Rosie's Calico Cupboard Newsletter
7151 El Cajon Blvd. Suite F , San Diego, CA 92115 Phone: 619-697-5758
Shop Hours - Mon.Tues.Thurs.Fri. - 9-5 Wed. 9-8, Sat. 8-5, Sun. 11-5
We CLOSE on New Years Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas
We close at 3pm the day before in order to allow our staff to get home early to prepare for the Holiday.
We close at 3pm on most major National Holiday, ie 4th of July, Labor Day, Memorial Day
If for some reason your monthly newletter Link from Rosie's does not arrive by the 2nd of the month, you can now go to http://www.rosiescalicocupboard.com/NEWSLETTER.html and there you will find our current newsletter.
(Our Newsletter is always a work in progress, check back regularly.)
Craft Radio Network Talk Radio Shows
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The Craft Radio Network Premiering in February, 2008
Where Creative Tradition Meets Technology!
Knitting * Crochet * Quilting * Woodworking * Needlepoint * Cross Stitch * Beading * Scrapbooking * Sewing and more!
Listen to : "Quilting with Rosie Radio" Wednesday's from 11 am to 12 noon Pacific time. The show will air weekly. Speak with me live on the air! Call toll-free 877-474-3302!

My Guests this week - May 7, 2008 will be: Penny Halgren-The Machine Quilting Adventure. I will be doing a segment on 'The Importance of Purchasing Quality Fabric'. Pat Sloan - will be talking about her 'Fusible Applique' method and 'The Basics of Purchasing a Sewing Machine will be covered by Penny Halgren. Join us!

Craft Radio Network is a Brainfood Radio Syndication Production. We partner with wsRadio.com to present a network for the craft industry and craftspeople worldwide. We appreciate the overwhelming response to our new network. I am searching for guests and advertisers for 'Quilting with Rosie' and I look forward to hearing from you. E-mail me at rozgonzalez@cox.net
OFFERING A FULL SCHEDULE OF CLASSES ALL YEAR THRU
Click here for our Current Class schedule.
Click here for ALL Current Monthly COUPONS
BONUS: When cards are turned in in December, we will do a drawing for a $100.00 Gift Certificate.
Drawing will be held on January 2, 2009

Help Rosie's GO GREEN!
Shoppers worldwide are using 500 billion to 1 trillion plastic bags per year. This translates to about 150 bags a year for every person on earth. Remember to bring your own!
Rosie's is putting together a Canvas Kit with Instructions on how to make your own Canvas Tote Bag. See Sample hanging in our shop.
For a $5.00 Fee, we will give you enough canvas for a nice size Tote Bag along with General Instructions on how to construct your bag.
You can decorate your bag any way you wish, HOWEVER, we do ask that you include the Shop Name, ie, Rosie's Calico Cupboard or Rosie's Calico Cupboard Quilt Shop. Paint, Machine Embroidery, Stencil, Applique, use what ever method you wish.
Once your bag is completed, bring it in and show it to us, we will stamp the bottom of the bag and with a Minimum $25.00 purchase, on the same day you bring in your bag, we will give you $5.00 Store Credit  to spend in our shop as you wish. In order to receive your Store Credit, you tote bag must have our shop name on it.
If you are interested in obtaining a kit, ask one of the clerks or manager on duty and they will get one for you. $5.00 each. Thanks for your help and support in helping Rosie's go green.

This offer is Valid for ONLY as long as we have CANVAS available to give out!

Please Note: This offer is not valid for those of you that received your Test Tote Bag Kit FREE......

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Ask for yours at your local quilt shop........

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Check Cashing Policy - We require an California Drivers Lic. and Work and Home phone number. We also require a 'Bank Thumb Signature' (thumb print). This is for our protection. The ability to prints ID's and Checks on the computer have made it easy for people to create false documents that look very real. If the check is returned and the documents are fake, we have no recourse, however, if the check has a 'Thumb Signature' then we can file with the City Attorney in order to recover our losses. If you do not wish to provide us with a 'Thumb Signature', you can pay with cash or credit card.

Note: the number of returned checks in on the rise, or we would not have to implement these policies.

We charge $25.00 for each returned check the first time and $50.00 the second time. Our bank DOES NOT RE-DEPOSIT, so to avoid charges by the bank and then by us, be sure you have sufficient funds to cover checks written.

If you have a questions regarding this policy, please contact me at rozgonzalez@cox.net. Do not take it out on our staff, they are merely following directions and doing their job. Your cooperation if appreciated in this matter.

!!NEW NEW NEW!!
Rosie's Calico Cupboard
"I have something For Sale"
Click here: To see items listed for sales by our customers.
Only Customers of Rosie's Calico Cupboard Quilt Shop may advertise on this page!
Do have something For Sale that is Sewing, Crafting or Quilting Related.
We can advertise your item for you for 30 days FREE.
NO Commercial Ads.
If your item sells you agree to pay us 5% of the Asking Price that we have listed for you.
If your item does not sell within 30 days, you pay nothing and it will be automatically removed.
If you wish to re-list your item for another 30 days, we will charge $25.00, plus the 5% of your asking price.
Send a good description of the item you wish to sell. Include your asking price, photos and your contact information. Customers who are interested in your item will be asked to contact you directly. You will handle your entire transaction.

