What s Happening at Top Shelf Quilts?

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1 October - December, 2016 Volume 1, No Elwood Street Frankfort, IL (815) topshelfquilts@yahoo.com Ron s Corner 1 Blocks of the Month/5-Yard Quilts October Activities November Activities December Activities 2016 Row x Row Winner Sew Together Dates Hours Sunday 12:00-4:00 Monday Tuesday 10:00-5:00 Wednesday 10:00-5:00 Thursday 10:00-7:00 Friday 10:00-5:00 Saturday 10:00-4:00 November 24, December 24, 25 January 1, 2 Inside this Issue 2 3, 4, 7 5, 8 6, BOM Dates 10 Other Important Dates 10 What s Happening at Top Shelf Quilts? Ron s Corner Fall Quilt Retreat I hope you have your space reserved and your reservation made at the Holiday Inn Matteson for the 2016 Fall Quilt Retreat. It s going to be the best Retreat yet!!! Bring the projects you need to finish, your comfy clothes to relax in, and prepare to have a wonderful time with likeminded friends, new and old. Laura will be giving massages, there will be drawings for prizes, a ruler presentation by Pam, a free project, a game time one night, and discounts at Top Shelf Quilts. We currently have 38 spaces filled and can take 5 or 6 more. I have also expanded the number of rooms at the hotel that are available to attendees for $89 a night. If you have any questions please give the shop a call. For those of you who have put down the initial deposit of $95, the balance of $80 is due by October 10 th. Illiana Shop Hop This was the best year yet for the Illiana Shop Hop. With a total of 12 stores this year, participants got to experience a wider variety of shops while traveling parts of Eastern Illinois and Western Indiana. Top Shelf Quilts will be participating again in the 2017 Illiana Shop Hop. The Shop Hop theme for 2017 is Illiana through the Year. The final Shop Hop Quilt result will be 12 blocks, one for each month. We will be auctioning off our 2016 Illiana quilt (Town & Country). The quilt is currently hanging in the Picwick Society Tea Room in Frankfort, but will be back around October 24th. The drawing will be in December. New Policy on Clearance Fabric If you finish a bolt of fabric that is on the clearance racks, you now will receive an additional 10% off. We are moving these fabrics out to make room for new arrivals. So check the clearance section routinely to see what has been added. Please note that the additional 10% discount is exclusive of other discounts but you can still use your coupons. 5-Yard Quilt Kits Top Shelf Quilts is now offering precut 5-Yard Quilt Kits for $ Each Kit comes with 3 Free 5-Yard Quilt Patterns. You get to choose which of the 3 patterns to make. Our Kits have a wide assortment of colors and themes. From Seasonal, to Modern, to Traditional, to Novelty, there is a Kit choice for just about anyone on your list or just for yourself. (See page 2) The Fall Sale is Coming Mark your calendar for Top Shelf Quilts Fall Sale from October 7 th thru the 9 th. Watch for details in upcoming s. Ron 1

2 Your Choice 5-Yard Quilt! Have you taken a beginning patchwork class and are excited for more? Consider yourself a beginning quilter because you still need a little direction? Are you an experienced quilter and need a fast and easy project for the holidays? Here is the next step, with a little help, and a quick fun class for you! You will make a choice of one pattern from the selection of 5-yard quilts at the right. Each will make up into a large couch throw size quilt. Perfect as a Christmas gift for the guys on your list, your mother-in-law or your favorite cousin! Great idea to use some of the new flannels, Christmas prints, or something for the kids. Come and join the fun! Saturdays, October 22, 2016 AND November 5, 2016, 10:00 12:00 Cost: $40.00 Asteria Block of the Month! Midnight Clear Block of the Month The Asteria Block of the Month starts on Saturday, October 8th at 9:30. This BOM sample is currently hanging in our classroom and is absolutely gorgeous. You only need 4 fabrics to create this masterpiece. This is an 8 month BOM, meeting on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Every month you will receive an Asteria block pattern to make one or more blocks for the BOM. The unique thing about this BOM is that each of the 8 different Blocks comes with its own quilt patterns made from that individual block. The end result is that you end up with the Asteria BOM quilt plus 8 additional quilt patterns (and their variations). The final size of this BOM is 106 x 106. To participate in this BOM you need to purchase your fabric for this BOM at TSQ. Come into the store to get your yardage requirements for each fabric. Upfront Costs: Approximately 15yds of Fabric (must be purchased at TSQ); $56 for the Asteria patterns; and $22 for the Goddess Tool. Start collecting fabric now for a different twist on a Block of the Month class! Starting in January, we will meet for an hour or two each month for six months to cut, construct and learn about stars. Tips, tricks and tools, too! The quilt will be based on the Midnight Clear BOM quilt in Sherri Falls book, Holiday Wishes. In case you want to have a new Christmas quilt done by Christmas in July next year, collect some holiday fabrics now, or think about a different take on stars...how about patriotic red, white and blue...or sweet pastels for the little princess in your life? Maybe some more masculine colors for the star of your heart? Pick up your copy of this popular book now and start collecting fabrics. More information and class times to be announced in our next newsletter in January. Plan now! 2

