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Country Quilts and Bears
Weekend Sale Fun and Class List!!
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Christmas Sale on Saturday, November 9th!
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HO HO HO!!!
Let us be the first to wish you a Merry Christmas!! ... and our gift to you to kick off the season is a 30% discount off all Christmas fabrics on Saturday, November 9th from 10:00 until 4:00.
You still have plenty of time to create those hand made gifts for special loved ones. Also, don't forget that pillowcases are a wonderful and useful gift which everyone loves, so you might want to whip up a couple of those, too! See you on the Saturday the 9th and let's get this party started!
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We Are Checking Our Christmas Mystery Quilt Class List
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Reserve Your Seat With Santa!
We've added a third day!
** We think that there may be some people who have not reserved their chairs for this year's fun! Please call today to check and make sure your name is on our list!
**Also, if you want to move from Thursday or Saturday to Friday, there is time to do so and it would be a big help to us. Friday is a little shy and Thursday and Saturday are at or above capacity... so if you want to help us out, give us a call and change your day to Friday. Santa might like that...
You don't have to pay yet, you just need to reserve your seat! Payment isn't due until Monday, November 18th. ~~
Our three dates this year are Thursday, December 5th, Friday, December 6th, and Saturday, December 7th. The class begins at 9 a.m. all three days. It's a "full house" for us each year so make sure your name is on the list, as we are now cutting kits.
In case you don't know about our Christmas Mystery Class, this is the 11th year of fun, prizes and food! We completely cut the quilt for each participant so that your time is devoted entirely to sewing and in most instances (unless you are a Chatty Cathy) your quilt top will be completed by the time you go home. Everyone brings a snacky finger food and this year Marilyn and John will provide a dinner salad. If you aren't on the list already, call today to reserve your spot - hurry though, it's near full!
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Pumpkin Recipe Contest Winner
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Remember the Pumpkin Recipe Contest from our Fall Frolic? Well, the winner of the two free yards of fabric of your own choosing is .......
Donna & Pat Fowler
Sweet and Creamy Pumpkin Dip
1 - 8 ounce package Cream Cheese, softened
2 cups confectioner's sugar
1 can "15 ounce" pumpkin
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon orange extract
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
*Ginger Snap Cookies
In food processor blend cream cheese and confectioner's sugar until smooth. Add pumpkin, spices, and extract. Blend. Chill at least 30 minutes. Serve with Ginger Snaps, apples or pears.
Donna and Pat, come by and choose your fabrics at your convenience!
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New Store Hours Have Begun!!!
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It has come to our attention that it might be a bit difficult for the quilter that works 9 to 5 to make it to our store within our current business hours. As a result we have decided to stay open until 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. We are hoping this will be helpful and will better accommodate our working quilters!
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It's Shop Challenge Time!
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NOTE: Just a quick reminder to those participating in the Shop Challenge this year - there only a few weeks to go before you must hand in your completed project. They are due in the shop November 15th, so finish them up, ladies!! The prize money awaits!
It's challenge time again! For the first time ever we have chosen a Civil War grouping for our challenge. So, to all of our Civil War groupies, this challenge is for you! To our quilters who have held back from dipping your toe in the Civil War waters, maybe this is the time for you to do so. And lastly, to all of you bright and light girls out there, maybe the real challenge this year is to turn these fabrics into a light and bright fiesta!
We look forward ever year to seeing your creative projects and this year is no different!
Country Quilts and Bears Challenge Rules
1. Must use some of each of the four challenge fabrics.
2. Can include up to four more fabrics.
3. Please create smaller items. No large quilts.
4. Must have personal quilting either hand or machine. No professional longarm quilting.
5. Embellishments are allowed.
6. Your entry must be returned to Country Quilts by November 15, 2013.
7. Entries will be on display so customers can vote for their favorite from November 15, 2013 through December 15, 2013.
8. Winners will be announced and prizes awarded December 16, 2013.
1st Place: $75.00 Gift Certificate
2nd Place: $50.00 Gift Certificate
3rd Place: $25.00 Gift Certificate
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"Like" us on facebook!
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We have entered the world of social media. Come on by and like our facebook page! We will be posting class photos, shop events, and new stock items on our wall as these things occur. Can't wait to see you there! Click the link below to go to our wall:
Country Quilts and Bears Facebook Page
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Late Summer and Early Fall Classes
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Beginning and Intermediate Applique with Carol Clarke
|  This course is designed to teach and refine your needle turn applique techniques. Both beginners and intermediates are welcome. You can choose your own patterns and or use the class samples. This is an ongoing class. The fee is $20 per class. Class is held from 10 - 2. . Saturday, January 11th topic reveled when it comes to Carol in a dream... 10-2:00 $20 |
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Hand Quilting with Diane Hosman
|  The domestic art of hand quilting is back in vogue and in full swing. More and more people are expressing a desire to finish off their pieced and appliqued quilt tops with beautiful hand stitches. Join us in small classes where you learn the values of fabric, needles, thread, hoops, and thimbles. You'll also learn how to avoid carpel tunnel syndrome while quilting. One of the many pleasures of hand quilting is the peacefulness that takes over when the fingers begin to move in a quiet rhythm. Come join us in the resurrection of this gentle art. If you have had any doubts about this hand-craft, please remember we all started with big, uneven stitches, but we had to start somewhere! Saturday, November 16th . 10:00-2:00. $30.00. Supply list available at the shop. |
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Quilted Jackets with Marian Smith
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The Northerners are back at Country Quilts and Bears and they are looking for Marian's popular Sweatshirt Class!
