The Hobby Horse Quilt Shoppe

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1 The Hobby Horse Quilt Shoppe Important Dates April 22nd & 24th (Easter) Closed May 23rd (Victoria Day) Closed May 28th Half Year Trick or Treat June 6th to June 12th Anniversary Sale Friday July 1st (Canada Day) Closed July 18th July 24th Christmas in July August 1st (Civic Monday) Closed Bali Bag Pattern $10.50 Recently, while on vacation, Gail and Alf came across this great bag. It measures 15 x 15 x 6. perfect way to showcase gorgeous batiks! And yes we have new Batiks arriving every month! Bet ya can t stop at one... A Welcome Spring One Stop Shop Hop Thursday April 14th thru Sunday April 17th 15% off all Fabrics (including kits and fat quarters) Friday 9:30 a.m. 8:00 p.m.,thursday & Saturday 9:30a.m. 5:30 p.m., Sunday - Noon 4:00 p.m. Door Prizes Every Day A Total of Eight $50 Gift Certificates (2 per day ) will be awarded Table Quilt Demo at 1:00 everyday & Friday April 15th at 7:00 p.m. Let s Twist Demo at everyday

2 Page 2 Let s Twist MAY CLASSES Saturday May 7 th 1:00 pm 4:00 pm $ book & template Teacher: Debbi The coolest new template around. Choose to make a tablerunner, or a quilt. Choice is yours. Machine Quilting Saturday May 14 th 10:00 am 1:00 pm $30.00 (includes kit) Teacher: Elaine This GREAT class covers all the basics of machine quilting including thread, needles, packaging etc. Book $18.90 Twister Tool $20.10 Lil Twister Tool $10.35 Precious Pinwheels Sunday May 15 th Noon 4:00 pm Teacher: Kelly Not your average pinwheel. See what prairie points and buttons can do to take hohum to absolutely special! A Neigh-bourly Tip Is a full-size quilt to0 big for you? Consider making one block or maybe a few for smaller projects. It s the technique that is important not the size. Crayoning Saturday May 21 st 9:30 am 1 am $14 + pattern Crayoning is so simple, yet the results are absolutely stunning. The technique can be used on a variety of fabrics. Learn how a bit of embroidery can add a whole new dimension to your masterpiece. JUNE CLASSES Free Motion Quilting Saturday June 4 th 10:00 am 1:00 pm $17 Treat Yourself! Teacher: Elaine PREREQUISITE: Machine Quilting at The Hobby Horse Move beyond the basics learn how to free motion ANY sized quilt on your domestic machine. Radiant Star Sunday June 5 th and 19 th Noon 4:00 pm $27& book Teacher: Elaine Flannel Design Wall (72 x 72 ) White or Gray $ New and revised from Quilt in A Day. A 2 part class to walk you through the method. & techniques

3 Page 3 Hi Everyone, It just seemed like yesterday that I was writing the letter for our Winter Newsletter. Where does the time go? Lots have great things have been happening at The Hobby Horse. Our new website is up and running. We ve received some great comments. Over the next few months, you will see our website grow to include new product and such. Our middle grandson, Isaac is helping us out with the website. He understands quilting and computers too! What a great combination. Many years ago, Alf and I always celebrated the store s anniversary with a potluck. This year the tradition returns and will take place on Saturday June 11th. See page 8 for more details. For all Pie Makers out there? Do you remember when Alf gave $10 Hobby Horse Money for a Homemade Pie and then he used it as dessert? It s back too! It has to be homemade and be delivered on the Saturday to Alf personally. By the way he just loves Apple Pie with Cinnamon and Lemon Meringue too! Our class offerings for this Summer are very eclectic. Everything from techniques to large size quilts. Embroidery and crazy quilting have been my passion recently. Apparently, it has also become the passion of others. We are including an Embroidery Club on Saturdays for all you gals who cannot join us mid-week. We are busy working on our Spring/Summer Product Newsletter. This should be mailed out in a month or so. It will be filled with great fabrics and patterns and some great ideas for summer projects. Gail 1/2 Year Trick or Treat Saturday May 28th 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. All Halloween Fabrics, Harvest Fabrics & Batting 25% off Class Passes for Spring/Summer Session Now Available Don t delay on purchasing your Session Class Pass. We are holding the cost to $75.00 again. You can register for as many classes (sorry Clubs not included) as you wish in this newsletter. A Great Mother s Day Gift!

4 Page 4 Mystery Quilt Saturday June 11 th 9:30 am 4:30 pm $27 Teacher: Debbi Spend the day working on a mystery quilt developed by Marti Michell. You will learn how to take advantage of templates for more accurate results. Uses set Q and R. Homespun or Town & Country Jacket Great Patterns From Taylormade Designs Any Season Robe $16.80 Retro Aprons $15.76 Little Retro Aprons for Kids $ July Classes Crazy Quilt Pillow Wednesday July 6th 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm $17 Learn the ins and outs of crazy quilts. See how to embellish with fancy stitches and Wednesday June 15 th & 29 th 9:30 am Noon $27 & pattern Choose your pattern and make a one-of-a-kind jacket. Striped Tablerunner Saturday June 18 th 1:00 pm 4:00 pm This is a great pattern for using up some of those left-over border stripes you have in your stash. Pajama Class Friday June 17 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Teacher: Joanne Back by popular demand! Winter Flowers Friday June 24th 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Teacher: Joanne Why wait for the man in your life to give you a bouquet of flowers when you can make your own using a brand new moldable batting product. trims. Stitch Tool $22.95 Embroidery Threader $11.09 Yo-Yo Monkey or Clown Friday July 8th 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Teacher: Kelly Yo-yos have come a long baby! We ll be showing you free form and template yo-yo contstruction using Clover Yo-Yo templates. A great fun class where only your imagination is your limitation.

