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Quilter's Harvest Newsletter
July, August, September 2008
1913 N Main
Higginsville, MO
660-584-3399

Grab a cool drink, sit back and check out what’s going on.......

It’s hard to believe, but Halloween and Christmas fabrics are starting to come in…From Clothworks, “Midnight Mischief” and “Dear Santa” both designed by Diana Knott. They’re sooo cute and have a free, tested pattern to go with both of them. I can’t wait to make them and I know you will want them both, too.

Laurel Burch’s new Christmas line, “Bountiful Blessings” is in and we have cut our own jelly rolls for you. It is beautiful and selling fast…don’t wait too much longer to take this home.

Benartex has sent “Snow Show” and “Secret Santa.” If you love snowmen, then “Snow Show” is for you. It comes in 2 colorways…blue with red and blue with purple…hard to pick which is better...might need a little of both. “Secret Santa” is young, fresh and fun! Also, we have 12 Days of Christmas by Nancy Halvorsen.

From Andover and Makower, we have “Holiday Chorus,” “Winter Gatherings,” and Christmas 2008 Teddies and Christmas 2008 Novelty. Holiday Chorus will be a beautiful block of the month for the holiday season that will start in October…..
We have so many more fabric lines coming in…just keep checking for your favorites to come and don’t wait too long.

We also had fun at Spring Market and purchased several patterns and books for you to pick from. We even added a few new designers for you to fall in love with. Come in and check out our new apron patterns.. new jelly roll patterns and cake layer patterns and books.. new stitchery patterns…new wool penny patterns…new civil war patterns…well, you get the picture…just come in and check it out! We also have lots of new inspiring samples, too.

Quilters Anonymous

Our Quilters Anonymous group has a great time visiting and sewing on the third Friday evening of each month from 6-11 pm. Bring in that project you’ve been meaning to start or finish and get in some uninterrupted time for yourself. We order in food (about 7 pm), have soda pop and munchies (lots of chocolate) and lots of laughs. The cost for the evening is $10. Beginning July 18^th…we will have a daytime Quilters Anonymous! You can come in anytime after 1 pm and stay until 5 for free or stay until 11pm and pay the $10. We ask that you give us a call so we know you are coming and for which group(s)….space is limited. Come join our group!

Quilter's Harvest Loyal Bucks

Keep your Quilter's Harvest receipts and when you spend $250.00 on regular priced fabric, books, patterns, and notions turn them in and get a gift certificate for $25.00...no limit to the number of gift certificates per year. We'll even give you a special envelope to keep them in.

Our Current Blocks of the Month…

Thyme to Water

This is a great 6 month block of the month quilt that will welcome spring. The quilt measures 69" x 69". It has 5 fanciful watering cans and a fun flower pot border. $32.00 for the first month, which includes the accessory pack, and $19.50 for the next 5 months. A quilt that any gardener would love! You will receive the borders and binding in the 6th month kit.
Hurry on this one...not many left.

Block of the Month...

Butterfly Kisses

Designed by award winning quilt artist and fabric/pattern designer, Nancy Davis Murty, Butterfly Kisses is a beautiful warm and rich quilt that finishes to 91" square, perfect to grace any queen sized bed for autumn or any time of the year. Over the 10 month program you’ll learn several different construction methods and tips to make precision piecing easier than ever.
You won’t want to miss this one. It's only $19.95 per month.

Row of the Month.....

Each month for 7 months you will receive the fabric to make a row of this adorable quilt. If you are good, you can have it to the quilters and back before the first snowflake falls. Pattern is $26.00 and the fabric kits that will include borders and binding are $14.95/month. Still not too late to begin this new block of the month!

Civil War Love
Letters Stitchers

Get to know the touching tales of the love shared by Civil War soldiers, their sweethearts and their families. Each month we will work on 4 different blocks by paper-piecing. You can sew them by hand or machine. Each month we will have a fat eights bundle available for purchase. Sewing times are the first Monday afternoons from 1 to 4 pm. Bring your machine or needle and thread and have some fun! The book is required, and there is a CD available for paper-piecing patterns. (You will need EQ 5 or EQ6 for the CD) $10.00 for the first month.

Wash Tub Club

This is a club for those who Love 30’s and 40’s reproduction fabrics. Each month you will receive a story from the Ethel May Quilt Club, along with full color instructions of a project to sew. Projects include a quilt done in 3 parts, a ditty bag, an iron tote, a sewing machine cover, a table runner, a casserole tote, an apron, book cover, doll quilt, and a shopping bag. In addition, you will receive two 1930’s or 1940’s reproduction fat quarters to be used in your projects, or add them to your stash. The cost for our Wash Tub Club is $10.00 a month or you can pre-pay all 12 months and only pay $99.00.

