Pieceful Gathering Quilt Shop
Pieceful Gathering Quilt Shop Winter 2016 Class & Club Offerings Block-of-the-Month’s & Clubs Petite Stars 7 Month BOM *NEW* We fell in love with this quilt from Julie Hendricksen’s new book “Remembering the Past”. The petite 4 ½” stars are adorable to look at and a joy to piece. We know that quilts like this can be a bit overwhelming so we’ve broken it down into a 7-month BOM. There will not be a monthly meeting but we will have a free demo in February to give you some hints and tips for piecing these blocks. After month 1 (February), you can stop and pick up your blocks for months 2-7 anytime during that month. You should also consider attending Julie Hendricksen’s Trunk Show & Lecture (see the Events section on page 5) on January 30th to see her version of the quilt and the original antique quilt that inspired it. Free Demo: Tues, Feb 23, 6:30 OR Fri, Feb 26, 10:30 Sign Up Fee – $20 non-refundable Kits for months 1-7 will be $14.99 each and include everything you need to make the quilt top. Book is sold separately Shipping: For mail order customers, we will ship once a month at the end of the month for $3.99 per month.
Deb Tucker Precision Piecing Club *NEW* Smooth Sailing This session in Deb Tucker Club, we’ll be making this stunning take on the traditional Storm at Sea quilt. This is a quilt pattern that I always wanted to make but was afraid to attempt because of all those points and pieces! With Deb Tucker’s fabulous rulers and some helpful hints from me, piecing this quilt will be smooth sailing from start to finish! Each month, I will provide approximately 1 hour of instruction and then you are welcome to stay and sew as long as the classroom is open. Instructor: Katie Reed Thursdays, Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 10, Apr 14, 10:30-11:30 Saturdays, Jan 16, Feb 13, Mar 5, Apr 16, 1:30-2:30 Club Fee: $30.00
Woolen Needle Summer 6 Month BOM *NEW* Join Debbie in making this primitive summer wall hanging. The finished quilt is 40” x 50” and features seasonal wool applique blocks on cotton backgrounds. We’ll start it now and finish it up in time to hang next summer! Instructor: Debbie Lazarski Tuesdays, Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 15, Apr 19, 6:30 Wednesdays, Jan 20, Feb 17, Mar 16, Apr 20, 10:30 Sign Up Fee: – $20 Kits for months 1-6 will be $19.99 each and include the pattern and everything you need to make the quilt top. *Shipping available for $3.99 per month Almost Free Block-of-the-Month *NEW* This year we will be doing a medallion-style quilt in either Pink & Brown or Blue & Brown. The first month we’ll make only the 14” center block. For 8 months we’ll make two matching 6” blocks and then two months will be for finishing instructions. The smaller quilt is lap sized; however, you may sign up for and purchase a second kit each month for $3.99 to make it queen size. It works like this: The first month, purchase the 14” center block for $8. Make block 1, bring it to the next demo and kit 2 is FREE! Each month that you bring in the completed blocks from the previous month, your kit will be FREE. If you don’t complete your block or you can’t make it to the demo, you must purchase your kit for $5.00 (sorry but there are no exceptions…please don’t ask). We will split the finishing kit into two parts, which will be available for purchase in months 6 and 11. Instructors: Katie & Carrie Tuesdays, Feb. 9, March 8, Apr. 12, 6:30 Fridays, Feb. 12, March 4, Apr. 15, 10:30 Saturdays, Feb. 13, March 19, Apr. 16, 10:30 Commitment Fee $20 - You will receive a coupon for $20 off your finishing kit at the end of the program
Simple Whatnots Club Collection 4 *NEW* This popular club from Kim Diehl is about to start on collection 4, and these quilts are the cutest yet! Join Julie each month in making one of these adorable quick-to-sew projects. The projects are all little quilts with traditional patchwork and a sprinkling of simple applique done in Kim Diehl’s newest fabric line. Club members receive a free pattern for one of the projects every month and a 15% discount on project kits. Group Leader: Julie Garren Thurs., Feb 18 Mar 17 Apr 21, 10:30 Sat., Feb 20 Mar 26 Apr 23, 10:30 Fee: $45.00 per six month session *Collection 3’s last meeting dates are Jan 21 & 23, 10:30
Appliquér’s Anonymous Where inspiration abounds…If you love appliqué, join Shar as we begin a new quilt: “Julia’s Garden” a Lori Smith design. This session we will concentrate on the 6” center blocks. Join this group of appliqué enthusiasts as we share techniques and tips. While “Julia’s Garden” is the featured quilt, you are welcome to work on any appliqué project. Instructor: Shar Snellman Thurs., Jan 28, Feb 25, Mar 24, Apr 28, 10:30-12:00 Club Fee: $42.00 Julia’s Garden Kit Fee: Kits for months 1-6 will be $8.99 each and include the pattern and everything you need to make the quilt top. *Club participation is recommended, however we will offer kits separately for this BOM for a $20 sign-up fee (this fee is waived for club members).
