Monday, May 31, 2010
May 31, 2010
It's Memorial Day weekend, the sun is shining, and I have the day off! Looking forward to seeing you here at the quilt sale next weekend. Talk to you next week.
Monday, May 24, 2010
May 24, 2010
We have several events coming up at Heartbeat. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 4, 5, 6 is our first Heartbeat Quilts’ Finished Quilts Sale (that was a mouthful). I have so many wonderful quilts, and no place to keep them (I am downsizing!). This is a rare opportunity for you and your non-quilter friends and relatives to purchase gorgeous finished items. They run the gamut from small wall quilts and table runners, to bed quilts of all sizes. They are all quilted. Most by professional, artistic machine quilters and some (vintage quilts from my private collection) are hand quilted.
This is a 3 day sale only. The prices are retail less 25%. We will be starting to put the quilts on our website on a new page--maybe called “Helen’s Quilt Stash”. The prices quoted will be retail. If there is a quilt you want now, you can purchase it prior to the sale dates at full price.
This is a 3 day sale only. The prices are retail less 25%. We will be starting to put the quilts on our website on a new page--maybe called “Helen’s Quilt Stash”. The prices quoted will be retail. If there is a quilt you want now, you can purchase it prior to the sale dates at full price.
Mark the date for our 4TH OF JULY SALE. This year it will be on SATURDAY, JULY 3 from 8am-1pm. Details will follow in a few weeks, but I promise you it will be an event not to be missed. I will be including vintage fabric from my own collection (25 year old Hoffman batiks, Debbie Mumm original fabrics, Mickey Lawler hand painted originals, and lots more).
On June 12 at 10:00am (after the Second Saturday demo), I am starting a new session of Quilter’s Academy: Freshman Year. Experienced quilters will enjoy it as a refresher course, and new quilters will find it easy to step into quilting with solid knowledge that is invaluable. Everyone is welcome. The first class, which is only $15, will open your eyes to future classes. No machine or preparation needed. There is no obligation to continue. Times and days of the week will be flexible throughout the summer. If you want to join us then you need Harriet Hargrave’s book, Quilter’s Academy: Freshman Year, and a notebook and pen. Click here to sign-up for Class #1 online. Space is limited.
We have new fabric, books and notions arriving daily. Come visit. Remember your pink $60 gift certificates from 2009 Red Heart Promotion expire this Saturday May 29. We are closed May 30-31, and reopen June 1st. Summer hours are in effect starting June 1st: Monday through Wednesday and Friday to Saturday 10am-5pm, Thursday 10-6, and Sunday 12-4.
Monday, May 17, 2010
May 17, 2010
All About the 19th year for Heartbeat Quilts’ Quilt Camp October 21-24, 2010
Finally, I have worked out the details for October 2010 Quilt Camp at The Red Jacket Beach Resort in West Yarmouth, Massachusetts, here on beautiful Cape Cod. This wonderful hotel in on the ocean with a spacious sewing room and unbelievable views. The food is fresh and plentiful. Located only a few miles from Heartbeat, we have had several camps in this location and love it there (can you tell). Here’s the link to The Red Jacket Beach Resort.
At this fall’s camp I will be offering Harriet Hargrave’s Quilter’s Academy, Freshman Year, at no additional cost to campers. My plan is to teach the course three hours a day, starting Thursday, October 14 at 10am and continuing through Monday, October 18 (9am-Noon). The course needs 15 hours to give you the essence of Freshman Year (it will be condensed because it takes 21 hours of classroom to complete the full course).
This course is designed for in depth exploration of quilting for experienced or wannabe quilters. Whether you have been quilting for 100 years or you’ve never quilted before, it’s for you. The instruction is for machine, not hand sewing. The Thursday Class #1 will be held at Heartbeat Quilts in Hyannis. Class #1 does not require a sewing machine, just Harriet’s book and something for you to take notes on, or a highlighter to use your book as a workbook. There is no additional fee for this opportunity.
There are a few requirements:
· You must have a copy of Harriet’s book Quilter’s Academy, Freshman Year
· You must take the course in order of days offered. #1 is on Thursday and if you can’t take the class Thursday, you are not eligible to continue taking this course throughout the weekend (sorry, this is very important)
· You are not obligated to take the course at all and Camp will be just as it always has been with sewing all day and night, demos and fun and food and other opportunities
· In order to participate in the Quilter’s Academy, Freshman Year, you must stay at the hotel for a minimum of four nights. I have made special arrangements to keep prices down. The minimum overnight stays at the hotel would be (Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat or Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun). Of course you can stay for five nights. The course is free for Campers only, and is taught by me (Helen Weinman)
I have negotiated special rates for the extra nights. All prices include two lunches (Sat/Sun) and two dinners (Fri/Sat), gratitude, and taxes. For campers staying Sunday night at the hotel we will also have a special dinner at Heartbeat Quilts as a social event (no additional charge). 2010 Camp prices are:
· 2 nights: Friday/Saturday night (sewing Friday 4pm through Sunday 4pm) $559/pp double
· 3 nights: Thurs/Fri/Sat nights (sewing Thurs 1pm through Sunday 4pm) $729/pp double
· 4 nights: Thurs/Fri/Sat and EITHER Wed OR Sun (sewing Thurs 1pm through Sun 4pm and Quilter’s Academy, Freshman Year, and Class #1 on Thursday 9am-Noon) $799/pp double
· 5 nights: Thurs/Fri/Sat and both Wed and Sun nights (sewing Thurs 1pm through Sun 4pm and Quilter’s Academy, Freshman Year, and Class #1 on Thursday 9am-Noon and Class #5 on Monday) $849/pp double
Make your reservations now. A $100 deposit is required with your reservation, with the balance due by August 10, 2010. Pricing is available for single and triple occupancy. If you want to bring a non-sewer we can also price that for you. If you don’t have a roommate, maybe we can help you out! Sorry, no one under the age of 16 allowed. Please email or call with any questions you might have. ASK, ASK, ASK!
