June/July/August 2015
10403 Clayton Road St. Louis, MO 63131 Phone: 314-993-1181 Toll Free: 877-993-1181 Louise Georgia: Owner www.quiltedfox.com
June/July/August 2015
Inside this issue:
To My Customers and Friends
Classes
2-4
Retreat
5
Elna Sewing Machines
5
Welcome Back Charlene Brizendine
6
New Block of the Month
6
Mini-Retreats
6
Book Signing
7
Koala Cabinets
7
Cardinals Fabric
7
Fat Quarter Flash
8
Important Dates
May 25—Memorial Day—Shop closed June 6—1st Saturday June 7—Book Signing June 20—3rd Saturday June 26—MiniRetreat Night July 4—Shop Closed July 11—1st Saturday July 12-16—First Kinderhook Retreat July 16-19—2nd Kinderhook Retreat July 18—3rd Saturday Aug 1—1st Saturday—New Block of the Month August 8-9—Fat Quarter Flash Aug 15—3rd Saturday Aug 28—UFO Night Nov 2-5—Pere Marquette Retreat Feb 19-22—Todd Hall Retreat
my graduates. He may be far away but he will still be wrapped in St Louis.
“Spring has sprung. The bird is on the wing. How absurd. The wing is on the bird.” (Anon. poem) Silly me, but it is so nice to see the nice weather. Usually my business slacks off in April and May because you all decide to become gardeners, parents of graduates, or mothers of the bride. For some good reason, you have had your thoughts turning to quilting as well. Thank you. The blue, brown and red St Louis batiks are still red hot. I used the blue one for a quilt I am making for one of
When you receive this newsletter, Linda and I will be in either Japan or Indonesia (we are going to both-not like we don’t know which one we are going to) with plans to see some fabric factories. I am particularly interested in seeing the batiks madeperhaps the reorder of the blue St Louis fabric. Wouldn’t that be something? I am sooo excited about the new Saturday block of the month – The Fox Follows the Roman Road. I was with a fabric representative yesterday and almost jumped on the table and danced when I saw the fabrics I ordered for that program. Have a wonderful summer and take time to enjoy yourself. Louise and her Terrific Staff
New Block of the Month Starts in August
Sign up now for: The Fox Follows the Roman Road See page 6 for more details.
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Classes, Classes, Classes #100 -- Beginning Hand Piecing-- $65 by Louise Georgia This four-session class will take you through all the basics of hand piecing, including fabric selection. You will be making a table runner or wall hanging—your choice. Even if you have never held a needle or just need to learn the tricks to make it simple, this is the class to take. Suggested second class is #105 which covers hand quilting. B Thursdays, July 2, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, July 9, 23, & 30-1:00 pm – 2:30 pm #101 -- Beginning Machine Piecing -- $70 by Linda Grabel This six-session class will cover everything you need to know to make your first quilt top. It will include fabric and tool selection, rotary cutting, machine piecing, assembling your quilt top, and adding borders. Suggested second class is #114 Basic Machine Quilting. B Fridays, July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21, & 28 – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Or Tuesdays, June 23, 30, July 7, 21, 28 & August 4 – 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm #105 – Traditional Hand Quilting -- $21 by Marilyn Donovan If you have ever wanted to create an heirloom quilt or just relax and do hand work, come learn how to do a beautiful quilting stitch, how to layer, mark, and quilt a small sample. Tools of the trade will be covered. Marilyn will teach you to quilt without a frame or a hoop. B Sunday, August 16 – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm #112 – Introduction to Hand Appliqué-- $60 by Marilyn Donovan In this three-session class, you’ll learn the basic skills and techniques of needleturn hand appliqué, including preparation of appliqué shapes using freezer paper and templates, marking for needle-turn appliqué, reverse appliqué, appropriate hand appliqué stitches, techniques for
sharp inner and outer points, and techniques for making bias stems and circles. B Sundays, July 19, 26, August 2 – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm #114 -- Basic Machine Quilting -- $40 by Marsha Bray Using a practice muslin “quilt,” we will learn the basics of machine quilting. We will cover basting, marking, anchoring, stitching in the ditch, and straight line quilting designs with a walking foot. B Saturday, July 11—10:30 am-3:30 pm #116 -- Beginning Free Motion Quilting -- $25 by Marsha Bray Using a practice muslin “quilt,” we will learn the basics of free motion machine quilting. With a darning foot, we'll practice stippling and other simple filler patterns. We'll practice quilting a marked design. Then we'll learn about threads, tension, tools, and techniques to improve your quilting. Pre-requisite class is #114 B Wednesday, July 22—1:00pm—4:00pm #118 – Color Workshop -- $25 by Louise Georgia Explore color in a very special and open atmosphere. We won’t be using a color wheel or technical tools. We’ll just expand our eye to color and what we like and why. This class is a prerequisite for East Quilts West (#121). B Saturday, July 25 – 8:30 am – 10:00 am #128--- Painless Paper Piecing -- $25 by Marsha Bray Would you like to have perfect points and precise lines? You can do it with paper piecing. This freezer paper method makes it painless! You’ll never rip paper out of your seams again! Machine required. AB Wednesday, July 1 – 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
