tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43450511135747038772024-03-05T15:41:02.491-08:00Common Threads Quilt Shop and Design StudioCommon Threads Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03684592070308787155noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345051113574703877.post-84018494679684990722012-08-13T09:19:00.001-07:002012-08-13T09:19:27.265-07:00We're taking it on the road<br />
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Hello All! Where has summer gone? We can’t believe it’s the middle of August already. We hope you are enjoying the beautiful weather. Hopefully your family is getting geared up for all those fall activities and back to school preparations. We have talked to many students both K-12 and college and amazingly they are excited for school to start. That’s great. My girls were always ready for school to start as well and I appreciated it too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Well, many of you are hearing rumors of our shop closing. We are excited to say that we are not going out of business, we are changing our business. So yes – we will be closing our retail location. August 31<sup>st</sup>, 2012 we will be our last open day. We will continue to attend quilt shows, markets, retreats, guilds, etc. We are busy working on our new pattern company – Kaelly Studio. Our publishing company is getting excited to get our patterns out to the public so we need to get them done. That is the main reason we need to close our retail location. We simply need more time. We have tried since the beginning of the year to allow more time but it hasn’t been working so well, so we made the decision that something had to go and sadly for you it was our every Wed-Sat shop hours that took the hit. BUT we are going to be having previews and shopping experiences from time to time and we will keep you posted on those important dates. Our Garfield building will be the new home for our studio, warehouse AND Holly’s own machine quilting business “Just Spoolin’Around”. We will continue to remain a presence in the quilting world just in a different way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">For those of you who are getting antsy for our fall retreats, we will be sending out that information the end of this month. We are waiting on the contract from the camp so as soon as that arrives – we will be ready to take registrations. Sneak peak…..our retreat theme is not only “Finish Your Projects” BUT O.W.L. (Only With Love). We have some fun things planned to make the weekends even more special. Watch for information soon!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all your encouraging words about our changes, our new pattern company and your continued support of our quilting endeavors whether it be attending a quilt show or retreat; scheduling a quilt for Holly’s Just Spoolin’ Around machine quilting business or shopping on our soon-to-be released new online store. None of these things could ever be possible with you so THANKS!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">P.S. We will be starting a brand new blog for Kaelly Studio and a new website. Also, Just Spoolin' Around will have a website. More information coming soon!</span></div>
Common Threads Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03684592070308787155noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345051113574703877.post-82176557153422375072012-08-11T14:10:00.000-07:002012-08-11T14:10:20.089-07:00E-Chatter - August 2012 (Halloween Spooktacular)Thank you to everyone that came out for our "Park Your Brooms at the Door" event! We had a blast dressing up as witches and sharing our tricks and treats.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As you can see, you really missed out if you didn't stop by this weekend. Here are all the new things we showed at What's New.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We LOVE pillowcases around here...they are great as gifts and these Halloween ones are awesome as trick-or-treat bags for the little ones. (The top one with the white ghosts has a glow-in-the-dark spider web cuff.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Blooming Boots uses a layer cake to create this super cute table runner. You will have left over pieces to make a small matching wall hanging. (Please don't judge us, we didn't have time to quilt and bind this one.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Jacks looks like it is appliqued, but these little smiling pumpkins are just fussy cut out of fabric. Framed by coordinating fabrics, this quilt makes a great Fall time throw.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have some great new fabrics including the ones we used for pillowcases and Happy Jacks. Like I mentioned earlier, the spider webs are glow-in-the dark.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Ghastlies were so popular last year that they came out with a second version called Family Reunion. We used it to make a pillowcase and a 10-minute table topper, featured on our Halloween table.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not only did we have our big spooktacular this weekend, we also participated in the Garfield Days parade. We covered Julie's little red Cabrio in quilts and threw fat quarters and candy.</span><br />
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</tbody></table>Common Threads Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03684592070308787155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345051113574703877.post-43223436499910859572012-07-23T12:19:00.001-07:002012-07-23T12:21:06.007-07:00Annual Sample Sale CrazinessThanks to everyone who came out for our Annual Sample Sale....it was a huge success. We've made tons of rooms for new stuff and hopefully helped you add to your stash. :) For those of you that didn't make it, I really wanted to post some photos. Unfortunately it was a busiest and craziest Sample Sale we've ever had so I didn't get one free moment to take photos. Just to give you an idea of how crazy it was:<br />
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Ok, so it wasn't as bad as Black Friday...but it felt like it. :) No one comes between quilters (and dare I say, women) and a 75% off sale.<br />
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Don't miss our "Park Your Brooms at the Door" event (a special themed What's New) August 9th, 10th, or, 11th at 10am to see all the new things in the store. We are celebrating Halloween a few months early. We invite you to wear a costume, we will be giving away fabulous prizes for those that dress up.<br />
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Congratulations to Leslie Woolery, who won our Quilters' Travel Companion drawing.Common Threads Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03684592070308787155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345051113574703877.post-53028483102599873882012-07-16T08:12:00.000-07:002012-07-16T08:12:32.893-07:00E-Chatter - July 2012<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b>Quilt Circle</b><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">no longer offered</span><br />
<b>J</b><b style="background-color: white;">uly 19, 20, 21 - Annual Sample Sale!</b><span style="background-color: white;"> - You don't want to miss this event. Starting Thursday, July 19th we will have 40% off select merchandise, Friday 50% and Saturday 75% off! We will also be selling some of our store samples.</span><br />
<b>August 9th, 10, 11th - Park Your Brooms at the Door (What's New)</b> - We're celebrating Halloween a few months early. We'll be showing you everything new in the shop (just like normal What's New) and sharing some tricks and treats. We invite you to wear you Halloween costume - awesome prizes will be awarded! You won't want to miss this terrifying time!<br />
<b>August 11th - Garfield Da</b>y - Come for "Park You Brooms at the Door" and stay for the parade starting at 11am.<br />
<b>August 17th, 18th, 19th - Summer/Fall Gathering</b> - (only 4 spots left) Our Spring/Summer Gathering was such a hit we decided to do it again. Bring your sewing machine and your unfinished projects, we'll provide the food. You go home at the end of every night. For more details or to sign up call Julie at 320-834-2563.<br />
<b>August 16th - Rangeley Stars Class</b> - Using a new tool, The Tucker Trimmer, we will be creating a table runner or wall hanging. <span style="background-color: white;">For more details or to sign up call Julie at 320-834-2563.</span><br />
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<b>Gone Camping</b> - 57" x 65" - $89.99 A beautiful flannel kit that features Cabin Flannel fabric by Timeless Treasures. Great for the man in your life or to accent a cabin or den. We used the "Gone Camping" pattern from the "Simply Done" book by Gathering Friends.<br />
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<b>Christmas Time (Peanuts)</b> - 53" x 63" - $49.99 Using an easy strip piecing method, this quilt is quick and easy to put together. Great for a first time quilter or for a quick gift. Pattern included with kit.<br />
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<b>Love City</b> - 80 1/2" x 80 1/2" - $79.99 Romance is in the air with this black and white quilt kit. We used the "Cozy Winter Nights" pattern from "Fast and Fun First Quilts" book with Lost & Found fabric by Riley Blake to inspire beating hearts with Love City.<br />
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amazing 72" square batik quilt. Reserve your quilt kit today, and your
first block with Spring Bouquet pattern, charm pack, background, and binding
fabrics will ship to you in September 2012. Blocks 2 – 12 will ship once a