3 October Happenings Needle and Thread Stitchers Do you love to do hand stitching? If so, join the Needle and Thread Stitchers at Top Shelf Quilts. Bring your latest appliqué, embroidery, or hand quilting project. We all love to do quilt-related hand stitching with our friends! Come and sew with those old friends and at the same time make some new ones. We meet at the shop the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm. This is not a class, but a social sewing bee for those of us who love to stitch by hand. See you there - No cost!! Wednesdays, October 5th, November 2th, December 7th, 6:00-8:00 Operation Care Package Sewing for Our Troops: Gift Bags/Shower Bags/Christmas Stockings w/pam S Join Top Shelf Quilts in helping Operation Care Package by sewing for our troops. We will be sewing 3 different packing items. Operation Care Package will then fill each with necessary items and ship them to our deployed troops. Complete kits are ready for you at the shop and will be there through the end of the year. Each kit will include instructions and materials and can easily be completed on your own. OR You are invited to an Operation Care Package sew day at TSQ. Bring your machine and sewing tools. Stay a couple of hours or stay all day. We will have kits, mats and irons, etc for your use those days and we will be serving snacks, lunch and Chocolate! Join us as we have fun together and say Thank You to all those serving our country. Thursday October 13, :00-5:00 AND/ OR Thursday, November 17, :00-5:00 AND/ OR Thursday, December 8, 2016, 10:00-5:00 Cost: FREE (Call to reserve your space.) Classes with less than 3 participants may have to be canceled. Fall Woven Snowflake Ornaments w/barb Z Here it is! Join us to create fun-to-make, no sewingneeded, fabric snowflake ornaments. (These are the ornaments that have been hanging in the shop for each season this year. (They aren t just for Christmas any more.) Thursday, October 6, 2016, 6:00-8:30 OR Wednesday, December 7, 2016, 1:00-3:30 Cost: $25.00 Fold 'n Stitch Wreath w/barb H Are you looking for a pretty seasonal wreath or a unique table topper? Grab some fabric and the precut stabilizer and join us at the shop to whip up this dimensional design in just one sitting. You ll have a one-of-a-kind look to show off to all your friends and family and/or a unique Christmas gift! Finished size is 21" in diameter. Saturday, October 15, :00-1:00 OR Thursday, October 20, 2016, 5:00-8:00 Cost: $30.00 Tools & Techniques of the Month (T&T): Multi-Sized 2 Peaks in 1-6 triangle w/pam S This Creative Grids Multi-functional Turn-a-Round tool is used to cut triangles within square and half rectangles up to 6 finished size. Watch the demonstration and receive a $5.00 Gift card for attending. Sunday, October 16, 2016, 1:00 2:00 OR Wednesday October 19, 2016, 1:00 2:00 Cost: $5.00 3

4 October Happenings Continued... Sew it by Numbers: Paper-Piecing w/ Joanne S Would you like to learn paper-piecing for the first time? How about a refresher course - or maybe you love paper piecing. This workshop and the Kimberbell book, Sew it by Number: Paper-Piecing Throughout the Year are for you. There are cute patterns for every month throughout the year, available in three sizes perfect for pin cushions, mug rugs, hot pads, shelf pillows, mini quilts, wall hangings, and more. Sunday, October 23, 2016, 12:00-2:00 Cost: $20.00 Table Runner of the Month (TRM): Tic Tac Toes w/barb H This fun to make Mountainpeek Creations table runner pattern is named for the 9-Patch Squares in the runner, which are like the tic tac toe grids forming the accent parts of this runner. It also features whole cloth "blocks" of 2 different theme fabrics. Finished sizes: Table Runner 60 1/2 x 24 1/2 inch and Bed Runner 84 1/2 x 24 1/2 inch. Wednesday, October 26, 2016, OR Sunday, October 30, 2016, 12:30-3:00 Kaleido-Strips 8 from Creations Sew Clever w/pam Create unique kaleidoscope blocks from 2 ½ strips with the 45 Degree Kaleidoscope Ruler for this striking quilt which may be made into lap, twin, full and queen size quilts. Saturdays, October 22, 2016, 12:00-3:00 AND November 5, 2016, 12:00-2:00 Cost: $50.00 Extreme Wallet w/sue G Join us to create a wallet big enough to carry all of your credit cards, loyalty cards, coins, currency, receipts and even a small notebook or maybe a smart phone. The wallet has 28 slots for cards, a coin purse, inside slots, a currency pocket and is really cute. Experience in sewing zippers and working with thick layers is helpful. Thursday, October 27, 2016, 12:00-4:00 Cost: $40.00 Cost: $25.00 Your Choice 5-Yard Quilt! Saturdays, October 22nd AND November 5th, 10:00-12:00 (See page 2) Ryan s Case for Smiles Pillowcases w/paula M Why do you sew and quilt? Obviously, you love it. Some of the greatest joy in sewing is to share our time and talent with others. Ryan s Case for Smiles is one of the few volunteer organizations dedicated to Help Kids Feel Better to Heal Better. Please come and join us to find that joy by donating just a little bit of time to sew a few pillowcases for kids in the hospital!! Saturday, October 29, 2016, 11:00-2:00 Cost: Free but you must call to reserve your seat. 4

