3314 Stadium Drive Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Email: quiltspluskazoo@hotmail.com www.quiltspluskazoo.com

(269) 383-1790

Hours: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm MON-FRI 10:00 am to 4:00 pm SAT

You can now view class offerings and sign up for classes online at www.quiltspluskazoo.com

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 OPEN HOUSE

EASTER EGG

SALE

2 3 Quilted Skinnies

(10-3) $20

4 Choose Your

Project (10-3) $20

5 10 Minute Table

Runner (10-3) $20

6 Strip-Smart

Quilts—You Choose

(10-3)

7 Friday Group 8 Great Jelly Roll

Race (10-3)

9 10 SAMPLER 11 Just Eat Cake (10-

3)

12 Mod Dash (10-3)

$75

13 Nimble Thimbles

(10-11)

Sweet Talk Phone Bag

(12-5) $20

14 GOOD FRIDAY

Close at 3:00

Store closes at 3:00

15 Sit N Sew (10-3)

$5

16

EASTER

17 Wool Club (10-3)

$20

18 Starlight Waltz

(10-3) $55

19 Mod Dash (10-3) 20 Stepping Stones

(10-3) $55

21 Friday Group 22 Great Jelly Roll

Race (10-3)

23 24 Fire Escape (10-

3) $55

25 Indian Summer

Sky (10-3) $75

26 Mod Dash (10-3)

My Next Quilt (6-9)

$55

27 Choose Your

Project (10-3) $20

28 The Village (10-

3) $55

29 Checkered Dres-

den (10-3) $55

30

April 2017

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Fire Escape (10-3) 2 Indian Summer Sky

(10-3)

3 Mod Dash (10-3) 4 Stepping Stones

(10-3)

5 Friday Group 6 Binding Tool Star

(10-3) $55

7 8 SAMPLER 9 Starlight Waltz (10-

3)

10 Fancy Forest (10-

3) $75

My Next Quilt (6-9)

11 Nimble Thimbles

(10-11)

Checkered Dresden

(12-5) $55

12 The Village (10-3) 13 MOTHER’S

DAY SPECIALS

Checkered Dresden

(10-3)

14

15 Wool Club (10-3)

$20

16 Indian Summer

Sky (10-3)

17 Fancy Forest (10-

3)

18 Stepping Stones

(10-3)

19 Friday Group 20 Binding Tool Star

(10-3)

21 22 Fire Escape (10-3) 23 Indian Summer

Sky (10-3)

24 Friendship Star

Sashing Quilt (10-3)

$55

My Next Quilt (6-9)

25 Checkered Dres-

den (10-3)

26 Choose Your

Project (10-3) $20

27 Quilts Plus

Closed—Remember

those who fought to

keep us free!

28 29

Closed

30 Starlight Waltz

(10-3)

31 Fancy Forest (10-

3)

May 2017

Search for the Stars begins 4/27. Open from 10-7 4/27 and 4/28 .

Search for the Stars continues until 5/6. Open from 10-7 5/4 and 5/5.

10 MINUTE REVERSIBLE TABLE RUNNER The original pattern for this table runner is from LaRae Bunnell Clark of Utah State University Weber County Extension. It is very easy and fun to make. This reversible table runner is great for the first time sewer. You will be able to make several of these in the allotted class time. (1 session each) DATES: Wednesday, 4/5 or Tuesday, 6/13 Cost: $25 per session includes written instructions

2017 SAMPLER Quilts Plus 2017 Sampler has three new color ways to choose from featuring two 6” blocks in your choice of teals, black/white or civil war fabrics. This 12 month program meets as follows: 2nd Monday of each month at 10:15, 1:30 or 3:30. We will be demonstrating options for construction at each session. If the scheduled times are not conven-ient, or you prefer not to come to a meeting at all, you may pick up your block any time after the 2nd Monday of each month – or we can set up a program to mail your blocks to you.

