Friday, February 17, 2012

My Beautiful Granddaughters

A update of my two beautiful granddaughters ...they are young women now...so proud of both of them...

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

FERNHILL MYSTERY BUTTON CLUB


Just heard from Lynette Anderson regarding her newest Mystery Button Club project. This one is called Fernhill....28" x 28"....Starts early March. This will be a 9 month program like always. I will have fabric kits available for the project at $22.50 per kit and also DMC floss kit at $8.00. I have signed up for 20 pattern/button kits and have only 11 openings left at this printing time.
Please let me know ASAP if you are interested. Happy Stitching, Patti

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Jackson and one of his girlfriends!

Well we did not get the win like I wanted, but Jackson was happy seeing his cheerleaders...His is growing up to fast....Two more weeks left of the regular basketball season....then playoff time...then it is over for another year.....Goes by so fast! Back to stitching today with the Piggy Farm Family Retreat....Happy Stiching......
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Friday, January 27, 2012

GAME TIME TONIGHT...

IT'S GAME TIME AGAIN TONIGHT ...TAFT HIGH SCHOOL
IS PLAYING TONIGHT.....THIS IS A PICTURE OF JEFF AND HIS TEAM ....
TOMORROW NIGHT IS BAKERSFIELD JR. COLLEGE WITH RICH'S TEAM. GUESS WHERE I WILL BE???
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Happy January 2012 Stitching

Happy January 2012 Stitching. Hope everyone had a Very Blessed Holiday Season....
Lots to share....Have a few classes to share with you first off. If you have not signed up for class please do so by calling the store or better yet come in sign up and see what is new....and on Sale....
Posy Patch Quilt Class with Sandy Turner..... Saturdays, February 4 and March 3....10am to 4pm.....This is a two block quilt with optional scalloped border......Class fee $60.00
Finished size depends on your border size. Individual blocks finished size 12".....This is a pieced and appliqued (Machine or Hand) quilt....Your border choice will be the deciding factor of the colors you choose for your blocks. Sample in store.....
Bow Tucks Tote....Purse Class with Sue Snowdy.... Sundays 1-4 February 19th and 26th.....Class fee $30.00....Pattern available now...Sample in store....
  We are also considering a Beginning Quilting Class on Wednesday nights ...5:30 - 8:30..... We hope to start in February.....If you are interested please call us ASAP so I can start
preparing.....If will be a fun class using precut strips (Jelly Rolls). It will be a 4 week session to start.... The fee will be determined on the class size..... 
Sue has another Purse in the making stage for another class in March....It is using 2 1/2" strips also....It is called BAILEY ISLAND HOBO Bag... Pattern sample made with Hoffman Bali Pops. Can be made with any Jelly Roll or your own precut strips. This will be another fun class...in late March/April....
We have two Retreats scheduled for this month.....Third Saturday Club Retreat.....Saturday, January 21 & 22......Still openings available to join this Club....Let me know if you are interested....
Piggy Farm Family Retreat is scheduled for January 27, 28 & 29.....This is a private family retreat and do they have fun!!!!!
Also all Selected Christmas Fabrics and panels are on sale.....A Good time to start something for next year. All fabric $5.00 @ yard and all panels $5.00 a piece. I have selected a few other bolts to throw into the $5.00 sale also....
The new Thimbleberries 2012 Garden Party started this month and also the new Michael Miller Swirly Girls Club started.....Check out the info on the web site.
The Calendar for January is also on the web site for down loading....
Just a Reminder this is Basketball Season time for me and with Sons coaching over in the Bakersfield area I will be leaving early on some of the game days during January and February. I do sometimes have Virginia, Judy, Sue or Cindy here to help you if I am gone....(.BE Nice to them so they will not quit)....only kidding of course...
Adult Ed with Bobbi Starts here on Thursday, Jan 26th......so all Thursdays remaining till then are open sew days.....
UFP Club start fresh again this year .....One project at a time this year....Each one you choose to finish there will be a $10.00 fee (even if it takes all year to finish)...I am not asking you to have it quilted to be finished this year.....I am more interested in you getting your tops done!!! If you come to UFP Club day and work on something else....YOU WILL BE FINED $10.00 (SUNDAY OR TUESDAY CLUB).....Also any supplies needed to finish the designated project will be given a 15% discount on Club day/night. UFP CLUB MEETS ON THE Second Sunday of each month (except in January) and the second Tuesday Night of each month.....See you there....
Genealogy Classes with Sheila Davis are every Monday.....You may join in at any time.....10am - noon......$15.00 per session or you can prepay for 4 session at a time for $50.00. You do need to bring your lap top for the class. They are finding some pretty interesting info about there past family histories!!!! Come join!
Have a super new Year.....I am hoping for one also!!!! Happy Stitching to all....Talk again soon.....

