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Open for the August 2024 QD newsletter!
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3370 Library Rd, Castle Shannon Pa 15234
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Jennifer’s Blog Can you even believe it’s August! Where has the summer gone. I guess it hasn’t helped that in the last month I haven’t been able to go outside because I’m being eaten alive my mosquitoes. That and it was a busy time at work so it was heads down. Hopefully the beautiful weather that we are having today as I write this continues especially in the last week of Aug when I am off. Email Issue update. I am sad to report I am still having issues with approximately 100 of you not getting emails. Even worse sometimes it’s different 100 people. So a lot of you missed the 201 email I had sent out. See farther in this newsletter for that info.. You also may have missed my special event email that I am doing on printing your pictures on fabric. See farther in newsletter for that as well. I promise that if any reject for this on the 15th when I send I will send it out manually and you can also always look on facebook or the webpage for current news. Rain is said they now figured out it was them and they are working on it, but am still fighting with Comcast on the issue as well. We will be closed a few different times in September, so please take a look at this and the calendar which will have them listed: Monday, September 2 for labor day—Closed Saturday, September 7th @noon –Closing early. Monday, September 16th. Sorry if this causes you any issues. We have a lot of items to tell you about this month so please continue to read the whole newsletter! Before I get to the classes, don’t forget our Sit n Sews! Do you have unfinished projects? Do you need some help? Do you just want to hang out and socialize? These are all reasons to come to our sit n sews! They are only $5 per session. It’s also would be great time to come learn and help make the dresses for our charity project! Remember they are anytime between the hours of 10am to 5pm. This month Sit N Sews are: Tuesday, September 3rd, Friday, September 13th, Wednesday, September 18th, and Friday, September 27th. Upcoming Classes/Events: "Kathy's Korner" - Join Kathy and other “Sewists” to create a monthly project. Every month there will be a new and exciting project(s) to do. What will they be? Whatever Kathy and your “Sewists” come up with! If you have an idea for something that you would like taught please let Kathy know. The class will be on most Wednesdays of the month (please check below and the calendar for exact dates!). You can come to one or all times to get your work done! The cost of the class is $15 for each month’s initial workshop plus pattern and supplies. If you need even more time you can also come to any Sit N Sew for an additional $5. September Class—Leaf Bowl: Join us Wednesday September 4, 11 or 25 at 10:30 to make the Leaf Bowl. There are three leaves to choose from. Combine scraps and threads to accentuate your bowl. Batik fabrics work especially well for this project. Call or stop in to register since supplies (Pattern & Heat Moldable Stiffener) are limited. Talk to Kathy if you wish to schedule another date/time.
Yarn Time! This month we will be having 5 sessions of Yarn Time We will be charging $5.00 a session whether you are doing the project of the month or just your own stuff. If you come to all you get the final session free! As always our Yarn times are hosted by Emily Klaczak. Spread the word that it’s a great time to come in and work on your knitting and crochet and socialize with like mind artists! If you know anyone ho wants to learn have them come talk to Emily during one of these times and see what can be set up for lessons! Yarn Times: All are from Noon to 3pm unless specified. 1)Tuesday, September 10th, 2)Saturday, September 14th, 3)Saturday, September 21, 4)Tuesday, September 2th, 5) Saturday, September 28th. September Yarn Time — Knit Zig Zag Shawlette
Special Event: Learn to print pictures on fabric. When: Tuesday, August 27th between 10:30 am and 2:30pm One day only. This is a free event! Hope that you will buy something when you are in the store though!Bring a photo and I will demostrate how to print it onto special "paper" and how to transform it into fabric! You've seen me do it for the Library wall hanging. Now it's your turn! I would ask that you sign up so i have enough pages. This will not be a four hour class. Come anytime between those hours and we will have you walking out with a block ready to be put into a project! Bring one picture that is the size of a piece of paper or smaller. So biggest we can do is 8.5x11. We will have additonal packages available for sale or order if you catch the printing craze! If you are working and cannot make it email me and we will set up a special time for you on a Saturday! Quilting 201— Have you ever stopped doing a pattern because it wasn’t real good? Have you ever wished you could design your own quilt, wall hanging or such? Well, this class is going to be for you. It’s going to take the basic skills you learned in Quilting 101 and we are going to teach you some basics that you can make endless quilts. Whether it’s taking a concept you know, reproducing a quilt that you have seen and making it your own, or taking a block and doing what you want with it. There is a pre-requisite with this class. You will have to have taken Quilting 101 or have about 5 quilts/projects under your belt as a quilter! Don’t let this scare those of you who have just taken 101. You have the skills to do this class! As an added bonus you will get to do multiple projects out of the course. You also get to draw! I mean this class is going to be fun. There will be a ton of homework but I think you can do it! Class will be limited to 3 people at a time. Interested? Stop in and sign up! Get on the waiting list! This is a picture of the first of two projects that you will make without a pattern! When: Saturday, August 31 @9am! It is a six week class! Cost: $65. Teacher: Jenn Shushnar.
Craft Time– Cartonnage taught by Becky! Deadline for the classes and notion order is Thursday, September 12th @5pm. Cartonnage is the art of making boxes covered with fabric. Making your own fabric covered box is so fun and the final boxes are unique handmade items/gifts! You can make your own fabric boxes, cases and much more out of chipboard, fabric and glue with this lovely craft!! And your pieces will be sturdy as wood, but made with your favorite fabric! This is a fun, easy and relaxing technique that has so many possibilities. Once you see your finished project you not only will be amazed at what you created but also addicted to a wonderful new hobby. You will have a choice of picking one of two classes this session. One is a new and one is a repeat for those of you who have not had a chance to take a class before but have wanted to. If you would like to order one of the second choice or more kits of anything or tools please let us know when you sign up. Kits and tools are a separate lower price than the class price. When: Thursday, September 26, 2024 @5pm. If you register online please email or call the store or leave a message in the order for which class you want to take! 1) NEW Square box DIY kit, fabric box kit. (Please note the top of the box will come with a different topper than the picture)
2)REPEAT Fabric caddy organizer DIY kit, remote control caddy, fabric box kit, art supply organizer. Basket Weaving We’ve had a request for the next basket weaving class. Our guest teacher, Lauren, will provide hands on instruction to create this beautiful basket.
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