SOMETHING NEW!
Quilt of the Month Series
For the next few months, maybe longer, I will be offering a 'QUILT OF THE MONTH' Pattern.
MAY Quilt is ''LATTICE TOP -Friendship Path" ' from the STASH POT PIE - Scrap-O-Licious Series.
This is the 9th Quilt Pattern in this Series.
(Sorry, but if you are just signing on - we can only send you the most current pattern posted.)
This pattern combines two popular blocks, the Friendship Star and a Nine Patch variation sometimes called Thrifty. Like the frame on a picture, borders frame a quilt. And, like a picture frame, a border may be simple or elaborate. Here is a pleasing pieced border called Twisted Ribbon.
If you are not already signed up for this Monthly Series, you may
Request a PDF file of the current months pattern by E-Mailing Rosie
Write: Send me 'Lattice Top', in the Subject Line.....and if you would like to receive the quilt patterns monthly, include a note asking me to add you to the 'STASH POT PIE' list....
and I will get a new pattern out to you monthly.
Everyday is Breast Cancer Awarness Day at Rosie's
Make Mine Pink, Please! Class
Sign up Early to Reserve your Spot!
Date: Sunday - October 5, 2008
Time: 10am - 4pm (Fun and Prizes!) Wear your best PINK outfit!
Class Fee: $25.00 (ALL proceeds will be donated to the Susan G Komen Foundation to aid in the fight againt breast cancer!)
Limited to 15 Participants - If we get a full class, we can donate $375.00.
NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH - October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) is dedicated to increasing awareness of breast cancer issues, especially the importance of early detection. It works through a nationwide education campaign aimed at the general public, state and federal governments, health care professionals, employers, and women of all ages and ethnic groups.)
Make this classic, scrappy star quilt. Consider making this quilt for a breast cancer survivor that you know. OR consider donating the quilt to Rosie's to be given to someone we know that is fighting the battle.
START COLLECTING Pink Prints and Light print for the background.
Fabric Requirements:
Pinks: 13 Assorted Fat Quarters
Background: 13 Assorted Fat Quarters (you may choose to use the one background print, if you wish)
2 Yards LIGHT print for the borders
3/4 Yards for Binding
Cutting Instructions will be given to you when you register for this class.
Come to class prepared to begin sewing.
Class is limited to 15.
Register in person or by phone: 619-697-5758
Kids Can Quilt and Sew Too!
With a Little Bit of Help - Your Young Sewer Can do these projects.
A Doll's Quilt
by Karen Willing and Julie Dock
Your child's first quilting project from FamilyFun CLICK HERE
Pieced Pillow Case - CLICK HERE
Easy Beginner RAIL FENCE - CLICK HERE
Heartland Throw-sized Quilt - CLICK HERE

Join Rosie's Strip Club in 2008
Stripping on the Blvd. with Rosie!....If you want to learn some new quilting techniques and are looking for inspiration for your next quilt, how about participating in "Stripping on the Blvd. Club"!?
When: Second Friday of the Month
Time: 10am - 2pm (sometimes 10am - 3pm)
Fee: $10.00 Plus Kit Fee if applicable, for the Month (Will vary depending on quilt.)
Month 5 - "Everything but the Kitchen Sink" - Approx: 85" X 98"
A GREAT Month of May Quilt in Honor of MOM's Everywhere!
Skill Level: Intermediate
This quilt was designed using 1930's prints, but you can use what ever you want, as long as the prints
are samll. This is not a FAST quilt to make, but it is a Quilt that is worth making
and will be an added treasure to your collection.
You will be given cutting instructions and assembly instructions at time of registration,
because I know that some of you will want to get a head start on this quilt!
You will be assembling 150 Nine Patches and 20 Star Blocks.
Do Pre-Cut your fabric prior to class so that you can begin sewing ASAP.
When: Second Friday of the Month
May 9, 2008
Time: 10am - 3pm (time extending 1 hour)
Class Fee:  $10.00 (Includes Pattern)
Class is Limited to 15 Participants - Sign up early!
Fabric Requirements:
50 Assorted 1930's Fat Quarters or prints of your choice.
7 1/4 Yards of Background Fabric (Kona Cotton Snow if your using 1930's Prints)
Fabric for TWO borders, backing and binding can be purchased after top is completed.
Month 6 - The Confetti Quilt
Pattern created by Diana Lacy using Rainbow Fabrics hand dyes. This is an easy quilt tomake,
but you must be very accurate with your cutting and sewing
Skill Level: Beginner/ALL
Quilt Size 64" X 82"
When: Second Friday of the Month
June 13, 2008
Time: 10am - 3pm
Class Fee:  $16.00 (*Includes the pattern)
Class is Limited to 12 Participants - Sign up early!
Fabric Needed: You can use what ever you want, however, Rosie will be stocking the fabric listed from Rainbow Fabrics.
1/4 yard each - 12 medium to dark colors (Pictured quilt uses 1 fat quarter pack of Rainbow Confetti) Any of the Rainbow fabric packs would look beautiful in this quilt. Color A
6 Yards of ONE Background fabric - LIGHT COLOR - Color B
1/2 yard each - 12 different cream colors (Pictured quilt uses 2 fat quarter packs or 1 half yard pack of Rainbow Dunes.)
Binding - 1/2 yard dark color
Backing: Can be purchased after your quilt top is completed.
Month 7 - Christmas in July
'Poinsettia Wreaths' Designed by Ann Weber
46" X 46" 9-Poinsettia Wreath Blocks 12" x 12"
Simple piecing and easy applique combine for a quick, appealing holiday project.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner/ALL
When: Second Friday of the Month
July 11, 2008
Time: 10am - 3pm
Class Fee:  $10.00
Class is Limited to 12 Participants - Sign up early!
Fabric Requirements
Cream mottle (background, pieced border) 1 3/8 yds.
Green print and green texture (piecing, leaves) 3/8 yd. each
Tan texture (background) 5/8 yd.
Red/black print and red texture (petals) 3/8 yd. each
Gold mottle (flower centers) 1/8 yd.
Green stripe (inner border, binding) 3/4 yd.
Red floral print (pieced border, border corners) 5/8 yd.
Backing 3 yds. (can be purchased after quilt top is completed)
Batting Twin size (can be purchased after quilt tops is completed
Month 8
"ELIZABETH"
This quilt could be considered contemporary but was, in fact, inspired by a Dutch quilt, circa 1800-1825.
Designed by Sharon Evans Yenter, Quilted by Sherry D. Rogers
Finished Quilt Size: 50" x 50"
Finished Block Size: 12" X 12"
When: Second Friday of the Month
August 8, 2008
Time: 10am - 3pm
Class Fee:  $22.00
Included is the Class fee is a COPY of the Book
"Blended Wall Quilts" from in the Beginning. This book retails for $21.95
This is a wonderful book and one that you will surely want to have in your library. (if you already own this book - Cost of the Class will be $10.00 and you will need to bring your copy to class. Each student is required to have copy!)
Class is Limited to 15 Participants - Sign up early!
Fabric Requirements
1/3 yard each of 9 or more assorted light and medium prints for blocks
1/4 yard, each of 6 or more assorted dark prints for blocks.
1/4 yard, dark stripe for inner border (you may choose to pick your borders after your top is completed)
1 2/3 yards, dark paisley for outer border. (you may choose to pick your borders after your top is completed)
5/8 yards for binding (you may choose to pick your binding fabric after your top is completed)
Backing and Batting can be selected and purchased after your quilt top is completed.

