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The Show is almost here . . .
The excitement level is rising as we get closer to the Reno Sew & Quilt Expo! Vendors are getting all their products and kits put together. Instructors are fine tuning and preparing their instructions for the workshops and classes. Reno is a total buzz with excitement.
With all that is going on, I just wanted to take a few moments to remember the founder of the show, Vickie Hundert. When she unexpectedly passed away last November, no one wash sure how or if the show would go on. Her loss was huge to the community and she will be missed this year.
We are very happy that the show will be going on. With Opal & Freddy's help, Connie Webb as Tangled Webb Promotions, has taken up the mantle and monumental task of producing the quilt show for 2017. So we want to extend a huge "Thank You" to Connie, Opal and Freddy & those helping behind the scene, for making this year's event possible! We'er looking forward to the 2017 Reno Sew & Quilt Expo & to many, many more shows!
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Father's Day
Happy Father's Day to All Our Dads!
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Row by Row - 2017 . . .
Can you believe that Row by Row is just around the corner? The official kick-off date is June 21, 2017. The full experience goes from June 21st through September 5th, 2017. During this time, visit a participating shop and pick up the free Row by Row pattern that the shop has to offer. Many of the shops are also offering kits to make their rows, giving you a head start in completing your Row by Row quilt. Be the first to bring in your completed quilt to a shop who has not had a winner yet and win the prize (25 fat quarter bundle). You can bring in your completed quilt between June 21st and October 31st, 2017 to see if you can win.
The full list of participating shops in this year's Row by Row Experience and complete rules and information can be found on the Row by Row
National Website. For a list of the Nevada shops, please take a look at the
Nevada site.
Just so you know, this year, Topaz Quilting & Embroidery is also offering the Ninth Row Pattern. Our row has been revealed. Swing by and get your patterns!
**Hours Note: We will be closing at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, June 21st, Thursday, June 22nd and Friday, June 23rd. We're very sorry for any inconvenience this will cause.**
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Earth Angels are looking for your help . . .
Attention Ladies . . .
Would you like to make a difference within our community?
The Earth Angels are looking for volunteers to help sew quilt tops. These tops are then made into blankets which go to places like the Reno Ronald McDonald House, St Mary's Hospital and many more places.
We are having a meet and greet on July 12th at 10:30 at the new location of Topaz Quilting and Embroidery shop. Come in to visit and pick up your kit. These kits are already cut and ready for you to sit down and sew. There is no charge for the kit.
Please remember we can all make a difference one child at a time.
Hope to see you.
Helen Clark
Coordinator of
Earth Angels Mission Baby Project
** Updated** - We do have the top kits at the shop now if you are interested in starting before the Meet & Greet.
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Free Motion Quilting - 2 Day Class . . .
With instructor Paula Thompson, learn about the supplies you need. Learn how to get your quilt ready and to start developing the skills to know what designs work for your quilt. Most importantly, Having Fun while Free Motion Quilting!
Date: Thursday, June 29th & Friday, June 30th or again
Thursday, August 17th & Friday, August 18th
Time: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (both days)
Cost:
$60.00
Register for the June Class HERE or sign up in person at the shop.
Register for the August Class HERE or sign up in person at the shop.
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Leaf Centerpiece Class . . .
The Leaf Centerpiece is actually a machine embroidery design. You make 8 of these leaves in your hoop and then sew them together. The design is so much fun. It comes in 3 sizes from Sweet Pea Designs and can be purchased on-line. Pick the fabrics you would like to use and join Karen R. as she shows you how fun it is and how simple the design can be for a variety of gift ideas.
Date: Wednesday, June 28th
Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Cost:
$30.00
Register for the class HERE or sign up in person at the shop.
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With Karen R. learn how to make those cute fabric books you find on those fabric panels. Learn the sewing techniques used to make these great little books ideal for the infant or toddler in your life. It's never too early to start reading to the little ones, or helping them read on their own.
Date: Wednesday, July 5th o Saturday, July 8th
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Cost:
$20.00
Register for the class HERE or sign up in person at the shop.
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Zendoodle Quilting Class
With the help of Instructor Paula T., learn to doodle and then turn that doodle into a quilt design. Have lots of fun being creative!
Class Date
: Friday, July 14, 2017 - 10:30 am to 5:00 pm
Price
: $ 25.00 (In addition, a $3.00 supply fee will be collected by the instructor the day of class)
Prerequisite: Free Motion Quilting Experience Required to take this class.
Click HERE for class
registration
or register in person.
Nonrefundable fee if you miss class. Space is limited.
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Art "Quilt-Fest" Class . . .
With the help from Instructor Paula T., you will learn to use "art supplies" to turn your fabric and thread into "Works of Art". Why just have a traditional quilt design and pattern when you can create one of your own? You can make simple wall hangings or table toppers, personalized just right for the friend or family member. This is a two day class so you'll have plenty of time to learn the basics.
Class Dates
: Thursday, July 20th & Friday, July 21st
Time: 10:30 am - 5:00 pm (Both Days)
Price
: $ 45.00 (In addition, a $3.00 supply fee will be collected by the instructor the first day of class)
Prerequisite: Some knowledge of free motion quilting
Click HERE for class
registration
or register in person.
Nonrefundable fee if you miss class. Space is limited.
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Beginning Embroidery / BOM . . .
We have been asked to set up a beginning embroidery class for those who have purchased an embroidery machine and want to put it through the paces. We have found a perfect project to put together. This will be a 7 month course. The class will be offered 2 times a month for each block. You will complete 6 blocks of your choice and put them together to create a wall hanging, centerpiece or table runner.
We are using Baltimore Album Blocks by
San Francisco Stitch
. We can sell you the designs or you can download them directly from San Francisco Stitch. The final class will go over assembling the blocks. There are a few ways you can do it and they will be touched on during the orientation and detailed in class #7.
The designs can be purchased for $39.99 for all 12 designs or can be purchased individually for $4.99 each.
The day of orientation, you will be required to bring your stick so we can download the design(s) you have chosen or the full design pack (if you are purchasing the designs from us).
Signups will be in the store only at this time. This will allow you a chance to see the samples hanging on the
announcement
board and will give us a better understanding of your needs if we can talk to you in person. This class series is open to a single class if you only wish to attend one class. Students who have taken the full series will receive priority placement in class #7. The rest will be a first come, first serve policy. Thank you for your understanding.
Class Prices:
$120.00 - Full Series or $25.00 each class
Class Dates:
Wednesday, July 19, 2017 or Saturday, July 22, 2017 - Class #3 (10:00 am - 2:00 pm)
Wednesday, August 16, 2017 or Saturday, August 19, 2017 - Class #4 (10:00 am - 2:00 pm)
Wednesday, September 13, 2017 or Saturday, September 16, 2017 - Class #5 (10:00 am - 2:00 pm)
Wednesday, October 18, 2017 or Saturday, October 21, 2017 - Class #6 (10:00 am - 2:00 pm)
Wednesday, November 15, 2017 or Saturday, November 18, 2017 - Class #7 (10:00 am - 2:00 pm)
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Specials Hours
Our store will be closing at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, June 21st, Thursday, June 22nd, and Friday, June 23rd due to the Reno Quilt & Sewing Expo
Our store will be closed Tuesday, July 4th for Independence Day.
Thank You for your understanding!
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