1651 Horizon Parkway, Suite 800
Buford, GA 30518
770 831-7990
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Pam Bono Workshop - Colorado Stars
Date: Friday, February 5th, 2010
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Cost: $65.00
Note: Homework is required in advance of this class!
This jam packed project from her "Dear Pam" book (also in pattern form) is a fabulous way to learn Pam's techniques and some great quick piecing tricks that you can use in many of your other projects. You'll be making squares an 18" x 42" table runner, one that is not only quick and easy to do, but that may be used for your Holiday festivities. Fun strip piecing tricks that you never imagined! A GREAT PROJECT with step-by-step graphics for visual learning! Hit the ground running with Pam's easy quilting patterns.
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Color Mastery for Any Quilter -
Learn how you can master the color in your quilts using the ten principles outlined in Maria’s book, Color Mastery: 10 Principles for Creating Stunning Quilts. Even if you’ve tried color theory before and were unsuccessful, Maria guarantees you’ll be able to make gorgeous quilts after taking this hands-on class where you do color exercises with your fabric stash.
There is no sewing required during this workshop.
This workshop is perfect for Beginner to Advanced levels of Quilting experience.
About the Author: Maria Peagler enjoys making an eclectic range of quilts, from fine art to funky traditional. She has won fine art awards for her quilts and is the award-winning author of eight books. Maria earned a Journalism degree from the University of Georgia, one of the top five Journalism colleges in the United States. Before becoming a mom, Maria was Director of Courseware Development for the nation’s largest computer training company. Maria specializes in awakening the creative spark in quilters who doubt their own ability. She lives in the Appalachian Mountains with her husband and two sons, and in her little spare time, she enjoys watercolor painting and daily hikes in the mountains.
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Store Hours
Mon - Sat 10:00am - 6:00pm
Extended hours:
Tues & Thurs til 8:00pm
Closed Sunday
| Check our Special Events pages and our CLASS schedule often....
We've added several new events that you won't want to miss (click on the underlined names for more information)....
Sandra's Embroidery Club groups have grown and now there are three! Each Club meets once a month, and delight in learning new techniques and exploring new possibilities as they share their projects, resources and inspirations. Show & Tell is an important part of each meeting, followed by monthly demonstrations.
We are delighted to bring you another Jenny Haskins event! Many of you attended last year and loved every minute of the demos. In January, Janet Taylor returns for both a demo and a workshop. Janet and Sandra are both licenced Jenny Haskins Instructors, and I know that you'll love this event
Sandra is also our software guru for embroideries and embroidery programs... If you need help with your embroideries - whether software, stabilizers, threads or machine issues - come in and talk with her, I'm certain she'll be able to help you out.....
We're adding a new Block-Of-The-Month program that starts in January, but this one is quite different. This is the HoopSisters EmbroidaBlock, and the quilt you will be creating with your embroidery machine is quite stunning! You will be amazed that you use your embroidery machine to make this beautiful quilt. Jennelle will be teaching this program.
Strip Club returns in February, with sign-up during the month of January! Joan is also very busy developing this next quilt and you won't want to miss out! Both the fabric and the quilt will be on display during January.....
Helga continues with her applique classes- whether it's used in quilting or to enhance your techniques in fashion sewing or even home decor. She has scheduled several Applique classes - both Hand & Machine.
Helga will also be teaching another of her very popular T-Shirt Quilt class series. T-shirt quilts make such perfect gifts, especially for graduates! So start thinking of the special ones in your life who would love to have their own personalized t-shirt quilt.
Elleta has scheduled another class series of Quilting Basics which will begin in January, the series is a perfect way to learn the basics for anyone who is new to quilting. It is also a great way to brush up on the best practices and techinques for quilting. she's also scheduled another Sweatshirt Jacket Conversion series.
Jeanne & Joan are scheduling one-on-one training sessions for anyone who would like to rent time on the HandiQuilter. After completing the class, you can rent time to quilt your own quilts on any of our 4 HandiQuilter machines. So, if you have a few UFO's (unfinished objects) waiting to be completed, call the shop at 770 831-7990 to schedule your class and then book a time to finish up those projects!
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| Introducing a new way to quilt...... |
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| Georgia Sewing & Quilting in now an authorized dealer for the HoopSisters line of products:
EmbroidaBlock - the 21st Century method of Quilting!
EmbroidaBlock is an innovative and fun technique that gives even the new quilter professional looking results with every block. Our unique look combines piecing with embroidery to produce a look of elegance and add interest to your quilts. Not only will each block be perfect but the technique also requires minimal cutting and little or no math. Let your embroidery machine do all the work for you, from piecing to beautiful decorative stitches and gorgeous all over embroidery. From a distance some areas of your quilt look like printed fabric but up close it takes on a whole new dimension with all over embroidery motifs stitched in well thought out places.
New quilters say "EmbroidaBlock is easy to learn... easy to use... and it eliminates the frustration associated with traditional quilting"....
Expert quilters say "Using the EmbroidaBlock technique and my Embroidery machine the possibilities are endless"...
For more on the NEW Embroidablock products, visit their website at www.HoopSisters.com
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| 2008 "HQ Way Award" |
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| OK, This is now "Old News", but we're still proud of our award!
We have just been awarded the 2008 "HQ Way" Award by HandiQuilter. This award recognizes HQ dealers that have demonstrated and delivered results through superior service, in-store education and events, and provided quilters inspiration and motivation throughout 2008.
If you, or someone you know is interested in purchasing any Handi Quilter products, we are your contact and are more than happy to help you. Know that you will receive the best in service, education, inspiration and encouragement while learning your new machine.
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For more information, please contact us at 770 831-7990
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We are a full service sewing center, offering the finest sewing experience with a complete line of Elna sewing & embroidery machines and sergers. We also offer an amazing range of software for quilters and embroidery enthusiasts, including the Floriani Embroidery software - the latest and most user-friendly software on the market today.
We Are Your Complete Quilting, Sewing and Embroidery Resource
What you'll find when you visit our store...
 A friendly & knowledgable staff, ready to assist you with any sewing question or selection.
 Experienced teachers dedicated to making your sewing experience successful & fun!
 Very cool selections! 100% cotton fabrics, patterns for sewing and for quilting, notions and sewing aids of every description.... and much more
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| New!!! Elna 9500 |
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| Elna 945 Serger |
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We carry the complete line of
Jenny Haskins products:
stabilizers
software
thread
magazines
books
tools
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| Magic Heat Cutting Tool |
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Employment Opportunities at Georgia Sewing & Quilting
If you are eager, enthusiastic, energetic, and have a zest for people, Georgia Sewing & Quilting might be just the place for you!
From time to time, we anticipate that we will have openings for class instructors, and occasionally for sales team members.
If you think you might fit the bill and would like further information, please contact Jeanne at 770 831-7990.
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