MARCH 1, 2021
March 2021 Journal
Every year, the cold of winter melts away and spring brings a new beginning. It's that time of year when the sun shines brighter, the days get longer, and we can almost smell the scents of Spring. The birds are migrating north and rebirth begins...
With that in mind, I have spent some time thinking of ways to thank you all for your kindness, your support, and most of all your friendship.
HOW ABOUT A CUSTOMER REWARDS PROGRAM... BEGINNING THIS MONTH AT FARM GIRL QUILTS; MARCH 15 WE WILL LAUNCH OUR CUSTOMER CHICK CARDS. YOUR RETAIL PURCHASES WILL NOW EARN YOU POINTS!
When you have totaled $200 in sales, you can redeem your Chick Card worth $20 off your next regular-priced fabric, notion, book, or kit purchase! I am so happy to reward my loyal customers for their continued support. So come on in on the 15th, and get your party started.
WE ARE ALSO HAPPY TO INTRODUCE TWO NEW EDITIONS TO OUR FQ SWAG COLLECTION... THE LARGE AND JUMBO CANVAS TOTES.
Find some time in your busy days to stop on out, take a peek at the new samples, fresh fabrics, and colorful threads just waiting to brighten your Spring days.
Studio hours are Mondays, Wednesdays-Friday from 10-5. Other times by appointment.
See ya'll soon.
Tina
Brighter days ahead…
Coming Soon!
This beautiful wool applique piece is coming to the Farmgirl Quilt Studio event offerings in May.
Pocket Full of Posies
It's time to use those denim jeans you've been saving for that special project. This class has all the tips needed to lead you through the making of your own denim apron garden.
Piecing denim, applique techniques, flower designs and quilting. Join us for some colorful fun! Register early, as classes fill fast.
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
A variety of techniques are incorporated into the quilts and patterns designed by Wendy Williams, including wool applique. Her wool applique is usually done with pure wool felt using bold but simple embroidery stitches. Wendy's focus is that her work is achievable for all levels of quilters and stitchers. Join us in the Barn, and experience this small gem of an artsy quilt made with wool applique on cotton and embroidery. Finished size: 21"x 21". This is a three session class. Class project kits will be available for an additional fee.
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)