Tops and Bobbins: March 2015

Monday, March 30, 2015

Easter Eggs-travaganza!!

Come to the Shoppe this week and enjoy an Eggs-tra special surprise!

Someone hopped into town and left an Easter Basket full of Savings for everyone!

Just select an egg from the basket during checkout
and open it up to see how much you’ll save!

Save 15%, 20%, 25%, or 30%

Sorry, Longarm Quilting Services and Janome Machines excluded.

CLASSES, CLASSES, CLASSES

Our wonderful teachers work very hard to ensure an enjoyable class for everyone; please let us know if you plan to attend a class so our teachers know how many students to prepare for.

Classes may be rescheduled or cancelled if there are less than 3 students signed up.

Have an idea for a class? Please call the Shoppe at (760) 881-4025 to share your idea or reserve your place in a class.

Thank you!

Monday, April 6 at 10:30 am to 3:30 pm

Free Sew Day

The first Monday of each month you are welcome to bring any project you would like to work on to sew, visit, and share with other quilters. :)

Cost: Free

Tuesday, April 7 at 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Sew Small

Join Vickie Overholt for a fantastic new club!

Venture into the realm of small quilts using Miss Rosie’s patterns.Each month on the first Tuesday Vickie will teach you tips and tricks for a different pattern.Come see her beautiful sample in the Shoppe!
$75 Membership cost covers class fees for all 9 months OR you may choose to take an individual class for $20

Patterns available at the Shoppe for $10 each

Wednesday, April 8 at 10:30 am to 2:30 pm

Wishing on a Star

Make an easy Wishing On A Star quilt from Sweet Jane's pattern!
Lyn Brown will show you how to piece this fun and easy quilt in just a few hours :)

Supplies Needed:

1 Jelly Roll OR 12 fat quarters
1/4 yard for sashing
1/2 yard for binding
1 2/3 yard for backing
Wishing On A Star pattern
Sewing Machine, thread, basic sewing supplies

Fabric Kit available at Tops and Bobbins for $39
Fabric as shown in image - buy the kit and get the pattern FREE!

Patterns available at the Shoppe for $9 each

Cost: $25

Hope you all enjoy a lovely Easter this Sunday!

Monday, March 23, 2015

Happy Spring!!!

Spring has Sprung!

Longer days, warmer weather, and more sunshine!
(Not that we've had much of a winter here in Sunny Southern California ;)

We're Spring-ing into high gear with some projects we're getting ready for Quilter's Run in June! We are all sewing away on our Janome sewing machines as fast as we can!

Many of you have asked which machines we like best...

Denise's favorite is the hardworking Horizon 8900.
This machine is terrific at everything- the included AcuFeed foot makes piecing, quilting, and binding a breeze, even with stretchy Minkee fabric!

Kathrine pieces away on the 3160 QDC- she loves all of the decorative stitches and the extra space she gets with the included table!

As a relatively new sewer she didn't think she needed the scissor feature... now it's one of her favorite things about using this light-weight machine!

Lisa loves to Embroider on the Memory Craft 9900!
The large hoops and ease of use make embroidery so easy and she loves that she can also customize the look of the machine with the 3 included face plates in red, teal, and white :)

Want to learn more about these amazing machines?
Come on into the Shoppe and we'll show you all of the fantastic things they can do!
We can also help you get your very own with interest-free Layaway or easy financing.

We've partnered with Aqua Finance to bring you financing options so you can easily get the machine of your dreams! Flexible terms and quick approval.
Come see us for more information :)

WEEKLY SPECIAL

Lovelorn by Jenean Morrison for Free Spirit

Save 15% or 25% if you clear a whole bolt!

CLASSES, CLASSES, CLASSES

Our wonderful teachers work very hard to ensure an enjoyable class for everyone; please let us know if you plan to attend a class so our teachers know how many students to prepare for.

Classes may be rescheduled or cancelled if there are less than 3 students signed up.

Have an idea for a class?

Please call the Shoppe at (760) 881-4025 to share your idea or reserve your place in a class.

Thank you!

Tuesday, March 24 at 10:30am - 2:00pm
Saturday, March 28 at 10:30am - 2:00pm

Lady Godiva Apron

Kathrine Dowdrick will teach you how to make this darling Lady Godiva Apron from Abbey Lane Quilts! 3 tiers of ruffles hide useful pockets- perfect for a stylish chef!

