Thursday, May 11, 2017

Jam Packed Newsletter!

Hi Quilters!

The  Lewiston Shop hop is THIS WEEKEND- May 12-13th! We are so excited to see your cute selves!


 
You'll notice in the newsletter that we are getting a guest teacher- Swan Sheridan from Arizona! She is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. Seriously..... but don't let that intimidate you. Last year we had so many of you tell us after she left that you didn't take her classes because she was so far above your skill level- and you were too scared to take them. The whole point of classes are to get better and make the skills of your craft stretch even farther- PLUS you get to have some fun times with friends! While Swan is the top of the top free motion quilters- she teaches at YOUR level. She can help you as a beginner or she can help you if you are an advanced free motion quilter. Every single person who has taken her classes have walked away better..... so what do you have to lose? (Pretty much nothing...)
 
We just got an email from Husqvarna Viking Head Quarters announcing a BIG DESIGNER EPIC™ Promotion 
- Customers can receive free embroidery designs (A $2,500 value!) with a  DESIGNER EPIC™ purchase!
 
- Free Epic Roller Bag with DESIGNER EPIC™ purchase.
- 60 months 0% financing

Designer Epic promotion and Designer Jade 20 promotion is now through Monday, May 15.

PLUS a fantastic promotion on the
Designer Jade 20 sewing machine too- but they won't let us post the price.... so come on in to check it out!


 
Don't forget about our Demo-to-win event on the Designer Ruby Royale!
 
We will see you soon!
From our laps to yours,
Jody and her peeps at Home Grown Quilts
208-983-0254 : 208-743-0503




Check out these Husqvarna Viking Sales for May!



There are many more in house specials going on this month too-
Come in and play with our machines and see why Husqvarna Viking is the best!


EVERY TUESDAY IS FREE OPEN SEW DAY AT BOTH HOME GROWN QUILTS LOCATIONS!! 10AM- 5PM!!!
 

 
Classes & Events
NOTE:  All class supplies purchased through Home Grown Quilts is 15% off with your paid class fee…sweet deal right?



 Open Sew Day Projects
Grangeville; Tuesday 10-4
Instructor: Rebecca Alter
 You are  invited to come and pick your own project, or bring your own project that you have questions with and we'll help you out! Rebecca is a wealth of knowledge and an excellent teacher!
*We ask that if you are planning on getting here after noon, please give us a heads up by calling us 208-983-0254.

 

Girls Getaway Hand Embroidery Class
Lewiston: Saturday May 27th @ 10-3   
Instructor: Carol Webb
Class Fee: $10+ supplies or FREE with Class Pass

Do you want to learn how to do hand embroidery? Or do you already know how but would like to do a project with a group of friends? This is for you!!
The Girls' Getaway is a mystery quilt that will be presented in 6 pieces over the next several months. There will be 5 patterns containing embroidered panel patterns, and one pattern with piecing instructions to complete the quilt.
What could be more fun than a vintage aqua camp trailer with pink and white striped awnings? Add a vintage pickup, a flower filled window box, and some comfy chairs, and we're ready to snuggle in for a beautiful glamping weekend! This, the first block, will finish approximately 31" x 12 1/2"
 


Bow Tucks Tote
Grangeville: Friday, May 12th @ 5:30-9
Instructor: Breezi Kohrman
Class Fee: $10+ Supplies or FREE with Class Pass

Everyone loves this bag! Perfectly sized for use as a tote or purse.  This bag has one outer pocket and pockets all the way around the inside. Approx. 11" tall x 13" wide x 5" deep

We also have the Mini Bow Tucks Tote Pattern-  which measure approx: 11" Wide X 10" tall X 5" deep.
Same level of adorable- smaller package.

 

Forest Friends Quilt
Lewiston: Wednesday, May 17th @ 10-2
Grangeville: Friday, May 19th @ 5:30-9:30

Instructor: Breezi Kohrman
Class Fee: $10+ Supplies or FREE with Class Pass

Okay, Seriously this is the cutest quilt!! The pattern is so versitile. It has an option of American Eagle, Golden Eagle or Canadian Beaver - plus it has bonus patterns of table runners or wall hangings- or even pot holders of all of these animals.
We have kits available for the baby size quilt.