QUILTS PLUS BIRTHDAY CLUB!! Come celebrate your birthday with Quilts Plus. Bring your driver’s license with

you and the day before—the day of—or the day after your birthday you will receive a 20% discount on fabric, kits, books

and notions!

CHECKERED DRESDEN 79-1/2” x 79-1/2” This quilt from Missouri Star Block Book, Winter Vol. 4, Issue 1 gives a whole new look to the Dresden Plate. Using a 2-1/2” strip set and the Dresden Plate template, you will create your own unique quilt. Instructor: Becca (2 – 3 session 10-3 classes) DATES: Saturday, 4/29, 5/13, 6/10 and Thursday, 5/11 (12-5), 5/25, 6/8 (12-5)

Cost: $55.00 per session

Quilts Plus Open House Join us Saturday, April 1st for our Open House. We will be featuring our new class offerings for April, May and June. All class samples will be on display! Set this day aside just for you, see our new class samples and sign up! ALSO—DRAW AN EASTER EGG TO DETERMINE YOUR DISCOUNT FOR THE DAY!

CUSTOM CLASSES AVAILABLE While most of our classes are project driven, we are now offering you the ability to tailor a class to suit your needs. If you need help with quilt or binding—we’re your girls; if you want to make a special table runner or placemats—we’re your girls; if you want to learn more home decorating ideas, tips or techniques—we’re your girls; if you’ve always wanted to learn to paper piece—we’re your girls; if there is a certain bag that’s giving you fits—we’re your girls. The cost for this would be $20 for a day from 10 to 3.

Arrangements for a Custom Class would have to be made in advance, and there are

some days this option is not possible. Give us a call at (269) 383-1790 to discuss the

possibilities.

CHOOSE YOUR PROJECT What is it? These sessions are for the quilter who wants expert help with a quilt or other related project. We provide expert instruction along the way to help you find the most effective way to complete the project you are currently working on. DATES: (10-3) 4/4, 4/27, 5/26, 6/5, 6/9, 6/22,

Cost: $20

BEHIND BARS 51” X 78” Choose an ombre from our nice selection, then pick a “pop” color for your bars! This is a great modern quilt that will catch everyone’s eye! Instructor: Becca (2 sessions 10-3) DATES: Saturday, 6/24, 7/8

Cost: $40

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Binding Tool Star

(10-3) $55

2 Friday Group 3 Tuffet (9-4) $60

4 5 Choose Your

Project (10-3) $20

6 Search for the

Stars Shop Hop

Sampler Quilt (10-3)

$55

7 Friendship Star

Sashing Quilt (10-3)

My Next Quilt (6-9)

8 Nimble Thimbles

(10-11)

Checkered Dresden

(12-5)

9 Choose Your

Project (10-3) $20

10 Checkered Dres-

den (10-3)

11 12 SAMPLER 13 10 Minute Table

Runner (10-3) $20

14 Fancy Forest (10-

3)

My Next Quilt (6-9)

15 Binding Tool Star

(10-3)

16 Friday Group 17 Binding Tool Star

(10-3)

18 19 WOOL 20 Search for the

Stars Shop Hop

Sampler Quilt (10-3)

21 Friendship Star

Sashing Quilt (10-3)

22 Choose Your

Project (10-3) $20

23 The Village (10-3) 24 Behind Bars (10-

3) $40

25 26 Quilted Skinnies

(10-3) $20

27 Search for the

Stars Shop Hop

Sampler Quilt (10-3)

28 Tote It Beach

Bag (10-3) $40

29 Binding Tool Star

(10-3)

30 Friday Group

June 2017

BINDING TOOL STAR 78” x 78” This beautiful quilt deserves a better name than “Binding Tool Star”, but that is the name of this quilt from the Missouri Star Block Book, Winter Vol. 2, Issue 1. Using the binding tool, a 2-1/2” strip set and a package of 5” charm squares, you create this wonderful quilt. Instructor: Marilyn (2 - 3 session 10-3 classes) DATES: Thursday, 6/1, 6/15, 6/29 and Saturday, 5/6, 5/20, 6/17 Cost: $55.00 per session

