I am sure everyone has certain jobs that they procrastinate about, well this a mine. The only time I get profound ideas is when I am going to bed or dreaming. My son is a poet and author. Where in the world did that come from, certainly not his mother.
Since we are on the subject of my son we have great news. He was offered a summer position teaching at ASU as well as 4 classes for the fall and spring semester. Way to go Professor Haunschild! Mark the dad is starting to enjoy retirement the first few months took a little getting used to. He is doing a little consulting work with the town, and helping on Butte County Fire Safe Council and Paradise Fire Safe Council. He has also been helping a lot at the store. So the honey do list is growing instead of shrinking. Poor Mark. You all see Jen so I don’t really need to update you about her, but she was in an accident last week. Some guy rear-ended her on the Skyway going about 40 miles per hour. So of course she is milking it for all it’s worth. (Not really) Some days I just look at Jen and think how did I get so blessed to work with this sweetie pie and call her my Daughter?
We have a nice class schedule for you this summer. Please go to www.morningstarquilters.com to access the class schedule and pictures of the classes.
Quilt Rush was a blast. If you were unable to attend you really missed a fun time. We were rocking and rolling, talking and laughing. The dates for next year are April 13-17th. Plan to come.
Our next shop hop is River Run September 9 – 11. Morning Star Quilts will be having a tailgate party as our theme. Lots of prizes, food, fun and fabric. You must plan on this fun event.
We are fast approaching our first annual Morning Star Quilts Retreat. A group of 30 will be heading for Graegle for 4 days of sewing, quilting, sewing, food, laughter, fun, and very little sleep. We can hardly wait.
Quilt Market is only a few weeks away. I would really like your input on products that you would like us to investigate. Just email me soon with your ideas at morningstarquilts@sbcglobal.net.
I am forgetting to tell you about our newest arrival. Leo the Longarm is now living at the store. We are very excited to be selling the HandiQuilter Avante and Fusion longarm models. We have an in store repair man (Mark) who is going for training in August. He will also be installing your longarm when it is delivered. Jen and I will be teaching you how to get started with your quilting. We want you to know if you buy a longarm from us you will receive excellent customer service as well as warranty work. I will also be carrying HandiQuilter notions, and will order products, as you need them.
As customers and friends you continue to amaze me. We feel so blessed to have all of you in our lives. We hope to be here for a long time to meet your quilting needs and provide a fun Happy Place for you. I have been trying to blog so remember to check out our blog once in awhile. You can access the blog from our web page www.morningstarquilters.com.
God bless you and have a Happy Spring
Marsha
“Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.” Mother Teresa
May 2010 ~ August 2010
**Morning Star Quilts Class Policy***
Class sign ups will only be accepted when accompanied by full payment. You may register at the shop or by phone. You will be given a supply list at the time of registration. A ONE TIME 20% discount will be given for class material with your paid registration. Store credit will be given if you notify the store of your need to cancel at least (5) five days prior to the scheduled class date. No refunds or credits will be given if the 5-day notice requirement is not met. If Morning Star Quilts must cancel a class, we will issue a full refund.
DONNA’S SEW DAYS
Have you taken a Donna Greenwald class that you need to finish or just want some extra help? These are the perfect days for you.
Date: May 17, or 20, or 24, or 27
Time: 10 - 4 pm.
Cost: $10.00
Taught By: Donna Greenwald
APPLIQUE OUTSIDE THE LINES
(Beginner)
Choose your favorite design from this great collection by Piece O' Cake Designs and prepare to have FUN! Experience piecing without a ruler. Learn needle turn appliqué their way...
Date: Friday, May 7 & May 21
Time: 10 - 12:30 pm. & 10 - 4 pm.
Cost: $50.00 plus supplies and pattern
Taught by: Jozette Rutherford
MONSTER BAG (Beginner)
Have you wanted to make a big bag to take to quilting classes? Then this is the bag for you. Ronda will teach you how to create this monster bag that is perfect for all of your quilting or traveling needs. If you are comfortable with cutting all levels welcome.
Date: Saturday, May 22
Time: 10:30 - 3:30 pm.
Cost: $30.00 plus pattern & supplies
Taught by: Ronda Brown
SEW DAY WITH CINDY
Enjoy a workday for returning students. Come spend the day with Cindy, marking, basting, or quilting your unfinished tops.