If you can, bring your sewing machine and join us at the shop on the 2nd Thursday evening from 5-7pm. Space is limited, so please let us know if you would like to sew or just come and hear about Ethel May and pick out your fat quarters.

Sewing Academy

On the 4th Thursday night from 6-8pm we will highlight a special technique or skill. You may sign up which ever ones interest you. $10 per session for the next 6 sessions. For the last half of the year, we’re going to work on a small quilt from beginning to end. In July, we’ll go over the pattern and learn about color and fabric choices. In Augus t we will be cutting out the quilt pieces and in September we will begin sewing. October will be sewing and borders; November will be quilting and December will be binding and celebrating!

Quilter’s Harvest Bag Ladies....
Everyone loves a new bag and our Brenda is no exception. Join her on the 3rd Saturday of every month to make a new bag. All you have to do to become a Quilter's Harvest "Bag Lady” is sign up for Brenda's class each month. Y $35.00 per class.

CIVIL WAR BATTLE QUILT SERIES
New for fall…we are going to begin the new series from Clothesline Quilts, Civil War Battles. Each month we will enjoy a new quilt design and a bit of history about each battle. The quilts are offered in either 5” or 10” blocks. We will meet the 3rd Monday of each month beginning in September from 1-4pm. The first battle we will commemorate is Ft. Sumter. Some of the others are: Bull Run, Pea Ridge, Shiloh and New Orleans. $25.00/month which includes pattern and sewing time

Sewing Academy....
This year we are starting the Sewing Academy. On the 4th Thursday night from 6-8pm we will highlight a special technique or skill. You may sign up for which ever ones interest you. $15 per session plus kit price. This is great for beginners or for a brush up. The 2nd quarter topics are: Quilting Basics 101, Machine Appliqué, and Basic Blocks and how to change their sizes.

Jingle Bell Hop
July 24^th - 25^th - 26^th
9-8pm – 9-6pm – 9-5pm

Concentrate on Christmas with Quilter's Harvest and other locale quilt shops as we promote many Christmas projects, kits, patterns, and fabric for your holiday enjoyment. Each shop will have special kits for you to purchase for $20 and under. Get started on your Christmas projects now. Come in for list of shops.

Quilter's Harvest is one of the sponsoring quilt shops for this awesome cruise. Reserve your stateroom by July 1st for optimum selection. Cruise deposits are 100% refundable until May 2009. See Special Evens for more information....Be sure to tell them that Quilter's Harvest sent you!

CALENDAR AT A GLANCE

July 3^rd, 10-noon - Thimbleberries Club
July 4^th, HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!! We’re closed.
July 7^th, 1-4 pm – Civil War Love Letter Stitchers
July 10^th, 6-7 pm – Wash Tub Club
July 12^th, 9 & 10:30 - $6 2^nd Saturday
July 12^th, 1-4 –Paper Piecing 101
July 17^th, 5-7pm - $6 2^nd Saturday 2^nd Chance Time
July 18^th, 1-11:30 pm - Quilters Anonymous
July 19^th, 10-3:00 pm – Bag Lady class – BoHo Bag
July 24^th, 6-8pm – Sewing Academy
July 24^th-26^th – Jingle Bell Hop
August 2^nd, 1-4pm - Game Board Runner class
August 4^th, 1-4pm - Civil War Love Letter Stitchers
August 7^th, 10-noon – Thimbleberries Club
August 9^th, 9 & 10:30 - $6 2^nd Saturday
August 14^th, 6-7pm – Wash Tub Club
August 15^th, 1-11:30 pm - Quilters Anonymous

August 16^th, 10-3:00pm – Bag Lady Class-Beeps Bag
August 21^st, 5-7pm - $6 2^nd Saturday 2^nd Chance Time
August 23^rd, 10-3pm – Topsy Twosy class
August 28^th, 6-8pm – Sewing Academy
August 30^th, 1-3pm – Absolutely Apron class
September 1^st, Closed for Labor Day
September 4^th, 10-noon – Thimbleberries Club
September 8^th, 1-4pm – Civil War Love Letter Stitchers
September 11^th, 6-7pm – Wash Tub Club
September 13^th, 9 & 10:30 - $6 2^nd Saturday
September 15^th, 1-4pm - Civil War Battles series-new
September 18^th, 5-7pm -$6 2^nd Saturday 2^nd Chance Time
September 19^th, 1-11:30 pm - Quilters Anonymous
September 20^th, 10-3:00 pm–Bag Lady class–Uptown Girl
September 25^th, 6-8pm – Sewing Academy
September 27^th, 10-3pm – Diamond Medley class

CLASS SCHEDULE

Enrollment for classes close 1 week before the class date. Please enroll before that time so that we can properly prepare for class and have kits ready, if needed. If at least 2 students are not enrolled in a class, it will be cancelled. Payment constitutes enrollment.

