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Saturday, January 14, 2012
Friday, January 13, 2012
Happy New Year!
Hi everyone!
Just a quick note to let you know about the upcoming classes.
On January 28th, Jackie is teaching Quilted Hearts, a very beautiful quilt made with half square triangles and a really neat scalloped heart border. The sample is in the shop. It would be an awesome Valentine quilt, or just to give to someone you love. This is not for brand new beginners, and will start at 8:00 in order to get as much done as possible.
But we have a beginner class the next Saturday, February 4th. "Baby Don't Fence Me In". There are two samples hanging on the wall in the shop. The class will start at 9:00 and Jackie will teach basic cutting and quilting for an hour or so, and then Maribeth is teaching the class. It's a baby quilt size so beginners can finish something quickly, but it's easy to add on to for a larger quilt.
Stop in to sign up for either, or both, and get the fabric requirement sheet. $20.00 for each class which includes the instructions.
This Saturday, January 14th is the Forget Me Knot Quilters guild's regular craft Saturday, meeting here at the shop. This month we're doing "fire quilts", the quild's community service project, to have on hand for people who's houses burn. The main project is "continuous log cabin". All guild members are encouraged to come. Anyone, including non-members, who would like to do something for the community and learn a new technique are also encouraged to come. Much of the fabric is already cut, and we can get a lot done in a short amount of time if enough people participate. Please come and join us!
Stay tuned for news of more classes! See you soon!
Maribeth and Jackie
p.s. Inventory is done and there's always new fabric coming in. Stop in regularly to see what's new!
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Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Beginner Class, Black Friday at the Calico Cow plus Chenille and Pillow Cases
Beginners! Where are all our beginners?? We've had so many requests for a beginner class and now that we're having one, we don't have very many people signed up! It's this Saturday, Nov 19th but it's not too late! The pattern is Turning Twenty and it's taught by Jackie.This is one of the easiest and best patterns to learn on and one of the best teachers to learn from!!! If you want to learn quilting, don't miss this one if you can help it! It's only $20 and includes the book.Saturday Nov 26th is the Chenille class with Kit and Shelly. Their main project is a pillow, but they could also help you with a scarf or another project if you'd like. There are also samples of pillows and scarves here in the shop.
Saturday, Dec 17th is a pillow class with Marcia and there will still be time to get some done before Christmas, or if you just need a creative break from the hectic Christmas season, sign up for this one!
Friday, Nov 25th and Saturday, Nov 26th will be Black Friday and Calico Saturday! Our sale will be 25% storewide (with a few exceptions of course, like consignments, etc. And no punching of punchcards. The usual. ) We can also give you a good deal on a Handi Quilter machine.Saturday Dec 3rd is our Open House and Quilt Gallery! We had so much fun last year! This is the day that several businesses in town have their open houses including Busy Bee and the LIO in this building. We have quilts hanging around in the classroom and the hallway, and everyone enjoys that. Remember, if you have quilts that you'd like to display - they don't have to be fancy, we just need a good amount, and a good variety of styles and sizes- or sell - we lower our consignment fee for this one day event - please let us know by phone (895-9895) or email info@thecalicocow.com. We have a few lined up from our Salcha friends, but would love to have lots of Delta quilts as well! Please let us know as far ahead as you can, so it doesn't wait until the last minute. Thanks!!
I believe that's our schedule for the next month or so. We will be closed on Thurs Nov 24th for Thanksgiving Day, but open the next two days for the sale. Stay tuned for more classes coming up in January!
Here's wishing you speed and accuracy as you finish your Christmas gift projects! Happy Quilting, and Happy Thanksgiving!
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Wednesday, October 19, 2011
October-December Update
Hi everyone!
It's been a while since we sent anything out, so it's time! The snow is here, probably to stay, so it's time to get those quilts done before the busy Christmas preparations begin!
We have lots and lots of new fabric of all sorts! You'll just have to come and see for yourself. I can't begin to tell you all of it. I just know it's all beautiful and there's more coming in every week!