A Must 'Check-Out' Site on Internet
Alex Andersen's Block Party - Click here
Learn how to make a Rag Quilt - Click here

Be watching for a Rag Quilt Work Shop with Rosie - come learn how you can make a lap size Rag Quilt from start to finish in 8 hours or less! - THATS RIGHT, from Start to Finish.....we will be offering a technique that clips your seams prior to sewing the block together. It's FAST, it's FUN, It's EASY! and your quilt looks GREAT!

"B.Y.O.B." Club
2nd Friday of the Month
Join us for an evening of fun and relaxation....
NO Stressing Allowed!
IT'S FREE!!!!!
  • Bring Quilting, Sewing & Crafting, Machine Embroidery, related items to share.
  • Work on Unfinished Projects, Pin Quilts, etc.
  • Shop will be opened for B.Y.O.B. Members during the session.
Bring a Finger Food to Share........Eat, Meet and Learn from Other Quilters,
Share Patterns & Ideas.and have a good time!

Employment Opportunities at Rosie's
Rosie's currently has openings for Sales Associates.
If you have an outgoing personality, love to help fellow quilters/crafters,
are a team player, then we would love to interview you. No experience necessary, but helpful.
All days available.....including weekends.
If you feel you might be interested, call the shop at 619-697-5758 and ask to speak to the
manager on duty who will schedule an appointment with you.
Shop Hours are: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Friday - 9am - 5pm
Wedesday - 9am - 8pm
Saturday - 8am - 5pm and Sunday - 11am - 5pm
From Rosie: Birthday Update - Please click (or copy and paste) the link below and enter your birthday into my calendar. It's quick, easy and you'll be helping me out. http://www.birthdayalarm.com/dob/248749a446098b363
If for some reason your monthly newletter Link from Rosie's does not arrive by the 2nd of the month, you can now go to http://www.rosiescalicocupboard.com/Newsletter.html and there you will find our current newsletter.
PLEASE NOTE: Be sure to BOOKMARK any links that you wish to refer to later.
Also, make hard copies of pages for future reference. At the end of each month, we competely erase the entire newsletter to make room for the upcoming month.
Check out our Class Schedule as we are adding new classes all the time. - Click here 
Clearance Tables - Is your fabric stash getting low? Check out our collection of sale fabrics. $4.00. ONE yard Minimum Cut. Whether you are just starting or you are trying to build your stash, you're sure to find a great bargain from our Clearance Tables. 100% First Quality. Were adding new bolts everyday. THESE prints make GREAT backings, and how can you go wrong for $20.00 for a five yard cut. WOW!
Please report any broken links to me so that I can correct them.

Gift Certificates Available
(Electronic Gift Certificates Available!)

Purchase in person, or by phone (619)697-5758 or fax (619)465-8298 or

E-mail us with information along wth Credit Card number.
Forgot to send a gift.....I can send an Electronic Gift Certificate
via E-Mail to the recipient!
Just E-mail your request. Include recipients e-mail address, amount requested,
To & From: info and a message if you'd like. Be sure to include your phone number
in case we need to contact you.
Quilt Patterns from Our Vendors
Porcelain Around the World - CLICK HERE
From Marcus Brothers - CLICK HERE
Let's Think About Spring

Garden of Delights Quilted Wall Hanging - Click here
Articles of Interest

What is Stippling?
Stippling is a free motion quilting technique used for creating a flattened background effect.

The denser the stippling, the more the background will recede. This is usually used to surround a larger design, like a flower, to make the design seem to stand out.

To Stipple:
1. Drop the feed dogs.
2. Place regular thread in the bobbin and either regular or monofilament thread in the needle.
3. Attach a darning foot.
4. Place the quilt under the foot and press the "needle down" button twice to bring the bobbin thread to the surface.
5. Drop the presser foot and, guiding the quilt gently, start sewing in a meandering motion trying not to stitch over previously sewn quilting lines.
The Key - Practice, Practice, Practice!
Quilt Documentation Form - PDF File - Click here
How to Make a T-Shirt Quilt - Click here
Fabric Dyeing 101 - By Jennifer Thompson Miller, M.A. (Not just for quilting!) - Click here
Labeling Your Quilt - Click here
Copyright for Quilters
Are you curious about copyright? What are your rights when you purchase a pattern? Do a few changes make the design yours? Could you be violating the law if you sell your quilt? At QNM, we've heard from many readers who are confused about how copyright laws apply to them and their quiltmaking. This series of three QNM articles from 1998 written by Janet Jo Smith, a quilter and practicing attorney, addresses many of the often-asked questions about copyright. - Click here
MORE ON Copyright for Quilters and Crafters - Click here
Sewing & Quilting and Knitting and Crochetting, from the Heart
Click here to learn more.

