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Education & Events Newsletter
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Calendar of Events ........... 2
April
Special Events................... 3 QB Monthly Clubs............. 4
7 - 10 International Quilt Festival
Eleanor Burns Events........ 5
Duke Expo Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
Quilting Fundamentals....... 6
7 - 18 Koala Factory Direct Sale 15 - 16 13 Anniversary Sale 30 Hoopsisters Trunk Show
Sewing Fun....................... 7
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Beginning Quilting.............. 8 Intermediate/Advanced...... 9 Serger Specials............... 10
May
Beyond the Quilt.............. 11 Embroidery Corner.......... 12 Koala Factory Direct Sale.13 Store Policies................... 14 Monthly Coupons............ 15
7 Quilt Spree Super Saturday 19 - 21 Eleanor Burn’s Quilt Retreat DiSalle Center, Ohio Expo Center
Registration Form............ 15
20 Eleanor Burn’s Trunk Show 30 Closed for Memorial Day
Our spring calendar is full of awesome events and classes. We are honored to host Eleanor Burns’ Quilting Retreat! The International Quilt Festival has moved to Cincinnati, where we’ve been selected to represent Koala with a factory direct sale! Add the NQA Show to our spring line-up, plus all of our great class offerings and you have plenty of events to choose from. Give yourself a well deserved break and join us for a little inspiration and fun!
15 - 18
June
NQA Show Columbus Convention Center
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Eleanor Events Burns
Don’t miss this opportunity to...
MeetSpecial Eleanor in person
Quilting Retreat
May 19-21, 2011 at the DiSalle Center This 3 day workshop will enrich all aspects of your sewing knowledge. You’ll actually complete 3 projects in 3 days using the innovative Quilt In A Day techniques. Fee $299 for all 3 days, includes lunches, pre-cut fabric kits and instructions, Eleanor’s Evening Trunk Show, use of sewing machines and a whole lot more! Classes run from 9am-4:30pm daily. Save $20 with early bird registration, if paid in full before April 15, 2011.
Eleanor Burns, a national
sewing sensation, will be presenting a fun and entertaining lecture, trunk show and book signing on May 20 at the DiSalle Center. Come early to see all the new products and books offered by Quilt in a Day and enjoy complimentary appetizers and a cash bar. Eleanor’s lecture will begin at 6:30pm. There is limited seating so register today! Fee $25.
Doors open at 5pm on May 20.
Super Saturday
NQA Show
• Pick up your copy of the
Greater Columbus Convention Center
2011 Quilt Spree Passport • Start collecting stamps • Enjoy shop specials - May 7
June 15-18, 2011
HOOPSISTERS
STATE FAIR
Trunk Show
Join Annie Moody, co-founder of Hoopsisters, for an inspiring trunk show and launch of our Goose Tracks block of the month program. This contemporary quilt is created entirely on your embroidery machine! Don’t miss this free educational event. Please pre-register to attend. It’s FREE!
Enter your quilt to WIN! Quilt Beginnings is sponsoring over $1000 in prize money. This is the year to enter. The Best of Show prize is $500! You could be a winner!
April 30 • BROAD 10am • SAWMILL 1pm
13th ANNIVERSARY
Sewing for a Cause
sale
James Stitching Sisters 3rd Friday 10am-4pm @ Broad 1st Monday noon-4pm @ Sawmill
April 15 & 16
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On-Going QB Clubs Embroidery Club with Cathy & Jill This club is available to anyone who wants to improve their machine embroidery skills. Cathy & Jill will tackle a specific embroidery topic like applique in the hoop, free-standing lace, quilting by embroidery and more. There will be plenty of tips & techniques offered, plus you’ll receive a free project and design each session. Bring show & tell and share all that you have created with your embroidery machine! This year long club meets every other month. Fee $25 for remainder of 2011. • BROAD May 14, July 16, Sep 17, Nov 19 • SAWMILL May 14, July 16, Sep 17, Nov 19
10a-noon 2p-4p
Quilt Club with Cathy & Jill
6/10 Needle Club
There are so many cool tools and fun projects available to quilters today. Cathy & Jill will demonstrate a new technique and share some quick piecing tips each session. You’ll take home a free project as well as some great ideas. Bring show & tell to share and be inspired. Cathy & Jill love to share their passion for quilting in a fun filled environment. This is a year long club that meets every other month. Fee $25 for remainder of 2011.
Interested in starting your own embroidery business? Then this club is for you. Join other professional embroidery machine owners to discuss the ins and outs of making embroidery work for you. There is a lot of great information to share. This year long club meets every other month. Fee $25 for remainder of 2011.
• BROAD April 16, June 11, Aug. 13, Oct. 8 • SAWMILL April 16, June 11, Aug. 13, Oct. 8
10a-noon 2p-4p
• SAWMILL 1st Fri of even months 5p-7p
Stitcher’s Garden
Serger Club
Learn a variety of applique and quilting techniques while creating this adorable quilt. Choose from pastels or brights. Each month come to class to learn a new technique while completing a block. This can be done on any sewing machine! Fee $45 per quarter (includes monthly kit).
It doesn’t matter what brand of serger you own, or what your skill level. Serger Club focuses on new ways to utilize your serger, new projects, hints and great tips. You’ll receive a comprehensive instruction sheet for all projects. Sure to be a fun time, with refreshments and door prizes. This year long club meets every other month. Fee $25 for remainder of 2011.