UFO Club We won’t be looking to the sky for these UFO’s! Pull out those unfinished objects in your sewing space and finally elevate them to FINISHED. Join us for some motivation, encouragement, and tips on crossing the finish line. Bring a list of UFO’s to the first meeting and you’ll receive a 10% off coupon. You can earn additional discount coupons for finishing projects (up to 20% off!) and you are welcome to bring sewing supplies and UFO’s to work on at the meetings. The classroom will be available for you to stay and sew after club. Instructor: Julie Garren Tuesdays, Jan 5, Feb 2, Mar 1, Apr 5, 7:30-8:30 Wednesdays, Jan 6, Feb 3, Mar 2, Apr 6, 10:30-11:30 Club Fee: $30.00
Sarah’s Sewing Circle In times past, women gathered in circles to share their joys and sorrows and stitch on quilts. Join us as we revive this tradition in “Sarah’s Sewing Circle”. Each month Carrie will present vintageinspired quilts and projects made from reproduction fabrics. Kits will be available at a 15% discount for club members. Club projects will help you perfect your skills while you make new friends. Group Leader: Carrie Quinn Tuesdays, Jan 26, Feb 23, Mar 22, Apr 26, 7:30-8:30 Wednesdays, Jan 27, Feb 24, Mar 23, Apr 27, 10:30-11:30 Fee: $30.00
Handwork Coffee Klatch Club Get away from the hustle-and-bustle of the real world for an hour each month and enjoy some sit-and-stitch time with Carrie. Bring your English Paper Piecing or other hand projects to work on. Carrie will be working on her Mrs. Billings Quilt and Lucy Boston blocks and is happy to help you with those. Group Leader: Carrie Quinn Tues, Jan 12, Feb 16, Mar 15, Apr 19, 7:30-9 Fee: $25.00
Featherweight FUNatics Club Bring your own machine and compare notes with other Featherweight owners and collectors. Demi will often have little projects for you to do, or you can just stitch on your own projects. It is sure to be a pleasant evening! Group Leader: Demi Wians Thursdays, Jan 28, Feb 25, Mar 24, Apr 28, 7-9 Fee: $25.00
Pieceful Stitchers Club The Pieceful Stitchers are a group of women who meet on the first Thursday of each month to spend time sewing and chatting. The meetings are very informal and there is no group leader. The group may choose to do a specific project or work on individual projects. Group Leader: Carrie (kind of) Thursdays, Jan 7, Feb 4, Mar 3, Apr 7, 7-9 Fee: $20.00
Meeting Dates for Continuing BOM’s Carrie’s 8 Month Mystery Quilt (months 5-8) Wednesdays, Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 9, Apr 13, 10:30 Saturdays, Jan 16, Feb 6, Mar 5, Apr 9, 10:30
A Prairie Gathering 12 Month BOM (month 12) Tuesday, Jan 12 - 6:30 OR Wednesdays, Jan 13 - 11:30*
Beauty All Around 12 Month BOM (months 9-12) Tuesdays, Jan 5, Feb 2, Mar 1, Apr 5, 6:30 Thursdays, Jan 7, Feb 4, Mar 3, Apr 7, 10:30
Fall Classes & Workshops Sew Portable Travel Set *NEW* Travel in style with your vintage machine! Heavy-duty tote bag, extension table cover, and drawstring bag will help keep your machine protected. Don’t have a vintage machine? No worries! You’ll find tons of uses for this sturdy tote bag. Instructor: Tricia Baldwin Friday, January 15, 10:30-1:30 Wednesday, April 20, 6:00-9:00 Fee: $27.00 - includes board for bag bottom
Drunkard’s Path – Curved Piecing *NEW* Add curved piecing to your quilting skill set! Learn to piece quarter circle blocks and discover a variety of options for assembling the blocks. Your class project can finish as a wall hanging or table topper, or maybe it will be the beginning of a larger quilt. Instructor: Julie Garren Tuesday, February 2, 10:30-1:30 Wednesday, February 24, 6:00-9:00 Fee: $23.00
Disappearing 4-patch Stew *NEW* Beginner quilter looking for your next project? Experienced quilter with a crazy stash? The disappearing 4-patch is an easy, traditional block but we are adding a fun twist and are using Carrie’s snippet stew method! This quilt is charm, snippet or fat quarter friendly. Instructor: Tricia Baldwin Saturday, February 6, 12:30-3:30 Wednesday, April 27, 6:00-9:00 Fee: $23.00
Bionic Gear Bag *NEW* This is the perfect bag for sewing notions – next to you on the couch or for classes and retreats. It was originally designed to be multipurpose for everything from electronic gizmos to cosmetics, jewelry, or art supplies. The zippers are easy and it’s fat quarter friendly. Instructor: Tricia Baldwin Saturday, February 27, 10:30-2:30 Friday, April 8, 10:30-2:30 Fee: $23.00
Basket Weave *NEW* This runner may look complicated, but after a few hours in class, you’ll want to make one to dress your table in colors for every season. Suitable for advanced beginners and beyond, you will expand your quilting skills by learning how to do partial seams. Come join the fun! Instructor: Deb Walker Wednesday, March 23, 6:00-9:00 Saturday, April 30, 10:30-1:30 Fee: $23.00
Sparkling Star This variation on the popular Lone Star and Lemoyne Star patterns is made without cutting any little triangles or sewing any “Y” seams. Join Julie to learn the trick to making a star that sparkles and see the endless options that can be created. Warning, this
pattern can be very addicting! Instructor: Julie Garren Tuesday, April 5, 10:30-2:00 Fee: $25.00
Practically Perfect Bindings by Sandy Schweitzer As an AQS certified appraiser, Sandy Schweitzer knows exactly what it takes to construct a “show quality” binding. In this class she will share her secrets with you. Instructor: Sandy Schweitzer Wednesday, February 3, 6:00-9:00 Fee: $30.00