Dates: June 4, July 29, August 20, October 21, November 4, Dec. 2, & Dec. 9
Times: 10-4
Cost: $10.00
Taught by: Cindy Needham
BEGINNING MACHINE QUILTING
Learn the basics of machine quilting in a fun and informative day. Cindy will teach you all about setting up your workspace, tools, basting techniques, battings and threads during her morning lecture. The afternoon workshop is hands-on with your machine as you learn free motion skills.
This class is offered in different sessions. All sessions are one day only!
Dates: Saturday, June 5th or Thursday Sept. 23
Time: 10 - 4
Cost: $35.00
Taught by: Cindy Needham
SUPERNOVA (Beginner)
Star gazing never seemed so easy! Capture the energy of a Supernova with a fabulous fabric! It will then shatter and reform as the pattern migrates to the four corners. Superimposed star points make this a truly stunning quilt. Beginning paper piecing and easy piecing.
Date: Tuesday, June 8
Time: 10 - 3:30 pm.
Cost: $30.00 plus pattern and supplies
Taught by: Jen Van Iderstine
DONNA’S SEW DAY RETREATS
Have you taken any of Donna’s classes and want to finish them? This is the perfect class for you. Take two days with Donna of uninterrupted sewing.
Date: June 14 & 15 or June 21 & 22
Time: 10 - 4 pm.
Cost: $20.00
Taught by: Donna Greenwald
CRAZY LINENS
In this class you will be creating a small crazy quilt not out of scrap fabrics but out of parts and pieces of old linens and embellishments! There will be a very short lecture in the morning and 95% of your day will be spent creating your treasure.
Date: Friday June 18, & Saturday August 7
Time: 10-4 pm
Cost: $35.00 plus supplies
Taught by: Cindy Needham
FIELD BAG & TOTE (Beginner +)
"This is the bag to hold just about everything! Perfect as an everyday tote or craft carry all. Big enough to pack for a weekend getaway and great on the beach! Lots of pockets inside to hold and organize it all." Amy Butler.
Date: Saturday, June 19th
Time: 10 – 3:30 pm.
Cost: $30.00 plus pattern and supplies
Taught By: Debi Soares
BEGINNING PIECING & MACHINE APPLIQUE (Beginner)
This class is a great way to learn basic piecing and get a little taste of freezer paper machine appliqué. Your pattern is free. Your first class you will be learning piecing, and your second class will be learning to machine appliqué. Sewing machine must have a blind hemstitch.
Date: Monday July 5 & 12
Time: 10-3 pm.
Cost: $40.00
Taught by: Marsha Haunschild
DESIGN WORKSHOP (Beginner +)
This class is for the trained and untrained "artist" in all of us. All of us have the ability to be spontaneous and creative in the expression of our ideas and interests--at least we did when we were five years old. If you still have a vision of an image that you would like to reproduce in fiber art but don't quite know how to go about it, you will enjoy this class. I, myself, am not a "trained artist," I cannot draw or paint but I have learned how to achieve the image I want with a few tricks. This is what I will share with you and, in turn, many of you will share with the class techniques you have learned.
Date: Tuesday, July 6, 13, 20, & 27
Time: 10 - 4 pm.
Cost: $75.00 plus supplies
Taught by: Donna Greenwald
SEW DAY WITH MARSHA
Wanna get away and play? Come join Marsha for a day of quilting. Bring in your UFO's or a project you need help with and Marsha will be on hand for help, advice, or just to have fun.
Date: Thursday July 8, 15, or August 5
Time: 10-4 pm.
Cost: $10.00
Taught by: Marsha Haunschild
MAIN EVENT (Beginner)
Main Event is a very fun quilt focusing on your favorite print. Jen will teach you proper cutting, piecing and borders. Great class for all beginners, or if you just want a refresher course.
Date: Tuesday July 13 & 20
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 pm.
Cost: $35.00 plus pattern and supplies
Taught by: Jen Van Iderstine
LONE STAR (Beginner +)
The Fastest Lone Star in the West! Make a 38" star for a baby, wall hanging or lap size quilt. Quilt made using Quiltsmarts interfacing. This would be a wonderful way to show off the new line of Gee's Bend fabric available.
Date: Monday, July 19
Time: 10-4 pm.
