October 2010 Newsletter It's Shop Hop Time and Demelia's Quilt Co. is going to add to your fun!!  EXTENDED HOURS October 1st, 2nd and 3rd    FRIDAY - 9 am to 8 pm SATURDAY - 9 am to 8 pm SUNDAY - 11 am to 4 pm FABRIC, BOOKS AND NOTIONS ALL ON SALE 10% OFF your total fabric purchase (excludes clearance fabric and flannel)   All Clearance Fabric is just $4.50/yd *minimum 1 yard cut   All Fat Quarters $2.00   Clearance Fat Quarters $1.25   Mix and Match Books, Patterns & Notions Buy one and get the second one of equal or lesser value at 1/2 off   With every fabric purchase, register to win a $75.00 gift certificate to Demelia's Quilt Co.  Due to an insufficient number of bookings we are sorry to announce the bus trip to the Sewing and Quilt Expo in Kansas City on October 22nd and 23rd is cancelled. Everyone who had signed up should have received a refund by now.  If you signed up and have not yet received your refund, please let me know as soon as possible.  Lone Star Smarts Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and forget everything you know about making a Lone Star quilt. Now imagine a new method that has no angles to measure and no templates.  This amazing technique gives you perfect corner matching and nice flat sections. Oh yes, it is fast and easy, too.  Come take a class from well-known pattern designer Wilma Niemann who is from Valley Center, Kansas. Wilma will teach Quiltsmart's modern method using engineered printed interfacing to make the Lone Star in a snap.  You will have your choice of making a 38" or 58" Lone Star. Class will be held on Saturday October 30th from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.  Fee is $30.00 plus your Lone Star Pack. The 38" pack is $20.00 and the 58" pack is $28.00.  Seating will be limited so call now to register.  We will take names for a second class after this one has filled up.  5th Saturday October 30 is 5th Saturday,  This means all regular priced fabric is 10% off.  If you finish off the bolt you will receive 15% off the regular price.     NEW HOURS  Just a reminder that we are now open on Sundays for your shopping convience.  We are open from Noon to 4pm.  This is also a great time to come and take advantage of our sewing room.    Mystery Quilt Fun! Join us on Sunday, October 17th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm  for a fun afternoon where we will be making a 52" x 68" Mystery Quilt.  A mystery quilt is a set of instructions for a quilt that are broken down into sections and presented one section at a time. The final layout and look of the quilt is a secret until the end. You will need 8 fat quarters and a total of 3 yards of fabric for accent and borders.  You will be given the cutting instructions for your fat quarters when you register. You will be half-way there when you arrive on Sunday. Cost is $25.00. Space is limited so call us at 620-465-2505 to reserve your spot.    If you would like to see more Sunday afternoon classes, be sure to send us an email at demelias@sbcglobal.net.   Additional Class Added to November's Schedule Let Wilma Niemann guide you through her very own pattern for a fabulous 15"x17" tote bag.  This is a great size for a diaper bag, tote bag or a general shopping bag.  These bags make wonderful Christmas gifts for teachers, friends, guild members or co-workers. November 20th - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Cost is $20.00 plus supplies   Call today to sign up for this great class.