Here it is. If you've made one, come on back and make another. If you've never made one, come in and have fun making a jacket that you will wear out the door at the end of the second session.
If you are interested, you will need one UNWASHED sweatshirt with set-in sleeves that is one size bigger than you normally would wear (Wal-Mart currently has a large supply of these sweatshirts, so get one before they are gone!). These sweatshirts are a bit difficult to find, so be on the lookout for yours before class!
There are several jackets to choose from so come into the shop and choose yours today. She's even added two new jackets to her repertoire so stop by to see the Hexie Jacket and the new (light weight) Origami Jacket. We will then give you the supply list for the one you want to make.
Quilted Sweatshirt Jacket
For $30 you can come in on ANY two Thursdays, from 10:00 to 2:00, until the spring. It takes two sessions to make your jacket.
(There will be no sweatshirt jacket class on Thanksgiving Day or Thursday, December 5th)
Light Weight Origami Jacket
Very quick and easy jacket - you won't believe it! Perfect for Florida as it's not quilted and just the right weight for those chilly restaurants and stores!
Tuesday, November 19 and Saturday, November 23
10:00 to 1:00 $30
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Hexie Quilt with Marian Smith
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A wonderful, fun new quilt! This quilt is super easy to construct and a fabulous scrap buster. As if that wasn't enough, the quilt blocks are in the shape of the newest trend, Hexies! No set in seams, no "Y" seams - just fun!
Join Marian, with a little help from Susan, and come have a great day of sewing. The construction is very quick and you will have a finished quilt top in no time at all!
Be sure to stop by the shop and see the Christmas version. It's fabulous! Supply list available at the shop.
Saturday, November 9th
Template required.
class $25
10 - 2:00
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Beginning Bear with Francy Gordon
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Learn basic Teddy Bear making skills and have a fun day with Francy Gordon.
Chocolate will be provided.
Saturday, November 16th
9 - 4:00
$40 plus kit
Call Francy for details
727-460-6203
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The Night Before Christmas with Roni Hunt
|  Saturday Nov. 9, 16 & 23
Time: 9am-3pm
$50
Brown Bag Lunch
Book required: Christmas Is Coming: Appliqu� Quilt Patterns to Celebrate the Season by Cheryl Almgren Taylor
Supply list and some prep work required
The stockings are hung and the packages wait beneath the tree in this quilted tribute to Clement Clarke Moore's cherished Christmas poem. Simple appliqu� shapes and easy piecing make this quilt a breeze, though it appears complex and time consuming. Enjoy the compliments it is sure to bring! Size: 49 �" x 49 �" completed.
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Disappearing Nine Patch with Diane Hosman
|  Roses are red
Violets are blue,
Watch this Nine Patch
Disappear from view!!!
This is a quick scrappy quilt to whip up in one day. Perfect for a Christmas Present, using fabric you love but didn't know quite how you might use it, or walk through the shop and pick out new fabrics just for you. Either way, you will go home with a lovely quilt.
Saturday, November 9th
10 - 3:00
$30
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Beginning Quilting with Becky Madasz
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This class will take you from fabric selection to binding your projects with the beautiful sample shown to the right.
This is a four session class with the dates listed below.
Cost of all four classes $40
10 - 2:00
Book required.
Supply list available at the shop.
Wednesday, October 30th
Wednesday, November 6th
Wednesday, November 13th
Wednesday, November 20th
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Lots of Pockets Wallet with Pam Evans
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Have fun sewing this stylish wallet with lots of pockets and slots for your cash and credit cards. It's an easy day and you will want to make more for giving.
Stop at the shop and see the sample and get your material list and cutting information.
Some pre-course cutting encouraged.
Pattern included in class fee.
One session. $25.00
10:30 - 3:00
Saturday, November 16th
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Ernest the Christmas Bear with Francy Gordon
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Bear makers gather around... Meet Earnest!
Francy is back with her 1st Christmas creation in several years. He's a fun little bear (12 inches) and he's EARNESTly working on his Christmas wish list. OH! Did I mention he has a secret hiding place in his body. The very popular porcelain gift boxes have nothing on this little guy. Come in, check him out and sign up for a jolly holiday class with Francy!
November 23rd
9:00 - 5:00
$40 class
plus mohair kit and accessories
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Bow Ties with Linda Simons
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Join the little bow tie craze with our award winning quilter, Linda Simons!
Learn great sewing and design techniques so your two inch bow ties go together perfectly to make this stunning quilt.
Warning: this is not a quilt-in-a-day project, but we'll complete a block or two to get you started!
. Saturday, January 18th, 2014
10:00-3:00 $40.00.
Supply list available at the shop.
Pattern included in class price.
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Country Quilts and Bears is open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 to 4:00.
Sincerely,
Marilyn Humphries
Country Quilts and Bears
1983 Drew Street
Clearwater, FL 33765
727-461-4171
www.CountryQuiltsandBears.Blogspot.com
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