Tulip Bells – Peeled-Back Patchwork Learn how to add curves to your quilts the easy way by inserting folded pieces between seams, and gently peeling them back. You’ll make this beautiful runner in class and be able to add this fun technique to other quilts as well! Instructor: Debbie Lazarski Wednesday, April 13, 6:00-9:00 Fee: $23.00
Snails Trail This block is an old traditional favorite and in Deb’s class you’ll be amazed at how quickly you can put this quilt together! It makes a beautiful gift or pick your favorite fabrics and treat yourself to a new lap quilt to snuggle under. You will be able to get quite a few of the blocks done in class and you’ll receive complete instructions on how to finish the quilt at home. Deb will also give you directions for a smaller size, just in case you’d rather make a wall hanging or table topper. Instructor: Deb Walker Wednesday, April 6, 6:00-9:00 Fee: $23.00
Snowman Building Party! Finally, a snowman you can build without worrying about wet mittens or cold fingers. This throw size quilt (53” x 76”) will be great for cuddling under when the flakes are flying outside. The class will start with a fabric strip exchange and finish with a snowman that will make you smile. Instructor: Julie Garren Saturday, January 9, 10:30-1:30 Fee: $23.00
English Paper Piecing – The Basics & Beyond
Quilting 301– Beginning Hand Appliqué
Join Carrie as she shares her current obsession, English Paper Piecing. She will show you her technique for perfect piecing using paper templates, and share her tips for creating beautiful blocks with fussy cutting. There are a variety of shapes available, but we will learn hexagons, diamonds and the honeycombs and squares used in the Lucy Boston quilt. Instructor: Carrie Quinn Tuesday, March 29, 6:30-9:00 Fee: $20.00
Have you always admired appliqué designs but didn’t know where to begin? In this 2 session class, Shar will demonstrate and teach you hand appliqué fundamentals. You will learn the invisible appliqué stitch, as well as several appliqué methods: prepared, needle-turn, and back-basting. Our quilt design for this class provides the opportunity to stitch a variety of shapes, including curves and points. Shar will share tips and tricks for stitching each of them. Instructor: Shar Snellman Sat, Jan 23 & Feb 20, 12:30-2:30 Fee: $30.00
Pieceful Quilt Academy Classes do not need to be taken in order. Beginner Advanced Beginner Intermediate
Quilting 101 – Extreme Beginner This introductory class meets three times for 2 ½ hours. You will get a general overview of quilting with hands-on demonstrations of the basic tools and techniques. By the end of the three sessions you should have a finished wall hanging top. You can continue your quilting experience in Quilting 102 – Advanced Beginner and Quilting 201 – Finishing Class. Instructor: Theresa Polyack Wednesdays, Jan 13, 20 & 27, 6:30-9:00 Wednesdays, Mar 16, 23 & 30, 12:30-3:00 Fee: $55.00
Quilting 102 – Advanced Beginner This is a two part class which will include the introduction of triangles and flying geese. In the class you will make a beautiful table runner to have in your home. You should complete the top of your runner during the class. Sign up for our Finishing Class to learn how to quilt and bind your table runner. Instructor: Deb Walker Wednesdays, Feb 10 & 17, 6:30-9:00 Wednesdays, Apr 13 & 27, 12:30-3:00 Fee: $35.00
Quilting 201 – Finishing Class This is a two part class that covers putting your quilt together, basic machine quilting techniques, binding and labels. Finish one of the projects you started in Q101 or Q102, or bring a small quilt top of your own to finish in this class. Instructor: Demi Wians & Deb Walker Thursdays, January 7 & 21, 12:30-3:30 – Deb Wednesdays, March 2 & 9, 6:00 – 9:00 - Demi Fee: $45.00
Quilting 302 – Beginning Machine Appliqué Demi has taken Machine Appliqué to a new level and she knows all the tips and tricks that will make it easy for you! Join her in making this flower basket wall hanging. Instructor: Demi Wians Wednesday, Jan 6, 6:00-9:00 Fee: $23.00
Quilting 303 – Beginning Paper Piecing Seasonal Runner Not to be confused with “English Paper Piecing”, traditional paper piecing is a skill that every quilter should have in their tool box. In this class, Deb will teach you how it's done or help you refresh your skills if you haven't done it in a while. You’ll discover how much fun it is and how perfect you can make your blocks without worrying about making templates or cutting angles. In class you’ll have time to make a few blocks and you'll receive the complete pattern to finish a seasonal runner on your own. Instructor: Deb Walker Wednesday, March 30, 6:00-9:00 Fee: $23.00
Quilting 304 – Beginning Wool Appliqué In this introductory wool class you will learn wool basics, how to use fusible with wool, and how to do the buttonhole stitch. In class you will get all of your pieces cut out and fused and you will start stitching. You will go home feeling confident and able to finish this great spring project. Instructor: Theresa Polyack Friday, Feb 5, 10:30-1:30 Fee: $23.00
Free Demonstrations There is no fee for these fabulous demonstrations and no need to sign up. Just come and have fun!