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3rd Thu starts April 21 1st Wed starts April 6
1p-3p or 6p-8p 10:30a-12:30p
• BROAD 3rd Sun of odd months 1p-3p • SAWMILL 3rd Sun of even months 1p-3p
Longarm Quilting Club Your quilt is loaded. Now what? Jill and Jane are both professional long arm quilters whose workmanship will amaze you. We are very excited that these two will share some of their tips & techniques to get beautiful results when quilting a quilt. Learn how to use fill patterns & backgrounds, tackle sashings & borders and more in this exciting series. This year long club meets every other month. Fee $25 for remainder of 2011. • Broad
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JoinEleanor EleanorBurns Burns and and Join QuiltWorth Beginnings a unique Sew It forfor a unique 3-Day Adventure 3-DayQuilting Quilting Event
May 19 -221, December - 4,2011 2010 EVENT LOCATION:
LECTURE/TRUNK SHOW ONLY:
EVENT LOCATION AND HOTEL INfOrmATION: DiSalle Center at the 6:30pm on May 20, 2011 (doors open at 5pm)
Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds Book signing following Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Centerthe lecture. 717 East 17th Avenue • Columbus, OH75 Taylor Complimentary Appetizers & Cash Bar. Street LimitedFLseating. Please purchase tickets in advance. (Crowne Plaza Hotel available for $79) Punta Gorda, 33950
$25
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Phone: 941-833-5444
3 DAY EVENT FEE:
$299 for all three days (fee includesCONTACT: pre-cut fabric kits ready to sew, books & patterns, sewing machines ready to go, lunches, evening Lecture/Trunk Show & more!) SEW WORTH IT 5507 Palmer Crossing Circle Sarasota, FL 34233 Phone: 941-833-5444
$279 if Paid in Full by Friday, April 15, 2011
Hands-On Classes
Welcome from Eleanor Guess what, quilters? In a few weeks, I will be bringing my Quilter’s Dream Retreat to the Sarasota area for a full weekend of quilting fun! That’s right – quilters from all over the area will be gathering for three days of hands-on quilting classes, sharing tips and more. My friends and I will be there, and I hope you’ll be there, too! Even though I’ve been teaching quilting for years, I never stop learning – great quilters like you are such a source of inspiration and knowledge. I will be sharing new techniques from my latest book Quilt Blocks on American Barns and I look forward to teaching them in a special class. Radiant Star with Eleanor Burns Tossed 9 Patch on the Serger Magic Vine Pieced Wall Hanging the Quilter’s you’ll enjoy three,This hands-on anyet evening The Radiant Star, also know as During the Tossed 9 Dream Patch isRetreat, a fun and easy projectquilting has it all,classes, a simple, lecture event and book signing. Think of this retreat as more of a quilting party! Lone Star, Texas Star and the Star of quilt block, especially when using sophisticated quilt block and machine
Bethlehem, has long been a favorite Eleanor’s pattern booklet for this block. embroidered flowers. By combining and myclass, friends Sew I’dcourthouse like to extend invitation for you among quilt lovers. In class weOn arebehalf ofInmyself, this hands-on youatwill useWorth It, a stepthis block with three making a 50” square wallhanging. Theme and traditional piecingfrom methods theat the Charlotte flowers from Eleanor Vine to join other quilters your on area Harbor EventBurn’s and Magic Conference star appears to burst from the center serger, traditional quilting fabrics, not Interactive program, you will create Center on Decemer 2 - 4, 2010. Trust me – ait’s a quilter’s dream come true! and radiate to the tips of the eight traditional fabric, and the exclusive this stunning black and white wall large identical diamonds. You can Wave Edge for edging to create this hanging with a dash of color. See how now make this quilt easily and quickly fun quilt. You will be amazed how easy easy it is to create applique flowers with Eleanor’s easy methods and her and quick piecing on a serger can be. using embroidery and the options new Bias Stripper and Set in Triangle See how sergers make piecing new available to you when this program is Rulers. It takes all the fear out of it. and exciting! used to create your next quilt.
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Quilting Fundamentals Paper Piecing Basics &
Machine applique - Tulip flower &
Instructor: Carlene Wymer Create a beautiful tulip wallhanging while learning the basics of machine applique. Learn to pivot, create sharp points, and stitch smooth curves. Carlene is a pro! Fee $20. • SAWMILL
Fri
May 13
Instructor: Kathy Myers Once you learn how easy it is to paper piece, you won’t be able to stop. Paper piecing gives you great precision when working with tiny pieces. All levels welcome. Fee $20.
5p-8p
Machine Quilting Basics &
• BROAD Thu June 30 • SAWMILL Wed Mar 30
Instructor: Kathy Myers Learn a variety of machine quilting techniques including gridwork, stippling, continuous curves, and free motion designs. You’ll begin to gain some confidence! Fee $25. • BROAD • SAWMILL
Sun Tue
April 17 April 19
Binding Basics &
Instructor: Beth Dague Learn how easy it is to create continuous binding with mitered corners. You will work through all the steps to make perfect binding every time. Fee $20 (includes kit).
1p-5p 1p-5p
Hand Quilting Basics &
Instructor: Sue Howard Learn the art of fine hand quilting, forming those tiny stitches between the layers of a quilt. This introductory class will have you stitching for pleasure in no time. Fee $20 (includes kit). • BROAD • SAWMILL
Sat May 14 Mon May 9
6p-9p 1p-4p
• BROAD
Sat
June 11
1p-3p
Hand APPLIQUE Basics & Instructor: Sue Howard Learn needle-turn applique while stitching simple shapes. Sue is wonderful with beginners. Includes kit. Fee $20.
1:30p-3:30p 6p-8p
• BROAD • SAWMILL
& - geared towards new sewers
Sat May 14 Mon May 16
10:30a-12:30p 6p-8p
&& - for those with some sewing experience &&& - for those looking for a challenge
Quilting ABCs &
Instructors: Staff
Are you eager to start quilting, but don’t know where to begin? You will learn up-to-date techniques like rotary cutting and strip piecing in these informative classes. Come see for yourself why quilting is so much fun! Each class consists of six 2 hour weekly sessions. You do not need to have a machine at home to take this class. You will finish this project in class! Fee $60 for 6 sessions. Class 1: Review Fabric Selections & Rotary Cutting Class 2: Accurate Piecing and Block Construction Class 3: Assembling Blocks & Adding Borders Class 4: Basting and Machine Quilting Class 5: Quilting with Embroidery Class 6: Binding • BROAD • BROAD • SAWMILL • SAWMILL
Tue Tue Tue Wed
Starts April 26 Starts April 26 Starts April 26 Starts April 27
10:30a-12:30p 6p-8p 2p-4p 6p-8p
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Sewing Fun
Mom & me super 9-patch & Boat neck top &&
Instructor: Sue Powers Join Sue for a fun day of creating this top featuring a boat neckline finished with self fabric binding, dolman sleeves and a gathered drawstring side. This top, featuring stretch knits, is created on a sewing machine. Previous sewing experience recommended. Fee $35. • SAWMILL Fri June 10 10:30a-4p
asymmetrical top &&
Instructor: Sue Powers Make this top just in time for summer! Sue will show you how to create an asymmetrical neckline finished with facings, front shoulder inset with gathers, a gathered front, cap sleeves and self fabric bindings. Previous sewing experience recommended. Fee $35. • SAWMILL Fri
May 13
pajama bottoms sewing basics & Instructor: Beth Dague Are you ready to start sewing, but would like a little guidance to get started? You will learn to read a pattern, do basic fitting and finish seams professionally in these informative classes. You do not need to have a machine at home to try your hand at sewing. Fee $35 for 2 sessions. • BROAD Mon June 13 & 20 2p-5p
Instructor: Cheri Taylor This beginning quilt will have you and your child completing a simple quilt top in class. Wait until you see how proud your 7-10 year old will be of their quilt. Fee $30. • BROAD
Sun
May 22
mORE Mom & me take 3 &
Instructor: Cheri Taylor For those who have taken a Mom & Me class before and want another quilt to do, we’ll use 3 fabrics with a cute border to make this fun and easy quilt. Fee $30. • BROAD
Sat
June 25
reversible hat &
1p-5p
Instructor: Kathy Zaebst Want to learn the basics of sewing? This is a perfect first project. Simple details make all the difference. Join Kathy and complete your hat in class. Fee $20.
