9 First St. S.E. Moultrie, GA 31768 229-616-1013 Monday—Saturday 10-5:30 P.M.
www.suzannesquilts.com
Est. 1988
July-December 2009
Fall Quilt Exhibit
Dear Friends, It’s time to celebrate once again! Our third anniversary in Moultrie and our 21st year in business. A Customer Appreciation Auction will be held September 19. Thank you for welcoming me into the South Georgia/North Florida quilting community. I do believe quilters are the warmest, friendliest people on earth. Our Fall Retreat is full and we have a Spring Retreat planned. It is so fun when we gather together with quilters from other states with our quilting community. Ask someone who attended last time. Look at the list of new fabrics arriving. Boy, do we love fabric! Because of our internet business we are able to provide variety and depth in our fabric department. Don’t wait too long to shop. We never know when it will sell out and the availability to get more. The shop now has 2 Handi-Quilter machines. The newest addition is the Fusion. Come take a class so you can rent a machine or perhaps take one home. The Colquitt County Arts Center is hosting a quilt exhibit. I encourage you all to participate and help promote quilting in our area. It’s nice to have the support of our community. We have new additions to our staff members. We are growing!
Suzanne Customer Appreciation Auction September 19
2 p.m.
Start collecting your Auction Bucks August 1—September 19 For every $10.00 purchase receive $100.00 in auction bucks.
September 10—October 31 Colquitt County Arts Center 401 7th Ave. S.W. Moultrie, GA Monday—Friday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration deadline to enter your quilt August 10 Forms available at the Art Center and at Suzanne’s Prizes for Best of Show and Viewer’s Choice ______________________
Donation Quilt The Creative Quilters of Moultrie Log Cabin Proceeds go to the Colquitt County Arts Center Tickets on Sale at Suzanne’s and at Art Center
Coming Soon! Patchwork Party 2009 Fall edition Starts Sept. 1 12 Incredible Blocks 12 Incredible Quilts
www.patchworkparty2009.com Suzanne’s Quilt Escape Fall 2009 October 30-Nov. 1 Georgia Baptist Conference Center SOLD OUT!!! Waiting List Only _____________________
With your auction bucks you will be able to bid on many wonderful items provided by our manufacturers and Suzanne’s Quilt Shop Items to bid on will include Fabrics, Notions, Patterns, Books, Quilt Kits and Quilts Come for a fun time!!!
Suzanne’s Quilt Escape Spring 2010 Friday, March 19-Sunday March 21 Georgia Baptist Conference Center Norman Park, GA Sign Ups Start October 1, 2009
Jo’s Little Women Club 9 a.m.-Noon Continues July 23, August 27 & September 24 or 1-4 p.m. Saturday, July 25, August 22, & September 26 _____________________ Next series Accepting New Members Thursday, 9 a.m.-Noon Oct.22, Nov. 19, Dec.17, Jan.22, Feb.26, & March 26 Saturday,1-4 p.m. Oct 24, Nov 21. Dec.19, Jan.23, Feb. 27, & March 28 Love the look of antique quilts from the Civil War? Want to know more about quilt history? You are invited to step back in time for an olde fashioned quilt gathering. This is a six month club to make small reproductions of quilts from the 1800’s. Each project will feature patterns and fabric by Jo Morton that are only available to club members. Pattern and club fee $45.00 for six months Come Join the Fun with Shirley!
Thimbleberries Club Members are halfway through making the 3’s Company quilt. *Time 1-4 p.m. unless noted August 22 (9 a.m.) , Sept. 12, Oct. 10 (9 a.m.), Nov. 28 & Dec.12
CUSTOM CLASSES Let us custom tailor a class to meet your needs. We would be happy to offer a class at a time that better suits your time schedule or in a technique you want to learn.
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 & American Express) . 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 welcomed 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.
HAND WORK BEGINNING HAND APPLIQUESuzanne Saturday, August 1 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
CLOTHING **SEWING FOR KIDS-Suzanne Wednesday, August 19 & 26 9-Noon Learn basic clothing construction as we make a versatile young girl’s ensemble. Pattern for sizes 2-6. Everyone has a little girl in their life that would be thrilled with a one of a kind outfit. 2 classes/$35.00 plus pattern
Always something new at Suzanne’s Saturday Sampler 2009 Continues August 8, Sept. 12 Oct. 3, Nov. 14, Dec. 12, Jan. 9 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Please note date change for October 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.
