In honor of Labor Day, Sacred Moondance will be closed.

“Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.”

All of you hard working people, we love ya!

Category One: Quilts, Wall-Hangings and Table Runners

Our own Queen V was the winner of Category One (Veronica Dibble). She always comes up with beautiful quilts no matter what fabric she starts out with. See!

Category Two: Accessories

Susan Sall was the maker of that darling little tea pot. Where does she find these cute ideas!

Category Three: Wearable and Bags

Dixie Heer was First Place with her creative little bag. She used that Texture Magic on the flap of the bag. She was also the first of the Trixies to get her project done. Does this tell you something about her????

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNING TRIXIES.

Your Prize for your winnings will be given to you at our Clubhouse Meeting on Monday, August 23^rd.

PS: Thanks to all of the Trixies for their support in this endeavor. You all were great and VERY helpful. You are the best!

In June, 2010 The Trixies and Sacred Moondance decided to have an Ugly Fabric Contest and boy did we get some magnificent entries. Voting ended August 14^th and we tallied the votes and here is your decision:

Category One: Quilts, Wall-Hangings and Table Runners. And the winners are:

1^st PLACE WINNER IS: April Lee

2^nd PLACE WINNER IS: Kathleen O’Toole

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Category Two: Accessories (Stuffed Animals, Pillows, Dolls, Etc.). And the winners are:

1^st PLACE WINNER IS: Virginia Janzig

2^nd PLACE WINNER IS: Kim Gale

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Category Three: Wearable and Bags. And the winners are:

1^st PLACE WINNER IS: Mary Gorelick

2^nd PLACE WINNER IS: Marianne Proctor

1^st PLACE WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A $50.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE FROM THE TRIXIES AND SACRED MOONDANCE

2^nd PLACE WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A $20.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE FROM THE TRIXIES AND SACRED MOONDANCE

Thanks to all who entered. We at the store got all excited when you came in with your entries. It was great fun and we thank you all for joining us.

CONTRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS!

The Trixies and Sacred Moondance

Tired of shopping for “Back to School”?

Take a break and shop at the store (and on-line)!

We are offering ALL regular-priced fabric (minimum one yard cut) at 25% off. This will be effective Tuesday, August 10^th through Friday, August 13^th only.

But, wait! There’s more . . . . . . . . . . . . .

On Wednesday, August 11^th, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, we will discount ALL books and ALL patterns by 15% (except those already sale priced) in the store.

• Instructor: Linda Ambrosini
• One Session
• Cost: $35.00

Minimum Enrollment: 4

Friday, September 3, 2010 10:30am – 4:30pm

or

Saturday, September 25, 2010 10:30am – 4:30pm

The Buggy Barn girls once again score with this whimsical Halloween pattern. For those of you who have never tried a Buggy Barn pattern, they can be a bit confusing as they do not follow traditional quilting practices. Linda will walk you through all the steps as this pattern is one of their more challenging designs. Come join this class in September so you can have a completed quilt for THIS Halloween. Kits will be available.

Elisa! Having trouble seeing what you are sewing?

Featuring the "BeamGenie 360"

Using a powerful mini-spotlight that easily clips to your glasses or comfortably over your ear, the Beam Genie 360 focuses a high-intensity beam of light where you need it, when you need it – completely hands free.

Just snap the mini LED spotlight into the dual axis swivel arm and snap the swivel arm into the eyeglass clip, ear piece, wrist band or the suction mount.

Your BeamGenie 360 is now ready to provide light 360 degrees vertically and horizontally….hands free!

You'll receive two light assemblies, the versa-clip, ear piece, eyeglass clip, wrist band and suction mount – all packaged in a little tote bag. These are being offered at $20.95 at Sacred Moondance! These will go fast, so don't miss out!

Look! Now she can see! Is it "Oh, my! " or "Oh, Oh!"

• Instructor: Veronica Dibble
  
• One Session
  
• Cost: $20.00
  

Minimum Enrollment: 4

Wednesday, September 15, 2010 6:30pm – 9:30pm

Have a “manly-man” on your quilt-to-do list? Here’s the quilt for you! Join Veronica and create a beautiful flower-free quilt for your favorite man, son or grandson. The pattern lends itself to a scrap quilt as well. (Psst you could make this quilt with girly fabric too).

• Instructor: Veronica Dibble
• One Session
• Cost: $20.00

Minimum Enrollment: 4

Wednesday, August 18, 2010 6:30pm – 9:30pm

Now that you have you have taken your first lesson in Paper Piecing 101, let’s take it a step further with a pineapple block. You have your choice of a table runner with an 8″ block or if you’d like to try something smaller, you might like a small wall hanging using a 4″ block. Both projects will give you a comfortable knowledge of the paper piecing process. Come give it a try! You’ll be pleased with how easy it is to insure a precision sewn block using a foundation.

Note: You are welcome to join us in this class even if you have not taken Paper Piecing 101. You will be able to catch up quickly.

• Instructor: Grace Errea
• One Session (Two Days)
• Cost: $65.00/Session

Minimum Enrollment: 4

Saturday, August 7, 2010 10:00am – 4:00pm

Saturday, August 21, 2010 10:00am – 4:00pm

This two (2) day class is the FIRST in a series of three workshops.

In this workshop you will take your chosen pattern: Melodic Swan, the Tuscan Landscape or the Hot Poppy and will learn how to create templates from the pattern and then make an art quilt top with the use of fabrics as an expressive medium. Emphasis will be on machine appliqué, focusing on the “turned-edge” or the “raw-edge” techniques. The pattern will be provided by the instructor, along with stabilizer and vinyl of choice used in the process ($10.00 for the kit payable to the instructor).

• Instructor: Kathy Awender
• Two Sessions
• Cost: $35.00

Minimum Enrollment: 4

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 6:30pm – 9:30pm

Tuesday, October 5, 2010 6:30pm – 9:30pm

English smocking is now showing up on high end ladies garments and accessories as well as traditional children’s clothing. This class will cover all the essentials, whether you are new to English smocking or you want to take your skills to the next level. Beginners will start with the basic stitches practiced on a doodle cloth, and will also learn how to start and end, join threads, center a design and block the finished piece. In the second class you’ll begin working on a project – a baby bonnet, a sundress or nightgown, or an inset for a garment, pillow or tote bag. The design provided is the same for all, except for yardage amounts and finishing. Experienced smockers can begin working on a new project of their choice. (There will be a small fee for pleating of fabric)