Fall 2011
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Hello Everyone,
I hope everyone had a good summer. We have, or I should say Brandon has been busy rearranging the store to get out the extra fabric. You would be amazed out how much we can pack into a small space. Rich then builds the shelves which has allowed us to get multiple rows where we used to get one. We still have over 200 bolts in the garage but that is far less that what we previously have had. You can either laugh or cry about the situtation, I choose to laugh. So I've come up with a new slogan for the shop. "Lonestar Quilting, Where you can shop while you squat!". I've had several ladies take me up on the offer. Some we had to go check on just to make sure they didn't fall in So Brandon can make room for as much as he wants, as long as we can still shop in the bathroom!
Save the date for our Open House November 5. More details to come later. Get some great ideas for quick gifts.
Tootles For Now,
Deb
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Straddling Scarecrow
Come learn how to do machine applique. This will be done in just 2 evenings.
Cost $25.00
Dates September 22, October 6
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Cotton Club Block Of the Month
Cotton Club a gorgeous collection designed by Paula Barnes of Bonnie Blue Quilts. To accompany the fabrics, Mary Ellen Robison and Paula Barnes, owners of Bonnie Blue Quilts, have also designed a sampler style BOM quilt featuring 5-inch blocks.
The collection was created around an antique border print from the mid 1800's, along with antique coordinates in varying shades of red and brown. The rich red tones include shades of Madder and Turkey red, both commonly used in the 1800s. These are beautifully paired with brown, Bonnie Blue's signature color, of which Paula Barnes says, "We've never met a brown we didn't like and couldn't use in a quilt!"
For the quilt's 45 blocks, Barnes selected small, closely spaced motifs, noting that their scale would lend themselves to the 5-inch size, while shirtings were added to provide lights. The decorative border stripe is cleverly pieced in some of the blocks.
The designers borrowed common elements from original quilts of the period by employing a strip-set design, then went a step further by varying the width of the vertical pieced columns for added visual interest. Blocks are created during Months 1 through 11, and carefully grouped by technique or similarity in style. This allows retailers & quilters alike to focus on a particular quilting skill during that month. The quilt is then completed during Month 12.
Cost is 24.95/month Includes also additional free patterns for other projects.
Block of The Month Registration
BOM programs require a credit card to be kept on file and will only be used in your absence. When you sign up you are committing to the entire program. In return, we cut the kits at time of purchase.
Cost: $24.95/month
Time: 10 - 12
Dates: 4th Saturday of every month starting September 24 for 12 months.
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Moon Glow Block Of The Month
Designed more than 10 years ago, Jinny's Moon Glow has never been out of print! Originally created as a block-of-the-month quilt, it is designed as a teaching pattern for beginning to intermediate level quilters. Compass blocks alternate with luminously shaded log cabin blocks.
Each of the blocks has been selected to teach a variety of skills, beginning with the easiest block and ending with the most difficult. Blocks include options for strip piecing, using templates and foundation piecing.
Cost $25.00/Month
Dates 4th Saturday of every month starting September 25.
Time: 1 - 3:30 p.m.
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Fresh and Fancy Table Runner - November
Flying Geese fun! Great Charm pack pattern or use some of your scrappy stash. Try making it with cute Halloween prints. The pumpkins are edged in rick-rack for a dimentional look. 21" x 42"
Date: 2011-10-01
Time: 1 - 3:30 p.m
Cost: $25.00
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Vintage Ornaments Block of The Month
Join us for this 17-month block of the month. Each orament is stiched by hand. It makes a nice portable project to take with you when going to kids ball games. This 18 month block of the month starts in September.
Price $7.00/month for duration of 18 months. This will be a pickup only. These will be availble the last Tuesday of the month.
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Christmas Wreath Wallhanging
Many of you have commented about the Christmas wreath in the window and your wished to make it. The book is no longer in print, but Lynne Hagmeier of Kansas Troubles is providing us a pattern.
Date: October 8
Time: 1 - 4 p.m.
