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	Hi Quilters, Yesterday was the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. That means that it's the shortest day of the year. It also gives us reason to celebrate during our long, cold winters. The shortest day of the year means that the following days will be longer, and we celebrate the return of the sun's heat and light. Through the years, the Solstice has lost some of it's meaning with Christmas being celebrated around the globe. Many people, of many beliefs are looking to regain that connection.
Take some time this year to find out what your ancestral traditions are. And when you are so inspired you decide to make a quilt to celebrate these, be sure to send us pictures! Have a wonderful holiday season....Kaye Don't forget to take pictures of your finished or "almost finished" Christmas projects and email pics of them to us. Simply email us here and we'll put them up on our Show and Tell page.

New Sale.... Assorted Sulky Books - 31%+ off to celebrate the coming new year! An awesome array of quilting and sewing patterns, quilts, wallhangings, pillows, wearable art... techniques such as embroidery, stabilizing ideas, applique and embroidery. Have you used crayons in your quilting? Sulky can show you how. Click through here to see what is available!
Also, be sure to check out our HURT items, on the sale page. These items may have scratches and dents, tears and rips in the covers, but the patterns and books are intact. These are not all within our 10-under-10 deals, but still have deep discounts. Hurt Books Are Here

New On Our Site....A New Bag From Joan Hawley of Lazy Girl Designs
Maggie is here! Order Maggie here!	From Joan Hawley of Lazy Girl Designs. Little bags for little things. Two sizes: 4 1/2 inches x 5 inches, 3 1/4 inches x 4 inches. Made from 10 inch squares. Great for layer cake cuts! Use for a camera or cell phone case and still carry by its leash. Or add ribbon and a clip to hang from a favorite purse. Stow, tuck, hang, clip either size anywhere you need a little bag. Order Maggie here!

Kaye's Schedule....

Oklahoma City, OK, (short seminar) Jan 13-16, 2010, register here (seminars on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and a special "It Funny To Be Famous" talk on Sunday.
Denver, CO, (short seminar) Feb 4-6, 2010, register here
Puyallup, WA, (short seminar) Feb 25, 2010, register at www.sewexpo.com
Loveland, CO, (short seminar), Aug 20-22, register here
Chautauqua, NY, (day long seminar) Sept 24-26, 2010, register here

Teacher Certification Classes....

Oklahoma City, OK, Jan 13, 2010, register here
Denver, CO Feb 3, 2010, register at www.rockymountainsewexpo.com
Puyallup, WA, Feb 24, 2010, email here
Las Vegas, NV Mar 24, 2010, register at www.vdta.com

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More and more pictures of quilts are being sent in, along with their stories. Is yours listed? Check them out and send a picture of your creations, here


	Quilting Shows on your computer - Free - 24/7.... There's No Partridge In This Pear Tree! Buy the book, Hand Applique By Machine here
See the Video, free, here: KayeWoodTV.com FYI: Programs are best viewed with a high speed connection.

Show and Tell....

I made this quilt for my 3 year old grandson for his big bed. When his Daddy came home from work, he made Daddy close his eyes before seeing it. He then yelled surprise and told Daddy all about the items on the shelves....Jane

This is a quilt I made for my youngest grandson (He�s 35) who is a manager of a music shop that sells to the music industry in New Jersey. It�s for Christmas 2009. I also made two matching pillow cases from the backing material....Edythe

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	Tips From Our Readers.... When sewing a "medallion" quilt, or even a large quilt that has a great deal of piecing or applique in the middle of it, I go ahead and quilt it with a light weight batting before putting on borders, or filling it and sewing on the backing. It is much easier to maneuver under the needle, and you don't end up with puckers, or as many "quilting mistakes"....Jolene Often I find my fingers too dry to align seams and keep the fabric tidy so I have discovered that keeping a container of sortquick (that jellystuff used to moisten ones fingers to separate paper) near my machine and viola' I can accurately align all edges!...Darcy
We want your tips! Do you have a special little tip that has worked for you, that you'd like to share? We are always open to new things and would love to hear about them! Just e-mail your tip to me at the address below, and it will find a place in our newsletter! terrye@...?subject=sharewithus

Quilting Events in December...

Is your quilting event listed on our site? Send me your info and we'll get you listed...

Tips and Techniques from Kaye.

This week....Seam Allowances for Hand & Machine Piecing:

It doesn't matter if you hand or machine piece. The question is whether you use templates or strip piecing. If you use templates, the template is usually the finished size and you need to add seam allowances. Hand piecers usually mark the finished size, which is the seamline. They then eyeball the 1/4" since the finished size is already marked. If you strip piece, don't worry about the seam allowance. It will eventually come off all sides of the piece.

Christmas Traditions Around The World
In many cultures, customs practiced at Christmas go back to pre-Christian times. Many involve divination--foretelling the future at a magic time: the season turning of solstice.

In Russia, there's a Christmas divination that involves candles. A girl would sit in a darkened room, with two lighted candles and two mirrors, pointed so that one reflects the candlelight into the other. The viewer would seek the seventh reflection, then look until her future would be seen.

The early Germans built a stone altar to Hertha, or Bertha, goddess of domesticity and the home, during winter solstice. With a fire of fir boughs stoked on the altar, Hertha was able to descend through the smoke and guide those who were wise in Saga lore to foretell the fortunes of those at the feast.

In Spain, there's an old custom that is a holdover from Roman days. The urn of fate is a large bowl containing slips of paper on which are written all the names of those at a family get-togehter. The slips of paper are drawn out two at a time. Those whose names are so joined are to be devoted friends for the year. Apparently, there's often a little finagling to help matchmaking along, as well.

In Scandinavia, some families place all their shoes together, as this will cause them to live in harmony throughout the year.

And in many, many cultures, it's considered bad luck for a fire or a candle to go out on Christmas Day. So keep those candles burning!

From Candlegrove.com

A little FYI...We will not be here on Christmas Day and New Years Day, so if you have any questions or concerns, please call and leave a message on our machine. From all of us here at Kaye Wood Inc., we wish everyone a very happy, safe and blessed Christmas, take care!

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#327

From: "Terrye Kinch/Kaye Wood Inc" <terrye@...>
Date: Fri Dec 18, 2009 8:49 pm
Subject: Kaye's Quilting Friends - Holiday Clearance Sales....

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Happy Holidays From Kaye's Quilting Friends

Our Holiday Sales continue with Clearance prices on some of Kaye's older books - Complete your collections for a fraction of the price - some as low as $4.00.

Strip Quilting Projects Book 7

Strip Quilting Projects Book 8

These 2 are just a few of the new items listed.

Be sure to check them out, they'll only be on sale for a week!

#326

From: "Terrye Kinch/Kaye Wood Inc" <terrye@...>
Date: Tue Dec 15, 2009 8:51 pm
Subject: Kaye's Quilting Friends Newsletter, Week of 12.15.09

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	Hi Quilters, As I sit in my sewing studio, I can look out my wall of windows and see the fresh snow on the trees. The snow will probably still be there in the spring-just more of it. The best part is that it doesn't get dirty, so it is always nice to look at. We have several evergreen trees and they are the prettiest of all at this season. The snow will stay in the trees until we get a blizzardy wind.
Occasionally some deer and wild turkey cross the yard on their way to our trout stream. It looks like a Christmas wonderland. Why doesn't the snow disappear from the spots where it isn't wanted, like the driveway and the sidewalk, and stay fresh and nice out my sewing room window? Oh well, I can dream. This time of year, I love to look at all the Christmas fabric. It just shouts, "sew with me". But I am a procrastinator and it is time to put that aside and do some decorating for Christmas. Have a great Christmas and holiday season Kaye Don't forget to take pictures of your finished or "almost finished" Christmas projects and email pictures of them to us. Simply email us here and we'll put them up on our Show and Tell page.

New Sale.... Starting Our Christmas Sales 10 Under 10! It might be the price, it might be a special postage sale, but these are all guaranteed to be 10.00 or under! The sales will be changed every few days, so keep checking back!
Fantastic Fans And Wedge Designs Ebook - 1/2 price and Easy Hexagon Designs Ebook - 1/2 price Fantastic Fans and Wedge Designs Ebook - Easy enough for a beginner, challenging enough for the more advanced quilter. Follow Kaye Wood's step-by-step directions to create projects such as Buttons and Bows, Fancy Fans, Victorian Fantasy, Spinning Jacks and baby quilts, plus many other patterns. Techniques include how to prepare your fabric, accurate measuring, sewing and pressing tips, mitered corners and other helpful suggestions. Uses the Starmaker� 5 (sold separately). Click Here To Watch Kaye Cutting Pointed Fans - From the Fantastic Fans and Wedge Designs Book Fantastic Fans Ebook - 1/2 price!	Regular price is $12.00/ each, and this week, you can get each of them for only 6.00. Half Price!
Easy Hexagon Designs - If you love hexagons but find them complicated, Kaye Wood simplifies it with her quick and easy cutting designs. 35 projects include the Hawaiian Quilt, Grandmother's Flower Garden, divided hexagons, honeycombs and hexagon log cabins, to name a few. Numerous tips are included along with finishing techniques for borders, layering your quilt, machine quilting and mitered corners. Uses the View & Do� Hexagon and Starmaker� 6 (sold separately). Easy Hexagon Designs Ebook - 1/2 price!
Also, be sure to check out our HURT items, on the sale page. These items may have scratches and dents, tears and rips in the covers, but the patterns and books are intact. These are not all within our 10-under-10 deals, but still have deep discounts. Hurt Books Are Here

New On Our Site....A New Bag From Joan Hawley of Lazy Girl Designs and Cascade of Quilting Essentials Book....

Maggie!

From Joan Hawley of Lazy Girl Designs.

Little bags for little things. Two sizes: 4 1/2� x 5�, 3 1/4� x 4�. Made from 10� squares. Great for layer cake cuts! Use for a camera or cell phone case and still carry by its leash. Or add ribbon and a clip to hang from a favorite purse. Stow, tuck, hang, clip either size anywhere you need a little bag.

Order Cascade of Quilting Essentials Here!

Cascade of Quilting Essentials Book

Carrying and storage bags for all of your quilting essentials. Even a quilter's tool belt!

5 projects that you have-to-have. Both quilters and sewers will love this book. Barb Sackel has created the patterns and directions necessary to create a set of quilting accessories any stitcher would love. Included are the following:

Ruler Wrap Carry and Storage Bag - size 13" x 21", skill level - advanced beginner
Mat Carry Bag - size 20" x 22", skill level - advanced beginner
Quilter's Tool Belt - skill level - advanced beginner
Pansy Patch Carry Bag
and a bonus pattern - Midnight Go Green Carry All Bag with expandable sides - size 17"x15"x8", skill level - advanced beginner

See all the projects and color variations here: http://www.kayewood.com/cascade_of_quilting.html

Kaye's Schedule....

Oklahoma City, OK, (short seminar) Jan 13-16, 2010, register here (seminars on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and a special "It Funny To Be Famous" talk on Sunday.
Denver, CO, (short seminar) Feb 4-6, 2010, register here
Puyallup, WA, (short seminar) Feb 25, 2010, register at www.sewexpo.com
Loveland, CO, (short seminar), Aug 20-22, register here
Chautauqua, NY, (day long seminar) Sept 24-26, 2010, register here

Teacher Certification Classes....

Oklahoma City, OK, Jan 13, 2010, register here
Denver, CO Feb 3, 2010, register at www.rockymountainsewexpo.com
Puyallup, WA, Feb 24, 2010, email here
Las Vegas, NV Mar 24, 2010, register at www.vdta.com

Show And Tell:

More and more pictures of quilts are being sent in, along with their stories. Is yours listed? Check them out and send a picture of your creations, here

Please list my quilt for Show and Tell


	Quilting Shows on your computer - Free - 24/7.... Watch as Kaye shows us how to cut and sew Pointed Fans Buy the ebook, Fantastic Fans and Wedge Designs (half price this week....) here (electronic format - downloads instantly - no shipping charges!)
See the Video, free, here: KayeWoodTV.com FYI: Programs are best viewed with a high speed connection.

Show and Tell....

I started a quilting group 3 years ago as there was not one that met all day anywhere near where I now live. I ended up being the �teacher� as most ladies who joined were complete beginners. Here is a small quilt (21 x 18) that I made to demonstrate one method of quilting landscape wallhangings. My son and his girlfriend wanted it so I had to get it finished. I am rather pleased with how it turned out....Shirley

Send me your Show and Tell pictures and stories (50 words or less, please)

Go here for a listing of our current ebooks and epatterns....

FAQS on our ebooks

We were among the first in the quilting industry to present some of our books and patterns in electronic format and we continue to do so. These ebooks are immediately available to you as a download and there's no shipping. Just click on the download link after you complete your order and save them to your computer (adobe reader is required). Then you can print them to store with your other patterns and books, or choose to keep them on your computer. Cool!

	Tips From Our Readers.... I have more than one sewing machine and each one takes a different style bobbin. To eliminate confusion, especially on the clear colored plastic ones, I assign a color to each machine and permanent marker the side of the bobbin with that color. I also keep the separate bobbins in a well marked bobbin holder so that I know which one is which....Joanne I often go to sewing classes that require you to bring your own machine. There are times when the same model of machine is in the classroom. I put an address sticker on both the machine and the carrying case for identity purposes. I also label patterns, rulers and other equipment. This eliminates the "Who's is this?" questions at clean up time and helps getting borrowed items returned....Joanne
We want your tips! Do you have a special little tip that has worked for you, that you'd like to share? We are always open to new things and would love to hear about them! Just e-mail your tip to me at the address below, and it will find a place in our newsletter! terrye@...?subject=sharewithus

Quilting Events in December...

Is your quilting event listed on our site? Send me your info and we'll get you listed...

Tips and Techniques from Kaye.

This week....Envelope Finish:
An envelope, or pillow finish requires a backing fabric cut the same size as the quilt top. The two pieces are then sewn, right sides together, with or without batting. Sew around 3-1/2 sides of the quilt, if batting is sewn into the seam line, the batting should be next to the quilt top � this will eliminate the seam allowance showing through from the top of the quilt.

Christmas Traditions Around The World
In Scandinavia a little gnome called Julenisse puts the presents under the Christmas tree in the night. The children leave a bowl of porridge out for him.
It is from Scandinavia that most of our Yule log traditions derive. The dark cold winters inspired the development of traditions concerned with warmth and light. Yuletide, meaning "the turning of the sun" or the winter solstice, has traditionally been a time of extreme importance in Scandinavia. For a long time, it was considered dangerous to sleep alone on Christmas Eve. The extended family, master and servant, alike would sleep together on a freshly spread bed of straw.

The Yule log was originally an entire tree, carefully chosen, and brought into the house with great ceremony. The butt end would be placed into the hearth while the rest of the tree stuck out into the room. The tree would be slowly fed into the fire and the entire process was carefully timed to last the entire Yule season.

In Scandinavia an important part of Christmas is the candles. It is said that the presents are brought by gnomes who live in the attics of houses all the year round.

From Santas.net

Quilting the Kaye Wood Way

That's all for this week....

Have a great week everyone from

The staff at Kaye Wood, Inc!

#325

From: "Terrye Kinch/Kaye Wood Inc" <terrye@...>
Date: Thu Dec 10, 2009 6:59 pm
Subject: Kaye's Quilting Friends Holiday Sales 12.11.09

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Happy Holidays From Kaye's Quilting Friends

Our Holiday Sales continue with these holiday clearance patterns.

Free Shipping within the US for these patterns!

Hallowe'en Moon

Free Shipping within the US on this pattern. Halloween Moon is a pattern for a quilted wall quilt, banner, placemats and Trick-or-Treat bag. Make the whole ensemble! The pattern uses a combination of paper-piecing and appliqu�. Finished sizes: 1 block wall quilt: 12 1/2" x 12 1/2" Placemat: 14" x 20" 3 block banner: 15" x 37" Trick-or-Treat bag: 9" x 9" x 5" Skill Level: Beginner

Sunbonnet Bunnies by Margie Engel

Free Shipping within the US on this pattern. Here are nine appliqu�s to warm your heart -- easy to cut and simple to stitch. This is a 35 X 44" wall quilt.

Quantities are limited on both of these patterns, when they're gone, they're gone, so hurry. Get a head start on sewing for the spring and fall holidays.

#324

From: "Terrye Kinch/Kaye Wood Inc" <terrye@...>
Date: Tue Dec 8, 2009 4:15 pm
Subject: Kaye's Quilting Friends Newsletter Week of 12.8.09

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Click Here To Watch Kaye Cutting Diamonds and Stars With Her Starmakers�

	Hi Quilters, I want to thank all of the quilt guilds for the good work you do. I recently had the pleasure of visiting with the Gold Coast Quilters Guild in Boca Raton, Florida, where the program was a report on the charity quilts and projects done during the year. Because of my work with the LoveQuilt Connection, I was asked to tell them some of the things that have been done nationwide using the 6 Hour Quilt pattern.
We now have a National Coordinator, Mary Kaeser. She is in the process of setting up LoveQuilt chapters in different states and starting LoveQuilt programs in middle and high schools. The purpose of the LoveQuilt is to teach the 6 Hour Quilt so that many, many quilts can be made to be donated to charities. This quilt is easy enough for even non-sewers to do. You Gold Coast Quilters really impressed me. Their meeting was well conducted and everybody took part in either committees, reports or show-and-tell. As a guest, it was great to see everyone work together to make the guild a fun place to be. In January, we will start a new schedule of Quilting the Kaye Wood Way Teacher Certification classes. The first one will be in Oklahoma City at the Oklahoma City Winter Quilt Show, followed by Denver and Puyallup, Washington. Quilt shops and guilds are always on the lookout for quilt teachers who are certified in a particular method. It's a great way to supplement your income. Have a great winter season. Kaye How about sharing your finished or "almost finished" projects with us? Simple email us here and we'll put them up on our Show and Tell page.

New Sale....Starting Our Christmas Sales

10 Under 10!

It might be the price, it might be a special postage sale, but these are all guaranteed to be 10.00 or under! The sales will be changed every few days, so keep checking back!

Starmaker 5 ....$10.00!
Regular price - $20.00

The Starmaker� 5 will make perfect 5-pointed stars, that's what the 5 means. But, it is also a master template for many quilt patterns, fans, wedges and stars. It also has 3 different angles, identified on the ruler by the numbers 5, 20 and a right angle, used to cut many different design shapes.

Regular price is $20.00, and this week, you can get it 10.00. Half Price!

Also, be sure to check out our HURT items, on the same, sale page. These items may have scratches and dents, tears and rips in the covers, but the patterns and books are intact. These are not all within our 10-under-10 deals, but still have deep discounts.

Hurt Books Are Here

Patterns using the Starmaker 5

Windmill Quilt
Jumping Jacks
New pattern coming out soon....watch for updates and a contest to name this new pattern on Kaye's Blog and Facebook.

Books using the Starmaker 5

Fantastic Fans Ebook
Serger Patchwork Projects
Everyone Can Quilt
Strip Quilting Projects Books 9 and 10
Quilt Like A Pro

New On Our Site....A New Bag From Joan Hawley of Lazy Girl Designs and Cascade of Quilting Essentials Book....

Maggie!

From Joan Hawley of Lazy Girl Designs.

Order Cascade of Quilting Essentials Here!

Cascade of Quilting Essentials Book

Carrying and storage bags for all of your quilting essentials. Even a quilter's tool belt!

Ruler Wrap Carry and Storage Bag - size 13" x 21", skill level - advanced beginner
Mat Carry Bag - size 20" x 22", skill level - advanced beginner
Quilter's Tool Belt - skill level - advanced beginner
Pansy Patch Carry Bag
and a bonus pattern - Midnight Go Green Carry All Bag with expandable sides - size 17"x15"x8", skill level - advanced beginner

See all the projects and color variations here: http://www.kayewood.com/cascade_of_quilting.html

Kaye's Schedule....

Oklahoma City, OK, (short seminar) Jan 13-16, 2010, register here (seminars on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and a special "It Funny To Be Famous" talk on Sunday.
Denver, CO, (short seminar) Feb 4-6, 2010, register here
Puyallup, WA, (short seminar) Feb 25, 2010, register at www.sewexpo.com
Loveland, CO, (short seminar), Aug 20-22, register here
Chautauqua, NY, (day long seminar) Sept 24-26, 2010, register here

Teacher Certification Classes....

Oklahoma City, OK, Jan 13, 2010, register here
Denver, CO Feb 3, 2010, register at www.rockymountainsewexpo.com
Puyallup, WA, Feb 24, 2010, email here
Las Vegas, NV Mar 24, 2010, register at www.vdta.com

In our Forums:

Granny is looking for a Basket of Tulips pattern. See if you can help her!


	Quilting Shows on your computer - Free - 24/7.... 'Tis the season... Watch as Kaye creates a Christmas Tree Skirt out of cute snowman fabric!! Buy the ebook, Stars Made Simple and create your own Christmas Tree Skirt, here (electronic format - downloads instantly - no shipping charges!)
See the Video, free, here: KayeWoodTV.com FYI: Programs are best viewed with a high speed connection.

Show and Tell....

I made this quilt for my husband, who is battling cancer. I wanted it a bit different than the greens that Kaye used. My husband loves trees, so I attempted to get it done before his birthday. Well, I missed by a month, but it did get done. It was my first quilt ever attempted. I used Kaye Wood�s Trees With Ease Pattern and loved it!

Send me your Show and Tell pictures and stories (50 words or less, please)

Go here for a listing of our current ebooks and epatterns....

