Roberts Sewing Center
Update for
April 27, 2017
UPCOMING CLASSES
and EVENTS!!!!!
Winning Wednesdays
In May At Roberts!
 
For every pre-cut fat quarter
you buy  in May,
you will receive a ticket.
Your tickets will be put in a box.
At 5pm on Wednesdays, we will draw a ticket.
The winner will receive a
Roberts $40 gift certificate!!!!!
The ticket number will be displayed in the
weekly update and in the store.

Pre-Cut Fat Quarters will be $2 in May.
Stock up! Make your own kit!


FROM A FAT QUARTER (18" X 22")
You can cut:
99-2" squares
56-2.5" squares
42-3" squares
30-3.5" squares
20-4" squares
16-4.5" squares
12-5.5" squares
9-6" squares
6-6.5" squares

HOW MANY FAT QUARTERS DO I NEED TO MAKE A QUILT
 
Absolute Minimum
Conservative
King
42
56
Super Queen
35
40
Queen
30
35
Double
30
30
Twin
24
24
Throw
12
12
Crib
8
12
Craft/Lap
6
6
 
escape to sew 2
Escape to Sew
Hostess
: Tammie Yoder
Date: Saturday, April 29
Time: 10am-5pm
 
Grab your supplies and join us at Escape to Sew! We help each other when we get stuck...and show off what we are doing. Join us for a great time! ***In order to meet the expectations of most of our Escape to Sew participants, we respectfully asks that ALL attendees be 18 and over.
New Beginnings
Teacher: Chris Crabb
Dates: Tuesdays, May 2, 9, 16 & 23
Time: 6pm-8pm

This class has a new pattern! Come in and see Chris's sample of this great quilt!

This class is for the person who always wanted to learn the basics of quilting.
We will take you from start to finish in four easy fun-filled classes.
You will test drive one of our computerized sewing machines, and we will introduce you to tools and techniques to make your first quilt a winner!
You will learn rotary cutting and machine piecing skills. Be prepared for homework.
You will learn about batting, backing and marking your quilt for free motion quilting.

You will learn making binding and sewing it to your finished quilt.
FROM LAURA'S DESK!
NEW MAGAZINE!
Mary Janes Farm -  A fascinating article on how Creativity = Health, by a doctor. Cooking segment includes a variety of organic sliders (is that even possible?), grilled potato salads, and hobo dinners to cook over a camp fire and lemonade! All just in time for your 4th of July celebration. Miss Mustard Seed will show you how to make a simple pillow with piping and a beeswax painting technique. Mary jane will show you how to make Farmhouse French DIY Bed Linens. If that is not enough she will also show you how to turn a vintage book into a journal. These magazines are always chocked full of info and inspiration.
NEW SAMPLE!
Stop in and see Wendy's new sample "Tea Time", a summery table topper from the new book Lucky Charm Quilts.  
Just in time for summer fun! Both the book and kits are available.

Everyone at Roberts appreciates your business. If you have any questions, be sure and let us know.
 
If you ever see anything in our updates that you would like to buy, but can't make it into the store, we would be happy to mail it to you.
 
Roberts Hours:
Monday - Saturday -  9:30am-5:30pm
Closed Sundays, EXCEPT for certain Shop Hops
   

Hope to see you soon!

 

Call us at 815-729-1600 or 800-273-9111 or FAX 815-729-2698. 

 

You can also e-mail us from the link below. 

 
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