10:30a-4p
• BROAD Sun June 12
1p-4p
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Beginning Quilt Projects endless summer
endless summer &
Instructor: Cheri Taylor A handful of batiks and a background fabric are all it takes to create this colorful summer quilt. This would make a cute baby quilt in pastels or baby prints. Fee $25. • BROAD
Mon May 23
Instructor: Kathy Zaebst This is a wonderful first project for the new quilter. Learn the basics of strip piecing. The big blocks go together easily. Fee $25. May 27
1p-5p
Instructor: Kathy Zaebst Eight fat quarters, sashing and applique will have you on your way to a fun 4th of July quilt. Change patchwork garden up the colors and create a quilt great for any season. Fee $25. May 13
• BROAD
Sun
June 26 12:30p-4:30p
Instructor: Marty Rigo Do you have a collection of T-shirts with lots of memories attached? Learn how to stabilize the fabric and sew them together for a keepsake quilt. Perfect for a graduation present. Fee $35. Sat Fri
April 23 10:30a-4:30p April 22 10:30a-4:30p
Slide show &
Instructor: Jill Hardman This fat quarter friendly quilt is a great way to show off a bundle of fat quarters. Choose a collection you love! Fee $25. • SAWMILL
1p-5p
Fri
May 6
1p-5p
splash &
yellow brick road &
• BROAD
Instructor: Carlene Wymer Grab a handful of fat quarters and your on the road to a fast and fun quilt! This super simple quilt is rotary cut and strip pieced. A great project for beginners. Fee $25.
Instructor: Cheri Taylor The simple strip piecing of this black & white checkerboard pattern gives your bright batiks a chance to shine. Fee $25. Thur June 23
5p-9p
• SAWMILL
hip to be square
1p-5p
Instructor: Marty Rigo It’s time to “plant” your patchwork garden. You’ll be well on your way with easy piecing halfsquare triangles, four-patch and panel blocks. Kits available. Fee $25.
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stars & stripes &
Fri
Thur June 2
T-Shirt Quilt &
triple treat &
• BROAD
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Patchwork garden quilt &
Instructor: Kathy Zaebst Pick up a stack of 12 fat quarters and one yard of a focus fabric. Create five different blocks for a fun, contemporary look. The large blocks are fast TAKE 5 GETS THE POINT to piece. Great first project. Fee $25. • SAWMILL Sun May 8 1p-5p
Fri
Instructor: Cheri Taylor Take 5 fabrics, simple cutting and a little time, and you’ve made a fantastic quilt with blocks set on point. A great second project. Fee $25.
5p-9p
hip to be square &
• BROAD
Take 5 Gets the Point &
STARS & sTRIPES
slide show
Thur June 9
5p-9p
splash
Intermediate/Advanced accidental landscapes &&
Hydrangeas
whirlygig
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Instructor: Christine Conner Explore your creativity in this free format class. Gentle curves and shapes transform into beautiful landscapes. Fee $20.
Instructor: Marty Rigo Flowers abound in this garden beauty created from blocks, half-square triangles and flying geese. Kits are available to make fabric selection a breeze. Fee $25.
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• BROAD
Wed April 20
1p-4p
Midnight Madness &&
Instructor: Kathy Myers This evening is a blast. You won’t know what the quilt looks like until the very end. The pace is fast and the company fun. We’ll order pizza halfway through to help keep up our energy! Fee $40 (includes pizza). • BROAD
Sat
June 25 5p-midnight
nova &&
Instructor: Kathy Myers Precut bundles of 2-1/2” strips to make this colorful quilt a cinch to make. Done in subtle or bright colors, the blocks, which appear to be offset, will explode with color. Fee $25. • BROAD
Fri
June 24 1p-5p
camelot rainfall &&
Instructor: Sue Powers Inspired by the legend of Camelot, this quilt uses simple piecing of diamonds & triangles to recreate night fall rains. Change the colors and you have an argyle-inspired work of art. Fee $35. • SAWMILL
Fri
April 29
10:30a-4:30p
Uschi’s stars &&
Instructor: Christine Conner Christine’s latest pattern features dimensional folded stars. Join the designer for some sewing fun. Fee $25. • SAWMILL
Wed April 13
11a-4p
June 5 12:30p-4:30p
Athena’s Puzzle &&
Instructor: Sue Howard Strong geometric design has great appeal. One block set on point creates an awesome effect. Fee $25. • SAWMILL Thur May 26
1p-5p
island chain &&
Instructor: Kathy Zaebst Use fabrics that contrast well with their neighbors to make the “links” appear to be woven together. Pick up a jelly roll of pre-cut 2-1/2” strips to make fabric selection a snap. Or dig into your stash for even more fun! Fee $40. • BROAD
Mon April 25 Sun May 1
uschi’s stars
6p-8p & 12p-5p
hop, skip, jump &&
Instructor: Marty Rigo Four patches and half-square triangles make this HOP, SKIP, JUMP quilt move. This quilt would look great in any of your three favorite colors or make it in scarlet and gray for your favorite Buckeye fan. Fee $25. • SAWMILL
Wed May 25
12:30p-4:30p
whirlygig &&
Instructor: Christine Conner Whirlygigs dance across this fun quilt. Start with a favorite bundle of fat quarters and choose a contrasting background. You’ll love how easy it is to put together. Fee $25. • SAWMILL
camelot rainfall
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island chain
Mon May 9
1p-5p
athena’s puzzle
nova
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honey bun poof
i love pie &
Instructor: Christine Conner Back by popular demand! Join Christine to “bake” her adorable tablerunner. You will embroider in class. If you don’t have an embroidery machine, you can try one of ours. Fee $25. • SAWMILL Sun June 5
instant messenger bag &
12p-5p
Instructor: Judy Sagara You will finish this cute and functional messenger bag in class. You’ll love how easy it is to make. Fee $25.