Patricia Hughes
CREATIVE PATCHES AND SEWING

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Happy December Stitching


Happy Stitching to all. I started this newsletter earlier today.....had it almost done when the phone rang.....went to answer....came back to finish and send;) then hit a wrong key and lost the whole thing:(..... Tried and tried to find it....NO LUCK..... So here we go again....
Hard to believe this year 2011 is coming to a end....This has been a very trying year for me and my family and I know it has been that way also for so many of you....Let's try and forget all that negative stuff and enjoy this Christmas season for the reason it is meant for....Celebrating when the kindness and love of God our Savior Jesus appreared....Thanks be to God our Savior for this indescribable gift of salvation....A Blessed and Merry Christmas to All....
Your December sewing calendar....Check the dates for all activities....
     Rolling Stone....First Saturday Block for December.....Sat. Dec. 3rd at 9am or Tuesday, Dec. 6th at 5:30pm
Adult Ed with Bobbi Porter comes to end for this year 2011 on December 15th....... Her new sessions starts of Jan 26th of 2012. All the Thursdays between the 22nd of Dec to Jan. 26th are OPEN Sewing days. Catch up time....
Many new Block of Months starting next year as well as new Club projects.....I promise I will get that info all up on the web, blog soon.....Life has just gotten in the way lately....
and remember it's basketball season and I have two sons coaching and we try to go to as many games as possible......Love those bball games.....
This year our Third Saturday Sewing Club will be celebrating and sewing Sat and Sunday....Dec. 17th and 18th....
Our new Mini Series #5 starts Dec. 22nd ....this year we will be adding some fabric painting on a few of the months (much fun).....Still time for a few more to sign up.....
Also starting this month "A Dog's Life"...a 4 month Block of Month from Lynette Anderson.....my favorite (applique and embroidery with a bit of piecing)....
Creative Patches is celebrating today it's 14th Birthday.....Can not believe it......lots of changes and challenges, but thanks to all of you I am still here......
I still have three openings for the END OF YEAR GIRL GANG RETREAT Friday, Dec. 30 & 31 and Jan. 1 Sunday, 2012......$30.00 for the three days/nights....
Soups and salads will be the menu.....please call now to reserve your sewing spot. If you presigned up and did not make your payment, please do so now ...If we do not hear from you by the 10th of December we will start pulling spots from the waiting list......Time to get more of those projects finished to start fresh next year...
Genealogy classes with Sheila Davis start up again in January on Monday the 9th for 4 weeks from 10am to noon....Mark you calendar.....pre-register $50.00
Well that's all for now....I better finish this and mail it before I hit another wrong key and lose it again....
Blessed Christmas....Happy Stitching, Patti

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

MONTHLY MINI SERIES #5 for 2012


Happy Stitching....Now is the time for me to start sharing the new programs provided through Creative Patches to you. This monthly Mini Series has been very successful for two years and I am planning to continue it for another year. Signs up are being taken now as we start the program December 20th of this year.....I have to commit to numbers by the 1st of December so if you have not signed up yet please contact me to do so as soon as possible...


Table Stand used throughout the year is a $10.00 charge and the sign up fee is $10.00
Each monthly pattern, stand header, fabric and embellishment when necessary fee is $28.50 @ month.....This is a fast and fun project.....Can be done and finished within a couple hours.....

I am putting all the new programs on my web site also, so you can check them out there also....

Next I will be sharing Thimbleberries, Michael Miller Club, Jan Patek's Girl Gang, and a couple more new programs that we will be doing next year. Keep checking your emails.....Happy Stitching, Patti

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Christmas Fun Mystery Finished


This is a picture of Lynette Anderson's finished Christmas Fun Mystery we all have been working on for 8 months. Another New Mystery coming again shortly from Lynette....More info when available.....Happy Stitching.....Patti

Friday, October 21, 2011

Happy Stitching Update








Well Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs has done it again!!!!
This one is called "Merry Merry Snowmen"....
It will start Mid February 2012
Size is 62" x 66".
A 9 month BOM....Ends Mid October 2012
$20.00 sign up fee
$29.95 @ month...

Sign up ASAP as I have to order fabric before Dec 1st of this year.....



Also don't forget Sandy Turners Class "Patched Posy Quilt"....Saturdays Nov 5th and Dec. 3rd...10am - 4pm.....Great quilt (only 2 blocks)....with the option of learning to do a Scalloped Border.....Fee for class is $60.00....Can be a holiday themed quilt or not.....Last week for sign ups!!!!!











Reminder: "A Dog's Life" by Lynette Anderson...4 month BOM....Starts in December....
Wall Hanging size.....$20.00 sign up fee. $28.00 @ month....













And last but not least.....(for now).... YES, I do have more coming!!!!

All Around the Neighborhood.....This is a fun easy pieced project you can work on throughout the year.....It Starts January 2011 and is for 12 months. Each month you will get your pattern and a fat quarter to use in that block or in another block (your choice)....You will provide your own background fabric (you will need 2 1/4 yds total for the background and borders)....you can do this scrappy or all one color as the picture shows..... The sign up fee is $10.00 and the monthly fee is $10.00.....
Well I think I have given you enough to think about for this time.....More soon....Have a wonderful weekend....See you soon and Happy Stitching, Patti

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Happy October Stitching Update

Happy October Update. Told you I would forget something in the newsletter....I always do it seems!!!! Must be the age thing...???
Genealogy Classes with Sheila will start another session...Mondays, Oct. 10, 17, 24 and Nov. 7 10 - Noon.....$50.00. Beginners welcomed. Bring you lap top, a paper pad for many notes and a friend would also be nice.
Girl Gang End of Year Celebration.....Dec. 30, 31 2011 and January 1 2012....10 spots still available....Reserve your spot now....
2 days/nights...$25.00 or 3 days/nights.....$30.00
A sneak peek of the new BOM's I was talking about from Lynette Anderson

It's a Dog's Life..... and In Full Bloom Both are being introduced at Quilt Market the end of October. I am planning to do both.....Please let me know if you are interested. I will have more details closer to the end of October.....Dog's Life is a 4 month BOM and In Full Bloom is a 6 month BOM

I am also planning to start this new program in December it is called All Around the Neighborhood (a 12 month program).....I will be supplying one piece of fabric with each month for your choice to use in that block....More info later after seeing how many of you are interested in this....

