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CLUBS  & MONTHLY GATHERINGS


Join one of Gruber’s many wonderful clubs.

Mini Vacations for you and your friends - take the time to enjoy quilting and socializing!


2nd Saturday 2011

Come join the Mother/Daughter team every 2nd Saturday at 8am & 10am. We will be using Civil War fabrics. $7.00 to start and if you bring your completed block in the following month you receive your next block for free with a bonus block available for an additional $7.00 which is optional.

February 12th, March 12th (Sign-Up Today!!!!)

 


Crochet Club with Maureen Dilley
Cost: $12.00 for the year.

Come join us the fourth Tuesday of every month from 6:00 - 8:00pm. Bring your crochet projects and questions!! Every month we will demonstrate a different stitch or tips to help you with your projects. There will also be free patterns.

Jan 25th, Feb. 22nd, March 22nd (6:00 - 8:00pm)

 


Down-Time with Diane - Cost: $5.00

Come join us every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Have time to start a new project or finish your project. Diane will furnish advice and a treat. Come and enjoy an evening of kibitzing (sewing and talking, that is).

January 11th, February 8th, March 8th (5:00pm - 9:00pm)
 


Embroidery Get-Together with Shirley Krantz - Cost: $5.00

Learn new stitches, patterns, techniques, share ideas, Show & Tell & much more. No experience necessary. Come to learn or just stitch and enjoy the afternoon with others.

3rd Sunday of every month ( 1:00pm - 4:00pm )
January 16th, February 20th, March 20th
 


Fat Free Fridays with Pauline Joyce - Cost: $5.00 each month

Come join us every 3rd Friday of the Month from 5pm until midnight. Bring a dish to share for dinner, bring your unfinished projects and plan to have a great time. Choose a free fat quarter
of your choice at 10pm.

Jan. 21st, Feb. 18th, March 18th
 


Groovy Girl’s Sewing Club with Sue Poser
Cost: $25.00 for a 6-month membership

Sue will demonstrate small projects that are so much fun to make that you won’t even know you’re learning! Each monthly meeting has a fun and exciting theme such as Bag Ladies - Or Mom and Me - or Groovy Gifts! Think of it as stocking your gift closet with projects that are as fun to make as they are to give. Each month you will receive a free project and technique handout that explains how to do something new to stretch your sewing skills.
( Bring your sewing machine )
2nd Friday of the month ( 2pm - 5pm ) or ( 6pm - 9pm )
& 4th Monday of the month ( 6pm - 9pm )
 


Little Women with Shirley Krantz - Cost: $10.00 each month
Must have Beg. Quilting

Using the book “Fat Quarter Quilts” & Grandma Shirley’s patterns we learn the tricks of making miniature quilts. One month we cut the quilts & the next month we sew it in class. Most are made using Civil War era fabrics or fabrics of your choice. Kits are also available.
Hope you will join us.
1st Thursday of each month
( 6:00pm to 9:00pm )

Jan. 13th, Feb. 3rd, NO MARCH, April 7th
 


Open Knitting Club with Barb Pladson - Cost: Free

Join us for free knitting help. All levels of knitters are welcome.
2nd & 4th Tuesday’s (9-11am)
Jan. 11th & 25, Feb. 8th & 22nd, March 8th & 22nd

2nd & 4th Thursday’s (6-8pm)
Jan. 13th & 27th, Feb. 10th & 24th, March 10th & 24th

In the case of inclement weather, open knitting may be cancelled. Call Gruber’s if in doubt.
 


Paper Piecing with Barb Hoffman - Cost: $10.00

This club is open to work on any paper piecing pattern. You are welcome to come one time or every month to learn this technique.

First Monday of each month (5:30pm - 9:00pm)

Jan. 3rd, Feb. 7th, March 7th, April 4th
 


Fusible Appliqué with Barb Hoffman Cost: $10.00

Bring any fusible appliqué pattern and learn the technique of fusible raw edge appliqué.

