3 Hens & A Chick Quilt Shop 1114 US Highway 31 South Athens, AL Web page: 3hensandachick.

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1 3 Hens & A Chick Quilt Shop 1114 US Highway 31 South Athens, AL hensandachick@att.net Web page: 3hensandachick.com ~*~ Class List ~*~ Please sign up as soon as possible; your check is your reservation. (Please Note: You must sign up for a class prior to the day of class (no walk-ins allowed). The class fee is refundable if you let us know one week prior to the beginning of the class or if the class is cancelled for lack of participation. If you do not let us know one week prior to the class starting, the class fee is not refundable.) All materials for class supplies will be discounted 15%! SEWING BASICS for the Quilter Have you ever wanted to learn the art of Quilting? We have a class for you! This four-class series will teach you the fundamental basics from learning how to use a rotary cutter, mat, & ruler, to sewing accurate 1/4 seams. You will also learn about selecting projects, choosing fabrics, color power and piecing blocks. When you are finished this class you will have a beautiful table runner (like one of the two in picture) and knowledge of the four quilting blocks! If interested, contact the shop now as class size is limited! Instructor: Jeanette Beamer Date: Friday January 4 th, 11 th, 25 th and February 1 st, AM 2 PM Class Fee: $45.00 / all four dates

2 LET S CREATE With Kim Fat Quarter Friendly NEW PRODUCT has been released and we have just the person to teach you all about it!! This picture doesn t do justice to the items you can learn by coming to this class. Let YOUR creative side escape and learn to make many unique items using the newest product release and the expertise of your teacher. From your heart and hands to those you cherish! Instructor: Kim Johnson Date: Tuesday January 8 th, PM 4 PM Class Fee: $20.00 LAP PILLOW Fat Quarter Friendly Here is a fun project that can be very useful when doing hand sewing and appliqueing! The Lap Pillow helps bring your projects up higher reducing hand and shoulder fatigue. What a great gift for friends or yourself... Call the shop to sign up for this class. Instructor: Kim Johnson Date: Wednesday January 9 th, :00 PM 4:00 PM Class Fee: $25.00

3 BUSY BEES or WANNA BEES The Quatrefoil is back! Beginning in January 2019, the Busy & Wanna Bees sewing groups project will be the QUATREFOIL LAP QUILT! This year we are going to make a laptop quilt. So, here is your chance to learn how this amazingly versatile block stitches together quickly and easily. After taking this class, you will be able to use this skill for creating beautiful table toppers, table runners, and quilts. All sizes will be provided in the last class. Start the year with friends who enjoy the same things you enjoy...hope to see you at the Hen House! Busy Bees OR Wanna Bees Instructor: Merri Lynn Voss & Candis Kennard Instructor: Candis Kennard Class Date: Sat, Jan. 12 & Feb. 9, 2019 Class Date: Mon, Jan. 14 & 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Feb. 11, 2019 Cost: $25/person 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Cost: $25/person JELLY ROLL DRAG RACE LAPTOP QUILT - Finished Size 63 X 75 Jelly Roll Drag Race Laptop Quilt Now for the most famous words in Quilting Ladies and Gentlemen START YOUR ENGINES!!!!! (OOPS YOUR SEWING MACHINES!) Join in the fun with this variation of the Jelly Roll Race. It is quick, easy and loads of fun! The Winner of the Race will get a PRIZE!!! So, race on over (or call) the shop to reserve your grid spot on the track. We will see you there! Instructor: Candis Kennard Class Date: Thursday - January 17th and February 21st, AM 2 PM Cost: $25/person

4 FARMER S WIFE SAMPLER Fat Quarter Friendly The class will be a block of the month and meet once a month. Instead of learning a single block each month you will learn four new 6 x 6 blocks. The teacher is providing an extra incentive to complete your blocks each week ASK ABOUT THE EGG BASKET BUCKS!!!! Even if you are not interested in making all of the blocks, the history behind each block is fascinating! Come join us for a sewing and history lesson! Anyone interested can join this class at ANYTIME. Instructor: Jeanette Beamer Date: Friday January 18 th, 2019 (and each Third Friday of the Month) 10 am 2 pm Class Fee: $20 / per month LIL POPPINS & POPPINS BAG It s Back again with a twist You have a choice! You can choose to make the Lil Poppin bag or the original Poppin Bag (see sizes below). These are sturdy bags with lots of detail, two outside pockets and inside pockets. This is a two-day class and supply requirements are very specific. Kits for the bag hardware will be available at the quilt shop. If interested in either of these classes, contact the quilt shop and pay for the hardware kit and the class fee to reserve your spot. Class size is limited to 6! Instructor: Pamela Grove Date/ LIL POPPIN Saturday January 26 th (10 AM 2 PM) 13 x12 x9 Deep Friday February 8th (10 AM 2 PM) OR POPPIN BAG Tuesday- February 12 th (10 AM 2 PM) 18 x14 x12 Deep Saturday February 23rd (10 AM 2 PM) Class Fee: $30.00 (*These are 2-day classes)