Quilts Remembered Trunk Show Join us for a trunk show from Annemarie Yohnk of Quilts Remembered. Her patterns provide a glimpse into our quilting past with traditional designs done in today’s fabrics. We’ll have kits and additional samples to share! Leaders: Katie & Carrie Tuesday, Jan 26, 6:30 OR Friday, Jan 29, 10:30
Primitive Spring We will have an assortment of primitive springtime projects to inspire you. Many of the projects will be from the Spring issue of Primitive Quilts Magazine. Leader: Teresa Johnson (aka Lola) Tuesday, March 22, 6:30 OR Friday, March 25, 10:30 Red, White & Blue! In this free demo, we will have a trunk show of patriotic projects in various sizes. Leader: Debbie Lazarski Tuesday, April 26, 6:30 OR Friday April 29, 10:30
Events & Other Fun Stuff Christmas Open House & Discount Registration - December 5h, 10-4 Receive 10% off any classes or clubs! Students must register in person. Phone registrations will be accepted starting Dec. 8th.
The Great Stash Dash Shop Hop - January 14-23 Purchase a passport for just $10 ($15 after January 1) and receive a high quality tote bag big enough to haul your stash. During the 10 day long dash (which includes two weekends), visit all 10 shops to get your passport stamped and save 15% off your entire purchase (some restrictions apply). You can also collect FREE block patterns for our beautiful Stash Dash quilt. The shops will each be selling fabric kits to create your own Stash Dash Quilt! The best part is, on any fifth Saturday of the month in 2016 (there are five of them!), bring your tote bag to any (or all) of the 10 participating shops and save 15% all over again!
Sandy Schweitzer Appraisal Day Saturday, January 2nd, 10:30-1:00 Sandy is an AQS certified quilt appraiser. She will be at the shop all morning doing appraisals. Please make an appointment ahead of time. Appointments are 30 min. each and you need an appointment for each quilt that you want to have appraised. Fee: $50 per quilt. A $10 nonrefundable deposit per quilt is required to make an appointment.
Julie Hendricksen Trunk Show & Lecture
January 30th, 10:30 Julie Hendricksen of JJ Stitches is a designer, antique quilt collector, and quilt shop owner who enjoys inspiring others. Her antique quilts are the inspiration for the fabric lines she has designed. Her new book, Remembering the Past, is full of reproduction quilts inspired by antique favorites. Julie will bring quilts from the book and others from her vast antique quilt collection to share with us. She’ll talk about each quilt and discuss the different characteristics that we love about these heirlooms! Feel free to bring your own antique quilt, and time permitting, we’ll look at and chat about them together. Fee: $15.00
Fourth Annual Pieceful Retreat - March 11-13 Join us for a wonderful relaxing weekend of sewing and fun at the Techny Towers Retreat Center in Techny Illinois (near Northbrook). The facility will open at 3:00 on Friday with official retreat activities beginning after dinner at 6:00. Carrie & Katie will be leading a new mystery quilt project (choose lap or queen size) using three of their favorite Deb Tucker Rulers. Other retreat activities will include Fat Quarter Bingo, “Show and Tell” and lots of chocolate eating! Fee includes five delicious meals (Friday dinner – Sunday brunch) and overnight accommodations. A non-refundable deposit of $50 is required to hold your spot. Signup soon, spaces are filling up quickly. Fee: $280 triple, $290 double or $330 single
Pieceful Valor Quilters Group Pieceful Gathering is proud to provide a meeting place for this wonderful group which is associated with the Gazebo Valor Quilters in Huntley. The goal of this group is to blanket service members and veterans with comforting quilts of love. The plan is to complete one quilt top at each of the monthly meetings. This group is always looking for volunteers to join them in this worthy cause. Fabric is provided so all you need to bring is your machine (or use one of ours) and basic quilting supplies. Please sign up ahead of time so we know how many to expect. Group Leader: Tricia Fridays, Jan 22, Feb19, Mar 18, Apr 22, 11:00-4:00
Summer Open House & Discount Registration April 2nd, 10-4 Receive 10% off any classes or clubs! Students must register in person. Phone registrations will be accepted starting April 5th.
Pieceful Long Arm Quilting Service At Pieceful Gathering we have our own Gammill Statler Stitcher Long Arm quilting machine located in the upstairs portion of our shop. We have three very talented quilters who would love to help you create a beautifully finished quilt. Please be assured that the love and care that you have already devoted to your quilt will be continued here at Pieceful Gathering.
How to Prepare Your Quilt:
Square up quilt top and backing, and clean all loose threads. All quilts tops should be pressed to flatten the seams. We recommend that you purchase your batting from us. If you do wish to provide your own batting, it must be at least 5 inches larger than the quilt top on all 4 sides. Backing material must be at least 5 inches larger than the quilt top on all sides. Remove all selvages and if the back is pieced the seams need to be pressed open. All completed quilts are squared up at no additional charge.
Pieceful Class Levels To make sure that we are able to accommodate all of our customers some classes have levels. Some are not applicable. Beginner: for those who are new to quilting. No experience is necessary. Advanced Beginner: for those who are fairly new to quilting but know how to use a rotary cutter and are comfortable with their machine. Intermediate: For people who have been quilting for awhile and are looking to expand their skills.
