Quilts Plus Open House

Join us Saturday, October 1, 2011 for our Open House. We will be featuring our new class offerings for October, No-vember and December. All class samples will be on display! Relax and enjoy refreshments while you shop. Set this day aside just for you, see our new class samples and sign up! .

3314 Stadium Drive

Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Email: quiltspluskazoo@hotmail.com

www.quiltspluskazoo.com

(269) 383-1790

Hours: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm MON-FRI

10:00 am to 4:00 pm SAT

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 OPEN HOUSE!!

SHOP HOP CONTINUES

2 3 Autumn Leaves/Turkey

Tablerunner (10-3)

Jingle All The Way (10-3)

$20

4 Sew Deer (10-3)

Choose Your Project (10-

3) $20

Adoration Quilt (6-9) $45

5 Wednesday Group

My Next Quilt (6-9)

6 Adoration Quilt (10-3)

$45

7 Friday Group 8 Saturday Group

9 10 2011 Sampler 11 My Next Quilt (10-3)

Start Quilting (6-9)

12 Christmas Presents

(10-3) $45

13 Thimbleberries (10-11)

Choose Your Project (12-5) $20

My Next Quilt (6-9) $55

14 Farmhouse Quilt or

Blooming Baskets (10-3)

$55

15 2011 Sampler

16 17 Mosaic Quilt (10-3)

Long Weekend Bag (10-3)

$45

18 Sew Deer (10-3)

Victory Bag (10-3) $35

Adoration Quilt (6-9)

19 Wednesday Group 20 Adoration Quilt (10-3) 21 Friday Group 22 Beginning Machine

Quilting (10-3) $40

23 24 Wool Ornaments &

Pin Cushions, Etc. (10-3)

$20

25 My Next Quilt (10-3)

Adoration Quilt (6-9)

26 Christmas Presents (10-

3)

My Next Quilt (6-9)

27 Adoration Quilt (10-3)

My Next Quilt (6-9)

28 Farmhouse Quilt or

Blooming Baskets (10-3)

29 Beginning Machine

Quilting (10-3)

30 31 Mosaic Quilt (10-3)

Long Weekend Bag (10-3)

October 2011

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Victory Bag (10-3)

Adoration Quilt (6-9)

2 Wednesday Group 3 Choose Your Project

(10-3) $20

4 Friday Group 5 Advanced Machine

Quilting (10-3) $35

6 7 Mosaic Quilt (10-3)

Long Weekend Bag (10-3)

8 My Next Quilt (10-3) 9 Christmas Presents (10-

3)

My Next Quilt (6-9)

10 Thimbleberries (10-11)

Choose Your Project (12-5) $20

My Next Quilt (6-9)

11 Farmhouse Quilt or

Blooming Baskets (10-3)

12 Saturday Group

13 14 2011 Sampler 15 Wool Ornaments &

Pincushions, Etc. (10-3)

$20

16 Wednesday Group

17 Rag Time Quilt (10-3)

$45

Jingle All The Way (6-9)

$20

18 Choose Your Project

(10-3) $20

19 2011 Sampler

20 21 Jolene Star Table

Topper (10-3) $35

22 Girl’s Best Friend (10-

3) $45

New York Beauty Table

Runner (10-3) $45

23 Easy Striped Table

Runner (10-3) $20

My Next Quilt (6-9)

24

THANKSGIVING

25 Choose Your Project

(10-3) $20

26 Choose Your Project

(10-3) $20

27 28 Jolene Star Table

Topper (10-3)

29 Girl’s Best Friend (10-

3) $45

New York Beauty Table

Runner (10-3)

30 Wednesday Group

November 2011

How Far is it to Bethlehem? (55” x 71”)

From the book, Adoration Quilts, by Rachel W. N. Brown.

This adoration lap quilt brings together favorite images of

that wondrous trip to Bethlehem: the stars, the travelers,

and the camels. Gather the little ones in your family,

cover them with this quilt and read them stories of camels

and traveling wise men.

Instructor: Amber (4 sessions 6-9)

DATES: Tuesday, October 4, 18, 25, November 1

Cost: $45

Instructor: Amber (3 sessions 10-3)

DATES: Thursday, October 6, 20, 27 Cost: $45

Beginning Machine Quilting Learn machine quilting in this 2 session class. We will be using

the book by Sue Nichols to learn stitch-in-the-ditch, straight line

and free motion quilting techniques. Pick up a supply list for this

class. Join the fun and learn to quilt your own projects. You will

need a walking foot and a darning foot (free motion) for your ma-

chine.

