Learn to Quilt
PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID SPRINGFIELD MO PERMIT #801
Quilt Sampler Inc 1802 A South Glenstone Ave Springfield, Missouri 65804 Phone: 417-886-5750 Fax: 417-886-1194 Email: [email protected]
We had a great time at Quilt Market. We found lots of exciting new products and ideas! We have been having fun with paint sticks. They are a great addition to wearables, totes and purses, wall hangings – and basically anything you want to paint! You don’t have to be an artist, there are stencils and rubbings that make it easy and fun! We have a classe in this newsletter if you want to give it a try. Along the paint line we have several patterns for floor mats. They are done using oil cloth, fabric and deco podge! These make quick, fun and cute Christmas gifts! The Christmas fabric is arriving everyday! And this year we have already gotten some of the fall fabrics which normally don’t arrive until September. Be sure to check out the new Kansas Trouble Christmas, Fruitcake by Basic Grey for Moda and Tiding by Nancy Halverson for Benartex.
www. Quiltsampler.com
Cristen, Jamie, Sue, Karylee, Carmen, Annette, Shari, Kim, Shannon, Brad, Nate and Newman
Class Schedule July - September 2010
This is a complete course of quilt making. This four week class will take you through the complete process from rotary cutting, machine piecing, machine quilting, & binding the quilt. This class is for the absolute beginner...no experience required. Supply list. Book required. Thursdays, July 22, 29, August 5 and 12 6pm-9pm Mondays, August 16, 23, 30 and September 13 6pm-9pm Mondays, September 27, October 4, 11 and 18 6pm-9pm
This class is great for confident beginner quilters, and a great follow-up to Quilting 101. In 3 sessions, learn to make chain blocks using 4-patches and 9-patches, and master the traditional star and pinwheel blocks using half square triangles and flying geese. Supply list. Mondays, July 12, 19 and 26 6pm-9pm OR Thursdays September 2, 9 and 16 6pm-9pm
Sign up with a friend, or meet new ones while starting a new hobby.
Learn to Quilt
It is not too late to join thousands of quilters in the race to make 1 million pillowcases for charities. Our pillowcases will stay right here in our community! Use from your stash or from kits that we have made out of sale fabrics. Go to allpeoplequilt.com to find free pillowcase patterns to download. We will be collecting pillowcases thru the end of the year for this event.
KITS…
English Pathways 82.5 x 90.5 Includes Pattern $130.00
Zippy Strippy Bags Rick Rack is HOT! See how much fun you can have making these cute Zippy Strippy bags in 3 sizes! Use the jumbo rick rack or buttons to embellish the bags. We are now carrying 36 colors of zippers! Come see just how easy it is to put a zipper in even if you are a quilter!!
Village Cookies
Vintage Flowerpot
Quilters Album
51 x 57 Kit $60.00 Book $16.95
49 x 55 Kit $55.00 Pattern $7.00
65 x 65 Includes Magazine $75
The Cat’s Meow! 44 x 59 Kit includes pattern $55
We supply the know how, you have the fun! We supply the equipment and the friends!
Ask about our Beginner’s Quilt Class. You will be glad you did!
Priscilla Alden Circles
Jelly Bargelly
Hobo Quilt
1930 Baskets
Tea Cakes
65 x 81 Kit $120.00 Pattern $12.00
Fat quarter bundle $42.50 Pattern $8.50
80 x 80 Kit $96.00 Book $19.95
Kit $23.99 Includes backing book $26.99
Includes Pattern $24.99
Threads of Tradition 44 x 50 With Book $69.99
Software and Embroidery Classes PFAFF 4D BLOCK OF THE MONTH Helen Kroger Saturdays, July 10, August 14, September 11 10am-12noon $36 For anyone with 4D Software. Learn different features of your software while making an embroidery block or two each month. 4D Software and laptop required.
EXPLORATIONS©
Christmas Block of the Month Holidays at Home Vicki Bellino and Marcus Fabrics have joined forces to bring us a beautiful Christmas Block of the Month. Vicki's creative use of the Strip-It fabrics creates halfsquare triangles in a fraction of the time. This quilt uses easy piecing and is perfect for all skill levels. The quilt finishes at 62" square and is 6 month long.
Sue Stout Wednesday, August 11 5:30pm-8:30pm $18 Learn about the features of this user-friendly embroidery software. For all Explorations© users. Supply list.
Muchas Poochas These delightful dogs are loaded with personality and a great project for any appliqué enthusiast. Size 48x60 $20 per month which includes the pattern, borders and binding.
INTRO TO 4D SOFTWARE Helen Kroger Saturday, July 10 or Saturday, August 14 12:30pm-3:30 FREE if software purchased from The Quilt Sampler Whether you are a new 4D owner or just need to brush up on skills, this class will give you an overview of the 4D Software and help you become familiar with icons, tools, and functions. 4D Software and laptop required.
Willowberry Lane Block of the Month A traditional sampler quilt made in rich greens, burgundy’s, golds and creams from the Willowberry Lane fabric line. The quilt is made using Marti Michell’s acrylic templates which provide accurate cutting. 84 x 100, 13 months, $14 a month. Price includes borders and bindings
MODERN MIX
Americana Modern 10 months, $14/month. For all of Nancy Halvorsen’s fans we have a quilt made from her new line Tried and True fabrics. Pieced blocks with simple appliqués make this a must have for all Art to Heart lovers!
Cristen Jones Bernina Owners Mondays, July 19 and 26; August 9 5:30pm-7:30pm Pffap Owners Mondays, September 20, 27; October 4 5pm-7pm This quilt is a mixture of traditional and modern. Traditional piecing will be taught using Kaye England's piecing and cutting techniques. Modern machine embroidery mimics the fabric in this fun and colorful quilt. There will be some designing in the software, but if you do not have any we will provide you with the completed design. Skill level: advanced beginner. Class is free if Modern Mix embroider designs and fabrics purchased from The Quilt Sampler.