FAQS on our ebooks

	Tips From Our Readers.... Use a pledge pet hair picker-upper to get threads off table, ironing board etc works well and when its full you just throw it away....Joyce I came up with the idea of taping a flannel-backed tablecloth, upside down on my large folding table. By leaving one end open (only taping the corners on one short end of the table) I can slide my cutting board under the tablecloth and it is right there handy when I am ready for it. The fabric clings to the tablecloth and I am still able to walk or roll all around the table. I can also push the table out of the way when I need a break. When I need the table for entertaining, which is not that often, I simply remove the tablecloth, and put it away till needed again. Works for me and hope it will be a useful idea for someone else....Brenda
We want your tips! Do you have a special little tip that has worked for you, that you'd like to share? We are always open to new things and would love to hear about them! Just e-mail your tip to me at the address below, and it will find a place in our newsletter! terrye@...?subject=sharewithus

Quilting Events in December...

Is your quilting event listed on our site? Send me your info and we'll get you listed...

Tips and Techniques from Kaye.

This week....How To Miter Corners, using Kaye's Perfect Miter Technique

Christmas Traditions Around The World
In Germany, Christmas preparations often begin on the eve of December 6th. People often set aside special evenings for baking spiced cakes and cookies, and making gifts and decorations. Little dolls of fruit are traditional Christmas toys.
Children leave letters on their windowsills for Christkind, a winged figure dressed in white robes and a golden crown who distributes gifts. Sometimes the letters are decorated with glue and sprinkled with sugar to make them sparkle.
Germans make beautiful gingerbread houses and cookies. The German Christmas tree pastry, Christbaumgeback, is a white dough that can be molded into shapes and baked for tree decorations.
In parts of Germany, people believe that the Christ Child sends a messenger in Christmas Eve. He appears as an angel in a white robe and crown, bearing gifts. The angel is called Christkind. There is also a Christmas Eve figure called Weihnachtsmann or Christmas Man, he looks like Santa Claus and also brings gifts.... From Santas.net

Quilting the Kaye Wood Way

That's all for this week....

Have a great week everyone from

The staff at Kaye Wood, Inc!

#323

From: "Terrye Kinch/Kaye Wood Inc" <terrye@...>
Date: Fri Dec 4, 2009 7:10 pm
Subject: Kaye's Quilting Friends Holiday Sales 12.4.09

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We have completed our security upgrades, our site is now better than ever!

Happy Holidays From Kaye's Quilting Friends

Our Holiday Sales continue with this awesome DVD from Kaye's 1800 series.

The book and templates to accompany this DVD are here:

#322

From: "Terrye Kinch/Kaye Wood Inc" <terrye@...>
Date: Wed Dec 2, 2009 4:41 pm
Subject: Kaye's Quilting Friends Newsletter, Week of 12.2.09

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Order Your Snowman Row Quilt Pattern, now....

	Hi Quilters, I can't believe it is December and Christmas is right around the corner. I'll bet most of you have your Holiday projects finished. Am I right? How about sharing your finished or "almost finished" projects with us? Simple email us here and we'll put them up on our Show and Tell page.
Now I have to admit that my teaching and cruising schedule left me no time to make gifts this year. Cruising was pure vacation with our kids and grandkids. I just love the Caribbean beaches and the color of the water is fantastic. It is one of those things that pictures do not do it justice. You just have to be there and have it in your memory. I have a break now from teaching until I go to Oklahoma in mid January. Oklahoma was the first state to pick up my PBS-TV series back in 1989. Were any of you watching back then? That was before we all used the internet for our quilting classes. Now we are keeping up with technology. We get to share with you through our weekly newsletter and our complete catalog of fun quilting things is online. Lots of my friends are on my Facebook page. And best of all you are no longer at the mercy of your TV station's schedule, but can watch our quilting videos 24/7 on www.kayewoodTV.com. Keep quilting and happy holidays.

New Sale....Starting Our Christmas Sales

10 Under 10!

It might be the price, it might be a special postage sale, but these are all guaranteed to be under 10.00! The sales will be changed every few days, so keep checking back! If you need a Secret Santa gift, or a quick to sew item for the Holidays, be sure to check these out!

First up... Snowman Row!

Easy to piece, this quilt is sewn in seven vertical rows with a combination of eleven snowmen, three trees and fourteen pairs of mittens. Each of the fabric colors are used in different combinations for the snowmen hats and vests, as well as the mittens. Pattern also includes directions for a lap quilt and wall hanging, plus easy piecing and applique tips. Use your cottons or flannels for a great look!

Lap size: 46" x 56", Quilt size: 62" x 80"

DVD available of project featured on Kaye�s Quilting Friends TV Show K1007.

Regular price is $8.00, and this week, you can get it with a special shipping price of .99! (1.99 International shipping). Discounts will be taken before you are charged, but will not show up in the shopping cart.

Hurt Books Are Here

New On Our Site....2 New Patterns from Purse-O-Nalities!

Charming Little from Purse-O-Nalities

I have to have this pattern!

Versatility is what it's all about. "Charming Little" can play so many roles - carry it as a clutch, wristlet, or shoulder bag. This petite cutie has so many possibilities. It's perfect for strip-piecing, quilting, machine embroidery, or just plain and casual. There's an ID/credit card holder kept secure under the front closure flap and a convenient and easy-to-apply zipper pocket on back. There's even another pocket(s) inside for more organization. (8.5" W x 5" H x 1.5" D)

Maggie!

From Joan Hawley of Lazy Girl Designs.

Maggie is here!

Kaye's Schedule....

Oklahoma City, OK, (short seminar) Jan 13-16, 2010, register here (seminars on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and a special "It Funny To Be Famous" talk on Sunday.
Denver, CO, (short seminar) Feb 4-6, 2010, register here
Puyallup, WA, (short seminar) Feb 25, 2010, register at www.sewexpo.com
Loveland, CO, (short seminar), Aug 20-22, register here
Chautauqua, NY, (day long seminar) Sept 24-26, 2010, register here

Teacher Certification Classes....

Oklahoma City, OK, Jan 13, 2010, register here
Denver, CO Feb 3, 2010, register at www.rockymountainsewexpo.com
Puyallup, WA, Feb 24, 2010, email here
Las Vegas, NV Mar 24, 2010, register at www.vdta.com

In our Forums:

Granny is looking for a Basket of Tulips pattern. See if you can help her!


	Quilting Shows on your computer - Free - 24/7.... It's all gone to the birds in our delightful Cardinal Wallhanging, from Petal Play Designs Buy the pattern and sew along with Kaye and Joan Shay, here
See the Video, free, here: KayeWoodTV.com FYI: Programs are best viewed with a high speed connection.

Show and Tell....

Our daughter and son-in-law love Halloween and Christmas. They like decorating the interior and exterior of their home lavishly for these holidays. I made this king size quilt (one side is Halloween and the other is Christmas), Christmas pillow shams and Halloween pillow cases for them. I use the quilt-as-you-go method....Lorraine

Send me your Show and Tell pictures and stories (50 words or less, please)

Quilting Events Galore....

Is your event listed? If not, be sure to email us the info! terrye@...

View The List!

	Tips From Our Readers.... When I have quilts that I need to put together, our local Senior Centre allows me to use their board room, where I can push six tables together to layer quilts. I then pin them together and take them home to quilt.... Cora
We want your tips! Do you have a special little tip that has worked for you, that you'd like to share? We are always open to new things and would love to hear about them! Just e-mail your tip to me at the address below, and it will find a place in our newsletter! terrye@...?subject=sharewithus

Quilting Events in December...

Is your event here? Send me your info and we'll get you listed...

Last week we featured 45 lessons to live by, but only listed 44.

Several of you pointed out that the 45th one was this:

The brain is the biggest sex organ we have!

There you have it!

Holiday Gifts For the Quilters:

Here are some ideas for you

Quilting Calendars
Patterns
Gadgets such as tape measures, pin cushions, and scissors
Gift Cards
Quilting Ornaments
Tshirts and Sweatshirts

Quilting the Kaye Wood Way

That's all for this week....

Have a great week everyone from

The staff at Kaye Wood, Inc!

#321

From: "Terrye Kinch/Kaye Wood Inc" <terrye@...>
Date: Wed Nov 18, 2009 1:58 pm
Subject: Kaye's Quilting Friends Email Newsletter, Week of 11.18.09

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If you can't view this in your email, please click here to read the entire issue online....

Hi Quilters,

Our latest seminar in Michigan was a hit. And, it seems you all want to know more about the Starmakers. Well, this week, it's all about the Starmaker 6!

Books, patterns, templates, tools, videos, resources... whew! The Starmaker 6 is one of our most versatile templates and we've put together a whole page of ideas.

Just go here....

No newsletter next week, folks, have a GREAT Thanksgiving!

New Sale....Starmaker 6 Master Template - 20% off....

The Starmaker� 6 will make perfect 6-pointed stars, that's what the 6 means. But, it is also a master template for many quilt patterns, triangles and wedges, Log Cabin diamonds, 12 piece circles, Dresden Plates and stars.

Plus if you mention this ad when you buy your Starmaker 6, we'll give you an additional 20% off of any other Starmaker 6 Book, or Pattern.

I've Got To Have A Starmaker 6...

New On Our Site....2 New Patterns from Purse-O-Nalities!

Charming Little from Purse-O-Nalities

I have to have this pattern!

Money Bags!

"Money Bags" is so very versatile! First, carry it as a tri-fold wallet complete with ID/credit card holders, a secure back zipper pocket, and its own matching checkbook cover. Add a short strap and you have a fashionable little wristlet. Or, add a longer strap and you'll be able to carry over your shoulder or across your body. Now, we're talking! Hands-free and everything right at your fingertips - it just doesn't get better! (Folded - 8.25" W x 4.25" H)

This little cutie is here!

Kaye's Schedule....

Oklahoma City, OK, (short seminar) Jan 13-16, 2010, register here (seminars on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and a special "It Funny To Be Famous" talk on Sunday.
Denver, CO, (short seminar) Feb 4-6, 2010, register here
Puyallup, WA, (short seminar) Feb 25, 2010, register at www.sewexpo.com
Loveland, CO, (short seminar), Aug 20-22, register here
Chautauqua, NY, (day long seminar) Sept 24-26, 2010, register here

Teacher Certification Classes....

Oklahoma City, OK, Jan 13, 2010, register here
Denver, CO Feb 3, 2010, register at www.rockymountainsewexpo.com
Puyallup, WA, Feb 24, 2010, email here
Las Vegas, NV Mar 24, 2010, register at www.vdta.com

	Everyone Loves a Treasure Hunt.... Join the Mystery Quilt Treasure Hunt 2009 Click on the little guy to your left to start....
What's with the little guy on the right? Well click on him to find out!


	Quilting Shows on your computer - Free - 24/7.... Watch and learn as Kaye shows us how to tame hexagons with her Starmaker 6 Master Template. This technique is in Kaye's Easy Hexagon Designs book. (remember to mention the 20% off ad...)
See the Video, free, here: KayeWoodTV.com FYI: Programs are best viewed with a high speed connection.

Show and Tell....

I made this quilt for my granddaughter, Sophia Grace on her 3rd birthday.The paper doll fabrics brought back memories of my younger days when I played with paper dolls. I have extra fabric to make stand
up dolls and the fabric with the clothes and accessories can be used to dress up the dolls! It was a fun quilt to make....Ginny

Send me your Show and Tell pictures and stories (50 words or less, please)

from Hints and Things...

Quilting Events Galore....

Is your event listed? If not, be sure to email us the info! terrye@...

View The List!

	Tips From Our Readers....If you are familiar with the staff at your local fabric store, mine is Hancock Fabrics, some- times if they are not too busy they will let customers use their cutting table as a quilting base. Not as convenient as home but does work in a pinch. Never hurts to ask....Corinne
We want your tips! Do you have a special little tip that has worked for you, that you'd like to share? We are always open to new things and would love to hear about them! Just e-mail your tip to me at the address below, and it will find a place in our newsletter! terrye@...?subject=sharewithus

Quilting Events in November

Is your event here? Send me your info and we'll get you listed...

Quilt, Craft, Sewing Festival, Nov 19-21, 2009, Vancouver, WA, http://www.rustybarn.com/2009-shows.html

Stitch Your Own Greeting Cards

I know it's not even Thanksgiving yet, but Christmas and the Winter Holidays are right around the corner. Learn how to stitch your own greeting cards with this tutorial from the folks at Hints and Things....

Written By Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer , Cleveland , Ohio

"To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most-requested column I've ever written. My odometer rolled over to 90 on 2 August, so here is the column once more:"

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree .
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath . It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words '' In five years, will this matter? ".
26. Always choose life.
27. Forgive everyone everything.
28. What other people think of you is none of your business.
29. Time heals almost everything. Give time, time.
30. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
31. Don't take yourself so seriously.. No one else does.
32. Believe in miracles.
33. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
34. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
35. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
36. Your children get only one childhood.
37. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
38. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
39. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
40. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
41. The best is yet to come.
42. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
43. Yield.
44. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.

Quilting the Kaye Wood Way

That's all for this week....

Have a great week everyone from

The staff at Kaye Wood, Inc!

#320

From: "Terrye Kinch/Kaye Wood, Inc" <terrye@...>
Date: Tue Nov 10, 2009 3:27 pm
Subject: Kaye's Quilting Friends Email Newsletter, Week of 11.10.09

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I don't want to let this sale get away!

Kaye's Quilting Friends Newsletter

	Hi Quilters, Have you heard the news? We're going to play on Saturday! We have our annual West Branch, MI seminar going on, at the Forwards Conference Center and there are still a few seats left! If you've come before, you know how much fun we'll have, and if you've never been, well, why not pick up the phone and register? It's a lot of fun, I guarantee it! Sign Me Up! If you can't view this in your email, please click here to read the entire issue online....

New Sale....Starmaker Technique DVD only $4.99

Don't let this be the one that got away! Now is the perfect time to get a set of the trademark tools that Kaye swears by! Buy one Starmaker, two or all three, and you can also get Kaye's 77 minute technique DVD, showing you how to use those Starmakers for an additional$4.99! This DVD has never been so affordable with a huge savings of over $16, marked down just for this sale.

Are You In The Michigan Area? Are You A Quilter? Are You A Deer Hunting Widow?

While the guys are away, we're going to play! This Saturday, at the beautiful Forward's Conference Center in the Quality Inn, in beautiful "Up North" West Branch, MI, Kaye will present another seminar. Fun for all but hurry! Seats are limited!

Call now to reserve your spot: 1-800-248-5293. Or, go here to sign up.

New On Our Site....Cell Phone Case and Kaye's Newest Pattern:
Cell Phone Case from Purse-O-Nalities I have to have this pattern! Ever wonder where your cell phone/Blackberry is when you need it? Well, with this little carrier it will be right at your fingertips. And, you can travel light and hands-free because there's even a separate pocket on back for your ID, credit cards, and a little cash. Adjust the handle length and you can carry it on your belt or your purse, as a wristlet, or even over your shoulder or around your neck. You'll never lose your phone again! (3.5" W x 4.5" H x .75" D)		Braided Tablerunners! Show me Kaye's new pattern! Create eight different versions of this easy tablerunner using Topless Triangles cut with the versatile Starmaker 6 Master Template. Choose five fabrics ranging from dark to light. For an easier tablerunner, with no points to match, try adding a sashing strip between the two rows of triangles. Make them for any season, and reason, or just because.

Kaye's Next Appearance....

Kaye will be in West Branch, MI, Nov, 14 for her Lecture/Demo/Trunk Show. Kaye's own brand of humor shows through in her seminars, don't miss it, be sure to sign up while we still have seats available!

Sign up for the Lecture/Demo/Trunk Show, here

Kaye's Schedule....

West Branch, MI, (day long seminar) Nov 14, 2009, register here
Oklahoma City, OK, (short seminar) Jan 13-16, 2010, register here (seminars on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and a special "It Funny To Be Famous" talk on Sunday.
Denver, CO, (short seminar) Feb 4-6, 2010, register here
Puyallup, WA, (short seminar) Feb 25, 2010, register at www.sewexpo.com
Loveland, CO, (short seminar), Aug 20-22, register here
Chautauqua, NY, (day long seminar) Sept 24-26, 2010, register here

Teacher Certification Classes....

Oklahoma City, OK, Jan 13, 2010, register here
Denver, CO Feb 3, 2010, register at www.rockymountainsewexpo.com
Puyallup, WA, Feb 24, 2010, email here
Las Vegas, NV Mar 24, 2010, register at www.vdta.com

	Everyone Loves a Treasure Hunt.... Join the Mystery Quilt Treasure Hunt 2009 Click on the little guy to your left to start....
What's with the little guy on the right? Well click on him to find out!


	Quilting Shows on your computer - Free - 24/7.... Watch and learn as Kaye shows us how to fussy-cut using her View & Do Diamond Shapes, one of the series of 6 different shapes!
See the Video, free, here: KayeWoodTV.com FYI: Programs are best viewed with a high speed connection. Get this fun shape here: http://www.kayewood.com/item/View_Do_Diamond_Shapes/230

Show and Tell....

(Right) This is my second one-seam Flying Geese quilt. Love the pattern, it is very easy....Betty

(Left) My sister Peggy ordered this pattern for me, Rings That Bind from Kaye Wood about a year ago because I thought it looked so simple, but turned out to be a challenge. I've been quilting about 2 years and I love all of Kaye�s books and patterns. My family calls me, Jackie Kaye.. lol.. cause I like to tell them I like quilting the Kaye Wood way, or that isn't the way Kaye says to do it....Jackie

Send me your Show and Tell pictures and stories (50 words or less, please)

http://www.quiltguilds.com/games.htm

Quilting Events Galore....

Is your event listed? If not, be sure to email us the info! terrye@...

View The List!

Tips From Our Readers....

To thread a sewing machine needle: Place a piece of white cardboard,(business card will do) in back of needle to find the eye, then moisten BOTH the thread and the needle eye. The thread will just glide through...Maryann

Power strips can be machine savers on a daily business, but it is most important to totally disconnect your machines when you will be absent from home/studio for more than a couple of days. One severe jolt to your household system can easily result in severe damage and possibly fire, especially during a heightened storm season. This also applies to computers. I find it easiest to simply unplug the power strip leaving all machine cords intact. Even if reaching the wall plug is somewhat of a chore, it is much simpler than detaching all those individual power cords....Deinya

We want your tips!
Do you have a special little tip that has worked for you, that you'd
like to share? We are always open to new things and would love to hear
about them! Just e-mail your tip to me at the address below, and it will
find a place in our newsletter!
terrye@...?subject=sharewithus

Quilting Events in November and....

Is your event here? Send me your info and we'll get you listed...

Quilt, Craft, Sewing Festival, Nov 12-14, 2009, Puyallup, WA, http://www.rustybarn.com/2009-shows.html

The Pioneer Quilters Guild Quilt Show 2009, Nov 13-14, 2009 at Maidu Community Center, Roseville, CA, wellsajl@.... Guild web site: www.pioneerquiltersguild.org

9th Annual Quilts and Tea Festival, Davenport, FL, November 13 & 14, 2009, contact: quiltsandtea@... or www.visitcentralflorida.org Things to Do or www.davenportfl.org News and Events

Quilt, Craft, Sewing Festival, Nov 19-21, 2009, Vancouver, WA, http://www.rustybarn.com/2009-shows.html

Fun and Games For Your Quilt Guild Meetings....

A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in twos for the day. That night, Will returned alone, staggering under the weight of an eight-point buck.

"Where's Joe?" the others asked.

"Joe had a stroke of some kind. He's a couple of miles back up the trail," Will replied.

"You left Joe laying out there and carried the deer back?" they inquired.

"A tough call," he nodded. "But I figured no one is going to steal Joe!"

Quilting the Kaye Wood Way

That's all for this week....

Have a great week everyone from

The staff at Kaye Wood, Inc!

#319

From: "Terrye Kinch/Kaye Wood, Inc" <terrye@...>
Date: Tue Nov 3, 2009 3:09 pm
Subject: Kaye's Quilting Friends Newsletter, Week of 11.03.09

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Kaye's Quilting Friends Newsletter

	Hello Quilters I hope you are enjoying the fall weather complete with pumpkins, apple cider, hayrides, etc. And best of all, let's celebrate chocolate by covering apples, doughnuts and all sorts of stuff with it. Have you ever used some of the luscious chocolate colored fabrics in your quilts? I used it in my Kokopelli quilt from my book, Strip Cut Quilts. It was fun to work with fabric the color of chocolate, but I'd rather be eating it.
Soon we will be switching to the colors of winter and Christmas. When you visit your quilt shop, take a look at all they have to offer for the holidays. We've inlcuded a Christmas tablerunner in the pattern, Braided Tablerunners. But, of course, almost any pattern can be made for the holidays by selecting holiday fabric. Be sure to email us pictures of your Christmas projects. Do you make small gifts, like potholders and tablerunners, or do you give full size quilts? Read on further below for a quick and easy to make cell phone purse, perfect for gift giving, and new in our shop this season! Have a great Thanksgiving. I will be celebrating Turkey Day on board a cruise to the western Caribbean with our whole family. Keep on quilting. Kaye

New Sale....Starmaker Technique DVD only $4.99

Like chocolate for the soul... now is the perfect time to get a set of the trademark tools that Kaye swears by! Whether you buy one Starmaker or all three, you can also get Kaye's 77 minute technique DVD, showing you how to use those Starmakers for $4.99! This DVD has never been so affordable with a huge savings of over $16, marked down just for this sale. Read on for more details about these tools.

