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Classes July-August 2013 Dear Friends, Summer time is here! And the air conditioning is on at the store! We have a full line-up of classes with projects for every level of quilter. Call a friend; make a date; take a class together! Important Dates to mark on your calendar! Tuesday, June 11 Class sign-ups Saturday, June 15 Sign up for the Interlaken Getaway Weekend

Monday, July 1 Sign up for Massachusetts Quilt Shop Hop

Valerie Sue, Mindy, Jan, Anne, Maryanne, Sandy, Taylor, Joyce, Jenn, and Janice

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Hours: Mon—Thurs 10 to 8:30 Fri & Sat 10 to 5 Closed Sundays Closing at 5 pm on Wednesday, July 3 Closed Thursday, July 4

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Sign ups will begin on June 11, 2013 at 7 pm You may only sign up two people for each class/event (i.e. yourself & a friend) Class fee must be paid at time of registration. Telephone registrations will be held for one week. Please get supply lists in advance. Most classes require some preparation. Please purchase supplies at our shop. (This helps if there is a cutting “oops” and you need more fabric!) 10% discount will be given on all fabrics, books, patterns, and notions for class projects. Class credit will be given if we are notified of cancellation at least ONE WEEK in advance. Sorry, NO REFUNDS. If class is full, please put your name on waiting list. *Waiting list people will be contacted first if class is repeated at a later time. If you like a class, but cannot make the time it is scheduled, please call to put your name on a waiting list specifying different date.

Saturday Classes Cabana Mesh Tote—This great tote bag—perfect for summer— finishes 17” w x 15” h x 4” d and features a mesh insert. It’s super sturdy and has 2 outside pockets. Pattern calls for 5” charm squares but you can cut your own from fat quarters. Some kits available. Pattern purchase required. July 13 10-4 with Mindy $25.00 Cathedral Window Pillow—This looks like cathedral window, but with an easier application. Learn how to use the circular template set to make this wonderful summer pillow. Use the same application to create many other fantastic projects. Great use of charm (5”) squares! Pattern and templates required. July 27 10-4 with Anne $25.00 Flames—Flip your way to a hotter summer! Flames is a fun and different quilt to fire up any room. An intermediate class where patience is key so you don’t get burned! Book purchase required. Aug 3 10-4 with Taylor $25.00 Betsy’s Summer Wallhanging - Let your patriotic spirit show or get ready for Autumn and Winter by making this traditional wall hanging/ table topper in colors to suit. Hone your piecing skills as you will be setting your stars on point! Book purchase required. Aug 10 10-4 with Anne $25.00 Mini Dresden Plate Wallhanging—designed by Eleanor Burns, this block “in the good ol’ days” was made by tracing around a scalloped dinner plate and cutting it into wedges. Now it’s back using a much easier wedge template (included with your pattern purchase). Finish this 26” x 26” wallhanging with an optional scalloped border (ruler for purchase separately). Rotary cutting and pattern purchase required. Aug 17 10-4 with Mindy $25.00 Flower Power Quilt—Another great pattern using the 2-Peaks-In-1 ruler (from the Box of Stars class). Use your favorite florals to remind you of a great summer or some rich autumn hues for the coming Fall. Rotary cutting experience and book & ruler purchase required. Aug 24 10-4 with Cyndy Rymer $25.00

Braid In a Day—A great new pattern from Eleanor Burns Quilt In A Day company! This easy pattern looks woven and can be made from eiWe are an Authorized ther a Jelly Roll or you can cut 2 1/2” strips from your own fabric choices. Pattern purchase is required. Sizes range from baby to king and PFAFF Dealer. the acrylic template is Want to get this newsletter faster? We service all makes and included. Aug 31 10-4 And be notified of special internet models of sewing machines. with Jan $25.00 sales? When was your last tune-up?

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Class Sign-ups begin Jun 11 at 7 pm…...Class Sign-ups begin Jun 11 at 7 pm…...Class Sign-ups begin Jun 11 at 7 pm

Beginning Quilting—This class will introduce you to the basic techniques of quilting while creating 3 wonderful projects. Classes will include the safe and proper use of the rotary cutter (needed for nearly all quilting projects of today), and achieving a 1/4 inch seam. Beginning Quilting will prepare you for nearly all classes presented at Quilts and Treasures, Inc. Let us help you choose your fabrics. Class discount on all class supplies. Mondays 6:30-8:30 July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Aug 5, 12 OR Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 Aug 7, 14, 28, Sept 4, 11, 18, 25 with Mindy $65.00 Bargello Tree Skirt—Have you enjoyed the Bargello quilt classes we’ve been offering? Here’s a fabulous Christmas Tree Skirt pattern we found using the bargello technique. This one is so outstanding you may want to keep it for yourself! Rotary Cutting and Pattern purchase required. Wednesdays June 19, 26, July 10, 17 6:30-8:30 with Mindy $35.00 Circular Attachment Wallhanging—Using this new attachment by Pfaff, create amazing quilt blocks embellished with circles to make a unique wallhanging or the start of a fabulous quilt! Circular Attachment fits the following machines: Passport 2.0, Ambitions, Expression 150, 2.0, 3.0, 3.2, 4.0, 4.2, Performance 5.0, Creative 3.0, Creative 4.0, Creative Performance, Creative Vision, and Creative Sensation. Monday, Aug 26 10-4 with Valerie $25.00 Let’s Border This Up! - Ever buy a panel and aren’t quite sure how to get it made into an attractive quilt? How about jazzing up a quilt by putting on a pieced border? This class will explore the many different borders you can make. Book purchase required. Thursdays Aug 15, 22, 29 6:30-8:30 with Anne $25.00