VICTORIAN ROSES PILLOW Helen Kroger Saturday, May 29 10am-1pm $18 Create an elegant, summery pillow using Anita Goodesign “Victorian Roses” Special Edition embroidery design CD. Supply list. CD required
"Newman loves the new Minkie quilt!"
We are packing and getting ready to leave for BU. Bernina University is 4 days packed with fun and learning. They don’t usually tell us much ahead, so that they can dazzle us with all the new. But this time we know that there will be a new mid-line coming out called the 3 series. These machines will replace the current Activa line.
We sharpen almost anything with a blade! All of your dull rotary blades can be sharpened for only $4! Scissors, pinking shears, your cooking knives, gardening clippers, lawnmower blades can all be sharpened! They will be better than new when Brad gets done with them. Just bring them in, and if Brad is here he will sharpen them while you wait!
BERNINA EMBROIDERY CLUB Kim Thomas Friday, August 6 5:30pm-7:30pm $12 Yes, you CAN do embroidery on leather! Learn the basics about embroidery with this luscious material. Learn about proper needles, interfacings and the types of designs appropriate for both real and faux leather. Also, see how software can help to edit favorite designs for your leather projects. Supply list.
LEARN MULTI HOOPING! Cristen Jones Tuesday, August 17 10am-1pm $18 Have you mastered embroidering one design, but are afraid to tackle a design that takes multiple hoopings? Let us help you take the mystery away! We will be making a pillow using a beautiful quilting design that takes 5 hoopings! Don’t panic, its easy and you will get all of your embroidery done while in class. This class is for any embroidery machine that has a 5 x 7 sewing field. Supply list. Design CD required
BERNINA V6 SOFTWARE Kim Thomas Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, July 5, 6, and 7 OR Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, September 20, 21, and 22 5:30pm-8pm Artista Version 6 is finally here! Enhanced editing and digitizing tools plus CorelDRAW© Essentials 4 make this powerful software second to none. Both Editor Plus and Designer Plus users will be amazed at the ability to convert vector art files to embroidery in one click!
EMBROIDERED SNOWMAN QUILT Cristen Jones Mondays, August 16, 23, 30 and September 13 5:30pm-8pm The weather outside might be frightful, but we will have lots of fun inside working on this fun snowman quilt! Learn how to embroider scenes using templates, piece simple blocks, and quilt in the hoop while having lots of fun making new friends. Supply list. Class is free if 2 embroidery CDs and fabric kit or 4 embroidery CDs purchased from The Quilt Sampler.
Machine Classes Pfaff has been keeping a tight lid on this years convention which will be in August. We know that 5D embroidery software will be introduced and that there will be upgrades available. There is also murmur of a cutting tool to be introduced! We will be sure to let you know any information as soon as it becomes available to us!
Machine mastery classes are free with the purchase of a machine from The Quilt Sampler. Sign up early - our Mastery classes fill quickly! If your machine was purchased from another dealer, you are welcome to come to class; please call for mastery class prices.
PFAFF BASICS
Shannon Wright Wednesday, July 21 5:30pm-8:30pm; Wednesday, August 18 5:30pm-8:30pm; Wednesday, September 29 9am-12noon This mastery class is for Pfaff Select©, Expression©, Performance©, Creative©2140/44/70 and the Creative© 2.0. Learn the basic sewing functions of the machine. Supply list.
PFAFF MEMORY AND MORE
Sue Stout Thursday, August 12 9am-12noon For all Pfaff Expression© and Performance© machines with memory. Also for the Creative©2.0 and 2140/44/70. Supply list.
PFAFF EMBROIDERY
Sue Stout Wednesday, July 28 5:30pm-8:30pm; Wednesday, September 29 1pm-4pm Basic embroidery for the Pfaff Creative©2140/44/70 and the Creative 2.0©.
BERNINA CONDENSED MASTERY
Club WE WANT YOU! We want you to be a part of Sampler Club. It meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6pm. It is for any machine owner, and designed to get you thinking out of the box on many different types of sewing and embroidery. From home dec to quilting to clothing, Sampler Club has it all.
Kim Thomas Sewing Mastery - Saturday, July 3 or Saturday August 14; Aurora/Artista Embroidery Master Saturday July 10 or Saturday, August 28; 830 Embroidery Mastery - Saturday July 24 or Saturday, September 11 10am-4pm Long on machine questions but short on time? Learn the “ins and outs” of your Bernina machine in 2 full day sessions. Be prepared to move along quickly as we go from basic sewing to quilting to machine embroidery. Fabric sample kit available for purchase. Supply list.
CREATIVE VISION BASICS
Sue Stout Friday, July 9 9am-12noon; Friday, August 20 9am-12noon; Tuesday, September 7 5pm-8pm Sewing for the Creative Vision© and Creative 4.0©. Supply list
CREATIVE VISION EMBROIDERY
Sue Stout Friday, July 9 1pm-4pm; Friday, August 20 1pm-4pm; Tuesday, Septmeber 21 5pm-8pm Embroidery for the Creative Vision© and Creative 4.0©. Supply list.
CREATIVE VISION PRECISE PLACEMENT
Sue Stout Friday, July 23 10am-1pm; Friday, August 27 10am-1pm Line up embroidery designs perfectly using precise placement features of the Pfaff Creative Vision© and Creative 4.0©. Supply list.
CREATIVE VISION MEMORY
Sue Stout Friday, July 16 10am-1pm Learn the memory and sequencing features of the Pfaff Creative Vision© and Creative 4.0©. Supply list
START OUT RIGHT
Shannon Wright Saturday, July 31 9am-11am; Monday, August 9 5pm-7pm; Saturday, September 18 10am-12noon This is the mastery class for all of the Bernette© and Pfaff Smart© sewing machines. Learn the basic functions of the machine. Supply list.
