Quilters' Choice
Quilters’ Choice 661 Maplewood Dr. #14 * Loxahatchee Business Park * Jupiter, Fl 33458
(561) 747-0525
Fax: (561) 747-0267 NEW! E-mail – [email protected]
Dear Quilting Friends,
April 2011
What a great time here at Quilters’ Choice! The staff and teachers have done it again! We are all excited about the new upcoming classes. The store is packed full of new fabrics (lots of batiks) and we are ready to share some wonderful, creative project ideas for your sewing, serging and embroidery enjoyment. Gather your friends and read over the list of classes and then join us at Meet the Teachers for a showing of all the new samples. Sign up for all of your favorite classes and let’s have a fun sewing spring. All of us at Quilters’ Choice would like to thank you for your confidence, loyalty and support. We thank you for nineteen years of wonderful friends and special times!
Please email us at [email protected] to be added to our email list.
Vivian and all the Quilters’ Choice Staff
Open House/Meet the Teachers Thursday, March 31 from 10:30 – 12:30, and 6:30 – 8:30 OR Saturday, April 2 at 10:30 am
Class samples will be in the store by Thursday, so if you cannot make one of the events, stop in any time starting this Thursday to see the projects and to sign up. Join us for a great line-up of classes. Meet each teacher as she presents her class project. Please be aware that this is a scheduled program with the presentation and explanation of projects at the beginning of the program and sign-ups following, so please be on time. After the presentation, we will take your sign-ups, give you a supply list and answer any questions you may have. You will receive a 10% discount on all class sign-up fees during this event. And remember, to show our appreciation for your support in our products, there’s always a 10% discount on all supplies purchased for classes.
** Cutting Up With The Cutwork Tool ** Special guest teacher Melody Hicks, owner of Bernina Sewing Centre in Lake Mary, FL 4 hour class - Hands on with Laptop - $35.00 - Fri, June 24 from 10 - 2 Melody will show you how exciting this wonderful tool from Bernina is! Learn to take any appliqué design, such as Lunch Box quilts, Sarah Vedler, Smith Street Designs and OESD and accurately cut your appliqués ready to stitch and with the webbing already attached! We'll then learn how to use the Alphabet built into the software to create our own banners. Lastly, we will create an appliqué with a pattern designed to do traditional appliqué, but we'll easily turn it into a cutwork so we never have to take out a pencil to trace again! Designer software will also be used in this class.
Embroidery Party
Saturday April 9 from 1:30 – 3:30 Still not sure if you would enjoy embroidery capabilities with your machine? Or maybe you have an embroidery machine but aren’t sure how creative you can be with it. Join us for free demonstrations and even try it yourself to make some fun little purse accessories completely in the hoop. Whether it be quilting designs, garment accents, baby things or Travel N’ Style accessories, we can show you how. Don’t miss this fun embroidery afternoon!
BERNINA CLASSES Machine Mastery Guide Classes 5 Classes / Free with purchase of machine Ingrid Mon, May 2, 9, 16 & June 6, 20 from 6 – 8:30 Learn all about your new Bernina sewing machine from threading to cleaning, and seams to hems. You will create a zippered bag, pillowcase and a pillow with buttons. Covered piping, buttons & buttonholes will also be covered. 830/820 Series Machine Mastery Guide Class 7 Classes / Free with purchase of machine Ingrid Tues, May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 21, 28 & July 6 from 10 – 12:30 We will have a hands-on Demo of the new features while working through our Emulator software on your laptop. We’ll cover the new and exciting features.
Beginning Software 3 Classes / Free with purchase of software Nan Tues, May 3, 24 & 31 from 6:30 - 9 We’ll explore the basics of editing designs, lettering, auto digitizing and lots more with your Bernina software. If you do not yet own this software and would like to see all it can do, please be our guest and join Nan as she shares her knowledge of this wonderful software. Intermediate Software 1 Class @ Month / $21.00 Nan Thurs, April 7, May 12 & June 9 from 6:30 – 9 We’ll continue on with the features of your Bernina embroidery software. Each class will be a different lesson and tutorials will be provided with your software. BSR/Bernina Stitch Regulator Guide Class 1 Class / $15.00 (refunded at class w/coupon) Ingrid Thurs, June 29 from 6 - 8 Learn all the fantastic tricks of your Bernina Stitch Regulator, and quilting all your quilt tops will be a breeze.
TEST DRIVES Serge Ahead Test Drive a serger! $10 fee (returned as coupon at class) Sat, June 11 from 10 – 12:30 The serger is a wonderful add-on machine for your sewing room. Create a small quilted patchwork pillow with a ruffle completely with the serger.
