Bright Hopes Quilting July-August 2012

Bright Hopes Quilting
"where qui l ters g ather "
5150 Hwy.22, Suite C-1
Audubon Place
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985)845-9554
We are open to serve you!!
Monday thru Friday, 9:30--4:00
July/August 2012
Saturday, 9:30--2:00 (First 3 Saturdays of the Month)
BUILD-a-BLOCK

Our Build-a-Block series is continuing the 3rd Monday of each
month (10 am-12). In July we will be constructing a Dresden Plate, then
Links in August. This class is just $10 or a great use your Coupon class.
You receive a free pattern & instruction on how to construct the block in each class.
Please call or come by to sign-up for these great classes.
Class Coupon

Purchase a Class Coupon for $60. This will entitle you to attend any class for 6 months.
We want to make our classes accessible to you with our class coupon. You still have the option
of paying for classes singly, but the coupon is a great value!
APPLIQUE' SOCIETY
Eclipse Table Runner
10 am --12 pm


The Applique Society meets
This great table runner can be made
the last Thursday of each month at
using any fabric, and can easily be
Bright Hopes.
lengthened to fit any size surface.

Friday, July 6th
Miniature Group
10 am --2:pm

This group will meet at Bright Hopes
$25
July 19th & August 23rd.
Linda Kay Butz
9:30 am

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B R IGH T H OP E S QU I L T IN G
MulTex Art Piece
Furry Sweetness


Learn to use the latest mixed media non-woven
A 9 Block Project featuring Puppy &
paper/fabric--MulTex. The sampler will include
Kitty blocks. We will use Glue Stick
laminating, embossing, die-cutting, couching,
turned edge applique and/or raw
edge fusible applique.
and more. Neutral colors.


Friday, July 13th

Monday, July 9th

10 am--3 pm
10 am--2 pm
$30
$25
Celeste Chabert
Carolyn Burga
Beginning Quilting
Woven Mat


Need a refresher course or have a friend
An introduction to twining on a loom.
who would like to learn to quilt? This class
You will make an adorable twine
is for you! We will be making a traditional
woven mat..
nine patch block while learning quilt

basics....using the Rotary Cutter & Quilt Ruler,

while sewing perfect 1/4" seams.
(Alex Anderson 's `Start Quilting Book' required! )

Friday, July 20th
Saturday, July 14th or
10am -- 2 pm or
Monday, August 13th
Saturday, August 11th
9:30 am--2 pm
9:30 am --1:30 pm
$30
$25
Linda Kay Butz
Jayne Harrell
Pineapple

What a great way to spend a hot summer day ...... making a cool Pineapple Quilt!
This technique uses NO foundation. Caution: Pineapples are addicting!
Use your stash scrap strips and those half empty bobbins of thread.

Saturday, July 21,....10 am--2 pm
$25
Georgia Farnet

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Celtic Knotwork
ROCK WITH THE STARS


Join us to sew a Celtic knotwork block from an
Join us in making this fun quilt from Kathy
original pattern. The 121/2" Block can be a wal -
Brown's new book. This star-studded quilt
hanging or incorporate it into your next quilt.
evokes memories of a story told by Kathy
This class covers making bias tubes, transferring the
in her new book.....More Take 5 Quilts
design, making the knot, and sewing it all together.
Kathy's book required.
(Sewing machine is not needed for this class)



Tuesday, July 24th
Friday, July 27th
10 am--3 pm
10 am--2 pm
$30
$25
Sharon Fortin
Linda Kay Butz

Christmas Stocking
POPSICLE POSIES


Fun & cool as a daisy, these posies are
Time for new Christmas Stockings??
A great paper-pieced stocking
quick to make...just stay cool & organized!
using your favorite
Charm Packs (5") squares or cut your
Christmas fabrics...new or old.
own from your stash for this fun quilt!


Monday, July 30th
Thursday, August 2nd
10 am--2 pm
10 am--2 pm
$25
$25
Mary Gerardi
Linda Kay Butz
Disney Pin Quilt
Sidelines


Join us to make this great wall-hanging to display
Great pattern for all prints, how about
your pin col ections (quilting or other) using a
Christmas! Use a focus fabric or mix &
focus fabric and Lutradur. Learn the package-fold
match. This quilt can be made in various
technique for borders with mitered corners. Paint
sizes and is a chance to learn the partial
and heat distress Lutradur to accent this art quilt.
seam technique.



