QUILTING CLASS - 'YOU CAN DO THIS'

CLASSES START FEBRUARY 9th, 2013!

Check out the "Classes..." page in the tab above for details of what the class will involve. 

First class is being held Sat. February 9, 2013 from 9-12. 


Hurry and contact me to preregister.
I have only two more openings for the Feb 9 class.  
I have three people interested but not committed..... If you are interested in attending hurry to register!  Class size is very limited, but this assures more personal attention. 
Once class is full I won't be able to take any more for these dates and times. 

You need to contact me for your list of requirements and what to bring to class!  Fabric is available to purchase at class but the selection is limited. I will give you the amount of fabric needed for the project so you can purchase your fabric anywhere you wish or bring what you already have and want to use.

Students will be piecing at least four blocks while at class! 

Great way to start learning. Easy to understand instruction!  And I accept all questions during class time, as there are no dumb questions.

Main thing to know is there are no quilt police in quilting.  While there are easier ways to do things, one way may work better for you another way may work better for another person. Along with teaching the basics I will be showing some tricks, tips, and several hints to make quilting easy and FUN!  

You must be pre-registered to attend.  Price for the first class is $40.00.  Contact me for more details, and class requirements. 

I'm looking to this opportunity to teach you my passion for quilting!   Come join us!
   
 

QUILT SHOW IN GRAY, TN

QUILTS AT THE APPALACHIAN HERITAGE QUILTERS 3RD ANNUAL QUILT SHOW 2012

The Appalachian Heritage Quilter's guild is having our 4th annual quilt show in Gray, TN
(east TN near Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, and Jonesborough)

March 8 - 9, 2013

9 am - 5 pm each day

Location: Crossroads Christian Church
1380 Suncrest Dr. Gray, TN

This is next to the Fossil Museum ! )

Quilts on display
Patchwork Cafe
Quilting Demonstrations
Vendors ---- including me (Quilter's Pantry) and a rep from Nolting with longarms to try out and purchase
Bed-turning of Vintage Quilts
Door Prizes
Opportunity Quilt Prize
Quilter's Yard sale
Certified AQS Quilt Appraiser - available for a fee.You may also submit quilts for to be judged.  Deadline is March 1st .  If you are interested in submitting one or more of your quilts for to be judged contact me and I'll get you a copy of the form, requirements, and address to send them to. 

 I'll be set up as a vendor with my quilts and other items for sale, including some fabric. 

Looking forward to seeing some of you! 

Phyllis

And in my spare time......

Kindle Case # 7

Kindle Case # 8

Kindle Case # 4

O.k. So it's not really in my spare time. In my "Real" Spare time I.... sleep?  

Pictured above are just a few of the Kindle Cases I've made in between quilting, organizing quilting classes and working. Some (not pictured) have already been sold, or were special ordered. 
These are available to buy through Quilter's Pantry web shop.

So you see, there are many things you can make with fabric other than quilts.  And some of the smaller things you can make from the scraps of fabric, also known sometimes as our 'stash'. 

By taking time away from quilting to make smaller things you get a break from the large lurking project. You also get to use some of your smaller stash pieces. You get to enjoy being creative and making something new. 

It is during these times when we take breaks that we make the purses, tote bags, cases, ornaments, coasters, etc.  The list of smaller things to make goes on and on. You just never know what you may find to make.  

Taking a day or a period of time away from quilting just to go through all the fabric we have, to reorganize it, to see what pieces we really have can be relaxing as well. 
 
Go have some fun today.  Dig into your stash and see what you can create.   




Now ------ 


What did you find in your stash that you forgot you had?     


Go make it a great day!

Til next time -
Keep those needles stitching, the creative juices flowing and the fabric moving. 

Phyllis  
 

CLASSES OFFERED AT QUILTER'S PANTRY

 I have this listed as one of the 'Pages' but wanted to list it as a post also.  If you are interested in taking beginner quilting classes this may be the place for you! Let me know! 

"YOU CAN DO THIS"

Quilter's Pantry is now offering classes for beginners!

FIRST CLASS:

"YOU CAN DO THIS" 

DATE: FEBRURAY 9, 2013

TIME: 9 AM - NOON

LOCATION: QUILTER'S PANTRY 

(Call or email me for address and directions)

COST: $30.00

LIMITED SPACE: CLASS LIMITED TO 3 STUDENTS  

 ABOUT THIS CLASS

This class is designed for the person who wants to learn how to quilt, but has no idea where to start. Geared to those who already own a sewing machine. (but if you don't have one yet, you are still welcome as smaller ones may be available)

We will be going through the tools needed and how to use them; the glossary of quilting terms; abbreviations used most often; and easy techniques used in simple blocks.
Other tips, hints, and the fun of quilting will also be discussed.  Questions during class are encouraged and please know that I believe that there are no 'dumb' questions!

