2019 at Serendipity Quilt Shop
First of all we want to thank each of you for your continued support. We appreciate you so much. With your loyalty we are celebrating SQS’s 11th anniversary this year! Time flies when you are having fun and speaking of fun - we have many fun things in store for 2019!
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At the end of 2018 we had already started ramping up classes and we will continue to introduce new and informative classes in 2019. If you don’t see what you want, let us know. We will try to accommodate!
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By request, we recently added a workshop - “Sit & Sew Day” scheduled for February 5th. Other workshops are in the planning stages so stay tuned and watch the class schedule on the website for more information.
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One other thing new in 2019 will be the Serendipity Saturday Social previously known as Breakfast Club. As many of you know, Breakfast Club has grown exponentially and as such, we feel changes are needed to ensure each of you are comfortable and that you get the most out of the the experience. We are going to try a different approach and see how it goes. Beginning in February, specifically 2/2/2019.
The Serendipity Saturday Social replaces the Breakfast Club.
Change is not always easy for everyone, but we hope this works for most. We will see how it goes and are open to still more change, if needed. Speak up!
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Serendipity Saturday Social
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The Serendipity Saturday Social will be held the first Saturday of each month, in two separate sessions. The agenda and content of the sessions are identical.
You choose the session that you want to attend!
No sign up is necessary.
2/2/2019
Serendipity Saturday Social
10:00 AM
OR
Noon (12:00PM)
Each Session will include:
Light refreshments
Finish It Club
Show and Tell
What's New at SQS
Staff favorites, Ideas and Inspiration
Door prizes and shop specials
Beginning March 2nd, the socials will be at 9 and 11 am.
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People's Place Stocking Project and Donations
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Domestic Violence Project
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Thank you to all who made a donation or gave a gift card for the Domestic Violence Project this past year. Click the button below to view the letter we received from the Peoples Place program director. Thank you so much!
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We will continue to accept donations on an ongoing basis all year so donations are always welcome.
Items Needed
Children's simple, washable toys- cars, dolls, play doh, art supplies (please nothing with batteries).
Women's New sleepwear, leggings and tops in various sizes, underpants, socks, hats, scarves, rain ponchos, slippers
Toiletries/personal products including bar soap, sanitary products, body lotion, hair brushes and products, razors
Age 8 and up Childrens new PJs, slippers, hats, socks
diapers and wipes
For the home, they can always use corning ware type dishes, plastic drinking cups, flatware and plastic containers for leftovers
Everyone gets a new towel and washcloth upon arrival so those are always needed.
Thanks in advance of your participation. They are always incredibly appreciative of your support.
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Parking and Shop Hours - Inclement Weather Policy
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Serendipity Shop Hours (January and February)
Monday - Friday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Parking is available on both sides of Main St as well as in our parking lot.
Inclement Weather Policy
Its the time of the year when the weather can make travel for customers and staff less than safe. On those days we will likely be closed and classes rescheduled. Please call ahead before venturing out. We will always try to post closings on our website home page and on Facebook.
Stay home and enjoy a sew day!
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* SAVE THE DATES *
Quilts Around The Bay Shop Hop
March 8-17, 2019
Seven Participating Shops,
expanded hours, Lighthouses on the Bay theme
All new patterns and quilts
Lighthouse blocks are being posted on the Quilts Around the Bay
Facebook
page.
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SQS 11th Anniversary Party
June 14th and 15th, 2019
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Reds & Lights Quilt Challenge
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This year, we invite you to participate in our 2nd Annual Serendipity Quilt Shop Challenge as we celebrate our 11th
Anniversary
. Red happens to be Kathy’s favorite color so let’s shower her with Red Quilting love! The challenge is to pick a pattern and then use only Reds and Lights in fabrics of your choice to complete your project.
We plan to display and take a group photo before the 11th Anniversary celebration in June.
Below are the guidelines for this year’s challenge.
- Red and Light Fabric – Red must read as red fabric from a distance. No pink fabric. Light can be white, beige or cream.
- Project can be any quilt size, table runner, wall hanging, bag, etc. in any pattern you choose.
- Projects are due to be completed by 6/1/19 and should be a project that you start and finish in 2019, if possible.
- Have Fun!
Feel free to stop in or call the shop (302-732-6304)
if you have questions .
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Thank you to all who have participated in one way or another during the Quilts Of Valor Days here at Serendipity Quilt Shop. Each of you go above and beyond in support of our program and we appreciate it more than you can imagine.