What a CUTE Chemo Cap for a child. )Use a SOFT Yarn for Chemo Caps.) Click here for Pattern (You can donate your Chemo Caps to Rosie's and we will see that they get to the kids. Drop them by the shop or mail them to" Rosie's Calico Cupboard - 7151 El Cajon Blvd. Suite F, San Diego, CA 92115 Attn: Chemo Caps. From: www.bevscountrycottage.com
Camp Reach for the Sky
Making Quilts for Kids
(Now in our 10th year)
Interested Quilters and Long Arm Quilters
Click here to learn how you can get Involved with
Click here to see photos of Day Camp 2007
Click here to see Camp Reach for the Sky 2007 Photos
Note: We currently have over 50 Quilt Tops that need to be machine quilted.
If you are a Long Armer and can help us out, please e-mail Rosie.
Monthly Sew-a-Thon (Subject to change)
10am - 4pm in Rosie's Classroom
NO Sewing in May, we will be having a Mothers Celebration!
Party begins at 10am - Sharing begins at 11am
Next Camp Reach for the Sky Sew-a-thon
June 8, 2008
Bring your sewing machine, basic quilting supplies and plan to have fun!
April 2008
Dear Ms. Gonzalez
Several weeks ago, my daughter was a patient at Childrens Hospital and received one of your beautiful quilts. Please know how much that meant to our family. Lindsey spent two weeks snuggled in it-co comforting!. She is back home (Yay!) and continues to love it.
Thank you so much, it was so nice to feel others were with us during this difficult time.
Sincerely Janelle
Thank You to all our Customers, Staff Members, Machine Quilters, Vendors and Friends who have helped make this possible. Each Quilt Carries a Message of 'LOVE and HOPE and a PRAYER IN EVERY STITCH Click here to see the list of LONG ARM QUILTERS from All Over the U.S. who have helped us Quilt the Quilts for the Kids. Give them your business and be sure to tell them that Rosie sent you!
Photos from Resident Camp - Julian, California - August 2007
Quilting from the Past
Find everything you ever wanted to know about making a Dear Jane Quilt. This site is full of information, even tells you how to do classes for making this wonderful quilt. Dear Jane Quilt 1996-2006 Click here
Yesterday & Today
Twenty-five-Patch Quilt
Antique Quilt Owned by Darlene Zimmerman
Finished Quilt Size 73 3/4" x 80 3/4"
Number of Blocks and Finished Size 110 Twenty-five-Patch Blocks 5" x 5" CLICK HERE
Pat Yamin is known for her scrappy one-patch quilts and she's sharing one of her favorites with us to celebrate the debut of her 40's-inspired fabric collection, COME QUILT WITH ME. Designed and pieced by Pat herself, the project was then quilted and finished by Margrette Carr. Editor's Note: We loved the quilting stitches on the border, a chance to try out a few of those underutilized decorative stitches found on most sewing machines. They give the border a beveled frame effect. Click here
Almost a Flower Garden - Click here
 
MORE FREE Quilt Patterns Found on the Internet
Carolina Byways Quilt - Free Quilt Pattern Makes a Strip Pieced Split Nine Patch From Janet Wickell, Your Guide to Quilting. FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Introduction to the Carolina Byways Split Nine Patch Quilt - Click here

Pie A'la Mode - Table Runner - Click here
Flannel Fever - Click here

Stars Abound by Charlotte O'Leary of Quilting Hens Finished Size: 72" X 84"Two different 11" star blocks and a pieced border combine to make up "Stars Abound." The placement of the stars creates an Irish Chain corner to corner, for a striking secondary design. Follow Charlotte's placement of all 33 prints that make up the entire HEARTLAND collection, designed by Jeanne Poore. Click here

Click here for PDF Pattern
Quilting Lessons and Tips

No Waste Method for Making Flying Geese - Click here

Foundation Paper Piecing - Click here for Video - YouTube
How to Remove Paper from you Foundation Pieced Blocks - Click here for Video - You Tube

How to Press your Quilt Blocks - Click here
Easy Triangle Corners - Click here

Binding with Piping from Fons and Porter - Click here

Triangles on a Roll Lesson - (I love this method!) Click here

FIND A MACHINE THAT BEST SUITS YOUR NEEDS!
You know what you want to create. You just don't know which machine will best serve your vision.
We can help.
Take the Test: Click here
From the finest embroidery, to skilled quilting, to casual sewing, there's a machine that's right for you. Tell us the features you want, your sewing experience and price range, and we'll match you with the model most suited to your needs. Because the right machine sets your inner artist free.
Make An Appointment with Candy - Our Janome Sewing Machine Consultant
Sit down with her for a FREE Demo of any machine of your choice.....
Allow at least 45 Mins for your FREE Consultation....NO OBLIGATION, what so ever....We just want you to see what ALL Janome has to offer...and why were so excited about these machines.
We can fit everyone's budget! Beginning at $129.00 and Up.