To see any picture in color, go to our website and open the newsletter by clicking on “newsletter” on the sidebar. Key to class difficulty level—B— Beginner—No quilting experience; AB— Advanced beginner—Has made at least one to three quilt tops; I — Intermediate— Has made several quilts; A — Advanced— Has made many quilts of increasing difficulty
Class Policy — Register in person, by mail, or telephone using charge card, check or cash. All classes must be paid for in full upon registration. There are no refunds on classes unless we cancel the class. If you cancel 12 days in advance, you will be issued a store credit. If you can’t make the class, send a friend. If we cancel a class, we’ll let you know at least 24 hours in advance and you will receive store credit or a refund. Class supplies must be purchased before class. To help us keep the roof over your head during class, we would appreciate it if you would purchase your supplies at The Quilted Fox. We cannot call to remind you of a class. Your registration receipt is your reminder. Also, the class you pay for is the class you must attend. Any make-up will be at the teacher’s discretion. Please review your class supply list prior to class and bring all items requested.
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Classes, Classes, Classes #130 -- Basic Machine Appliqué -- $25 by Marsha Bray Do you like the look of appliqué but don’t like to do hand work or just want it fast? Try quick and easy machine appliqué. In this class you’ll learn the technique that you can then apply to any appliqué project. Requires a sewing machine with an adjustable zigzag stitch. AB Wednesday, July 8 -- 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm #135—Getting Started with EQ7 -- $25 by Marsha Bray Do you have EQ7 but haven’t really used it? It’s time to get started! We’ll learn to find blocks and fabrics, set them into a variety of quilt layouts, audition colors and fabrics, print patterns, estimate yardage, and more. You’ll be designing your own quilt in no time! Wednesday, July 15 – 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm #155 -- Freezer Paper Appliqué -- $21 by Louise Georgia Learn Louise's freezer paper appliqué technique. The class will also cover her favorite notions for appliqué as well as her stitching technique. B Saturday, August 1 – 10:00 am – 12:00 noon #230 –English Paper Piecing--$25 By Velora Mowry In this class you'll learn the basic techniques of English Paper Piecing. You'll be able to easily fussy cut pieces and attach them together to create unique blocks. This is a portable take along project. B Saturday, July 18—10:30 am – 1:30 pm #225 – Borders and Bindings -- $21 by Candy Grisham Have you wanted to learn how to measure and attach borders without ripples and how to do straight or bias bindings? This will be a technique class and you will go home with samples and written instructions for: straight borders, mitered corners, straight and bias bindings and finishing bindings. Candy will also demonstrate more advanced finishes. In addition, extra time has been added to finish some of your own borders or bindings after the class time. B Saturday, August 29 – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
#235 – Piping Your Binding-- $21 by Candy Grisham Learn the technique to add that tiny piping to the binding of your quilts. It is a special touch that adds just the bit of color and flair. We will use the Grooving’ Piping Trimming Tool by Susan Cleveland. Purchase of the tool is required. In class, you will produce a sample and instructions which can be used for any quilt project. AB Saturday, August 29 – 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm #240—Midnight at the Oasis--$21 per quarter (3 classes) By Louise Georgia Are you looking for a machine or hand piecing adventure that will keep your interest throughout the year? Each month you will have different blocks to piece and instructions will be given for both hand and machine piecing. As always there will be discussion on the use of color and the importance of contrast. Hope you can join this informal get together each month. 