Greetings from Montana
Here comes the busy holiday season, whether we are ready or not! We all hope that you U. S. quilters had a wonderful Thanksgiving and that the rest of our quilting friends had nice dinners and visits with friends and family! I did over eat just a little.
The World Quilt Federation Smackdown now over and in the record books. The four little quilts, auctioned off over the internet on the Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative http://www.alzquilts.org website, raised more than $11,000! We are so proud to have taken part in the fundraising effort – John wanted to WIN, of course, but there was stiff competition! All four of the little quilts were just beautiful. Plans for the next Smackdown have already begun, what will these quilt artists dream up next?
HOLIDAY SPECIAL – Through 12/31/09, we are offering quilters a $5 discount on any order over $25. Quilters who order a Flynn Multi-Frame, Frame Kit or Oak Frame Stand also will find two spools of So Fine Thread in with their order. Also, in the spirit of the season, for each order, we will donate $5 to Heifer International, an organization which helps improve people’s situation by giving them goats or geese or bees or llamas or knitting tools… http://www.heiferinternational.com
WINTER AND SUMMER SEMINARS - ARE YOU INTERESTED? A few years ago, we offered some of John’s better known classes in 3 or 4 day seminars during the summer here in Montana. We met the nicest quilters (from all over the world, literally!) and made some lifelong friends. Quilters often brought their families who fished or hiked during the day, and the classes were relaxed and very productive. We are thinking of having quilt seminars again, maybe in 2010, if there is enough interest. We haven’t chosen locations yet and the months that are open are June and July of 2010 or January of 2011. By the way, winter seminars would be held somewhere WARMER than Montana!
So, if you are interested (no commitment, this is just preliminary planning), please respond to the newsletter and tell us what workshops you might want to take. We’ll see how much interest there is that way. Thanks!
DISCOUNT ON A PRE-CUT KIT - There was a 20% discount on the Spinning Colorway Kits in the last newsletter and a few kits are still left! Take advantage of this pretty, pretty kit! It makes a good size project, 48” x 60” and is very pretty. It was featured in Quiltmaker Magazine in 2007 and was designed by Kate Flynn Nichols. For a closer look, visit the Catalog at http://www.flynnquilt.com Use Discount Code 20 for $10 off this first quality kit, good while the current supply lasts!
NEW MINIATURE PRE-CUT KIT! - Kate is almost finished with a new miniature Pre-cut kit; working title is Christmas 54-40 or Fly – a better name may occur to us. It will measure 17” x 20” in reds, greens and off white (of course!) So, if you love the miniatures, watch the catalog or our blog for updates. http://www.flynnquilt.com
Thanks for taking time out your busy schedule to read our newsletter. And thanks for your continuing support; we appreciate you!
Brooke and John Flynn, Kate Flynn Nichols and Kevin Nichols
Flynn Quilt Frame Company
