SALE THIS WEEK!

 SALE THIS WEEK!
It’s official…I always do what my mom tells me,
and she said I had to do a year end sale!

• So, Tuesday, December 18 through Saturday, December 22 you can save 30% off store-wide. It’s the last sale of 2012 at The Calico Cow! (Some exceptions apply: no commissioned items, items already on sale, etc. No cards punched for the sale, but you may cash in a filled card.) 
• Don’t forget to check out the 50% off display, and the 7.99/yard, 6.99/yard, and 4.99/yard fabric! That is a daily special of approx. 25% off (7.99), 30% off (6.99), and 50% off (4.99). 
• Come and help me reduce my inventory December 18 through December 22, 2012! 
• Remember, The Calico Cow will be closed Sunday, December 23 through Tuesday, December 25. Merry Christmas everyone! 
• January 2013 Classes at The Calico Cow: 

Remember, all materials purchased for a class are 15% off
up to, and including, the day of the class!

• Saturday, January 5 – Hip To Be Square, by Marcia Ward Wonderful class for beginners, and quick quilt if you’re more experienced. $15.00 class fee, plus pattern ($9.00), & materials. A sample is on display 
• Saturday, January 12 – Forget-Me-Knot Guild Craft Saturday Project 
• Saturday, January 19 – Buggy Barn Mittens Quilt, by Joyce Bendell Wonderful class for intermediate quilters, fun technique to learn! $15.00 class fee, plus book & materials. Samples are on display 
• Saturday, January 26 – Rag Rug Crochet, by Jackie Becker $15.00 class fee, plus pattern ($10.50), the hook is included. Bring your Scraps (7 yards worth!) and be prepared for some good old fashioned girl time!!! You can precut your scraps to 1-2” strips. You can then sew them together end to end, or I will show you how to connect them without sewing. GREAT BEGINNER CLASS, NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! 

We already have lots of classes planned for February, so stay posted!

Sincerely,
Jackie Becker & Staff



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November News

                         

While dreaming of new quilting projects to work on during the long days and nights of winter, come on in to the Calico Cow and see the wonderful fabrics that we have gotten in for use in fabulous objects that show the flavor of the season. We have superb fabrics to make table toppers, bed runners and quilts that reflect the holiday season. There are beautiful greens, yellows, golds, browns plus pumpkin and leaf prints that are favorites for Thanksgiving. Then looking further into the store, you will find stunning reds, greens, golds, blues, silvers, and blacks as well as delightful seasonal prints for Christmas.

In the past several weeks a number of lovely fabrics have come in. Several new flannels in lovely pastels for the quilt you may have been thinking about for that new child or grandchild that’s become a twinkle in everyone’s eye. You don’t necessarily need to use flannel as jelly rolls and coordinating fabric have come in to make a darling baby quilt as well.

On the right is the delightful baby quilt that Kit Benson for her
granddaughter made using the new Windsor Hill fabric by Bunny Hill Designs for Moda.                 

Some of the projects that quilters who frequent the Calico Cow have been working on are
show-cased below.
  On the left, Calico Cow employee, Lynn, made
this charming Christmas-themed quilt. She will be using this as part of
her holiday decorating.

Our customer, Jessica, made a bear-paw table runner  in a
class held earlier this year. Jessica just started quilting this past year.
Naomi is also new to quilting. She has made a couple baby quilts
now. This is her second one. Like any seasoned quilting veteran, she
is happily developing more quilting projects.

For those of you looking for classes. There are a number of different ones coming up. The
variety is exciting. Very challenging classes for the more experienced quilter and then beginning
classes for those just starting their quilting adventures. So, please mark your calendar for the
different classes you may be interested in.

Saturday, November 10, 2012, the Forget-Me-Knot Quilting Guild will
be meeting at 9:00 in the class room at the Calico Cow. After a
business meeting, Guild Member, Christy Rogers will be leading the
group in making snowball placemats. For a list of what you need to
make these cute place mats, call or come in to The Calico Cow. There is no charge for this class.


Saturday, November 17, 2012, Joyce Bendell will be doing another BuggyBarn from the Buggy Barn pattern book, Crazy Snow Days. The cute quilt being made this Saturday will be the mittens pattern. Everything you need to make this quilt is available. The class is $15.00 plus items needed to create your buggy barn masterpiece.


Saturday, November 24, 2012, Calico Cow employee, Lynn Fix, will be leading the class making a spicy spiral table runner using a pattern from School House Quilts. Fabric, pattern and special ruler needed to make this delightful table runner can be purchase at The Calico Cow. The cost of the
class is $15.00.                                                                                                  

Don’t forget the shop open house on December 1st. Come in and look at our beautiful quilts that are available for sale in addition to our growing selection of fabric.

November also brings a spectacular sale. From Tuesday, November 20th through Saturday, November 24th, all the fabric in the store will be 30% off.

Look for other fun, exciting and challenging classes in the coming months. There is a chance that we will be expanding our horizons and move into the realm of crochet with a crocheted rag rug. The beginner classes will be continuing and there are other fun quilting classes in the works.

• Remember that our hours have changed. 
• The store is open from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Tuesday through Saturday. 
• We are now closed on Sundays and Mondays. November 22nd is Thanksgiving, and we will be closed so staff may enjoy the holiday with their families.

Thank you for your patronage, 

Jackie Becker and staff

October Update

 While dreaming of new quilting projects to work on during the long days and nights of winter, come on in to the Calico Cow and see the wonderful fabrics that we have gotten in for use in fabulous objects that show the flavor of the season.  We have superb fabrics to make table toppers, bed runners and quilts that reflect the holiday season.  There are beautiful greens, yellows, golds, browns plus pumpkin and leaf prints that are favorites for Halloween and Thanksgiving. 

  quilt by Kit

Then looking further into the store, you will find stunning reds, greens, golds, blues, silvers, and blacks as well as delightful seasonal prints for Christmas.

