Newsletter

Store Hours: Mon. to Fri. 10-5, Tues. 10 to 8 & Sat. 10-4

Inventory Reduction Sale

It is that time of year again !!  We need to reduce our inventory to make way for new fabrics and yarn for the year ahead.  We know we can count on you to help us!!  We are offering a 20% discount store-wide on everything except handmade items.  The sale will start on Thursday, January 14th and end on Sat., Jan. 23rd.

            We will also have some other great specials:

Adopt-a-bolt, get 25% off any fabric

All sale fabrics will be $4 per yard (1 yard minimum)

All  formerly 50% off yarn will be 75% off.

All formerly 30% off yarn will be 50% off.

Selected books, kits and patterns will also be drastically reduced. 

Selected basket supplies up to 50% off.

Stop by and check out these great deals!!

Quiltessentials Open House

Beat those winter time blues with a festive outing to Quiltessentials for our Annual Open House.  We will have refreshments, demonstrations and information about upcoming classes.  We will also be offering lots of special sale items to help ward off the winter blues.

Our Open House will be on Saturday, March 13 from 10 to 5, with a weather date of Saturday, March 20.  So please plan to stop by and check out the festivities

 Quiltport USA

Escape to Freeport, Maine for a week-end of quilters’ indulgence!

 Quiltport USA

Fri., April 16 thru Sun., April 18, 2010

 Featuring:

Vendors

Classes with nationally-known teachers

Lectures

Beautiful accommodations

Demonstrations

“Free Range” Sewing

Outlet Shopping

Spa Services

Door Prizes

 JoiJoin  other quilters for a week-end filled with the indulgences of your choice….sew in the company of fellow quilters, finish up UFO’s, start something new, take a class, make new friends, shop the outlets, dine out at the restaurants & pamper yourself!!

 For more information, go to www.quiltportusa.com (after 10/1/2009)

Sponsored by Calico Basket Quilt Shop, Cottonweeds Quilt Shop and Quiltessentials, Inc.

Teachers for Quiltport USA include Deb Tucker, Carol McLeod, Mary McFarland, Alice Koroski, and Susan Panoyer.  Classes are starting to fill up so register soon!!

Nantucket Baskets

We have another Nantucket Basket Week-end planned for Sat.& Sun., Feb. 20 & 21.. Choose from over a hundred molds and enjoy a fabulous weaving experience under the capable leadership of Donele Monte. We have a number of samples here at the store if you are not acquainted with Nantucket basketry.   Registration must be completed by Feb 1, 2010.   Don’t miss a great weaving adventure!

  Knitting Classes

Knitting News 

This wintery weather inspires lots o knitting projects.  We have lots of new yarns and projects to tell you about to help keep your creative ideas flowing.  New yarns include Debbie Bliss Luxury Tweed, a worsted weight blend of wool and angora, great for hats, scarves and mittens.  Also from Debbie Bliss, we have replenished our Donegal Tweed, in response to the beautiful red tweed hoodie we have on display, knit by Cindy.

            The Melody and Cashmere from Jojoland has been a big success, so we have replenished both yarns and the patterns for each.  We have two new  bulky weight yarns from Cascade called Lana Bambu and Rustic.  We anticipate the arrival of a large  order of Cascade to replenish our Cascade 220 and 220 Superwash along with Fixation and many others.  Lyndarella has knit a lovely soft scarf from the Cascade Venezia (silk & wool), and is working on a neck warmer from the same yarn.

            We are carrying a new group of children’s patterns called Roos.   Mary Ellen is working on a “Roos” sweaters, so we ‘ll soon have a display sample .

            We will be vending at Spa, Knit & Spin, which is a wonderful gathering on knitters, spinners and weavers that takes place in Freeport on Feb 26 to 28.  The hours are Fri., 5-8 pm, Sat., 9-4 pm, & Sun., 9-11 am.  The event is open to all, and it takes place at the Hilton Garden Hotel and Harrasekett Inn.  The vendor area is at the Hilton Garden.  It is a wonderful opportunity to sit and knit or spin with other like –minded people.  Come check out the fun!!

            We have a new book in stock called Yarn Bombing.  Kendra Biddle, one of our hip, younger Auburn customers has a great pattern in this book for a knitted picture frame.  Congratulations Kendra for getting your work in this book!!

