Education & Events Newsletter - Winter 2014
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Table of Content APPLIQUE ------------------------------------------------------------- pg. 11 BAGS & TOTES ------------------------------------------------------ pg. 12 EMBROIDERY -------------------------------------------------------- pg. 13 EVENTS ------------------------------------------------------------- pg. 3 - 4 LONG ARM QUILTING ---------------------------------------------- pg. 9 ORIENTATION & CLUBS ----------------------------------------- pg. 13 QUILTING ----------------------------------------------------------- pg. 5 - 8 SERGERS -------------------------------------------------------------- pg. 14 SEWING ------------------------------------------------------------------ pg. 8 SOFTWARE ------------------------------------------------------------ pg. 13 TABLE RUNNERS --------------------------------------------------- pg. 10 ANNIE STALL
MARY BETH CARR
Chop Sticks - p. 6 Spooling Around - p. 5 Sweet Sugar Swirls - p. 7
Put Your Best Food Forward - p. 7 Heartsong Table Runner - p. 10
ARLENE BLOUCH
PAM HENNINGS
SHIRLEY DUPRE $10 Quilt - p. 8 Heart to Heart - p. 5 Private Lessons - p. 8 St. Patrick's Day Table Runner - p. 10
Civil War: Peace and Unity - P. 5 First Ladies - pg. 6 Natures's Jewels p. 6
Caddy Pad - p. 12 Circle of Hope - p. 7 Dresden Bloom - p. 7 Labyrinth - p. 5
BELINDA DUNCAN
PAT MILLER
Baby Lock Ellisimo & Ellisimo Gold Upgrade Classes 1, 2, 3 - p. 13 Baby Lock User Class #3 - p. 13
Baby Lock Serger Class - p. 14 Embroidery Class - p. 13 Pfaff Foot of the Month - p. 11
AccQuilt Go! Chained Stars - p. 7 Accuquilt Go! Winding Ways - p. 7
ROXANNE SPOSATO
TERRY WILLIAMS
$10 Quilt - p. 8 Butterflies (Pulelehua) - p. 11 Clothesline Club - p. 7 Crackers - p. 5
CONNIE GOSSARTH Electric Quilt 7 (EQ7) - p. 13 Pfaff CV/CS Club - -p. 13 Pfaff 5D Software Club - p.13 Pfaff 5D QuiltDesign Club - p. 13 Pfaff 6D Software Club - p. 13
JANET CARR Embroidery Basics - p. 13
KONI SEVERSON Batik Club - p. 8
LOU HURST E mbroidery Club - p. 13 Serger Club - p. 14
MARY COONTS Baby Lock/Brother Achievement Club - p. 13 Baby Lock Beginning Serger Club - p. 14 www.35thavesewandvac.com
A Simple Point Table Runner - p. 10 Applique Club - p. 11 Braided Beauties Table Runner - p. 10 Cross My Heart - p. 5 Humbug Bag - p. 12 Just for Today - p. 6 Kitchen Shirt Tales Apron - p. 8 Mulberry Stars - p. 6 Taos - p. 6 Versatile Wave Interchaneable Purse p. 12
RUTH DION
SUE CARLSON
SUE EDBERG
Bali Point to Point Table Runner- p. 10 Black Tie Boogie - p. 5 Bohemian Bali Sak - p. 12 Braided Beauties Table Runner - p. 10 Fast Forward - p. 6 Heartstrings - p. 5 Lilac Lapdog - p. 11 Pansy Faced Pooch - p. 11 Sew on the Go Quilters Bag - p. 10
VANESSA FROMM HappNstance Flowers Wall Hangings - p. 11
Bag of the Month Club - p. 12
VICKI SPRAIN
SANDY GOFORTH
Machine Frame Quilting - p. 9 Allover Meanders #1 Allover Meanders #2 Allover Meanders #3 Feathers Rulers & Templates Pantograph Primer Sensational Sashings
35th Avenue Divas - p. 8 (with Jackie Gilbreath) Aloha......Hawaiian Quilting - p. 11 Elves' Workshop - p. 8 Friends - p.6 Playpen - p. 8 1
We look forward to seeing you!
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Store Policies
BILL'S BLACK BAG
CLaSS POLICIES
We offer a new Black Bag each July-good for one year of special Bill's Black Bag Day shopping. You receive your notice by email letting you know when Black Bag Day is happening! On that day, just bring in your Black Bag, get a free gift, a page of coupons, meet a guest designer, and join in the fun and games that we put together just for Black Bag Day. If you don't have the current Black Bag, you can purchase one at any of our stores.
Pre-registration is a must. Class fees are required to register. We consider your enrollment to be a commitment to our teachers, so please check class dates and your own calendar carefully before registering. Be sure to pick up the items on your supply list prior to class, so you can be prepared to start at once. When signing up for a class, please be aware the instructors are helping you learn a technique and/or how to put blocks of a quilt together. For most classes you will get a few blocks complete, not an entire quilt.
GIFT CARDS
Gift Cards are available for purchase. Tell your friends and family they can find the perfect gift for you at 35th Avenue Sew & Vac!
CLaSS DAY DISCOUNTS
When you take a class at 35th Avenue Sew & Vac, you will receive a special coupon for an incredible discount on a cut of fabric and a notion. In addition, you are entitled to a 15% discount on your supplies for a class, WOW!
MaCHINE REPaIR We offer machine repair services for all makes and models. General servicing includes cleaning, oiling and timing adjustments. Estimates will be given for more serious problems or when parts need to be ordered.
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elcome to 35th Avenue Sew & Vac. Thank you for taking a few moments to enjoy our latest newsletter.
Calendar of Events
We have a full line up of classes and special events this winter. Whether you are brand new to the quilting world or a seasoned quilter we’ve known for years, we know you’ll find a class or two just perfect for you. You deserve the best sewing experience you can possibly have. We believe using the best tools available helps ensure perfect results.That’s why we proudly carry Baby Lock, Pfaff, Elna and Necchi sewing machines & sergers. We would love to show you how a new machine will take your passion for sewing to a whole new level.
January
4 & 5 Glacier Star (N) 24 & 25 Cameo Artistic Crystal (C/N)
8&9
I hope to see you soon--
Bill Fose & the 35th Ave Team
Glacier Star (N)
14 & 15 John Deer Event (N)
28 Andover Fabric Event (N)
March
A special thanks to all of you who help promote us to your own family and friends. Our business continues to grow because you all help spread the word. We strive to make 35th Avenue Sew & Vac a very special place to be. If there is ever anything we can do to make 35th Ave Sew & Vac even better, please give us a call. Your feedback helps us to improve.