The next class is on November 5th, and it's a chenille class. I'm sure it will be lots of fun making chenille into a pillow, or whatever you want. Kit Benson is teaching it along with Shelly Ward, and they are both so creative, there will be lots of ideas flying around the classroom.
Marcia will be teaching her pillow techniques again on December 17th. This is a great class for new quilters, or seasoned quilters. Make one block or applique' something and make it into a pillow, and BAM you have a project done! Even this close to Christmas you would have time to get some gifts finished!
We may sneak in another class in November, but it is yet to be determined - we'll keep you posted!
We are planning to have an open house again this year on the weekend that many businesses hold theirs. That is usually the first Saturday in December. So mark your calendars for December 3rd, and plan to stop at the Calico Cow again! We had a lot of fun last year, and plan to do the same this year! We'll have door prizes, refreshments, and lots of quilts decorating the shop and the whole hallway!
We are looking for people to display and/or sell their quilts of any size. Please let us know as early as you can that you would like to do this, so we can send you more details. We had so many positive comments from the community last year we would like to make this an annual event, but we can't do it without the help of our favorite quilters!
Don't forget, we are Handi Quilter dealers, so if you're thinking about asking for your very own longarm machine for Christmas, come and see us! We can help you find just the right machine for you! Or take our class and rent the machine to finish your own quilts for those Christmas gifts!
Happy snowday and happy quilting!
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Friday, August 5, 2011
The 10 Minute Blocks Quilt
Kit's 10 minutes block success!
Hello everyone!
Maribeth will be teaching The 10 Minute Blocks Quilt on Saturday, August
20th starting at 10:00 AM. The cost is only $10.00 plus the book ($17.00).
There are lots of options to choose from, and she will even help you is you
want to work on a quilt from the second book in the series, "10 Minute
Blocks 2".
Come see the wonderful sample and take a look at the books! Sign up soon,
before the class fills up!!!
Sincerely,
Maribeth & Jackie
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Saturday, June 4, 2011
Turning Twenty Just Got Better
Turning Twenty (just got better) class with Marcia on the 4th of June. It's very beginner friendly and uses the very hip Kaffe Fassett fabrics (if you so choose).
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Saturday, May 28, 2011
Carol Wright-Jones Class
Eddy's quilt sample from CWJ class that she took.
June 24 & 25—Circles & Strips
Friday, May 27, 2011
FOUR Day COLOR Sale
FOUR DAY COLOR SALE!
What’s that? Two different colors of fabric will be on sale for 20% off each day!
When? This Friday, May 28th, Sat., May 29th, Monday, May 30th and Tuesday, May 31st!
Please stop in to see which colors will be on sale each day, (you can call also).Colors will not be announced ahead of time.
Don’t miss this incredible sale, all fabric store-wide is included, even the brand new arrivals!
Exceptions: Any fabric already on sale.
Speaking of brand new arrivals, we have a LOT of it. We just got a huge shipment of Moda, which includes a ton of fabric and new patterns and new notions, as well as 2 beautiful new bolts of Ty Pennington polar fleece, and if you haven't been in for a few weeks, we have lots of new Alaskana fabrics. You should see the new Black, White and Bright Green prints we have - they are so cool, and we have a bunch of new baby flannel, too.
Also, today, we got in a few Barbara Lavallee "Kuspuks by the yard" tote bags, that will go fast, as well as some fun "Kuspuks by the yard" t-shirts. Hurry and get them before the tourists do!!
We got in the second pattern of our own Gayle Eastwood's Alaska Lighthouse series. We now have Five Finger Lighthouse, and Point Retreat Lighthouse. Come in and see the samples - you'll want to make your own! There will be more on the way.
Since it's such a busy time of year, the only class we have coming up is the Turning Twenty (just got better) class with Marcia on the 4th of June. It's very beginner friendly and uses the very hip Kaffe Fassett fabrics (if you so choose).
We hope you are all enjoying this gorgeous weather, but still finding a little time to quilt!
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Tuesday, May 17, 2011
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