Wow - I have been working on my website all day - still have alot to fine-tune but I think I may just get there this time :) I have put the classes and dates up - will post pictures as the samples come in. Hope everyone checks it out and leaves a comment so I can make sure it is working OK. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Just click on the above "working on website" and it will take you to the new website.
If not the address is http://www.quiltsbyphyllis.com
I'll go back to typing now -----------
Monday, August 15, 2011
Monday, August 1, 2011
Open House August 27, 2011
Just a quick note to let everyone know we will be holding our open house on Saturday, August 27th from 9:00-3:00pm. We already have lots of new Christmas fabrics, halloween fabrics and the long awaited "Dogwood Trails" collection. The shelves are bulging as we try to make room for all the new fall lines of fabric soon to arrive. Pat, Cookie and Jody are all busy making samples for their upcoming classes and I'm gathering ideas for our new Thursday Sit and Sews. Will let you know all the final details as soon as we can -
Happy quilting everyone!!
Happy quilting everyone!!
Monday, June 13, 2011
Mountain Quilt Quest Shophop
 |
| WV Mountain QuiltQuest 2011 Grandmothers Sampler |
 |
| Stonehenge Skins Tumbling Block made easy!!! |
 |
| French Braid - Class July 12th & 26th Instructor: Pat Habenschuss 10:00am - 3:00pm |
 |
| Quilt cabinets available custom order |
The Hop was a huge Success!! This years batik WV fabric was printed by Hoffman Fabrics and featured the state outline, mountain ranges and sprinkled with stars. It is still available in two colorways at the shop - Teal/blue or Pastel/powder colorway; we have the designated background fabric as well as plenty of solid black which I felt really enhanced the colors. Don't forget to stop by and check out all the different quilts and projects we have hanging in the shop. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners were drawn today - they will be notified by phone and certificates will be mailed!!
I really appreciate everyone that attended and made this such a special year. Those that worked in the shop and helped with the preparations of quilts, jackets, and purses - those that helped cut fabric, greet our hoppers, or prepared food - a really special Thank-you. The shophop is alot of work and I have been blessed by so very many that step forward putting in endless hours behind the scenes to make everything special for our guests. I always want to give credit to all our "helpers" as well as all our "hoppers" - it's truly been a wonderful week :)
Shop News:
Winter Solstice by Jason Yenter is in the shop and is absolutely stunning.
Grace by 3 Sisters (Moda) - Their Christmas collection has popped through the door Friday - anxious to put out on the shelves on Tuesday.
Halloween Tricks or Treats and lots of Stonehenge strips and bolt collections are already available.
Hope everyone can make it to the shop soon :)
Friday, April 15, 2011
Mountain Quilt Quest Shophop
Okay everyone - it's getting closer to the shophop and all the shops are getting busy and trying to come up with "creative" ideas for this years fabric. We decided to design our own fabric again this year - and have chosen Hoffman Fabrics to print it. It is sure to be one of those fabrics that everyone will want a few yards of!! The name of the fabric is "Stars Across West Virginia" and has endless possibilities.
With the gas prices on the rise again, we have decided to run a bus to all 12 shops. My bus will start here - or actually in Liberty Square at Teays Valley and will be staying overnight in Morgantown. The bus will fill fast so I am encouraging everyone to get their checks to me as soon as possible. The checks should be made to
Mountain Quilt Quest - and mailed to me at QBP, 2943 Putnam Ave., Hurricane, WV 25526
There will also be a bus starting in Morgantown - we will post their itineary as soon as we get it. Below is a tentative itineary -
Mountain Quilt Quest
Southern Bus Trip Itinerary
June 10-11, 2011
Cost: $150.00
The fee for this trip covers your travel as well as your stay at the Hampton Inn in Morgantown. The first day you will need to pack yourself a lunch as we will not be able to make a lunch stop due to time constraints. I will provide water that will be in a cooler on the back of the bus. Many of the shops do have treats and refreshments prepared for you also. The Hampton Inn offers coffee pots, hairdryers, etc. for your convenience. Don’t forget to take advantage of the hot breakfast before departing on Saturday. (We need energy for all this shopping!!!) On Saturday, we will have boxed lunches available to eat while we are travelling between shops.
Feel free to bring homemade snacks for yourself – or to pass around to your fellow quilters
6:30am – Depart Liberty Square – Teays Valley, WV – in front of Bob Evans on Magic Marts lot
8:00am – Arrive at Quilts & More, Victor, WV
8:45am – Depart Quilts & More
9:15am – Arrive at Quilt Shoppe, Summersville, WV
10:00am – Depart Quilt Shoppe – eat lunch on box while travelling. (You are to bring your own)
(There will be a cooler with water on the rear of the bus)
11:30pm – Arrive at the Stitching House, Buckhannon, WV
12:15PM – Depart Stitching House
12:45pm - Arrive at Elkins Sewing Center, Elkins, WV
1:30pm – Depart Elkins Sewing Center
3:00pm – Arrive at Sew Chic, Fairmont, WV
3:45pm – Depart Sew Chic, Fairmont, WV
4:15pm – Arrive at Sew Inn, Morgantown, WV
5:00pm – Depart Sew Inn
5:15pm – Dinner
6:45pm – Arrive Hampton Inn, Morgantown, WV
Mountain Quilt Quest
Day Two –
Saturday, June 11, 2011
7:30am – Depart Hampton Inn
9:00am – Arrive Pieces of the Past, Harrisville, WV
9:45pm – Depart Harrisville, WV
10:30am – Arrive Parkersburg Sewing Center, Parkersburg, WV
11:15am – Leave Parkersburg – will have box lunches brought to bus – eat while travelling
12:00pm – Arrive at Quilt Nook, Ripley, WV
12:45pm – Depart Ripley
1:30pm – Arrive at Sneed’s, Charleston, WV
2:15pm – Depart Charleston
3:15pm – Arrive Sew Many Blessings, Kenova, WV
4:00pm – Depart Kenova
4:45pm – Arrive Quilts by Phyllis, Hurricane, WV
5:30pm – Depart Hurricane
5:45pm – Arrive at Liberty Square, Teays Valley, WV –
With the gas prices on the rise again, we have decided to run a bus to all 12 shops. My bus will start here - or actually in Liberty Square at Teays Valley and will be staying overnight in Morgantown. The bus will fill fast so I am encouraging everyone to get their checks to me as soon as possible. The checks should be made to
Mountain Quilt Quest - and mailed to me at QBP, 2943 Putnam Ave., Hurricane, WV 25526
There will also be a bus starting in Morgantown - we will post their itineary as soon as we get it. Below is a tentative itineary -
Mountain Quilt Quest
Southern Bus Trip Itinerary
June 10-11, 2011
Cost: $150.00
The fee for this trip covers your travel as well as your stay at the Hampton Inn in Morgantown. The first day you will need to pack yourself a lunch as we will not be able to make a lunch stop due to time constraints. I will provide water that will be in a cooler on the back of the bus. Many of the shops do have treats and refreshments prepared for you also. The Hampton Inn offers coffee pots, hairdryers, etc. for your convenience. Don’t forget to take advantage of the hot breakfast before departing on Saturday. (We need energy for all this shopping!!!) On Saturday, we will have boxed lunches available to eat while we are travelling between shops.
Feel free to bring homemade snacks for yourself – or to pass around to your fellow quilters
6:30am – Depart Liberty Square – Teays Valley, WV – in front of Bob Evans on Magic Marts lot
8:00am – Arrive at Quilts & More, Victor, WV
8:45am – Depart Quilts & More
9:15am – Arrive at Quilt Shoppe, Summersville, WV
10:00am – Depart Quilt Shoppe – eat lunch on box while travelling. (You are to bring your own)
(There will be a cooler with water on the rear of the bus)
11:30pm – Arrive at the Stitching House, Buckhannon, WV
12:15PM – Depart Stitching House
12:45pm - Arrive at Elkins Sewing Center, Elkins, WV
1:30pm – Depart Elkins Sewing Center
3:00pm – Arrive at Sew Chic, Fairmont, WV
3:45pm – Depart Sew Chic, Fairmont, WV
4:15pm – Arrive at Sew Inn, Morgantown, WV
5:00pm – Depart Sew Inn
5:15pm – Dinner
6:45pm – Arrive Hampton Inn, Morgantown, WV
Mountain Quilt Quest
Day Two –
Saturday, June 11, 2011
7:30am – Depart Hampton Inn
9:00am – Arrive Pieces of the Past, Harrisville, WV
9:45pm – Depart Harrisville, WV
10:30am – Arrive Parkersburg Sewing Center, Parkersburg, WV
11:15am – Leave Parkersburg – will have box lunches brought to bus – eat while travelling
12:00pm – Arrive at Quilt Nook, Ripley, WV
12:45pm – Depart Ripley
1:30pm – Arrive at Sneed’s, Charleston, WV
2:15pm – Depart Charleston
3:15pm – Arrive Sew Many Blessings, Kenova, WV
4:00pm – Depart Kenova
4:45pm – Arrive Quilts by Phyllis, Hurricane, WV
5:30pm – Depart Hurricane
5:45pm – Arrive at Liberty Square, Teays Valley, WV –
Monday, January 31, 2011
Pigeon Forge Trip Itineary
Quilts by Phyllis, Inc.