BEtty cotton jitterbug RUG &&
Instructor: Marcia Wall Back by popular demand! Everyone loves Betty Cotton’s technique. Her Jitterbug Rug is so cool, you won’t want to walk on it, but you can! It is completely reversible and quilted as you go. This is a shop favorite! Fee $30. • BROAD Fri June 10 • SAWMILL Sun May 15
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Beyond the Quilt
• SAWMILL Mon June 6 1p-5p
10:30a-4:30p 11a-5p
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Instructor: Sue Powers Back by popular demand! This giant bean bag pillow is a great accent piece for any room. Perfect for a young child or teen to settle into with a good book. Fee $30. • SAWMILL
Fri June 24
10:30a-4:30p
easy stripe table runner &
easy mitered placemats &
Instructor: Beth Dague Start with any border print. The results are very pleasing. Beth will show you how easy it is to cut and assemble this table runner. You’ll have the top done in class! Fee $15.
Instructor: Beth Dague Start with any fabric, quilt it, and Beth will show you how simple it is to create perfect mitered corners. You’ll have these placemats done in time for Mother’s Day! Fee $15.
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Tue
April 19
6p-8p
Mon
May 2
easy striped table runner
Honey bun poof &
6p-8p
Calendar Quilts Join Beth each month to create adorable seasonal wallhangings. One book has all the patterns. Pieced backgrounds are the perfect setting for the whimsical machine applique. Fee $30 per quarter. • BROAD
1st Thu of month 11
Apr 7, May 5, June 2
6p-9p
Embroidery Corner Dresden plate wallhanging Instructor: Phyllis Messer Accurately and consistently piece Dresden quilt blocks by utilizing your embroidery machine. Even the decorative stitching is all sewn with your embroidery machine in the hoop. Fee $15. Amazing Designs CD purchased separately.
• SAWMILL Wed
May 4
5D Software basics Instructor: Judy Sagara
If you would like help with the fundamentals of the 5D Software, this 3-part series is for you. Each session will explore different modules of the 5D Suite. Comprehensive handouts will be provided for you to recreate the lessons at home. Fee $50 for the series.
1p-3p
• SAWMILL Sun 12:30p-3p May 22, June 26, & July 24
seeing double Instructor: Judy Sagara
Join Judy for in-depth instruction on this Anita Goodesign Dresden Plate table topper. All the stitching and assembly is done in the hoop! Fee $30 for 2 sessions. Anita Goodesign CD purchased separately.
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Sat
Apr 30 & Jun 11
Instructor: Judy Sagara
Want to learn how to create quilting designs with ease? Then this class is for you. Join Judy as she leads you through composing a block element or border. Trace a picture, use built-in designs or start with a clear work area - it’s up to you. Fee $20.
GOOSE TRACKS BLOCK OF THE MONTH
• SAWMILL Sat
June 25
10a-1p
Please join us for beautiful inspiration
HOOPSISTERS Trunk Show Annie Moody, co-founder of Hoopsisters, gives a great seminar and inspirational trunk show. Join Annie as she guides you through the Hoopsisters embroidery process to
Create Incredible Quilts! ~see how easy it is to create embroidery works of art~
Goose tracks bom Instructor: Jill Maiher
This block of the month is a modern take on traditional embroidery. You’ll become a pro creating 8 different blocks all in the hoop of your embroidery machine. Meets monthly on the last Saturday of the month for 6 months. Fee $90 (includes all the designs for the quilt and comprehensive instructions. Optional border designs purchased separately). • BROAD • SAWMILL
10a-1p
4D quilt Design creator
Starts May 28 Starts May 28
Everything is done entirely on your embroidery machine: piecing, decorative stitching, applique, quilting and more. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to quilt with the Hoopsisters technique. The designs are sized for both small and large embroidery fields. We’ll be kicking off the Goose Tracks Block of the Month program at this event. Any
embroidery machine owner can join this program & stitch these quilts!
Join us for free, just sign-up today!
Saturday, April 30 10am at Broad 1pm at Sawmill
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Now is the time to act! Take advantage of our Factory Direct Sale and Koala will pay for shipping your cabinets directly to your home and set up in the room of your choice using the Top Drawer Delivery service (a $295 value!) Plus, receive a free deluxe Koala chair with every order.
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Store Policies machine repair
We offer machine repair services for all makes and models. General servicing includes cleaning, oiling and timing adjustments. Estimates will be given for more serious problems.
Classroom machines
Our classrooms are equipped with Pfaff & Babylock sewing machines for your use. If you prefer to use your own machine, just let us know when you register.
refund policy
We will gladly refund your money in full within 7 days of purchase if you are not completely satisfied with your purchase. No refunds will be given after 7 days.
CLASS policy
Pre-registration is a must. Class fees are required to register. We consider your enrollment to be a commitment to our teachers, so please check class dates and your own calendar carefully before registering. Be sure to pick up the items on your supply list prior to class, so you can be prepared to start at once.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Many of our classes have wait lists. To receive store credit for any cancellation, we must be notified 72 hours in advance so we may offer your space to another student. No refunds will be given otherwise.
QB bag ladies
Our computerized check-out will keep track of your purchases at QB. After you purchase your first $500 of merchandise, you will earn a one-time $50 SHOPPING SPREE to thank you for your patronage! Your $50 must be redeemed in full during a single visit on regularly priced items.
