Fabric Art Shop   July- September 2009

158 SW Domino Way, Lake City, FL 32025

386-755-0179 FAX 386-755-8530 TOLLFREE 877-755-0179

fabricartshop.com  barbie@fabricartshop.com

Barbie Swanson, Owner            

STORE HOURS:  Monday –Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM    Sunday  1-5 PM     

It sure has been steamy, so we are going to try to cool things down a bit with Christmas in July!  My, gosh, the fabrics are wonderful with great new motifs, new artists’ renditions of Christmas.  Christmas fabrics will be 20% off all July!  

On July 11^{th ,}  from 10am-3pm, we will host Harry Megowan, who will sharpen scissors and knives.  Beauty shears $15.00, Sewing shears $6.00, Small knife $2.00, Large knife (more than 6” blade) $4.00.  If you can not be here on that day, you can bring your items for sharpening to the shop at any time before then.

During the first week in July, I will be at JANOME INSTITUTE learning about all the new things they are introducing and the new projects for your machines.  After taking a breath, we will celebrate JANOME weekend on July 15^th to July 18^th.  The schedule of events is listed below.  Pictures of the projects will be on my website soon.  In addition, we will have some blow out pricing on select older model machines, 20% off JANOME brand accessories, 10% off JANOME software and more surprises.

JANOME WEEKEND is July 15-18.   We will have Joyce back to teach another serger class, and  JANOME educator, Nancy Fiedler,  will do Digitizer Jr software classes, sewing classes and trunk show and more.   In addition, you will receive a coupon for test driving any JANOME machine.  There will be refreshments and door prizes at the Friday night Cocktail Hours with Nancy Fiedler.  Do not miss this special event.  The first ten customers each day, on Thursday - July 16, Friday - July 17 and Saturday - July 18, who come in the door and loudly say:  “I Love My JANOME” will receive a special Christmas gift.  (One gift per customer).

In August, FABRIC ART SHOP will start a new reward program.  When you spend $50 or more, you will receive a gift certificate, equivalent to 5% of your purchase, to use on your next visit.

Come to my purple world and May you be moved to Create!    Barbie   

Beginning Quilting Techniques—Learn what tools suit you best, what fabrics will give your quilt interest and spark; and how to construct a 4 block sampler quilt.  You will learn how to cut, piece, appliqué, apply sashings and borders as well as learning to sandwich, quilt and bind your quilt.  Machine work is encouraged but hand work is also welcome in this very informative course.  6 regular sessions plus 1 appointment session are included in the course.  ($70.00 + supplies)   Saturdays-- 9-12 noon,  August 1, 8, 22, 29, September 5, 19,  plus 1 appointment

SHOJI  --Lee Starr will lead you through the construction of this strip pieced quilt.   Good for beginners and quick for the experienced.  The technique can be used for quick and easy quilt projects such as service quilts.  It can be made with only three fabrics though you could use a large scale print for the border if you choose to add it.  ($25 –(includes pattern)-- plus supplies + fabric kit), Sunday, 1-5, September 27.

Let’s Oil Paint with Sandy Lindfors.   How long has it been since you’ve dipped your brush?  Savored the smell of mineral spirits?  Well----bring your half not finished  or paintings that need tweaking or ideas for a new painting and let Sandy help you.   A class for beginner to intermediate painters.  Learn composition, perspective and "tricks" for making frameable oil paintings.  Oil Paint Kits, brushes, palette knives  & canvas available at FABRIC ART SHOP.   For additional information &  to register for class dates, call Sandy at the store or (386) 362-6850  ($20.00 per session) every Monday evening (except Labor Day) 6-9 PM,

Watercolor Painting with Wally Reichert— ($35.00 per session + supplies, Intro $15.00 + supplies) Water color paper and painting tools available at FABRIC ART SHOP.  For additional information, call Wally at 386-758-7853.   Saturdays 1-5pm, August 8 & September 12.  Beginner session for first timers:  Saturday, September 12 , 10-12 noon.  After this you can stay for the afternoon session!

