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• Close 2/15/2012, 2/18/2012, 3/17/2012, 3/21/2012, 4/18/2012, 4/21/2012 2012 $5 Quilt Sampler - Months 1, 2, 3 Wednesday, February 15, 2012 (8:00 AM)
  Saturday, February 18, 2012 (8:00 AM)
  Saturday, March 17, 2012 (8:00 AM)
  Wednesday, March 21, 2012 (8:00 AM)
  Wednesday, April 18, 2012 (8:00 AM)
  Saturday, April 21, 2012 (8:00 AM) Our 2012 $5 Quilt Sampler Program meets at 8 am every 3rd Wed or Sat of the month. (See dates below)
  Pre-registration is required.
  
  We are very excited to introduce Ryokan, the beautiful quilt that forms the structure for our 2012 $5 Quilt Sampler Program. The pattern, designed by Joe Wood, features 12 houses, each with a different 6” pieced block as one of its “walls.” We will be kitting only the 6” pieced blocks for the $5 Quilt Sampler Program, leaving the house and quilt setting for you to finish in your own, individual styles. Our colorways this year will be muted, authentic Japanese taupes, and/or bright, colorful batiks.
  
  The photographs included in this entry, show our interpretation of Ryokan in scrappy Japanese taupes, as well as a few examples of the house blocks sewn in fun, colorful batiks. The possibilities are endless with this quilt, and every element of the design, from the pieced 6” blocks to the checkerboard sashing, is a joy to complete. We hope you will find working on the quilt throughout the coming year as satisfying – and compelling – as we did!
  

  Ryokan will be offered in two palettes this year: Japanese Taupes, and Bright Batiks.

   - $25 Pattern & Registration Fee PLUS $5 for the first month’s block kit are required at time of enrollment.
   - No additional purchases (templates, etc) are necessary to enroll in the program.
   - There are 12 blocks in this program, which will run from February 2012 through January 2013.    

  In A Nutshell:

  1. Select a session (Wednesdays or Saturdays).
  2. Choose a colorway (Japanese Taupe or Bright Batik)
  3. Purchase the first month's block for $5 (includes fabric kit and pattern) PLUS the $25 Pattern & Registration Fee, for a total of $30.
  4. Your kit will include the pattern and fabric. Fabrics may differ depending on availability.
  5. Bring your completed block to the next month's session and get the following month's block free!
  6. In addition, we will share all of the latest and greatest fabrics, pattern, books, and samples each month!
  7. Successfully attend all 12 meetings and complete all blocks according to Program rules, and your total cost for the 12 blocks will be $5 (PLUS $25 Pattern & Registration Fee)!
  
  This is a wonderfully fun event and we look forward to having you join us, but we would also like you to review these conditions before you make a commitment to the program as we won’t be making any exceptions.

  A Few Conditions:

  • You'll get 1 free kit each month in your selected colorway. If you'd like to make multiple blocks in either or both colorways, you must pay for any additions.
  • Sessions will be held each month on the 3rd Wed & Sat at 8 am (see dates and exceptions below) and you must attend the session you register for without switching sessions. To receive your free kit, you must personally attend your assigned session. No exceptions.
  • The doors to the store will open at 7:45 am. You will have 15 minutes to show your completed block and take a seat in the classroom.
  • If your block is COMPLETED, you will get your next month's block for free.
  • The sessions will start promptly at 8 am, when the doors to the shop will be closed. If you arrive late you may still attend the session, but you will have to purchase the next month's block for $5.
  • If your block is not completed, or you can't attend for any reason (health, vacation, emergencies) you can buy that month's kit for $5 any time after your scheduled meeting.
  • You must stay for the entire demo to receive your block, or pay $5 if you leave early. Sessions usually last 1  – 1 ¼ hours.
  • We will not be sewing together during the sessions, but we'll demonstrate how to complete each block.
  • The minimum age for participating in the $5 Sampler Program is 18.
  • Visitors and children are not permitted at this event and will not be allowed in the store before 10 am.
  • After the session is completed, enjoy this special shopping time alone without your spouse or children! The store is open just for you!
  