Are You In The Michigan Area? Are You A Quilter? Are You A Deer Hunting Widow?

If you answered "YES" to any of these questions, you've got to join us on Saturday, November 14th, in beautiful West Branch, MI for Kaye's next seminar!

Beautifully decorated true to our region's historic past, you'll enjoy, in comfort, Kaye's own unique brand of humor, while learning lots of quick tips and techniques to make your piecing faster and easier than you ever thought possible.

Call now to reserve your spot: 1-800-248-5293. Or, go here to sign up, but hurry, time is running short, and seats are limited!

New On Our Site....Halloween Moon and Kaye's newest pattern:
Cell Phone Case from Purse-O-Nalities http://www.kayewood.com/item/Cellular_Purse_O_Nality/754 Ever wonder where your cell phone/Blackberry is when you need it? Well, with this little carrier it will be right at your fingertips. And, you can travel light and hands-free because there's even a separate pocket on back for your ID, credit cards, and a little cash. Adjust the handle length and you can carry it on your belt or your purse, as a wristlet, or even over your shoulder or around your neck. You'll never lose your phone again! (3.5" W x 4.5" H x .75" D)		Braided Tablerunners! http://www.kayewood.com/item/Braided_Tablerunners_Pattern/753 Create eight different versions of this easy tablerunner using Topless Triangles cut with the versatile Starmaker 6 Master Template. Choose five fabrics ranging from dark to light. For an easier tablerunner, with no points to match, try adding a sashing strip between the two rows of triangles. Make them for any season, and reason, or just because.

Kaye's Next Appearance....

Sign up for the Lecture/Demo/Trunk Show, here

Kaye's Schedule....

West Branch, MI, (day long seminar) Nov 14, 2009, register here
Oklahoma City, OK, (short seminar) Jan 13-16, 2010, register here
Denver, CO, (short seminar) Feb 4-6, 2010, register here
Puyallup, WA, (short seminar) Feb 25, 2010, register at www.sewexpo.com
Loveland, CO, (short seminar), Aug 20-22, register here
Chautauqua, NY, (day long seminar) Sept 24-26, 2010, register here

Teacher Certification Classes....

Denver, CO Feb 3, 2010, register at www.rockymountainsewexpo.com
Puyallup, WA, Feb 24, 2010, email here
Las Vegas, NV Mar 24, 2010, register at www.vdta.com

	Everyone Loves a Treasure Hunt.... Join the Mystery Quilt Treasure Hunt 2009 Click on the little guy to your left to start....
What's with the little guy on the right? Well click on him to find out!


	Quilting Shows on your computer - Free - 24/7.... Everyone Can Quilt. No! Really! Everyone Can Quilt! That's Kaye's mantra, and she's got a video outlining some of the projects in this amazing book!
See the Video, free, here: KayeWoodTV.com FYI: Programs are best viewed with a high speed connection. Get this incredible book here: http://www.kayewood.com/item/Everyone_Can_Quilt_Book/281

Show and Tell....

I loved this quilt (Love Letters Quilt Pattern) from the first time I saw it on Kaye�s site. Couldn�t wait until I got it I had so many ideas. First I made the one that is similar color of the pattern. Sent it to school with my daughter who showed it to the other teachers and staff at school. I got a call and they wanted 5 more right away and 3 more by July. I love making this quilt because of the step-by-step instructions. I have enclosed a photo of the first one I made. Since then I have done some in burgundy and hunter green and purple and yellow. Thank you Kaye for a neat pattern....Sharon

Send me your Show and Tell pictures and stories (50 words or less, please)

http://www.kayewood.com/blog/community/guilds/

Quilt Guilds Galore....

Listed by state, check them out. And, if yours isn't listed, be sure to email us the info! terrye@...

	Tips From Our Readers.... If you are sewing a plastic covered fabric you can prevent your needle from sticking by rubbing it occasionally in talcum powder....April
We want your tips! Do you have a special little tip that has worked for you, that you'd like to share? We are always open to new things and would love to hear about them! Just e-mail your tip to me at the address below, and it will find a place in our newsletter! terrye@...?subject=sharewithus

Quilting Events in November....

Is your event here? Send me your info and we'll get you listed...

Quilt, Craft, Sewing Festival, Nov 5-7, 2009, Pomona, CA, http://www.rustybarn.com/2009-shows.html

Quilt, Craft, Sewing Festival, Nov 12-14, 2009, Puyallup, WA, http://www.rustybarn.com/2009-shows.html

The Pioneer Quilters Guild Quilt Show 2009, Nov 13-14, 2009 at Maidu Community Center, Roseville, CA, wellsajl@.... Guild web site: www.pioneerquiltersguild.org

9th Annual Quilts and Tea Festival, Davenport, FL, November 13 & 14, 2009, contact: quiltsandtea@... or www.visitcentralflorida.org Things to Do or www.davenportfl.org News and Events

Quilt, Craft, Sewing Festival, Nov 19-21, 2009, Vancouver, WA, http://www.rustybarn.com/2009-shows.html

Quilts Of Valor Update....

Just wanted to let all of you know that the students put in over 500 hours on our Quilts of Valor Make a Difference Day. They completed 30 quilt tops, some backings and many even learned to make the pillowcases we need for presentation. Now they are off to the long-arm quilting volunteers. We will have a booth at the Veterans Day event in Los Alamitos, CA and present a few quilts, then take more to West LA for presentation to our war wounded. We will have another high school sewing event on Jan 23 and Feb 20, so still need donations of blocks for them to assemble into quilt tops. Thanks for your support.

What charity events are your guilds doing? Tell us about it here!

Fun and Games For Your Quilt Guild Meetings.... http://www.quiltguilds.com/games.htm
*Chocolate....* Chocolate, chocolate, Everywhere, Chocolate fudge, Do I dare? Chocolate, chocolate, Kit kats, Hershey bars, I'll take that! Chocolate, chocolate, Everywhere, Yes, I do, I sure do dare! Olivia Taylor

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Have a great week everyone from

The staff at Kaye Wood, Inc!

#318

From: "Terrye Kinch/Kaye Wood, Inc" <terrye@...>
Date: Tue Jun 16, 2009 3:51 pm
Subject: Kaye's Quilting Friends Newsletter, 6.16.609

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Quilting The Kaye Wood Way

Hi Quilters

Have you discovered Wii? For my birthday, I treated myself to a Wii and the Wii Fit. It is great fun and great exercize.

Do you Wii? Wouldn't it be great if we had a quilt game on Wii? What would you put on your quilting game?

How is your Hexagon Challenge coming along? I am really anxious to have you compare techniques. Your next challenge will be coming soon.

Keep quilting........Kaye

On Sale This Week....

Kaye's Quilting Friends DVD, demonstrating the Stacking My Blocks technique, is on sale for only $11, that's a savings of $7. Topless triangles and strip piecing with the Starmaker 6 are demonstrated. There are NO Y-seams with this technique, so it looks difficult, but is relatively easy!

Regular Price is $18.00 This week they are only $11.00 each!

DVD of Kaye's Quilting Friends Show #K1801 Demonstrating Kaye's Stacking My Blocks pattern

Order the accompanying pattern here

Kaye's Starmaker 6 Master Template, used in Kaye's Stacking My Blocks pattern.

New On Our Site

Kaye's Picks....Randomly Kaye will pick a pattern to feature in our newsletter. These are limited quantities - first come, first served.

This week, Kaye picks the Autumn Roses Pattern. Only a handful available, be sure to order quickly!

This lovely piece just boasts fall colors, however would be beautiful in any color combinations. The outside border and the center are made up of striped blocked and the rose motif is machine appliqued. Order yours today!

http://www.kayewood.com/seminar_pdfs/teacher_certification_07_WB_MI.pdf

I Want To Watch Kaye's Videos FREE anytime....

Website Spotlights -
Join Our Community....

Kaye's Blog
Kaye's Free Patterns, Tips and Techniques

New Teacher Training Class Scheduled

Our last Teacher Training class was so successful, we've scheduled another one!

This one will be in West Branch, MI July 22, 2009 from 9-4

Go here for all of the details!

Search Our Site....

Looking for something in particular? Try the search box at the top right hand of virtually every page. Just enter what you're looking for and see what pops up!

Kaye's Quilting Friends Discussion List....

This list, sponsored through YahooGroups is a lively, high volume list. Join the fun!

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kayewoods-quilting-friends/

Quilting Events This Month.....

Central Oklahoma Quilter’s Guild, Inc. OK State Fairgrounds, June 18-20th, 2009.
Vermont Quilt Show, June 19-21. 2009, St. Michael’s College, Colchester, VT, info@...

Original Creative Festival, June 25-27, 2009, Sharonville Convention Center, Sharonville, OH, www.pcmexpo.com

Hurt Books

We still have a few "Hurt Books" in our inventory. These are scratched and torn copies of our popular books. Although they are scratched or torn, they are intact - there is no information or pages missing. Deeply discounted, but quantities are limited.

Go to our Sale Page!

Tips From Our Readers

We have a Plexiglas company here where we live, and when I need a template I go and ask them to cut out, on scrap Plexiglas, the size template I need including the seam allowance, it doesn't matter to me what color, plus you can see through it, and you can choose 1/8", 1/4" thickness whatever you would like....Karlen

Wood is not the best thing to use for templates but if it is all you have, you can put a coat of poly. on it and it will last forever. You can also recycle all kinds of things as Kaye said. I save every piece of cardboard I get, if it has a ruff edge I use tape on the edges. Thanks. Just thought I would put my two cents in... Sharon

I don't know if this tip has been suggested, but I use left over batting depending on the size of the left overs to make baby burp cloths or changing pads, and the small pieces I put in the dogs bedding for a softer feel....Sue

Our readers show off their quilts....

	This is a quilt pattern I found online. It did not include the lion and tiger. I made the tent an 18″ block so I could fussy cut the interior action and the flags on top have the baby’s name embroidered on them. All the tails and ears are 3-D so he can play with them during tummy time....CyberBrat
	At a rummage sale, in a paper sack marked “fabric scraps-25¢,” there were many small fabric pieces with these squares of vintage ladies quilting at the bottom. A few months later I had this black and white quilt done. It hangs in the place of honor in my sewing room....Arlayne

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From: "Terrye Kinch/Kaye Wood, Inc" <terrye@...>
Date: Tue Jun 9, 2009 3:31 pm
Subject: Kaye's Quilting Friends Newsletter

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Hi Quilters

Thanks for being a Kaye's Quilting Friends reader!

We're starting to get information back on our Hexagon Challenge. Have you tried it yet? (pssst.... there's a special deal on a free pattern with the View & Do Hexagon... see below...)

It is always fun to learn a new technique and by taking The Challenge, you can experience several different ways to cut hexagons. Then let us know your opinion. So... what are you waiting for?? Let us know if you like the technique challenges. We plan to do more.

Another note..let us know about your charity quilting. We've heard from lots of you and we are so proud of the quilting community. Did you know that local police and fire departments like to have quilts in their rescue vehicles. It really helps in domestic abuse and fire situations. Think about this if you haven't begun to make charity quilts. Here's our charity page to get you started! http://www.kayewood.com/blog/community/charities/

Have a great day.

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Seasonal Wallhanging Pattern free with purchase of Kaye's View & Do Hexagon Shape!	Kaye's View & Do Hexagon Shape	*Easy Hexagon Designs Book, using Kaye's View & Do Hexagon Shape*

New On Our Site

Kaye's Picks....Randomly Kaye will pick a pattern to feature in our newsletter. These are limited quantities - first come, first served.

This week, Kaye picks the Spring Welcome Basket Pattern

Only a handful available, be sure to order quickly!

A beautiful wall hanging that features embroidery as the focal point. The embroidery comes pre-printed, precolored, and colorfast. Add the embroidery and make into a wall hanging, Approximate size 20' x 35.

Check out this new pattern as well as all of our other new additions here:

Other Side of the Fence Pattern using Kaye's View & Do Hexagon Shape

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Quilting Events This Month.....

Edmonton & District Quilters� Guild, celebrating 30 years, June 13-14, 2009, gymnasium of King�s University College, Edmonton, Alberta, kalogan@...
Central Oklahoma Quilter�s Guild, Inc. Oklahoma State Fairgrounds, June 18-20th, 2009.
Vermont Quilt Show, June 19-21. 2009, St. Michael�s College, Colchester, VT, inf@...

Original Creative Festival, June 25-27, 2009, Sharonville Convention Center, Sharonville, OH, www.pcmexpo.com

Quilting The Kaye Wood Way with the View & Do Shapes DVD

Tips From Our Readers

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I could not find a template the size that I needed to make a quilt. So I cut the shape out of paper and transferred it to basal wood. I included the seam allowance, too. The wood is 1/8" thick. I cut 2 pieces of the template out of the wood the same size, glued them together. The sides were a little ruff, so I sanded them just a little so the wood would not catch on the fabric. Now I have a template to use for all quilts. The wood works just like the plastic templates do.....Norma

My tip is saving the plastic insert in the bacon and turkey bacon packages. I run them through the dishwasher and then cut out the desired shapes for templates. Recycling the plastic which is usually around forever....Karen

Our readers show off their quilts....

I thought that you might like to see one of the bed quilts that I have made plus my latest wallhanging. This was an applique piece overlaid with 2 layers of chiffon so that the fish are truly under the water...Shirley

Here is a photo of my version of �Angel Song�. I have a good friend who collects angels of all sorts. So, each Christmas I try to find an angel for her. I have made a machine embroidered organza ornament, a paper pieced pillow, and a stained glass quilted wall hanging. This year when I found Angel Song on your website, I knew it was the right for her gift. My Angel Song was stitched in the border ditches, echo quilted around the angels and has Sulky Sliver details on the gowns and wings. Hope you like it....Jackie

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From: "Terrye Kinch/Kaye Wood, Inc" <terrye@...>
Date: Tue Jun 2, 2009 3:12 pm
Subject: Kaye's Quilting Friends Newsletter, 6.2.09

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Hi Quilters

I had a great time in Grand Rapids last week. We now have 9 more "Quilting the Kaye Wood Way" Certified Teachers who are ready to set up classes. Most of these teachers are from the Southwest corner of Michigan, but we had two from the Chicago area and one from Gaylord, Michigan.

We will soon list their names and classes they offer.

Next week there will be another Teacher Certification class in West Branch, Michigan. Check the website for more information.

I am really excited to see our list of Certified Teachers grow; most of them will offer classes starting this summer or fall. I would like all of you to be able to take classes on my original techniques so we can make quiltmaking easier and more accurate.

Keep on quilting.

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Spring Welcome Basket

Only 13 available, order yours now!

A beautiful wall hanging that features embroidery as the focal point. The embroidery comes pre-printed, precolored, and colorfast. Add the embroiderey and make into a wall hanging, Approximate size 20' x 35.

Check out this new pattern as well as all of our other new additions here:

Twirling Stars using Kaye's Starmaker 6 Master Template

	*Kaye's In West Branch, MI!....*.
	Attention Quilting Teachers Become certified to teach Quilting the Kaye Wood Way Become an independent Kaye Wood Teacher Learn Kaye�s original techniques for easier and more accurate quiltmaking. Teach your students how to eliminate the slow-downs. After certification, you set up your own classes. Teach the classes in which you are certified anywhere and any time. A listing of Certified Teachers will be placed on *www.kayewood.com* Next Class: Tuesday June 9, 2009 Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Where: Caroline's Sewing Room...West Branch, Michigan Cost: $75 per person If you would like more information or to sign up, Call 800-248-5293 or email kathleen@...

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Quilting Events This Month.....

Edmonton & District Quilters� Guild, celebrating 30 years, June 13-14, 2009, gymnasium of King�s University College, Edmonton, Alberta, kalogan@...
Central Oklahoma Quilter�s Guild, Inc. Oklahoma State Fairgrounds, June 18-20th, 2009.
Vermont Quilt Show, June 19-21. 2009, St. Michael�s College, Colchester, VT, inf@...

Original Creative Festival, June 25-27, 2009, Sharonville Convention Center, Sharonville, OH, www.pcmexpo.com

Kaleidoscope Pattern using Kaye's Starmaker 8 Master Template

Tips From Our Readers

I recently ran out of 40wt thread with only a very little bit left to quilt. My local shops did not have any more matching colors in that weight, but a store clerk gave me an idea of what she did when she was in a pinch one day. She used regular polyester thread, but had 2 spools threaded as one all along the top and then inserted both threads through the same eye of the needle. This worked like a charm for me! You could not tell which stitching was made with a single strand of 40 wt thread and which was made with the 2 strands of polyester!

My other tip is that I have been needing some templates recently and so I saved my cardboard cereal boxes and cut those out. They are perfect and I feel good because I am recycling - and saving money � all at the same time! Rita....

Blazing Stars Pattern using Kaye's Starmaker 8 Master Template.

Our readers show off their quilts....

I finally finished the wheel chair robe lap quilts. I did about 50 of them. We took them to the nursing home here in town. A lot of them are the quilts from your pattern books..... Betty

If you have a quilt or wallhanging you've made and would like us to see it, send us a picture, along with a 50 or so word description of what makes your project special! Send to: terrye@...

Blocks For The Brave Update

Blocks for the Brave has received a call from the VA hospital asking for more quilts. They have already given out all of the quilts that were delivered last month (40 of them). They had a large number of troops return from war and expect to have a lot more coming home soon.

They only have about 15 quilts ready to go. Currently there are about 30 out being quilted and have about 45 more that are ready to be quilted. They do have backs for most of them and have batting for some of them. If you know any one that can quilt them for them please let them know and they will get them out ASAP.

Blocks For The Brave would like to thank all of you that have made it possible to present 179 quilts to our hero's to date. It could not have been possible with out all of you!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/blocksforthebrave/

On the first day, God created the dog and said:

'Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks past.. For this, I will give you a life span of twenty years.'

The dog said: 'That's a long time to be barking. How about only ten years and I'll give you back the other ten?' So God agreed.

On the second day, God created the monkey and said:

'Entertain people, do tricks, and make them laugh. For this, I'll give you a twenty-year life span.'

The monkey said: 'Monkey tricks for twenty years? That's a pretty long time to perform. How about I give you back ten like the Dog did?' And God agreed..

On the third day, G od created the cow and said:

'You must go into the field with the farmer all day long and suffer under the sun, have calves and give milk to support the farmer's family. For this, I will give you a life span of sixty years.'

The cow said: 'That's kind of a tough life you want me to live for sixty years. How about twenty and I'll give back the other forty?' And God agreed again.

On the fourth day, God created man and said:

'Eat, sleep, play, marry and enjo y your life. For this, I'll give you twenty years.'

But man said: 'Only twenty years? Could you possibly give me my twenty, the forty the cow gave back, the ten the monkey gave back, and the ten the dog gave back; that makes eighty, okay?' 'Okay,' said God, 'You asked for it.'

So that is why for our first twenty years we eat, sleep, play and enjoy ourselves. For the next forty years we slave in the sun to support our family. For the next ten years we do monkey tricks to entertain the grandchildren. And for the last ten years we sit on the front porch and bark at everyone.

Life has now been explained to you.

There is no need to thank me for this valuable information. I'm doing it as a public service

Author, unknown....

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From: "Terrye Kinch/Kaye Wood, Inc" <terrye@...>
Date: Wed May 27, 2009 2:41 pm
Subject: Quilting The Kaye Wood Way Newsletter 5.27.09

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Quilting The Kaye Wood Way

I hope you had a terrific Memorial Day. Even though it's over, we are dedicating this newsletter to this very special day.

I have an extra special reason to celebrate. My grandson has left Iraq and he will be home for a few weeks this summer. If you pass by a military person somewhere, tell him or her thanks. Consider thanking them by making a quilt for the Quilts of Valor or Wounded Warriors.

How many of you ever get the chance to play with quilting techniques? This week we are extending a challenge to you to try different techniques and let us know what you think. It would be fun to do this as a group, but try it even if your group is just you. Once your quilt is finished, no one will know what technique you used to make that quilt; but I would rather make it using the fastest and most accurate way. What do you think? Take The Challenge!

We will be extending other technique challenges in the future.
Have a great day.

Everyone Can Quilt
by Kaye Wood

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Check out the Quilts of Valor events going on in California and Maryland

Tips From Our Readers

Go to your favorite store and go to the toothbrush department and buy a pkg. of DenTek floss Threaders. Boy do they work good at threading the needles. I keep them at my sewing machine all of the time. They really work great on your sergers. Mary

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*Our readers show off their quilts....*
Here is a quilt I made for 2008 *MOMS4MARINES* annual picnic. We sold a lot of tickets and were able to raise money to send Christmas packages to our troops in Iraq. It’s a very good cause and the families that come are growing every year. It is an open picnic for any family that has a family member in the Marines, already in boot camp or going to boot camp, or deployed. It’s a fun day for them all. We always have a great time. Donna
	*Marine Quilts* gives quilts to the next of kin of our fallen soldiers to remind them that we feel for their sacrifice. You can go to their website to see examples and to get instructions for donating blocks. Astrid
If you have a quilt or wallhanging you've made and would like us to see it, send us a picture, along with a 50 or so word description of what makes your project special! Send to: *terrye@...*

Coming up......