2943 Putnam Ave.
Hurricane, WV 25526
304-562-7404
Tuesday – March 8th, 2011
6:30am – Depart from Liberty Square – (Magic Mart –close to Bob Evans)
8:00am – Arrive at Travel Center – Beckley, WV – will have bathroom break – grab
Coffee and snack if you choose.
8:30am – Depart Travel Center –
9:45am - Arrive Sew What Fabrics & Batiks, Etc. – Wytheville, VA
11:00am – Depart Wytheville – eat lunch on bus while travelling
1:00pm – Arrive at Tennessee Quilting, Jonesborough, TN–
http://tennesseequilts.com
2:30pm – Depart Jonesborough, TN
4:30pm – Arrive at Music Road Hotel – http://musicroadhotel.com - Rest
6:00pm – Depart Hotel for Apple Barn Restaurant – dinner at 6:15pm
http://applewoodfarmhouserestaurant.com
7:30pm – Depart Apple Barn – back to Hotel - REST!!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday – March 9th, 2011
Continental breakfast at hotel
9:00am – 4:15pm – Quilt show – (do your own thing)
4:15pm – Depart Hotel
4:30pm - Arrive at Dixie Stampede for dinner and show
8:00pm – Depart Dixie Stampede - return to hotel
Really Rest Those Feet and show off all those fabrics you purchased at the show!
Thursday – March 10th, 2011
Continental breakfast at hotel
9:00am – Depart for Knoxville, TN
10:00am – Arrive at Mammaw’s Thimble Fabric & Quilt
Knoxville, TN
11:00am – Depart from Mammaw’s Shop
11:15am – Arrive at Gina’s Bernina Sewing Center, Knoxville, TN
12:15pm – Depart from Gina’s Bernina - Knoxville, TN
12:30-1:30pm – lunch in Knoxville, TN
2:30pm – Arrive at Machine Quilting by Iva, Sevierville, TN
3:30pm – Depart for Hotel
3:45pm – Arrive at Hotel
4:45pm – Depart Hotel for Old Mill – shop until 6:00pm - http://oldmillsquare.com
6:00pm - Dinner at Old Mill – Return to Hotel
Friday – March 11, 2011
Continental breakfast at Hotel
9:30am – Depart Hotel
12:30pm – Lunch and shopping at KY Artisan Center, Berea, KY
2:15 pm – Depart Berea, KY
3:30pm – Arrive Calico Patch, Morehead, KY
4:30pm – Heading home
6:00pm – Arrive Teays Valley
You can now say “I have shopped till I dropped!!”
Hotel information – Music Road Hotel – 866-758-0995
Microwaves, refrigerators, hair dryers, iron/ironing boards, high-speed internet are available in all rooms. Indoor pool and exercise room are available. –
Hint: Lunch is limited at the show – so take a few snacks.
Make sure you have a luggage tag with your Name on your luggage. We have made arrangements for the hotel to load and unload our bags.
You may want to write your name with a Sharpie on a white garbage bag – you can put your purchases in it and prevent them from falling out of the overhead compartment.
In the event of an emergency or question during the show you can reach me by cell phone – which I will give you on the bus.
Meals
Continental breakfast includes scrambled eggs, bacon, cereal, muffins, etc.
Lunch – On your own – either walk, trolley or eat at show
Tuesday March 8th - Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant:
All dinner entrees include: Applewood Julep, Applewoods Apple Fritters with Homemade Apple Butter, Vegetable Soup, Salad, Turnip Greens, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Biscuit and Apple Cobbler for Dessert.
Choice of One Entrée: Fried Chicken, Meatloaf, Beef Liver & Onions, Grilled Chicken, Country Fried Steak, Chicken & Dumplings, or Pork Loin.
Wednesday March 9th – Dixie Stampede
Whole rotisserie chicken, barbecued pork loin, corn on the cob, herb basted potato, creamy vegetable soup and their speciality dessert is on the menu tonight. Pepsi products, tea or coffee.
You can look forward to an outstanding blend of classic country music, bluegrass music, comedy and a few live animals to entertain us.
Thursday March 10th – Old Mill Restaurant
All dinner entrees include a cup of corn chowder, corn fritters, rolls, salad, mashed potatoes, green beans and your choice of dessert, tea or coffee.
Three entrees on table – family style includes: Grilled chicken (boneless skinless breast), Pot Roast & Gravy and Sugar-Cured Ham.
This itinerary is tentative – times may change due to unseen circumstances – but we will try to stay as close to this schedule as possible.
2943 Putnam Ave.
Hurricane, WV 25526
304-562-7404
Tuesday – March 8th, 2011
6:30am – Depart from Liberty Square – (Magic Mart –close to Bob Evans)
8:00am – Arrive at Travel Center – Beckley, WV – will have bathroom break – grab
Coffee and snack if you choose.
8:30am – Depart Travel Center –
9:45am - Arrive Sew What Fabrics & Batiks, Etc. – Wytheville, VA
11:00am – Depart Wytheville – eat lunch on bus while travelling
1:00pm – Arrive at Tennessee Quilting, Jonesborough, TN–
http://tennesseequilts.com
2:30pm – Depart Jonesborough, TN
4:30pm – Arrive at Music Road Hotel – http://musicroadhotel.com - Rest
6:00pm – Depart Hotel for Apple Barn Restaurant – dinner at 6:15pm
http://applewoodfarmhouserestaurant.com
7:30pm – Depart Apple Barn – back to Hotel - REST!!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday – March 9th, 2011
Continental breakfast at hotel
9:00am – 4:15pm – Quilt show – (do your own thing)
4:15pm – Depart Hotel
4:30pm - Arrive at Dixie Stampede for dinner and show
8:00pm – Depart Dixie Stampede - return to hotel
Really Rest Those Feet and show off all those fabrics you purchased at the show!
Thursday – March 10th, 2011
Continental breakfast at hotel
9:00am – Depart for Knoxville, TN
10:00am – Arrive at Mammaw’s Thimble Fabric & Quilt
Knoxville, TN
11:00am – Depart from Mammaw’s Shop
11:15am – Arrive at Gina’s Bernina Sewing Center, Knoxville, TN
12:15pm – Depart from Gina’s Bernina - Knoxville, TN
12:30-1:30pm – lunch in Knoxville, TN
2:30pm – Arrive at Machine Quilting by Iva, Sevierville, TN
3:30pm – Depart for Hotel
3:45pm – Arrive at Hotel
4:45pm – Depart Hotel for Old Mill – shop until 6:00pm - http://oldmillsquare.com
6:00pm - Dinner at Old Mill – Return to Hotel
Friday – March 11, 2011
Continental breakfast at Hotel
9:30am – Depart Hotel
12:30pm – Lunch and shopping at KY Artisan Center, Berea, KY
2:15 pm – Depart Berea, KY
3:30pm – Arrive Calico Patch, Morehead, KY
4:30pm – Heading home
6:00pm – Arrive Teays Valley
You can now say “I have shopped till I dropped!!”
Hotel information – Music Road Hotel – 866-758-0995
Microwaves, refrigerators, hair dryers, iron/ironing boards, high-speed internet are available in all rooms. Indoor pool and exercise room are available. –
Hint: Lunch is limited at the show – so take a few snacks.
Make sure you have a luggage tag with your Name on your luggage. We have made arrangements for the hotel to load and unload our bags.
You may want to write your name with a Sharpie on a white garbage bag – you can put your purchases in it and prevent them from falling out of the overhead compartment.
In the event of an emergency or question during the show you can reach me by cell phone – which I will give you on the bus.
Meals
Continental breakfast includes scrambled eggs, bacon, cereal, muffins, etc.
Lunch – On your own – either walk, trolley or eat at show
Tuesday March 8th - Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant:
All dinner entrees include: Applewood Julep, Applewoods Apple Fritters with Homemade Apple Butter, Vegetable Soup, Salad, Turnip Greens, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Biscuit and Apple Cobbler for Dessert.