February
1 Andover Fabric Event (N) 1 Penny Sturges Trunk Show (EM)
7 & 8 Kay Cap Cross Longarm Quilting (N)
8 & 9 Glacier Star (N) 15 Northcott Event (N) 28 & 29 Sulky New Zen (N) 3
AND MANY MORE! Watch our website and the Sunday Newsletter for all the details on these and other exciting events coming to 35th Ave Sew & Vac in 2014! www.35thavesewandvac.com
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Let's Quilt boardwalk
BLACK TIE BOOGIE
CROSS MY HEART
Instructor: Terry Williams
Instructor: Roxanne Sposato
Really fancy roosters doing what roosters do. Wonderful for cuddling under or for just tossing across the couch. This little quilt goes together really fast and will be a fun project to do. Fee $40
Learn the Strip Tube technique by making this sweet little wall hanging for Valentine's Day. This is so much fun that you'll want to do more Strip Club Quilts from Cozy Quilt Designs. Fee $25
10a-2p
• El Mirage
CIVIL WAR: PEACE AND UNITY
• N
CRACKERS
Instructor: Belinda Duncan
This is a great pattern to learn not only how to paper piece but to do it the Judy Niemeyer way! You will learn how she cuts her patterns as well as getting organized to sew and finish your quilt! Fee $30
10a-2p
SPOOLING AROUND
Learn how to make a block with curves. You will be amazed when you can take 32 fat quarters, cut out 48 blocks in less than 45 minutes then sew them together and they are curves. You will learn how to cut your blocks, use all of your fat quarter. Sew without pins. This class is easy, quick and versatile. Fee $30 Sat
Feb 22nd
• N 10a-3:30p
HEART TO HEART
Instructor: Shirley Dupre
This mini quilt displays a charming and unusual heart setting. It is a perfect gift or addition to your own home for Valentine's Day. Fee $40
9:30a-3p
LABYRINTH
Instructor: Pam Hennings
• N 10a-4p
This is a beginning quilt that makes a statement to anyone who sees it. There are no 'Y' seams. Fee $45. • Northern
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9:30a-4p
Just in time for Valentine's Day. This little beauty is really easy to sew and makes the perfect gift for a lucky loved one. Fee $40
Instructor: Annie Stall
• Chandler
Jan 25th
Instructor: Terry Williams
As the fifth and final installment of the Civil War Block of the Month series, Peace & Unity celebrates American resilience and determination. The quilt features fabrics by Judie Rothermel and is lighter and brighter than earlier Civil War quilts, with a red and blue palette. The quilt is smaller than earlier quilts in the series and measures 70.5 x 84.75. The 12 blocks are set together with a log cabin block design. Fee $15/month
Sat
HEARTSTINGS
Instructor: Arlene Blouch
• Northern
ffle
Labyrinth
strips
• Northern
path
shirt
- beginners - confident beginner - intermediate
10a-3p 5
10a-2p
Let's Quilt Taos
MULBERRY STARS
TAOS
Instructor: Roxanne Sposato
Instructor: Roxanne Sposato
This quilt was inspired by New Mexico. Work on accurate seam allowances, using a single stitch needle plate, work with the Tri Recs, Companion Angle and Easy Angle Rulers. Fee $60/quarter • Northern 4th Wed beginning Jan 22nd
The Batiks for this quilt are the richest colors you can imagine. The holidays will be over so this is the perfect time to gather with other quilters each month and make this quilt for yourself. Join us in class each month as we work on that months blocks. Class size is limited so sign up early. Fee $45/quarter
10a-4p
NATURE'S JEWELS
• El Mirage
Instructor: Arlene Blouch
This radiant quilt is designed to be stitched in easy-to-piece sections that combine to make stunning visual impact. Great fully illustrated instructions and technique tips make this a rewarding project for intermediate quilters. Fabric kit is available for purchase. Fee $15/month • Northern 2nd Tues beginning Jan 14th
1st Sat beginning Jan 4th
10:30a-4:30p
FRIENDS
Instructor: Sandy Goforth
Do you want a "little bit of whimsy" in your life? This darling quilt is oh so much fun! So start collecting polka dots, little whimsy prints and embellishments. This is simply too cute to miss. Fee $30/quarter
10a-2p
• Northern 1st Sat beginning Jan 4th
JUST FOR TODAY
Instructor: Roxanne Sposato
12:30-3:30p
CHOPSTICKS
Simple piecing and just a little applique makes a truly stunning quilt. Finished size 62" x 62". Work on accurate seam allowances, using a single stitch needle plate, work with Companion Angle and Easy Angle Rulers. Fee $60/quarter
Instructor: Annie Stall
Large and small triangles weave a festive flair with the crisscross of another kind. Perfect for a picnic with your favorite sushi. You'll want to pick up chopsticks and dive in. Fee $30
• El Mirage 2nd Tues beginning Jan 14th 9:30a-3:30p
FIRST LADIES
Instructor: Arlene Blouch
• Chandler
First Ladies is a 12 month project honoring the wives of Presidents. Fee $45/quarter 3rd Tues beginning Jan 21st
Friends
First Ladies
Nature's Jewels
• Northern
Mulberry Stars
Just for Today
Sat
Mar 22nd
9:30a-3p
FAST FORWARD QUILT
Instructor: Terry Williams
10a-2p
Great quilt that goes together in a breeze. The sample presented is only the baby size and the quilt can be sized up to queen/king size. You'll really enjoy making this one. Fee $20
- beginners - confident beginner - intermediate
• El Mirage 6
Wed
Jan 8th
10a-2p www.35thavesewandvac.com
Let's Quilt
Dresden Bloom Clothesline Club
Circle of Hope
Sweet Sugar Swirls
DRESDEN BLOOM
Chained Stars
ACCUQUILT GO! WINDING WAYS
Instructor: Pam Hennings
Instructor: Sue Edberg
This class is made for confident beginner using 2 1/2" strips, made perfect for jelly rolls. Between yardage and jelly rolls these appliqued fans will become the envy of all your friends. Finished Size is 55"x 55". Fee $45 • Northern Thurs
Winding Ways
We will be making a large lap-size quilt using the AccuQuilt Go! and the Winding Ways die. We will be sewing gentle curves using only one pin per block and no special machine feet. This quilt can be made using 2 colors or scrappy as long as there is a dark and light fabric in each block. No experience sewing curves is necessary. Fee $40
Mar 6th, 13th & 20th 10a-3p
CLOTHESLINE CLUB
• Northern
Come and join us as we travel back to the 1930's era using 1930's reproduction fabrics and patterns! You will be joined by other women that share the love of the 30's fabrics. We will make different projects throughout the year so come and join in the fun, we'd love to have you!! Fee $75/year
ACCUQUILT GO! CHAINED STARS
Instructor: Belinda Duncan
• Northern • Northern • Northern
#1 - 1st Wednesday #2 - 2nd Wednesday #3 - 2nd Saturday
10a-4p 10a-4p 10a-4p
• Northern
10a-3p
It's time to whip up a simple strip pieced star. Each block is simply strip pieced and assembled as an 8 part star. This method doesn't use any templates or "y" seams. The star blocks look so much more complicated than they really are. Fee $30 Jan 18th
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9:30a-3:30p
Each session you will make a different block using all the different feet available for your machine. At the completion of the series you will have a final class to put the blocks together to complete the quilt. Fee $45/quarter (includes pattern) (Class is full)
SWEET SUGAR SWIRLS
Sat
Mar 22nd
Instructor: Mary Beth Carr
Instructor: Annie Stall
• Chandler
Sat
PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD
This is a fun Drunkards Path that brings out the fun of 1/2 circles, 3/4 circles and full circles. Matching fabrics will showcase this stunning quilt. Fee $45 Mar 4th, 18th & 25th
9:30a-3:30p
Using our AccuQuilt Go! cutters, the Triangle in a Square (3" finished) and the 2" strip cutter dies, we will create an approximate 60" x 69" quilt. You will learn how to use the Triangle in a Square die to create our star points and the strip cutter die to create strip sets and 4 patches to make the necessary blocks. Fee $40
Instructor: Pam Hennings
Tues
Jan 11th
Instructor: Sue Edberg
CIRCLE OF HOPE
• Northern
Sat
• El Mirage 1st & 2nd Thur beginning Jan 2nd 9:30a-2p • Northern 1st & 4th Fri beginning Jan 3rd 9:30a-2p
- beginners - confident beginner - intermediate
9:30a-3p
7
Let's Quilt & Other Fun Stuff KITCHEN SHIRT TALES APRON
DIVAS OF 35TH AVENUE
Instructor: Roxanne Sposato
Instructors: Jackie Gilbreath & Sandy Goforth
9:30a-3:30p • El Mirage Tue Feb 18th or Thur Mar 20th
• Northern
