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Here is our new 2009 Limited edition Syttende Mai Plate:

It honors Norwegian art forms that are prevalent
in Stoughton - ardanger and Rosemaling.
       This plate was designed buy Kim Marsh using
       design elements found in Donna M. Olson's
        Hardanger patterns.

    We also have everything you need to sew your own Nordic Working (or Homespun) Bunad including patterns, fabric,
pewter and trim. These are fun and comfortable to wear, easy to make, and the cost of the materials is very reasonable. Here
are some photos of them at this year's Syttende Mai celebration.

                Sign up now to join the Nimble Nisses for the summer Quilting Football League!
If you've got plans to travel around Wisconsin this summer, then QFL is the program for you. At Saving Thyme, our team is the Nimble
Nisses and our team colors are red and silver. Sign-up starts now, and there's no Spring Training!

Start earning points and discounts as soon as you register. This goes through the end of August.
NEW free patterns, recipes and games
NEW easier point system
NEW quilt shops (us!) and many returning favorites
Four Months to shop!

What you get:
A chance to win up to 100 fat quarters
A "Season Ticket" for QFL-only discounts
Special Event days
Road Trips
Free patterns, recipes, and activities

How to Join:
Stop in or call to sign up on our team
Pay the $20.00 League Membership Fee
Pick up your official QFL "Stat Book"
(Containing your player discount with savings up to 21%)
*No knowledge of football or sports required!
www.teamqfl.com

"B etter By the Dozen " Block of the Month Club :

This quilt was pieced by Peggy Orlofske and the class is taught by her. It is out of the book "Better By the Dozen" by Susan Teegarden
Dissmore. The class is held the second Saturday of the month from 9:00 - 10:30 am. In this class you learn how to piece some
intermediate level blocks and will have several options for setting them into a quilt. Cost of the fabric for the block of the month and
instruction is $10. Cost of instruction only is $60 for the year. We have extra kits, so you can get the kits and join us at any time.

"Sampler Magic" Block of the Month:



We are really excited about our "Mail out" or "Sit and Sew" Sampler Magic Quilt lead by Anna Stracener. There are many perks with
this. You can be a part of a "sit & sew" group that will meet once a month for 5 hours to sew or sign up for the kit to be mailed to you
once a month. Or, better yet, save postage and stop by and pick it up. It is a beautiful quilt and we are making it up using several of
the fabrics in the "Cider Mill Road" collection by Nancy Halverson for Benartex.    Section one that Anna completed is pictured above.
The next section is coming soon. We have them ready to mail out by the 15th of the month. Start this any time you want. Then for 12
months you will get one section each month.

Pioneer Sampler Block of the Month:

Another Block of the Month program for 2009 and is "Pioneer Sampler" from the book by Eleanor Burns. This is a beginning block of
the month and we cover basic instruction on each block, tidbits of history on the Pioneer women and the quilts they made. We also
have some great door prizes lined up, and the coffee pot is on. These are held the 4th Sat of the month 9:00 - 10:30. Kit per month
$10 including instruction. Instructors Elaine Mason and Gloria Stehley

The "Get It Done" Sit and Sew Group:

                                                                         Pumpkin Seed
                                                                       ( July - Sept)
Join now. There is still plenty of time to sew this fun and easy quilt.
Classes are Fri. July 17th or Sat. July 18th 9:00 - 3:00
                   Fri Aug. 14 or Sat Aug 15th 9:00 - 3:00
                   Fri Sept 18th or Sat Sept 19th 9:00 - 3:00.
If you can't come to the class, we have the kits available for sale in the shop

Meeting either Fri or Sat the 3rd week of the month from 9:00 - 3:00, a different quilt every 3 months. "Cappuccino" by Possibilities is
the April - June quilt followed by Quiltsmart's (TM) Pumpkin seed technique July- Sept and "Triangles All the Way" for Oct - Dec. Cost
of instruction and sewing for the day is $25 a quilt. Instructor, Gloria Stehley

Summer South Central Wisconsin 2009 Summer Shop Hop!!! You have just a short time yet to sign up. Don't miss out!!
Our 11th Annual Quilter’s Road Trip dates are set and plans are well under way!! There will be bus tours again (to cut down on stress
and have a day or two of fun) We have 12 shops participating and lots of prizes and ideas. Plan now for this year's shop hop scheduled
for Weds July 22 - Sun. July 26th. Buses will run Thurs and Friday and in two days visit all 12 shops. Call us at 608-877-0075.

**Mathematical Quilts Presentation by Elaine Ellison Thursday August 20th**

This is an exciting opportunity for us. Elaine is a mathematician and has taught and shown her quilts all over the world. Using math
concepts, she has uniquely interesting quilts. She has also published two books on the subject. We will have her for the day and will
meet at the Stoughton Senior Center, just across the street from Saving Thyme
Mathematical Quilts Workshop:
This will be an opportunity for you get to know her and to learn directly from her. Using a compass and some simple rulers,
learn how you can create your own quilt. Time 9:00 - 3:00. Cost $50
Mathematical Quilts Evening Presentation:
See a lecture and showing of Elaine Ellison's spectacular quilts. Time 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Cost $5 if you preregister. $6 at the door.

The Sleep Cheap Retreat:
By Klaudeen Hanson, this will be Nov. 6-7. We will meet Friday evening, see a demo on cutting, do some cutting and maybe a little
sewing. Sleep wherever you want and come back the next morning to sew for the whole day. The project will her easy version of
Delectable Mountain. If you just want to do your own project, you may do that, too. Cost for the weekend will be $50. This includes
food, instruction and use of the room at the Stoughton Senior Center.

Madison's Quilt Expo 2009!
This year's dates are September 10-12 Our shop will be a vendor there again this year, and we will also be participating in the little mini
"booth hop" with passports to stamp, free demos at each booth and a chance to win a door prize.   For more information on the
complete event visit the Quilt Expo website.

Saving Thyme Store Front
We are located in a charming
Victorian building located on
the Yahara River in downtown
Stoughton, WI
at 233 W. Main St.
We are open Mon - Thurs 10-7, Fri
10-5; Sat 9-5, Sun 12 - 4.
Call us at (608) 877-0075.

We are happy to help you.
Customer service is a priority
with us. We are here for you.

A shop with Quilting and Sewing and Scandinavian in it!

SAVING THYME