Do you recall being a child and thinking December was the longest month on the year? Those exciting days of anticipation seemed like forever. Of course, we really didn’t have much to do right? Plus we could get it done fast.

I remember Christmas plays and our 4-H group caroling at the convalescent hospital. As teens we hopped on a hay wagon and were hauled around town caroling and yes, people actually came out of their houses to wave and listen to us for a minute or two. 

Fast forward: the days are flying by, I have a lot to do and I can’t get it done fast anymore! I’m not complaining just making excuses for myself.

This week I’ll be on a senior bus to Cambria to take in some excursions and get in the Christmas spirit, and yes once again I’ll be singing carols!

Unfortunately I am not performing with Oriana this year but see the info below. Don’t miss out on a beautiful concert. I will definitely be attending. Being in the audience takes my breath away, so much to take in! Maybe next year I'll be able to participate. It takes so many hours of practice to sound so beautiful. Try to attend, it will certainly become a annual tradition for your family! 

Our 12 days of Christmas will begin on December 9th. There will be some nice savings. Maybe the quilter on your list would like a package under the tree from their favorite quilt shop!

We will be taking some days off between Christmas and new years, so check before heading over.

Also I’m encouraging you to bring a bag with you to carry your treasures. The city has an imposed bag tax and the bags like everything else are getting very expensive. I’m sad that we have to charge and am always happy to see a shopper with a fabric bag!

Thank you for your continued support and we wish you a Merry Christmas. We truly appreciate each and every one of you!

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

Mark you calendars for our 12 Days of a Very Quilty Christmas, here's what's in store this year...

• Mon, Dec 9
  All Patterns 20% off
• Tue, Dec 10 
  Panels 20% off
• Wed, Dec 11
  Rotary cutters, blades, cutting mats 20% off 
• Thu, Dec 12
  Notions (excludes rulers, rotary cutters, blades, cutting mats - they have their own day) 20% off
• Fri, Dec 13
  Rolled felt, wool trims, elastic 20% off
• Sat, Dec 14
  Already cut fat quarters and already cut half yards, fat quarter bundles 20% off
• Mon, Dec 16
  Kits 20% off
• Tue, Dec 17
  Thread, embroidery floss, interfacing, batting and stuffing 20% off
• Wed, Dec 18
  Rulers 20% off
• Thu, Dec 19
  Precuts (Mini Charms, Charms, Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes - excludes Fat Quarters) 20% off
• Fri, Dec 20 AND Sat, Dec 21
  Fabric 20% off (1/2 yard minimum)
  
• Our books are ALWAYS 20% off

We can special order, but must prepay. There are NO RETURNS, REFUNDS or EXCHANGES on anything special ordered.

HOLIDAY HOURS

ORIANA CHORALE

"A Joyful Sound the World Around"
2024 Winter Season 

Wednesday, Dec 11 at 7:30 pm
and Sunday, Dec 15 at 3:00pm 
Christ Fellowship Church
2066 San Benito Street
Hollister

Friday, Dec 13 at 7:30 pm
Mission San Juan Bautista
406 Second St
San Juan Bautista

Tickets Available at
Hollister Postal Graphics
or at the door
Adults $20 Students $10

NEW TO OUR WEBSITE

These are a few new things (not all though) we've added to our website. Just click on the picture and it'll take you to our site. 

WHAT WE'VE BEEN POSTING

A recap of what we've been posting on social media - just in case you missed it. We (Holly) are a little behind in posting, so this month's photos are wee bit sparse.

CLASSES

Please visit our website's class policies page for information on: 
• Before taking a class
• You'd like to sign up for a class
• Class day is here! 

Unless otherwise noted, classes require a MINIMUM of 4 STUDENTS.

WHEN VIEWING our online Class Schedule, whatever month/page you are on ONLY shows classes for THAT month (not ALL the classes available for the entire year).


