823 E. Main Street, Montrose, CO 81401

Phone 970-249-1600

Email: info@ladybugzquilt.com

SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER - NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER Year 2014

Fall iS HERE … yeah, love this time of year!! Kids are back in school, hunting and football seasons

are here … a good time for us quilters to spend time doing what we like to do best ……

Ladybugz is in the process of updating our website … the calendar is being updated on a regular basis and we are working on the website so you will have the availability to see and purchase online.

Just for your convenience our email address is ….. info@ladybugzquilt.com AND …. website address is .… www.ladybugzquilt.com

And remember, we are on facebook

****AND***** SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, September 20th, 2014

Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

MYSTERY QUILT GET TOGETHER

Everyone is invited to COME SEE AND ENJOY THE FUN - even if you didn’t participate this time

The mystery quilts will be on display for all to see and vote on your favorite

“The winner will receive a mystery prize”

Information regarding the next mystery quilt will be available .

See you there.

*****In November we are looking forward to having Sherilyn Mortensen from Sew Kind Of Wonderful

coming to teach the class for Sassy Stars on Saturday, November 15th - 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM …. A sample of

this quilt can be seen at the store … mark your calendars and come join the fun!!!

September 7, 2014 Grandparents Day October 31, 2014 Holloween

September 23, 2014 First Day of Autumn November 2, 2014 Daylight Savings Time Ends ctober 13,

October 13, 2014 Columbus Day November 4, 2014 Election Day

November 11, 2014 Veteran’s Day November 27, 2014 Thanksgiving Day

Last Friday Sewing Fun- Hang out and sew from 6pm to midnight (or whenever).

We’ll provide a casual dinner and you just get to spend time on your project. What more could you ask for? AND we have lots more space to spread out!!!!!

When: Last Friday of each month - 6:00 PM until 12:00 PM ?????? (September 29th, October 31st, November 28th )

Fee: $12

TOMORROWS QUILTERS - Youth 10 years and older interested in sewing This class is geared

for the youth who know how to use a sewing machine… NO PARENTS ALLOWED .. The project for this class will be to sew a pair of pajamas pants. Bring a lunch.

Date(s): Wednesday, October 8, 2014 OR Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Time: 10:30 AM - 3:30 Fee: $20.00 plus fabric and pattern

SASSY STARS .. Finished Size: 78” X 91” … Contemporary … a quilt with a curvy flair!!! The Quick Curve

Ruler provides a fun and simple approach to sewing curves with no templates or pinning. Dates(s): Saturday - November 15th, 2014, 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM Fee: $35.00 plus book

BRITTA HOOPSTER BASKET - Two different sizes of quilted basket ... pieced or solid it sits

pretty on a table with your fruit or works to store and organize. Gift giving is another option. Bring a lunch and enjoy the day. Date(s): Wednesday, October 15, 2014 - 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM OR

Wednesday, November 12th, 2014- 10:30 - 5:00 PM OR

Wednesday, December 10th, 2014 - 10:30 - 5:00 PM

Fee: $25 + pattern

TROPICAL FRUIT PINEAPPLE - This is a tropical fruit pineapple. It is fun to see how all the colors play out into the pineapple design. A super good project to use up your scraps. When done you will have a 52”X62” top. See sample at the store. Three or four blocks and you will have a table topper. There will be some pre-class preparation. Bring a lunch. Date(s): Saturday October 18th, 2014 - 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Fee: $25 + Grid Trim Tool

BAILEY ISLAND HOBO BAG – Either Size (sample at store) A different bag of sorts.. got leftover batting and 2-1/2 inch strips?? Here is an easy way to use them up. Larger version of the Bailey Hobo Bag. A fun and useful bag. (Samples at the store). Bring a lunch on Saturday for the all-day class. SEWING LEVEL: Beginner

Date(s): Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014 10:30 PM - 12:30 PM (Prep Class)

Wednesday, October 29th, 2014, 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Assembly Class)

Fee: $25.00 + Pattern

HUNTER’S STAR SIMPLIFIED - This truly is a simplified version of this classic design. The designer

Debbie Maddy uses half square triangles and no Y-seams or trapizoids but still bring the same stunning effect …. (See sample at the store.) Bring your lunch. SEWING LEVEL: Intermediate Dates(s): Friday, September 12th, 2014 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM & another day at your discretion if further instruction is needed. OR Saturday, November 8th, 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM ______________& another day at your discretion if further instruction is needed. Fee: $25.00 + pattern

FRENCH BAGUETTE - Stylish to say the least … inspiration for bag came from bags seen in Paris.

Has interior pockets and a magnet closure. Interchangeable belts make it functional and versatile. Finished size is 12” by 12” (without straps). Skill Level: Advanced Beginner . This is an all-day class, so

bring a lunch and let’s have some fun. Date(s): Thursday, November 20th, 2014, 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Fee: $25.00 + Pattern

CARRY ON TRAVEL BAG! Looking for that truly neat travel bag... this is it. (See sample at Ladybugz)... Functional yet stylish. Has side grab handles and a detachable, adjustable strap with pad for comfortable over-the-shoulder carrying. Lots of pockets inside and out provide easy access to travel needs and plenty of organized storage. Carry on compliant, too! Side note – a smaller sewing machine fits well in this bag, hence, works great for a carrying case for your machine. Size 14-18 sewing machine needles …bring extra … COME IN AND SEE STORE SAMPLE … Two day back to back class. REQUIREMENTS: Extra Needles and also need size 14-18 size needles. Quilt before cutting out which needs to be done before class … SEWING LEVEL: Intermediate or experienced beginner.