Pieceful Policies - Help us Keep the Piece! You may register in person at the shop or over the phone using a credit card. Payment is expected at the time of registration. We cannot hold a space for you until you have paid for your class. If you cannot make it to a class, you must cancel at least one week in advance in order to receive a 90% refund. Block-ofthe-Month programs and sign-up fees are noncancelable. Signing up for a BOM is like putting a quilt on lay-away. You are making a commitment to purchase the entire set of patterns or kits. Most classes require basic sewing supplies including a sewing machine in good working order, thread, scissors, straight pins, seam ripper, pencil, paper, rotary cutter, mat and ruler. We do have some classroom supplies and several classroom machines which are available for your use. If you wish to use one of our machines, please let us know when you register so that we can try to accommodate everyone that needs one. In order for each student to get the most out of the classes we request the following: * Please arrive 15 minutes early. * Please turn off cell phones or set to vibrate. * Please do not bring children or guests to class. * Please refrain from wearing scented products. * We always appreciate it when you purchase your fabric from us.
Deb Tucker Precision Piecing Club *NEW* Smooth Sailing This session in Deb Tucker Club, we’ll be making this stunning take on the traditional Storm at Sea quilt. This is a quilt pattern that I always wanted to make but was afraid to attempt because of all those points and pieces! With Deb Tucker’s fabulous rulers and some helpful hints from me, piecing this quilt will be smooth sailing from start to finish! Each month, I will provide approximately 1 hour of instruction and then you are welcome to stay and sew as long as the classroom is open. Instructor: Katie Reed Thursdays, Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 10, Apr 14, 10:30-11:30 Saturdays, Jan 16, Feb 13, Mar 5, Apr 16, 1:30-2:30 Club Fee: $30.00
Woolen Needle Summer 6 Month BOM *NEW* Join Debbie in making this primitive summer wall hanging. The finished quilt is 40” x 50” and features seasonal wool applique blocks on cotton backgrounds. We’ll start it now and finish it up in time to hang next summer! Instructor: Debbie Lazarski Tuesdays, Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 15, Apr 19, 6:30 Wednesdays, Jan 20, Feb 17, Mar 16, Apr 20, 10:30 Sign Up Fee: – $20 Kits for months 1-6 will be $19.99 each and include the pattern and everything you need to make the quilt top. *Shipping available for $3.99 per month Almost Free Block-of-the-Month *NEW* This year we will be doing a medallion-style quilt in either Pink & Brown or Blue & Brown. The first month we’ll make only the 14” center block. For 8 months we’ll make two matching 6” blocks and then two months will be for finishing instructions. The smaller quilt is lap sized; however, you may sign up for and purchase a second kit each month for $3.99 to make it queen size. It works like this: The first month, purchase the 14” center block for $8. Make block 1, bring it to the next demo and kit 2 is FREE! Each month that you bring in the completed blocks from the previous month, your kit will be FREE. If you don’t complete your block or you can’t make it to the demo, you must purchase your kit for $5.00 (sorry but there are no exceptions…please don’t ask). We will split the finishing kit into two parts, which will be available for purchase in months 6 and 11. Instructors: Katie & Carrie Tuesdays, Feb. 9, March 8, Apr. 12, 6:30 Fridays, Feb. 12, March 4, Apr. 15, 10:30 Saturdays, Feb. 13, March 19, Apr. 16, 10:30 Commitment Fee $20 - You will receive a coupon for $20 off your finishing kit at the end of the program
Simple Whatnots Club Collection 4 *NEW* This popular club from Kim Diehl is about to start on collection 4, and these quilts are the cutest yet! Join Julie each month in making one of these adorable quick-to-sew projects. The projects are all little quilts with traditional patchwork and a sprinkling of simple applique done in Kim Diehl’s newest fabric line. Club members receive a free pattern for one of the projects every month and a 15% discount on project kits. Group Leader: Julie Garren Thurs., Feb 18 Mar 17 Apr 21, 10:30 Sat., Feb 20 Mar 26 Apr 23, 10:30 Fee: $45.00 per six month session *Collection 3’s last meeting dates are Jan 21 & 23, 10:30
Appliquér’s Anonymous Where inspiration abounds…If you love appliqué, join Shar as we begin a new quilt: “Julia’s Garden” a Lori Smith design. This session we will concentrate on the 6” center blocks. Join this group of appliqué enthusiasts as we share techniques and tips. While “Julia’s Garden” is the featured quilt, you are welcome to work on any appliqué project. Instructor: Shar Snellman Thurs., Jan 28, Feb 25, Mar 24, Apr 28, 10:30-12:00 Club Fee: $42.00 Julia’s Garden Kit Fee: Kits for months 1-6 will be $8.99 each and include the pattern and everything you need to make the quilt top. *Club participation is recommended, however we will offer kits separately for this BOM for a $20 sign-up fee (this fee is waived for club members).