Quilts of Valor - student and parent sew-in, Sat May 30 10am-4pm at Lakewood High School, Lakewood, CA, Sat Oct 24 9am-5pm at Wilson High School, Long Beach, CA

Quilts of Valor needs to have 12.5″ blocks ready for them to sew together, so if you have anything to donate, send them to this worthy cause. They will also take strips, squares, fabric, UFO’s, etc to help us in this huge endeavor. The quilts only need to be at least 50″x60″, so basically 20 blocks plus a border! They can provide a block pattern if you want, or you can use one you are comfortable with. Patriotic colorings are nice, but not required, anything can be used. Remember 10% of our wounded are females, so pastels, florals, etc are all usable
P.S. To those of you who contributed to our event last year, THANKS. The kids assembled 50 quilt tops in 12 hours!! Great Job.
any questions, email socalQoV@...

This list has been falsely credited to Andy Rooney. He is not the author, rather it is a compilation of many from age 5 to 95. (Snopes)
I've learned that~

(continued from last week....)

~everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.

~there's nothing sweeter than sleeping with your babies and feeling their breath on your cheeks.

~no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.

~life is tough, but I'm tougher.

~opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss.

~when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.

~I wish I could have told my Dad that I love him one more time before he passed away.

~one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.

~a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.

~when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little fist, you're hooked for life.

~everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.

~the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.

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#314

From: "kincht" <terrye@...>
Date: Tue May 19, 2009 8:04 pm
Subject: 5.19.09 Correction to Quilting The Kaye Wood Way Newsletter

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We regret if this has caused any confusion, please let us know if there's
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#313

From: "Terrye Kinch/Kaye Wood, Inc" <terrye@...>
Date: Tue May 19, 2009 1:40 pm
Subject: Quilting The Kaye Wood Way Newsletter. 5.19.09

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Quilting The Kaye Wood Way

It is a glorious day today. Be sure to get out and enjoy the sunshine
especially if you live in the North. Those of you in the South and
West probably don't relish a beautiful sunny day because you
have so many of them.
I've been busy packing for my Seminar in Grand Rapids, MI next week. I hope to see lots of you there. We will have a fun-packed informational day. There are always new techniques and new patterns to share with you. It is so much fun to meet you in person and to hear the "ohs" and "ahs" when you learn something that will make your quiltmaking easier, faster and more accurate. Quiltmaking is so much more fun when the slow-downs are eliminated; the marking, cutting, pinning and ripping out. If you haven't registered yet for the Seminar on May 28 or the Teacher Certification Class on May 27, there is still time.

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Kaye's Coming To Grand Rapids, MI!....

Attention Michigan QUILTERS. Kaye Wood will be giving a one-day lecture demonstration in Grand Rapids,MI on Thursday May 28th!
Click here for more information.

Don't miss the chance to meet Kaye in person and truly be inspired by her amazing techniques, quilts and charm. Click here to sign up.Be sure to sign up for this fun event....

Our readers show off their quilts....

Marine Quilts gives quilts to the next of kin of our fallen soldiers to remind them that we feel for their sacrifice. You can go to their website to see examples and to get instructions for donating blocks. Astrid

If you have a quilt or wallhanging you've made and would like us to see it, send us a picture, along with a 50 or so word description of what makes your project special! Send to: terrye@...

Take Me To Kaye's NEW View & Do Square Shape....

Kaye Fussy Cuts on YouTube....

Website Spotlights -
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Kaye's Tips and Techniques
Kaye's Message Board

Search Our Site....

Looking for something in particular? Try the search box at the top right hand of virtually every page. Just enter what you're looking for and see what pops up!

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Other Places To Visit

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Kaye's Rule Breakers!

Since her specialty is developing techniques that simplify the cutting and sewing process, she's had to break some rules to make it easier.

Here are a few:

1. The Starmaker Master Template (there are only 3) are used for the designs in most of her books. Since she introduced these templates in 1981, she's never used a regular template.

Add these Starmakers to your collection for accurate angles.

2. Strip Piece your Prairie Points and Piped Prairie Points (say that fast 5 times!). Stripping keeps them evenly spaced.

Kaye's Starmaker Master Template Set....

Go here for a complete listing of everything NEW on our site:
Show Me What's New On KayeWood.com....

Coming up......

Quilts of Valor - student and parent sew-in, Sat May 39 10am-4pm at Lakewood High School, Lakewood, CA, Sat Oct 24 9am-5pm at Wilson High School, Long Beach, CA

This list has been falsely credited to Andy Rooney. He is not the author, rather it is a compilation of many from age 5 to 95. (Snopes)
I've learned that~
~the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.
~when you're in love, it shows.
~just one person saying to me, "You've made my day!" makes my day.
~having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.
~being kind is more important than being right.
~you should never say no to a gift from a child.
~I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help him in some other way.
~no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.
~sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.
~simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult.
~life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.
~we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for.
~money doesn't buy class.
~it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.
~under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.
~to ignore the facts does not change the facts.
~when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.
~love, not time, heals all wounds.
~the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.
Continued next week..........

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#312

From: "Terrye Kinch/Kaye Wood, Inc" <terrye@...>
Date: Tue May 12, 2009 2:10 pm
Subject: Kaye's Quilting Friends Newsletter, 5.12.09

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Quilting The Kaye Wood Way

It is another beautiful spring day here in Michigan. The daffodils are in full bloom and they make me want to make a yellow quilt. I don't usually use many yellow fabrics, but maybe I will start. And I always seem to want to make floral quilts this time of year. Maybe it is time to go fabric shopping.

In two weeks I will be teaching in Grand Rapids-close to the Tulips in Holland (Michigan, not the Netherlands). If you have ever gone to the Tulip Festival, you'll want to go back again and again. So we are hoping the tulips will still be in bloom when we get there. Have a great time quilting.

Kaye

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Everyone Loves Daisies! This week, a sampler....

*6 Hour Quilt Book*	*On Sale This Week....* *http://www.kayewood.com/sale* Kaye's 6 Hour Quilt Book and DVD. Special package price, save 8.96 Think about all of the events you could use this for, babies, weddings, graduations.... there's isn't anyone who wouldn't love a hand made quilt, and this is the fastest way to make one! Regular price on this package is 24.95, but this week it's yours for 14.99. Hurry! One week only.......	*6 Hour Quilt DVD*
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Kaye's Coming To Grand Rapids, MI!....

You�ve seen Kaye strip her quilts on TV on Kaye�s Quilting Friends. Now watch her strip in person. Making quilts can be easier than you think with Kaye�s original techniques. Something for everyone�beginner to more advanced. For pointless or pointed people!
Lots of ideas for that next project!
Learn to eliminate the slow-downs in quiltmaking.
Kaye also shares some of the funny things that have happened to her on the road to quilting.
Thursday May 28, 2009 Applause Banquets and Catering
2728 Birchcrest SE 10 AM-3:30 PM
Ticket Price: $35.00

For more info go here: http://www.kayewood.com/seminar_pdfs/QKWW_05_09_MI.pdf

Tips From Kaye's Readers ....

This tip will work for quilters as well as sewers. If you purchase batting in large quantities and would like to keep it handy, roll the batting onto a round cardboard cylinder, then slip a spring tension rod through it and put the tension rod in a convenient space. I have one wall in my sewing room lined with bookcases and the tension rods fit inside the walls of the bookcase, always visible and handy. I also keep rolls of stabilizer, interfacing, and during the holidays, I even keep rolls wrapping paper on the rods. Donna
I pre-wash my fabric and then use spray starch to give it body. When I spray a section, I use my palms to spread the starch evenly over the area before ironing. This gives more complete and even coverage. Mary
I live in Florida, and regular betting gets to be too warm for most kids. So, instead, use heavy white felt. It's stable, and light enough for even the warmer days here. Mary

Have your own favorite tips? Send them to us here: terrye@...

Our readers show off their quilts....

Totally reversible 4 way Christmas Stocking for my 1st grandson. Scraps from his baby Pooh quilt for the front, green plaid Pooh fabric for the back with snowflakes sewn on for decoration. The inside has standard Christmas themed fabric. Marvel

If you have a quilt or wallhanging you've made and would like us to see it, send us a picture, along with a 50 or so word description of what makes your project special! We've had lots of requests for patterns for these so if there was a particular pattern used, please let us know. Send to: terrye@...

Website Spotlights - Join Our Community....

Search Our Site....

Looking for something in particular? Try the search box at the top right hand of virtually every page. Just enter what you're looking for and see what pops up!

Kaye's Quilting Friends Discussion List....

This list, sponsored through YahooGroups is a lively, high volume list. Join the fun!

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kayewoods-quilting-friends/

Other Places To Visit

View all of our online videos 24/7 Free!

To get an email when we put up a new video, click here:

New On Our Site....

Two by Two - On Our Way To The Ark Pattern and Epattern

Back by popular demand....
Kaye's View & Do^TM Square Shape

4 removable templates nest together to make this a must have tool for your sewing/craft room. Made of hard plastic suitable for rotary cutting, you can make 2, 4, 6, or 8 inch, square shapes. Great for sewing, quilting, scrapbooking or any craft.

Pinwheel Squares Pattern and Epattern

Go here for a complete listing of everything NEW on our site: http://www.kayewood.com/new

Coming up......

Quilt, Craft, Sewing Festival, May 14-16, 2009, Del Mar, CA,
http://www.rustybarn.com/2009-shows.html

Blocks For The Brave Update....

On April 29th another 42 quilts were presented to the VA hospital. Everyone there just loved all of the quilts! To date we have presented a total of 179 quilts since August. So far we have made 274 quilt tops. There are 31 of them at longarmers right now. We have 50 that are waiting for longarming. The rest of them are in various stages of competion (binding, washing, labels....). We would like to thank all of you for all of your hard work and generous donations of time, longarming, fabric, batting and money. With out you none of this would be possible. We just uploaded new photos from April.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/blocksforthebrave/

Maya Angelou says....

'I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.'!
'I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.'
'I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.'
'I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a life.'
'I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.'
'I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back.'
'I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.'
'I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.'
'I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.'
'I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.'
'I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.'

Kaye Wood, Inc

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From: "Terrye Kinch/Kaye Wood, Inc" <terrye@...>
Date: Tue May 5, 2009 2:18 pm
Subject: Quilting The Kaye Wood Way Newsletter 5.5.09

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DVD available of this project featured on Kaye�s Quilting Friends TV Show K1811.

Quilting The Kaye Wood Way

Stanley, Wisconsin, was the place to be this past weekend, and I was there. Donna Haas, quilter, designer and owner of Sew & Sew Quilts & Fabrics, invited me to present my "Quilting the Kaye Wood Way" lecture/seminar/trunk show. It was a great day and I now have 120 new quilting friends. It was fun sharing my original cutting and piecing techniques with them. In the morning, the quilts all featured the View & Do ^{TM Shapes} with lots of ideas for all levels of quilting projects. Then in the afternoon, I shared many of the varied quilts that could easily and accurately made with the Starmaker� Master Templates. All through the day, projects for the Pointless People were included; these quilts are a great place for beginning quilters to start. These quilts always look much more difficult than they are to make and the "Ah" factor for these quilts is always great for a new quilter to hear.

Thank you Donna and all her quilting friends who made this day a great success.

If you missed out on this fun day, keep checking our website for our next show! http://www.kayewood.com/blog/schedule/kayesschedule/

Look throughout this newsletter for different patterns that accompany Kaye's View & Do^TM Heart Template. Just click on the pictures to order any of these patterns, and remember, all are available as an epattern too!

On Sale This Week

http://www.kayewood.com/sale

Kaye's Hearts In Bloom Pattern is yours for 1/2 price with purchase of her View & Do^TM Heart Template.

With this fun and easy pattern, you make four heart sizes which are layered and appliqued to a background square. The flowers bloom when the heart blocks are sewn together. The Hearts in Bloom pattern also uses EZ Under (sold separately).

Sizes: Wallhanging, Twin, Double, King

Hearts In Bloom Pattern and Epattern

Four Patch Hearts Pattern and Epattern

Kaye's Coming To Grand Rapids, MI!

Be sure to sign up quickly for this fun event!

For more info go here: http://www.kayewood.com/seminar_pdfs/QKWW_05_09_MI.pdf

Pinwheel Hearts Pattern and Epattern

Tips From Kaye's Readers

Use clean empty pizza boxes to store quilt blocks until you are ready to assemble your quilt. Your local pizza parlors will generally give you one or two, or they may charge you a small amount for them. You can construct the boxes inside out. If you place a plastic sleeve on the outside end of the box, you can place a removable label in the sleeve with your project name for easy viewing. These boxes stack neatly and can be reused by just changing the removable labels. Be sure to place a piece of cloth on the bottom of the box to prevent the pizza parlor advertising from transferring to your project.....Donna

A quick substitute for a sandpaper disc on a quilting ruler is a piece of clear plastic wrap applied to back of ruler. Sometimes I use a single layer, other times a double later. You can still read the markings. The ruler will be nonslip.....Rose

I wash my new fabric and leave the washer lid open. It washes but doesn't spin. Then I take it outdoors (in a bucket or tub) and hang it on the clothesline in the back yard. A stiff stream of water from the hose rinses and "irons" it. I can fold the wrinkle free fabric and not really iron it until I use it. And it smells so fresh. Try a clothesline and use your solar dryer. Saves money, too.....Sarah

Using spray starch after washing out the natural sizing...... I have been told by more than one national teacher that starch can draw bugs. I wouldn't want to take a chance on it.....Sandy

Have your own favorite tips? Send them to us here: terrye@...

Springtime Hearts Pattern and Epattern

Shadow Hearts Pattern and Epattern

View and Do Shapes Technique DVD.
Learn how to use all
of the View & Do Shapes!

Our readers show off their quilts!

This is the quilt with two pillows I made for my Daughter - law. Her mother was there when I gave it to her. Our son had not yet married her. It was a get aquainted gift. She LOVES it!! : )....Latricia

More Quilts....

Website Spotlights - Join Our Community....

In Our Forums This Week....

Tumbling Blocks and Fat Quarters. Read the messages here....http://www.kayewood.com/forum/

Kaye's Quilting Friends Discussion List

This list, sponsored through YahooGroups is a lively, high volume list. Join the fun!

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kayewoods-quilting-friends/

Podcasts

Join Kaye and her Quilting Friends with humorous and instructional podcasts.

http://www.kayewood.com/blog/community/quilting-the-kaye-wood-way-podcasts/

Other Places To Visit

View all of our online videos 24/7 Free!

To get an email when we put up a new video, click here:

New On Our Site....

Two by Two - On Our Way To The Ark Pattern and Epattern

Back by popular demand....
Kaye's View & Do^TM Square Shape

Pinwheel Squares Pattern and Epattern

Go here for a complete listing of everything NEW on our site: http://www.kayewood.com/new

How do you like our new format? If there's something in particular you feel we've left out, please email us and let us know. We strive to be the best newsletter in the quilting industry, but we can't do it without you! email comments to terrye@...

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1-800-248-5293

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From: "Terrye Kinch/Kaye Wood, Inc" <terrye@...>
Date: Wed Apr 29, 2009 2:16 pm
Subject: Kaye's Quilting Friends - Quilting The Kaye Wood Way Newsletter 4.29.09

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Kaye Wood's Quilting Newsletter

April 29, 2009

Don't miss out on your chance to attend Kaye's seminar in Grand Rapids, MI on May 28th!

You've seen Kaye strip quilts on her PBS show Kaye's Quilting Friends, now see her strip in person! Making a quilt can be easier than you think using Kaye's original techniques! Whether you are a beginner or more advanced quilter, Kaye has something for everyone. Learn how to eliminate slow downs in your quilting and get plenty of tips and ideas for your next project. Kaye also shares her fun and amusing stories about life on the quilting road. A great time with lunch included, you won't want to miss out! Click the link for more info and/or to sign up.

Check This Out!

Brand new from Green Fairy Quilts, Strippin' Time!

This wonderful new quilt pattern is the best quilt for all you scrap and strip quilters out there. Judi made this quilt pattern using a single jelly roll for the top and binding. Now here is a perfect fun and easy quilt pattern for your jelly rolls and your 2-1/2 inch strips, you have been keeping in your fabric stash. Click the link for more info.

What's On Sale?

For the next two weeks with every shipped order, we'll include a FREE pattern leaflet! No need to do anything, we will include it in your order when it ships out!

Monthly Sale

Absolutely the last week to get 15% off your entire order when you use the code spring15.

That's right, it couldn't be easier and here's how to get your discount.

1) Pick your products you wish to buy.

2) When ready to check out, add spring15 to the promotional code box of your shopping cart.

3) Click the update cart button.

4) 15% will automatically come off your total purchase!

*This discount is not valid with any previously placed orders, wholesale or distributor orders, and can not be combined with any other sale or discount. Discount not valid for Kaye Wood Seminar Tickets or Teacher Certification.

We want your tips!

Do you have a special little tip that has worked for you that you'd like to share? We are always open to new things and would love to hear about them. Just e-mail your tip to the address below and it will find a place in our newsletter!

1) I put little sandpaper dots on my ruler to keep it from slipping while cutting fabric. Marion J.

2) I prewash my fabric but spritz it with spray starch afterwards to make them easier to cut and sew. Harriet M.

3) If you are getting a "sideways V" in the center of your fabric when you cut your strips, make sure you straighten it before cutting. Lois B.

Take a look at KayeWoodTV.com!

Have a quilting obsession? Get your fix here for FREE all day, every day! We now have 63 clips/programs available for your viewing pleasure, absolutely FREE! Also, don't forget to view one of our newest features called, "Kaye Wood Quick Tips"! Join Kaye as she shows you some of her tricks of the trade online, right now! Just log in and check us out!

FYI...Programs are best viewed with a high speed internet connection.

If you have any questions or special requests for programs you would like to see on KayeWoodTV.com, drop an e-mail to Kathleen at the following address.

Be sure to visit KayeWoodTV.com for new and exciting tips from the Sulky design team. Innovative and always creative, you definitely won't want to miss what they have in store for you this week.

Also airing is Joan Hawley's own channel on KayeWoodTV.com featuring her Lazy Girl Designs! Enjoy 9 different Lazy Girl shows on one channel at your convenience. Projects include things such as purses, totes, quilts and much, much more!

Updates on "Quilting the Kaye Wood Way" Teacher Certification classes and seminars!

Kaye Wood One Day Seminar

May 2, 2009

10:00am - 3:30pm

The Timbers, Stanley, WI

To sign up or for more info please call (715) 644-5563 or

e-mail djhaas@...

Kaye Wood Teacher Training

May 27, 2009

9:00am - 4:00pm

Gall's Sewing & Vac Center

5316 Clyde Park

Wyoming, MI 49509

To sign up for this class or for additional info, please call Kathleen at (989) 345-3028 or

e-mail her at the following address.

Kaye Wood One Day Seminar

May 28, 2009

10:00am - 3:30pm

Applause Banquets and Catering

2728 Birchcrest SE

Grand Rapids, MI 49506

To sign up for this class or for additional info, please call Kathleen at (989) 345-3028 or

e-mail her at the following address.

http://www.kayewood.com/blog/community/show-and-tell/

Show & Tell

Here is a beautiful quilt from one of our readers. Thanks to all of you that submit and share your quilts and stories.

This was for a very special co-worker and friend. She is a real person of prayer and I thank the Lord for her all of the time. I made this quilt for her as a "just because" gift and she was sooo surprised! Latricia

If you'd like to check out more wonderful quilts and quilted items made by our readers, go to our Show & Tell page.

If you'd like to submit your quilt to our Show & Tell page, just e-mail your picture and story, 50 words or less please, to Terrye at the following address.

You can also mail a non-returnable picture along with your story to the following address.

Kaye Wood c/o Show & Tell

PO Box 456

West Branch, MI 48661

We'd love the chance to show off your work, so send them in!

Podcasts are here!

Did you know that Kaye has started podcasts? If you're not sure what they are, let me explain. Podcasts are 10-20 minute interviews with Kaye or a guest talking about the thing you love best....quilting of course! Just click the link to get to our podcast page, choose which one you'd like to hear and kick back and relax.

We're expecting!

Alright everyone, here is the moment you've been waiting for...our newest addition at Kaye Wood Inc.

We are proud to introduce to you "Pinwheel Squares"! She weighs 3 pounds, 4 ounces and is 86" long. In her debut, she is sporting lavender and purple strips surrounding beautiful floral squares, highlighted by dimensional pinwheels. We'll keep you posted as her personality and fabric tastes develop.

Now available, here!

Who named our newest addition?

Back when we were in Puyallup, we asked the people who stopped by our booth to help us name our "just born" quilt and the response was phenomenal! After careful consideration of all entries we have chosen Pinwheel Squares as the name for our newborn. Here are our top 3 choices of the names submitted. These lucky 3 people will soon be getting a gift in the mail for their creativity! Thanks to all who participated.

Winner-Melodie S. from MT

Melodie will be receiving a pattern and a Stars Made Simple Book for her winning name entry.

1st runner up-Connie F. from WA

Connie will be receiving a pattern for her suggestion of Squared Off.

2nd runner up-Janice C. from UT

Janice will be receiving a pattern for her suggestion of Block Party.

Words to live by.

"We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give." Winston Churchill

"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." Mohandas Gandhi

"It is good to have an end to journey towards, but it is the journey that matters in the end." Ursula K. LeGuin

"There'll be two dates on your tombstone and all your friends will read 'em. But all that's gonna matter is that little dash between 'em." Kevin Welch

"Your work is to discover your world and then with all your heart, give yourself to it." Buddha

"Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well." Josh Billings

"The greatest oak was once a little nut who held its ground." Unknown

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Kaye Wood Inc. Catalog

Our catalog is available online, anytime, anywhere! Convenient shopping day or night.

List your event

If you have an upcoming event or show you'd like to post on our events page, just click the link.

Our Home Page

Access to all of the goodies on our Kaye Wood website.