PFAFF CONNECTIONS
Cristen Jones Come learn how to take embroidery designs from a CD, put them in your computer, then send a design to your machine. Lecture/demo only-you do not need to bring your machine. Pfaff 2100 Series Connections - Wednesday, July 21 1pm-2m Pfaff Creative Connections - Wednesday, July 21, 10am-11:30am; Wednesday. September 8 5:30pm-7pm Preventative Maintenance - Tuesday, August 17 4pm-5pm Get to know the workings of your machine. Learn basic troubleshooting and maintenance that you can do between your machine’s regular service appointments
BERNINA CONNECTIONS
Tuesday July 6 10am-11am; Thursday, August 19 5:30pm-7:30pm; Tuesday, September 28 10am-12noon Learn to take an embroidery design from a CD, put them in the computer, then send a design to the machine. For all current Bernina® machines with the exception of the Aurora 430 and 440. Lecture/demo only-you do not need to bring your machine.
SERGER MASTERY
Kim Thomas Thursdays, July 29 and August 12 or Thurdays, September 16 and 30 5:30pm-8:30pm Pfaff is coming out with new serger models! Add this great new machine to your sewing/embroidery machine to have the all-options “ready for anything” sewing studio. Confused abut threading, tensions and differential feed settings? This basic class will address those fears as you stitch basic overlock, rolled hem and flatlock stitches. Chain and cover stitches, available on some machines, are extremely practical stitches that will also give your sewing projects great decorative possibilities. You will see project examples where these stitches can be used. Supply list.
Kaye England Workshop The Quilt Sampler is proud to host a workshop with Kaye England. Kaye is an incredibly talented and enthusiastic teacher that will inspire you with her patterns, books and quilts, as well as her unique outlook on life. Kaye is an internationally known teacher and author, who has been featured on many episodes of HGTV’s Simply Quilts and has hosted workshops across Kaye England the globe. She designs her own line of fabric for Wilmington Prints and heads up Kaye England Publications. Kaye has developed the Cut for a Cure rulers, and is the author of the Voices of the Past series of quilt patterns and books. Join us for this fantastic event! Workshop—November 14 10am-3pm $50. Reserve you place now for a fun filled day with Kaye England learning lots of new techniques. More info coming soon!
CLASS POLICY
- The entire class fee is due at the time you register. If you must cancel a class registration, you must notify us at least one (1) week prior to the class date. NO EXCEPTIONS. - Class minimum is three (3) and the maximum is twelve (12), except where noted. - If the class does not fill, or if we cancel the class, you will receive a full refund or store credit, your choice. - Supplies are needed for almost all classes. The class fee covers instruction only. You are responsible for picking up your supply list and coming prepared to class. Please have your fabric and supplies before the day of class so that you are prepared for the class to begin. - Copyright law requires that each student purchase his or her own book or pattern required for the class. NO EXCEPTIONS. - You are welcome to use one of our shop machines during class. Please let us know when you register and plan to come to class a few minutes early, so that you can become familiar with the machine. - Please do not bring visitors or children to class.
Project and Technique Classes QUILTING 101
QUILTS WITH GREAT EDGES PT. 2
Amy Gilbert Thursdays, July 22, 29, August 5, 12 6pm-9pm Mondays, August 16, 23, 30 and September 13 6pm-9pm Mondays, September 27, October 4, 11 and 18 6pm-9pm $60 This is a complete course of quilt making. This four week class will take you through the complete process from rotary cutting, machine piecing, machine quilting, & binding the quilt. This class is for the absolute beginner...no experience required. Supply list. Book required.
Kathy Kansier Friday, August 13 12noon-4pm $24 Learn “advanced edges” by making samples of continuous prairie points, piping, facing, and scallops. Please be sure to take Quilts With Great Edges, Pt. 1, before you take this class. You will learn a wealth of information in both classes. Supply list. Book required.
LONG ARM FRAME QUILTING Deb Parks Saturday, August 28 1pm-4pm $18 This class is designed to offer helpful “hands on” practical tips, great tools and “how to” tricks for loading and quilting using a long-arm quilt machine. All you need for this class is a notebook & pencil!
QUILTS WITH GREAT EDGES PT. 1 Kathy Kansier Friday, August 6, 12pm-4pm $24 This is a great class to learn finishing techniques for quilts. Learn about edge finishes and fabric choices for binding quilts. Make samples of continuous bias binding, double-fold binding, mitered corners, connecting binding ends, and other great binding techniques. Get inspired to finish your quilts. A second class with more advanced edges is available to those who have taken this class first. Supply list. Book required.
BASICS OF HAND QUILTING Kathy Kansier Friday, August 20 12pm-4pm $24 plus $20 kit fee This class is perfect for every hand quilter, whether you are a beginner or just need to brush up on techniques. Kathy will discuss choosing a stencil, marking, thread, needle, and thimble choice, and give you plenty of time for practice and instruction on your quilting stitch. Supply list. Kit required.
MACHINE APPLIQUE Jamie Cowan Thursday, September 9 4pm-6pm $12 After taking this class, you will be able to add machine appliqué to any quilting, wearable, or home dec project. Learn about stabilizing and stitching for a professional-looking result. Supply list. Kit required.
PILLOWCASE Judy Robinson Saturday, September 11 1pm-3pm $12 You won’t find pillow cases like these in a department store. Learn easy construction and personalization techniques. Pillowcases make wonderful wedding, anniversary, or graduation gifts - this class will get you started! This is a great mother-daughter project-take the class and learn the basic construction techniques, then give back to the community by participating in the “Million Pillowcase Challenge.” Supply list. Pattern required.
Project and Technique Classes QUILTING 102: SAMPLER QUILT
PUNCH IT UP!
Amy Gilbert
Jamie Cowan
Mondays, July 12, 19 and 26 6pm-9pm OR Thursdays September 2, 9 and 16 6pm-9pm $54 This class is great for confident beginner quilters, and a great follow-up to Quilting 101. In 3 sessions, learn to make chain blocks using 4-patches and 9-patches, and master the traditional star and pinwheel blocks using half square triangles and flying geese. Supply list.
Thursday, September 30 4pm-6pm $12 Choose from miniature needlepunch or wool rug punch for this class. Learn how to thread the punch, hoop the fabric, make the stitch, and finish your project. These make great takealong projects! Supply list.