Hope you all enjoyed the rain....Sounds like there is more to come.....Have a great week and Happy Stitching, Patti

Patricia Hughes
CREATIVE PATCHES AND SEWING
136 A N. THOMPSON ROAD
NIPOMO, CA. 93444
Psalms 91:1-16
Proverbs 3:5-7
805 929-3704

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Happy October Stitching

Happy October Stitching.....The last quarter of this year is just starting and before you know it we will into Year 2012. September has been a crazy and trying month for me....Glad it is over.

Here is the October calendar ...
http://www.creativepatches.com/module/events.htm?month=10&year=2011

This months First Saturday block is "The Silent Star".... Saturday Oct 1st 9am sharp or Tuesday Oct. 4th 5:30pm sharp....

Mark your calendars for Sandy Turner's "Patched Posy Quilt"....Saturdays Nov. 5th and Dec. 3rd.... 10am to 4pm. This can be a holiday themed quilt or you can choose colors that go with your home decor. Sandy has chosen to put a larger border on her sample in the store and she will show you how to do a Scalloped border if you choose....Sign up now......class size in limited....

It's Raining Cats and Dogs BOM starts October 10th....This is a 10 month project....     This pattern is designed by Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs. I have chosen not to use her color choices ....I will be doing it "MY WAY"....    Sign up fee is $15.00.... Monthly fee is $29.95.... If you desire the patterns only are also available to purchase ....

Lynette Anderson has just emailed me also two new Block of Months she will be showing at Market in Houston this month of October. I will be blogging both of these on my blog this weekend ...Check the out to see if you are interested. One is "It's a Dogs Life" (4 months) and the other is "In Full Bloom" ( 6 months)...I of course love them both!!!!

Scrap Bookers Day Retreat..9-9 Sat. Oct 8th....
Third Saturday Sewing Retreat ....Oct 15 & 16...
Quilters Classic Retreat....Oct 21 & 22
Valley Girls Retreat...Oct 31-Nov. 2nd

Fig Tree Club workshop....Project #8 ....Sunday Oct 23rd 1-4.... Country Fair...Kit $95.00
Size of Quilt....68" square.....

"Sewing with Christy".....Ongoing every other Monday Nights....Oct. 10 & 24 6-9 this month...This is always open to "New Sewers" as well..... Learn all you need to know about sewing, quilting, designing, pattern drafting, etc. Let us know your interests.....

Check the calendar for all the OPEN SEW days...and nights. Friday nights are always open for Sewing Also 4-9....Only $5.00 for the evening and much fun, friendships and always eating with a bit of sewing....

What ever else I have missed you know I will let you all know again soon.....Seems I always miss something...
Have a great October......Hope to see you soon.....Happy Stitching, Patti

Patricia Hughes
CREATIVE PATCHES AND SEWING
136 A N. THOMPSON ROAD
NIPOMO, CA. 93444
Psalms 91:1-16
Proverbs 3:5-7
805 929-3704

Thursday, September 8, 2011

HAPPY STITCHING UPDATE

for got to send you this months First Saturday Block "London Roads"

Also an update regarding the Genealogy Class with Sheila.....If you do not have a laptop to bring to class we have made arrangements to have a couple here for you to use....It is not necessary for you to have a lap top for the class....Sheila does require you bring a notepad and pencil for notes, notes, notes......
Class dates....Mondays, Sept 12, 19, 26 & Oct. 3rd......10am to noon. Class fee is $50.00. please RSVP 929-3704

Friday, September 2, 2011

HAPPY SEPTEMBER STITCHING

Happy September Stitching....
Well here we are into September already....Hope you had a great summer....

Please check out the September Calendar....www.creativepatches.com/module/events.htm

Hope you find something you can attend here at the Patches House. The newest class we are offering is the Genealogy Class with Sheila Davis....Starts Sept 12th at 10 am-noon.....This is a 4 week series to get you started on your journey...
Same time each Monday (Sept 12, 19, 26 and Oct. 3rd.....The air waves are awaiting you, so bring your lap top and note pad to start your search.....$50.00.....Pre-registration required.

August sale is over....just a few more sale fabrics left....Don't miss out it all goes to charity if not purchases within the next week.....Doing a little fall cleaning and rearranging.....Love changing things around (also helps with the cleaning)....

Many new bolts of Holiday fabrics have been arriving and more coming in....One very different and new is from Lynette Anderson featuring her Scandinavian Christmas BOM theme. ( my BOM is still unfinished....now I can use some of this new fabric in it), maybe that is why I never finished it??????

Second Saturday of each month is now "SCRAPBOOKERS DAY"....They start at 9am and go to 9pm....if interested let
call Diana (929-0284)....

Hope you noticed the quilt Posy Patch that Sandy will be teaching here Sat. Oct. 1 and Nov. 5....She is bringing in her own sample on Tuesday next week. She has done a scalloped binding on her quilt....so that is an option for you to try...

It's my GIRLS WEEKEND RETREAT end of this month....If you signed up earlier and have not paid your deposit please do so now.....We have stitchers waiting for a spot if you are not coming.....Sept 23, 24 & 25....$30.00 all three days or $25.00 for Friday night, Sat and Sunday to 6pm.....

