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Super Fall Sale - September 16, 17, &18
25% off all bolted fabric* and kits
one yard minimum cuts does not include batting
Thursday 9-5 Friday 9-9
Saturday 9-5 |
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“Sunflowers”
Wool
Block of the Month
by Primitive Gatherings
Session 1 (6-8:30) September 29
Session 2 (6-8:30) November 10
Session 3 (6-8:30) December 1 |
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Wonderful hand-dyed wool sunflowers, leaves and stars appliquéd to a
brown/black flannel background make a stunning 40 x 40 wall quilt, a
warm addition to any room. Kim Zenk guides you to completion through
three sessions in three months.
Kits available. Class fee each session $15. Instructor Kim Zenk. |
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WILL WORK FOR FOOD |
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Thursday, October 14
Thursday, November 11
9—5 |
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Come sew quilt tops, backs and pillowcases for Quilts of
Valor for wounded soldiers in March and Quilts for Haiti in April.
Check out our web page and click on the “Will Work for Food” side bar to
view photos from the August session. Click on “Quilts of Valor” to learn
more about the charity. Work for food—a great exchange. What a way
to share your time and talent with others in need! Snacks and lunch
provided!! No charge, but please call to reserve your space.
507-377-1163
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September 24, October 29, November
26 and
Thursday—December 30 (NOTE DATE CHANGE) |
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Fetch one or 100 pre-cut
Fat Quarters
From our fat quarter bins
For Only $1.25 !
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(Piecing, Munchies and Socializing)
October 1, October 29, November 12
Bring your UFO’s and sew all day or any portion of the day
between 9 AM and 9 PM. If you wish, bring a snack to share
with the group. $5 sign-up charge, please call to reserve your
space. Limit 8. 507-377-1163
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Clothesline Club |
It is never too late to join the 2010 Clothesline
Club. Mark your calendars September 7 & 8, October 5 & 6,
November 2 & 3 and December 7 & 8, Tuesday evenings 6 PM and 10 AM
Wednesday mornings. Experience the charm and traditions of the
‘30’s with Diane. Enjoy a year of fun projects from quilts to
accessories and recipes, too.
Paper Dolls fabric arrived for the second session this year. Your
$10 membership includes newsletters, free patterns with kit
purchase, project ideas, food, fun, and a 20% discount card to use
on Darlene Zimmerman’s books, notions, patterns, kits and all 30’s
reproduction fabrics for the entire year. Earn Laundry Money for
bringing show & tell, treats, attendance and birthdays. |
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Come spend the day with the
Clothesline Lady Darlene Zimmerman
Saturday, October 9 or Sunday October 10 9 AM - 4 PM
Darlene is teaching her latest pattern — “Hummingbird”
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Morning coffee and treats at 8:00 AM
Lunch, afternoon dessert and trunk show
for only $54—call to reserve your spot 507-377-1163
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Kits as shown in 30’s reproduction
fabrics available.
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Retreat on Wheels ~ The Sequel! |
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Saturday & Sunday
November 20-21, 2010
A new style retreat—
a new kind of bus trip. |
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We had a great time combining a retreat and bus trip last fall and we
can’t wait to do it all again….You will visit 6 great Minnesota &
Wisconsin shops. There will be school house sessions at each shop and
a slumber party at the hotel on Saturday evening.
At all of the following Quilt Shops you will learn something new, be
inspired by the creativity and uniqueness of each shop and meet new
friends.
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Price per participant is only
$79 which covers lodging (double
occupancy) and transportation.
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The Calico Shoppe ~ Eau Claire WI
Eagle Creek Quilt Shop ~ Shakopee MN
Fat Quarter Quilting ~ Coon Rapids MN
Calico Hutch ~ Hayward MN
Quilter’s Haven ~ Rosemount MN
Sew Little Time Quilt Shop ~ Hudson WI
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RETREATS!!! Calico Hutch retreats
Holiday Inn Conference Center-Austin. MN |
November 5, 6 & 7, 2010 - $127—”WOODSTOCK REUNION”
Sorry, this retreat is full, however,
the waiting list is short! Call today!!
(507-377-1163)
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February 18, 19 & 20—2011
$124
“LOVE BOAT” |
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April 8, 9 & 10—2011
$125
“SURVIVOR” |
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Join us for:
Three fun-filled days
quilting with friends and ……..
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Free demos
Massage therapist
Holiday Inn special room rates for 1-4 persons
Dinner Friday night
Lunch & dinner Saturday
Sunday brunch
Show & tell
Door prizes
Prize drawings
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Call today to reserve your spot.
Don’t miss out on all the fun!!
