Newsletter

For some strange reason, you never let go of the title of a Beginner. You may embellish the label to a Modest Beginner, a Well Seasoned Beginner, or a Confident Beginner, but rarely an Intermediate Quilter. You are so humbled by your lack of perfection that you realize the need to continue your education. You seek out new classes, books, quilting friends, guilds and the local quilt shop for help.

Matured and enlightened by your past adventures you become a regular at the quilt shop. You study the latest newsletter like a mystery novel looking for classes then begin changing dental appointments and rearranging family vacations when they interfere with these classes. You plan your next quilts with more zest than the family dinner. This was never intended to happen, but somehow you have filled shelves, closets, storage tubs, and sheds with wonderful fabric. Humbly, you admit you have a serious problem; your family needs to hire a maid, chef and a chauffeur so you can finish all these projects!

As the years pass it’s hard to remember just how many quilts you have made, given away, and how many quilts await their completion. Not because our minds are getting old, but because our minds are full of what we still want to make! The baby, graduation, wedding, retirement, and “just because I love you” quilts warm the lives of those closest to us. Yet we are still not content.

The “Accomplished Quilter” rarely proclaims their title. Like the soaring of an eagle, they follow their instincts, continuing to master new techniques. The cloth seems to submit to their request as their hands skillfully glide over their work. The fledgling under their watchful eye learns lessons of persistence, control and grace.

We gratefully acknowledge those quilters (like Helen) who have nurtured, inspired, and challenged us. Their lessons will forever resound in our hearts and echo in our quilts!

It’s our 5th birthday!

We love a reason to celebrate, and what better reason than our very own birthday! On February 13-15th you are invited to help us celebrate! All fabric on the bolt will be 20% off the marked price and selected bolts will be 50% off the retail price. Wear a heart and receive 15% off one notion or book of your choice. In addition, we will have daily door prizes and refreshments, including our homemade fudge.

The Quilted Rose Society: Block of the Month

After a busy holiday season we invite you to stop and smell the roses. Relax every 2nd Saturday over a cup of tea as we explore the splendor of our national rose, the American Beauty. We will begin to take signups on January 2nd for participants who wish to join the Society of the Quilted Rose. Membership dues will be $25 for this year. The first gathering will be on February 13th.

What's new!

New fabrics, books and notions are always arriving! Stop by the shop to view the latest Mary Engelbreit collection Attitude Girls, Laurel Birch's new line Dancing Horses, and Moda's collection Nature's Notebook by April Cornell. Our Valentine collections are arriving including Lamour and Sent with Love, and we continue to receive new batiks by Hoffman. Come see what's new!

Quilter’s March Madness Shop Hop

Quilter’s March Madness Shop Hop will be March 4-7 and 11-14, 2010. This year you have 2 full weekends to visit all of the 23 shops participating. We have extended our hours to ensure ample time for shopping, giveaways, free patterns, and more. The Grand Prize is a $100 gift certificate from each shop, 2nd Prize is a $50 gift certificate from each shop, and 3rd Prize is a $25 gift certificate from each shop. In addition, each shop will raffle off a wonderful basket filled with quilting goodies. T-shirts, collectable March Madness pins and charms will be available at A Quilted Heart. To start planning your trip, pick up a flyer in our shop or visit the web site at www.qmmshophop.com.

Quilt Backing Sale Every 5th Saturday

For each month that gives us an extra Saturday we are giving you extra savings! Bring in all of your completed quilt tops and get a whopping savings of 30% off of your backing fabric. It’s that simple! We look forward to seeing you on January 30th, with your next bundle of quilt tops.

Bosom Buddies Pillow Workshop

We are partnering with our local Bosom Buddies organization and gathering on January 31st to make heart shaped pillows to be given to breast cancer patients. These pillows provide comfort and relief from pain following surgical procedures associated with breast cancer. There is no fee to participate, but space is limited. Stop by the shop today to sign up to take part in this worthwhile cause.

McKenna Ryan Club

For just $15 each month, join Kathy McLean for a fun evening of tracing, fusing, and appliquéing one of two new quilts designed by McKenna Ryan. You will have the choice of creating “Forest Hollow”, a quilt featuring owls, bunnies, squirrels and other forest animals, or “Back on the Farm”, featuring very reminiscent farmyard scenes. Patterns will be provided each month for the selected block. The signup fee is $90 for this 9 month club. The club will meet on the first Thursday evening of each month beginning in February. Sign up soon as space is limited to 10. Fabric kits will be available for both series.

Quilt Rush Shop Hop

Dig out your poodle skirt, dust off your saddle shoes and get in the swing for the Northern California Quilt Rush! Fifteen shops will be participating in this year’s “Rock Around the Block”, April 14-18, 2010. The Grand Prize is a $100 gift certificate from each shop, 2nd Prize is a collectible flower pot of quilting goodies valued at $500. There will be 15 3rd Prize gifts of a collectible flower pot of quilting goodies valued at $250 each. T-shirts and shop hop totes will be available at A Quilted Heart. For those interested, you may register to join the chartered bus group that will cruise from Shop to Shop on Saturday and Sunday! For more information, stop by the shop and pick up a flyer or you can visit the official web site at www.quiltrush.com.

Special Hours:

Dec. 24: 10:00 – 4:00

March 4 - 6 & 11 - 13: 9am - 6pm

March 7 & 14: 10am - 4pm

Closed:

December 25, 31 & January 1, 3 & 4

Tickled Pink Event Update:

The Tickled Pink Event held on October 23 was a huge success. A highly energetic group of quilters gathered for an all-night adventure filled with laughter, prizes and quilting too. We successfully raised funds donated to the “Susan G. Komen for the Cure” and were able to double what we donated last year. A big thank you to all who participated in this event and helped us in our quest to find a cure for breasts cancer.

Mystery Quilt:

Tickled Pink Quilt Raffle

Congratulations to Nancy Marx, the winner of our Tickled Pink Quilt Raffle.

The raffle was a success as together we raised over $2000 in ticket sales to support the American Cancer Society through our local Relay for Life. Thanks to those who purchased tickets and supported this cause.