823 E. Main Street, Montrose, CO 81401

Phone 970-249-1600

Email: info@ladybugzquilt.com

MAY 2016 --- NEWSLETTER

April is gone… !! MAY is half over ….!! AND CHANGES ARE BEING

MADE …. Most of you are aware that Ladybugz has been up for sale …. YES, in fact it has sold. The new owner has arrived… is getting settled and things are in transition. Come by and meet Sue and see what’s happening at Ladybugz. I have enjoyed owning Ladybugz , playing with fabric --- -- meeting the challenges of each day and most of all meeting all the quilters (and non-quilters) that have walked through the front door. I will miss that aspect on a daily basis. I will continue to have my long arm service here at Ladybugz and will work on a part time basis here at the store as well so-o-o-o I still get to play a part … YEAH! I am so fortunate!!

…... JUST A REMINDER ----- STARTING MAY 16th, LADYBUZ WILL BE OPEN MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 10:00 am - 5:30 pm, SATURDAY 10:00 am - 3:00

May 17th

- Baccalaureate May 21st

- Armed Forces Day May 22

nd - Montrose High School Graduation May 25

th - Last Day of School

May 30th

- Memorial Day June 14th

- Flag Day June 19

th - Father’s Day June 21

st - First Day of Summer

KEEP THE DATES OPEN THERE IS A LOT HAPPEING STARTING with a TRUNK SHOW ON July 7th,2016 BY

AN AMAZING LIST OF WOMEN AND TALENT ….

Be sure and check out the Black Canyon Quilt Show website for details ….

blackcanyonquiltshow.com

LADYBUGZ WILL HAVE SPECIAL STORE HOURS FOR THE QUILT SHOW DATES Friday, July 8th and Saturday, July 9th ……..8:00 AM - 6:00 PM // Sunday, July 10th 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

ROW BY ROW SHOP HOP --- ALL 50 STATES AND CANADA TOO!!

2016 Dates ….. Travel and collect rows … June 21 - Sept. 6, 2016 Bring in completed quilt for prize … June 21 - Oct. 31, 2016

How about this … a shop hop with no fees, no passports and all summer to play. Simply visit any of the participating shops and receive a FREE pattern for a row in a quilt…… AND LADYBUGZ IS A PARTICIPATING SHOP !!! Combine your favorite rows in

any way to create a unique quilt that represents the fun you had traveling throughout the summer. Travel with friends, discover new quilt shops and have fun collecting rows.

Create a quilt using at least 8 different 2016 rows from 8 different 2016 participating Row by Row shops and be the first to bring

it into a participating shop to win a stack of 25 fat quarters (6-1/4 yards of fabric). Use that shop’s row in your quilt and win a bonus prize.

Exclusive Fabric Plates by Zebra Patterns will be available in shops around the country. Each one is unique. Collect a bunch to create fun projects, sewing studio wall art or even a fun backing for your quilt. Check out our version!

Each area has their own Facebook page. Like the page from areas you visit to see pics of the rows, shop displays, winning quilts and fabric plate projects.

What are the exact dates of the event?

You have from June 21 through September 6, 2015 to collect the free patterns. You have until October 31, 2016 to submit a quilt for a prize.

How do I know which shops are participating?

Check the website: www.rowbyrowexperience.com. Click the state you are traveling in to see the listing of shops. A Google map and a downloadable list will be available before summer.

… CAN WE HELP YOU ??? Do you have pieced quilt tops ready to be quilted ……… Long Arm services is available at Ladybugz -- edge to edge quilting … and binding application … check at

the store for details….. “‘“Fast Turn Around …. And Quality Work “””

IT’S BACK !!!!!!!!----------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 ?????? … come and join …. Good eats and a whole lot of laughs!! DATES: Fridays……… May 27th, June 29th, August 26th, September 30th Fee: $12

Note: …. Purchase supplies @ Ladybugz and get class half price ….or bring a friend for free