We look forward to seeing you in 2019!
-Lenny and Laurel
Delaware QOV Coordinators
Upcoming Quilts Of Valor Days:
Saturday March 23, 2019 (9:00AM - 3:00PM)
Saturday June 29, 2019 (9:00AM - 3:00PM)
Saturday September 28,2019 (9:00AM - 3:00PM)
During the Quilts of Valor Day we encourage you to bring your own sewing machine to use, if possible. We will have sewing machines set up for those who do not have a sewing machinge as well as pre-cut fabric available for anyone who wants to come and make a quilt block or stay and make several that will go into a QOV quilt.
No sewing experience needed!
Volunteers always needed for Quilting, Binding and Pillow Cases.
Won't you join us?
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Tuesday 2/5/2019
10:30AM-3:30PM
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FREE - Sit and sew away from home! Bring your sewing machine and your sewing/cutting supplies/tools, your WIP (work in progress), hand projects, or start a new project! A staff member will be present to offer help with your projects. Note: This is not an instructional class. It is simply a sit and sew day - meeting new and old friends while working on your projects! Call the shop to register. Limited to 10 people so pre-register soon!
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Our Classes are filling fast!
If you would like to sign up for any of our classes, please call the shop at
(302) 732-6304
We will add you to the wait list if the class you are interested in is filled.
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Instructor: Edwina MacNeal
(See website for dates/times)
Learn the basics, including choosing your fabrics, rotary cutting, machine piecing and quilting. Go home with mostly finished projects after each class. Class uses Pat Sloan's "I Can't Believe I'm Quilting" book.
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Two Part Class
Saturday 2/16/2019 & 2/23/2019
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Instructor: Linda Grigsby
Join Deb Tucker certified instructor, Linda Grigsby, to learn the"Fast Flying Geese" technique using the Wing Clipper 1 ruler. You will also learn "Migrating Geese" for the border and a bit of paper foundation piecing for the star points of this wonderful wall quilt.
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Wednesday 1/30/2019 - 10:00AM - 3:00PM
Instructor: Barbara Hudson
Overcome the fear of cutting and piecing ovals! In this class, Barbara will demonstrate how to use the new Creative Grids- Ovals All Ways ruler designed by Karla Alexander. The Ovals All Ways Ruler is designed to cut quarter, half and full oval shapes in a variety of sizes.
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Wednesday 3/27/2019
9:30AM-3:00PM
Instructor: Lennny Truitt
Do you struggle with fabric selection and coordinating colors when deciding the fabrics for your projects? Do terms such as "color wheel", "light to dark", "value and contrast" scare you? Fear no more! Join Lenny in this interactive class as she shares tips that you can use to see fabrics in a new light. You will learn about color choices, printed designs and how to make them work to your advantage when choosing fabrics for your next project.
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Tuesday 3/5/2019
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Instructor: Edwina MacNeal
Another wonderful paper pieced quilt - taught by Edwina - pattern by Judy Niemeyer. Helpful to have taken the Intro to Paper Piecing class
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Tuesday 3/26/2019
10:00AM-3:00PM
Instructor: Edwina MacNeal
Learn to make curves with a template. Edwina's patient teaching makes this class a winner!! No pattern necessary. You will need to purchase a template.
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Thursday 2/21/2019
10:00AM-3:00PM
Instructor: Edwina MacNeal
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Learn paper piecing with Edwina . This is an absolutely beginner paper piecing class. You will learn how to paper piece by sewing this simple block. Kit is provided with the class fee.
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Wednesday 2//20/2019
10:30AM-3:30PM
Instructor: Barbara Hudson
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Junk Jewelry, another Karla Alexander pattern, uses the Creative Grids Spider Web Ruler. Barbara will teach you how to use the ruler to cut the triangles and kite pieces that are needed in order to make this beautiful quilt. The quilt can be made as a lap (55 x 76) or large size (76 x 97). The pattern also includes instructions for using a template instead of the ruler; however using the ruler will provide you the perfect cut ever time as well as the option to choose many different block sizes.
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Wednesday 2/6/2019
10:30AM-3:30PM
Instructor: Diane Hughes
Piecing and machine applique are combined to make this fun wall quilt. Cutting and tracing are required prior to class.
