Christmas in July
We will be saving ALL of our holiday fabric until Saturday, July 13. The bolts and bolts that we’ve ordered will be stashed under “Sewfie”, in the storage room, in the bathroom (we do have 2!) and even in our personal garages! The elves will arrive at the Granary late Friday, July 12th (or very early on the 13th!) to unpack, organize and showcase all the wonderful Christmas fabrics! As a special treat you will enjoy 20% off all Christmas fabric on that day (1/2 yard minimum cut off the bolt). We will also be gathering new holiday patterns and books. You'll be inspired to get started on those holiday projects!
Buggy Barn Bonanza
Join Paula & Jody for the most fun you've ever had while quilting! Pick your very own Buggy Barn project and Paula & Jody will be there every month to guide you through to the end.....multiple projects are ok! So what's a Buggy Barn project you ask? The Buggy Barn technique is a stack, cut, shuffle and sew process that allows you to be a little less precise with your cutting and piecing because you always trim your blocks to the correct size when you’re done! This rather addictive technique will open up a whole new avenue of quilting for you, and you’ll find yourself selecting fabric for your next Buggy Barn project before you leave class!
Last Wed. of the month $20/session OR $60 for 4
+ Book of your choice
Wed. May 29, June 26, July 31, Aug. 28: 6-9pm
Join Paula & Jody on Friday, May 24 at 6:30 for a Buggy Barn Reunion! Bring your Buggy Barn projects for show & tell. We will provide the beverages and you are invited to bring a sweet or savory treat to share. Please call or stop by the shop to let us know if you'll be joining us!
Shop Hop by the Bay
Stay tuned for Shop Hop 2013 details.
www.shophopbythebay.com
BOM Programs
Provence & Beyond Block of the Month
Another new irresistible block of the month program from Marcus Fabrics has launched! Vicki Bellino of Bloom Creek has outdone herself once again with her newest BOM pattern, Provence & Beyond. The 76” x 96” quilt contains each of the 17 unique prints designed for Marcus Fabrics by Faye Burgos (click here for a sneak peek of the fabrics). The fabrics are beautiful--the provencal color palette has a fresh, updated look and is sure to appeal to a variety of quilters. Vicki's patterns are always user friendly and feature full color, easy-to-follow instructions as well as full-sized applique templates, and there are 2 border options to choose from!
The Provence & Beyond program began in May and will run through October 2013. Kits including your fabric and pattern are $39.95 plus tax per month, and a $40 enrollment fee will be charged when you sign up. At the end of the program, your enrollment fee will be applied to your last kit making it a "free" month. Shipping is available for an additional cost. Call the shop today or come by for more details and to see our shop sample--it’s beautiful!
Amish with a Twist II Block of the Month
You won't want to miss the new Amish With a Twist II Block of the Month program featuring the rich solid fabrics from Marcus Fabrics and an amazing pattern designed by Nancy Rink! Amish With a Twist II draws inspiration for both the block designs and color palette from quilts that are considered to be quintessentially Amish by quilt lovers and collectors. This 105" square quilt contains 29 different solid colors and 12 different skill-building block designs (64 blocks in all) set medallion style. The blocks are designed and grouped together utilizing related techniques or similarity in block design, progressing from the easiest to the more challenging techniques. Nancy's user-friendly patterns contain colored diagrams and visual guides. She has also designed and included five exclusive "Extending the Lesson" bonus projects. This quilt is appropriate for quilters of every skill level.
Our 6-month program began April 1 and will continue through September 2013. Kits run $34.95 plus tax per month; a $40 membership fee will be charged when you register and then applied to your last month's kit; shipping is available for an additional cost. We are frantically working on our shop sample-the blocks are beautiful!
Paula & Julie's Block of the Month - Tyler Rose Parade (Class Full)
Paula and Julie will begin their fourth block of the month quilt together in January. This year’s stunning quilt, Tyler Rose Parade, comes from designer, Deb Luttrell, of Stitchin’ Heaven, and features 30 beautiful, pieced blocks—15 unique blocks and 15 of the same alternating block. Each block is named for and celebrates a rose from Tyler, Texas, the rose capital of America. The finished quilt measures 88” x 102”. 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 and Julie will also share with you other quick, easy and accurate methods for making elements of various other quilt blocks (e.g., half-square triangles, triangles within squares and divided rectangles) 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 quilt under the guidance of Paula and Julie! Classes meet on the first Friday afternoon and Saturday morning of each month—you can choose which session works best for you. If you have to miss a class, no problem—make-up sessions are available. One-time fee of $110 for 12-month program; patterns sold separately.
First Friday: January 4, February 1, March 1, April 4 2-4pm
OR
First Saturday: January 5, February 2, March 2, April 5 10am-12pm
Angela's Block of the Month - Rabbits Prefer Chocolate (Class Full)
This is my favorite of all Anne Sutton's Bunny Hill block of the month quilts. Inspired by German chocolate molds, this is the perfect quilt to machine appliqué or hand appliqué if you prefer. Every month you will get another rabbit doing something special. You have rabbits riding roosters, pulling a train filled with eggs and riding in a car. You will love making this quilt for yourself or for a special child or grandchild.
$25 per session includes pattern and fabric.
Third Saturday of each month: January 19, February 16, March 16, April 20 10am-12pm
(Class full)
Sarah & Sandy's Small Block of the Month
Sarah & Sandy will be sharing the "small block of the month" duties in 2013 and will be offering 2 patterns this year! Both patterns are from one of our most favorite designers, Amy Bradley Designs—Animal Whimsy and Merry Christmas. We are now accepting sign ups for both BOM programs. These easy, fusible appliqué blocks are so do-able when you only make one per month. Animal Whimsy will run $13.95/month and Merry Christmas $14.95/mo.; this price includes 12 monthly fabric kits and a finishing kit (sashing and/or borders). Save 10% on your pattern when you sign up for either program; we are also offering a 10% discount when you pre-pay for all 12 months! Programs offered by automatic credit card billing only--shipping is available
Animal Whimsey Block of the Month
Collect all the animals!
January
February
March
April
May
Merry Christmas Block of the Month
Celebrate the season month by month!
January
February
March
April
May
On-Going Classes
Happy Hour at the Granary Continues!
Have you joined us for our “Happy Hour” yet? This Friday evening get-together has quickly become a favorite among many customers! Come for some appetizers and beverages and spend the evening seeing the latest and greatest merchandise in the shop and a demo of new techniques. The projects are made using a variety of precut goods - 2½” strip sets, fat quarter bundles or 10" squares. Each month a specially-coordinated bundle of pre-cut fabrics 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. One month prior to the meeting, you can come by the shop or check the website for a sneak-peek of the featured fabrics. 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 just $40!
Double Delight Continues at The Granary
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 prepared by The Granary's Dessert Diva, Lauren Ivers. You'll also receive the pattern for the featured project and the recipe for the dessert you sampled! Our Double Delight projects 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. Registration fee of $30/6 months now being accepted for our new season of Double Delight which will begin in July and continue through December 2013.