August 2, 2021 Newsletter

Hello Quilters, We have lots to do in August.  A new class and several guild events are scheduled. Star Chain is our class in August Hello Everyone,  August is going to be busy.  We have several guild events planned, so we hope to see many of you.  We will be in High Point, Salisbury, Shelby and Lake Norman. We did something this week that we haven’t done in a while…WE ORDERED FABRIC.  If it gets here on time, it will arrive in February.  I wish I had good news, but like so many industries, everything is behind and when it does arrive, everything is costing more.  Shipping costs are adding up. The new fabrics are beautiful.  We can’t wait for you to see them.  New fabrics mixed with some fabrics from your stash always make a great quilt. Quilting Class this Month Above is the class sample for our next class.  We have named this one Star Chain. Dates are Friday, August 20 OR Saturday, August 21, 2021. Traditional piecing techniques will be covered.  Make this quilt scrappy or planned. This can be a two color quilt, as shown, or pick out a multicolor border and do the interior in bright, scrappy colors.  The sample is 2 colors but I used 12 different brown prints of the same value. Some had subtle prints with additional colors (red flowers/geometrics). The background is all one fabric but you could use several fabrics of the same value. All the star points are the same fabric.  We have a Star Chain kit available.  Kit includes all the fabrics for the quilt top, the printed border, as shown, and fabric for binding.  98″ X 98″, $159.00.  As noted below, if you order this week we are offering free shipping. Class fee is $38.00. Class fee will include a handout. Class starts at 10 am and finishes about 4 pm.  The classes will be held at Cool Spring Methodist Church, 1902 Mocksville Rd, Cleveland, NC—that is Hwy. 64 about 8 miles East of Statesville, and is easily accessible from either I-77 or I-40. As you know, eating lunch is an important part of the day.  Bring a sandwich or a covered dish and we’ll provide sides, chips, desert and tea.  There is always plenty to share. To register for the class, call Cindy Page, 704-376-2531 to reserve your space, then mail checks payable to The Quilter’s Gallery to 224 Woodleaf Road, Cleveland, NC 27013. This class is $38.00.  Payment is required at the time of registration to hold your space in the class. A supply list/cutting instructions and directions to the venue will be emailed to you upon registration. Bring something for “show and tell”. If you need a tractor trailer truck to get all your quilts here, that will be fine. We will start the class “Show and Tell” at 1:30ish.  Everyone is invited to the class “Show and Tell” whether you are taking the class or not.  You might want to squeeze in a little shopping time as well. We will do some more “Show and Tell” events during our classes and during the All Carolina Shop Hop dates in the fall.  (It will be cool enough to be outside by then.) Small Shops I love small shops like Mary Mae’s, in Spencer where we took our barn quilt painting class.  I love that someone has the guts to go out and take a chance and work hard. Do you know of any unique shops in your town?  Where do you love to shop?  Or eat? Let me know.  Cindy and I might take a road trip.  Email me at [email protected]. Shopping Time You can always make an appointment to shop in the barn for any time that suits you by calling Cindy at 704-376-2531.  We’re available almost any time. We would love to see you.  Call us if you need directions.  We are located off I-40 between Statesville and Mocksville, NC. .Upcoming Classes  Save these dates. Friday, September 24 or Saturday, September 25 Shooting Star is our September class. This is a great scrap quilt. Guild Programs Keep us in mind for programs for your quilting guild now that groups are starting to meet again. The Statesville Fall Quilting Marketplace Save the Date! Did you miss our Extravaganza in Statesville that was supposed to be last January?  We did too.  We are planning a smaller version this September.  We are excited to see everyone.  We will be following whatever protocols are recommended at that time.  Please help us keep our vendors safe.  Admission is $5 for everyone. You won’t need to print a coupon to get your discount.  We are giving everyone the discount automatically.    Please have correct change ready. September 17 and 18, 2021 We are going to have around 29+ of our vendors at the Statesville Civic Center for a couple of days of shopping frenzy.  We look forward to getting back to work.  Please start sharing this info with your quilting friends. Here are some of the shops that will be there – Annie’s Keepsakes Carolina Quilt Studio – Innova Quilting Machines The Cotton Quilt Dawn’s Sewing and Quilting Designer’s Workshop Dragonfly Quiltshop Susan Edmonson Empty Pockets Alpaca Farm Featherweight Poppy Friends and Fiberworks Melinda Gibert Jewelry Gloria Sews Kathy’s Patchworks Loving Stitches Mary Mae’s – A Southern Mercantile Mountain Top Fibers Quilt Patch Fabrics Quilter’s Gallery Quiltricks Schoolhouse Quilts Sew Original Sewing the Good Life Sewingly Yours Studio Stitch Sewing the Good Life Sally Wincze Patterns Wooden Quilt Blocks (Thomas Hannon) YLI Threads Also, one of our favorite vendors, Momma’s Kitchen Sweets, (Dorcas Troyer) will be there with her breads and baked goodies.  