DECEMBER 1, 2020
December Journal
Wow, it is December, not that I had forgotten, it just seems the days fly into the nights before I know it. So much happens here, and there is so much new coming in the next few months. I am beginning to receive new bolts of fabrics for your making needs. Free Spirit, Moda, Andover, and Dear Stella, just to name a few. Tilda's Woodland is due in the studio in January and we are all very excited about its arrival. Shipments are being affected by the pandemic, but rest assured, they will eventually be delivered. I will be posting on Facebook as new items arrived, please tune in to our page for current updates.
I am happy to announce that I will be the 2021 President of the Marquette County Quilters Association. If you are not familiar with this group, 2021 would be a great time to join and get involved with our local guild. Membership information will be available at the studio, check out the website to find out more about MCQA. We welcome all levels of quilters. Meetings will be held via Zoom while group attendance is limited, it is the goal of this year's board to engage you, to excite you, and keep you zooming in for more each month. Our meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm. See you there.
The studio remains very busy despite the pandemic. I am grateful for the loyal support of old and new guests. During the month of December we will keep regular business hours as follows, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Fridays from 10-5, through December 21st, you may drop-in or call ahead for a private visit during these days.
I WILL BE TAKING A CHRISTMAS BREAK FROM DECEMBER 22ND THROUGH DECEMBER 27TH, AND AGAIN DECEMBER 30 THROUGH JANUARY 3, 2021
I leave you with this message of love...”Christmas is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal and that every path may lead to peace." As we enter this season of celebration and love, I ask that everyone shares a simple act of kindness with some who may be alone during this time, take care of some who may have a need, cheer up a friend or neighbor, show kindness to someone searching for a home. Share the gift of love, take time to listen to a friend or someone on the street who may be in need of an open ear. Share your wealth, health, and kindness with all you come into contact with.
As we have learned this year, we know not what tomorrow will bring. Share yourself, your time, and your talents. Be good to your spouse, your children your families, friends, and your neighbors. Spread the beauty of the season during this month and the next year to come. God Bless you all, keep you safe, healthy, and kind.
Thank you all for your giving hearts, your loyal support, and your love for me, my family, and my craft. I love you all. 2021 will bring new and exciting challenges to all, new experiences, and new memories, embrace them.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS, AND A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!
TINA
New! Stitch Spargo
This is a very popular club, so popular that two groups are being formed. Space is limited. Registration is open, $50 Quarterly Studio Fee. Please contact the studio to confirm your registration.
Stitch Spargo One 10-3
Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 11
Stitch Spargo Two 10-3
Jan 28, Feb 25, Mar 25
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Featherweight Fridays
Registration is now open for Featherweight Fridays!!
We will be meeting monthly starting in January. You must own a Singer Featherweight sewing machine to attend. You will be working on your own projects and there will be optional group projects offered!
The Annual Studio Fee is $50. Please register as space is limited, and two groups may be needed.
We are still working on getting the Featherweight School House scheduled, more detail will be available soon…
Email farmgirlquiltsstudio@gmail.com to register.
Upcoming Classes & Event Schedule
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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.