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

New Block of the Month

Toes in the Sand April 2013

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. 2 color ways to choose from.

If you have already registered with us, your kits are ready to be picked up.

Spring Events

The 12th Annual New Jersey Shop Hop Fri April 12 – Sun April 21, 2013Pick up your Passport & Hop to 8 of NJ finest quilt shops! Great prizes, great fun, great quilts!

Creativity for a Cause – An Arts Workshop to benefit the Burlington County Animal AllianceSat. May 4 • 8am-4pmChoose 1-2 classes from a variety of arts and enjoy a wonderful lunch at The Robin’s Nest! All to benefit a wonderful organization! http://libertybelleglassworks.com/creativity_for_a_cause_2013

Mt. Holly Armed Forces Appreciation Day Sat May 18 • 12-DuskThis is a day to welcome the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Military & their families to Mt. Holly. A great day featuring a car show, sidewalk sales, Children activities & a special Quilt of Valor Ceremony at 2pm.

2nd Saturday Morning Demo’sApril 13, May 11, June 8

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

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

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

Mark your calendars ladies.

NO Meet & Greet your Teacher this session

due to SHOP HOP BUT, we are offering everyone a

15% discount off all class supplies when you register for a class by April 31st

New Jersey Shop Hop is here!Friday April 12- Sunday April 21st

Passports available at any of the 8 participating Quilt Shops

Quilting Essentials Learn to Quilt, a complete beginner’s class Sue • 8 sessions SMR $75 + pattern, fabrics & suppliesMonday Afternoon Session 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/20, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17 • 1-3pmWednesday Evening Session 4/10, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12 • 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 5/5•12-3pm OR Thurs 6/27• 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.

Appliqué for Beginners newJeanne • 2 sessions$35 + book, fabrics & suppliesMon 6/3 & 6/10 • 11-2pm Using Mimi Dietrich’s Beginners Baltimore Appliqué you will learn techniques such as choosing fabrics, preparing appliqué pieces, basting, and hand-appliqué stitch methods

Piping Pizzazz!Karen • 1 session SMR$25 + book, fabrics & suppliesTues 5/28 • 1-4pm OR Sun 6/9 •1-4pm

Learn how to make piping and insert into your quilts to add a sparkle! It is easy to learn using a special template for trimming.

Paper Piecing for BeginnersKim • 1 session SMR $35 + suppliesFri 4/26 • 1-5pm OR Mon 6/17 • 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 AppliquéWind in the Whiskers Wall Hanging NEWKim • 1 session SMR$40 + pattern, fabrics & suppliesSat 4/27 • 12-5pm OR Fri 6/14 • 11-4pm

You will create a beautiful McKenna Ryan wall hanging while learning how to trace, fuse and machine appliqué with monofilament thread. Pattern we will use from the Whiskers series is “The Local Branch”.

Quilts, Wall Hangings & RunnersThe Log Cabin is back! NEWKim • 1 session SMR$35 + book, ruler, fabrics & suppliesThursday Eve 5/16 • 5-9pm OR Sat 6/29 • 10-2pm

Come join me in making the log cabin blocks the better way. This new tool and method is a more efficient and accurate way to make the log cabin block. You get to decide what quilt you will make from the book “Log Cabin ABCs”, by Marti Michell.

Classes & Clubs

Youth ClassesLearn to Sew a Beautiful PillowcaseSusan • 1 session $30 includes everything you need.Mon 6/24 • 10-12:30pm OR Fri 6/28 •10-12:30pm

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 Stuff The Junk Bag NEWSusan • 1 session SMR$30 + pattern, fabrics & suppliesMonday 5/13 • 11-4pm OR Sat 6/22 •11-4pm

Let’s get creative as we make this great tote bag. We will use charm squares, vintage hankies, ric rac, buttons & more! Truly a unique bag!

Miranda Day Bag Susan • 1 session SMR$30+ pattern, fabrics & suppliesThursday 5/30 • 5-9pm OR Sat 6/8 • 1:30- 5:30pm

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!

Mrs. Robinson Apron NEWSusan •1 session SMR$30 + pattern, fabrics & suppliesFriday 5/10 • 10-2pm OR Sun 6/30 • 12-4pm

A 2 for 1 apron. Make it reversible or make 2 separate aprons! One for you & one to give away! This is the newest apron pattern from Abbey Lane Quilts!

Dandelion Baskets NEWSue • 1 session SMR$35 + pattern, fabrics & suppliesTues 5/21 • 11-3pm OR Sat 6/1 • 1-5pm

This cute lap quilt combines basket blocks with nine-patch squares, all made from one Layer Cake. Our sample features Field Notes by Blackbird Designs from Moda. You will learn how to do turned-edge machine appliqué and inset seams – a little challenging, but great techniques to add to your skill set!

Scrap Dancing NEWKaren • 1 session SMR$35 + pattern, fabrics & suppliesSun 5/19 • 1-5pm OR Tues 6/18 • 12-4pm

A new pattern that uses your scraps - it’s on everyone’s to do list! Cut those scraps into squares and strips to your heart’s delight and make your version of “Scrap Dancing”!

Hip to Be Square NEWDelia • 1 session SMR$35 + pattern, fabrics & suppliesThurs 5/2 • 4-8pm OR Sat 6/15 • 11-2pm

Choose (11) ½ yard cuts of your favorite fabrics + 1 yard of your favorite & join Delia for this fun class in making one spectacular quilt.

Zen Plus NEWSusan • 1 session$35 + pattern, fabrics & suppliesWed 6/5 • 1-4pm OR hurs Eve 6/13 • 6-9pm

Whether you shop hopped this year or not, this quilt is fun to make in any fabric combination. Join me for a fun class as you learn how to piece this X-Block together.

Classes & Clubs SMR = Sewing Machine

Hot Stuff NEWSusan • 1 session SMR$30 +pattern, fabrics & suppliesTues 4/30 • 11-2pm OR Sat 5/11 • 2-5pm

Just a fun little project. We all wished we had one of those nifty casserole carriers to take our hot dishes to friend’s house for dinner. Join me in making Hot Stuff!

Folded Ornament Mary Ellen • 1 session SMR$25 + fabrics & suppliesThurs 4/25 • 5-8pm OR Thurs 6/13 • 1-4pm

This no- sew craft class is a relaxing evening learning how to make a beautiful folded star ornament ball. You choose your fabrics, so they can be made for any occasion. Make on to match a baby quilt you are giving to a new mom or get started on your holiday projects.Cl

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Clubsplease go to our website 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. (2 sessions, choose 1) Both sessions will meet the 1st Thursday of each month 2-4pm OR 6-8pm. April 4, May 2, June 6

The Squedge Club NEWMeets1st Saturday of the month 10-12:30pmWhat is a Squedge you ask? A Squared Wedge! Each month you will make a new block using your squedge ruler! Turn them in to a sampler quilt or make pillows from each of the blocks!

Strip Club Revealed Meets the 4th Saturday of the month at 9:30amDates: May 25th and June 22nd

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

Tea & AppliquéTues 4/1, Tues 5/7 & Tues 6/4 • 11-1pm $5 Fee

Dear Jane Club Sun 4/28 & 5/26 • 12-3pm Class Fee $20

UFO Night 1st & 3rd Friday’s Class fee $10 1st Friday Evenings: 4/5, 5/3, & 6/7 • 3-9pm3rd Friday Evenings: 4/19, 5/17 & 6/14 • 3-9pm