9 First St. S.E. Moultrie, GA 31768 229-616-1013 Monday—Saturday 10-5:30 P.M.
Est. 1988 Est. 1988
www.suzannesquilts.com Fall 2008
BIG QUILT GIVEAWAY 20 quilts plus prizes!!!!
September 6, 2008 at 3 p.m. You must be present to win!!!
Receive a chance to win with each $10.00 purchase August 1—Sept. 6 Gift for everyone! New Suzanne’s Anniversary Quilt Kit Saturday, August 30—Buy 20 fat quarters get $20.00 off Monday, Sept 1 (Labor Day)—Buy 20 yards get 20 yards FREE (regular priced, 1 yard min. in stock only) Tuesday, Sept. 2—20% off Batting Wednesday, Sept. 3—20%off Books and Patterns
Who Needs Stash Pot Pie? Wondering what to do with that mountain of fabric at home? Then this club is for you. We have a 12 month program that will be sure to help you attack that stash of fabric and stitch them into beautiful quilts. Each month we will have a lecture/ demo featuring a specific pattern for a whole quilt. You will receive at each session a color pattern,, tips on fabric storage, cutting scraps, & color coordination plus a delicious pie recipe. You will have the opportunity to participate in a scrap swap for the featured project. 4 classes/ $24.00 Wed. Sept. 17, Oct. 22, Nov. 12, & Dec. 10 10 a.m. Sat., Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 8 Dec. 13 1 p.m. Time change for Oct 18th date to 9:00 a.m. because of Apron Sew In. Interested in an evening group? Let us know. What if you don’t have a stash? We will be glad to help you start one..
Thursday, Sept 4—20% off Notions (thread, cutters, mats, rulers, tools, pin, needles, etc.) Friday, Sept 5—20% off Gifts (handbags, towels, figurines, cards, and lamps) THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU To all my new Georgia customers since moving here in 2006, to my internet customers all over the world, to all Florida customers since 1988, my staff and to my family. 20 years of wonderful memories at Suzanne’s
NEWSLETTER CHANGES This might be the last newsletter you receive by mail!!! Because of postage prices and mail processing problems, we are encouraging all our customers to read our newsletter online. Every 3 months we post a new class schedule. You can print it out and a calendar. You can also sign up to receive weekly emails. Then you will have the most up to date information. We understand that some of our customers don’t want to mess with computers. We will have newsletters available in the store to pick up. We will continue to send postcards about special sales!!! Save a tree and help us save money and time. Read your newsletter online.
Suzanne’s Quilt Escape Friday, Oct. 31—Sunday, Nov 2 Georgia Baptist Convention Center in Norman Park, GA !!! Come spend the weekend quilting away in the beautiful fall countryside of South Georgia. Enjoy the company of other quilters in a relaxing setting. Great time to reunion with your friends and relatives, so remember to invite them. Special retreat quilting project taught by Suzanne and staff $160.00/person double occupancy $40.00 extra for single occupancy This cost includes: 2 nights lodging/6 meals and snacks Games & Prizes from vendors and a quilt give away Instruction and pattern Block challenge Fabric for the takeaway project included Registration Info online or pick up at the shop. http://www.suzannesquilts.com/suzannes_events.asp
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CLUB NEWS!
ThimbleberriesClub 2008 In store class continues Aug. 30, Sept.20, Oct. 11, Dec. 6 1-4 p.m. Cheryl Nov. 6 at 6:00 p.m. Thimbleberries Club 2009 (Three’s Company) Ask about early sign up bonus for 2009!!!
Saturday Sampler 2008 Continues Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 13, Jan. 10 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Excitement is in the air the second Saturday of each month. Block of the Month demo, What’s New Review, and Show and Tell from our participants. Registration is closed for this year. Registration information for 2009 available December 1
www.suzannesquilts.com Come see our new look!!! Celebrating our 10th year online! Online catalog, class schedule & events Weekly Specials, Monthly Prizes Sign up for Suz News our weekly email
A personal diary of the life of a quilt shop and a quilt shop owner. Stories about quilters and their quilts.
Come test drive a Bernina Sewing Machine!!! Bernina Connection of Tallahassee has placed 2 fantastic sewing machines in our classroom. Come find out about all the special features like the BSR (Bernina Stitch Regulator). Sales information available. You are welcomed to use these machines for classes . Happy Birthday to You! Come shop with us the week of your birthday and receive 15% off your purchase, excluding furniture and sale items. Must present driver’s license. We promise not to tell your age.
