Las Colchas
January 2009 Newsletter
Rodeo Charm Party Tote Class
San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo will be here in February. Sign up for our Rodeo Tote Bag class offered in January and be ready for the Rodeo.
Classes are offered on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 and on Saturday, January 31, 2009. Both classes will be all day affairs – from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. so be sure to pack your lunch!
Kits will be available for $40. They include all you need for the bag. Bring your machine in good working order, thread and the other supplies you need to sew and your are ready to go.
Class fee is $20. Your teacher is Irene Nikolewski
Embroidery Club
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Time: 10:00 am until 12:00 pm
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Time: 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
On the third Wednesday of each month, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., we have reserved our classroom table for you to stitch with friends on your favorite embroidery project. If you are in need of motivation for finishing your Cake Walk or Santa BOM this is a great time to work on them. We will also have our staff on hand for you if you need some help with your stitches. As always, tea and coffee will be on.
We have also reserved the classroom on the Third Saturday of each month from
2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. These are free clubs so stop by and spend some stitching time with us.
Weekend Sampler Reminder!!!!
Just wanted to remind everyone about this month’s Weekend Sampler dates, we will meet on the 4th Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. and the preceeding Friday, August 23, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.. We are on our regular schedule now. Mark your calendars so you don’t miss it.
Sewing 101
We are so excited to announce this class to all of you!! We are happy to offer a basic sewing class which will include how to care for your sewing machine, how to read a pattern, measure and cut fabric for the projects. You will also practice a good seam and even put in a zipper. Many of our customers never learned how to sew in school and we are hoping this class will empower you to make everyday projects in colors, textures and designs of your choice.
We will be constructing a very cute apron, a Dinner Party Grocery Tote and zippered kit bag. Come by the shop to see our Samples.
Class Fee: $130
Includes tuition, lunch and a goodie bag. Class size is limited so register early (quality not quantity). You will take home several finished projects and lots of knowledge and confidence.
Dates:
Friday, January 30, 2009
10:00 a.m. til 4:00 p.m.
Friday, April 3, 2009
10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
10:00 a.m. til 4:00 p.m.
What to bring:
Sewing Machine
Sewing machine feet, electric cord, machine manual, bobbins, needles
Thread- we suggest grey or natural
Fabric scissors
6” x 12” ruler
Rotary Cutter
Rotary Cutter mat
20” large square ruler
Straight pins
#2 pencil
We will provide a delicious lunch, snacks, beverages and kits for the projects and two wonderful books.
If you any reason you are unable to attend your workshop, you will receive a 50% refund.
Food and Drink
A delicious lunch will be provided for you. If you have special dietary needs, we suggest that you bring your own lunch. A small refrigerator and microwave are available in our kitchen.
Block of the Month Kits Ready for pick up!
The following Block of the Month Kits are ready for you to pick up.
Cake Walk Month # 10
Here Comes Santa Month # 9
Festival of Trees # 4
Black, White & Red All Over Month # 4
Trick or Treat Month # 4
We do have several of our Block of the Month participants that we haven’t seen in a few months and we hope to see you soon.
2009 Block of the Months
We will be starting several new BOM early on this year. Stop by the shop and see the flyers.
Snowman & Reindeer Bluework Quilt Block of the Month
Snowman & Reindeer Bluework Quilt $8 per month
35” x 45”
We are offering another Hand Embroidery BOM, Snowman and Reindeer. The pattern comes from Bird Brain Designs. This is a BLUEWORK project. The cost of this program is $8 each month and you will receive 12 embroidery blocks with background fabric, pearl cotton, French fuse, sashing fabric, cornerstone fabric, backing fabric and binding. We will start this in March 2009
Quilt Background, 24" x 27", choose from one of three borders
As Time Goes By $25 each month
24” x 27”
We are so excited to announce a new wool wall hanging project. This is a 13 month program. Month 1 you will receive a kit to make the small Quilt Background pattern.
Then for the next 12 months you will receive a kit to make a wool block that you can change with each month of the calendar. For example: January is Frosty a snowman, February is a Heart and so on.
If you have never attempted wool appliqué, then this is your chance to get started. These projects are made for the beginners so anyone can do this. And what is so great about wool appliqué is there is no needle turn to sew it down. Come on in and see the patterns so you can join us for a year of wooly fun.
Jo’s Little Women Club
Jo’s Club will be meeting on the following dates this month
Club # 4 Thursday, January 15, 2009 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Club # 5 Friday, January 23, 2009 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Club # 7 Saturday, January 24, 2009 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
We are always looking for new faces. So stop by during one of the clubs and see what we do.
Appliqué Classes with Maria
Saturday, January 17, 200
1:30 pm until 4:00 pm
Have you ever appliquéd? If you are a beginner or an intermediate appliqué you have a wonderful chance to improve your skills with Maria*s classes.
Maria Connelly has taught appliqué in our shop for over 10 years. She is one of the BEST appliqué teachers in San Antonio. She will be holding classes on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 1:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and the 3rd Saturday from 1:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. She has designed classes for the beginner, intermediate and advanced appliqué student. Each class is $15 and we have project kits available for $5 each. If you are interested in the class please call the shop to reserve your spot. Maria will not be in the shop if she does not have students scheduled
Until next time, keep stitching.