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Special Events................... 3 QB Monthly Clubs............. 4
7 - 10 International Quilt Festival
Eleanor Burns Events........ 5
Duke Expo Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
Quilting Fundamentals....... 6
7 - 18 Koala Factory Direct Sale 15 - 16 13 Anniversary Sale 30 Hoopsisters Trunk Show
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Beyond the Quilt.............. 11 Embroidery Corner.......... 12 Koala Factory Direct Sale.13 Store Policies................... 14 Monthly Coupons............ 15
7 Quilt Spree Super Saturday 19 - 21 Eleanor Burn’s Quilt Retreat DiSalle Center, Ohio Expo Center
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20 Eleanor Burn’s Trunk Show 30 Closed for Memorial Day
Our spring calendar is full of awesome events and classes. We are honored to host Eleanor Burns’ Quilting Retreat! The International Quilt Festival has moved to Cincinnati, where we’ve been selected to represent Koala with a factory direct sale! Add the NQA Show to our spring line-up, plus all of our great class offerings and you have plenty of events to choose from. Give yourself a well deserved break and join us for a little inspiration and fun!
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Quilting Retreat
May 19-21, 2011 at the DiSalle Center This 3 day workshop will enrich all aspects of your sewing knowledge. You’ll actually complete 3 projects in 3 days using the innovative Quilt In A Day techniques. Fee $299 for all 3 days, includes lunches, pre-cut fabric kits and instructions, Eleanor’s Evening Trunk Show, use of sewing machines and a whole lot more! Classes run from 9am-4:30pm daily. Save $20 with early bird registration, if paid in full before April 15, 2011.
Eleanor Burns, a national
sewing sensation, will be presenting a fun and entertaining lecture, trunk show and book signing on May 20 at the DiSalle Center. Come early to see all the new products and books offered by Quilt in a Day and enjoy complimentary appetizers and a cash bar. Eleanor’s lecture will begin at 6:30pm. There is limited seating so register today! Fee $25.
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HOOPSISTERS
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Trunk Show
Join Annie Moody, co-founder of Hoopsisters, for an inspiring trunk show and launch of our Goose Tracks block of the month program. This contemporary quilt is created entirely on your embroidery machine! Don’t miss this free educational event. Please pre-register to attend. It’s FREE!
Enter your quilt to WIN! Quilt Beginnings is sponsoring over $1000 in prize money. This is the year to enter. The Best of Show prize is $500! You could be a winner!
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On-Going QB Clubs Embroidery Club with Cathy & Jill This club is available to anyone who wants to improve their machine embroidery skills. Cathy & Jill will tackle a specific embroidery topic like applique in the hoop, free-standing lace, quilting by embroidery and more. There will be plenty of tips & techniques offered, plus you’ll receive a free project and design each session. Bring show & tell and share all that you have created with your embroidery machine! This year long club meets every other month. Fee $25 for remainder of 2011. • BROAD May 14, July 16, Sep 17, Nov 19 • SAWMILL May 14, July 16, Sep 17, Nov 19
10a-noon 2p-4p
Quilt Club with Cathy & Jill
6/10 Needle Club
There are so many cool tools and fun projects available to quilters today. Cathy & Jill will demonstrate a new technique and share some quick piecing tips each session. You’ll take home a free project as well as some great ideas. Bring show & tell to share and be inspired. Cathy & Jill love to share their passion for quilting in a fun filled environment. This is a year long club that meets every other month. Fee $25 for remainder of 2011.
Interested in starting your own embroidery business? Then this club is for you. Join other professional embroidery machine owners to discuss the ins and outs of making embroidery work for you. There is a lot of great information to share. This year long club meets every other month. Fee $25 for remainder of 2011.
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Serger Club
Learn a variety of applique and quilting techniques while creating this adorable quilt. Choose from pastels or brights. Each month come to class to learn a new technique while completing a block. This can be done on any sewing machine! Fee $45 per quarter (includes monthly kit).
It doesn’t matter what brand of serger you own, or what your skill level. Serger Club focuses on new ways to utilize your serger, new projects, hints and great tips. You’ll receive a comprehensive instruction sheet for all projects. Sure to be a fun time, with refreshments and door prizes. This year long club meets every other month. Fee $25 for remainder of 2011.
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Longarm Quilting Club Your quilt is loaded. Now what? Jill and Jane are both professional long arm quilters whose workmanship will amaze you. We are very excited that these two will share some of their tips & techniques to get beautiful results when quilting a quilt. Learn how to use fill patterns & backgrounds, tackle sashings & borders and more in this exciting series. This year long club meets every other month. Fee $25 for remainder of 2011. • Broad
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Hands-On Classes
Welcome from Eleanor Guess what, quilters? In a few weeks, I will be bringing my Quilter’s Dream Retreat to the Sarasota area for a full weekend of quilting fun! That’s right – quilters from all over the area will be gathering for three days of hands-on quilting classes, sharing tips and more. My friends and I will be there, and I hope you’ll be there, too! Even though I’ve been teaching quilting for years, I never stop learning – great quilters like you are such a source of inspiration and knowledge. I will be sharing new techniques from my latest book Quilt Blocks on American Barns and I look forward to teaching them in a special class. Radiant Star with Eleanor Burns Tossed 9 Patch on the Serger Magic Vine Pieced Wall Hanging the Quilter’s you’ll enjoy three,This hands-on anyet evening The Radiant Star, also know as During the Tossed 9 Dream Patch isRetreat, a fun and easy projectquilting has it all,classes, a simple, lecture event and book signing. Think of this retreat as more of a quilting party! Lone Star, Texas Star and the Star of quilt block, especially when using sophisticated quilt block and machine
Bethlehem, has long been a favorite Eleanor’s pattern booklet for this block. embroidered flowers. By combining and myclass, friends Sew I’dcourthouse like to extend invitation for you among quilt lovers. In class weOn arebehalf ofInmyself, this hands-on youatwill useWorth It, a stepthis block with three making a 50” square wallhanging. Theme and traditional piecingfrom methods theat the Charlotte flowers from Eleanor Vine to join other quilters your on area Harbor EventBurn’s and Magic Conference star appears to burst from the center serger, traditional quilting fabrics, not Interactive program, you will create Center on Decemer 2 - 4, 2010. Trust me – ait’s a quilter’s dream come true! and radiate to the tips of the eight traditional fabric, and the exclusive this stunning black and white wall large identical diamonds. You can Wave Edge for edging to create this hanging with a dash of color. See how now make this quilt easily and quickly fun quilt. You will be amazed how easy easy it is to create applique flowers with Eleanor’s easy methods and her and quick piecing on a serger can be. using embroidery and the options new Bias Stripper and Set in Triangle See how sergers make piecing new available to you when this program is Rulers. It takes all the fear out of it. and exciting! used to create your next quilt.