Check out all the open sew days......and nights. We have openings in "Sew Anything with Christy" on Monday nights....check out the dates on the calendar.....

Talk again soon.....Happy Stitching, Patti

      
Patricia Hughes
CREATIVE PATCHES AND SEWING
136 A N. THOMPSON ROAD
NIPOMO, CA. 93444
Psalms 91:1-16
Proverbs 3:5-7
805 929-3704

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

New Class with Sandy Turner


New Class with Sandy Turner

Posy Patch Quilt with Scalloped Border (optional)
NOVEMBER 5 & DECEMBER 3.....10am to 4pm
$60.00
Supply list given at time of payment of class

This quilt can be done in holiday colors or colors of your choice....
Finished size of quilt 56 1/2" square (approximately)....
size of blocks 16"

Any questions please call the store.....805 929-3704

AUGUST SUMMER CLEARANCE

AUGUST SUMMER CLEARANCE....

ALL SALE FABRIC...$4.00 @ YD (1 YD MINIMUM)
ALL SAle BOOKS, NOTIONS, PATTERNS 60% OFF
WEEKLY SPECIAL...AUG. 21-31
ALL REGULAR PRICED PATTERNS & BOOKS 10% OFF


Reminder:
Sept. 12th starts the 4 series session of the Geneology Classes with Sheila Davis...
Class time 10-noon.....$50.00....pre registration required....

My Girl Gang Retreat.....Sept 23, 24 & 25
RSVP now!!!! large waiting list....bring or mail in your Retreat fee now....

Happy Stitching.....Patti

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Happy Stitching....Two new happenings at the Patches House

Starting Monday Sept 12 for 4 Mondays (12, 19, 26 and Oct 3)....Sheila Davis will be starting her Geneology classes here at Creative Patches.
....This class will be for beginners and/or intermediate students. The air waves are being installed on the 29th of August, so just bring your lap top and note pad to the first class and get started. Time of class is 10- 12 noon...Fee for the class series is $50.00 What a deal....You may find some long lost cousin you never even knew about....or even some info you may never wanted to know, but anyway it will be a fun and exciting new adventure....Please contact the store ASAP and register with Class fee ASAP so we know how many students to set up for....

Starting the
second Saturday of each month (Sept. 10th) and so on...."The Scrapbookers" are coming to Creative Patches......9am to 9pm.....Space fee is $10.00 Any one interested contact Diana at 929-0284....Space is limited as much room (table wise) is needed for each scrapbooker....!!!!

Don't forget this month is
August Clearance time at Creative Patches.....The sale wall must go by the end of August!!!! I need more room for new fabrics, etc coming into the store......Check the front page of the web site for SALE info.....

This month is half over.....can not believe school is back in session.....Fall session with Bobbi Porter starts Thursday, August 25th.....then the Holidays are just around the corner....


Reminder......My Creative Patches "Girl Gang" Retreat is Sept 23, 24 & 25......
Contact me or Virginia Nolke 805 235-3052 to confirm you are coming.....Fee is $30.00 for all day/ight Friday, Sat and Sunday or $25.00 for Friday night, all day/night Sat and Sunday.....If you have already given Virginia your deposit you may wish to contact her regarding the food menu for this time.....RSVP and pre deposit is necessary as we have a long waiting list!!!! Thank you...
You can also contact me and I will give all info or deposits to Virginia.....

Have a Great week and Happy Stitching.....Patti

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Happy Stitching ...New Class with Sheila


Happy Stitching...New Class with Sheila Davis

Come and join Sheila this month in creating this great quilt...All you need is a jelly roll, 1 yard of background fabric, pre-cut fusible boots in brown, black or pink, and your floss for the flower bouquet in the boots. The dates for the classes are August 12 & 19....10am to 4pm....Cost of class is $50.00

another boot full of flowers

Also Sheila has been very active in geneology both teaching it and exploring her own family history....We are opening the doors here at Creative Patches for Sheila to help you get started finding and exploring your own family history.
I will have air waves available for your computer to start your search with Sheila directing you, now we need to know if you are interested and what times or days you might be interested in doing this....You can contact me at the store of course or Sheila at sheilacm@charter,net.

Happy Stitching....Don't foget the August Sale going on now at Creative Patches and also Creative Connection next door......Great, great savings!!!!! Patti

Patricia Hughes
CREATIVE PATCHES AND SEWING
136 A N. THOMPSON ROAD
NIPOMO, CA. 93444
Psalms 91:1-16
Proverbs 3:5-7
805 929-3704

Monday, August 1, 2011

SUMMER KIDS CAMPS




JUST a quick look at these future stitchers doing their quilt in Sheila Davis' "Kids Camp"...
We are in the last session this week, but if there is still interest, please call the shop and we can work something else.....They are and did such a great job!!!!....Happy Stitching....

SALE SPECIAL AUG 1 - AUG. 6






Happy Stitching....The weekly special for this week is:
ALL PANELS 10% OFF
ALL REGULAR PRICED BOOKS 10% OFF

SALE WALL ITEMS....60% OFF AND SALE FABRIC $5.00 @ YD (1 YD MINIMUM)

CHECK OUT THE HOLIDAY PANELS THAT JUST CAME IN.......www.creativepatches.com/shop/PANELS.htm


CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE PANELS AND INFO......THIS ONE IS" UP ON THE ROOF TOP."
...SIZE 36" X 60".....