Machine Embroidery Project Classes For owners of Creative 4.0, Creative Vision, Creative Performance and Creative Sensation. Monday, July 8—Dimensional Floral Outside Circular Cushion or Pillow (your choice). This class includes using new techniques such as embroidering with Puffy Foam, using your welting foot and zipper foot and best of all, you will receive a FREE DESIGN COUPON FROM EMBROIDERY.COM! More info on supply list. 10:30-4:00 $25.00 with Maryanne Monday, Aug 19—Make a Clutch that uses your Cutwork Needles to create appliqués and more! Different textures in fabric may be used for this project and the choice of fabrics and colors is all up to you! FREE DESIGN COUPON FROM EMBROIDERY.COM. More info on supply list. 10:30-4:00 $25.00 with Maryanne Intermediate Software Classes Put your Monograms on the Map! Create and alter a specialized font (Int to Adv skill level). Let’s explore how we can create large monograms that retain a narrower satin element style. Bring your laptop and please be sure it is updated to the latest version of the software. July 2 1:30-3:30 or 6:30-8:30 $15 if you purchased your software from us. Reg price $50

Quilt Design Creator—Charming Quilt Block Designs and Quilt Design Inside the Lines. Start a new quilt block in the 5D Quilt Design System’s New Design Wizard that has many options for creating block designs to embellish and quilt at the same time! Use Needles & Notions Paper Pieced Patterns with a Sew- Shapes, Multiply, and Encore to create quilting for ing Room Theme—This is a paper pieced Block of the your block in the 5D Quilt Design System. WednesMonth Class that will have a fabric kit available each day, July 31 6:30-8:30 with Maryanne. $15 if your month for a 6” block. All of your favorite sewing suppurchased your software from us. Reg price $50 plies are represented for a great quilting room wallhanging! The book has patterns for 4” blocks as well and shows a number of finishing options. Book purchase and intermediate paper piecing experience required. Tuesday, July 9 6:30-8:30 with Jan $15.00 incl kit Tuesday, Aug 13 6:30-8:30 with Jan $15.00 incl kit Quilts & Treasures, Inc., 56 Shaker Road, East Longmeadow, MA 01028 413-525-4789, 413-525-6647

Class Sign-ups begin Jun 11 at 7 pm…...Class Sign-ups begin Jun 11 at 7 pm…...Class Sign-ups begin Jun 11 at 7 pm

Youth & Teen Beginner: (Never sewn before) Pillowcases—This is such a fun class! Students choose their own fabrics (included in class fee). Instructors will do the cutting and basics of using a sewing machine will be covered. Please choose fabrics before class so they can be cut. Students will go home with a finished pillowcase they can start using immediately!!! Wednesday July 24 2-4 with Valerie $30.00 Intermediate: (Some sewing experience. Familiar with sewing machine.) Wonder Wallet—This great little wallet will hold change, dollar bills, and gift cards. Make one for yourself or for a gift. Class fee includes pattern, fabric, and thread. Button purchase is extra and optional. Monday, July 29 10-12 with Valerie $30.00 Travel Tote/Pencil Case—This great little project was designed for quilters but can be a great Back To School accessory. It can hold your pencils, pens, rulers, and notepad to make you feel so organized! Or use it to hold your sewing supplies as originally designed!!! Class fee includes pattern, fabric, thread, and batting. Button purchase is extra and optional. Tuesday, August 27 10-12noon $30.00 Experienced: (Has confidence with a sewing machine and can work more independently.) Hole In The Wall Quilt—This original pattern is influenced by the “Modern” quilt movement growing throughout the country. This is a great pattern to feature your favorite coordinating fat quarters. Instructions work for directional as well as overall prints. Monday July 22 and Tuesday, July 23 10-3:30 with Valerie $125 (includes pattern and fabric for top—Backing and batting not included) Students will have the opportunity to schedule a time to come back to tie their quilt and sew the binding.