Come one, come all Divas of 35th! You'll Grab one of your husbands old dress shirts or purchase a new one receive the latest updates on notions, clever patterns and new techniques. If and transform it into this nifty you like to be on top of the quilting, apron. Add fun embellishments serging, embroidery and sewing world, such as applique, embroidery or patch pockets for pizzazz. Fee $20 this is the class for you. Fee $5/class Sat
1/25, 3/22, 5/24, 7/19, 9/27, 11/22
9-11a
PLAYPEN
Instructor: Sandy Goforth
$10 QUILT
So, what is Playpen? It is a fun place to come and play with others who share your quilting passion. The class chooses the quilt project. Our current project is THE ARROW CROWN BLOCK with its 70+ variations so you can design your own quilt. Regardless of skill level, you will receive loads of encouragement as you tackle new projects. Fee $10/month
Instructor: Belinda Duncan/Shirley Dupre
Come and join us as we embark in making the new $10 Quilt for 2014! For a one time fee* of $10 you will have an assortment of blocks to complete, finishing in a beautiful quilt at years end! *some rules apply Fee $10 • Chandler
#1 - 1st Saturday
9:30-10a
• Chandler
#2 - 1st Saturday
10-10:30a
• El Mirage
#1 - 1st Saturday
9-9:30a
• El Mirage
#2 - 1st Saturday
9:30-10a
• Northern
#1 - 3rd Friday
9-9:30a
• Northern
#2 - 3rd Friday
9:30-10a
• Northern
#3 - 3rd Saturday
9-9:30a
• Northern
#4 - 3rd Saturday
9:30-10a
• Northern
#5 - 3rd Saturday
10-10:30a
• Northern
#1 - 2nd Friday
9:30a-1p
• Northern
#2 - 3rd Saturday
12:30-4p
ELVES' WORKSHOP
Instructor: Sandy Goforth
This is a very unique class. Each month you will be helping jolly old St. Nick in preparation for Christmas 2014. The class chooses the monthly project which can range from a super simple toy, gift item to a full blown quilt. Most projects can be completed or nearly completed in class. You develop a great rapport with other Elves and have loads of fun. Fee $10/month
BATIK CLUB
Instructor: Koni Severson
• Northern
Love batiks? Join the batik club this year. We meet once a month and make projects using batik fabrics. Some of the 2014 projects include a table runner, "wonky" log cabin quilt, an applique wall hanging, star quilt and a quilt built around a panel. Come and join the fun. Fee $75/year
1st Saturday
9:30a-noon
PRIVATE SEWING LESSONS
Instructor: Shirley Dupre
Want to learn to sew or have a friend who would love to learn? Did you know that we offer private sewing lessons at both our Chandler and Northern stores? Call 602-841-5427 and schedule your lesson with Shirley. Fee $35 for 3 hours
• Chandler 2nd Mon beginning Jan 13th 10a-3p
SPEND THE DAY WITH FRIENDS Come and spend the day at the Chandler store and work on all those fun projects that always seem to multiply. Help others and also receive the encouragement you need. Fee $5
- beginners - confident beginner - intermediate
• Chandler
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Every Sunday
11a-3p
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Long Arm It
Allover Meanders #1
Allover Meanders #2
Allover Meanders #3
Feathers Rulers & Templates
MACHINE FRAME QUILTING
Ready to try adding quilting "toys" to your machine frame quilting? This hands-on class will teach you how to use rulers and templates to enhance quilting in a variety of ways. Fee $45
ALLOVER MEANDERS #1
Now that you've threaded the machine and loaded the frame, it's time to play with allover meanders! We will spend time learning 10 different meanders by drawing the designs and then by hands-on machine quilting on a frame. Fee $40 Thurs Sat Tues
Jan 9th Feb 22nd Mar 4th
• Northern • Northern • Northern
9:30-11:30a 9:30-11:30a 9:30-11:30a
Jan 9th Feb 22nd Mar 4th
• Northern • Northern • Northern
12:30-2:30p 12:30-2:30p 12:30-2:30p
Jan 14th Feb 27th Mar 6th
• Northern • Northern • Northern
9:30a-noon 9:30a-noon 9:30a-noon
FEATHERS
Thur Tues Sat
Jan 23rd Feb 25th Mar 8th
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Jan 18th Feb 11th Mar 20th
9:30-11:30a 9:30-11:30a 9:30-11:30a
Sat Tues Tues
Jan 25th Feb 4th Mar 18th
9:30a-noon 9:30a-noon 9:30a-noon
CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED FOR THESE CLASSES
Love feathers on a quilt top? We all do! Learn the basics of quilting several types of feathers and ways to use them in a quilt. Be ready for lots of drawing as well as hands-on machine quilting on a frame. Fee $45 • Northern • Northern • Northern
Sat Tues Thur
SENSATIONAL SASHINGS
ALLOVER MEANDERS #3
Tues Thur Thur
9:30a-noon 9:30a-noon 9:30a-noon
This class is for the new frame quilter who desires to learn simple quilting to use in sashings. Time will be spent learning the designs first by drawing and then by hands-on quilting on a frame. Fee $40
Looking for some new quilting designs? Try out the ten designs you will learn in this hands-on class and add some sparkle to your quilts! Fee $40 • Northern • Northern • Northern
Jan 16th Feb 20th Mar 25th
Pantograph, Pantogram, Panto - These terms describe the type of quilting method we will discuss in this demonstraation class. Learn about everything from selecting a panto to quilting the design as well as solutions for the "what ifs?" you may encounter while using a panto for quilting. Fee $35
Ready to learn even MORE allover meanders? We will spend time learning the designs first by drawing and then by hands-on machine quilting on a frame Fee $40 Thurs Sat Tues
Thur Thur Tues
PANTOGRAPH PRIMER
ALLOVER MEANDERS #2
• Northern • Northern • Northern
Sensational Sashings
RULERS & TEMPLATES
Instructor: Vicki Sprain
• Northern • Northern • Northern
Pantograph Primer
Sign up early for these classes as most are limited to 3 students per session
- beginners - confident beginner - intermediate
9:30a-noon 9:30a-noon 9:30a-noon 9
Runners Everywhere Bali Point to Point Table Runner Heartsong Table Runner
Braided Beauties Table Runner
A Simple Point Table Runner
A SIMPLE POINT TABLE RUNNER
HEARTSONG TABLE RUNNER
Instructor: Roxanne Sposato
Instructor:Mary Beth Carr
The name says it all! Simple fusing onto gridded interfacing make this runner a breeze. Simple straight stitching pulls it all together. Fussy cut the center block to make your runner a show stopper. Fee $25 • El Mirage
Sat
Feb 22nd
Using the timeless method of Bargello you will create a table runner just in time for Valentine's Day. You will not be able to stop with just one. Fee $30
10a-3p
10a-2p
BRAIDED BEAUTIES TABLE RUNNER Instructor: Terry Williams
Mon
Jan 20th & 27th
10a-2p
A great way to use up all those wonderful jelly rolls you have been collecting. Using two great tools, Trapezoind Strip Ruler and Curved Corner Cutter, you will be done in no time with a runner to show off. Fee $25 Mar 22nd
Thur
Jan 16th & 30th
9:30a-12:30p
• Northern
Mon
Feb 3rd
10a-4p
• Chandler
Mon
Feb 17th
10a-4p
*When making your table runner, make two tops and make it reversible. You can even make both sides the same and just flip it over if needed.
Instructor: Roxanne Sposato
Sat
• El Mirage
*Next time you make a table runner, consider using Insulbrite along with your batting and then you can leave your beautiful table runner on your table and use it as a hot pad.
BRAIDED BEAUTIES TABLE RUNNER
• El Mirage
9:30a-12:30p
HELPFUL HINTS:
Another use for all those lovely batiks. This one is a little different. You will be leaning a new technique using a special ruler. This one is a hoot, it makes cutting this one out a breeze. Fee $30 • Northern
Jan 10th & 31st
This simple table runner is made using a fusible grid. It will be a charming addition to your St. Patrick's Day table. Or, you can change the fabric and use it for any holiday or occasion. Fee $20
Just the thing to use up all those lovely batiks you've been collecting over the years. Or you can use a jelly roll in your favorite colors. Fee $30 Mar 5th & 19th
Fri
Instructor:Shirley Dupre
Instructor: Terry Wiliams
Wed
• Northern
SHAMROCK TABLE RUNNER
BALI POINT TO POINT TABLE RUNNER
• Northern
Shamrock Table Runner
*Did you know that you can use most table runner patterns with some adjustment to borders and make a stunning ironing board cover?
SEWING MACHINE SERVICE & REPAIR
10a-3p
When was your machine last serviced? We offer full service on all makes and models of sewing & embroidery machines as well as sergers. Don't wait for an emergency! Bring your machine in for regular maintenance and keep it in great working order.