month until September 2013.</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 115%; text-align: center;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 115%; text-align: center;">Our kits
provide Silhouettes Laser Cut Fusible Shapes for </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 115%; text-align: center;">fusible appliqué</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 115%; text-align: center;">, which come with pre-applied Steam a Seam 2
fusible web which will be ready to arrange, fuse, and appliqué. </span></span><span style="background-color: white;">Spring Bouquet is our first online Block of the Month. Every month a block will be mailed to you, no need to stop into the shop</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">to pick</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> it up. For more information or to sign up, please email common@gctel.net</span><br />
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<b style="background-color: white;">I-top Button Maker and accessori</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b>es</b> - <span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">Quick and easy gifts for family and friends. C</span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">over brads, buttons, and snaps with your favorite snapshot, quilting fabric, and much more. </span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">Make your own buttons to match pillows and your home decor. For more a quilters demo, click here: </span></span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDcCgBRBKkk&feature=player_embedded" style="background-color: white;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDcCgBRBKkk&feature=player_embedded</a><br />
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<br />Common Threads Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03684592070308787155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345051113574703877.post-8399635817467886582012-06-20T12:36:00.000-07:002012-06-20T12:37:46.394-07:00June E-ChatterIt's the first day of summer today, but you could fool me, it feels more like Fall. We've been getting some crazy storms here in West Central MN. The crops are happy for the rain, but we want to be at the lake. Of course it was beautiful during "What's New" weekend so we didn't get a lot of people stopping in...we understand. Also, the Minnesota Quilt Show in Rochester was last weekend. If you went, tell us how it was.<br />
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We didn't have a ton of new things to show for What's New because we too have been enjoying the outdoors as much as possible. Here's What's New in the shop:<br />
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Big One-Star Quilts by Magic<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">Love Lone Star quilts? There are enough starry blocks, settings, and bonus patterns in this book to keep crafters quilting till the stars grow cold in the heavens. And these Lone Stars are so easy, because all fourteen of them are made from squares and rectangles, and each one comes with two quilting diagrams for hand or machine sewing. Twenty-eight quilt designs plus fourteen bonus wall hangings mean quilters everywhere will be seeing stars!</span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #444444; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">Build your blocks the Make-It-Simpler-Way: stack; cut; and sew perfect blocks. Revolutionary cutting technique saves time without wasting fabric. Over 300 photographs guide you every step of the way with unique sewing and construction tips.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #5f574f;">These crafty carriers have handles, outside divided pleated pockets on front and back, and a single outside pocket on each side. The outside carrier is made from three different fabrics and the inside carrier is made from a fourth fabric choice. There is a firm heavy-weight interfacing between the outer and inner layers.</span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #5f574f;">These adorable coordinating aprons and pot holders offer three sizes for Misses and Girls and one size for an 18" (45 cm) doll. The aprons are made using three fabric choices and are reversible. The aprons have patch pockets on one side, a pleated ruffle at the outer edge, and neck and waist ties. The waist ties wrap around the waist and tie in the front. The round pot holders have a pleated ruffle at the outer edge and a loop for hanging.</span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #5f574f;">Hours of imaginative play are vital in nurturing important life skills in the very young, and treasured memories of playing house can be made with this charming cottage which cleverly rests over a card table. The pattern includes a convenient storage box that not only holds the cottage when not in use, but when in use, it acts as a support for the peaked ruffled roof. The cottage has a door, windows with shutters, real curtains and even a mailbox. Embellish to your heart’s content with fabric, ribbon, felt, embroidery, and appliqués.</span>
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<span style="color: #5f574f;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We used Runnermania by Gathering Friends to create three different table runners/toppers. Buy one book and create 13 different projects.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #5f574f;">Optical Illusion and Cinnamon Sticks are pieced in a square and then cut down to their shapes.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #5f574f;">Optical Illusions uses an interesting binding technique that creates an easy layered binding.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #5f574f;">Making Ends Meet uses our popular Peacock Fabric.</span><br />
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Spanish Tiles was created using the Living Large 2 book. This summer quilt would be great as a wall hanging in a three season porch or as a picnic blanket on a warm summer day. The finished quilt looks intricate but is simple to put together.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #5f574f;">We mentioned that a free bag pattern would be available on the blog this week, but it will not be available until next week. Stay tuned because we may be having a contest along with the bag pattern.</span></div>Common Threads Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03684592070308787155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345051113574703877.post-27267267800356665442012-06-06T11:18:00.001-07:002012-06-06T11:18:39.369-07:00Quilts at Carlos CreekThanks to everyone who came out for Quilts at Carlos Creek on Sunday. We didn't quite get the turn out we had hoped for, but we did make $200 (our goal) for the Relay for Life. The weather was gorgeous and Mom and I didn't mind sitting outside with a glass of wine listening to the live music. :) I know I'll be out there sometime again this summer....it's like Napa Valley in our backyard. <br />
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We had 22 quilts entered in our "mini quilt show". All of the quilts were beautiful, folks had a hard time picking their favorite. The winning quilt was a floral Stack 'n' Wack quilt by Anita Ferguson. <br />
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Everyone that attended the event and voted for a quilt were qualified for a door prize gift bag with wine from Carlos Creek and Tastefully Simple products. The winner of the drawing was Mary Hefti.<br />
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Congratulations to both of our winners and a HUGE thank you to those that entered their quilts and those that attended the event, we are one step closer to our goal for the Relay for Life. (If you entered a quilt, please stop by and pick it up anytime from 9am - 5pm Wed - Sat)<br />
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<b>FYI: Unfortunately we had to cancel the Beetles & Binding event due to lack of interest and sign up. Make sure, if you want to attend an event, you sign up right away so that we can confirm with the coordinators.</b>Common Threads Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03684592070308787155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345051113574703877.post-739542965609943782012-05-23T09:27:00.002-07:002012-05-23T09:27:31.752-07:002012 Spring Quilt Market - Kansas CityWe had a graduation to attend last weekend, but that didn't stop us from attending Quilt Market in Kansas City for a couple days. Event though we weren't there long, we found everything we were looking for and more. Of course I can't share EVERYTHING because what fun would that be???<div>
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The best part of Quilt Market for me was meeting Chubaka and Darth Vader. Honestly, I thought they'd both be taller.<br /><div>
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My second favorite part of Quilt Market was meeting Tula Pink. We've never carried her fabric at Common Threads, but it's never too late. She recently wrote a book including patterns...of course I brought my copy for her to sign. Here's a sneak peak of her Halloween line, Nightshade (I would love to make a "all-year-round" quilt from it).</div>
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The one theme that we noticed right away while on the floor was that everyone seems to leaning toward the modern side of quilting. We know that some of you aren't ready to cross to the modern side of quilting, but don't be scared. :)</div>
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Of course there are always vendors that have games at their booths to try and real you in to buying their product. Holly played Plinko at one of the booths and yes, we bought something. :)</div>