12 month class meets 1st Saturday Saturday, August 1—1:00 pm – 2:00 pm #245—Paris by Night and Day- Class included with kit$199.00 By Louise Georgia Come do this beautiful quilt with either dark or light borders and many, many, fabrics to choose from. Each class we will be making one block three times with three different sets of fabrics for each. We will have exercises to practice using contrast, and seeing just what happens to the design depending on the placement of the colors. Sign up soon as places are limited. Class is 4 sessions, 1st Thursday of the month. Thursdays, June 4, July 2, August 6, September 3, October 1—6:30 pm – 7:30 pm #260 – Mastering the Art of Precision Piecing -- $25 by Tracy Back Take your piecing to the next level. Learn techniques to enhance your accuracy, make points perfect and all seams match. AB Sunday, August 30 - 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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Classes, Classes, Classes #315—Scrappy Courthouse Steps—$25 by Trudy Johnson This Courthouse Steps pattern creates a quilt with antique appeal. Or make yours in brights for a totally different look. It’s up to you! Saturday, June 13—11:00 am – 2:00 pm #350 – IRS Quilt-- $24 by Linda Grabel This is the perfect quilt in so many ways. You will make a significant dent in your stash and the extra fabric you may have purchased for previous projects; there are absolutely no points to match; and no color coordination is required. But you have to come to class to learn the story behind the name. AB Saturday, August 15 -- 10:30 am – 1:30 pm #352 – Yellow Brick Road-- $30 by Linda Grabel If you have taken the Beginning Machine Piecing class, this is the perfect class for your second quilt project. In this class you’ll learn to read quilt pattern directions, and make a quilt that looks good with many different kinds of fabrics. Pattern purchase is required. B Thursdays, June 18 & July 2 -- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm #410- One For The Money--$40 by Julie Harris Choose a bold stripe fabric and say goodbye to sewing strip sets. You may never go back! All of the pieced blocks are made from ONE fabric using one technique and no templates. The results really pop! (Pattern purchase required. This class is not recommended for beginners.) Saturday, August 22—10:30 am – 3:30 pm #425—The Puzzle Quilt--$90 By Janet Singer This quilt has only six different blocks which look completely different depending on fabric placement. The quilt is made up of simple patchwork blocks that look difficult because of the fussy-cut complex fabric used.
This is such a fun quilt to make…the possibilities are endless! Meets monthly on the 4th Thursday night for 6 months (1st class is 6-9: the rest will be 6-7:30). AB Thursday, August 27 – 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm #430—Fun with Squares--$25 By Lois Hays Use Lisa Call’s pattern to showcase some of those largescale prints that you love but don’t want to cut into small pieces. Think African, Australian, Kaffe Fassett, Amy Butler…. Combine these with some interesting stripes that you can make into squares, and some coordinating tone-on-tones, or maybe some dots – the possibilities are endless. Book purchase required. AB Saturday, July 25—10:30 am – 1:30 pm #435—Wacky Bird Applique--$40 By Suzanne Marshall Have you ever wondered how to applique a multipieced pattern without marking the background or using transparent overlays? This wacky bird will come together perfectly and without effort using the take-away applique method. Ideas for enhancing the block with embroidery will be illustrated and discussed. The patterns for four different birds will be provided. Every skill level. Tuesday, June 23 – 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
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Retreat! Retreat! Retreat! Kinderhook Retreat —July 16-19, 2015 Last year’s inaugural retreat at Sprague’s Kinderhook Lodge was a huge hit with those who attended. So we’ve decided to do it again! This July, you’ll have an opportunity to experience retreating at Kinderhook again! The dates are July 16-19. For 4 days of sewing, 3 nights and your meals the cost is only $358.
The sewing room at Kinderhook
Pere Marquette Fall Retreat —November 2, 3, 4, & 5th, 2015. This year’s retreat is for 4 days/3 nights! Retreat price includes room, sewing space and meals for only $381 per person for a double and $478 per person for a single room. We’re taking reservations now, so don’t miss your chance. It always fills quickly!
ToddHall Spring Retreat —February 1922nd, 2016
Enjoy the fireplace at Pere Marquette lodge.
Retreat to ToddHall for 4 days/3 nights. Space is limited and retreat usually sells out well in advance. Call soon for details and to reserve your space at 314993-1181.
Elna Sewing Machines are 20% off! From June until the end of August, all of our fabulous Elna sewing machines are 20% off if you pay by cash or check. This is a great deal to get a really good machine. We have a variety of models at varying price ranges so you can get a new machine no matter what your budget allows. But don’t wait too long! This offer ends on August 30. We have an even bigger discount on the Elna Excellence 760, limited to the 3 we have in stock. Elna has introduced the Elna Star. It contains all of the great features of a full-size machine, making it the ideal starter model for beginning sewists or for those who are frequently on the road. This 12-pound machine is convenient for almost any occasion and packs the full weight of other computerized sewing machines, incorporating advanced controls and a wide range of everyday functions.