HAPPY STITCHING....PATTI

Patricia Hughes
CREATIVE PATCHES AND SEWING
136 A N. THOMPSON ROAD
NIPOMO, CA. 93444
Psalms 91:1-16
Proverbs 3:5-7
805 929-3704


Saturday, July 30, 2011

Happy August Stitching

Happy August Stitching.

calendar link for August..... www.creativepatches.com/module/events.htm

Many exciting offers this month....AUGUST SUMMER CLEARANCE....
ALL SALE FABRIC $5.00 (1 YARD MINIMUM CUT AND MUCH TO CHOOSE FROM)...
WEEKLY SPECIALS OFFERED THROUGH AUGUST IN STORE ONLY....
SPECIAL NOTIONS, BOOKS, PATTERNS MARKED 50% .....DURING AUGUST 60% OFF

FIRST SATURDAY BLOCK THIS MONTH IS "GRANDMA'S STAR" MEETING TIMES THIS MONTH ARE.....Tuesday, August 2nd 5:30pm or Saturday, August 6th 9am.....

Kids Camp with Sheila Davis
.....Final session ....August 1, 2 & 3....1pm to 3:30pm.....Fee $80. This time a new quilt called FriendShip Star Quilt.....(Precut kit $40.00 / Class Session $40.00)

It's Cowboy/girl Boot Quilt
with Sheila Davis.....Friday August 12 and 19....10-4.....$50.00
We have the boots precut in brown, black or pink.....A jelly roll can be used plus a background. Sample in store and supply list given when class is prepaid.....

Finish it with Sandy Turner
....August 21, Sunday, 1-4pm....$15.00. Bring in any unfinished project you have started with Sandy and she will help you finish the project. Must preregister!!!

New fabrics arriving weekly....Many new Holiday panels and fabrics coming in now also....

I have decided to do the Block of Month "It's Raining Cats and Dogs" MY WAY.....I have started to receive some of the fabrics I will be using and hopefully I can get my first block done soon to give you a sample of where I am taking this BOM.......I also received a new BOM Pattern by The Quilt Company called "Little Red Barns". I will not be kitting this, but am getting much of the fabrics used in this quilt in the store during August/September.

This Month's Retreat time belongs to the '*Piggy Farm Family" August 26-28....;

I have had a Scrap booking group approach me to schedule a time once a month for "SCRAPBOOKING" We are starting it on the 2nd Saturdays of each month with the first time starting Saturday, September 10th 9am - 9pm....If you are interested please, please call me so I can let Diana know how many people to plan for....The fee for the day is $10.00 each time.....

Check the calendar for all the ongoing classes......I will update anything that comes up or is new..

Adult Ed with Bobbi Porter starts it's fall session here August 25
....Open enrollment starts August 9th through the Adult Ed office or online .
Enjoy the last month of summer.....It's been a cool one, hope it stays that way.....

Happy Stitching....Patti

Patricia Hughes
CREATIVE PATCHES AND SEWING
136 A N. THOMPSON ROAD
NIPOMO, CA. 93444
Psalms 91:1-16
Proverbs 3:5-7
805 929-3704

Friday, July 22, 2011

Cookie Time



It's cookie time for Jackson at this favorite Deli and favorite small table....I asked Pilar if he ate this one and she said "Yes". He is rather a fussy eater so I was surprised....Wonder what he will pick next week...
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Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Alison and Jeff....A Stitching Schedule Update



What a great week it has been!!! First Jackson and his mom and dad came last Friday - Sunday. Then My beautiful Alison and her dad came on Monday and left today....We had not seen her for a few years. She has now graduated from high school and is off to college and in her own apartment...

Regarding Sunday, July 24th. The "Finish it Class" with Sandy Turner has been cancelled until August 21st...same time.
Open Sewing will still be available on Sunday....July 24th 9-4.....

Classic Quilters come in Friday and Saturday this week also for their Retreat time....

working on August calendar....It is just around the corner. Happy Stitching, Patti
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Sunday, July 10, 2011

Stitched by Me Top Done and Stitching Update

 
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A picture for you that are doing the Block of Month "Stitched By Me"...My top is finished.....had to do a little creating as my blocks would not go together as pattern was designed....Plus I added a little bit here and there....so it is a bit different, but isn't that what creating is about??? Hope you enjoy.

Just a reminder that this weekend is the "Third Saturday Club Retreat" We have 5 open spots if you are interested. Some are coming Friday day/night to make it a 3 day sewing time....Just let me know if you are coming.....We will find you a spot...

Friday 10-4 is "Crazy Quilting" with Sheila....class #2...

Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday is July 18, 19 & 20...1-3:30 is Session I of Sewing Summer Camp for Kids. This session if full, but we have openings for Sessions 2 & 3....call the store for more info....

Sunday, July 24th is "Finish it with Sandy Turner" 1-4....call to confirm you are coming and what quilt you will be needing help with to finish.....

Classic Quilters Retreat....July 23 & 23.

Have decided to do "Raining Cats and Dogs" BOM by Bunny Hill designs "MY WAY"...That means I will be kitting it with different fabrics than the picture shows. I have picked pinks, blues, browns and teals as my color choices instead of the grays....I will be starting it in September.....If you signed up and are still interested please let me know....If you did not sign up and are interested, please call me. Also the pattern is available now....I have it in the store for $45.00 or also online ....

Take care, happy stitching...hope to see you soon. Patti

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

First Sat. Block "Five Spot"


First Saturday Block for July..."Five Spot"
Saturday, July 2nd 9am sharp.....or Tuesday July 5th 5:30pm sharp.....

