PARTY & Giveaways at Mary Jo's...

Hey, did you hear? We have a Party happening in the Store on Saturday July 13th . Mark the date in your datebook. Then hop on a Plane, Train or your Car to join in the fun! Our doors are opening at 9AM. We have big giveaways. The first 100 customers will receive a gift valued at 25$ and a free Mary Jo's Tote Bag! Also one of the first 100 folks will receive a $250.00 Mary Jo's Cloth Store Shopping Spree! We will be giving away prizes every half hour. this is a list of some of the items we will be giving away:
Cuddle Kits from Shannon Fabrics ($25.00 value)
Michael Miller is providing Fat Quarter Giveaways and a few Charm Square Packages!
Fabri-quilt will have  4 different Fat Quarter Bundles, to give away.
Marcus, Loralie,, Windaham and Benartex has gifted us with Batik, Fat Quarters, a few 8x8 Square Bundles, a few Fabric Kits, and assorted Tote Bags, Story Strips and even a few 10/12 square bundles.
Oh yeah, we have major giveaways!
But it gets better, We also have a full day of demonstrations in the new Sewing Center. We will be showing you everything from Baby Lock Sewing machine demonstrations to Iron and Ironing Board techniques that you may not have never seen! We are talking some major fun.
So make sure you do not miss out!
For more details, check out our Facebook event "Girls Day Out".
See you at the Store on Saturday, July 13th 9am.
You will have some super big fun and that is a fact!

By the way, did you know we just reached 6000 likes on Facebook. Have you liked us yet? If not, no time like the present, click here.

Do you have a project you would like to share with us? Send a photo and a short paragraph, with a link to your blog, website or ESTY store. We would be delighted to feature you and your work in an upcoming article. Email today.

2013 Sewing Trends for Home and Fashion...

 

Did you know that Home Sewing is having a renaissance? Why? They say the downturn in the economy has been one of the major factors. Consider the internet with all of the "EyeCandy" on sites like  Pinterest and Google Images, it is truly hard to resist! Etsy is a also great site to peruse for new ideas. It is hard not to catch the "Sewing Bug", with all of this inspiration that is sitting on our Desktops. Seriously amazing work and talent going on in our Sewing World today! One popular Sewing trend in Home and Fashion design is, Pattern Mixing! 

 On the Fashion end, we are loving the lighter weight fabrics of patterned Skirts & Dresses, paired with stripes or splashes of color and a crazy scarf, it is the continuim of color that holds this look together.

This trend is also being talked up by Interior Designers. Kristin for the "Hunted Interior" has an interesting Blog and this is what she has to say about Pattern Mixing.

 "Happy fabulous day, wonderful friends! The super duper Kristin from The Hunted Interior is back today, to tell us all about her take on mixing patterns. ;} So without further ado…

I am pattern obsessed.  I have never been scared to mix a print with another print, a stripe with a dot, a floral with an ikat… all I can say is “Bring It!”  Prints and Patterns can bring a room to life whether they are colorful or tonal.  They add interest. While I am not the least bit fearful about getting all crazy with fabrics, I know that a lot of you are a tad timid in this area.  I have come up with an equation of sorts that always seems to work when mixing patterns.  It works with modern to traditional prints & everything in between.  And the best part… you only have to remember three things.  That’s right, only three!

G E O M E T R I C    +    O R G A N I C   +   S M A L L  S C A L E

Really.  That’s it.  If you follow those three rules you will always have a cohesive look.  And you can always mix and match if you only want to include two patterns instead of three." We like her advice and thought it would be fun to share it with you.

Another  classic "mixed pattern" look is pairing Florals with Stripes (the Engish have been doing this for years!) For some wonderful Inspiration and Eye Candy, click onto these sites, Designersguild.com
or  theeffortlesschic.com then click onto maryjos.com and have a field day.

How about some new Pillows, Throws, Tablecloths and Curtains? You can whip these up in an afternoon. You will find colors, patterns and amazing fabrics for the project you are going to create. On our website, Maryjos.com our prices cannot be beat and we are also offering 7.99 shipping for orders of any amount, the more you buy, the better the deal.

At Mary Jo's Cloth Store we have a full calendar of classes available for the Summer Season. Log onto Maryjos.com today to see which class appeals to you!  Remember all you have to do to sign up for any of our classes is to send an Email to Miss Aimee, she heads up the Sewing Department and she is a wonder! You are going to love these classes, we promise.

Mary Jo's Summer Sewing Class Schedule...

At Mary Jo's Cloth Store we are rolling out our full Summer Schedule of Sewing Classes. We are offering, Beginning, Advanced and many Specialty Sewing Classes. Scroll on down the list, we are sure that you will be inspired to learn something new. We have the best of the best joining us to teach our wide variety of classes! 32,000 sq ft of Fabric and a New Sewing Center, Mary Jo's has become a true Sewing Mecca and Destination Store!