5 Page 5 Look Ma Saturday July 9 th 10:00 am 4:00 pm $27 + pattern Teacher: Debbi No Y Seams! Forget about Y seams when you make this absolutely stunning star quilt. A simple combination of half square triangles and squares willhave you wondering why you never made a Star Quilt before. Lucky Star Sunday July 10 th Noon 4:00 pm Teacher: Debbi The perfect beginners class. Debbi will walk you through the all steps from cutting to constructing blocks and trimming to size to successfully complete the Lucky Star quilt. Charming Table Runner Wednesday July 13 th 10:00 am 12:30 pm Wondering what to do with charm squares? How about an 37 x 19 1/2 tablerunner. Join Gail for this hands on class. Children's Vest Friday July 15th 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Teacher: Joanne A continuation of our Teach Me to Sew Series. Learn to construct and decorate a child s vest Log Cabin Placemat Saturday July 16 th 1:00 pm 4:00 pm $17 One of our most popular classes! Learn Quilt as you go technique while making these great oval placemats. Snowbody Loves You Wednesday July 20 th 10:00 am 12:30 pm $14 + pattern Who can resist this adorable wallhanging (18 x 42 )? Get a head start of Christmas sewing. Vintage Yo Yo Santa Friday July 22nd 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm (kit available if desired) Teacher: Joanne Yo-yos are very popular and lots of fun to do. Perfect for making on the dock at the cottage. Can t Visit With Us? We ll be glad to ship to you! We want to do our part for the Environment! If you would like to discontinue receiving a paper newsletter, please let us know. We always post the newsletters on our website. Check out our website

6 Page 6 AUGUST CLASSES One Block Wonder Saturday August 6 th 10:00 am 4:00 pm $27 + book Teacher: Elaine Choose ONE fabric and make a wondrous quilt. If you want to add a twist why not insert some 3-D cubes. Hand Quilting Sunday August 7 th Noon 4:00 pm $17 Teacher: Elaine The art of hand quilting will never go away as some designs beg to be hand quilted. You ll learn the ins and outs of this time honoured tradition. Days Gone By Table Runner Crayoned Santa Face Friday August 12th 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Teacher: Debbi Learn how to crayon a Jolly Old Santa Face. Sunflowers by Bee Creative Saturday August 13 th - 10:00 am 1:00 pm Saturday August 20 th - 1:00 pm 3:00 pm $27 + pattern Between paper foundation piecing and freezer paper appliqué you will be able to created a stunning quilt measuring 27 x 52. Bali Bag Clubs Embroidery Club 2nd Wednesday of the Month Or 2nd Saturday of the Month Time: 1:00-3:30 p.m. $1.50 per visit New Day This has become a very popular club. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of embroidery stitching and visiting. Don t worry the Basics are covered. Drop In Thursdays Need some help with a project? Remember that Gail host a Thursday Drop-in. Just call ahead to reserve your seat. Adult or Children s pattern $16.95 each Wednesday August 10 th 10:00 am 2:00 pm Gail s on a roll again with another tablerunner. This time both piecing and appliqué are the techniques. Measures 16 1/2 x 32 1/2. Saturday August 13 th pm 5:00 pm Our newest bag pattern. Join Gail for a great hands-on class. Laminate Fabrics Available in July

7 Page 7 Spring & Summer Demos The idea behind our demos is to inspire. Sometimes certain techniques can be shown in a very short amount of time ( 20 minutes of so) and do not need to have a formal class setting. All of our demos this session start at p.m. Please arrive a few minutes early. Continuous Bias Binding Wednesday April 20th Botanical Blooms Floral Panel ~ $10.39 All Over Fabrics (Beige or Blue)~ $15.98/metre Turning Twenty Pick A B Wednesday May 11 Willow Bay Baby Patterns Wednesday May 25th Paper Pieced Crazy Quilting Wednesday June 8th Home Away From Home Panel ~$9.59 Co-ordinating Fabric ~ $15.98 Mitered Corners Wednesday June 22 Thangles Wednesday July 27th $7.98 $7.95 $8.98

8 Page 8 ~Your Special Invitation to Our Anniversary Party~ Calling All Pie Makers Make and deliver a Homemade Pie to Alf on Saturday June 11th and receive a $10.00 Voucher to be used at The Hobby Horse. Join us from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday June 11th for a Potluck Dinner. Please RSVP prior to the event. Don t worry about bringing dessert because Alf has that covered. Midnight Madness Sale Specials Will be announced during Potluck. Coffee& Soft Drinks will Be Provided. Just bring your Lawn Chairs. Horseshoes Pit Open No Store Bought Pies Please Anniversary Sale Monday June 6th to Sunday June 12th Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday Midnight Madness 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Midnight Madness Specials Announced during Potluck Hours Extended Sunday Noon to 5:00 p.m. 20% off Everything in the Store The Hobby Horse Quilt Shoppe R.R. # 5, th Line, Georgetown, Ontario, Canada L7G 4S8 Telephone (905) / (800) Website :