July Classes

July Classes!

We have some different classes scheduled this month. Check out these cool projects!

Rail Fence

Friday, July 1 10-2:30

Zippy Strippy Bag
Tuesday, July 5 10-12

Ricky Tims' Convergence
Thursday, July 7 10-2 OR July 14 6-9

10 Minute Block
Sunday, July 10 1-4

Bow Tucks Purse
Tuesday, July 12 10-2 OR July 19 & 26 6-8 (2 sessions @2 hours each)

Split Decision
Wednesday, July 13 AND July 20 3-5 session (2 sessions @ 2 hours each)

Four Applique Techniques
Friday, July 15 OR July 16 10-3:30

Call for info on our T Shirt Quilt Class & Beginning Machine Quilting

call 793 2510 or register online at www.calicomermaid.com

Hot Summertime

Summer has hit P'ville pretty hard this week, but it's cool inside where all the sewing is going on. Today we had quite a group for WIP Wednesday - sewing & snacking & sharing.
Look at these pretty Laurel Burch holiday fabrics that just arrived. I just love the panel! You'll have to stop in to see the intensity of these colors. Amazing.

Lil Twister Class

The Lil Twister class has been pretty popular around the Calico Mermaid.






Here are a few shots of some Twister Table Toppers & wall hangings under construction.








It just takes 25 5 inch fabric squares, a cool lil tool & off you go!

Stonehenge by Northcott

Stonehenge has been very popular at the shop since we opened, but this week the holiday pieces arrived so I thought I'd share them.
This is the panel requested by some of our favorite customers.
Look at these beautiful holiday panels. Perfect for quick wall hangings or add borders to make a throw or a great holiday bed cover.

I'm loving this tree skirt panel with all the reds! You could line it to be reversible with another pretty fabric on the back - or even piece the other side. How cool is this?

This panel has been moving really quickly. One friend even used it to make a barbeque apron! I wish I had a picture of that to share.
How have you used Stonehenge?

Fabric everywhere!

We've been moving everything around to make room for more! We have lots of fruits & veggies, & the flannels are in now. My favorite handyman has engineered more shelves in the crib & the log bed to accommodate the orders arriving weekly.
Stop in & check out the beautiful class samples. We have classes for everyone - kids, beginners, & the experienced quilter. The Handi Quilters are up & running. Come & give them a try.

New Classes at Calico Mermaid for June:

WIP Wednesday (no charge) Work in Progress Wednesday
Every Wednesday all day - Bring your machine & your project. Come bring your friends & sew where it's cool! Call ahead & we'll put on the coffee.

Li'l Twister ($25) good beginner/intermediate small project
June 2 3-6p.m.
June 14 10-1

T Shirt Quilt ($30) Turn your treasured T Shirts into a keepsake quilt.
June 4 10-4

Quilting 101 (Before you begin) no charge
June 7, 21, 18 anytime 10-1
Come & try the tools, learn about patterns, & ask questions.

Rail Fence ($25) good beginner small project
June 14 6-8
June 17 10-2

Crafty Clownfish ($20 includes kit)
Kids' Sewing Class (ages 8 & up)
June 9 & 16 10-2
Easy beginning sewing projects for children & teens.

10 Minute Block ($25) easy
June 23 or June 30 10-2

Sidelights ($25) easy
June 28 10-3

You can register over the phone, in person, or online to reserve your space.
559 793 2510
www.calicomermaid.com
Open 10-6 Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 on Sundays

Come sew in our cool, comfy classroom. Brown bag it, order in, or go for a walk & enjoy lunch in one of our local downtown eateries.
We have extra parking in our back parking lot. You can use our little red cart to roll in your machine & supplies.
We'll see you soon!

It doesn't seem possible, but...

I can't believe I'm reordering patterns & books & fabric already! Some of the fabric can be reordered, but not all. So I find my evenings after school & shop filled with searching for replacements for all kinds of things!
In addition, I'm keeping my stockboy/chief engineer busy thinking up ways to display the new collections I preordered.
Not that I forgot about those orders...no, not me...heavens no...but now that they're arriving, it's time to find the perfect spot to feature them.
Anna Griffin & Blank Quilting have some mighty pretty pieces!

Catching up

It seems like this week has been a time to catch up & relax a little, after our Grand Opening whingding last Saturday.
School is winding down, so I've been busy with the end of the year activities. My Techno Wizard/Stock Room Manager/Bookkeeper is also finishing up his year at the college & enjoying some down time.
Today we'll take down & return some of the gorgeous quilts on display & spend some time on the HandiQuilter Avante & Sweet Sixteen. They are really cool machines.
Even more new fabric arrived this week from Blank Quilting & Lake House. Children's print flannels are in, too.
We're working on scheduling some more challenging classes & some kids' sewing classes as well. If you're local & have some class preferences, let me know. As soon as I finalize the calendar I'll post it on the website & FaceBook page Discussions. If you have trouble finding it, email me & I'll send it to you.

Grand Opening!

We celebrated our Grand Opening with about 150 friends & family. It was an amazing day, with ribbon cutting, the Jazz Band, the local quilters' beautiful work, 20+ door prizes, & delicious food all day.

Quilt Show down at the Quilt Shop

Here are a few photos of the gorgeous quilts our local quilters made & graciously allowed me to display for our Grand Opening tomorrow. Aren't they amazing? Our quilters are so generous & talented.