Talk to Mary Kaeser about the LoveQuilt Connection

Kaye Wood Forum

Post questions, check the message board, make a new friend, the forum has it all.

Finale

Well gang, I guess that's all for this week. Let us know if you need anything or if we can help you out in any way. From all of us at Kaye Wood Inc., keep smiling, keep loving and above all...keep quilting!

Take care, Joyce Horn

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From: "Terrye Kinch/Kaye Wood, Inc" <terrye@...>
Date: Wed Apr 22, 2009 1:25 pm
Subject: Kaye's Quilting Friends Newsletter-Quilting The Kaye Wood Way, 4.22.09

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Kaye Wood's Quilting Newsletter

April 22, 2009

Last week I was talking about the drudgery of spring cleaning and all that it entails, hoping for some good suggestions. As usual, you didn't disappoint me! Here are just some of the tips that I received, that I hope you will find useful. Thanks to everyone who participated and have a great week!

1) Nothing works better for me than making a list and crossing off each job as I finish it. Do one thing at a time and quit for the day before you get too tired. The oldie but good tip of adding white vinegar, (must be white) and a couple of squirts of detergent to your pail of water when cleaning windows is still the best. No streaking, which cuts out half the cleaning time. The most important tip of all, don't strive for perfection! You're going to live in this place, not perform surgery in it! Ocalady

2) My spring cleaning tip; Clean your sewing room first, then call Merry Maids. While they are cleaning the rest of the house, you hide out in your sewing room with the door shut! Carol, New London, MN

3) Call Judy the maid. She charges $12.00 an hour and is FAST! She can clean everything but the sewing room, while you are in there "playing" and "patting" your fabric, organizing your next two quilt projects! Jennie

4) I've never done it this way, but I think I'll give it a try this year, utilizing the alphabet. You make a list of everything in your house by the letter it starts with and clean it that way. Set aside boxes or containers in the garage that you want to give away or use for a yard sale. Once you move it out, you don't want to move it back in by mistake!

An "a" could be the attic. For those of us who have them but don't use them, that check mark comes real fast! B's could be all the beds, bookshelves and the basement, although I'd save the basement for last! C's could be carpets, curtains, china and closets. You get the idea. I think making up the list is part of the fun adventure. It's also a great way to have the children help as well. Happy springtime...good-by dust bunnies! Marvel in Minnesota

5) My spring cleaning tip is call the housecleaning lady!!! Kathy T.

6) Have you ever checked out Flylady.com? She has housecleaning down to a series of routines, so there is never spring cleaning to do. I haven't attained my goals there, but it is surely an interesting concept and one that takes away a lot of that overwhelming feeling. I do find many of her ideas quite helpful. She is quoted this month is the little Missouri newsletter devoted to crafting, which somehow seems to be about 95% quilt related. If you haven't seen it, I will send you a copy. Your personal notes, tips and quilting in general, are also a great help to me. Yours is the only thing of that type, except Flylady, that I open all the time. Thanks for all of your helpful words, quotations and pictures. Bright spots in my day! Sarah W., St. Louis, MO

Check This Out!

Brand new from Green Fairy Quilts we have Strippin' Time!

What's On Sale?

Last week to buy any Lazy Girl product and get a FREE package of sew-in labels!

Now you can customize each and every Lazy Girl item you make, with brand new sew-in labels! Each package comes with 4 labels per package and they measure 2-1/2" x 1". They normally would cost $3 retail if you purchased them, but right now when you buy any Lazy Girl product, you will get a package of sew-in labels absolutely FREE! With so many different Lazy Girl items to choose from, finding a favorite won't be hard! This offer is not good on any previously placed order, and is limited to 1 package of labels per order.

Monthly Sale

Get your discount now, this sale ends May 1st!

15% off your entire order when you use the code spring15.

That's right, it couldn't be easier and here's how to get your discount.

1) Pick your products you wish to buy.

2) When ready to check out, add spring15 to the promotional code box of your shopping cart.

3) Click the update cart button.

4) 15% will automatically come off your total purchase!

*This discount not valid for wholesale or distributor orders. Discount not valid for Kaye Wood Seminar Tickets or Teacher Certification.

Paducah, KY here we come to the 25th Annual AQS Quilt Show!

Kaye, Brenda and Lori are looking forward to seeing everyone at the AQS Quilt show in Paducah! Make sure you stop by our booth to watch Kaye demo, check out new products or just visit with the girls, beginning April 22nd at the Paducah Expo Center. We look forward to seeing you there!

Also while in Paducah, take a few minutes to stop by the Murray Sewing Center for a great selection of top quality, brand name fabric and notions. They are located at the corner of Third and Jefferson in front of the AQS Museum. If you're a shop at home gal, check out the Murray Sewing Center online, from the comfort and convenience of your own home!

http://www.murraysewing.com/

We want your tips!

Do you have a special little tip that has worked for you that you'd like to share? We are always open to new things and would love to hear about them. Just e-mail your tip to me at the address below and it will find a place in our newsletter!

joyce@...

1) I have a tip. We all spend a lot of time at the sewing machine and you know that the doctor says we must keep moving to stay in shape. So I put my cutting mat and small ironing mat on the kitchen table, not in my sewing room. I cut in the kitchen and walk to the sewing room and after sewing, go back to the kitchen to iron and cut more fabric. I might make 20 or more trips to the kitchen and back each day that I sew. I am 66 years old and this keeps my knees from locking up after hours of sewing. The dog likes it too because he thinks each time I go to the kitchen I am going to get something to eat and will give him a treat. He gets in some exercise too. Liz B., Silver Spring, MD

2) If you need paper for patterns, go to a big box store such as Lowes or Home Depot, etc., and buy a roll of contractor paper. It's good for sketching and designing too. A good size roll can be had for about $10.

A friend recycles the plastic runner from weddings to use for patterns. She says they are very durable and just collects them after the ceremony. Joanne K.

3) I read this on another site and it really comes in handy. When I start a new project, I always buy two spools of thread that I need. One to use with my sewing machine and the other to fill 3 bobbins in advance. That way, when my bobbin runs out of thread, I don't have to stop everything and refill it. I just pop in another bobbin already filled and keep sewing! Chandra, Sarasota, FL

Take a look at KayeWoodTV.com!

FYI...Programs are best viewed with a high speed internet connection.

If you have any questions or special requests for programs you would like to see on KayeWoodTV.com, drop an e-mail to Kathleen at the following address.

Be sure to visit KayeWoodTV.com for new and exciting tips from the Sulky design team. Innovative and always creative, you definitely won't want to miss what they have in store for you this week.

Updates on "Quilting the Kaye Wood Way" Teacher Certification classes and seminars!

Kaye Wood One Day Seminar

May 2, 2009

10:00am - 3:30pm

The Timbers, Stanley, WI

To sign up or for more info please call (715) 644-5563 or

e-mail djhaas@...

Kaye Wood Teacher Training

May 27, 2009

9:00am - 4:00pm

Gall's Sewing & Vac Center

5316 Clyde Park

Wyoming, MI 49509

To sign up for this class or for additional info, please call Kathleen at (989) 345-3028 or

e-mail her at the following address.

Kaye Wood One Day Seminar

May 28, 2009

10:00am - 3:30pm

Applause Banquets and Catering

2728 Birchcrest SE

Grand Rapids, MI 49506

To sign up for this class or for additional info, please call Kathleen at (989) 345-3028 or

e-mail her at the following address.

http://www.kayewood.com/blog/community/show-and-tell/

Show & Tell

Here is a beautiful quilt from one of our readers. Thanks to all of you that submit and share your quilts and stories.

This is a quilt that I made for my sons' mother in-law for Christmas last year. Our son is in the Navy and came home from Japan to get married on 12/22/07. He's been in the Navy for 6 1/2 yrs. and has been in 7 different countries, including the first 8 months in Iraq. He also earned a medal for staying on the streets for two days after Hurricane Katrina, bulldozing a pathway for emergency vehicles to be able to get through. He was so shocked when his commander presented him with this honor in front of all 500 of his unit members. He is a fine example of God's great love and protection to his kids! Latricia

If you'd like to check out more wonderful quilts and quilted items made by our readers, go to our Show & Tell page.

If you'd like to submit your quilt to our Show & Tell page, just e-mail your picture and story, 50 words or less please, to Terrye at the following address.

You can also mail a non-returnable picture along with your story to the following address.

Kaye Wood c/o Show & Tell

PO Box 456

West Branch, MI 48661

We'd love the chance to show off your work, so send them in!

Podcasts are here!

We're expecting!

Alright everyone, you know that we've been saying how we're expecting, right? Well it's getting very close, but here are a few additional hints for this week.

She weights 2 lbs., 4 oz. and is 86" long. She will be making her first public appearance at the 25th Annual Quilt Show in Paducah, KY this week. Those of you attending, please stop by for a sneak peak at our precious little bundle.

Words of wisdom.

"Only those who dare to fail greatly can every achieve greatly." Robert Kennedy

"Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved." William Jennings Bryan

"Leap and the net will appear." Zen Saying

"Progress always involves risks. You can't steal second base and keep your foot on first." Frederick B. Wilcox

"Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the Earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will always long to return." Leonardo da Vinci

"Trust your own instinct. Your mistakes might as well be your own, instead of someone else's." Billy Wilder

Useful Links

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Kaye Wood Inc. Catalog

Our catalog is available online, anytime, anywhere! Convenient shopping day or night.

List your event

If you have an upcoming event or show you'd like to post on our events page, just click the link.

Our Home Page

Access to all of the goodies on our Kaye Wood website.

Talk to Mary Kaeser about the LoveQuilt Connection

Kaye Wood Forum

Post questions, check the message board, make a new friend, the forum has it all.

Finale

Take care, Joyce Horn

Mailing address and ordering info.

Kaye Wood Inc.

PO Box 456

West Branch, MI 48661

If you prefer to place your order by phone, you can call us toll-free at:

1-800-248-5293, Monday thru Friday

9-5 Eastern Standard Time

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Date: Wed Apr 15, 2009 1:25 pm
Subject: Kaye's Quilting Friends Newsletter, 4.15.09

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Kaye Wood's Quilting Newsletter

April 15, 2009

SPRING is finally here! Gone at last is the snow and the bitter cold temps that chilled me to the bone. YIPEE!!! You know what that means don't you? Spring cleaning time is here again also! I love spring, but I'm really not much of a fan when it comes to spring cleaning. Don't get me wrong, when it's done I'm sooo happy. To look around and see everything so shiny and bright, especially after a long winter is awesome, but getting myself motivated for this task is another thing entirely! My problem is I think of everything in the house that I need to get done and always end up feeling overwhelmed. This year I'm going for a different approach, I'm taking it one room at a time, starting at the top of the house. I'll list all the things I need to do in that room, work on it for that day, until it is done. At least I get it completely finished even if it is one room at a time. I figure it will take me a little longer doing it this way, but I think my results will be much more attainable. Do you have any spring cleaning tips? Let us know and we'll share them with the rest of our readers.

joyce@...?subject=springcleaning

Check This Out!

A Cotton Pickin' Quilt by Debbie's Creative Moments!

One of Debbie's "Classy Patterns", it comes with full color instructions that are extremely easy to read and easy to follow. Dig out your favorite fat quarters in the colors you love to make this beautiful quilt, although it is very suitable for scraps or yardage. Size: 60" x 72"

What's On Sale?

Buy any Lazy Girl product, get a FREE package of sew-in labels!

Monthly Sale

15% off your entire order when you use code Spring15.

That's right, it couldn't be easier and here's how to get your discount.

1) Pick your products you wish to buy.

2) When ready to check out, add Spring15 to the promotional code box of your shopping cart.

3) Click the update cart button.

4) 15% will automatically come off your total purchase!

*This discount not valid for wholesale or distributor orders. Discount not valid for Kaye Wood Seminar Tickets or Teacher Certification.

Paducah, KY here we come to the 25th Annual AQS Quilt Show!

http://www.murraysewing.com/

We want your tips!

1) I have a tip I learned from a friend. She taught me that if you put your hand down on a blanket and cannot touch quilting stitches all around, then you need to add more stitches. The same goes for when you're basting a quilt. This will allow less munching of the fabric for machine quilting as well as quilting by hand. Kenna, American Fork, UT

2) I sew and also embroider a lot on my Bernina. I found a metal wine rack at a local thrift store for $2 and I am now using it for my rolls of stabilizer. I have mine standing on the floor but it could also be mounted on the wall. Sharon B., Lakewood, WA

3) I use a toothbrush holder to hold my seam rippers, fabric markers and marking pencils. Very convenient and right there when I need them. Gloria W.

Take a look at KayeWoodTV.com!

FYI...Programs are best viewed with a high speed internet connection.

If you have any questions or special requests for programs you would like to see on KayeWoodTV.com, drop an e-mail to Kathleen at the following address.

kathleen@...?subject=gallsewingcenter

Be sure to visit KayeWoodTV.com for new and exciting tips from the Sulky design team. Innovative and always creative, you definitely won't want to miss what they have in store for you this week.

Updates on "Quilting the Kaye Wood Way" Teacher Certification classes and seminars!

Kaye Wood One Day Seminar

May 2, 2009

10:00am - 3:30pm

The Timbers, Stanley, WI

To sign up or for more info please call (715) 644-5563 or

e-mail djhaas@...

Kaye Wood Teacher Training

May 27, 2009

9:00am - 4:00pm

Gall's Sewing & Vac Center

5316 Clyde Park

Wyoming, MI 49509

To sign up for this class or for additional info, please call Kathleen at (989) 345-3028 or

e-mail her at the following address.

Kaye Wood One Day Seminar

May 28, 2009

10:00am - 3:30pm

Applause Banquets and Catering

2728 Birchcrest SE

Grand Rapids, MI 49506

To sign up for this class or for additional info, please call Kathleen at (989) 345-3028 or

e-mail her at the following address.

kathleen@...?subject=grandrapids

Show & Tell

Here is a beautiful quilt from one of our readers. Thanks to all of you that submit and share your quilts and stories.

Here is a picture of the quilt I just finished for my great-granddaughter. I couldn't resist the butterflies. Joan

If you'd like to check out more wonderful quilts and quilted items made by our readers, go to our Show & Tell page.

http://www.kayewood.com/blog/community/show-and-tell/

If you'd like to submit your quilt to our Show & Tell page, just e-mail your picture and story, 50 words or less please, to Terrye at the following address.

You can also mail a non-returnable picture along with your story to the following address.

Kaye Wood c/o Show & Tell

PO Box 456

West Branch, MI 48661

We'd love the chance to show off your work, so send them in!

Before and After....Children

Before children I was thankful to have been born in the USA, the most powerful free democracy in the world.

After children I am thankful for Velcro tennis shoes. As well as being a time saver, I can hear the sound of my son taking them off, which gives me three extra seconds to activate the safety locks on the back seat windows, right before he hurls them out of the car and onto the freeway.

Before children I was thankful for the opportunity to obtain a college education and have a higher quality of life than my ancestors.

After children I am thankful to finish a complete thought without being interrupted.

Before children I was thankful for holistic medicine and natural herbs.

After children I am thankful for pediatric cough syrup guaranteed to "cause drowsiness" in young children.

Before children I was thankful for a warm, cozy home to share with my loved ones.

After children I am thankful for the lock on the bathroom door.

Before children I was thankful for my wonderful family.

After children I am thankful for my wonderful family.

Thomas Ellsworth

Podcasts are here!

We're expecting!

Expecting what? Well, that's for us to know and you to find out! Each week we'll be giving hints in our letter to help you figure out what is going on, so keep checking.

This weeks hint: It's not me. lol

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Kaye Wood Forum

Post questions, check the message board, make a new friend, the forum has it all.

Finale

Take care, Joyce Horn

Mailing address and ordering info.

Kaye Wood Inc.

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If you prefer to place your order by phone, you can call us toll-free at:

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Date: Wed Apr 8, 2009 3:50 pm
Subject: Kaye's Quilting Friends Newsletter, 4.8.09

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Kaye Wood's Quilting Newsletter

April 8, 2009

Happy Easter!

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Don't miss your chance to see Kaye Wood's Lecture/Demo/Trunk Show in Cincinnati, OH!

Sign up now!

Sunday, April 19, 2009

2:00 - 5:00 PM

Cincinnati Mills Mall

Ticket Price: $20.00

Now is your chance to meet and hang out with your favorite quilting personality, Kaye Wood! Join Kaye as she shows you her tips and techniques that make quilting fun and easy. It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or more advanced, Kaye offers something for everyone and promises to keep you in stitches with her funny stories about life on the quilting road! Space is limited so reserve your spot now by clicking here.

Wow, it's hard to believe April is here already! Kaye Wood and all of her staff are putting the final plans together, to attend the 25th Annual American Quilters Society Quilt Show, beginning April 22nd. Stop by the Paducah Expo Center and visit with us, we have some new products for you to check out. While you are there, take a few minutes and stop by the Murray Sewing Center for a great selection of top quality, brand name fabric. They are located at the corner of Third and Jefferson, in front of the AQS Museum. You might even see Kaye Wood there shopping for fabric! Also if you're a home shopper, for your convenience you can shop the Murray Sewing Center online, from the comfort of your own home! Check out their beautiful variety of fabrics today and don't forget to come see us at the show!

Check This Out!

Whimsical baby animals frolic their way, "Two by Two", following each other to Noah's Ark. This beautiful, bright colored baby quilt is just the thing for your bundle of joy. Instructions are included in this pattern for a baby quilt and two bumper pads. Embroidered designs of the animals are fussy cut and made into TIPSY blocks, using Kaye's View & Do Square Shapes.

*Noah's Ark Embroidery Disc and the View & Do Square Share are available but not included with this pattern.

What's On Sale?

Buy 1 or both patterns and get 99 cent s/h for orders shipped within the US.

These two patterns are available through Kaye Wood for just a short while longer, so get them while you can! Plus, for the next week whether you buy one pattern or both, your s/h will be only 99 cents when shipped within the US!

Butterfly Mania

Spring is in the air and a great way to welcome it in is with a bright, colorful butterfly quilt! This is a full color pattern that is very easy to follow and make. Easy machine applique instructions make your butterflies a cinch to do, just choose your favorite colors to match any room or decor. Little ones and teens alike would just love to snuggle up in this quilt!

Checkered Flowers

Beautiful flowers dance across the checkerboard top of this fun to do pattern from Green Fairy Quilts! Instructions are included for strip piecing and simple machine applique techniques, that make your quilt come together easily. Let your imagination go free with fun fabric colors to match any mood or decor! A perfect quilt for teens, little ones or any "flower power" lover you know!

Your shipping discount will be applied in our office at the time of processing.

Monthly Sale

15% off your entire order when you use code Spring15.

That's right, it couldn't be easier and here's how to get your discount.

1) Pick your products you wish to buy.

2) When ready to check out, add Spring15 to the promotional code box of your shopping cart.

3) Click the update cart button.

4) 15% will automatically come off your total purchase!

*This discount not valid for wholesale or distributor orders. Discount not valid for Kaye Wood Seminar Tickets or Teacher Certification.

We want your tips!

1) I use the 7 day pill case for storing extra bobbins for my sewing machine. When I have to change colors, they are close at hand. Helen, Ellsworth, KS

2) As we get older we seem to be getting more prescriptions from the drug store. The plastic containers are great for putting sharp items in the garbage. The larger ones are a perfect size to dispose of used rotary blades and the smaller ones are good for used needles. This way I don't have to worry about anyone getting cut or stuck. Linda S.

3) I use the tall clear pill bottles to store my bobbins. You can see what colors you have and how much is on the bobbin. Audrey N., Ridgeway, ON, Canada

Take a look at KayeWoodTV.com!

FYI...Programs are best viewed with a high speed internet connection.

If you have any questions or special requests for programs you would like to see on KayeWoodTV.com, drop an e-mail to Kathleen at the following address.

kathleen@...?subject=ohioseminar

Be sure to visit KayeWoodTV.com for new and exciting tips from the Sulky design team. Innovative and always creative, you definitely won't want to miss what they have in store for you this week.

Updates on "Quilting the Kaye Wood Way" Teacher Certification classes.

This class is being taught by one of Kaye's certified teachers, Sherry Root!

April 3, 2009 from 10 am till 3 pm.

Learn Kaye's Stacking My Block pattern technique from Sherry here:

Quilter's Quarters and Bernina Too!

51 N. Verde Heights Dr.

Cottonwood, AZ 86326

(928)634-8161 or e-mail Sherry here:

www.quiltersquartersaz.com or qquarters@...

April 18, 2009

Cincinnati Mills Mall, Cincinnati, OH

To sign up for this class or for additional info, please call Kathleen at (989)345-3028 or

e-mail her at the following address.

May 27, 2009

Gall Sewing Center, Grand Rapids, MI

To sign up for this class or for additional info, please call Kathleen at (989)345-3028 or

e-mail her at the following address.

kathleen@...?subject=grandrapids

Show & Tell

Here is a beautiful project from one of our readers. Thanks to all of you that submit and share your quilts and stories.

Thought you might like to see a tree we decorated using the View & Do Shapes. The volunteers made all of the ornaments. We sponsored a tree at the Fairfield Parks and Recreation 1st Annual Festival of Trees. They didn't have a topper so they used a hat. Mary

If you'd like to check out more wonderful quilts and quilted items made by our readers, go to our Show & Tell page.

http://www.kayewood.com/blog/community/show-and-tell/

If you'd like to submit your quilt to our Show & Tell page, just e-mail your picture and story, 50 words or less please, to Terrye at the following address.

You can also mail a non-returnable picture along with your story to the following address.