UFO Club We won’t be looking to the sky for these UFO’s! Pull out those unfinished objects in your sewing space and finally elevate them to FINISHED. Join us for some motivation, encouragement, and tips on crossing the finish line. Bring a list of UFO’s to the first meeting and you’ll receive a 10% off coupon. You can earn additional discount coupons for finishing projects (up to 20% off!) and you are welcome to bring sewing supplies and UFO’s to work on at the meetings. The classroom will be available for you to stay and sew after club. Instructor: Julie Garren Tuesdays, Jan 5, Feb 2, Mar 1, Apr 5, 7:30-8:30 Wednesdays, Jan 6, Feb 3, Mar 2, Apr 6, 10:30-11:30 Club Fee: $30.00
Sarah’s Sewing Circle In times past, women gathered in circles to share their joys and sorrows and stitch on quilts. Join us as we revive this tradition in “Sarah’s Sewing Circle”. Each month Carrie will present vintageinspired quilts and projects made from reproduction fabrics. Kits will be available at a 15% discount for club members. Club projects will help you perfect your skills while you make new friends. Group Leader: Carrie Quinn Tuesdays, Jan 26, Feb 23, Mar 22, Apr 26, 7:30-8:30 Wednesdays, Jan 27, Feb 24, Mar 23, Apr 27, 10:30-11:30 Fee: $30.00
Handwork Coffee Klatch Club Get away from the hustle-and-bustle of the real world for an hour each month and enjoy some sit-and-stitch time with Carrie. Bring your English Paper Piecing or other hand projects to work on. Carrie will be working on her Mrs. Billings Quilt and Lucy Boston blocks and is happy to help you with those. Group Leader: Carrie Quinn Tues, Jan 12, Feb 16, Mar 15, Apr 19, 7:30-9 Fee: $25.00
Featherweight FUNatics Club Bring your own machine and compare notes with other Featherweight owners and collectors. Demi will often have little projects for you to do, or you can just stitch on your own projects. It is sure to be a pleasant evening! Group Leader: Demi Wians Thursdays, Jan 28, Feb 25, Mar 24, Apr 28, 7-9 Fee: $25.00
Pieceful Stitchers Club The Pieceful Stitchers are a group of women who meet on the first Thursday of each month to spend time sewing and chatting. The meetings are very informal and there is no group leader. The group may choose to do a specific project or work on individual projects. Group Leader: Carrie (kind of) Thursdays, Jan 7, Feb 4, Mar 3, Apr 7, 7-9 Fee: $20.00
Meeting Dates for Continuing BOM’s Carrie’s 8 Month Mystery Quilt (months 5-8) Wednesdays, Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 9, Apr 13, 10:30 Saturdays, Jan 16, Feb 6, Mar 5, Apr 9, 10:30
A Prairie Gathering 12 Month BOM (month 12) Tuesday, Jan 12 - 6:30 OR Wednesdays, Jan 13 - 11:30*
Beauty All Around 12 Month BOM (months 9-12) Tuesdays, Jan 5, Feb 2, Mar 1, Apr 5, 6:30 Thursdays, Jan 7, Feb 4, Mar 3, Apr 7, 10:30
Fall Classes & Workshops Sew Portable Travel Set *NEW* Travel in style with your vintage machine! Heavy-duty tote bag, extension table cover, and drawstring bag will help keep your machine protected. Don’t have a vintage machine? No worries! You’ll find tons of uses for this sturdy tote bag. Instructor: Tricia Baldwin Friday, January 15, 10:30-1:30 Wednesday, April 20, 6:00-9:00 Fee: $27.00 - includes board for bag bottom
Drunkard’s Path – Curved Piecing *NEW* Add curved piecing to your quilting skill set! Learn to piece quarter circle blocks and discover a variety of options for assembling the blocks. Your class project can finish as a wall hanging or table topper, or maybe it will be the beginning of a larger quilt. Instructor: Julie Garren Tuesday, February 2, 10:30-1:30 Wednesday, February 24, 6:00-9:00 Fee: $23.00
Disappearing 4-patch Stew *NEW* Beginner quilter looking for your next project? Experienced quilter with a crazy stash? The disappearing 4-patch is an easy, traditional block but we are adding a fun twist and are using Carrie’s snippet stew method! This quilt is charm, snippet or fat quarter friendly. Instructor: Tricia Baldwin Saturday, February 6, 12:30-3:30 Wednesday, April 27, 6:00-9:00 Fee: $23.00
Bionic Gear Bag *NEW* This is the perfect bag for sewing notions – next to you on the couch or for classes and retreats. It was originally designed to be multipurpose for everything from electronic gizmos to cosmetics, jewelry, or art supplies. The zippers are easy and it’s fat quarter friendly. Instructor: Tricia Baldwin Saturday, February 27, 10:30-2:30 Friday, April 8, 10:30-2:30 Fee: $23.00
Basket Weave *NEW* This runner may look complicated, but after a few hours in class, you’ll want to make one to dress your table in colors for every season. Suitable for advanced beginners and beyond, you will expand your quilting skills by learning how to do partial seams. Come join the fun! Instructor: Deb Walker Wednesday, March 23, 6:00-9:00 Saturday, April 30, 10:30-1:30 Fee: $23.00
Sparkling Star This variation on the popular Lone Star and Lemoyne Star patterns is made without cutting any little triangles or sewing any “Y” seams. Join Julie to learn the trick to making a star that sparkles and see the endless options that can be created. Warning, this
pattern can be very addicting! Instructor: Julie Garren Tuesday, April 5, 10:30-2:00 Fee: $25.00
Practically Perfect Bindings by Sandy Schweitzer As an AQS certified appraiser, Sandy Schweitzer knows exactly what it takes to construct a “show quality” binding. In this class she will share her secrets with you. Instructor: Sandy Schweitzer Wednesday, February 3, 6:00-9:00 Fee: $30.00
Tulip Bells – Peeled-Back Patchwork Learn how to add curves to your quilts the easy way by inserting folded pieces between seams, and gently peeling them back. You’ll make this beautiful runner in class and be able to add this fun technique to other quilts as well! Instructor: Debbie Lazarski Wednesday, April 13, 6:00-9:00 Fee: $23.00
