Heidi Kaisand
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You'll Learn So Much
Last year I wrote two posts (one and two) about a wonderful artist--Janet Brandt. Well, I'm so excited to tell you that almost exactly a year since seeing her, Janet is coming to Hen & Chicks Studio on April 14 and 15 for a two-day surface embroidery class. She is amazing with a needle and thread and will inspire you to be creative! Check out her web site for just a sampling of what she's working on right now.
The class project is going to be this incredible piece featuring an angel.
Class will be Saturday, 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 4 p.m. and Sunday Noon to 4 p.m. The class fee of $80 includes the workshop and the kit for making this piece. Accommodations on Saturday night in The Nest will be available for $60.
Call Hen & Chicks Studio at 641-366-3336 or e-mail me at heidi@heidikaisand.com to sign up or learn more.
The class project is going to be this incredible piece featuring an angel.
Class will be Saturday, 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 4 p.m. and Sunday Noon to 4 p.m. The class fee of $80 includes the workshop and the kit for making this piece. Accommodations on Saturday night in The Nest will be available for $60.
Call Hen & Chicks Studio at 641-366-3336 or e-mail me at heidi@heidikaisand.com to sign up or learn more.
Let it Snow! Because we're going to be having fun!
Pack your bags and head to Conrad, Iowa! We'll take good care of you while you have fun.
Playing with Paper!
You're Invited! |
| What: Click, Crop and Be Inspired! Where: Hen & Chicks Studio When: Saturday, January 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Who: You! Are you needing inspiration for your next project? Are you wondering what to do with all of those pictures you took over the holidays? Do you already own Memory Manager or Storybook Creator Plus and you need help? Do you need 5 hours of dedicated scrapbooking? If you answered YES to any of these questions, then this day is for you! If you want to reserve a spot for working from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. call Heidi at 641-366-3336 and reserve a spot. $8 fee covers your lunch and beverages for the day. (Join our Click/Crop Club, meeting once every other month, for 1 year for $35 and save money!) If you just want to stop in and see what's happening, please do! I'll look forward to hearing about your scrapbooking projects. Let's make 2012 the year to turn your photos into wonderful finished albums, projects and gifts! |
Go ISU Cyclones!
You could say I was born an ISU Cyclone (that's the college in Ames, Iowa)...my father was finishing his degree at ISU. We lived in Pammel Court.
Bit of History about Pammel Court from ISU Web site.
My brother Matt (a two-time graduate of University of Iowa) pulling me through Pammel Court. I don't think I look very happy.
I've been told that my color choices in quilts are very red and yellow.
We travel in style.
When we play, we think about our favorite team.
We are proud when we receive ISU gifts from Santa and friends.
We love our Cyclones.
GO CYCLONES!!!
Bit of History about Pammel Court from ISU Web site.
"Family housing came to Iowa State at the conclusion of World War II. Many men took advantage of the GI Bill and enrolled in higher education institutions. Iowa State experienced a wave of new students and responded to another shortage of housing by constructing University Married Housing in 1946. Pammel Court, a series of trailers and demountable houses, Quonset houses, and metal barracks, had a mayor and four council members. By the fall 1968, it was apparent that Pammel Court’s infrastructure was unable to meet a growing student body. Three years earlier, Iowa State purchased land north and east of Pammel Drive. Development of the land into university-owned apartments ensued, and University Village was born."
My brother Matt (a two-time graduate of University of Iowa) pulling me through Pammel Court. I don't think I look very happy.
I've been told that my color choices in quilts are very red and yellow.
We travel in style.
When we play, we think about our favorite team.
We are proud when we receive ISU gifts from Santa and friends.
We love our Cyclones.
GO CYCLONES!!!
The Nest
The Nest--This is the name that I gave the second floor retreat center at Hen & Chicks Studio. The space is ready to be used by quilters, scrapbookers or any crafter that simply wants space to be creative. There are lots of details about the retreat center to share, but today, I have to show you what is now proudly hanging in the stairwell.
We'd love to have you join us at an upcoming retreat. Check out these two opportunities.
We'd love to have you join us at an upcoming retreat. Check out these two opportunities.
A Mix of Stuff
Picking out things to sell at Hen & Chicks Studio has been very exciting. There are so many choices in fabrics and gifts. But there is something in my gut that usually says "go for it" or "don't do it." Of course, my personal likes and dislikes are part of the decision-making process, but ultimately I want our customers to like it all. Looking back at my 17+ years at Meredith corporation, that's basically what we did every magazine issue. We'd try to find the right mix of quilts, patterns, and colors that would appeal to the majority and make a top-rated publication.
I wanted to share a few things we have at the store. In the bucket you'll see a variety of Walker bags. I love these bags for a few reasons--one they are Made in the USA. San Francisco to be specific. Beyond that, the colors are vibrant, the usibility awesome! Whether carring around my next quilt project or putting coins in smallest bag with a clip, they are going to come in handy.
Then there are the pretty necklaces we have. From personality charms to describe you, or someone special. To these monogram necklaces. They come from a small family business in Kentucky. It's great to call up Robin and know that I've met her in person.
I wanted to share a few things we have at the store. In the bucket you'll see a variety of Walker bags. I love these bags for a few reasons--one they are Made in the USA. San Francisco to be specific. Beyond that, the colors are vibrant, the usibility awesome! Whether carring around my next quilt project or putting coins in smallest bag with a clip, they are going to come in handy.
Then there are the pretty necklaces we have. From personality charms to describe you, or someone special. To these monogram necklaces. They come from a small family business in Kentucky. It's great to call up Robin and know that I've met her in person.
Join the Red Bag Club
We're having so much fun at Hen & Chicks Studio with the Red Bag Club...join the fun with us. Several of my blog readers have asked how they can participate without being within driving range of the store. I've put my thinking cap on and am trying to create a club for those individuals. Give me a few days to get the details worked out.
The first event has been announced. Can't beat this great opportunity to purchase last minute gifts or pick the project you'll start when the holiday is over!
The first event has been announced. Can't beat this great opportunity to purchase last minute gifts or pick the project you'll start when the holiday is over!
A Great Gift for Christmas
Part of the fun at Hen & Chicks Studio is the combination of quilting and scrapbooking. I love to do both so it's fun to share that excitement with others. Local creative person Megan Bergman and I have known each other for years. We've done things together with our families and kids, but now we're working together as creative adults! She has a passion for things with paper and is an awesome teacher, so I've asked her to be in charge of our scrapbooking classes at Hen & Chicks Studio. We're off to a great start and her next class is coming up quickly.
Wanna Have Some Fun?
I'm working on my calendar for 2012 and I've started by announcing two new retreats in The Nest at Hen & Chicks Studio! Let me know if you're interested in signing up for either of these events by calling the store at 641-366-3336 or e-mail me at heidi@heidikaisand.com.
Spinning in Color
The last few months have been a whirlwind of fun, excitement, and color! I just received the photos that Perry Struse took during our Grand Opening Celebration on November 19. It's been so fun to relive that day through his eyes. The people enjoying the make-it-and-take-its. The laughter. The smiles. The color! I'll be sharing more photos on my blog and website, but I just loved this photo--lots of color.
And, yes, Hen & Chicks Studio has all the DMC colors--a hot item in Central Iowa.
