September at The Country Quilter!

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Not quite sure how we have arrived at the end of August already!
Hopefully we will be able to get into the parking lot by the end of this week. It has been a challenge to get across the ditch that was dug for the new sidewalk. Because of the disruption, the sale will continue until September 10. Finish any bolt and get 40% off. Fat quarters 3/$10.
Don’t forget to check out the new 108” backing fabrics that have arrived.

A new session of classes starts this month:

Knotty Girls September10, 9:30-11:30. This is a class for hand stitching projects. Lynne continues to have new ideas and patterns. The Block of the Month snowman patterns are still available.

Smile Quilts September 16, 9:30-2. Come along and work on lap quilts that are donated to shelters. Fabrics are provided as well as ideas for patterns.

Woolies September 17, 10-12. Lots of different wool Applique patterns are being worked on. A good way to get ideas and to be motivated.

Beginner Quilting: Tracy will be teaching a traditional beginner class. Make a table runner or wall hanging from start to finish.
September 23, 9:30-11:30 for 5 classes.

Landscape Quilting September 24, 10-12. Jane will cover many different techniques to help you create your landscape. Begin with a photo or picture that inspires you.

Don’t forget your Challenge Small Quilt. They are due by Sept 25. Any theme, any technique!

Happy Quilting!

August at The Country Quilter!

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During the construction on McBean Street remember that there is a large parking lot behind the shop. Enter by the driveway at the left of the shop and don’t worry about parking on the grass if necessary.
August is our year end so there will be specials all month, read to the end for details!

Regular Classes:
Finishing School each Tuesday, 9:30-1:30pm. Just drop in with your project and enjoy the company of other quilters (you can knit or do other crafts as well as quilting!).
Knotty Girls: (embroidery) Thursday, Aug 13, 9:30-11:30am
Woolies: (wool applique) Thursday, Aug 20, 10-12pm

Special Classes:
Tracy’s Sleep at Home Retreat: Wed & Thurs, Aug 26 & 27.

Summer Challenge Update: After consideration we have made some changes to our summer challenge. If you have started your little quilt it will still qualify. However, we have now made the size larger. The perimeter of the quilt must not exceed 60” inches total (that means if it is a 12” square the perimeter is 12+12+12+12 = 48″). As long as the total is not more than 60”, all is well! These quilts can be any technique: traditional, foundation piecing, thread painting, applique, collage,… let your creativity loose!
Finished quilts are due by Sept 29.
The proceeds of the sale of these quilts will be donated to CANHAVE, a local charity that pays school fees for AIDS orphans in Uganda. It is the charity that Grace and her sister made and donated 2 quilts for fundraising. Education for a child helps the family as well. Over the years we have had many students learn trades, become teachers, hairdressers, and a doctor. Your little quilt donation will make a difference.

Special Sales include:
August 11,12&13: 80/20 batting is 25% off
August 18,19&20: Skinny bolt sale, finish the bolt and get 40% off the reg price.
All fat quarters will be 3/$10 during August.

Looking forward to September:

Richmond Area Quilt Guild is offering a workshop with Anne Rankin in paper foundation piecing on Sept 12, from 9:30 – 3:30pm (set up at 9am). This workshop will be held in the upstairs classroom of The Country Quilter. Cost of the class is $80 which covers all costs (including foundation papers). Only 7 spots available, so contact Ann at the shop (613 838-5541) or email her: thecountryquilter@hotmail.com

Smile Quilt Workshop Wed Sept 16
Beginner Quilting: Sept 23, 9:30-11:30 for 5 classes.

Knotty Girls and Wool Applique classes welcome new members. These are once a month classes.

Landscape Quilting starts Sept 24.

Happy Quilting!

Super Summer Challenge!🌞

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Summer is here and there is nothing like a good summer challenge. So let’s create a small landscape quilt or a small quilt from your scraps. It can be no larger than 12” x 12”. The only limitation is your imagination! Have fun with this!

Complete it and bring your finished mini quilt to the store by September 29th.

The quilts will be auctioned off and the funds will go towards the CANHAVE Children Centre.