Hotflash ArchiveQuilter's General Store
815-397-5160
6903 Harrison Ave. Store Hours: Monday - Saturday 10 am to 4 pm, Closed Sunday
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February 25, 2021 It’s time to start our Fat Quarter Frenzy! Every Tuesday during March, April, & May, we will have “Nifty, Nifty Fat Quarters for a Buck Fifty!” All precut Fat Quarters will be marked down to $1.50 each on Tuesdays only! Starts Tuesday March 2! In Store Only! Stop in & stock up! ****************** CONTINUING OUR BATIK SPECIAL SALE!!!! Continuing through the month of March, we have a selected group of Batik fabrics on sale for $8.99 per yard (1 yard minimum). This group of Batiks is located on the “porch” – LOOK FOR THE RED DOT on the end of the bolt! (No other discounts apply) Sorry Reward Punches for these Batik fabrics do not apply during this special sale. ****************** SPRING BEGINNING QUILTING CLASS For those of you who have basic sewing knowledge and have always wanted to make a quilt, the time has arrived! In this class we will teach and guide you as you begin your quilting journey! This 6 session course will introduce you to quilting, with a focus on choosing fabric, proper tools, seam allowances, cutting, thread, etc. Basic knowledge of your sewing machine is a prerequisite. Spring 2021 Session starting Wednesday March 17; 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. 6 Sessions total. Minimum of 3 students per class required to conduct the class. Class Schedule: 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28 Instructor: Robin Heinen Cost: $75 ****************** CLASS SCHEDULES FINALLY RESUME! The winter weather seems to be behind us (finally) so we can resume class schedules! Here is a look at this month’s classes: House in the Middle, Group 1, Thursday, March 4, 10 am (New) Saturday Sampler, Saturday, March 6, 10 am (New) Tucker University Mystery, Saturday, March 6, 12:30 pm (New) Tucker University Mystery, Wednesday, March 10, 12:30 pm House in the Middle, Group 2, Thursday, March 11, 10 am Wool Embroidery Workshop, Saturday March 13, 10 am Wool Embroidery Buttons & Beads, Saturday March 13, 1 pm Beginning Quilting, 1st Session, Wednesday March 17, 12:30 pm ****************** BUS TRIP INFO Sadly we have decided to cancel the Bus Trip (originally planned for April 2020, then rescheduled several times). The latest info on COVID guidelines would indicate that we would not be able to schedule any bus trips this year 2021. Refund checks will be mailed out the week of March 7. If you are participating in our PhD Retreat, you may apply your bus payment to that event. Please call the shop if you would like to do this. ****************** COMING IN APRIL! BOM Program from Open Gate’s Monique Jacobs We anticipate receiving Monique’s new fabric line “Flower & Vine” in late March which will allow us to offer her new Block of the Month program starting May 1. More details & sign up information coming soon! ****************** 2021 Annual PhD Retreat This year’s dates are March 26, 27, & 28 at the Holiday Inn. This is event if fully booked. Payment is due by 3/19/21. Retreat cost will be $225 for double occupancy, $290 for single. Please call or stop in the Shop to secure your spot with payment. ****************** BLOCK OF THE MONTH PROGRAMS Monthly kits for the following BOM programs are ready for pickup: Kim Diehl’s Stitch Along Kaye England’s Courtyard Nancy Rink’s Galactic Explosion – Venus ****************** (Just in case) WINTER WEATHER POLICY During this winter weather season, if weather conditions are dangerous or threatening, we will be deciding on Shop status, either closing early or closed for the individual day. We want everyone to be safe and not take any risk with travel. We will use Facebook and our website Home page to post any notices on weather related closures. Our answering machine will also be changed if possible (if we don’t answer, we are closed.) So please call first or check Facebook or the website. ****************** STAY SAFE & HEALTHY! ****************** Quilter’s General Store – A Quilter’s destination for supplies & inspiration! 6903 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61108 Shop Hours: Monday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm Closed Sunday 815-397-5160
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