Phone: (563) 289-1447 www.expressionsinthreads.com 208 South Cody Road, LeClaire, IA 52753
Store Hours: Monday – Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Closed Sundays & Holidays
Thursday, July 24, 2014 – Pre-Sale – $20 Admission (Profits go to SERVHAITI) Hors d’oeuvres: 6:00 Shopping: 7:00-9:00 Call the shop for details and to make your reservation.
Friday, July 25, 2014 – 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Saturday, July 26, 2014 – 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Special Fabric Groupings
$4/yard
$5/yard
$6/yard
Fabrics from Moda, Quilting Treasures, Red Rooster, Benartex, & more LeClaire Civic Center (Across the street from the shop)
Important Dates
June 23-July 3 July 4 July 11-12 July 24 July 25-26 July 31-Aug. 3 Sept. 1 Sept. 4-6
Art to Heart Trunk Show Closed Ankeny Quilt Show Fabriganza Pre-sale Event Fabriganza Summer Retreat Labor Day - Closed Madison Quilt Expo
Sept. 20 Sept. 26-27 Sept. 27-28 Oct. 1-4 Oct. 6-17 Oct. 16-19 Oct. 23-26 Oct. 30-Nov. 2
Burlington Quilt Show Mississippi Valley Quilt Show Peoria Quilt Show AQS Show – Des Moines Art to Heart Trunk Show 1st Fall Retreat 2nd Fall Retreat 3rd Fall Retreat
Monthly Gatherings and Events We will have a Show & Tell time at each gathering. Please share your projects.
Strip Club
Mod Squad – New Section
Each month we will surprise you with a new quilt using either strips or fat quarters. We will show the completed quilt and demonstrate the techniques used to complete it. Kits will be available for you to purchase. Bring any finished project to share with the group. The same program will be presented on Thursday morning and Saturday morning each month.
Did you like Farmer’s Wife or miss it or think your skill set wasn’t ready for those intricate blocks? Come join us for Tula Pink’s City Sampler 100 Modern Quilt Blocks. We will discuss color, pattern, scale, and symmetry as we work our way through 100 blocks. Beginner to advanced quilters will enjoy this class. We will meet once a month for a year. Beginning dates are listed below.
Meets: June 12 or 14 July 10 or 12 Aug. 9 or 16 Time: 10:30 am Teacher: Janel Bihn Cost: Free
Sept. 11 or 13 Oct. 9 or 11 Nov. 8 or 13
Book: City Sampler 100 Modern Quilt Blocks $27.99 Book required for this class Meets: Sept. 10 Nov. 12 Oct. 8 Time: 10:30 am Teacher: Laura Strickland Cost: Free
Bertie’s Year BOM Join Pam for a folk-art flannel quilt. Each month, for 12 months, you will receive a kit to complete the piecing, applique, and embroidery for one block. Each block measures approximately 17” x 13”. Meets: June 2 Sept.8 July 7 Oct. 6 Aug. 4 Nov. 3 Time: 10:30 am Teacher: Pam Hughes Cost: $35 per month – includes kit
Dealer’s Choice Every month an Expressions in Threads staff member will be featuring a notion, pattern, or technique. Stop in and take advantage of what we have found just for you! The same program will be presented on Saturday morning, Tuesday morning, and Tuesday afternoon each month. Meets: June 17 or June 21 – Quilt Market Review July 15 or July 19 Aug. 16 or Aug. 19 Sept. 16 or Sept. 20 Oct. 18 or Oct. 21 Nov. 15 or Nov. 18 Time: 10:30 am Saturday and Tuesday 1:30 pm Tuesday Teacher: Expressions in Threads Staff Cost: Free
Quilt Appraisals What's your quilt worth? You would be surprised at the treasures you may have in your closets. Jeanette Dwyer will be on hand during our Summer Retreat on Friday, August 1 to do quilt appraisals. She will be with us at the Comfort Inn and Suites in LeClaire. Jeanette is a professional quilt appraiser and former shop owner who knows her stuff. Written appraisals for insurance purposes are $35 and verbal appraisals are $25. Please call the shop for an appointment.