FANCY FOREST 35” X 47” (small quilt) Fancy Forest is a delightful sampler featuring the popular block designs that include Fancy Fox, Hazel Hedgehog, Bunny, Allie Owl, Thistle and Frances Firefly. We will be making the small quilt in this class, but you will learn the technique to be able to con-tinue to make the large quilt. Instructor: Cindy (4 sessions 10-3) DATES: Wednesday, 5/10, 5/17, 5/31, 6/14 Cost: $75

Row by Row 2017 starts 6/21/17!

FRIENDSHIP STAR SASHING QUILT Who doesn’t love the friendship star? It is a favorite of ours here at Quilts Plus, and is featured on our company logo. This quilt features a layer cake with those cute little friendship stars popping out at each sashing corner. Instructor: Julie (3 sessions 10-3) DATES: Wednesday, 5/24, 6/7, 6/21 Cost: $55

QUILTED SKINNIES – You Choose Make a fun and easy seasonal wall hanging for every time of the year. Add your favorite fabrics and embellishments to make them you own. Skinnies are perfect for the beginner quilter as well as fun and fast for experienced quilters. Instructor: Cindy (1 session each, 10-3) DATES: Monday, 4/3 or 6/26 Cost: $20 per session

GREAT JELLY ROLL RACE II Supplies needed:

Sewing machine, scissors and rotary cutter 1 Jelly Roll or 40 x 2.5" strips WOF 1/4 yd coordinating fabric (optional) 4 pre-wound bobbins

DATE: Saturday, 4/8, 4/22

Cost: $40

MY NEXT QUILT This class is perfect for you! You pick the quilt you would like to make and we’ll supply the expert instruction! Come in for an enjoyable instruc-tional time. Complete the quilt of your choice! Instructor: Marsha (5 sessions 6-9) DATES: Wednesday, 4/26, 5/10, 5/24, 6/7, 6/14 Cost: $55

STARLIGHT WALTZ This quilt contains two different stars and gives the illusion of circular blocks. Choose between two sizes! Instructor: Becca (3 sessions 10-3) DATES: Tuesday, 4/18, 5/9, 5/30

Cost: $55

MOD DASH 48” X 48” The Churn Dash has long been a favorite traditional block. The balance and symmetry of this design with the center Churn Dash block balancing the negative spaces. Instructor: Cindy (4 sessions 10-3) DATES: Wednesday, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3 Cost: $75

TUFFET – 18” PIECED No matter what you call them: tuffets (defined as “low seat”), ottomans (defined as “low piece of furniture with a soft top”) poufs (defined as “a rounded ottoman”), or even upholstered foot stool (defined as “a low stool used to support the feet”), they bring a touch of whimsy into your home. If you want to do the 2-1/2” strip version, you will need a class to make panels before the construction class. Instructor: Kathy & Amber (9-4) DATES: Saturday, 6/3 Cost: $60.00

INDIAN SUMMER SKY 50” x 58” This 50” x 58” quilt is a great quilt to hang. Pieced blocks with appliqué blocks give interest and beauty. Learn a great appliqué technique and how to make a bias twisted vine. Instructor: Karen (4 sessions, 10-3) DATES: Tuesday, 4/25, 5/2, 5/16, 5/23

Cost: $75

SWEET TALK PHONE BAG Measures 7-1/4” x 5-1/4” with a 27” strap drop. At last, the phone bag large enough for the “big” phones! This is cross-body bag to carry your phone, accessories, cards and cash. Make with a button or a bow! Instructor: Amber (1 session classes, 12-5) DATES: Thursday, 4/13 Cost: $20 per session

