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Happy Birthday to my sweet boys!  Tyler's birthday is April 14th (He just turned 28) and Logan's is April 16th (He just turned 22).  They are 6 years and 2 days apart. They are both such wonderful young men and God blessed me when He made me their mother.  Aren't they  handsome?  Love you guys!


I love this time of year!  The weather has been beautiful and we are seeing more and more of our friends from other states coming in for the summer.  A reminder to our seasonal customers - we scheduled our Breakfast Club so that you can join and still have 6 meetings just like our Jan - June group.  Today was the first meeting that included new members.  I am extending the invitation to join until next months meeting.  SO - with 5 remaining meetings (May - September) for seasonal customers, your next meeting will be Saturday, May 20th at 10:00.  Annie cooks up DELICIOUS breakfasts and serves coffee, tea, and juice. Then she provides a pattern (and the recipe for all of her yummy items) and you make something SEW cute!  Here are some pictures of today's meeting.  We had pancakes with warm banana walnut syrup!  Holy cow!  We also had raspberry muffins . Then the sewing commenced and the gals made aprons. SEW much fun!








I know I shared this beautiful line last week but I think it bears repeating.  SEW pretty!
   
 While you're in town for this year's Airing of the Quilts on Friday, May 12, join us for a class to make this sweet tulip wall hanging. This class begins at 10:00 and lasts until noon. Cost will be $20 plus supplies.  Call the shop or come by to reserve your spot!

 We will also have a Make & Take class on Saturday, May 13.  Stay tuned for more details!
      
 
Remember we are providing opportunities for you to come work on your club projects during the "Sit & Sew" times this year or if 
you're not in a club, just come sew! These days have been set aside for you to use our classroom and the supplies while you fellowship with others and work towards completing projects.   BUT . . . YOU MUST RESERVE A SPOT.  We are limiting the number of people to 10 on each of the sewing days so if you are interested you need to call and reserve your spot.  It's totally free!  But we only have room for so many so let us know you're coming and we will let you know if there is still room. You can get into the classroom at 9:45 and sew until 4:00!  WOW! 
Staff can answer questions and help you briefly but they will be working on the floor taking care of other business.This is not class time so please be respectful of our staff members. You can order lunch or bring your own. Come sew with us!   Did I mention it's FREE ?!?!?  
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Please note the change in the Breakfast Club May meeting. Due to Airing of the Quilts, that meeting has been changed from May 13th to May 20th. And don't forget, seasonal customers!!! We are still planning a Breakfast Club just for you! Join Annie for breakfast, recipes, and fun projects. 
Call or stop by to sign up!  
 

There has been a delay in the publication of Deb's new BOM pattern. We will keep you posted!

For Deb's upcoming "Great Grids Event" on April 28 and 29th, Sassy Stitches
will be open late!  If you're coming into town on Thursday, April 27th, we will be open late just for you!  We will stay open until 7:00 on Thursday.   Sassy Stitches 
will also be open until 7:00 on Friday.  Our Saturday hours will remain the same which are 10:00 - 2:00.  We will have specials for attendees and prizes up for grabs!  We will also have all the rulers you need for the event available at Sassy Stitches as well as the all of the patterns.  We look forward to seeing you!
 

HE is Risen! Until next Sunday, have a wonderful week and come see us!
Lindy
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."   John 16:33

Shop Hop UFO Sew Days!
The current shops that are part of the Carolina Shop Hop will each host two days of free sewing just for working on previous shop hop quilt blocks! Join us on Friday and Saturday, April 21st and 22nd, from 10:00 - 3:30.  If you have any previous year's patterns, blocks or blocks partially put together, come join us for two days of free sewing!  We have limited space so call or come by to reserve your spot. The only rule is that you work on previous Shop Hop projects. There is no charge for joining in and we will have prizes and a special sale for attendees. Bring your lunch or order out from one of our local restaurants that delivers. Won't this be fun?!?!?!?!?  AND here is Carolina with this year's theme!  
 
DATES:  Friday and Saturday, April 21st-22nd
TIME:  10:00 - 3:00
 FEE:  None!  It's free!
Sassy Cash UPDATE!!!!!

Janome SPRING Event!
WOW!  I am still a fairly new Janome Dealer but even as a customer I never saw deals like this!  Check out this awesome package deal when you purchase the best machine out there, the Memory Craft 15000! Visit the website (link below) for MANY more great deals! Mother's Day is just around the corner!
(Deals are valid through May 31.)