Supplies Needed:
1 3/4 yards fabric (please prewash)
Lady Godiva Apron pattern
Sewing Machine
Basic sewing supplies including matching thread, pins, and scissors

Choose either Tuesday or Saturday for your class!
Cost: $25

Wednesday, March 25 at 10:30am - 2:30pm
Crazy Quilt Club

Lyn Brown is hosting a club all about Crazy Quilts!

Join her on the fourth Wednesday of each month to embellish blocks and share ideas :)

Come to the Shoppe to see her gorgeous sample!

Cost: $20

Friday, March 27 at 10:30am - 3:30pm

Quilts of Valor

Please join us on the fourth Friday of each month to quilt for our troops and Veterans!

Please bring your own sewing machine, cutting tools, rulers and thread.

Donations are happily accepted and greatly appreciated :)

Cost: Free

Monday, April 6 at 10:30 am to 3:30 pm
Free Sew Day

The first Monday of each month you are welcome to bring any project you would like to work on to sew, visit, and share with other quilters. :)

Cost: Free

Tuesday, April 7 at 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Sew Small

Join Vickie Overholt for a fantastic new club!

Venture into the realm of small quilts using Miss Rosie’s patterns.Each month on the first Tuesday Vickie will teach you tips and tricks for a different pattern.

Come see her beautiful samples in the Shoppe!
$75 Membership cost covers class fees for all 9 months OR you may choose to take an individual class for $20

Patterns will be available at the Shoppe for $10 each

Please check our Calendar for more upcoming classes.

Free shipping on orders over $50 :)

Free Shipping offer is valid on US orders only.

Orders must be $50, pre-tax to qualify.

Oversize freight and drop-ship items excluded from free shipping offer.

For International shipping quotes please email us at topsandbobbins@gmail.com

Have a wonderful week!

Monday, March 16, 2015

Happy St Patrick's Day!

You can be especially lucky and Save TONS of green at Tops and Bobbins this week!

Just wear Green to the Shoppe and receive 25% off of any Green Yardage you buy!

If you forget to wear Green just wish us a Happy St Patrick's Day to receive the Sale price :)
Yardage must be predominantly green to qualify, sale in store only.

Sale runs all week!!!
Monday, March 16 - Saturday, March 21, 2015

May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow,
and may trouble avoid you wherever you go.
~Irish Blessing~

Wishing you all a fantastic week!!!

Monday, March 9, 2015

Spring Forward

Did you all remember to change your clocks?
Not the best time of the year... it's awful losing that hour!!!

Still, it's nice to have an extra hour of daylight at the end of the day :)

Looking for something quilty to do this weekend?
How about a trip to Ridgecrest?

Hi Desert Quilt Guild is hosting a Quilt Show in Ridgecrest, CA

Saturday and Sunday, March 14 and 15, 2015.

They are raffling off a gorgeous quilt!

The show is this weekend at
Mesquite Hall, Desert Empire Fairgrounds 520 S Richmond Rd
between Ridgecrest Bl & Bowman
Ridgecrest, CA 93555

Please contact Patti at hidesertquiltguild@gmail.com if you have any questions or need more information.

The following weekend you can escape for some more quilting fun!

Please call Meri Walker at (909) 645-3229 to RSVP
if you would like to join her at Hawthorne Suites for a fun Retreat!

Friday and Saturday, March 20 and 21, 2015.

Sew all day and most of the night, wear your jammies if you like!

You will get a special room rate (and free breakfast!) if you want to stay overnight- just let the hotel know that you’re staying over for the Retreat when you call to make your reservations at (760) 949-4700.

Bring your machine, sewing supplies and UFO's or other projects.

Cost is $10 per day, includes dinner on Saturday.

WEEKLY SPECIAL

Prairie Rose by Sue Daley for Riley Blake Fabrics

Save 15% or 25% if you clear a whole bolt!

Free Downloadable pattern available!

CLASSES, CLASSES, CLASSES

Our wonderful teachers work very hard to ensure an enjoyable class for everyone; please let us know if you plan to attend a class so our teachers know how many students to prepare for.

Classes may be rescheduled or cancelled if there are less than 3 students signed up.

Please call the Shoppe at (760) 881-4025 to reserve your place.

Thank you!

Wednesday, March 11 at 10:30 am to 3:30 pm

Zig Zag Quilt

Join Lyn Brown for her fun-tastic Zig Zag quilt!