5 November Happenings Eddystone Light Wall Hanging/Bed Runner w/pam S Create flying geese and half-square triangles accurately with Creative Grids Multi-Size Triangle Ruler and 3 1/2 strips. When pieced together, these units create 2 cup & saucer blocks and 1 Eddystone Light center block. This is a complex looking quilt that is made easy. Pattern included with class fee. Wednesday, November 2, 2016, 1:00-4:00 Cost: $30.00 Tools & Techniques of the Month (T&T): Creative Grids Log Cabin Trim Tool w/ Pam S This ruler will allow you to create perfect Log Cabin, Half Log Cabin or Courthouse Step blocks. The ruler is available in 4, 6, 8 sizes and a 6 /12 combination size. All sizes will be demonstrated. Watch the demonstration and receive a $5.00 gift card for attending! Wednesday, November 16, 2016, 1:00-2:00 OR Sunday, November 20, 2016, 1:00-2:00 Cost: $5.00 Playtime Quilt w/pam S Join us to make this quick easy lap quilt from only 3 fabrics and the Double-Strip Kaleidoscope Ruler by Creative Grids. It would make a great play mat for a special child. This 50 x 58 quilt is found in the book, Quick Quilts with Rulers by Pam & Nicky Lintott. Wednesday, November 9, 2016, 12:00 4:00 Cost: $40.00 Operation Care Package Sewing for our Troops... November 17th or December 8th (See page 3) Evergreen Quilt w/barb H This 54 x 70 quilt uses Creative Grids 30 Degree Triangle Ruler (CGRSG1) to create this beautiful wintery scene consisting of sky, snowy foreground and several sizes of evergreen trees. The quilt is made entirely of triangles. There are no Y seams. Saturday, November 26, 2016, 10:30-3:00 Cost: $50.00 Table Runner of the Month (TRM): Christmas Tree Table Runner w/barb H This month s table runner is two Christmas Trees facing opposite directions and connected by the tree topper, a star. This runner is easily made from various size fabric strips. Sunday, November 27, 2016, 12:30-3:00 OR Wednesday, November 30, 2016, Cost: $25.00 Starry Skies Table Topper w/pam S Contrasting fabrics allow the curvy design to shine through. The illusion of curves is created by combining Fifty-Four Forty or Flight blocks with the Shoo Fly Block. The Creative Grids 2 Peaks in 1 Ruler and 2 1/2 strips make this quilt come together quickly. Wednesday, November 30, 2016, 1:00-4:00 Cost: $

6 December Happenings Jingle Tree Ornaments w/barb Z Need more decorations for your Christmas tree? How about for all your packages? How about for gifts? Join us to create fun-to-make, no sewingneeded, fabric Christmas tree ornaments. Thursday, December 1, 2016, 6:00-8:30 Cost: $25.00 Bermuda Bag w/sue G This cute handbag is 10 wide x 9 tall x 4 deep. It has six pockets, a zipper top closure and a 27 1/2 long strap. It might be just the bag you need for that Christmas party or for a last minute gift for a friend. Saturday, December 3, 2016, 12:00-4:00 Cost: $40.00 Woven Snowflake Ornament Wednesday, December 7th (See page 3) Operation Care Package Sewing for Our Troops: Gift Bags/Shower Bags/Christmas Stockings w/pam S December 8th (See page 3) Table Runner of the Month (TRM): Rock Candy w/barb H How about a nice table runner for the winter months - the time after Christmas before Valentine s Day. It s called Rock Candy but they look like giant snow flakes for the winter months. It comes from the book, Trendy Table Runners and is very easy to make. ST A B L E Stash Accumulation Beyond Life Expectancy Wednesday, December 14, 2016, OR Saturday, December 17, 2016, Cost: $25.00 Quilters who love quilting, have plenty of material witnesses. To Our Customers Taking Classes Classes with less than three participants may have to be canceled. It is also imperative that you have: a sewing machine in good working order, a 1/4 foot for your machine or very accurate marking for the 1/4, a good working knowledge of how your machine operates and a copy of your machine s manual, if possible. 6

