EVENTS

International Quilting Teacher to Visit Village Quiltworks!

CATHY FRANKS

Greetings!
What an opportunity you have to learn from this international, award winning quilter right here in Richland, Washington! Cathy just returned from teaching in Ireland and is now making plans to come and teach her traditional side of machine quilting techniques to us here in the Tri- Cities.
Cathy is a teacher who has won numerous awards for her and her clients quilts. Cathy has quilted for noteables such as Brenda Papadakis, Kay England, Harriet Hargrave, George W. Bush, Steven Spielburg, Pepper Cory, and others.

Take advantage of this opportunity to learn from one of the industries experts. To learn more about Cathy, visit her website: http://www.cathyfranks.com

Tips & Tricks to the Basics of Quilting But Wait There's More...Backgrounds! Feather Extravaganza!

New quilters and even people who have quilted for decades can always use a refresher in the best ways to do the steps that lead to a successful quilt. Please let me show you my tips and tricks to take your quilt making to a higher level. We will start with fabric prep, pressing, applying borders properly to squaring up the quilt and putting on a professional binding. Tons of into given. It's all so simple and easy it will send you running to your machine.

2 hours
MONDAY September 27
6:30-8:30 PM

$35.00

Tried of just doing a meander? Bored with the same old desings? Never fear, ideas are here! I'll show you how to create stunning textures that will add sparkle and punch to your quilts. I will show you many tips on how to create these designs as well as how to create your own. I'll show you how to decide which design would look best in your quilt. This is a class crammed full of ideas so get lots of sleep! Drawing/Lecture Class

2 hours
TUESDAY September 28
10:00-12:00 PM

6:30-8:30 PM
This class will take place during our quarterly machine quilting meeting

$35

Some people are afraid to try to quilt feathers. Stop that fear in its tracks and join me as I show you simple and easy ways to make all different kinds of feathers to fill both your borders and backgrounds

  • Learn to create split feathers for your borders
  • Feather designs that fit in any space on your quilt
  • Learn to feather in round, square and cross shapes

    • All Day Workshop
    SATURDAY September 25
    10-4 PM

    $65.00

    Machine Quilters Group to meet at Village Quiltworks
    Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 pm

    September 28,2010 - BUT WAIT...THERE'S MORE BACKGROUNDS! With guest Instructor: Cathy Franks. She is known for her wonderful, award winning art quilts, but we get to learn her "traditional" side! Join us for an evening of learning, sharing and fun.

    We will forgo our show and tell session at this meeting.

    Cost $35

    Calling all longarm quilters or wannabe quilters - this is a fun place to meet and share ideas....This meeting is to discuss educational opportunities and to encourage and inspire one another. Show and Tell is encouraged so we can constructively critique and help with design concepts. Contact us by email: quiltworks@msn.com for further information

    JUST A REMINDER
    HOLIDAY CLOSURES

    Shop CLOSED
    May 29-30th MEMORIAL DAY
    July 3-5th FORTH OF JULY
    September 4-6th LABOR DAY

    Our employees will be enjoying time with their families

    MODA University
    Come join MODA U here at Village Quiltworks!

    NEW SESSION will begin in JANUARY 2010

    Enjoy learning new techniques and being inspired by new products, fabrics and patterns that we will focus on. Free quilt block patterns, door prizes, etc. Sign up early as space is limited! We still have a few openings in our day and evening class.

    Meets every other month: January, March, May, July, September, November
    Open enrollment begins December 1, 2009.
    $35 membership fee for 2010. Contact us for more information at quiltworks@msn.com

    AUTUMN IN THE COUNTRY OPEN HOUSE 2010

    Come explore the five participating shops with special activities, displays and projects planned. Receive a FREE pattern and recipe at each shop. What a great way to get an early start on the gift giving season.

    Don't be left out....do the loop and join in on the fun!

    Come join in on the fun here at Village Quiltworks!

    September:
    9 - Thursday 9am - 6pm
    10 - Friday 9am - 6pm
    11 - Saturady 9am - 6pm

    *This will be our TENTH anniversary!!! Come help us celebrate.

    BLOCK CONTEST 2010

    Village Quiltworks BLOCKS ARE DUE BY MAY 1, 2010!

    Block Lotto
    2010

    "VINTAGE BABY"

    We invite you to participate in this wonderful project! In 2001, shop owner - Debbi Trevino, lost a very dear friend to cancer. Before her friend's death, she discussed the shop doing a quilt each year to raise funds for Hospice, an organization dear to her heart. Committed to giving back to the community, we have created a quilt each year with help from our customers. In the shop we call it the "JOYCE QUILT PROJECT" to honor Joyce Melton who lossed her battle to ovarian cancer.

    In participating, we consider you one of our project angels and we hope you enjoy being part of this worthy effort. ASKS FOR YOUR BLOCK PACKET TODAY11 Turn in date has been extended to July 1, 2010.

    Finished Quilt will be auctioned at the Tri-City Antique Show with 100% of the proceeds to benefit our local HOSPICE.

    Village Quiltworks
    (509) 628-0652
    quiltworks@msn.com
    Hours:
    10am-6pm Monday-Friday
    10am-5pm Saturday
    Closed Sunday

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