Last Call to get your finished quilts in for our Fun Quilting Challenge!
To participate in the SWD Winter Quilting Challenge, just loan your finished quilt (quilted and bound) back to us by this Friday, March 15, 2024. We'll then display all the quilts entered ~ We look forward to seeing all the different ways people quilt thses cute little quilts!
Every SWD Winter Quilt Challenge entry will receive a free gift for entering, and the three favorites (based on viewers choice during the weeks of March 18 - 30th) will receive prizes that include Glide Boxed Thread Collections!
Quilting Challenge winner prizes are worth approx. $75.00!) Winners will be announced on March 31st, and all quilts will be returned to the makers :)
There are a few kits left...Just purchase either the Sunny Rainbow Tabletopper Kit or the May Flowers Tabletopper Kit for Half Price! (The quilts are pictured above ~ they measure 36" x 36" and make great tabletoppers, wallhangings, or crib quilts) This is your last chance to purchase these kits at half price...even if you're not participating in the Quilt Challenge ;)
Our Spring Hands-on Handi Quilter Longarm Event is only a week away! We're so excited to be hosting amazing quilter and Handi Quilter National Educator, Leigh Zipf Thursday, March 21st thru Sunday, March 24th. We're filling our classroom with HQ Longarm machines for total Hands-on experience! Some are filling up so check out the class listings and register to secure your spot. You don't have to bring anything or have any experience, we'll supply all the materials & the fun :)
There are four different Event Classes to choose from...each offered on a weekend and weekday:
Thursday, March 21st or Saturday, March 23rd 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Longarm Bootcamp Hands-on Workshop
Thursday March 21st or Saturday, March 23rd 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sweet & Simply Free-motion Hands-on Workshop
Friday, March 22nd or Sunday, March 24th 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Pro-Stitcher Basics Hands-on Workshop
Friday, March 22nd or Sunday, March 24th 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Radical Rulers Hands-on Workshop
(Click on the purple workshop name links above to go to the class listing with complete descriptions and to register)
Other Upcoming Classes in March & April at Spring Water Designs ~
This Saturday, March 16th ~ We only have a couple of spots left in the Scrappy Applique Class taught by Brenda Holland, a certified Shannon Brinkley Scrappy Applique educator. the raw-edge applique technique that is fun and approachable for beginners and experienced quilters alike. In this class participants will learn the simple and fun raw-edge technique, basic quilting techniques, and basic free motion quilting! Students will take away a finished, or nearly finished, quilt top -- plus the confidence to make more!
Interested in learning the ins ad outs of making coiled rope bowls? Join Ray Hill for the Handled Rope Bowl Class on Saturday, April 13th from 11:00 - 3:00!
The Jelly Roll Plaid Quilt Class with Karen Todd is coming up on Saturday, April 27th from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. This will be your new potato chip; you will want to make more than one! Karen will step you through the easy way to organize your jelly roll strips for a dramatic plaid effect.
Check out our Web Calendar for more classes ~ We have open seats in Longarm Rental Classes, Beginning Quilt Piecing Class starting again in April, and more upcoming Classes listed for May!
We have a Block of the Month Program for Everyone ~ You Can Pickup Locally & We Ship Too!
The Tonga Daydreamer Block of the Month is set to begin in April! Jump in to make this lovely batik quilt little bits at a time in this ten month program...This beautiful quilt made by Letitia Mattu just arrived in the shop this week ~ Come by and see it in person!
Roam Block of the Month program designed by Tara Faughnan and using the lovely and rich Artisan Cotton fabrics from Windham Fabrics still has a few more spaces available! Make this beautiful quilt a little at a time in this 12 month Block of the Month program that's just beginning this month. It also includes a year of video tutorials and support from the designer! Stop by the shop to see this vibrant quilt in person made by Karen Todd!
We also have this amazing quilt hanging in the shop, made by Carla Fultz! Sign up now to secure you spot in the Piecemakers Sampler Block of the Month program designed by Pam Buda, using her rich fabric collection of the same name from Marcus Fabrics. Make this beautiful quilt a little at a time in this 12 month Block of the Month program that begins in March...the blue/gray paisley background fabric is simply gorgous, and Pam got the colors spot on for this lovely fabric collection!
Finally, sign up now to hold you space in the upcoming Midnight Meadow Block of the Month program designed by Nancy Rink and using beautiful Midnight Meadow fabric collection from Marcus Fabrics in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution. Make this beautiful quilt a little at at time in this 10 month program that begins in May. Click Here for more information and to register.
Sandy Paws fabric collection designed by Leezaworks for Dear Stella Designs is selling out fast with it's cute panel and coordinates :)
Verdigris fabric collection by Libs Elliott for Andover Fabrics ~ Each fabric listing has a link to a free pattern download, and we have fat quarter bundles too!
The Creator's Collection Jar Candles smell terrific and have fun themes like Jelly Roll, Needle Lil' Calm, & Fabric Store :) Click over to our Gifties section of our website to read about their scents.
And remember, you can place your Pre-Order for the Roar fabric collection by Tula Pink for FreeSpirit Fabrics due to arrive in April! ...Pre-Order now and you purchase it at a discount and make sure you get some before it sells out!
Last but not Least ~ SWD has formed our MS Walk Team again this year and we invite you to join us too! You can go Hereto learn more and join in and walk with us on Sunday, May 5th for the Columbia Maryland Walk MS Event. Or if you can't join us in person, you can make a donation through our Team, or join the team as a Virtual Walker to just support the fundraising efforts by making a donation and sharing our team page with your friends :)
Enjoy the Day!
Dawn, Heather & The SWD Team
www.springwaterdesigns.com
(410)381-0695