Finally, I have worked out the details for October 2010 Quilt Camp at The Red Jacket Beach Resort in West Yarmouth, Massachusetts, here on beautiful Cape Cod. This wonderful hotel in on the ocean with a spacious sewing room and unbelievable views. The food is fresh and plentiful. Located only a few miles from Heartbeat, we have had several camps in this location and love it there (can you tell). Here’s the link to The Red Jacket Beach Resort.
At this fall’s camp I will be offering Harriet Hargrave’s Quilter’s Academy, Freshman Year, at no additional cost to campers. My plan is to teach the course three hours a day, starting Thursday, October 14 at 10am and continuing through Monday, October 18 (9am-Noon). The course needs 15 hours to give you the essence of Freshman Year (it will be condensed because it takes 21 hours of classroom to complete the full course).
This course is designed for in depth exploration of quilting for experienced or wannabe quilters. Whether you have been quilting for 100 years or you’ve never quilted before, it’s for you. The instruction is for machine, not hand sewing. The Thursday Class #1 will be held at Heartbeat Quilts in Hyannis. Class #1 does not require a sewing machine, just Harriet’s book and something for you to take notes on, or a highlighter to use your book as a workbook. There is no additional fee for this opportunity.
There are a few requirements:
· You must have a copy of Harriet’s book Quilter’s Academy, Freshman Year
· You must take the course in order of days offered. #1 is on Thursday and if you can’t take the class Thursday, you are not eligible to continue taking this course throughout the weekend (sorry, this is very important)
· You are not obligated to take the course at all and Camp will be just as it always has been with sewing all day and night, demos and fun and food and other opportunities
· In order to participate in the Quilter’s Academy, Freshman Year, you must stay at the hotel for a minimum of four nights. I have made special arrangements to keep prices down. The minimum overnight stays at the hotel would be (Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat or Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun). Of course you can stay for five nights. The course is free for Campers only, and is taught by me (Helen Weinman)
I have negotiated special rates for the extra nights. All prices include two lunches (Sat/Sun) and two dinners (Fri/Sat), gratitude, and taxes. For campers staying Sunday night at the hotel we will also have a special dinner at Heartbeat Quilts as a social event (no additional charge). 2010 Camp prices are:
· 2 nights: Friday/Saturday night (sewing Friday 4pm through Sunday 4pm) $559/pp double
· 3 nights: Thurs/Fri/Sat nights (sewing Thurs 1pm through Sunday 4pm) $729/pp double
· 4 nights: Thurs/Fri/Sat and EITHER Wed OR Sun (sewing Thurs 1pm through Sun 4pm and Quilter’s Academy, Freshman Year, and Class #1 on Thursday 9am-Noon) $799/pp double
· 5 nights: Thurs/Fri/Sat and both Wed and Sun nights (sewing Thurs 1pm through Sun 4pm and Quilter’s Academy, Freshman Year, and Class #1 on Thursday 9am-Noon and Class #5 on Monday) $849/pp double
Make your reservations now. A $100 deposit is required with your reservation, with the balance due by August 10, 2010. Pricing is available for single and triple occupancy. If you want to bring a non-sewer we can also price that for you. If you don’t have a roommate, maybe we can help you out! Sorry, no one under the age of 16 allowed. Please email or call with any questions you might have. ASK, ASK, ASK!
Monday, May 10, 2010
May 10, 2010
This week’s hot news is that Heartbeat Quilts, along with 15 other fabulous quilt shops from around the country, is featured in America Quilts, Hometown Favorites from McCall’s Quilting. This is a special issue and has limited distribution so be sure to get your copy now ($5.99). In addition to the articles you also get 16 original quilt patterns. Click here to purchase or come in to get the magazine now!
Many of you are customers through the Internet who have never visited my store. Pages 36 through 41 showcase the store and my original pattern, using batiks, called “Autumn on Cape Cod”. The kit is available from us, or use your batik scrap collection and the pattern found in the magazine to make this outstanding design.
Thanks to you for spreading the word about Quilts: Color by Number. Several distributors have already ordered cases and quilt shops around the country are hearing about it from you! So keep up the good work as public relations liaison for Heartbeat Quilts. I appreciate your “word of mouth” advertising as I do your business. We can’t do this without your support and the support of your local quilt shops. Thank you.
Many of you are customers through the Internet who have never visited my store. Pages 36 through 41 showcase the store and my original pattern, using batiks, called “Autumn on Cape Cod”. The kit is available from us, or use your batik scrap collection and the pattern found in the magazine to make this outstanding design.
Thanks to you for spreading the word about Quilts: Color by Number. Several distributors have already ordered cases and quilt shops around the country are hearing about it from you! So keep up the good work as public relations liaison for Heartbeat Quilts. I appreciate your “word of mouth” advertising as I do your business. We can’t do this without your support and the support of your local quilt shops. Thank you.
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