February has come in like a lamb as has the rest of this winter!
We have lots of things going on this month.
Rose of Sharon Block of the Month is almost done!!
Come on in on the Fourth Thursday of the Month and sit and sew or share your version of this beautiful quilt.
Some are almost finished!
This year the Block of the Month will begin in April and will continue for six months until October.
It is called Holiday Magic and consists of Cut Work, machine embroidery and piecing.
If you don’t have cutwork or embroidery, not a problem.
You can do your blocks in class using our machines.
Staff will be on hand to help when needed.
Drop by to see the sample. It really is amazing!
Club 8 for 800 series machine owners begins this month on the 1st Saturday from 10am-noon. We encourage all 8 series owners to attend whenever possible. These incredible sewing computers are easy to learn, but there is a lot of information for us to pass along.
Bernina Club is on the third Saturday in the morning and Embroidery Club is on the same day in the afternoon.
We still have a few Bernina floor models to sell and the prices are amazing.
There are lots of classes scheduled and New Fabric arriving every day!
Specials for the month of February are:
Books are 50 percent off!!
Mettler Silk Finish thread is 50 percent off!!
We have Quilt Motion set up and running.
It takes a pattern that you choose from the computer and quilts it exactly where you want it on your quilt!
Come on in and give it a try.
Quilting 101
Join us for this comprehensive “Start to Finish” Quilt.
We begin with the basics of accurate cutting and go all the way to the binding.
Pick up tips and techniques. Join us for our project or bring one of your own!
New starts every Tuesday or Thursday. Call to reserve space.
From 10-Noon or 6pm-8pm.
$10.00 per class
Hand Quilting
This all time favourite class just keeps going!
We will cover everything from the Quilter’s Knot to quilting a perfect stitch.
Tuesday February 14 from Noon to 4PM.
$20.00 plus stencil
Four Patch Posie This is an uncomplicated variation of the stack and whack. You work with four layers and the results are amazing!
Monday February 20 & 27from 6PM-9PM
$30.00 Plus pattern
Easy Angle Fish Quilt
This is a great little fish quilt, suitable for both boys and girls.
Brightly coloured fish swim around this cute little project.
A great way to learn the “Easy Angle” ruler.
Saturday March 3 from Noon to 4PM
$20.00 plus pattern
Free Motion Quilting
Join us for a freemotion frenzy.
Learn techniques and hear all our “trade secrets” in the first class. In the second class you can use those skills on a lap or small quilt.
Tuesday March 6 & 20 From 11AM-2PM or 6PM-9PM
$35.00 including practice fabric and thread.
Gracie Handbag This is a nice quick to finish handbag. It is fully lined with six inside pockets and a flap that closes with velcro. Finished size is 15″wide by 10″high. Finish it in class!
Saturday March 10 from 10am-2pm
$20.00 plus pattern
Get to Know Your Serger
Do you have one of those multithread machines just sitting in it’s box?
This class will be to refresh you on techniques and operation of this amazing machine.
Monday March 5 from 6pm-9pm
$20.00 plus $5.00 kit fee
Martha’s Redwork Martha joins us once again to share her amazing RedWork skills. She will be teaching a small quilt. Learn her secrets and have this quick and easy project done in a snap!
Tuesday March 13& 20 from 10am-1pm $30.00 plus pattern
Quilting with your Serger In this class , Carrie will have you making a quilt entirely with your serger.
Drop by to see the sample in the shop!
Monday March 12 &19from 6PM -9PM.
$35.00 including pattern
Spring Mystery It’s time again for our mystery! We will once again dazzle you with a new pattern, lunch and entertainment from the Joyquilts staffers.
Sunday March 25 from 10AM-4PM
$45.00 incl. lunch and pattern
Holiday Magic This year’s Block of the Month features Cutwork, Embroidery and piecing to produce a beautiful wallhanging or lap quilt. Silhouettes cut from Bamboo Rayon Felt add a retro look to this otherwise modern Holiday piece. Join us on the first Saturday of the month from 12-2PM from April to September. $60.00 plus pattern
Sharon Pederson’s Rose of Sharon Block of the Month This amazing “QUILT AS YOU GO” project by Sharon Pederson is quilted as it is appliqued. No quilting needed at the end!!
The fourth Thursday of the month until March 2012. 10AM or 6PM
Sit and Sew with us for a couple of hours and watch this beautiful qu