Saturday, August 4th
Friday, August 3rd
10 am--2 pm
10 am--2 pm
$25
$25
Carolyn Burga
Mary Gerardi

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B R IGH T H OP E S QU I L T IN G
High Voltage


This lap-sized quilt is perfect for your guy!!
Monthly Drawing
A very beginner-friendly quilt that will give you a

chance to learn right and left diagonal piecing and get
Come-in during the month and
some accurate cutting and piecing practice.
for every purchase you make,

your name will be entered into
Monday, August 6th
that Month's Drawing!
10 am--3 pm
for a $25 Gift Certificate.
$30
Mary Gerardi
Delightful
Bottle/Wine Bag


A super fun fast table runner for the
The Holiday season will soon be here.
Holiday Season. Use any
Get ready with this super Wine Bag....
seasonal fabric for this
a great Hostess gift! Preprinted interfacing
delightful runner.
makes 2 bags.




Thursday, August 9th
Friday, August 10th
10 am--2 pm
10 am--2 pm
$25
$25
Linda Kay Butz
Celeste Chabert
Grandmother's Hexagons

Hexagons are the "in" thing in quilt-making these days. Grandmother's Flower
Gardens are sprouting up everywhere. A perfect hand sewing project for those
hectic on-the-go summer days. Learn how to make this old-time favorite in one
short class! Choose one of 2 sizes, bring 3 colors of fabrics, some simple
cutting tools and away we go.

Tuesday, August 14th
10 am--1 pm
$20
Chris Teague

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B R IGH T H OP E S QU I L T IN G
Bayou Back Roads
Dresden Tree Skirt


Fat Quarter friendly using all
Create a dazzling quilted
3 blocks in the pattern.
Christmas tree skirt with one
This could be a great Guy Quilt!
Super Sized quilt block. We will be
Finishes at 57" x 57".
using a large Dresden template.


Friday, August 24th
Tuesday, August 28th
10 am--3 pm
10 am--2 pm
$30
$25
Celeste Chabert
Linda Kay Butz

SHOP HOP

Shop Hop is fast approaching.....#8 WOW!
SHOP HOP Stores this year are Bright Hopes Quilting, The Borne Quilter,
Cottage Creations, Fabric Krazy, Mama's Quilt Shop, Mes Amis, The
Quilt Cupboard, The Quilting Niche, and Sew This.

Passports go on sale July 16th. By purchasing a $5 passport you will be
eligible for prizes and a $5 coupon for each store. Each store has created
their own Shop Hop quilt and will have kits available for their quilt.

The Bright Hopes Quilting bus will be running on Saturday, August 18.
The bus leaves Bright Hopes at 8 am Saturday and returns
that evening at approximately 6 pm.
Please contact the Store if you are interested in riding
on the bus as we are now taking sign-ups! Price depends on number of
people who sign-up and lunch is included.

This group had a blast last year!

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CLASS POLICIES

Pre-registration with class fee is required for all classes.
Please follow the supply lists which will be furnished after payment is received and will list any
supplies and fabrics you will need for that particular class.
You should always bring your sewing machine (if required for the class) and basic supplies.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class start time.
You must cancel at least 7 days in advance of the class to have your registration fee applied to
another class.
Classes will be taught according to the samples hanging in the Shop.
Copyright laws require that each student purchase any book or pattern required for the class.
Class times exceeding three hours will include a short lunch break.

Lunch will not be provided, so please bring your lunch!

Our commitment to you is that no class will be cancelled provided
someone has registered for the class!

BRIGHT HOPES QUILTING
Will be closed.....Wednesday, July 4th
To celebrate Independence Day!!
We will also be closed
Saturday, July 28th & August 25th

If you have signed-up for a cl
please arri
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least 15 minutes prior
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tart of class.
Classes must start on time
for our Instructors!
Check out our Blog ......... www.Brighthopesquilting.blogspot.com

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July 2012
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
CLOSED
Eclipse
Table Runner
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
MulTex Art
Schnibbles
Furry
Beginning
piece
Sweetness
Quilting
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
Build-a-Block
Miniature
Woven Mat
Pineapple
Group
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
Build-a-Block 2
Celtic Knot
Applique Society
Rock With
CLOSED
The Stars
29
30
31




Paper Pieced
Stocking
August 2012
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat



1
2
3
4
Popsicle Posies
Disney Pin
Sidelines
Quilt
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
High Voltage
Delightful
Bottle/Wine
Woven Mat
Table runner
Bag
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Beginning
Grandmother's

Quilting
Hexagons

SHOP HOP
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Build-a-Block
Miniature
Bayou
CLOSED
Group
Back roads
26
27
28
29
30
31

Build-a-Block 2
Dresden Tree
Applique Society

Skirt

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