Instructor: Cindy (2 sessions 10-3)

DATES: Saturday, October 22, 29

Cost: $40

Choose Your Project What is it? These sessions are for the quilter who wants expert

help with a quilt or other related project. We provide expert in-

struction along the way to help you find the most effective way to

complete the project you are currently working on.

DATES: October 13, November 10, December 8 (12-5), Octo-

ber 4, November 3, 18, 25, 26, December 21, 22, 23 (10-3)

Cost: $20

Advanced Machine Quilting Learn the techniques necessary to make a whole cloth

quilt. It is recommended you take the beginning machine

quilting class before signing up for this one. Make sure to

get class supply list and directions.

Instructor: Cindy (1 session 10-3)

DATES: Saturday, November 5

Cost: $35

Christmas Presents

Do you have Christmas presents you need to finish? Do you have

Christmas presents you want to make but need a block of time and

help to learn the technique? Let

us show you some quick and easy

projects. From quilts to table run-

ners to pillow cases to purses and

aprons…we’re here to help.

Instructor: Amber (3 sessions 10-

3)

DATES: Wednesday, October

12, 26, November 9

Cost: $45

4 Sided Placemats “A new dimension in placemats!” Each placemat has four

sides. A simple flip of the hand changes your décor in-

stantly. What a great gift idea!

Instructor: Amber (1 session each 10-3)

DATES: Wednesday, December 7 and Monday, De-

cember 19

Cost: $20

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Rag Time Quilt (10-3)

My Next Quilt (6-9)

2 Friday Group 3 Featherweight Mainte-

nance (9-1) $55

4 5 Jingle All The Way (10-

3) $20

6 Girl’s Beset Friend (10-

3)

New York Beauty (10-3)

7 4-Sided Placemats (10-

3) $20

8 Thimbleberries (10-11)

Choose Your Project (12-

5) $20

9 Farmhouse Quilt or

Blooming Baskets (10-3)

10 Saturday Group

11 12 2011 Sampler 13 PJ Bottoms (10-3) $35 14 Wednesday Group 15 Rag Time Quilt (10-3)

My Next Quilt (6-9)

16 Friday Group 17 2011 Sampler

18 19 4-Sided Placemats (10-

3) $20

20 PJ Bottoms (10-3) 21 Choose Your Project

(10-3) $20

22 Choose Your Project

(10-3) $20

23 Choose Your Project

(10-3) $20

24

CLOSED FOR CHRIST-

MAS HOLIDAY

25 26

SIT N SEW (10-3) $5

27

SIT N SEW (10-3) $5

28

SIT N SEW (10-3) $5

29

SIT N SEW (10-3) $5

30

SIT N SEW (10-3) $5

31

CLOSED FOR NEW

YEAR’S HOLIDAY

December 2011

Farmhouse Quilt 61” x 61” (sizes can be adjusted)

Blooming Baskets 40” x 59”

These designs are from the book, Friendship Strips and

Scraps, by Edyta Sitar. Strip panels will be sewn and used

in the main section of each block. Use a variety of colors

in prints and batiks for added interest. Some appliqué is

used in both projects. Information will be provided for

hand or machine. Choose the appliqué method you prefer.

Fat quarters and scraps work great for these strip panels.

Instructor: Joyce (4 sessions 10-3)

DATES: Friday, October 14, 28, November 11, De-

cember 9

Cost: $55

Easy Striped Table Runner approximately 16” x 45”

You will used striped or border fabric to make the easiest

table runner ever! Five seams and the top is finished! The

magic is in the 60 degree triangle ruler.

Instructor: Karen (1 session 10-3)

DATES: Wednesday, November 23

Cost: $20

Jolene Star Table Topper (24” x 28”)

This beautiful table topper by Edyta Sitar is a delight to make

using templates.

Instructor: Karen (2 sessions 10-3)

DATES: Monday, November 21, 28

Cost: $35

New York Beauty Table Runner

This table runner has a new flair with an interesting shape. The

blocks are pieced on a foundation printed panel, along with two

four-patch blocks. This is a great project that looks hard, but the

technique is easily learned.

Instructor: Kathy (3 sessions 10-3)

DATES: Tuesday, November 22, 29, December 6

Cost: $45

Featherweight Maintenance This class is offered for owners of the Featherweight sew-

ing machine. Care and maintenance of the featherweight

is co-taught Bill Behrman, and Steve. This "hands on"

class teaches disassembling and cleaning each area of the

machine. A class description and supply list are available

at time of registration. Don't miss out on this class!

Instructor: Steve and Bill (1 session 9-1)

DATE: Saturday, December 3

Cost: $55

Girl’s Best Friend Whether you are a beginner or an advanced quilter, this

class is for you. Simple piecing allows today’s modern

fabrics to shine, and is great for any décor.