Whether it’s Quilting, Ready to wear, or Home
Décor, Mary Jo’s has a class for you.

Beginning, Intermediate or Advanced classes are now listed on our website and right here on the Blog. Just scroll through this article to see the classes we are offering over these upcoming summer months!
You can sign up for classes by EMAILING us or you can give us a call at 704-861-9100.
Call to reserve your spot today! Sewing Director: Aimee Griffin

Mary Jo's Sewing Class Schedule
Summer 2013

Sewing 101:  Class Code: #1

            Instructor: Jackie Poyea Derr

            Date: June 17^th, 24^th,July 1^st, 8th
            (this is   a 4 session class)

            Time: 3pm to 6pm

            Fee: $25 plus supplies

  
 Pillowcase Dress: Class Code #2

Instructor: Carmen Baugh

            Date: Tuesday, June 18^th

            Time: 6pm to 8:30pm

            Fee: $25 plus supplies

 Frill and Fringe Pillows: Class Code #3

Instructor:  Pam Carter

            Date: Friday, June 21^st

            Time: 10am to 3pm

            Fee: $25 plus supplies

 Decorative Throw Pillows:  Class Code #4

Instructor: Sindy Burgess

            Date: Saturday, June 22^nd

            Time: 10am to 1pm

            Fee: $25 plus supplies

 Baby lock Machine Owners class:  Class Code #5

Instructor: Andrea

            Date: Last Tuesday of the month and 3^rd Saturday of the month.

            Time: 10am to 12pm           

            Fee: Free

 Drunkards Path Revisited:  Class Code #6

Instructor: Jean Funderburk

            Date: Wednesday, June 26^th

            Time: 10am to 5pm

            Fee: Free in June

 The Cute Skirt:  Class Code #7

Instructor: Pam Carter

            Date: Saturday, June 29^th

            Time: 10am to 4pm

            Fee: Free in June

 Beginning Sewing Quilting: Class Code #8A

Instructor: Kaye Carr

            Date: Tuesdays, July 9^th, 16th, 23rd,and 30^th  (4 sessions)

            Time:  1:30pm to 4:30pm

            Fee: $25 plus supplies

Neck roll Decorative Pillow Class Code #9

Instructor: Sindy Burgess

            Date: Thursday, July 11^th

            Time: 5pm to 8pm

            Fee: $30 plus supplies

 Lady Liberty: Class Code #10

Instructor: Pam Carter

            Date: Friday, July 12^th and 26^th (2 session class)

            Time: 10am to 4pm

            Fee: $45 plus supplies

 Machine Quilting Basics:  Class Code #11

Instructor:  Karen Ponischil

            Date:  Monday, July 15^th

            Time: 10am to 2pm

            Fee: $45

 Beginning Sewing: Class Code #12 A

Instructor:  Kay Miller

            Date: Tuesday, July 16^th, 23rd, 30th,and August 6^th (4 session class)

            Time: 5pm to 8pm

            Fee: $25 plus supplies

 Crazy Patch:  Class Code #13

Instructor: Jean Funderburk

            Date: Wednesday, July 17^th

            Time: 10am to 1pm

            Fee: $25

 Faux Roman Shades:  Class Code #30

Instructor: Susan Woodcock

            Date: Thursday, July 18^th

            Time: 1pm to 4pm

            Fee: $TBD

 Church Banners:  Class Code #15

Instructor: Ann McGarity

            Date: Friday, July 19^th

            Time: 2pm to 5pm

            Fee: $35

 Round table Decorator Skirt Class Code #16

Instructor: Susan Woodcock

            Date: Monday, July 22^nd

            Time: 1pm to 4pm

            Fee: TBD

 My First Apron:  Class Code #17

Instructor: Vickie Clontz

            Date: Wednesday, July 24^th

            Time: 1pm to 4pm

            Fee: $25

Friendship Braid:  Class Code #18

Instructor: Cindy Jahnke

            Date: Thursday, July 25^th August 1^st (2 session class)

            Time: 6pm to 9pm

            Fee: $45

 Decorative Pillows: Class Code #19

Instructor: Sindy Burgess

            Date:  Saturday, July 27^th

            Time: 9:30am to 1:30pm

            Fee: TBD

 Strip Nine Patch:  Class Code #20

Instructor: Kaye Carr

            Date: Monday, July 29^th

            Time: 1:30pm to 4:30pm

            Fee: $25

 Introduction to Thread Painting: Class Code #21

Instructor:  Karen Ponischil

            Date: Wednesday, July 31^st

            Time: 10am to 2pm

            Fee: $55

 Basic Pattern Reading (garments) Class Code #22

Instructor: Kay Miller

            Date: Thursday, August 1^st,

            Time: 1:30pm to 3:30pm

            Fee: $20

 Garden Walk:  Class Code #23

Instructor: Jean Funderburk

            Date: Friday, August 2^nd, 9^th (2 session class)

