Morning All!
Hope everyone's Monday wasn't too awful! At least we finally got some sunshine....YEA....this time of year that is a precious commodity.
Wanted to let everyone know we are working feverishly on the quilt. We are working on the last two blocks and hopefully will have it finished by next week so we can post some pictures for you all to see. We think the fabric is just gorgeous for these blocks. Margaret, Melissa and I have also learned a few new things while doing this quilt. We found out that when we follow the directions in the book, things turn out exactly the way they are supposed to....and when you don't, you realize you probably should have. Eleanor Burns shows some different ways to do some tried and true quilt blocks and patterns. Melissa says she doesn't know when she ever did without the triangle square up ruler....
We have done the calculating, and have decided the cost of the club will be $25.00 + tax ( = $27.31) per month for the 10 months of the program. That price includes all the fabric pieces for the quilt top plus the book we will be using for the quilt pattern. It also includes the Steam A Seam (four yards) you will need for the five applique blocks. If you want to participate and can't make it to the once a month meetings, we can either hold it for you until you can get by or mail you the kits at an additional charge to cover packaging and postage. The first eight months of the club, you will receive the fabric to make two identical blocks of the same pattern. The ninth month, we will be doing the center piece, and the tenth month will be borders. There are several specialty rulers recommended for use in making this quilt. Melissa and I purchased ours in Houston after we used them during the class we took with Ms. Burns. We have ordered some of the specialty rulers and have them at the shop. Melissa will be demonstrating how to use these rulers. If you wish to purchase the rulers, they are available at an additional charge.
As soon as we have it completed, we will be posting pictures for all to see. Once you have decided you definitely wish to participate, please let us know and get us the registration fee as soon as possible. We have six books for this program purchased, and if we need to order more, we want to be sure we have them in time for the first meeting on Saturday, March 30th beginning at 9:30 a.m. We will only be ordering the number of books needed for those who have registered for the club. Don't forget, for the first class we have one copy of book we will be giving away that is autographed by the author herself. There will also be some additional give aways that day.
Please, give us a call at the shop at (931) 682-3746 if you have any questions, or email us at thequiltingframe@gmail.com. Everyone have a great week!
Sandra (and her Elves)
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