{"product_id":"saturday-morning-sampler","title":"Saturday Morning Sampler - September 2026 to April 2027","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose \"in-store\" or \"virtual\" by clicking on the arrow above.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Saturday Morning Sampler (SMS)?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA program offered by Quilters Cupboard featuring instruction for all level of quilters but especially well suited for beginners and confident beginners. Enrollees will receive the individual quilt block patterns in monthly installments, in-store monthly instruction and access to a recording of the instruction, available the Tuesday following the in person session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen is it held?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe last Saturday of the month for 8 months (September through April) starting at 10AM\u003cbr\u003eSeptember 26, October 31, November 28, December 19, January 30, February 27, March 27, April 24 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it held?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn person instruction will be held in the classroom at Quilters Cupboard. Recording of the class will be available to those registered for the program on the Tuesday following the in-person session.  \u003cem\u003eWhen you register - choose In-store\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you will \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eonly\u003c\/span\u003e be accessing the recordings of the class, and not attending in person, you will receive the monthly installments of the pattern as a non-shareable PDF which you can print at home.  This is a perfect opportunity for anyone who finds getting to the shop in person a challenge.  \u003cem\u003eWhen you register - choose virtual.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the name of the quilt?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSimcoe Stars BOM (Block of the Month) Sampler Quilt by Arlene Nicholas of the Quilter's Bouquet\u003cbr\u003e- Features 12 different 12\" x 12\" blocks that are traditionally pieced and surround a stunning star medallion with sashing and borders. Borders can be done scalloped or straight.\u003cbr\u003e- Make it scrappy or use a carefully curated collection of your favourite fabrics\u003cbr\u003e- Quilt finishes at 70\" x 70\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is the instructor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJudy Graham will demonstrate the steps for the completion of each block and share tips and insights along the way. For some quilt block units (such as Flying Geese, for example), multiple ways of making the unit will be demonstrated. In the classroom, you will have the opportunity to ask as many questions as you need to feel comfortable sewing at home. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the fee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e$65 includes the pattern provided in monthly installments, in person instruction, access to video recording of instruction, access to private Facebook group. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe fun part!\u003c\/strong\u003e Each month you will bring in your completed block(s) from the previous month, and they will be displayed on the design board in the classroom. \u003cbr\u003eFor those taking part virtually you are encouraged to post pictures of your blocks on the private Facebook group.  This keeps you involved in the fun part too!This is an opportunity to see how different fabric combinations produce completely different finished quilts. It's also a great to discuss any challenging steps in the blocks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore in store fun!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere will be prize draws and maybe even some surprise SMS promotions. There will be an opportunity each month for Show and Share too! This is a wonderful opportunity to be inspired and to meet new quilting friends!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClass fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quilters Cupboard Uxbridge","offers":[{"title":"In Store - Last Saturday of the Month - 10am - @ Quilters Cupboard Uxbridge","offer_id":45351268909263,"sku":"137314","price":65.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Virtual - Tuesday following the In-Store Session - Delivered Via Email","offer_id":45351268942031,"sku":"137339","price":65.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/7873\/8383\/files\/Screenshot2026-06-27141105.png?v=1782583956","url":"https:\/\/www.quilterscupboard.ca\/products\/saturday-morning-sampler","provider":"Quilters Cupboard Uxbridge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}