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Creekside Quilting Newsletter 11/29/2022


We are HIRING a Monday through Friday team member for a
9:30 am-4:15 pm shift!  


We are in need of a person who would like to be a sale's associate some days, cut kits other days, fill fabric orders as needed, and an all around flexible person who is willing to jump right in and help with what is needed to be done for the day! 

*Job requires the abilty to get up on a ladder to hang and take down quilts. 
*Basic Microsoft computer skills in Word and Excel are a must. 
*This position requires a lot of movement and standing. 
*You must have quilting knowledge and be able to bring in a quilt you made with your interview.
*Feel free to share this post with friends and family!

If you are intersted...contact Karen at sienagraceproductions@gmail.com or call the store (515)276-1977 or come into the store to set up an interview!
 December 1st through December 23rd...buy a Creekside Quilting Gift Card at $100 and get a second gift card for $25 as a gift from us!  The $25 gift card will expire on February 28, 2023.

What's New at Creekside Quilting?

Ruby Star Society Firefly fabric line by designer Sarah Watts.  This line of fabric has the vibrant, deep, true colors we have come to expect from Ruby Star Society designers, along with the touch of nature, wildlife, and flowers!   
          
View and order your fabric HERE

Frances Firefly is a fabric kit with pattern, which uses the Firefly fabric line by Sarah Watts, and a jelly roll!  

You can order the kit HERE

Or just the pattern HERE

The Island Batik Silverado Canyon fabric line is new to Creekside Quilting!  The rich, earthy tones, along with the name, makes me think of the Grand Canyon!  This line of fabric is definitely a winner!

View and order the batiks HERE


Simply Yours pattern by Quilted Treasures is a contemporary pattern.  We have put the pattern with the Silverado Canyon batiks to create a kit for the Simply Yours pattern

Order your pattern HERE

Order your kit HERE 

Another GREAT pattern to use the Island Batik Silverado Canyon fabric line with is this Zen Chic pattern called Kynzee!

Order your pattern HERE

View and order the Silverado Canyon batiks HERE



Pumpkin Pizazz is a Creekside Quilting pattern and is a great pattern for a beginner.  This kit would make a great gift for a beginning quilter!

Order your kit HERE
Kit includes pattern and fabrics needed to make the table runner

What's New in Our Wool Department? 

We have a NEW kit for the Calico Patch Designs pattern, Love Abides!  The kit contains ALL the wool you will need to make this pattern!  

Order your pattern HERE

Order your kit HERE

What's Happening Around Creekside Quilting?

*Monday, November 28th through Friday, December 2nd, will be our CYBER Sale and recieve 25% off all app orders
Use the code CYBER
*Closed December 24th and 25th
*Saturday, December 31st 10am-3pm Customer Appreciation Sale 
*Closed January 1st 
*Closed January 14th
The 12 Days of Quilt-mas Virtual Shop Hop!
Start your holiday season off with a virtual shp hop the first 12 days of December!  Get some great gift ideas!  Inspiration for holiday projects!  New year motivation to try something new!  Join us each night on the Quilt-mas Virtual Shop Hop on Facebook at 7pm CST 
December 1st is Calico Cats Sewing
December 2nd is Bella Rose Quilts
December 3rd is 35th Avenue Sew and Vac
December 4th is Quilter's Corner
December 5th is Little Shop of Stitches
December 6th is Quilter's JEM
December 7th is Creekside Quilting
December 8th is Fiberology Lab
December 9th is Patchwork Garden
December 10th is Mountain Creek Quilters
December 11th is Heritage Quilts and Fabric Shoppe
December 12th is Poppy Quilt 'n Sew




Chris will be leading a Make and Take on December 1st for the Fold-it-Hold-it Bag.  The class will be from 11:30am-1pm and your kit will include the pattern, fabrics, ribbon and jingle bells to make one medium sized bag.
You will need to bring your sewing machine and sewing supplies.  We will have a cutting mat, rotary cutter, and iron station set up. Registration fee of $15 includes the class and kit. 
Register HERE

Saturday, December 3rd at 12:30pm.  Please join us for a two hour workshop for exploring your mess making potential and learning how to incorporate mindfulness skills and self-care practice into your creative stitching process. This introductory class is also meant to express your emotions within your craft.  Cora is a licensed therapist and creative counselor in the local Des Moines area. Register HERE


ONLY A FEW MORE DAYS LEFT OF OUR $7 and $8 FABRIC SALE!!  This sale ends Saturday, December 3rd

We have moved the sale fabric to fill a full aisle, where our seasonal fabric used to be!  There are hundreds of bolts of fabric marked down to $7!!  Batiks and flannels are at $8!  So come on in and check out all the sale fabric!  As with the summer $7 sale, it doesn't last forever....and once the fabric is gone, so too is the sale.