Choice of One Entrée: Fried Chicken, Meatloaf, Beef Liver & Onions, Grilled Chicken, Country Fried Steak, Chicken & Dumplings, or Pork Loin.
Wednesday March 9th – Dixie Stampede
Whole rotisserie chicken, barbecued pork loin, corn on the cob, herb basted potato, creamy vegetable soup and their speciality dessert is on the menu tonight. Pepsi products, tea or coffee.
You can look forward to an outstanding blend of classic country music, bluegrass music, comedy and a few live animals to entertain us.
Thursday March 10th – Old Mill Restaurant
All dinner entrees include a cup of corn chowder, corn fritters, rolls, salad, mashed potatoes, green beans and your choice of dessert, tea or coffee.
Three entrees on table – family style includes: Grilled chicken (boneless skinless breast), Pot Roast & Gravy and Sugar-Cured Ham.
This itinerary is tentative – times may change due to unseen circumstances – but we will try to stay as close to this schedule as possible.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Open House - January 29, 2011
Brrrr!!! I believe Ms. Winter has decided to bless us abundantly this year. Some of YOU are elated with the snow and cold; some of US are probably not the most cheerful people at the present time. While I do love watching it snow – I so do not love driving in it. So if it snows and the roads are bad – please call the shop to make sure we are there. I haven’t had to close the shop any yet but with weather like this – the possibility is there. I do however like to look on the positive side of things and be thankful that I am catching up on a lot of binding projects (big flannel quilts of course).
We have decided to have our Open House a little later this year - Saturday, January 29th from 9:00am – 3:00pm. Hopefully the weather will break a little and everyone will be ready to get out of the house and start some fresh projects!! Our fabric will be on sale again this year - $1.00per yard off – fat quarters - $1.75 each; books, patterns and notions 20% off. This will be a good time to restock your stash as the global cotton market has hit a new all time high – meaning – prices will be raising on cotton products quite dramatically in the coming months. We will be holding prices as low as possible, however, from the sounds of the reports we are receiving – our prices will be increasing as well.
Class Schedule
Circle of Friends – 1930’s Block of Month – Roberta Farmers’ class will be resuming on the fourth Wednesday and fourth Saturday of the month. If you haven’t picked your paper templates up – they are here at the shop. Class fee - $10.00 each class – Wednesday – January 26 – 10:00am-12:00noon and Saturday , January 29th – 10:00am – 12:00noon. February dates – Wednesday 23rd, Saturday the 26th.
Pineapple Block- Roberta Farmer – This will be a one day workshop for those wishing to learn the art of making a pineapple block. Roberta has taught this technique at Cedar Lakes and has graciously agreed to have a one day class to allow the student time to achieve completing one block. Of course, I’m sure not everyone will go home and make a queen size quilt – however, you will have mastered the technique to complete any size you choose. The cost will be $20.00 and will be on Saturday, February 12 from 10:00am-3:00pm.
Adelaide and Charles – Block of the Month – Jody Postalwait – will lead you through this 93” x 119” Civil War Reproduction quilt on the third Saturday of each month. Kansas City Star’s companion book, Faithful & Devoted: To my Adelaide, was developed from the original letters and diaries of Charles and Adelaide who struggle to build a relationship while the soldier was fighting in the Civil War (book not available until October 2011.) This collection of fabric by Marcus Brothers invites the quilters to create commemorative king-size quilts in rose or soft blue colorways. Adelaide features romantic pinks and rosy reds that showcase twelve 6” blocks framed with piecing and sashing. Charles, the soft blue and cream version features the 6” blocks in a more open arrangement that allows space for embroidered quotations. Class dates: Saturday, Feb. 19th, March 19th, April 16th, May 14th, June 18, July16, etc.; class will begin at 10:00am – 12:00pm. Instructor fee - $10.00/month – Kit fee $199.00 – includes 20 yards of fabric and patterns to make both set-ups .
Tennessee Waltz – Jody Postalwait – There was so much interest in this class that we asked Jody if she would teach it again this session. Most of her students in the fall class completed piecing and quilting their projects already!! This is a quilt that looks complicated but is easy enough for even a beginner. Optical illusion of straight lines that curve invite even the most advanced student to piece this quilt. This will be a two-day class – Saturday, March 5th and Saturday April 2nd from 10:00am until 3:00pm. The month in between sessions allows students to complete the “two-block homework” and be ready to sew rows and add borders. Instructor fee: $40.00, will need to purchase book and template from shop.
Quick, Easy Tablerunner – Jody Postalwait - Another technique class that is sure to help you make some fast, beautiful gifts to keep on hand. Jody will guide you through your first tablerunner from 1:00pm-3:00pm on Saturday, February 19th and then it’s up to you to go home and sew up a stack of these to keep on hand for every season and occasion!! Instructor fee: $10.00 – pattern included.
Basket Bounty – Sharon Martin and Cookie Ranson – We’re going to try something a little different for the new year. We have been blessed by having these two wonderful teachers on staff here – so we thought you would feel “bountifully blessed” by having both teachers on one project!! Sound interesting? Moda has introduced a new pattern featuring 6” baskets pieced into an 18” block – with each block having different baskets – sashing and borders complete the top. Sharon will be instructing you on all the piecing techniques and block set-ups. Oops – did I say the quilt top was complete?? Cookie said no – let’s put a different wool appliquéd flower on top of each of Sharon’s blocks – (we all know how well Cookie likes appliqué!!) – The result will amaze you – the dimension the wool gives the blocks really complete this quilt. We know that not all of you like to do appliqué – as well as not all of you like to piece – so this is what we have to offer. Sharon will be instructing the piecing of the blocks from 1:00pm – 3:00pm ; Cookie will be doing the appliqué blocks on either your “pieced block” or just a background block from 1:00pm – 3:00pm starting at the end of March (after you have a few blocks pieced). This gives you the option of piecing and appliquéing; just piecing; or just appliquéing. Kits will be available for the basket blocks, sashing and borders and also for the wool appliqué blocks. Instructor fee$10.00 per class.
Sharon’s piecing class: Tuesday, February 15th, February 22nd and March 1st – 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Cookie’s appliqué class: Tues day, March 29th, April 5th, April 12th – 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Stitch and Split Appliqued Wallhanging – Pat Habenschauss – A one-day technique class that will allow you to make a small wallhanging or make a throw or bed-size quilt. This raw-edge appliqué is a great fat quarter project – good for beginners as well as the advanced quilter. February 9th, Wednesday – 10:00am-3:00pm – Instructor fee: $20.00
Door Hanger Project – Cookie Ranson – Take a few Yo-yo’s, a little ric-rack and an ample helping of Cookie’s techniques to turn this project into a lot of compliments as well as a wonderful decoration for our homes or as a gift for a friend. March 15th and 22nd – Tuesday – 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Instructor fee: $20.00.
It’s Spring Again – Cookie Ranson – Another “little quilt square” to fit on your 12 x 14 scroll hangers. This little red bird with worm in mouth – reminds us that spring is right around the corner – the trees will be budding and the chirping of the little birds will return. Applique, machine quilting on this two session hanger. Tuesday, April 19th and 26th from 1:00pm – 3:00pm – Instructor fee $20.
Neighbor’s Day – 2nd Thursday each month – 10:00am – 3:00pm – You are invited to come in and donate your time to make quilts for those in need – Hospice, veterans, Habitat for Humanity, etc. Bring your lunch or go out with the gang – Kits provided – just bring machine and basic sewing supplies – Sure to have an enjoyable time while sharing your talents with others!!
2011 Thimbleberries kits are available at the shop – 1st quarter available in both light or dark variations.
Still a few more seats on our Pigeon Forge Bus Trip - leaves March 8th - 11th. If interested in attending quilt show and going on the bus - call me at the shop or email. If you haven't made your final payment - please send in so we can finalize all the arrangments. I will be posting the itineary in the very near future.
Stay warm, stay safe and keep quilting!!
Phyllis
We have decided to have our Open House a little later this year - Saturday, January 29th from 9:00am – 3:00pm. Hopefully the weather will break a little and everyone will be ready to get out of the house and start some fresh projects!! Our fabric will be on sale again this year - $1.00per yard off – fat quarters - $1.75 each; books, patterns and notions 20% off. This will be a good time to restock your stash as the global cotton market has hit a new all time high – meaning – prices will be raising on cotton products quite dramatically in the coming months. We will be holding prices as low as possible, however, from the sounds of the reports we are receiving – our prices will be increasing as well.
Class Schedule
Circle of Friends – 1930’s Block of Month – Roberta Farmers’ class will be resuming on the fourth Wednesday and fourth Saturday of the month. If you haven’t picked your paper templates up – they are here at the shop. Class fee - $10.00 each class – Wednesday – January 26 – 10:00am-12:00noon and Saturday , January 29th – 10:00am – 12:00noon. February dates – Wednesday 23rd, Saturday the 26th.
