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Registration
Upcoming Events
Manic Mondays
Get your scrap on!!!
Every Monday of June, July and August we will have our "scrap tubs" out. Fill a zip lock bag for only $5.00 each
Join the fun each Monday beginning June 3rd!
We Are 20 Years Young!
Help us Celebrate
July 19th - 27th
20% off
Patterns - Books - Notions - Fabrics
(Sale merchandise not included)
Be sure to pick up your FREE coupon booklet with any purchase during our sale. Terrific coupons starting in August and ending in December. Don't miss out on these great discounts!
Annual "Yard Sale"
Hundreds of precut one yard pieces $5.00 each
Annual "Sample Sale"
Samples we have used in the shop. We will have everything from runners to bed size quilts. Some finished and some waiting for a loving quilter to finish. All projects sold "as is". Shop early for best selection.
Falling Leaves Shop Hop 2013
6 Great Shops
9 Glorious Days of Quilting Heaven
Terrific Prizes:
- Janome 6600
- Professional Quilting by: Pat Bluemel
- $100 in Gift Certificates to 6 Lucky Winners
- $100 value Gift basket at each shop
Visit the following 6 wonderful shops:
- Busy Bobbin - Rice Lake
- The Calico Shoppe - Eau Claire
- Pins "N" Needles - St. Croix Falls
- Sew Little Time - Hudson
- Thimbles - Spooner
- The Quilt Yard - Osseo
To qualify for prizes have your passport stamped at each shop. Turn in your completed passport at your last stop. One passport per person, must be present to have passport stamped.
Make sure you pick up your free block patterns with fabric at each shop. When you drop off your completed passport at any shop, you will receive this years Falling Leaves Shop Hop quilt pattern. Finishing kits will be available at each shop, along with an additional kit for that shops lovely center. All six centers will be different and all six will be unique! Pick your favorite!!!
Retreats
Annual Spring Retreat
March 14th - 17th 2013
Best Western Trail Lodge, Eau Claire, WI
Spring Retreat 2013 was a blast. Tons of projects were finished and probably just as many were started!
We've moved our retreat to the Best Western Trail Lodge in Eau Claire. We are very excited about our new location. We have much more space, and best of all we will all be in the same room! You will have luxurious accommodations with 2 queen beds, a fridge and microwave in each room. There is also a pool and hot tub to lounge by for a little relaxation between quilting projects.
Our retreat will begin Thursday evening at 6:00 pm and will end around 3:00 pm Sunday. You can also begin Friday morning if that works into your schedule better.
Cost of the retreat is only $100 which includes lunches and suppers with ice water and coffee available. Contact The Calico Shoppe to register!
Please contact The Best Western Trail Lodge at 715 838-9989 or 855-216-9980 (toll free) to make your room reservations. Rooms are again $79.99 double queen standard suites (2 queen beds). Please tell them you are with The Calico Shoppe Spring Retreat!
Annual Fall Retreat
Oct 17th - 20th, 2013
Best Western Trail Lodge, Eau Claire, WI
We are again having our Fall Retreat at the Best Western Trail Lodge in Eau Claire. Enjoy a fun filled weekend with fellow quilters as they stitch up a storm and share quilting tidbits and more!!! A few spaces are still available, call soon! You will have luxurious accommodations with 2 queen beds, a fridge and a microwave in each room. There is also a pool and hot tub to lounge by for a little relaxation between projects.
Our retreat will begin Thursday evening at 5:00 pm and will end around 3:00 pm Sunday. You can also begin Friday morning if that works into your schedule better.
Cost of the retreat is only $100 which includes lunches and suppers with ice water and coffee available. Contact The Calico Shoppe to register! ($50.00 non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot)
Please contact The Best Western Trail Lodge at 715-838-9989 or 855-216-9980 (toll free) to make your room reservations. Rooms are again $79.99 double queen standard suites (2 queen beds). Please tell them you are with The Calico Shoppe Fall Retreat!
Bus Trips
We are off to explore 11 great shops in Section 4 of the Wisconsin State Shop Hop! Free sewing notion at each shop and a special gift at the end of the tour! This will enable you to complete an entire section and be eligible for Section prizes! Find out what each shop has done with this years Shop Hob fabric designed by Kim Schaefer, A Wisconsin designer!
$135.00 double occupancy
Singles, triples and quads available
$50 non-refundable deposit required
Includes deluxe motor coach, and one night lodging.
Free covered, secure parking in the Civic Center ramp across the street.
Register early, space is limited.
Currently Full! Please call to be put on a waiting list!
We are going to Chicago with quilt shop stops along the way. You will be stopping at a total of 14 shops (this will enable you to complete entire Section 1 during the Wisconsin State Shop Hop and be eligible for Section Prizes).
Day 1 we travel to southeastern Wisconsin with stops at 6 shops. Day 2 we are off to Chicago for International Quilt Festival and stops at two shops. Day 3 we venture to 6 shops and return home!
Three glorious days of quilting excitement!!!
$199.00 double occupancy
Singles, triples and quads available
$50 non-refundable deposit required
Includes deluxe motor coach, two nights lodging and entrance ticket to the festival.
Free covered, secure parking in the Civic Center ramp across the street.
Grab a friend and make your reservations ASAP!
We had such a good time last year, we are going again this year. Each year this wonderful quilt show just gets better!!!
Hop on the bus with no worries of traffic, or the hassle of parking. Our bus filled quick last year, so sign up early!
Only $39.00 includes admission!