Creative Club Every month Jane presents ideas, projects and techniques that you can use with your sewing machine or your embroidery machine. Great time for getting questions answered as well as sharing your projects. Meets: June 4 July 2 Aug. 6
Sept. 3 Oct. 1 Nov. 5 Dec. 3 Time: 10:30 am OR 2 pm Teacher: Jane Kiser
Big Changes at Expressions in Threads! This is the year of change for us. First, the expansion in April which has proven to be good for everyone – we are very appreciative of the positive comments we have received from you, our valued customers. Now that we have completed construction, we have undertaken a different kind of construction – we have changed our website and brought it in house. As we move to using more technology, we will: use email reminders for classes instead of phone calls and email a notice when each newsletter is available for you to download. Going forward we will have a variety of kits, patterns, and notions available for viewing or purchasing. By having the capability in house to make changes, our goal is to keep our website fresh and up to date.
Classes Sashiko Biscuit Basket Wondering what to do with those leftover 2 ½” strips? Join us as we make this basket using 15 strips and a roll of Craf-tex. Meets: Time: Teacher: Cost:
June 25 10:30 am - 4:00 pm Janel Bihn $30.00 + supplies
If you enjoy big stitch quilting, you’ll like Sashiko. Originally, this stitch was used as a practical way to quilt together several layers of fabric to provide strength and warmth to clothing. We will work with a pre-printed sampler panel so that we can explore stitching sequences for several different patterns. Meets: Time: Teacher: Cost:
Sept. 23 10:30 am – 3:30 pm Linda Haugen $30 plus supplies
Beginning Quilting Seasonal Table Topper Take the fear out of doing a Dresden plate. Join us to make this table topper which can easily and quickly be created to give your table a seasonal look. This class will take you from beginning to completion of making a table topper using strips of fabric. It has scalloped edges, no hand stitching, and an appliqued center. Finished topper has a diameter of 26”. Check out the store models. Meets: Time: Teacher: Cost:
Aug. 30 10:30 am – 3:30 pm Janel Bihn $30 plus supplies
We use Quilting: The Basics & Beyond by Jeri Simon as a reference manual for this beginner class. Nancy will guide you through all the basic steps necessary to complete a beautiful quilt. You will learn how to use a rotary cutter and to sew an accurate ¼ inch seam. This class is designed for the first time quilter, but is also great for anyone who wants to brush up on the basics. Bring your machine and learn to quilt. Book:
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Time: Teacher: Cost:
Quilting: The Basics and Beyond by Jeri Simon Book required for this class June 16 & June 30 OR July 28 & Aug 11 10:30 am - 4:00 pm Nancy Boomgarden $50.00 + supplies
Free Motion Quilting Our free motion class takes advantage of the “Skillbuilder” line by Renae Allen. These preprinted panels give you the opportunity to practice the moves you need to become a free motion queen! Each panel has a variety of designs that can be used in a wide range of applications. The companion book is full of helpful tips to build your confidence and expand your skill. Book:
Skillbuilder Vol. I Skillbuilder Panel #1 Required Meets: Aug. 13 Time: 10:30 am - 4:00 pm Teacher: Terre Klipsch Level: Beginner Cost: $45.00 + supplies
Know Your Janome 3160 & 2014 How well do you know your 3160 or 2014 Janome sewing machine? Are you using it to its fullest capability? If not, then this class is for you. We will show you basic setups, practical and decorative stitches, attachments, feet, and basic maintenance. This class is hands on – bring your machine and attachments. Meets: Time: Teacher: Cost:
Denim Purse
Get to Know Your Janome How well do you know your Janome sewing machine (6600, 7700, 8200, 8900)? Are you using it to its fullest capability? If not, then this class is for you. John Monteith, our sewing machine expert, will show you basic setups, practical and decorative stitches, memory work, attachments, feet, and basic maintenance. This class is hands on – bring your machine and attachments. Meets: Time: Teacher: Cost:
June 28 10:30 am John Monteith Free if you purchased your machine at Expressions in Threads $100 if you purchased your machine elsewhere
July 8. 10:30 am Staff Free if you purchased your machine at Expressions in Threads $100 if you purchased your machine elsewhere
Wondering what to do with that old pair of jeans? Want to put a little glitz on your bag? Join Pam and learn to make a denim purse with buttons, decorative stitches, fabric, and more. Supply list available at the store. Meets: Time: Teacher: Cost:
July 16 10:30 am Pam $30 plus supplies
Do we have your current email address? Please check next time you’re in. Check out our new web site at: www.expressionsinthread.com.
July 14-19 All Christmas fabric – 15% off (1/2 yard minimum)
Christmas – Part I June 23 – July 3
Christmas – Part II October 6 - 17
Special Events: Fabriganza Pre-view Fabriganza Art to Heart Trunk Shows
Christmas in July Fabric Sale
July 24 July 25 & 26 June 23 – July 3 October 6-17 July 14-19