Reminder....Sunday, July 3rd, Block of Month Club 1-4pm
Monday, July 4th....Open Sewing.....9am - 4pm.....

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY.....to all .

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Happy July Update

Happy July update.....As I mentioned in my newsletter yesterday.....I would forget something.... This new club starts August 7th and every 1st Sunday of each thereafter......Hope to see you at one of these Sundays....Patti

New Club.....

BLOCK OF MONTH CLUB

When: Aug 7, 2011
1:00 pm
Where: CREATIVE PATCHES
Contact: 805 929-3704
Details: EVERY FIRST SUNDAY FROM 1-4 COME AND BRING ANY OF YOUR BLOCK OF MONTH PROJECTS YOU HAVE STARTED AT CREATIVE PATCHES FOR COMPLETION AND/OR HANDS ON HELP.....NO CHARGE FROM 1-4 IF WORKING ON A BLOCK OF MONTH PATCHES HOUSE PROJECT......OTHERWISE SUNDAY SEWING IS $5.00 TILL 4PM....

Friday, June 24, 2011

Happy July Stitching

Happy July Stitching.......

July Calendar www.creativepatches.com/module/events.htm

Another busy month.....we are into the second half of this year 2011 CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?????

Reminder: The Sale wall ....Summer Clearance....$6.00 a yard (1 yd minimum)......50% off wall.....many great buys....
All store quilt samples on sale.....25% off if paying with cash or check.......20% off if paying with credit card.....

also......Creative Connection Gift Shop (next door)......20% off Store wide Summer Sale.....50% off selected items....


Come Join Sheila Davis during the month of July on Fridays's July 8. 15 & 29 from 10-4.....Sheila will be teaching a Crazy Quilt Class and/or those of you that were doing "My Favorite Things" quilt you may also continue creating that quilt as well...
$50.00 for the session.......

Sandy Turner will be doing her "Finish it with Sandy" on Sunday, July 24th 1-4....$15.00.
This is your opportunity to have Sandy help you finish any project you have started with her and are having difficulty with finishing it. Please call me in advance with what quilt project you are bringing so Sandy can be sure to bring Class Project Directions....

Adult Ed with Bobbi Porter starts July 7th for 6 weeks with it's Summer Mystery
.....If you have not signed up for the session be sure to do so now......

Third Saturday Sewing Club Retreat this month
.....July 16 & 17.....Dues are $30.00 per quarter....this is the new quarter time and we do have a few openings if you would like to join us.....please let me know....

Camp Sew Fun with Sheila....
July 18, 19 & 20....1-3:30....Session I
July 25, 26 & 27....1-3:30....Session II
August 1, 2 & 3....1-3:30.....Session III
Sessions I & II ....We will be making a small quilt. Come and pick out your favorite fabrics for the kit at least one week before camp session....We will pre-cut your choices to save class time, and your fingers.
Precut Fabric and pattern Kit....$40.00
Class Fee....$40.00

Session III.....We will be doing a pillow case, 20" pillow and/or tote bag to co-ordinate with your quilt ....
Precut Kit....$40.00
Class fee....$40.00


Classic Quilters will be holding their Retreat here Friday and Saturday.....July 22 & 23....


I will be having OPEN SEWING DAY on July 4th for all you "Need to SEW" stitchers....9-4...$5.00

Be sure to check the calendar for all the other store happenings....open sew days, etc....

I have been asked to provide a Beginning Knitting Class....I have a teacher in mind.....I need to know interested students.....Please let me know.....

Also "Sewing with Christy" on Monday nights has openings for new students....Please call if you are interested

As always....new fabrics, notions, books arriving daily.....check the web site for all Block of Months...This month (June) we started Farm Fresh.....Still room for a couple more....

Have a great July.....Talk again real soon....There is always something I forget and have to remind you all about....
Happy Stitching, Patti

Patricia Hughes
CREATIVE PATCHES AND SEWING
136 A N. THOMPSON ROAD
NIPOMO, CA. 93444
Psalms 91:1-16
Proverbs 3:5-7
805 929-3704

Friday, June 17, 2011

Happy Stitching to all. Quilt Run Sale is over and the SEAMS Retreaters are gone for another year....Always such a delight to have them here.....

Just a couple reminders before I start working on the newsletter for July....

Tonight is Friday Night Sewing 4-? $5.00

Saturday, Jun 18th is Third Saturday Sewing Club.......Sunday is also available for sewing if interested....$10.00 for the day

Next weekend June 25 & 26 is Mystery Mini Retreat time.....$20.00.....If you just want to sew that is fine also..
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For the remainder of the summer.....The fabric sale wall is $6.00 @ yard (1 yard minimum).....Need room for all the new fabric coming in this fall....

Also more items are always being added to the 50 % off baskets.....


Creative Connection next door......is having their
Summer Clearance Store Wide.....20% off everything
Selected items also 50% off.....

Happy stitching to all and Happy Father's Day to all you dads....
Patti

Patricia Hughes
CREATIVE PATCHES AND SEWING
136 A N. THOMPSON ROAD
NIPOMO, CA. 93444
Psalms 91:1-16
Proverbs 3:5-7
805 929-3704

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

QUILT RUN SALE AND MORE


STARTING FRIDAY, JUNE 3RD THROUGH SUNDAY JUNE 5TH.....
QUILT RUN SALE.....SALE WALL FABRIC $5.00 @ YARD
SELECTED NOTIONS, BOOKS, PATTERNS......50% OFF

ALL OTHER ITEMS 10% OFF STORE WIDE

CREATIVE PATCHES' STORE SAMPLE QUILTS FOR SALE....25% OFF (CASH OR CHECK)....20% OFF (CREDIT CARD)...PURCHASE.....GREAT FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS
HOURS FOR THE WEEKEND WILL BE FRIDAY & SATURDAY 9-7....SUNDAY 10-5.....