JANOME Corner
Janome Sewing Machine Promotion
Effective until further notice.
Promotions are subject to change depending on availability
of promotions product. 
Please NOTE: Prices listed next to all our Machines are MSRP...however, we do offer a substantial discount on most of our machines.
MEMORY CRAFT 6600 PROFESSIONAL
The Memory Craft 6600 Professional has the speed and precision critical to advanced sewing. The 6600 contains loads of features created especially for quilters, including the AcuFeed system. AcuFeed: Layered Fabric Feeding System ensures your sewing and quilting are even, smooth and precise on all types of fabric. The AcuFeed foot is integrated with a unique seven-point feed dog system, so your fabric is guided perfectly from the top and the bottom. AcuFeed is a unique and innovative feature - once you try it you'll wonder how you ever lived without it!
Sewing Cabinet
Created specifically for the 1600 Professional, Memory Craft 6500P, and Memory Craft 6600P, this cabinet accommodates a knee lift, contains one drawer, and provides a generous formica-finished sewing surface of 45" x 19".
PROMOTION: Purchase The Memory Craft 6600P
and for a limited time, receive the
Sewing Cabinet for $100.00
A $325.00 Value
WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU
PURCHASE YOUR JANOME FROM US....
(You may find it for a bit less elsewhere, but be sure your
getting Service after the Sale!)
FREE Training Classes for your machine.
FREE Membership Into the Janome Sewing Club for TWO years.
($100. Value)
FREE Service for One Year.
FREE Trade Up Policy for SIX Months. If you purchased
your machine elsewhere, we will help you sell your machine
on our "Sewing Machines for Sale" page for FREE if you
purchase your next machine from us.
Ever Have a Question...come in or e-mail Rosie. If we don't have
the answer, we will find one for you!
ALL Janome owners are welcomed to join our Monthly Janome Club where sewing techniques, using those feet you're not sure what to do with will be taught plus a lot more. YEARLY FEE: $50.00 (only if you did not purchase your machine from us).
To sign up, call the shop at 619-697-5758.
NOTE: Non Janome Owners are invited to join, we are sure that
there are lessons that you can use for your machine as well.
$50.00 Yearly fee.
If you purchase a sewing machine for the young sewer in your life, tell us and we will put their name on a list and let you know when a class is scheduled for kids and young teens.
PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT service Janome Sewing Machines that have been purchased on the Internet or DISCOUNT Stores....usually these machines are machines that we are not able to get parts for. We do service all current models that we sell in our shop, whether you purchased it from us or not.
CLICK HERE to download FREE Project Sheets from Janome, including Embroidery Designs.
With awesome functionality and lots of features, the Janome Jem Gold 2 is the perfect travel machine for the expert, or starter machine for the beginning or returning sewist. At just 12 pounds, this sleek and easy to carry quilting machine is just right for class!
Features: 12 stitches plus 1 four-step buttonhole, Built-in needle threader, Drop feed lever, Extension table and removable storage compartment for free arm sewing, Fail-safe needle insertion, Reverse stitch lever, One hand thread cutter, Carrying handle, Magnetic type horizontal full rotary hook, Quick foot conversion, Easy stitch selector dial, Concealed tension dial.
SEW STEADY Junior Portable Extension Table 11.5x15"
Soft Floral Carrying Case - This stylish soft floral carrying case is the perfect accessory for the sewing enthusiast. Transport your machine and notions easily with it's carry strap and large storage compartment. Perfect for classes, guild meetings, or the sewist on the go. Fits all Jems: 639, 660, 661, 662, JP720, JP760; Hello Kitty, 1017
JANOME SPECIAL OF THE MONTH
While they last - 5 In Stock
PACKAGE SPECIAL: $299.00
Felting Machine FM-725 - MSRP: $399.00
Artistic Expression DVD - Value: $15.95
2 Packages of Angelina - $9.00 Value
5 Fat Quarters of Fabric - Value: $10.00,
TOTAL VALUE: $433.95
FELTING MACHINE - The FM-725 is a needle felting machine - it does not sew, but uses barbed needles to mesh fabrics together. The fibers mingle to create new color and texture combinations that simply cannot be achieved with embroidery, applique, or any other kind of needlework. It doesn't require thread, a bobbin, or any previous sewing experience.
FEATURES:
Five-hole needle plate with five needle unit, Single-hole needle plat , Single needle unit, Free arm capability, Easy clean lint box, See-through adjustable presser foot, See-through finger guard, Standard foot control, Bright working light, Durable construction
NEW Janome 1200 Serger - 5 thread serger! Top and Bottom Cover Hem.
Janome America is proud to partner with The Hearth Truth Campaign to help raise asareness of the dangers of heart desease in women. Heart disease kills more American women then all cancers combined. As a first year partner, Janome has designed a machine accented in red in support of the Heart Truth campaign.
Memory Craft 11000 - Click here for detail!
Creative DRAWings® is a powerful embroidery software that empowers you to create original designs you want to embroidery. Start with a simple line. Add curves, colors and patterns and so much more. Like magic create your own masterpieces with Creative DRAWings®.

Creative DRAWings® is easy to learn and easy to use. With only a few minutes of hands-on instruction, it is possible for anyone - regardless of skill level - to produce a high-quality design clean of wild stitches and ready to stitch on an embroidery machine.

Almost any clipart or photo can be imported and be instantly converted into a flawless embroidery file. Creative DRAWings® is not a static software which just converts images to stitches. The revolutionary and professional DRAWstitch® technology has be incorporated into Creative DRAWings® to work miracles almost as fast as the blink of an eye.

Creative DRAWings® is much more than digitizing software. It is an interactive product which almost "thinks" for you to help release your creativity. Creative DRAWings® does not require you to buy more expansive add-on digitizing packages as you advance in skill. All the powerful features are in just one package.

We want you to enjoy machine embroidery and not agonize over perplexing software programs that plague the sewing market today. We want you to really USE and have fun with Creative DRAWINGs®!

Click here for a downloadable brochure

When you purchase your Software from Rosie's Calico Cupboard, you will be entitled to ONE FREE Beginner Class with our in-house Instructor - Lynn. This will be a group lesson which we will schedule once a month as needed. Additonal intermediate and advanced classes can be set up on a one-on-one basis for a fee.
Creative Drawing Yahoo group - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/creativedrawings/?yguid=208349515
It only takes a few minutes to sign up.  
FAQs and videos at http://www.creative-drawings.com/
Basic video on YouTube -  http://youtube.com/watch?v=Nx5QdomTU3g
Retail Price: $699.99 plus Tax
Visit our shop or contact Rosie for additinal information.
Click here: www.creative-drawing.com
Singer Sewing Machine and Parts
CLEARANCE SALE
ITEMS are 25% OFF Listed Price
Sewing Machines S/N Price per Unit
Qty.
Antique Kohler Hand Crank Sewing Machine comes with wooden top - A Collector's Find $250.00
1
Singer Model 301A Longbed - Tan - Sews Beautifully, Attachments & Case NA468454 $350.00
1
Singer Featherweight 221J - Tan 1961 Very Rare, great shape, sews very well, some etching on back, case & attachments JE150454 $1,000.00
1
Singer Featherweight 221J Tan 1961 Sews great, attachments, book & case  JE159364 $1,000.00
1
Parts and Attachments
Singer Instruction Manual for 66-8 $19.00
1
Singer Instruction Manual for 404 $19.00
1
Singer Buttonhole Templates $9.95
1
Singer Attachments for Model 635 $45.00
1
Singer Attachments for Model 603 $45.00
1
Singer COLLECTABLE ATTACHMENTS
for Treadle machines
 $35.00
1
Singer Special Discs for 600-603 Machines $24.95
1
Singer Pink Oval Buttonholer Slant Needle $19.95
2
Singer Maroon Buttonholer Slant Needle $19.95
1
Blind Stitch Attachments $85.00
3
Pinking Machine $150.00
2
Singer Large Oil Can $38.00
1
Singer Automatic Zig Zagger Slant Neele Machines $95.00
2
Singer Buttonhole Attachment - No Templates Needed - 221's $70.00
3
RARE Singer Featherweight Rubber Mat $45.00
1
Excello Portable Iron $57.50
1
GE Portable Iron - Made for Singers $99.95
1
Singer Attachment Boxes $7.95
5
Singer Monogrammer Slant Needle $45.00
1
Singer Machine Needles - 1 pkg. includes - 2 # 11's, 2 # 14's & 2 # 16's $9.95
1
Singer Featherweight Case Keys $3.00
6
Singer Featherweight Motor $140.00
1
Singer Featherweight Bobbin Case $70.00
1
JANOME CLASS INFORMATION
(Check back regularly for updates!)
Happy New Year
It’s time to get ready for our sewing and embroidery club classes.   Below is a summary of our club’s parameters.
Sewing Club – Calico Techniques
Free membership for two years if you purchased your sewing or embroidery machine at Rosie’s; $50.00 per year all others.  11 classes are scheduled for 2008.  (Signup required)  Your membership entitles you to 20% off notions in our Notions Room, except thread, books, and patterns on club dates only. The latest sewing and quilting techniques applicable to all machine types will be demonstrated each month.  Bring something to share that you have finished or a project in progress.  If you have a problem you’d like help or advice, bring that too.
 