COILED BOWLS Cristen Jones Wednesday, August 25 5:30pm-7:30pm $12 Do you need some instant gratification? These coiled bowls and baskets are fun and easy to make. WARNING: These are addictive, you won’t be able to make just one (and they’ll make great gifts)! Supply list. Book required.
AQS APPRAISALS Kathy Kansier Saturday, August 21, 10am-3:30pm Kathy Kansier is a Certified Appraiser with the American Quilters Society. She has appraised over 1600 quilts and is the only certified quilt appraiser in the Springfield area. Each typed appraisal includes a detailed description, history, and photo of the quilt, and its value. Appraisals are $45.00 per quilt and are sent to the quilt owner within 2 weeks after your appointment. Written appraisals provide proof of the quilt’s value for insurance purposes. Don’t miss this opportunity to have your quilts appraised-schedule your appointments today!
BASICS OF HAND APPLIQUE PT 1 AND PT 2 Kathy Kansier Saturdays, July 17 and 31 12noon-4pm $48 Learn needle turn and prepared applique methods in this two part class. Your project will be a block #6(Spring Gathering) from Kathy’s book Ozark Varieties. It may become a wall hanging, pillow, or the start of your first full-sized applique quilt. Kathy teaches all about needle, thread, notion, and fabric choices. Supply list. Book required.
RAGS TO RUGS Cristen Jones Saturday, July 24 9am-11am $12 Do you have lots of fabric in your stash that you want to get rid of? This is a great class for you! Cut strips of fabric and weave them into a placemat or rug using a wooden frame. These make quick and fun gifts. Frame & book required. Supply list.
QUILT SMART© Sue Stout Friday, September 3 1pm-4pm $18 If you are intrigued by classic quilt designs like Double Wedding Ring, Lone Star, or Mariner’s Compass, but haven’t tried it yet because of the intricate piecing, this class is for you! Quiltsmart© is a fusible interfacing that makes quick work of these and other designs. Choose your project, come learn the techniques, then wow people with your project. Supply list.
BEGINNING MACHINE QUILTING Judy Robinson Sunday, July 18 1pm-4pm OR Saturday, August 21 10am-1pm $18 Learn basic straight-line and free-motion quilting techniques using your home sewing machine. Supply list. Book required.
FUN & EASY MONOGRAM TABLE TOPPER Amy Gilbert Thursdays, August 24 and 31 6pm-8pm $24 Learn the easy and accurate Nifty Notions© method of creating half-square triangles, flying geese, and bias triangles, and you’ll never go back to your old methods. This application will save you time in all your future piecing projects, help you create more accurate blocks, and give you a head start on many other class offerings that utilize the Nifty Notions© rulers. Supply list.
SEWING 101 Deb Parks Thursdays, October 7, 14 and 21 5pm-7pm $36 In this class, students will review the basics of sewing and learn to read a pattern, lay it out on fabric, cut and sew pieces together. Students will leave class with a comfortable knowledge of the relationship between pattern selection and clothing construction. Supply list. Book required.
MEET ME IN HAWAII Kathy Kansier Friday, September 10 12noon-4pm $24 Don’t be intimidated by intricate Hawaiian appliqué blocks. Kathy will show you how to design and make these using a raw-edge machine appliqué technique. She will share her original patterns and provide hints for creating Hawaiian designs. Students will learn to fold and cut fusible paper to make their design. Borders may be added after class to make this project a wall hanging or pillow. Supply list.
SIMPLY CRAZY Kathy Kansier Saturday, September 18 10am-4pm $36 Turn 9 different fabric squares (12 ? x 12 ? inches) into 9 whacky crazy quilt blocks. An optional sashing and borders will be added to make these blocks into a 30” wall hanging. You will finish piecing your wall hanging by the end of this fun class. Supply list.
BUGGY BARN STARS Nadja Seabolt, Guest Teacher Saturday, August 15 12:30pm-5:30pm $24 Discover the wonderful world of Buggy Barn quilts. If matching seams is NOT your thing, then this is the project for you!!! Just stack ‘em up and GO! You can whip out these wonky stars in a flash. Supply list. Pattern required.
STITCHED LACE SCARF Shannon Wright Wednesday, August 11 5:30pm-8:30pm $12 Make this stunning accessory scarf using strands of decorative yarn and thread. Supply list
GORED SKIRT Shannon Wright Wednesday, August 18 5pm-8:30pm $21 Make this beautiful gored skirt simply using a serger and the zigzag stitch on your sewing machine. Supply list. Pattern required
STARBUILDER SKILLS Sue Swanner, Guest Teacher Sunday, August 15 12:30pm-3:30pm $14 Use the Starbuilder stamps, Shiva Paintstiks, and fusible web to create these sensational no-sew stars. Simple techniques are used to create infinite possibilities for your own unique star designs.
TEXTURES AND TUCKS Kim Thomas Tuesday, August 24 and Thursday, August 26 5:30pm-8:30pm $36 Details make a project go from good to “WOW”! This class will introduce some gorgeous bling with simple techniques for a terrific purse or simple vest. This class can be adapted for sewing machine and/or serger! Sewing machines will play with thread and/or yarn couching, decorative machine stitches, and use a gathering foot for some grown up ruffles any woman would love. Sergers can create magic with cover stitch and chain stitch combinations and quickly make ruffles ruffles and trims with ease. Supply list.
MONA LISA TOTE Shannon Wright Wednesday, August 4 5:30pm-8:30pm Make this large tote using the Mona Lisa pattern and your favorite fabrics. Great for shopping, projects, or overnight travel. Supply list. Pattern required.
JELLY ROLL QUILT Amy Gilbert Thursday, August 26 6pm-9pm or Saturday, August 7, 10:30am-1:30pm $18 Simple math: 2 Jelly Rolls plus 1 spool of thread, subtract batting and binding, and that equals an easy and fun jelly roll quilt! This is a great class for beginners and experienced quilters who are anxious to try something new! Supply list. Pattern required.
