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Time. A one syllable word, a constant measurement, a seemingly simple concept. But not really. In Einstein's Theory of Relativity, it is said that if we took off in a rocket that traveled at the speed of light, we could land and yet see ourselves taking off. Not so simple of a theory, and yet fascinating and mathematically plausible. Now, while that theory can become too much information, what does become relative to us in our daily lives is that time has a measurement and a value, but is based on what our individual data base is. For example, if I'm 15.5 years of age, six months seems like a very long time. But if I'm 65.5 years old, six months isn't very long at all. Our data base, our levels of experience at 65.5 are much broader than they were at 15.5. One more thought here is : end result. If, at the end of 6 months something good will happen, that six months will seem to drag out. But if something bad is going to happen, that same time frame will seem very short.
So how does this relate to SVQ and you? Well, I'm not exactly sure, but it should go something like this: Right now, we have the gift of time and we can use it wisely. All of us here enjoy spending our time with you, to help you get started with a project, to see it to fruition, to share the end result with you. And you might think, "Well, it's only a quilt", but that quilt can mean many things to many people over time. I was speaking with our divisional head of Project Linus this morning, and she was so proud to say that Linus just sent 100 quilts to Texas and Fla. They have taken in, through SVQ as one of the collection points, and sent out over 500 quilts to children and families this month. Project Linus is a large charity organization, one of many, that uses their time to brighten someone's day or perhaps life. We never quite know what someone else's data base is, nor how much a simple act of kindness can mean to someone. We use our time and money to help out. If you periodically clean out your fabric stash and don't know what to do with it, bring it to SVQ and we will make sure that it gets into the hands of our quilters who make so many charity quilts. Find a few quilts that you've made and now make you think "What was I thinking???" When we are able, SVQ donates fabric to these charitable groups also. What you do and contribute is appreciated! Someone, somewhere, will love getting it!
If you're thinking of a new BERNINA, think Sept. Remember that there is a fabulous opportunity on the B790 Plus and the B880 Plus -the oh, so popular GWP (Gift With Purchase). Come in and see our GWP display for you and all that is included! Talk with Phillis about your wants/needs and how to get it done.
LeAnn Hileman has designed a timely
Log Cabin Village quilt that will be completed in just Three Weeks! Follow the link by clicking on it, see the sample, set aside some homework time, and let's make this quilt!!!
Embroidery Workshop is on Friday, where you set your time frame and your project. Jan is re-vamping this class for you, with new projects and instructions. She's working it up now and we'll let you know more about it as time permits!
Bags With Joan continues on Sat. and Sunday (noon-3:30). The Roundabout bag is the project of choice.
A new class, with Ruth Bookout, titled
Greased Lightening, is also being held in the classroom Sat. and Sunday. It's a real time-saver tablerunner-check out her classroom samples and get your runner shoes on for these fast and attractive runners.
Stitch and Sew with Barb is Monday, where many students are working on bargello, but you are free to work on any project of your choosing. We always seem to get more done when we sew in the presence of others, so join us.
Judy Niemeyer for Beginners is on Tuesday, and this is your entry-level paper piecing class. It's a necessary starting point for these wonderful quilts, and completion here will allow you to move smoothly to the intermediate class where you choose your own project.
Just firing up on Friday is
Texturescapes, those wonderfully unique thread painting and embellishment projects from our Ladyhawk Designs. There's a lot of info. to be gotten here, especially in the field of texture, knowledge which can be passed to many of your other projects. This is a fun, low stress class, and with LeAnn at the helm, I know your time will be well spent.
Shop Hop begins Friday, Oct. 6, and we still have a few black bags and passports with charms available for you. If you've never been on our Shop Hop, ask us to explain it to you. It's a fun time for all the hoppers as well as for us! Join in and get the different flavors of the 11 participating shops! Hope to see your smiling faces for this annual event!
Our special of the week, when you tell us, will be Halloweeny fabrics, because there is still time for you to make some great things! Check out the glow-in-the-dark skeleton and ghost fabrics...so cool! See you soon.......Thanks for shopping with and supporting us.
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