TOMORROWS QUILTERS - Youth 9 years and older interested in sewing This class is geared for the youth who know how to use a sewing machine… NO PARENTS ALLOWED .. . Learn to make your first quilt … everything you need to know to make a beautiful quilt from choosing the right tools and materials to adding the final touches to your finished creation. Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Dates: Wednesday June 22

nd , 29

th, Wednesday July 6

th, 13

th

Class Fee: $25.00

FOLD’N STITCH WREATH - FOLD’N STITCH BLOOMS Fold’n Stitch Wreath makes looking table topper. Finished Size: 21” diameter … Foldn’n Stitch Blossom makes a great table topper as well - just a bit smaller. Finished Size 14” … both are ADORABLE!!! Perfectly sized for most tables. Fun to make and can be used as a door wreath as well for seasonal decoration. …Bring lunch and see it come together. -- Some pre-class preparation Time: 10:30 Fee: $30.00 plus Pattern Date(s): Saturday, June 25

th or Wednesday, July 20th

BEGINNING QUILTING Learn to make your first quilt … everything you need to know to make a beautiful quilt from choosing the right tools and materials to adding the final touches to your finished creation. Total of six classes … choice of daytime or evening class …….. Day Time Class 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM or Evening Time Class: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Class Fee: $95.00 plus Book Date(s): Tuesdays - June 21

st, June 28

th, July 5

th, July 12

th, July 19

th, and July 26th

CHOPSTICKS TOTE

This tote is perfect for the confident beginner. Finished Size: 19”W x 16”L x 5”D … It includes a spacious interior pocket and is just the right size to use as a project tote, shopping bag, or a picnic tote!!! …Bring a lunch and see it come together. -- Some pre-class preparation Time: 10:30 AM Thursday / 6:00 PM Friday Fee: $30.00 plus Pattern Date(s): Thursday, June 23

rd or Friday, July 22nd

ALL ABOARD!! Train Case

Whether you’re globetrotting or touring closer to you, you’ll love this stylish case for carrying cosmetics, jewelry, first aid supplies or more. Comes in three sizes.. Great for extended vacations or a quick weekend getaway. …Bring lunch and see it come together. -- Some pre-class preparation Time: 10:30 Fee: $30.00 plus Pattern Date(s): Thursday, June 16

th or Saturday, July 16th

CLASS SCHEDULE

BASICS OF PAPER-PIECING

Learn the basics of paper-piecing in this short 90 minute class with step by step instruction and tips to make this quilting method easy and understandable. Time: 10:30 Class Fee: $20.00 Date(s): Thursday, June 9

th or Friday, July 15th

TWISTED BARGELLO WALL HANGING - Learn or Revisit - Learn or revisit BARGELLO. This class is for advanced beginners and will cover color selection, following a Bargello chart, and tips for organizing, sewing and pressing. Total of 5 classes… Sewing Machine required after first class … Take this class and see it come together. Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Class Fee: $75.00 Date(s): Wednesdays - June 15

th, June 22

nd, June 29

th, July 6

th, and July 13th

STOCKING SWEET STOCKING We know that Christmas is a ways away but what a nifty stocking to hang … it’s sturdy and whimsical. Can be made with or without a cuff … come join the fun. Class is being offered twice …. Day Time Class: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM or 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Class Fee: $10.00 plus Pattern & Pinwheel Tool Date(s): Thursday, July 7

th,

Class Instructor: Denise Eldridge, Spokane, WA

LITTLE MISS MUFFET SAT ON HER “”TUFFET”” We’re working on this sample as we speak …it will be a show off piece in your home. Date & Time: Friday, June 10

th - 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Saturday, June 11th

- 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM Class Fee: $40.00 plus $120.00 for finishing kit including pattern

Date: July 29th - 31st, 2006 --- Where: Telluride Elementary School Gym,

447 W. Columbia Avenue, Telluride -- See website for details: www.manyhandsfiberartsfestival.com

International-Award Winning Quilter SUZANNE MARSHALL

Will be teaching classes and exhibiting some of her gorgeous quilts Suzanne Marshall is an international-award winning quilter. Her quilts have won numerous prizes, including multiple awards for Best Hand Workmanship at the American Quilter's Society shows in Paducah and Lancaster. Her quilt “Toujour Noveau” was named as one of the Twentieth Century's 100 Best American Quilts. This quilt is in the permanent collection of the Museum of the American Quilter's Society in Paducah, Kentucky, as is her Mother’s Day. A significant honor was being selected as one of the "World’s Distinguished Quilt Artists” to exhibit three selected quilts (Dragonflowers, Leafhoppers and Konnichiwa) inTokyo, Japan in January, 2003. In 2010, one of her latest creations, Vases, received the Best Handworkmanship Award at the AQS Show in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Vases and its quilted tiling patterns are featured in Suzanne’s newest book.newest book.