It seems like autumn weather is coming early this year with the cooler days we have had recently.  Wasn’t it a grand summer, though, if you like very warm, (sometimes down right hot), weather?  I hope you enjoyed your summer.  Did you manage to fit in a bit of piecing and quilting?  I did get a few samples made, among them are two versions of a table runner.  You can see them in the Online Store offered as “Ready to Sew" kits.  Just open the kit and start sewing!  The pieces are cut to size ready for you to pick up and sew.  We also have them in the Shop.

Jinny Beyer’s newest collection 'Sanibel' arrived recently.  This is a miniature grouping in the sweetest pastel colors for you who like to do miniatures.  You can download her pattern for this collection from our Featured Pattern page, which will link you to RJRfabrics, or you can see it at the Shop.  I will be making up kits and plan to have them available in the Online Store as well as in the Shop.  Soon to arrive is Ravello, another Jinny Beyer collection.  In this grouping there are great tapestry-type florals and paisleys, (both will work great for Stack ‘n Whack quilts), tone on tones and her mirror image borders.  There will be kits available using this collection also.

New arrivals from other designers are wonderful, too.  We are steadily adding new products and fabric collections to the Online Store, and remember, if you don't see what you're looking for, you can call or e-mail to request an item.  Of course, you're always welcome to come in the Shop to say 'hi' and check them out, too.  One I especially like is a beautiful snowflake pattern.  Another is a blue poinsettia fabric.  In fact I used it in one of the table runners. We now have a nice flesh color solid for doll-making.  A new Halloween stripe is great for placemats.  See our made up sample.

Have you seen the new Marking Magic aerosol spray to mark quilting designs on quilts?  You lay the stencil in place and spray using smooth back and forth motions on the stencil.  The design appears in white on the quilt.  It stays until you wash it away.  Come test it out.  A bit of practice may be necessary but you can mark the quilt in a much shorter time.

On October 14 thru 17 we will be participating in a shop hop, the HARVEST HOP.  Pick up a harvest theme pattern at each participating shop as well as an autumn leaf.  When you have collected leaves from all five shops you are eligible to win some nice prizes.  See below for details.

HARVEST HOP October 14 - 17, 2004 Wed - Sat ......9:30 - 5:30 Sunday ....Noon - 4 Wear Fall Colors Collect a fall leaf and a Harvest pattern at each shop: Scarborough Flair Patchwork Peddler Quilt-n-Stitch Quilter’s Landing ETC Every Thread Counts GREAT PRIZES Try to win the “Pampered Gift" and other treasures at the end of the trail.  Win a chance to pamper yourself and a friend. Other prizes too.

Our annual benefit SHOW & TELL event will be held October 20^th at Parkrose High School, the same place as last year.  I have had many quilting magazines and some books donated for this event as well as a nice donated quilt top to auction off.  Once again, Marje and her mom, Janice, have made a cute Christmas hanging to offer as an Opportunity Quilt at $1.00 per try.  You will want to take the opportunity to try to win it. Tickets are available at the Shop as well as at Show & Tell.  Come prepared to buy.  Remember, this benefit is for SNOW-CAP.  Snow-Cap still needs large paper and plastic shopping bags.  See box below for details.

SHOW & TELL of QUILTS Wednesday, October 20, 2004 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.) Parkrose High School 12003 NE Shaver St. - just west of 122nd  Look for us in the Community room on the east end of the building. Parking close by on the east side of the building. Bring your finished quilts, wall hangings, garments or other quilted items and/or your works in progress. It is an evening for quilters to share their work. Plan to show something. Don’t be shy. You are in good company. Lots of donated magazines, books for door prizes. There’s an auction quilt top and an opportunity quilt. Refreshments are for a cash donation. Admission:Those who show/volunteer - 4 or more cans of food.  Those who come to look only - 6 or more cans of food. All food will be donated to Snow-Cap as well as the proceeds from auction, opportunity quilt and refreshments. Please RSVP to Scarborough Flair (503) 254-3882 or mail/bring lower portion to Scarborough Flair, 4442 NE 131st Place,  Portland, OR 97230 _______________________________________________ I will bring _________quilts, wall hangings, etc. to show. I will come, but only to see what others have made. I would like to volunteer to bring a dozen cookies. I would like to volunteer at Show & Tell. Name_________________________________________ Phone (                  )  ______________________________

The City of Roses Quilting Party was a smashing success.  As always it was a delight to have Jinny Beyer back to teach workshops. There are pictures from this event on the S/S 04 Newsletter page, (link at top).  One participant left her jacket behind.  Though I have notified all participants, the owner of the jacket has not come forward to claim it.  Cooler, rainy weather is here.  You will need your jacket!

