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"Holiday Chorus" Block of the Season ...

A beautiful project for the upcoming holiday season - it's not just for Christmas! And the perfect thing - it's only a 4 month series...have your quilt ready to display this Fall!


Beautiful pre-printed bird blocks!
 Order online
or in the shop!

Choose from 2 different sizes - wallhanging or bed size.

 Bed size
(on display at PPnQ)


wall size

...and Holiday ClubHouse @ PPnQ
This is an optional Club to coincide with the "Holiday Chorus" project!
We'll meet for 4 sessions on the 2nd Saturday of each month
(July-October: 10am)
Kick-Off meeting: Sat., July 12 - 10am

Join us for holiday decorating ideas and recipes, project lessons,
goodies, & FUN! Hope to see you there...

Cotton Theory returns to PPnQ!
Join us to learn this unique technique! see Class page for class details.

Cotton Theory quilting is a new and different way to construct your quilt. It's backward!
Cotton Theory projects are quilted first, one segment at a time, and then assembled using
Betty Cotton's fold-and-finish procedures.

Who is Betty Cotton? ...a quilting entrepreneur and inventor who is living her dream. She owns a quilt shop called the Quilt Yard, and she holds a patent on a unique method of quilting called the Cotton Theory™.
The Cotton Theory is a Quilt First-Then Assemble™ method of quilting she invented in 2001 and received a patent on in 2004. Using techniques of the Cotton Theory, Betty has created many patterns for reversible projects that can be quilted piece by piece and then assembled, without the need to do handwork or to use a long-arm quilting machine.

The Cotton Theory method makes quilting easy, no matter the size of your quilt. You quilt each piece individually before you construct your project, so quilting becomes just as enjoyable as piecing together the design.
You can quilt pieces creatively and accurately to produce completely reversible quilts with decorative stitches and optional machine embroidery.

During Cotton Theory assembly, you sew the raw edges of your quilted pieces together, leaving seam allowances that are folded on the outside of your quilt and then stitched in place using one or more Cotton Theory techniques. This adds an extra dimension to the surface. You end up with two quilts - one on each side - by constructing one project.

All work is done with a sewing machine; there's no need to do handwork.
It's fast, fun, and completely unique. Visit www.quiltyard.com for additional information.

Jim Shore Figurine SALE!!

JULY 16 - 26
Prices Reduced 30-50% OFF...
STOCK UP FOR CHRISTMAS!!

Program began in May.

One-time $5.00 registration fee.
Monthly blocks $1.00 (if picked up during the month of its release).
July block (#3) available now!

Setting kits separate.

View monthly charts

Clothesline Club

Darlene Zimmerman has created a special club just for folks who love '30's fabrics...and we know you're out there! Each month there will be new projects exclusive for club members only, and fun activities at club meetings. Members get first viewing of Darlene's newest fabric groups created especially for Clothesline Club!

We welcome anyone who would like to join!
The new year begins in June, or for the remainder of our first year, join now for a reduced fee!!


 Painted Pony Club leaders will continue to be Deborah Borsos and Elizabeth Massa, both very talented ladies that will treat you to a fun experience, along with sharing some great ideas and learning too!
Club dates will be the 3rd Thursday and 3rd Saturday of each month from 9:30-11:30am! If you are interested, please call or come in and register. The fee for one year is $24.00 (a bargain!), and it includes the monthly patterns for projects, lessons, refreshments, games, prizes, etc.
Be sure to tell your friends...get a fun group together and car pool! We'll be looking foward to seeing you and sharing these exciting new fabrics and fun, free projects!

Can't decide what to buy? Get a Painted Pony Gift Card
for a quick, easy gift !
...and choose an amount of your choice!


Block of the Month programs

Visit our BOM page for a look at our 2008 projects !

Past BOM projects available as a full kit - while supplies last!
Family Reunion, ABC Quilt and My Dogs Are Stars

Houston Bay Area Applique Society (HBAAS)...

...is a Chapter of THE APPLIQUE SOCIETY whose mission is to promote, to teach, and to encourage the love of ALL types of applique in quilting.
HBAAS welcomes new members who are interested in participating in friendship, fellowship and needlework endeavors which focus on the craft of applique as it applies to quilting. All skill levels are welcome. Members will receive assistance and instruction in many methods of applique.

HBAAS hosts various well-known instructors during the year, and has created quilts for auction in order to raise funds. The Chapter enjoys group projects with accompanying assistance as members require.

HBAAS meets at Painted Pony 'n Quilts on the 2nd Tuesday
of each month (10am - 12noon).
Dues are $5.00 with a $20.00 membership required in The Applique Society.

Please call PPnQ for contact information.
Be a guest for a month to learn more about the Chapter!

Bees/Clubs/Chapters
Bay Bee 2nd Monday, 9:30am - Noon
"Charlie's Angels" Bee Every Wednesday, 10am - Noon
Houston Bay Area Chapter - The Applique Society (TAS) 2nd Tuesday morning, 10am - Noon
Clothesline Club 3rd Thursday or Saturday, 9:30-11:30am
Embroidery Club 2nd Saturday, 1-2:30pm

Find One That Is Right for You!
"Charlie's Angels" Bee -
This bee is a friendly group of women (approximately 20 members strong) who meet every Wed. from 10-noon; they bring current projects to work on i.e applique, quilting, embroidery, cross-stitch and any other handwork. For those who want to participate, there may be swaps, trades and exchanges.
Bay Bee -
The longest established bee at PP'nQ, this non-affiliated Bee is open for membership. The bee has guest speakers, monthly demos and ongoing block exchanges, and they often have lunch together.
Clothesline Club - Fee for 1 year is $24, which includes monthly project patterns, lessons, refreshments, prizes, etc. The monthly projects are exclusive for club members only, and CC shops will get early fabric release throughout the year of 4 new groups of 1930's fabrics by Darlene Zimmerman. Call or stop in to register.
Machine Embroidery Club - This group has lots of fun and lots to share. Enjoy discussions and projects, show & share, and learning from each other to enhance the machine embroidery experience.
Houston Bay Area Chapter of The Applique Society -
Anyone is welcome to visit. See above article for more information.
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