Forget-Me-Knots Fall 2017 Newsletter & Class Schedule Come see all of the entries for the 2017 UFO Challenge Also take 29% off one regularly priced item Limited selection of $7 a yard fabric Cupcake cake walk for a special fabric cupcake prize throughout the days Enjoy cake & other refreshments during your visit. 1
Fall back into sewing... What an interesting summer we have had. I don t think I ve ever seen so much smoke. I m looking forward to the fall rains and the cleansing of the air. I ve been doing some sewing this summer, but can t wait until the yard is too wet to work in and I can feel guiltless in my sewing room. EVENTS We ll be winding down the rest of the year with some fun activities. Of course, the big one coming up soon, is our annual Anniversary Celebration. I m seeing many UFO s getting finished and I think we will have a great turn out of items for our annual show. Last year we had 95 UFO s that made it off the books and were on display. I m guessing we re going to have more than that this year. Our Anniversary Celebration will be held September 29th and 30th this year. In addition to the quilt show being held in our upstairs retreat are (we do have a chair lift for those who prefer not to climb stairs), we will have a big celebration in the main retail area. On both Friday and Saturday, you can take 29% off any one item. In addition, we will have a limited special selection of special fabrics for $7 a yard in our classroom. While pursuing the limited special selection bolt fabric, enjoy a cup of punch and a piece of cake. Then throughout the day, we will be holding a cupcake cake walk. Find a number on the floor and when the music stops, win our special fabric cupcake prize. It will be a fun time on September 29th and 30th, so be sure to mark your calendar! In October, the Oregon coast quilt shops from Astoria to Port Orford will be doing their Oktoberfest! Each shop will have designed a fall themed block pattern and that will be free when you come visit a store. At the same time, you can enter in each store for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate from that store. You may only enter into each store s drawing once, but you can enter in the drawing for all 12 shops for a chance to win 12 gift certificates! In November, we will be starting our merchandise basket giveaway. For every $25 spent on merchandise (regularly priced and discounted), you will get an entry in to win a basket (tote) with fun merchandise. We have a total of 3 basket we re giving away. The first drawing will be held for entries made November 1st through the 18th. The second drawing will be held for entries made between November 18th and December 2nd. The last basket will be for entries made December 2nd through December 23rd. Entries from an earlier basket drawing will not be kept for the later drawings. We ve enjoyed our cider and homemade cookies Saturdays so much that we re going to do them again this year. Starting November 25th and every Saturday through the end of the year, come on in and enjoy hot mulled cider and fresh homemade cookies. We will have some last minute gift ideas (both already made and to be made) to help with your holiday gift giving. 2
Upcoming Quilt Shows There are a couple of shows still left in the season this year. Coos Sand n Sea will be hosting their annual show September 16th and 17th at the Coos Bay Boys & Girls Club. Then Hugo s Ladies Club, will be celebrating their 40th anniversary quilt show in Hugo, Oregon (north of Grants Pass), October 6th and 7th in their Hugo Schoolhouse. The last show for me this season will be in Puyallup, Washington for the Quilt, Craft, Sew Expo at the Fairgrounds. Other Important Items We will be closed Thursday, November 23rd, for Thanksgiving Day and December 24th and 25th. Our regular store hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 5:30 pm and on Sundays from 11 am to 4 pm. Our online store is always open at www.forget-me-knots.net Perfect 7 Tuesday, September 19th 10 am - 2 pm Taught by Sonja. $15 Use this wedge shaped ruler to create 14 point star in the round. This is a great pattern for learning to do complex star patterns with ease. Ruler required but comes with 7 different pattern designs including the one for class. Winter Warm Up Friday, September 22nd 10 am - 3 pm Taught by Michelle. $20 A variation on the popular ragged edge craze, this quilt has frayed edge snowflakes that are machine stitched onto background blocks. The frayed edge creates an extra dimension and can be especially fun if made with flannel. Pattern size ranges from wall hanging to king size. Pattern required. One Block Wonders Saturdays, September 23rd & October 21st, 10 am- 4 pm Taught by Michelle. $35 Take one wild (or not so wild) fabric and create a stunning quilt of swirling colors made up of hexagonal kaleidoscope blocks. Class one will be on the stacking, cutting and piecing of the blocks. In class 2, we will take our blocks and arrange them on the design wall for piecing the rows together. Intermediate level. Book required. Fractured Bargello Jacket Mondays (4 session class), September 25 10 am 12 pm, October 9th, October 23, November 13th 10 am - 2 pm Taught by Diana. $60 In this 4 session class, learn how to start with a sweatshirt and create a unique piece of wearable art. This class uses a basic bargello design that is broken up with another fabric for a fractured look. Pattern required. 3