Cost $25.00
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Rapid Fire Hunter Star Table Runner
Imangine this table runner in holiday colors. This table runner uses Studio 180 Designs Petite Rapid Fire Hunter Star ruler. Don't worry there are more patterns designed around this ruler. Get a jump around those holiday gifts. Next newsletter there will be a quilt for this ruler so you'll get your moneys worth.
Cost $25.00
Dates: October 15, 29
Time: 1-3 p.m.
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Aunt Grace Garden Party Block of The Month
This six-month BOM pattern was the result of collaboration between Judie Rothermel and myself. Like Judie's Aunt Grace, my favorite Aunt Janet also shares a passion for gardening and quilting. "Garden Party" seemed the natural choice for this design and Judie's beautiful fabric line. Two applique techniques, as well as English Paper Piecing instructions and pre-cut paper pieces are included in the pattern.
Fabric by Judie Rothermel
Block of the Month Program by Vicki Bellino of Bloom Creek
Finished Quilt Size 77" x 83"
September 2011 - March 2012
Third Tuesday of the month starting October 18
Price $26.00/month
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Amaretto Cottage by Marianne Elizabeth and RJR Fabrics Block of the Month
This is a beautiful block of the month designed by Marianne Elizabeth. It has deep rich colors and features Giselle fabric line from RJR Fabrics. More information to come, this is too new not to share.
Date: 3rd Thursday of Every Month starting October 20, 2011
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Cost: 25/month
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Generals Wives Block of the Month
Lonestar Quiltings newest Block of the month Generals Wives by Jerry Stube. The fabric is designed by Nancy Gere of Windham Fabrics.
Nancy Gere has designed General's Wives, her proudest civil war fabric collection, and Jerry Stube's quilt design by the same name is created to honor these brave women, and truly, the wives of all soldiers who fight to preserve our cause, our country.
In this Block of the Month program, the histories of these women will be offered along with the pattern each month in hope that the quilter will enjoy learning a bit more about these brave women.
The center block is a representation of the rank insignia of General of the Army, a five star general. A few of the generals who served during the Civil War were recognized as General of the Army however, there was not a five star rank at that time. The rank itself did not appear until much later.
Price $26.00/Month
Date: 4th Tuesday of every month starting October 25, 2011. This will be a demo each month of ways to construct the blocks. You can choose either instore pickup, demo, or we can ship the block to you. Normal shipping charges will apply. We use USPS for shipping and weigh each package to assure minimum costs.
Time 6 - 8 p.m.
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Harvest Pumpkin
Here is the latest pattern from Edita Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts. This is done by machine applique. Even if you have never done machine applique before this one is for you.
Dates: November 3, 10
Cost $25.00
Time: 6- 8 p.m.
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Fresh and Fancy Table Runner November
This runner says fall is in the air with all the leaves and fall colors. The leaf block is pieced and sashed. The back is so simple. 21" x 42"
Date: November 12
Time: 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Cost $25.00
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Open House November 5 1 - 4 p.m.
Come join us on November 5 from 1 - 4 p.m. for some free demos and quick ideas for gifts for this Christmas season. Save the date, more details to come.
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Soothing Hot/Cold Rice Bags
Four decorative Rice Bags. Can be frozen for an ice pack, or microwaved for a soothing hot pack. Great after those long hours of sewing or gardening. The flower pack can be tied around those sore muscles on legs, neck or back. Great gift for your quilting friends!
Date: December 3
Time: 10 - 12 p.m.
Cost: $25.00
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Baking Day Hot Pads
Fast and easy hot pads. Pattern includes instructions for all seven blocks. 9" x 9". Layer Cake friendly. Perfect for quick gifts for the holidays. Great way to use up scraps.
Think about donating a set to The Houston House. They are trying to raise money for a handicap elevator.
Date: December 8
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Cost: 20.00
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Summer Lily
Summer Lily is one of the latest offerings by Jinny Beyer.
Cost 25.00
Dates: December 5, Jan 14, Jan 28
Time 1 - 3:30p.m.
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