APRIL 1, 2021
April 2021 Journal
Spring is here in the U.P. it’s such a welcoming time. We begin to plan all our outdoor activities, gardening, picnics, and celebrations with friends and family.
We also look to our craft, to inspire and lead us down a new path. As makers, it’s time to try new techniques, work with new color palettes and pattern designs. With that in mind, I’d like to share some thoughts on using color. Let’s try some bright bold focus prints, mix in some smaller prints of the same or different hue’s and use some blenders to bridge the mix together.
This next month I’ll be spending some time in the studio sharing just that. How to bridge the gap between two wild and seemingly unrelated prints. Stay tuned for more details to come. I would also like to take some time to share with all of you some, changes you may have noticed here in my little neck of the woods. There has been some new activity at the studio. New faces are entering almost every day and with that a lot of new interest in classes, private lessons, and the many supplies that I offer here at the studio.
My busy hands and sew-in sessions are filling even before they are posted. To accommodate the new interest I have added a late afternoon busy hands, the second Wednesday of each month from 4-7pm. Busy hands is designed for hand workers to gather and stitch together, please register as you would for a class, so that there is room for all to attend.
New to the Studio Services is Private Quilting Instruction.
There are three new ladies taking advantage or working on a one to one basis for 3-4 hours on a specific quilt project of their choice. During their scheduled time I work with them from start to finish in the quilt making process. These hours are not posted, and the studio remains open to shoppers at this time. Clubs are currently full, and monthly classes are filling up fast. It’s a good problem to have, but do know, I am here for all of you and your project needs. If you have a specific need, please contact me directly, and we can discuss rates and availability.
New Facebook groups!
We have added two new Facebook groups, Farmgirl Quilters, and 906 Featherweight Club. Both are public groups, check them out and join today. Your comments, likes, and shares are greatly appreciated!
Join us today, tomorrow, or next month. There’s always something new to share!
Studio Hours
The studio’s regular business hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday’s 10-5, Saturdays by appointment.
SCHEDULED CLOSURES
The studio will be closed Tuesday, March 30 thru Tuesday, April 6th, for a little time off
The Studio will be closed May 11th through May 17th; I will be attending MCQA Retreat in Rapid River.
Please contact me during business hours when at all possible, and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Our Facebook page is a great source for studio updates, events, and sneak peeks of new fabrics, tools, and supplies.
Bound by Threads,
Tina
New classes & patterns!
House Table Runner
Size: 21" x 12"
An inviting little house and bird adorn this adorable table runner, achieved through wool and ribbon appliqué, as well as embroidery stitches.
See event calendar for full description and booking information.
Pocket Snappy Wallet
This super cute on-trend wallet measures 5- 1/2” x 4”.
Beginner-friendly class. A great gift-giving idea. Make one or more in class!
Class limited to 6 Wednesday, April 28, 10-3. Spots will fill quickly, so please be snappy in your RSVP.
See event calendar for full description and booking information.
Upcoming Classes & Event Schedule
Click on the date to view more details! If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me!
Please note that new classes will be announced at a later date once my son’s quarantine period has ended, and we get clear from the doctors. Check our Facebook page for updates!
Calendar
It's never to early to start planning your gift giving ideas. Join us each month from March thru October to make Eight Zippered Bags that make wonderful gifts for all ages. Zippy Bags 3 by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet is a lightweight canvas panel featuring the pieces and instructions to make four large (14" x 12") and four small (9" x 8") zippered bags. Each bag uses a colored zipper from Lori's Happy Zippers. Panel size is 56" x 56". We have built a great kit to make these projects even easier. Photo show three of the Zippy bags. Kit Includes: * Instructions are printed on the panel * Lori Holt Zippy Bags 3 lightweight canvas panel * 8 colored Lori Holt Happy Zippers 2 * Three yards of Lori Holt coordinating cotton fabrics for linings Cost detail: This is an eight session class group, each class session is priced at $20 per day of 5 hours of studio instruction, plus kit cost of $75.95 plus tax. Pre Registration is required.
Having invested in the Stripology Ruler, let's unlock all this ruler can do for you. Increase your cutting efficiency and accuracy. Learn how to stripologize your patterns to save you time and get to the fun part – sewing !!! Join Patty Beyer, Certified Instructor and Stripologist, learn the secrets of Stripology. Patty has sewn since she was about 6 years old, learning to make Barbie clothes. While attending college she sewed and mended clothing to earn spending money. Patty began quilting about 20 years ago; trying many different rulers and cutting techniques. During the Covid shut down she found Gudrun Erla of GE Designs and has never looked back! "The Stripology rulers changed my sewing life. They cut down on my cutting time and increased my accuracy 10-fold ". Let Patty show you how it can change your quilting experience! (Class Location: The Barn at Farmgirl Quilts Studio)
Dedicate some time to your stitching here at the Studio! Join friends with the same interests while you work on a current or new project. All hand work projects are welcome.