The Quilted Shingle's Blog

Quilting Retreat

quiltedshingle — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:52:04 +0000

For those who may be interested in the quilting retreat, we will still be hosting this event on February 28 to March 2 at Emma Krumbee’s in Belle Plain, MN.

We are planning a “Going-Away” Party on Saturday night to celebrate the future and share memories from the past. We look forward to seeing you all at the retreat. It will be fun.

Regards,
Carolyn

The Quilted Shingle is CLOSING!

quiltedshingle — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:47:28 +0000

It is with a heavy heart that I must announce that The Quilted Shingle is CLOSING!

Due to the time restrictions of caring for Charlie (suffered a stroke in October 2004) and our overly large house (caught in the housing market meltdown). I have been unable and quite frankly unwilling to make time for the shop. Charlie comes first!

Since Charlie and I were partners for the shop (as well as being married almost 30 years), when he fell ill I lost my enthusiasm and my heart for the shop. This is unfair to my loyal customers and my employees.

So the time has come (probably long overdue) to close the brick and mortar shop and move forward to the future. I have enjoyed this experience (mostly) and especially enjoyed meeting so many quilters!

At this time, the online shop will remain open.

Effective immediately, we will be selling our inventory, fixtures and samples.

Many of our samples will be photographed and uploaded to the online shop. All fixtures will be available for local pick-up only.

Thanks for the memories!
Carolyn and Charles Peters

Your Help is Needed!

quiltedshingle — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 20:17:38 +0000

We are in the preparation stages of the newsletter for the 1st quarter of 2008. We are seeking your advise, suggestions, recommendations, etc. for our class offerings.

We will be offering Machine Quilting, basic and advanced. We will also offer our Beginning Quilting class. Beyond that, we are interested in what might be interesting to you.

What would you like to learn about, take a class just to have fun! How about a monthly sew-in. A mini-retreat on a Saturday?

How about mini-lectures? Have gobs of rulers, particularly the specialty one and do not know what to do with them, ask the experts and we will demonstrate.

Please let us know so that we can schedule these fun events for you to enjoy and to learn!

Carolyn

Halloween – On Sale!

quiltedshingle — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:44:04 +0000

Purchase fabric from the bolt (1/2 yard minimum), Halloween kits and patterns and receive a 25% discount.

All discounts are taken at the register, when you check out.

Have a safe and Spooky Halloween!!

Carolyn

Quilting Retreat – Feb 28 – Mar 2, 2008

quiltedshingle — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:28:49 +0000

Hello All:

Our 5th Annual Quilting Retreat is fast approaching. We will be retreating at Emma Krumbee’s Orchard and Farm in Belle Plaine again this year. The retreat is planned to begin on Thursday, February 28 and end on Sunday, March 2, 2008. We will celebrate February 29th this year, since it only comes once every 4 years.

We will be featuring a lottery block and a mystery quilt. Once again there will be goodies from the Goodie Angel (Ruth). The fee this year is $90 a person. Please contact the shop to reserve your space. Space is very limited.

Once you have reserved your space at the shop, contact Emma Krumbee’s to make your room reservations. You can reach them at 952-873-3006.

Carolyn

Black Friday – November 23, 2007

quiltedshingle — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 03:35:38 +0000

Once again, we will be staging our “Pajama Sale” the Friday after Thanksgiving November 23.

Arrive at the shop between 7 am and 7:59 am in your PJs and receive a 30% discount coupon. This coupon is good for fabric cut from the bolt (1 yard minimum), kits over $20.00 and books. Additional items are on sale with a 20% discount (thread, patterns, pre-cut fat quarters and notions). Your discount coupon is good for the whole day. There will be additional sale items at the shop. There will be donut holes and coffee for the early risers.

Bring a grocery bag filled with non-perishable food items for the 2nd Harvest Food Shelf and receive an additional 5% discount.

Arrive at the shop between 8 am and 8:59 am in your PJs and receive a 25% discount coupon. This coupon is good for fabric cut from the bolt (1 yard minimum), kits over $20.00, and books. Additional items are on sale with a 15% discount (thread, patterns, pre-cut fat quarters and notions). Your discount coupon is good for the whole day. There will be additional sale items at the shop.

Arrive at the shop after 9 am and receive a 20% discount coupon. This coupon is good for fabric cut from the bolt (1 yard minimum), kits over $20.00 and books. Additional items are on sale with a 10% discount (thread, patterns, pre-cut fat quarters and notions). Your discount coupon is good for the whole day. There will be additional sale items at the shop.

Carolyn

Quilt Minnesota – 2008

quiltedshingle — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 03:35:21 +0000

Hello All:

The Quilt Minnesota™ Shop Hop dates have been posted. Be sure to mark your calendar for August 1 to 17, 2008. The special limited fabric will once again be designed by Holly Taylor of Moda.

The Metro section will be feature a quilt designed by Terry Atkinson. Check us out for my up-to-date information.

Carolyn

Harvest Sampler – 2008

quiltedshingle — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 03:35:09 +0000

Hello All:

The Harvest Sampler 2007 was great fun. We meet to wrap up on Wednesday, October 17. The winners were selected and will be posted at the Harvest Sampler website in the near future.

The Harvest Sampler 2008 will be celebrating 5 years. There are some fun events planned for this 5th Anniversary. Be sure to stay posted for the latest on this event.

Carolyn

Hello world!

quiltedshingle — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 16:17:18 +0000

Welcome to QuiltedShingle.WordPress.com.

This is our first entry and we welcome you to this new edition to our website. We are hoping to keep you up-to-date with the latest and the greatest.

We will be announcing events, classes, sales and the like here at the BLOG!!

Your comments and suggestions are welcome. We love comments and we love company. So have some fun and let us entertain you!!

Carolyn