March 11, 2014 Newsletter
We are enjoying these couple of days of WARM weather – it’s so nice to be able to go outside without a coat!
Sharynn’s Quilt Box continues to be closed on Sunday’s and Monday’s. We are open Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
For your shopping pleasure and convenience:
It’s Here! The all new Horizon Memory Craft 15000. If you haven’t had an opportunity to come in and “test drive” the MC15000, you owe it to yourself to do so. This machine has so much to offer and is so fun and exciting – we don’t want to do anything but sit and embroider and sew!
The MC15000 has the following features and more:
Creative: Hundreds of new built-in designs, including Designer exclusives.
Fast: Double the processing speed.
Smart: iPad connectivity with AcuEdit and AcuMonitor apps PLUS wireless communication to your laptop or PC.
Easy: New automatic needle threader and more.
Clear: The largest, most vivid touch screen available.
For a limited time, receive an iPad with the purchase of a MC15000!
Stop by today to see this wonderful machine and all it has to offer!
MARCH MADNESS March 12 through March 19, 2014
Special Financing for 48 Months on Janome purchases of $3000 or more
March Madness GE Capital – This March, Janome is offering a 48 Month Special Financing Rate on all Janome purchases of $3,000 or more! This special runs for one week only, so be sure to mark your calendar. Stop in soon to take advantage of this great offer!
New Fabric
Electric Feather from Benartex has arrived in the shop. Be sure and stop by to check out these fabrics. Below is a sneak peek!
Unity from Clothworks is in bright blues and lime green! Following are a few samples of this grouping.
Artisan Spirit Shimmers by Northcott is a beautiful collection with lots of metallic highlights. Here are just a couple of the fabrics:
Stratford Park from Northcott is another wonderful collection in rich colors of blacks, browns, and creams and a great panel of labels. Take a peek!
New Books
Piping Hot Curves shows you how to use accent curves in quilts with piping! Detailed instructions, illustrations and photos will teach you to make perfect piping, add it to curved designs and avoid curved piecing. Use the Piping Hot Curves technique and this book’s patterns or incorporate piping into your own curved designs with Susan’s tips for success. Book has 5 projects and an impressive gallery of inspiration!
CLUBS
NOTE: Pre-registration and signup are required for each session. Supply lists will be provided when participants sign up.
NOTE: Pre-registration and signup are required for each session. Supply lists will be provided when participants sign up.
Kid’s Club
Kids Club is finished until Fall – watch future newsletters for announcement on date and time it will resume.
Sharynn’s Stitching Friends. The next meeting will be Saturday, April 19, 2014 at 9:00am. NOTE: We had to move it to the 3rd Saturday of the month for April. Be sure and bring Show and Tell.
ATTENTION ALL 4-H-ERS
Beth Steiner is having regular Wednesday workshops from 3:30-5. These are designed for working on 4-H projects with Beth here to share her expertise and knowledge. The sessions will be held every Wednesday until fair-time. NOTE: The 4-Hers will NOT meet on Wednesday, March 26.
CLASSES
NOTE: Pre-registration and signup are required for all classes.
Put Your Best Foot Forward
Rose is once again holding classes that demonstrate how to use the different feet for our sewing machines. The January 23, 2014 class has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 20 from 1:30-3:00 pm. She will be showing us how to use the beading foot and she will also show us different ways to use a wing needle to enhance your sewing.
Kansas Troubles BOM - The BOM will meet the second Tuesday of each month, for 6 months, starting March 11, 2014. Stop by the shop for more information. A sample of the quilt is on display. The finished quilt measures 64” x 64”.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
7th Annual Southern Indiana Quilters’ Day Out brought to you by Sew ‘n’ Tell Quilt Guild.
March 22, 2014
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tri County Shrine Club
701 Potters Lane
Clarksville, Indiana
Activities include:
· Quilt Displays
· Demonstrations (every ½ hour)
· Door Prizes throughout the day (need to be present)
· Make a quilt block on an antique sewing machine for charity
· Vendor Mall with 10 vendors
$5.00 donation at the door.