- beginners - confident beginner - intermediate 10
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Applique the Day Away PANSY FACED POOCH
ALOHA.....HAWAIIAN QUILTING
Instructor: Terry Williams
Instructor: Sandy Goforth
Haven't you always wanted to "just try" doing some gorgeous Hawaiian Quilting? Hawaiian quilts are among the most treasured and expensive in the world. This is a wonderful beginner class for you to dip your toe in the waves of Hawaiian quilting and all of its wonder. Come hear the history and understand this unique quilting art form. Fee $35 (includes kit) • Northern
Sun
Feb 16th
Now the fun begins. These little dog flowers just have to make you giggle. They bring a lot of joy to wherever you choose to hang them. Fee $20 •El Mirage
Wed
Feb 12th
10a-3p
12:30-3:30p
PULELEHUA (BUTTERFLIES) Instructor: Belinda Duncan
The Pulelehua is the State Insect of Hawaii and this stunning quilt is worthy of this royal insect. This pattern is a great way to learn or improve on your applique skills. Choose from a bright collection of fabrics and join us for this great class. This fast and fun pattern will have you wanting spring to be here soon! Fee $30 •Northern
LILAC LAPDOG
Instructor: Terry Williams
Even more fun than the first one. These little dog flowers just have to make you giggle. They bring a lot of joy to wherever you choose to hang them. Fee $20
Class is rescheduled for later in 2014
•El Mirage
Wed
Mar 12th
10a-3p
APPLIQUE CLUB
Instructor: Roxanne Sposato
This club covers a wide variety of hand and machine applique techniques. Each month a different technique will be demonstrated and optional projects will be shown. The demonstration will be followed by workshop time to work on current or past projects. Fee $75/year (pro-rated)
HappNstance FLOWER WALL HANGINGS
Instructor: Vanessa Fromm
Inspired by 1920s and 30s embroidery designs from Germany, the floral designs in these wall hangings, by Vanessa Fromm, feature batiks in a rainbow of colors. Suggested for intermediate to advanced level quilters, using either fusible applique or machine embroidery. Patterns include full-sized templates. Pre-cut applique pieces will be available for purchase. Fee $50 • Northern
Wed
Jan 22nd & 29th
10a-2p
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• El Mirage
2nd Satuday
1-4p
PFAFF FOOT OF THE MONTH CLUB
Instructor: Pat Miller
2014 project is a mystery wall hanging. We will work on two pieces of the mystery each month. Fee $75/year • Chandler
4th Wednesday
1-4p
It's in the Bag HUMBUG BAG
Instructor: Roxanne Sposato
Get ready to have fun! This is the perfect little bag for that last minute gift or a "Just Because" gift. Customize it using that novelty fabric that you have, or embellish it with beads, thread-painting, fabric inks, or whatever little baubles you have in your stash. How about some fur, UltraSuede, tapestry or laminate fabric. The ideas are limitless. Fee $25 • El Mirage
This class is for the beginner, no prior class needed. This one day class will give you a finished project, that is useful too. I use this iron caddy, not just to carry my iron but for an ironing board to be used on the road with my quilting Fee $25
Great bag. The embellishments on this bag make a real statement. It's large, roomy and you can use up all those jelly rolls. Fee $30 Mar 9th & 29th
9:30a-4:30p
Instructor: Pam Hennings
Instructor: Terry Williams
Sun/Sat
Feb 7th
CADDY PAD
BOHEMIAN BALI SAK
• Northern
Fri
10a-3p
THE WHIMSY BAG
• Northern
Sat
Mar 22nd
10a-3p
VERSATILE WAVE INTERCHANGEABLE PURSE
Instructor: Terry Williams
Instructor: Roxanne Sposato
This bag can be as plain or as fancy as you would like it to be. Plenty of pockets to hold whatever inside and out. Makes a great shopping bag and can double for your sewing classes. Fee $30 •Northern Thur/Tues Feb 13th & 25th 10a-3p
This purse is interchangeable! The cover of this bag can be removed and interchanged for another cover that you make and fasten on neatly with buttons. An unique feature of this bag pattern is that the straps are also interchangeable and the reversible cover can be made with only 2 fat quarters. Fee $25 • El Mirage
Fri
Jan 17th
10a-4p
SEW ON THE GO QUILTERS BAG Instructor: Terry Williams
Just the right size to carry your cutting mat, rulers, pressing boards and any other large object you may need to carry to class. This pattern book has several patterns for the smaller essentials you will need to carry with you. Fee $30 • Northern Sun/Sat
Jan 19th & 25th
10a-3p
BAG OF THE MONTH CLUB Instructor: Ruth Dion
Come and join us every month as we make a new bag each month. Big or small, you can never have enough bags. Fee $75/year
- beginners - confident beginner - intermediate
• Chandler 3rd Tuesday beginning Jan 21st 12
10a-3:30p
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EMBROIDERY CLASS
Instructor: Pat Miller
PFAFF EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE Instructor: Connie Gossarth
EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE PFAFF Instructor: Connie Gossarth
This club is a great way to be introduced or to sharpen your skills with the Pfaff 5D software! We will cover the basic program, as well as the Monogram and Family Tree modules. Fee $75/year 9:15-11:15a 5D Chandler 3rd Fri 5D El Mirage 3rd Wed 1:30-3:30p Northern 2nd Fri 1-3p 5D
Small projects will be made in class as you learn embroidery techniques. All machines welcome. Fee $75/year 2nd Wed 1-4p EC 1 Chandler
EMBROIDERY BASICS 1
Instructor: Janet Carr
If you are new to embroidery join us for a detailed lecture and demo. All machines welcome. Fee $35/session EB 1 El Mirage 4th Thur 10a-4p EB 1 Northern 1st Sat 10a-4p
6D is here! Learn all the features and capabilities of the NEW Pfaff Embroidery Software. Fee $75/year Chandler 3rd Fri 6D 2-4p Northern 4th Mon 1:30-3:30p 6D
EMBROIDERY CLUB
Instructor: Lou Hurst
PFAFF QUILT DESIGN Instructor: Connie Gossarth
You will learn about stabilizers, needles, hoopings, thread and many more techniques that help to make your embroidery beautiful. Fee $75/year EC 2 Northern 4th Thur 9a-3:30p
SOFTWARE
Pfaff 5D Quilt Design Creator software will help you to quilt a masterpiece. Fee $75/year Northern 2nd Wed 1-3p
BABY LOCK/BROTHER ACHIEVEMENT CLUB Instructor: Mary Coonts
ELECTRIC QUILT 7 SOFTWARE
Instructor: Connie Gossarth
Projects to teach all of the features of the high end Baby Lock and Brother embroidery machines. Fee $75/year El Mirage 4th Wed 9:30a-noon BLAC Northern 4th Tues BLAC 1 1-3:30p Northern 4th Tues 4:30-7p BLAC 2
Learn how to use the EQ7 software to design your own quilts and block patterns. Fee $75/year Chandler 3rd Fri 11:30a-1:30p Northern 2nd Fri 10a-noon
BABY LOCK USER CLASS #3
Instructor: Sue Carlson
PFAFF CV/CS CLUB Instructor: Connie Gossarth
3rd in a series of user classes designed to teach you about the embroidery functions of your new Baby Lock. No Fee BLU 3 Northern 3rd Sat 9:30a-4:30p
Learn about the Pfaff CV or CS. Fee $75/year Northern 4th Mon 10a-noon CV/CS El Mirage 3rd Wed 10a-noon CV/CS
BABY LOCK ELLISIMO & ELLISMO GOLD UPGRADES
Instructor: Sue Carlson