Kaye Wood c/o Show & Tell

PO Box 456

West Branch, MI 48661

We'd love the chance to show off your work, so send them in!

Podcasts are here!

We're expecting!

Expecting what? Well, that's for us to know and you to find out! Each week we'll be giving hints in our letter to help you figure out what is going on, so keep checking.

This weeks hint: It's smaller than a watermelon.

Useful Links

Do you love KayeWoodTV.com?

Would you like updates sent to your e-mail when a new show premiers? Join our list and you'll be the first in your crowd to receive a notice.

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Kaye Wood Inc. Catalog

Our catalog is available online, anytime, anywhere! Convenient shopping day or night.

List your event

If you have an upcoming event or show you'd like to post on our events page, just click the link.

Our Home Page

Access to all of the goodies on our Kaye Wood website.

Talk to Mary Kaeser about the LoveQuilt Connection

Kaye Wood Forum

Post questions, check the message board, make a new friend, the forum has it all.

Finale

Take care, Joyce Horn

Mailing address and ordering info.

Kaye Wood Inc.

PO Box 456

West Branch, MI 48661

If you prefer to place your order by phone, you can call us toll-free at:

1-800-248-5293, Monday thru Friday

9-5 Eastern Standard Time

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From: "Terrye Kinch/Kaye Wood, Inc" <terrye@...>
Date: Wed Apr 1, 2009 1:50 pm
Subject: Kaye's Quilting Friends Newsletter, 4.1.09

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April 1, 2009

Don't miss your chance to see Kaye Wood's Lecture/Demo/Trunk Show in Cincinnati, OH!

Sign up now!

Sunday, April 19, 2009

2:00 - 5:00 PM

Cincinnati Mills Mall

Ticket Price: $20.00

Hey everyone! Well, it's here again, the day we have all come to know as April Fool's Day. I'm not really a big fan of this one, even though I do consider myself to have a sense of humor. It has been my experience that most of the pranks performed on April Fool's Day tend to be at the expense of someone else and really not all that funny...especially to the receiver. No one even knows for sure how this day originated, but it has managed to still flourish for a great number of years. Throughout this newsletter I will sprinkle tidbits about pranks I have read about that are amusing. See what you think. Meanwhile, here are some other dates in April you might find useful or amusing, or both.

April 1-International Tatting Day

April 2-National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day

April 3-Don't Go To Work Unless It's Fun Day (Why haven't I heard of this one before?)

April 4-Tell A Lie Day

April 7-No Housework Day (yippee!) and Caramel Popcorn Day

April 13-Blame Someone Else Day

April 17-Blah, Blah, Blah Day and National Cheeseball Day

April 29-National Shrimp Scampi Day

April 30-National Honesty Day

To check out more fun days, just click the link.

http://www.holidayinsights.com/

Check This Out!

Perfect and Painless Half-Square Triangle Units by Debbie's Creative Moments!

Imagine making dozens of half-square triangle units that are strip-pieced with no lines to draw, no paper to tear, no pressing of individual units, no dog ears to trim, and they are perfect and painless! Besides making the quilts contained in this book, you will learn how to convert your tedious patterns that require many, even hundreds of small half-square triangle units to this speedy and accurate technique. With Debbie's books, you will not only make the projects, but she has designed them in a way for you to have complete understanding of the way to do it. While there are patterns for several projects in every book, the intent of these patterns is to show you how to apply what you have learned. By the time you finish, Debbie will have given you the tools and confidence to make the quilts you want to make, not just how to read a pattern and duplicate a quilt that someone else has designed.

What's On Sale?

Buy 1 or both patterns and get 99 cent s/h for orders shipped within the US.

These two patterns are available through Kaye Wood for just a short while longer, so get them while you can! Plus, for the next two weeks whether you buy one pattern or both, your s/h will be only 99 cents when shipped within the US!

Your shipping discount will be applied in our office at the time of processing.

Monthly Sale

15% off your entire order when you use code Spring15.

That's right, it couldn't be easier and here's how to get your discount.

1) Pick your products you wish to buy.

2) When ready to check out, add Spring15 to the promotional code box of your shopping cart.

3) Click the update cart button.

4) 15% will automatically come off your total purchase!

*This discount not valid for wholesale or distributor orders. Discount not valid for Kaye Wood Seminar Tickets or Teacher Certification.

We want your tips!

1) Jim sent in his tip about using a pencil box to store things. I keep a medium sized one outfitted with all the things I need for classes, tucked in my sewing roll-about. It sure has come in handy. Polly

2) I use a child's pencil box to hold my hand stitching. It's a great size for everything I need from needles and thread, to scissors and pieces needing to be pieced. It always has hand piecing work in it and I keep it available in the car. Chris

3) I've read that when you're not sewing you should keep your presser foot down. By doing this you take the pressure off the spring that helps to raise and lower it and it will last longer. Sheila K.

April Fool's Prank-The Eifel Tower Moves

The Parisian stunned French citizens in 1986 when it reported that an agreement had been signed to dismantle the Eifel Tower. They stated that the international symbol would be reconstructed in the new Euro Disney theme park going up east of Paris. The space where the Eifel Tower used to stand, would be used to build a 35,000 seat stadium to host the 1992 Olympic Games.

Take a look at KayeWoodTV.com!

Have a quilting obsession? Get your fix here for FREE all day, every day! We now have 63 clips/programs available for your viewing pleasure, absolutely FREE! Also, don't forget to view one of our newest features called, "Kaye Wood Quick Tips! Join Kaye as she shows you some of her tricks of the trade online, right now! Just log in and check us out!

FYI...Programs are best viewed with a high speed internet connection.

If you have any questions or special requests for programs you would like to see on KayeWoodTV.com, drop an e-mail to Kathleen at the following address.

Be sure to visit KayeWoodTV.com for new and exciting tips from the Sulky design team. Innovative and always creative, you definitely won't want to miss what they have in store for you this week.

Also airing is Joan Hawley's own channel on KayeWoodTV.com featuring her Lazy Girl Designs! Enjoy 9 different Lazy Girl shows on one channel at your convenience. Projects include things such as purses, totes, quilts and much, much more.

Updates on "Quilting the Kaye Wood Way" Teacher Certification classes.

This class is

being taught by one of Kaye's certified teachers, Sherry Root!

April 3, 2009 from 10 am till 3 pm.

Learn Kaye's Stacking My Block pattern technique from Sherry here:

Quilter's Quarters and Bernina Too!

51 N. Verde Heights Dr.

Cottonwood, AZ 86326

(928)634-8161 or e-mail Sherry here:

www.quiltersquartersaz.com or qquarters@...

April 18, 2009

Cincinnati Mills Mall, Cincinnati, OH

To sign up for this class or for additional info, please call Kathleen at (989)345-3028 or e-mail her at the following address.

May 27, 2009

Gall Sewing Center, Grand Rapids, MI

To sign up for this class or for additional info, please call Kathleen at (989)345-3028 or e-mail her at the following address.

http://www.kayewood.com/blog/community/show-and-tell/

Show & Tell

Here is a beautiful quilt from one of our readers. Thanks to all of you that submit and share your quilts and stories.

This is a quilt I made from my brother's tennis tee shirts. It's so colorful, it came out very nice. Kathleen

If you'd like to check out more wonderful quilts and quilted items made by our readers, go to our Show & Tell page.

If you'd like to submit your quilt to our Show & Tell page, just e-mail your picture and story, 50 words or less please, to Terrye at the following address.

You can also mail a non-returnable picture along with your story to the following address.

Kaye Wood c/o Show & Tell

PO Box 456

West Branch, MI 48661

We'd love the chance to show off your work, so send them in!

Podcasts are here!

April Fools Prank-LA Highways Close for Repairs.

In 1987 an LA disc jockey announced that on April 8, the LA highway system would be shut down for a month to get repairs. The station received hundreds of frantic calls in response along with the California Highway Patrol! The station later admitted it was a prank and that it was stunned by the publics reaction to the hoax. The CA Dept. of Transportation reportedly didn't find it amusing either and called to express their opinion to the station.

We're expecting!

Expecting what? Well, that's for us to know and you to find out! Each week we'll be giving hints in our letter to help you figure out what is going on, so keep checking.

This week's hint: It's smaller than a cutting mat.

Useful Links

Do you love KayeWoodTV.com?

Would you like updates sent to your e-mail when a new show premiers? Join our list and you'll be the first in your crowd to receive a notice.

http://www.kayewood.com/category/Download_our_Catalog/c76

Kaye Wood Inc. Catalog

Our catalog is available online, anytime, anywhere! Convenient shopping day or night.

List your event

If you have an upcoming event or show you'd like to post on our events page, just click the link.

Our Home Page

Access to all of the goodies on our Kaye Wood website.

Talk to Mary Kaeser about the LoveQuilt Connection

Kaye Wood Forum

Post questions, check the message board, make a new friend, the forum has it all.

April Fools Prank-Virgin Cola Blue Cans

In 1996 Virgin Cola announced that in the interest of consumer safety, it had integrated a new technology into their cans. When the cola passed the sell-by date, the liquid would react with the metal in the can, turning the can itself bright blue. Virgin warned that consumers should avoid purchasing all blue cans. The joke was that Pepsi had recently unveiled their newly designed cans that were...bright blue!

Finale

Take care, Joyce Horn

Mailing address and ordering info.

Kaye Wood Inc.

PO Box 456

West Branch, MI 48661

If you prefer to place your order by phone, you can call us toll-free at:

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Date: Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:46 pm
Subject: Kaye's Quilting Friends Newsletter, Mar. 25. 2009

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March 25, 2009

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The robins are back, the robins are back! This is always the deciding factor to me that spring is definitely on the way, when I see a robins hopping around in the front yard. I can't wait for things to start turning green again, for the flowers to start blooming and for the weather to be warm enough to get out the patio furniture! It won't be this week, but hopefully soon. I can hang in there a little bit longer I guess...like I have a choice! Hope things are starting to bloom in your neck of the woods! Have a great week everyone!

Check This Out!

The new Noah's Ark pack embroidery disc!

Delight comes two by two in this fun and frolicking Noah's Ark embroidery disc. These cute characters will uplift any dampened spirits and add a splash of fun to any home embroidery project. Includes 20 professionally digitized designs and easy to follow step by step instructions. For 4" x 4" through XLG hoop sizes.

Some of the designs from this embroidery disc.

What's On Sale?

Last week to buy any View & Do Shape and get the View & Do DVD for 1/2 price!

Kaye's View & Do tools now come in 6 popular shapes, made of hard plastic that are suitable for use with your rotary cutter. Each shape has 4 removable pieces which allow you to make 2, 4, 6 and 8 inch size shapes, for a total of 24 templates! Great for fussy cutting, each template also allows you to view your fabric in different sizes. No guess work and no ripping out stitches, you know how it will look before you cut it. Ideal for many purposes, you'll find yourself using your shapes in a multitude of ways from sewing and quilting, to scrap booking and other crafts. Shapes included in the set are a heart, diamond, hexagon, octagon, circle and the returning square shape! Plus, when you buy and 1 of these shapes, you can also get the View & Do DVD for 1/2 price! This 30 minute DVD highlights the techniques that Kaye uses while fussy cutting with her View & Do Shapes. Everything you need to know about using your shapes can be found on this informative DVD.

All prices will be adjusted in our office at the time of processing. Limit 1 discounted disc per order.

Monthly Sale

Strip Quilting Books #2 thru #8 for $3 apiece.

Here is a great special at the lowest price you will find all year.! Running thru the whole month of March, you can get Kaye's own Strip Quilting books, numbered 2 thru 8 for $3 apiece. These are fantastic books, filled with information and patterns you will want to have. They won't be on sale like this for a long time to come, so take advantage of this great special!

Just click the link for the books on sale and their descriptions.

It's back....it's back!

Did you know that Kaye has 6 View & Do Shapes now? Back by popular demand, we now have the View & Do Square available. Like our other great shapes it has 4 pieces that nest inside each other to make squares in 2, 4, 6 and 8 inch sizes and is also made of hard plastic, suitable for rotary cutting. Fussy cutting is a breeze when you have the right shapes, so order yours today!

http://www.kayewood.com/item/Quilting_The_Kaye_Wood_Way_Lecture_Demo_Trunk_Show/672

Kaye Wood's Lecture/Demo/Trunk Show is coming to Cincinnati, OH!

Sunday, April 19, 2009

2:00 - 5:00 PM

Cincinnati Mills Mall

Ticket Price: $20.00

We want your tips!

1) Okay, here is a tip courtesy of Gail R., (I have to give her credit or she might do me harm LOL) I don't want to steal her thunder. I think it's pretty good and if you're into recycling, even better. Use the container that your 100 CD's came in for a variety of things.

Lid-Good for storing your scissors, rotary cutters or short rulers.

Round Disc-Good for a perfect, round template.

Spindle-Good for holding a cone of thread.

Hope that you will use MY tip! Helen S., Waterford, ON, Canada

2) In regards to using the Pringle canister for crochet hooks. I used them until I noticed that the metal rim nicked my long crochet hooks. If you use them, cover the rim. I have also found that a long prescription bottle works well for this too. Thanks for listening. Janice F.

3) I use a child's pencil box to hold my sewing necessities. It's always right beside my machine and has everything I need neatly stored away. My plastic pencil box holds my pins, scissors, pencil, fabric marker, seam ripper, assorted small buttons and a vinyl pencil case where I keep two rotary cutters. There's always a small amount of free storage space for anything I might need to store, until I can get it to the correct place in the fabric closet. Jim (Yes, there are many male quilter's in the world...it's something my wife and I enjoy doing together.)

Podcasts are here!

Take a look at KayeWoodTV.com!

FYI...Programs are best viewed with a high speed internet connection.

If you have any questions or special requests for programs you would like to see on KayeWoodTV.com, drop an e-mail to Kathleen at the following address.

Be sure to visit KayeWoodTV.com for new and exciting tips from the Sulky design team. Innovative and always creative, you definitely won't want to miss what they have in store for you this week.

Updates on "Quilting the Kaye Wood Way" Teacher Certification classes.

This class is

being taught by one of Kaye's certified teachers, Sherry Root!

April 3, 2009 from 10 am till 3 pm.

Learn Kaye's Stacking My Block pattern technique from Sherry here:

Quilter's Quarters and Bernina Too!

51 N. Verde Heights Dr.

Cottonwood, AZ 86326

(928)634-8161 or e-mail Sherry here:

www.quiltersquartersaz.com or qquarters@...

April 18, 2009

Cincinnati Mills Mall, Cincinnati, OH

To sign up for this class or for additional info, please call Kathleen at (989)345-3028 or e-mail her at the following address.

May 27, 2009

Gall Sewing Center, Grand Rapids, MI

To sign up for this class or for additional info, please call Kathleen at (989)345-3028 or e-mail her at the following address.

http://www.kayewood.com/blog/community/show-and-tell/

Show & Tell

Here is a beautiful quilt from one of our readers. Thanks to all of you that submit and share your quilts and stories.

This was made by Sadie Quinlan from the charm squares that Caroline's provided for the Kaye Wood event in West Branch, MI. Her Mom Nancy attended the event and the next day they made this purse. I think it's great to see young people sewing and being creative. Sadie is 17 years old. Kathleen

If you'd like to check out more wonderful quilts and quilted items made by our readers, go to our Show & Tell page.

If you'd like to submit your quilt to our Show & Tell page, just e-mail your picture and story, 50 words or less please, to Terrye at the following address.

You can also mail a non-returnable picture along with your story to the following address.

Kaye Wood c/o Show & Tell

PO Box 456

West Branch, MI 48661

We'd love the chance to show off your work, so send them in!

Things that make you go hmmm?

Why do we leave cars worth thousands of dollars in the driveway and put our useless junk in the garage?
How can a pizza get to your house faster than an ambulance?
Why do we use answering machines to screen calls and then have call waiting, so we won't miss a call from someone we didn't want to talk to in the first place?
No one ever says, "It's only a game," when their team is winning.
Tell a man there are 400 billion stars and he'll believe you. Tell him a bench has wet paint and he has to touch it.
A closed mouth gathers no feet.

We're expecting!

Expecting what? Well, that's for us to know and you to find out! Each week we'll be giving hints in our letter to help you figure out what is going on, so keep checking.

This weeks hint: It's bigger than a pack of gum.

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Kaye Wood Inc. Catalog

Our catalog is available online, anytime, anywhere! Convenient shopping day or night.

List your event

If you have an upcoming event or show you'd like to post on our events page, just click the link.

Our Home Page

Access to all of the goodies on our Kaye Wood website.

Talk to Mary Kaeser about the LoveQuilt Connection

Kaye Wood Forum

Post questions, check the message board, make a new friend, the forum has it all.

Finale

Take care, Joyce Horn

Mailing address and ordering info.

Kaye Wood Inc.

PO Box 456

West Branch, MI 48661

If you prefer to place your order by phone, you can call us toll-free at:

1-800-248-5293, Monday thru Friday

9-5 Eastern Standard Time

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From: "Terrye Kinch/Kaye Wood, Inc" <terrye@...>
Date: Wed Mar 18, 2009 3:43 pm
Subject: Kaye's Quilting Friends Newsletter, Mar 18. 09

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March 18, 2009

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Hey everyone! Spring is almost here and I can't tell you how happy I am about that! Especially since the weather has been really very nice here for this time of the year. The sun has been shining and gentle breezes have even had a hint of warmth to them this week. Plus, low and behold the ducks and geese are actually heading north again! A sure sign that spring is on the way! Here is a little poem I thought you'd enjoy. Have a great week everyone!

March bustles in on windy feet and sweeps my doorstep and my street.

She washes and cleans with pounding rains, scrubbing the earth of winter stains.

She shakes the grime from carpet green, till naught but fresh new blades are seen.

Then house in order, all neat as a pin, she ushers gentle springtime in.

Author: Susan Reiner

Check This Out!

A Dash to the Finish by Debbie's Creative Moments

http://www.kayewood.com/item/View_Do_Technique_DVD/562

What's On Sale?

Buy any View & Do Shape and get the View & Do DVD for 1/2 price!

All prices will be adjusted in our office at the time of processing. Limit 1 discounted disc per order.

Monthly Sale

Strip Quilting Books #2 thru #8 for $3 apiece.

Here is a great special at the lowest price you will find all year.! Running thru the whole month of March, you can get Kaye's own Strip Quilting books, numbered 2 thru 8 for $3 apiece. These are fantastic books, filled with information and patterns you will want to have. They won't be on sale like this for a long tine to come, so take advantage of this great special!

Just click the link for the books on sale and their descriptions.

http://www.kayewood.com/item/View_Do_Square_Shapes/671

It's back....it's back!

Did you know that Kaye has 6 View & Do Shapes now? Back by popular demand, we now have the View & Do Square available. Like our other great shapes it has 4 pieces that nest inside each other to make squares in 2, 4, 6 and 8 inch sizes and is also made of hard plastic, suitable for rotary cutting. Fussy cutting is a breeze when you have the right shapes, so order yours today!

Kaye Wood's Lecture/Demo/Trunk Show is coming to Cincinnati, OH!

Sunday, April 19, 2009

2:00 - 5:00 PM

Cincinnati Mills Mall

Ticket Price: $20.00

http://www.kayewood.com/item/Quilting_The_Kaye_Wood_Way_Lecture_Demo_Trunk_Show/672

National Quilting Day

Did you know that March 21st is National Quilting Day? This even was started in 1991 by the National Quilting Association. This year they are devoting the celebration to "the home" and suggest that quilters use their efforts to support those who are "struggling for warmth and comfort". To that end they have created a pattern called "Welcome Home" that you can download from their website.

http://www.nqaquilts.org/NatQuiltDay.php

We want your tips!

http://www.kayewood.com/blog/category/podcasts/

1) When I need to make straight lines for quilting, I just use blue painters tape. It works better for me than a pencil and it doesn't leave the fabric sticky. Francine P.

2) When your sewing machine is not being used, keep your presser foot in the down position. This will keep the pressure off the spring that helps put it up and down and it will last longer. Gracie H.

3) When I have to baste my quilt top, batting and back together, I use a circular upholstery needle. It's great at catching all of the layers and makes basting so much easier! Janice F.

Podcasts are here!

Take a look at KayeWoodTV.com!

Have a quilting obsession? Get your fix here for FREE all day, every day! We now have 63 clips/programs available for your viewing pleasure, absolutely FREE! Also, don't forget to view one of our newest features called, "Kaye Wood Quick Tips! Join Kaye as she shows you some of her tricks of the trade online, right now! Just log in and check us out!

FYI...Programs are best viewed with a high speed internet connection.

If you have any questions or special requests for programs you would like to see on KayeWoodTV.com, drop an e-mail to Kathleen at the following address.

Be sure to visit KayeWoodTV.com for new and exciting tips from the Sulky design team. Innovative and always creative, you definitely won't want to miss what they have in store for you this week.

Updates on "Quilting the Kaye Wood Way" Teacher Certification classes.

March 23, 2009

Sun City, AZ at the home of Kaye Wood.

Seats are still available for this newly added class.

Call Kaye Wood at 623-974-6898 to sign up.

March 25, 2009

Sun City, AZ at the home of Kaye Wood.

This class is currently filled.

April 18, 2009

Cincinnati Mills Mall, Cincinnati, OH

To sign up for this class or for additional info, please call Kathleen at (989)345-3028 or e-mail her at the following address.

http://www.kayewood.com/blog/community/show-and-tell/

May 1, 2009

Sew & Sew Quilts & Fabrics

36360 CO Rd. MM

Stanley, WI

(715)644-5563

This class is being taught by one of Kaye's certified teachers, Sherry Root!