Snails Trail This block is an old traditional favorite and in Deb’s class you’ll be amazed at how quickly you can put this quilt together! It makes a beautiful gift or pick your favorite fabrics and treat yourself to a new lap quilt to snuggle under. You will be able to get quite a few of the blocks done in class and you’ll receive complete instructions on how to finish the quilt at home. Deb will also give you directions for a smaller size, just in case you’d rather make a wall hanging or table topper. Instructor: Deb Walker Wednesday, April 6, 6:00-9:00 Fee: $23.00
Snowman Building Party! Finally, a snowman you can build without worrying about wet mittens or cold fingers. This throw size quilt (53” x 76”) will be great for cuddling under when the flakes are flying outside. The class will start with a fabric strip exchange and finish with a snowman that will make you smile. Instructor: Julie Garren Saturday, January 9, 10:30-1:30 Fee: $23.00
English Paper Piecing – The Basics & Beyond
Quilting 301– Beginning Hand Appliqué
Join Carrie as she shares her current obsession, English Paper Piecing. She will show you her technique for perfect piecing using paper templates, and share her tips for creating beautiful blocks with fussy cutting. There are a variety of shapes available, but we will learn hexagons, diamonds and the honeycombs and squares used in the Lucy Boston quilt. Instructor: Carrie Quinn Tuesday, March 29, 6:30-9:00 Fee: $20.00
Have you always admired appliqué designs but didn’t know where to begin? In this 2 session class, Shar will demonstrate and teach you hand appliqué fundamentals. You will learn the invisible appliqué stitch, as well as several appliqué methods: prepared, needle-turn, and back-basting. Our quilt design for this class provides the opportunity to stitch a variety of shapes, including curves and points. Shar will share tips and tricks for stitching each of them. Instructor: Shar Snellman Sat, Jan 23 & Feb 20, 12:30-2:30 Fee: $30.00
Pieceful Quilt Academy Classes do not need to be taken in order. Beginner Advanced Beginner Intermediate
Quilting 101 – Extreme Beginner This introductory class meets three times for 2 ½ hours. You will get a general overview of quilting with hands-on demonstrations of the basic tools and techniques. By the end of the three sessions you should have a finished wall hanging top. You can continue your quilting experience in Quilting 102 – Advanced Beginner and Quilting 201 – Finishing Class. Instructor: Theresa Polyack Wednesdays, Jan 13, 20 & 27, 6:30-9:00 Wednesdays, Mar 16, 23 & 30, 12:30-3:00 Fee: $55.00
Quilting 102 – Advanced Beginner This is a two part class which will include the introduction of triangles and flying geese. In the class you will make a beautiful table runner to have in your home. You should complete the top of your runner during the class. Sign up for our Finishing Class to learn how to quilt and bind your table runner. Instructor: Deb Walker Wednesdays, Feb 10 & 17, 6:30-9:00 Wednesdays, Apr 13 & 27, 12:30-3:00 Fee: $35.00
Quilting 201 – Finishing Class This is a two part class that covers putting your quilt together, basic machine quilting techniques, binding and labels. Finish one of the projects you started in Q101 or Q102, or bring a small quilt top of your own to finish in this class. Instructor: Demi Wians & Deb Walker Thursdays, January 7 & 21, 12:30-3:30 – Deb Wednesdays, March 2 & 9, 6:00 – 9:00 - Demi Fee: $45.00
Quilting 302 – Beginning Machine Appliqué Demi has taken Machine Appliqué to a new level and she knows all the tips and tricks that will make it easy for you! Join her in making this flower basket wall hanging. Instructor: Demi Wians Wednesday, Jan 6, 6:00-9:00 Fee: $23.00
Quilting 303 – Beginning Paper Piecing Seasonal Runner Not to be confused with “English Paper Piecing”, traditional paper piecing is a skill that every quilter should have in their tool box. In this class, Deb will teach you how it's done or help you refresh your skills if you haven't done it in a while. You’ll discover how much fun it is and how perfect you can make your blocks without worrying about making templates or cutting angles. In class you’ll have time to make a few blocks and you'll receive the complete pattern to finish a seasonal runner on your own. Instructor: Deb Walker Wednesday, March 30, 6:00-9:00 Fee: $23.00
Quilting 304 – Beginning Wool Appliqué In this introductory wool class you will learn wool basics, how to use fusible with wool, and how to do the buttonhole stitch. In class you will get all of your pieces cut out and fused and you will start stitching. You will go home feeling confident and able to finish this great spring project. Instructor: Theresa Polyack Friday, Feb 5, 10:30-1:30 Fee: $23.00
Free Demonstrations There is no fee for these fabulous demonstrations and no need to sign up. Just come and have fun!
Quilts Remembered Trunk Show Join us for a trunk show from Annemarie Yohnk of Quilts Remembered. Her patterns provide a glimpse into our quilting past with traditional designs done in today’s fabrics. We’ll have kits and additional samples to share! Leaders: Katie & Carrie Tuesday, Jan 26, 6:30 OR Friday, Jan 29, 10:30
Primitive Spring We will have an assortment of primitive springtime projects to inspire you. Many of the projects will be from the Spring issue of Primitive Quilts Magazine. Leader: Teresa Johnson (aka Lola) Tuesday, March 22, 6:30 OR Friday, March 25, 10:30 Red, White & Blue! In this free demo, we will have a trunk show of patriotic projects in various sizes. Leader: Debbie Lazarski Tuesday, April 26, 6:30 OR Friday April 29, 10:30
Events & Other Fun Stuff Christmas Open House & Discount Registration - December 5h, 10-4 Receive 10% off any classes or clubs! Students must register in person. Phone registrations will be accepted starting Dec. 8th.
