Monday, April 22, 2013

BOM Club - Block 2 is Ready!

Morning Ladies:

Just a quick hello to you all, and I hope you have had fun making the first of the blocks for this gorgeous quilt.  I wanted to remind everyone that this Saturday, the 27th, is the date of our second meeting.  I really just set aside a little time for any of ya'll that have questions or have run into problems. 

The second block for the quilt is ready to be picked up today at the shop, for those who can't make it Saturday.  If everything is going swimmingly for your quilt construction, stop by whenever you can this week and pick up the next block in the series.  Remember, we are only an email or phone call away, so if you have any questions, don't hestiate to contact us. 

Have a great rest of the week, Ladies!



Melissa (one of Sandra's Elves)

BYOB II Bag Class - Addendum

Hey Everyone!

As I mentioned in the last post, our first bag class is scheduled for Saturday, May 18th from 9:00 til maybe 1:00ish.  The cost of the class is $25 per person.  I stated in my last post I would get a cost together for the bag kits for the class.  We did price out the kit this weekend, and cost of the kit is $44.50.  For this price, you will get everything, including the pattern, to make the tote bags pictured in the last post.  This tote bag is so versatile with it being fully lined with interior pockets.  It also comes in two different sizes depending on what your needs are as regards size.  It is a very fun pattern and once you make one, you won't be able to help youself.....you'll want to make one for everyone special in your life! 

Give us a call if you are interested at (931) 682-3746 or email us at thequiltingframe@gmail.com.  We have room for five people, so the sign up is first come, first serve. 

Hope you all have a fabulous week and we hope to see you soon!

Melissa (one of Sandra's Elves)

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

BYOB II Bag Class

Hello All!

As promised, I have more information and pictures for everyone regarding our upcoming bag class at the shop.  First thing, I am going to post some pictures for everyone to see the bag we are going to make.



This pattern is from Whistlepig Creek and is called the BYOB II.  The pattern comes in two sizes, 24" and 21" in width.  It can be made with three pieces of coordinating fabric, charm squares, jelly roll strips...it is extremely versatile.  There are pockets on both sides of the lined interior as well as an over the shoulder handle and side ties. 

The class will be on Saturday, May 18th.  Due to time constraints, I believe it will be easier for all and especially for those who haven't done bag construction in the past, for us to provide kits.  I am going to iron on the fusible interfacing used to precut pieces so during the class, we have time to do the actual bag construction.  Prepping for making bags can be about 1/3 to 1/2 of the total time you spend when making bags.  I am planning on the class starting at 9:00 a.m. and lasting until about 1:00ish.  The cost of the class will be $25 per person.  I will do my level best to have a price for the kits by Sunday to post on the blog. 

As usual, the class size is limited to five people, and if your sewing machine has a walking foot or similar attachment, you should bring it with you for the class.  If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email us at thequiltingframe@gmail.com.  Please email us if you wish to attend the class, or alternatively you can call the shop at (931) 682-3746 to sign up as well.

Thanks to all our clients, and we hope to hear from you soon!

Have a great rest of your day.

Melissa (one of Sandra's Elves)

Monday, April 15, 2013

Five and Dime Quilt Class

Good Morning All!

As promised, I have pictures and prices, etc., for the Five and Dime Quilt Class.  The class will be Saturday, May 11th from 9:00 a.m. til 11:30 a.m.  It is the Five and Dime Quilt by Lynn Hagemeier from Kansas Trouble Quilters.  I was lucky enough to meet Ms. Hagemeier while in Houston in October at the Quilt Market.  She had all the pieces up from her new book, Loose Change, along with the rulers she created to assist in the construction.  The cost of the class is going to be $25 plus the cost of the book and materials.  The Book is $19.95 and the two sets of rulers is $19.95.  I have the new line in from Kansas Troubles called Pheasant Hill....I used this to make the quilt for the class.  You need a layer cake and a charm pack to make the quilt pictured below.  The layer cakes are 10% off for the class at $34.95 and the charm pack will be $8.50.  We ordered three bolts of coordinating fabric for this line, two stripes and an all over floral.  The striped fabric we have are a floral with a green background as shown in the picture and the same floral with a tan background instead of green.  The book has many different patterns, all using precuts.  All of these patterns will look good with any set of precuts you have in your stash and are quick and easy patterns to construct.  We already have two ladies signed up for this class, so we have room for three more.  Please call us as soon as you know you are interested so we can be sure we have the books and rulers available for the day of the class.




The quilt pictured above was made with one layer cake and one charm pack as well as 1/2 yd for first inner border and 2-1/3 yard for the outside border (as you can tell I mitered the outside border which always takes a little extra fabric).  It finished at approximately 71 x 81.  Another really great thing about this quilt is that you can easily enlarge it to make any size you wish by adding more blocks.  The construction is very quick and easy. 

For the class, you will need the usual sewing supplies you use, as well as the materials mentioned above.  Give the shop a call at (931) 682-3746 or email us at thequiltingframe@gmail.com if you are interested in joining us for this extremely fun class. 

I am going to post more information later about the bag class we have scheduled for Saturday, May 18th.  Take care and talk to you all soon!

Melissa (one of Sandra's Elves)

Friday, April 12, 2013

Hello Everyone!

Morning All:

First things first, I wanted to let everyone know that the shop is back open on it's regular hours.  I am going to be sending an email blast out, so if you get this message twice, let me apologize beforehand.  Thankfully, tax season is almost over and I am very excited at the prospect of being able to go home while there is still light in the sky. 

For all those wonderful ladies at our Block of the Month meeting on the 30th of March, hello again!  I hope you all haven't had any problems and are looking forward to our next meeting the lasat Saturday of April.  During our BOM meeting, I had told ya'll I would be publishing a class schedule within the next week or so.  I was obviously being slightly overly optimistic....this tax season has swallowed me hook, line and sinker this year and I haven't even been at my sewing machine for more than an hour in the last going on four weeks.  I think withdrawal symptoms are setting in....... :)

Okay, I am moving both of the May classes back by one week...so the Five and Dime Quilt class will be Saturday, May 11th and the Tote bag class will be Saturday May 18th.  I promise to have prices, etc., up on the blog this weekend.  I also hope to have the picture of the Five and Dime Quilt top ready Sunday so I can post pictures. 

For the bag class on May 18th, due to time constraints and the process, I am going to have kits available for purchase for the class.  I think I am going precut the fabric and go ahead and put the batting on them so that when we get together, we will be able to work on the construction itself of the bag.  If anyone has any ideas other than this, please email me.  I am always open to suggestions.  If we don't go the kit route, it will probably be an all day class, especially for those who haven't done bag construction before. 

Also, Larry is well on the mend so the shop hours are back to normal. 

Ya'll have a good weekend, and I will talk to you soon!

Melissa (one of Sandra's Elves)