For our first Sewing Club class, I am happy to announce that Rosie is providing the canvas fabric and instructions required to make a custom shopping bag free!  You can use this bag for most shopping needs.  Also, I will be covering techniques for sewing with knits.  Please sign up at the shop and/or e-mail me so we can have enough kits and membership cards ready.
 
Embroidery Club – Cupboard Embroidery
Free membership for two years for customers who purchased their embroidery machine at Rosie’s.  The club is open to all other embroidery machine owners for $50.00 for all six classes, or $15.00 individually.  (Signup required)  Membership entitles you to 20% off embroidery designs, stabilizers, and embroidery thread on club dates only.  Meetings are from January through June.  One of the projects to be presented is the “Infinity Quilt”.  
 
Mark your calendars for the following dates:
Calico Techniques - Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.  11 classes - ALL the dates listed.
Cupboard Embroidery – *Saturdays, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  6 classes - Marked with RED Asteric
*1/12/08
*2/9/08
*3/8/08
*4/12/08
*5/10/08
*6/14/08
7/14/08                  
8/9/08 
9/13/08                                      
10/11/08                                        
11/8/08
Sign up now for both clubs and spend the day with us—let’s have some fun!
Jeanne Skeen
Quilters Service Announcement
5th Annual San Diego Cruisin Quilters Event
March 7th thru 14th 2009
Mark your calendars!
Each Shop will be giving out a FREE Pattern - Theme: Patriotic
Each Shop will be raffling a SHOP PRIZE Valued at $300.00
Rosie's will be raffling off a $300.00 Gift Certificate to our shop!!!!
More information to follow!
27th Annual San Diego Quilt Show
August 28 - 30, 2008
Thursday, Friday and Saturday (NO show on Sunday)
Location: The San Digo Convention Center, F - 111 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
Click here for a PDF File of the Entry Form
Entry Deadline: Received by May 29, 2008
Entry form may be copied or downloaded from - http://www.sandiegoquiltshow.com
For more information: 619-443-2706
E-Mail: sdqs2002@hotmail.com
(Do not call Rosie's)

Craft Radio Network Talk Radio Shows
CraftRadioNework.com
The Craft Radio Network Premiering in February, 2008
Where Creative Tradition Meets Technology!
Knitting * Crochet * Quilting * Woodworking * Needlepoint * Cross Stitch * Beading * Scrapbooking * Sewing and more!
Listen to : "Quilting with Rosie Radio" Wednesday's from 11 am to 12 noon Pacific time. The show will air weekly. Speak with me live on the air! Call toll-free 877-474-3302!

My Guests this week - April 30, 2008 will be: Daniela Stout of Cozy Quilt Designs/Cozy Quilt Shop, talking about 'Strip Clubbing, Peggy Halgren, owner of www.how-to-quilt.com, Lois Jarvis will be telling us about RUST DYEING. Lois is the creator of the now world famous healing quilt, 'Ground Zero' Quilt. I will be sharing information on Choosing the Correct Sewing Machine needle....Join me.....

Craft Radio Network is a Brainfood Radio Syndication Production. We partner with wsRadio.com to present a network for the craft industry and craftspeople worldwide. We appreciate the overwhelming response to our new network. I am searching for guests and advertisers for 'Quilting with Rosie' and I look forward to hearing from you. E-mail me at rozgonzalez@cox.net

Click Here for Info on some GREAT Trips!

3rd Annual Templeton Outdoor
Quilt Show
Templeton, California
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Click here for PDF Flyer
QUILT SHOWS - Prescott, Arizona
Lonesome Valley Guild
Tea and Quilt Show: Saturday, May 12,
2007 from 10 am to 4:30 pm. Mountain
Valley Church of God, 8123 E. Manley Drive
(Hwy 69; N. Robert Road, 2 miles to Manley;
left), Prescott Valley, Az.
Thumb Butte Quilter’s Guild:
Spirit of the West Quilt Show. June 1 and 2, 2007.
Yavapai College, 1100 Sheldon Street, Prescott.
Friday and Saturday 9 to 5.
$5.00 entrance fee.
PRESCOTT PINES QUESTERS
ANTIQUE QUILT SHOW:
September 14 & 15, 2007 from 9 am to 4 pm.
The Old Club House at Antelope Hills Golf Course,
1989 Club House Drive, Prescott, AZ.
Over 50 antique quilts on display, demonstrations,
speakers, button displays. Benefits the Elks
Opera House Restoration.