We are also adding books, patterns, and notions to the sale table, which is now located right next to the sale fabric.

We will be adding new items to the fabric aisle and the table throughout November...so check in with us periodically to see what is new! 

Lucky Sevens Virtual Shop Hop! Creekside Quilting is kicking off our own virtual shop hop! Lucky Sevens virtual shop hop will feature 8 independent quilt shops each month on the 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th of the month at 12pm CST and 7pm CST through Facebook.

Join us for our Virtual Shop Hops on the 7's at noon and 7pm

Here is the December line up!
Wednesday, December 7th at noon Bella Rose Quilts
Wednesday, December 7th at 7pm is Creekside Quilting
Wednesday, December 14th at noon Sew on & Sew North
Wednesday, December 14th at 7pm Little Shop of Stitches
Wednesday, December 21st at noon Sew in Stitches
Wednesday, December 21st at 7pm Fiberology Lab
Wednesday, December 28th at noon TBD
Wednesday, December 28th at 7pm Kay Michelle



Saturday, December 10th at 11:30am Sara and Carly will lead you through this fun Make and Take!  This wool Make and Take uses wool to make cute Christmas Ornaments!  Make the ornaments for yourself or give to a friend!  Join in the fun and make new friends while sitting and creating these cute ornaments!  Never worked with wool before...no problem!  All supplies are provided...all you need to bring is your happy self!  Register HERE

Our Giving Tree is BACK! ONLY THROUGH NOVEMBER  30th!!!

This year we are teaming up with Clive Community Services to provide much needed items to those in need! 
Come on in to the store and pull a bulb off our Giving Tree. 
Bring back the product, with the bulb tag, and receive on your account $5 loyalty points for every one item you bring in for the Giving Tree.  These loyalty points add up fast, and before you know, it you'll have a $25 credit to use later. 
Each bulb has an item the Clive Community Services is in need of receiving for the upcoming winter and holiday season.  
Everyone wins...you recieve $5 in loyalty points for each one item you donate, and Clive Community Serives receives products people in our local community are in need of this holiday and winter season.

Sewing Machine Cleaning and Repair Dates

Michael will be in the store on Tuesday, December 6th and Tuesday, December 20th to clean and polish FEATHERWEIGHTS!
Register to have your Featherweight cleaned and 
polished HERE.  You must reserve a spot in advance of        
as space is limited.  Your machine will be ready for pickup the day of service
Jerry will be back on Monday, December 12th and December 19th for cleaning and repairs.
Register your machine for a cleaning HERE
Register your machine for a repair NO cleaning HERE
Spaces are limited so pre-registration is needed.  Your machine may or may not be ready for pick up the day of service, but without a necessary repair, it should be ready for pick up within the week of service.

November Pfaff Sale!

We have never done this before, but we are going to try something new!  It's a TRADE IN SALE!!  Bring in any old sewing machine, and recieve: 
$200 off any in-stock sewing machines priced up to $1000
$400 off any in-stock sewing machines priced up to $2000
$600 off any in-stock sewing machines priced up to $3000
$800 off any in-stock sewing machines priced up to $4000
If you are interested in a new Performance Icon or a Creative Icon...come see me...I'm sure we can make a sweet deal for you!
No other discounts will be applied.  The discount comes off the MSRP price.  Sale starts Tuesday, November 1st and runs all month, while in-stock quantities at Creekside Quilting or Pfaff Warehouse are available.

Previvously LOVED Sewing Machines!  We have two machines turned in with our sale that were previously loved and priced right to sale. 
Performance Icon MSRP new is $9999. Used machine is on sale for $4900 NEW PRICE
Expression 710 MSRP new is $3999. Used machine is on sale for $1999 NEW PRICE

Both machines are in mint condition!