Quilt Sampler Inc 1802 A South Glenstone Ave Springfield, Missouri 65804 Phone: 417-886-5750 Fax: 417-886-1194 Email: [email protected]
We had a great time at Quilt Market. We found lots of exciting new products and ideas! We have been having fun with paint sticks. They are a great addition to wearables, totes and purses, wall hangings – and basically anything you want to paint! You don’t have to be an artist, there are stencils and rubbings that make it easy and fun! We have a classe in this newsletter if you want to give it a try. Along the paint line we have several patterns for floor mats. They are done using oil cloth, fabric and deco podge! These make quick, fun and cute Christmas gifts! The Christmas fabric is arriving everyday! And this year we have already gotten some of the fall fabrics which normally don’t arrive until September. Be sure to check out the new Kansas Trouble Christmas, Fruitcake by Basic Grey for Moda and Tiding by Nancy Halverson for Benartex.
www. Quiltsampler.com
Cristen, Jamie, Sue, Karylee, Carmen, Annette, Shari, Kim, Shannon, Brad, Nate and Newman
Class Schedule July - September 2010
This is a complete course of quilt making. This four week class will take you through the complete process from rotary cutting, machine piecing, machine quilting, & binding the quilt. This class is for the absolute beginner...no experience required. Supply list. Book required. Thursdays, July 22, 29, August 5 and 12 6pm-9pm Mondays, August 16, 23, 30 and September 13 6pm-9pm Mondays, September 27, October 4, 11 and 18 6pm-9pm
This class is great for confident beginner quilters, and a great follow-up to Quilting 101. In 3 sessions, learn to make chain blocks using 4-patches and 9-patches, and master the traditional star and pinwheel blocks using half square triangles and flying geese. Supply list. Mondays, July 12, 19 and 26 6pm-9pm OR Thursdays September 2, 9 and 16 6pm-9pm
Sign up with a friend, or meet new ones while starting a new hobby.
Learn to Quilt
It is not too late to join thousands of quilters in the race to make 1 million pillowcases for charities. Our pillowcases will stay right here in our community! Use from your stash or from kits that we have made out of sale fabrics. Go to allpeoplequilt.com to find free pillowcase patterns to download. We will be collecting pillowcases thru the end of the year for this event.
KITS…
English Pathways 82.5 x 90.5 Includes Pattern $130.00
Zippy Strippy Bags Rick Rack is HOT! See how much fun you can have making these cute Zippy Strippy bags in 3 sizes! Use the jumbo rick rack or buttons to embellish the bags. We are now carrying 36 colors of zippers! Come see just how easy it is to put a zipper in even if you are a quilter!!
Village Cookies
Vintage Flowerpot
Quilters Album
51 x 57 Kit $60.00 Book $16.95
49 x 55 Kit $55.00 Pattern $7.00
65 x 65 Includes Magazine $75
The Cat’s Meow! 44 x 59 Kit includes pattern $55
We supply the know how, you have the fun! We supply the equipment and the friends!
Ask about our Beginner’s Quilt Class. You will be glad you did!
Priscilla Alden Circles
Jelly Bargelly
Hobo Quilt
1930 Baskets
Tea Cakes
65 x 81 Kit $120.00 Pattern $12.00
Fat quarter bundle $42.50 Pattern $8.50
80 x 80 Kit $96.00 Book $19.95
Kit $23.99 Includes backing book $26.99
Includes Pattern $24.99
Threads of Tradition 44 x 50 With Book $69.99
Software and Embroidery Classes PFAFF 4D BLOCK OF THE MONTH Helen Kroger Saturdays, July 10, August 14, September 11 10am-12noon $36 For anyone with 4D Software. Learn different features of your software while making an embroidery block or two each month. 4D Software and laptop required.
EXPLORATIONS©
Christmas Block of the Month Holidays at Home Vicki Bellino and Marcus Fabrics have joined forces to bring us a beautiful Christmas Block of the Month. Vicki's creative use of the Strip-It fabrics creates halfsquare triangles in a fraction of the time. This quilt uses easy piecing and is perfect for all skill levels. The quilt finishes at 62" square and is 6 month long.
Sue Stout Wednesday, August 11 5:30pm-8:30pm $18 Learn about the features of this user-friendly embroidery software. For all Explorations© users. Supply list.
Muchas Poochas These delightful dogs are loaded with personality and a great project for any appliqué enthusiast. Size 48x60 $20 per month which includes the pattern, borders and binding.
INTRO TO 4D SOFTWARE Helen Kroger Saturday, July 10 or Saturday, August 14 12:30pm-3:30 FREE if software purchased from The Quilt Sampler Whether you are a new 4D owner or just need to brush up on skills, this class will give you an overview of the 4D Software and help you become familiar with icons, tools, and functions. 4D Software and laptop required.
Willowberry Lane Block of the Month A traditional sampler quilt made in rich greens, burgundy’s, golds and creams from the Willowberry Lane fabric line. The quilt is made using Marti Michell’s acrylic templates which provide accurate cutting. 84 x 100, 13 months, $14 a month. Price includes borders and bindings
MODERN MIX
Americana Modern 10 months, $14/month. For all of Nancy Halvorsen’s fans we have a quilt made from her new line Tried and True fabrics. Pieced blocks with simple appliqués make this a must have for all Art to Heart lovers!
Cristen Jones Bernina Owners Mondays, July 19 and 26; August 9 5:30pm-7:30pm Pffap Owners Mondays, September 20, 27; October 4 5pm-7pm This quilt is a mixture of traditional and modern. Traditional piecing will be taught using Kaye England's piecing and cutting techniques. Modern machine embroidery mimics the fabric in this fun and colorful quilt. There will be some designing in the software, but if you do not have any we will provide you with the completed design. Skill level: advanced beginner. Class is free if Modern Mix embroider designs and fabrics purchased from The Quilt Sampler.
