Events

Upcoming shop and area quilting events:

Two New Block of the Month Programs!

On Point / Paula Ivers  (Class Full)
Paula’s 2010 block of the month program features On Point, a beautiful diagonally set, medallion style quilt designed by Bits ‘n Pieces. The center medallion can be made using either a large pieced star or a graceful rose appliqué; 14 pieced and framed blocks surround the center medallion along with pieced setting triangles to make this 80” x 101” quilt. This program is designed for the advanced beginner to intermediate quilter and will focus on precision cutting, piecing and pressing so that this quilt and all your future quilts will go together in a snap. You will learn fool-proof accurate rotary cutting skills, how to obtain the perfect ¼” seam allowance, and pinning and pressing techniques. In addition, Paula will also share with you other quick, easy and accurate methods for making various elements of quilt blocks (e.g., flying geese, half-square triangles) which you may not even know exist! This is the perfect opportunity to hone your quilting skills, learn new techniques for faster and easier piecing and make this beautiful heirloom quilt! Classes generally meet on the first Friday afternoon or Saturday morning of each month with a few exceptions. If you have to miss a class, no problem—make-up sessions are available. See our "Classes" page for dates.

Quilters Garden / Angela Bonomo
Meet with Angela on the 3rd Saturday of each month for 12 months (Jan – Dec) to create a different flower block each month using machine appliqué and some piecing.  You will learn different methods of appliqué as well as piecing half-square triangles, and various embellishment techniques.  Members will receive a kit for that month’s section of the 85" x 93" quilt.  If monthly meetings don’t work for you,  you can pick up your kits monthly or they can be mailed.  Membership fee is $25 per month and is offered by automatic credit card billing only. The fee includes your monthly class, quilt pattern and fabric for the flower blocks. Improve your hand or machine appliqué skills with an expert! See our "Classes" page for dates.   

 Cinnamon Sticks    
What are "Cinnamon Sticks"?  Finally....the answer...  A Cinnamon Stick is a mini-kit consisting of two pieces of 6 1/2" x 22" fabric rolled with one sheet of triangle paper used to make half-square triangle units.  Each Cinnamon Stick makes 28 half-square triangles (2" finished).  Now that we've answered that question you're probably wondering what we're going to do with them!  Using the book, Friendship Triangles by Edyta Sitar, we are starting a "Friendship Triangle Exchange" which will run through February 28.  Stop by the shop to pick up a cinnamon stick (or a few) for $3.00 each or 3 for $8.50. Sew your half-square triangles and return them to us. Keep in mind that each cinnamon stick makes 28 half-square triangles of the same two fabrics; at the end of the program, we will return to you an equal number of half-square triangles to what you turned in but the half-square triangles you receive will all be different!                       

Happy Halloween Block of the Month
If you enjoyed any of our previous "of-the-month" projects (potholder of the month, table topper of the month, Bee Industrious of the month), our new program could very well be your favorite! With Halloween being such a popular holiday among quilters, Susan has chosen Amy Bradley's adorable "Happy Halloween" pattern for her next project. (pictured right) Here's how it works-you purchase your pattern for the whole series of monster faces, and on the first of each month we'll have a kit with just enough fabric for that month's block ready for you to pick up. Kits run $9.95. The program began August 1, but you can sign up anytime before October 31. If you keep up with the program and make just one block each month, you will have a wonderful Halloween quilt ready to hang before Halloween 2010. A finishing kit will be available and will include sashing, fabric for the "Happy Halloween" banner and borders.  Stop by or call today to sign up!

Monsters will appear here monthly!

August	September	October	November	December	January	February	March

Anka's Treasures Trunk Show
In early January, we will be honored to have TWO trunk shows from Heather Mulder Peterson of Anka’s Treasures adorning the wall of the Granary! We will have several of the projects featured in her two books, On the Run and Livin’ Large. Watch for an email from us announcing the opening date of the show!    

Happy Hour at the Granary Continues!
Have you joined us for our “Happy Hour” yet?  This Friday afternoon or evening get-together has quickly become one of our most popular clubs! Paula, Jody and Mary Kay are your hostesses and will spend the evening showing you the latest and greatest merchandise in the shop and demonstrating new techniques. In 2010 we will be making a small change to the program.  We will alternate between quilts made using 2½” strip sets and fat quarter bundles. Each month a specially-coordinated bundle of 2½” PRECUT strips or fat quarters  and a surprise pattern will be introduced along with a thorough demonstration of assembly techniques. You’ll provide your own background, accent and/or border fabrics (as necessary depending upon the pattern) so everyone’s quilts will be unique. The fabrics will be revealed the month prior to the meeting so you can decide if you’ll be joining us at the next meeting. The pattern will remain a secret until the meeting and is always free with your purchase of the fabric bundle. Join us for “Happy Hour” whichever months you choose for $48. Better yet, when you pre-register for a Happy Hour club meeting (on or before the 15th of the month), you will receive a special price of just $38 for your bundle. Two meetings to choose from—afternoon or evening!