The Great Stash Dash Shop Hop - January 14-23 Purchase a passport for just $10 ($15 after January 1) and receive a high quality tote bag big enough to haul your stash. During the 10 day long dash (which includes two weekends), visit all 10 shops to get your passport stamped and save 15% off your entire purchase (some restrictions apply). You can also collect FREE block patterns for our beautiful Stash Dash quilt. The shops will each be selling fabric kits to create your own Stash Dash Quilt! The best part is, on any fifth Saturday of the month in 2016 (there are five of them!), bring your tote bag to any (or all) of the 10 participating shops and save 15% all over again!
Sandy Schweitzer Appraisal Day Saturday, January 2nd, 10:30-1:00 Sandy is an AQS certified quilt appraiser. She will be at the shop all morning doing appraisals. Please make an appointment ahead of time. Appointments are 30 min. each and you need an appointment for each quilt that you want to have appraised. Fee: $50 per quilt. A $10 nonrefundable deposit per quilt is required to make an appointment.
Julie Hendricksen Trunk Show & Lecture
January 30th, 10:30 Julie Hendricksen of JJ Stitches is a designer, antique quilt collector, and quilt shop owner who enjoys inspiring others. Her antique quilts are the inspiration for the fabric lines she has designed. Her new book, Remembering the Past, is full of reproduction quilts inspired by antique favorites. Julie will bring quilts from the book and others from her vast antique quilt collection to share with us. She’ll talk about each quilt and discuss the different characteristics that we love about these heirlooms! Feel free to bring your own antique quilt, and time permitting, we’ll look at and chat about them together. Fee: $15.00
Fourth Annual Pieceful Retreat - March 11-13 Join us for a wonderful relaxing weekend of sewing and fun at the Techny Towers Retreat Center in Techny Illinois (near Northbrook). The facility will open at 3:00 on Friday with official retreat activities beginning after dinner at 6:00. Carrie & Katie will be leading a new mystery quilt project (choose lap or queen size) using three of their favorite Deb Tucker Rulers. Other retreat activities will include Fat Quarter Bingo, “Show and Tell” and lots of chocolate eating! Fee includes five delicious meals (Friday dinner – Sunday brunch) and overnight accommodations. A non-refundable deposit of $50 is required to hold your spot. Signup soon, spaces are filling up quickly. Fee: $280 triple, $290 double or $330 single
Pieceful Valor Quilters Group Pieceful Gathering is proud to provide a meeting place for this wonderful group which is associated with the Gazebo Valor Quilters in Huntley. The goal of this group is to blanket service members and veterans with comforting quilts of love. The plan is to complete one quilt top at each of the monthly meetings. This group is always looking for volunteers to join them in this worthy cause. Fabric is provided so all you need to bring is your machine (or use one of ours) and basic quilting supplies. Please sign up ahead of time so we know how many to expect. Group Leader: Tricia Fridays, Jan 22, Feb19, Mar 18, Apr 22, 11:00-4:00
Summer Open House & Discount Registration April 2nd, 10-4 Receive 10% off any classes or clubs! Students must register in person. Phone registrations will be accepted starting April 5th.
Pieceful Long Arm Quilting Service At Pieceful Gathering we have our own Gammill Statler Stitcher Long Arm quilting machine located in the upstairs portion of our shop. We have three very talented quilters who would love to help you create a beautifully finished quilt. Please be assured that the love and care that you have already devoted to your quilt will be continued here at Pieceful Gathering.
How to Prepare Your Quilt:
Square up quilt top and backing, and clean all loose threads. All quilts tops should be pressed to flatten the seams. We recommend that you purchase your batting from us. If you do wish to provide your own batting, it must be at least 5 inches larger than the quilt top on all 4 sides. Backing material must be at least 5 inches larger than the quilt top on all sides. Remove all selvages and if the back is pieced the seams need to be pressed open. All completed quilts are squared up at no additional charge.
Pieceful Class Levels To make sure that we are able to accommodate all of our customers some classes have levels. Some are not applicable. Beginner: for those who are new to quilting. No experience is necessary. Advanced Beginner: for those who are fairly new to quilting but know how to use a rotary cutter and are comfortable with their machine. Intermediate: For people who have been quilting for awhile and are looking to expand their skills.
Pieceful Policies - Help us Keep the Piece! You may register in person at the shop or over the phone using a credit card. Payment is expected at the time of registration. We cannot hold a space for you until you have paid for your class. If you cannot make it to a class, you must cancel at least one week in advance in order to receive a 90% refund. Block-ofthe-Month programs and sign-up fees are noncancelable. Signing up for a BOM is like putting a quilt on lay-away. You are making a commitment to purchase the entire set of patterns or kits. Most classes require basic sewing supplies including a sewing machine in good working order, thread, scissors, straight pins, seam ripper, pencil, paper, rotary cutter, mat and ruler. We do have some classroom supplies and several classroom machines which are available for your use. If you wish to use one of our machines, please let us know when you register so that we can try to accommodate everyone that needs one. In order for each student to get the most out of the classes we request the following: * Please arrive 15 minutes early. * Please turn off cell phones or set to vibrate. * Please do not bring children or guests to class. * Please refrain from wearing scented products. * We always appreciate it when you purchase your fabric from us.
