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Forever Friends Quilting Newsletter
Welcome Quilting Friends and Crafters
Thank you for subscribing to our monthly newsletter
Spring is in the air and new products continue to arrive weekly. Our little store is in full bloom!
SALE SALE SALE
We are having a Mother’s Day Sale, join us on May 7th for our in-store sale
We are also reaching our 1st online anniversary this month, time has sure gone by quickly, please watch for more details
"Effective June 1, 2022"
Please note we will be closing at 5pm instead of 6pm
Fabric, fabric, fabric!!
We have been receiving many new fabrics, Our color wall is definatly growing offering a large variety of basics and blenders. If you are looking for something we haven't received, please do reach out to us. We are focusing on building this important selection and your suggestions are very important to us and look forward to hearing from you.
Take a look at this beautiful new addition called
"Corner of the Woods" by Lynette Anderson
we have 25 different prints to choose from along with FQ bundles
Stichin'n Friends Sew Space
“Stichin’ Friends” sew space has had some visitors over the last month but spaces are still available! You don't need to be a quilter to sign up for table rental, we welcome all crafting friends!
We have held a few classes and the ladies had a great time but unfortunately due to lack of interest we had to cancel Koalas with Bonnie on April 30th
Please visit our Classes & Events on our website to book your sew days with us.
Our table rentals are 20$ per day, this includes access to a cutting table, pressing table, iron, and great company!
we also have limited kitchen facilities.
We also invite all crafters to come join us, Scrapbooking, Cross Stitching, Diamond Painting, Paint Night, or any other crafting groups, please spread the word!
If you’re interested in having a group rate for your crafty group please send us a message at admin@foreverfriendsquilting.ca or call us at 403-322-3374
(also note that we have limited space available)
We are always interested for your opinion on weekday classes daytime vs evening
what is your preference?
what would you like to learn?
drop us a message by email, Facebook, or in person.
Our current classes are as follows;
Upcoming Classes
Beginner Quilting Classes - Coming Soon
Stain Glass Quilting Class - Coming Soon
Wheatland Quilters the local Quilt guild
Our Pattern Pick of the Month!
"Hocus Pocus"
bonus table runner
 
Get into the spirit of Halloween this year with this beautiful Quilt along with bonus table runner! The Pattern Basket seems to have delivered another hit with “Hocus Pocus”, looking for something to lift your Halloween decor, here it is! Pattern have been ordered, reserve yours while quantities last!
arriving soon.
The quilt size is 61.5in x 74in.
Our hours of operations
Tuesday to Friday - 10am to 6pm
Saturday - 10am to 4pm
Sunday & Monday - Closed
Our online shop is open 24hrs 7 days a week visit us at;
www.foreverfriendsquilting.ca
Please note effective June 1st, 2022 we will be closing at 5pm instead of 6pm
Important Dates!
May 7th Mothers Day Sale
May 8th - Happy Mothers Day
May 23 - Victoria Day
Happy Birthday to all who are celebrating in May!
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Welcome to Lakeside Block of the Month
Month 1
Congratulations on receiving Month 1 of your Lakeside Quilt. I hope you are all enjoying the beauty of all the fabrics and imagining your journey as we progress through the next few months.
Last month I suggested that you put all of your pieces as you cut them in bags with a label on each so you can quickly identify each fabric and piece. I have personally found over the years of doing quilts with many pieces that this makes it easier to identify the colors etc and because this quilt has many fabrics that are similar, there is no mistake when trying to identify what you need. I also label and bag each step as I go along because some blocks have many components and if I leave, I know exactly where I am. Once you start using this technique of bags and labelling, you will wonder how you ever did without it.
I found no errors in the instructions and found the pictures to be invaluable when putting the various components together. Draw each of the templates as given and for those of you who do not like templates, don’t worry, this is the only time they are used. Template Z is a circle that is appliqued to the center of the finished block. On the store sample, I used the fabric that I was told to use. However, if you would like to change the fabric used, do so. If you go to the shop and look at the quilt on the wall, I have placed squares of dark blue, light green and white there so you can see the difference that center circle creates if you change it up. Ask the girls to show you and they will be happy to do so.
One question that is asked all the time about Batiks is if there is a right or a wrong side. Technically there is, but it is very difficult to see. I did research and found that if you look carefully, maybe the design on the fabric is sharper on one side then the other. I looked at each side and picked the side that spoke to me, meaning, maybe one side was darker or lighter in parts of the design and I liked it better. You look, you choose what you want to do.
I will be available at the shop the last Friday of the month for you to come and see me and ask any questions that you may have, or help you if you have any difficulties. I am at the shop other times as well so feel free to call or just drop by, we are there to help.
Thanks for time and happy piecing.
Georgia
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Sewing Machine Service & Repair provided by “A Sewing Solution”
Service Technician - Sean Beckstead
For more information please contact us at 403-333-3374
 
Forever Friends Quilting Inc
111, 320 Second Street.
(Located in the Strathmore Centre Mall - old Co-Op bldg)
Strathmore, Alberta T1P1K1
403-322-3374
www.foreverfriendsquilting.com - admin@foreverfriendquilting.com
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