| *************************************************************************************** Seams Like Home Quilt Shop “A Quilt is like Life, Woven Together One Piece at a Time.” 34079 Laketown Road, Suite 6 Sturgeon Lake, MN 55783 218-372-8886 www.seamslikehomequiltshop.com Next to I-35 at the Sturgeon Lake exit. (Exit #209) By Ernie’s Diner Hours: M: 12:00-6pm, Tu: 10-6pm, W: 10-5pm, Th: 10-6pm, Fri: 10-5pm Sat.: 9-4pm Closed on Sundays, Open during classes too! *************************************************************************************** |
Seams Like Home enters the Blogging craze! Visit our new blog site at http://seamslikehomequiltshop.blogspot.com/ Mom and I will be posting updates on new items and other shop happenings, maybe even a giveaway or two once in awhile… New Hours: We will now be closing at 5pm on Wednesdays Special Hours: We will be closed on: Sat., July 4th (Independence Day) Christmas in July July 1st through 30th, all things Christmas are on sale... Christmas fabrics and kits 10% off Christmas books & patterns 15% off Aprons, they just keep gaining more and more popularity. As an Apron-iCity Shop, we will be hosting apron classes starting in May, culminating in an event for “National Tie One On Day” in November (look for exact details coming soon) National Tie One on Day™ is the brainchild of EllynAnne Geisel, author of The Apron Book, and is now in its third year. In keeping with Geisel’s vision, on the day before Thanksgiving, women across the country will be celebrating the day by wrapping a loaf of bread in an apron and tucking a prayer or a note of encouragement in the pocket—and then delivering the bundle to someone in need of physical or spiritual sustenance—or both. Sisters of Summer Sale Friday, July 10th 10am-5pm & Saturday, July 11th9am-4pm Bring in your sister and you each get a free fat quarter! * Pick a flower from the flower pot to see what your special savings will be! Change in machine quilting services offered over the summer As some of you know, I have done some machine quilting for other people here at the shop as time allows. As of now, I will not be offering these services anymore, at least not for the summer. I will re-evaluate in the fall. I will still finish the quilts of those that I currently have and will honor any certificates that are still waiting to be redeemed. If you are in need of machine quilting services, there are many wonderful local options and I have a listing of them for you at the shop. My intent is to get more of the shop samples finished as time permits this summer. 3rd Annual Quilt Minnesota This year each shop will be giving away a 5" square of fabric from the Quilt Minnesota Shop Hop Fabric Line and a pattern for a 9" finished block. The fun starts Friday July 31st and goes through Sunday August 16TH, 2009 Mon. - Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM & Sun. Noon - 5 PM Fabrics arriving Mid- May. Pre-orders for the fabrics are welcome at anytime. The price is $8.99 per yard. The fabrics are not allowed to leave the store until the hop, but if last year is any indication, you may want to order your fabrics early. Pig Pageant 4th Annual Quilted/ Stuffed Animal Beauty Pageant! 1.) Stop by the shop and buy a Rumpled Quilt Skins pattern “Piggy.” $9.00. The pudgy porker features a puffy snout, floppy ears and a corkscrew tail. A little batting under the skin is topstitched to add a pleasant plumpness. Measures 8" tall. 2.) Drop off your future pig prince or princess by Monday, July 27th. We will be holding a pig pageant starting July 31st and awarding prizes August 22nd. Prizes will be based on customer feedback for most unique, cutest, etc Prizes will include gift certificates, fat quarter packs and other treats. NEW Summer Block of the Month Club starting in May I have had some requests from our summer residents that they would like to see a shorter block of the month club. So we will give it a try, open to anyone who would like to join the fun! The pattern that we are going to be doing is called “Star Party.” It will run for 4 months (May 15- August.) You will be able to pick up your kit for each month for $7.00 anytime during that month. The combination of the four kits will include all of the fabric for the top on the quilt along with the binding. Finished size is 36 ½” square, makes a great table topper or wall hanging. We will be offering the kits in two color ways, one will be a Christmas