The schedule for Quilt Camp in the Pines, July 13-19, 2008, is now posted.
www.quiltcamp.com. <http://www.quiltcamp.com./>
Classes close quickly.
Sunday evening Teacher’s Reception... it’s a fabulous quilt show of work from these teachers. And the opportunity to meet them up close, have them autograph their book.
The classes cover all experience levels of quilters from beginners to advanced.
Quilt Camp in the Pines is held on the campus of Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona . Staying at Mt. View Hall makes everything so much fun. If you are looking for a roommate, please let us know. You don’t need a car. There are plenty of gals who have them and are happy to make a drive by at the front door of the dorm to see who needs a ride to the Dining Hall or their classes. But, most everything is within walking distance and in the beautiful clear mountain air, a morning walk is just the way to start the day.
All of the class supply lists will be online as they are received from the teachers. But we try our best to have them all up by the end of March. Just go to the Quilt Camp in the Pines 2008 Schedule of Classes, scroll down to your class and click on "Supply List". For more info and answers to some of your questions, you might want to read All About Quilt Camp in the Pines... which is available from a link on the web page. If you have any questions, email Audrey at awquiltr@sedona.net <mailto:awquiltr@sedona.net> .
And... what else are we up to? Well... happy that you asked! When we aren’t planning Quilt Camp in the Pines or Quilting in the Desert, we are hardly staying home! We have become quite the world travelers! We are busy planning our next adventure which is a trip to Paducah, Kentucky. We had so much fun last year that we’re doing it again! We’re flying into St. Louis, motorcoach to Paducah and back to St. Louis and then home. The complete itinerary is on the web page... just follow the links. If you have any questions, send an email to Deejlynn@aol.com <mailto:Deejlynn@aol.com> . We have very limited space still available but we always keep a list just in case something opens up.
Our next cruise sails off on August 27, 2008. We will be leaving from Barcelona and cruising to Venice, Italy. Along the way, we’ll make stops in Marseille, France; Rome and Florence in Italy; Mykonos and Athens in Greece, and Istanbul and Kusadasi in Turkey! Wow! It’s on the Emerald Princess and is 12 days long. The pricing starts at $2,500 per person for an inside double.
Then, on Feb 21, 2009, we are headed "down under" once again! This time, we’re visiting the western side of Australia and on to Asia. We’ll start in Sydney and cruise to Bangkok, Thailand. We’ll make stops in Melbourne, Tasmania, Adelaide in Australia and then on to Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and Angkor Wat, Cambodia before ending in Bangkok. This cruise will be on the Diamond Princess and is 20 days long. It is on the web page, www.quiltcamp.com <http://www.quiltcamp.com/> along with the pricing, dates, complete itinerary, reservation form and all the info you might need. This cruise also begins at $2,500 per person!
If you have any questions about any of the cruises or tours, just call Dee at 602-788-3408.
Dee & Audrey, Co-Directors
Quilt Camp in the Pines
Quilting in the Desert

Click here for DETAILED infomation, including classes and teachers.....
Gallery Hours 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Tues - Sun - Closed Mondays and all major holidays
EXHIBITIONS
Quilt Visions and the Visions Art Quilt Gallery
2825 Dewey Rd Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92106
Gallery Hours 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Tues - Sun - Closed Mondays and all major holidays
1st Fridays - The Visions Art Quilt Gallery has extended hours on the 1st Friday of the month. This is a fun night to come down, visit with other artists, and enjoy your gallery.
VAQA
Visions Art Quilt Associates is our artists discussion group.
VAQA is a great opportunity to meet other Visions members, talk about art quilting and share your work. All participants are invited to bring a quilt to share and talk about. You may also invite critique or discussion
from the group about your work or work in progress. We will also talk about suggestions for location
and future programs for VAQA meetings.
For more information: 619-546-4872
Directions to the Visions Art Quilt Gallery:
* Take Rosecrans to Roosevelt * Turn into Liberty Station at the light. * Go two blocks and turn left onto Historic Decatur * Building 202 is on the corner of Historic Decatur and Dewey Road
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP BY CLICKING BELOW!
visions@quiltvisions.org 
San Diego Quilt Guilds & Quilt Groups
Note: If you have curren information, corrections or additions of QUilt Guilds, please e-mail information to Rosie.
I will be happy to update or add. Please e-mail the information to me, using the same format as used below. Thanks

Alpine Country Quilters. - PO Box 1326 - Alpine, CA. 91913 - Meets 7:00pm, 1st Tuesday of the month. Bethel Assembly of God Church - 1929 Arnold Way, Alpine. First Tuesday of the Month. Guest Fee: $3.00

