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Forget-Me-Knots�Winter 2017�

Newlsetter & Class Schedule�

FMK Bucks�•Earn January 2017�

•Redeem February 21st- March 6th�Earn one FMK buck for every $5 spent on regularly priced�merchandise. Then redeem those bucks in our special store�

from February 21st through March 6th.�

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Time to dig out those unfinished projects...� The time has come for us to be thinking about the end of one year and the beginning of the�next one. I’ve learned that setting a resolution to not start a new project until all the old ones are fin-�ished sets me up for failure, but instead to strive towards finishing more projects than starting. This�seems to be a more reasonable resolution that I’m capable of keeping. What New Year resolutions do�you think you will set for the upcoming year?�

EVENTS� Join us during the month of December for several special events. We will be sharing fresh�homemade cookies and hot cider on every Saturday as we’ve done the past few years. Each Saturday�will feature a different cookie, so be sure to see what the new treat will be each week. Then starting�on December 20th and running through December 31st, we will have 3 special sales going on. First�off, pre-cut fat quarters will be specially priced at $2.25 for regular cotton screen prints and $3 for�flannel and batik fat quarters (the buy 10 get one free will not apply during this event). All remaining�Christmas fabric will be 20% off during this time. Lastly, we will have selected bolts of fabric marked�with a yellow sticker for $8 a yard.� In January, we will be hosting our “Bring a Friend” event. When you come in with at least one�friend and for each person who spends at least $20 in regularly priced merchandise, you will receive�a coupon for a free child’s size ice cream or cup of coffee at Face Rock Creamery. We will also be�giving out FMK Bucks during January. Earn one FMK Buck for every $5 spent. We will have a�special “store” available from February 21st through March 6th where you can use your accumulated�FMK Bucks to purchase items from this special store.� We will once again be doing our UFO Challenge this year. We have found that this challenge�is very effective in helping people to finish up projects that have been gathering dust. Sometimes you�need a deadline and a reason to finish up some of these projects. The rules remain the same: To�qualify, the project has to be a least partially cut out but not have the binding completely sewn down�or somewhere between. Your projects must be registered at the store between January 2 - 31 by�bringing in at least parts of them. You will have until September 20th to finish them and bring them�in for our annual quilt show September 22nd & 23rd. For every completed quilt turned in to our quilt�show, you will receive one entry in a random drawing for a 2 night stay for you and two friends in�our upstairs retreat center. Last year we had over 90 quilts that were completed on off people’s to do�list. Congratulations to everyone who finished their projects!� Quilt Run 101 will be back again February 10th through 20th. Each shop will be giving out a�free copy of their individually designed pattern along with their stamp in your passport. Collect 5�stamps and be eligible to win one of 13 $25 gift certificates. Collect 9 stamps to be eligible to win one�

29% on the 29th*�Join us for a year long anniversary celebration�

in 2017 and take 29% off on one regularly priced�item on the 29th day of each month.�

*starting January 29, 2017�

of the $25 gift certificates as well as one�of 13 $50 gift certificates. Visit all 13�shops and you could win a sewing�machine or one of 13 $100, $50 or $25�gift certificates. If you visit all 13 shops�and purchase the special fat quarter�from each shop and put together a wall�hanging sized quilt, you could win�another small sewing machine in this�separate contest.�

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Upcoming Quilt Shows�

We’re in the quiet part of the year where quilt shows haven’t really gotten started yet, but�mark your calendar for March 16th - 18th for the annual Quilt, Craft & Sew Expo at the Cal Expo�Center in Sacramento, California. This is a great chance for those in Northern California to see me�and lots of other great vendors all in one space. This expo is not a quilt show, but does offer a variety�of short classes on site every day.�

Other Important Items�

Don’t forget that gift certificates make great gifts for the upcoming holidays. Be sure to tell�your loved one that we offer gift cards in any amount and we’re happy to take orders over the phone�and to mail the gift card to the lucky recipient.� We will be closed December 24th, 25th and January 1st to spend the holidays with our�families, but will be open regular hours on Martin Luther King’s Birthday, January 16th and�President’s Day, February 20th.�

