Christmas in July Sale

Big news! Our annual Christmas in July sale is EaRly this year!

It will be THIS WEEKEND - Friday and Saturday the 11th and 12th - All Christmas Fabric is 25% off, 1 yard minimum cut.

We have LOTS of new Christmas fabric.

Spread the word!!! Not everyone has email, or is on our list, so make sure all your friends know!

It's also Pizza night on Friday night, and FMKQ's craft day on Saturday, so it will be a fun time to pop in, see everyone's projects, and take advantage of the sale.

We still have room in Eddy's next bag class on July 19th - It's the Miranda Day Bag by Lazy Girl. Very cute.

Gotta keep this short, we are upgrading our website, so everything has to be taken down, and put back up on the new one.(Ours was archaic, they say)

So, gotta get this out so Jackie can work on it.

GO JACKIE!!! The plan is to have online shopping for our out of town customers - how fun!

Hope you all had a great Indepence Day!

Maribeth, Jackie, Eddy, Marcia and Dave

July at the Calico Cow

Hello everyone!
Well, we have a ton of new fabric in the shop, and to celebrate not only that, but summer solstice, and our wonderful customers' loyalty, we are having a sale this weekend - Thurs, Fri and Sat - June 19th, 20th, and 21st!

We'll be selling all fabric on bolts at 20% off, (1 yard minimum cuts) and everything else (books, notions, fat quarters, etc, etc.) at 10% off. This won't apply to consignment items of course, but we will apply it to our $3.99 bin! Discounts cannot be combined, and there will probably be other exceptions I haven't thought of - just be sure and ask if you're not sure about something. I

f you've signed up for the summer parka class the end of the month, but haven't paid yet, make sure you pay soon, or your spot might be taken by someone with cash in hand. If you're still interested but haven't signed up, there have been a couple of cancellations, so you're not too late, yet!

Our next class will be July 19th - a bag class taught by Eddy. It's called the Miranda Day Bag, and she's made a couple of samples to hang in our window. It's a cute bag or large purse with purchased or fabric handles. Other than that, we are all busy with our own summer projects, so it's hard to find time for classes.

We hope to find time for a class or two in August, after the Deltana fair (which we hope you will all take part in, and exhibit something in - perfect or not).

Oh, yes, I almost forgot! The 2008 Great Alaska Shop Hop is on it's way! Each shop will have a cute little house (or quilt shop) block with their version of northern lights in the background. There are at least three versions of settings for the blocks, holding up to 25 blocks, depending on how many shops participate. Sorry it took so long to get it going, but we are excited to be able to offer it - hopefully by next week.

We hope you all have a great solstice, and summer in general. Enjoy every minute of it, and that of course will include quilting!

Maribeth, Jackie, Marcia, Eddy and Dave
The Calico Cow P.O. Box 648 1380 Richardson Hwy Delta Junction Alaska www.thecalicocow.com 907-895-9895

I see green on the trees!

Wow, you should see all the new fabric we've gotten lately! Especially Alaskana fabrics - we now have TWO round racks full! Alaska batiks, totems, northern lights, otters, whales, etc, etc.I want to update you on the summer parka class. It is not going to be the end of May, but the 26, 28, and 30th of June, a Thursday night, all day Saturday, finishing up on Monday night. This is longer than the first class, as we discovered the first class just wasn't enough time to complete it. So we've increased the cost to $35 from $30 - still a bargain. There is a limit on the number of people Lonnie can teach at one time, so the first to pay will have their spaces locked in. However, there may be a waiting list, so if you sign up and can't make it, PLEASE call and let us know. Then we can see if someone else wants in. (this would be common courtesy anyway, if a teacher prepares for a certain number of people and then they don't show up.....)

We also plan to have a bag class by Eddy in July, probably the 19th. and Marcia wants to teach a beginner wallhanging sometime soon. Other than that, summer is a busy time for people to fit classes in, but we'll try to keep some going.

The guild is sponsoring Carol Wight Jones this Friday and Saturday. If you are signed up, read your papers that you received for your prework, and what to bring. Check with Eddy if you aren't signed up and would like to be.Spread the word to friends who might want to be on our email list, this is the best way to get the word out.
Thanks everyone! We appreciate your business - stay tuned for a sale!

Maribeth, Jackie, Marcia, Eddy, Dave

The Calico Cow
P.O. Box 648
1380 Richardson Hwy
Delta Junction Alaska
www.thecalicocow.com
907-895-9895

Are you feeling buggy,crazy or willowy? Kuspuks too!

Hi everyone!OK, remember, this Saturday is the Buggy Barn Crazy Day with Joyce, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm! It's not too late to sign up! Any Buggy Barn pattern you have been dying to try, or one you started and haven't finished - Joyce will be there to help you.

We have new patterns and books in the store including the Crazy Dog days and Crazy Snow Days. Also some patterns we had before but haven't had for a while. This is not a class for brand new beginners, but if you have some quilting experience, you'll have a blast. If you don't know what a Buggy Barn pattern is, stop by the shop and check them out.

We nailed Lonnie down on which weekend she'll be teaching the summer parka class - BOTH WEEKENDS! Yea! The first weekend is May 1st (Thursday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm and May 3rd (Saturday) 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The second weekend is Fri nite and Saturday, the 30th and 31st of May (same hours).

Come in the shop and check out the samples she's brought in - they're beautiful! You too can make one for yourself or a gift for a good friend or family member! There are many options for hoods, pockets, and whether or not to have a ruffle at the bottom.

