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Quilter’s General Store Hotflash!
HOTFLASH! APRIL 4, 2018
We decided (in spite of the weather last night) that Spring is here! So…….the Porch is officially open! Lots of new samples up with kits available. Stop in and take a look!
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BUS TRIPS NEXT WEEK!!!
Looking forward to a great time on both these trips!
Friday April 13th
Quilt Festival Chicago – Donald E Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL
For those of you signed up for this event, please be at the Quilter’s General Store on Friday April 13th by 8:15 AM to get checked in. The bus will leave at 8:30 AM sharp! When you arrive at QGS, please park in the back behind the barn buildings.
We plan to depart from the Quilt Festival at 4 PM, with an arrival back at QGS around 6 PM.
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April 14 & 15
Our Annual Spring 2 Day Bus Trip!
For those of you signed up for this event, please be at the Quilter’s General Store on Saturday April 14th by 6:45 AM to get checked in. The bus will leave at 7:00 AM sharp! When you arrive at QGS, please park in the back behind the barn buildings.
We anticipate our return to QGS on Sunday April 15th at approximately 6 PM.
There is still room on this bus trip so if you’d like to join us please call right away!
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BEGINNING QUILTING
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.
Our Spring 2018 Session will be starting in May this year, on Saturday May 19, and continue for 6 weeks
Suzanne Prather will be teaching again for this session.
Class Fee is $75, Book purchase required
Class Time: 12:30 to 3:30 pm
SIGN UP DEADLINE IS MAY 5th
Minimum of 3 students per class required to conduct the class.
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FARM FEST 2018!
New format this year that we are very excited about!
More details will be available by May 1 with sign ups starting them.
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Reminders for the coming weeks:
Saturday April 21, 10 AM – Saturday Sampler “Sewing Bee”
Saturday April 28, 10 AM. Introduction to Machine Quilting, Session 1
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Quilter’s General Store – A Quilter’s destination for supplies & inspiration!
6903 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, Illinois 61108
Shop Hours: Monday – Friday, 10 am to 5 pm; Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm
815-397-5160
This Hotflash incorrectly stated that the Collection 7 Kim Diehl patterns were available for sale as a set. This is incorrect. Patterns are only available in conjunction with the kit of fabric from Kim Diehl’s new line Helping Hands.
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