            Time: 10am to 1pm

            Fee: $55

 Simply Strippy Class Code #24

Instructor: Cindy Jahnke

            Date: Saturday, August 3^rd

            Time: 10am to 3pm

            Fee: $35

 Victory Garden: Class Code #25

Instructor: Daniela Hogan

            Date: Tuesday, August 6^th

            Time: 10am to 3pm

            Fee: $35

 Crazy Patch:  Class Code #26

Instructor: Jean Funderburk

            Date: Wednesday, August 8^th

            Time: 10am to 1pm

            Fee: $25

 Beginning Sewing: Class Code #27

Instructor:  Kay Miller

            Date: Thursday, August 8^th, 15th, 22nd, 29th. (4-session class)

            Time: 5pm to 8pm

            Fee: $25 plus supplies

 Sun ‘N Fun Hat Class Code #28

Instructor:  Vickie Clontz

            Date: Saturday, August 10th

            Time: 10am to 5pm

            Fee: $60

In A Pinch Class Code #29

Instructor: Daniela Hogan

            Date: Tuesday, August 13^th, 20^th (2 session class)

            Time: 10am to 3pm

            Fee: $55

 Faux Roman Shade: Class Code #30

Instructor: Susan Woodcock

            Date: Wednesday, August 14^th

            Time: 1pm to 4pm

            Fee: TBD

 Advanced Thread Painting:  Class Code #31

Instructor:  Karen Ponischil

            Date: Friday, August 16^th

            Time: 10am to 2pm

            Fee: $65

 Church Banners: Class Code #32

Instructor: Ann McGarity

            Date: Saturday, August 17^th

            Time: 2pm 5pm

            Fee: $35

 Celebrating Creativity: Class Code #33

Instructor: Jean Funderburk

            Date: Monday, August 19^th

            Time: 10am to 5pm

            Fee: $55

 The Little Girls Dress:  Class Code #34

Instructor:  Kay Miller

            Date: Tuesday, August 20^th

            Time:  5pm to 8pm

            Fee: $45

 Round Table Decorator Skirt: Class Code #35

Instructor: Susan Woodcock

            Date: Wednesday, August 21^st

            Time: 1pm to 4pm

            Fee: TBD

 T-Shirt Quilt:  Class Code #36

Instructor: Aimee Griffin

            Date: Thursday, August 22^nd and 29^th  (2 sessions class)

            Time:  10am to 3pm

            Fee: $65

  
Thoroughly Modern Me:  Class Code #37

Instructor: Karen Ponischil

            Date: Friday, August 23rd

            Time: 10am to 2pm

            Fee: $55

 Easy Stained Glass Quilt Class Code #38

Instructor: Cindy Jahnke

            Date: Saturday, August 24^th

            Time: 10am to 3pm

            Fee: $35

 Sun ‘N Fun Hat Class Code #39

Instructor:  Vickie Clontz

            Date:  Monday, August 26^th

            Time: 10am to 5pm

            Fee: $60

Journey Quilt: Class Code #40

Instructor:  Daniela Hogan

            Date:  Tuesday, August 27^th

            Time: 10am to 3pm

            Fee: $35

 Geode Pin and Pin Cushion:  Class Code #41

Instructor:  Vickie Clontz

            Date: Wednesday, August 28^th

            Time: 10am to 12pm

            Fee: $20

Wild Wooly Flower Pin: Class Code #42

Instructor: Vickie Clontz

            Date: Wednesday, August 28^th

            Time:  1pm to 4pm

            Fee: $25

 Advanced Thread Painting: Class Code #43

           Instructor: Karen Ponischil
           Date:  Saturday, August 31^st

            Time: 10am to 2pm

            Fee: $65

Quilt Basics (squaring and Binding) Class Code #44

Instructor: Daniela Hogan

            Date: Tuesday, September 3^rd

            Time:  10am to 2pm

            Fee: $30

 Beginning Sewing:  Class Code #45 (4 session class)

Instructor:  Kay Miller

            Date:  Tuesday, 3, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th

            Time: 5pm to 8pm

            Fee: $25 plus supplies

 Blooming Poppy:  Class Code #46

Instructor:  Karen Ponischil

            Date: Thursday, September 5^th

            Time: 10am to 5pm

            Fee: $75

Pet Portraits:  Class Code #47

Instructor:  Karen Ponischil

            Date: Friday, September 6^th, 13^th and 20^th  (3 session class)

            Time: 10am to 12   (first class, other classes till 5)

