We got this from our friends at Handi Quilter, and wanted to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving as well!

Yes, we're having an Open House this year, combined with a Quilt Gallery! We'll have quilts hanging around the shop, classroom and hallway for you to look at, be inspired by, and possibly even buy. Saturday, Dec 4th is the day we'll be having it, along with several other local businesses, and the Christmas Bazaar at the school. It's a fun day to get out and socialize and get some great shopping done in Delta!

We'll have special beginner packages for tools, and for upcoming beginner classes, so if you or someone you love wants to learn to quilt, this would be an awesome time to put that on your Christmas list and make it happen!

There will be coupons, drawings, and of course yummy goodies! We'll also be having a sale that whole week on everything Moda! For anyone that doesn't know, Moda is many quilters' favorite manufacturer of fabric. It will be really fun finding all your favorite Moda fabrics to buy on sale!

We have a couple of classes coming up before Christmas - November 27th (Thanksgiving weekend) Sandi is teaching Batik Illusions. It's a beautiful quilt with a chevron look, made out of one piece of fabric. We're hoping Sandi can get a sample in to the shop soon, so we can all be inspired - it's beautiful!!

Party with Patrick for December will be one week early, on Dec 14th, rather that the 21st, because we decided that was just too close to Christmas for everyone. We haven't gotten the sneak peek at that project yet, but I'm sure it will be something fun for New Year's or January in general. They're always fun.

Of course a REALLY awesome Christmas gift would be your very own Handi Quilter longarm quilting machine. Look for a special on those, too! There's a new version of the HQ Sixteen sit-down model that looks really nice! It's more like your regular machine, you sit down to use it, and it's much more compact and affordable than the large ones.

For those of you interested in our Design a Quilt challenge - the deadline has past, with no entries! :( So.... good news, you now have until after the holidays to finish your creations! We decided to allow you plenty of time with no rush before Christmas, and give you until the 15th of January to turn in your entries! Then they will be judged and the winners will be drawn on National Quilting Day, March 19th, 2011. See the rules below:

Calico Cow Design a Quilt Contest

Fabric Requirements:

Purchase a minimum of 1 yard of Elizabeth’s Studio Quiltscapes 2905 Blue,

and additional fabric of any amount from any of the coordinating fabrics: Quiltscapes 2900, 2901, 2904, 2906.

You must use a reasonable amount of each of the two fabrics, but are not required to use it all.

Design Requirements:

Quilt must be finished and delivered ready for display at the Calico Cow Quilt Shop no later than Jan 15, 2010 @ 4:00 PM.

(We can not be responsible for late or lost entries that are sent to us.)

There are no size or style restrictions, so be creative and have fun!

Judging:

The quilts will be judged by people’s choice from Jan 15^th, 2011, through National Quilting Day in March.

Anyone who purchases a minimum of $10.00 may submit their vote on the back of their sales slip (only one vote/day/person).

Winners will be announced by email.

Prizes:

1^st place - $50.00 gift certificate to the Calico Cow

2^nd place - $25.00 gift certificate to the Calico Cow

3^rd place - $10.00 gift certificate to the Calico Cow

Happy Quilting! J

Maribeth Miller and Jackie Becker

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30% Sale Ends Today at The Calico Cow

Some quilters show off some of the quilts made this fall.

Sale ends today for the Calico Cow-30% on selected bolts.


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7th Anniversary and PFD SALE

Hello everyone, hope you are having a nice fall. We've had a few flakes falling but nothing serious. So far, so good! But it's time to start thinking of your winter projects, and we're giving you a great opportunity to save some money:

Since we just hit our 7th anniversary, and it's PFD time, we are having over a week of savings, from October 8th through the 16th. That includes two Saturdays, for anyone who can't make it during the week! We'll be having 30% off LOTS of selected items. Lots of "only one or two left", and "it's just been around too long" sort of stuff, as well as Novelty/conversation prints, 30s reproduction, scenery background, and even Kaffe Fassett fabrics! If you've been just dying to have one of our commercially made Amy Butler bags, those are on sale, too! We'll have most of the notions and books gathered together on sale tables, and don't forget to check out our 50% off books and $3.99 fabric trunk.

Discounts cannot be combined, and punchcards cannot be punched on sale items

We have some classes coming up, too.

Eddy is teaching her Log Cabin tree skirt on October 30th. It's just beautiful! And because it's a log cabin pattern, it's not hard, so it could be beginner friendly ( I haven't asked her if she'll take beginners, but we can check with her).

Party with Patrick is as always on the 3rd Tues of the month, October 19th. This one is called "the Sky is Falling" and is of course anacorn wallhanging! Cute!

Sandi is teaching the Batik Illusion quilt made with a special Robert Kaufman stiped batik fabric that we only have enough for a few quilters. It is really gorgeous! She is teaching this on the 27th of November.

By demand, I'm teaching the Purse-o-nality Times Four bags that you may have seen me working on occasionally over the last few weeks, as I had time. The date I'm looking at right now is November 6th. There are four bags, and I'll help you get through whichever one you'd like, and then that should have you familiar enough with the directions that you can do the other three on your own.

Marcia is up for teaching a version of the Turning Twenty that she made using the Kaffe Fassett fabrics. We haven't nailed down a date yet, though, but let us know if you're interested. All the more reason to check out the sale this next week on the Kaffe fabrics.

Speaking of bags, we just got the most gorgeous line of zippers in, that are targeted towards bags, but could be used for about anything. They are 14" zippers, in a rainbow of colors, and are just $.99 each. You can cut them down to any smaller size you like, and just zigzag across wherever you want the end to be. If you need something longer, we have zippers by the inch in some basic colors.

