May 2025 Newsletter

Quilters Depot 

It's more than a Quilt Store
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Jennifer’s Blog

I want to first remind you that our hours will be changing for Thursdays starting on May 29th for six weeks.  I will be teaching a 201 class in the evenings.  Jen2 will be starting/opening up at 1pm on Thursdays and we will be open to you until 8pm those evenings.  I’ll remind you when the class is done and we go back to our usual Thursday hours.

Second, if you are talking to your friends who were loyal J Store customers who are going on and on about where are they going to go now.  Could you please talk us up.  Educate your friends on what makes an independent quilt retailer better than a box store.

If you are reading this and you are a box store person come in, meet us, check our our fabrics, sit awhile and work on a project.  Give us a chance!  Find out what makes independent retailers special. 

On that subject. We are now stocking fusible fleece!  We hope that we can fill the gap for those who use to buy it elsewhere.  Fusible Fleece is a great alternative to batting, especially for projects such as:  Purses, Totes, Table Runners and Toppers. If there is something else we can provide for you, just let us know.  We will do our best to accommodate your crafting/sewing needs.

I think I will end my blog now, so please check the next page for repeating information and June’s Yarn time project.  Also check the calendar out to see the days of Kathy’s Korner and Yarn times.

Classes/Events:

Charity Project 2025—Dress A Girl Around the World

In 2025 we are continuing our charitable effort with Dress A Girl Around the World (Hope 4 Women International non-profit).  This organization provides dresses to girls around the world suffering from poverty, disease, and low self-worth.  Staff and Customers make dresses to support this organization.  We will supply the instructions and assistance in making these simple dresses to make a girl feel special and loved.  They can be worked on at our Open Sews ($5 fee waived) or at home.  A 10% discount on fabric purchased specifically for these dresses.   We will be getting close to another pick up since we have over 16 dresses made!

Kathy's Korner 2025

We are going to do things a little differently in 2025.   Instead of having a specific monthly project, we will have an Open Sew for $5.00 per session. You can come in and work on a project of your choice or complete an unfinished project.   Kathy will be there to help you (to the best of her ability) if needed.    Occasionally, there will be a featured project during the month which will be priced accordingly.  It is helpful to call in advance so that we know you are coming.  Please pay attention to the dates that are listed below and on the calendar.  Start your own group of ladies on a certain day that is listed and join the fun!  Kathy’s Korner Open Sews are replacing/enhancing our sit n sews!  Just a small change!  If you call and can not get in on the Wednesday please call and make arrangements to come in during our other open times! 

Open Sews June—(note week 1 Kathy will be off.  Come in and keep Jen2 company!)

Wednesdays from 10:30 to 5

Yarn Time!

This month we will be having 6 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!   All times are from  Noon to 3pm unless specified in this section. For specific dates please look at the calendar!

June Yarn Time — Arm Knitting

Arm knitting is back, this time, we are using the bulky ‘blanket’ yarn to make a cowl.  All you need is your own two arms and at least 45 uninterrupted minutes.

Supplies:
Two skeins of blanket yarn, such as Bernat Blanket, in matching or coordinating colors.  That’s all!

Remember the one with the most stash wins! Jenn

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-Jenn

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