We have patterns in the shop now. Unfortunately we have to send you to Fairbanks for zippers and trim (we do have one roll of trim that's of killer whales) but we hope of course that you buy your fabric locally. (Remember to ask for your 15% discount for class supplies up to and the day of a class - sometimes we forget)

Also that weekend is the Willow Bend class - one piece fusible applique - on Friday nite May 2nd from 5:00 to 9:30 or 10:00. These gals (the designer, Mary Stenros and her friend) from Soldotna are coming to teach the class. The designer will sign your pattern if you like, too. We don't have a sample up yet, but they are gorgeous in batiks.

We just got in 24" wide Steam-a-Seam so you can fuse it all in one piece. Please eat ahead of time, or bring a brown bag supper. It's not every day we get a designer here from out of town to teach her own patterns!!!

The FMKQ guild has a couple of things happening in May. The regular craft day is May 10th. UFO day (unfinished objects!) Then, Carol Wight Jones is coming May 23rd and 24th to teach embellishment and 3 dimensional applique'.

We have samples, information and registration forms at the Calico Cow.I think that's it for now, happy quilting! We'll try to schedule a beginner class soon for all you beginners who are waiting for a class.

Maribeth, Jackie, Eddy, Marcia and Dave

The Calico Cow
P.O. Box 6481380 Richardson Hwy
Delta Junction Alaska 99737
www.thecalicocow.com
907-895-9895

Calico Cow Opened Its Doors to the Forget-Me-Knot Buds

photos by Ruby Hollembaek and Christy Rogers

Thank you Calico Cow & the FMK Quilters.........

The room was alive with cutting, sewing and laughter. A group of young quilters got together with some master quilters and had a day of fun, food and laughter....oh yes, and sewing.

This year was the first annual "Forget-Me-Knot Buds" gathering. The Forget-Me-Knot Quilters voted on opening a day to sponsor young quilters to join for a project to "feed" the love of quilting to the younger generation. You can see by the smiles, it worked. I don't know who enjoyed it more, the master quilters or the young forget-me-knot buds.

Enjoy the photos.

Craft Day Saturday & Quilts at the Shop

Why do quilters quilt? It's relaxing, fun, productive and a wonderful outlet plus just look at the opportunity for conversations!

April & May have it going on!

Wow, the Calico Cow and the FMKQ guild have so much going on in
April and May, we are going to have a blast!!!

This past Friday was Pizza Night at the Calico Cow.
We did paper piecing taught by Pat White at the Craft Day.
She knows just about every
paper-piecing tip and trick there is! There were quite a few people
signed up.
Remember, you
don't have to be a guild member to participate in craft days. Just
bring a potluck lunch, and contribute $2 for paper products if
you're a guild member, or $5 if you're a non-member.

Saturday April 19th is the first FMKQ "Quilting Buds" day, where we
teach young people the fun and satisfaction of quilting. There are
several kids signed up of different ages, so I we can use some more
adults to help out.

Friday April 25th is Brown Bag night, (same as Pizza night, only
you bring your own supper). Only $5. And Saturday the 26th is
"Buggy Barn Crazy Day"! Joyce Bendell our resident Buggy Barn
expert, will be here to help you with whatever Buggy Barn pattern
you've always wanted to try, or the one that's sitting in your UFO
pile. Bring a potluck dish for lunch, and we'll order supper in
and we can sew from 10:00 to 8:00 or as long as we can go without
driving Joyce totally crazy!!! All for $30.

Then, the next weekend, we have a real treat! The ladies from
Willow Bend Creations pattern company of Soldotna, AK will be here
to teach a class on Friday night from 5:00 to 9:30 or 10:00. Their
patterns are one-piece cut-out iron-on applique', and are
beautiful. They have many Alaska patterns, and we have several in
stock. They also have western patterns, and others, as well. They
will be bringing patterns with them, but if you want to get a head
start on the class, buy your pattern ahead of time, and start
tracing and maybe even cutting. Class cost is $20.

The 10th of May is FMKQ craft day. It's a UFO day, since that
weekend is also the Relay for Life.

One of the most exciting classes coming up will be the summer
parka/kuspuk class by Lonnie Miller. We are still working out the
fine details (like dates & cost, etc) but it will probably be
either the 1st and 3rd of May, or the 30th and 31st of May (an
evening and a Saturday). We should have all the details some time
next week, including samples in the shop. We'll try to keep you
informed, but please stop by the shop if you're interested. Sign up
early, there is a class size limit.

Finally, the FMKQ guild is hosting Carol Wight Jones on the 23rd
and 24th of May for embellishment and applique' classes. Cost is
very reasonable, and registrations will be going out in the next
guild newsletter, or information will also be at the Calico Cow.

Now, that should be enough to keep every quilter happy! Get your
quilting fix in before summer hits in a big way! There's plenty to
do!

Happy Spring and happy quilting!!
Maribeth, Jackie, Eddie

Kits Coming Soon

Lovely Alaskan Prints for a special Alaskan Gift.........

The Quilt Shop Pattern and Fabric by B. Lavelle

Paisleys and Colorful Prints

Halibut by Eddy Dee..and a bright pretty quilt

Another Bargelly Finished

Pepper's gorgeous quilt.........Wonderful!

April 11th - Pizza Night

April 12th - Craft Day and Paper Piecing with Pat

April 25th - Brown Bag Night

April 26th - Buggy Barn Crazy Day with Joyce Duff

Jelly Bargelly and lots of belly laughs

Eileen stopped by to show us her Alaska toss!
Below is Shana's bright quilt she donated to a fire donation.
Christy wow'd us with her baby blanket.

Maribeth is a great teacher. We had 5 jelly bargelly quilts going and she kept up with all of us. Here's just a few of the pics we took. Sandi had a beautiful flower garden quilt, Pepper had a gorgeous aqua, brown, etc. colored quilt, Ruby had an earthy Victorian quilt going, Julie had modern pastels and Denise had tropical bright fabrics to create hers.

We really shouldn't have so many jelly belly laughs and try to quilt. Yum! And the potluck!