Pineapple Block- Roberta Farmer – This will be a one day workshop for those wishing to learn the art of making a pineapple block. Roberta has taught this technique at Cedar Lakes and has graciously agreed to have a one day class to allow the student time to achieve completing one block. Of course, I’m sure not everyone will go home and make a queen size quilt – however, you will have mastered the technique to complete any size you choose. The cost will be $20.00 and will be on Saturday, February 12 from 10:00am-3:00pm.
Adelaide and Charles – Block of the Month – Jody Postalwait – will lead you through this 93” x 119” Civil War Reproduction quilt on the third Saturday of each month. Kansas City Star’s companion book, Faithful & Devoted: To my Adelaide, was developed from the original letters and diaries of Charles and Adelaide who struggle to build a relationship while the soldier was fighting in the Civil War (book not available until October 2011.) This collection of fabric by Marcus Brothers invites the quilters to create commemorative king-size quilts in rose or soft blue colorways. Adelaide features romantic pinks and rosy reds that showcase twelve 6” blocks framed with piecing and sashing. Charles, the soft blue and cream version features the 6” blocks in a more open arrangement that allows space for embroidered quotations. Class dates: Saturday, Feb. 19th, March 19th, April 16th, May 14th, June 18, July16, etc.; class will begin at 10:00am – 12:00pm. Instructor fee - $10.00/month – Kit fee $199.00 – includes 20 yards of fabric and patterns to make both set-ups .
Tennessee Waltz – Jody Postalwait – There was so much interest in this class that we asked Jody if she would teach it again this session. Most of her students in the fall class completed piecing and quilting their projects already!! This is a quilt that looks complicated but is easy enough for even a beginner. Optical illusion of straight lines that curve invite even the most advanced student to piece this quilt. This will be a two-day class – Saturday, March 5th and Saturday April 2nd from 10:00am until 3:00pm. The month in between sessions allows students to complete the “two-block homework” and be ready to sew rows and add borders. Instructor fee: $40.00, will need to purchase book and template from shop.
Quick, Easy Tablerunner – Jody Postalwait - Another technique class that is sure to help you make some fast, beautiful gifts to keep on hand. Jody will guide you through your first tablerunner from 1:00pm-3:00pm on Saturday, February 19th and then it’s up to you to go home and sew up a stack of these to keep on hand for every season and occasion!! Instructor fee: $10.00 – pattern included.
Basket Bounty – Sharon Martin and Cookie Ranson – We’re going to try something a little different for the new year. We have been blessed by having these two wonderful teachers on staff here – so we thought you would feel “bountifully blessed” by having both teachers on one project!! Sound interesting? Moda has introduced a new pattern featuring 6” baskets pieced into an 18” block – with each block having different baskets – sashing and borders complete the top. Sharon will be instructing you on all the piecing techniques and block set-ups. Oops – did I say the quilt top was complete?? Cookie said no – let’s put a different wool appliquéd flower on top of each of Sharon’s blocks – (we all know how well Cookie likes appliqué!!) – The result will amaze you – the dimension the wool gives the blocks really complete this quilt. We know that not all of you like to do appliqué – as well as not all of you like to piece – so this is what we have to offer. Sharon will be instructing the piecing of the blocks from 1:00pm – 3:00pm ; Cookie will be doing the appliqué blocks on either your “pieced block” or just a background block from 1:00pm – 3:00pm starting at the end of March (after you have a few blocks pieced). This gives you the option of piecing and appliquéing; just piecing; or just appliquéing. Kits will be available for the basket blocks, sashing and borders and also for the wool appliqué blocks. Instructor fee$10.00 per class.
Sharon’s piecing class: Tuesday, February 15th, February 22nd and March 1st – 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Cookie’s appliqué class: Tues day, March 29th, April 5th, April 12th – 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Stitch and Split Appliqued Wallhanging – Pat Habenschauss – A one-day technique class that will allow you to make a small wallhanging or make a throw or bed-size quilt. This raw-edge appliqué is a great fat quarter project – good for beginners as well as the advanced quilter. February 9th, Wednesday – 10:00am-3:00pm – Instructor fee: $20.00
Door Hanger Project – Cookie Ranson – Take a few Yo-yo’s, a little ric-rack and an ample helping of Cookie’s techniques to turn this project into a lot of compliments as well as a wonderful decoration for our homes or as a gift for a friend. March 15th and 22nd – Tuesday – 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Instructor fee: $20.00.
It’s Spring Again – Cookie Ranson – Another “little quilt square” to fit on your 12 x 14 scroll hangers. This little red bird with worm in mouth – reminds us that spring is right around the corner – the trees will be budding and the chirping of the little birds will return. Applique, machine quilting on this two session hanger. Tuesday, April 19th and 26th from 1:00pm – 3:00pm – Instructor fee $20.
Neighbor’s Day – 2nd Thursday each month – 10:00am – 3:00pm – You are invited to come in and donate your time to make quilts for those in need – Hospice, veterans, Habitat for Humanity, etc. Bring your lunch or go out with the gang – Kits provided – just bring machine and basic sewing supplies – Sure to have an enjoyable time while sharing your talents with others!!
2011 Thimbleberries kits are available at the shop – 1st quarter available in both light or dark variations.
Still a few more seats on our Pigeon Forge Bus Trip - leaves March 8th - 11th. If interested in attending quilt show and going on the bus - call me at the shop or email. If you haven't made your final payment - please send in so we can finalize all the arrangments. I will be posting the itineary in the very near future.
Stay warm, stay safe and keep quilting!!
Phyllis
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Merry Christmas
The quilts are quilted, the bindings are bound, and all that's left to do is call Eleanor Burns and get the phone number of the person who picks up all those scraps!!! I think I need their expertise- lol.
Steph and I will be enjoying a few days away from the shop with family. I will reopen the shop on Tuesday following Christmas-
I would like to thank everyone for the cards and goodies you sent. Most importantly I would like to thank God for giving me so many wonderful friends! I am richly blessed through each of your friendships. May you keep CHRIST in your Christmas this year and always.
God bless
Phyllis
Steph and I will be enjoying a few days away from the shop with family. I will reopen the shop on Tuesday following Christmas-
I would like to thank everyone for the cards and goodies you sent. Most importantly I would like to thank God for giving me so many wonderful friends! I am richly blessed through each of your friendships. May you keep CHRIST in your Christmas this year and always.
God bless
Phyllis
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Just a few minutes to let everyone know that we're still here and quilting all those quilts for Christmas!! We are right on schedule - and still smiling :) We have been doing demos on our new APQS Millenium longarm - and lots are putting them on their Christmas want lists!
We will be closed on Thursday for Thanksgiving - but we will be open on Friday and Saturday as usual. We have received Moda's newest line of Wild Rose by Brannock and Patek this week - and expecting some of Kansas Troubles "Favorites" in the next week or so.
Hope all has a blessed Thanksgiving!!
Phyllis
We will be closed on Thursday for Thanksgiving - but we will be open on Friday and Saturday as usual. We have received Moda's newest line of Wild Rose by Brannock and Patek this week - and expecting some of Kansas Troubles "Favorites" in the next week or so.
Hope all has a blessed Thanksgiving!!
Phyllis
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Open House - Saturday - August 28th
Quilts by Phyllis, Inc.
2943 Putnam Ave.
Hurricane, WV 25526
304-562-7404
Email – quiltsbyphyllis@aol.com
http://quiltsbyphyllis.blogspot.com
“Better late than never” – a phrase my mother repeatedly told me – well I’m using it this time!! Try as I might – the newsletter just hasn’t wanted to get posted yet – but here it is!
Open House is Saturday – August 28th – from 9:00am – 3:00pm – Fabric will be $1.00 per yard off – Fat quarters $1.50 each – PRECUT FAT QUARTERS ONLY –
Fat quarters cut on the day of the sale will be at regular price ($2.00). Books, patterns and notions will all be 20% off. Jelly rolls, Layer cakes will be $28.00 each.
A lot has been happening here at the shop – we have a new baby named “Millie” that arrived Monday, August 23rd. The “baby” is actually a new longarm quilting system from APQS which is the same brand I currently have. My longarm had to be sent back to Iowa for some repairs – so we decided to purchase an additional machine to help with the growing amount of quilting we do. I am currently talking with them about becoming West Virginia’s APQS dealer – so I’ll let everyone know if I do.
We have a company building our website – which should be live in the next few weeks. We will be posting our newsletters, link to the blog, class schedules and the newest fabric and kit arrivals.