These are all special features of the Ellisimo Gold, Gold II and an upgrade to the Ellisimo. If you haven't learned how to use these features, then this is the classes for you. No charge BL 1 Northern noon-3p BL 2 Northern 12-3p BL 3 Northern noon-3p Upgrade #1: Includes Upgrade #2: Includes the OnUpgrade #3: Includes the new bobbinwork, the new camera Screen Designer and the tablet. large Continuous Border Hoop and features and scanning your Sat Feb 2nd allows you to embroider long fabrics. Sun Jan 12th border designs. Sun Mar 2nd www.35thavesewandvac.com
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Serge Ahead
Through class projects you will learn about thread, feet and different stiches available on your serger. Fee $75/year SC Northern 3rd Mon 9a-2:30p
BEGINNING SERGER CLUB BABY LOCK SERGER CLASS
Instructor: Mary Coonts
Instructor: Pat Miller
Small projects will be made in class to practice and learn techniques. Fee $75/year BLSC Chandler 1st Thurs 10a-noon
This is a project class using the features of the higher end Baby Lock Sergers. Fee $75/year BSC 1 Northern 3rd Wed 10a-12:30p BSC 2 Northern 3rd Tues 5-7:30p
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Table of Content APPLIQUE ------------------------------------------------------------- pg. 11 BAGS & TOTES ------------------------------------------------------ pg. 12 EMBROIDERY -------------------------------------------------------- pg. 13 EVENTS ------------------------------------------------------------- pg. 3 - 4 LONG ARM QUILTING ---------------------------------------------- pg. 9 ORIENTATION & CLUBS ----------------------------------------- pg. 13 QUILTING ----------------------------------------------------------- pg. 5 - 8 SERGERS -------------------------------------------------------------- pg. 14 SEWING ------------------------------------------------------------------ pg. 8 SOFTWARE ------------------------------------------------------------ pg. 13 TABLE RUNNERS --------------------------------------------------- pg. 10 ANNIE STALL
MARY BETH CARR
Chop Sticks - p. 6 Spooling Around - p. 5 Sweet Sugar Swirls - p. 7
Put Your Best Food Forward - p. 7 Heartsong Table Runner - p. 10
ARLENE BLOUCH
PAM HENNINGS
SHIRLEY DUPRE $10 Quilt - p. 8 Heart to Heart - p. 5 Private Lessons - p. 8 St. Patrick's Day Table Runner - p. 10
Civil War: Peace and Unity - P. 5 First Ladies - pg. 6 Natures's Jewels p. 6
Caddy Pad - p. 12 Circle of Hope - p. 7 Dresden Bloom - p. 7 Labyrinth - p. 5
BELINDA DUNCAN
PAT MILLER
Baby Lock Ellisimo & Ellisimo Gold Upgrade Classes 1, 2, 3 - p. 13 Baby Lock User Class #3 - p. 13
Baby Lock Serger Class - p. 14 Embroidery Class - p. 13 Pfaff Foot of the Month - p. 11
AccQuilt Go! Chained Stars - p. 7 Accuquilt Go! Winding Ways - p. 7
ROXANNE SPOSATO
TERRY WILLIAMS
$10 Quilt - p. 8 Butterflies (Pulelehua) - p. 11 Clothesline Club - p. 7 Crackers - p. 5
CONNIE GOSSARTH Electric Quilt 7 (EQ7) - p. 13 Pfaff CV/CS Club - -p. 13 Pfaff 5D Software Club - p.13 Pfaff 5D QuiltDesign Club - p. 13 Pfaff 6D Software Club - p. 13
JANET CARR Embroidery Basics - p. 13
KONI SEVERSON Batik Club - p. 8
LOU HURST E mbroidery Club - p. 13 Serger Club - p. 14
MARY COONTS Baby Lock/Brother Achievement Club - p. 13 Baby Lock Beginning Serger Club - p. 14 www.35thavesewandvac.com
A Simple Point Table Runner - p. 10 Applique Club - p. 11 Braided Beauties Table Runner - p. 10 Cross My Heart - p. 5 Humbug Bag - p. 12 Just for Today - p. 6 Kitchen Shirt Tales Apron - p. 8 Mulberry Stars - p. 6 Taos - p. 6 Versatile Wave Interchaneable Purse p. 12
RUTH DION
SUE CARLSON
SUE EDBERG
Bali Point to Point Table Runner- p. 10 Black Tie Boogie - p. 5 Bohemian Bali Sak - p. 12 Braided Beauties Table Runner - p. 10 Fast Forward - p. 6 Heartstrings - p. 5 Lilac Lapdog - p. 11 Pansy Faced Pooch - p. 11 Sew on the Go Quilters Bag - p. 10
VANESSA FROMM HappNstance Flowers Wall Hangings - p. 11
Bag of the Month Club - p. 12
VICKI SPRAIN
SANDY GOFORTH
Machine Frame Quilting - p. 9 Allover Meanders #1 Allover Meanders #2 Allover Meanders #3 Feathers Rulers & Templates Pantograph Primer Sensational Sashings
35th Avenue Divas - p. 8 (with Jackie Gilbreath) Aloha......Hawaiian Quilting - p. 11 Elves' Workshop - p. 8 Friends - p.6 Playpen - p. 8 1
We look forward to seeing you!
Three locations to serve you! Northern - 3548 W Northern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051 602-841-5427 Chandler - 4939 W Ray Road, Chandler, AZ 85226 480-961-7363 El Mirage - 12213 NW Grand Ave, El Mirage, AZ 85335 623-583-0070
Store Policies
BILL'S BLACK BAG
CLaSS POLICIES
We offer a new Black Bag each July-good for one year of special Bill's Black Bag Day shopping. You receive your notice by email letting you know when Black Bag Day is happening! On that day, just bring in your Black Bag, get a free gift, a page of coupons, meet a guest designer, and join in the fun and games that we put together just for Black Bag Day. If you don't have the current Black Bag, you can purchase one at any of our stores.
Pre-registration is a must. Class fees are required to register. We consider your enrollment to be a commitment to our teachers, so please check class dates and your own calendar carefully before registering. Be sure to pick up the items on your supply list prior to class, so you can be prepared to start at once. When signing up for a class, please be aware the instructors are helping you learn a technique and/or how to put blocks of a quilt together. For most classes you will get a few blocks complete, not an entire quilt.
GIFT CARDS
Gift Cards are available for purchase. Tell your friends and family they can find the perfect gift for you at 35th Avenue Sew & Vac!
CLaSS DAY DISCOUNTS
When you take a class at 35th Avenue Sew & Vac, you will receive a special coupon for an incredible discount on a cut of fabric and a notion. In addition, you are entitled to a 15% discount on your supplies for a class, WOW!
MaCHINE REPaIR We offer machine repair services for all makes and models. General servicing includes cleaning, oiling and timing adjustments. Estimates will be given for more serious problems or when parts need to be ordered.
Why Purchase from 35th Avenue Sew & Vac? aOur Customers Come First aQuality Machines at great prices aFree Owner's Classes aGreat Trade-Up Programs aFun & Friendly Service a35th Avenue Bumper-toBumper Warranty
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Calendar of Events
We have a full line up of classes and special events this winter. Whether you are brand new to the quilting world or a seasoned quilter we’ve known for years, we know you’ll find a class or two just perfect for you. You deserve the best sewing experience you can possibly have. We believe using the best tools available helps ensure perfect results.That’s why we proudly carry Baby Lock, Pfaff, Elna and Necchi sewing machines & sergers. We would love to show you how a new machine will take your passion for sewing to a whole new level.
January
4 & 5 Glacier Star (N) 24 & 25 Cameo Artistic Crystal (C/N)
8&9
I hope to see you soon--
Bill Fose & the 35th Ave Team
Glacier Star (N)
14 & 15 John Deer Event (N)
28 Andover Fabric Event (N)
March
A special thanks to all of you who help promote us to your own family and friends. Our business continues to grow because you all help spread the word. We strive to make 35th Avenue Sew & Vac a very special place to be. If there is ever anything we can do to make 35th Ave Sew & Vac even better, please give us a call. Your feedback helps us to improve.
