1st Quarter, 2015 Edition
Classes & Events Newsletter
Country Traditions 330 North Main Fremont NE 68025 (402)721-7752 www.countrytraditionsonline.com Take Care of Yourself in 2015!
Have you made your New Year’s resolution? Why not consider your “get healthy resolution” to include challenging your mind as well as your body. Were you aware that there is a relationship between creativity and health? A well published study concluded that creativity is associated with a healthy state of mind. It eri improves physical and mental functioning, helps inator G problem solving and diverts attention away from d r o o C n Educatio stress! Quilting helps you relax! It also creates feelings of personal growth, a sense of accomplishment and purpose, self confidence and social connectedness. Challenging activities such as quilting strengthen entire networks in the brain, as well as enhancing feelings of emotional and social well being. Think of how that multiplies when you include others in your hobby. Relationships are created or are enhanced through teaching others, or giving quilts to family members of all ages. You develop friendships with other quilters, and establish connections with the wider community through charitable donations, like participating in the Quilts of Valor Sew Day. You will feel good knowing that you have done something that makes a difference to other people. Quilting puts life in a whole different prospective. Share that with friends by joining in a class at Country Traditions! We have lined up an abundance of classes to choose from, teaching many different techniques. Get creative while learning a new tool this quarter. We have Nine Noses, using the Hex-n-More ruler, Metro Rings and Midnight Mosaics with the Quick Curve ruler, a cascade of color using the 60° ruler in Diamond Detour, and a new Strip Tube Chevron pattern, as well as a new Twister pattern, Baby Chevron Twist. Nicole will show you how to make a beautiful butterfly with the 10° ruler. Would you like to learn or sharpen your foundation piecing skills? It’s so much fun! Lida is teaching My Tulips are Blooming and Build Your Snowman Piece by Piece. Impress your family with Migrations by Jinny Beyer, taught by LuAnn. Improve your sewing skills with some new great looking bags that use D Rings and Zippers! We have the Sew Trendy bag, made almost completely in a hoop, Suzy’s Sacks, and the popular Barbados Bag. Make a custom batik style T-shirt with Nicole, or try your hand with the Pfaff Circle Maker in Circle Sorbet with Scott. Take a TNT class to learn all about machine tension, and learn all about designing quilts with EQ7 software . It looks harder than it is with Snip, Chevron Chic, Control Panel, Zippy Baby and the new cute McKenzie Bag. You will amaze everyone that sees your new projects! Take a Class...Earn Class Cash! Everyone profits when they learn, but Country Traditions makes it even more profitable. For every class you take in 2015, you will receive your registration fee back in “Class Cash.” Bring in your completed project from class and receive more Class Cash! Use the cash during our Holiday Affair Auction at the end of the year for great gift and quilt items.
For completing projects fast, there’s nothing like machine applique. We even have laser cut kits like the Little Blessings that have everything cut out and ready to sew for all the months of the year! We also have the cute applique projects, Spring Has Sprung and Let it Snow. For cutting out your projects faster, try using the AccuQuilt GO! Cutter with the popular Viola Blooms or the patriotic Let It Pop quilts. Mark your calendars for the 1st Monday in March when we begin our annual March Mystery Quilt! We loved seeing the many different quilts from last years mystery! Our wish for you is a healthy 2015, along with many fond memories made in the classroom! Your Country Traditions Friends
Country Traditions 330 North Main Fremont NE 68025 (402)721-7752 www.countrytraditionsonline.com
1st Quarter 2015 Edition
Classes & Events
Country Traditions 330 North Main Fremont NE 68025 (402)721-7752
Class Policies
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Country Traditions Class Policies: Reservations are required for all classes, clubs & events. PAYMENT IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION TO HOLD YOUR PLACE IN CLASS. Complete class supply lists will be given when you register for the class. Classes require three or more students for the class to be held. If the class is canceled by Country Traditions due to low enrollment, your class fee will be refunded. If the class is postponed due to weather the class will be rescheduled. So that we may commit to our teachers, sorry there is NO refund if you cancel. Please check class dates and your own calendar carefully before registering. If an emergency occurs, you can send a friend in your place. A sewing machine is required for most classes, you are welcome to reserve our Classroom Models, please arrive early for class so we can review how it works with you. Due to copyright laws, if the class requires a pattern or book, each student is required to purchase one. Samples of class projects are on display at the store. Students are encouraged to purchase their class project supplies from Country Traditions. In appreciation, Students purchasing supplies from Country Traditions will receive a 20% discount on their supplies. Gather your friends and sign up today! You’ll have so much fun!
