Ivy's 2012 Summer News!

Ivy Thimble thanks all the shop hoppers that joined in on the WNY Shop Hop this past weekend. We had a great time seeing all of you, NEW quilters, old friends… it was great fun sharing with you all we have new at Ivy Thimble. We had over 350 hoppers come to Ivy Thimble…WOW!! Thank you all for making the trip… we realize you drove a lot of miles but wasn’t it fun! In the past week we have received over 150 bolts of NEW Batiks!! WOW they are GORGEOUS !! We’ve been busy making new tumbler kits and jelly rolls… but don’t worry there is still a WIDE assortment of batiks for you to choose from… come in soon for the best choice of course! * * * * NEW classes are posted!… be sure to check our website for something fun to do… Kim’s Woven Tablerunner, Jan’s Strip Club on Wednesdays, Joanne’s Civil War Celebration (we have openings for the evening class!), Barb’s breakfast class…stop in and join us for some fun! * * * * * Save the dates: July 14 – DEMO DERBY at Ivy Thimble We’re so excited about our Demo Derby! We will be demonstrating some great tools that many of us already have but don’t use to our advantage and some new tools… not to mention we’ll be showing you how to do your bindings, a great ruler to make ½ square triangles…just to name a few….watch your email for more to come! Not only will we be demonstrating all sorts of FUN stuff… the Scissor Sharpening Man will be here that day as well!! More info to follow! * * * * * July 19-21 CHRISTMAS IN JULY!! Our Christmas fabric is arriving daily!! Pat has been busy getting us all involved in making holiday samples for the shop. We’re excited….lots of NEW fabrics, NEW patterns and great ideas…stay tuned for my info!! Holiday Longarm Quilting Services To ensure we are able to complete all quilts needed for Christmas, our cut-off date for Christmas is August 15. We ask that you have your quilt to us OR a space reserved no later than August 15. Please be reminded when you reserve a space, we ask that your quilt be in the shop 8 weeks after you have reserved your space *SEE YOU AT IVY THIMBLE SOON… don’t forget those gorgeous new BATIKS!

WNY Shop Hop and SO Much MORE!

This is IT! The 9th Western NY Shop Hop starts this week!!! Wednesday, June 6 9am – 7pm Thursday, June 7 9am – 7pm Friday, June 8 9am – 7pm Saturday, June 9 9am – 5pm *NOTE ~ extended hours!! Over $1,300 in Prizes we’re awarding!! GRAND PRIZE ~ Baby Lock’s Sofia, $100 Gift Baskets, Gift Certificates and SO Much More! Shop each of the shops to Collect 33 FREE Strips of Fabric and 11 Different FREE Patterns – that’s over 2-1/4yds of fabric ~ FREE!!! Aurora Sewing Center 659 Main St, East Aurora 716-652-2811 Aurora Sewing Center 8675 Main St, Clarence 716-204-8350 The Carriage Quilt Shop 593 Main St, East Aurora 716-655-4561 Chestnut Bay Quilting 262 North St, Caledonia 585-538-4420 Country Treasures 61 Main St., Brockport 585-637-5148 Heartland Quilt Shop 6817 Ridge Rd, Lockport 716-433-3188 Ivy Thimble Quilt Shop 5 Railroad St, Victor 585-742-2680 Marie’s Sewing Center 6310 Robinson Rd, Lockport 716-434-2583 Mt Pleasant Quilting Company 2877 Mt Pleasant Rd., Piffard 585-243-0767 Pine Grove Quilt Shop 2962 Delaware Ave, Kenmore 716-873-3774 Sew What? 6816 Main St., Amherst 716-632-8801 COME HOP WITH US FOR SOME GREAT QUILTING FUN!!! * * * * * * * * * Be sure to check Ivy’s Class Calendar…we’ve got lots of NEW classes coming up just a few – 4 Patch Posey and Woven Tumbling Block Tablerunner are back! We’re teaching a new Row by Row for the holiday season, some great classes using those beautiful batik jelly rolls… check out the website and join us at Ivy Thimble for some summer quilting FUN! * * * * * * * MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Saturday, July 14 DEMO DERBY at Ivy Thimble! We’re having a FULL day of demonstrations using our favorite notions and quilting techniques All sure to help make your quilting life sooo much easier! More to follow…. * * * * * * * Christmas fabric is arriving DAILY! All of us are busy making samples in anticipation for our Christmas in July – watch the website for the dates! * * * * * * * JUST ARRIVED! The new 2012 Traveler’s Companion has arrived! Get one while they’re HOT! Every quilter’s car HAS to have one! * * * * * * * SEE YOU ALL THIS WEEK THE 9TH ANNUAL WESTERN NY SHOP HOP!!!