February
1 Andover Fabric Event (N) 1 Penny Sturges Trunk Show (EM)
7 & 8 Kay Cap Cross Longarm Quilting (N)
8 & 9 Glacier Star (N) 15 Northcott Event (N) 28 & 29 Sulky New Zen (N) 3
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Let's Quilt boardwalk
BLACK TIE BOOGIE
CROSS MY HEART
Instructor: Terry Williams
Instructor: Roxanne Sposato
Really fancy roosters doing what roosters do. Wonderful for cuddling under or for just tossing across the couch. This little quilt goes together really fast and will be a fun project to do. Fee $40
Learn the Strip Tube technique by making this sweet little wall hanging for Valentine's Day. This is so much fun that you'll want to do more Strip Club Quilts from Cozy Quilt Designs. Fee $25
10a-2p
• El Mirage
CIVIL WAR: PEACE AND UNITY
• N
CRACKERS
Instructor: Belinda Duncan
This is a great pattern to learn not only how to paper piece but to do it the Judy Niemeyer way! You will learn how she cuts her patterns as well as getting organized to sew and finish your quilt! Fee $30
10a-2p
SPOOLING AROUND
Learn how to make a block with curves. You will be amazed when you can take 32 fat quarters, cut out 48 blocks in less than 45 minutes then sew them together and they are curves. You will learn how to cut your blocks, use all of your fat quarter. Sew without pins. This class is easy, quick and versatile. Fee $30 Sat
Feb 22nd
• N 10a-3:30p
HEART TO HEART
Instructor: Shirley Dupre
This mini quilt displays a charming and unusual heart setting. It is a perfect gift or addition to your own home for Valentine's Day. Fee $40
9:30a-3p
LABYRINTH
Instructor: Pam Hennings
• N 10a-4p
This is a beginning quilt that makes a statement to anyone who sees it. There are no 'Y' seams. Fee $45. • Northern
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Just in time for Valentine's Day. This little beauty is really easy to sew and makes the perfect gift for a lucky loved one. Fee $40
Instructor: Annie Stall
• Chandler
Jan 25th
Instructor: Terry Williams
As the fifth and final installment of the Civil War Block of the Month series, Peace & Unity celebrates American resilience and determination. The quilt features fabrics by Judie Rothermel and is lighter and brighter than earlier Civil War quilts, with a red and blue palette. The quilt is smaller than earlier quilts in the series and measures 70.5 x 84.75. The 12 blocks are set together with a log cabin block design. Fee $15/month
Sat
HEARTSTINGS
Instructor: Arlene Blouch
• Northern
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Labyrinth
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• Northern
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- beginners - confident beginner - intermediate
10a-3p 5
10a-2p
Let's Quilt Taos
MULBERRY STARS
TAOS
Instructor: Roxanne Sposato
Instructor: Roxanne Sposato
This quilt was inspired by New Mexico. Work on accurate seam allowances, using a single stitch needle plate, work with the Tri Recs, Companion Angle and Easy Angle Rulers. Fee $60/quarter • Northern 4th Wed beginning Jan 22nd
The Batiks for this quilt are the richest colors you can imagine. The holidays will be over so this is the perfect time to gather with other quilters each month and make this quilt for yourself. Join us in class each month as we work on that months blocks. Class size is limited so sign up early. Fee $45/quarter
10a-4p
NATURE'S JEWELS
• El Mirage
Instructor: Arlene Blouch
This radiant quilt is designed to be stitched in easy-to-piece sections that combine to make stunning visual impact. Great fully illustrated instructions and technique tips make this a rewarding project for intermediate quilters. Fabric kit is available for purchase. Fee $15/month • Northern 2nd Tues beginning Jan 14th
1st Sat beginning Jan 4th
10:30a-4:30p
FRIENDS
Instructor: Sandy Goforth
Do you want a "little bit of whimsy" in your life? This darling quilt is oh so much fun! So start collecting polka dots, little whimsy prints and embellishments. This is simply too cute to miss. Fee $30/quarter
10a-2p
• Northern 1st Sat beginning Jan 4th
JUST FOR TODAY
Instructor: Roxanne Sposato
12:30-3:30p
CHOPSTICKS
Simple piecing and just a little applique makes a truly stunning quilt. Finished size 62" x 62". Work on accurate seam allowances, using a single stitch needle plate, work with Companion Angle and Easy Angle Rulers. Fee $60/quarter
Instructor: Annie Stall
Large and small triangles weave a festive flair with the crisscross of another kind. Perfect for a picnic with your favorite sushi. You'll want to pick up chopsticks and dive in. Fee $30
• El Mirage 2nd Tues beginning Jan 14th 9:30a-3:30p
FIRST LADIES
Instructor: Arlene Blouch
• Chandler
First Ladies is a 12 month project honoring the wives of Presidents. Fee $45/quarter 3rd Tues beginning Jan 21st
Friends
First Ladies
Nature's Jewels
• Northern
Mulberry Stars
Just for Today
Sat
Mar 22nd
9:30a-3p
FAST FORWARD QUILT
Instructor: Terry Williams
10a-2p
Great quilt that goes together in a breeze. The sample presented is only the baby size and the quilt can be sized up to queen/king size. You'll really enjoy making this one. Fee $20
- beginners - confident beginner - intermediate
• El Mirage 6
Wed
Jan 8th
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Let's Quilt
Dresden Bloom Clothesline Club
Circle of Hope
Sweet Sugar Swirls
DRESDEN BLOOM
Chained Stars
ACCUQUILT GO! WINDING WAYS
Instructor: Pam Hennings
Instructor: Sue Edberg
This class is made for confident beginner using 2 1/2" strips, made perfect for jelly rolls. Between yardage and jelly rolls these appliqued fans will become the envy of all your friends. Finished Size is 55"x 55". Fee $45 • Northern Thurs
Winding Ways
We will be making a large lap-size quilt using the AccuQuilt Go! and the Winding Ways die. We will be sewing gentle curves using only one pin per block and no special machine feet. This quilt can be made using 2 colors or scrappy as long as there is a dark and light fabric in each block. No experience sewing curves is necessary. Fee $40
Mar 6th, 13th & 20th 10a-3p
CLOTHESLINE CLUB
• Northern
Come and join us as we travel back to the 1930's era using 1930's reproduction fabrics and patterns! You will be joined by other women that share the love of the 30's fabrics. We will make different projects throughout the year so come and join in the fun, we'd love to have you!! Fee $75/year
ACCUQUILT GO! CHAINED STARS
Instructor: Belinda Duncan
• Northern • Northern • Northern
#1 - 1st Wednesday #2 - 2nd Wednesday #3 - 2nd Saturday
10a-4p 10a-4p 10a-4p
• Northern
10a-3p
It's time to whip up a simple strip pieced star. Each block is simply strip pieced and assembled as an 8 part star. This method doesn't use any templates or "y" seams. The star blocks look so much more complicated than they really are. Fee $30 Jan 18th
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9:30a-3:30p
Each session you will make a different block using all the different feet available for your machine. At the completion of the series you will have a final class to put the blocks together to complete the quilt. Fee $45/quarter (includes pattern) (Class is full)
SWEET SUGAR SWIRLS
Sat
Mar 22nd
Instructor: Mary Beth Carr
Instructor: Annie Stall
• Chandler
Sat
PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD
This is a fun Drunkards Path that brings out the fun of 1/2 circles, 3/4 circles and full circles. Matching fabrics will showcase this stunning quilt. Fee $45 Mar 4th, 18th & 25th
9:30a-3:30p
Using our AccuQuilt Go! cutters, the Triangle in a Square (3" finished) and the 2" strip cutter dies, we will create an approximate 60" x 69" quilt. You will learn how to use the Triangle in a Square die to create our star points and the strip cutter die to create strip sets and 4 patches to make the necessary blocks. Fee $40
Instructor: Pam Hennings
Tues
Jan 11th
Instructor: Sue Edberg
CIRCLE OF HOPE
• Northern
Sat
• El Mirage 1st & 2nd Thur beginning Jan 2nd 9:30a-2p • Northern 1st & 4th Fri beginning Jan 3rd 9:30a-2p
- beginners - confident beginner - intermediate
9:30a-3p
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Let's Quilt & Other Fun Stuff KITCHEN SHIRT TALES APRON
DIVAS OF 35TH AVENUE
Instructor: Roxanne Sposato
Instructors: Jackie Gilbreath & Sandy Goforth
9:30a-3:30p • El Mirage Tue Feb 18th or Thur Mar 20th
• Northern