Nine Noses
Let It Snow
Greet your guests with a charming Nine Noses quilt. They’ll be totally impressed, and you’ll have to admit how easy it was to make by using the Hex-N-More ruler!
Vortex
Looking for a fun project? This snowman will certainly warm your heart. Learn easy piecing and fusible applique techniques that will make your snowman come to life.
Use the new, fun strip packs from Wilmington to make a stunning quilt. The layout and colors you choose completely change the look of the quilt. Class Fee:
Class Fee: Class Fee: $19.99 + pattern, fabric & supplies
$19.99 + pattern, fabric & supplies
Skill Level:
Skill Level:
Beginner
Beginner
Instructor: Lu Ann
$19.99 + fabric & supplies
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Geri
Instructor: Nicole
Saturday, January 10, 2015 10:00am-1:30pm
Thursday, January 15, 2015 6:00pm-9:30pm
Midnight Mosaic Runner
Butterfly Reborn
Migrations
A great contemporary runner made easy with this quick curved technique. When you try the Quick Curve method, you’ll see that curves are a breeze!
See how much fun working with a wedge ruler is! Let us show you how to easily put this butterfly together using the 10° ruler.
This Jinny Beyer pattern makes intricate points easy to achieve. Bring a friend and learn how easy it is to make an impressive design simply by sewing on the lines!
Thursday, January 8, 2015 6:00pm-9:30pm
Class Fee: $19.99 + book, fabric & supplies
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Instructor: Stacie
Friday, January 16, 2015 10:00am-1:30pm
Class Fee:
Class Fee:
$19.99+ book, fabric & supplies
$19.99+ pattern, fabric & supplies
Skill Level:
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Intermediate
Instructor:
Instructor:
Nicole
LuAnn
Thursday, January 22, 2015 6:00pm-9:30pm
Saturday, January 24, 2015 10:00am-1:30pm
GO! Cutter project
Viola Blossoms with the AccuQuilt Go!
We made this popular quilt from the AccuQuilt Flowering Snowball die. In class you’ll learn the tricks to make piecing the gentle curves easy! Class Fee: $19.99+ pattern, fabric & supplies Kit Available
Skill Level:
Build Your Snowman Piece by Piece Would you like to build a snowman in the comfort of your sewing room? This is the class for you, and you will learn basic paper-piecing at the same time! Class Fee:
Beginner with
Snip Snip was made using a couple of the great new lines in the shop, including “Red” by Alex Anderson. We adorned ours with embroidered scissors. The blocks are so cute and super speedy to make! Class Fee: $19.99 + fabric & supplies
Skill Level: Beginner
Skill Level:
Instructor:
$19.99 + pattern, Beginner with fabric & supplies sewing experience
sewing experience
Instructor: Geri
Geri
Instructor: Lida
Thursday, January 29, 2015 6:00pm-9:30pm
Saturday, January 31, 2015 10:00am-1:30pm
Thursday, February 5, 2015 6:00pm-9:30pm
Zippy Baby
Diamond Detour
Chevron Chic
Come learn what a time saver fusible grid is when making quilts. We’ll show you the tricks to get the quilt done in record time! Then add your own embellishments to customize it for that special little one.
Show off your favorite prints, create a cascade of color, or feature a single print as a background. Work with your 60° ruler to make this striking diamond log cabin quilt.
Did you know that piecing a curved quilt can be as easy as sewing a straight line? These chevrons are built for speed! Just two fabrics and easy cuts make a super fast chevron band. Three bands and your quilt is done!
Class Fee: $19.99 + book, fabric & supplies
$19.99 + fabric, pattern & supplies
Skill Level:
Skill Level:
Class Fee:
Beginner
Beginner
Instructor:
Instructor:
Class Fee: $19.99 + pattern, fabric & supplies
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor:
Nicole
LuAnn
Saturday, February 7, 2015 10:00am-1:30pm Beatle Bag
Thursday, February 12, 2015 6:00pm-9:30pm
Saturday, February 14, 2015 10:00am-1:30pm
TNT
The McKenzie Bag
Class Fee:
Scared of changing your tension? Not sure what needle to use with which thread? Come & play with different threads, needles, and the dreaded tension & learn how these three work together to create stunning projects. All brands of machines are welcome.
