News from Mary's Quilt Shop

October

2016

Mary's Quilt Shop

Newsletter

Welcome to Mary's Quilt Shop

Beginning October 1st we will observe our fall and winter hours. Thursday through Monday 11:00am - 5:00pm.

What a great time to visit the shop and lovely Downtown Bedford. This weekend begins Bedford's 52nd Fall Folliage Festival. Be sure to stop by the shop and see our extraordinary Antique Quilts!

Women were granted the right to vote in 1920.

Its is our privilege and duty!

Inspire your Family, Friends, Colleagues and neighbors to Vote!

Kits available in the shop.

13" x 24"

$14.95

24" x 29"

$29.95

THIS MONTH AT MARY'S

Di Ford Hall
October 14, 15, 16, 17, 2016

October 21, 22, 23, 24, 2016

A kit purchase will be required for the classes. Kit information will be announced closer to the class dates. You will receive your kit the morning of your class.

Class Schedule

Week 1

Friday October 14, 9:30 - 4:00 .....Giggleswick   $75

Saturday October 15. 9:30 - 4:00..... Baltimore Album $75

Sunday October 16, 11:30 - 1:00 Luncheon $55

Sunday October 16, 7:00 Lecture $20

Monday October 17, 9:30 - 4:00 Surprise   $75

Class Schedule

Week 2

Friday October 21, 9:30 - 4:00 .....Giggleswick   $75

Saturday October 22. 9:30 - 4:00..... Baltimore Album $75

Sunday October 23, 11:30 - 1:00 Luncheon $55

Sunday October 23, 7:00 Lecture $20

Monday October 24, 9:30 - 4:00 Surprise   $75

Seats are still available for all classes and beds available in the Retreat. Call Today to register.

Class registration is Final. No Refunds will be issued. If you need to cancel we suggest finding someone to take your place.

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Look at these Gorgeous Palampore Quilts!

Each quilt is made with a portion of

Mary's Palampore Panel

Kits for the following are available now.

Kits are pre-cut for you. Just open, follow directions and sew.

Call the shop to order and we will send it to you.

Or, stop by the shop, we would love to see you.

36" x 37"

38" x 45"

23" x 27"

80" x 100"

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Rhapsody In Blue is Stuck in the Water!

The fabric is onboard a ship with Hanjin Shipping. The South Korean transport company recently filed for bankruptcy and is not being allowed to dock in the destination ports. We hope this situation resolves soon and will keep you up to date on the progress.

We are still accepting pre-orders. Call the

shop to place your order!

COMING SOON!

Something Special is happening in April 2017!

A Quilt Retreat at

Le Clos des Freres Gris

Arriving April 24th ~ Departing April 30th

You will be spending a week with Joe & Mary Koval

as well as Brian & Di (Ford) Hall

You will enjoy quilt classes with Di,

Tours of Provence (according to availability/cost)

as well as Market Day in Aix en Provence

and a Cooking Class!

**Itinerary is subject to change

Monday April 24th - Arrival of retreat participants by own means to Aix en Provence...

evening welcome & meal

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Tuesday April 25th - Quilting class with Di... evening dinner

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Wednesday April 26th - Tour of Provence according to

availability/cost. Variety of tours available...

free evening (dinner on your own)

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Thursday April 27th - Market Day in Aix en Provence

and cooking class / dinner

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Friday April 28th - Quilting class with Di...

free evening (dinner on your own)

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Saturday April 29th - Market Day in Aix en Provence...

Farewell dinner

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Sunday April 30th - Departure

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Accommodations to include:

full breakfast each day; city occupancy tax;

and wine served in the evening

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Lunch is included on Class days

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Rooms are available as 2 to 3 people per room

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Grab your girlfriends and lets go!!

Retreat Cost ~ 1100 euros

Travel expenses NOT included

For reservation, please contact Caroline at freres.gris@free.fr

or visit Caroline's website at

http://freres.gris.free.fr

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November Pajama Party is Full

Special Guest Linda Collins!

Keep watching as we will be having more PJ Parties coming.

Retreat & Classes

Please read carefully!

*When registering for any class a valid credit card is required and your card will be charged at this time. We do not retain your credit card information

*When registration is open for classes we do not always know all the requirements for the class. Additional item may need to be purchased, kits, patterns, etc. We will let you know when these are available

*All Class Registrations and Retreat Reservations are FINAL

No Refunds, No Exceptions!

*Building is NOT handicap accessible

*Class dates and projects are subject to change

Mary would love to speak at your guild meeting!

She would like to share her skill and expertise. These are a few of her topics.

Who is Mary Koval and How Did She Start?

Designing Fabrics "The How Too!"

How to Make Your Quilts More Valuable.

What Do Antique Quilts Have To Do With It?

Collecting and Caring For Antique Quilts.

Call the shop for details and to make arrangements.

Fat Quarter Fun!

Purchase 10 fat quarters and receive the 11th FREE.

Punch Cards are available NOW!

Don't forget to check out

Mary's Website!

www.marykovalantiquequilts.com

www.antiquequiltexchange.com

Is a charitable organization that makes pillowcases for children

with life threatening illnesses.

Your participation is encouraged. We have local groups that gather and sew. If you don't sew we need cutters and other helpers. You can also make the pillow cases on your own and drop them off at the shop.

Please contact Doris Caldwell for more information.

814-442-7347

MARY KOVAL'S

RETREAT CENTER

Looking for a great getaway? This is the place. Our retreat offers a large eat in kitchen, living room, 6 bedrooms, 4 and half bathrooms, sewing room and laundry room. All this in a newly restored 1813 Federal style building located in historic Bedford, PA. Bring your family and friends for a weekend of sewing, eating and enjoying historic Bedford. We can design a class or come and sew your own!

We Sincerely Appreciate Our Customers!

They Like Us Too!

"Delightful and informative, friendly and just an overall wonderful experience. Thanks."

"A quick phone call and efficient staff took care of my request and eased my mind in finding just the "right " gift for a lovely friend....thank you!"

"Love to look around and shop for kits for my wife!!!"

Sincerely,

Mary Koval
Mary's Quilt Shop