HAND WORK BEGINNING HAND APPLIQUE— Suzanne Saturday, Sept. 27, 9:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m. Learn the needle turn method of hand appliqué. Project will be cherries appliquéd on a tea towel. 1 class/$35.00 plus book and fabric kit BEGINNING HAND EMBROIDERY—Cheryl Tuesday, Sept. 9 6:30– 9 p.m. Stitch a Christmas snowman pillow as you learn basic hand embroidery stitches. 1 class $20.00 plus pattern & kit
Handi –Quilter Training Sat., Sept 13 1-5 p.m. Tues., Sept. 23 6-9:30 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 6 9-1 p.m. This is a required class for anyone wishing to rent our Handi-Quilter machine. An in-depth beginning workshop with a small class size, ensures lots of hands on! Learn to prepare and load your quilt on the frame, threading, tension and needles. Experiment with free motion designs, stencils, groovy boards and laser light plus general how to’s! Lecture/demo with hands on. $50.00 includes supplies. Limit 3 students per class.
CLASS POLICY 1. To reserve your spot in class, register in person, phone or by mail with check, cash or credit card (Visa, Discover, Master Card) . Store credit will be given if you cancel (7 days prior to class) If there is not sufficient enrollment you will be given a store refund or credit. We reserve the right to cancel a class if there is not a minimum of 4 students. 2. Supplies need to be purchased from Suzanne’s Quilt Shop prior to class. A supply list will be available at registration. Our expertise in color coordinating fabric and selecting proper tools is part of your lesson before class starts. We recommend 100% cotton fabric that must be washed before class. 3. Patterns, books and handouts cannot be shared or photocopied because of copyright laws. Let’s help to keep these talented and creative designers in business. 4. Classes missed may be made up in another time slot when space is available. Please let us know when you will be taking a makeup class so that we can insure you a seat. 5. Children and guests are not welcome in class. Please be courteous and think of your fellow classmates. We pledge to do our best to make sure your project is a complete success.
MACHINE WORK
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**Sewing machines required
**BEGINNING QUILTMAKING - Suzanne Mon., Sept 8, 15, 22 & 29 9:30-Noon Mon., Sept. 8. 15. 22 & 29 6:30—9 p.m. Establish good quilting technique from the beginning. We’ll teach you the basics of rotary cutting and accurate machine piecing. Your quilt will be machine quilted and finished before you know it. Class project is a crib/lap size quilt. 4 classes/$45.00 plus book **BEGINNER’S TRIANGLES—Suzanne Mon., Oct 6, 13, 20 & Nov. 3 9:30 - Noon Mon., Oct. 6, 13, 20 & Nov.3 6:30 -9 p.m. A patchwork quilt is more than squares and rectangles. After completing Beginning Quilt making, go on to learn quilt blocks with triangles. Make sharp points and have your block be the perfect size. 4 classes $45.00 (same book as beginners) ****FREE MOTION MACHINE QUILTING - Suzanne Sat., Oct 4 9-Noon Learn the ins and outs of quilting by machine and finish your quilting in hours instead of years. After you have mastered "stitch in the ditch" go on to "free motion" machine quilting to add texture to your quilt. 1 class/$25.00 (Before you come to class make sure your darning foot fits your machine properly and your feed dogs can be dropped.) **MACHINE APPLIQUE—Suzanne Sat., Oct. 4 1-4 p.m. Learn the fine points of machine appliqué with the satin stitch. Machine buttonhole stitch will also be introduced to those who have that feature on there machines. Project will be an appliquéd Christmas towel. Great time to test drive a Bernina. 1 class/$20.00 plus pattern **PAPER PIECING Christmas Ornaments—Suzanne Tues., Sept 16 6:30-9 p.m. Paper piecing makes difficult shapes easier to sew and is a technique every quilter should know. 1 class/$20.00 plus pattern and kit **PINEAPPLE PLACEMATS—Suzanne Thurs., Oct. 2 6:30-9:30 p.m. Learn to make the pineapple quilt block which is a variation of the log cabin. Go on to turn you blocks into pretty placemats. Great in Christmas colors. 1classes/$30.00 includes pattern. **TOP THAT TABLE—Suzanne Mon., Nov. 10 & 17 6:30-9 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 13 & 20 9:30a.m.