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Some of the things we see are TOO cute! This was one of my favs, a cute pillow at the Riley Blake booth that says "Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without."</div>
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And just like the trend toward modern quilting, social media was a huge part of Quilt Market with their Twitter wall. Can you spy our tweet?</div>
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Here are a couple fun fabrics we found. We are looking forward to using them in our Kaelly Studio pattern designs.</div>
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</div>Common Threads Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03684592070308787155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345051113574703877.post-40301022286652912402012-05-15T09:27:00.003-07:002012-05-15T09:27:53.052-07:00E-Chatter April & MayWe're off to Spring Quilt Market tomorrow, but before we go we had to post the E-Chatter from the last two months. Sorry for the delay, we were so busy with retreats and Stash Bash that we couldn't get to it. That just means more new stuff to drool over. Don't forget that we have the "Bosses Are Gone Sale" this weekend...while we're away at Quilt Market you can save 20% off all regular prices merchandise.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Pretty Patchwork Quilts</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Each sweet and elegant quilt in this book invites you to combine what you have on hand with new fabrics to create a fresh, modern look.</span></span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQzpKlJYZpU-O_JFSpbK2MTRgf9vXjaLbvet_SF9QykVeuEej5vQFD6JW22U_9ZLEIrwm85XXz_-UymD0Xdm6SuplFXA1GtwKGsuRTu6iwl6voDrJfv6_fFYgicvX29M4Hdno6NedTrnZC/s1600/Runnermania.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQzpKlJYZpU-O_JFSpbK2MTRgf9vXjaLbvet_SF9QykVeuEej5vQFD6JW22U_9ZLEIrwm85XXz_-UymD0Xdm6SuplFXA1GtwKGsuRTu6iwl6voDrJfv6_fFYgicvX29M4Hdno6NedTrnZC/s200/Runnermania.jpg" width="152" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">* Twelve unique quilt patterns are perfect for confident beginners and seasoned quilters alike</span><span style="background-color: white;">* Planned color schemes use a wide variety of quilt fabrics in each color for an easy yet appealing scrappiness</span><span style="background-color: white;">* Several quilt patterns include charming applique designs that can be done by hand or machine</span><br /><br />Runnermania</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">This book is a must for every quilter with the ultimate in runner designs, from octagons to squares to rectangles. It even includes circles. It complements a number of fabric lines and types, with 12 unique designs to get your creative juices flowing and to help you create outside the traditional box. It also uses charm packs in a variety of ways and offers a multitude of scrappy designs.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />Sew Embellished</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px; text-align: justify;">Wonderfully scrappy quilt patterns from the Civil War Legacies collection, perfect for wall hangings and doll quilts Step-by-step instructions with clear diagrams and pressing directions Value-packed collection with something for every skill level.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">In this follow-up to her best-selling Take 5, Kathy Brown has outdone herself with a terrific collection of all-new quilt patterns.</span></span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFN9Epr0bZdDd1CICTr_HqVdoWIFeH_eV8Yn3Jms5XZpE80f3uU0IYy8rELKd9AB966eFeOGVH4TqYcX5Sh4DFvDreD1h_hdWgFR0Z4uRIEnB-5DwFw5ENVsHOJGhLm0iqp1JdGmyOpZ7b/s1600/scrap-applique-playground.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFN9Epr0bZdDd1CICTr_HqVdoWIFeH_eV8Yn3Jms5XZpE80f3uU0IYy8rELKd9AB966eFeOGVH4TqYcX5Sh4DFvDreD1h_hdWgFR0Z4uRIEnB-5DwFw5ENVsHOJGhLm0iqp1JdGmyOpZ7b/s200/scrap-applique-playground.jpg" width="153" /></a><span style="background-color: white;">* Choose from 16 easy quilt patterns with broad appeal, each made from just five fabrics</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">* Showcase the latest quilt fabrics in a variety of scrappy and complex-looking designs</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">* Create beautiful projects based on traditional quilt patterns and using Kathy's simplified approach to fabric choices</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnEKQqmfMrZSaIr49pj_LTR7-FSL0M1MyX4gGvUPZbyTubBd78B8Ijwn3mvbrf4LsQk6T2Z_AE36RuhUM21knWFTU1rkJg-qbPva0oKppbr3s4_jnjGTRSNZxd9H6UgvPE-3xXehQmJruH/s1600/summerissueprimquilts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnEKQqmfMrZSaIr49pj_LTR7-FSL0M1MyX4gGvUPZbyTubBd78B8Ijwn3mvbrf4LsQk6T2Z_AE36RuhUM21knWFTU1rkJg-qbPva0oKppbr3s4_jnjGTRSNZxd9H6UgvPE-3xXehQmJruH/s200/summerissueprimquilts.jpg" width="158" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Discover how easy it is to fuse and patch your strips and scraps to make whimsical applique designs. These projects are as charming to look at as they are fun to make!</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">* Choose from eight sweet and simple applique quilt patterns for quilters of all skill levels</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">* Learn five different ways to make scrappy fabrics for applique designs: combine strips of varying lengths, strips of similar lengths, scraps plus strips, bias-cut strip sets, and pre-fused scraps</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">* Find step-by-step instructions for each project and method</span></div>
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Seasonal Gatherings<br />
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Mosaique de Mer - fun pillow shams and a bed runner</div>
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Goofy Golf</div>
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Golf Pillowcase</div>
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Friday, June 22nd ~ <a href="http://www.commonthreadsquilt.com/events.html" target="_blank">Beetles and Binding</a><br />
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<b>NOTICE!: We are looking for small projects to feature at Quilts at Carlos Creek. If you would like to submit your small project, please bring it into the quilt shop. You could win "Best in Show" during our event. We are also looking for people to help pre-sell tickets for this event. If you are interested in helping out in anyway (remember, it's for a good cause, The Relay for Life), please email Katie at commonthreadsmn@gmail.com</b><br />
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</div>Common Threads Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03684592070308787155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345051113574703877.post-75215366177819030332012-05-01T13:50:00.001-07:002012-05-01T13:50:24.754-07:00Stash Bash 2012We had such an amazing time at Stash Bash this weekend! The group was a little smaller than we had hoped, but we couldn't have asked for better attendees.<div>
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Everyone got a lot of projects done and filled up our goal tree. Every time a goal was complete a ribbon went on the tree. The ribbons were in the colors of cancer awareness.</div>
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As you can see a lot of goals were accomplished. We also had a few demos throughout the weekend including the Bloc Loc Ruler, Wing Clipper Tool, I-Top Button Maker, and Square-agonals technique. Everyone seemed to appreciate all of the demos and loved learning new tricks of the trade.</div>
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Thank you to everyone that attended and we hope you had as much fun as we did! If you're wondering who the drawing winners were Sandy and Dianne won $25 Common Threads gift certificates and Linders and Deb won tickets for Stash Bash next year.</div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; line-height: normal;">What is a Common Threads Gathering? Well, it's not far from the actual definition, to us it is "an assembly of creative people for the purpose of inspiring one another to complete projects they can't otherwise complete at home".</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; line-height: normal;">The cost is $25.00 which includes five meals and space to work. Currently we have two gatherings scheduled, June 8th - 10th and August 17th - 19th. The Gathering hours are Friday 10am - 10pm, Saturday 10am - 10pm, and Sunday 10am - 4pm.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; line-height: normal;">If you're interested in attending either of the Gatherings, please call us at 320-834-2563 or email Julie at common@gctel.net.</span></div>Common Threads Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03684592070308787155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345051113574703877.post-6089390833351415052012-04-16T13:19:00.001-07:002012-04-16T13:20:55.931-07:00Inspirational retreat weekendWe were invited to hold demos and bring our "traveling" store to <a href="http://www.ipoint.org/" target="_blank">Inspiration Point Bible Camp</a> last weekend and the weekend before Easter. There aren't words to explain how much fun we had. Holly, Mom, and I were able to work on projects of our own, share demos of products we love, and bring our shop on the road....who could ask for more? We would have liked to personally thank everyone that attended the retreat both weekends, but there were so many women that we weren't able to....so we'll thank you on the blog...THANK YOU! We appreciated it and I know Inspiration Point did too! We also can't forget to thank everyone that worked at the camp and made the weekend a success...a special Thank You to Janet and Cindy for organizing the whole thing and of course Charlie for the amazing meals!<br />
