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Creekside Quilting Newsletter 05/17/2022




  Congratulations to my youngest daughter, Anna for graduating from Truett Seminary at Baylor University over the weekend.  She received her Master's of Divinity and will be starting her internship here in Des Moines.  Thankful to have her back in Des Moines!  Woot Woot!  Congratulations little one!

What's New @ Creekside Quilting?

  Halloween Whimsy from Riley Blake is a whimsical line of fabric for all those Halloween projects!  View and order the line HERE or a fat quarter bundle HERE

  This is the main panel in the line which can be ordered HERE

  HERE is the fabric kit to make this charming quilt using the panel (includes pattern)

  or you can make this charming pillow with our fabric kit HERE (includes pattern)

  Not ready for fall and Halloween yet?  This summer fabric line from Windham can be viewed and ordered HERE (you'll need to scroll through the page to find the patriotic fabrics)

  or the kit to make this Starry Blue quilt top can be ordered HERE!  This is a fun summer project!

If you'd like to connec to the All Iowa Shop Hop Tuesday Talk, here is the Facebook Link HERE

Quilted Twins Fabric Warehouse in Florida is sending Quilts to Ukraine.  One of the store owners has a relative in Poland who will deliver the quilts to those in need.  If you have quilts you would like to donate, please call the Quilted Twins Fabric Warehouse at (352) 507-8458

  This is the 2022 All Iowa Shop Hop fabric and we have it ready for Pre-Orders! You can view and pre-order the fabrics HERE   You can then pick up your fabric beginning June 1st....the kick off to the All Iowa Shop Hop which runs through June and July.  We will be open on Sunday's 1-4 pm in June and July just for this awesome event!  Please note, this Benartex line of fabric is prone to shrinkage, so buy extra to make the projects out of the All Iowa Shop Hop Magazine....which can also be pre-ordered HERE

  This is a 2/3 yd panel that goes with the All Iowa Shop Hop fabric line.    You can pre-order the panel HERE
Please note, this Benartex line of fabric is prone to shrinkage, so buy extra to make the projects out of the All Iowa Shop Hop Magazine....which can also be ordered HERE

  Order your All Iowa Shop Hop magazine HERE
 We are starting a new book club called The Elm Creek Quilter's Book Club and it is based on The Elm Creek series by Jennifer Chiaverini!  We have had several people ask about a club for Jennifer Chiaverini and we have two wonderful leaders who will lead you through the series and some of Sylvia's quilt blocks to go along with the books.  You can choose to do the quilt blocks and books, or just the books.  This should be a lively and fun group!  Register HERE for this book club and purchase this months book, Round Robin HERE

Our sewing machine repairman, Jerry, will be back on Monday, May 23rd and there are a few spots still left.  He will be cleaning Pfaff machines only, at this time.  You can register to have your Pfaff sewing machine cleaned 

Monday, May 23rd HERE

Please bring your machines in by Monday, April 18th if they are to be cleaned this week.   YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT, AS SPACE IS LIMITED

What's Coming Up in May?

View the May calendar HERE

***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.
***PLEASE NOTE that cancelation of classes will be refunded up to 1week prior to the class date and time.  After that, the instructor is expecting you and there will be no refunds for cancelations.

 Wednesday, May 18th is the Applique Sew-in Group starting at 10:00 am and lasting all day! This group is open to everyone, just come on in and join the fun!

  You won't want to miss our Flash Sale Fridays on May 20th and 27th at 9:30am!   Using the app on Friday's, you will receive 35% off full yard cuts of fabric!  Then on Saturdays, you can purchase the fabric in the store at 25% off!


 Singer Featherweight Club will be Saturday, May 21st   This group is full.

Our sewing machine repairman, Jerry, will be back on Monday, May 23rd and there are a few spots still left.  He will be cleaning Pfaff machines only, at this time.  You can register to have your Pfaff sewing machine cleaned 

Monday, May 23rd HERE

Please bring your machines in by Monday, April 18th if they are to be cleaned this week.   YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT, AS SPACE IS LIMITED

 Monday, May 23rd is The Monday Stitch group.  This group is full.

  Join Julia on Mondays May 23rd for her Live Event at 4:30pm to see what's new in the store and get a first chance to order before the newsletter comes out on Tuesday morning. Facebook: Creekside Quilting Iowa https://www.facebook.com/creeksidequiltingiowa  

 Wednesday, May 25th at 1pm is Patchwork Sister's Book Club is reading for the month of Knot On Her Life by Mary Marks.  Come join us for an always lively book discussion!

  The Elm Creek Quilter's Book Club will hold it's first meeting on Wednesday, May 25th at 2:30pm.  Order your copy of the book HERE  This book club will be reading through the Jennifer Chiaverini Elm Creek Quilter's book series each month.  Fall in love with all the characters and charm of the stories!

  Friday, May 27th at 1pm is UFO Club and this year we are doing it a little differently!  Come any last Friday of the month and pay $2 to particpate for that day.  The first $1 will go towards meeting your goals and the second $1 will go into the kitty for our year end party of prizes for our achievements!  You can come any month you want, set any goals you want, and collect your $1 back the next month with your met goals.  First month is always $2 and you wont receive your $1 back until you met a goal.  Come any month...no need to register!  

We will be closed Monday, May 30th in obseervance of Memorial Day!


What's Coming Up in June?

View the June calendar HERE

  Everything Lori Holt Summer Boot Camp starts Thursday, June 9th at 1:30pm
and runs every other Thursday through July 21st.  We end on Thursday, July 21st.  This boot camp is for people who want to do a Lori Holt project and need the encouragement and suggestion of others to keep motivated for completion of their project!  We will have weekly show and tell of what we accomplished in our week, Q&A sessions, and time for show and tell of other Lori Holt projects we have completed!  ALSO, since Lori Holt is all about the vintage, we will have time to share with others, our 1930's era stuff and any other things that are Lori Holt!  So register today for our Everything Lori Holt Summer Boot Camp HERE

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Featured Lines keep updated with our new lines of fabric: https://www.creeksidequiltingiowa.com/featured-and-new-fabric-lines-by-top-designers.htm 

  Have a fantastic week and keep on stitchin'!  karen steggerda



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