2nd Monday of the Month - (5:30 -9:00pm)

Jan. 10th, Feb. 14th, March 14th, April 11th
 


60 Quick Knits Club with Barb Pladson

Join our friendly afternoon knitters as we continue to knit scarves, hats, and mittens from the book 60 Quick Knits.

Cost: Free if using Gruber’s Yarn (otherwise $5.00 per session)

January 6th, February 3rd, March 3rd (1:00 - 3:00pm)
 

Saturday Showcase 2011 with Chris Hoover

Taos is the stunning new block of the month we will begin in February. This variation on a broken lone star will challenge you to move your quilting skills to the next level. Come and join us on the 1st or 3rd Saturday of each month. First pattern is $5.00. Return the following month
with a finished “block” and receive the next pattern free. Pre-Register by Feb. 1st if you would like a kit of the fabrics in our model, or choose your own fabrics. (Cost of kit not included in club fee.) Feb. 5th or 19th

- 8:00am sharp! Not recommended for beginners.

(Jan 1 - Closed)

Jan. 8th and 15th, Feb. 5th & 19th, March 5th & 19th
 


ScrapTherapy ™ - Program designed by Joan Ford (Maureen Dilley Instructing)

Delay no longer! It’s time to turn your messy scrap fabrics into quilts and projects you can use! Dump out those scrap fabrics stored in messy baskets and bags, and turn them into something fantastic! Convert the mess into organization. Change chaos into creativity! Get organized and start sewing! You need a plan...You need ScrapTherapy!

Scrap Therapy Cutting Workshops: $12.00 a session

Time to get organized. Turn your messy, wadded-up scrap fabrics into ready-to-use pieces. It’s easy and it’s fun! Save time and space, and feel better as you get those messy scrap fabrics under control! Take the workshop once or several times. Each time, receive a free stackable storage bin. Sewing machine not required.

Jan. 23rd (12-5pm), Feb. 13th (12-5pm), March 13th (12-5pm)

Scrap Therapy Project Sessions:
(pre-requisite - cutting workshop)

Stained Glass - Lattice, striped fabric and your scraps are what is needed to create this stained glass look quilt. Two sizes to choose from. 62” x 62” or 83” x 83”. Jan. 29th (12-6pm) Cost: $15.00

Flower Ballet - This is a Tablerunner with three dimensional flowers. Finished size 18” x 55”. March 27th (12-5pm) Cost: $15.00
 


Sew til you Drop with Gruber’s Staff - $8.00 per session!

1st Saturday of the Month (except in January) This is a throw back to the “Old Genola Days” Club starts at 5pm and goes until you stop (must be done by 2am!) Pizza at 10pm

February 5th, March 5th
 


Strip Club - Maureen Dilley - Cost: $15.00 a year

Come and learn different projects using strips of fabric. This club does many projects through-out the year. Meetings are the 3rd Monday of the month with occasional sew-ins.

3rd Monday of the month (6:00 - 7:00pm)

Jan. 17th (6-9 sew-in), Feb. 21st (6-7pm), March 21st (6-7pm)
 


Tips & Tricks Thursdays Club - Cost: $12.00 fee for the year
with Shirley Krantz & Maureen Dilley

Demo’s, new products & what’s new at Gruber’s plus fabric exchanges, pattern & ideas will be our focus on the 3rd Thursday afternoon & evening of each month.

Come join the fun!

Third Thursday of each month ( 1:00pm - 2:00pm ) or ( 6:00pm to 7:00pm )

Jan. 20th, Feb. 17th, March 17th
 


Wooly Wednesday’s - 12 Month Project

Every month we will make 1 seasonal block - each time you will be learning wool applique and embellishment techniques.

Kits will be available! Come & see our model on display.

3rd Wednesday of the month 6pm - 8pm

Cost: $15.00 a time & includes that months kit!

 

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