Upcoming Classes and Events at Creekside Quilting

November

View the November 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 1 week prior to the class date and time.  After that, the instructor is expecting you and there will be no refunds for cancelations.


 Wednesday, November 30th at 2:30pm is our Elm Creek Quilter's Book Club.  This month we are ready book 7 of in the series, The Sugar Camp Quilt by Jennifer Chiaverini

Up and Coming in December
View the December calendar HERE

 December 1st through December 23rd...buy a Creekside Quilting Gift Card at $100 and get a second gift card for $25 as a gift from us!  The $25 gift card will expire on February 28, 2023.

 Chris will be leading a Make and Take on December 1st for the Fold-it-Hold-it Bag.  The class will be from 11:30am-1pm and your kit will include the pattern, fabrics, ribbon and jingle bells to make one medium sized bag.
You will need to bring your sewing machine and sewing supplies.  We will have a cutting mat, rotary cutter, and iron station set up. Registration fee of $15 includes the class and kit. 
Register HERE

   UFO CLUB Friday, December 2nd at 1 pm.  This year we are doing it a little differently!  Come any last Friday of the month and pay $2 to participate 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 start any month you want, set any goals you want, and collect your $1 back the next month with at least one met goal. IF you don't meet at least one of the goals you set, you owe a dollar.  If you miss the next month, you owe a dollar for each month missed when you return. Come any month...no need to register...just show up and complete some of the UFO's that are driving you crazy! 

  You won't want to miss our Flash Sale Friday's on Friday, December 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th at 9:30am!  Each week a fairly new fabric line is discounted 35% from 9:30am through midnight...while quantities last.  Sign up on our app Creekside Quilting Iowa to receive notifications when we go live and then watch the live video to see the fabric and place orders.

  Saturday, December 3rd at 12:30pm.  Please join us for a two hour workshop for exploring your mess making potential and learning how to incorporate mindfulness skills and self-care practice into your creative stitching process. This introductory class is also meant to express your emotions within your craft.  Cora is a licensed therapist and creative counselor in the local Des Moines area. Register HERE

  Join Julia on Monday, December 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th for her Live Event at 4:30pm to see what's new in the store and be one of the first to order from our new lines of fabric!  https://www.facebook.com/creeksidequiltingiowa  

 Sit and Knit with Elaine on Thursday, December 8th at 10:30am. 
Everyone who likes to knit is welcome to join this club anytime!

  Saturday, December 10th at 11:30am Sara and Carly will lead you through this fun Make and Take!  This wool Make and Take uses wool to make cute Christmas Ornaments!  Make the ornaments for yourself or give to a friend!  Join in the fun and make new friends will sitting and creating these cute ornaments!  Never worked with wool before...no problem!  All supplies are provided...all you need to bring is your happy self!  Register HERE

  Clothesline Club is Monday, December 12th at 1pm.  

  Tuesday, December 13th is Wool Club starting at 12 PM!  
This group is open to everyone just come on in and join the fun! 

  Thursday, December 15th is Mid Month Madness all day long.  We are getting down to the end of the year and we are also getting down to the end of our supply of bags!  This bag will only be available while quantities last, and then in 2023, we will have a new bag.  ALL previous year's bags will still be valid for the 15% off each 15th of the month...so new bags, old bags...enjoy the 15% discount, each month on the 15th!

 Singer Featherweight Club will be Saturday, December 17th at 10:30am This group is open to everyone, so bring your featherweight machine and sew with friends!

 Monday, December 19th is The Monday Stitch group.


 Wednesday, December 21st 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!

Wednesday, December 28th at 2:30pm is our Elm Creek Quilter's Book Club.  This month we are reading The Christmas Quilt by Jennifer Chiaverini

Saturday, December 24th, we will be closed
Saturday, December 31st, we will be open 10-3 and it is our annual Customer Appreciation Day!
Saturday, January 14th, we will be closed

Keep on quilting and enjoying the blessings of the day!  karen steggerda

Contact Us
  • 1-515-276-1977
  • 9926 Swanson Blvd.
    Clive, Iowa
    50325
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