FABRIC FONDLING PARTY
May 4, 2012
4-7 PM
What is a fabric fondling party?
A top of the line fabric vendor will be bringing in samples of over 1200 fabrics, including over 220 top quality batiks for you to "fondle". (who doesn't love to caress quality fabric.)
You have an opportunity to decide what fabrics our shop will order based on your committed requests. You will experience first hand teh joy the shop owners have in selecting fabrics by dealing directly with the fabric company representative, becoming our fabric buyer for the day! All your committed choices will become part of our regular inventory.
There will be door prizes, beverages, treats and oh somuch fun!!!
Be sure to mark your calendar and pass the word to your quilting friends. This is a rare opportunity that should not be missed!
Think about it...fondle fabric, win a door prize, laugh with friends, be a fabric buyer for our shop...it doesn't get any better than this!!
BLOCKS OF THE MONTH FOR 2012
This quilt features whimsical snowmen scattered throughout a scrappy pieced layout. It can be enjoyed during the holiday season and into the winter months.
Initial purchase:
Pattern by Bunny Hill Designs $24.00
Six inch squares (fabric pack) $4.00
This is an eight month block of the month with the cost being $21.50 per month, in addition to the initial purchases.
This block of the month uses wool for the snowmen, stars, hearts, etc., using hand applique. The remaining applique pieces using cotton were finished with a machine blanket stitch and applied with Heat 'n Bond Lite fusible web.
The squares from your fabric pack can be used in all the sections requiring two and one-half inch squares. You will be able to cut four squares from each six inch piece.
Month one through seven - each kit will contain all fabric needed for each month (cottons and wool).
Month eight - fabrics for inner and outer border and binding.
We will have "button packs" available for embellishments.
Each month we will have a different appliqued towel! The towel of the month program includes: the towel, applique pattern, fabric to applique and a recipe.
The cost is $8.00 per month.
This year Thimbleberries has something new in store. Pattern Party Book is a fresh, new concept! You will receive a book – “Pattern Party” which includes four seasonal quilts, four bonus projects and twenty-four fun party treats.
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The cost will be $ 270.25 per year, and may be paid in one of three ways
Monthly - $ 22.50
Quarterly - $ 67.56 less 10% discount = $ 60.84
Yearly - $ 270.25 less 15% discount = $ 229.71
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A nine month block of the month by Mckenna Ryan. These art-quilt blocks are fun, easy and unique projects. Whether stretched over 8" x 8" canvas frames as shown, made into pillows, aprons or hot pads, these adorable little quilts are a great addition to any home decor. And because they are so simple, they make the perfect gift!
This is being handled as a block of the month. If you choose to purchase, we will send you the one block each month for nine months for a cost of $22.50 per month plus shipping.