Come one, come all Divas of 35th! You'll Grab one of your husbands old dress shirts or purchase a new one receive the latest updates on notions, clever patterns and new techniques. If and transform it into this nifty you like to be on top of the quilting, apron. Add fun embellishments serging, embroidery and sewing world, such as applique, embroidery or patch pockets for pizzazz. Fee $20 this is the class for you. Fee $5/class Sat
1/25, 3/22, 5/24, 7/19, 9/27, 11/22
9-11a
PLAYPEN
Instructor: Sandy Goforth
$10 QUILT
So, what is Playpen? It is a fun place to come and play with others who share your quilting passion. The class chooses the quilt project. Our current project is THE ARROW CROWN BLOCK with its 70+ variations so you can design your own quilt. Regardless of skill level, you will receive loads of encouragement as you tackle new projects. Fee $10/month
Instructor: Belinda Duncan/Shirley Dupre
Come and join us as we embark in making the new $10 Quilt for 2014! For a one time fee* of $10 you will have an assortment of blocks to complete, finishing in a beautiful quilt at years end! *some rules apply Fee $10 • Chandler
#1 - 1st Saturday
9:30-10a
• Chandler
#2 - 1st Saturday
10-10:30a
• El Mirage
#1 - 1st Saturday
9-9:30a
• El Mirage
#2 - 1st Saturday
9:30-10a
• Northern
#1 - 3rd Friday
9-9:30a
• Northern
#2 - 3rd Friday
9:30-10a
• Northern
#3 - 3rd Saturday
9-9:30a
• Northern
#4 - 3rd Saturday
9:30-10a
• Northern
#5 - 3rd Saturday
10-10:30a
• Northern
#1 - 2nd Friday
9:30a-1p
• Northern
#2 - 3rd Saturday
12:30-4p
ELVES' WORKSHOP
Instructor: Sandy Goforth
This is a very unique class. Each month you will be helping jolly old St. Nick in preparation for Christmas 2014. The class chooses the monthly project which can range from a super simple toy, gift item to a full blown quilt. Most projects can be completed or nearly completed in class. You develop a great rapport with other Elves and have loads of fun. Fee $10/month
BATIK CLUB
Instructor: Koni Severson
• Northern
Love batiks? Join the batik club this year. We meet once a month and make projects using batik fabrics. Some of the 2014 projects include a table runner, "wonky" log cabin quilt, an applique wall hanging, star quilt and a quilt built around a panel. Come and join the fun. Fee $75/year
1st Saturday
9:30a-noon
PRIVATE SEWING LESSONS
Instructor: Shirley Dupre
Want to learn to sew or have a friend who would love to learn? Did you know that we offer private sewing lessons at both our Chandler and Northern stores? Call 602-841-5427 and schedule your lesson with Shirley. Fee $35 for 3 hours
• Chandler 2nd Mon beginning Jan 13th 10a-3p
SPEND THE DAY WITH FRIENDS Come and spend the day at the Chandler store and work on all those fun projects that always seem to multiply. Help others and also receive the encouragement you need. Fee $5
- beginners - confident beginner - intermediate
• Chandler
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Every Sunday
11a-3p
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Long Arm It
Allover Meanders #1
Allover Meanders #2
Allover Meanders #3
Feathers Rulers & Templates
MACHINE FRAME QUILTING
Ready to try adding quilting "toys" to your machine frame quilting? This hands-on class will teach you how to use rulers and templates to enhance quilting in a variety of ways. Fee $45
ALLOVER MEANDERS #1
Now that you've threaded the machine and loaded the frame, it's time to play with allover meanders! We will spend time learning 10 different meanders by drawing the designs and then by hands-on machine quilting on a frame. Fee $40 Thurs Sat Tues
Jan 9th Feb 22nd Mar 4th
• Northern • Northern • Northern
9:30-11:30a 9:30-11:30a 9:30-11:30a
Jan 9th Feb 22nd Mar 4th
• Northern • Northern • Northern
12:30-2:30p 12:30-2:30p 12:30-2:30p
Jan 14th Feb 27th Mar 6th
• Northern • Northern • Northern
9:30a-noon 9:30a-noon 9:30a-noon
FEATHERS
Thur Tues Sat
Jan 23rd Feb 25th Mar 8th
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Jan 18th Feb 11th Mar 20th
9:30-11:30a 9:30-11:30a 9:30-11:30a
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Jan 25th Feb 4th Mar 18th
9:30a-noon 9:30a-noon 9:30a-noon
CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED FOR THESE CLASSES
Love feathers on a quilt top? We all do! Learn the basics of quilting several types of feathers and ways to use them in a quilt. Be ready for lots of drawing as well as hands-on machine quilting on a frame. Fee $45 • Northern • Northern • Northern
Sat Tues Thur
SENSATIONAL SASHINGS
ALLOVER MEANDERS #3
Tues Thur Thur
9:30a-noon 9:30a-noon 9:30a-noon
This class is for the new frame quilter who desires to learn simple quilting to use in sashings. Time will be spent learning the designs first by drawing and then by hands-on quilting on a frame. Fee $40
Looking for some new quilting designs? Try out the ten designs you will learn in this hands-on class and add some sparkle to your quilts! Fee $40 • Northern • Northern • Northern
Jan 16th Feb 20th Mar 25th
Pantograph, Pantogram, Panto - These terms describe the type of quilting method we will discuss in this demonstraation class. Learn about everything from selecting a panto to quilting the design as well as solutions for the "what ifs?" you may encounter while using a panto for quilting. Fee $35
Ready to learn even MORE allover meanders? We will spend time learning the designs first by drawing and then by hands-on machine quilting on a frame Fee $40 Thurs Sat Tues
Thur Thur Tues
PANTOGRAPH PRIMER
ALLOVER MEANDERS #2
• Northern • Northern • Northern
Sensational Sashings
RULERS & TEMPLATES
Instructor: Vicki Sprain
• Northern • Northern • Northern
Pantograph Primer
Sign up early for these classes as most are limited to 3 students per session
- beginners - confident beginner - intermediate
9:30a-noon 9:30a-noon 9:30a-noon 9
Runners Everywhere Bali Point to Point Table Runner Heartsong Table Runner
Braided Beauties Table Runner
A Simple Point Table Runner
A SIMPLE POINT TABLE RUNNER
HEARTSONG TABLE RUNNER
Instructor: Roxanne Sposato
Instructor:Mary Beth Carr
The name says it all! Simple fusing onto gridded interfacing make this runner a breeze. Simple straight stitching pulls it all together. Fussy cut the center block to make your runner a show stopper. Fee $25 • El Mirage
Sat
Feb 22nd
Using the timeless method of Bargello you will create a table runner just in time for Valentine's Day. You will not be able to stop with just one. Fee $30
10a-3p
10a-2p
BRAIDED BEAUTIES TABLE RUNNER Instructor: Terry Williams
Mon
Jan 20th & 27th
10a-2p
A great way to use up all those wonderful jelly rolls you have been collecting. Using two great tools, Trapezoind Strip Ruler and Curved Corner Cutter, you will be done in no time with a runner to show off. Fee $25 Mar 22nd
Thur
Jan 16th & 30th
9:30a-12:30p
• Northern
Mon
Feb 3rd
10a-4p
• Chandler
Mon
Feb 17th
10a-4p
*When making your table runner, make two tops and make it reversible. You can even make both sides the same and just flip it over if needed.
Instructor: Roxanne Sposato
Sat
• El Mirage
*Next time you make a table runner, consider using Insulbrite along with your batting and then you can leave your beautiful table runner on your table and use it as a hot pad.
BRAIDED BEAUTIES TABLE RUNNER
• El Mirage
9:30a-12:30p
HELPFUL HINTS:
Another use for all those lovely batiks. This one is a little different. You will be leaning a new technique using a special ruler. This one is a hoot, it makes cutting this one out a breeze. Fee $30 • Northern
Jan 10th & 31st
This simple table runner is made using a fusible grid. It will be a charming addition to your St. Patrick's Day table. Or, you can change the fabric and use it for any holiday or occasion. Fee $20
Just the thing to use up all those lovely batiks you've been collecting over the years. Or you can use a jelly roll in your favorite colors. Fee $30 Mar 5th & 19th
Fri
Instructor:Shirley Dupre
Instructor: Terry Wiliams
Wed
• Northern
SHAMROCK TABLE RUNNER
BALI POINT TO POINT TABLE RUNNER
• Northern
Shamrock Table Runner
*Did you know that you can use most table runner patterns with some adjustment to borders and make a stunning ironing board cover?
SEWING MACHINE SERVICE & REPAIR
10a-3p
When was your machine last serviced? We offer full service on all makes and models of sewing & embroidery machines as well as sergers. Don't wait for an emergency! Bring your machine in for regular maintenance and keep it in great working order.
