A SIGN YOU SHOULD TAKE A QUILT CLASS

Quilters are the best!  And Chris at the Attic Window Quilt Shop is the best teacher.  I noticed that my quilts tend to not lay flat and thought maybe this is a sign.  Though I'd been quilting for years, was it time to take a class?  I did, and among other things, Chris taught me how to measure and add borders so my quilt will lay flat. Wow!  This technique is awesome. I recommend all quilters take a Beginning and Intermediate quilt class from Chris.  She is a wonderful teacher and will share all her tips and techniques so you can make beautiful quilts.  A great big Thank You to Chris for teaching me her method for attaching borders.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW:

• CRAFT DAYS: Saturday, Nov. 23; Saturday, Nov. 30; Friday, Dec. 6.
• Watch for Make It Take It classes coming in November. 
• February Bus Trip is scheduled for Feb. 8.  Four shops are participating. 
• January 1, BIG SALE DAY! 

AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP 

• Thursday, Nov. 31
• Doll Bee
• Intermediate Quilting
• Beginner Quilting

ON ANOTHER NOTE:

• Color My World has a tutorial for an Autumn Leaves Table Runner.

Caroll, 

Caring, Sharing, Creating Smiles

TEACHERS MEET AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

A teacher's meeting was recently held at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  Above, left to right, Chris B., Vickie D., Lee Anne K., peeking over Lee Anne's shoulder is Marilyn K., Vickie S., Sue C., Cathy M., and Caroll D.  
Chris (owner) had some announcements:

•  Now that that inventory is completed, she has lots of new bolts of fabric marked down to $8.00 per yard!   
• There is an additional 50% off on special already marked down items: fabrics, books, patterns, notions, and samples.   
• An End of Bolt sale is going on.  When you buy what is left on the bolt of specific fabrics, you get 30% off that fabric. 

The teachers shared what they are working on.  Above is the bag that Marilyn made and will be teaching a class on  how to make it.  The pattern, Trifecta Zip Bags comes in 6 sizes and is by Emmaline Bags.

 I'm not sure who made this, but this pattern is quite interesting as it is reversible.  Above is one side, and

This is the other side.  So pretty! The pattern is Flower Petals Table Settings by Wonder Woman Quilts.

 Marilyn showed us her latest finished quilt.  This pattern is Tibet by Villa Rosa Designs.  
Note:  You may get all the above patterns at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  Just call the shop and those you want will be ordered for you.

This beautiful block was made by Vickie S.  She said she is participating in the Floragraphix Batiks BOM Enchanted Garden.  I'm eager to see it finished!

A Few More Announcements:

• A New Beginning Embroidery Class will begin on Feb. 20, at 11 a.m.  There are two teachers, one for right handed people, and one for left handed people.
• Don't forget the Heart of Winter Bus Tour on Feb. 9.  You spend the day visiting the New Ewe in Newaygo; Pressing Matters in Holland; Quilted Memories in Montague; and the Attic Window Quilt Shop in Comstock Park.  When you purchase your ticket you will receive a free book, shop at a discount, enjoy demonstrations and more!
• Search For the Stars Shop Hop is the end of April.
• Row By Row begins in June.

 AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP 

• Easy Table Runners, Friday, Jan. 18
• Bee, Tuesday, Jan. 22
• Embroidery Bee, Tuesday, Jan. 22
• Starburst, Wednesday, Jan. 23
• Easy 2 Color Quilt, Wednesday, Jan. 23

 ON ANOTHER NOTE:

• Paintbrush Studio Fabrics has a tutorial for a Leafy Cool Quilt. 

Caroll, 

Caring, Sharing, Creating Smiles

 

MEET THE TEACHERS AT THE ATTIC WINDOW QUILT SHOP

 

A teacher’s meeting was held last night at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.  Above is a picture of some of the teachers.  Someday I hope to get them all together.  But for now, I’d like to introduce you to (from left to right) Chris B. (owner), Marilyn, Jill, Lee Anne, Sue C., and Vickie D.

We talked about new class projects for the next four months. Marilyn is heading the Civil War BOM that has recently started.  She also teaches bag classes and various other classes.

 Jill showed us this cute table topper.

And this wallhanging.

And this little placemat and napkin,

And this table topper.  They all came from the Art To Heart Table Please book which will soon be in the shop.

Lee Anne teaches us how to make beautiful bags in her classes.

Sue C. teaches classes on various projects (like the one above) and is best known for putting together the newsletter, and the shop ads and business cards.  Sue has many skills!

Are you a beginning quilter?  Vickie D. teaches a beginning quilters group that meets in the evenings.  Above is a sample of the Irish Chain table topper that you can make in her class.  Vickie is a wonderful teacher.  I know because when struggling with my piecing, Vickie is my go-to gal.

I hope you will join us in these fun classes.  Watch the calendar on the sidebar for dates and times or you can call the shop for further information.

DON’T FORGET: 

• HAPPY SCRAPPERS meets again this Wednesday at the shop.  Anyone interested in this fun Bee is welcome to attend.
• Vickie S. will be teaching you how to use the Squedge Tool on Friday, August 15th from 10-2 p.m.  We will learn how to use this tool and make a table topper or table runner (your choice).  The fee for is $10.
• AQS Quilt Week in Grand Rapids begins Wednesday, August 20th, at DeVos Place Convention Center.

 ANOTHER NOTE:

• Did you go check out the Row By Row Shop Hop website?  This is a must for anyone traveling
• Anne and Will has a wonderful tutorial for a braided stripe quilt!

Until next time,
♥
Stay Calm! Stay Kind! Stay Positive!
Caroll

THE GANG IS ALL HERE AT THE ATTIC WINDOW

Here are some more pictures taken the night of the Teacher’s Meeting at the Attic Window Quilt Shop.   Most of the teachers are in the above picture, but not all.  Thought you’d like to put a face with a name.  Front row, left to right, Barb, Buffie, J.D., Maria.  Back row, left to right, Lee Ann, Chris, Maggie, Glenys, Jan, Vickie, Jill, Carolyn. (Click on the picture to get a closer view.)  These women have a lot of interesting classes planned for this summer and fall.  I hope you find the time to take advantage of all their talent!

Above is Maria.  Maria has retired and no longer teaches class, but she came to our meeting to see what we were up to.  I'm so glad she did.  Maria is/was an excellent teacher and we miss her friendly face and all her talent.  Here she shows us the Moda BOM quilt that she finished.  Isn’t it spectacular!

Here Maria shows us her Triangle quilt.  She said she saw the pattern in a magazine.  She had to make some adjustments as the pattern was not an equal lateral triangle, but she had fun making it.  Isn’t it beautiful with all those bright colors!  Thank you Marie for sharing!

AppliqueToday has a nice tutorial for a Zig Zag quilt.  Check on her sidebar too as she has several other tutorials that might be of interest.

♥

Stay Positive!

Caroll