We've been getting in a variety of fabrics and notions, books and patterns, etc, etc., so come in for the sale if not before, and check out all our new stuff, There's a new waterproof fabric to make diaper covers/reusable diapers with, (and we have the patterns). Lots of new apron and vest patterns for the upcoming FMKQ craft day, We got a big mixed order from Moda, that has a little bit of everything, so just browse the aisles and see what's new!

Don't forget we are Handi Quilter dealers, so if you're thinking of buying a longarm machine, come and talk to us! And, if you'd love to do your own quilts, but have nowhere to put a machine,we can train you to use the machine, so you can rent ours! I'm sure it will get busier as we get closer to Christmas, so if you have something ready to go now, you might want to schedule a time, soon. (Watch for specials that HandiQuilter runs on the machines and tables, periodically, too!)

Well, stay warm and cozy while you're dreaming up your winter projects, then come in and let us help you make them happen!

See you soon!

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Jackie and Maribeth
1380 Richardson Highway
P.O. Box 648
Delta Junction, Alaska 99737
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Design a Quilt

Calico Cow Design a Quilt Contest

When: August 15-November 15 (4:00 PM), 2010

Fabric Requirements:
Purchase a minimum of 1 yard of elizabeth’s studio Quiltscapes 2905 Blue
And additional fabric of any amount from either Quiltscapes 2906 Blue or 2904 Multi

Design Requirements:
Quilt must be finished and delivered ready for display at the Calico Cow Quilt Shop no later than 11-15-10 @ 4:00 PM.
(We can not be responsible for late or lost entries that are sent to us.)

There are no size or style restrictions, so be creative!

Judging:
The quilts will be judged from 11-15-10 at 4:00 PM thru 12-15-10 at Noon.
Winners will be announced by email.
The quilts will be judged by People’s Choice.
Anyone who purchases a minimum of $10.00 may submit their vote on the back of their sales slip (only one vote/day/person).

Prizes:
1st place - $50.00 gift certificate to the Calico Cow
2nd place - $25.00 gift certificate to the Calico Cow
3rd place - $10.00 gift certificate to the Calico Cow

Happy Quilting!
Maribeth Miller and Jackie Becker

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Fall 2010 Update

Patrick Lose has started a party all over the country! And we're one of the lucky shops to be participating! Once a month Patrick sends out a party - complete with a theme, recipes, and a small quilt project. You're welcome to join us for any or all of it for just $10. We'll shoot for the 3rd Tuesday of the month, but check with us to make sure! Call the shop, email, or stop by for more details.

We'll try for the 3rd Tuesday of every month, but check with the shop to be sure.

Calico Cow Classroom
$10 includes pattern and "PARTY!"

Please sign up for our email newsletter so you can get word of upcoming classes and sales. Just email us at info@thecalicocow.com or call the shop at 907-895-9895. Thanks!

Calico Cow classroom

We're now you're area HandiQuilter longarm quilting machine dealers. We have one in our shop and we'll teach you to use it and then you can rent it out to quilt your own quilts. Contact the shop to see when we'll be teaching another beginning longarm class and we'll give you the scoop on how the system works!
Usually Saturday mornings, or Monday afternoons. Check with the shop to set up a time.
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Quilting Buds at the Calico Cow

Saturday, May 1, brought 10 young people in to the Calico Cow to make "disappearing 9 patch" pillows and potholders. The kids did a great job, were real champs at the machines and were a joy. It really as a great day "at the Cow". The day was sponsored by the Forget-Me-Knot Quilters Guild.

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FIREWEED

Hi, and happy spring everyone. It's a little cloudy today, but May is just around the corner!

Just wanted to give you a quick update. Mostly, I needed to remind you about tonight's Party with Patrick. I know it's horribly short notice, but if you get this in time, just come on in - 5:00 or whenever, don't worry about not signing up ahead of time. The project is a really cute butterfly candlemat, In a moment of creative inspiration, I made my butterflies 3-D, and they are extra cute if I do say so myself. (everyone else is telling me that, so I might as well agree!) Patrick's recipes this month are a grilled chicken with fruit salad, and a strawberry dessert.

I don't think we have any other classes planned for the shop, but the guild has lots of activities coming up. Quilting Buds on May 1st, and 2 craft days in May. May 8th is a quilt using your 2 1/2" strips - jelly rolls or bali pops, or cut your own. Then on May 22, we're making special dolls for sending overseas to children in need.

Here's a big FYI - we got "the Fireweed fabric" by Hoffman back in. Everyone loves it, so if you've been waiting to replenish your supply, come on in! We've still been getting more wonderful fabric in on a regular basis, so if you haven't been in for a while, you need to get here!

Longarm classes are always available. Jackie can teach them, usually on Monday late afternoons, or Saturday morning before the store opens. And remember that we are authorized reps, if you'd like to buy one. Handi Quilter is an awesome value for an awesome machine!

We'll keep you posted on classes as we get them scheduled. It seems there's something I'm forgetting, so I'll let you know if I remember. :)

Hope to see you soon. Remember, if you'd like to get ahold of us by email, please use our info@thecalicocow.com address. And as always, if you'd like to be removed from this mailing list, just let us know.

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Batiks for Quilts, FiberArt and Wallhangings

NEW NEW NEW!


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Strip Quilting

This first quilt is the one Pam is teaching April 17th at the Calico Cow.

This strip quilt is being taught by Lee Ann during FMKQ Guild Craft Day in May.


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