Events
Upcoming shop and area quilting events:
Susan's New "Of The Month" Project
If you enjoyed any of our previous “of-the-month” small projects (potholder of the month, table topper of the month, Bee Industrious, Happy Halloween), our new program should be right up your alley! Susan has selected a very cute pattern from Bloomin’ Minds called A Bloomin’ Dozen, which features thirteen 12” blocks to be used for small quilts and pillows. Here’s how it works—you purchase your pattern which contains all 13 blocks, and on the first of each month we’ll reveal our shop sample and have a kit with just enough fabric for that month’s block ready for you to pick up. The program begins October 1, but you can sign up any time before January 1 in order to receive the prior months’ kits. If you keep up with the program and make just one simple, small block each month, you will have 13 adorable, themed blocks completed. Your blocks can hang as individual small wall quilts, you could make cute little seasonal pillows or you could assemble all the blocks together with sashing and borders for a “Happy Anytime” wall quilt! Stop by or call today to sign up! Kit fee: $9.95 per month
Granary Getaway
Wanna getaway?! You’ll only need to go as far as the Granary’s classroom! Start your Holiday Season off on a productive foot and join the Granary Girls for a quilt camp right here in the store. Paula, Jody, Mary Kay and Sara Diepersloot (author of Simple Style from That Patchwork Place) will be your hostesses for four days of uninterrupted sewing. Nearly a dozen different small projects perfect for gift giving will be presented by one of your hostesses over the four days. Projects might include a wine bag, apron, luggage tags, fancy cloth napkins, a zippered cosmetic bag, chenille scarf, table toppers and more! Bring your lunch and your quilting supplies and be prepared to make some fun and easy gifts. Think how great you’ll feel when you leave camp with some of your Holiday gifts already done! And it’s only October! Lunch will be provided by the Granary on the last day of class! Sign up quick~space is limited!
Basket of the Month Series
The Fold Flat Basket-of-the-Month Series by Quilter by Night Designs brings you an inspiring, unique project for each month of the year. These clever baskets all fold flat for easy storage. Each basket is designed to reinforce and stretch basic patchwork, sewing, and quilting skills. And each puts a new twist on a familiar technique. They are all great fun to make and can be optionally embellished to your heart's delight. Carol will guide you through each month's project and share all her time-saving tips and tricks. Carol will present each basket one month before the holiday for which the basket is meant to be used so it can be finished in plenty of time! See the "Classes" page for more details.
Happy 10th Anniversary to Us!
Our annual Early Bird Sale will be held on Saturday, November 20th. The earlier you shop, the more you save! Arrive between 6-7am, and you’ll receive 30% off your entire purchase, 7-9am receive 25% off and 9am-12pm receive 20% off. Sale limited to stock on hand. Half-yard minimum cut required on fabric cut from bolts. All items in our “Hold” basket will be returned to inventory on Friday afternoon prior to the Early Bird Sale. Sale excludes all quilt kits.
Double Delight Continues at The Granary (no longer limited to just 30's fabrics!)
Did someone say "dessert?!" When you attend our monthly Double Delight meetings, you can sit back and enjoy a detailed "hands-on" demo of a specially selected project and a sampling of a home-made delectable dessert. You'll also receive the pattern for the featured project and the recipe for the dessert you sampled! Our Double Delight projects are no longer limited to 1930's era designs and fabrics but feature a broad range of fabric styles including batiks, contemporary prints, romantic florals, holiday prints and more! Club meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7-8pm and the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 9-10am—you choose which meeting time is convenient for you! If you miss a meeting, you can pick up your pattern and recipe at a later time and see our project sample in the shop. Club meetings began in July and continue through June 2011. Previously presented patterns are available for newcomers. Annual Double Delight Membership is $40.
Happy Hour at the Granary Continues!
Have you joined us for what has quickly become a favorite among many customers! Paula, Jody and Mary Kay are your hostesses and will spend an hour or so showing you the latest and greatest merchandise in the shop and demonstrating new techniques. Each month a specially-coordinated bundle of pre-cut fabrics (2½” strip sets, fat quarter bundles or 10" squares) and a surprise pattern will be introduced along with a thorough demonstration of assembly techniques. You’ll select your own background, accent and/or border fabrics (as necessary depending upon the pattern) so everyone’s quilts will be unique. You’ll also get a sneak peak at the collection of fabrics we’ve selected for next month’s Happy Hour and have the opportunity to sign up. Join us for “Happy Hour” whichever months you choose for just $38! Two meetings to choose from—afternoon or evening! Snacks & beverages provided by your hostesses!
Paula's Mystery Quilt
Join Paula for this fun and popular event. Using the flawless patterns created by Debbie Caffrey of Debbie’s Creative Moments, enjoy the process of making a quilt without knowing what it will look like when it’s finished. We will give you your fabric requirements and preliminary instructions when you sign up so you can choose your fabric (which we are always happy to help with!) and do some pre-cutting and strip piecing. In class you will work at your own pace as we uncover the quilt pattern piece by piece. A light lunch will be provided by the Granary. Sign up early—this class fills quickly! $55 (Includes your pattern and lunch!) Sunday September 19, 2010: 10am-4pm
Mystery Quilt Step of the Month
Friday September 17 will be our 4th Mystery Step of the Month Reveal! Please join us for this fun event! You will be amazed at how different each quilt will look even though everyone has used the same pattern. Everyone has agreed that a mystery is the best way to do what looks like a complicated quilt! See the below to see the beautiful quilts revealed at the third reveal on March 19 (the website will be updated to show the current quilts after the September 17 reveal). Our fifth Mystery Step of the Month will also begin on September 17. The first clue will be distributed at the party. Each additional step of this 6 step pattern is available on the first of each month! In March we'll hold our next Mystery Quilt "reveal" party where you can bring your completed mystery quilt top so that everyone can "ooooh" and "awwww" over it. If you did not participate in this Mystery but you want to see what it's all about, please sign up and come to our reveal party! You will also have the opportunity to sign up for the next Mystery Quilt Step of the Month and receive special discounts!
Photos from the third mystery quilt!
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Sample Sale
For those of you who have asked whether we ever sell our shop samples, the answer is “Yes!” and here is your opportunity to purchase something special. Once a year, The Granary’s staff offers some of their meticulously handmade samples for sale just in time for the Holidays. The Sample Sale begins the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 26, and continues through the end of the year. The selection will change weekly as new samples become available. No credit cards will be accepted for the purchase of samples; cash is preferred.
Happy Halloween Block of the Month
Our Happy Halloween Block of the Month has come to an end! We hope you enjoyed receiving your "monsters" each month. See above for details about our new "of the month" program "Bloomin' Dozen"!
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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. Pattern available to purchase separately.
Quilters Garden / Angela Bonomo (Class Full)
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. Pattern available to purchase separately.
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