The Elna Excellence 760
The Elna Star—Only 12 pounds!
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New Block of the Month-continued from page one! We’re very excited to report that The Fox Follows the Roman Road will start in August for our first and third Saturday Block of the Month. This unique Quilted Fox design will include all the textures and tones of antique stone. The colors will range from the pale gleam of aged limestone to the blackness of basalt. Sign-ups start as soon as the newsletter is posted! As always, space is limited and we cannot guarantee that sign-ups after September 15 will be possible. When our maximum number is reached, the registration will close. Call the shop for full
details. There will be a main block and an alternate block as in previous years. Registration is $15 for the main block. As long as you return at the next Saturday meeting (the Sat. you signed up for) with your block completed, you’ll receive the next main block free. You must also stay on Sat. morning for the demos and announcements. If you miss a month, or don’t have your block completed, you’ll have to pay $5 for the next block. The alternate block is $5 per month or $55 if you pay for the year in advance, giving you one block free.
The Fox Follows the Roman Road
“UFO’s Are Us” — Mini Retreats Friday Night Retreats! Come and sew or shop from 6:00 to midnight May 22, June 26, July 24, August 28 Never have enough time to get everything done? Can’t get to retreat? Come for a mini-retreat and sew with us. We’ll provide the sewing space. You provide the projects, snacks if you want, and good company. It’s only $5. Advance registration is required to stay and sew. Space is limited. Just want to shop? No registration or fee is needed. Just stop in anytime from 6:00 to midnight to shop. Staff will be there to help you.
Rebecca Bryan Book Signing on June 7 Meet Rebecca Bryan, see some of her quilts and have your book signed! Books available for purchase. Sunday, June 7 from 12:30 to 3:30 Showcase a spectrum of color with innovative rainbow quilts that awaken the senses. With color inspiration as you’ve never seen before, this collection of modern designs features striking projects perfect for your favorite designer fabrics. Fourth-generation quilter and St. Louisan, Rebecca Bryan shares 14 modern quilts that take their cues from the color wheel. From moderntraditional to improvisational and liberated layouts, these saturated patchwork quilts breathe new life into the lucky rainbow. Bryan’s quilts will inspire you to play with jewel tones, pastels, and even neons as you incorporate a Modern Rainbow by Rebecca Bryan. Published modern rainbow in your quilting projects! by C&T Press.
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Koala Sewing Cabinet Floor Model Sale Our floor model Koala Cabinet needs a new home! It can be yours for a sig- nificantly discounted price! But, there is only one available! The layout is just like in the photo and this spacious, quality table can be yours. It will be available to go home with you on July 30 but don’t wait to call, this one will go fast! Why buy Koala quality? Finish created through a proprietary process that makes it tougher against scuffs and scratches Electric Glide Lift with wireless remote, runs on a dual steel track Special soft-close feature means drawers are impossible to slam Adjustable shelves Smooth-rolling, lockable casters Entire cabinet glides closed for easy
storage Comes fully assembled and finished front to back, inside and out All edges beveled and no exposed hinges to snag fabric Full extension drawers; some extra deep Heavy duty drawer glides rated to hold 120 pounds Center-of-the-needle sitting position increases visibility, decreases back strain Handy under-cabinet storage for your machine insert Top quality hardware from hinges to sleek drawer pulls
Cardinals Fabric is Here!!
1st & 3rd Saturday Groups
For many years, the major league baseball teams have not licensed quilting fabric designs. As a result, making a Cardinal’s quilt was not possible!
Mark your calendar to attend the Fox In the Forest. First Saturdays, June 6, & July 11 (note the date change). Third Saturdays, June 20, & July 18. Our new group starts in August for The Fox Follows the Roman Road. 1st Saturday, August 1 3rd Saturday, August 15
But now that is all changed! We now have not one but two different designs available! These beautiful fabrics are 100% cotton and 60 inches wide. Our first order sold out in only 6 hours but we now have more in stock. This fabric is ideal for making not just quilts but also pillowcases, pajama bottoms, curtains, men’s shorts, shirts and much more. Stop in and pick up some now. If you can’t stop in, you can call us with an order or order through our website. We ship all over the world!
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Remember, we are happy to mail your order if it serves your needs.
11th Annual Fox’s Fat Quarter Flash Saturday, August 8 10 am — 4:30 pm Sunday, August 9 Noon—4:00 pm
Fabulous fat quarters! Fabulous prize!
