Class, Club and Special Events  Information
March 2008

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To reserve a place in class, come by the shop to register. Class fee is due when you register. You may also call in to register and use your credit card to pay class fees. In fairness to others, your place is not reserved until class fees are paid. Supply list available when you register for class. For classes that need sewing machines - please know how to operate basic features on your own machine.

Don't live close enough to join one of our clubs?  Have no fear - you can participate in some of our clubs long distance.  'Year in a Snap', and the 'Civil War Club' both have monthly kits and Thimbleberries Club "Lakeside & Lodge", has quarterly kits.  We'll keep your credit card on file and auto ship your kits and info so that you can be in on the fun too!  Call us for more details.

Not in Franklin year round- but love some of the club projects you see? 
If space permits and a club is not full, you can take any of our club classes (except Thimbleberries "Lakeside & Lodge") as a single class.  Class fee is $25.
  

Please click here to read the Class Policies at Deb's Cats N Quilts.


Year in a Snap Club
Instructor:  Jerrie Tacia
Date:  March 1, 2008
Time:  10:00am-1:00pm
Club Fee:  $45.00 per quarter

Book:
  $19.00
Kits:  $18.00 per month


This club is back by popular request!!!  Make a wonderful quilt that you can change from month to month.  A variety of techniques will be offered for fast machine completion OR for those who prefer, add embellishment by hand. 
Book is required.   

"Sit-N-Sew (every Wednesday)
Date:  March 5, 2008

Time:  10:00am-12:00noon

Sit-N-Sew will be on Wednesday this year from 10:00am-12:00noon EVERY WEEK!!  This is not a class but a great time to socialize with other quilters as you work on projects that you started in one of our classes or clubs.  There is no fee for Sit N Sew but you must be working on something you started in a class or club at Deb's Cats N Quilts.  Limited space- so you must sign up if you wish to attend.

Thimbleberries Book Club - Series 3 
Instructor:  Jerrie Tacia
Date:  March 7, 2008
Time: 10:00am-1:30pm
Club Fee:  $45.00 per quarter
Book:  $23.00

Come for 1 class or join for the quarter (April, May, June).  The book club will be alternating between the books Thimbleberries “Pint Sized Traditions” and “Simple Seasons.”  Both have stunning seasonal projects for your home or for unique gifts.   In April the book club will be making the teapot wall hanging from the “Pint Sized” book and having a tea party as well.  In May and June they will be making Summertime Scatter Garden.   Class fee is $25 per class or $45 per quarter.   

4-H Quilting Club
Instructor:  Deb Thompson
Date:  March 10, 2008
Time:  3:00pm-5:00pm

See Deb for more information.
 

Janome Trunk Show and Class
Instructors:  Janome Educators
Date:  March 12, 2008
Time:  10:30am-12:00pm  Trunk Show
            1:00pm-4:00pm  Class

Sign up for the trunk show and/or class with the Janome Rep.  Don't miss this chance to see all Cheryl's newest creations and to work on the amazing Janome 11,000 in the afternoon class.  Class is free (small cost for kit).

Civil War Club
Instructor:  Deb Thompson
Date:  March 14, 2008
Time:  10:00am-1:00pm
Club Fee:  $45.00 per quarter

Book:  $19.95
Kits:  $10.00 per month

We'll be using the Atkinson Book "Lessons From Mama" as we make a block each month and end up with this great quilt.  You'll learn several different techniques as we work our way through the book.  Don't like Civil Ware fabrics?  (I can't imagine that but for those who don't you have an option of using 30's repro too).    Kit fee will include 4 different civil war (or 30's) FQ's each month.  Book required.   (An evening class will be added if there is enough interest.)