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Quilting Fundamentals Paper Piecing Basics &
Machine applique - Tulip flower &
Instructor: Carlene Wymer Create a beautiful tulip wallhanging while learning the basics of machine applique. Learn to pivot, create sharp points, and stitch smooth curves. Carlene is a pro! Fee $20. • SAWMILL
Fri
May 13
Instructor: Kathy Myers Once you learn how easy it is to paper piece, you won’t be able to stop. Paper piecing gives you great precision when working with tiny pieces. All levels welcome. Fee $20.
5p-8p
Machine Quilting Basics &
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Instructor: Kathy Myers Learn a variety of machine quilting techniques including gridwork, stippling, continuous curves, and free motion designs. You’ll begin to gain some confidence! Fee $25. • BROAD • SAWMILL
Sun Tue
April 17 April 19
Binding Basics &
Instructor: Beth Dague Learn how easy it is to create continuous binding with mitered corners. You will work through all the steps to make perfect binding every time. Fee $20 (includes kit).
1p-5p 1p-5p
Hand Quilting Basics &
Instructor: Sue Howard Learn the art of fine hand quilting, forming those tiny stitches between the layers of a quilt. This introductory class will have you stitching for pleasure in no time. Fee $20 (includes kit). • BROAD • SAWMILL
Sat May 14 Mon May 9
6p-9p 1p-4p
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Sat
June 11
1p-3p
Hand APPLIQUE Basics & Instructor: Sue Howard Learn needle-turn applique while stitching simple shapes. Sue is wonderful with beginners. Includes kit. Fee $20.
1:30p-3:30p 6p-8p
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Sat May 14 Mon May 16
10:30a-12:30p 6p-8p
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Quilting ABCs &
Instructors: Staff
Are you eager to start quilting, but don’t know where to begin? You will learn up-to-date techniques like rotary cutting and strip piecing in these informative classes. Come see for yourself why quilting is so much fun! Each class consists of six 2 hour weekly sessions. You do not need to have a machine at home to take this class. You will finish this project in class! Fee $60 for 6 sessions. Class 1: Review Fabric Selections & Rotary Cutting Class 2: Accurate Piecing and Block Construction Class 3: Assembling Blocks & Adding Borders Class 4: Basting and Machine Quilting Class 5: Quilting with Embroidery Class 6: Binding • BROAD • BROAD • SAWMILL • SAWMILL
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Mom & me super 9-patch & Boat neck top &&
Instructor: Sue Powers Join Sue for a fun day of creating this top featuring a boat neckline finished with self fabric binding, dolman sleeves and a gathered drawstring side. This top, featuring stretch knits, is created on a sewing machine. Previous sewing experience recommended. Fee $35. • SAWMILL Fri June 10 10:30a-4p
asymmetrical top &&
Instructor: Sue Powers Make this top just in time for summer! Sue will show you how to create an asymmetrical neckline finished with facings, front shoulder inset with gathers, a gathered front, cap sleeves and self fabric bindings. Previous sewing experience recommended. Fee $35. • SAWMILL Fri
May 13
pajama bottoms sewing basics & Instructor: Beth Dague Are you ready to start sewing, but would like a little guidance to get started? You will learn to read a pattern, do basic fitting and finish seams professionally in these informative classes. You do not need to have a machine at home to try your hand at sewing. Fee $35 for 2 sessions. • BROAD Mon June 13 & 20 2p-5p
Instructor: Cheri Taylor This beginning quilt will have you and your child completing a simple quilt top in class. Wait until you see how proud your 7-10 year old will be of their quilt. Fee $30. • BROAD
Sun
May 22
mORE Mom & me take 3 &
Instructor: Cheri Taylor For those who have taken a Mom & Me class before and want another quilt to do, we’ll use 3 fabrics with a cute border to make this fun and easy quilt. Fee $30. • BROAD
Sat
June 25
reversible hat &
1p-5p
Instructor: Kathy Zaebst Want to learn the basics of sewing? This is a perfect first project. Simple details make all the difference. Join Kathy and complete your hat in class. Fee $20.
10:30a-4p
• BROAD Sun June 12
1p-4p
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Beginning Quilt Projects endless summer
endless summer &
Instructor: Cheri Taylor A handful of batiks and a background fabric are all it takes to create this colorful summer quilt. This would make a cute baby quilt in pastels or baby prints. Fee $25. • BROAD
Mon May 23
Instructor: Kathy Zaebst This is a wonderful first project for the new quilter. Learn the basics of strip piecing. The big blocks go together easily. Fee $25. May 27
1p-5p
Instructor: Kathy Zaebst Eight fat quarters, sashing and applique will have you on your way to a fun 4th of July quilt. Change patchwork garden up the colors and create a quilt great for any season. Fee $25. May 13
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Sun
June 26 12:30p-4:30p
Instructor: Marty Rigo Do you have a collection of T-shirts with lots of memories attached? Learn how to stabilize the fabric and sew them together for a keepsake quilt. Perfect for a graduation present. Fee $35. Sat Fri
April 23 10:30a-4:30p April 22 10:30a-4:30p
Slide show &
Instructor: Jill Hardman This fat quarter friendly quilt is a great way to show off a bundle of fat quarters. Choose a collection you love! Fee $25. • SAWMILL
1p-5p
Fri
May 6
1p-5p
splash &
yellow brick road &
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Instructor: Carlene Wymer Grab a handful of fat quarters and your on the road to a fast and fun quilt! This super simple quilt is rotary cut and strip pieced. A great project for beginners. Fee $25.
Instructor: Cheri Taylor The simple strip piecing of this black & white checkerboard pattern gives your bright batiks a chance to shine. Fee $25. Thur June 23
5p-9p
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hip to be square
1p-5p
Instructor: Marty Rigo It’s time to “plant” your patchwork garden. You’ll be well on your way with easy piecing halfsquare triangles, four-patch and panel blocks. Kits available. Fee $25.
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stars & stripes &
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Thur June 2
T-Shirt Quilt &
triple treat &
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Patchwork garden quilt &
Instructor: Kathy Zaebst Pick up a stack of 12 fat quarters and one yard of a focus fabric. Create five different blocks for a fun, contemporary look. The large blocks are fast TAKE 5 GETS THE POINT to piece. Great first project. Fee $25. • SAWMILL Sun May 8 1p-5p
Fri
Instructor: Cheri Taylor Take 5 fabrics, simple cutting and a little time, and you’ve made a fantastic quilt with blocks set on point. A great second project. Fee $25.
