February Newsletter

Hi Quilters! In the month of February we are hosting BINGO!! Come into either location and pick up your BINGO card.  For every BINGO you get, your name goes into a drawing for a $100 Gift Certificate to Home Grown Quilts. Sweet!! ---------------------------------------- We're bringing it back! Our annual UFO (Un-finished Objects) Challenge.  This is for BOTH of our store locations!.  In January/February/March we are giving you the chance to FINISH some of your projects that are just sitting in the corner (....I'm looking at you massive king size paper pieced wedding ring quilt that I haven't finished in 3 years)  begging to be finished. It doesn't matter the stage of your object. It could be that you have just cut it out.... it could be that you just need to bind the dumb thing... we don't care. Each of those three months bring in up to 3 UFO's no later than the 10th to register them for $1 each.  Return with any or all of them completed by the last day of the month and for each one finished your name will be entered into a drawing. We'll draw a name each month and the winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to the shop! Just think.... if you play for all three months you could finish up to nine projects.... and maybe win $150 to shop at Home Grown Quilts. For quilters, UFOs may be quilts, table runners, or wall hangings or purses, etc... - no size restrictions. For knitters and crocheters, anything unfinished on the day of registration is eligible. For Cross-Stitchers/Embroidery peeps- bring anything in that is unfinished. We will even give you another incentive: We'll give you 15% off of any supplies you might need to finish up that project you've been keeping in the naughty corner. We  look forward to seeing what everyone brings in for thee challenge! We have January's winner! Put your hands together for CATE FRANKLIN!! Congrats, Cate! Come on in for your $50 gift certificate!  ------------------------------------------------------------- Check out our  Husqvarna Viking Specials for February Come in and play with our machines and see why Husqvarna Viking is the best in the industry! We will see you soon! From our laps to yours, Jody and her peeps at Home Grown Quilts 208-983-0254 : 208-743-0503 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Due to popular demand we are hosting a Spring Retreat!! April 6-9 at Trinity Pines. It will be a lovely place to have 100% sew time to get your projects done. Cost is $230 per person. Call Home Grown Quilts @ 208-983-0254 to reserve your spot. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Don't forget after you finish working your machine for hours and hours, bring it on in to Roy for a good cleaning. A clean machine is a happy (and hard working) machine. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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!!!     Classes & Events NOTE:  All class supplies purchased through Home Grown Quilts is 15% off with your paid class fee…sweet deal right? A few things with classes to be mindful of: *If you have your project cut out- you will be able to spend class time learning and working on your project, rather than spending all of your time cutting. You will be much more excited about your projects if you are a bit more prepared. * Classes are a retreat- for a lot of people it's therapy of sorts. It's a time to have fun, learn together, and relax (unless you have a seam ripper in hand.) - Please be respectful of your fellow retreaters. While we love kids, and we have lots of them ourselves- most small children (such as toddlers/pre-k) seem to find our classes a bit boring. We have had some class members vocalize the frustration it brings when a relaxing class gets not so relaxing because of small people being unhappy or bored.  Let's let everyone have a happy experience! Unless a child is an active participant of the class, please try and find a different place for them to hang out.  Friday, February 21st@ 5- Midnight Friday March 13th @ 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. Hoop Sisters Machine Embroidery Classes Lewiston: Friday February 7th/ Saturday February 8th Friday February 14th/ Saturday February  15th Friday March 20th/ Saturday March 21st Friday April 10th/ Saturday April 11th    Instructor: Brian Medsker/ Tindy Hunter Class Fee: $35 fee for collection of embroidery files and $10 class fee (Class fee is waived if you have a class pass)   Come join us for our HoopSister Retreat Classes! You can pick from any of our available Retreat themes from 2018-2019! Make this class into what you want it to be! We have two dates available each month for you to come and do these HoopSister retreats. You can come in one or both days- whatever works best for your schedule. Below are examples of what you can choose- but we have so many more designs available too! As with all of our embroidery classes, this is a great way to get to know your machine better and make amazing things!   Up North Quilt Class  Grangeville: Friday, February 7th @ 5:30-8:30 Instructor: Kathleen Walker Class Fee: $10 (or FREE with class pass) + Supplies  This pieced quilt is simple to make and simply darling. You'll want to bring it on all of your adventures. Norm and Nanette Quilt Class  Grangeville: Saturday, February 15th@ 10-3 Instructor: Breezi Kohrman Class Fee: $10 (or FREE with class pass) + Supplies  Oh how we love the Gnomes! This is an easily pieced quilt with simple step by step clear picture instructions. Come join us as we sew up some adorable gnomes. Fiber Friends Gathering Grangeville:  Saturday Feb 22nd @ 10-1 Class Fee: FREE Come join us for just a fun and FREE no-host open day for you to engage with like-minded folks such as: Knitters Crocheters Spinners Tatters Weavers Felters Bring your crocheting, knitting, tatting, weaving, felting, and anything in-between.  Share your knowledge and skills with each other, ask questions, engage in conversation, and learn new things!  We will offer Fiber Friends at least monthly…possibly twice a month. Mi Amor Quilt / Table Topper Class Grangeville: Saturday, February 28th@ 10-3 Instructor: Breezi Kohrman Class Fee: $10 (or FREE with class pass) + Supplies  Mi Amor Quilt Pattern creates an adorable baby quilt and table runner with modern pieced hearts. Create these lovely blocks with cascading pinks or your favorite colors, with simple strip piecing that makes for a gorgeous finished design. Super Simple Quilt that has a stunning result. Strip Race!!!!! Grangeville: Saturday March 7th @ 10-3 Lewiston: Saturday February 29th @ 10-3 Instructor: Jody Hoogland Class Fee: $10 (or FREE with class pass) + Supplies  Our 8th annual Great Strip Race is happening!!!  Our Great Strip Race is famous for snacks, silly games with prizes, and lots of laughing as we quilt! Grab a Jelly Roll or any 2 1/2" Strips and get revved up to sew.  This class fills up quickly, so be sure to sign up now.     Quilt in a Day Log Cabin Quilt Class  Lewiston: Wednesday March 4th @ 10am-3pm Instructor: Jody Hoogland Class Fee: $10 (or FREE with class pass) + Supplies  You will be amazed how quickly this quilt comes together with a few tips and tricks. You can probably finish the majority of your quilt blocks in this class time! The book has loads of block placement ideas to give every single quilt you make a unique look and feel. Great for new beginners and people needing fun quick quilts or stash busters. Sugar n' Spice Apron Quilt Lewiston: Friday March 6th @ 10am-3pm Instructor: Tindy Hunter Class Fee: $ 45.00 $10 Class fee + $35 for 20+ digital designs, plus supplies You will be amazed at how fast and fun this cute apron comes tog!ether.   Designs on this apron are done in the hoop.  Don't have an embroidery machine?  No problem...let us know that you would like to reserve one to try it out.  Bring a friend or make it a Mom & Me class! Towel Dress Class  Lewiston: Friday March 13th @ 10-3 Instructor: Tindy Hunter Class Fee: $10 (or FREE with class pass) + Supplies  Come join us for this fun quilt that looks tricky to make but once broken down is simple as pie. Different colors makes for such different results- all of which are stunning. Cash and Carry Zipper Pouch class Grangeville: Friday, March 30th @ 5:30-8 Instructor: Breezi Kohrman Class Fee: $10 (or FREE with class pass) + Supplies  Corral your cash, cards, and coins in an easy zipper pouch. Make one to keep and one to give away- This is an easy method and you'll agree that zippers are no big deal. There are three different pouches you can make with one pattern! **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.**