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The Suwannee Valley Quilt
Shoppe is presently displaying
“A Celebration of Life"
This quilt, created by Stephanie Metts, recently was awarded “Best of Show” in the Tree City Quilter’s Guild Quilt Show in Gainesville on May 6, 2007. |
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This has a very special place in the heart of the people of the Suwannee Valley Quilt Shoppe.
"Sonny the Bird" quilt by Ardell McGavin of Tallahassee. |
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The Suwannee River Quilt
Best of Show
Regional Women's Club Art Exhibit
and going to State |
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The Watermelon Quilt
Blue Ribbons in
several area shows |
Both above quilts were made from challenge blocks from
Suwannee Valley
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Upcoming Events Back to Top of Newsletter - Close Window
Suwannee Valley Antique Quilt Festival in Trenton, March 15th -
Celebrate America’s quilting heritage with hundreds of antique quilts displayed in a wide variety of historic buildings with the focus at Trenton’s turn of the century railroad depot. For more information contact Stephanie Metts or Lois Scott at 352-463-3842.
Current News Flash - this went off even better than expected. Slideshow HERE...
American Sewing Guild - Guild will meet at the Shoppe every third Tuesday from
10:00 - 12:00 beginning January 16th.
Fall Classes 2008 Back to Top of Newsletter - Close Window
Mystery Quilt – Reunion Show & Tell --- Bring whatever you have … whatever stage – Saturday, September 6th at 10:30
Egg Money Meets Saturday, September 6th at 11:30
Mandy Ramaswami Instructor
Once a month we will offer a “Techniques Session”
Different instructors will give tips, advice, and demonstrations.
Included will be: Caring for your Sewing Machine, Paper Piecing, Appliqué, Finishing – Borders, Bindings, Mitering, Hand Quilting, Free Motion, Embellishing, etc.
Our First Session – Saturday – September 27th 2:00 – 4:00
Class Fee: $10.00 – Class Limit – 6 - 8
"The Old Sewing Machine Man," Johnny Johnson, will be holding the first technique session on September 27, 2:00 PM., cost $10.00, to help quilters learn more about the care of their sewing machine, any make. Signup early to reserve your place. Bring your sewing machine, instruction booklet and all attachments.
Long Arm Quilt Class – Instructor: Lois Scott
Date: Check with Lois
Class Fee: $10.00 - Class Limit: 2
Table Runners – Instructor: Shirley Twiddy
Date: Saturday – September 6th
1:00 – 3:00
Class Fee: $10.00 - Class Limit: 6
Bargello Heart – Instructor: Shirley Twiddy
Date: Thursday – September 11th
10:00 – 12:00
Class Fee: $10.00 - Class Limit: 6
Table Runners – Instructor: Shirley Twiddy
Date: Friday – September 12th
10:00 – 12:00
Class Fee: $10.00 - Class Limit: 6
Stack and Whack – Instructor: Mary Kay
Date: Saturday – September 13th
10:00 – 3:00
Class Fee: $25.00 - Class Limit: 6
Pillow Case Class – Instructor: Shirley
Date: Wednesday – September 17th
10:00 – 12:00
Class Fee: Freebie - Class Limit: 6
Eleanor Burns Club - Instructor: Mandy Ramaswami
(Mandy will teach new Eleanor Burns Techniques)
Date: Wednesdays Beginning September 3rd
1:00 – 3:00 – will meet once a month
Class Fee: $10.00 Per Session
Beginning Quilting – Instructor: Beverly Shobe
Date: Thursdays Beginning September 18th
10:00 – 12:00
Class Fee: $10.00 Per Session - Class Limit: 6
Fabric Collage – Instructor: Joyce Marie
Date: Thursday – September 18th and September 25th
1:00 – 4:00 – 2 sessions
Class Fee: $45.00 - Class Limit: 8
Placemats – Instructor: Shirley Twiddy
Date: Friday – September 19th
10:00 – 12:00
Class Fee: $10.00 – Class Limit: 8
X Block – Instructor: Mary Kay
Date: Saturday– September 20th
10:00 – 3:00
Class Fee: $25.00 - Class Limit: 6
Purse Class – Instructor: Shirley Twiddy
Date: Friday – September 26th
10:00 – 12:00
Class Fee: $10.00 – Class Limit: 8
Photo Class – Instructor: Lois
Date: Saturday – September 27th
10:00 – 11:00
Class Fee: $10.00 - Class Limit: 6
"The Old Sewing Machine Man," Johnny Johnson, will be holding the first technique session on September 27, 2:00 PM., cost $10.00, to help quilters learn more about the care of their sewing machine, any make. Signup early to reserve your place. Bring your sewing machine, instruction booklet and all attachments.
Pillow Case Class – Instructor: Shirley Twiddy
Date: Wednesday – October 8th
10:00 – 12:00
Class Fee: Freebie - Class Limit: 6
Christmas Stocking Class – Instructor: Shirley Twiddy
Date: Friday – October 3rd
10:00 – 12:00
Class Fee: $10.00 – Class Limit: 8
Christmas Quilt – Instructor: Mandy Ramaswami
Date: Saturday – October 4th and Saturday November 1st
1:00 – 4:00 – 2 sessions
Class Fee: $45.00 – Class Limit: 8
Strippers and Charmers Club
October 9, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Cost $10.00 Learn to use
jelly rolls and charm squares.
Stack and Whack – Instructor: Mary Kay
Date: Friday – October 10th
10:00 – 3:00
Class Fee: $25.00 - Class Limit: 6
Christmas Quilt – Instructor: Mandy Ramaswami
Date: Wednesday – October 15th and October 22nd
10:00 – 3:00 – 2 sessions
Class Fee: $45.00 – Class Limit: 6
X Block – Instructor: Mary Kay
Date: Friday– October 17th
10:00 – 3:00
Class Fee: $25.00 - Class Limit: 6
One Block Wonder – Instructor: Valerie Malkens
Date: Saturday – October 18th and Saturday October 25th
10:00 – 1:00 – 2 sessions
Class Fee: $45.00 – Class Limit: 8
Christmas Fabric Collage – Instructor: Joyce Marie
Date: Saturday – October 18th and Saturday October 25th
2:00 – 5:00 – 2 sessions
Class Fee: $45.00 - Class Limit: 8
SUWANNEE VALLEY STAINED GLASS WORKS AND FRAME SHOP
Beginning Stained Glass Classes
Instructors: Wednesday Classes, Stephanie Metts; Saturday Classes, Mac
McDavid
You may join the beginning
stained glass classes at anytime. Classes are held on Wednesday and Saturday,
you will need to commit to either Wednesday or Saturday. Classes are 6
sessions. If you are unable to attend six sessions in a row, it is okay,
as you will be entitled to 6 sessions, so come when you can make it.
Time: 10:00 – 12:00
Cost: $60.00 plus materials.
Please call the gallery 463-3841 to sign up as the instruction fee must
be paid prior to the first class you attend.
Material Needed: You may purchase
materials at the first class
We now carry the Taurus Ring
Saw III. They make great gifts for someone who does stained glass.
Our Frame Shop has a new computerized
mat cutter, which allows us to make custom mats for you needlework, art
and keepsakes. All mats are cut at our shop; all framing is done here
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