5p-9p
hip to be square &
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Take 5 Gets the Point &
STARS & sTRIPES
slide show
Thur June 9
5p-9p
splash
Intermediate/Advanced accidental landscapes &&
Hydrangeas
whirlygig
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Instructor: Christine Conner Explore your creativity in this free format class. Gentle curves and shapes transform into beautiful landscapes. Fee $20.
Instructor: Marty Rigo Flowers abound in this garden beauty created from blocks, half-square triangles and flying geese. Kits are available to make fabric selection a breeze. Fee $25.
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Wed April 20
1p-4p
Midnight Madness &&
Instructor: Kathy Myers This evening is a blast. You won’t know what the quilt looks like until the very end. The pace is fast and the company fun. We’ll order pizza halfway through to help keep up our energy! Fee $40 (includes pizza). • BROAD
Sat
June 25 5p-midnight
nova &&
Instructor: Kathy Myers Precut bundles of 2-1/2” strips to make this colorful quilt a cinch to make. Done in subtle or bright colors, the blocks, which appear to be offset, will explode with color. Fee $25. • BROAD
Fri
June 24 1p-5p
camelot rainfall &&
Instructor: Sue Powers Inspired by the legend of Camelot, this quilt uses simple piecing of diamonds & triangles to recreate night fall rains. Change the colors and you have an argyle-inspired work of art. Fee $35. • SAWMILL
Fri
April 29
10:30a-4:30p
Uschi’s stars &&
Instructor: Christine Conner Christine’s latest pattern features dimensional folded stars. Join the designer for some sewing fun. Fee $25. • SAWMILL
Wed April 13
11a-4p
June 5 12:30p-4:30p
Athena’s Puzzle &&
Instructor: Sue Howard Strong geometric design has great appeal. One block set on point creates an awesome effect. Fee $25. • SAWMILL Thur May 26
1p-5p
island chain &&
Instructor: Kathy Zaebst Use fabrics that contrast well with their neighbors to make the “links” appear to be woven together. Pick up a jelly roll of pre-cut 2-1/2” strips to make fabric selection a snap. Or dig into your stash for even more fun! Fee $40. • BROAD
Mon April 25 Sun May 1
uschi’s stars
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hop, skip, jump &&
Instructor: Marty Rigo Four patches and half-square triangles make this HOP, SKIP, JUMP quilt move. This quilt would look great in any of your three favorite colors or make it in scarlet and gray for your favorite Buckeye fan. Fee $25. • SAWMILL
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12:30p-4:30p
whirlygig &&
Instructor: Christine Conner Whirlygigs dance across this fun quilt. Start with a favorite bundle of fat quarters and choose a contrasting background. You’ll love how easy it is to put together. Fee $25. • SAWMILL
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i love pie &
Instructor: Christine Conner Back by popular demand! Join Christine to “bake” her adorable tablerunner. You will embroider in class. If you don’t have an embroidery machine, you can try one of ours. Fee $25. • SAWMILL Sun June 5
instant messenger bag &
12p-5p
Instructor: Judy Sagara You will finish this cute and functional messenger bag in class. You’ll love how easy it is to make. Fee $25.
BEtty cotton jitterbug RUG &&
Instructor: Marcia Wall Back by popular demand! Everyone loves Betty Cotton’s technique. Her Jitterbug Rug is so cool, you won’t want to walk on it, but you can! It is completely reversible and quilted as you go. This is a shop favorite! Fee $30. • BROAD Fri June 10 • SAWMILL Sun May 15
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Instructor: Sue Powers Back by popular demand! This giant bean bag pillow is a great accent piece for any room. Perfect for a young child or teen to settle into with a good book. Fee $30. • SAWMILL
Fri June 24
10:30a-4:30p
easy stripe table runner &
easy mitered placemats &
Instructor: Beth Dague Start with any border print. The results are very pleasing. Beth will show you how easy it is to cut and assemble this table runner. You’ll have the top done in class! Fee $15.
Instructor: Beth Dague Start with any fabric, quilt it, and Beth will show you how simple it is to create perfect mitered corners. You’ll have these placemats done in time for Mother’s Day! Fee $15.
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April 19
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May 2
easy striped table runner
Honey bun poof &
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Calendar Quilts Join Beth each month to create adorable seasonal wallhangings. One book has all the patterns. Pieced backgrounds are the perfect setting for the whimsical machine applique. Fee $30 per quarter. • BROAD
1st Thu of month 11
Apr 7, May 5, June 2
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Embroidery Corner Dresden plate wallhanging Instructor: Phyllis Messer Accurately and consistently piece Dresden quilt blocks by utilizing your embroidery machine. Even the decorative stitching is all sewn with your embroidery machine in the hoop. Fee $15. Amazing Designs CD purchased separately.
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May 4
5D Software basics Instructor: Judy Sagara
If you would like help with the fundamentals of the 5D Software, this 3-part series is for you. Each session will explore different modules of the 5D Suite. Comprehensive handouts will be provided for you to recreate the lessons at home. Fee $50 for the series.
1p-3p
• SAWMILL Sun 12:30p-3p May 22, June 26, & July 24
seeing double Instructor: Judy Sagara
Join Judy for in-depth instruction on this Anita Goodesign Dresden Plate table topper. All the stitching and assembly is done in the hoop! Fee $30 for 2 sessions. Anita Goodesign CD purchased separately.
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Apr 30 & Jun 11
Instructor: Judy Sagara
Want to learn how to create quilting designs with ease? Then this class is for you. Join Judy as she leads you through composing a block element or border. Trace a picture, use built-in designs or start with a clear work area - it’s up to you. Fee $20.
GOOSE TRACKS BLOCK OF THE MONTH
• SAWMILL Sat
June 25
10a-1p
Please join us for beautiful inspiration
HOOPSISTERS Trunk Show Annie Moody, co-founder of Hoopsisters, gives a great seminar and inspirational trunk show. Join Annie as she guides you through the Hoopsisters embroidery process to
Create Incredible Quilts! ~see how easy it is to create embroidery works of art~
Goose tracks bom Instructor: Jill Maiher
This block of the month is a modern take on traditional embroidery. You’ll become a pro creating 8 different blocks all in the hoop of your embroidery machine. Meets monthly on the last Saturday of the month for 6 months. Fee $90 (includes all the designs for the quilt and comprehensive instructions. Optional border designs purchased separately). • BROAD • SAWMILL
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4D quilt Design creator
Starts May 28 Starts May 28
Everything is done entirely on your embroidery machine: piecing, decorative stitching, applique, quilting and more. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to quilt with the Hoopsisters technique. The designs are sized for both small and large embroidery fields. We’ll be kicking off the Goose Tracks Block of the Month program at this event. Any
embroidery machine owner can join this program & stitch these quilts!