Christmas Tree Table Runner Saturday, October 7th 10 am - 4 pm Taught by Rosy. $20 This delightful, simple tree pattern will spruce up any table. Make it early to be sure that it s done in time for the holiday season this year. Book required. Beginning Quilting Fridays October 20th, November 3, 10 am - 3 pm & November 10th 10 am -2 pm Taught by Michelle. $40 This this day course will take you through most of the basics necessary to get started in quilting. We will be making a table runner which will take you through the process of choosing fabric, basic rotary cutting skills, piecing, and finishing your project. By the time you re done you will have a basic understanding of the entire process so that you can move onto another project with confidence. Friday, October 27th 10 am - 3 pm Turban Footstool Saturdays, October 28th & November 4th 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Taught by Sheila. $105 (includes kit fee) Join Sheila Sinclair Snyder for a fast and fun class in making the ever-popular Turban Footstool! Sheila has developed a huge part of her business around this class and has the expertise and experience to teach even the novice how to create their own masterpiece. As long as you know how to use your sewing machine, she can teach you the rest. You will supply the pretty part of the footstool: your choice of fabrics to suit your personality and needs. Kits for the internal parts (base, foam, tufting cords, templates) are part included in the class fee. The class is taught over two days with time in between for homework. Sunday, October 29th 11 am - 4 pm Mini Day Retreat Monday, October 30th 9 am - 4 pm Hosted by Michelle. $15 (includes lunch) Join us for this daytime mini retreat and get some great dedicated time for sewing and working on finishing up projects. Lunch will be made for you while you enjoy working in our relaxing & roomy retreat center. I m there to help and offer advice if you re unsure how to proceed to the next step. Limited space available. 4
Hedge Fun! Monday, November 6th 10 am - 1 pm Taught by Michelle. $15 These adorable pot holders made in the shape of a hedgehog and trimmed in ric rac will be so cute, you won t want to use them. Make them up for yourself or as potential gifts. Pattern required. Handy Who Saturday, November 11th 10 am - 4 pm Taught by Rosy. $20 Keep your sewing tools close at hand in your work room with "Handy Who!" His glasses are removable scissors; and with 3 pockets (two in front and one in back), he will hold lots of tools in front while allowing you to stash bobbins, tape measures, needle cases and more. Pattern required. Gift Mixes Saturday, November 18th 10 am - 2 pm Taught by Rosy. $15 These fabric bags are filled with dry mixes and instructions on how to make them up. The bags can be washed & reused after the gift recipient has made the recipe. A great idea for the upcoming holiday season or for gift exchanges any time of year. Pattern required. Friday, November 24th 10 am - 3 pm Sunday, November 26th 10 am - 3 pm Mini Day Retreat Monday, November 27th 9 am - 4 pm Hosted by Michelle. $15 (includes lunch) Join us for this daytime mini retreat and get some great dedicated time for sewing and working on finishing up projects. Lunch will be made for you while you enjoy working in our relaxing & roomy retreat center. I m there to help and offer advice if you re unsure how to proceed to the next step. Limited space available. 5
Friday, December 1st 10 am - 3 pm Sunday, December 3rd 10 am - 3 pm Mini Day Retreat Monday, December 4th 9 am - 4 pm Hosted by Michelle. $15 (includes lunch) Join us for this daytime mini retreat and get some great dedicated time for sewing and working on finishing up projects. Lunch will be made for you while you enjoy working in our relaxing & roomy retreat center. I m there to help and offer advice if you re unsure how to proceed to the next step. Limited space available. Anything Goes Table Topper Saturday, December 8th 10 am - 4 pm Taught by Michelle. $20 With 4 sizes to choose from, you can find the perfect size to fit your table. The smallest size can even be used as a placemat. Unique construction techniques mean that you create this fun shaped table topper with ease and simple straight stitiching. Pattern required. 29% on the 29th Join us for a year long anniversary celebration in 2017 and take 29% off on one regularly priced item on the 29th day of each month. 6