For more information, contact Carol Fridley 812-945-9507.
Charming Shop Hop 2014 - March 26-29, 2014 - Passports on Sale Now
Just a reminder – the first 250 passports sold will receive a 2014 charm and passport from the shop where your passport was purchased. If you haven’t purchased your passport yet, be sure and do so soon to ensure you get the 2014 charm! Receive another charm at each shop when your passport is stamped.
All completed passports will be eligible for the grand prize drawings for the following:
· NEW Janome 3160 QDC Sewing Machine
· Basket – 60 Fat Quarters
· Six $50 Gift Certificates
· Six $25 Gift Certificates
Individual shop prizes will also be awarded.
Participating shops are:
Participating shops are:
· Cabin Arts Burlington, KY
· L&L Yard Goods Madison, IN
· Margie’s Country Store Madison, IN
· Sharynn’s Quilt Box North Vernon, IN
· The Quilt Box Dry Ridge, KY
· Tree City Stitches Greensburg, IN
ORIGINAL SEWING & QUILT EXPO May 29-31, 2014 in Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis Marriott East
7202 East 21st St.
Indianapolis, IN 46219
Exhibit Hall Hours”
10am – 6 pm Thurs.-Fri.
1 am – 5:30 pm Sat.
Excitement, inspiration and fun for 3 full days! Sewing, Quilting and Embroidery plus shopping, workshops, trunk shows, make-it take-its, how-to demos, fashion events and quilt displays.
OHIO ONE STOP SHOP HOP – April 25-26, 2014 and October 3-4, 2014
Shop till you drop all in ONE location! Hourly door prizes, information passport, $50 Gift Certificates and finished quilts sale.
Nutter Center
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy #430
Dayton, OH 45435
For more information, visit www.OhioOneStopShopHop.com
SOUTHERN INDIANA SHOP HOP – June 18 – 21, 2014 – be sure and mark these dates on your calendar and reserve time to participate in this hop.
SATURDAY SAMPLERS! at the Bartholomew County History Center
Saturday Samplers January – June 2014 – designed for families to learn together. Phone 812-372-3541 or email info@bartholomewhistory.org for registering or more information.
SHARYNN’S FALL RETREAT will be November 21-23, 2014 at Clifty Falls Inn in Madison, IN. A $50 deposit will hold your spot. We are taking reservations now.
HELP make hospital stays as pleasant as possible for chronically ill children. Join ConKerr Cancer (Riley Hospital) in their mission to brighten the lives of sick children in hospitals through homemade pillowcases. Making a pillowcase is easy, rewarding and it can have a positive impact on a child in need. You can help by making a cheerful pillowcase, donate fabric or other sewing materials, or donate funds to help in the purchase of supplies. Sharynn’s Quilt Box is a designated drop off point for finished pillowcases. If you want to participate, drop by today for further details and a free pattern for the pillowcase along with directions on laundering and packaging. If you can’t make a pillowcase and want to help, stop by for information on donating materials and/or money for materials.
Other information
Cancellation Policy – We require that you give a five (5) day notice when canceling a class. If you must cancel a class and give us the required notice, an in-store credit will be given. No credits will be issued for no-shows or anyone failing to give the appropriate notice. If we cancel a class, we will give you an in-store credit or a refund. There is a minimum and maximum class size. Be sure to sign up early for the class you are interested to guarantee a spot for yourself.
We look forward to seeing you in the shop – be sure and take time to stop in, say hello and browse!
Other information
Cancellation Policy – We require that you give a five (5) day notice when canceling a class. If you must cancel a class and give us the required notice, an in-store credit will be given. No credits will be issued for no-shows or anyone failing to give the appropriate notice. If we cancel a class, we will give you an in-store credit or a refund. There is a minimum and maximum class size. Be sure to sign up early for the class you are interested to guarantee a spot for yourself.
We look forward to seeing you in the shop – be sure and take time to stop in, say hello and browse!
Sharynn