June at The Country Quilter!

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How did June get here already?!

News flash! 3000+ quilt blocks donated!!!!
Thanks to all who donated orphan blocks for the quilts for survivors, an amazing accomplishment! These blocks will be sewn into quilts for survivors of residential schools.

Sixteen “smile” quilts were donated this month to a local shelter for the residents. Thanks to the ladies who donate their time to help make these quilts. We hope they bring a smile to the faces of the recipients. We donated quilts to Youville Centre for the girls who will be graduating from the program this June.

Classes for June:
Knotty Girls, June 4, 9:30-11:30
Smile Quilts, June 17, 9:30-1
Wool Applique, June 18, 10-12.
Landscape, June 25, 10-1
Tuesday Group is every Tuesday, 9:30-12; bring your own project and enjoy the company of others.

The shop will be closed June 27- July 4, for staff holidays and Canada Day
Happy Quilting! 😊

May at the Country Quilter!

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Finally, there are true signs of spring. My scillas are in full bloom and I also have daffodils and crocuses adding colour and hope to my garden.
All the spring events like wedding and baby showers, patio entertaining and outdoor activities are coming soon. Come and shop for making gifts for these events and for your own summer needs at the sale April 30th.
All books and fabrics will be on sale. (Batting is not included.)

Orphan Blocks are being collected for Quilts for Survivors. Drop off yours, any size, any colour, at the shop until May 15. So far we have collected over 400! Can we collect a thousand??

The shop is closed Saturday May 16 for the long weekend.

Join us every Tuesday for the drop-in day. Bring your projects and enjoy the company of other quilters. 9:30 – 12.
May Classes:
Smile Quilts May 13, 9:30-2
Knotty Girls May 14, 9:30-11:30
Woolies May 21, , 10-12
Landscape  May 28, 10-1

For further information for any of these events, call Ann at the shop, 613 838-5541, or email her at thecountryquilter@hotmail.com

April at The Country Quilter!

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The weather makes it hard to think that April arrives just next week. It has been a winter to remember and to hopefully forget when the warm sunny days arrive!

The shop will be closed on Saturday April 4, Easter Saturday.

Don’t forget the Pop Up Wool Shop on April 16, 9:30-12:30 with Upper Canada Quilt Works. Nellie and Christine will have their wool, thread, kits and patterns for sale. If you wish to order something from their website they will bring it on the 16th.
April 30 there will be a sale with 25% off most fabrics. A good time to shop for your project needs. Think new placemats & napkins for your summer entertaining. Pillow covers for spring, shower and baby gifts too.

Fiona is ready to quilt for you. Her turn around time is 3-4 weeks. Compare her prices. If you prepare your quilt by trimming threads & pressing well it saves her prep time and results in a lower price. For example, a Queen size can be as low as $150.  This is a pet free environment. Fiona is usually in the shop on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call 613-838-5541 to make an appointment for a consult, or drop your quilt off, (no appointment necessary for a drop off)

We are collecting orphan blocks, any size and pattern for Quilts for Survivors. Hunt them out and drop them off for this good cause. Everybody has a few!

A new session of Beginner classes starts on April 8, 10-12, for 6 classes. This is an opportunity to see the latest tricks and techniques. You will need a sewing machine, but no quilting experience!
Knotty Girls April 9, 9:30-11:30
Beginner Reunion (from last session) April 11, at 11am.
Woolies: April 16, 10-12.
Smile Quilts: April 22, 9:30-1:30
Landscape: April 23, 10-1
Scrap Quilt with Tracy, April 25, 9:30-2:30
Sale April 30
Sleep at Home Retreat, May 1st and 2nd

Happy Quilting everyone!