Cost: $35.00 plus pattern and supplies
Taught by: Debi Soares
CIRCLES (Beginner +)
Have you wanted to learn templates? Then this is the class for you. Marsha will teach you the correct way to cut and piece with templates. Come learn some easy short cuts and tricks.
Date: Thursday, July 22
Time: 10-4 pm.
Cost: $35.00 plus pattern and supplies
Taught by: Marsha Haunschild
ONE FISH TWO FISH (Beginner +)
Come join Jen as she teaches you to make fun fish. Grab a jellyroll and some background fabric and you are ready to go. This is a fun quilt for a baby, a child, or even adults.
Date: Saturday July 17
Time: 10-3:30 pm
Cost: $35.00 plus pattern and supplies
Taught by: Jen Van Iderstine
CRAZY LINEN SEW DAYS
This is a special Sew Day for the Crazy Linen Quilters. Since the special project you started in the first class requires a bit of time to get through, I am setting up a special day for you to bring your project back to work on. I will bring my special stash of linens and lace for you to select more goodies for your project.
Date: Monday May 10, or Friday July 30
Time: 10 -4 pm
Cost: $20.00
Taught by: Cindy Needham
EARTH & SEA (Beginner +)
Grab some of your favorite half-yard cuts and learn to cut using the Tri Recs Tool. You will learn how to cut with the rulers and how to piece your quilt. The finished project is beautiful. Keep checking for class photo.
Date: Saturday, July 31
Time: 10-3:30 pm.
Cost: $30.00 plus supplies
Taught by: Jen Van Iderstine
TURNING TWENTY AROUND THE BLOCK (Beginner)
Learn quilting the correct way from the beginning. You will learn how to correctly use your rotary cutter, ¼” piecing, and how to add borders. This is a fun pattern with very basic pieces.
Date: Tuesday August 10, & 17
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 pm.
Cost: $35.00 plus pattern and supplies
Taught by: Jen Van Iderstine
FREEZER PAPER APPLIQUE (Beginner)
Have you ever wanted to learn Freezer Paper Appliqué? This is the class for you. Marsha will take you step by step from notions to stitching. Marsha will also teach you different options for making stems. All levels welcome. If you are in the block of the month you may use your pattern from the club for this class.
Date: Thursday, August 12
Time: 9:30-4 pm.
Cost: $35.00 plus pattern & supplies
Taught by: Marsha Haunschild
PICKLE DISH (Beginner +)
Ronda and Jen are excited to teach you how to paper piece a beautiful pickle dish. Learn slight curved piecing and foundation paper piecing.
Date: Saturday, Aug. 14
Time: 10-4 pm
Cost: $35.00 plus book and supplies
Taught by: Ronda Brown & Jen Van Iderstine
BARGELLO (Beginner +)
Keep checking the web page for a picture and more information on this class!
Date: Monday, August 23
Time: 10 – 4:00 pm.
Cost: $35.00 plus pattern & supplies
Taught by: Debi Soares
DESERT SKY (Beginner +)
Desert Sky is a beautiful paper pieced quilt. It is a great class for beginners or someone just wanting a refresher course. Jen will teach you the art of cutting and paper piecing.
Date: Thursday Aug. 26th
Time: 10 – 4:00 pm.
Cost: $35.00 plus pattern & supplies
Taught by: Jen Van Iderstine
FRIENDSHIP PUMPKINS (Beginner)
The pumpkin is a traditional symbol of harvest. I have combined the pumpkin with honoring my friends. Join me and learn how to make this fun, creative, whimsical symbols of friendship. You will make a complete pumpkin and have material to make several more to give to friends. When the class is complete you will see how you can use all sorts of unexpected materials to make these wild and wonderful pumpkins.
Date: Friday August 27
Time: 10 - 4 pm
Cost: $30.00 plus supplies
Taught by: Ginger Stratford
CURVED LOG CABIN (Beginner +)
Just like the traditional Log Cabin quilt, this quilt is pieced the same way except it uses ‘fat and thin’ strips of fabric, thus giving you the curved look. This is a fun one to piece and goes quite fast. Several layouts will be shared for the final construction.
Date: Monday, September 27
Time: 10 - 4 pm.
Cost: $35.00 plus supplies
Taught by: Linda Ballard
Remember we are always adding classes after the newsletter is sent. You can check the class schedule at www.morningstarquilters.com. The webpage is kept up to date with classes and pictures.
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