Creekside Quilting Newsletter 01/05/2021
Today is our first day of our Bench Pillow Group and it's not to late to join us! We are starting at 10:30 this morning and you can join us virtually or in the store. Just come on in or call the store at (515)276-1977 and I'll send you the link!
So, we have moved this group to the first Tuesday of the month in January, February, March and April starting at 10:30 am. We will meet in the store or connect with you virtually. Bring your first project, fabrics, sewing machine and accessories and let's sew together for a few hours each month to get a head start on a year full of bench pillows! Register HERE for instore and register HERE for virtual if you want to join us! Bundle the group and the book at a discounted price HERE ***And remember, each time you come to the group, Creekside Quilting will give you a $10 coupon, which basically gives you the opportunity to get your registration fee back and spend your money AGAIN on something else you want in the store!!!
What's New @ Creekside Quilting?
Moda's Bee Grateful by Deb Strain is a beautiful line of yellows, greys, ivory and black with a theme of bees! View all 29 bolts HERE
To go with the Moda Bee Grateful line of fabric, we have the Farmer's Market Pattern in stock. This pattern uses the panel that comes with the line. You can order your's HERE
The top 25 Robert Kaufman Quilter's Linen Colors are back in the shop and we are so excited to be welcoming them back! People love and request this fabric all the time! The fabric is wonderful to work with and the colors make excellent blenders! You can view all 25 colors HERE
Fun new novelty fabrics from Timeless Treasures! There's sloths, religious words, mermaids, swimming clown fish, cards, flames and camo! As Julia pointed out in her video last night, the flames would make a great apron for the man in your life who likes to grill! You can view the sloth fabric HERE the religious words HERE the mermaids HERE the swimming clown fish HERE the cards HERE the flames HERE and the camo HERE
Next week is the 15th of the month already, so get your bag this week to start saving next week! Mid Month Madness is HERE and we are excited to announce, that on the 15th day of every month, you get 15% off anything you buy that fits in this XL 18"x16" project bag! All you have to do is buy this project bag from Creekside Quilting for $25, bring it into the store on the 15th day of the month, and whatever you buy that fits in the bag....is 15% off. Now you might be wondering how do you fit a bolt of fabric into the bag? Well, it will be the fabric after cutting, but it still has to fit in the bag! While we are closed on Sundays, should the 15th fall on a Sunday, just bring you bag in on Monday!
So come on in, buy a bag and start your year of saving in January! **Bag must be with you on the 15th of the month to get the 15% discount. ff you like to order online, you still must purchase the bag but we will do the price adjustment on our end. Order your bag HERE
LAST TWO DAYS TO REGISTER!!! Creekside Quilting is hosting the Granny's Legacy, (out of Albert Lea, MN.) Crazy Stitching Retreat this January 14th through the 16th. This is a virtual event....so gather up a friend and reserve your spot at Creekside Quilting for the retreat. You can register to come each day to the store, or just a half day, or just one day and stay at home the rest. Space is only available to those who register through Creekside Qulting.Here is what is included if you register for this event through Creekside Quilting:
*10% off the retreat price of $229...you pay through Creekside $206.10
*15% off any in stock wool and embroidery supplies you are needing for the retreat
*a virtual seat for the retreat either in the comfort of you home OR in our classroom
*an opportunity to stitch with your friends here in DSM by meeting in our classroom
*Creekside Quilting will be responsible for ordering all your supplies for the retreat from Granny's Legacy
*virtual seats are limited so register early
*explore crazy stitching and embroidery stitching with Kim and Katie from Granny's Legacy
*Class project is 10" x 20" talbe runner
*last day to register with Creekside Qulting is Wednesday, January 6th
REGISTER HERE
Here is the information about the retreat from the Granny's Legacy website: https://www.grannyslegacypatterns.com/retreat/janretreat?rq=crazy%20stitching%20retreat
Oh my gosh! Have you ever watch Gudrun Erla on Tuesdays? Well, her show is awesome!! And I love her new book Stripology Mixology 2! Pat loves Gudrun and her book too and is going to start a group on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 1-4!
This group is for Gudrun Erla fans of GE Designs! Gudrun has a new book out "Stripology Mixology 2". Her 13 pattterns in this book are for beginners to intermidiate skills.
Pick a favorite quilt from this book and join our Creekside Quilting Gudrun Eral Club. We will work on quilt blocks over the next 3 months. We will discuss how we make Jo Jo, Harmony and Wanda quilt patterns. And of course there will be show and tells...and plenty of great opinions to share!
Buy this book from Creekside Quilting and receive a 15% discount when you join the group also!
Join this 3 month group for just $20. Register HERE
Pat has a number of Gudrun's patterns and books and will also share her Gudrun projects with you! Get 2021 off to a great quilting start!
***Participate all 3 months recieve a $20 coupon, which basically gives you the opportunity to get your registration fee back and spend your money AGAIN on something else you want in the store!!
Join us for My Favorite Color is Moda BOM starting Saturday, February 6th at 10:30 am and meeting every month through November! This group will meet and discuss the blocks of the month, go through tips and tricks to the patterns and of course show and tell! Karen T. and Julia will be leading this group and sewing right along with everyone!
Coastal Cool reminds me of seaglass and tranquil white sand beaches. The colours are beiges and blues with a gorgeous periwinkle. 
