March Enters Like A Lion

March 1 marked our sixth anniversary in business here in Warrenton, Virginia. Andrew and I say a big THANK YOU to all of our loyal customer-friends who have helped make us a success. Let's see what the next six years bring!

Now for the big news...we are happy to announce that we'll be joining the Tour de Quilt this year. Tour de Quilt is a long-running central Virginia shop hop that is sure to be a lot of fun.

Check out the hop web site for more details, and spread the word!

New Block of the Month

Have you been waiting to sign up for a block of the month, but just haven't found the right one? Here's one that you won't want to miss.

Join Kelly Ann on the first Friday or the first Saturday of each month as she walks you through the Michael Miller Clubhouse, designed by the Swirly Girls. The first gathering is April 1, 10:30 - 11:30 AM or April 2, 10 - 11 AM. Our class calendar will show the dates for each month.

Choose one color way, or maybe both (see below), and you'll end up with a lovely queen-size quilt in 12 months with a lot of fun along the way.

Stop by the store for full details.

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Embroidery Club

The 2011 Sit and Stitch Embroidery Club will also begin in April. This year we'll use a fun Kathy Schmidt design, Winsome Wreaths (see below). Receive a pattern for each month's theme, and also a pattern for a special project.

The Club meets the first Friday or first Saturday of each month. The first Club meeting is April 1, 12:30 - 2:30 PM or April 2, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM. Our class calendar will show the Club dates each month.

Mystery Voting Begins

Let the voting begin! The mystery quilts are posted online and await your vote. Find the Mystery! tab at the top-right of our web site and follow the simple instructions.

After you've viewed the twelve entries, cast a vote for your favorite. One vote per person, anyone can vote. You can follow the on-going tally by re-visiting the page throughout March.

The winner of a $50.00 Kelly Ann's gift certificate will be announced in our April newsletter.

Change of Dates

The dates for the Minnesota Road Show Comes to Virginia trunk show have been changed. We'll be offering one session on Friday, March 18, 10:30-12:30 PM, and one session on Saturday, March 19, 11:30-1:30 PM.

Here's a look into what we'll be demoing at this trunk show:

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Mystery for Relays

There are still a few spots left in Pam's Mystery for Relays...so don't delay in signing up. See our February newsletter for more details.

Going Green Drawing

In an effort to work greener, Kelly Ann's is offering a great deal to our customers.  While shopping, each time you decline one of our plastic bags or bring in a bag of your own, you can enter your name into a monthly drawing for a $10.00 gift certificate.

The winner of the $10.00 going green store credit is Deborah Schupp of Brandy Station, Virginia! Thanks, Deborah, for your efforts in helping us go green at Kelly Ann's Quilting.

We Have Wool

Beautiful hand-dyed wool from The Wooly Lady has arrived at Kelly Ann's (see below). We've pre-cut them into easy-to-use 5x5 pieces and 6x12 1/2-inch pieces, so stop in today to see and touch these beautiful wools.

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Bras for Cause Arrives at Kelly Ann's

The Quilting Boobies, Laurie & Dolores, will be participating in the Avon 2-day breast cancer walk, and Kelly Ann's is sponsoring a Bras for Cause Contest to help them raise the necessary funds. Decorate a bra and for a $5.00 donation enter it in our Bras for Cause contest. Each vote requires a $1.00 donation, as well. All donations go to the Cause.

The winner will receive a $50.00 gift certificate from Kelly Ann's Quilting.

The rules are easy: decorate any bra, any size; quilt it, feather it, bling it up. We'll hang all the bras in our front windows (!) and encourage all that pass by to stop in and vote for their favorite.

You can drop off your bra anytime between now and March 15, voting ends March 31. Earlier entrants get more time for voting, so...

Quilt Show

Kelly Ann & Jackie will be vending at the Stonehouse Quilters/Cabin Branch Quilt show in Manassas, March 12 & 13. Check the show web site for more details.

Make sure you grab your Kelly Ann's bag, stop by for a visit and enjoy the show.

Irma's Class a Sellout

Irma's Lone Star class was so popular we'll be offering a second session in March, we'll keep you posted on the dates in our mid-month update.

If you missed her first class, here's your second chance!

Long-Arm Quilting

We offer long-arm quilting services to finish your treasure in style. Choose batting, thread and pattern and we'll have it back in your hands right away. Stop in any time to put your work on our schedule.

Service And Repair

Kelly Ann's is your full-service repair and maintenance shop for Husqvarna Viking machines. A certified technician will give your pride and joy the attention it deserves.

Our most popular service is the recommended annual cleaning, called our Spa Treatment. Full details can be found here, and the service is yours for $79.

Stop in or give us a call to get a spot on our schedule and we'll have your machine back in gear in no time!

Friends and Fans of Kelly Ann's

Are you on Facebook? If so, and you've not become a fan of Kelly Ann's Quilting, what's stopping you?? Kelly Ann posts pictures and events on Facebook, so be one of the first to find out what's happening at KAQ, become a fan!

Kelly Ann shares in her blog what's happening in and around her life, so take a look and become a follower, and yes she writes like she talks...fast!

As always, thank you for your business, and we hope to see you again soon at Kelly Ann's.