Visions of WV fabric panels are going to be available again soon. They have been printed at the fabric mill in Korea and shipped here to the US. We don’t have an exact date – but wanted to let everyone know that it won’t be much longer.
Neighbor’s Day will continue to be on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 10:00am – 3:00pm – Hope everyone can come out and join Millie Clinton and the rest of the gang work on some much needed community projects.
Class Schedule:
Baskets of Blessings: What a wonderful way to start off our new season of classes than with an overflowing basket of natures blessings. Come join Pat Habenschuss as she leads us beside the “fence” and adds plenty of appliquéd goodies to our baskets. Jan Patek is the designer of this pattern which incorporates simple piecing and machine appliqué methods to construct a luscious fall quilt. Class will be held on Tuesdays – September 7, 14, 21 from 10:00am – 3:00pm. Beginners to intermediate levels – Instructor fee: $40.00 – pattern: $9.00. This is a jelly roll friendly quilt – however, fat quarters always work well!!
Fall Sampler Tabletopper: Beginners delight!! This class will start with fabric selection, a little introduction to the differences in fabrics – then off to cutting techniques, squaring up, ¼” seams, correct pressing methods and all the “tidbits” quilters need to know!! Sharon Martin will be instructing you and showing you all the “in’s and out’s” of quilting- all while you are making your first Sampler tabletopper (or throw??). This class will be held on Thursday from 1:00pm – 3:00pm starting on September 16, 23, 30, and October 7 and 21st. The instructor fee will be $50.00 which includes pattern.
Aunt Grace Circle of Friends: In honor of the 100th birthday of Aunt Grace, Judie Rothermel has created a very special Aunt Grace collection, Circle of Friends. As the originator of 1930’s reproduction fabrics for the quilting industry, Judie presents her Aunt Grace devotees with a group of prints that is varied in color, scale and motif, as well as classic Aunt Grace solids. This project is not only beautiful, but provides quilters with new techniques to advance their quilting skills. Roberta Farmer will be the instructor on this project – sharing her expertise and love of the 1930’s fabrics. This class is better suited to intermediate quilters with a desire to learn some new techniques!! Class will be held on the fourth Saturday of each month (unless it is a holiday) – September 25, October 23, and November 6th – We will skip December and resume classes in January. This class will also be offered on Wednesdays as well (if there is enough interest)- September 22, October 27, and November 3rd – no class in December and will continue in January 26th. Classes will be from 10:00am – 12:00pm on either day. This program is set up for a 7-month class. Instructor fee will be $10.00per class – Kits will be $140.00 and will be available for pickup now.
Harvest Thyme Sweatshirt Jacket: It’s not Fall until Cookie has a new “appliquéd fashion” for us to commence on!! Take a mustard colored sweatshirt – add some fall leaves, acorns, a crow sitting on a pumpkin and you will have Cookies newest creation. Cookie will be supplying the “kits” – all you need is a pattern and a sweatshirt and you’ll be all ready for the coming season. Instructor fee with fabric included: $45.00 – pattern $8.00. Class will be on Tuesdays – September 28, October 5, 12, and 19th from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Instructor – Cookie Ranson.
All Bundled Up: This little quilt (12” x 14”) is an extremely quick and easy project. Cookie’s little “snowman” is wrapped in a scarf and hat adorned with wool fringes. His smile brightens up any room – display on a single scroll stand (available here at the shop) or hang on the wall. Some may even want to make a pillow for a friend – who knows – if enough interest – we may just plan on some more for special occasions and holidays. This is a great time to get started on some of our gift ideas!! Instructor: Cookie Ranson – November 9, 16 from 1:00-3:00pm – instruction cost $20.00 plus pattern.
Tennessee Waltz: We have had many requests for this class – a book by Eleanor Burns that is an easy, traditional pattern. No curved piecing (but it sure looks that way). The Tennessee Waltz Quilt is easily created by combining 4-patches, star points and snowball blocks. Straight forward piecing techniques makes this pattern fun and easy to make – Join Jody Postalwait on Saturday, October 30 and November 13th from 10:00am – 3:00pm – Instructor fee: $35.00. Great for beginners and intermediate quilters.
Tablerunner: Want another great gift idea?? Jody Postalwait is willing to guide you in a fast and easy tablerunner. Using a border print and a little time – you will have this project finished in no time at all!!! Cost $10.00. Friday evening 6:00pm-8:00pm on October 15th.
We will be taking deposit checks for the Pigeon Forge trip in March 8-11, 2011. This years cost will be $375.00 – 1st payment due 9-15-10 - $125.00 – 2nd payment due 11-15-10 and final payment due 1-15-11. (Will have itinerary in September.)
Happy quilting!!
Phyllis
2943 Putnam Ave.
Hurricane, WV 25526
304-562-7404
Email – quiltsbyphyllis@aol.com
http://quiltsbyphyllis.blogspot.com
“Better late than never” – a phrase my mother repeatedly told me – well I’m using it this time!! Try as I might – the newsletter just hasn’t wanted to get posted yet – but here it is!
Open House is Saturday – August 28th – from 9:00am – 3:00pm – Fabric will be $1.00 per yard off – Fat quarters $1.50 each – PRECUT FAT QUARTERS ONLY –
Fat quarters cut on the day of the sale will be at regular price ($2.00). Books, patterns and notions will all be 20% off. Jelly rolls, Layer cakes will be $28.00 each.
A lot has been happening here at the shop – we have a new baby named “Millie” that arrived Monday, August 23rd. The “baby” is actually a new longarm quilting system from APQS which is the same brand I currently have. My longarm had to be sent back to Iowa for some repairs – so we decided to purchase an additional machine to help with the growing amount of quilting we do. I am currently talking with them about becoming West Virginia’s APQS dealer – so I’ll let everyone know if I do.
We have a company building our website – which should be live in the next few weeks. We will be posting our newsletters, link to the blog, class schedules and the newest fabric and kit arrivals.
Visions of WV fabric panels are going to be available again soon. They have been printed at the fabric mill in Korea and shipped here to the US. We don’t have an exact date – but wanted to let everyone know that it won’t be much longer.
Neighbor’s Day will continue to be on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 10:00am – 3:00pm – Hope everyone can come out and join Millie Clinton and the rest of the gang work on some much needed community projects.
Class Schedule:
Baskets of Blessings: What a wonderful way to start off our new season of classes than with an overflowing basket of natures blessings. Come join Pat Habenschuss as she leads us beside the “fence” and adds plenty of appliquéd goodies to our baskets. Jan Patek is the designer of this pattern which incorporates simple piecing and machine appliqué methods to construct a luscious fall quilt. Class will be held on Tuesdays – September 7, 14, 21 from 10:00am – 3:00pm. Beginners to intermediate levels – Instructor fee: $40.00 – pattern: $9.00. This is a jelly roll friendly quilt – however, fat quarters always work well!!
Fall Sampler Tabletopper: Beginners delight!! This class will start with fabric selection, a little introduction to the differences in fabrics – then off to cutting techniques, squaring up, ¼” seams, correct pressing methods and all the “tidbits” quilters need to know!! Sharon Martin will be instructing you and showing you all the “in’s and out’s” of quilting- all while you are making your first Sampler tabletopper (or throw??). This class will be held on Thursday from 1:00pm – 3:00pm starting on September 16, 23, 30, and October 7 and 21st. The instructor fee will be $50.00 which includes pattern.
Aunt Grace Circle of Friends: In honor of the 100th birthday of Aunt Grace, Judie Rothermel has created a very special Aunt Grace collection, Circle of Friends. As the originator of 1930’s reproduction fabrics for the quilting industry, Judie presents her Aunt Grace devotees with a group of prints that is varied in color, scale and motif, as well as classic Aunt Grace solids. This project is not only beautiful, but provides quilters with new techniques to advance their quilting skills. Roberta Farmer will be the instructor on this project – sharing her expertise and love of the 1930’s fabrics. This class is better suited to intermediate quilters with a desire to learn some new techniques!! Class will be held on the fourth Saturday of each month (unless it is a holiday) – September 25, October 23, and November 6th – We will skip December and resume classes in January. This class will also be offered on Wednesdays as well (if there is enough interest)- September 22, October 27, and November 3rd – no class in December and will continue in January 26th. Classes will be from 10:00am – 12:00pm on either day. This program is set up for a 7-month class. Instructor fee will be $10.00per class – Kits will be $140.00 and will be available for pickup now.