Canyon Quilters of San Diego. - PO Box 927103 - San Diego, CA 92192-7103 Meets 6:30 pm, 3rd Monday of the month. Meeting Place: The Al Bahr Shrine Auditorium - Upstars. 5440 Kearny Mesa Rd., San Diego, CA $3.00 Gues Fee.
Chula Vista Quilters. - PO Box 6108 - Chula Vista, CA 91909 Meets 6:30pm, 2nd Wednesday of the month. Meeting Place: Commuinity Congregational Church - 276 'F' Street, Chula Vista, CA Guest Fee: $3.00
Chula Vista Women's Club Wednesday Quilters - Mailing Address: PO Box 791, Chula Vista, CA 91912
Meets 9am until Noon on Wednesdays.
Fallbrook Quilt Guild - P.O. Box 1704 - Fallbrook, CA 92088 – Meets 6:30 pm 1st Thursday of the month.  Meeting place:  Fallbrook Community Center – 341 Heald Lane, Fallbrook, CA – Guest fee $3.00. Website:  http://fallbrookquiltguild.com <http://fallbrookquiltguild.com/>
Friendship Quilters of San Diego. - PO Box 1174 - Poway, CA 92074-1174 Meets 7:00pm, (doors open at 6pm) Location: Valley Elementary School, Poweay - 2nd Monday of the month http:://friendshipquilterssd.org
Imitation of Life Construction Co. P. O. Box 191389 ; San Diego, CA 92159
Meeting Date: 4th Tues.; 6:30 p.m. Meeting Location: 4421 Bannock Ave., San Diego, CA 92117
Jamul Country Quilt Guild. - PO Box 652 - Jamul, CA 91935 Meets 10:00am, 1st Wednesday of the month
Kaleidoscope Quilt Guild - Mailing Address: PO Box 1934 Lemon Grove, CA 91946 Meeting Place: Lemon Grove Masonic Center, 2590 Main St. Lemon Grove, CA Date & Time of Meeting: 6:30 pm Third Wed of the month. $2. Guest Fee
Legacy Quilter's Guild
Meeting Date: 3rd Thursday.; 6:45 p.m. Meeting Location: Harvest Christian Fellowship in Lakeside
Mission Valley Nazarene Quilt Group - Meeting Place: Mission Valley Nazarene Church - 4750 Mission Gorge Place, San Diego, CA 92120. Date & Time of Meeting: 9am - 4:30pm - Third Sat of the Month (NO December meeting) We just gather together and work on our project. Potluck lunch. All Level are welcome.
Mountain Quilters of Idyllwild, P.O. Box 603, Idyllwild, CA 92549, Meets:  9:30 a.m., 2nd Tuesday of each month
Meeting place: Idyllwild Presbyterian Community Church, 54400 N. Circle Dr., Idyllwild, CA
North County Quilter's Association P.O. Box 30125 ; Escondido, CA 92030-1215
Meeting Date: 3rd Mon; 7:00 p.m. Meeting Location: 1500 Juniper St ; Escondido, Ca
Quilt San Diego/Quilt Visions PMB# 372 12463 Rancho Bernardo Road San Diego, CA  92128-2143
858-484-5201 www.quiltvisions.org http://www.quiltvisions.org
San Diego Creative Stitchery Guild P.O. Box 84647 ; San Diego, CA 92138-4647
Meeting Date: 2nd Mon; 7:00 p.m. Meeting Location: 5440 Kearny Mesa Blvd. ; San Diego, CA 92111
San Diego People of Color - Meeting Place: Malcolm X Branch Library 5148 Market Street - San Diego, CA 92114
Time: 10am - 3pm - 4th Saturday of the Month, Sept. thru June. Mailing Address: 730 Cotton Street, San Diego, CA 92101 e-mail 
San Diego Quilt Show, Inc. P. O. Box 84647 ; San Diego, CA 92138-4647 www.sandiegoquiltshow.com
Meeting Date: 4th Wed; 7:00 p.m. Meeting Location: 7151 El Cajon Blvd. Rosie's Calico Cupboard Classroom
San Diego Wearable Arts Council. - Mailing Address: 530 Stratford Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024. Meeting Place: Soledad Club - 5050 Soledad Road, San Diego, CA. Date & Time: 10am t0 3pm Fourth Saturday in Jan, April, July and October. Guest Fee: $5.00
Seaside Quilters Mailing Address: P. O. Box 9964 ; San Diego, CA 92109
Meeting Date: 1st Tues Meeting Location: 5050 Soledad Road ; San Diego 92109
Stitching Sisters Quilt Guild P. O. Box 2824 ; El Cajon, CA 92021
Meeting Date: 3rd Wed. Meeting Location: Bostonia Recreation Center, Bostonia Road, El Cajon. Date & Time: 3rd Wed. of each month, Jan. thru Dec. - 9am - 12 Noon. (We also meet all other Wednesdays at Central Sewing in El Cajon for Sit and Quilt)
Sunshine Quilters of San DiegoP. O. Box 2048 ; El Cajon, CA 92022 http://www.sunshinequilters.com
Meeting Date: 2nd Tues, 7 PM, Sept-June Meeting Location: 1153 E. Madison Ave. El Cajon , Ca 92019
Valley of the Mist Quilters meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Meetings are held at the Community Recreational Center (CRC) at 30875 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula. Website: www.valleyofthemistquilters.com <http://www.valleyofthemistquilters.com/> Mailing address: PMS 435, 27475 Ynez Road, Temecula, CA 92591
Village Quilters P.O.Box 501495 ; San Diego, CA 92150-1495 http://www.scrippsvillagequilters.com
Meeting Date: 2nd Sat; 10:00 a.m. Meeting Location: 1301 Scripps Lake Dr ; San Diego, CA 92131
Wednesday Quilters - c/o 1543 Max Ave - Chula Vista, CA 91911-5441 Meets 9:30am-moon on Wednesdays
Chula Vista Womens Club 357 "G" St. - Chula Vista, CA
Click here for a complete listing of Southern California Council of Quilt Guild Listing

Quilt Museum's

The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum Click here

La Conner Quilt Museum Click here

New England Quilt Museum Click here

 
Virginia Quilt Museum
301 South Main Street
	Harrisonburg, VA 22801
	Tel: 540-433-3818
	Fax: 540-433-3818
Website: Click here
 Permanent Quilt Exhibits
American Museum of Quilts and Textiles 766 S. Second Street San Jose, Ca 95112 408/971-0323
Bowers Museum 2002 North Main Street Santa Ana, Ca 92706 714/972-1900
Esprit de Corp - 900 Minnesota Street, San Francisco, Ca 94107 - Phone: 415/648-6900 Lancaster Quilt & Textile Museum - 37 Market Street Lancaster, PA 17603 Phone: (717) 299-6440
The Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco M H de Young Memorial Museum Golden Gate Park San Francisco, CA 94118 415/2214811
Levi Strauss and Company 1155 Battery Street San Francisco, Ca 415/544-600 Mailing Address PO Box 7215 San Francisco, Ca 94120-6901
 McHenry Museum 1402 I Street Modesto, Ca 95354 209/577-5366
 The Oakland Museum 1000 Oak Street Oakland, Ca 94607 510/273-3402

In our Complex you will also find:

The Quilted Rose Located in Suite 'H' adjacent to Rosie's. Machine Quilting and Basting on the Gammil "Professional' Quilting Machine.The Quilted Rose is the local distributor for the Gammil Professional Quilting Machines. (619)462-1848

7151 El Cajon Blvd. Suite 'K' (619)-667-5060 Open M, T, Th & F 10am-6pm, Wed - 10am- 7pm, Sat. 9am-5pm, and Sun. 12Noon - 4pm. Offering a full range of Rubber Stamping Supplies and Classes thru out the year. Stop by and say Hi, and tell them Rosie's sent you!

Quilt Festival Event Calendar
Present by
Please choose a Quilt Festival to view its details.
Denver National Quilt Festival III
5/1/2008 - 5/4/2008
Denver, CO
Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza XV
9/4/2008 - 9/7/2008
Pennsylvania
World Quilt Show XII - New England
9/18/2008 - 9/21/2008
Manchester, New Hampshire
Pacific International Quilt Festival XVII
10/16/2008 - 10/19/2008
Santa Clara, California
Greater Chicago Quilt Exposition III
11/13/2008 - 11/16/2008
Schaumburg, IL
Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival XX
2/26/2009 - 3/1/2009
Hampton, Virginia

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