Easily pieced out of 2 ½” strips- you’ll want to make more than one :)

Supply List:

1 Jelly Roll OR 40 2 1/2" WOF strips
Matching Thread
Rotary Cutter and Ruler

Optional:

Yardage for borders if desired

There will be a lunch break :)

Cost: $25

Thursday, March 5 at 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Sew Together

Each Thursday evening Linda Rizzardi will be hosting a weekly “Sew Together” geared toward beginner sewists.

Are you stuck on a project and don’t know what to do?
Maybe you're even unsure of how to get started...

Bring your projects and questions to class and let Linda help you!
Learn a technique or two find out what all those presser feet do.

Come by and sit, sew, and enjoy the company!

Cost: $15

Friday, March 13 at 10:30 am to 3:30 pm

Project Linus

Come join us to make quilts and blankets for Project Linus!

Please bring your own project, sewing machine and supplies.
We will also be discussing new developments in our Chapter :)

Cost: FREE

Saturday, March 14 at 10:30 am to 1:30 pm

Beginning Sewing, Part IV

Linda Rizzardi will be instructing a fun class teaching a "William Sonoma" inspired apron.

This apron can be made of duck or canvas and be unlined, or choose two cute contrasting fabrics to make it lined and/or reversible!

Linda will supply patterns and hardware- choose from Adult or Children sizes.

You will need the following:

1 yard Cotton Canvas (no lining needed)

1 yard Cotton Print for Main Side*
1 yard Contrasting Cotton for Lining*

Thread to match
Sewing Machine
Notions

*Child size takes 3/4 yard of each.

Cost: $25

Make sure you check out our Class Schedule for more information about these and other upcoming classes!

Free shipping on Website orders of $50 or more!

Monday, March 2, 2015

Better (hopefully warmer) Days Ahead...

Oh, this dreary weather!

Well, I guess we just need to think ahead to better days coming…

Fun things like a Retreat, a Quilt Show, and Quilter’s Run!!!

Meri Walker has planned another fun Retreat at Hawthorne Suites!
Friday and Saturday, March 20 and 21, 2015.

Sew all day and most of the night, wear your jammies if you like!

Bring your machine, sewing supplies and UFO's or other projects.

Cost is $10 per day, includes dinner on Saturday.

Please call Meri at (909) 645-3229

to RSVP for the Retreat.

Space is very limited so please let her know ASAP.

............

Hi Desert Quilt Guild is hosting a Quilt Show in Ridgecrest, CA

Saturday and Sunday, March 14 and 15, 2015.

They are raffling off a gorgeous quilt!

Mesquite Hall, Desert Empire Fairgrounds 520 S Richmond Rd
between Ridgecrest Bl & Bowman
Ridgecrest, CA 93555

Please contact Patti at hidesertquiltguild@gmail.com if you have any questions or need more information.

............

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ll be a participating quilt shop in

Southern California Quilter’s Run this Summer!

We’re so excited to be part of this event and look forward to participating for many years to come!

There are great prizes being given away to participants and it is going to be so much fun!!!

Come to the Shoppe for more details or check out the website:

www.quiltersrun.com

WEEKLY SPECIAL

Forever by the Seaside

by Linda Coleman for Red Rooster Fabrics

Save 15% or 25% if you clear a whole bolt!

CLASSES, CLASSES, CLASSES

Our wonderful teachers work very hard to ensure an enjoyable class for everyone; please let us know if you plan to attend a class so our teachers know how many students to prepare for.

Classes may be rescheduled or cancelled if there are less than 3 students signed up.

Please call the Shoppe at (760) 881-4025 to reserve your place.

Thank you!

Monday, March 2 at 10:30 am to 3:30 pm

Free Sew Day

The first Monday of each month you are welcome to bring any project you would like to work on to sew, visit, and share with other quilters. :)

Cost: Free

Tuesday, March 3 at 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Sew Small

Join Vickie Overholt for a fantastic new club!

Venture into the realm of small quilts using Miss Rosie’s patterns.Each month on the first Tuesday Vickie will teach you tips and tricks for a different pattern.

Come see her beautiful sample in the Shoppe!

$75 Membership cost covers class fees for all 9 months

OR you may choose to take an individual class for $20

Patterns will be available at the Shoppe for $10

Wednesday, March 4 at 10:30 am to 1:30 pm

Embroidered Label