  2012 $5 Quilt Program Dates:

  Wednesdays	Saturdays
  Feb 15	Feb 18
  Mar 21	Mar 17
  Apr 18	Apr 21
  May 16	May 19
  June 20	June 16
  July 18	July 21
  Aug 15	Aug 18
  Sept 19	Sept 15
  Oct 17	Oct 20
  *Nov 14	Nov 17
  *Dec 12	Dec 15
  Jan 16 (2013)	Jan 19 (2013)

  
  Price: $30 Please read Class Policy prior to registering
  
• Close 2/18/2012 Bindings Basics Saturday, February 18, 2012 (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM) Teacher: Mary Bianchetti
  
  You’ve taken a few classes; you’ve finished a few quilt tops; they’re back from the quilter; now it’s time to unravel the mystery of beautiful bindings! Mary is a master at mitered strips and crisp corners, and will share with you all the tips of the trade. She will teach you the steps in making perfect bindings, and you will leave with a small sample to refer to at home each time you need to refresh your memory while finishing a quilt. Price: $35 Please read Class Policy prior to registering
• Close 2/25/2012 Brush Up Your Basics: Workshop 1 - Rulers, Mats & Cutting Saturday, February 25, 2012 (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM) Teacher: Mary Bianchetti
  
  - Are your quilting skills a bit rusty?
  - Are you a beginning quilter, eager to master the craft?
  - Are you participating in our $5 Quilt program and feel you’re in need of a refresher in quilting basics?
  
  Consider enrolling in our “Brush Up Your Basics” Workshops, each designed to explore a specific aspect of quilting. We've scheduled them back-to-back, so you can enroll in 1, 2, or all 3, on the same day! (Each Workshop fee is $10.)
  In Workshop 1: Rulers, Mats, & Cutting, explore proper cutting techniques, ruler orientation, and “gridless” measuring! (10:30-12:00)
  
  Other Workshops:
  In Workshop 2: ¼” Seam, step through an exercise to find your perfect quarter-inch seam, identifying the factors involved in precise piecing. (12:45-1:30)
  
  In Workshop 3: Piecing and Pressing, you’ll pick up tips on successful construction and pressing to ensure accurate results in piecing. (1:45-3:00)
  
  Price: $10.00 Please read Class Policy prior to registering
• Close 2/25/2012 Brush Up Your Basics: Workshop 2 - 1/4" Seam Saturday, February 25, 2012 (12:45 PM - 1:30 PM) Teacher: Mary Bianchetti
  
  - Are your quilting skills a bit rusty?
  - Are you a beginning quilter, eager to master the craft?
  - Are you diving into our $5 Quilt program and feel you’re in need of a refresher in quilting basics?
  
  Consider enrolling in our “Brush Up Your Basics” Workshops, each designed to explore a specific aspect of quilting. We've scheduled them back-to-back, so you can enroll in 1, 2, or all 3, on the same day! (Each Workshop fee is $10.)
  In Workshop 2: ¼” Seam, step through an exercise to find your perfect quarter-inch seam, identifying the factors involved in precise piecing. (12:45-1:30)
  
  Other Workshops:
  In Workshop 1: Rulers, Mats, & Cutting, explore proper cutting techniques, ruler orientation, and “gridless” measuring! (10:30-12:00)
  
  In Workshop 3: Piecing and Pressing, you’ll pick up tips on successful construction and pressing to ensure accurate results in piecing. (1:45-3:00)
  
  Price: $10.00 Please read Class Policy prior to registering
• Close 2/25/2012 Brush Up Your Basics: Workshop 3 - Piecing & Pressing Saturday, February 25, 2012 (1:45 PM - 3:00 PM) Teacher: Mary Bianchetti
  
  - Are your quilting skills a bit rusty?
  - Are you a beginning quilter, eager to master the craft?
  - Are you diving into our $5 Quilt program and feel you’re in need of a refresher in quilting basics?
  
  Consider enrolling in our “Brush Up Your Basics” Workshops, each designed to explore a specific aspect of quilting. We've scheduled them back-to-back, so you can enroll in 1, 2, or all 3, on the same day! (Each Workshop fee is $10.)
  In Workshop 3: Piecing and Pressing, you’ll pick up tips on successful construction and pressing to ensure accurate results in piecing. (1:45-3:00)
  
  Other Workshops:
  In Workshop 1: Rulers, Mats, & Cutting, explore proper cutting techniques, ruler orientation, and “gridless” measuring! (10:30-12:00)
  
  In Workshop 2: ¼” Seam, step through an exercise to find your perfect quarter inch seam, identifying the factors involved in precise piecing. (12:45-1:30)
  
  Price: $10.00 Please read Class Policy prior to registering