News: Sunsets Over Ontario
Posted on Thursday, July 14th, 2011, by Lisa Goodlin, the Web Gal
Our fearless leader and top gal, Janet has a great tip for enjoying summer in Central New York:
“There are two very good reasons to visit Oswego this summer – one is our beautiful Harborview store and the other is the world famous sunsets on the shore of Lake Ontario. I was lucky to get this shot last week when my husband and I had dinner at Rudy’s. With the wonderful weather predicted this weekend, I am sure there will be more beautiful sunsets! If you stop over on Thursday, you will get the bonus of the Oswego Farmer’s Market, right on the street in front of Calico Gals!
Not to be outdone . . . the Syracuse store can’t offer amazing sunsets, but the gals can offer free homemade cookies! This weekend, Melonie is making her famous cookies! Stop in Saturday and Sunday for a cookie (or two)!”
Sales and Specials
Koala Studios Sale
Have you dreamed of owning a Koala Sewing Studio? Calico Gals in Syracuse is taking part in the Koala Studios National Floor Model Sale. We are updating all of our cabinets and selling the current models at 30% off MSRP. If you have considered owning one of these comfortable sewing studios, now is the time to get the best price. Learn more about the Koala features and watch the dream tour videos.
Events
Reserve Now for Debra Gabel Events in Syracuse!
Join Debra and Calico Gals for a trunk show, lecture and Dessert Reception on Friday, July 29, at 6:30 pm. Cost is just $10 per person!
If you want to take a class with Debra, jump into the Butterfly Appliqué Workshop on Saturday, July 30, in the morning or afternoon. Cost is just $45 and includes the pattern, fabric and lunch!
Pictured above is Debra’s first quilting book. It includes a CD of all the patterns! The 6-inch blocks can be enlarged and printed in any size. Purchase your copy at one of the events!
Call 315-445-0617 to register for one or both events while there is still space!
In Both Stores
Jazz Up Your Pillowcase
Sewing for a Good Cause
Syracuse and Oswego, Tuesday, July 26, 5:00 –8:00 pm
The members of the Quilting Football League are sponsoring a charity sewing night. Join the gals in either store and make pillowcases for the Million Pillowcase Challenge. Learn some new ways to “jazz up” your pillowcases! Free for all!
Read more about the Million Pillowcase Challenge and download free patterns.
This Week’s Featured Classes in Syracuse and Oswego
Oswego Class
Crazy Quilt Needlecase with Mary Beth McCormack
Oswego, Thursday, July 21, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
razy quilting is fascinating to look at and satisfying to stitch. Learn the basics in Mary Beth’s class and go on to enjoy a lifetime hobby. Create a beautiful needlecase using paperpiecing and embroidery stitches. Anyone who enjoys handwork will enjoy learning crazy quilting. Fee: $35
Syracuse Classes
Take a Class with Sue Ellen Romanowski
Bargello in the Round
Syracuse, Saturdays, July 23 and August 20, 10:00 am – Noon
Wow! Check it out – a quilt without corners! Learn to create this amazing medallion quilt and center it on a bed, drape it across the back of a sofa, hang it on the wall or place it on a table. The bargello technique is really cool – from choosing the fabrics to sewing the strips. Sue Ellen takes you step by step with homework inbetween classes. Fee: $38
Stratavarious with Sue Ellen Romanowski
Syracuse, Saturdays, July 23 and August 20, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Did you miss it? Here it is again! Slice and sew to make a striking quilt. Once you learn it, its a simple technique: cut strips, join, slice, and sew! Great for fabricaholics who love a variety of colors and prints. Sue Ellen shares the secret to creating “strata,” or panels of various-width fabric strips sewn together. Use your strata to piece beautiful blocks and a quilted masterpiece. Even beginners will have no trouble cutting and sewing perfect blocks into amazing designs. Bring on the fun in class two as students and teacher work together to create pleasing layouts for their quilts.