Instructor: Laura (3 sessions 10-3)

DATES: Tuesday, November 22, 29, December 6

Cost: $45 PJ Bottoms What a great Christmas gift idea. We have a great selection of

flannel fabrics for your whole family!

Instructor: Mary (2 sessions 10-3)

DATES: Tuesday, December 13, 20

Cost: $35

Jingle All The Way From garland to gift bags…from ornaments to pillows, Art

-To-Heart’s new book, Jingle All The Way has some great

Christmas gifts and decorating ideas. Join Santa in shar-

ing the joy of Christmas with these fun projects for the

merriest of seasons.

Instructor: Karen (1 session

each 10-3)

DATE: Monday, October 3

and Monday, December 5

Cost: $20 each session

Instructor: Laura (1 session 6-

9)

DATE: Thursday, Novem-

ber 17

Cost: $20

Long Weekend Bag 11” x 12” x 21”

This bag is a “must have” for any traveler. The finished size

makes it the perfect companion for any luggage ensemble.

There are five pockets on the outside and two on the inside,

including one that zips. The handles are padded and pattern

includes an optional shoulder strap.

Instructor: Mary (3 sessions 10-3)

DATES: Monday, October 17, 31, November 7

Cost: $45

Rag Time Quilt 49” x 63” or 63” x 77”

What is more comfy in the winter than to cuddle up with a flan-

nel throw? Using the pattern, “Rag Time Quilt” from Quilt

Country, this “quilt as you go” project comes together very eas-

ily for another great Christmas idea.

Instructor: Karen (3 sessions 10-3)

DATES: Thursday, November 17, December 1, 15

Cost: $45

My Next Quilt

This evening class is perfect for you! You pick the quilt you

would like to make and we’ll supply the expert instruction!

Come in for an enjoyable instructional time. Complete the quilt

of your choice in 5 sessions!

Instructor: Marsha (6-9)

DATES: Thursday, October 13, 27, November 10, Decem-

ber 1, 15

Cost: $55.00

Victory Bag This stylish shoulder bag by Amy Barickman for Indygo

Junction has a 1940’s influence. This beautiful bag is just

as great made in wool, flannel or cotton. The bag meas-

ures 14” wide x 11” high x 3” deep at the base.

Instructor: Laura (2 sessions 10-3)

DATES: Tuesday, October 18, November 1

Cost: $35

Wool Ornaments, Pin Cushions, Etc. Learn the basics for working with wool with these small pro-

jects. This will give you the foundation you need to expand to

larger projects.

Instructor: Laura (1 session each 10- 3)

DATES: Monday, October 24,

and Tuesday, November 15

Cost: $20 each session

Sit N Sew Escape from the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season by

coming to Quilts Plus for a

day of sewing. Relax for

five hours without the hus-

band or children/

grandchildren demanding

your time.

(1 session each day 10-3)

DATES: December 26

through 30

Cost: $5

QUILTS PLUS BIRTHDAY CLUB!!! Come celebrate your birthday with Quilts Plus. Bring your

driver’s license with you and the day before—the day of—and the day after your birthday you will receive a 20% discount on

fabric, kits, books and notions!

OUR WEB SITE IS UP AND RUNNING!!!

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www.quiltspluskazoo.com

Quilts Plus Seventh Annual Mystery Quilt Retreat

Come see what the excitement’s all about!

Costs: $50 deposit holds your spot and applies to balance

Sign up today first come/first serve Call for more info (269) 383-1790 quiltspluskazoo@hotmail.com

Where: Radisson Hotel Kalamazoo, Michi-

gan

When: March 9-11, 2012

Quad Occupancy $311.00

Triple Occupancy $331.00

Double Occupancy $371.00

Single Occupancy $491.00

The cost of this quilt retreat will include:

Two night’s hotel accommodations

Two breakfasts Nightly hospitality suite (lots of food!) Use of the Kalamazoo Athletic Club and pool Your quilt pattern

Fabric in your choice of color Yummy treats

Drawings

Prizes

Laughter FUN!!!

What a great Christmas present to receive! A weekend to pamper yourself and do

what you most enjoy doing...QUILTING!

We do have a layaway plan, but payment in full must be received no later than Feb-

ruary 15th. Once we have that payment in full, you will get to pick out your fabric

and receive your cutting instructions.

Those of you who have attended this weekend know how much fun it is! To you

newbies...we can’t wait to see you!

Come join the fun!

Keep in mind, if you want to do a seasonal quilt, i.e., Halloween or Christmas, your selection will be limited if you wait to long to pay in full.