-Noon Make a beautiful runner for your table. Several choices of tablerunners to choose from 2 classes/$25.00 plus pattern **QUICK GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS Sat., Nov. 22 9-3 p.m. Christmas is coming and making gifts is part of the tradition. Gift bag, placemat, pot holder, & stocking 1 class/$30.00
**CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT— Suzanne Tues., Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 11, & 18 6:30-9:00 p.m. Mon., Nov. 10, 17, 24 & Dec 1 9:30-Noon Decorate your Christmas tree with a beautifully quilted tree skirt. Five tree skirt designs to choose from with different skill levels. 4 classes/$45.00 plus pattern. Choices: Diamond Log Cabin, Trip Around the World, Christmas Diamonds, Super Star and Home for Christmas **LOG CABIN WORKSHOP Thurs., Sept. 4, 11, 18 & 25 9:30-Noon Thurs., Sept 4, 11, 18 & 25 6:30-9:00 p.m. The log cabin quilt block has so many possibilities for quilts. Choose your from several projects based on your experience level. You can even add stars to your design. 4 classes/$45.00 plus book or pattern. **FEATHERED STAR—Suzanne Tues., Sept. 30 & Oct. 7 6:30-9 p.m. Challenge your machine piecing skills and make a large feathered star for the center of a medallion quilt or use it as a small wall hanging. 2 classes/$35.00 plus templates. **VICTORY QUILTS (1940’s)—Suzanne Tues., Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Oct. 7, & 21 9:30-Noon Go back in time with us as we reminisce about the days of the past. Each of the 20 sampler quilt blocks tells a story of victory over hard times in the 1940’s. Victory Quilts is Eleanor Burns of Quilt In A Day newest book. Chose from 6” or 12” quilt blocks and a variety of settings. You can use the Victory Garden fabric collection to make your quilt or another fabric choice. Our goal will be to make 2 blocks a week. In addition Suzanne will share with you some of her favorite techniques. 7 classes/ $70.00 plus book **QUILTING FINISHING—Suzanne. Fri., Sept 19, 26 & Oct. 3 9:30-Noon Thur., Nov. 13, 20 & Dec. 4 6:30-9 P.M. Pick one of your UFO’s and come to class to get it done. So many times we hesitate to finish a quilt because we are unsure of one of the 4 B’s in quilting. (Borders, Backing, Batting and Binding) Please bring your UFO to shop when signing up so you can do some pre-planning with Suzanne. Get ambitious and finish more than 1. 3 classes/$35.00
“Free me from your sewing room!”
Diaper Dash
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to benefit Hope House of Moultrie
Join hands and hearts with others to put the “give in thanksgiving” for someone in need of a kind word…and the special gift of an apron. Quilters across the country are joining in.
Help us collect diapers, wipes, formula and baby food! Bring your donations and receive a 10% off coupon on your baby fabric purchases and a chance to win a baby quilt kit. Help us reach our goal of 50 diaper packages. All sizes required. Please bring donation by October 11th.
Come to our Apron Sew In at Suzanne’s Sat .Oct. 18 More details at the shop. http://www.apronicity.com/
Block of the Month in Earth Tones or Jewel Tones Starts Oct. 1 $25.00 sign up fee!
Coming Soon! PATCHWORK PARTY Winter 2008 Join Us! September 17 -December 17 .
www.patchworkparty2008.com New Fabrics Ecology Tree Winter Birds Christmas Valley Cottage Romance Laurel Hills Flannel At The Lake Flannels Pocketful of Posies (1930’s) Little Lady by Lakehouse Sumatra Coming Soon! Thimbleberries Anniversary Collection Back Home Again by Kaye England Dino Sport Paisley Party by Terri Atkinson Vroom!!! Emma Louise and Ethan Michael Papillon Jardin Girl Friends (1930’s) Afternoon Tea Celebrate 20/08 (Thimbleberries)
New Notions The Little Gripper Allows complete control of your small rulers and templates & reduces the risk of cut fingers. Mary Ellen’s Best Press 8 oz. A clear starch alternative Citrus Grove, Lavender Fields, Cherry Blossom, Caribbean Beach & Scent Free
New Kits Suzanne’s Anniversary Quilt Christmas Valley Winter Birds Trip Around The World Tree Skirt Love That Print Flannel Fresh and Fun Table runner (Christmas) Back Home Again by Kaye England Whimsy City Girl Stepping Stones (pink& brown) Early Frost (Deer) Autumn Visitors (Deer)
Santa Shops Here Better than a new toaster or a flannel night gown! A Gift Certificate to Suzanne’s Quilt Shop. Order online, by phone or in store.