video revisit, August Schedule

Several of you told me the video link I posted about last week wasn't working. I think it was too long and wrapped around, so try this direct to the Bonnie McCaffery home page, then click to vidcasts and the one I posted will come up first for the rest of this month. Many of the others are great too so feel free to browse. Both the Lutradur and the TAP have sold out but I have already ordered more so let me know if you would like me to hold a package for you when the come in. I have been playing with the TAP, and the image quality is great, plus you can print in black and white, then color -- it not only saves expensive printer ink, but lets you totally customize. Too much fun!!! http://www.bonniemccaffery.com

Here is the full schedule of August, mark your calendars and reserve your space in our air conditioned classroom asap.

August Events
Lemon-Blueberry Quilt
Just in time for blueberry season, This two color (plus) stunner will richly flavor your summer. Learn how effective pinning and pressing can give you perfect points and intersections. This wonderful block can give the illusion of circles without curves and without diamonds. August 4 & 18, 1-4 pm, Nancy Shakleton, $36.00

Sunbonnet Sue and Over-all Sam
These kids are quilting classics! Whether you’re decorating a nursery or just want to make a really special quilt, we’ll help you with a quick and easy technique for the appliqué plus lots of fun and creative ideas for the embellishment. Sue and Sam would look great in 1930’s repros or any country style fabric you’d like. We know you’ll love these two as much as we do!
All levels, August 12th, , 12:30 – 4:30 Diane Johnson, $18.00

Beautiful Binding
This subject gets glossed over in so many workshops we thought it was time to set things straight. Learn what those picky judges look for in a binding and why. Then find out how to make yours wonderful. Once you know how to do it right, you may find yourself winning more ribbons!!!! You need to have a project ready to bind.- perhaps even a placemat from the Great Grids workshop. August 17, 1-4:00 $18.00 Diana Louie

Pillowcase Party
Learn how to make a basic pillowcase using the Hot Dog method. Just show up with a few friends and choose from our pre cut pieces of fabric. As you move from station to station you will create a bed sized Pillowcase and learn how to repeat this on your own. This is a perfect way to ease into sewing with a machine. If you donate your effort to the Million Pillowcase Challenge, the lesson if FREE. Lets see how many we can get done in a day!! All levels Ongoing all day, 11-5. ( if you keep your pillowcase it will cost you $10.00) August 20

Who's There? Fabric Collage for Kids
Owls will perch happily on this 12 inch pillow slip. Fused construction means this is as easy as tracing. cutting and ironing. With basic hand stitched accents even the adults will love this project. Let the kids have the fun and they will learn valuable skills and a love of fabric and threads that will enrich their whole lives. Safe behavior around irons, scissors and needle and thread will be emphasized. Ages 7 & up.

August 26, 1-3, $15.00 including materials
please call ahead to reserve your child a spot
IT A Tisket a Tasket Appliqué Workshop
August 28th , block 9 will feature needle turn appliqué (and a bit of wool!) and we’ll continue practicing those stitches. 1:30-4:30, $18.00

This Months Club Dates:
Art Club - August 10
Block of the Month - August 7
Crazy Quilt Club - August 28
Hand Stitchers - August 3

This Friday and Saturday, patterns are 30% off. Includes clearance patterns!!