NEWS FROM THE STITCHIN' STATION

 

 August 2008

Looking for a Guild to visit or join?

 
Arlington Quilt Guild
meets the last Thursday at 7 pm at Arlington Presbyterian Church
 

 
Pickin' Up the Pieces Quilt Guild
meets the fourth Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:30 at St Lukes Lutheran Church
 
 
Uncommon Threads Quilt Guild
meets the fourth Tuesday at 6:15pm at Germantown Methodist Church
 
Memphis Cotton Patchers Quilt Guild
meets the first and third Thursdays, 10 - 3 at Shady Grove Presbyterian
Bring sack lunch.
756-6282
 
Millington Quilters Guild
Tuesday, 10 - 12, Baker Community Center
840-3569
 
Scrap-Happy Patchers
Hancocks
Collierville
850-1610
 
Quilters Gone Wild
Monday & Thursday
Burt Ferguson Center in Cordova
 
Olive Branch YMCA
Thursdays
 
Boll Weavils
756-0657
Pat's Train of Thought
 
Hello everyone!  
I am Pat Vargo, the new owner of the Stitchin Station at Quilting Barn.  
   
I was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee.  I have been married to my husband, Marc for 13 years.  I have two daughters, Christen and Jennifer, and a step-son, Marc Jr.  My daughter, Christen, graduated from Law School and is waiting to take the Bar Exam.  My daughter, Jennifer, just recently moved to Los Angeles, CA and I miss her terribly.  My step son, Marc Jr is going to be a senior in high school this year.  Boy, do they grow up fast!!!
 
I have been quilting since May, 2000.  I enjoy machine piecing, but occasionally I try my hand at applique.  I own a  Gammill long-arm machine and am learning slowly to do edge-to-edge pantographs.  I've wanted a quilt shop almost since I began quilting and finally my dream has come true.  I guess good things come to those who wait. 
 
I look forward to meeting all of you and hope that you will stop in and say hello, the next time you are at the barn.   
 
Pat
 Class Calendar
 
A full updated calendar of classes and events is available HERE
 
Feel free to register online for as many classes as you like.  Online registration must be at least two weeks in advance of the first class. 
 
CLASS POLICIES
 
Our minimum class size is 4 students with a maximum of 6 students. To reserve your space in a class, it is necessary to pre-register and pre-pay for all classes.  Registration may be done in person or on-line.  A phone sign-up will only hold your place for one week unless secured with a credit card.   We only have 4 machines at the barn, so please bring your own, if you can.  The machines are first come, first serve. 
 
Note:  Each student MUST purchase their own copy of any required book or pattern due to copyright infringement laws.  You recieve a 15% discount on any required book or pattern and fabric for your class.  Online registration does not include online payment.  You must call with your credit card information to secure your place in the class or drop by The Barn.  Online registrations will be cancelled after one week if payment is not received.   
 
REFUND POLICY
 
The Quilting Barn makes a committment to the teachers one  week prior to the start of their classes.  THEREFORE, THERE ARE NO REFUNDS AVAILABLE FOR CANCELLATIONS unless there is a change in the class schedule (one week notification), the minimum number of students is not met, or you are unable to attend and give at least one week's notice.
 Sew & Tell
 
Visit our website and participate in the Sew & Tell Gallery & Discussion Forum. 
 
The Gallery is a place for you to post pictures of any or all of your projects or you can email your jpg pics to us and we will post them for you.  Please provide your name, name of project, and any other notes you would like to share.
 
The Discussion Forum is a place for you to share ideas, questions, and general discussion topics.  Drop by and start a topic, or respond to your friend's topics and questions. 
 
Visit the Sew & Tell Gallery HERE 
Visit the Sew & Tell Discussion Forum HERE
 Birthday Club 
 
 
The Quilting Barn's Birthday Club is a customer perk that you deserve every year!  

Every year, during your birthday month, you will receive a coupon to purchase any single item at 25%* off, as our present to you!

To sign up for the Birthday Club, visit our Birthday List Pages HERE and register for membership in the club. 
 

You will receive your coupon discount code via email at the
beginning of each month.
 
*Excludes Memberships, BOM Clubs and VIP Specials
*25% Discount Valid on Regular Priced Items Only
 Tips & Techniques
 
Did you know that when you fold your quilts for storage, you should always fold them on the bias?  Fold it 4 times and this will eliminate permanent creases in your quilts. 
 
ALL ABOARD! 
Look what's comin' around the bend!!

 

PMS IS BACK! 

PMS will resume Friday, August 1, 2008.  Male your plans to join us for Pizza, Munchies, and Sewing from 6 pm until midnight.  Fee is $10.00 and includes pizza and drink.  Bring any of your unfinished projects to work on.  Notice!! I said any of your projects, because everyone has more than one going at a time, don't they?  Sign up sheets available in the shop or on-line.

SIT AND SEW
 
FREE every Wednesday, 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
(unless there is a scheduled class)
 
You are free to come and sew all day at your leisure.  Although this event is free, pre-registration is required as classroom space is limited.
 
COMING SOON! 
 
Watch for Saturday demos!!
 
The Crossing - Each month, a customer's finished quilt will be honored.

 

Stitchin' Station at The Quilting Barn

12019 Walker Street
Arlington, TN 38002
Phone: 901-867-4824
Fax: 901-867-1906
 
Shop Hours:
 
Tuesday - Saturday
10:00am - 5:00pm