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<br />Common Threads Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03684592070308787155noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345051113574703877.post-49459770635502862502012-03-23T11:39:00.000-07:002012-03-23T11:39:32.039-07:00LIVE Relay for Life Auction<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span _mce_style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;" style="font-size: 11pt; text-align: left;">Our LIVE Relay for Life Auction is tomorrow from 4pm - 7pm with the auction starting at 5pm. If you are planning to attend and use the Quilt Bucks that you have accumulated since January, please RSVP by emailing Katie at commonthreadsmn@gmail.com.<br />
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Don't forget to bring "real" money too, 100% off the proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society through our Relay for Life team, the Polka Dots.</span></span><br />
<div _mce_style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div><div _mce_style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', sans-serif; text-align: left;" align="left" style="text-align: left;"><span _mce_style="font-size: 11pt; text-align: left;" style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We've collected all of the donations, here is the list of what will be available at the auction:</span></span></div><br />
<div _mce_style="color: #000000; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: left; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;" style="direction: ltr; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;"><strong style="font-size: 11pt;">Baby Cakes</strong><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> (Teresa Thoennes) - Decorated cake for any occasion</span></div><div _mce_style="color: #000000; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: left; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;" style="direction: ltr; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;"><b>Common Threads</b> - First-Time Quilter basket of goodies, Experienced Quilter basket of goodies, select table runners and quilts, Stash Bash ticket, 2 - $50 machine quilting certificates</div><div _mce_style="color: #000000; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: left; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;" style="direction: ltr; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;"><strong>Evansville Sports and Lawn</strong> - 2 - $25 gift certificates</div><div _mce_style="color: #000000; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: left; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;" style="direction: ltr; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;"><span _mce_style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', sans-serif;"><strong>First Security Bank of Evansville</strong> - Cooler bag (full of snacks) and bleacher seat</span></div><div _mce_style="color: #000000; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: left; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;" style="direction: ltr; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;"><span _mce_style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', sans-serif;"><strong>Garfield </strong><strong>Cenex</strong> - $25 gift certificate</span></div><div _mce_style="color: #000000; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: left; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;" style="direction: ltr; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>The </strong><strong>Garfield Diner</strong> - $20 gift certificate</span></div><div _mce_style="color: #000000; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: left; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS', sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;" style="direction: ltr; font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left; unicode-bidi: embed;"><strong>Lia</strong><strong> Sophia</strong> (Katie Satterlie) - 4 jewelry sets including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings<b><br />
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According to <a href="http://www.holidayinsights.com/">www.holidayinsights.com</a> National Quilting Day<span style="background-color: #edfefe; color: #0f0f0f; text-align: -webkit-left;"> is a day to recognize and appreciate the quiltmakers, the skill and the warm and the results. If you are a quiltmaker, spend a minute to recognize and appreciate that you <u>have truely been blessed with a special skill</u>. If you are not a quiltmaker, wrap yourself into a quilt and enjoy the warmth.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: -webkit-left;"><span style="color: #0f0f0f;">So when you're out tonight having a Guiness or some sort of green beer, remind everyone that you are a quilter and it's your day too! :)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyhUwyp96PHLD3l_xXDNiL92KV1Z2Lpc5oYiBEo0DRIcrhJn4rhOuWgRJI5IXGDrZZoAovan0z3Ns7dwBZOd9OEW7TrFNmm1Ua-5k9lHXdd5Fyf8LFYSddVn6KDuoNkb8dz-yCHlWi-p00/s1600/leprechaun-13304.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyhUwyp96PHLD3l_xXDNiL92KV1Z2Lpc5oYiBEo0DRIcrhJn4rhOuWgRJI5IXGDrZZoAovan0z3Ns7dwBZOd9OEW7TrFNmm1Ua-5k9lHXdd5Fyf8LFYSddVn6KDuoNkb8dz-yCHlWi-p00/s320/leprechaun-13304.jpg" width="241" /></a></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-left;"><span style="color: #0f0f0f;"><br />
</span></div>Common Threads Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03684592070308787155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345051113574703877.post-65613969224781973602012-03-10T10:56:00.001-08:002012-03-15T10:44:52.129-07:00EChatter - March 2012We want to start this post by thanking everyone that came out for our Rescheduled Leap Year Sales Event on March 7th. We all had a blast leaping frogs into baskets and even considered making it a regular happening at Common Threads....we should never need an excuse to play games. :)<br />
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What's New this month? We have fun new fabrics, some books, and only one kit to share. All of these items will be available on our online store on Tuesday 3/20. If you would like to order before than, give us a call at 320-834-2563 Before we get to the fun new things in the store we want to remind you of a couple events we have coming up. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Events</span></b></div>Our Relay for Life Auction will be happening on March 24 from 4pm - 7pm. We've received a bunch of donations from area businesses to auction off as well as quilting items. Please invite your friends, neighbors, family, church folks....we will have things on the auction for everyone. Some of our supporters include The Garfield Diner, Evansville Sports and Lawn, Ron's Johns, Mary Kay, Lia Sophia, Origami Owl, 31, Tastefully Simple, and more! Don't forget, any money you spend until March 23rd will get you twice that amount in Quilt Bucks to use at the auction (along with real cash). 100% of the proceeds will benefit our Relay for Life Team, The Polka Dots.<br />
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Registration for Stash Bash is only $150 if you register before April 1st. Don't miss out on this discount, register today, click here for the registration form: <a href="http://www.commonthreadsquilt.com/Events_images/Stash%20Bash%20Reg%20Form.pdf">http://www.commonthreadsquilt.com/Events_images/Stash%20Bash%20Reg%20Form.pdf</a><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Kit</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">Shamrock Runner - $14.99 (pattern included) - This quick and easy table runner can be finished just in time for St. Patrick's Day!<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Rashida Coleman-Hale has gathered talented designers from around the world to bring you 24 delightful Zakka projects. Zakka, a Japanese term meaning “many things,” is all about all the little things that improve your home and appearance. Create a one-of-a-kind picture frame, a stylish bread bag, a whimsical bookmark, a chic tote, and so much more. You’ll love these bright, imaginative designs—make them for yourself and everyone you know! </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">No matter if you are a longarm quilter or if you quilt on a domestic sewing machine this new book which <span style="font-family: inherit;">features over 90 quilting designs would be a welcome addition to your library. I would call this book a “design library” book. It does not give advice on how to do longarm quilting or domestic machine quilting, but rather it provides a wealth of line drawn designs.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px; text-align: justify;">Master the illusion of transparency with these ten quilt projects and easy-to-follow guide from popular quilting duo Ringle and Kerr. Transparency Quilts teaches you how to use traditional piecing techniques to create layered translucent effects. By learning how to distinguish and balance the subtleties of colour in your fabrics, you can achieve remarkable results. Youżll also discover how the visual relationships between different colours make all the difference in your quilts.</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">You’ll love these ten soft and pretty designs made with traditional hexagons, as well as squares, circles, pentagons, and other shapes. Learn the fundamentals of English paper piecing and needleturned appliqué to add to your repertoire of quiltmaking skills. Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced quilter, Sue’s teaching style will help you rediscover the joy of handwork.