September 24th, 2009
As 2009 rapidly comes to a close it is time to start choosing projects for the New Year. We just concluded voting for the Thimbleberries 2010 and the color Midnight won. You can sign up for Thimbleberries now on our web site.
Our McKenna Ryan club is just finishing Once Upon A Star and I would like to invite you all to vote on which of the following four quilts you would like to see us work on for next year. Take a look at the quilts and then vote below in the “Leave A Reply” Section.
Quilt One: Back on the Farm

Quilt Two: Storybook Farm

Quilt Three: Journey To The Light

Quilt Four: When Friends Gather

Please cast your vote by October 2, 2009
Happy Day!
Wendy
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September 14th, 2009

It is voting time again, no not for politics, but rather for what color you would like to see us offer for Thimbleberries 2010.
This year the quilt is called Village Green, the quilt finishes at 72″ x 82″ and comes in three color options. Each is created to reflect the stages of light: Dawn, Dusk, and Midnight. You will see houses, trees, stars and flowers.
In addition to the monthly block patterns, Lynette designs extra club projects exclusively for Thimbleberries Quilt Club members, and communicates with you monthly through her Quilt Club newsletter. Before we commit to this major investment of time and fabric, we need to know from you if you might interested and what color way you like best. We will take voting through September 22nd.
Cost: Depending on the number of participants the price will run $320 - $280.
This includes: Membership fee, All 12 patterns, All fabrics for top. borders and binding, plus 108″ wide Thimbleberries backing fabric. Pricing will be spread out over three installments. You will be charged $25 up front to hold your place in the club. This is non-refundable but will be credited towards the price of your first fabric kit. Monthly project patterns and bonus instructions for the Throw Quilt and the Queen Quilt options. Actual shipping fees do apply. This program will start shipping Jan 15, 2010.
Village Green: Dawn

Village Green: Dusk
Village Green: Midnight
Cast your vote now! Send me an email to: Wendy@hearttohandonline.com
Title it: Thimbleberries 2010 Vote
And vote for your favorite color way: Dawn, Dusk or Midnight.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Happy Day!
Wendy
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September 7th, 2009

Sure, it is still September, but now is the time to get your Fall and Halloween decorations sewn up for next month. Here are a couple of options for you!
A great show and tell from Drusilla Fox. She is a member of our All Through the Year Small Quilts Club. She sent me some wonderful pictures and I just had to share this one with you!
Drusilla writes: “Thank you- I added an extra pumpkin as I needed a bigger piece of fabric. I used a fusion from Robert Kaufman. My batting was a cotton low loft from Mountain mist. I can’t wait for the October kit!!” You sure did a wonderful job Drusilla.

Here is another wonderful pattern or kit.
Spidey, he’s a quilt as you go table topper or wall hanging designed by Silk Road Creations. He is VERY easy and you can finish him in just a couple of hours!
Send us your photos for more show and tell!
Happy Day!
Wendy
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September 3rd, 2009
Blue Ribbon Days are here! The Oregon State Fair opened in Salem last week and runs through September 7th. There were some beautiful quilts shown at the Quilt Gallery and I thought I would share some pictures Dean took. Thanks so much to Jan and Dean for heading to the fair and reporting back! Keep in mind that the quilts at the fair are sometime hung up high so it makes it difficult to take photos.

Happy Day!
Wendy
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September 1st, 2009

September is National Sewing Month and the Sewing & Craft Alliance and the American Sewing Guild are the proud co-sponsors of this month-long celebration of the art and craft of sewing. The observance began in 1982 with a proclamation from President Ronald Regan declaring September as National Sewing Month “In recognition of the importance of home sewing to our Nation.”
Inspired by the 2008 theme of Go Green! Sew Green!, Margo Martin, Executive Director of the American Sewing Guild explains that the new mantra for 2009 aims to encourage sewers to innovate while theyrecreate. “Today’s economy has ushered in a new wave of creativity“ says Martin. “This year, sewers are challenged to “Reuse, Remake, Restyle” their favorite fads into timeless garments, home décor items or even a trendy new bag.” Joyce Perhac, Director of the Sewing & Craft Alliance agrees. “More people are returning to sewing as a way to save money. Hemming skirts, appliquéing over stains, replacing buttons and repairing tears are much easier on the budget than buying something new.” Most sewing enthusiasts don’t stop there though, she adds. “The feeling of creating – or recreating – is addictive and the results can often be dramatic with just a few hours spent with needle and thread.” Perhac also notes that the number of enthusiasts interested in learning how to sew is on the rise.
Take some classes this month and learn a new sewing or quilting skill!
Happy Day!
Wendy
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