Date(s): Wednesday, September 17th, 2014 10:30 AM - 4:40 PM AND

Thursday, September 18th, 2014 – 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM Fee: $30.00 + pattern

PEEK-A-BOO Table Runner --- Quilt As You Go Table Runner 9” X 35” … Fun project to make and fits in those not so big places. (See sample at Ladybugz) Date(s): Thursday, November 13, 2014, 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM Fee: $20.00 + pattern

TRIANGLE FRENZY HEXAGON TABLE TOPPER –

for intermediate level or experienced beginners This is an amazing looking table topper. Cut some triangles, spin them around, rearrange them, sew them together, large or small. So many variations. It's a Triangle Frenzy! Fun to put together and you’ll admire the end result. Bring your lunch and we’ll do it together. … bring lunch and see it come together. Date(s): Tuesday, November 18th, 2014 - 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Fee: $30 + pattern

FOLDING WALLET This is a handy wallet … 7-1/2” X 12-1/2”, folds to about 4” X 7-1/2” and has

space for everything you need: Outside pocket for cell phone or sun glasses, see-through pockets for licenses and other ID cards, a zippered pocket for coins, individual pockets for credit cards, a spot for your checkbook and a tab to hold keys or a pen. A detachable strap may be adjusted to carry the wallet as a handbag or over the shoulder. Two day class … bring lunch and see it come together. Date(s): Friday, October 24th , 2014 - 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM

AND Saturday, October 25th, 2014 - 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Fee: $30 + pattern

CRAZY EIGHT STRIP TEASER TABLE TOPPER – Advanced Beginner

This is an amazing looking table topper. It is made up of strips pieced together, cutting them in triangles and piecing them back together. Fun to put together and you’ll admire the end result. Two day class … bring lunch and see it come together. Date(s): Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014 - 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM

AND Wednesday, September 24th - 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Fee: $30 + pattern

METRO-Rings - A Contemporary Quilt Design … Pick your favor fabrics or that jelly roll you have in your stash. Makes you

think of the wedding ring pattern but much more simple to do. Two day class – be sure and bring lunch each day and enjoy the process of making this quilt. SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate (sample at store) Date(s): Saturday, September 6th, 2014 - 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM

AND Saturday, September 13th, 2014 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Fee: $25 + Template

BEGINNING PAPER PIECING .. Want to know how to do paper piecing … then this is the class for you! We will

teach you the foundation to paper piecing . Dates(s): Friday, October 10th, 2014 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM OR Thursday, November 6th, 2014 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Fee: $30.00 - Supplies included

ADORABLE BAG .. Size 12” wide X 11” high X 8” deep) … it is ADORABLE!!! Perfectly sized

everyday bag. Simply woven with 2-1/2 fabric strips filled with think fusible batting and two kangaroo pockets inside.

Dates(s): Fridays - November 14th, 2014, 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM Fee: $25.00 plus pattern

76 CLAMBONES … While we happily share our quilting techniques, this is not for beginners. The

first class will be about the collaborative process of enjoying color and design, and sharing ideas, fabric and ourselves with other quilting lovers and the second class will be about the quilting technique. Date: Thursday, October 9th, 2014 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM and

Thursday, October 16th, 2014 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Fee: $30.00 for the two sessions plus pattern

BARBADOS BAG .. Size 10-1/2” Wide X 10” Tall X 2” Deep … Just right for traveling … Six pockets, 4 outside

including one for a cell phone, zipper top closure and 48” strap (you can make this any length) fat quarter friendly …. Great idea for Christmas giving!!! Dates(s): Saturday - November 1st, 2014, 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM Fee: $25.00 plus pattern

The QUATTRO .. This is such a good overall bag … named because of four storage areas - Features: 2

wraparound style pockets- accessible from the front of the bag. A zippered back pocket. And pouch-style

front storage - perfect for keys or a cell phone. This is a two day class. Dates(s): Saturday - November 22nd , 2014, 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM and Saturday - November 29th, 2014, 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM Fee: $35.00 plus pattern

BEGINNING QUILTING CLASSES 101 - Ever wish you knew the ins and outs of quilting?? This class will give you the basic knowledge of how to get

started on the quilting project you have longed to do. Kristi is not only informative but is an excellent quilter

in her own right so you are learning from one of the best. You’ll have a quilt top in the end. This is a 4-session

class and there will be homework. Class hours: 10:30 - 12:30 each session. Date: (1st Class) Saturday, September 27th , (2nd Class) Saturday, October 11th , (3rd Class) TBD, (4th Class) TBD Fee: $ 75 + book Teacher: Kristi Thaute

ON G0ING SAMPLER BLOCKS – ONE A MONTH .. Every month we will be teaching how to do a different quilt block. As we

go forward the blocks will be progressively more difficult. For those of you that want to learn or need a refresher on technique for different blocks - this is the class for you. Classes will be held the third Friday of the month. Dates(s): Fridays - September 19th, October 17th, November 21st TIMES: Mornings 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM or Evenings 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Fee: $5.00 per class – includes block kit