Wednesday, April 3, 2019

April showers bring quilting


Hi Quilters!

First off,  we would like to announce our March UFO Winner of the $50 gift certificate:
Congratulations Karen Wisdom!! 
Thank you to everyone who participated in this fun tradition we have. We can't wait until we see what you guys pull out next year.
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We have an awesome How-to/ Tips and Tricks Embroidery /Serger event in Lewiston on June 8th- We are so excited for you to attend!  We don't have ALL of the details yet, but we want you to get it on your calendar, so we're announcing it now.
You can chose to do a full day class (8am-5pm) and get both the Serger tips and tricks/how-to AND the Embroidery tips and tricks/how-to 
-OR-
A half day class ( 8am-noon or 1pm-5pm) which will feature either the Embroidery  OR Serger class. We aren't sure which class is in the A.M and which is the PM class yet.  Lunch will be provided no matter which session you decide to attend.

Half Day Class Fee: $55
Full Day Class Fee: $90
OR if you have a class pass- the full day event will be $75

We are bringing you the most fantastic teacher, Katrina Walker.

Katrina Walker is a designer, educator and author known for her expertise in construction techniques, textiles, machine embroidery, and Modern American Pojagi piecework.  Her work is regularly featured in sewing magazines including Threads, Creative Machine Embroidery, SewStylish, Stitch, SewNews, and SewItAll. She is a popular instructor both at national sewing shows and online, where her classes for Bluprint (Craftsy), Taunton Workshops, BurdaStyle, and Craft Daily have enrolled thousands of students worldwide. She is a national educator for Husqvarna Viking and PFAFF sewing machines, and a Sulky Sewcialite. When not sharing the love of sewing, she is raising her own natural colored wool for her Spoiled Sheep yarn (spoiledsheep.com). You can find her online at www.katrinawalker.com.

We hope you take advantage of this special offer and instruction from one of the best in the industry.  Call either shop to reserve your spot-
Lewiston 208-743-0503 : Grangeville 208-983-0254

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For the month of April we are participating in the FabShop Bunny Hop

https://fabshophop.com


 Go see what treasures you can find!


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We would like to invite you to join your fellow community members to participate in a Quilts of Valor sew day!
When: Saturday, April 6th @ 9:30-2:30
Where: Veteran's Center in Grangeville, Idaho.
Please call Robin @ 208-983-0070 for more details on the event. Everyone is welcome to come. They need people to sew, iron, cut, etc... or even just be a cheerleader. Don't let your fear of your skill level hold you back from serving our Veterans.
If you need a Quilt of Valor Kit for the event, please call Kathy at 208-451-3180 ASAP (by Thursday)

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We recently put a gob of our shop samples up for sale. If you are in the market to purchase a pre-made and professionally quilted hand made gift such as a quilt, table topper, even Christmas tree skirts - we've got you covered. Come and check out our beautiful quilts and make them a part of your home.



We will see you soon!
From our laps to yours,
Jody and her peeps at Home Grown Quilts
208-983-0254 : 208-743-0503


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So excited to have Lady Bug's Cabin join our Cascade Quilt Retreat this year August 26-29th...she will be teaching her amazing landscape quilting!! Contact Home Grown Quilts asap if you would like a spot reserved for you!!!
208-983-0254 or 208-743-0403


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Join The Hoffman Bali Batik Club! You can start any time.
Each month we are getting in gorgeous Bali Batik bundles that have 12 Fat Quarters that have silver and gold metallic elements mixed in. When you purchase 11 bundles, you get your 12th bundle FREE!!!  We currently have January's "Frost" and February's "XOXO" in stock and ready for you.

 
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Don't forget after you finish working your machine for hours and hours getting all of your projects finished for this holiday season, bring it on in to Roy for a good cleaning.
A clean machine is a happy (and hard working) machine.


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Home Grown Quilts offers in-house scissor sharpening!! 

Doug Hoogland is ready to get your scissors in peak performance. Drop by your scissors at either of our Home Grown Quilts locations and we'll get those done for you. 



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Have you checked out our website yet??
www.homegrownquilts.net  
You can sign up for our classes, purchase fabric, notions, embroidery goods, yarn, and much more!  We are so excited for you to utilize it and share with your friends our awesome hometown quilt shop.




EVERY TUESDAY IS FREE OPEN SEW DAY AT BOTH HOME GROWN QUILTS LOCATIONS!! 10AM- 5PM!!!
 
Check out our Husqvarna Viking Specials for April
 We are extending this special until the end of April! 





Come in and play with our machines and see why Husqvarna Viking is the best in the industry! 

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



Friday April 19th @5- Midnight
Friday May 17th @5- Midnight
Friday June 7th @5- Midnight 


Be sure you call and reserve your seat!! 983-0254
*please let us know of any dietary restrictions

Come join Kathleen and Breezi for some all night fun! Bring and treat and play till you drop!  The Friday Night Sewcial is $10. For your $10 you will receive DINNER  and  $5 in store credit (good for that night only). This class fills up fast, so don't delay in reserving your seat.

