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Groovy Girls This Friday, Oct 1 and Next Monday, Oct 4
If you’re a member of Groovy Girls, don’t forget we go back to our original schedule in October. The Friday group meets on October 1. The Monday group meets on October 4. More fun awaits us at the next meeting!
If you’re not yet a member there’s still time to join and catch up. Call Millie P’s.
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Make a Notebook Cover on Holiday Thursday, Sept. 23
This week, learn how to make a notebook cover. We’ll follow the This & That pattern to make this great holiday gift. Join us Thursday evening, Sept 23rd from 6:00-9:00 PM.
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Join us for Stash Bash on Friday, Sept. 17
Our open sew Stash Bash is this Friday Sept. 17th from 4:00 – Midnight. $8.50 includes a sandwhich/salad from Avant Garden. Join the fun!
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Holiday Thursday….Pockets To Go
Join us for this week ‘s Holiday Thursday on Sept. 16, 6-9PM. Create this handy organizer to keep next to your sewing machine, on your desk, or anywhere you need to keep things at your fingertips. Pop the long organizer into a purse or tote bag, and you’re ready to go. Makes a great gift!
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Cash and Carry
Don’t you love these? Join us on Thursday, September 9th from 6-9PM evening for our weekly series “Holiday Thursday”. This week create this fun and easy zipper pouch that will make great gifts. Learn a fast, easy way to put in a zipper!
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Aunt Grace Circle of Friends Block of the Month begins Saturday, Sept. 18
Quilt Designer Judie Rothermel created Aunt Grace Circle of Friends to celebrate the 100th birthday of her Aunt Grace. The originator of the 1930′s reproduction prints, Judie brings us this collection of authentic patterns and colors. Premium 44″ cotton. Quilt is 82″ x 82″.
Millie P’s Aunt Grace Circle of Friends Club is held on the Third Sat. of each month beginning September 18th Pattern pick-up and tips: 10:00—12:00 (open house) Optional follow-up session 1st Wed. of each month 6:00—8:00
Block Fee = $25 for each of the 7 months. Fee includes all material and instruction for quilt top including borders and binding. Does not include backing. Optional appliqué class will be available for participants at no charge. Limit 30 Participants—$25 downpayment required .
Our Embroidery Club starts in January
Did someone say they want to join an embroidery club??? Well – we have the perfect setting!! Right now we are in the process of determining what to order. If you have an opinion, let us know by leaving a comment below.
There’s Still Time To Become A Groovy Girl! 1st Friday Session Changed to Sept. 17
Welcome to the Atkinson Groovy Girls Club! Enjoy a monthly get together where club members can laugh, learn, and be inspired by creative ideas. We will teach a new technique each month for fun little projects. You’ll also have the first sneak peak at exclusive Atkinson Designs patterns that will only be available at participating Groovy Girl Sewing Club quilt shops – nowhere else!
There are two class options: First Monday or Friday of each month 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. with open sewing for 2 hours after class. Note: 1st Monday class in September is 9/13 , the 1st Friday is 9/17 due to the Labor day holiday. Participants must sign up for either Monday or Friday session. This is a 6-month group at a cost of $40 (Fee includes t-shirt) Class Limit = 25 for each night.
We’re looking forward to this fun group!
We’ve Got 108″ Widebacks
Need 108″ fabric for your quilt backing? We’ve got them by the tubfull! Come see our great selection today.
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The Shannon Cuddle and Minkee Fabrics Are Here
Great for fall and winter and extra cuddly. Use these for blankets, pillows, quilt backings and more. Stop by the shop to see new samples and check out the links below for more ideas.
http://shannonfabrics.com/download_patterns/CritterBlanketBK.pdf
http://shannonfabrics.com/download_patterns/CuddleHugBlanket.pdf
http://shannonfabrics.com/download_patterns/KidsCuddleStripQuilt.pdf
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Kids Camp July 19-23
The first session was a blast thanks to our great group of campers. We made coasters, headbands, bags, a quilt and more! Joanne and Renee are looking forward to a new group who want to learn how to sew. Call Millie P’s to get in on the fun.
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Anoka is the “Halloween Capital of the World”
The fabric to help celebrate Halloween has arrived!
We have a fun wall hanging kit from Red Rooster Fabrics and Happy Hollow Ornament Kits
A few free Halloween Patterns:
http://patsloan.typepad.com/quiltershome/files/october_treats_2_options.pdf
http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/images/PDFs/FrightfullyFun.pdf
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2010 MQ Annual Show and Conference
“Quil
ting in the Quarry” June 17-19, 2010 St. Cloud, MN
During the MQ show we will be open extended hours and will be offering specials to our customers.
Join us at Millie P’s Quilt Shop this week!!!!
219 E. Main Street, Anoka, MN 763.421.0367
You received a postcard hinting that some events are taking place in our shop this week. We encourage you to stop by before or after your trip to the St. Cloud Minnesota Quilters Show & Conference – or if you are just planning a day to Millie P’s – we will be excited to see you!!
Here is what is happening this week:
All month we will be honoring the June Sale - which is 20% off all fabric (does not include fat quarters – 1/2 yard cut minimum) – the day of your choice (one day ONLY)! Bring in the postcard you received in the mail – if you misplaced it, we have extras.
Drawings (Wednesday thru Saturday):
- Sign up each day you are here for a Grand Prize drawing = (Asian Influence Kit plus Batik Gems book). Drawing held on Sunday, June 20th.
- Saturday, June 19th – every hour on the hour we will draw for a $15.00 gift card.
Specials All Week (June 15-20):
- Purchase 15 fat quarters – receive 5 free
- Arrow/Kangaroo Cabinets = 10% off
- Sign up and pay for one class and receive 20% off the price of another class (does not include Block of Month).
June 18 Only Spooky Friday- – All Halloween Fabric (cotton and flannel) = 15% off!
Hope to see you this week !
Special Hours:
Thursday, June 17th 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday, June 18th 9:00 a.m. – Midnight (yes…midnight!!)
Saturday, June 19th 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
We welcome you with open arms!!
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