Harvest Thyme Sweatshirt Jacket: It’s not Fall until Cookie has a new “appliquéd fashion” for us to commence on!! Take a mustard colored sweatshirt – add some fall leaves, acorns, a crow sitting on a pumpkin and you will have Cookies newest creation. Cookie will be supplying the “kits” – all you need is a pattern and a sweatshirt and you’ll be all ready for the coming season. Instructor fee with fabric included: $45.00 – pattern $8.00. Class will be on Tuesdays – September 28, October 5, 12, and 19th from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Instructor – Cookie Ranson.
All Bundled Up: This little quilt (12” x 14”) is an extremely quick and easy project. Cookie’s little “snowman” is wrapped in a scarf and hat adorned with wool fringes. His smile brightens up any room – display on a single scroll stand (available here at the shop) or hang on the wall. Some may even want to make a pillow for a friend – who knows – if enough interest – we may just plan on some more for special occasions and holidays. This is a great time to get started on some of our gift ideas!! Instructor: Cookie Ranson – November 9, 16 from 1:00-3:00pm – instruction cost $20.00 plus pattern.
Tennessee Waltz: We have had many requests for this class – a book by Eleanor Burns that is an easy, traditional pattern. No curved piecing (but it sure looks that way). The Tennessee Waltz Quilt is easily created by combining 4-patches, star points and snowball blocks. Straight forward piecing techniques makes this pattern fun and easy to make – Join Jody Postalwait on Saturday, October 30 and November 13th from 10:00am – 3:00pm – Instructor fee: $35.00. Great for beginners and intermediate quilters.
Tablerunner: Want another great gift idea?? Jody Postalwait is willing to guide you in a fast and easy tablerunner. Using a border print and a little time – you will have this project finished in no time at all!!! Cost $10.00. Friday evening 6:00pm-8:00pm on October 15th.
We will be taking deposit checks for the Pigeon Forge trip in March 8-11, 2011. This years cost will be $375.00 – 1st payment due 9-15-10 - $125.00 – 2nd payment due 11-15-10 and final payment due 1-15-11. (Will have itinerary in September.)
Happy quilting!!
Phyllis
Monday, July 19, 2010
Summer Fun
I love Summer!! I have been enjoying the fresh picked tomatoes and peppers, zucs and squash and waiting (not quite patiently) on the green beans and corn. Besides quilting, canning is a favorite pasttime of mine - I think alot of it is the self-satisfaction of looking in the pantry and knowing that I helped create another colorful masterpiece!!(Besides being yummy and healthy). Summers also mean lots of beautiful flowers and colorful hummingbirds - just seems like summer has its own special palette - doesn't it??
The only downfall to this special season is the heat - How do you deal with the temperatures spiking 90+? Well, I have decided to try practicing some suggestive thinking - for example - Snowmen, Christmas ornaments, holly and partridges in a pear tree. Can't help feeling a little "cooler" when working with all the new Christmas fabrics. We have Modas fabric lines, - Fruitcake, 12 days of Christmas, Wrapped in Paisley and Making New Friends - all in the shop and samples made. I will try to upload some pictures of what I have come up with so far - otherwise - stop by the shop and check them out. Who knows - maybe working on Christmas quilts and wallhangings will help you beat the heat to!!
**********New Class Scheduled****************
Pat Habenschuss will be teaching "Blessings" - a great beginner to intermediate quilt. The quilt consists of piecing a rail fence block as well as panels of applique - very stunning!! The class will be Tuesday - August 3rd, 10th, and 17th - 10:00am - 3:00pm. The cost of this class will be $40.00 instructor fee, $8.00 pattern. Call the shop to schedule soon. (Picture of sample at beginning of blog above)
We are working on a fall class schedule and date for our annual open house - as soon as the schedule is complete - I'll let everyone know. We will for sure be doing a
30's Block of the Month (Roberta Farmer) that will be held on a Saturday.
Keep checking back for updates - and new Fabric arrivals.
The WV Visions Panels are being reprinted and should arrive in the shop by mid-late August -
Keep loving the sunshine :)
Phyllis
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Mountain Quilt Quest - June 9-12, 2010
Hello everyone! My apologies for not updating my blogspot - but things have been quite hectic at the shop and at home. We are in the final countdown before the "hop" and I think I met myself coming as I was leaving the shop the other night!! Ha!
Seriously, I am really excited about the shophop this year. As many of you know, we waited anxiously for our beautiful "Visions of WV" fabric to arrive. Now that we have had it for a few weeks - the big question was - WHAT DO I DO WITH IT?????
I have so many ideas and the fact that it is so versatile that I do believe it will coordinate with any fabric in my shop - which way will I go? We've ponder and pouted and finally started stitching - only to say - oh my - Isn't that Beautiful!!! Let's do another project . I believe this fabric could become addictive. So - beware all you hoppers - I think you will be pleasantly surprised to see what our 12 shops have come up with to tempt you.
Our exclusive shophop fabric will be available at all 12 participating shops - You will need to purchase 1 yard at your favorite local quilt shop(which will be used in all 12 blocks) - then travel to each of the 12 shops to pick up a "kit" for $6.00 which includes 1/2 yard of fabric and a pattern for a 12 1/2" block. At the end of the "hop" you will have all 12 blocks, and probably endless ideas of what else you can do with the "extra" shophop fabrics you knew you just had to have.
We will be giving away charms to those who visit the shops and will have Charm Holder Pins for sale for those that need one ($12.00)
I hope all can come by and check out our "Vision of West Virginia".
Will post pictures on Wednesday -
Happy Hopping - Phyllis
Seriously, I am really excited about the shophop this year. As many of you know, we waited anxiously for our beautiful "Visions of WV" fabric to arrive. Now that we have had it for a few weeks - the big question was - WHAT DO I DO WITH IT?????
I have so many ideas and the fact that it is so versatile that I do believe it will coordinate with any fabric in my shop - which way will I go? We've ponder and pouted and finally started stitching - only to say - oh my - Isn't that Beautiful!!! Let's do another project . I believe this fabric could become addictive. So - beware all you hoppers - I think you will be pleasantly surprised to see what our 12 shops have come up with to tempt you.
Our exclusive shophop fabric will be available at all 12 participating shops - You will need to purchase 1 yard at your favorite local quilt shop(which will be used in all 12 blocks) - then travel to each of the 12 shops to pick up a "kit" for $6.00 which includes 1/2 yard of fabric and a pattern for a 12 1/2" block. At the end of the "hop" you will have all 12 blocks, and probably endless ideas of what else you can do with the "extra" shophop fabrics you knew you just had to have.
We will be giving away charms to those who visit the shops and will have Charm Holder Pins for sale for those that need one ($12.00)
I hope all can come by and check out our "Vision of West Virginia".
Will post pictures on Wednesday -
Happy Hopping - Phyllis
Monday, March 22, 2010
Spring Jacket Class Scheduled
Cookie is getting us all ready for Spring!! Join her for class on Tuesday's from 1:00pm until 3:00pm on April 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th. This jacket is the perfect weight for the coming spring evenings. Instructor cost $40.00. Call the shop to sign up as space is limited.
Martinique by 3-Sisters will be arriving in the shop soon. Also for those waiting - Butterfly Garden by Kansas Troubles has arrived; as well as Garden Party.
Reminder: March 30th from 10:00am - 3:00pm we will be hosting our Pillowcase Challenge for the Veterans Home in Barboursville. We will be doing several of these throughout the year - so stay posted. If you can't attend this one - and would like to drop some completed pillowcases off - I am sure they will be appreciated. We will be keeping a chart of the local quilds and homemaker clubs to let the community know how many pillowcases have been done - as well as to the destination of the donated items. Thanks for your continued support in our charitable endeavors.
Hope everyone has been enjoying the brillant yellow daffodils and enjoying the singing of the spring "peepers". Happy spring!!
Monday, March 15, 2010
Home Again!!
We made it back from the Mountain Quilt Fest in Pigeon Forge, TN. What an absolutely wonderful time we shared. We even made it back with all 48 people that we left with!! However, we sure didn't come back with the same amount of luggage. We shopped, shopped and shopped some more in all the wonderful quilt shops and vendors at the show. As a quilt shop owner - it was great to just browse around, get ideas and enjoy all the efforts of the other shops staff. The show was good - saw some really nice quilts - even saw a ribbon on one from home - Roberta Farmer took 3rd place in the hand-quilting bed quilt category - Give her a big hand when you see her - for she had some pretty tough competitors.
This is one show that you don't want to miss in the future - yes we already have rooms booked!! The quilt guild hosting the show was friendly, outgoing and more than anxious to help us in anyway possible. We will be working together this year to perhaps add a "private" class or lecture from one of their nationally certified teachers. I will keep you updated as we work through this process. It did make me feel overwhelmed when they came to me and offered this for next year. They were very pleased that this was our second year to their show and again - did everything they could to make us feel welcome. Big Thumbs Up!!