</span> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A printed fabric is eye-catching, but when it's paired with the right solid, the result can be truly brilliant. This how-to book features 16 projects with a contemporary style that exemplify the dynamic partnership of large-scale prints and bright solids. With pages of fabulous ideas, all the information needed on integrating fabrics and even a chapter on quilt making basics, The Modern Mix is a must-have addition to your sewing library.</span></span> <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lark by Amy Butler</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXwJAEY4czUhypwCIMjEA8LtRfSGnp0RGjQtyiBLec9pCWekk16fhibuPjhfEK2unahy5FOaYbACvJmFC2pvqFwc7C3JlV6HL6XzPUWjLfxo16CP96JGiIrKxhQuojAZtr7Pa2lpYkdcH-/s1600/lark+cotton.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXwJAEY4czUhypwCIMjEA8LtRfSGnp0RGjQtyiBLec9pCWekk16fhibuPjhfEK2unahy5FOaYbACvJmFC2pvqFwc7C3JlV6HL6XzPUWjLfxo16CP96JGiIrKxhQuojAZtr7Pa2lpYkdcH-/s640/lark+cotton.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Soul Blossom by Amy Butler in Corduroy (it's so soft, you have to feel it to believe it!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA9dzMZQqAC6bM0NZ4Qe1GdYNoPphsOr4V_hXanCzGewflv5Luj6HjNeeS8BlYWNBEMpOozvZ_r37RUh1UMIPHQq5n6WfGs2hIIIgqnQZ0NI-mW293ZJkePg4WePar-Z-iY1XP3gXAH_Yd/s1600/amy+butler+soul+blossom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="90" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA9dzMZQqAC6bM0NZ4Qe1GdYNoPphsOr4V_hXanCzGewflv5Luj6HjNeeS8BlYWNBEMpOozvZ_r37RUh1UMIPHQq5n6WfGs2hIIIgqnQZ0NI-mW293ZJkePg4WePar-Z-iY1XP3gXAH_Yd/s640/amy+butler+soul+blossom.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Common Threads Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03684592070308787155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345051113574703877.post-12091383352611518292012-02-28T18:48:00.000-08:002012-02-28T18:48:17.622-08:00Leap Year Sales Event RescheduledUnfortunately we will be closed tomorrow, Feb. 29th because of the weather. We don't want you to miss out on our Leap Year Sales event so we will be rescheduling it for March 7th. Please everyone, stay safe out there and we'll see you in March.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Team Ice Angels before the plunge. Erika, Me (Katie), and Holly.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Polar Plunge Polar Bear was there to cheer us all on.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At this point we were scared.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"I can't breathe."</td></tr>
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</tbody></table>Common Threads Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03684592070308787155noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345051113574703877.post-75363179168996520562012-02-22T10:38:00.004-08:002012-03-08T10:20:15.373-08:00Stash Bash 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZbn6458N43QkrbcGH0F69ksdP8eZ0Na8SYcMG4IX3Bm8tUvSkJVVYt3Qhq2t39YaTYSjRPxHSpbLJp1dskzW8IVo1_V_nhO4ceg7TYYKLlAQ8_RbehbEwmY2S3eES1ny2_yxZ6ccW0Vqw/s1600/Stash+Bash.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZbn6458N43QkrbcGH0F69ksdP8eZ0Na8SYcMG4IX3Bm8tUvSkJVVYt3Qhq2t39YaTYSjRPxHSpbLJp1dskzW8IVo1_V_nhO4ceg7TYYKLlAQ8_RbehbEwmY2S3eES1ny2_yxZ6ccW0Vqw/s320/Stash+Bash.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you haven't heard yet, we are preparing for the biggest event we've ever attempted to organize. We are SUPER excited for Stash Bash 2012! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">What is Stash Bash? It's an opportunity to clean up your stash and win prizes for doing so! Everyone will win if they reach their personal goals. The registration for Stash Bash also includes meals and snacks. The fee is $200 per person. A portion of the proceeds from the weekend will support the American Cancer Society.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Register before April 1st to save $50!!!!!</span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(Only $150 per person)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We've sent out invitations to all of the quilt guilds and quilt shops in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. We want to make it the largest retreat in Minnesota. We're so excited for this event that we've decided to lower the price to reach our </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">attendance</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> goal. Click here for the registration form:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.commonthreadsquilt.com/Events_images/Stash%20Bash%20Reg%20Form.pdf" style="font-family: inherit;">http://www.commonthreadsquilt.com/Events_images/Stash%20Bash%20Reg%20Form.pdf</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">If you have any questions about Stash Bash, click here for the flyer and frequently asked questions:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.commonthreadsquilt.com/stashbash.html">http://www.commonthreadsquilt.com/stashbash.html</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>Blog readers: Share this event on your blog, Facebook, or Twitter. Comment below with where we can find your "share" (include a link) and you'll be in a drawing for a FREE ticket to Stash Bash!!! We will draw on March 15th.</b></i></span></div>Common Threads Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03684592070308787155noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345051113574703877.post-3241873562584758492012-02-11T12:29:00.000-08:002012-02-11T12:53:50.594-08:00EChatter - Februrary 2012Our first What's New weekend of the year was great, thanks to everyone that attended! We also had the first meeting of Quilt Circle and we had a BLAST!!! We served breakfast and talked in little more in depth about what it means to be a modern quilter and what the difference is between modern quilt<u>ers</u> and modern quilts. We also talked about how to find inspiration for a quilt project and how to turn that inspiration into a finished project. We will be presenting the same program on February 23rd at 10am. If you're interested in attending please just let us know so that we know how much breakfast to make. Email us at common@gctel.net or give us a call at 320-834-2563.<br />
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Here are the items we featured at this month's What's New. Everything will be available for purchase online on February 15th at <a href="http://www.commonthreadsquilt.com/store.html" target="_blank">http://www.commonthreadsquilt.com/store.html</a>.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><u><b><span style="font-size: large;">Books</span></b></u> </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEYAvpEIDv7PMp-S5rKS7wSK2ZZLTzlXLzf4IKrwNtptcdUerCONmGz4BH8etn-M_g2O5-nf0Prj18_Q8XrmtRrS_fLN6eeVIkclvdbZPz3bYv_F_5kI-WW2Y4NM35xuUoSmpjq0fj_pd8/s1600/bagsmodernclassic.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEYAvpEIDv7PMp-S5rKS7wSK2ZZLTzlXLzf4IKrwNtptcdUerCONmGz4BH8etn-M_g2O5-nf0Prj18_Q8XrmtRrS_fLN6eeVIkclvdbZPz3bYv_F_5kI-WW2Y4NM35xuUoSmpjq0fj_pd8/s200/bagsmodernclassic.JPG" width="157" /></a><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Bags - The Modern Classics</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">Turn your favorite fabrics into a fashion statement! From chic wristlets to functional carryalls (and everything in between), each project includes a full-sized pattern, easy-to-follow instructions, and inspirational photos. All the sewing basics you need are here, and you will learn some more ambitious techniques such as stitching hook-and-loop tapes, making darts and pleats, and attaching magnetic snaps or zippers.</span></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0j0B-Zu7OB_WypVN5thDpKXa1UX58gRnGk-rDPDx410I74spVOTk7E7FE2vEb-V9sjIztWCcZzS5eevkZcn5rY7XIIfnjHUasmPi4JCbFmJJW8Iw2jkqA3QMBjj2eC38c0qAT_KOftLWf/s1600/foundationpiecedquilts.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0j0B-Zu7OB_WypVN5thDpKXa1UX58gRnGk-rDPDx410I74spVOTk7E7FE2vEb-V9sjIztWCcZzS5eevkZcn5rY7XIIfnjHUasmPi4JCbFmJJW8Iw2jkqA3QMBjj2eC38c0qAT_KOftLWf/s200/foundationpiecedquilts.JPG" width="153" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">It doesn't seem possible! See one simple block—Squares within Squares—morph into an astonishing variety of completely different quilts. Barbara Douglas rotates, resizes, and rearranges this block to create a dozen stunning projects.</span><br style="line-height: 20px;" /><span style="line-height: 20px;"><br />
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<b style="font-family: inherit;">Foundation-Pieced Quilts</b><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZFRL_eK9difhqHNylYh-IlVE5Acp0nUPaYNmQxi07RIvo5gWwqfSCB6VFQvuoWDKICVOHSoeg21FPA7rvjD5o0xHCQTJVN9HxQWGwusV_akKkAfdFyJ3OpFypyqklJV5Uc4wiLwFNpClT/s1600/primitivequilts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZFRL_eK9difhqHNylYh-IlVE5Acp0nUPaYNmQxi07RIvo5gWwqfSCB6VFQvuoWDKICVOHSoeg21FPA7rvjD5o0xHCQTJVN9HxQWGwusV_akKkAfdFyJ3OpFypyqklJV5Uc4wiLwFNpClT/s200/primitivequilts.jpg" width="158" /></a><span style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Discover some of Quiltmaker magazine's most creative foundation-pieced projects from an impressive list of designers. With 14 quilts ranging from whimsical to pictorial, from geometric to floral, this value-packed collection has something for everyone.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There is so much in this magazine, we can't list it all. Click </span><a href="http://www.primitivequiltsandprojects.com/Spring12.html" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">HERE</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> for details.</span></div><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The surface is textured to prevent needle slipping. Made of polyurethane so they can grip the needle, too. Use for stitching on binding and hand applique, embroidery, etc. <i> (We apologize, this item is not available for sale online as we completely sold out during the weekend. Look for it online in the future or give us a call to hold one for you when they come in.)</i></span></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><u><b><span style="font-size: large;">Kits</span></b></u></div><b>Funny Hunt/Fish</b><br />