It’s the annual fat quarter flash days! Come in and receive a fat quarter and one chance to win a 20% discount for a whole year! For each $10 you spend in merchandise, receive an additional chance to win the 20% discount for a year!
June/July/August 2015
Inside this issue:
To My Customers and Friends
Classes
2-4
Retreat
5
Elna Sewing Machines
5
Welcome Back Charlene Brizendine
6
New Block of the Month
6
Mini-Retreats
6
Book Signing
7
Koala Cabinets
7
Cardinals Fabric
7
Fat Quarter Flash
8
Important Dates
May 25—Memorial Day—Shop closed June 6—1st Saturday June 7—Book Signing June 20—3rd Saturday June 26—MiniRetreat Night July 4—Shop Closed July 11—1st Saturday July 12-16—First Kinderhook Retreat July 16-19—2nd Kinderhook Retreat July 18—3rd Saturday Aug 1—1st Saturday—New Block of the Month August 8-9—Fat Quarter Flash Aug 15—3rd Saturday Aug 28—UFO Night Nov 2-5—Pere Marquette Retreat Feb 19-22—Todd Hall Retreat
my graduates. He may be far away but he will still be wrapped in St Louis.
“Spring has sprung. The bird is on the wing. How absurd. The wing is on the bird.” (Anon. poem) Silly me, but it is so nice to see the nice weather. Usually my business slacks off in April and May because you all decide to become gardeners, parents of graduates, or mothers of the bride. For some good reason, you have had your thoughts turning to quilting as well. Thank you. The blue, brown and red St Louis batiks are still red hot. I used the blue one for a quilt I am making for one of
When you receive this newsletter, Linda and I will be in either Japan or Indonesia (we are going to both-not like we don’t know which one we are going to) with plans to see some fabric factories. I am particularly interested in seeing the batiks madeperhaps the reorder of the blue St Louis fabric. Wouldn’t that be something? I am sooo excited about the new Saturday block of the month – The Fox Follows the Roman Road. I was with a fabric representative yesterday and almost jumped on the table and danced when I saw the fabrics I ordered for that program. Have a wonderful summer and take time to enjoy yourself. Louise and her Terrific Staff
New Block of the Month Starts in August
Sign up now for: The Fox Follows the Roman Road See page 6 for more details.
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Classes, Classes, Classes #100 -- Beginning Hand Piecing-- $65 by Louise Georgia This four-session class will take you through all the basics of hand piecing, including fabric selection. You will be making a table runner or wall hanging—your choice. Even if you have never held a needle or just need to learn the tricks to make it simple, this is the class to take. Suggested second class is #105 which covers hand quilting. B Thursdays, July 2, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, July 9, 23, & 30-1:00 pm – 2:30 pm #101 -- Beginning Machine Piecing -- $70 by Linda Grabel This six-session class will cover everything you need to know to make your first quilt top. It will include fabric and tool selection, rotary cutting, machine piecing, assembling your quilt top, and adding borders. Suggested second class is #114 Basic Machine Quilting. B Fridays, July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21, & 28 – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Or Tuesdays, June 23, 30, July 7, 21, 28 & August 4 – 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm #105 – Traditional Hand Quilting -- $21 by Marilyn Donovan If you have ever wanted to create an heirloom quilt or just relax and do hand work, come learn how to do a beautiful quilting stitch, how to layer, mark, and quilt a small sample. Tools of the trade will be covered. Marilyn will teach you to quilt without a frame or a hoop. B Sunday, August 16 – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm #112 – Introduction to Hand Appliqué-- $60 by Marilyn Donovan In this three-session class, you’ll learn the basic skills and techniques of needleturn hand appliqué, including preparation of appliqué shapes using freezer paper and templates, marking for needle-turn appliqué, reverse appliqué, appropriate hand appliqué stitches, techniques for
sharp inner and outer points, and techniques for making bias stems and circles. B Sundays, July 19, 26, August 2 – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm #114 -- Basic Machine Quilting -- $40 by Marsha Bray Using a practice muslin “quilt,” we will learn the basics of machine quilting. We will cover basting, marking, anchoring, stitching in the ditch, and straight line quilting designs with a walking foot. B Saturday, July 11—10:30 am-3:30 pm #116 -- Beginning Free Motion Quilting -- $25 by Marsha Bray Using a practice muslin “quilt,” we will learn the basics of free motion machine quilting. With a darning foot, we'll practice stippling and other simple filler patterns. We'll practice quilting a marked design. Then we'll learn about threads, tension, tools, and techniques to improve your quilting. Pre-requisite class is #114 B Wednesday, July 22—1:00pm—4:00pm #118 – Color Workshop -- $25 by Louise Georgia Explore color in a very special and open atmosphere. We won’t be using a color wheel or technical tools. We’ll just expand our eye to color and what we like and why. This class is a prerequisite for East Quilts West (#121). B Saturday, July 25 – 8:30 am – 10:00 am #128--- Painless Paper Piecing -- $25 by Marsha Bray Would you like to have perfect points and precise lines? You can do it with paper piecing. This freezer paper method makes it painless! You’ll never rip paper out of your seams again! Machine required. AB Wednesday, July 1 – 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