            Fee: $85

Charisma:  Class Code #48

Instructor: Cindy Jahnke

            Date: Saturday, September 7^th

            Time: 10am to 6pm

            Fee: $55

 Quilt Sampler:  Class Code #49

Instructor:  Kaye Carr

            Date: Mondays September 9^th, 16th, 23rd, 30th  (4 sessions)

            Time:  1:30pm to 4:30pm

            Fee: TBD

 Crazy Jacks:  Class Code #50

Instructor:   Daniela Hogan 

            Date:  Tuesday, September 10^th

            Time: 10am to 3pm

            Fee: $ 35

 Bella Roma:  Class Code #51

Instructor:   Aimee Griffin

            Date:  Wednesday, September 11^th, 25^th and October 2^nd  (3 sessions)

            Time: 10am to 3pm

            Fee: $ 65

 Crazy Patch:  Class Code #52

Instructor: Jean Funderburk

            Date: Wednesday, September 12^th  

            Time: 10am to 1pm

            Fee: $25

Quilted Jacket:  Class Code #53

Instructor:   Kaye Carr

            Date:  Saturday, September 14^th, 21st (2 session class)

            Time: 10am to 1pm

            Fee: $35

 Town Square:  Class Code #54

Instructor: Daniela Hogan

            Date: Tuesday, September 17^th 

            Time: 10am to 3pm

            Fee: $35

 Ring Toss:  Class Code #55

Instructor: Daniela Hogan

            Date: Tuesday, September 24^th

            Time: 10am to 3pm

            Fee: $35

Fiona:   Class Code #56

Instructor: Cindy Jahnke

            Date: Thursday, September 26^th 

            Time: 6pm to 9pm

            Fee: $35

Celebrate Creativity:  Class Code #57

Instructor: Jean Funderburk

            Date: Thursday, September 27^th 

            Time: 10am to 5pm

            Fee: $55

Blooming Poppy:  Class Code #58

Instructor: Karen Ponischil

            Date: Saturday, September28th 

            Time: 10am to 5pm

            Fee: $75

You can sign up for classes by EMAILING us
or you can give us a call at 704-861-9100.
Sewing Director: Aimee Griffin
Sign up today, these classes are filling up quickly.

Quilting Tours, Kona Cottons & Mary Jo's...

Are YOU a Quilter? Do you belong to a Guild? Do you travel with your fellow Quilters to Retreats, Workshops and Exhibits? If you said yes to any of these questions, you probably love anything about Quilts and Quilting and Mary Jo's vast selection! Did you know that at Mary Jo's Cloth Store we host MANY Guilds who make the trip to Gastonia by tour bus! Really. Think about us as the destination for your next Guild trip, give us a shout in advance so that we can be expecting you. You may also want to think of coming to the store when we are having an advanced Quilting Technique Sewing Class! We have a new Sewing  and Learning Center in the Store. It is a wonderful spot. We are also selling Sewing Machines, Cabinets, Rowenta Irons (from Germany) and a whole host of Threads, Notions and the never ending, aisles and aisles of Cloth! You can peruse the remnant Bins or gaze upon the beauty of our extensive Batik Collections! We also have historic Quilting Patterns from the Civil War Era, Kona Cotton Solids, as well as Fantastic fun prints and patterns for the ever popular "Wack and Stack"! Mary Jo's, yep, we know what you want and we usually have it in stock! Online or in the Store, you will be a happy Quilter, we promise!

Today we would love to share a new Colorful Quilting Book, featuring  Robert Kaufman's Solid Color Kona Cotton Collection. The Book "We Love Color" is a compilation of designs by some of the most talented quilters in the country! This book of inspiration is available online from Stashbooks.

Robert Kaufman Company produces and ships millions of yards of Kona Cotton Solids internationally and throughout the United States every year, and over the 30 year history of the brand, the Kona name has become synonymous with the idea of a quality quilting solid.
Featuring the work of:
Lisa Call
Alissa Haight Carlton
Emily Cier
Malka Dubrawsky
Amy Ellis
Jacquie Gering
Elizabeth Hartman
Rita Hodge
Cherri House
Kathy Mack
Modern Quilt Studio (Weeks Ringle & Bill Kerr)
Jennifer Sampou
Jean Wells
Valori Wells
Betz White
Kajsa Wikman

• A fresh selection of bold and beautiful quilts in both modern and traditional styles
• Experiment with precision piecing, improvisational quilting, or appliqué
• Includes a Kaufman color index so you can match the exact fabric for each pattern

Some of the biggest names in quiltmaking have joined with Robert Kaufman Fabrics to share a gorgeous variety of quilts made with vibrant Kona Cotton Solids. Known for their original style and use of color, these sixteen designers show you how much fun it is to play with solids, no matter what your skill level. There’s not a print in sight!

Have you created a quilt that would inspire or Quilting Readers? If so, send us an email today! Include a short note and several photos. We look forward to hearing from you.