February 2018
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Note From Anne--

January is already behind us. I hope you had a chance to take in the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo. If not, you still have until February 3rd to check out all of the vendors and events. 60 years is a long time for an event to run! A lot of time and dedication is needed to make this happen. We are lucky to have this event for the Rapid City area.

As we head toward Spring there are lots of events that will need a special quilt or wall hanging, or just a table setting to freshen up the room. We hope you will consider us for your supplies and inspiration. We love to help put projects together and especially like it when our customers bring in the finished result for show and tell. Too often we just get to see the beginning stages but it is gratifying for us to see how it all came together.
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Winter Hours
Monday-Friday 9 to 5
Saturday 9 to 4
Sunday Closed
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There are so many new fabrics starting to roll in. It gets us enthused and recharged, right along with you. But don't forget that we also sell Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff Sewing and Embroidery Machines. We always feature a different machine at a special price each month plus we always offer sales prices for every budget. Free Classes come with any machine purchase. Keep us in mind if you are in the market for a new Sewing Machine.

Hope to see you February 17 at 10 am for Strip Club and please bring your Show and Tell!

--Anne
In the Shop
Stock Show Sale Continues through Saturday, February 3rd
Stock Show Sale continues through Saturday, February 3rd. All sale fabric and kits are an additional 10% off, making the discount 30% to 60%. Over 600 bolts to choose from. Western Fabric is 25% off. 
Need Backing for Your Latest Project?
More Stonehenge wide backs have recently been added to the shelves. These new fabrics may be just the tone you have been looking for. Also--Remember the Red Wagons have some great opportunities for backs.
Have You Met Mrs. Bobbins?
Mrs. Bobbins is a weekly cartoon about the life of an opinionated quilting enthusiast, created by Julia Icenogle.

We have just received a delightful panel filled with her witty cartoons as well as a few coordinates for your next project. See them on the Fabric Page.

Just in case you have been dreaming of a cruise, we included the image at the left for a good laugh!. (Image courtesy of Julia Icenogle, mrsbobbins.com/blog.)
Lunch Box Quilts Trunk Show
We have a Lunch Box Quilts Trunk show for the month of February. If you are not familiar with Angie Steveson and her great designs, now is the time to get to know her. Her designs are for Machine Embroidery, but she does have a few now for regular applique. Stop in and be inspired with all of the fun designs she has to offer. We will be featuring some of her designs at the February Strip Club meeting.
Remaining Pillow of the Month
Kits on Sale
We loved our Kimberbell Pillow of the Month last year. All kits have now been put out on the floor for sale. We are no longer holding any of the kits back that people requested and did not pick up. So if you want a specific one, just check to see what we have available.
Been Waiting/Wishing to Sew a Star Quilt?

Remember when Vi Colombe taught Star Quilt Classes for us several years ago? Recently Anne had a wonderful visit with her. She is fantastic!!! She said she is still teaching. Please give us some feedback if you are interested in a Star Quilt Class. Maybe we could get her to teach a class for us again if enough students are interested!!
Clearly Perfect Slotted Trimmer
This Trimmer Rated #7 of the Top 10 Notions for 2017!

An easy, efficient and accurate method to square-up half-square triangles. Align the seam of an unpressed half-square triangle with dashed lines and with easy strokes, trim all four sides. The unique edge slots allow for trimming of the dog ears at the same time. No need to rotate fabric to realign.

Other uses include: square-up hour glass blocks, strip piecing of half-square triangles, strip-tube method of block construction and fussy cutting.

Trim up to 11 sizes from 1 1/2" to 6 1/2" (Two trimmers allow for full & half-inch sizes).
Clearance Corner

We have three H|CLASS™ 200S Sergers in stock. This model is going to be upgraded, and to make room for the new model we are discounting these sergers by $150.00 to a sale price of $449.00. This is a very handy small, user-friendly serger for those people who want a serger, but don"t want to invest a lot of money. And, of course, Owners Classes are free. 

Also, we found while doing inventory that we have a few feet for the 905, 910 and 936 Serger. If you have one of these older work horse sergers, we have discounted these feet 50%. Come check them out.
Update on Classes and BOM's
Beginning Paper Piecing - Labyrinth Pattern (Judy Niemeyer Technique)
February 21st - 9:30 am to 4:30 pm with Melissa Grote

This is an ongoing series of classes using the Judy Niemeyer method for paper piecing. The cost of the class is $25 plus supplies. The March 21st class will use the Clockwork pattern.
Labyrinth - February 21
Clockwork - March 21
Imagine BOM and Mystical Prism BOM Began in January

Month two is ready for pick up for both BOM's. NOTE: We have all months cut for these two BOM programs. If you want to pick up more than one month at a time, you are welcome to do so.
Imagine Book
Imagine BOM
by Nancy Halvorsen
Mystical Prism BOM
Mystical Prism BOM
by Wing and a Prayer
Kaffe Mystery Quilt Update
Completely Sold Out!! But read on . . .