5 MARTELLI will be at the Quilt Shop January 29, 2019 for a demonstration of their products. There will be two demonstrations, the first at 10:30 AM and again second at 1:30 PM. Please call the shop to sign up for this event as seating is limited at each session. WEDGE TOTE BAG 14 X 14 X 5 (plus handles) Have scraps? This is a scrap-friendly project and a great way to use your stash. Need an impressive way to transport or store your quilting projects, laptop or magazines and books? We have a fun project for you! The WEDGE TOTE is a versatile bag that could even be used for a purse. Plenty of inside pockets that can be designed to fit your personal needs. The Wedge Tote project requires StashTools templates #T3 and #T6 and the Wedge Tote pattern, which are available as a Kit at the Quilt Shop. You can complete this project in class, provided you do your homework before the class. Instructor: Keril Rieger and Rebecca Lauer Date: Tuesdays, February 19 th & 26 th, AM 3 PM (we will break for lunch) Class Fee: $25.00 / project

6 YELLOW BRICK ROAD QUILT A Great Beginner s Project This is a GREAT project for BEGINNERS! Come join our class as we Follow the Yellow Brick Road. We promise you won t end up in OZ but you will have a beautiful quilt top at the end of this journey! We are offering a four class series to teach some basic skills of quilting such as the use of a rotary cutter, mat, rulers, sewing accurate ¼ seams and reading a pattern. The class size will be limited to 5, so if interested in the beginners class, sign up and pay for your reserved place in class. Instructor: Marcia Carswell Date: Saturdays February 16 th, March 2 nd, 16th & 30 th, am 2 pm (we will break for lunch) Class Fee: $20.00 (includes all 4 classes) Paddle Wheel Quilt Size: 36 ½ x 36 ½ This is a Judy Niemeyer pattern and is a great pattern to start with if you are interested in paper-piecing. The 36 square will make a fabulous wall hanging or table topper! Pam will take you step-by step through the process of making this design. The small quilt size makes it great for beginners. Instructor: Pamela Grove Date: March 7 th and April 4 th, :00 am 4:00 pm Fee: $20.00 Includes papers for piecing, (already trimmed) and a few supplies you will need.

7 UPCOMING ATTRACTIONS! In addition to these classes, look for two classes that are in the works for January and February 2019! Check back with us in the coming weeks for more information on: Selvage Tote with Georgia Preliminary Class date January 23, 2019 Collage Cactus Wall Hanging with Kim Preliminary Class Date February 27, These are brand new ideas from a couple of our teachers ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SOON. Get Connected with these On-Going Sewing Groups! FAT QUARTER FRIEND CLUB Look for FQ friendly classes A FAT QUARTER Club. What is a Fat Quarter Club? It is a monthly subscription for eight coordinating fat quarters from our newest fabric selections. The bundles are coordinating and pre-determined from our latest fabrics. With your subscription, they can be picked up at the shop or shipped to your home with an additional charge. Sound interesting? How can you sign up to be a member? Come by the shop for additional benefit information on the club and fill out a form to subscribe for either 3, 6, or 12 months of membership. OH and I almost forgot the best part, as a member of the Fat Quarter Club you will receive a 15% discount anytime you shop with us during the time of your subscription. You will also receive advance notice of specials and sales for Fat Quarter members only! HEN HOUSE QUILTERS FOR QOV 3 Hens & a Chick Quilt Shop is excited to announce that we have become a Quilts of Valor Shop. As a QOV Shop, we will host a sew group on the 4 th Thursday of each month. The next meeting will be Thursday January 24, 10 AM 3 PM. Bring your fabric and machine to help sew a quilt for this worthy cause. If you have any questions contact the group leader, Marie Beers (mariebeers4@gmail.com). Read about the Quilts of Valor Foundation at

8 QBee's Stitch Group & Charity Stitch Day We are combining these two great groups! Come join the fun every first, third, and fifth Monday of each month. Bring any project you would like to work on and sew with a wonderful group of people. Bring your machine and any other supplies you need, (or you could purchase fabric at the shop) for your project. If you are interested in working on a Quilt of Valor, quilts for hospitalized children, premature babies, placemats for Meals on Wheels or any other charity, this time is open for you also. Bring your enthusiasm to create something wonderful that will bring a smile and joy to another's life. See you Mondays! Date: Every First, Third, and Fifth Monday of each Month Calling ALL HAND SEWING enthusiasts! The first Wednesday of each month has been set aside for ALL hand sewing enthusiasts, be it EPP, Wool Appliqué, Embroidery, or even quilting. English Paper Piecing (EPP) has been around for a long time. Not sure if this is for you? Drop in and check us out, Debbie Yff ( ) can get you started! It's the perfect portable project. You won't believe how easy it is to glue baste, and she has the greatest ideas for storage and the threads. Of course, if you've already discovered the wonderful world of EPP-ing, we'll just sew and chat all day. Date: First Wednesday of each month MODERN QUILT GUILD Are you interested in Modern or Art Quilting? 3 Hens & A Chick quilt shop is pleased to be a part of the NEW MODERN GUILD. Check the North Alabama Modern Quilt Guild on Facebook or the Web Page. Better yet, come to the shop on the 2nd Wednesday of the month for more information. Date: Second Wednesday of each month wants to make our shop Your Quilting Home away from home!