** Note- This is becoming quite the popular event, so we need you to sign up ASAP to reserve your seat. We only have 10 seats available, and we need to plan for food too. If you find you need to cancel your reserved seat, please also let us know as soon as possible, so that others on our waiting list can have a chance to have fun.
 
Kid's Holiday Tree Class 
Grangeville: Saturday, April 13th @ 10-1pm
Instructor: Jane Burgess
Class Fee: $10 (or FREE with class pass) + Supplies 

Our sweet friend Jane Burgess is offering a kids class making Easter trees (or any other holiday- whatever fabric you want to use!)  Your kiddos will love this hands on class. Come to class prepared with at least 75- 2 1/2" squares in whatever theme of fabric you would like.



Farmhouse Quilt Class (with bonus table topper!) 
Grangeville: Saturday April 20th, @ 10-3
Instructor: Breezi Kohrman
Class Fee: $10 (or FREE with class pass) + Supplies 
You will love this darling farmhouse quilt. Stars, aprons hanging on a line, and a farmhouse? Yes please. We discovered after making the quilt there is plenty of leftover fabric from the requirements to make the cute table topper too!


 
Strip Race!!!!!
Grangeville: Saturday June 22nd @ 10-3  <-- NEW DATE
Lewiston: Saturday April 27th @ 10-3
Instructor: Jody Hoogland
Class Fee: $10 (or FREE with class pass) + Supplies 
Our 7th annual Great Strip Race is happening in February! This year, we will be doing an super cute Strip Quilt featuring hot air balloons, which is perfect for 2-1/2in pre-cut strips (Jelly Rolls). Our Great Strip Race is famous for snacks, silly games with prizes, and lots of laughing as we quilt! This class fills up quickly, so be sure to sign up now.

Our sample is made more masculine  with little guys parachuting down. We love this versatile pattern.




Woven Jewelbox Quilt Class
Grangeville: Saturday April 20th @ 10-3
Instructor: Breezi Kohrman
Class Fee: $10 (or FREE with class pass) + Supplies 
This is a fun quilt to make. The blocks come together very quickly and it looks much harder to make than it actually is. You get to use a fun new tool, the Creative grids 60 degree ruler (different from the 60 degree triangle ruler). To have some fun playing with color gradients and new techniques we'll see you at the class!



On a Prairie Corner Quilt Class 
Grangeville: Friday, May 3rd @ 5:30-9pm
Instructor: Breezi Kohrman
Class Fee: $10(or FREE with class pass) + Supplies 
This beautiful yet simple quilt comes together so easily. It reminds me of those gorgeous summer days driving out on the prairie and seeing daisies growing in the fields. With my leftover fabric from this quilt and a few scraps I had,  I was able to make a beautiful table topper from the same book! Sweet. I love using what I have to make beautiful things.

 


Drop Spindle Class 
Grangeville: Saturday, May 4th @ 10-noon
Instructor: Megan Parsons
Class Fee: $45(or FREE with class pass) + Supplies 
We have a special class available for you! Megan Parsons is going to teach you how to spin yarn on a drop spindle. Fee includes your own drop spindle plus 4 ounces of hand dyed roving wool.




Stellar Table Topper 
Grangeville: Saturday May 11th @ 10-3
Instructor: Lezlie Moudy
Class Fee: $10 (or FREE with class pass) + Supplies 
Such a cute tale topper to make- sure to bring joy to your home. Come learn how to make this beauty.



Working Girl Apron 
Grangeville: Saturday May 18 @10-1
Instructor: Breezi Kohrman
Class Fee: $10 (or FREE with class pass) + Supplies 
Such a darling apron! Sturdy and cute- big pockets to keep all your gear in tow for every task and hobby- and simple directions that make it simple and fast.  Chose between full size apron or hipster.
 




Learn to make Foundation-Pieced Quilts
Grangeville: Saturday June 8th @ 10-3pm
Instructor: DeAnn Rauzi
Class Fee: $10 (or FREE with class pass) + Supplies 
This class is a great class to learn how to make paper pieced blocks. During this class you will be making 3 blocks- from easy to intermediate to more difficult. DeAnn will go through this process with you with expert care and instructions. We hope this sparks joy and confidence  in paper piecing!  


**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.**
 
Copyright © 2019 Home Grown Quilts, All rights reserved.


Grangeville Location:
207 W. Main Street
Grangeville, Idaho 83530
M-F 9-5: Sat 9-3
208-983-0254

Lewiston Location:
302 Thain Rd Suite D
Lewiston, Idaho 83501
Tues-F 10-5: Sat 10-3
208-743-0503

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