- beginners - confident beginner - intermediate 10
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Applique the Day Away PANSY FACED POOCH
ALOHA.....HAWAIIAN QUILTING
Instructor: Terry Williams
Instructor: Sandy Goforth
Haven't you always wanted to "just try" doing some gorgeous Hawaiian Quilting? Hawaiian quilts are among the most treasured and expensive in the world. This is a wonderful beginner class for you to dip your toe in the waves of Hawaiian quilting and all of its wonder. Come hear the history and understand this unique quilting art form. Fee $35 (includes kit) • Northern
Sun
Feb 16th
Now the fun begins. These little dog flowers just have to make you giggle. They bring a lot of joy to wherever you choose to hang them. Fee $20 •El Mirage
Wed
Feb 12th
10a-3p
12:30-3:30p
PULELEHUA (BUTTERFLIES) Instructor: Belinda Duncan
The Pulelehua is the State Insect of Hawaii and this stunning quilt is worthy of this royal insect. This pattern is a great way to learn or improve on your applique skills. Choose from a bright collection of fabrics and join us for this great class. This fast and fun pattern will have you wanting spring to be here soon! Fee $30 •Northern
LILAC LAPDOG
Instructor: Terry Williams
Even more fun than the first one. These little dog flowers just have to make you giggle. They bring a lot of joy to wherever you choose to hang them. Fee $20
Class is rescheduled for later in 2014
•El Mirage
Wed
Mar 12th
10a-3p
APPLIQUE CLUB
Instructor: Roxanne Sposato
This club covers a wide variety of hand and machine applique techniques. Each month a different technique will be demonstrated and optional projects will be shown. The demonstration will be followed by workshop time to work on current or past projects. Fee $75/year (pro-rated)
HappNstance FLOWER WALL HANGINGS
Instructor: Vanessa Fromm
Inspired by 1920s and 30s embroidery designs from Germany, the floral designs in these wall hangings, by Vanessa Fromm, feature batiks in a rainbow of colors. Suggested for intermediate to advanced level quilters, using either fusible applique or machine embroidery. Patterns include full-sized templates. Pre-cut applique pieces will be available for purchase. Fee $50 • Northern
Wed
Jan 22nd & 29th
10a-2p
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• El Mirage
2nd Satuday
1-4p
PFAFF FOOT OF THE MONTH CLUB
Instructor: Pat Miller
2014 project is a mystery wall hanging. We will work on two pieces of the mystery each month. Fee $75/year • Chandler
4th Wednesday
1-4p
It's in the Bag HUMBUG BAG
Instructor: Roxanne Sposato
Get ready to have fun! This is the perfect little bag for that last minute gift or a "Just Because" gift. Customize it using that novelty fabric that you have, or embellish it with beads, thread-painting, fabric inks, or whatever little baubles you have in your stash. How about some fur, UltraSuede, tapestry or laminate fabric. The ideas are limitless. Fee $25 • El Mirage
This class is for the beginner, no prior class needed. This one day class will give you a finished project, that is useful too. I use this iron caddy, not just to carry my iron but for an ironing board to be used on the road with my quilting Fee $25
Great bag. The embellishments on this bag make a real statement. It's large, roomy and you can use up all those jelly rolls. Fee $30 Mar 9th & 29th
9:30a-4:30p
Instructor: Pam Hennings
Instructor: Terry Williams
Sun/Sat
Feb 7th
CADDY PAD
BOHEMIAN BALI SAK
• Northern
Fri
10a-3p
THE WHIMSY BAG
• Northern
Sat
Mar 22nd
10a-3p
VERSATILE WAVE INTERCHANGEABLE PURSE
Instructor: Terry Williams
Instructor: Roxanne Sposato
This bag can be as plain or as fancy as you would like it to be. Plenty of pockets to hold whatever inside and out. Makes a great shopping bag and can double for your sewing classes. Fee $30 •Northern Thur/Tues Feb 13th & 25th 10a-3p
This purse is interchangeable! The cover of this bag can be removed and interchanged for another cover that you make and fasten on neatly with buttons. An unique feature of this bag pattern is that the straps are also interchangeable and the reversible cover can be made with only 2 fat quarters. Fee $25 • El Mirage
Fri
Jan 17th
10a-4p
SEW ON THE GO QUILTERS BAG Instructor: Terry Williams
Just the right size to carry your cutting mat, rulers, pressing boards and any other large object you may need to carry to class. This pattern book has several patterns for the smaller essentials you will need to carry with you. Fee $30 • Northern Sun/Sat
Jan 19th & 25th
10a-3p
BAG OF THE MONTH CLUB Instructor: Ruth Dion
Come and join us every month as we make a new bag each month. Big or small, you can never have enough bags. Fee $75/year
- beginners - confident beginner - intermediate
• Chandler 3rd Tuesday beginning Jan 21st 12
10a-3:30p
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EMBROIDERY CLASS
Instructor: Pat Miller
PFAFF EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE Instructor: Connie Gossarth
EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE PFAFF Instructor: Connie Gossarth
This club is a great way to be introduced or to sharpen your skills with the Pfaff 5D software! We will cover the basic program, as well as the Monogram and Family Tree modules. Fee $75/year 9:15-11:15a 5D Chandler 3rd Fri 5D El Mirage 3rd Wed 1:30-3:30p Northern 2nd Fri 1-3p 5D
Small projects will be made in class as you learn embroidery techniques. All machines welcome. Fee $75/year 2nd Wed 1-4p EC 1 Chandler
EMBROIDERY BASICS 1
Instructor: Janet Carr
If you are new to embroidery join us for a detailed lecture and demo. All machines welcome. Fee $35/session EB 1 El Mirage 4th Thur 10a-4p EB 1 Northern 1st Sat 10a-4p
6D is here! Learn all the features and capabilities of the NEW Pfaff Embroidery Software. Fee $75/year Chandler 3rd Fri 6D 2-4p Northern 4th Mon 1:30-3:30p 6D
EMBROIDERY CLUB
Instructor: Lou Hurst
PFAFF QUILT DESIGN Instructor: Connie Gossarth
You will learn about stabilizers, needles, hoopings, thread and many more techniques that help to make your embroidery beautiful. Fee $75/year EC 2 Northern 4th Thur 9a-3:30p
SOFTWARE
Pfaff 5D Quilt Design Creator software will help you to quilt a masterpiece. Fee $75/year Northern 2nd Wed 1-3p
BABY LOCK/BROTHER ACHIEVEMENT CLUB Instructor: Mary Coonts
ELECTRIC QUILT 7 SOFTWARE
Instructor: Connie Gossarth
Projects to teach all of the features of the high end Baby Lock and Brother embroidery machines. Fee $75/year El Mirage 4th Wed 9:30a-noon BLAC Northern 4th Tues BLAC 1 1-3:30p Northern 4th Tues 4:30-7p BLAC 2
Learn how to use the EQ7 software to design your own quilts and block patterns. Fee $75/year Chandler 3rd Fri 11:30a-1:30p Northern 2nd Fri 10a-noon
BABY LOCK USER CLASS #3
Instructor: Sue Carlson
PFAFF CV/CS CLUB Instructor: Connie Gossarth
3rd in a series of user classes designed to teach you about the embroidery functions of your new Baby Lock. No Fee BLU 3 Northern 3rd Sat 9:30a-4:30p
Learn about the Pfaff CV or CS. Fee $75/year Northern 4th Mon 10a-noon CV/CS El Mirage 3rd Wed 10a-noon CV/CS
BABY LOCK ELLISIMO & ELLISMO GOLD UPGRADES
Instructor: Sue Carlson
These are all special features of the Ellisimo Gold, Gold II and an upgrade to the Ellisimo. If you haven't learned how to use these features, then this is the classes for you. No charge BL 1 Northern noon-3p BL 2 Northern 12-3p BL 3 Northern noon-3p Upgrade #1: Includes Upgrade #2: Includes the OnUpgrade #3: Includes the new bobbinwork, the new camera Screen Designer and the tablet. large Continuous Border Hoop and features and scanning your Sat Feb 2nd allows you to embroider long fabrics. Sun Jan 12th border designs. Sun Mar 2nd www.35thavesewandvac.com
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Serge Ahead
Through class projects you will learn about thread, feet and different stiches available on your serger. Fee $75/year SC Northern 3rd Mon 9a-2:30p
BEGINNING SERGER CLUB BABY LOCK SERGER CLASS
Instructor: Mary Coonts
Instructor: Pat Miller
Small projects will be made in class to practice and learn techniques. Fee $75/year BLSC Chandler 1st Thurs 10a-noon
This is a project class using the features of the higher end Baby Lock Sergers. Fee $75/year BSC 1 Northern 3rd Wed 10a-12:30p BSC 2 Northern 3rd Tues 5-7:30p
JANUARY
EB 1
BL 1
Northern
Northern Northern
BSC 1
Chandler Chandler Chandler
El Mirage
CV/CS
SC Northern
CV/CS
BSC 2
BLAC
FEBRUARY
EB 1 EC 2
BL AC 1 BLAC 2
EB 1
BL 2
BLSC Northern Northern
Northern
EC 1
SC Northern
CV/CS
BSC 2 BL AC 1 BLAC 2
BSC 1 CV/CS BLAC
BLU 3
Chandler Chandler Chandler
El Mirage
BL 3
MARCH
BLU 3
EB 1 EC 2
EB 1
BLSC Northern Northern
Northern
EC 1
SC Northern
CV/CS
BSC 2 BL AC 1 BLAC 2
Chandler Chandler Chandler
BSC 1
El Mirage
CV/CS
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BLU 3
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