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We seem to be having some “serious” issues with caring for plants in our family… On the weekend, we received a beautiful Gerber Daisy as an event favor. Mine is the most gorgeous salmon color. About half way home she no longer looked so good - her blooms were bent over and her leaves were wilting. What could be done at 70 miles an hour?... Do you remember playing with a straw when you were young? Sucking water into it and then covering the end with your finger… It almost works with a water bottle straw, but you only get about half a teaspoon of water. For my second attempt, I made my sweetie promise not to hit any bumps as I unscrewed the top of my water bottle to give the flower a bigger drink. He did as asked - too bad I didn’t ask him to not speed up quickly… I managed to water the flower, my leg, my shoes,... You’ll be happy to hear I dried out before I had to step out of the car, and the flower is quite healthy now and brightening a spot on my counter.
Wishing you beautiful blooms to brighten your week,
Mary Beth
PS Arbor Day is next week - take a look in your QC date book for our Arbor Day special offer
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On Saturday (4-19-25) those in our applique Saturday Sampler program will meet at 9:00am. We will share the next block kit in the series, as well as the first bonus block pattern in the series. Think about your technique questions as you finish up your block from last month - there will be time during the session for questions, instruction, and show and tell. Can’t wait to see your blocks!
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QC Anniversary Celebration!
May 2nd & 3rd
Who would have dreamed we would someday be celebrating the beginning of our 37th year as we stood in Bethel Park all those years ago! And just think, we do it all with, and for you! Our celebration will include displays, games, prizes, and treats - a true party to thank you for all you do for us. Be sure to enter your name in the drawing for the anniversary goodie basket, containing 37 quilty goodies, when you stop in during the celebration!
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QC Spring Quilters Day Out
Friday ~ May 23rd ~ 10:30am-4:00pm
We are excited to be returning to a wonderful private workroom, in a stunning Victorian house, for our spring Quilters Day Out! During the day we will work on a wonderful new quilt Darlene has planned for us (we will also spend plenty of time snacking, chatting, and laughing!). Your fee covers instruction and a kit for her braid quilt design, a goodie bag, and lunch. It’s sure to be a marvelous time - may we save you a spot?! Fee $129.00
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Pre-sale for the 2025 All Mid-Atlantic Shop Hop magazine has begun! The magazine shares information, a look at the 126 shops that will be part of this year’s event, and the hop passport. Yes, you read that right - there are more shops this year! The hop, held during July and August, is great fun. While enjoying the wide range of shops, you can gather ideas and unique supplies, as well as, the event pattern cards, and chances to win prizes. The magazines are due mid May, giving you time to plan your adventure - time to invite your friends along for the ride!
Magazine $12.95
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Not that you’re surprised, boxes once again filled the spot by the cutting table today. Each was packed with gorgeous goodies like ~
Mixed Bag of Bon Bons is the newest fabric group by Jen Kingwell for Moda. This time, the collection offers novel little prints in a range of colors on white and ivory. You could select one for a project, or use a bit of each for a splendid scrappy style piece. These are the pieces I have been waiting to use with her past groups - I can hardly wait to cut into them!
Fabric $12.99 per yard See these online...
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Freezer Paper Piecing
Friday ~ May 9th ~ 10:30am-2:30pm
Have you tried traditional foundation paper piecing? Did you enjoy it? Would you like to learn a new technique that results in the same precision, with no ripping out of paper, and no “backwards” stitching? The freezer paper piecing technique is a game changer! Once you learn the technique, you can apply it to most traditional foundation piecing projects.
Fee $28.00
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Tricky Techniques
Saturday ~ May 31st ~ 12:00-1:30
This new lecture style class will address some of the trickier quilting techniques. You know the ones - the ones that make us wield seam rippers!!! Ruth Ann will share information, and demonstrations relating to sewing Y-seams, partial seams, borders, mitered corners,... If you would like to refine your skills, Ruth Ann's tips are the place to start!
Fee $14.00
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Machine Applique
Saturday ~ June 7th ~ 1:00pm-4:00pm
Ruth Ann is a master applique artist and teacher (her version of the first block in our 2024 applique series, shown here, is a marvelous example of her work!). In this technique class she will focus on teaching the details of the technique as you create small sample pieces - everything from machine set up, to the required supplies, to a range of stitches that can be used for the technique. The pieces Ruth Ann’s students share are stunning, yours can be too!
Fee $24.00 (the supply list for the class will be shared when you register)
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Quilters Corner
6101 State Route 88 Ste. 1
Finleyville, PA 15332
724-348-8010
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