Paper Piecing 101

Saturday, July 12^th 1-3pm

Need to learn how to paper piece or need a brush up course…..then this little class is for you. We will learn by paper piecing a Christmas ornament. Class and kit fee is $20.00. Sign up now….

Quilter’s Harvest Bag Lady

Boho Bag
Saturday, July 19^th10-3 pm
$35.00 class fee Pattern required
Brenda Goring, instructor

This is a great bag and easy to make.

Sewing Academy

Thursday, July 24^th 6-8pm

This is the first session for making a quilt from start to finish. You will review the pattern and talk about color and fabric choices.

Game Board Runner
Saturday, August 2nd
1-3:30pm

$15.00 class fee

Pattern required
Pam Fisher, instructor

A novelty print makes a great start for this fun runner. Make it scrappy or strip piece for a game board look. Great for beginners!

Quilter’s Harvest Bag Lady

Beeps Bags
Saturday, August 16^th   10-3pm
$35.00 class fee
Pattern required
Brenda Goring, instructor

This bag is simple to make and reversible, too. The small bag is too cute! You’ll want to make both.

  Topsy-Twosy

Saturday, August 23rd10 – 3pm   $25.00 class fee
Pattern and ruler required
Bette Pemberton, instructor

Jump on the X-block craze and make this x-tra easy, x-tra fun, and even x-tra quilt with a cool ruler. Bette will show you what’s it all about. Great beginner class, too!

Sewing Academy

Thursday, August 28^th 6-8pm
Get ready to cut out your quilt! We’ll go over rotary cutting safety and help you start cutting out. If you don’t finish….you’ll have homework so next month we can start sewing.

Absolutely Apron

Saturday, August 30^th
10-2pm $20.00 class fee
Pattern required
Brenda Goring, instructor

This is a great apron and makes awesome gifts.
Let Brenda help you with this adorable apron.

Welcome to the Civil War Battle Series…Ft. Sumter
Monday, September 15^th
1-4pm $25.00 class fee
Pattern is included w/class fee
Pam Fisher, instructor

Evonne Cook combines a love of history and quilts with her new pattern series. She even gives us a choice of making them with either 5” or 10” blocks. Bring you sewing machine and let’s commemorate the first shots of the Civil War.

Quilter's Harvest Bag Lady

Uptown Girl
Saturday, September 20^th
10-3pm   $35.00 class fee
Pattern required
Brenda Goring, instructor

This bag is so simple you will want to make several. We have lots of new cute fabrics that would look great made up in this bag!

Sewing Academy

Thursday, September 25^th 6-8pm
This month we start sewing your quilt top. Learn a perfect ¼” seam allowance and how to sew your blocks together. Just a note….be ready for homework

Diamond Medley
Saturday, September 27^th

10-3pm $25.00 class fee
Brenda Goring, instructor

A charming runner that uses 2 ½” strips.

Recipe Corner…

Hope that Cool Whip is on sale…..

Lizard Spit Salad
1 lrg carton Cool Whip
1 15oz can crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups mandarin oranges, drained
2 lbs. cottage cheese
1 6 oz. pkg orange Jell-O
1 cup flavored mini marshmallows

Mix Cool Whip, oranges and pineapple. Fold in cottage cheese and marshmallows.
Sprinkle in orange Jell-O and mix well. Refrigerate 2 hours before serving.

Better Than Sex Cake..

1 18 ½ oz pkg chocolate cake mix
1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
1 6 oz jar caramel or hot fudge topping
8 oz Cool Whip
4 Skor candy bars, crushed

Prepare cake according to directions and bake in 9 x 13” pan.
Pierce warm cake all over with a toothpick.
Pour milk over cake. Pour caramel over cake. Chill.
Before serving, top with whipped topping and
sprinkle with crushed candy.

Banana Split Cake
2 cups crushed graham crackers
¾ lb butter
2 eggs
1 16 oz box powdered sugar
1 20 oz can crushed pineapple, drained
2 to 3 bananas, sliced
1 12 oz container Cool Whip

For crust, mix crushed graham crackers and 1 stick of butter.
Line bottom and sides of a 13 x 9 inch pan with mixture.
Beat eggs, 2 sticks butter, and the powdered sugar until fluffy.
Spread mixture on crust. Add a layer of crushed pineapple and a layer of bananas.
Cover with Cool Whip and sprinkle with nuts. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

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