VICTORIAN ROSES PILLOW Helen Kroger Saturday, May 29 10am-1pm $18 Create an elegant, summery pillow using Anita Goodesign “Victorian Roses” Special Edition embroidery design CD. Supply list. CD required
"Newman loves the new Minkie quilt!"
We are packing and getting ready to leave for BU. Bernina University is 4 days packed with fun and learning. They don’t usually tell us much ahead, so that they can dazzle us with all the new. But this time we know that there will be a new mid-line coming out called the 3 series. These machines will replace the current Activa line.
We sharpen almost anything with a blade! All of your dull rotary blades can be sharpened for only $4! Scissors, pinking shears, your cooking knives, gardening clippers, lawnmower blades can all be sharpened! They will be better than new when Brad gets done with them. Just bring them in, and if Brad is here he will sharpen them while you wait!
BERNINA EMBROIDERY CLUB Kim Thomas Friday, August 6 5:30pm-7:30pm $12 Yes, you CAN do embroidery on leather! Learn the basics about embroidery with this luscious material. Learn about proper needles, interfacings and the types of designs appropriate for both real and faux leather. Also, see how software can help to edit favorite designs for your leather projects. Supply list.
LEARN MULTI HOOPING! Cristen Jones Tuesday, August 17 10am-1pm $18 Have you mastered embroidering one design, but are afraid to tackle a design that takes multiple hoopings? Let us help you take the mystery away! We will be making a pillow using a beautiful quilting design that takes 5 hoopings! Don’t panic, its easy and you will get all of your embroidery done while in class. This class is for any embroidery machine that has a 5 x 7 sewing field. Supply list. Design CD required
BERNINA V6 SOFTWARE Kim Thomas Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, July 5, 6, and 7 OR Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, September 20, 21, and 22 5:30pm-8pm Artista Version 6 is finally here! Enhanced editing and digitizing tools plus CorelDRAW© Essentials 4 make this powerful software second to none. Both Editor Plus and Designer Plus users will be amazed at the ability to convert vector art files to embroidery in one click!
EMBROIDERED SNOWMAN QUILT Cristen Jones Mondays, August 16, 23, 30 and September 13 5:30pm-8pm The weather outside might be frightful, but we will have lots of fun inside working on this fun snowman quilt! Learn how to embroider scenes using templates, piece simple blocks, and quilt in the hoop while having lots of fun making new friends. Supply list. Class is free if 2 embroidery CDs and fabric kit or 4 embroidery CDs purchased from The Quilt Sampler.
Machine Classes Pfaff has been keeping a tight lid on this years convention which will be in August. We know that 5D embroidery software will be introduced and that there will be upgrades available. There is also murmur of a cutting tool to be introduced! We will be sure to let you know any information as soon as it becomes available to us!
Machine mastery classes are free with the purchase of a machine from The Quilt Sampler. Sign up early - our Mastery classes fill quickly! If your machine was purchased from another dealer, you are welcome to come to class; please call for mastery class prices.
PFAFF BASICS
Shannon Wright Wednesday, July 21 5:30pm-8:30pm; Wednesday, August 18 5:30pm-8:30pm; Wednesday, September 29 9am-12noon This mastery class is for Pfaff Select©, Expression©, Performance©, Creative©2140/44/70 and the Creative© 2.0. Learn the basic sewing functions of the machine. Supply list.
PFAFF MEMORY AND MORE
Sue Stout Thursday, August 12 9am-12noon For all Pfaff Expression© and Performance© machines with memory. Also for the Creative©2.0 and 2140/44/70. Supply list.
PFAFF EMBROIDERY
Sue Stout Wednesday, July 28 5:30pm-8:30pm; Wednesday, September 29 1pm-4pm Basic embroidery for the Pfaff Creative©2140/44/70 and the Creative 2.0©.
BERNINA CONDENSED MASTERY
Club WE WANT YOU! We want you to be a part of Sampler Club. It meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6pm. It is for any machine owner, and designed to get you thinking out of the box on many different types of sewing and embroidery. From home dec to quilting to clothing, Sampler Club has it all.
Kim Thomas Sewing Mastery - Saturday, July 3 or Saturday August 14; Aurora/Artista Embroidery Master Saturday July 10 or Saturday, August 28; 830 Embroidery Mastery - Saturday July 24 or Saturday, September 11 10am-4pm Long on machine questions but short on time? Learn the “ins and outs” of your Bernina machine in 2 full day sessions. Be prepared to move along quickly as we go from basic sewing to quilting to machine embroidery. Fabric sample kit available for purchase. Supply list.
CREATIVE VISION BASICS
Sue Stout Friday, July 9 9am-12noon; Friday, August 20 9am-12noon; Tuesday, September 7 5pm-8pm Sewing for the Creative Vision© and Creative 4.0©. Supply list
CREATIVE VISION EMBROIDERY
Sue Stout Friday, July 9 1pm-4pm; Friday, August 20 1pm-4pm; Tuesday, Septmeber 21 5pm-8pm Embroidery for the Creative Vision© and Creative 4.0©. Supply list.
CREATIVE VISION PRECISE PLACEMENT
Sue Stout Friday, July 23 10am-1pm; Friday, August 27 10am-1pm Line up embroidery designs perfectly using precise placement features of the Pfaff Creative Vision© and Creative 4.0©. Supply list.
CREATIVE VISION MEMORY
Sue Stout Friday, July 16 10am-1pm Learn the memory and sequencing features of the Pfaff Creative Vision© and Creative 4.0©. Supply list
START OUT RIGHT
Shannon Wright Saturday, July 31 9am-11am; Monday, August 9 5pm-7pm; Saturday, September 18 10am-12noon This is the mastery class for all of the Bernette© and Pfaff Smart© sewing machines. Learn the basic functions of the machine. Supply list.