You will be doing a small block (or a few blocks) during the first class so you get  hands on experience and will be able to take your project home to finish, or bring back in a future class for the next step. (We will set a date and time for this class to meet again for their next class).


Students will also be given a binder with lots of information including:
1)  Charts to help in quilting;
2)  Section of "Understanding the Quilting process
2)  A glossary of terms to refer to; 
3)  Ideas for fabric and tool storage;  
4) A listing of several web sites related to quilting
5) Sections about quilting techniques we use in class as well as many more to use in the future
and more!
PLUS a pattern for a small table cover or wall hanging. (the one we will be starting in class).

I prefer that you bring your own sewing machine, as well as some of your own tools. This will help you get to know your machine and be able to continue sewing at home after this class. 
 

 AGAIN --- SPACE IS LIMITED SO IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE SEND ME AN EMAIL FOR FURTHER INFORMATION INCLUDING A LIST OF WHAT TO BRING TO CLASS, AND WHAT NOT TO BRING TO CLASS.

info@quilterspantry.com

FIRST CLASS IS:

 FEBRUARY 9, 2013

9 - 12 AM! 

YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER 
To pre-register please send me an email for further information and confirmation.
  

This class will be offered again so if you miss this first one, watch for additional dates for this class.  
Contact me if you are interested in this or a future class time.

OTHER ADVANCE CLASSES WILL BE ADDED IN THE FUTURE.  

Thanks I'm looking forward meeting you and sharing my knowledge of quilting! 

Phyllis
 

Happy New Year from Quilter's Pantry

AJ Dec 28th

Happy New Year! 

AJ, our greatest blessing of the year, would like to join me (from under a blanket and other quilted items I made for him) in wishing you all a Happy New Year. 

We will 'see' you all next year!

Looking Forward

2012 is coming to an end. I look back at all the blessings of the year and count the biggest blessing to be the birth of our grandson. An early delivery, a tiny bundle of joy weighing only 3 lbs 3 oz and at only 15 inches long, we spend hours praying and watching him slowly grow. In just 27 days he was able to come home. And now, he is doing well and over 9 lbs. 

Quilter's Pantry grew throughout the year. We had longarm work, custom quilts ordered, premade quilts that sold, and other items we made sold as well. We met new people and shared our love of quilting and being creative.   

I know you all have goals, dreams, desires, wishes, and lists of things to accomplish during the new year. As quilters our UFO pile never goes away. We finish one project and tend to start two more. We see a pattern and want to make it. We see fabric and just have to have it. We learn a new technique and can't wait to try it out. 

I look forward to what 2013 holds for each of us. We never know what we may find around the next corner. Each new day that we will face will give us an opportunity to learn more, share more, and enjoy more. If we face each day with a smile others will smile with us. 

I will be letting you know soon of some exciting new developments at Quilter's Pantry. Something I've wanted to do for a while. 2013 will be the year to do them. And as soon as plans are complete I will let you know about them. If you live close by and want to learn to quilt you will especially be interested. 
 
As we celebrate the ending of 2012 I wish you all a safe and happy New Year. 

Til next time ---- stay warm, stay safe. Keep those needles stitching.

Phyllis

Merry Christmas from Quilter's Pantry

Merry Christmas to each of you. 

Christmas is the time we celebrate the birth of Jesus. 

 It is a time of family gatherings, memories, traditions, gifts and food. 

Many have had additions to their families this year as we have with our little grandson, AJ, who is doing well.

Many others have lost loved ones, and this season will not be an easy one. 

Memories of Christmases past float through our thoughts. Family traditions unfold as the season has progressed. Each one has a different way of celebrating. Traditions are all different. Memories - we all have different ones we could share. 

One of mine would be the year I got my 2 wheeler and since it was snowing with deep snow outside, I learned to ride it inside the small house we lived in! 

And then there was always the special "Granny cookies", the orange in our stockings hung by the fireplace. The visits to the grandparents houses and to a great aunt and uncle's house. 

Each year there are new memories. And it's sometimes surprising what we really remember about the Christmases past. It often not about the gifts, but about the time spent with family and friends.  

And for little kids - its not about the toy - it's about the box the toy came in!   lol

May you all have a wonderful Christmas. Hug your family, share the memories, enjoy the time together. 

I'll catch up with you all later in the week as we approach the end of the year and make plans for what the new year holds for us.  

Til next time --- put the needles down, take a break and enjoy your Christmas in whatever way you celebrate.   

Merry Christmas from the Quilter's Pantry family.