On November 26^th, the day after Thanksgiving, we will open at noon.  You will all be shopping the Mall sales in the morning so we will open a bit later.  We will be closed December 24, 25, 26 for Christmas and December 31, January 1, 2 to welcome in the New Year.  Does it seem possible we are talking about 2005??  Where did 2004 go?

Chunky Pear Sauce to freeze for winter 5 quart pan with cover and a scale. Weigh pan empty. Pare, core and cut pears in 1/8ths. If pears are real large cut into 1/16ths. Weigh pan full of cut up pears. For about 7 ½ -8 pounds of pears add 1/3 cup of water. Start cooking on high briefly to start releasing juice from pears. Don’t let pears burn. Lower heat and cook about 45 minutes until soft. Stir a few times to bring the more cooked pears to the top. To the cooked pears add 1/3 cup of sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (or to taste). Mash with a hand potato masher. Cool. Put into containers and freeze. Yum, Makes about 2 ½ quarts.

The whole family, from Grandpa to little grandson Nathaniel, love this chunky pear sauce during the winter months. This summer our pear tree had a bumper crop so I spent more time than I want to remember making pear sauce. There are about 80 containers in the freezer. We will all enjoy it thru the winter. It may be too late for you to make it this year but you will want to keep the recipe for next season. Our tree is a Bartlett pear but I would guess any variety of pear would work as well. I haven’t tried other varieties of fruit but peaches and apples would probably work too.

Tip: Use 'Gloves in a Bottle' before handling polyester batting.  Your hands won't snag in the batting.

 

Fall 2004 CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

CURRENTS ..............................................................................Barbara Yano

Currents is a contemporary fiber art design that uses a freezer paper applique construction method. This method enables you to create a design with sharp points quickly and easily. Pattern required.

Saturday October 23 and 30 (two session class) 10:30 - 4:30 .............$60

QUILT ‘til YOU WILT a Mystery Quilt ................................Tina Scarborough

It is a fun evening sewing up a mystery quilt. We always have way too much fun. As always Tina is the presser so you can sew, sew, sew. Treats served during the evening. By midnight you could have a quilt top made. Open to all levels

Friday November 12 6 p.m. - midnight .....................................................$25

BLOCK of the MONTH ...................................................... Tina Scarborough

Tina will demo a block using a border print in the block. You will go home and make the block using a border print in your block. This is the last learning technique of the series. We may start another session after the first of the year. Let us know if you are interested in this class.

November 13 11 a.m. - 12 noon .......................................Free or $5
depending on whether you missed, did your block, etc.

BUTTERFLIES IN THE CABIN ...................................................Marje Rhine

Whether you are a beginning piecer or an experienced quilter this is a fun quilt to make in a jiffy. In class you will learn how to do strip piecing, log cabin piecing and easy triangles in this simple quilt designed by Marje. This is a great quilt for some of your favorite large scale prints you don’t want to cut up into little pieces!!

Tuesday November 16 and 30 (two sessions) 10:30 - 2:00 p.m. ........$50

Take a break from Christmas shopping!
GROW YOUR FLOWER GARDEN .......................................... Marje Rhine

In class we will learn a quick technique for making flowers and foliage then get started on a wall hanging size piece. Be careful, this technique is easy, fun and addicting! You will achieve dramatic results and everyone’s garden will be different. Don’t be surprised if your quilt grows bigger, and bigger, and bigger. Marje is offering this class as a 2 for 1 as a nice break from Christmas shopping.

You and a friend can take this class for the price of one.

Saturday, December 4 11 - 2 p.m. ......................................... Two for $30