7 October 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Halloweenie BOM Pick-Up 2 Sunday Sew 11:00-5: Needle & Thread Stitchers 6:00-8:00 6 Fall Snowflake Ornament 6:00-8: Storytellers BOM 9:00 Asteria BOM 9:30 Saturday Sew 10:00-4: Operation Care Package: Gift /Shower Bags/ Christmas Stockings 10:00-5: Fold n Stitch Wreath 10:00-1:00 16 T&T: Multi- Sized 2 Peaks in 1-6 Triangle 1:00-2: T&T: Multi- Sized 2 Peaks in 1-6 Triangle 1:00-2:00 20 Fold n Stitch Wreath 5:00-8:00 21 Friday Madness 22 Your Choice 5-Yard Quilt 10:00-12:00 Kaleidoscope 12:00-3:00 23 Sew it by Numbers: Paper Piecing 12:00-2: TRM: Tic Tac Toes 27 Extreme Wallet 12:00-4: Ryan s Case for Smiles Pillowcases 11:00-2:00 30 TRM: Tic Tac Toes 12:30-3:

8 November 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Eddystone Light 1:00-4:00 Needle & Thread Stitchers 6:00-8: Halloweenie BOM Pick-Up Your Choice 5-Yard Quilt 10:00-12:00 Kaleidoscope 12:00-2:00 6 Sunday Sew Playtime Quilt 12:00-4:00 10 Retreat 11 Retreat 12 Retreat Storytellers BOM 9:00 Asteria BOM 9:30 13 Retreat T&T: Creative Grids Log Cabin Trim Tool 1:00-2:00 17 Operation Care Package: Gift /Shower Bags/ Christmas Stockings 10:00-5:00 18 Friday Madness 19 Saturday Sew 20 T&T: Creative Grids Log Cabin Trim Tool 1:00-2: Thanksgiving 25 Black Friday Sale 26 Evergreen Quilt 10:30-3:00 27 TRM: Christmas Tree Table Runner 12:30-3: TRM: Christmas Tree Table Runner Starry Skies Table Topper 1:00-4:00 8

9 December 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Jingle Trees Ornaments 6:00-8: Halloweenie BOM Pick-Up Bermuda Bag 12:00-4:00 4 Sunday Sew Woven Snowflake Ornaments 1:00-3:30 Needle & Thread Stitchers 6:00-8:00 8 Operation Care Package: Gift /Shower Bags/ Christmas Stockings 10:00-5: Storytellers BOM 9:00 Asteria BOM 9:30 Saturday Sew TRM: Rock Candy Friday Madness 17 TRM: Rock Candy Christmas Eve 25 Christmas Day New Years Eve (Open 10:00-4:00) 9

10 Sew Together Dates Sunday Sew, Saturday Sew, and Friday Madness will cost participants $5.00. Call ahead to reserve your space. (There is a door prize and all purchases are 15% off.) Sunday Sew (11:00-5:00) - October 2nd, November 6th, December 4th Saturday Sew (10:00-4:00) - October 8th, November 19th, December 10th Friday Madness (4:00 10:30) - October 21st, November 18th, December 16th Every Tuesday (10:00 5:00) No fees, discounts, food or prizes provided just the fun of sewing and socializing together. Everyone welcome! Top Shelf Quilts 2016 Row x Row Experience Winner Top Shelf Quilt s 2016 Row By Row winner is Sandra Harris. She was the first person to come into our shop with her completed Row by Row Quilt. Congratulations Sandra!!! She won 25 Fat Quarters and a $25 Gift Certificate for being first. Take a look at her wonderful creation below. Block of the Month Dates Halloweenie Pick-Up October 1st, November 5th, December 3rd Asteria October 8th, November 12th, December 10th, 9:30-10:00 Storytellers October 8th, November 12th, December 10th, 9:00-9:30 Other Important Dates "Get Ready for the Holidays Sale." October 7, 8, 9, 2016 Fabric will be on sale Operation Care Package Sewing for our Troops Dates October 13th, November 17th, December 8th Anytime between 10:00-5:00 Ryan s Case for Smiles Pillowcases October 29, 2016, 11:00-2:00 TSQ Fall Retreat November 10, 11, 12, 13, 2016 There are still a FEW seats remaining Black Friday Sale November 25th More details later To Our Customers Taking Classes Classes with less than three participants may have to be canceled. It is also imperative that you have: a sewing machine in good working order, a 1/4 foot for your machine or very accurate marking for the 1/4, a good working knowledge of how your machine operates and a copy of your machine s manual, if possible. 10