State of Maine Shop Hop

The 2010 Maine Shop Hop will take place during the month of April.   A Northcott fabric collection called Leading Ladies and Supporting cast will be the featured fabric for the hop.  We now have it in stock.  The 30 participating shops will each make a model using the fabrics and will be giving charm squares to each hopper.  Plans are underway for a display of the shop quilts at Maine Quilts in July.    There will be many more prizes this year, including a $100 gift certificate to L.L. Bean for the chauffeurs.  All of the shops will have Sunday hours during the month of April to accommodate hoppers.   There is  a web site where you can check in on plans as they unfold....the address is www.maineshophop.com.    This will be a great way to rid yourself of the inevitable cabin fever!! 

Tue., Jan. 12, 19, 26      6:00 p.m.       Quilting Workshop                      $15.00

Tue., Feb., 2, 9, 16, 23            6:00 p.m.        Class is also held Wed. aft. 1-4                      

Tue.,  March 2,9, 16, 23, 30   6:00 p.m.

Pick one date, two or as many as you need, to work on the project of your choice...Betsy will help you get started or reach the finish line with any project.  A great way to schedule some time on a project and work in the company of other quilters. Also available every Wednesday afternoon.

Sat., Jan. 16,       10:00-2:00   Bali Bowls with Doris Nadeau-Hewey                            $35.00

Doris will lead you through the process of creating these colorful, batik bowls.  This is a no-sew project using cording and 2 1/2” strips of batik fabric.  Decorative and functional project!!

Fri.Jan. 21   1:00-4:00     Quilt as you Go!! With Lyndarella Merrill                             $15.00

Sat. Feb., 13  10-1:00

Let Lyndarella guide you through the “Quilt-as-you-go” method of quilt construction.   You will make a small wall hanging or table runner.  This is a great method to have in your quilter’s bag of tricks!

 Sat., Jan. 30        9:00– 3:00  Somethin’ in the Air with Susan Carlson                        $90.00

Let your fancy take flight.  Bugs and butterflies are the subject of this class using Susan’s collage approach to quilting.    Susan will lead you through the process of creating form and texture with fabric and glue….a very freeing approach to quilting!!  Go to www.SusanCarlson.com for more info on Susan’s work and classes.

Sat., Feb. 6              9:00-3:30   Landscapes or Fish with Jo Diggs                            $45.00

Spend the day immersed in the wonders of creating scenes with fabric.  Jo is a wonderful teacher and talented artist who will change the way you think about fabric and the scenery around you.  The classes are limited to 12 students.   Treat yourself to a day with one of Maine’s most talented quilters.

Sat., March 20       10:00– 2:00           No Sew Bali Bowls with Doris Nadeau-Hewey          $35.00

Let Doris guide you through the construction of a colorful functional bowl from your favorite fabrics.  There is very little sewing and lots of weaving in this great technique.  Pattern is included in the cost of the class.

Sat., March 27       10:00-3:00     Bag-A-Thon                                                   $25.00

Choose from several great bag patterns and work in the company of other bag makers!!  Mary Field and Lyndarella Merrill, bag-makers extraordinaire will lead you through the process...they are just like potato chips...make one and you can’t stop!!

Sat., April 3         10:00-3:00       Clothesline Fabric Bags                                       $35.00

Mary Field will guide you through the process  of creating a beautiful fabric bag using clothesline, and fabric.  Some experience with the process for making a clothesline project is necessary to take this class.  This class will give you the skills to do any of the other clothesline projects.

Sat., April 24     10:00 - 2:00         Potholder Whimsy with Susan Pannoyer                   $40.00

Using patterns that she designed, Susan will help you construct some adorable and "fun"ctional pot holders.  Susan has authored a number of great patterns, and has will inspire you to create your own unique potholders using this versatile template.  The pattern is included in the cost of the class.

Upcoming Events

Spa, Knit & Spin                       Feb. 26-28 Hilton Garden                                      Freeport, ME

                                                Fri., 5-8 pm, Sat., 9-4 pm, & Sun., 9-11 am.  10 am to 4 pm 

Quiltessentials Open House       March 13 at Quiltessentials                                    Auburn, ME                                                 10-5 , weather date is March 20

2010 Maine Shop Hop               Month of April                                                        Statewide

                                                For more information go to www.maineshophop.com.   

Merrimack Valley Quilt Show    April 30-May 1 Fri. 9-5, Sat., 9-4                          Plaistow, NH                                                 Timberlane Regional Middle School,  44 Greenough Rd.                                                

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