To see any picture in color, go to our website and open the newsletter by clicking on “newsletter” on the sidebar. Key to class difficulty level—B— Beginner—No quilting experience; AB— Advanced beginner—Has made at least one to three quilt tops; I — Intermediate— Has made several quilts; A — Advanced— Has made many quilts of increasing difficulty
Class Policy — Register in person, by mail, or telephone using charge card, check or cash. All classes must be paid for in full upon registration. There are no refunds on classes unless we cancel the class. If you cancel 12 days in advance, you will be issued a store credit. If you can’t make the class, send a friend. If we cancel a class, we’ll let you know at least 24 hours in advance and you will receive store credit or a refund. Class supplies must be purchased before class. To help us keep the roof over your head during class, we would appreciate it if you would purchase your supplies at The Quilted Fox. We cannot call to remind you of a class. Your registration receipt is your reminder. Also, the class you pay for is the class you must attend. Any make-up will be at the teacher’s discretion. Please review your class supply list prior to class and bring all items requested.
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Classes, Classes, Classes #130 -- Basic Machine Appliqué -- $25 by Marsha Bray Do you like the look of appliqué but don’t like to do hand work or just want it fast? Try quick and easy machine appliqué. In this class you’ll learn the technique that you can then apply to any appliqué project. Requires a sewing machine with an adjustable zigzag stitch. AB Wednesday, July 8 -- 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm #135—Getting Started with EQ7 -- $25 by Marsha Bray Do you have EQ7 but haven’t really used it? It’s time to get started! We’ll learn to find blocks and fabrics, set them into a variety of quilt layouts, audition colors and fabrics, print patterns, estimate yardage, and more. You’ll be designing your own quilt in no time! Wednesday, July 15 – 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm #155 -- Freezer Paper Appliqué -- $21 by Louise Georgia Learn Louise's freezer paper appliqué technique. The class will also cover her favorite notions for appliqué as well as her stitching technique. B Saturday, August 1 – 10:00 am – 12:00 noon #230 –English Paper Piecing--$25 By Velora Mowry In this class you'll learn the basic techniques of English Paper Piecing. You'll be able to easily fussy cut pieces and attach them together to create unique blocks. This is a portable take along project. B Saturday, July 18—10:30 am – 1:30 pm #225 – Borders and Bindings -- $21 by Candy Grisham Have you wanted to learn how to measure and attach borders without ripples and how to do straight or bias bindings? This will be a technique class and you will go home with samples and written instructions for: straight borders, mitered corners, straight and bias bindings and finishing bindings. Candy will also demonstrate more advanced finishes. In addition, extra time has been added to finish some of your own borders or bindings after the class time. B Saturday, August 29 – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
#235 – Piping Your Binding-- $21 by Candy Grisham Learn the technique to add that tiny piping to the binding of your quilts. It is a special touch that adds just the bit of color and flair. We will use the Grooving’ Piping Trimming Tool by Susan Cleveland. Purchase of the tool is required. In class, you will produce a sample and instructions which can be used for any quilt project. AB Saturday, August 29 – 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm #240—Midnight at the Oasis--$21 per quarter (3 classes) By Louise Georgia Are you looking for a machine or hand piecing adventure that will keep your interest throughout the year? Each month you will have different blocks to piece and instructions will be given for both hand and machine piecing. As always there will be discussion on the use of color and the importance of contrast. Hope you can join this informal get together each month. 