Paul Johnson
We can't keep Paul's awesome ruler holders in the shop!  He recently used this beautiful Zebra Wood to make more.  Wow!
 
We love seeing what he's going to bring in next!  We also love seeing his other half, Ann. They are such a fun couple!Paul left a book at the shop with pictures of several of his creations.  He can also create a custom piece if you have something in mind.  I'm a little partial to his sewing furniture but he can make much more.
Upcoming Events
On Friday, May 12, we will offer a class to make this sweet tulip wall hanging. This class begins at 10:00 and lasts until noon. Cost will be $20 plus supplies.  Call the shop or come by to reserve your spot!

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On Tuesday, May 30th, Sharon will teach a class to make this Great Adventures Wall Hanging. Class begins at 10:00 and ends at 1:00.  Class Fee is $25 plus supplies.

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 Janice Pope will be teaching a class at Sassy Stitches where she will share with you everything you need to know about binding.  You will need to bring something to bind so be thinking about that and make plans to save something just for this class!
Quilting since 1977, students attending her classes describe Janice as passionate, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and engaging. Whether teaching one of her simple quilt patterns, bag patterns, or a technique', novice as well as experienced quilters will leave with new insight and skills.
  An award winning quilter who has taught both domestically and internationally, Janice resides in Raleigh, NC with her husband of 35+ years and enjoys having two of her six grandsons nearby. Check out her website at Anything But Boring.

  This 3 hour class will be held on Tuesday, June 27th from 10:00-1:00. 
The fee is $35.  


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We are excited to announce that we have scheduled some classes with  instructor Nancy Sapin!  Nancy is a  Freelance National Educator representing Sulky of America.  She creates beautiful projects and shares her wealth of information as an awesome teacher.  
This neat Pin Weaving class is now scheduled for 
Tuesday, May 23rd from 10:00-1:00.  
Class Fee is $40 and includes your kit.

 On June 3rd, N ancy will be back to teach this cute trivet and coaster class.  

Show & Tell

We have the new rulers, rotary cutters, and mats from Quilters Select!  Y'all, these rulers WILL NOT slide or slip.  I have never seen anything like this!!!!!  You need to come try one out to see for yourself.  They are SEW amazing!  I bought one of the rulers a few months ago to try for myself.  I will never use anything else!  The rotary cutter is weighted and lessens the pressure you have to use to cut fabric.  AND it's ambidextrous!  The same rotary cutter is used for left handed or right handed folks.  The cutting mat is a little thicker than most and get this . . . it's reversible!  It's like buying two mats at one time!  The numbers for measuring on both the rulers and the mats go both ways.  In other words, you don't have to keep turning the ruler or count backwards on your mat!  Here is a link to their website.  Alex Anderson designed these awesome tools. Come by to try them out and check out the website for more into!
Quilters Select

We got this pretty new "Follow the Sun" fabric line in.  There's more to come, including the panel.  Oh my it's beautiful! 




Stephanie brought in the cutest Christmas cross stitched apron.  She got the fabric at Sassy Stitches and cross stitched on the fabric and added beads for the berries. Thanks so much for coming by and sharing!


We're getting in more and more 108" wide fabrics.  That black paisley is calling my name!


This cute line came in this week called "Pow Wow." We have three coordinating fabrics and the panel to make the bear and 2 pillows.   



Ryan's Case for Smiles
Our charity focus at Sassy Stitches is Ryan's Case for Smiles. This is an organization that provides fun pillowcases for sick children .  ALL of our donations will be used in Asheville, NC at Mission Children's Hospital. I volunteered for this charity for several years and have personally delivered pillow cases to kids at Mission Children's Hospital and assure you it brings great joy to sick children to pick out a fun pillowcase. When you read the story about Cindy and her son, Ryan, you will understand what a great cause this is. It's the perfect charity for anyone who sews! Here is a link to the organization's website.
We will accept pillowcases, fabric donations for making pillow cases and monetary donations. If you choose to make pillowcases, there are tips on the website (see link above) about making them. The volunteers who take the pillowcases wash them before delivery. Something so simple as a fun pillowcase really does bring a smile to a sick child.  THANKS!

Lynn sent me this funny.  Come get your fiber!!!  


Lindy, Anne, and the Best Staff EVER! 
(They really are!!!!!)
   

 

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Franklin, North Carolina  28734
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