April 3, 2009 from 10 am till 3 pm.

Learn Kaye's Stacking My Block pattern technique from Sherry here:

Quilter's Quarters and Bernina Too!

51 N. Verde Heights Dr.

Cottonwood, AZ 86326

(928)634-8161 or e-mail Sherry here:

www.quiltersquartersaz.com or qquarters@...

Show & Tell

Here is a beautiful quilt from one of our readers. Thanks to all of you that submit and share your quilts and stories.

This is a picture of my Christmas Quilt-Poinsettia. It was originally the pattern for a 1 block wall hanging, but I thought it would make a lovely quilt, and I'm quite proud of it. I put gold satin as the center of the flower. Ida

If you'd like to check out more wonderful quilts and quilted items made by our readers, go to our Show & Tell page.

If you'd like to submit your quilt to our Show & Tell page, just e-mail your picture and story, 50 words or less please, to Terrye at the following address.

You can also mail a non-returnable picture along with your story to the following address.

Kaye Wood c/o Show & Tell

PO Box 456

West Branch, MI 48661

We'd love the chance to show off your work, so send them in!

Did You Know?

I had someone write to me recently asking about something I ran long ago called, Color Psychology. I couldn't find the original article I had, but I did find facts relating to this subject, that I hope are pretty close to what I had in the past. Basically it's how people react to different colors that they view. As relating to quilting, you can appreciate how different colors automatically catch your eye, but do you think about how they can make you feel? Here's probably more than you ever wanted to know about the subject!

Color Psychology

White-Stands for innocence, chastity and purity, which is why in most western societies, brides wear white down the aisle. It also represents cleanliness. Doctors, nurses and lab techs wear white to imply sterility. White reflects light and helps keep things cool. Great for summer clothing, it creates a cool and refreshing feeling.

Purple-Is the color for royalties. Represents luxury, wealth and sophistication. Also the color of passion, romance and sensitivity. Some people use purple decor for a posh and artistic look.

Brown-Is the color of wood and the earth. Is solid and reliable and helps to create a comfy, neutral, open atmosphere. Represents strength, maturity, credibility and solidity. Most likely to be on a man's favorite color list.

We're expecting!

Expecting what? Well, that's for us to know and you to find out! Each week we'll be giving hints in our letter to help you figure out what is going on, so keep checking.

Useful Links

Do you love KayeWoodTV.com?

Would you like updates sent to your e-mail when a new show premiers? Join our list and you'll be the first in your crowd to receive a notice.

http://www.kayewood.com/category/Download_our_Catalog/c76

Kaye Wood Inc. Catalog

Our catalog is available online, anytime, anywhere! Convenient shopping day or night.

List your event

If you have an upcoming event or show you'd like to post on our events page, just click the link.

Our Home Page

Access to all of the goodies on our Kaye Wood website.

Talk to Mary Kaeser about the LoveQuilt Connection

Kaye Wood Forum

Post questions, check the message board, make a new friend, the forum has it all.

Finale

Well gang, I guess that's all for this week. Let us know if you need anything or if we can help you out in any way. >From all of us at Kaye Wood Inc., keep smiling, keep loving and above all...keep quilting!

Take care, Joyce Horn

Mailing address and ordering info.

Kaye Wood Inc.

PO Box 456

West Branch, MI 48661

If you prefer to place your order by phone, you can call us toll-free at:

1-800-248-5293, Monday thru Friday

9-5 Eastern Standard Time

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#303

From: "Terrye Kinch/Kaye Wood, Inc" <terrye@...>
Date: Thu Mar 12, 2009 2:10 pm
Subject: Kaye's Quilting Friends Newsletter, 3.12.09

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March 12, 2009

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Hey everyone! A Happy St. Patrick's Day, (early) to all! Don't forget to be wearing your green on Tuesday or you're apt to get a little pinch from someone! I am not Irish, at least not to my knowledge, but I do enjoy the camaraderie and spirituality, not to mention a wee bit of green refreshment in the past, to help celebrate this day. So in honor of the revered St. Patrick, here is an Irish blessing for you. Have a great week!

Lucky stars above you, sunshine on your way.

Many friends to love you, joy in work and play.

Laughter to outweigh each care, in your heart a song.

And gladness waiting everywhere, all your whole life long.

Check This Out!

It's Hip To Be Square

A fantastic book from the series Becoming A Confident Quilter" from Debbie's Creative Moments.

The technique that is the basis for this book begins with the premise that you have a stack of squares that are all the same size. When making scrappy quilts or any multiple fabric quilts, an efficient use of your time is to begin with pieces that are uniform in size and shape so you can stack them neatly and cut through layers, cutting many pieces at one time. Whether they are squares, strips (worms), fat quarters, fat eighths or any other size and shape, you will find that working with a group of fabrics that are uniform in size, will get you well on your way to creating your next scrappy quilt. So let's get started with squares. With Debbie's books, you will not only make the projects, but she has designed them in a way for you to have complete understanding of the way you do it. While there are patterns for several projects in every book, the intent of these patterns is to show you how to apply what you have learned. By the time you finish, Debbie will have given you the tools and confidence to make the quilts you want to make, not just how to read a pattern and duplicate a quilt that someone else has designed. Click the link for more info about this book.

Here are a few of the quilts included in this book.

What's On Sale

Buy any 2 Lazy Girl patterns and get a third one of equal or lesser value FREE!

Joan Hawley of Lazy Girl Designs has it going on when it comes to bags and accessories! Joan's popular patterns are always stylish, fun and so easy to make. Special tips included with your pattern are sure to make your project a success! Plus, for the next week when you purchase 2 of these patterns, you can pick a third of equal or lesser value for FREE! Quite the deal, but it won't last for long, so order yours today! To see all of Joan's patterns, just click the link and enter Joan Hawley in the search box.

All prices will be adjusted in our office at the time of processing!

Monthly Sale

Strip Quilting Books #2 thru #8 for $3 apiece!

Here is a great special at the lowest price you will find all year. Starting this week and running thru the whole month of March, you can get Kaye's own Strip Quilting books, numbered 2 thru 8 for $3 apiece! These are fantastic books, filled with information and patterns you will want to have. They won't be on sale like this for a long time to come, so take advantage of this great special!

Just click the link for the books on sale and their descriptions.

Kaye Wood's Lecture/Demo/Trunk Show is coming to Cincinnati, Ohio!

Sunday, April 19, 2009

2:00 - 5:00 PM

Cincinnati Mills Mall

Ticket Price: $20.00

We want your tips!

http://www.kayewood.com/blog/2009/01/quilting-the-kaye-wood-way-episode-1-podcast/

1) Empty Pringles cans are very useful for storing long objects such as knitting needles, afghan crochet hooks, small width art brushes, long narrow shears, etc. Smaller Pringles cans are great to keep things like point turners, 6 inch rulers and other things that we use in our sewing. Decorate with your own fabric and you will have a one of a kind container that will keep such objects orderly so that you know where they are when you need them. Also great for travel when you want to work on a project away from home. Joanne K.

2) My tip is for anyone who has trouble when threading invisible thread through the eye of a sewing machine needle. Even using the needle threader and getting the invisible thread in the loop. I use Handicap sewing machine needles. These are brilliant! Just add on the needle and then thread your machine until you come to the eye of the needle and you only have to slide the thread down one side of the needle until it clicks into the eye! What bliss, no more growling or hair pulling! Hope this will help a lot of us with sight problems. Moray P.

3) When I have to clean the inside of my sewing machine, I use my bicycle tire pump to blow out the dust and grime. I have been doing this for a while now and it seems to work very well. Melinda S.

Message from Kaye!

Hey everyone, did you attend the recent show in Puyallup, WA? Well if you did, we want your feedback about anything concerning the show. Your opinion counts and the more we hear from you, the better show we can put on. Below are a few questions to check out and respond to, but feel free to write us about anything pertaining to the show. Please submit your responses to the e-mail address below.

RitaFar@...

Did you attend the special events such as the evening program with Mark Lipinski, the comedian quilter and the Red Fashion Show? If you did attend these special events, did you enjoy them and would you attend them again at some time? Were the venders and their products to your liking? Was the show as a whole to your liking? Is there anything that you would change or would like to be added to this show? Any constructive criticism, suggestions or praise would be helpful, so please let us know.

Podcasts are here!

Did you know that Kaye has started podcasts? If you're not sure what they are, let me explain. Podcasts are 10-20 minute interviews with Kaye or a guest talking about the thing you love best....quilting of course! Just click the link to get to the first episode of Kaye discussing, Quilting the Kaye Wood Way.

Take a look at KayeWoodTV.com!

Have a quilting obsession? Get your fix here for FREE all day, every day! We now have 63 clips/programs available for your viewing pleasure, absolutely FREE! Also, don't forget to view one of our newest features called, "Kaye Wood Quick Tips! Join Kaye as she shows you some of her tricks of the trade online right now! Just log in and check us out!

FYI...Programs are best viewed with a high speed internet connection.

If you have any questions or special requests for programs you would like to see on KayeWoodTV.com, drop an e-mail to Kathleen at the following address.

mailto:kathleen@...?subject=teachercertification

Be sure to visit KayeWoodTV.com for new and exciting tips from the Sulky design team. Innovative and always creative, you definitely won't want to miss what they have in store for you this week.

Don't forget to catch Kaye's Quilting Friends on these select Ohio stations, every Tuesday @ 2:00 PM.

WGCT TV 8***WXCB TV 42/Time Warner Ch. 3***WOCB-LP TV 48***WOCB TV 39/Time Warner Ch. 20

Updates on Quilting The Kaye Wood Way Teacher Certification classes.

March 23, 2009

Sun City, AZ at the home of Kaye Wood.

Seats are still available for this newly added class.

Call Kaye Wood at 623-974-6898 to sign up.

March 25, 2009

Sun City, AZ at the home of Kaye Wood.

This class is currently filled.

April 18, 2009

Cincinnati Mills Mall

To sign up for this class or for additional info, please call Kathleen at

(989)345-3028 or e-mail her at the following address.

May 1, 2009

Sew & Sew Quilts & Fabrics

36360 CO Rd. MM

Stanley, WI

715-644-5563

This class is being taught by one of Kaye's certified teachers, Sherry Root!

April 3, 2009 from 10 am till 3 pm.

Learn Kaye's Stacking My Block pattern technique from Sherry here:

Quilter's Quarters and Bernina Too!

51 N. Verde Heights Dr.

Cottonwood, AZ 86326

(928)634-8161 or e-mail Sherry here:

www.quiltersquartersaz.com or qquarters@...

Show & Tell

Here is a beautiful quilt from one of our readers. Thanks to all of you that submit and share your quilts and stories.

I like 5 sided quilts. They are easy and people sure do like them! Pat

If you'd like to check out more wonderful quilts and quilted items made by our readers, go to our Show & Tell page.

http://www.kayewood.com/blog/community/show-and-tell/

If you'd like to submit your quilt to our Show & Tell page, just e-mail your picture and story, 50 words or less please, to Terrye at the following address.

You can also mail a non-returnable picture along with your story to the following address.

Kaye Wood c/o Show & Tell

PO Box 456

West Branch, MI 4861

We'd love the chance to show off your work, so send them in!

Did You Know?

Color Psychology

Green-Is the easiest color on the eye and can improve vision. Has many symbolic meanings, but the strongest and most universal is nature. It also signifies life, youth, hope, renewal and vigor. Is a calming color and has a neutral effect on the human nervous system. They have green rooms for people to wait in who are going to appear on TV, so they stay relaxed. This is also why is is used a lot in hospitals. In American culture, green represents money. Various shades of green have different symbolic meanings. Dark green implies wealth, is cool, conservative and masculine. Emerald green symbolizes immortality. Olive green is the color of peace. Yellow-green is the least preferred color of consumers.

Orange-Is the color most associated with appetite. Also relates to warmth, contentment, fruitfulness and wholesomeness. It looks strong and generous and has a broad appeal. It can be used to indicate that a product is suitable for everyone and can make an expensive product seem more affordable.

Black-Is a controversial color. Some relate to it as sturdiness and reliability. Others relate to it in a darker way such as witches and the occult. It speaks with authority and power but also represents despair and mourning. People choose to wear black clothing for many reasons. Some feel it is more formal and powerful, but also can be depicted as being stylish and sophisticated. Others choose black because it gives a slimmer appearance

Useful Links

Do you love KayeWoodTV.com?

Would you like updates sent to your e-mail when a new show premiers? Join our list and you'll be the first in your crowd to receive a notice.

http://www.kayewood.com/category/Download_our_Catalog/c76

Kaye Wood Inc. Catalog

Our catalog is available online, anytime, anywhere! Convenient shopping day or night.

List your event

If you have an upcoming event or show you'd like to post on our events page, just click the link.

Our Home Page

Access to all of the goodies on our Kaye Wood website.

Talk to Mary Kaeser about the LoveQuilt Connection

Kaye Wood Forum

Post questions, check the message board, make a new friend, the forum has it all.

http://www.FindAQuiltTeacher.com

Ad Swap-FindAQuiltTeacher.com

Where can you find Kaye Wood? She's here, there and everywhere, but she's also on FindAQuiltTeacher.com. Do you teach quilting? Get listed on this new web page that helps teachers connect with those that hire them.

Would you like to make it easier for your guild to bring in great speakers like Kaye? Tell your program chair about our site. They can find information about local, regional, national and international teachers all in one place. Each teacher has her/his own web page with a photo, home town, a list of their specialities, the types of presentations they offer, a biography and sometimes even testimonials from students and others. For just $15 a year, (that's only $1.25 a month) your program chair can download a Teacher Fact Sheet for every teacher on the web site. You will save hours of time searching the Internet for the info they need, to bring teachers to your guild for exciting and informative programs. These fact sheets also have expanded contact info, fees and expenses, lodging requirements, contract preferences, experience and more. It's all in a standardized format and all on ONE PAGE for easy comparisons. Your program chair can create a reference book that will help your guild now and all year long. Check it out!

http://www.findaquiltteacher.com

Finale

Take care, Joyce Horn

Mailing address and ordering info.

Kaye Wood Inc.

PO Box 456

West Branch, MI 48661

If you prefer to place your order by phone, you can call us toll-free at:

1-800-248-5293, Monday thru Friday

9-5 Eastern Standard Time

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#302

From: "Terrye Kinch/Kaye Wood, Inc" <terrye@...>
Date: Wed Mar 4, 2009 4:39 pm
Subject: Kaye's Quilting Friends Newsletter, Mar 4, 2009

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March 4, 2009

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Hey everyone! March is here and hopefully some warmer weather is on the way! Daylight savings time is this Sunday, so don't forget to SPRING forward Saturday night and set those clocks ahead. Here is a little something I received in my e-mail that I found pretty interesting. Just try to read it and it will explain itself....to some people! lol

Cna yuo raed tihs? If yuo cna raed tihs, you hvae a sgtrane mnid too. Olny 55 plepoe out of 100 can. I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to rsceearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, ti dseno't mtaetr in waht oerdr the ltteres in a wrod are, the olny iproamtnt tihng is taht the frsit and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it whotuit a pboerlm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Azanmig huh? Yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt!

Check This Out!

From Debbie's Creative Moments we have Barbara's Antique pattern!

What's On Sale

Buy any 2 Lazy Girl patterns and get a third one of equal or lesser value FREE!

Joan Hawley of Lazy Girl Designs has it going on when it comes to bags and accessories! Joan's popular patterns are always stylish, fun and so easy to make. Special tips included with your pattern are sure to make your project a success! Plus, for the next week when you purchase 2 of these patterns, you can pick a third of equal or lesser value for FREE! Quite the deal, but it's only for the next two weeks, so order yours today! To see all of Joan's patterns, just click the link and enter Joan Hawley in the search box.

Your shopping cart invoice won't reflect the free pattern but we will adjust all prices in our office at the time of processing!

Tip!!... Joan talks about her design process on Kaye's latest podcast Go to our blog to listen:
http://www.kayewood.com/blog/2009/03/quilting-the-kaye-wood-way-episode-6-joan-hawley/

New Monthly Sale

Strip Quilting Books #2 thru #8 for $3 apiece!

Just click the link for the books on sale and their descriptions.

We want your tips!

http://www.kayewood.com/blog/2009/01/quilting-the-kaye-wood-way-episode-1-podcast/

1) If your cutting mat has cuts full of fabric fibers, it's time to change the blade in your rotary cutter. Mary W.

2) For clean points when paper piecing, start at the wide end of a triangle and sew toward the point. That way you don't sew over the bump of the previous seam. Carole H.

3) I always seem to have more than 1 project going at the same time. In order to keep them straight, I put each one in a different bag with a zipper top. This includes my thread, everything. When I have a long trip or have to sit at the doctors office for any length of time, I have a project ready to go and be worked on while I wait. Allison P.

Podcasts are here!

You can also go to itunes and search for "kaye wood".

Take a look at KayeWoodTV.com!

Have a quilting obsession? Get your fix here for FREE all day, every day! We now have 63 clips/programs available for your viewing pleasure, absolutely FREE! Also, don't forget to view one of our newest features called, "Kaye Wood Quick Tips"! Join Kaye as she shows you some of her "tricks of the trade" online right now! Just log in and check us out!

FYI...Programs are best viewed with a high speed internet connection.

If you have any questions or special requests for programs you would like to see on KayeWoodTV.com, drop an e-mail to Kathleen at the following address.

mailto:kathleen@...?subject=teachercertification

Be sure to visit KayeWoodTV.com for new and exciting tips from the Sulky design team. Innovative and always creative, you definitely won't want to miss what they have in store for you this week.

Don't forget to catch Kaye's Quilting Friends on these select Ohio stations, every Tuesday @ 2:00 PM.

WGCT TV 8***WXCB TV 42/Time Warner Ch. 3***WOCB-LP TV 48***WOCB TV 39/Time Warner Ch. 20

A "Quilting The Kaye Wood Way" Teacher Certification class will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio.

When-Saturday, April 18, 2009

Where-Cincinnati Mills Mall

Kaye would love to include you in this group of elite teachers, so together you can share her original techniques to make quilting easier and more enjoyable. To sign up or for additional information please call Kathleen at (989)345-3028 or e-mail her at the following address.

Show & Tell

Here is a beautiful quilt from one of our readers. Thanks to all of you that submit and share your quilts and stories.

Although this is not a quilt, I'd love to share. As the cooler season approaches I thought a nice dress-up sweat suit jacket would be nice, so this is the one I created. It's not difficult to do and you can play with the designs to suit yourself. Donna

If you'd like to check out even more wonderful quilts and quilted items made by our readers, go to our Show & Tell page.

http://www.kayewood.com/blog/community/show-and-tell/

If you'd like to submit your quilt to our Show & Tell page, just e-mail your picture and story, 50 words or less please, to Terrye at the following address.

You can also mail a non-returnable picture along with your story to the following address.

Kaye Wood c/o Show & Tell

PO Box 456

West Branch, MI 4861

We'd love the chance to show off your work, so send them in!

Did You Know?

I had someone write to me recently asking about something I ran long ago called, "Color Psychology". I couldn't find the original article, but did find facts relating to this subject, that are pretty close to what we ran in the past. Basically it's how people react to different colors that they view. As relating to quilting, you can appreciate how different colors automatically catch your eye, but do you think about how they can make you feel? Here's probably more than you ever wanted to know about the subject!

Color Psychology

Red-Symbolizes love, power, fire, passion, aggression, blood, excitement and heat. This color can elevate your blood pressure and respiratory rate. It can stimulate you into making quick decisions and have high expectations. Words and objects that are in red are an immediate attention grabber, which is why red is a popular color of car that is stolen frequently. A very extreme color, red clothing can be uplifting and convey energy and power, but also may invite confrontation. Red should be used as an accent color, not as a background as it is so dominating. Red accents are favored by many bars and casinos as it causes people to lose track of time. Restaurants also favor this color in their decor because it will stimulate the appetite.

Yellow-Represents playfulness, light, cheerfulness, warmth, creativity and an easygoing attitude toward life in general. Bright lemon yellow is the most eye-fatiguing color. Light is reflected by this color, resulting in excess stimulation on the eyes, which also causes eye irritation. Yellow speeds up metabolism, enhances concentration and kick starts the brain, but is hurtful to our eyes. Paint a room yellow and you will make babies cry and grown-ups lose their tempers in it. When used in small doses, yellow will bring on sensations of warmth and brightness, as inviting as a warm sunny day. But like sunlight, you want it there to feel good, not right in your eyes. A softer tint will be much more pleasant to behold. When it comes to yellow, shade choice is important. Sunny yellow is the most visible colors of all and the number one attention getter but a dingy yellow represents decay, sickness, jealousy, duplicity and caution.

Blue-Represents sadness, depression, wisdom, loyalty, solitude and trust. Blue is the most popular color, favored by both men and women. Wear blue to a job interview to show your dedication and loyalty. The color blue is a natural appetite suppressant and can be repulsive in some instances. Lighter blue relaxes our nervous system and has a sobering effect on the mind. A great bedroom color as it causes the body to produce calming chemicals, making you feel peaceful and tranquil. Darker blues can have a different effect however, making you feel cold and depressed. When reading info written in blue text, people seem to retain more of it.

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Kaye Wood Inc. Catalog

Our catalog is available online, anytime, anywhere! Convenient shopping day or night.

List your event

If you have an upcoming event or show you'd like to post on our events page, just click the link.

Our Home Page

Access to all of the goodies on our Kaye Wood website.