Saturday Sampler 2010 Registration starts December 1
Handi Quilter™ Training Saturday, August 15 1-5 p.m. Tuesday. Oct 27 9-1p.m. Saturday, November 7 1-5 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 instruction! Learn to prepare and load your quilt on the frame, threading, tension and needles. Experiment with free motion designs, stencils, groovy boards and pantographs plus general how to’s! Lecture/demo with hands on. $50.00 includes supplies. Limit 3 students per class.
MACHINE WORK **Sewing machines required
**BEGINNING QUILTMAKING-Suzanne Tuesday, August 18, 25, Sept 1 & 8 9:30-Noon Tuesday, August 18, 25, Sept 1 & 8 6:30-9:00 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 TRIANGLES-Suzanne Tuesday, Sept. 15, 22, 29, &Oct. 6 9:30-Noon Tuesday, Sept. 15,22, 29, &Oct. 6 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 QUILTING-Suzanne Sat., Sept 26 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", you will 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 or covered.) **PAPER PIECING (Dresses and Shirts)-Suzanne Monday, August 31 9-Noon Paper piecing makes difficult shapes easier to sew and is a technique every quilter should know. The pattern we have chosen for the class takes you from simple squares and rectangles to tiny odd angled triangles. You can make a small wall hanging or go on to make a much larger quilt. 1 class $20.00/ plus pattern **WHIMSY-Suzanne Mon., Sept 14, 21,28 &Oct. 5 6:30-9 p.m. Wed. Oct 28, Nov. 4, 11,& 18 9:30-a.m.-Noon Two different pin wheel blocks set off with a star sashing. Charming quilt to make with 30’s fabrics. 4 classes/$45.00 plus book **QUICK TRIP AROUND THE WORLD-Tonya Mon., Nov. 2, 9, 16 & 23 9a.m.-Noon An easy strip pieced quilt with techniques that are out of this world! Choose your size from crib to king! 4 classes/$45.00 plus book **PINE TREE MEDALLION-Suzanne Wed., Oct. 7 & 14 9:30a.m. Noon Mon. Oct 26 & Nov. 2 6:30-9 p.m. Stitch a gorgeous pine tree to use as a wall hanging or the center of a large quilt. 2 classes/$35.00 plus pattern
**CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT Mon., Sept .14, 21 , 28 &Oct. 5 9:30 a.m.—Noon Thurs. Sept. .17, 24, Oct. 1 & 15 6:30-9:00 p.m. 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 **TOP THAT TABLE—Suzanne Thurs. Nov. 5, & 12 9:30-Noon Mon., Nov. 5 & 12 9:30-9 p.m. Make a beautiful runner for your table. Several choices of Table runners to choose from. 2 classes/$25.00 plus pattern **QUICK GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS Sat, Dec. 5 9-3 p.m. Christmas is coming and making gifts is part of the tradition. Choose to make a pillowcase, gift bag, placemat, apron , &/or stocking. 1 class/$35.00 plus kit **PINEAPPLE PLACEMATS—Suzanne Sat. Nov. 14 1-4 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. 1class/$30.00 includes pattern. **FEATHERED STAR-Suzanne Tues., Nov. 3, 10 & 17 9:30-Noon Tues., Nov 3 & 10 & 17 7-9:30 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 ** MACHINE APPLIQUE Sat. October 17 9-3 p.m. Learn the fine points of machine appliqué with the satin stitch, blanket stitch, and blind stitch. Learn about fusibles and sewing machine features that help with appliqué. Project will be an appliquéd Christmas towel. Great time to test drive a Bernina. 1 class/$30.00 plus pattern **DOUBLE WEDDING RING TABLE RUNNER-Suzanne Sat. Aug. 29 9-3 p.m. Learn the Quiltsmart way of making this classic design. If you like, this project can be expanded into a bed size quilt. Great for a wedding or anniversary present. 1 class/$35.00 plus pattern **QUILT FINISHING—Suzanne Mon. Nov. 16 & 23 6:30-:9 p.m. Need some motivation and expertise to get that project finished? We’ve got just the answer and maybe you will get if finished for a holiday gift! 2 classes/$35.00 and your UFO.
“Free me from your sewing room!”