If you want to sign up for this class, we recommend that you sign up as soon as you can, as there is a lot of pre-class cutting that needs to be done.





Dominos Table Topper
Grangeville: Sat, May 20th @ 10-2
Instructor: Kathleen Walker
Class Fee: $10+ supplies or FREE with Class Pass

This is a fun easy wonky table topper that is quick to come together! Runner measures 16" X 58".


Basic Free Motion Quilting Class 
Grangeville: Saturday, June 3rd @ 9-12
Instructor: Rebecca Alter
Class Fee: $10+ supplies or FREE with Class Pass
This class will show you how to set up your machine, make a quilt sandwich, and get started with free motion quilting.  The only requirement is that you have a machine that allows you to lower the feed dogs.  We will include demonstrations of various tools that make free motion quilting a little easier.  We promise, once you see how easy it is you will be hooked.
 
This class will cover the basics and help you get started so you can practice.  Swan Sheridan will be coming back to Home Grown Quilts this summer and will be offering an additional free motion quilting class.

 

Free Motion Ruler Work DEMO DAY
Grangeville: Saturday, June 10th @ 9-3
Instructor: Rebecca Alter
Class Fee: $10+ supplies or FREE with Class Pass
  Free motion quilting with rulers allows you to get amazing results with a regular sewing machine.  Come see the tools that make this kind of quilting possible.  Drop in anytime during business hours on June 10th and we will show you what kind of foot is required for your machine, how to use it, and some of the amazing rulers/templates that are available to help you get started.  You will get a free mug rug kit just for watching and a discount on any of the items we will be demonstrating.  If you decide to go home with the tools to start your journey to quilt with rulers we will be offering a class on June 24th so you can learn more.

Clambake Quilt Class
Grangeville: Friday, June 16th @ 5:30-8:30
Instructor: Breezi Kohrman
Class Fee: $10+ supplies or FREE with Class Pass

I have been obsessed with the clamshell pattern for YEARS There is something about that gorgeous scallop that makes my heart sing..... but I have always been intimidated by those dreaded y-seams- I mean seriously, they make me want to cry. I finally stumbled across ThimbleBlossoms version of this quilt that is EASY! No Y-seams, no tricky piecing,hardly any seam matching, no headaches (other than my cat rolling around on my quilt and messing it up)- It came together so seamlessly. You will LOVE how quick this quilt comes together. 

 
Just a Little Something Kimberbell Ruffle Class
Grangeville: Saturday, June 17th @ 10-2
Instructor: Rebecca Alter
Class Fee: $10+ supplies or FREE with Class Pass

 Have you been looking for something else to put your Kimberbell applique patterns on?  This class will show you how to make a mug rug, ruffled tea towel or a ruffled pillow to show off your favorite applique pattern.  We will show you how to make ruffles easily using a ruffler attachment for the Husqvarna machines and different techniques for machine applique. 
 
Free Motion Ruler Class
Grangeville: Saturday, June 24th@ 10-3
Instructor: Rebecca Alter
Class Fee: $10+ supplies or FREE with Class Pass
To attend this class you must have a ruler foot that fits your machine, ability to free motion quilt with some confidence, and some basic rulers designed for quilting with rulers.  Our demo we will be offering on June 10th will provide the opportunity to get the supplies  you need and our free motion class on June 4th will give you all the basic instruction on free motion quilting.  In this class we will go over some basic techniques to using straight and curved rulers in free motion quilting and then go over some of the more complex designs.  You will have time to practice and plenty of time to have fun. 


