Hoppin Bobbin E-Newsletter

Hoppin Bobbin is so excited over the great response to our new club.
The first pick up for patterns and kits was this past Saturday. Since
we have had such a huge success for the first month we will be taking pre-orders on next month's kits for those who are interested in purchasing the kit. So please stop by the shop or give us a call to let us know if you are interested in purchasing next month's kits.



Women of the Bible
Pattern Series
Hoppin Bobbin is very pleased to hear that the new way of offering
the Women of the Bible has been successful.  Don't worry, if you've missed a week, at the end of the series there will be a CD, with all block patterns, available for purchase, to all our Facebook followers. Make sure you LIKE us on Facebook and share with friends and family.
Block 10 is available starting today

October Classes
Please click on class title to follow to link for more details

Bargello Tree Skirt.  What a fabulous skirt for any tree!  Mary Lou teaches this easy method to accomplish this skirt. Kit required and strips will be precut. Kit will make TWO tree skirts. There is Homework required before you attend class.  Saturday, October 18th from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Instructor: Mary Lou

Blessings Applique'

Named after the Statue of Liberty, this block is the highlight of paper piecing, showcasing your best sewing skills. The spike border echoes the block. We will tackle curved piecing. The “Summer in New York” sample is scrappy, but brights and batiks shine in this award-winning pattern. This extended class is the culmination of Paper Piecing with Alex Anderson. Saturday, October 25th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Instructor: Pat Hersl

No extra tools! No silly devices! Learn how to make and apply a straight or bias binding to your quilt. This class will demonstrate and have you work on a small sample quilt of your making. You will then have the sample for future reference plus handouts. We will also cover prairie points and lined prairie points, beautiful finishes or embellishments for your special projects. A designer touch of added piping will make you happy. Saturday November 1st from 11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. Instructor: Pat Hersl

Bargello Breeze Placemat 12 x 20” Table Runner 12 x 43” A Quilt-As-You-Go project! This table topper comes together quickly using the Creative Grids 45-Degree Diamond Dimensions Ruler. Its a great way to use up your 2-1/2” strips! And no seams to match! Saturday, November 8th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Instructor: Erin Underwood

Quick and Cute Tuffets

18” Round, Height varies. This little gem comes together quickly using the Creative Grids 15-degree Triangle Ruler! Class supply list Saturday, November 15th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Instructor: Erin Underwood

Christmas Tree Turned-Appliqe by Machine

Love the look of Hand Appliqué but just don’t have the time for handwork? Try this technique that will make your machine appliqué look as if it was done by hand and only take a fraction of the time too! Learn all about the tricks and tools you need for success. Your quilt will look like you sat for hours and needle-turned by hand each piece! Class Supply List Saturday, December 6th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Instructor: Erin Underwood

Just a Friendly Reminder

As you all know Christmas is just around the corner. We would
like to remind everyone that our cut-off date for Long-arm quilting
services is November 1st, to guarantee return before Christmas.
Any quilts received after November 1st will incur a $50.00 rush
fee to guarantee completion before Christmas. There will be no exceptions.  Please plan ahead and prepare early. 

The Row by Row Experience ended on September 2nd,
however if you are working on your quilt, while we have
had our winner, there are still shops that you can turn your
quilt in to, to receive a fat quarter bundle until October 31st.
Our row was in 4 other winning quilts!