Shop Hop
It’s not too early to start making plans to visit 13 of the Bay Area’s best quilt shops from San Mateo to the Monterey Bay and the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles! You’ll have 5 days to tour the stores and see a huge variety of fabric, books, patterns and other quilt-related merchandise. Have your passport stamped, do a little shopping and maybe even meet new quilting friends along the way. Each shop hopper who turns in a completed passport will automatically receive a special gift and be entered into a drawing for many fantastic prizes. Pick up your official Shop Hop by the Bay 2010 newsletter at the Granary or visit www.shophopbythebay.com for more details! You’re sure to be inspired!

Mystery Quilt Step of the Month
Our second Mystery Quilt Reveal was another success!  The quilts were absolutely gorgeous and everyone agreed that a mystery is the best way to do what looks like a complicated quilt!  You will be amazed at what you can create!  Our third Mystery Step of the Month has begun!  This one involves 3 fabrics; a dark, a medium and a light.  Our Mystery Step of the Month gives you a chance to try a mystery quilt in the comfort of your own home without the pressure of any time constraints! If you decide to give it a try, when you purchase all the fabric for the mystery quilt top, the six-step pattern is yours free! You’ll pick up one step per month (on or after the first of each month) for six consecutive months. (Sorry—pattern steps cannot be mailed.) March 19, we will have our 3rd Mystery Quilt Step of the Month “Reveal” night and introduce our 4th mystery quilt! Special discounts will be offered when you bring your completed quilt to the viewing! Please join us on March 19th if you're curious and want more information.  We only ask that you let us know in advance so that we'll have enough "treats" for everyone!

Photos from the second mystery quilt! 

				Join us in Mystery #3!  Stop by the shop today for your fabric and first step!

30's Club at the Granary
Our 1930’s Club, Double Delight, began a new year in July for all you reproduction/feedsack enthusiasts, and it’s not to late for you to sign up! When you attend our monthly club meeting, you can sit back and enjoy a detailed “hands-on” demo of that month’s project and a sampling of a delectable dessert. You’ll receive the project sheet/pattern for the featured project and the recipe for the dessert you sampled. Most of our projects will feature the latest line of fresh and fun reproduction fabrics designed by Darlene Zimmerman for Robert Kaufman. Joining our 1930’s Club is easy! For a $25 annual membership fee, you can attend a year’s worth of our monthly Club meetings and receive your pattern and recipe. If you miss a meeting, you can pick up your handouts at a later time and see our project sample. Join us for our Club meetings on either the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7-8pm or the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 9-10am to pick up your goodies. Stop by the shop today or call to sign up for our most popular Club!

"Stitcher Bowl" Sunday
Calling all football widows! Wouldn’t you rather be sitting in front of your sewing machine working on a fabulous quilt instead of watching a bunch of guys wearing silly uniforms beat each other up?! Then the Granary is the place to be! Join Paula for her 9th Annual “Stitcher Bowl” Sunday, a mystery quilt-making event. You’ll receive your pre-game fabric requirements and cutting instructions when you register. Work at your own pace as we spend the day uncovering the quilt design, step by step. Lunch, snacks and your pattern are included in your class registration fee of $55. Advanced beginners to intermediate quilters welcome! 

Granary Getaway (Class Full)
Wanna getaway?! You’ll only need to go as far as the Granary’s classroom! Start your year off right and join the Granary Girls for a quilt camp right here in the store. Paula, Jody and Mary Kay will be your hostesses for four days of uninterrupted sewing. Four different projects will be presented by your hostesses and will include Mary Kay’s pattern, Falling Stars; a quick and easy table topper and bottle bag from Atkinson Designs’ book Let’s Do Lunch; Hunter’s Junction, a 50” square quilt which is easily made using half-square triangle paper; and a Mystery Quilt! Bring your lunch and your quilting supplies and settle in for fun-filled days with the girls. Lunch will be provided by the Granary on the last day of class! Sign up quick~space is limited!

Area Quilting Events

Guild of Quilters of Contra Costa County
2010 Quilt Show
March 20 - 21, 2010
Centre Concord
5298 Clayton Road
Concord, CA  94521
Admission:  1 day  $6.00; both days $10.00
Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 10am-4pm

Seven Sisters Quilt Show
Associated Quilt Guilds of the Central Coast
April 24 & 25, 2010
Alex Madona Expo Center
100 Madonna Rd.
San Luis Obispo, CA
Admission:  $7.00/one-day pass; $10.00/two-day pass
Saturday  9am-5pm
Sunday  9am-4pm
www.aqgcc.org

Quilters Rule
Nevada Quilt Guild
May 19-22, 2010
Fallon Convention Center
100 Campus Way
Fallon, NV
9am-5pm
www.nvquiltguild.org

Camp Watch-a-Patcher
Orange County Quilters Guild
July 11-15, 2010
Vanguard University
Costa Mesa, CA
www.campwatchapatcher.org

San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles
The Museum and Museum Store are open Tuesday
through Sunday 10:00am to 5:00pm
Thursday 5-8pm
Adults $5.00
Seniors ( 65+ ) / Students w/ I.D. $4.00
Children 12 and under free
Museum Members free
First Thursday of the month: FREE
www.sjquiltmuseum.org