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We've been busily planning some special events for your quilting inspiration!!!

On Saturday, February 13th we welcome local designer, Heather Bailey.  Her bright and fresh fabrics are always a hit and don't stay here long!!  Her "Nicey Jane" line arrived a few weeks ago and we've already seen several great projects inspired by them.   Do stop by between 3:30 and 5:30 that afternoon for an "open house of inspiration".  Can't wait????? check out www.hellomynameisheather.com.

Nicey Jane - Bright spring colors for any of your quilt projects.

A special Valentine treat for those who love quilt history and the beautiful reproduction and vintage fabrics is on it's way to Zoe's Trunk.

On February 14th, we are proud to present Margo Krager, designer of the Dargate lines of reproduction fabrics for Windham Fabrics.  This is a very unique opportunity to hear from one of the most productive designers in the industry!  She'll be visiting in the Valley for a short time and will be speaking ONLY at Zoe's!   Fee for this event is $20. Margo will present her lecture from 2 PM to 4 PM at the shop. Please sign up for this exclusive and special Valentine treat soon as seating is limited.

Photo of the Dargate Sample book that Margo Krager found and used to create her historically accurate reproduction prints.

Party With Patrick
Saturday, February 13th
10:30 AM

Quilt For A Cause

This pattern is now available at Zoe's. Look for this quilt now displayed in our class area. Kits available too.

Have you been wondering about all the fun we have at our Party with Patrick sessions?  Here's a great chance to spend a whole weekend of fun and sewing right in our own back-yard!!!  That's right, it's a Patrick Lose Retreat at our own Dobson Ranch Inn, February 19th - 21st. .  You'll love spending your days working on specially designed projects in the beautiful glass walled pergola, safe in the knowledge that someone else is going to prepare your meals - and clean up - so you can go back to your sewing!!! Check out this link for more information and to sign up http://www.patricklose.net/pwp/retreats.html.  Several of us attended one this past July in Boulder City, Nevada and we had a BLAST!!!!

Opportunity Quilt

Meet Gloria Ryan winner of the opportunity quilt donated by Zoe's Trunk to the "Cut It Out" Foundation. Gloria is an Educator at Empire Beauty School here in our plaza. The Foundation is sponsored by the cosmetology industry to educate and prevent domestic violence. This year's promotion gathered $130,000 in 90 cities. $5,000 was supplied by this quilt.

New and Exciting Groups Added to Zoe's Calendar

Scrap Sewing Saturday        Join us once a month this year as we work with three terrific books filled with creative ideas. AND you’ll get to dig through Mary’s bin of strips and squares to add spark to your collection. The books we’re using are Scrap-Basket Surprises by Kim Brackett, Scraps by Judy Martin, and Forty Fabulous Quick-Cut Quilts by Evelyn Sloppy. Buy all 3 books together and we’ll spiral bind them for you! Fee: $20.00
Sat, Jan. 16        1 PM to 4 PM
Sat, Feb. 27       1 PM to 4 PM
Sat, Mar. 27      1 PM to 4 PM 
Sat, Apr. 10       2 PM to 5 PM
 

Zoe's Trunk is featuring another Block of the Month starting this week in our Wool Gathering Club. The project features a primitive wool design by Shirley Weagant and exclusive to our Zoe's Trunk friends. Here is a sample of this wonderful BOM.

We have added new classes to the Winter 2010 Class and Group Schedule.
Please check our Class Schedule page regularly for updates on new classes and schedule changes.

Put these group meeting dates & times on your calendar:

• Don't forget Zoe's Sew-in held the second Friday of each month. 6 PM to 12 AM.
• Party With Patrick is held the second Saturday of each month at 10:30 AM.
• Appliqué Evening. 3rd Monday of each Month.
• Wool Gatherings is held on the 1st Thursday of each month, 6 to 8 PM.
• Featherweight Club meets on the 4th Monday of each month, 6 to 8 PM.
• Quilt History Study Group is held on the 4th Thursday of each month, 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
• Crazy Quilt Group meets the 3rd Friday of each month, 6 to 8 PM.
  
• Civil War Tribute-BOM is held the 4th Saturday of every month, 10 to 11:30 AM
  
• Scrap Sewer Saturday-See Class Schedule for dates and times.
• Fat Quarter Roulette-1st Saturday of each month, begins a 10 AM
• To see details about our classes and groups, check here or ask our any member of Zoe's staff.
  

Zoe's Trunk Special Events

Bobbie Aug, quilt appraiser and historian, spent some time with a group of friends at Zoe's Trunk last week. It was a treat to listen to her talk about quilt history and her love for all quilts. There is a story in every quilt and finding clues to the dating of the fabric, where the quilt came from and pattern used helps to tell a small part of those stories.

Top photo, 1960-1970 Charm Quilt

Middle photo, embroidered State Bird and Flower quilt dated mid 1940 to 1950

Third photo, a mid-19th century Baltimore Album.