The Mystery starts in March and runs for 10 months. 

For those of you that signed up for Dark or Light, we do have yours reserved. We were able to get five of the Pastel Color way that was added so if you are still interested, please check with us. 

Free Spirit is offering an alternative if you did not get in on time.  Until February 15, you can still choose your colorway but you will not receive anything until August, when you will get the first six months. If this option appeals to you, let us know.
Notes from the Service Department
Have service questions? -- You can email Tracy directly at quiltconnectionservice@yahoo.com if you have a service question for him.
Opportunities to Keep in Mind
2018 Row by Row Experience Begins in June
Row by Row Experience® began in 2011 with 20 quilt shops across New York State. Today thousands of stores across the US, Canada and Europe welcome travelers through their doors. The quilts created with those rows are stunning… and no two are alike! Although the quilt shops are organized by area, quilters have no borders. Travel, shop, collect patterns and add rows to your quilt from anywhere!

This year's theme is Row by Row: Sew Musical.

Read some of the amazing stories about the rowers (quilters) and Row by Row quilt shops around the world on the Row by Row Studio blog. Even Prince William received a row as a gift! More information at Row by Row.
Fabrics, Kits, Books and Patterns

Click the button at the right to visit the Fabric Page on our Website. See new arrivals up close!
Fabric -- See these new fabrics on the Fabric page .

Cattitude by Ginger Oliphant (Studio E)
Red, White & Starry Blue Patriotic Label Panel for Quilts of Valor (Studio E)
Mrs. Bobbins Panel and Coordinates by Julia Icenogle (Northcott)
Stonehenge Wide Backs (Northcott)
All Cooped Up by Debie Hron (Henry Glass)
Craftsman by Dan Morris (Quilting Treasures)


Kits


Cuddle Kits

Books

Imagine by Nancy Halverson back in stock
Featured Machines of the Month
New Husqvarna Viking Epic 980Q
Sewing & Quilting Machine In the Shop Now!
See below for information about the Free Bundle with
purchase of an  Epic 980Q during February.
Husqvarna Viking
Epic 980Q Sewing & Quilting Machine
The Husqvarna Viking Epic 980Q machine is equipped with the brand's largest tablet-like display screen, a unique graphical interface, a fully automatic needle threader, and a plethora of exclusive, new stitch options, all of which will give Husqvarna Viking customers the freedom, precision and control to follow their own creative lead wherever it takes them. These features are bolstered by ergonomic features sewists crave including a lighter machine weight, rubberized wheel and curved workspace.
New Top-of-the-Line Sewing Machine!

  • JoyOS ADVISOR™ Feature
  • Large working area
  • Exclusive stitch techniques
  • Market’s largest display with capacitive touch, 10.1”
Machine Specials for February
Purchase Epic™ 980Q
February 1-28
Receive Free Bundle
Over $500 Value
Purchase PFAFF creative™ 4.5
February 1-28
Receive Free Bundle
Over $400 Value
Husqvarna Viking
Tribute™ 145C
February 1 - 28
$999
PFAFF
ambition essential™
February 1 - 28
$599
Workshops, Classes and Clubs
Calendar Highlights
February 10 - Quilted Hugs for Kyds - 9 am
February 17 - Strip Club - 10 am
February 17 - Imagine BOM - 2 pm
February 21 - Judy Niemeyer Beginning Paper Piecing Labyrinth Class - 9:30 am
February 24 - Mystic Prism BOM - 10 am
News and Area Happenings
Sturgis Arts Council Quilt Show - March 1 - April 30, 2018
The Sturgis Area Arts Council will sponsor a quilt show at the Sturgis Public Library during March and April. The show will be open during the library's regular hours. All area quilters are encouraged to enter with a maximum of two quilts entered per person. No quilts larger than full size will be accepted. Quilts must be taken to the library by February 28. For more information contact Ruth Mechling or Marilyn Bates. There will be a special program at 2:00 p.m.on Saturday, April 14.

Badlands Quilters Get-Away - March 9-10, 2018
The Badlands Quilters of Wall will have a Get-Away in Wall, SD on March 9-10. BHQG member, Julie Richter, will be presenting a trunk show on Saturday evening. Details of the retreat and classes are in the brochure which can be viewed by clicking the link below.

Black Hills Quilters Guild Quilt Show and Sale - June 1-3, 2018
Click here for more information.
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