 

Lewiston: Wednesday, July 12th @ 5pm
Grangeville: Saturday July 15th @ 4pm
Cost: FREE
Come join us as we unveil Swan Sheridan's latest and greatest samples and patterns! We will have yummy snacks AND if you purchase any of her patterns during the trunk show you get them at a great discount. :)
Free Motion Class with Swan Sheridan
Grangeville: Saturday, July 25th @ 9-3
Lewiston: Thursday July 13th @ 9-3
Instructor:Swan Sheridan
Class Fee: $45+ Supplies
In this class students will learn to expand your free motion quilting skills. Class will focus on using the three basic elements of free motion (lines, curves, and circles) to build a variety of designs. Prepare to take on the exciting world of modern machine quilting with a variety of simple techniques that will open the box to expand concepts of machine quilting.



 
Threadscapes Class with Swan Sheridan
Lewiston: Friday, July 14th @ 9-3
Instructor:Swan Sheridan
Class Fee: $45+ Supplies
The goal is to introduce you to a small landscape project that yo will create with color change in your fabric, building a sky, mountains, and a desert foreground as well as a cactus focal point. You will then  learn to play with your free motion work to build thread onto the top of your landscape, using it to create definition and details.

Broken Daisies Placemats
Grangeville: Saturday, July 22nd @ 10-3
Instructor: Rebecca Alter
Class Fee: $10 + Supplies 
The Broken Daisies Pattern goes together quickly and you will be amazed at how easy they are to complete.  In this class you will learn how to organize and piece the Judy Niemeyer way.  You will also learn an easy technique for curved piecing.  To make the most out the class time please have your pattern and fabric cut out and ready to sew.  If you need help getting your pattern cut out let us know and we will work with you so you can have the best experience possible. 
**Each class has a Supply List. There may be additional class costs for special sewing supplies, such as patterns, or special rulers, etc.  Fabric requirements will be listed.  Once you register for your class and receive your Supply List, you will qualify to receive a 15% discount on all required supplies. To receive the discount, you must have your Supply List with you when you make your purchase.   NOTE:  Students are required to have their own patterns and tools during classes.  This enables the classes to stay on the curriculum schedule rather than having the class wait while students borrow supplies from each other.**
 
 
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Wednesday, May 3, 2017

a-MAY-zing deals!



Hi Quilters!
 This month has some a-MAY-zing  deals on Husqvarna Viking Sewing machines! Almost every single machine is on sale this month!

 
Husqvarna Viking is having a Demo-to-win event on the Designer Ruby Royale!
To enter to win all you need to do is come in-store and demo our machine and fill out a contest form during the month of May. That's it. Pretty easy, huh?
One winner in the US will be chosen on June 23, 2017.

But don't worry if you don't win- it's on an amazing special this month with 0% financing!


We drew winners for our UFO Challenge!!! We have 3 winners- one for each month of the challenge.
and our winners are..... drumroll......
Karen Wisdom, Jean Melching, and Kathleen Walker!!!

Congratulations girls! You are getting a $50 gift certificate to Home Grown Quilts



One other side note: We had interest in Lewiston to have a Girls Getaway embroidery class- so our wonderful teacher offered to do one! Yippie!!! 

Girls Getaway Hand Embroidery Class
Grangeville: Sat, May 6th @ 9am-12pm
Lewiston: Saturday May 27th @ 10-3   <- New CLASS!
Instructor: Carol Webb
Class Fee: $10+ supplies or FREE with Class Pass

Do you want to learn how to do hand embroidery? Or do you already know how but would like to do a project with a group of friends? This is for you!!
The Girls' Getaway is a mystery quilt that will be presented in 6 pieces over the next several months. There will be 5 patterns containing embroidered panel patterns, and one pattern with piecing instructions to complete the quilt.
What could be more fun than a vintage aqua camp trailer with pink and white striped awnings? Add a vintage pickup, a flower filled window box, and some comfy chairs, and we're ready to snuggle in for a beautiful glamping weekend! This, the first block, will finish approximately 31" x 12 1/2"
We will see you soon!
From our laps to yours,
Jody and her peeps at Home Grown Quilts
208-983-0254 : 208-743-0503






 
Copyright © 2017 Home Grown Quilts, All rights reserved.