Quilt Camp for Kids

It's almost the end of the school year and that means summer is upon us once again.

What do you do with the kids to keep them from merely kicking back and watching tv or exercising their thumbs with Nintendo?

In the past few years, we have offered a quilting camp for teens and have had some wonderful students go through.

Mary Green has been the teacher and inspired these young adultsto finish a quilt-top in just a few short weeks and with the fabric lines out there today, this has resulted in bright contemporary quilts. Quilting isn't just Thimbleberries and calico, is it? It's not just for girls either! It's great to see the enthusiasm for this craft grow in our youth every year.

If you have a youth in your life that's looking for something to do with their hands this summer, give us call. We will be working on our next summer season classes in the next few weeks and will keep you up-to-date on when they'll be announced shortly.

Tulip Bag Class

HOW CUTE ARE THESE????

Here are several results from Jayne's recent Tulip Bag class.

Someone asked if it really can be made in two hours.... well, it certainly can be accomplished in the length of the class. And the pattern comes in four sizes, from Small thru Jumbo.

Been A While

since last I posted. As you can see, we have just sent out a newsletter and calendar of up-coming events and classes.

What a gorgeous spring we've been having. It makes it difficult for me to choose between being out in the garden or in with the quilting. Luckily with the rain, I get to be "stuck" inside sewing up a storm of my own and the plants get a good soaking to set up their roots. (talk about win-win, huh?)

With that in mind, come check out all the fresh fabric we've been receiving. Definitely spring-inspired and fabulous colors.

I think you'll like the line-up of classes we are offering these next 3 months.
If you go to the calendar below and click on a day, you'll see details including time, instructor and requirements. I'd like to say hello to a new instructor: Courtney. (hello!!!!) She is offering several new classes so check it out, y'all.

As always, we are open to requests for classes, or suggestions for blogging needs. Let us know how we can assist you in your quilting dreams.

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New Classes Coming Right Up!

We'd like to hear from you. What types of classes would you like to see us doing for the next few months? Do you like technique classes, where you learn a new technique but really don't come away with a finished project? Or do you like project classes, where you begin a specific project in class and then complete it at home? We are in the process of working on a new class schedule for the April, May and June quarter, and want some input from you. Please email the shop with any suggestions:

brighthopes@bellsouth.net
Thanks,
Your Bright Hopes Teachers

New Bucket Pattern!

Check out our new stash of Buckets! Jayne has been very busy producing these great bucket covers. Come by and see how cute and easy they are to make.

More Baskets in Bloom

Here are the first three baskets put together with their Garden Lattice sashing.