This funny outdoorsmen show what really happens out there when they are hunting and fishing. Each block is has a different funny hunting/fishing scenario using the Slideshow pattern by Terri Atkinson.<br />
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<b>Rockets</b><br />
A fun kids quilt featuring rockets and planets using "Launch" fabric from Robert Kaufman. We had a lot of fun making this framed square quilt using the Slideshow pattern by Terri Atkinson. Perfect for the astronaut in your family.<br />
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<b>Fall, Leaves, Fall</b><br />
This quilt was made for us (to show you) by Jim Cavers and quilted by him as well. The kit comes with fat quarters for the leaves, you choose how to arrange them.<br />
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<b>Smokey River</b><br />
Made with the Stonehedge fabric, this quilt is supposed to resemble granite. I just can't stop looking at it!<br />
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<b>Just Stroll with It and Growing Fast</b><br />
Minnesota designer, Katie Hennagir, designed the "little one" fabric Kaufman . The colors are bright but cool, perfect for the modern baby nursery. She also designed two patterns using the ribbon quilt idea.<br />
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<b>Flannel Seuss Pillowcase</b><br />
We had some fun with Dr. Seuss since his birthday is next month. The flannel pillowcase is perfect for those cold nights and great for a kids room!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Events</span></u></b></div><b>Polar Plunge to benefit The Special Olympics - Feb. 26th, 1:00pm</b><br />
<a href="https://www.plungemn.org/images/logos/logo_plunge_bear.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Polar Bear Plunge logo" border="0" src="https://www.plungemn.org/images/logos/logo_plunge_bear.png" /></a><span style="background-color: white;">Common Threads is supporting the Ice Angels in this year’s Polar Plunge to support The Special Olympics. They will be jumping into a frozen Lake Carlos. </span><span style="background-color: white;">The team consists of Katie, Holly, and a friend, Erika B</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">erglund. Show your support by joining the team, donating to the cause, or cheering us on February 26th.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">If you would like to join or donate, go to:</span><a href="http://www.plungemn.org/team/iceangels" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">http://www.plungemn.org/team/iceangels</a>.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 19px; text-align: left;">There will be a Sunday brunch and burger bar prior to the Plunge in the Lake Cafe at Arrowwood Resort. </span><span style="line-height: 19px; text-align: left;">Join us at Rafters Lounge at Arrowwood Resort after the Plunge! There will be a free chili bar with goodwill donations to Special Olympics Minnesota.</span></span></span> <br />
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<b>Relay for Life Auction - March 24th, 4pm - 7pm</b><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">For every dollar you spend from January 18th to March 23th you will get two Quilt Bucks. You can use these Quilt Bucks along with money to bid on different items on the auction. The auction will have quilting items as well as other items. Everyone is invited to this event and the proceeds will go to our Relay for Life team. The auction will take place from 4pm - 7pm.</span> To donate directly to our team, the Polka Dots, click here: <a href="http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY12MW?team_id=1106832&pg=team&fr_id=38896" target="_blank">http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY12MW?team_id=1106832&pg=team&fr_id=38896 </a><br />
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<b>Stash Bash 2012</b><br />
Click the flyer for more information on Stash Bash 2012<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">How long will the national anthem last? <b>We timed it at 1 minute 36 seconds</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">How many aircraft will fly over during the national anthem? <b>We don't know if there were any, they didn't show them.</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">Will Kelly Clarkson be wearing NFL gear for her national anthem performance? <b>No</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">Will Kelly Clarkson’s bare midriff be showing during her performance? <b>No</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">Will the coin toss be head or tails? <b>Heads</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">Which team will win the coin toss? <b>Patriots</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">Will the team that wins the coin toss win the game? <b>No</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">What <u>company</u> will be in the first commercial after the beginning of the game? <b>Budweiser</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">Which team will score the first point(s)? <b>Giants</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">Will there be points on the board within the first 6 min 30 sec of the game? <b>Yes</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">Who will have the highest score at halftime? <b>Patriots</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">Will Madonna wear NFL gear during her halftime performance? <b>No</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">What color will Madonna’s hair be? <b>Blonde</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">Which team will score last? <b>Giants</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">Which team will win? <b>Giants</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">What will the winning score be? <b>21 - 17</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">Will the winning coach get a Gatorade bath? <b>Yes</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">If so, what color will the Gatorade be that is dumped on the winning coach? <b>Purple</b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><br />
</b></div><div class="MsoNormal">We hope that you all had as much fun as we did and if you missed out we will be doing it again next year!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Just a little reminder, we have What's New this weekend. We have a lot of new things to show you, don't miss it! Click <a href="http://www.commonthreadsquilt.com/Calendar.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> for details on the times. Here's a sneak peek. :)</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div>Common Threads Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03684592070308787155noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345051113574703877.post-17859605199110868882012-01-26T09:03:00.000-08:002012-01-26T09:06:53.170-08:00Back to BusinessMom, Holly, and I are finally buckling down and getting some things done around the quilt shop. If you missed our huge sale it was an amazing success. We cleaned out everything we wanted to and more! Thank you everyone who came by to add to their stash and thanks for all of the questions. There are still a few urban legends floating around about "exactly what do they think they're doing"? If you're still unsure of our motives, just take a look at what we've been up to:<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">The first step after removing the fabrics that would go on the sale was to organize. The shop looks so clean and open! People keep commenting that the shelves look so empty....but don't worry, we have fabric in the storage room just screaming for a place on the shelves. </span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeGLW8vNwLSz4mff1yOG8HETNyp7dCpKWPEk4sl0Xk-TOQA9NCEBYtvCXUPAcspP07bN8ZDHcPSD8sALrKpLSiwCyR1uyKGlrG6EXVK6_8UuoEHRehG0aZ0TpQC4eUQBwP4Syey_kH9rjC/s1600/IMG_4910.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeGLW8vNwLSz4mff1yOG8HETNyp7dCpKWPEk4sl0Xk-TOQA9NCEBYtvCXUPAcspP07bN8ZDHcPSD8sALrKpLSiwCyR1uyKGlrG6EXVK6_8UuoEHRehG0aZ0TpQC4eUQBwP4Syey_kH9rjC/s640/IMG_4910.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our color wall made a move to the area you see when you first walk into the shop. Along with the color wall we will feature our new modern and funky fabrics (my favorites). We will be hosting "What's New" in this area as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our couch is coming back! It's not here yet, but for those of you that remember, it was the hangout spot for all the men that get dragged along to the quilt shop. We are hoping to always have a little "home" set up complete with decorations for your kitchen, living room, and bedroom. This is a work in progress, I will post photos as soon as it's done.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQRSiQR2pzytGqWCgE1n6KGmy-bOTKqosoAgBSMExP4NL8Kjd3bcCEpw0hGVE9hRgaExsSF8-1Xh3dcqWal5wIGLEdopgodg2tglDKSxFTjdnQyppXheBQ2zKcuJKroADNUYORGG-kME-H/s1600/IMG_4912.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQRSiQR2pzytGqWCgE1n6KGmy-bOTKqosoAgBSMExP4NL8Kjd3bcCEpw0hGVE9hRgaExsSF8-1Xh3dcqWal5wIGLEdopgodg2tglDKSxFTjdnQyppXheBQ2zKcuJKroADNUYORGG-kME-H/s640/IMG_4912.