Dye-Painting Lace—Some laces can be white but maybe you need a unique color lace for your garment or project.  Easily learn how to make your laces unique.    ($15.00 + supplies )  Sunday, August 30, 1-5pm

Origami Kimono---Lee Starr will teach you the secrets of fabric folding that will make three dimensional kimonos.  Then you will add those to accent the wall hanging.   ($25 (includes pattern) + supplies), Saturday , September 19, 1-5 pm

Hand Quilting Techniques  -- Lee Starr will get you started on the art of hand quilting.  Once you learn the basics, be sure to join her hand quilting group some upcoming Tuesday afternoons.  ($25.00 + supplies)  Schedule your appointment with Lee.

Appliqué Block—We still have a couple spaces left in the current project or you can bring your own.  Construct appliqué block or project each session.   Your project can be from different scraps and fat quarters—or you may choose to use the same fabric grouping for each session and put the blocks into sampler quilt. This quarter we will continue with the McKenna Ryan’s FOREST HOLLOW   which can be seen at  her web site: http://www.pineneedles.com/index.asp    I have ordered all 40 bolts of her fabulous fabrics for this project and others you will want to do. ($5.00 per session—free to FOREST HOLLOW participants) Tuesday mornings,   10-12am,  July 7, 28, August 18, September 15, 29

Hand Quilting Group Fun -- Lee Starr will lead you in the traditional art of hand quilting after the Appliqué Block class.  Tuesday afternoons, July 7, 28, August 18, September 15, 29 (free) 12:30 -2pm

Spiral Rope Bracelet  This beading technique is SO  ADDICTIVE!  Once you learn it, you will be able to make lots more for all the people who envy what you will be wearing.  ($15.00 + supplies) Saturday, September 26, 2-5 pm

Stash Buster Party—Get your machine & scraps together, and bring them in to sew up really good looking quilts.  Free patterns will be provided and you get to sew, socialize (stitch and bi­­­t__) & shop.  Fabrics & threads will be 20% off for everyone who joins this group and sews for 2 or more hours.  Bring your show and tells and also, feel free to bring your dinner or snack along.   FREE---    Fridays 3-9PM, August 21, September 11

Tatting & Crazy Quilt Club-- You will need muslin for the block foundations, and lots of fun fabrics, threads, beads, lace and more.  Then we’ll put it out for all to share.  We will meet once a month to feed our addiction to these wonderful quilt and stitchery techniques. (Free)  Sunday, 1-5PM, July 12, August 9, September 13

Cuddly For Comfort  -- Come sew, sandwich, quilt, bind for disaster victims and community service as we need to make lots of quilts, tote bags, wheelchair and walker bags, etc.  Lots of donated fabrics have come in from individuals and manufacturers.  we have many more needs than we can accommodate.  Please come on out and volunteer!  Piecing, quilting & binding and in-kind donations.  Donations of money for shipping are always welcome.   

Guild Day sale for Lady of the Lake members:   On your meeting day, get 20% off of fabrics and notions.

Policy for Classes:

Class supply lists normally will be  at the store.  Classes may be cancelled with advance notice in the case of emergencies.  Under these circumstances, class fees will be credited to another class.  If you do not notify us of cancellation at least 4 days prior to class, no refunds or credits will be given.  Signup lists will be available immediately.  One-on-one classes at your request are available by appointment at $25.00 per hour.  These classes must also be paid at time of registration.  Group meetings, such as Tatting and Crazy Quilt, Socials, Appliqué Block, Hand Quilting Group, do not require advance payment or registrations, though we do appreciate knowing in advance if you will attend.

EASY GLIDE CREATOR           SUNSHINE 16            SUNSHINE 16         PENNNYWINKLE PROFESSIONAL

               AQS2009      DC2010

FABRIC ART SHOP

158 SW Domino Way

Lake City, FL 32025

fabricartshop.com

386-755-0179

July 2009

August 2009

September 2009