PFAFF CONNECTIONS
Cristen Jones Come learn how to take embroidery designs from a CD, put them in your computer, then send a design to your machine. Lecture/demo only-you do not need to bring your machine. Pfaff 2100 Series Connections - Wednesday, July 21 1pm-2m Pfaff Creative Connections - Wednesday, July 21, 10am-11:30am; Wednesday. September 8 5:30pm-7pm Preventative Maintenance - Tuesday, August 17 4pm-5pm Get to know the workings of your machine. Learn basic troubleshooting and maintenance that you can do between your machine’s regular service appointments
BERNINA CONNECTIONS
Tuesday July 6 10am-11am; Thursday, August 19 5:30pm-7:30pm; Tuesday, September 28 10am-12noon Learn to take an embroidery design from a CD, put them in the computer, then send a design to the machine. For all current Bernina® machines with the exception of the Aurora 430 and 440. Lecture/demo only-you do not need to bring your machine.
SERGER MASTERY
Kim Thomas Thursdays, July 29 and August 12 or Thurdays, September 16 and 30 5:30pm-8:30pm Pfaff is coming out with new serger models! Add this great new machine to your sewing/embroidery machine to have the all-options “ready for anything” sewing studio. Confused abut threading, tensions and differential feed settings? This basic class will address those fears as you stitch basic overlock, rolled hem and flatlock stitches. Chain and cover stitches, available on some machines, are extremely practical stitches that will also give your sewing projects great decorative possibilities. You will see project examples where these stitches can be used. Supply list.
Kaye England Workshop The Quilt Sampler is proud to host a workshop with Kaye England. Kaye is an incredibly talented and enthusiastic teacher that will inspire you with her patterns, books and quilts, as well as her unique outlook on life. Kaye is an internationally known teacher and author, who has been featured on many episodes of HGTV’s Simply Quilts and has hosted workshops across Kaye England the globe. She designs her own line of fabric for Wilmington Prints and heads up Kaye England Publications. Kaye has developed the Cut for a Cure rulers, and is the author of the Voices of the Past series of quilt patterns and books. Join us for this fantastic event! Workshop—November 14 10am-3pm $50. Reserve you place now for a fun filled day with Kaye England learning lots of new techniques. More info coming soon!
CLASS POLICY
- The entire class fee is due at the time you register. If you must cancel a class registration, you must notify us at least one (1) week prior to the class date. NO EXCEPTIONS. - Class minimum is three (3) and the maximum is twelve (12), except where noted. - If the class does not fill, or if we cancel the class, you will receive a full refund or store credit, your choice. - Supplies are needed for almost all classes. The class fee covers instruction only. You are responsible for picking up your supply list and coming prepared to class. Please have your fabric and supplies before the day of class so that you are prepared for the class to begin. - Copyright law requires that each student purchase his or her own book or pattern required for the class. NO EXCEPTIONS. - You are welcome to use one of our shop machines during class. Please let us know when you register and plan to come to class a few minutes early, so that you can become familiar with the machine. - Please do not bring visitors or children to class.
Project and Technique Classes QUILTING 101
QUILTS WITH GREAT EDGES PT. 2
Amy Gilbert Thursdays, July 22, 29, August 5, 12 6pm-9pm Mondays, August 16, 23, 30 and September 13 6pm-9pm Mondays, September 27, October 4, 11 and 18 6pm-9pm $60 This is a complete course of quilt making. This four week class will take you through the complete process from rotary cutting, machine piecing, machine quilting, & binding the quilt. This class is for the absolute beginner...no experience required. Supply list. Book required.
Kathy Kansier Friday, August 13 12noon-4pm $24 Learn “advanced edges” by making samples of continuous prairie points, piping, facing, and scallops. Please be sure to take Quilts With Great Edges, Pt. 1, before you take this class. You will learn a wealth of information in both classes. Supply list. Book required.
LONG ARM FRAME QUILTING Deb Parks Saturday, August 28 1pm-4pm $18 This class is designed to offer helpful “hands on” practical tips, great tools and “how to” tricks for loading and quilting using a long-arm quilt machine. All you need for this class is a notebook & pencil!
QUILTS WITH GREAT EDGES PT. 1 Kathy Kansier Friday, August 6, 12pm-4pm $24 This is a great class to learn finishing techniques for quilts. Learn about edge finishes and fabric choices for binding quilts. Make samples of continuous bias binding, double-fold binding, mitered corners, connecting binding ends, and other great binding techniques. Get inspired to finish your quilts. A second class with more advanced edges is available to those who have taken this class first. Supply list. Book required.
BASICS OF HAND QUILTING Kathy Kansier Friday, August 20 12pm-4pm $24 plus $20 kit fee This class is perfect for every hand quilter, whether you are a beginner or just need to brush up on techniques. Kathy will discuss choosing a stencil, marking, thread, needle, and thimble choice, and give you plenty of time for practice and instruction on your quilting stitch. Supply list. Kit required.
MACHINE APPLIQUE Jamie Cowan Thursday, September 9 4pm-6pm $12 After taking this class, you will be able to add machine appliqué to any quilting, wearable, or home dec project. Learn about stabilizing and stitching for a professional-looking result. Supply list. Kit required.
PILLOWCASE Judy Robinson Saturday, September 11 1pm-3pm $12 You won’t find pillow cases like these in a department store. Learn easy construction and personalization techniques. Pillowcases make wonderful wedding, anniversary, or graduation gifts - this class will get you started! This is a great mother-daughter project-take the class and learn the basic construction techniques, then give back to the community by participating in the “Million Pillowcase Challenge.” Supply list. Pattern required.
Project and Technique Classes QUILTING 102: SAMPLER QUILT
PUNCH IT UP!
Amy Gilbert
Jamie Cowan
Mondays, July 12, 19 and 26 6pm-9pm OR Thursdays September 2, 9 and 16 6pm-9pm $54 This class is great for confident beginner quilters, and a great follow-up to Quilting 101. In 3 sessions, learn to make chain blocks using 4-patches and 9-patches, and master the traditional star and pinwheel blocks using half square triangles and flying geese. Supply list.
Thursday, September 30 4pm-6pm $12 Choose from miniature needlepunch or wool rug punch for this class. Learn how to thread the punch, hoop the fabric, make the stitch, and finish your project. These make great takealong projects! Supply list.