507-377-1163 |
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Darlene is the 2008 Minnesota Quilter of the Year, a
quilt historian, fabric designer, quilt tool designer, author of
Granny Quilts, Granny Quilt Décor, Fat Quarter Small Quilts, Quilter’s
Edge, Chicken Linen - Feedsack Facts and Projects, Quilting - the
Complete Guide, and Quilts from Lavender Hill Farm and many individual
patterns. “
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Come spend the day with the Clothesline Lady
Darlene Zimmerman
Saturday, October 9
or
Sunday October 10 9 AM - 4 PM
Darlene is teaching her latest pattern — “Hummingbird”. Morning
coffee and treats at 8:00 AM. Lunch, afternoon dessert and trunk
show for only $54 — call to reserve your spot 507-377-1163.
Kits as shown in 30’s reproduction fabrics available.
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Piecemakers Club
2010
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Join the free Piecemakers Club meeting
the third Thursday evening 6 PM or Friday morning 10 AM each month.
September 16 & 17, October 21 & 22, November 18 & 19 and December 16 &
17.Meet new friends, share projects and ideas. Earn Piecemaker Bucks
by bringing show-and-tell, attendance, birthday or treats. Piecemaker
Bucks are redeemed in December.
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Come, sit in with the group and see
what it is all about. It is not too late to join. Jill hands out a
newsletter and keeps you up to speed with what is new and exciting
in the quilting world.
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2010 - Moda U - "Green Piece"
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Panache Paper-Piecers
September 18*, (date changes*) October 16*,
November 13 and December 11, (11 AM – 2 PM) and (2-5 PM) are the
dates and times for the Panache Paper-Piecers meeting the second
Saturday of each month.
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Come and join the peppy Panache Paper Piecers,
hosted by Merle Stensrud. 2010 features Brenda Henning’s book of
Mariner Compass quilts “Reach for the Stars” . Each month the group
will complete a portion of the Mariner Compass Homeward Bound (72 x
72) quilt pictured here. Merle works ahead of the group and guides you
through the steps to completing this stunning quilt before year’s end.
Just $10 each session.
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September 18*, (note date changes*) October 16*, November
13 and December 11, 9:30 AM. FREE Mark your calendar
with meeting dates for the next quarter of Moda U. Join the
group anytime. It is never too late as the group embarks on
a new 2010 project, “Green Piece” pictured here. Each month
there are two pieced blocks and two optional bonus wool
appliqué blocks in this 76” x 76” quilt. You are not
required to do the project to join Moda U.
Carmen leads the group, shows you the latest fabric
collections, charm packs, jelly rolls, patterns, and
products. Of course, there are always treats and
refreshments. Bring show and tell, attend, celebrate a
birthday or bring treats and earn Moda Moolah to be spent on
the special shopping day December 11th.
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Online?
Would you like
reminders of our between-flyer sales, new arrivals and special
events? It is so easy , just e-mail your e-mail address to
ckmatson@smig.net.
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Speedy Needle
Embroidery Club |
The Calico Hutch is introducing the Speedy
Needle Embroidery Club for embroidery enthusiasts and we invite
you to join the new club!
Bonnie Felt and Janet Hintermeister will share ideas and
embroidery techniques and answer questions you may have about
the embroidery process. New Christmas collections and Embroidery
Take-Out patterns (in file formats for all embroidery machines)
will be at the store soon.
The first Speedy Needle Embroidery Club will meet Saturday,
October 23, November 6 and December 18 from 10-12. Subsequent
meetings will be at the same time on the third Saturday of each
month immediately following the block of the month. Call or stop
in the store to register. The cost is $10 for six months. We
won’t be sewing during the club meetings but will arrange for
periodic embroidery sewing get-togethers. Mark your calendars
for this fun-filled session. If you have any questions, please
contact either Janet or Bonnie, 507-377-1163. |
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Schnibble: noun A scrap of fabric; a leftover
bit of cloth; a small piece. The word has a German origin and
is found primarily in German settlements in the Midwest.
From the Dictionary of American Regional English published by
the Harvard University Press.
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Schnibbly: noun A person who sews the schnibbles together into a
fun, exciting project.
Miss Rosies Quilt Company’s new book is Schnibbles Time Two.. .
Join the Schnibblies, a new group meeting the fourth Tuesday of
each month from 6—8:30 PM and sew up a project from Miss Rosie’s
new book or single pattern. September 28,
“Bennington”
In Moda’s
Fruitcake fabric 29 x 29 |
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October 26, McGuffey in Fresh Cotton
fabric 31 x 31
November 23, Nice Day in Park Avenue fabric - 32 x 32
6-8:30 $15 each session. |
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