September is here! Where has the summer gone or for that the matter the year? It’s time to start thinking about Christmas gifts if you want to get them done in time! Quilt festival is right around the corner. Remember it is earlier this year October 14 – 18. 2009.
* That Quilter Donna Warnement will be here the first Tuesday September 1, 2009 from 10 am – 12:00 noon! You can bring your tops for Donna to quilt or pick up a quilt that is ready from Donna, or just come for the fun show and tell of all the beautiful quilts! Donna does a great job!
Show 'N' Tell Saturdays
Looking for something new? We have it, and it’s called Show ‘N’ Tell Saturday! On September 12, 2009 at 10am sharp we will have our Free Show ‘N’ Tell Saturdays. Remember, back in school when everyone would bring their favorite things to show the class? Well, that’s basically what Show ‘N’ Tell Saturday is. As a “teller”, bring a project to show; or as a listener, come for some great inspiration! If you bring a project to show, we’ll give you a gift for taking your time to share with us. Come by the shop for all the details! Sign up today, we have 1 spot left! You can go to our blog SunFlower-Quilts.BlogSpot.com and see some photos from last month's Show and Tell Saturday!
* Classes check out the classes page on the web site. Lots of new classes are listed. Check back often as we will be adding more soon!
* Labor Day Sale is this Saturday September 5th from 9am - 4pm, one day only! All fabric will be 25% off (minimum 1 yard cuts), all books, notions, patterns and fat ¼’s will be 10% off! Come by and stock up for all those Christmas projects!
* Idea Saturday: Our next “Idea Saturday” will be Saturday September 19, 2009 at 9am sharp! Come by and we will share at least 5 ideas and have free instructions for each idea! We will have refreshments as well! You can get the instructions free at 9am; if we have any “Idea Saturday” booklets left they will be $10
* Book Club we had a great time at the first Book Club meetings! The next Book Club meeting is the 4th Tuesday Sept. 22th at 10am sharp OR the 4th Saturday Sept. 26th at 10am or 2pm sharp!
* Ovarian Cancer Quilt Auction with MD Anderson will be October 14-28, 2009. The auction lasts for 2 weeks and some of the quilts will be hanging at Quilt Festival this year! How exciting, go to www.mdanderson.org/ovarianquilt for more info and to make a bid in October! A great big THANK YOU to all who have helped with this wonderful project!
* SunFlower Quilts Mystery Quilt Club meetings in September are Sunday Sept. 13, 2009 from 2-3pm or Thursday Sept 10, 2009 from 6-7pm.
* New fabrics: From RJR there are some new Jinny Beyer fabrics called Necessary Neutrals coming, new Batiks and basics. From RJR Robyn Pandolph Roses De Noel a beautiful Christmas line with great reds and browns; Laura Heine new line called Hey Cowboy. From Moda, a new line from Fig Tree Quilts with peaches and purples, A Christmas flannel line called Jingles and lots more! We also have 2 new magazines, Quiltmainia and Country Quilting and Gifts and several new books, patterns and notions!
* Candy Cane Shop Hop dates are December 3-6, 2009. What a great way to start the holiday month with a shop hop! Each shop will give FREE instructions for a Christmas ornament, there are great prizes and more info and a web site will be coming soon!
* SunFlower Quilts is now on Facebook.Just click the following link to become a fan of SunFlower Quilts http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-TX/SunFlower-Quilts/96826583179?ref=ts
* Block of the Month You can see the quilt hanging in the shop or on our blog at www.sunflower-quilts.blogspot.com The September block kits will be ready September 15th!
* The Greater Houston Shop Hop dates are March 19, 20, 26 and 27, 2010. There will be 20 shops participating and we are very excited to be a part of this wonderful shop hop. Check out The Greater Houston Shop Hop web site at www.houstonshophop.com.
Do you need a Jump Start?
Just a little kick start to get that project going? Here’s how Sunflower Quilts can help you. It’s called our Jump Start Corner, and it’s coming this month. So, what is a Jump Start, and how does it work?
Easy . . . First, choose a pattern or book from the variety available in the Jump Start corner. Second, choose your fabrics from our JUMP START fabric packs (coordinated fabric bundles pre-selected specifically for these projects). And last, customize your project by selecting the finishing fabrics (i.e. sashing, border, background, binding, and backing). With our customers in mind., we have chosen Jump Start projects that are user friendly (most have been tested by the staff). Sometimes we will even give you a Sunflower Quilts exclusive tip sheet. These projects will vary by month so check the Jump Star corner often.
Remember, it’s easy to get started with a Jump Start. . .just CHOOSE your pattern or book, SELECT your JUMP START fabric pack, CUSTOMIZE, and SEW!
Can’t wait for you to come in and see our new Jump Start Corner and Happy Sewing!
We will be closed Monday September 7, 2009 for the Labor Day Holiday. We hope everyone has a safe, blessed Labor Day weekend!
Blessings, Logan, Jill, Laurel, Jamie, Anita and Brenda,