 ***FREE DEMOS****
(Please sign up as space is limited)
Date:
  March 15, 2008
Time:  10:15am-11:00am

January - photo transfer and memory quilt ideas
February 9 - Square in a Square (the Famous Jodi Barrows technique)
March 15 - Paper Piecing

SPECIAL OCCASION
Date:
  March 17, 2008
Time:  10:00am-6:00pm

St. Patrick's Day is very special at Deb's!! 
W h y ???? 
Because it's Deb's daughter's birthday.
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We always celebrate Tarrah's birthday with a sale- so come in for all the specials and surprises.
-Monday, March 17 from 10:00-6:00 (yes, we'll be open an hour later that day for those that work and those who want to stop in on the way to the guild meeting),  get 20% off anything green. "Green" fabric, "green" cutting mats, "green" fat quarters and more.  
-Also when you check out- pull a coupon from our "pot of gold" and win a prize.
Wear green and you also get a second chance to win.

Strip Club
Instructors:  Ginny Fagen, Lindi Newman, and Deb Thompson
Date:  March 18, 2008
Time:  5:30pm-8:30pm
Club Fee:  $45.00 per quarter
Books:  Strippin'Time $19.99 and Strip Clubbing $17.95

Jelly rolls are the hottest thing and they can really jump start a project.  We'll be using the books "Strip Clubbing" and "Stripping Time" as we make fabulous quilts and other projects from strips.  Books required. 

"Sit-N-Sew (every Wednesday)
Date:  March 19, 2008

Time:  10:00am-12:00noon

Sit-N-Sew will be on Wednesday this year from 10:00am-12:00noon EVERY WEEK!!  This is not a class but a great time to socialize with other quilters as you work on projects that you started in one of our classes or clubs.  There is no fee for Sit N Sew but you must be working on something you started in a class or club at Deb's Cats N Quilts.  Limited space- so you must sign up if you wish to attend.


"Bunny Kisses"
Class
Instructor:  Jerrie Tacia
Date: March 20, 2008 
Time:  10:00am-3:00pm
Class Fee:  $30.00

Jerrie has an adorable new quilt design called "Bunny Kisses".  Several people have asked her to teach it as class, so we have scheduled a class for March 20.  "Bunny Kisses" may be used as a wall hanging or as a small quilt for a special little one in your life.  "Bunny Kisses" combines machine appliqué with a ribbon border using 'Thangles'.  The border looks complicated but is so easy once you know how.   Special cornerstone blocks in the outer borders complete the design.  You'll be very pleased with the results!

SPECIAL OCCASION
Date:  March 22, 2008
Time:  10:00am-2:00pm

Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, March 22 during our regular hours 10:00am-2:00pm.
Every egg contains a prize or discount coupon.  Limit (1) discount coupon per customer.

Paper Piecing Class
Instructor:  Deb Thompson
Date:  March 22, 2008
Time:  10:00am-1:00pm
Class Fee: $30.00

Let Deb teach you the secrets to successful paper piecing.  You will love the perfect points and accuracy achieved- but be forewarned- Paper Piecing can be addictive!!!    Deb will have 2 designs to choose from- one for the beginner paper piecer and another for the more advanced.

Kid's Club - ages 9 and up
Instructor:  Deb Thompson
Date:  March 24, 2008
Time:  3:15pm-5:00pm
Club Fee:  $10.00 per class plus supplies

This club is for ages 9 and up.  Kid's club makes a variety of projects and is geared toward projects that students can complete in class. 

"Sit-N-Sew (every Wednesday)
Date:  March 26, 2008

Time:  10:00am-12:00noon

Sit-N-Sew will be on Wednesday this year from 10:00am-12:00noon EVERY WEEK!!  This is not a class but a great time to socialize with other quilters as you work on projects that you started in one of our classes or clubs.  There is no fee for Sit N Sew but you must be working on something you started in a class or club at Deb's Cats N Quilts.  Limited space- so you must sign up if you wish to attend.

Thimbleberries Club 2008  "Lakeside & Lodge"
Instructor:   Deb Thompson

Date:  Thursday, March 27, 2008
Time:  10:00am-12:00noon
                        OR
Date:  Saturday, March 29, 2008
Time:  10:00am-12:00noon
Club Fee:  see membership form
Kits:  see membership form

The 2008 Thimbleberries Club offers you several options- Make the 'Big Club Quilt', make 4 quartly projects, or do both.  Thimbleberries Club has 2 groups.  They meet the 4th Thursday of each month or the 4th Saturday each month from 10:00am-12:00noon.  See membership form for membership and kit fees.