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Julius Caesar was behind the origin of leap year in 45 BC. The early Romans had a 355 day calendar and to keep festivals occurring around the same season each year a 22 or 23 day month was created every second year. Julius Caesar decided to simplify things and added days to different months of the year to create the 365 day calendar, the actual calculation were made by Caesar's astronomer, Soignée. Every fourth year following the 28th day of Februaries (February 29th) one day was to be added, making every fourth year a leap year.

In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII further refined the calendar with the rule that leap day would occur in any year divisible by 4 as described above.

Julius Caesar, father of Leap Year 

February 1^st – 7^th, Women’s Heart Week - this is the week to go and have your EKG.

February 2^nd , Thursday, Ground hog Day - the very first "official" Groundhog Day was held on February 2nd, 1887, although there had been other predictions from Phil in the past. Punxsutawney Phil is named after King Phillip, although he was once called Briar Groundhog. 

February 4^th – Saturday – First Saturday of each month is Sun Bonnet Sue and Sam Block of the Month.  

You may pick up your block between 10am and 12 pm.  Since we have had so much interest in this Block of The Month. We are going to run it for 12mt instead of six month.

February 4^th, Ice Cream Day - Have a fun filled day of Ice Cream for all of your meals. 

February 5^th,- Super Bowl Sunday

February 8^th Wednesday Friendship Club

Come discover what’s new in the Quilting and Sewing world

All of our Quilting Sisters are welcome to come and bring a Friend.

Friendship Club will be meeting at the United Community Bank in Blue Ridge on the Second Wednesday of each month.  Gina Loves to Share Ideas, Techniques, notion, and New Arrivals to the shop

Come and Make New Life Long Friends

The Color of our Scrape this year is Green and a pale Yellow

We will start the Mystery Quilt this month

Gina will be having a Demo this month.

In March we will be having a speaker on different threads and what they are used for.

All our welcome

February 10^th, Friday - Sassy Swing Purse

This is a sophisticated curve; decorative stitching and spacious interior make this bag a little sassy and a little classy.  Approx 10 ½” high x 9 ¾” wide x 3 “deep

 Come on in a see this beautiful Sassy Purse with black leather on top and a beautiful black and off white print for the bottom of the purse.

10:00 Am- 3:00PM      Instructor: Gina        Class fee: $5.00

February 10^th – 11^th, Friday and Saturday - Mystery

Join the fun of a mystery!

Each month you receive a clue and fabric to

Make a mystery block.

Second Friday-Saturday each month

From 10- 12am.

   February 12th-   Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) the 16th U.S. President was born in Hardin County, Kentucky. He led the nation through the tumultuous Civil War, freed the slaves, composed the Gettysburg Address, and established Thanksgiving 

  February 14th - Celebrated as (Saint) Valentine's Day around the world, now one of the most widely observed unofficial holidays in which romantic greeting cards and gifts are exchanged.

   In celebration of Valentine day we will have all of our RED Fabric on Sale 30% off 

February 16^th,Thursday - Sew Simple Pineapple

Create this no waste pineapple variation in a snap.  Based on Karin Hellaby's unique technique there are no triangle units to cut or sew and no points to worry about.  Completed entirely with squares that graduate in size to make the pineapples "explode".  Easy enough for a beginner but fun enough for those more experienced. 

Materials needed:  basic quilting supplies, rulers one for cutting squares and one for squaring up as you go, rotary cutter, mat, marking pens/pencils, etc.

Cost of class $10.00 plus cost of book $13.95.

 Class time 10:00 AM - 4:00PM    Instructor:  Jessica Dickerson

February  17^th, Friday - Cotton Theory

This month class is a Place mat.  You will learn: Basic Cotton Theory – Use of many decorative stitches – How to complete the one way street with 1´seam – Machine application of binding

Class Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00PM    Instructor: Karla Singer    

February 20^th, Presidents Day

February 21,Tuesday - Sew Simple Attic Windows

Attic Windows with NO "Y" Seams!!!  These blocks work up beautifully and are so simple you won't believe how quickly a project can be completed.  The technique is fun and is suitable for all levels of experience.  This is another of Karin Hellaby's techniques that we brought back from Quilt Market in Houston.  An added bonus is that the windows are 3D and can easily be turned into a cathedral window type block with ease.  This is the neatest way to make an Attic Window block that we've ever seen. 

Materials needed:  basic quilting supplied rulers (one for cutting squares) and one for squaring up as you go rotary cutter, mat, etc.

Cost of class $10.00 plus cost of book $13.95

Instructor:  Jessica Dickerson   

  February 22nd - George Washington (1732-1799) was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia. He served as commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution and became the first U.S. President.

February 24^th, Friday - Sofia Club

  This is a club that will meet on the forth Friday of each month

   Gina will be teaching a different project each month with your Baby Lock sewing

   Machine. There will be a kit each month there is no class fee just the cost of the kit. 

February 27^th , Monday - 30^th Flower patch

   This wall hanging is made with 30 prints.  It is mostly pieced with some appliqué

   Flowers on the borders.  A picture of this quilt is on the bottom of the newsletter.

   Class time 10:00 Am – 4:00pm      Instructor: Linda      Class fee $10.00 

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Birth Month Flowers
There are specific flowers which are traditionally given according to the month that a person is born. The February Birth Flower is the Violet. The History and traditions surrounding the February Birth Flower, the Violet, is fascinating. There are many myths and legends about the origins of this tradition. It is believed that birthday celebrations originated in the Roman Empire and the origins of birth month flowers, such as the Violet, could be said to date back to these times. During Roman birthday celebrations family and friends offered congratulations and brought gifts. The gifts included gemstone jewelry, such as the Amethyst, and also flowers - the first traditions and origins of the February Birth Flower.

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