COILED BOWLS Cristen Jones Wednesday, August 25 5:30pm-7:30pm $12 Do you need some instant gratification? These coiled bowls and baskets are fun and easy to make. WARNING: These are addictive, you won’t be able to make just one (and they’ll make great gifts)! Supply list. Book required.
AQS APPRAISALS Kathy Kansier Saturday, August 21, 10am-3:30pm Kathy Kansier is a Certified Appraiser with the American Quilters Society. She has appraised over 1600 quilts and is the only certified quilt appraiser in the Springfield area. Each typed appraisal includes a detailed description, history, and photo of the quilt, and its value. Appraisals are $45.00 per quilt and are sent to the quilt owner within 2 weeks after your appointment. Written appraisals provide proof of the quilt’s value for insurance purposes. Don’t miss this opportunity to have your quilts appraised-schedule your appointments today!
BASICS OF HAND APPLIQUE PT 1 AND PT 2 Kathy Kansier Saturdays, July 17 and 31 12noon-4pm $48 Learn needle turn and prepared applique methods in this two part class. Your project will be a block #6(Spring Gathering) from Kathy’s book Ozark Varieties. It may become a wall hanging, pillow, or the start of your first full-sized applique quilt. Kathy teaches all about needle, thread, notion, and fabric choices. Supply list. Book required.
RAGS TO RUGS Cristen Jones Saturday, July 24 9am-11am $12 Do you have lots of fabric in your stash that you want to get rid of? This is a great class for you! Cut strips of fabric and weave them into a placemat or rug using a wooden frame. These make quick and fun gifts. Frame & book required. Supply list.
QUILT SMART© Sue Stout Friday, September 3 1pm-4pm $18 If you are intrigued by classic quilt designs like Double Wedding Ring, Lone Star, or Mariner’s Compass, but haven’t tried it yet because of the intricate piecing, this class is for you! Quiltsmart© is a fusible interfacing that makes quick work of these and other designs. Choose your project, come learn the techniques, then wow people with your project. Supply list.
BEGINNING MACHINE QUILTING Judy Robinson Sunday, July 18 1pm-4pm OR Saturday, August 21 10am-1pm $18 Learn basic straight-line and free-motion quilting techniques using your home sewing machine. Supply list. Book required.
FUN & EASY MONOGRAM TABLE TOPPER Amy Gilbert Thursdays, August 24 and 31 6pm-8pm $24 Learn the easy and accurate Nifty Notions© method of creating half-square triangles, flying geese, and bias triangles, and you’ll never go back to your old methods. This application will save you time in all your future piecing projects, help you create more accurate blocks, and give you a head start on many other class offerings that utilize the Nifty Notions© rulers. Supply list.
SEWING 101 Deb Parks Thursdays, October 7, 14 and 21 5pm-7pm $36 In this class, students will review the basics of sewing and learn to read a pattern, lay it out on fabric, cut and sew pieces together. Students will leave class with a comfortable knowledge of the relationship between pattern selection and clothing construction. Supply list. Book required.
MEET ME IN HAWAII Kathy Kansier Friday, September 10 12noon-4pm $24 Don’t be intimidated by intricate Hawaiian appliqué blocks. Kathy will show you how to design and make these using a raw-edge machine appliqué technique. She will share her original patterns and provide hints for creating Hawaiian designs. Students will learn to fold and cut fusible paper to make their design. Borders may be added after class to make this project a wall hanging or pillow. Supply list.
SIMPLY CRAZY Kathy Kansier Saturday, September 18 10am-4pm $36 Turn 9 different fabric squares (12 ? x 12 ? inches) into 9 whacky crazy quilt blocks. An optional sashing and borders will be added to make these blocks into a 30” wall hanging. You will finish piecing your wall hanging by the end of this fun class. Supply list.
BUGGY BARN STARS Nadja Seabolt, Guest Teacher Saturday, August 15 12:30pm-5:30pm $24 Discover the wonderful world of Buggy Barn quilts. If matching seams is NOT your thing, then this is the project for you!!! Just stack ‘em up and GO! You can whip out these wonky stars in a flash. Supply list. Pattern required.
STITCHED LACE SCARF Shannon Wright Wednesday, August 11 5:30pm-8:30pm $12 Make this stunning accessory scarf using strands of decorative yarn and thread. Supply list
GORED SKIRT Shannon Wright Wednesday, August 18 5pm-8:30pm $21 Make this beautiful gored skirt simply using a serger and the zigzag stitch on your sewing machine. Supply list. Pattern required
STARBUILDER SKILLS Sue Swanner, Guest Teacher Sunday, August 15 12:30pm-3:30pm $14 Use the Starbuilder stamps, Shiva Paintstiks, and fusible web to create these sensational no-sew stars. Simple techniques are used to create infinite possibilities for your own unique star designs.
TEXTURES AND TUCKS Kim Thomas Tuesday, August 24 and Thursday, August 26 5:30pm-8:30pm $36 Details make a project go from good to “WOW”! This class will introduce some gorgeous bling with simple techniques for a terrific purse or simple vest. This class can be adapted for sewing machine and/or serger! Sewing machines will play with thread and/or yarn couching, decorative machine stitches, and use a gathering foot for some grown up ruffles any woman would love. Sergers can create magic with cover stitch and chain stitch combinations and quickly make ruffles ruffles and trims with ease. Supply list.
MONA LISA TOTE Shannon Wright Wednesday, August 4 5:30pm-8:30pm Make this large tote using the Mona Lisa pattern and your favorite fabrics. Great for shopping, projects, or overnight travel. Supply list. Pattern required.
JELLY ROLL QUILT Amy Gilbert Thursday, August 26 6pm-9pm or Saturday, August 7, 10:30am-1:30pm $18 Simple math: 2 Jelly Rolls plus 1 spool of thread, subtract batting and binding, and that equals an easy and fun jelly roll quilt! This is a great class for beginners and experienced quilters who are anxious to try something new! Supply list. Pattern required.