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Saturday 4/13/2019
9:30AM - 3:30PM
Instructor: Linda Grigsby
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Join Deb Tucker certified instructor, Linda Grigsby, for the Lemoyne Trails class. This is an excellent stash-buster project. Choose 10-12 fat quarters, two contrasting colors for your background, and a border fabric then you'll be ready to get started on your very own Lemoyne Trail quilt project. Uses Deb Tucker's Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star, Tucker Trimmer and Square Squared tools.
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Monday 5/13/2019
9:30AM to 3:30PM
Instructor: Irene Chandler
Jellyroll and Fat Quarter Friendly - Uses the Quiltsmart printed interfacing pack to make a beautiful lone star quilt.
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Saturday 4/27/2019
9:30AM - 3:30PM
Instructor: Lenny Truitt
Lenny will teach you how to make a beautiful landscape with the needle felting technique. You will need a needle felting tool, wool for background and wool roving. kit will be available from Lenny the day of class ($18.00).
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(two part class)
Monday 3/25/2019 9:30AM - 1:30PM
Monday 4/15/2019 9:30AM - 2:30PM
Instructor: Diane Hughes
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Learn to use the Creative Grids Pineapple Trim Tool while making this beautiful quilt. Use your scraps or buy new yardage. Make it colorful or use two colors--a light and a dark. Use homespuns, cottons, or batiks. There are lots of options for this quilt.
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Two Part Class
Monday 3/18/2019 & 4/1/2019 9:30AM - 3:30PM
Instructor: Lenny Truitt
The quilt-as-you-go-technique (QAYG) is an easy way to join quilted pieces by machine. Lenny will teach a QAYG method that allows you to quilt your project as you piece it.
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Monday 2/18/2019
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Instructor: Jane Hauprich
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Learn a great technique to take your free motion quilting to the next level by adding ruler work. Learn how to use long arm rulers... whether on a long arm machine or a domestic machine (requires free motion ruler foot.) Learn the steps to get perfect designs and precision that comes with using rulers and then learn different techniques to make those designs stand out!
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Saturday 5/18/2019
9:30AM - 3:00PM
Instructors: Pam Stroud and Diane LeCompte
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Start saving your selvages today! We will be making a small zippered pouch in this fun class to introduce you to all the possibilities for using selvages.
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Wednesday 5/15/2019
9:30AM - 4:00PM
Instructor: Linda Grigsby
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Join certified Deb Tucker instructor, Linda Grigsby, as she teaches the tips and tricks to the Deb Tucker Wing Clipper 1 tool to create the illusion of stars floating over the surface of a quilt with casting shadows.
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Friday 6/7/2019
9:30PM-3:30PM
Fun, Kaleidoscope blocks are quick and easy to make once you learn how to cut the fabric. In this class, Irene Chandler teaches quilt designer Bethany Reynolds' Stack n' Whack technique.
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(two part class)
Wednesday 3/6/2019 10:30AM - 1:30PM
Wednesday 3/20/2019 10:30AM - 3:30PM
Instructor: Diane Hughes
Learn the basics of Tee Shirt Quilt Construction from selecting and cutting your shirts to piecing the quilt, in 2 sessions. You will learn how to prepare your Tee shirts for use in a quilt and then how to put them together with sashing and borders
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Saturday 2/9/2019
10:00AM-3:00PM
Instructor: Barbara Hudson
This quilt is based on a mix of light and dark values. In this class, Barbara will demonstrate how to use the Creative Grids -Ovals All Ways ruler to cut gentle curves for the large ovals that result in this stunning quilt!
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Wednesday 2/27/2019
10:00AM-3:00PM
Instructor: Barbara Hudson
Join Barbara as she guides you in making twirling swirling blocks using the Creative Grids - Ovals All Ways ruler for perfect cuts every time!
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Thursday 3/28/2019
10:30AM-1:30PM
Instructor: Diane LeCompte
Easy and fun to make, this popular drawstring bag is great for beginners! The bag is fully lined and even reversible
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There is a ton of information in this email and I apologize if it is too long. Just wanted to get out all the new info and thanks to all of you. Since reopening in January, we have received many new bolts of all kinds of fabric, so come visit, call with questions, sign up for a class, and try our "new" Serendipity Saturday Social" on the first Saturday of each month. Hope to see you soon! Kathy and staff
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Serendipity Quilt Shop
31821 Cannon Street
Dagsboro, DE 19939
(302) 732-6304
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