View Class Schedule

ONGOING/MONTHLY
QUILTING OPEN SEW

Dates: 2nd Thursday of the month 
Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $25
Skill Level: All
Instructor(s): Aneda Phillips
Pre-class homework: N/A
Supplies: Vary according to your individual project

Do you have a quilting project you'd like to start or have started but need a little help? Why not set aside time to get some help.

Aneda will be here once a month (the 2nd Thursday). She's been a quilter for decades and has knowledge of piecing, appliqué and paper piecing (machine, not English Paper Piecing EPP). This is NOT a structured class, nor should it be considered a private lesson but rather answering questions and offering help to get you going.

ONGOING/MONTHLY
WOOL APPLIQUÉ OPEN SEW

Dates: First Friday of the month (not meeting in November)
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm 
Cost: $25
Skill Level: Intermediate
Instructor(s): Beth Upstill (West Coast Wool)
Pre-class homework: N/A
Supplies: Bring your own wool project and wool stitching supplies

ONGOING/MONTHLY
FINISH-IT FRIDAY

Dates: 3rd and 4th (or sometimes 5th when the month has them) Friday of the month
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost: $5
Skill Level: N/A
Instructor(s): None
Pre-class homework: N/A
Supplies: Whatever you'd like to sew on.

You can sign up for one per month BUT you call the WEEK OF the next one to see if there's space. We just want to give everyone a chance to come and we don't like having to bump people. 
Please don’t just show up! 

Maximum 9 people

ONGOING/MONTHLY
PERFECT PATCHWORK

Dates: Third Saturday of the month Starting April 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Cost: $60 FLAT FEE FOR THE YEAR
Skill Level: Intermediate
Instructor(s): Sheila Galindo
Pre-class homework: N/A
Supplies: (Book) The Perfect Patchwork System we offer 20% off; (optional) acrylic templates

In this Block-of-the-Month program, you'll be following along with Sheila as she guides you through each month's block(s).

All of your block construction will be sewn at home, but each month she'll talk about which blocks you'll be working on and how they are made. You can bring your completed block(s) the following month for a little show-and-tell.

If you're looking for a little sewing time, you might consider coming to one of our Finish-It-Friday monthly events.

CLASS
EASY LAST MINUTE GIFTS

Dates: Saturday, December 7
Time: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Cost: $40 (Includes pattern)
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Instructor(s): Aneda Phillips and Joanna Johnson
Pre-class homework: None
Supplies: 

• Basic Quilting Supplies include:
  • Sewing machine in good working order AND you must be familiar with it (thread it, wind a bobbin and use a straight stitch.) The instructors cannot take time away from other students to troubleshoot your machine.
  • 1/4" foot
  • Scissors (trimming threads)
  • Seam ripper (just in case)
  • Rotary cutter (45mm is standard)
  • We have a large cutting mat, but if you don't want to wait you can bring your own.
  • Thread(s) to match your project
• Class Policies: Please read our Class Polices for additional information

Need an easy gift for the holidays? In this class you'll be making not one, not two, but THREE fun items.

Everyone will make a Christmas Tree napkin, simple cloth bowl cover and then you can choose either a place mat or over-sized mat for the table.

Once you sign up Aneda will call you with any further instructions so you can be prepared before class.

BOOK OUR CLASSROOM

Need a place to sew or meet up with your stitching friends?

During our regular shop hours (M-F 10-5, Sat 10-3), and when it's not in use, you can rent our room.

We have TWO different options:

• $5/person gets you a seat in the room
• $50/day gets you (your group) the room exclusively 

What we have:

• Chairs for up to 10 people
• Dedicated cutting and ironing stations
• A few standard rulers to share

You bring your own supplies/sewing machine. You can bring lunch or visit one of the town's restaurants.

A gentle note...
Booking our classroom for $5 is for the use of our classroom, not our staff. 

We are more than happy to answer a question (or two),
but we cannot give an impromptu personalized quilt lesson. 

If you need more help,
please consider signing up for Aneda's monthly one-on-one session QUILTING/OPEN SEW.