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3/1/17 - Block of the Month and new Classes coming soon!
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Coming in April…
~Arabella Quartette Block of the Month!~
This beautiful design features the Arabella collection by Debbie Beaves for Maywood Studio. Finishing to 84” x 101” this queen size quilt features basic piecing but looks complex.
The BOM program will run for 6 months beginning April 18th. For months 1-4 you will receive the pattern and fabrics to complete 3 blocks each month. The 5th month will include the sashing and cornerstones, and the 6th month will include the borders and binding. Note the backing fabric is not included in the BOM price. The sign-up fee to reserve your spot is $10 and you may register at the shop or online by clicking HERE. The program is $25 per month. You can pick up your monthly package at the shop or have it mailed for an additional fee.
Beginning April 18th and every third Tuesday for the next six months, Barb Godshalk will be at the Crow from 10:30am to ?. She will provide tips and pointers for the block construction and answer your questions. You also have the option to bring your sewing machine that day and sew 1 or all 3 blocks at the Crow. Don’t delay to register for this beautiful quilt BOM, there are only 12 spots available!
 If you have questions about any of the classes below, please give us a call at (610)900-4700.
NOTE: To sign up for a class, you may either do so online or by calling the shop.
***NEW*** Floating Bargello Wall Hanging ***NEW***Instructor: Cherie TroesterMake this beautiful 24 1/2" x 45 1/2" wall hanging in three color ways, chocolate, teal, or purple! (this class uses the new Essential Gradations Ombre collection, please see the "New Fabric" section below.)
Date: Thursday, March 16th, 2017 10:30am - 3:30pm NOTE: Due to the space needed for construction/design this class will be held on the second floor of the Palmerton library (located across the street from the shop). There is an elevator in the building so you will not need to carry your sewing machine up the steps. Stop in the Crow to see the beautiful ombre fabrics and coordinating blenders!
Class Fee: $25 + Pattern ($10) + MaterialsTo visit the appropriate Class page on our website, which lists all required supplies and materials and also allows you to sign up, click on the picture above or click HERE.
Fold 'n Stitch Wreath
Instructor: Cindy Mengel-Smith
Need a pretty seasonal wreath, or an unusual table topper? Whip up this dimensional design in an afternoon!
Date: Saturday, March 4th from 10am - 2pm
(a few spaces are still available, sign up today!)
Class Fee: $20 + Pattern ($9) + Materials
To visit the appropriate Class page on our website, which lists all required supplies and materials and also allows you to sign up, click on the picture above or click HERE.
Fun & Done Quilt
Instructor: Cindy Mengel-Smith
Satisfy your need for speed with an easy quilt-as-you-go technique!
Date: Saturday, March 11th from 10:30am - 3:30pm
(our store sample, created by Cindy Mengel-Smith)
This quilt is assembled using a quilt-as-you-go technique, as the piecing method allows you to complete the quilting as you assemble each block. Sew the blocks together and you're done! Now that's fun!
This class also requires the Batting Buddy template, which is available for $22 and shown below.
 To visit the appropriate Class page on our website, which lists all required supplies and materials and also allows you to sign up, click on the picture above or click HERE.
"Beginning Quilting by Machine" - Spring 2017"
Instructor: Cindy Mengel-Smith
Make either a crib or lap size quilt from start to finish!
Eight 2-hour sessions held on alternate Fridays OR Saturdays from 10am - 12pm, starting on Friday, March 17th or Saturday, March 18th.
This class will introduce you to quilting by machine and rotary cutting. You will learn tips and tricks, beginning with choosing fabrics, to make your quilting journey a successful one.
Class Fee: $75 for complete 8-session cycle + $15 Class Notebook + Materials
*10% Class Discount on fabric & supplies*
For more information about the FRIDAY classes and to see the class dates, click HERE.
For more information about the SATURDAY classes and to see the class dates, click HERE.
NOTE: To see pictures of finished quilts from prior classes, be sure to check out our "Customer Projects" page below!
~Just arrived - NEW Fabric!~
Fleurishby Benartex   5619-54 5619-66 5619-77Essential Gradations Ombreby Benartex   2046-54 2046-56 2046-78
~Quilts of Valor "Quilting Crows" Newsletter~ The Quilted Crow is proud to be an official sponsor of QoV, whose mission is to cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor. To visit the Quilts of Valor home page and learn more about the organization, either click the image above or click HERE.
The local chapter of Quilts of Valor which meets at the Crow is known as "The Quilting Crows" and Janet Starner is the coordinator of the group. The Quilting Crows are now publishing their own newsletter which discusses ongoing QoV projects and events and we'll be hosting the newsletter on our website.To view Volume 1, Issue 1 of the newsletter, click HERE. Also, the Quilting Crows group has been featured in a recent article in the Times News, which you can read by clicking HERE.
Finally, QoV would also like to thank Marlene Bollinger for her recent and very thoughtful $20 donation towards fabric - most appreciated, Marlene!
 Crow Sew - The next scheduled meeting will be on Wednesday, March 15th at 10am.
Sewcial Guild - The next scheduled meeting will be on Thursday, March 23rd at 11am. The guild meets in the upper floor Gallery of the Palmerton Library, across the street from the Shop. Elevator access to the upper floor is available.
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