Primrose Garden is pinks and greens and yellow! Definitely a garden.
Tropical Getaway is a riot of colour. Purple, pink, green, blue. Even a coral-orange. 
Cookie Tin is Christmas, but not just green and red. There is a hint of green blue that really makes this colorway pop. I think Cookie Tin may be my favourite. The cost for the pattern is $12. The cost for the color wave kit of your choice is $12.50 a month and it includes meeting together in person for tips and tricks and the fabric kit of your choice for that month. We will meet either in person or virtually on the first Saturday of the month. This is the best part! You get to show off what you've put together and ooh and ahh over everyone else's work as well. Our first meeting will be February 6, 2021 at 10:30 am.
Click HERE for the pre-order of the pattern $12
Click HERE to join our group for FREE and just pay for your monthly fabric kit of $125.00 (this payment can be set up for 10 equal payments of $12.50 monthly if you prefer, just call the store to register) Want all the fabric upfront? Not a problem, we can cut your full kit in January!
Click HERE to join our group and use your own stash fabrics $50 (which is only $5 a month for all kinds of tips, tricks, motivation, and opinions!)
Monthly shipping fee will be $8.95 and a full kit shipping fee will be $14.95
***And remember, each time you come to the group, Creekside Quilting will give you a $5 coupon, which basically gives you the opportunity to get spend your money AGAIN on something else you want in the store!!!
What's New in Our Wool Department?
What's New w/Pfaff?
Stevan, our certified Pfaff sewing machine repair man, has decided to branch off into other areas and so, WE ARE HIRING! Do you know someone who would make an excellent addition to our store in cleaning and repairing Pfaff Sewing Machines? Please send them our way! This is a part time position
Upcoming Classes and Events in January
***PLEASE NOTE if you are new to a class or event, you MUST pre-register for all classes and events! Now with our classroom opening up, our social distancing space in the classroom, and people getting out more, you must pre-register for any class or event at Creekside Quilting. Anyone arriving without having registered may possibly need to leave, unless there is ample room in the classroom. This is for your safety as well as ours and we appreciate your understanding of this situation. Thank you!
***PLEASE NOTE before you come to class, make sure your sewing machine is in good working condition and has all the necessary supplies you will need to run the sewing machine. A good understanding of how to use your sewing machine is a must. Sewing classes require a basic sewing kit and quilting tools.
View January calendar HERE
Clothesline Club 2020 on Monday, January 11th starting at 1 pm. This group is closed.
Tuesday, January 12th is Wool Club starting at noon!. If you are new to the group you MUST register by calling the store at (515)276-1977 This group is open to everyone January 14th through the 17th is the Crazy Stitching Retreat Join us in the store or virtually. Register today! Friday, January 15th is Mid Month Madness! Bring your bag in or order online and we will give you 15% off anything that fits in your project bag!
Saturday, January 16th from 1-4 pm with Pat and is open to everyone! Sign up today for instore or virtual! Pick a favorite quilt from this book and join our Creekside Quilting Gudrun Eral Club. We will work on quilt blocks over the next 3 months. We will discuss how we make Jo Jo, Harmony and Wanda quilt patterns. And of course there will be show and tells...and plenty of great opinions to share!
Buy this book from Creekside Quilting and receive a 15% discount when you join the group also!
Join this 3 month group for just $20. Register HERE
Pat has a number of Gudrun's patterns and books and will also share her Gudrun projects with you! Get 2021 off to a great quilting start!
***Participate all 3 months recieve a $20 coupon, which basically gives you the opportunity to get your registration fee back and spend your money AGAIN on something else you want in the store!!
Sit and Knit with Elaine on Sunday, January 17th starting at 1:30 pm. This club is open to anyone who likes to knit, and would like to knit with other knitters! If you are new to the group you MUST register by calling the store at (515)276-1977 This group is open to everyone 
Wednesday, January 20th is the Applique Sew-in Group starting at 10:00 am and lasting all day! If you are new to the group you MUST register by calling the store at (515)276-1977 This group is open to everyone 
Wednesday, January 27th at 1 pm is our next Patchwork Sister's Book Club meeting! If you are new to the book club you MUST register by calling the store at (515)276-1977 This group is open to everyone. This month we are discussing two books Between Heaven and Texas and From Here to Home! Come join in the lively book discussions by registering HERE
Our next book club quilt challenge is STARS Over Texas! That's right! We've done red and white to go along with our Ann Hazelwoods Wine Country Series, Log Cabin to go alonog with our 1st Marie Bostwick Series, and now we are doing star quilts to finish off our Marie Bostwick A Too Much Texas series. Wednesday, January 27th at 2:30 pm. Remember to bring your show and tell. 
Friday, January 29th at 1 pm: UFO Club This group is open to everyone and if new to the group, you MUST register by calling the store at (515)276-1977.
I was in Fareway last week, and I was reaching for a small bag of M&M's when this bag caught my eye. I just burst out laughing!! "He Wasn't Even That Cute!" As you can see, my little bag of M&M's turned into the Party Size, I still chuckle every time I get into my bag of treats, and it makes me happy! LOL!!! Great marketing plan M&M's...you got me! Happy New Year Everyone...mask up and keep stitchin'! karen steggerda