Midnight Madness Join us for an evening of fun, food, laughter, and sewing! These are great evenings to work on or finish projects, meet other sewers, and get some inspiration. We “lock” you in from 6 pm to midnight. You bring your own sewing machine and projects with a munchie to share. We provide the pizza. Door prizes! Friday, July 19 6-12 pm $25.00 Friday, Aug 16 6-12 pm $25.00

Quilter’s Potpourri These popular classes provide students the opportunity to work on a variety of projects with limited instruction. Class project must be approved by class instructor prior to class. $50.00 per session Mon Evenings: Aug 19, 26, Sept 9, 16, 23, 30 6:30-8:30 with Mindy Weds Mornings: July 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug 7, 14 10-12 with Jan Aug 21, 28, Sept 4, 11, 18, 25 10-12 with Jan Thurs Mornings: July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1, 8, 15 10-12 with Mindy Aug 22, 29, Sept 5, 12, 19, 26 10-12 with Mindy Thurs Afternoon: July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1, 8, 15 3-5 with Jan Aug 22, 29, Sept 5, 12, 19, 26 3-5 with Jan Friday Mornings: Jun 28, Jul 19, 26, Aug 2, 16, 23 10-12 with Sue

Quilts & Treasures, Inc., 56 Shaker Road, East Longmeadow, MA 01028 413-525-4789, 413-525-6647

Class Sign-ups begin June 11 at 7 pm…...Class Sign-ups begin Jun 11 at 7 pm…...Class Sign-ups begin Jun 11 at 7 pm

Machine Owner Classes Bring your machine and lets go over the basics again of the features these wonderful Pfaff machines have as well as learn a few other tricks you can do with some basic accessory feet! $50.00 (FREE If you purchased your machine with us!) Creative Performance (Sewing Features)—Monday, July 1 10-2 with Valerie Passport 2.0—Wednesday July 10 1-3 with Valerie

#1 Embroidery Machines—5D Quick Font Software Class: Attention all PFAFF Embroidery machine owners! (2100 and up!) You all received a Pfaff CD that contains 2 different programs; Quick Font is one of them! This class requires a laptop with the software installed on it. If you are a “newbie” you are welcome to come in and observe. August 6 6:308:30 or August 20 1:30-3:30 Free if machine purchased in the past year. $15 if you purchased your machine from us. $50 regular.

#2 5D Communication and More Class!—This class is for all Embroidery Machine owners that have not taken it before or do not have their software installed. Laptop required! Check with Maryanne if you have any questions. Tuesday, July 23 6:30-8:30 Free if machine purchased in the past year. $15 if you purchased your machine from us. $50 regular. Machine Class for owners of Creative 3.0, Creative 4.0, Creative Performance, Creative Vision, and Creative Sensation. Come and learn how to work with both the sewing and embroidery modes of your machine and how to combine their use for some projects! Join us to learn more about your machine. Project to be announced and supply list will follow. Saturday, July 20 10-4 with Maryanne $25.00 if you purchased your machine from us. $100 reg. Machine Decorative Stitching Class (for owners of machines in description above). Join us to see how to use your decorative stitches, twin needle, wing needle and more. August 27 1:30-3:30 OR 6:30-8:30 with Maryanne. Free if machine purchased in the past year. $15 if machine purchased from us. $50 regular.

Interlaken GetAway Weekend November 2, 3, 4, 2013 (Sat, Sun, Mon) Interlaken Inn, Lakeville, CT Prices available for singles, doubles, and triples. Ask for more information at the store. Sign up starting June 15, 2013. It is SOOO much fun!

Club meetings Batik Club Friday, July 12 7:00 pm Jo Morton Club Friday, Aug 9 at 7:00 Pfaff Club Tuesday, July 9 & Aug 13 at 11:00 am Tuesday, July 16 & Aug 20 at 7:00 pm Thimbleberries Club Friday, Aug 2 at 7:00 pm Scrap Club Thursday Evenings July 11 & Aug 8 6:30-8:30 pm Friday Mornings July 12 & Aug 9 10-12 am Tuesday Afternoon July 9 & Aug 6 1:30-3:30 If you think you might be interested in one of these clubs, please call the store for more information!!

Quilts & Treasures, Inc., 56 Shaker Road, East Longmeadow, MA 01028 413-525-4789, 413-525-6647

Hours: M-Th 10—8:30 Friday & Sat 10-5 Closed Sundays An authorized Pfaff sewing machine dealer

Quilts & Treasures, Inc. 56 Shaker Road East Longmeadow, MA 01028

Sign-ups Begin July 1st! Participating Shops: A Notion to Quilt, Shelburne Falls Appletree Fabrics, Auburn Bayberry Quilt & Gift Shoppe, Chicopee Brookside Quiltworks, Egremont Charlton Sewing Center, Charlton Pumpkin Patch Quilts, Lee Quilts & Treasures, East Longmeadow Southampton Quilts, Southampton The Quilt and Cabbage, Sturbridge Don’t miss out on all the fun! To join you must register at one of the “hop” shops listed above. The $7 fee will entitle you to a passport of fun, adventure, shop directions and, while supplies last, a commemorative gift. Find a friend or two and have a great weekend traveling from shop to shop and enjoying the foliage along the way! For more information check out: www.quilt-shop-hop.com