Calico Cottage
February 2022
Julie continues to Embrace the Tradition while Exploring the Possibilities
in case you missed it in the January Newsletter I am repeating myself with....
"Continued Traditions"
- Gift Certificates - if you have a gift certificate that expired in 2020 or 2021 - it is still good, we will still have gift certificates available for your gift giving.
- Stamp Cards - we will honor past stamp cards and continue to stamp them for regular priced merchandise. A new look for the stamp card is happening, please ask to be included in this promotion. We will keep them in a file here at the store for you. No more keeping track of that little card.
- Retreats - Sue will continue to sponsor the retreats, with some exceptions.
- Bus Tours - Sue will continue to travel, maybe Julie will join her for the fun! There are still openings for Paducah April 22 thru May 1 of 2022.
- Last Friday of the month sew day has had many names such as... "Friday Free Sew Day", or "Soup and Sew". This will continue as in the past with another new name "Sew....It's Friday" you will have the option most months to continue your sewing on Saturday. Since we are sewing upstairs, no registration is needed.
- Scrappy Saturday continues with a new pattern available on the last Saturday of the month.
- Wool Club continues to meet on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- Quilts of Valor will meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
- Classes will be offered, continue reading below in the class schedule.
The possibilities - "Here' What's New"
- All classes, clubs & special sew-ins will be offered on third floor for a more private atmosphere to create in. FYI there is an elevator for easy of accessibility with all your sewing gear.
- Happy Hour - February 11th from 5 PM to 6 PM. So..... what is Happy Hour? Join Julie via zoom https://unl.zoom.us/j/91903684500 at 5:00 PM to be the first to experience what is "new" in the shop. The plan is to hold a special zoom connection once a month (on the second Friday of the month) so that customers can see what is new and ask questions live.
- 12 Months of Christmas - Guess what Julie's favorite holiday is... yep it is Christmas and giving is one of her favorite things to do. Throughout the shop on the 25th of each month we will be celebrating Christmas with free patterns. In 2022 Calico Cottage will be featuring Christmas stockings. Julie's Xpression will be featuring beaded snowflakes. Blu J will be creating Christmas cards. Plum Nelly will be featuring mug rugs/cocktail coasters. Be sure to stop by on the 25th of each month for your freebies.
Happenings at Calico Cottage!
It's time to celebrate with us!
It's a Wrap (Original Calico Cottage Patterns)
Second in the Wrap Series "Love Hearts"
Classes
"Barn Quilts"
April 4th & 5th
May 2nd & 3rd
Class Fee - 2' x 2" = $35.00, 4' x 4' = $50
Choose a two - day evening class. Find a time that fits your schedule. These classes tend to fill quickly so sign up early. Wear your painting clothes and learn the technique on plywood. The class fee includes wood, paint and all the materials. Instructor, Rickie Crandell, suggests that you bring a book or something to do while the paint is drying. You might also bring a hair dryer to speed up the process. If you're painting a 4' x 4', make sure it will fit in your vehicle so you can take it home after it dries.
Exploring Embroidery and Embellishments - "Free Class with Julie"
Select a panel (any panel of your choice) this is what you will work on during the classes.
February 17th, March 17th, April 21st, May 19th, August 18th, September 15th, October 20th, November 17th, December 15th. Each class will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Please note you do not need to attend all the classes but you do need to register 10 days in advance for each class.
- Please bring scissors, embroidery floss, speciality threads, beads, a hoop & needles to the class.
T-Shirt Quilt with Lorinda
10 AM to 4 PM
Class Fee - $15.00
Bring your T-shirts and supplies and Lorinda will get you started on making your first T-shirt quilt. She will show you how to stabilize the shirts, cut them into blocks, and figure sashing. You'll want to bring your sewing machine and basic sewing supplies so that you can start the assembly process. Sign up to learn what extra sewing tools you might need. Now is the time to get started before graduation!
Must pre-register for class by February 11th
Shenanigans Gnome with Deb
February 18 at 10:00 am. The class should take around 30 – 45 minutes
Class Fee $15.00, class is limited to 20 Gnomes. Pre-register by Feb 14th.
All supplies for the gnome are included in the class fee.
Please bring:
Scissors, Glue gun and glue, Blush makeup and brush
Jacobs Ladder with Eileen
10 AM to 4 PM
Class Fee - $20.00, book included with 8 simple quilt patterns.
Let Eileen guide you through this simple beginners quilt using half square triangles and strips. Sign up to receive the total list of what you will need to create this fun three - yard lap quilt.
Must pre-register for class by February 16th
Dresden Plate Foundation Paper Piecing with Jo
March 8th
10 AM to 4:00 PM
Class Fee - $15.00Have you always wanted to learn how to do a Dresden Plate or paper piecing, but thought it would be too difficult? Come to the Dresden Plate class and learn that they both are really easy to do. You can use the Dresden Plate you make to be the basis of a wall hanging or a pillow. You will need 3 Fat Quarters and a washable glue stick in addition to your normal sewing supplies.
Must pre-register for class and by March 1stSales!!
- Sales Galore during the Grand Re-opening - February 10th - 12th
- Check out our web site for a "special word" on February 14th, come in and mention the word to receive 50% off an item of your choice.
- Fat Quarter Friday on February 18th - Take a chance and draw for your discount on the fat quarters. You may draw prior to shopping for the fat quarters. There will be some great deals on the "fats".
- I've got a notion it's a Sale Day on Twosday, February - the 2nd month of the year, the 22nd day of the month, in the year 2022. it's 22% off all Notions!
Save these Dates!
Upcoming classes:
- Curvy Log Cabin Class with Lorinda on Mar 15th
Celebrate:
- National Quilting Month - March
- National Quilting Day - March 19th
Kansas/Nebraska Shop Hop
- April 1st - May 31st
Come to Shop!
Saturday; 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday; Closed
Summer Saturdays (Memorial Day through Labor Day); closing at 3:00 PM
Julie, and her Calico Cottage Piecemaker's - Diane, Lorinda, Carla, Deb, Eileen, Jo & Ann will be happy to assist you!
Calico Cottage
Email: getyourstitchon@calicocottagenebraska.com
Website: calicocottagenebraska.com
Location: 743 West 2nd Street, Hastings, NE, USA
Phone: 402-463-6767
Facebook: facebook.com/calicocottagenebraska