REGISTER FOR MY DRAWING , (A SELECTED STORE SAMPLE QUILT)... PLUS OTHER SURPRISES...
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MINI MYSTERY RETREAT.....JUNE 25 & 26....$20.00..... SUPPLY LIST AT TIME OF SIGN UP.....A FEW MORE OPENINGS LEFT.....

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Friday, May 27, 2011

Happy June Stitching

Happy June Stitching.....lots of activity happening at the Patches House this month and July... Calendar ready to print out
www.creativepatches.com/module/events.htm

Now for the fun stuff...
STARTING FRIDAY, JUNE 3RD THROUGH SUNDAY JUNE 5TH.....
QUILT RUN SALE.....SALE WALL FABRIC $5.00 @ YARD
SELECTED NOTIONS, BOOKS, PATTERNS......50% OFF

ALL OTHER ITEMS 10% OFF STORE WIDE

CREATIVE PATCHES' STORE SAMPLE QUILTS FOR SALE....25% OFF (CASH OR CHECK)....20% OFF (CREDIT CARD)...PURCHASE.....GREAT FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS
HOURS FOR THE WEEKEND WILL BE FRIDAY & SATURDAY 9-7....SUNDAY 10-5.....

REGISTER FOR MY DRAWING , PLUS OTHER SURPRISES...
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Check the calendar for all normal happenings going on also during these times....

The "Friday Night Strippers AKA S.E.A.M.S" will be here for their annual Retreat June 6-9.
..Sorry no classes or workshops will be scheduled during this time again this year.....

Creative Patches is holding a "MINI MYSTERY RETREAT" Sat. & Sunday....June 25 & 26....
Reserve your spot ASAP as space is limited.....You may work on the mystery during this weekend, or just take receive your pattern and work on other projects.....Starts at 9am Saturday to 6pm Sunday.....$20.00 Supply info given at time of deposit for the Retreat.....

SHEILA DAVIS will be starting Quilting class for the month of June called "My Favorite Things".....this will be a 3 week class beginning with the classes being held on Thursdays June 16, 23 and 30th....10am to 4pm.....The fee for the class is $50.00....for more info check out link
www.creativepatches.com/module/class.htm

American Sewing Guild is hosting a Class on Saturday June 11th with Mary Jo Hiney
.... from 9:30 - 3:30...The fee for the class is $50.00....RSVP to Creative Patches.....If you go to Mary Jo's web site www.maryjohineydesigns.com you can see her designs and also purchase kits from her for the class......
You may also call Cheryl Tomono for more info regarding the class....343-6971

Nipomo Guild will be having a workshop here on June 24th with Patricia Pepe
....Check with Jeanne Martin or Linda Ford for more info on this class.....

MARK your calendars for July 24 and August 21.
....Sandy Turner will be here from 1 -4 both of those times to help you finish any class project you have taken with her over the years....We do need to know in advance you are coming and what project you are needing help with for that time period.....You can call the store and I will give the info to Sandy....The fee for the time is $15.00.....I know I have at least 4 projects I have taken from Sandy that I need help with to finish!!!!

KID'S SUMMER SEWING CAMP WITH SHEILA DAVIS...She is planning two sessions...
July.18, 19 & 20......1pm - 3:30pm......
July 25, 26 & 27.....1pm - 3:30pm....
The kit for the class is $40.00 (prepaid when you come and pick out your fabric)....We also will precut before class
and $40.00 paid at time of class to Sheila......Your child will have a completed quilt when camp is finished and if there is time a pillow case can also be made to complement the quilt.....Pillow case kits are $12.50 .
Call the shop ASAP to reserve your spot and class sizes are limited.....

Saturday, May 7, 2011

MORE NEWS....AS PROMISED

Happy Stitching again.....Before I share with more new Block of Months starting in September I have a few other items to share....
First......The Nipomo Guild Luncheon and meeting on May 26th has to be CANCELLED due to the Church having some emergency repair issues......They are so so sorry....

Also the A.S.G is having a Workshop here with Mary Jo Hiney on Saturday, June 11th....for more info regarding this please go to www.coastasg.org or Call Cheryl Tomono for more info 343-6971.

Arriving this past week also were Batik Textiles new spring 1yd cuts ...These are some of the new batik fabric lines they will be sharing at Quilt Market next week.

Today from Anne Sutton I received a picture of her new BOM "It's Raining Cats and Dogs" she will be sharing this at Market also featuring her new line of fabric Puttin' On the Ritz".... colors are in the greys, pinks and teals...As soon as more info is available I will let you know, but I AM doing this as a BOM.


Now for more two more Block of the Months I will be doing starting September 2011

AUNT GRACE'S GARDEN PARTY......Starting September 1, 2011 - March 2011 .... 77" x 83"
This is a 6 month program.....$10.00 sign up fee.......$33.50 @ month.....s/h fee $5.00 USA....This BOM is promoted through Marcus Brothers Fabrics....


