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It's Time to Sign Up for Quilter's Affair 2019!

Sign-up for classes, lectures, and events begins Jan. 3rd, 2019 at 10:00am PST.

Class registration is on a first come basis and you must sign-up online. You cannot register in-store, by fax or email.

Classes can fill up quickly, you can check your Quilter's Affair account information and password, before 10am, by going to your account page to sign in. If you don't have a Quilter's Affair account, you can create one here. Having your account in order before registration begins will help you register quickly. Please note that your account information for Quilter's Affair, Sister's Outdoor Quilt Show and Stitchin' Post are different. 

If you don't have internet access, you may call the Stitchin' Post at 541-549-6061 after 10am. We can create an account and enter your registration on the website. Keep in mind that we must follow the same process for registration as everyone else. Phoning in will likely be slower than registering yourself online.  Please have your Quilter's Affair account (if you have one) and credit card information available when you call. 

We can't wait to see you in July!

Quilter Affair Class & Event Guide

Quilter's Affair 2019 Class and Event Guide is now available! 

Forty-nine pages chock full of outstanding classes by some of the best teachers in quilting! You'll also find everything you need to know about lectures, events and happenings during Quilter's Affair week.

Download your copy here. 

Sign-up for classes, lectures, and events begins Jan. 3rd, 2019 at 10am pacific. You must sign-up online. 

You may pickup a copy of the guide in store for $5 to cover printing costs.

Packing for Quilter's Affair

I was chatting with Lawry after Beach Retreat about how to pack for a quilting workshop or retreat.  I'm sure glad I did because she has a ton of tips, some that are even specific for Quilter's Affair which is coming up very soon!  Here is her packing list for QA:

1)  Checklist - This is good for both packing to go and to come home.  After a few retreats, this list becomes so refined that packing is a breeze!  It also helps to make sure that important things are not forgotten, like the foot pedal and electric cord!  If the machine is new, be sure to bring that manual (doesn't hurt to bring it even if the machine is not new, this would be the time it decides to be fussy)

2)  Cutting tools - This includes mats, rulers, rotary cutters, spare blades, and scissors.  Figure the two or three rulers that would adapt to the projects brought the best.

3)  Basic sewing supplies - An extra spool or two of thread, pins, scissors, seam ripper, notions that you use all the time.  I personally have a round tin that I keep all my travel notions in all the time to make it easy to travel.

4)  Project that is to be worked on - The pattern, any fabric (if you pre-cut, bring the leftover fabric, you never know when or if you'll need more), any rulers or special tools for this project.  It may be wise to bring a hand project for the evenings, but certainly not necessary.

5)  Comfy clothes - It is hot here in Sisters this time of year, so keep that in mind while packing.  Black pants might not be for everyone because every little thread always seems to show on them.  I always travel with a scarf because it can be a wrap, blanket, pillow, whatever you need in the moment!  Cozy socks or slip on shoes- start sewing and the shoes come off!

6)  Necessities - When packing, sit at your machine and look around your space and notice all the little notions that you feel are important to keep right next to you.  Those should be packed!

7)  The extras - A water bottle!  Sisters High School has water bottle refilling stations in the hallways, but you don't want to get up and find a fountain for every drink.  A pillow for back support or cushion is always a good idea.  Another little extra is a table light, bonus points if it is battery operated.  Don't forget to pack a phone charger, many photos will be taken (and we want to see what you're up to #SewMuchInspiration).  A small notebook and pencil is never a bad extra to have.

 

What NOT to bring for Quilter's Affair

1)  No Irons - These are provided in each room.

2)  No Extension Cords - These are prohibited by the Fire Marshal

3)  No Power Strips - These are also prohibited by the Fire Marshal

4)  No Food - The High School is not our building, so please be courteous and don't eat in the classrooms.

5)  No Chairs - You will likely be in a different classroom each day, so make it simpler on yourself and leave it at home.

Please note that while these items are not good to bring for Quilter's Affair, for other workshops and retreats snacks, irons, power strips, ect. are necessary.  Please also note that you will likely be in a different classroom each day, so make it easy on yourself and don't bring your whole sewing room!

We will also have a small store set up in the High School Commons to get any last minute "Oh, I forgot..." items.  Even if you don't forget anything, come say hi to Becky and Annette!

Can't wait to see everyone!

~ Katie

Inspired by.... Clouds

May in Sisters, Oregon... rainy (which we are all very, very, very, happy about since our winter was extremely dry) and full of great clouds. May is also a busy time for me. I just returned from Quilt Market and we are 6 weeks away from Quilter's Affair and Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show....OMG how does that happen so fast? Reminding myself to breathe and enjoy the excitement of preparing to celebrate 40 years of quilt show.... and this weekend is the shop's 40th birthday party....all of these things will happen only once and I have to remember to be there..... 

The Clouds this time of year really speak to me... oddly enough keeping me grounded and in the moment.

Living on a canyon we get really amazing fog...

and then this happens....

Oregon Coast has fabulous clouds...

Who doesn't photograph clouds when your flying?

I couldn't show photos of clouds without some from Morocco.....

A sunset on the roof top of Peacock Pavilions in Marrakesh, Morocco! When I see this image I can remember the smell of the air, giggling with Louise as we ran out of the main house to the roof top to capture this amazing sunset... trying not to mess up the Henna tattoos we had just received...

Isn't this why we love photographs so much...

Have a great day!

XO

Valori

 

Color of the Week by Valori Wells

 

Cinnamon

 

 

I love cinnamon in my Americano first thing in the morning....so very yummy! Besides the lovely flavor there is the smell of cinnamon and the color.....I find brown and brownish fabrics are hard to find...especially ones with a variety of shades in one print. I wanted my Cinnamon to have the depth of the spice in color...

 

 

 

 

We have been so busy around here with our Quilter's Affair Classes and the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show on Saturday...lots of fun and lots of work but worth every second to get to be with all of these wonderful people - men and women, mothers and daughters...and grandmothers, best friends, old friends... it is such a special event and since I was a year and a half when all of this started I can't imagine my life without it! THANK YOU to everyone who has ever come to our classes or the show or even just put a quilt in the show you have touched my life in ways I can't describe!

XOXOXO

Valori

Fabric Shipments are Arriving Daily

"Gridlock" *
Batik quilt, made by Jean Wells from a pattern by Kaffe Fassett. 
Pattern available in the book "Kaffe Quilts Again."

* Upon requests we are working on a starter kit for this quilt. 
Stay tuned and we will let you know when it is ready!

 

 Summer is arriving, along with all of the new fabrics for Quilt Show!  We are busy rearranging the shop to find space for it, and working hard to get it on the website for all to see....Exciting times.

 

Just Arrived.......

 

Valori's newest line Quill is in the shop and on the website. A beautiful collection based on friendship & generosity, inspired by distinct personalities on a journey to embrace their lives with gratitude & clarity. Also both the Quill Essex - Cotton & Linen Blend Fabrics and the Quill Knit Fabrics  have arrived.

 

 

We have all 50!

Beautiful collection, beautifully priced check out our web site!

 

Quilters Affair Update.....

We still have classes and lectures open for Quilters Affair 2014, check it out on the website. 

Be sure to click on "Workshops" at the top of the page.  A menu will drop down, then click on the day of the week, you will see all the classes, a brief description and which ones are open. You can register online.

 Happy Quilting!