Join us for free, just sign-up today!
Saturday, April 30 10am at Broad 1pm at Sawmill
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FACTORY DIRECT SALE APRIL 7-18 Koala Studios has chosen Quilt Beginnings to be the factory representative at International Quilt Festival! e
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This means we can offer you factory direct pricing for a very limited time. If you have ever dreamed of furnishing your sewing studio with the finest sewing furniture in the marketplace,
Now is the time to act! Take advantage of our Factory Direct Sale and Koala will pay for shipping your cabinets directly to your home and set up in the room of your choice using the Top Drawer Delivery service (a $295 value!) Plus, receive a free deluxe Koala chair with every order.
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Creative Vision
• Extra large embroidery area • USB connection • Dual lighting • IDT - Integrated Dual Feed • Automatic design basting • Automatic Jump Stitch remover • 10” Sewing area & much more • Gently used classroom models
NON-SLIP SEWING
The Original for over 40 years, Pfaff’s built-in IDT feed system provides perfectly formed seams, no matter the thickness. Imagine using your 1/4” foot with your built-in walking foot!
* Based on 36 equal monthly payments with 9.9% interest with approved credit through GE Capital. Limited to open stock on hand.
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Store Policies machine repair
We offer machine repair services for all makes and models. General servicing includes cleaning, oiling and timing adjustments. Estimates will be given for more serious problems.
Classroom machines
Our classrooms are equipped with Pfaff & Babylock sewing machines for your use. If you prefer to use your own machine, just let us know when you register.
refund policy
We will gladly refund your money in full within 7 days of purchase if you are not completely satisfied with your purchase. No refunds will be given after 7 days.
CLASS policy
Pre-registration is a must. Class fees are required to register. We consider your enrollment to be a commitment to our teachers, so please check class dates and your own calendar carefully before registering. Be sure to pick up the items on your supply list prior to class, so you can be prepared to start at once.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Many of our classes have wait lists. To receive store credit for any cancellation, we must be notified 72 hours in advance so we may offer your space to another student. No refunds will be given otherwise.
QB bag ladies
Our computerized check-out will keep track of your purchases at QB. After you purchase your first $500 of merchandise, you will earn a one-time $50 SHOPPING SPREE to thank you for your patronage! Your $50 must be redeemed in full during a single visit on regularly priced items.
Gift Cards
Gift Cards are available in any amount. Let your friends and family know they can find the perfect gift for you at QB!
MSRP $199 - $100 OFF!
If you’re ready to sew, this powerful machine has the features you need and more. • 9 Built-in stitches, including four-step buttonhole • Free-arm sewing • Adjustable stitch length
Molly at $299 MSRP $499 - $200 OFF!
Molly loves her DIY, individual style, and she always encourages you to add your own touch. • 25 Built-in stitches, including one-step buttonhole • Drop-in bobbin • Built-in needle threader • Adjustable stitch length and width
Grace at $499
QB RED TOTE BAG CLUB
This year we created a new level of our loyalty program with the Red Bag Program. This club rewarded our top 300 customers from past years. Going forward, entry into this club will be evaluated annually based on total dollars spent at Quilt Beginnings. Club rewards run from Jan. 1st to Dec. 31st. At the end of the year that you exceed $7500 in total sales, you will be invited to join this exclusive group!
QB 500 Club
BL9 at $99
QB BLUE TOTE BAG CLUB
When you purchase $1000 at Quilt Beginnings, you will become an honorary member of the Fat Quarter Club and receive a free blue canvas tote bag. Each time you visit Quilt Beginnings with your tote in hand, you will receive a pre-cut fat quarter (limit one per day, please!) for free until June 1, 2011. After June 1, you will receive one fat quarter for half price! As a QB Bag Lady, you will also receive invitations to special events & discounts just for you!
Shop within 7 days of your birthday and receive 20% OFF any regularly priced fabric purchases! Kits are not included.
Baby lock machines at great prices! baby
Rewards Program Update
Due to the popularity of our Tote Bag Programs, we have decided to continue offering both Blue & Red Bags to our loyal customers. Once you attain each level, you will remain a member of that club! However, the specific rewards will change each year, just to keep it fun!
Birthday Discount
MSRP $699 - $200 OFF!
Anna at $199 MSRP $399 - $200 OFF!
No matter what you’re sewing, Anna is the supportive friend who’s always ready to boost your confidence and cheer you on. • 15 Built-in stitches include four-step buttonhole • Drop-in bobbin • Adjustable stitch length
Audrey at $399 MSRP $599 - $200 OFF!
This lightweight machine is perfect for classes, vacations, or wherever you sew or quilt! • Perfect travel machine at 12.8 lbs • Computerized with 66 stitches • Drop-in bobbin • Travel tote bag included
Lauren at $299 MSRP $599 - $300 OFF!
The trustworthy and reliable friend that every sewer needs by their side.
Lauren makes sure every serged stitch stays in place with quality and incredible speed.
• 40 Built-in stitches, including 5 one-step buttonholes • Drop-in bobbin • Built-in needle threader • Free-arm sewing
• 4/3/2 thread stitch functions • Differential feed • Free arm
Promotional offers valid 3/1/11-5/31/11 at participating authorized Baby Lock Retailers. Not valid on merchandise already discounted, previous purchases or prior layaways. All financing offers based on approved credit. *No interest for 24 months on approved Baby Lock Sashiko machine purchases and **no interest for 48 months on Baby Lock Crown Jewel purchases when you use your Home Design card between 3/1/11 – 5/31/11. Cannot be combined with any other offers.
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Registration Form Please include a SASE when registering by mail for your supply lists to be mailed to you. Or, you may pick them up at the shop, prior to class. Thanks! CLASS:
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GOOSE TRACKS BLOCK OF THE MONTH
Launches April 30 Quilt Beginnings
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