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Batik's stayed in the same place and Civil War fabrics join them behind the cutting counter. Our purse collection found a new home under the cutting counter. It's WAY better than the coat rack we had overflowing with bags.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our children/baby fabric made a move too. Don't worry, we still have 30's fabric, they just have their own area now right around the corner from the kids.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7t4Dtdz9prVEctg5Yw8iUbJ2CKhvncuyVnxARhXneoErldSXQBQJyDkSRd5U0Slnw515ILfc4a74hJ0nY1RgpiUeI8ao-p4BOcrqWpQLIBOp3JwhYo2Pa_DwBvSFgSlmchwQZmZyY8-cf/s1600/IMG_4913.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7t4Dtdz9prVEctg5Yw8iUbJ2CKhvncuyVnxARhXneoErldSXQBQJyDkSRd5U0Slnw515ILfc4a74hJ0nY1RgpiUeI8ao-p4BOcrqWpQLIBOp3JwhYo2Pa_DwBvSFgSlmchwQZmZyY8-cf/s400/IMG_4913.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I REALLY wanted to give you a sneak peak into the "design studio" but alas it is still in shambles....pretty curtains though, right? :)</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc1Q49pJ0eHUaDnVPfaFgjnsHaOI300OZBHY2A0KdEmxqRNWW4EwQIDIMCBFRHJgehjokK5RbqGUwTTdVYwzAHTrNoKuH7PPj27TiMIm-DSpgM1Fsoo2fHJEXlTDSM08jXmrlMX5PucDC4/s1600/IMG_4908.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc1Q49pJ0eHUaDnVPfaFgjnsHaOI300OZBHY2A0KdEmxqRNWW4EwQIDIMCBFRHJgehjokK5RbqGUwTTdVYwzAHTrNoKuH7PPj27TiMIm-DSpgM1Fsoo2fHJEXlTDSM08jXmrlMX5PucDC4/s400/IMG_4908.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We can barely walk in the design studio but that doesn't mean that we haven't been sketching.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNlVAB5b-5UBf044kSmSku0DcvjkCzwkmF8k6jiuole_gdwjqHLdqe9u0kVWhP5nkO2F4cyZl4_Yh2pFUXVpqNJn87UBUaguBHWH0bQ0kKf6usDy5mWRxg7VelFyIDlNVdnehZYdz914EG/s1600/IMG_4911.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNlVAB5b-5UBf044kSmSku0DcvjkCzwkmF8k6jiuole_gdwjqHLdqe9u0kVWhP5nkO2F4cyZl4_Yh2pFUXVpqNJn87UBUaguBHWH0bQ0kKf6usDy5mWRxg7VelFyIDlNVdnehZYdz914EG/s640/IMG_4911.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Holly added a small gift area with her "Razz-Dazz Boutique" featuring Paparazzi hair accessories and costume jewelry. She's always running around with something cool in her hair and now you can too. Everything is $6.00!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> Our biggest accomplishment this month is getting Stash Bash invite mailed to every Quilt Guild and Quilt Shop in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. If you are a member of a guild or shop owner and you don't receive one by next Monday, and would like one, please email me at commonthreadsmn@gmail.com.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">For more details on the event click on the Stash Bash logo above!</div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"> As you can see, we've been busy bees and we haven't slowed yet. Keep checking back for all the fun things we have coming up. Don't forget, every dollar you spend from now until March 23rd turns into two Quilt Bucks for our <a href="http://www.commonthreadsquilt.com/events.html" target="_blank">Relay for Life Auction</a> on March 24th. Also, we still have a few spaces available for <a href="http://www.commonthreadsquilt.com/index.html" target="_blank">Super Sew for Super Bowl</a>. Email common@gctel.net to reserve your space.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Pieced love and comfiness,</div><div style="text-align: left;">Katie S.</div>Common Threads Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03684592070308787155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345051113574703877.post-67454509879492024712012-01-18T10:26:00.000-08:002012-01-18T10:26:45.660-08:00EChatter - January 2012<a href="https://ui.constantcontact.com/rnavmap/tip/dispatcher?origImg=http://www.commonthreadsquilt.com/Calendar_images/minglewood.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="230" src="https://ui.constantcontact.com/rnavmap/tip/dispatcher?origImg=http://www.commonthreadsquilt.com/Calendar_images/minglewood.jpg" style="border-image: initial;" width="180" /></a><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;">First off, we want to thank everyone that joined us for our Inventory Reduction Sale. It was a great success! Now we have room for all of the new fabrics that are already taking up space in our store room. :)</span><br style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;" /><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;">We didn't have "What's New" this month because of the sale, but here are a few reminders:</span></span><br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;">We still have some room in our <strong>Minglewood Block of the Month</strong>. We meet every 4th Friday of the month to work on this project. Cost: $25 per month.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></div><div align="center" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"></div><span style="background-color: white;"><br style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;" /></span><br />
<div align="center" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>EVENTS</strong> </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><strong>Super Sew for Super Bowl</strong> - The shop opens at noon on Sunday, Feb. 5th for an all day sewing event. We invite you to come watch the game with us (and most importantly the commercials) and work on any unfinished projects. We will be giving away prizes too, including a $50 Common Threads gift certificate! We have limited space so be sure to email us at common@gctel.net to reserve your sewing area. Cost: Your favorite game day dish to share with everyone. (We will be making chili.) </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;"></div><div align="center" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://ui.constantcontact.com/rnavmap/tip/dispatcher?origImg=http://www.commonthreadsquilt.com/supersewsuperbowl.jpg" style="border-image: initial;" width="355" /> </span></div><span style="background-color: white;"><br style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;" /><strong style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;">Leap Year Sales Event</strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;"> - It only happens once every four years so we're doing something crazy. Get 29% off any cut of fabric or double punches on your punch card! Play Leap Frog for even more discounts!!! We're open 9am - 7pm.</span><br style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;" /><strong style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;">Relay for Life Auction</strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;"> - From now until March 23th any money you spend at the quilt shop will turn into Quilt Bucks that you can use at our Relay for Life Auction. Use a combination of Quilt Bucks and real money to bid on items at the auction. We invite EVERYONE to this event, we won't just be auctioning quilt stuff! (If you or someone you know would like to donate an item for the auction please email Katie at commonthreadsmn@gmail.com)</span></span><br />
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Through Pintrest I found a young woman's blog in which one of her posts explains how to make these fun and easy ear warmers. You can find it here: <a href="http://www.prudentbaby.com/2010/12/adorable-diy-ear-warmers.html#more">http://www.prudentbaby.com/2010/12/adorable-diy-ear-warmers.html#more</a><br />
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I'm not kidding you when I say that I made two in less than an hour. You can buy the wool felt to match your own jacket and even make them for gifts. Here's how mine went:<br />
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1. My jacket is maroon and unfortunately we didn't have any maroon felt here at the quilt shop so I decided to match the colors to my scarf which is multi-colored with blue, yellow, maroon, and cream.....blue and mustard yellow were my favorites.<br />
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2. Next I made a template out of freezer paper so that I could recreate the same design for another one later. I also made templates for my flower layers (this will make more sense in a little bit).<br />
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</div>4. After my headband was cut out, I made a 1/4" seam around the entire thing. This prevents it from stretching too much. I also used the button hole setting on the machine to create buttons holes big enough for some fun wood buttons.<br />
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</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">5. I cut open the button holes and hand sewed a button on the opposite end.</div><br />
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</div>5. After I created the basic headband it came to the fun part....embellishments. I decided to do layered flowers. I also chose to use another button and make it the middle of my flower. I hand sewed these embellishments on...and tad-ah a cold weather ear warmer.<br />
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6. After I made the first one I wasn't sure how I felt about the width, so I made a smaller one. I decided to do a bow embellishment for this one using both colors.<br />