12 month class meets 1st Saturday Saturday, August 1—1:00 pm – 2:00 pm #245—Paris by Night and Day- Class included with kit$199.00 By Louise Georgia Come do this beautiful quilt with either dark or light borders and many, many, fabrics to choose from. Each class we will be making one block three times with three different sets of fabrics for each. We will have exercises to practice using contrast, and seeing just what happens to the design depending on the placement of the colors. Sign up soon as places are limited. Class is 4 sessions, 1st Thursday of the month. Thursdays, June 4, July 2, August 6, September 3, October 1—6:30 pm – 7:30 pm #260 – Mastering the Art of Precision Piecing -- $25 by Tracy Back Take your piecing to the next level. Learn techniques to enhance your accuracy, make points perfect and all seams match. AB Sunday, August 30 - 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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Classes, Classes, Classes #315—Scrappy Courthouse Steps—$25 by Trudy Johnson This Courthouse Steps pattern creates a quilt with antique appeal. Or make yours in brights for a totally different look. It’s up to you! Saturday, June 13—11:00 am – 2:00 pm #350 – IRS Quilt-- $24 by Linda Grabel This is the perfect quilt in so many ways. You will make a significant dent in your stash and the extra fabric you may have purchased for previous projects; there are absolutely no points to match; and no color coordination is required. But you have to come to class to learn the story behind the name. AB Saturday, August 15 -- 10:30 am – 1:30 pm #352 – Yellow Brick Road-- $30 by Linda Grabel If you have taken the Beginning Machine Piecing class, this is the perfect class for your second quilt project. In this class you’ll learn to read quilt pattern directions, and make a quilt that looks good with many different kinds of fabrics. Pattern purchase is required. B Thursdays, June 18 & July 2 -- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm #410- One For The Money--$40 by Julie Harris Choose a bold stripe fabric and say goodbye to sewing strip sets. You may never go back! All of the pieced blocks are made from ONE fabric using one technique and no templates. The results really pop! (Pattern purchase required. This class is not recommended for beginners.) Saturday, August 22—10:30 am – 3:30 pm #425—The Puzzle Quilt--$90 By Janet Singer This quilt has only six different blocks which look completely different depending on fabric placement. The quilt is made up of simple patchwork blocks that look difficult because of the fussy-cut complex fabric used.
This is such a fun quilt to make…the possibilities are endless! Meets monthly on the 4th Thursday night for 6 months (1st class is 6-9: the rest will be 6-7:30). AB Thursday, August 27 – 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm #430—Fun with Squares--$25 By Lois Hays Use Lisa Call’s pattern to showcase some of those largescale prints that you love but don’t want to cut into small pieces. Think African, Australian, Kaffe Fassett, Amy Butler…. Combine these with some interesting stripes that you can make into squares, and some coordinating tone-on-tones, or maybe some dots – the possibilities are endless. Book purchase required. AB Saturday, July 25—10:30 am – 1:30 pm #435—Wacky Bird Applique--$40 By Suzanne Marshall Have you ever wondered how to applique a multipieced pattern without marking the background or using transparent overlays? This wacky bird will come together perfectly and without effort using the take-away applique method. Ideas for enhancing the block with embroidery will be illustrated and discussed. The patterns for four different birds will be provided. Every skill level. Tuesday, June 23 – 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
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Retreat! Retreat! Retreat! Kinderhook Retreat —July 16-19, 2015 Last year’s inaugural retreat at Sprague’s Kinderhook Lodge was a huge hit with those who attended. So we’ve decided to do it again! This July, you’ll have an opportunity to experience retreating at Kinderhook again! The dates are July 16-19. For 4 days of sewing, 3 nights and your meals the cost is only $358.
The sewing room at Kinderhook
Pere Marquette Fall Retreat —November 2, 3, 4, & 5th, 2015. This year’s retreat is for 4 days/3 nights! Retreat price includes room, sewing space and meals for only $381 per person for a double and $478 per person for a single room. We’re taking reservations now, so don’t miss your chance. It always fills quickly!
ToddHall Spring Retreat —February 1922nd, 2016
Enjoy the fireplace at Pere Marquette lodge.
Retreat to ToddHall for 4 days/3 nights. Space is limited and retreat usually sells out well in advance. Call soon for details and to reserve your space at 314993-1181.
Elna Sewing Machines are 20% off! From June until the end of August, all of our fabulous Elna sewing machines are 20% off if you pay by cash or check. This is a great deal to get a really good machine. We have a variety of models at varying price ranges so you can get a new machine no matter what your budget allows. But don’t wait too long! This offer ends on August 30. We have an even bigger discount on the Elna Excellence 760, limited to the 3 we have in stock. Elna has introduced the Elna Star. It contains all of the great features of a full-size machine, making it the ideal starter model for beginning sewists or for those who are frequently on the road. This 12-pound machine is convenient for almost any occasion and packs the full weight of other computerized sewing machines, incorporating advanced controls and a wide range of everyday functions.
The Elna Excellence 760
The Elna Star—Only 12 pounds!