theme and one will be a patriotic theme. Kids Camp Classes: Have your kids join me this summer to create some projects of their own! We will start out very simple and move into other project choices. Ages 8 and up welcome! Adults wanting to complete the project are welcome too! Easy 4-Patch Quilt: This easy little quilt is great for beginners. The pattern makes a 43”x43” quilt, perfect for a small lap throw or a baby gift. Instructor: Melissa Johnson Fee: $10 plus materials and supplies Class meeting dates/time: 10am-1pm July 10th and 17th Level: Beginner and up T-shirt Quilt: A pattern by Quilt in a Day. Take all those t-shirts that have significance in your life and turn them into a memory quilt. Each shirt brings back special moments in time that can be preserved. Instructor: Melissa Johnson Fee: $10 plus materials and supplies (pattern $9.00 by Quilt in A Day) Class meeting dates/time: 10am-1pm Aug. 6th and 13th Level: Beginner and up Quilters’ Yard Sale Saturday, August 22, 2009 9am- 1pm Join us to browse for bargains on: UFO’s, patterns, books, notions, fabrics and kits at the outdoor booths AND for a Sale on Select Patterns and Books & Select Fabric $3/yd in the shop. We’ll have a big outdoor tent and lemonade. Join us for some shopping fun! Interested in having your own booth? Sign up at the shop. Rent a space for $10; bring your own chairs, table, and change. (May rent a table and chairs for an additional charge, first come first served.) You set your own prices and manage your own table. Sell all of your old quilt tops, blocks, UFO’s, patterns, notions, fabrics that you are tired of and no longer want, anything quilt related. Reserve your spot by: July 31st The day of the sale, I will be at the shop ready for set up as early as 7:30 am. The sale will run from 9am-1pm. I have reserved a 20’ by 30’ tent to be set up in the parking lot, but I am still hoping for beautiful weather. Space under the tent is limited and based on your sign-up order. I will be having specials in the shop, free lemonade, and will advertise in the local papers. It should be a very festive day! Snap Sacks Need a small project for the summer? Try a Snap Sack. Each month is a different small table topper or table runner. Kits are $12.99 and include not only the pattern and the fabric for the top of the project, but also the backing and binding! StarFlake Equinox Dutch Treat “Charming Challenge III” 1.) Get ready for this year’s challenge early! Your entry must be a quilt, wall hanging, table topper, or table runner. Aprons or totes would be acceptable. They just need to be under the size of 60”x60.” 2.) Must use at least one charm pack (5” squares packet) jelly roll, honey bun, or layer cake from any fabric line of your choosing. There is no limit on the number of fabrics that you may use. Embellishments such as beads, embroidery, ribbons, lace, etc. may also be used. 3.) Entry may be pieced or appliqué. 4.) Completed entries must be submitted by 6pm on Monday, October 5th. 5.) All entries must be accompanied by a completed entry form. 6.) All completed entries will be displayed during the Holiday Extravaganza Oct. 8-10th. Prizes will be based on customer feedback. 7.) Winners will be revealed on Tuesday, Oct. 13th from 5-7pm for a wine and cheese reception and open house. 8.) Prizes a. 1st Prize $50.00 gift certificate to Seams Like Home b. 2nd Prize $25.00 gift certificate to Seams Like Home c. 3rd Prize Charm Pack Gift Basket Prizes: Free Fat Quarter for all entries NEW Block of the Month Clubs Starting in October A book by Eleanor Burns. Victory Quilts represents a look back in history to the 1940's and life in the home front during the War years. This Sampler Quilt offers patterns and techniques for 20 blocks, in two sizes. Same block repeat patterns are included in addition to a tablerunner. Book price $27.95. More details to follow as we get closer. Sign up starts now. A pattern by Cheryl Almgren Taylor. Make story time special for little ducklings you know - they can snuggle under one of these adorable duck-themed quilts as they read their favorite duck-themed book. A main quilt spotlights 16 lively appliquéd ducks, plus a large duck in a center panel. Includes two smaller, simpler quilts. Pattern price $12.95. More details to follow as we get closer. Sign up starts now. Seams Like Home Quilt Shop will have you “Dancing with Quilt Stars” This Year! Join the competition today! 