Talk to Mary Kaeser about the LoveQuilt Connection

Kaye Wood Forum

Post questions, check the message board, make a new friend, the forum has it all.

Finale

Take care, Joyce Horn

Mailing address and ordering info.

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PO Box 456

West Branch, MI 48661

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From: "Terrye Kinch/Kaye Wood, Inc" <terrye@...>
Date: Wed Feb 25, 2009 3:24 pm
Subject: Kaye's Quilting Friends Newsletter, 2.25.09

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Kaye Wood's Quilting Newsletter

February 25, 2009

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Hey everyone! Can you believe February is just about out of here? Time has such a way of slipping by so quickly these days, even during the long winter season. Before you know it, spring will have arrived, the birds will be back chirping their songs, the grass will be green, the flowers will bloom, and the trees will have leaves again! Ahh...I can't wait! Until then, let me share a photo/joke I received from a reader the other day. I got such a kick out of it, not only because it was funny, but because it so depicted how it's been around here this winter. I hope you enjoy it and have a great week!

PS-Thanks to all who wrote to tell me who the author of "Attitude" was from last week. His name was Charles Swindoll.

Summer's almost here in Michigan...we can now see the deer moving around. Yep, won't be long.

Check This Out!

Delectably Simple Mountains

A fantastic book from the series "Becoming A Confident Quilter" from Debbie's Creative Moments.

Hills or mountains? Cliffs? This book includes six quilt designs. The technique used for making Delectable Mountain blocks in this book is simply this: Make large half-square triangle blocks, cut them vertically into sections, rearrange the sections in the reverse order and sew them back together. Voila`! You have mountains....or hills.

With Debbie's books, you will not only make the projects, but she has designed them in a way for you to have complete understanding of the way to do it. While there are patterns for several projects in every book, the intent of these patterns is to show you how to apply what you have learned. By the time you finish, Debbie will have given you the tools and confidence to make the quilts you want to make, not just how to read a pattern and duplicate a quilt that someone else has designed. Available for a short time, order yours today!

Here are a few of the quilts included in this book.

What's On Sale

A great shipping special!

Everyone loves a shipping special and now's the time to take advantage! For the next week when you order $40 or more, your s/h charge will be only $1.99! A great savings to you, so check your list and stock up now!

Your invoice won't reflect the special shipping prices, however, we will change them in the office at the time of processing.

This offer good only for orders shipped within the US.

New Monthly Sale

Strip Quilting Books #2 thru #8 for $3 apiece!

Just click the link for the books on sale and their descriptions.

http://www.kayewood.com/blog/2009/01/quilting-the-kaye-wood-way-episode-1-podcast/

What's new with Kaye?

Podcasts are here!

New interview with Kaye on examiner.com.

Kaye has a wonderful 3 part interview with the Quilting Examiner, Kelly Smith on the website examiner.com! Click the link to check it out!

http://www.examiner.com/x-858-Quilting-Examiner

New Noah's Ark theme pattern in the works.

Kaye has a new Noah's Ark theme pattern in the works and it's just about ready! We'll let you know first when it's ready to launch!

Don't forget to catch Kaye's Quilting Friends on these select Ohio stations, every Tuesday @ 2:00 PM.

WGCT TV 8***WXCB TV 42/Time Warner Ch. 3***WOCB-LP TV 48***WOCB TV 39/Time Warner Ch. 20

Kaye's Teacher Certification classes are a hit!

In case you weren't aware, Kaye has been offering Teacher Certification classes in the comfort of her home in Arizona. If you're interested in becoming part of this elite group and for more details about this unique opportunity, click the link below.

SCHEDULED CLASSES

March 25th-Full

http://www.kayewood.com/blog/schedule/kayesschedule/

A "Quilting The Kaye Wood Way" Teacher Certification class will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio.

When-Saturday, April 18, 2009

Where-Cincinnati Mills Mall

mailto:kathleen@...?subject=teachercertification

We want your tips!

http://www.kayewood.com/blog/community/show-and-tell/

1) I receive many bags of small pieces of material and do charity quilting with them. In a recent cutting session of strips, blocks and triangles, I found that if I put my cutting mat on the corner of the cutting table and leave room on the two sides of the table to walk around, I can cut the blocks without turning the mat or the material. Sure made the cutting go faster. Edith G.

PS. I had sent in a tip about tying a quilt from the plain block side rather than the top, when a panel is used to eliminate the ties showing. I use this on charity quilts as it is faster than hand quilting.

2) I got this tip from an online site and it really helped my frustration. If you make a scrap quilt and start having trouble on when to put fabrics, put all your pieces in a brown bag. Pull them out one at a time without looking first and use whatever one you grab. It might not please you at that moment, but should make your scrappy quilt look great when it is finished. Debby G.

3) If you have have two quilt pieces that don't quite match up, try this. As long as the difference between the two is not more than 1/8", place a pin at each end of the seam and stitch with the larger piece facing the feed dogs of your sewing machine. That should work in the extra bit of fabric. MaryLou M.

Get ready Washington! Kaye and the LoveQuilt� Connection are coming to Puyallup!

It's that time of the year again for the Sewing and Stitchery Expo in Puyallup, WA! With all of your favorite vendors, classes, and tons of fun people there to shop and learn, this is one show you don't want to miss! Make sure you stop by our booth and give a yell out to Kaye, Brenda and Lori. HINT-(If one of them are missing, I'm sure you can find them at the strawberry shortcake booth!)

Also, please remember to pencil in some time at the Love Quilt�. Our coordinator Mary Kaeser has been working like mad to get the details finished, so she could bring this event to Washington. A little time on your part is all it takes to benefit someone who needs a little love, so please join them if you can. Remember, all the quilts that are made will be donated to the Crystal Judson Family Justice Center in Tacoma, WA. Here are some details about this event.

Event-LoveQuilt� Connection

Where-Centennial Tent of the Sewing and Stitchery Expo

When-February 26-28, 2009

Time-9:00 am-5:00 PM

Show & Tell

Here is a beautiful quilt from one of our readers. Thanks to all of you that submit and share your quilts and stories.

This is a quilt I made for my 3 year old grandson. He helped me pick out the fabrics. Bright colors really made him happy, so he was excited when he got the quilt and realized the results of our shopping trip. He is already asking to go on another adventure to the fabric store. I use the quilt as you go method, usually in block sections. A friend showed me how to put rows of blocks together, then quilt the row, attach another row, quilt it, etc., until finished. This method worked well for me and reduced the time to make the quilt by quite a bit. Lorraine

If you'd like to check out even more wonderful quilts and quilted items made by our readers, go to our Show & Tell page.

If you'd like to submit your quilt to our Show & Tell page, just e-mail your picture and story, 50 words or less please, to Terrye at the following address.

http://quiltinggallery.com/

You can also mail a non-returnable picture along with your story to the following address.

Kaye Wood c/o Show & Tell

PO Box 456

West Branch, MI 4861

We'd love the chance to show off your work, so send them in!

Ad Swap-Quilting Gallery

Come visit the Quilting Gallery, where you'll meet quilters from around the world. February is Guest Blogger Month, featuring 60 wonderful and talented quilters, from newbies, to authors, to international teachers, to quilters just like you and me. You'll also find free patterns, tutorials, videos, tips and tricks, contests, swaps and give-aways.

Have you ever wanted to see what other quilters from around the world are making? Now you can with the Bloggers Directory. More than 2,400 bloggers are listed from 51 different countries, and growing each day. List your blog today, it's free!

Take a virtual quilt shop tour with the Shop Locator. Find shops in your area or where you plan to travel. It includes physical and online-only shops, fabric, pattern and notion designers, professional teachers and long-arm quilters.

There is always something exciting happening at the Quilting Gallery. Keep up to date by subscribing to the newsletter.

http://quiltinggallery.com/

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Would you like updates sent to your e-mail when a new show premiers? Join our list and you'll be the first in your crowd to receive a notice.

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Kaye Wood Inc. Catalog

Our catalog is available online, anytime, anywhere! Convenient shopping day or night.

List your event

If you have an upcoming event or show you'd like to post on our events page, just click the link.

Our Home Page

Access to all of the goodies on our Kaye Wood website.

Talk to Mary Kaeser about the LoveQuilt Connection

Kaye Wood Forum

Post questions, check the message board, make a new friend, the forum has it all.

Finale

Take care, Joyce Horn

Mailing address and ordering info.

Kaye Wood Inc.

PO Box 456

West Branch, MI 48661

If you prefer to place your order by phone, you can call us toll-free at:

1-800-248-5293, Monday thru Friday

9-5 Eastern Standard Time

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#300

From: "Terrye Kinch/Kaye Wood, Inc" <terrye@...>
Date: Wed Feb 18, 2009 3:55 pm
Subject: Kaye's Quilting Friends Newsletter, 2.18.09

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Kaye Wood's Quilting Newsletter

February 18, 2009

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BREAKING NEWS***JOAN HAWLEY OF LAZY GIRL DESIGNS HAS HER OWN CHANNEL ON KAYEWOODTV.COM***BREAKING NEWS***JOAN HAWLEY OF LAZY GIRL DESIGNS HAS HER OWN CHANNEL ON KAYEWOODTV.COM***BREAKING NEWS***JOAN HAWLEY OF LAZY GIRL DESIGNS HAS HER OWN CHANNEL ON KAYEWOODTV.COM***

We would all like to welcome our friend Joan Hawley to the KayeWoodTV.com family! I'm sure you've seen Joan's Lazy Girl Designs on several of our shows, but now she has her own channel on KayeWoodTV.com! Just log on and enjoy 9 different Lazy Girl shows on one channel. Projects include things such as purses, totes, quilts and much, much more. The first program in the all NEW line-up is the Fan Fare Log Cabin. Join Joan as she adds a new twist to this old favorite by clicking the following link.

Make sure you check out all of our available programs on KayeWoodTV.com absolutely FREE! Projects available for quilters and sewers of all skill levels, you won't want to miss!

FYI...Programs are best viewed with a high speed internet connection.

KayeWoodTV.com

Check This Out!

Checkered Flowers by Green Fairy Quilts!

What's On Sale

A great shipping special!

Everyone loves a shipping special and now's the time to take advantage! For the next 2 weeks when you order $40 or more, your s/h charge will be only $1.99! A great savings to you, so check your list and stock up now!

All shipping fees will be changed in the office at the time of processing.

This offer good only for orders shipped within the US.

New Monthly Sale

First come-first serve sale and time is running out!

Kaye Wood's Children's Alphabet Embroidery Disc for 50% off!

We have a limited supply of discs to offer at this fantastic price, so if you're a fan of embroidery, don't hesitate! Kaye and the Stitchitize company have based this disc on Kaye's popular pattern design the ABC Quilt! With over 100 embroidery designs, this great collection includes 3 sizes of each letter and design, (3, 4, and 5 inches) as well as a set of individual designs without lettering. Plus, the printed pattern for the ABC Quilt is included with the disc, as well as pdf instructions. With different formats to suit your sewing machine and easy to follow directions, machine embroidery has never been easier!

This disc works with the following formats: dst, emb, exp, vip, ofm, pxf, csd, art, hus, pcs, pes, jef, sew, jan & xxx.

http://www.kayewood.com/blog/2009/01/quilting-the-kaye-wood-way-episode-1-podcast/

What's new with Kaye?

Podcasts are here!

New interview with Kaye on examiner.com.

Kaye has a wonderful 3 part interview with the Quilting Examiner, Kelly Smith on the website examiner.com! Click the link to check it out!

http://www.examiner.com/x-858-Quilting-Examiner

New Noah's Ark theme pattern in the works.

Kaye has a new Noah's Ark theme pattern in the works and it's just about ready! We'll let you know first when it's ready to launch!

Don't forget to catch Kaye's Quilting Friends on these select Ohio stations, every Tuesday @ 2:00 PM.

WGCT TV 8***WXCB TV 42/Time Warner Ch. 3***WOCB-LP TV 48***WOCB TV 39/Time Warner Ch. 20

Kaye's Teacher Certification classes are a hit!

SCHEDULED CLASSES

March 25th-Full

http://www.kayewood.com/blog/schedule/kayesschedule/

A "Quilting The Kaye Wood Way" Teacher Certification class will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio.

When-Saturday, April 18, 2009

Where-Cincinnati Mills Mall

mailto:kathleen@...?subject=teachercertification

We want your tips!

mailto:joyce@...?subject=sharewithus

1) I had an Olfa cutting mat that was about 20 years old and warped, that had to be replaced. I found one of the old "twister" boards, cut a usable piece from the old mat, and glued it to the twister board. It works great for cutting small and odd shapes. It also works for weaving baskets. Nancy M.

2) When I have clothes that are my favorites but are getting too worn to wear, I like to make another one just like it. To do this, I rip the seams of the old garment apart and make a pattern with them. Tissue paper is often too fragile, so once when I went to my gynecologist, I folded the paper sheet they gave me to cover up with, and took it home to use. The paper is much stronger than tissue paper and I don't have to be quite so careful with it. Pat A.

3) Drawing seam allowances on some templates can be a real pain. I read on a tip site to rubber band two pencils together and then trace the line of the template. One pencil will make your template line but the other pencil will draw a 1/4" seam allowance. Works every time I've tried it. Carolyn M.

The LoveQuilt� Connection is coming to Puyallup, WA!

When you come to enjoy the Sewing and Stitchery Expo, don't forget to pencil in some time for the LoveQuilt�!

All quilts are to be donated to the Crystal Judson Family Justice Center in Tacoma, WA.

The LoveQuilt� Connection is an event taken to National Quilt and Sewing events, to promote community charity work through quilting. At this event YLI, Igolochkoy, Mt. Mist, P & B Textiles, Clover and Janome have donated supplies to make the 6 Hour Quilts. Our goal is to make 45-60 quilts to be donated to the Crystal Judson Family Justice Center in Tacoma, WA. A tiny bit of your donated time to stitch on a quilt, can be so beneficial to someone who needs a little love, so please try to join us.

Event-LoveQuilt� Connection

Where-Centennial Tent of the Sewing and Stitchery Expo

When-February 26-28, 2009

Time-9:00 am-5:00 PM

Show & Tell

Here is a beautiful quilt from one of our readers. Thanks to all of you that submit and share your quilts and stories.

These lap quilts I have been making for the nursing home here in town as well as walker caddies. I am 63 years old and I am legally blind, so don't look too close at the seams, for they may not be straight! I love to sew and charity work is my thing to do. Betty

If you'd like to check out even more wonderful quilts and quilted items made by our readers, go to our Show & Tell page.

http://www.kayewood.com/blog/community/show-and-tell/

If you'd like to submit your quilt to our Show & Tell page, just e-mail your picture and story, 50 words or less please, to Terrye at the following address.

You can also mail a non-returnable picture along with your story to the following address.

Kaye Wood c/o Show & Tell

PO Box 456

West Branch, MI 4861

We'd love the chance to show off your work, so send them in!

Attitudes

"The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think, say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company, a church, a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we embrace for that day. We cannot change our past. We cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play the one string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you...we are in charge of our Attitudes." Unknown

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Kaye Wood Inc. Catalog

Our catalog is available online, anytime, anywhere! Convenient shopping day or night. http://www.kayewood.com/category/Download_our_Catalog/c76

List your event

If you have an upcoming event or show you'd like to post on our events page, just click the link.

Our Home Page

Access to all of the goodies on our Kaye Wood website.

Talk to Mary Kaeser about the LoveQuilt Connection

Kaye Wood Forum

Post questions, check the message board, make a new friend, the forum has it all.

Finale

Take care, Joyce Horn

Mailing address and ordering info.

Kaye Wood Inc.

PO Box 456

West Branch, MI 48661

If you prefer to place your order by phone, you can call us toll-free at:

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From: "Kaye's Quilting Friends" <kayewood1@...>
Date: Wed Feb 11, 2009 4:10 pm
Subject: Kaye's Quilting Friends Newsletter, Let's Try This Again

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February 10, 2009

Happy Valentine's Day!

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Hey everyone! In case you hadn't noticed by the decor in every store you walk into, Valentine's Day is almost here. In honor of this traditional holiday, here are some quotes to get you in the mood!

"Love 'em for what they are and forgive 'em for what they ain't." Unknown

"The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or even heard, but must be felt with the heart." Helen Keller

"To handle yourself use your head, to handle others use your heart." Unknown

"There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart...Pursue those." Unknown

"The greatest weakness of most humans is their hesitancy to tell others how much they love them while they're still alive." O. A. Battista

"The best portion of a good man's life is his little nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and love." William Wordsworth

Check This Out!

Checkered Flowers by Green Fairy Quilts!

Sale

For the next week it's not what's on sale, but what is FREE! When you spend a total of $19.99 before s/h, we will include in your order a FREE gift! Now I can't tell you what your gift will be, but I can give you a hint....(It was written by Kaye Wood!) Hmmm, no need to do anything to get this offer, we will automatically include your gift with your order of $19.99 or more!

New Monthly Sale

First come-first serve sale!

Kaye Wood's Children's Alphabet Embroidery Disc for 50% off!

This disc works with the following formats: dst, emb, exp, vip, ofm, pxf, csd, art, hus, pcs, pes, jef, sew, jan & xxx.

http://www.kayewood.com/category/Fabric/c78p6

We have some new fabrics for you to see!

By Robert Kaufman, we have 5 new fabrics for you to oogle! For a closer detailed look of this fabric and ordering info, please click the link.

Misty Lilac Butterflies***Pansy Butterflies***Misty Morning Floral***Midnight Magic Batik***Misty Blue Butterflies

Take a look at KayeWoodTV.com!

Have a quilting obsession? Get your fix here for FREE all day, every day! We now have 63 clips/programs available for your viewing pleasure, absolutely FREE! Also, don't forget to view one of our newest features called, "Kaye Wood Quick Tips"! Join Kaye as she shows you some of her "tricks of the trade" online right now! Just log in and check us out!

FYI...Programs are best viewed with a high speed internet connection.

If you have any questions or special requests for programs you would like to see on KayeWoodTV.com, drop an e-mail to Kathleen at the following address.

Be sure to visit KayeWoodTV.com for new and exciting tips from the Sulky design team. Innovative and always creative, you definitely won't want to miss what they have in store for you this week.

We want your tips!

http://www.kayewood.com/blog/schedule/kayesschedule/

1) I just replaced sheets and shower curtains. They were packaged in heavy plastic bags, that I am now using to keep various applique projects and quilt blocks. They are easily transported to class, stay clean and organized. Several of the bags had a pocket where the label had been. I place my notes on what is contained in the bag in the label pocket. Everything is neat and in its place! Margaret B.

2) When I can get old blue jeans or anything with a pocket, (usually from garage sales or just worn out pants) I sew the pockets on a piece of coordinating material and hang them in my sewing room. With the different size pockets, I have a place to store each item I sew with. Of course waste not, want not, I use the remainder of the jeans to make a patchwork doggie blanket for the little puppies. It's sturdy and easy to keep clean. Brenda F., Oklahoma

3) When cutting out a pattern that has lots of different sizes, I use a clothespin to hold them together. Then when I am ready for each size, I can just pull from each group. I don't see that the clothespins make any marks on the fabric, if so, you'll be pressing the blocks. Margaret M., La Pine, OR

The LoveQuilt� Connection is coming to Puyallup, WA!

When you come to enjoy the Sewing and Stitchery Expo, don't forget to pencil in some time for the LoveQuilt�!

All quilts are to be donated to the Crystal Judson Family Justice Center in Tacoma, WA.

Event-LoveQuilt� Connection

Where-Centennial Tent of the Sewing and Stitchery Expo

When-February 26-28, 2009

Time-9:00 am-5:00 pm

Kaye's Quilting Friends can be seen on select Ohio stations!

That's right, every Tuesday @ 2:00 pm you can enjoy a different segment of Kaye's 2200 series! Don't miss out on all of the fun and useful information, tune in on Tuesdays!

WGCT TV 8***WXCB TV 42/Time Warner Ch. 3***WOCB-LP TV 48***WOCB TV 39/Time Warner Ch. 20

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Update on Teacher Certification classes!

SCHEDULED CLASSES

February 11th-FULL

March 25th-A few openings left.

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A "Quilting The Kaye Wood Way" Teacher Certification class will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio.

When-Saturday, April 18, 2009

Where-Cincinnati Mills Mall

mailto:kathleen@...?subject=teachercertification

Show & Tell

Here is a beautiful quilt from one of our readers. Thanks to all of you that submit and share your quilts and stories.

This is a special quilt I made for a wonderful girl. I have known this young lady since age 13 and she's been through a lot. She's now 39 and having her third baby and loves this quilt. I thank Stitchesgalore for helping me find animals to put this wonderful quilt together. One of the children is 18 months and she still hangs onto it. It's her first baby quilt and she say's "Nana made". Sheila

If you'd like to check out even more wonderful quilts and quilted items made by our readers, go to our Show & Tell page.

http://www.kayewood.com/blog/community/show-and-tell/

If you'd like to submit your quilt to our Show & Tell page, just e-mail your picture and story, 50 words or less please, to Terrye at the following address.

You can also mail a non-returnable picture along with your story to the following address.

Kaye Wood c/o Show & Tell

PO Box 456

West Branch, MI 4861

We'd love the chance to show off your work, so send them in!

Life Before Technology

Log on-was adding wood to the fire.

A mouse pad-was where a mouse lived.

A virus-was the flu.

Compress-was something you did to garbage.

A web-was a spiders home.

Cut-you did with a knife.

Paste-you did with glue.

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Finale

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PO Box 456

West Branch, MI 48661

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