$19.99 + pattern, fabric & supplies
Class Fee:
Grab, Go & Sew! The Beatle Bag has inserts so you can carry all your sewing machine feet & supplies with you! Use it for sewing on the go. It’s also great for traveling.
Skill Level: Advanced beginner with sewing experience
Instructor: Nicole
Thursday, February 19, 2015 6:00pm-9:30pm
Stacie
CT Pfaff Owner $19.99 + supplies NON CT Pfaff Owner $29.99 + supplies
Instructor: Scott
Friday, February 20, 2015 10:00am-1:30pm
This great new bag has tons of storage on the inside, pockets and cute accents. It is layered without quilting, which makes it a fast bag to make!
Class Fee: $19.99 + pattern, fabric & supplies
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Geri
Thursday, February 26, 2015 6:00pm-9:30pm
Just 4 the Pop GO! with the AccuQuilt GO!
National Sewing Day Retreat Join is in the Classroom as we Sew to Honor our Heros.
Friday, February 27 and/or Saturday, February 28
March Mystery Quilt Starts March 2nd, 2015 Just $9.99.... to get your Detective’s License.... sign up today!
Cutter project
Show us your patriotic spirit with this Go! friendly quilt. Learn some simple curved piecing and be impressed with easy circles! Pick from a variety of projects to make to honor a loved one or to donate to the national organization. We need cutters, piecers, sewers, and quilters.
Class Fee:
Visit: www.countrytraditionsonline.com to learn more, and to get registered for the retreat.
Instructor:
$19.99 + book, fabric & supplies
Skill Level: Beginner Geri
Saturday, February 28, 2015 10:00am-1:30pm
Suzy’s Sack
Little Blessings
These small sacks are the perfect size to carry keys & a cell phone. You’ll have so much fun picking out the fabric, that you’ll be giving them for gifts and using them for gift bags!
Let the Little Blessings bring you cheer all year long! Shabby Fabrics has created their seasonal wallhangings based on their favorite designs. They are laser cut kits, ready to put together fast!
Class Fee: $19.99 + pattern, fabric & supplies
Skill Level: Beginner with sewing experience
Instructor: Geri
Thursday, March 5, 2015 6:00pm-9:30pm Circle Sorbet Create this fun modern quilt while learning how to use the Circle Maker attachment for your PFAFF machine! Class Fee: CT Pfaff Owner $19.99 + pattern, fabric & supplies NON CT Pfaff Owner $29.99 + pattern, fabric & supplies
Instructor:
Class Fee: $19.99 + kit of your choice Skill Level: Beginner Instructor: Geri
Friday, March 6, 2015 10:00am-1:30pm
Beginning Quilting 101 “Beginning Quilting 101” will teach you all the basic skills of quilting from picking out fabric, to cutting and sewing a perfect 1/4 inch seam. Learn the most basic terms, tools, and how to use them as you complete your own unique Four-Patch and Half -Square Triangle Wall Hanging. Instructor: Leslie Skill Level: True Beginner Cost: $59.99 + Fabric and Supplies (pattern is included in class fee)
Scott
Friday, March 6, 2015 10:00am-1:30pm
Class Meets for 5 Sessions: Thursday Evenings: 6:00 pm-9:30 pm March 19th, 26th, April 9th, 16th, & 23rd, 2015. Make up date April 30th.
Machine Embroidery
Sew Trendy
Machine Embroidery
Create this fun & trendy cross body bag almost completely in the embroidery hoop, including sewing in the zipper! Class Fee: CT Pfaff Owner $19.99 + pattern, fabric & supplies NON CT Pfaff Owner $29.99 + pattern, fabric & supplies
Instructor: LuAnn
Machine Embroidery
Machine Embroidery
Machine Embroidery Machine Embroidery
Machine Embroidery
Machine Embroidery
Saturday, March 7, 2015 10:00am-1:30pm
Machine Embroidery
Machine Embroidery
Strip Tube Chevron Four fabrics, a couple borders, plus the amazing Strip Tube Technique, and you too can have this fabulous chevron quilt!
