializing together.
Everyone welcome!
Sew Together Dates Block of the Month Dates
Halloweenie Pick-Up October 1st, November 5th, December 3rd
Asteria October 8th, November 12th,
December 10th, 9:30 - 10:00
Storytellers October 8th, November 12th,
December 10th, 9:00 - 9:30
Other Important Dates
"Get Ready for the Holidays Sale."
October 7, 8, 9, 2016
Fabric will be on sale
Operation Care Package Sewing for our
Troops Dates
October 13th, November 17th,
December 8th
Anytime between 10:00 - 5:00
Ryan’s Case for Smiles Pillowcases
October 29, 2016, 11:00 - 2:00
TSQ Fall Retreat
November 10, 11, 12, 13, 2016
There are still a FEW seats remaining
Black Friday Sale
November 25th
More details later
To Our Customers Taking Classes
Classes with less than three
participants may have to be canceled.
It is also imperative that you have:
a sewing machine in good working order,
a 1/4” foot for your machine or very accurate marking for the 1/4”,
a good working knowledge of how your machine operates and
a copy of your machine’s manual, if possible.
Top Shelf Quilts’ 2016
Row x Row Experience
Winner
Top Shelf Quilt’s 2016 Row By Row winner is
Sandra Harris. She was the first person to come
into our shop with her completed Row by Row
Quilt. Congratulations Sandra!!! She won 25
Fat Quarters and a $25 Gift Certificate for being
first. Take a look at her wonderful creation
below.