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If you're interested in making these for yourself or others, I have the templates for the wide headband, narrow headband, and layer flowers saved on a PDF (the bow I kind of made up as I went along, just strips of felt folded into a bow). Send me an email at commonthreadsmn@gmail.com and I'll email the PDF to you.Common Threads Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03684592070308787155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345051113574703877.post-26515397130972135262011-12-23T09:01:00.000-08:002011-12-23T09:01:34.859-08:00I'm dreaming of a white ChristmasUsually I'm not a huge fan of the snow (unless, of course, I'm skiing or snowmobiling). This year, however, I miss the snow. It's two days before Christmas and there isn't any snow on the ground....almost unheard of in MN. So, since there isn't any snow outside I thought I'd make it snow here. So, when you're dreaming of a white Christmas just click on our blog. :)<br />
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!Common Threads Quilt Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03684592070308787155noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345051113574703877.post-22696844075051120102011-12-20T14:25:00.000-08:002011-12-20T14:31:08.151-08:00EChatter - December 2011At this month's Thrifty we talked a lot about whats happening in 2012. We recapped what we published in the newsletter that was emailed this weekend. Most of you have already read the newsletter, if you haven't, click here: <a href="http://www.commonthreadsquilt.com/winternewsletter20112012.pdf">http://www.commonthreadsquilt.com/winternewsletter20112012.pdf</a> . There are a few things we want to specifically bring your attention to:<br />
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<b><u>Holiday Hours/New Hours: </u></b> Don't forget that our new hours start Jan. 1st. We will not be open on Christmas Eve, Monday the 26th, or New Years Eve<br />
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<b><u>What's New</u></b> - Our Thrifty weekends will be replaced by "What's New". We realized that we have changed from the original concept of "Thrifty" and wanted to give it a name that reflected what the weekend is more about. What's New we be on the 2nd weekend of every month. (To see the calendar, click here <a href="http://www.commonthreadsquilt.com/Calendar.html">http://www.commonthreadsquilt.com/Calendar.html</a>). We want to invite you to bring show and tell, just like Thrifty, and you will get a special coupon you can use until the end of every month. PLEASE NOTE: There will not be a What's New in January because....<br />
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<b><u>Inventory Reduction Sale</u></b> - We need to make room for all of the fun stuff we have coming in 2012 from Fall Quilt Market. We thought about adding on, but there's no room to grow. :) The sale will be January 12th - 14th with discounts on select merchandise. Thursday will be 40% off, Friday 50% off, and Saturday 75% OFF!!!<br />
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<b><u>Card Club</u></b> - This is a BRAND NEW club that will be starting January 18th at 10am or 5:30pm. It's not your traditional card club, we're not going to play Bridge. If you like paper piecing, this is the club for you. We will be using the "50 Little Paper-Pieced Blocks" book to create greeting cards. For more details about the club, including the cost, click here: <a href="http://www.commonthreadsquilt.com/clubs.html">http://www.commonthreadsquilt.com/clubs.html</a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">We've decided to use Ruth's designs for our Common Threads Block of the Month. You will receive the patterns each month...what you do with them is completely up to your creativity....make them into a sampler, recreate the block for a quilt, use them for a wall hanging...the possibilities are endless! For more information about the Row by Row Block of the Month click here: <a href="http://www.commonthreadsquilt.com/blockofthemonth.html">http://www.commonthreadsquilt.com/blockofthemonth.html</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<b><u>Super Sew for Super Bowl </u></b>- The first Sunday of February every year is reserved for beer, food, and football.....but not this year!!! We invite you to join us sewing AND watching the Super Bowl. There will be games and giveaways including a $50 gift certificate.<br />
<b><u>Leap Year Sales Event</u></b> - It only comes once every 4 years, so we're gonna make the best of it. Join us for open sewing and Leap Year discounts including 29% off or double punches on your card. Play Leap Frog and get even more of a discount.<br />
<u style="font-weight: bold;">Relay for Life Auction</u> - We have officially started our own Relay for Life team. Our team name is "The Polka Dots" in honor of our father/grandpa who passed away from pancreatic cancer....he LOVED Polka music! To help raise money we are having an auction in March. The reason we are telling you about it so soon is because for every dollar you spend at the quilt shop between January 18 and March 23 you get 2 Quilt Bucks you can use during the auction. You can also use real money, but your Quilt Bucks are just a valuable. PLEASE invite everyone you know because we're not just going to be auctioning quilt stuff but gift certificates to area businesses and other fun things. More details to come!<br />
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Enough of the "public service announcements"...on to the new stuff! If you're interested in purchasing any of the following items, go our online store. (We apologize, the fabrics are not available through the online store yet. If you are interested in purchasing them please call us at 320-834-2563.) Click here for the online store: <a href="http://www.commonthreadsquilt.com/storefront_whatsnew.html">http://www.commonthreadsquilt.com/storefront_whatsnew.html</a><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><u><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Kits</span></b></u></div>We know we're getting quite close to Christmas, but we couldn't help but show at least one Christmas project. Using the Square-agonals technique (featured in last month's Teaching Thursday) we created kits for a table runner out of the Countdown to Christmas line. We used the Accu Quilt to cut each piece so there's not much cutting needed, just sit down and start sewing! The kit is only $14.99 (you will need to purchase the book as well - $24.95).<br />
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Using the same technique we created one with Hometown by Sweetwater so you can make one to display all year round!<br />
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Curio uses the Kaleido-Ruler (our only new notion this month - $17.00) to create the illusion of circles in this pretty quilt that reminds us of Paris, France. Holly used the Statler to create individual patterns for each block and the borders, it was her first time trying this intense technique and it turned out beautifully, she can do it for you too!<br />
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Hoffman has some new, rich Batiks so we had to show some of them as well.<br />
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Holly Taylor is back to designing with "Birch Bark Lodge". The line has patterned pieces and Batiks. Mix and match for a modern rustic look.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5156SQ7GP%2BL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Modern Blocks: 99 Quilt Blocks from Your Favorite Designers" border="0" height="200" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5156SQ7GP%2BL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" width="200" /></a>The new kids on the block! Today's most talented modern quilts put a fresh and fun spin on 99 traditional block designs in Modern Blocks. Chock full of step-by-step instructions, how-to photographs and helpful hints, this collection of inspiring projects makes it easy for any sewer, no matter what level of expertise, to quilt in a modern style with impressive results. $24.95 (Katie will be writing up a pattern to enlarge one of her favorite blocks, we will post it here first!)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.dalenkeys.com/images/just_a_quilt_-_cover_front_only_low_res_11.28.08_8i4o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://www.dalenkeys.com/images/just_a_quilt_-_cover_front_only_low_res_11.28.08_8i4o.jpg" style="text-align: left;" width="178" /></a>Just a Quilt? is a delightful story about six-year-old Chase and his imaginative uses of his prized quilt. This tale celebrates the wonderful creativity of children. In this story, his quilt is so much more than a quilt. Whether his quilt is a superhero cape, a dark cave, or a magic carpet, it still provides the security of home. Share this beautifully illustrated book with your child and imagine the possibilities. $16.00</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://creativesewlutions.danemcoweb.com/media/images/productimage-picture-come-fly-with-me-1469_t113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://creativesewlutions.danemcoweb.com/media/images/productimage-picture-come-fly-with-me-1469_t113.jpg" width="129" /></a>Big, beautiful flying geese weave a whimsical trail through this simple striated quilt top in Come Fly With Me. The great contemporary look is equally effective with and without borders. Size options: 55" a 75" without outer borders (large throw) and 69" x 89" with outer borders (twin).</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.createforless.com/p-images/3/2011/1120/214536-3-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Short Circuit Pattern Large Image" border="0" height="240" src="http://www.createforless.com/p-images/3/2011/1120/214536-3-1.jpg" width="320" /></a>Short Circuit certainly isn't short on style or pizzazz that's for sure. The only "short" in sight is the short amount of time it'll take to make the blocks. Use craps, charm packs, jelly rolls, anything goes in this fun bright quilt. Finished siza 49" x 49".</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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