COTTON CLUB BOM....Another Marcus Brothers Fabrics promotion.....Sept 15, 2011 - August 15, 2012...12 months
78" x 85" Sign up fee $10.00.....$23.00 a month....s/h fee $5.00 USA.

Today was Block #1 of First Saturday for these next 14 months......I was not quite ready mentally, too much time off and also I have been trying to catch up on all the stores Block of the Months samples....I have them now all up and hanging in store and classroom.....Yahoo!!!!
Next month is Quilt Run weekend....Remember I am doing my own Quilt Run Special also,so come by the store during that time. I will be here.....Your First Saturday Block can be picked up anytime during the weekend......Also the First Tuesday Night pick up can be anytime until 6pm....There will be a retreat going on in the classroom, so pick up in store......

Here's wishing each and everyone of you HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY....Jackson and his mom and dad are here for the weekend to help me celebrate and my other son Jeff sent me a beautiful bouquet of roses today.....I AM HAPPY...!

I will be here around 10:30am tomorrow for sewing....I have a group of ladies coming to sew and the store will open at 1pm.....

Reminder....Sandy Turner....Saturday, May 14th "Around the Twist" 10-4....still openings.
HAPPY STITCHING, PATTI

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

CREATIVE PATCHES NEW HAPPENINGS UPDATE....

A NEW BLOCK OF MONTH STARTING AT CREATIVE PATCHES.....JUNE 15TH. AND FIG TREE CLUB'S NEW KIT PROJECT available end of May...... ALSO IN A COUPLE DAYS I WILL BE SHARING TWO MORE BLOCK OF THE MONTHS that will be STARTING IN SEPTEMBER 2011....
FOR SALE: A VERY SPECIAL CUSTOMER OF MINE HAS BEEN DOWN SIZING AND SHE HAS A JANOME 720 WITH MANY ATTACHMENTS.....SEWING TABLE AND CARRY CASE FOR SALE: ALL FOR ONLY $275.00.....CALL ME IS YOU ARE INTERESTED AND I WILL HAVE HER GET IN TOUCH WITH YOU......THIS IS A SUPER PRICE!!!!!!


FARM FRESH A NEW BLOCK OF MONTH



The Buggy Barn Ladies have designed a fun collection of flowers and their great containers....

You can chose traditional applique or fusible applique when making this quilt

This Block of the Month runs for 10 months and includes all fabric for quilt top & binding.....STARTING DATE JUNE 15TH 2011.....

Book sold seperately.....$ 24.00

10 Months/ $ 22.00 per month (plus s/h charges $ 5.00)

Sign up fee $ 10.00




DAY AT THE PARK



FIG TREE CLUB PROJECT #2 FOR 2011 ...DAY AT THE PARK... USING FIG TREE DESIGN'S NEW LINE "STRAWBERRY FIELDS" FINISHED SIZE OF QUILT....68 1/2" SQUARE


Kit $65.00
AVAILABLE END OF MAY 2011....
Happy Stitching.....Talk again soon....Patti

Thursday, April 28, 2011

HAPPY MAY STITCHING

Happy May Stitching......Well another month has flown by again......Hope you all had a Happy Easter.....We had Jackson at our house, so you know I had a great one....This coming weekend is the "Seven Sisters Quilt Show" in San Luis Obispo.....Hope you are planning to attend...
Have a busy May schedule planned.....New fabrics always coming in......books and notions also. I am bringing in new Cosmo floss.....will still carry DMC, but because Bunny Hill Designs and Lynette Anderson use and recommend Cosmo Floss for their projects I am bringing some of the colors they use and recommend with their projects.....
I have all my 12 weight Sulky Blendable threads on sale for $3.00. A spool....wool floss for $.50......new books and patterns 50% off and a few precut items 50% off...
We changed Sandy Turner's "Around the Twist" class to May 14th 10-4......we still have openings.....call ASAP.
Sunday, May 15th from 1-4.....Cindy Lavery will be doing another Applique Technique class.....$20.00....supply list available when deposit it paid for class....
My new First Saturday Sampler starts this month of May.....It lasts for 14 months this time....It is called "Nifty Nine-Patch".....Color choices are Black/Tan, Blue/Cream Batiks, or Scrappy, scrappy, scrappy......Pre sign up is $10.00 and $5.00 per month or $8.00 if you miss.....Time choices for this year is First Tuesday night at 5:30 or First Saturday at 9am....
Check the web site for pictures, and more info....http://www.creativepatches.com

This month is "Girls Weekend Retreat" Saturday, Sunday and Monday....May 28, 29 & 30th.....Contact me if you are interested in attending.....
Also the Friday before (May 27th is available for Open Sewing for $10.00) if you wish to add another day/night to your sewing.....
May 26th will be the Nipomo Guilds's Annual Luncheon....All area guilds are invited, but they do need people to RSVP......They always put on a wonderful luncheon for you ladies......Wish I could attend.....
June 3, 4 & 5 is the annual Quilt Run Weekend......I plan on having many surprises that weekend also, so please remember to shop by here also that weekend.....Then on Sunday - Thursday following the Run, my "Friday Night Strippers (S.E.A.M.S.) come in for their annual Retreat......
Have a wonder ful May....I promise I will contact you more this month as I have some new programs I want to share with everyone that hopefully you might be interested in participating......Happy Stitching, Patti
        
Patricia Hughes
CREATIVE PATCHES AND SEWING
136 A N. THOMPSON ROAD
NIPOMO, CA. 93444
Psalms 91:1-16
Proverbs 3:5-7