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New Block of the Month-continued from page one! We’re very excited to report that The Fox Follows the Roman Road will start in August for our first and third Saturday Block of the Month. This unique Quilted Fox design will include all the textures and tones of antique stone. The colors will range from the pale gleam of aged limestone to the blackness of basalt. Sign-ups start as soon as the newsletter is posted! As always, space is limited and we cannot guarantee that sign-ups after September 15 will be possible. When our maximum number is reached, the registration will close. Call the shop for full
details. There will be a main block and an alternate block as in previous years. Registration is $15 for the main block. As long as you return at the next Saturday meeting (the Sat. you signed up for) with your block completed, you’ll receive the next main block free. You must also stay on Sat. morning for the demos and announcements. If you miss a month, or don’t have your block completed, you’ll have to pay $5 for the next block. The alternate block is $5 per month or $55 if you pay for the year in advance, giving you one block free.
The Fox Follows the Roman Road
“UFO’s Are Us” — Mini Retreats Friday Night Retreats! Come and sew or shop from 6:00 to midnight May 22, June 26, July 24, August 28 Never have enough time to get everything done? Can’t get to retreat? Come for a mini-retreat and sew with us. We’ll provide the sewing space. You provide the projects, snacks if you want, and good company. It’s only $5. Advance registration is required to stay and sew. Space is limited. Just want to shop? No registration or fee is needed. Just stop in anytime from 6:00 to midnight to shop. Staff will be there to help you.
Rebecca Bryan Book Signing on June 7 Meet Rebecca Bryan, see some of her quilts and have your book signed! Books available for purchase. Sunday, June 7 from 12:30 to 3:30 Showcase a spectrum of color with innovative rainbow quilts that awaken the senses. With color inspiration as you’ve never seen before, this collection of modern designs features striking projects perfect for your favorite designer fabrics. Fourth-generation quilter and St. Louisan, Rebecca Bryan shares 14 modern quilts that take their cues from the color wheel. From moderntraditional to improvisational and liberated layouts, these saturated patchwork quilts breathe new life into the lucky rainbow. Bryan’s quilts will inspire you to play with jewel tones, pastels, and even neons as you incorporate a Modern Rainbow by Rebecca Bryan. Published modern rainbow in your quilting projects! by C&T Press.
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Koala Sewing Cabinet Floor Model Sale Our floor model Koala Cabinet needs a new home! It can be yours for a sig- nificantly discounted price! But, there is only one available! The layout is just like in the photo and this spacious, quality table can be yours. It will be available to go home with you on July 30 but don’t wait to call, this one will go fast! Why buy Koala quality? Finish created through a proprietary process that makes it tougher against scuffs and scratches Electric Glide Lift with wireless remote, runs on a dual steel track Special soft-close feature means drawers are impossible to slam Adjustable shelves Smooth-rolling, lockable casters Entire cabinet glides closed for easy
storage Comes fully assembled and finished front to back, inside and out All edges beveled and no exposed hinges to snag fabric Full extension drawers; some extra deep Heavy duty drawer glides rated to hold 120 pounds Center-of-the-needle sitting position increases visibility, decreases back strain Handy under-cabinet storage for your machine insert Top quality hardware from hinges to sleek drawer pulls
Cardinals Fabric is Here!!
1st & 3rd Saturday Groups
For many years, the major league baseball teams have not licensed quilting fabric designs. As a result, making a Cardinal’s quilt was not possible!
Mark your calendar to attend the Fox In the Forest. First Saturdays, June 6, & July 11 (note the date change). Third Saturdays, June 20, & July 18. Our new group starts in August for The Fox Follows the Roman Road. 1st Saturday, August 1 3rd Saturday, August 15
But now that is all changed! We now have not one but two different designs available! These beautiful fabrics are 100% cotton and 60 inches wide. Our first order sold out in only 6 hours but we now have more in stock. This fabric is ideal for making not just quilts but also pillowcases, pajama bottoms, curtains, men’s shorts, shirts and much more. Stop in and pick up some now. If you can’t stop in, you can call us with an order or order through our website. We ship all over the world!
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11th Annual Fox’s Fat Quarter Flash Saturday, August 8 10 am — 4:30 pm Sunday, August 9 Noon—4:00 pm
Fabulous fat quarters! Fabulous prize!
It’s the annual fat quarter flash days! Come in and receive a fat quarter and one chance to win a 20% discount for a whole year! For each $10 you spend in merchandise, receive an additional chance to win the 20% discount for a year!