Electric Quilt 7 Basics
My Tulips are Blooming!
Would you like to design your own quilt projects? Or, are you just starting to learn EQ7? This is a software introduction course to learn how it works, and the possibilities it opens up for your creativity!
Join me in making a foundation pieced banner that is 19” x 43”. It will help you through those winter blues, and look, the sun is shining! Class Fee: $19.99 + pattern, fabric & supplies
Class Fee:
Skill Level:
$19.99
Beginner with sewing experience
Instructor: Scott
Instructor: Lida
Friday, March 13, 2015 10:00am-1:30pm
Saturday, March 14, 2015 10:00am-1:30pm
“You Know You’re A Quilter When...” Quilting (Get-Away) Retreat Friday March 20th & Saturday March 21st, 2015 1 Day retreat $34.99 per person
Class Fee: $19.99 + fabric & supplies
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Geri
Thursday, March 26, 2015 6:00pm-9:30pm
or
2 Day retreat $54.99 per person
Includes: Lunch, Snacks, Quilting Treats and Surprises throughout the day plus lots of learning fun!
Join us for 1 or 2 days of Sewing, Friendship, and Great Times! Can’t make it both days? Not a problem...join us for one day, or both days! Just come and hang out, start a “New” project, or finish up some of the UFO’s you may have hiding in your sewing space. ***For full details or to download the registration form, contact the store @ (402) 721-7752 or visit our website www.countrytraditionsonline.com
Spring Has Sprung!
Barbados Bag
Metro Rings
Are you ready for spring? I know I am. Come to class and we’ll make this wall hanging or table topper that will make spring come sooner! Simple applique will make these flowers pop up in “your garden”.
This cute bag is fun to sew and has lots of pockets, including one for your cell phone.
Make a quilt that looks like a traditional wedding ring, without the templates. It’s much faster using the Quick Curve method!
Class Fee: $19.99 + book, fabric & supplies
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Lida
Saturday, March 28, 2015 10:00am-1:30pm
Class Fee: $19.99 + fabric, pattern & supplies
Class Fee:
Skill Level:
Skill Level:
Beginner with sewing experience
Beginner with rotary cutting experience
Instructor:
Instructor:
Nicole
LuAnn
Thursday, April 16, 2015 6:00pm-9:30pm
$19.99 + pattern, fabric & supplies
Thursday, April 23, 2015 10:00am-1:30pm
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Celebration of the Seasons Our NEW 2015 Saturday Sampler Would you like to enjoy the company of good friends while you learn something new? Join us for Saturday Sampler! The new Saturday Sampler starts Saturday, April 18, 2015. This year you can choose between 2 quilt layouts or 12 monthly wall hangings! Receive the “Free” quilt pattern and “Credits” on fabric purchases in just 3 easy steps! 1. Register for $39.99 2. Attend every 3rd Saturday for a short Demo and quilting ideas for next months block 3. Complete the block & bring it to the next months Demo **Receive the current month’s pattern and $2.99 fabric credit each month when you bring the completed block from the prior month. Credit is to be used on fabric only. Some restrictions apply. See store or website for details.
Baby Chevron Twist
Make Your OwnT-Shirt
Control Panel
It’s time to do the twist with Stacie! Our new Baby Chevron Twist pattern is made with the Primitive Pinwheels Twister Ruler.
Get creative with these 100% cotton batik fashion tops. With a variety of sizes, styles, and numerous ways to embellish, you will have a one-of-a-kind t-shirt in no time. All it takes is one kit that you can customize to your size and sew together.
You’ll be looking at fabric panels in a whole new way once you try the Control Panel pattern. You won’t be able to stop with just one quilt!
Class Fee: $19.99 + pattern, fabric & supplies
Class Fee: $19.99 + Kit & supplies
Skill Level: Beginner
Skill Level: Beginner with sewing experience
Instructor: Stacie
Instructor: Nicole
Saturday, April 25, 2015 10:00am-1:30pm
Thursday, April 30, 2015 6:00pm-9:30pm
Class Fee: $19.99 + pattern & fabric. Kit Available Skill Level: Beginner Instructor: Geri
Friday, May 1, 2015 10:00am-1:30pm