UFO - Get ‘Er Done Workshop�Friday, January 13th 10 am - 3 pm�Hosted by Michelle. Free�Come join us for a day of dedicated time to finishing those pesky UFO’s that clutter our workspaces�and fill us with guilt. Bring your supplies and sewing machine and get help when you are unsure of�the next step. Or come just to have quality time with friends and other quilting enthusiasts.�

Turban Footstool�Saturdays, January 14th & 28th 10:30 am - 1:30 pm�Taught by Sheila. $105 (includes kit fee)�Join Sheila Sinclair Snyder for a fast and fun class in making the�ever-popular Turban Footstool! Sheila has developed a huge part of her�business around this class and has the expertise and experience to teach�even the novice how to create their own masterpiece. As long as you know how to use your sewing�machine, she can teach you the rest. You will supply the pretty part of the footstool: your choice of�fabrics to suit your personality and needs. Kits for the internal parts (base, foam, tufting cords,�templates) are part included in the class fee. The class is taught over two days with time in between�for homework.�

2017 UFO Challenge Registration -- January 2nd - 31st�Bring in parts of your unfinished projects and register them with us.�

For every one you finish by September 20th & bring in for our quilt show,�you will receive one entry to win a 2 night stay in our retreat center for you & 2 friends.�

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UFO - Get ‘Er Done Workshop�Sunday, January 15th 11 am - 4 pm�Hosted by Michelle. Free�Come join us for a day of dedicated time to finishing those pesky UFO’s that clutter our workspaces�and fill us with guilt. Bring your supplies and sewing machine and get help when you are unsure of�the next step. Or come just to have quality time with friends and other quilting enthusiasts.�

Mini Day Retreat�Monday, January 16th 9 am - 4 pm�Hosted by Michelle. $15 (includes lunch)�Join us for this daytime mini retreat and get some great dedicated time for sewing and working on�finishing up projects. Lunch will be made for you while you enjoy working in our relaxing & roomy�retreat center. I’m there to help and offer advice if you’re unsure how to proceed to the next step.�Limited space available.�

Fancy Fox II�Friday, January 20th 10 am - 4 pm�Taught by Rosy. $20�These adorable large fox faces are pieced together using tradtional methods piecing�with a twist. Applique some fun glasses or leave them looking natural. Because of�the large pieces, you can easily use flannel for a soft look and touch. Pattern required.�

Stargazing�Saturday, January 21st 10 am - 4 pm�Taught by Michelle. $20�These whirligig-like stars are a fun twist to your typical 2 1/2” strip sets. This�pattern works great in batiks, but could be fun in florals or neutrals too. The blocks�are made oversized then trimmed down for more successful piecing. Pattern required.�

UFO - Get ‘Er Done Workshop�Friday, January 27th 10 am - 3 pm�Hosted by Michelle. Free�Come join us for a day of dedicated time to finishing those pesky UFO’s that clutter our workspaces�and fill us with guilt. Bring your supplies and sewing machine and get help when you are unsure of�the next step. Or come just to have quality time with friends and other quilting enthusiasts.�

4 Patch Kaleidoscope�Saturday, February 4th 10 am - 3 pm�Taught by Michelle. $20�If you have ever wanted to try the stacked versions of making kaleidoscopes but were a little�intimidated with the 6 - 8 repeat pieced ones, then this is the class for you. We will be doing a simple�square blocks using only 4 repeats. This is a technique class. Once you get your blocks done, then�you can decide on how to finish them . Pattern instructions included.�

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Mini Day Retreat�Monday, February 6th 9 am - 4 pm�Hosted by Michelle. $15 (includes lunch)�Join us for this daytime mini retreat and get some great dedicated time for sewing and working on�finishing up projects. Lunch will be made for you while you enjoy working in our relaxing & roomy�retreat center. I’m there to help and offer advice if you’re unsure how to proceed to the next step.�Limited space available.�

UFO - Get ‘Er Done Workshop�Friday, February 24th 10 am - 3 pm�Hosted by Michelle. Free�Come join us for a day of dedicated time to finishing those pesky UFO’s that clutter our workspaces�and fill us with guilt. Bring your supplies and sewing machine and get help when you are unsure of�the next step. Or come just to have quality time with friends and other quilting enthusiasts.�

Triangle Frenzy Swirl�Saturday, February 25th 10 am - 4 pm�Taught by Rosy. $20�This pattern is one step up with a twist from the ever popular Easy Striped Table�Runner. Use your favorite border print to create this elegant pattern. Pattern required.�

UFO - Get ‘Er Done Workshop�Sunday, February 26th 11 am - 4 pm�Hosted by Michelle. Free�Come join us for a day of dedicated time to finishing those pesky UFO’s that clutter our workspaces�and fill us with guilt. Bring your supplies and sewing machine and get help when you are unsure of�the next step. Or come just to have quality time with friends and other quilting enthusiasts.�

Tranisitions�Monday, February 27th 10 am - 4 pm�Taught by Michelle. $20�This pattern works great when using 2 1/2” strip sets of predominately 2 colors.�Or use the new 20 piece strip sets from Hoffman, by choosing 2 different combinations.�Either way, this on point quilt is created using strata and tube techniques, making it�deceptively easy to piece. Pattern required.�

One Block Wonders�Saturdays, March 4th & April 1st, 10 am- 4 pm�Taught by Michelle. $35�Take one wild (or not so wild) fabric and create a stunning quilt of swirling colors�made up of hexagonal kaleidoscope blocks. Class one will be on the stacking,�cutting and piecing of the blocks. In class 2, we will take our blocks and arrange�them on the design wall for piecing the rows together. Intermediate level. Book�required.�

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UFO - Get ‘Er Done Workshop�Sunday, March 5th 10 am - 3 pm�Hosted by Michelle. Free�Come join us for a day of dedicated time to finishing those pesky UFO’s that clutter our workspaces�and fill us with guilt. Bring your supplies and sewing machine and get help when you are unsure of�the next step. Or come just to have quality time with friends and other quilting enthusiasts.�

Mini Day Retreat�Monday, March 6th 9 am - 4 pm�Hosted by Michelle. $15 (includes lunch)�Join us for this daytime mini retreat and get some great dedicated time for sewing and working on�finishing up projects. Lunch will be made for you while you enjoy working in our relaxing & roomy�retreat center. I’m there to help and offer advice if you’re unsure how to proceed to the next step.�Limited space available.�

Family & Friends�Saturday, March 11th 10 am - 4 pm�Taught by Rosy. $20�Create a personalized photo frame from fabric showcasing pictures of�your loved ones. Use a folding technique to create the pockets for holding�the pictures in place. Pattern required.�

TQRT (Things Quilters Really Think)�Saturday, March 18th 10 am - 4 pm�Taught by Rosy. $20�Utilizing cute, funny (and gosh darn so true) 3” printed sayings from Block Party� Studios (or any other printed fabric that can be cut into 3” pieces), create a large�wall hanging for the special quilter in your life. Pattern required.�

Twin Peaks Block Setting�Friday, March 24th 10 am - 4 pm�Taught by Michelle. $20�Do you have some blocks that you’re unsure of what to do with? This class will give you a pieced�setting solution for 6”, 9” or 12” blocks. In this class, we will some beyond the basics piecing includ-�ing how setting the quilt on point. Pattern required.�

Beginning Quilting�Saturdays, March 25th & April 8th 9 am - 4 pm�Taught by Michelle. $40�This two day course will take you through most of the basics necessary to get started in quilting. We�will be making a table runner which will take you through the process of choosing fabric, basic rotary�cutting skills, piecing, and finishing your project. By the time you’re done you will have a basic un-�derstanding of the entire process so that you can move onto another project with confidence.