Fall is Coming! I Can't Wait for My Favorite Season!

Hello September! Summer is always a nice break from routine, with vacations and less scheduling, but it is always nice to get back to routine, too! September and late August will always signal the start of school for me, and then the ushering in of fun, Fall activities. I'm glad to be planning and thinking of new Fall classes and projects for all of you, too! Currently, I am at home recovering from my hip replacement surgery. The surgery went well and I am healing nicely. I have had great care from my husband and friends, and I am so grateful for all of the well wishes, meals, visits, and all of the help at the store from Melinda and the crew! Thank you!! I hope to be back in the shop by Sept. 10, at least part of the day.

September News and Classes:

In September, we have our usual sew day groups along with some new classes and repeats of some favorites. I have also been preparing several holiday quilt kits for you, so you are ready for the upcoming holidays!

September Window Block:

In honor of the kids starting back to school and National Read a Book Day on September 6, we are making book blocks for our window display. There are 3 blocks to choose from, or you can make all three! The winner will have an assortment of blocks to make a cute library quilt! You can even use some of those selvages you have started saving for the book spines. Patterns and a fat quarter are available now for just $5. You get a few extra days to compete theses blocks, as a winner won't be chosen until Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 5 pm.

September Classes and Clubs:

Geese in the Lilies; Day 3: Thursday, Sept 5; 10-4pm

The Ladies who are taking this class will finish up their final session the first week of September. Laurie Johnson is the teacher for this class, and the ladies are doing a remarkable job using a wide array of fabric choices.

Beginning Piecing and Quilting Level 1; Sept. 7, 14, 21; 10-3:30pm

During the months of September and October, we will have our ever-popular Beginning Piecing and Quilting Class taught by Laurie Johnson. Both of these classes are full, so if you are interested in taking a beginning piecing and quilting class, please call the shop or email me and get on a waiting list for the next class, which will be in January. In this class, you will learn the best practices of quilting from choosing fabric and thread, to measuring and cutting, pressiing, piecing,squaring up, and quilting.

Month 3 of the Woodland Birds Christmas Row-by-Row is 9/12 from 10-4: 

Laurie Johnson will continue with Rows 3 and 7 this month, which are the trees. The ladies in the class have been working hard on their birds from last month. They will be finished with the quilt top in time for Christmas!

Make-It, Take-It Class: Fall Pot holders, Thursday, Sept., 12 from 5:30-8:30pm:

This is is our monthly Make-It, Take-It Class that we hold in the evening. We will be making Fall pot holders from this cute "Cozy Days" collection. I will be serving Butternut Squash soup, bread and salad for dinner. This is just as much a social time as it is for sewing something fun! Come join us for a fun evening of sewing and friendship. The cost is $40, which includes supplies and dinner. 

Intro to Wool Applique Class: Wednesday. Sept. 18, 10-3:30pm

Diana Meier will be back to teach this technique class on Introduction to Wool Applique. This class is also full, but if you are interested, please get on the waiting list for the next class. The cost is $50 plus supplies.

Fall Paper Piecing Pumpkin: Thursday, Sept. 19; 10-3:30pm:

As a follow-up to her Introduction to paper piecing class that she did this summer, Barbara Carlston will be here to teach this intermediate class on paper piecing a fall pumpkin! We have the pattern available for $5.50+tax and the class is $35. We also have the cute iron racks available for purchase, to display this cute seasonal block. In case you missed the summer class, we will be offering the Introduction to Paper Piecing Class again on Saturday, Dec. 7. Keep a look out for a follow-up class of another seasonal block in early February!

Mesh Tote Bag Class: Thursday, Sept 26, 10-3 pm:

Rita Traxler will be here to teach this cute and functional tote bag. Don't miss the chance to learn and have fun with Rita. She is a wealth of knowledge and sweet to boot! The cost of the class is $35 plus supplies. I have a wide selection of mesh and strapping for you to choose from, as well as a lot of cute fabric!

My Grown-Up and Me: Apron Class; Thursday. Sept. 26 from 4-6 pm:

This month our junior sewists will be making an apron, just in time for Fall baking with family. This project was one that the junior sewists from the summer classes voted on as a future project. The cost is $30, plus supplies.  Marcie Morrill and Donna Bengle continue to be our great teachers for this class.

The Garden Party-Part 2 Quilt Class; Sat., Sept. 28 from 10-3:30pm:

Diana Meier will finish up this second session with the participants. They got a great start on Saturday the 31st of August, and they will have had all month to work on it before returning for this class. 

Monthly Clubs and Sew Days: 10-4 pm, Cost $10:

9/3 & 9/10: Tuesday Girls (Closed Mini Group): Meet the first and Second Tuesdays of the Month

9/4: Villa Rosa Club: Open to all Villa Rosa Pattern enthusiasts! Come work on your Villa Rosa patterns during this open sew day. Cost is $10.

9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27: Friday Girls (Closed Mini Groups): Meet Every Friday, except the fifth Friday.

9/7: Bridle Path Block-of-the-Month Pick-up and Demonstration: 9 am with Shirley Cox

9/11: Open SewDay: Open Sew Day for anyone who has a project to work on. This open sew day fills up quickly, so it is a good idea to register ahead

9/14: Tinsel Block-of-the-Month Pick-Up

9/16: Lori Holt Hometown Sew Along Check-In; 6-9 pm: This will be the last check-in for this sew along.

9/17: Lincoln Farm Girls: This club is for anyone working on Lori Holt projects. Cost is $10.

9/24: Hand Sewing Club: This club is for hand sewing enthusiasts. If you love to embroider, do wool applique, sashiko, or any hand sewing varieties, you are welcome to join us. No machine sewing on this day. Cost is $10.

9/25: Farm Girls 2: (closed mini group for Lori Holt Enthusiasts).

BarnStar Block of the Month: For the Month of September you will travel to Cloth Carousel in Vacaville.

Just a little business...we found out a way to save a little in credit card fees for the shop. The fees are less when you physically present and use your credit card, rather than using the "card on file" option when you are in the store. So, we will be asking you to pull out your card when you shop in store. We will continue to take credit cards for online shopping, Block-of-the-months, and call-in orders and reservations for classes. Happy Fall everyone! I look forward to seeing you in the shop when I return on the 10th. Make sure you check out our Facebook videos on Tuesdays, so you can see all of the new fabric, kits and classes as they become available. 

Tammy