Well - its mid-March now - the TN quilt show is behind us and now we will start working hard getting ready for our Pillowcase Quest and our own state Shop Hop. Keep checking back often for dates and event changes. There will be buses running for our Mountain Quilt Quest in June 9th-12th. For details - you can call, email or reach me on facebook. (or perhaps stop by the shop!!)
Butterfly Garden by Kansas Troubles came in the shop last week while we were gone - Stephanie said she had most of it put out and that it was "Gorgeous" as usual.
This is one show that you don't want to miss in the future - yes we already have rooms booked!! The quilt guild hosting the show was friendly, outgoing and more than anxious to help us in anyway possible. We will be working together this year to perhaps add a "private" class or lecture from one of their nationally certified teachers. I will keep you updated as we work through this process. It did make me feel overwhelmed when they came to me and offered this for next year. They were very pleased that this was our second year to their show and again - did everything they could to make us feel welcome. Big Thumbs Up!!
Well - its mid-March now - the TN quilt show is behind us and now we will start working hard getting ready for our Pillowcase Quest and our own state Shop Hop. Keep checking back often for dates and event changes. There will be buses running for our Mountain Quilt Quest in June 9th-12th. For details - you can call, email or reach me on facebook. (or perhaps stop by the shop!!)
Butterfly Garden by Kansas Troubles came in the shop last week while we were gone - Stephanie said she had most of it put out and that it was "Gorgeous" as usual.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Shop Hours for this week
Hi everyone!!
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and we are off to Mountain Quilt Fest in Pigeon Forge, TN. There will be 50 of us attending this event - soooo- we are having to change our shop hours this week:
Tuesday - March 9, 2010 - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday - March 10, 2010 - CLOSED
Thursday - March 11, 2010 - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday - March 12, 2010 - CLOSED
Saturday - March 13, 2010 - 9:00am - 4:00pm
We will resume normal hours next week - Tuesday - Friday - 9:00am - 6:00pm and Saturdays 9:00am - 4:00pm.
Thank you for your understanding and allowing me to attend this show.
Watch for photos of our trip on Facebook (Phyllis Handley)
Enjoy the sun shine!
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and we are off to Mountain Quilt Fest in Pigeon Forge, TN. There will be 50 of us attending this event - soooo- we are having to change our shop hours this week:
Tuesday - March 9, 2010 - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday - March 10, 2010 - CLOSED
Thursday - March 11, 2010 - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday - March 12, 2010 - CLOSED
Saturday - March 13, 2010 - 9:00am - 4:00pm
We will resume normal hours next week - Tuesday - Friday - 9:00am - 6:00pm and Saturdays 9:00am - 4:00pm.
Thank you for your understanding and allowing me to attend this show.
Watch for photos of our trip on Facebook (Phyllis Handley)
Enjoy the sun shine!
Monday, February 15, 2010
Class of paper piecing rescheduled
Okay everyone - lets think positive. I have rescheduled the paper piecing demo for Wednesday, February 24th - 11:00am - 2:00pm. I am sure the snow will be gone by then, the sun will be shining and everyone will want to come out and learn to paper piece or just pick up a few new techniques from Pat Habenschauss. (Hint: Pat always has chocolate next to her machine!!) You can come in anytime during these hours - stay for a few minutes or watch for a while - no need for machines - my machine will be set up for you to play on.
We haven't rescheduled the hand-quilting demo with Roberta Farmer yet - but we didn't think we should push it!! We'll set a date soon.
Moda's newest line Garden Party is due in the shop this week - comes with a wonderful project sheet - I will try to get a sample made up and put a photo on here as soon as possible. I think it will be a good spring project. Eden - another Moda collection is already in the shop and is screaming SPRING, lots of pinks, purples and yellows - just waiting to be made into a spring runner or throw.
Don't forget Thimbleberries class coming up this Saturday - Jody was going to call everyone and make sure of which time slot (mornings or afternoons) you are going to be in. It is really great to have two classes this year!! (Although she will really be busy making those door prizes for both classes) Jody does have us spoiled - it's such a treat to see what she comes up with next. Not to late to get in the afternoon class.
We haven't rescheduled the hand-quilting demo with Roberta Farmer yet - but we didn't think we should push it!! We'll set a date soon.
Moda's newest line Garden Party is due in the shop this week - comes with a wonderful project sheet - I will try to get a sample made up and put a photo on here as soon as possible. I think it will be a good spring project. Eden - another Moda collection is already in the shop and is screaming SPRING, lots of pinks, purples and yellows - just waiting to be made into a spring runner or throw.
Don't forget Thimbleberries class coming up this Saturday - Jody was going to call everyone and make sure of which time slot (mornings or afternoons) you are going to be in. It is really great to have two classes this year!! (Although she will really be busy making those door prizes for both classes) Jody does have us spoiled - it's such a treat to see what she comes up with next. Not to late to get in the afternoon class.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Pigeon Forge Bus Trip Itineary
Room for 4 more people - Call ASAP if interested - For those signed up - here is a rough draft - check out the stops and decide what you would like to do - Remember - the trolleys may be running - if you want to go outlet mall shopping!!
Quilts by Phyllis, Inc.
2943 Putnam Ave.
Hurricane, WV 25526
304-562-7404
Tuesday – March 9th, 2010
6:30am – Depart from Liberty Square – (Magic Mart –close to Bob Evans)
8:00am – Arrive at Travel Center – Beckley, WV – will have bathroom break – grab
Coffee and snack if you choose.
8:30am – Depart Travel Center –
9:45am - Arrive Sew What Fabrics & Batiks, Etc. – Wytheville, VA
11:00am – Depart Wytheville – eat lunch on bus while travelling
12:45pm – Arrive at Somewhere Sewing , Johnson City, TN –
http://somewheresewing.com
2:00pm – Depart Johnson City, TN –
4:00pm – Arrive at Music Road Hotel – http://musicroadhotel.com - Rest
5:45pm – Depart Hotel for Apple Barn Restaurant – dinner at 6:00pm
http://applewoodfarmhouserestaurant.com
7:45pm – Depart Apple Barn – back to Hotel - REST!!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday – March 10th, 2010
Continental breakfast at hotel
9:00am – 4:45pm – Quilt show – (do your own thing)
4:45pm – Depart Hotel
5:00pm - Arrive at Smith Bros. for dinner & show – http://smithfamilytheater.com
8:00pm – Depart Smith Bros - return to hotel
Really Rest Those Feet and show off all those fabrics you purchased at the show!
Thursday – March 11th, 2010
Continental breakfast at hotel
9:00am – Depart for Gatlinburg, TN
9:30am – Arrive at Mountain Stitches Quilt Shop-
http://mountainstitchesbysusan.com –
10:45am – Depart from Mountain Stitches by Susan
11:00am – Arrive at The Village Shops – http://thevillageshops.com (27 shops)
1:30pm – Depart from Gatlinburg, TN – back to Hotel
2:00pm – Depart Hotel for Cherry Pit, Sevierville
2:15pm - Arrive at Cherry Pit – http://quiltingatthecherrypit.com
3:45pm - Depart Cherry Pit – Pickups at Hotel
4:15pm – Depart Hotel – to Old Mill Shops
4:30 – Arrive at Old Mill – shop until 6:00pm - http://oldmillsquare.com
6:00pm - Dinner at Old Mill – Return to Hotel
Friday – March 12, 2010
Continental breakfast at Hotel
9:00am – Depart Hotel
11:00am – 12:30pm – Tennessee Quilt Shop http://tennesseequilts.com
1:00pm – Lunch at Cracker Barrel (On your own – not included)
2:15 pm – Depart Cracker Barrel
4:30pm – Stop for break at Beckley Travel Center
6:00pm – Arrive Teays Valley
Hotel information – Music Road Hotel – 866-758-0995
Microwaves, refrigerators, hair dryers, iron/ironing boards, high-speed internet are available in all rooms. Indoor pool and exercise room are available. –
Hint: Lunch is limited at the show – so take a few snacks.
Make sure you have a luggage tag with your Name on your luggage. We are trying to make arrangements for the hotel to load and unload our bags.
You may want to write your name with a Sharpie on a white garbage bag – you can put your purchases in it and prevent them from falling out of the overhead compartment.
In the event of an emergency or question during the show you can reach me by cell phone – 304-208-7106.
Continental breakfast includes scrambled eggs, bacon, cereal, muffins, etc.
Lunch – On your own – either walk, trolley or eat at show
Menu’s for evening meals:
Tuesday March 9th - Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant:
All dinner entrees include: Applewood Julep, Applewoods Apple Fritters with Homemade Apple Butter, Vegetable Soup, Salad, Turnip Greens, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Biscuit and Apple Cobbler for Dessert.