220 Cafe will also be onsite for delicious food.  This event means so much to all the vendors.  It’s been a long year for every business.  We are thankful to have the opportunity to see you again. If you would like a full size copy of these bookmarks to print for your guild, please email me at [email protected]. Raffle Quilts Let me say a little bit about raffle quilts….We are not having any raffle quilts at the September show.  We are trying to keep things as simple as possible.  You know what’s going on.  You’ve been watching the news.  However, if you want to be considered for a space in January, either in Statesville or Sanford, please let me know. Everyone wants a space.  We are going to get all the requests and then do a drawing.  That is the fairest way to decide which guild gets a spot.  [email protected] All Carolina’s Shop Hop One last thing, something new is coming this fall.  During the months of October and November, we will be participating in the ALL CAROLINA’S SHOP HOP.  This will incorporate shops all over NC and SC. Look for the page on Facebook. We will be open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday during October and November.  (Except the weekend of November 14, {we have a family wedding!} and Thanksgiving Day) All the details, like where to get your passports, will be available soon. Kits for Sale We have been busy during our time at home, sewing and making quilt kits.  All the kits have all the fabric for the quilt top and the binding fabric.  Patterns are also included.  If you order by Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021 we will ship your kit for free.  That will save you about $15.00 Alaska – 72″ x 72″ $169.95 Wishing Star – 90″ x 90″ $159.95 Snow Goose – 75′ x 75″ $156.00 Summer Wind – 76″ x 76″ $119.95 Into the Wind – 92′ x 92′ $165.00 When Harry Met Megan – 76″ x 76″ $120.00 Tulip Crosses – 95″ x 95″ $159.95 Call or text Cindy – 704-376-2531 if you would like to order anything,  or make an appointment to shop. Taxes and shipping will be added to orders. Remember, we do not have a shopping cart on our website.  If you need us for anything, call and make a shopping appointment.   Keep reading our newsletters.  We’ll have something different to feature each week. We’ve had some trouble with our mailing list.  I don’t know why.  Ask your friends if they are getting the newsletter.  If not, they need to sign up again.  If your friends need to sign up, please go to our website, www.quiltersgallery.net and put your info in the signup box.   If you are looking on your phone, make sure you click on the desktop version, to get the full website with all the quilt photos and the sign up box. Tell your friends to look for our newsletters on Facebook. Search for The Quilter’s Gallery or Cynthia Page. Curly and Wilbur said to say, “Hello”. Curly is feeling much better. Both boys got pedicures this week.  Curly got a bath.  If you have never washed a donkey, you have missed some fun. Cindy – 704-376-2531 Patti – 704-807-6992 www.quiltersgallery.net Email: [email protected]                     Save the Date Quilting and Fiber Art Marketplace Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center 1801 Nash St. Sanford, NC 27330 Jan. 14, 2022 – 9am – 5 pm Jan. 15, 2022 – 9am – 4 pm. We have assembled more than 30 of your favorite small businesses that feature the best products for quilters and knitters.  Spend the day shopping for quilting fabrics, yarns for knitting, and wools for appliqué and much more. QFAM starts early at 9am with Early Bird Specials.  Many vendors will have selected items on sale from 9am – 10am. Throughout the day, we will have hourly door prize drawings.  We plan to give away a couple of sewing machines as well! Plan to arrive early and spend the day.  The first 100 people in the door, get an extra ticket to win all day long. Mrs. Lacy’s Magnolia House will be serving her wonderful chicken salad and baked goods for your pleasure.   Quilting and Needle Art Extravaganza Statesville Civic Center 300 South Center St. Statesville, NC Jan. 28, 2022 from 9 am – 5 pm Jan. 29, 2022 from 9 am – 4 pm Mark your calendar for this fabulous shopping event! Spend the day shopping for quilting fabrics, yarns for knitting, and wools for appliqué.  Books, patterns and notions will inspire you to create.  Shop for a new sewing machine or a long arm sewing machine.  Our vendors are quilt shops and knitting shops.  Some vendors dye their own fabrics and some “grow” their own yarns on their farms.  Some vendors design their own patterns and some just know where to order the “best stuff”. There will be hourly door prizes and each day at 3pm, Sew Original from Winston Salem and Studio Stitch from Greensboro will be giving away a Bernina Sewing machine.  (You must be present to win a machine.)  Arrive early.  Be one of the first 100 people in the door, and you will get an extra ticket to win all day long. Cafe 220 will be there with their fabulous food and Troyer’s Bakery will have delicious baked goods.