THE VILLAGE 61-1/2” X 67-1/2” This is a charming little village quilt with manicured lawns, tidy houses and front porches. Instructor: Cindy (3 sessions 10-3) DATES: Friday, 4/28, 5/12, 6/23 Cost: $55

STEPPING STONES 61” X 68” This exquisite quilt Includes, easy cutting instructions using 2-1/2in x 42in strips, and foundation paper. Includes Foundation Paper. Instructor: Amber (3 sessions 10-3) DATES: Thursday, 4/20, 5/4, 5/18 Cost: $55

SEARCH FOR THE STARS SHOP HOP SAMPLER QUILT Learn the tricks and techniques that make assembling 6-1/2” blocks FUN! During this class, we will be putting together the blocks collected during the Search for the Stars Shop Hop. Instructor: Amber (3 sessions 10-3) DATES: Tuesday, 6/6, 6/20, 6/27 Cost: $55

FIRE ESCAPE 60” x 72” (options from lap through queen) From West Side Story to Rent, fire escapes have inspired many dra-matic moments. Who knows, maybe you will be so inspired you’ll write a musical to go with your quilt! Instructor: Marilyn (3 sessions 10-3) DATES: Monday, 4/24, 5/1, 5/22

Cost: $55

WOOL CLUB Come join a group of ladies who are very excited about working with wool. Bring any wool project that you wish to work on and get inspired by what others are doing. If you like hand work, you will find wool appliqué easy and fun. We meet once a month on the third Monday. Instructor: Dortha (1 session each month 10-3) DATES: Monday, 4/17, 5/15, 6/19 Cost: $20 per session

TOTE IT BEACH BAG This is an earth friendly, washable tote with outside pocket sections. The screen body allows for wet things to breath, but keeps everything con-tained. Instructor: Amber (2 sessions 10-3) DATES: Wednesday, 6/28, 7/5 Cost: $40

Quilters Road Trip Search for the Stars

Cost—$5.00 April 27—May 6 • 12 shops to visit throughout the area. • All Star Block Kits will be $3.00. • All shops will be open until 7:00 on Thursday, April 27th and Friday, April 28th, and

Thursday, May 4th and Friday, May 5th. However, operation hours do vary from shop to shop. Call ahead before you plan your road trip.

• Each shop offers a special 17% discount for those on the 2017 road trip.

• A $25.00 gift certificates will be drawn at each shop on May 6th. • GRAND PRIZE! If you visit all 12 shops, your name will be entered in a drawing to win a $120 gas card and a bundle of 12 coordi-

nating fat quarters.

Around the Block, Portland Pressing Matters, Holland Quilted Memories, Montague

Attic Window, Comstock Park The Hen House, Charlotte Quilts at the Marshall House, Marshall

Bernina Sewing Center Queen Bee Quilt Shoppe, Grand Rapids Quilts Plus, Kalamazoo (269) 383-1790

Friends Quilting Basket, Lake Odessa Quilt N Go, East Leroy Sew Unique, Battle Creek

Row by Row, On the Go! Starts Wednesday, June 21st and runs through Tuesday, September 5th! 2016 Row by Row Experience™ was a blast! It's time to start planning for 2017! All 50 States and other countries too! How about this… it's like a shop hop, but it's not... no fees, no cards to stamp, and all summer to play! Simply visit any of the participating shops and receive a free pattern for a row in a quilt. Combine your rows in any way to create a unique quilt that represents the fun you had traveling throughout the summer. Travel with friends, discover new quilt shops and have fun collecting rows! Prizes! Create a quilt using at least 8 different 2016 rows from 8 different 2017 participating RxR shops and be the first to bring it into a participat-ing shop to win a stack of 25 fat quarters (6-1/4 yards of fabric!). Use that shop’s row in your quilt and win a bonus prize! New to us this year...Row by Row Junior! We will have a separate pattern and kit just for the Junior sewer. An award ribbon and certificate will go to the first 5 children who bring in a completed row. (The row does not need to be in a finished project.)