Choice of One Entrée: Fried Chicken, Meatloaf, Beef Liver & Onions, Grilled Chicken, Country Fried Steak, Chicken & Dumplings, or Pork Loin.
Wednesday March 10th – Smith Family Dinner Theater
Buffet – Fried Chicken Strips, Meatloaf, Roasted Chicken, Pot Roast, Jumbo Cheese Stuffed Italian Shells, Mashed Potatoes, Macaroni-n-cheese, Corn, Green Beans, Rolls - Dessert – Carrot Cake, Chocolate Cake and Banana Pudding
You can look forward to an outstanding blend of classic country music, heartfelt gospel music, oldies rock-n-roll music, clean family comedy and impersonations of famous stars you have to see to believe!! A tribute to the “Andy Griffith Show” and an old fashioned Hula Hoop contest proves that the Smith Boys have fun on stage.
Thursday March 11th – Old Mill Restaurant
All dinner entrees include a cup of corn chowder, corn fritters, rolls, salad, mashed potatoes, green beans and your choice of dessert, tea or coffee.
Three entrees on table – family style includes: Grilled chicken (boneless skinless breast), Pot Roast & Gravy and Sugar-Cured Ham.
This itinerary is tentative – times may change due to unseen circumstances – but we will try to stay as close to this schedule as possible.
Quilts by Phyllis, Inc.
2943 Putnam Ave.
Hurricane, WV 25526
304-562-7404
Tuesday – March 9th, 2010
6:30am – Depart from Liberty Square – (Magic Mart –close to Bob Evans)
8:00am – Arrive at Travel Center – Beckley, WV – will have bathroom break – grab
Coffee and snack if you choose.
8:30am – Depart Travel Center –
9:45am - Arrive Sew What Fabrics & Batiks, Etc. – Wytheville, VA
11:00am – Depart Wytheville – eat lunch on bus while travelling
12:45pm – Arrive at Somewhere Sewing , Johnson City, TN –
http://somewheresewing.com
2:00pm – Depart Johnson City, TN –
4:00pm – Arrive at Music Road Hotel – http://musicroadhotel.com - Rest
5:45pm – Depart Hotel for Apple Barn Restaurant – dinner at 6:00pm
http://applewoodfarmhouserestaurant.com
7:45pm – Depart Apple Barn – back to Hotel - REST!!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday – March 10th, 2010
Continental breakfast at hotel
9:00am – 4:45pm – Quilt show – (do your own thing)
4:45pm – Depart Hotel
5:00pm - Arrive at Smith Bros. for dinner & show – http://smithfamilytheater.com
8:00pm – Depart Smith Bros - return to hotel
Really Rest Those Feet and show off all those fabrics you purchased at the show!
Thursday – March 11th, 2010
Continental breakfast at hotel
9:00am – Depart for Gatlinburg, TN
9:30am – Arrive at Mountain Stitches Quilt Shop-
http://mountainstitchesbysusan.com –
10:45am – Depart from Mountain Stitches by Susan
11:00am – Arrive at The Village Shops – http://thevillageshops.com (27 shops)
1:30pm – Depart from Gatlinburg, TN – back to Hotel
2:00pm – Depart Hotel for Cherry Pit, Sevierville
2:15pm - Arrive at Cherry Pit – http://quiltingatthecherrypit.com
3:45pm - Depart Cherry Pit – Pickups at Hotel
4:15pm – Depart Hotel – to Old Mill Shops
4:30 – Arrive at Old Mill – shop until 6:00pm - http://oldmillsquare.com
6:00pm - Dinner at Old Mill – Return to Hotel
Friday – March 12, 2010
Continental breakfast at Hotel
9:00am – Depart Hotel
11:00am – 12:30pm – Tennessee Quilt Shop http://tennesseequilts.com
1:00pm – Lunch at Cracker Barrel (On your own – not included)
2:15 pm – Depart Cracker Barrel
4:30pm – Stop for break at Beckley Travel Center
6:00pm – Arrive Teays Valley
Hotel information – Music Road Hotel – 866-758-0995
Microwaves, refrigerators, hair dryers, iron/ironing boards, high-speed internet are available in all rooms. Indoor pool and exercise room are available. –
Hint: Lunch is limited at the show – so take a few snacks.
Make sure you have a luggage tag with your Name on your luggage. We are trying to make arrangements for the hotel to load and unload our bags.
You may want to write your name with a Sharpie on a white garbage bag – you can put your purchases in it and prevent them from falling out of the overhead compartment.
In the event of an emergency or question during the show you can reach me by cell phone – 304-208-7106.
Continental breakfast includes scrambled eggs, bacon, cereal, muffins, etc.
Lunch – On your own – either walk, trolley or eat at show
Menu’s for evening meals:
Tuesday March 9th - Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant:
All dinner entrees include: Applewood Julep, Applewoods Apple Fritters with Homemade Apple Butter, Vegetable Soup, Salad, Turnip Greens, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Biscuit and Apple Cobbler for Dessert.
Choice of One Entrée: Fried Chicken, Meatloaf, Beef Liver & Onions, Grilled Chicken, Country Fried Steak, Chicken & Dumplings, or Pork Loin.
Wednesday March 10th – Smith Family Dinner Theater
Buffet – Fried Chicken Strips, Meatloaf, Roasted Chicken, Pot Roast, Jumbo Cheese Stuffed Italian Shells, Mashed Potatoes, Macaroni-n-cheese, Corn, Green Beans, Rolls - Dessert – Carrot Cake, Chocolate Cake and Banana Pudding
You can look forward to an outstanding blend of classic country music, heartfelt gospel music, oldies rock-n-roll music, clean family comedy and impersonations of famous stars you have to see to believe!! A tribute to the “Andy Griffith Show” and an old fashioned Hula Hoop contest proves that the Smith Boys have fun on stage.
Thursday March 11th – Old Mill Restaurant
All dinner entrees include a cup of corn chowder, corn fritters, rolls, salad, mashed potatoes, green beans and your choice of dessert, tea or coffee.
Three entrees on table – family style includes: Grilled chicken (boneless skinless breast), Pot Roast & Gravy and Sugar-Cured Ham.
This itinerary is tentative – times may change due to unseen circumstances – but we will try to stay as close to this schedule as possible.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Hand Quilting Demo
Roberta Farmer will be doing a free demo on hand quilting stitches and techniques. Many of you have asked for a class -so here is the next best thing. Demo will be on Saturday, Feb. 6th from 10:00 until 2:00pm. I hope you will spread the word with your friends and come by for some wonderful advice and hands on experience.
Pat Habenschuss will be doing paper piecing on Wednesday Feb 10th fr 10:00 until 1:00pm
keep checking here for more updates
Pat Habenschuss will be doing paper piecing on Wednesday Feb 10th fr 10:00 until 1:00pm
keep checking here for more updates
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Snow day!!
Hi everyone
I decided to close the shop today as The snow storm passes through. Hope no one is out on these roads today..
I made Dave homemade biscuits and gravy for breakfast. -so he's laid back ready for a day of ballgames and I'm headed to the sewing room to work on snake river -/-again--- determined to finish this one -I have procrastinated long enough.
Take time to look at the beauty of
the new fallen snow today
A great day to bind one of those nice, warm quilts ( while covering up with it,of course)
stay warm and quilt much
Phyllis
I decided to close the shop today as The snow storm passes through. Hope no one is out on these roads today..
I made Dave homemade biscuits and gravy for breakfast. -so he's laid back ready for a day of ballgames and I'm headed to the sewing room to work on snake river -/-again--- determined to finish this one -I have procrastinated long enough.
Take time to look at the beauty of
the new fallen snow today
A great day to bind one of those nice, warm quilts ( while covering up with it,of course)
stay warm and quilt much
Phyllis
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Class & Bus Update
Don't forget Pat's class "La Vie en Rose starts Tuesday - January 26th - 10:00-3:00pm
UFO day - Wednesday - January 27th - 10:00am-3:00pm - Bring your unfinished projects and sew with friends - Helps get us motivated!!
Mystery Quilt Kits are available for pickup at the shop for those signed up. First demo will be Saturday, February 13th - 10:00am - 12:00noon. Remember - No need to bring machines - Pat will demo the blocks you will need to have done before 2nd class.
Six seats left on Pigeon Forge Bus - March 9th-12th - We will be turning these three rooms back to the Hotel by the end of this week - as there is a big demand for them -
so - if you have been putting off calling and sending your check - you only have this week. Go to http://mountainquiltfest.com for a look at the show -
Stay Inspired
Phyllis
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)