Sharon came to visit!

Sharon Rhudy is one of our favorite people and we love it when she travels to see us!  Today she brought two quilts that she's working on as well as information on a cool 10 minute block.  I haven't made it, but it looks like fun, and she shared the directions that she used watching Suzanne McNeil  on this youtube video:



So, here's my challenge.  If you make a 10 minute block and bring it in, we'll give you a 10% off coupon to use anywhere in the store! 

Here's what she brought in for us to see today:

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Peggy brings in her works of art

Peggy has kept her BERNINA 830 hard at work, and brought in these beautiful quilts that she made.  We want share them with you.



Liberated Hunter's Star



Liberated Hunter's Star



This is Peggy's I Spy Quilt, made with fabrics from friends.  She quilted flowers in each of the blocks.



 

Pictures of pretties

Barbara's Christmas Tree Pillow Wrap



Susan's Cute Purse



And the inside of the bag

Betty's Beautiful Black and White Quilt

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What a weather week!

We got about two inches of snow this week in Mt. Airy, NC.  The kids have been out of school for four days, but they are going tomorrow!  Even more exciting, they are going on Saturday as well.  Yes, Saturday school.  I think that happened once to me while I was growing up.

Since the kids are in school on Saturday, we figure you ought to be as well, too!  Join us for our new BERNINA embroidery class on Saturday at 10:30.  Bring your BERNINA sewing machine, embroidery unit, a few colors of pastel thread and a hand towel to embroider on.  We'll go over the machine, stabilizers, threads, needles and how to use your machine.  It'll be a lot of fun and you'll want to get home and keep going!

Give us a call at 336 786 7074 to let us know you're coming!

Timmesa

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Pillow Techniques Class

Come join us for our monthly pillow techniques class on Thursday, January 13th at 10:30AM and 5:30PM.  We'll be demonstrating the use of Thangles to create this pieced heart quilt block, as well as adding piping.  Look forward to seeing you!

Your block of the month quilt kits are available as well.


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Website under construction

Hello all...

We're undergoing some technical changes to our main website and as a result our email addresses are having a few growing pains as well.  So if you need to get in touch with us, please use sueshrader@embarqmail.com or creativesewingprojects@gmail.com for the next little bit.  Hopefully we'll get it straightened out soon.  Of course, you can call us as well at 333.786.7074.  You can register for classes at http://www.creativesewing.com/

Looking forward to seeing you at our pillow techniques class on Thursday at 10:30 and 5:30.  We're doing a pieced heart using the Thangles that we'll be using for the Block of the Month, so you'll get to see them in action. 

Timmesa
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Buck a Block Program!

Block of the Month Quilt 2011: available January 13, 2011.

Creative Sewing Machine's "Buck a Block" Thangles Program.

The finished quilt of 24 blocks, sashing and border is 67 x 94".

Class #9279 $1.00 a month

We have a fun new program where you can get a block kit for only $1 for 2 block centers.

It's easy to participate.On your first visit in January, sign up in the store and purchase a pack of Thangles for $5.00.

The Thangles will be used to make ALL the blocks. You will also receive your first block kit for $1.

Each block kit consists of two strips of precut fabric and the directions for making that month's blocks. Your block kit will also have a different Thangles lesson each month.

You will learn how to use Thangles to make quarter squares, tulip squares and flying geese. You will also learn how to use Thangles with any quilting pattern. The size of the block is 6". (It's the block inside the star block in the picture.

Every month for 12 months, you return to Creative Sewing Machines to pick up your new kit.

You can return anytime during the month. If you miss a month, you can still get the kit, but
the price will be $5.00 instead of $1.00.

We have selected the fabrics for you and have finishing kits available to turn each block into a finished 12" square, sashing, borders and binding. Finishing kits are limited so make sure to purchase this kit early while the fabric is still available. In addition, you can get started on the finishing steps right away. Each of this year's blocks is the center of a star. It is much easier to do this star setting as you construct your blocks.

Please register so that you can begin your quilt in January. You can pick up your blocks between January 15 and February 14. The February Blocks will be available February 15-March 14, etc.

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More and more pictures!

How cute is this?

Linda's black and white creation!

Brenda created this gorgeous quilt.

Gwen made a dozen tree skirts for Christmas presents this year. 

What you guys have been up to the last couple of months!

I think a picture extravaganza is neccessary!

Rena Bishop created these with her BERNINA 200

Martha Allen's Star Quilt

Betty Riddle



I'm pretty sure these were Betty's as well, let me know if I got it wrong.  Aren't they beautiful?




Faye's 94 year old mother created this quilt, and the Surry Quilt Guild was kind enough to quilt it for her.

Her address is Lillian Hiatt, Rm. 214, Ridgecrest Retirement Center, 1000 Ridgecrest Lane, Mt. Airy, if anyone wants to congratulate her on it.  You would make her day!

Didja think I forgot about you?

Happy New Year! 

Remember that Birthday Blooms quilt that we raffled off in which so many of you donated to?  Well, combining the quilt and other donations, I raised over $2900 for Autism Speaks when I ran the New York City Marathon on November 7th.  Thanks so much for all of your support while I trained and got to run the race.  Here's a very tired picture of myself and my medal after I crossed the finish line. 

Now, onward!  We have so many fun things to show off and so much in store for you!