1.) Choose a partner. (Your mom, daughter, son, sister, aunt, grandmother, friend, cousin, neighbor, the choice is yours!) 2.) Stop in the shop to pick up the competition guidelines and entry form. 3.) Then get started on your project together. 4.) Entries will be due the Monday after Thanksgiving. Quilts will be on display throughout December for voting. 5.) Entry must be a flat quilted item, no totes or aprons for this challenge 6.) Entry must have a “star” theme See complete details at the shop. Thimbleberries Quilt Club: Next, Thimbleberries Quilt Club meetings are the first Tuesday of the month at 6pm and the following Wednesday morning at 10am. Class Sign up Day: See the attached calendars and stop in the shop on those designated days to sign up for classes and pay the class fee. If you sign up on this day, you will get a 10% discount on the class fee and one free fat quarter. Block of the Month Setting Kits: Starting today, as I write this update, there is a limited supply of setting kits available for the Chicken Buffet Block of the Month. They are $35.99 and include binding. We are already at month 6 of the block of the month clubs for this year and it isn’t too soon to start to put some of your rows together. Black and White Block of the Month Members: your setting kits will be available shortly, hopefully next month. Changes to Open Sewing Sessions Day or Evening: Need to get away from the hustle and bustle of your own home in order to get some quilting done? Join us at the shop. Now we will have open sewing during regular shop hours each and every Tuesday. There is no fee, but please pre-register. The Emmeline Apron: A pattern by Sew Liberated. The Emmeline Apron is the one you’ve been waiting for- modern, stylish, and fun to sew. You’ll never want to take it off! Best of all, the Emmeline is completely reversible, so it’s like two aprons in one. It can be tied in the front or back. Make it for yourself, your mother, your grandmother, and your friends. It’s guaranteed to add some spunk to your culinary adventures. Instructor: Melissa Johnson Fee: $6 plus materials and supplies (pattern $12.50 by Sew Liberated) Class meeting dates/time: 5:30-8:30pm July 9th Level: Beginner and up Birdie Sling Bag: A pattern by Amy Butler. This honey of a sling holds everything and it’s easy to make! Modern styling and dynamic proportions will make this one of your favorite carry-all bags. Instructor: Melissa Johnson Fee: $6 plus materials and supplies (pattern $12.95 by Amy Butler Designs) Class meeting dates/time: 5:30-8:30pm July 16th OR 5:30-8:30 July 23rd Level: Beginner and up Paisley Days Kitchen Set: A pattern by Vanilla House Designs. This pattern has much to offer whether you like paisley or not! Pattern features a half apron that we will create in class, but that’s not all… there is also patterns for a placemat, oven mitt, and converted dish towel (to hang from fridge or stove.) Instructor: Melissa Johnson Fee: $6 plus materials and supplies (pattern $8.00 by Vanilla House Designs) Class meeting dates/time: 5:30-8:30pm Aug. 13th Level: Beginner and up Grids and Grommets: A pattern by Indygo Junction. The Grids and Grommets bag is a versatile style offered in two sizes. Make the large version as a tote or the smaller bag as an attractive purse. It incorporates grommets for closing and a comfortable shoulder strap. Instructor: Melissa Johnson Fee: $6 plus materials and supplies (pattern $9.99 by Indygo Junction) Class meeting dates/time: 5:30-8:30pm Aug. 20th OR 5:30-8:30 Aug. 27th Level: Beginner and up Class Policies: All classes held at Seams Like Home Quilt Shop in Sturgeon Lake. Material and supply lists will be available at registration. Feel free to stop in the shop in advance to choose materials and supplies for all classes. A 10% discount will be given on all supplies purchased for the class. Due to copyright laws we ask that you purchase the patterns and books when required for a class. You must cancel one week prior to the start of the class in order to receive a refund. If a minimum enrollment is required, you will be notified 3 days in advance and will receive a refund. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of class to set up your sewing area. Please have a new needle for your machine, a full bobbin, and quality thread. A ¼” quilters’ presser foot (or piecing foot) for your machine is recommended. * All class fees must be paid in full prior to the beginning of the class. |