NEW FABRICS Kiwi Indigo Call of the Wild Flannel Harvest Garden Wilderness Lodge Call of the Wild Samsara Beach Birdies-Flamingoes on the Beach and at Christmas Leaves of Harmony Nature-ology by Studio E Refresh by Karen Montgomery I Believe in Santa by Nancy Halvorsen of Art to Heart Spice Collection Enchanted Winter—Hoffman Winter in Bloom-Hoffman True Blue by Eleanor Burns Holiday Lane-Hoffman Batiks Harvest Eve by Thimbleberries Mama’s Apron Strings Deer Lake 12 Days of Christmas Natural Effects Artifacts by Possibilities *Fabrics Coming Soon! Floragraphix IV *Aster by Three Sisters *Animal Junction *Metro Mirage *Stafford County by Jo Morton *Crimson & Clovers by Jo Morton *Play Your Song *Bear Meadow *Return to Romance by Willowberry Lane *Two In the Bush Flannel *Cambridge Flannel *Sweet Love *Wilderness
NEW KITS Indigo Kiwi Happy Hour Nativity Journey Christmas Baskets by Debbie Mumm Majestic Splendor (Cardinals) by Mount Redoubt Designs Mellow Yellow Triple Treat Fresh Vanilla Harvest Eve Throw Sunshine Serenade Holly Jolly Snowman Apron Holly Jolly Snowman Quilt Harvest Garden Deer Lake Nature’s View—New design by Shirley Natural Effects 12 Gifts (Christmas) True Blue Quick Trip Around the World
360 BOOK TITLES IN STOCK!!!!!! New books arrive weekly. Selection always changing. Come browse our inventory and select a new project. Can’t find it on our shelves? We would be happy to order it for you. 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.
Handi Quilter™ Fusion is Here!!! Handi Quilter introduces a NEW 24” long-arm quilting machine, the HQ Fusion™. Whether you want to start your own business from home or just desire a larger quilting space the HQ Fusion provides you with the perfect answer to fill ALL your quilting needs. Fusion has a 12 foot studio frame. Come test drive our latest machine. We now have two great long arm machines to choose from. Check out our Handi Quilter page on our website for all the details or call us! Special Pricing on the HQ16 during the month of July!
Precut quilt kits ready to sew! Choose from: Tumbling Batiks Tumbling Thimbleberries 1930’s Making the Braid 1930’s Jelly Rolls 1930’s Drunkard’s Patch Bali Pops
ACCU-QUILT CLUB An Accu-quilt is a professional die cutting machine that cuts quilt shapes. It quickly and easily cuts up to 10 layers of fabric at a time. No more aching hands, inaccurate cuts or wasting fabric. Come join our club and schedule your own personal time on the machine to cut your next quilt. No meetings to attend. Collect you scraps and make your own charm squares and jelly rolls. Purchase new fabric and cut out your quilt quickly so you can get right to the sewing. Membership is $30.00 for 6 sessions at 2 hours each. The more members we have the more dies we can buy. Members have a say in which dies we purchase. Dies available: Apple Core, Drunkard’s Patch, 2 1/2” strip, 5” Charm Squares, Hawaiian, and Flower, Tumbler & Chisel New Additions 2” strips and 3” strips” Come see the quilts you can cut so fast and easy with Accu-quilt!
THE 28TH ANNUAL CAPITAL CITY QUILT SHOW: FROM CANVAS TO QUILT Aug 28, 2009- Nov 08, 2009 Mon. - Fri., 9:00am-4:30pm Sat. 10:00am-4:30pm Sun. 12:00pm-4:30pm Museum of Florida History 500 South Bronough Street Tallahassee, FL In partnership with Quilters Unlimited of Tallahassee, the Museum hosts this annual quilt show with approximately 100 beautifully crafted quilts. The exhibit also includes a Silent Auction and a chance to win the "Opportunity Quilt". www.museumoffloridahistory.com
NEW NOTIONS Dresden Plate Template Quickly Make Dresden Plates from 6 " to 24" Cut blades in 5 different styles Save time by cutting in multiples Designed by Anelie Belden, author of Thoroughly Modern Dresden Storm at Sea Trimplate Set The perfect companion to A New Light on Storm at Sea Quilts by Wendy Mathson Make the Square in a Square blocks and Diamond Sashing units with perfect accuracy. Alex Anderson’s 4 in 1 Essential Sewing Tool (Seam Ripper, Stiletto, Presser &Turner)
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Special Events in Moultrie Quilt Exhibit at the Colquitt Co. Arts Center-Sept.10-Oct. 31 Sunbelt Expo at Spence Field—North America’s Premier Farm Show—Tues.-Thurs. Oct. 20-22 Music Under the Magnolias-Saturday, Oct. 17 FREE Concert Trick or Treat on the Square-Saturday, Oct.31 Down town Yard Sale-Saturday November 6 Calico Arts and Crafts Show –Spence Field Nov. 14 & 15 Lights Lights Lights-Thanksgiving Night-Santa arrives on the Courthouse Square 6-8 p.m. Christmas Parade-Saturday, December 7 p.m.
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