For those of you looking for classes.  There are a number of different ones coming up.  The variety is exciting.  Very challenging classes for the more experienced quilter and then beginning classes for those just starting their quilting adventures.  So, please mark your calendar for the different classes you may be interested in.

Saturday, October 20, 2012.  Joyce Bendell will be continuing her Buggy Barn Series with the attention-grabbing snowman quilt.  This quilt is from the Buggy Barn pattern book, Crazy Snow Days. This is a fun and somewhat challenging project.

Saturday, October 27, 2017.  Linda Mosher will be teaching a beginning quilting class on triangles.  The class project will be a table runner using a Piece Tree Pattern, Centerfold. 

Remember that our hours have changed.  The store is open from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Tuesday through Saturday.  We are now closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Stay tuned.  November brings a number of fun and interesting classes.  

As with the classes in October, most of the classes offered next month will have a seasonal flair.  And, the big question is, what will the Calico Cow be doing for “Black Friday”?

Jackie Becker and staff

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Back to School Month

Hello and Happy Back to School Month!

First I’d like to tell you about our upcoming classes, because some of them are next week!

BIG NEWS!  We are changing to Winter Hours from Tuesday September 4th to Saturday, May 18th.   The Calico Cow will be open from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.  We will be open from 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM on Fridays.  We will be closed on Sunday and Monday.

Sandi Schultz will again be teaching the America the Beautiful Block of The Month block on Monday, August 27th from 10AM-2PM.  Cost is $5.00

Linda Mosher will be teaching a beginner class on Saturday, September 15th from 10AM-4PM, we have a sample on the wall, so come see it and sign up.  You will have a completely finished table runner, including a quick machine quilting section for the class!
Cost is $15.00 plus $3.75 for the pattern.  Hurry and sign up for this one, as it is limited to 5 people!

Thursday, September 20th, Pat White will be teaching a paper piece class from 6PM – 9PM.  There will be a second class the following Thursday from 6PM-9PM.  The cost will only be $5.00 each and you can choose from the free sample patterns, or one of the several books we have in the store and Pat will help you learn to paper piece!  Come in to the store for more information!

The next class after that will be on Saturday, September 22nd from 10AM-4PM and is sponsored by the Forget-Me Knot Quilt Guild.  Carol Suchland will be the instructor and the project is a Spiral Table Runner.  There is no charge for the class, but you will need to stop by the store for a materials list.


All classes are “bring your own sewing machine in good working order” and pot luck.

Please contact the store with any questions at  907-895-9895

The next sale at the Calico Cow will be the whole month of September.  Come join us for our Fabulous Fall Color Sale:  Any fabric that has yellow, orange, brown or purple will be 20% off.

Thanks as always for joining us at The Calico Cow Quilt and Fabric Shop

Sincerely,
Jackie Becker and staff

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Beautiful Fair Exhibits from our Deltana Fair

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Fused Morley J Moose III - How to Applique

Shana's Morley

Learned something new by using this method of appliqueing pieces together on the ironing board, on a pressing sheet (the commercial kind). You will overlap each piece onto the other and then press it together like a puzzle. IMPORTANT: When cool, peel entire unit from pressing sheet and place on background fabric. It should now be one complete unit which makes it easy to lay on background fabric. Press design onto the background fabric by using an up and down motion with a medium iron for about 8-10 seconds in any one spot. Thank you, Paula, for your expertise!

How to Applique Starts with the Basics of Tracing, Fusing Fabric and Cutting...

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What it takes to learn how to applique. Make the quilting block give up it's secrets.

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More and More Wonderful Creations

 

 

 

 

 

Our Quilters Shared Projects Today

 

 

 

 

 

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Morley J Moose III by BJ

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Today, we quilted and had a wonderful time creating wonderful memory makers. Morley J Moose was created by some.

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A Memorial Day Weekend Sale!!!

April 14th (this Saturday) is Morley J Moose taught by Ruby for the guild - he's so cute! He's on the blog, too, and there are more samples in other colors at the shop.

Our next class is the Kaleidoscope class with Carol McConahy on April 28th. That looks like a lot of fun, too, as there are so many possiblities! You don't want to miss this one, sign up soon! Although she recommends the Marti Michell book and ruler, you can use any kaleidoscope book and 45 degree ruler you have. She will help you learn the versatility of the kaleidoscope block, and different techniques that work for you. There are some awesome designs ranging from a simple 2 color block to a "stack n whack" style. Come in and see the samples in the classroom, and get your creative juices flowing! Sign up soon - only $15 for the class, 10.00 to 4:00. Check out the blog for pictures!

On May 5th, Joyce Bendell will be teaching us a mystery quilt called :"Mystery at the Ranch" The cost is only $16.50 and includes the pattern! Some people ask what it is, and we have to say "I don't know, it's a mystery!" Joyce will give you one step at a time, so you don't know what it looks like until you're done. It's so much fun. When you sign up and pay, you will get your fabric requirements (the key to choosing fabrics is CONTRAST) and the first step. Yes, that means there's homework before class, but you'll get that much more done in class!

Then on May 26th is Sandi's next installment of her block of the month called America the Beautiful. See the blog for this one, too. No cost for guild members or $5.00 for non-members.

And - big news!!!! A Memorial Day Weekend Sale!!! Thursday May 24th through Monday May 28th we'll have 25% storewide!

(the usual exceptions apply- consignments, fabric already on sale, etc.)

Thursday through Monday should give everyone time to get in and shop, even if you have weekend plans.

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