MACHINE PIECING & QUILTING CLASSES Rule Your Rulers Join us for one or all of these monthly classes to learn the many amazing uses of Kaye England’s Nifty Notions Rulers. Mystery / Stars Over Pink Shell 1 Class / $32.00 Vivian Thurs, April 7 from 10 – 3:30 This was a mystery quilt that Kaye shared with us at this her retreat I attended this year. Come with your fabric strips precut and using the Half Rectangle and the Half Square rulers, you will go home with some amazing scrappy stars for your quilt,
Petals N’ Pink 2 Classes / $32.00 Chelle Thurs, May 5 & 19 from 10 – 12:30 This Dresden Plate quilt could be created easily in any color combination using the Nifty Notions 30* triangle ruler. Star of Hope 1 Class / $32.00 Nan Thurs, June 2 from 10 – 3:30 Nan’s “Rule your Rulers” class brings you the Star of Hope using the Bias Triangle and Half Rectangle rulers by Nifty Notions. You’ll be amazed how quickly the block goes together. This quilt recognizes and honors all those who are affected by breast cancer. LOTES (La Tays) (Ladies of the Evening Sewing) Random scheduled / $10 Refreshment fee Ingrid / Staff Fri, April 8, May 13 & June 10 from 6 - 9 Can’t get away during the day for the Open Sewing days? Well let's do some Friday evenings! Work on anything that needs your attention, get some extra help or just enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow quilters. Dinner included. Village Bag 1 Class / $21.00 Barbara Alenci Sat, April 9 from 10 – 1 This roomy, hobo-style bag is soft and slouchy with just the right amount of space to use as a tote or a handbag. The “leather” handles make it look really sophisticated. This the bag that was shown by former class students at Sew Fun Club and you asked for a Saturday class. Fabrics To Dye For 1 Class / $32.00 Plus kit fee Ingrid Sat, April 9 from 9:30 – 4 I am thrilled to share with you an easy way to dye fabric for use in your quilts or any project. We will get a little messy and have a lot of fun WOW moments! You will learn how to make dye formulas for 72 shades, introducing the flood of color that can be achieved with these few dyes. 9 Patch Pazzazz 2 Classes / $32.00 Barbara Wittenberg Tues, April 12 & 26 from 10 – 2 Create blocks based on 6”, 12”, 18” & 24”s. Then Barbara will guide you through the rules of design and color to create your wall hanging or quilt Breakfast Club 1 Class / $21.00 Chelle & Patti Wed, April 13 from 9:30 – 1 Join the Quilters’ Choice chefs for a delicious breakfast followed by a great new project cooked up for you! Chocolate Recipe Towel of the Month 1 Class @ month / $35.00 one time fee Ingrid Wed, April 13, May 11 & June 8 at 6 pm We have had such a good time with our recipe towels and now we have Chocolate! I think we’ve just gone to heaven. Class one is lecture demo; you’ll embroider at home. Every month thereafter you will flash me your completed towel, taste the new recipe and receive you password to open the next design. Finish your towel each month and you won’t be charged $5.00 for the password.
Design Group 1 Session @ month / NC Kathy Ward Thurs, April 14, May 12 & June 9 from 10 – 1 If you would like to get together with an artistic group of quilters, then come join this group who like to create outside the box. Knit Blouse 1 Class / $21.00 Fri, April 15 from 10 – 1
Barbara Alenci
Everyone enjoyed the first T-Shirt class so Barbara has found another pattern that we think you will really like. Not just a plain old T-Shirt, it will have style!!! Style along with our great new knits – you will love it! Goose Tracks / TNT Block of the Month 1 Class a month / $15.00 a class Ingrid Sat, April 16, & June 18 from 9:30 – 10:30 & May 21 from 9-10 All new! Completely different than any other! Only a few blocks repeat. Wait till you see Dana’s sample! This new project wowed us all, so we just couldn’t wait to get it started. One outcome of these projects is a better knowledge of your embroidery system. Old Glory by Hoopsisters 1 Class / $21.00 Ingrid Sat, May 21 from 10 - 1 Create a Blue Star Service Banner all in your embroidery machine, quilting as you go! You will go home and be able to display it proudly. Pattern includes a Flag with the pledge of allegiance on the white stripes and a Lil Glory that has in God We Trust. Piping Hot Binding 1 Class / $21.00 Ingrid Sat, April 16 from 11 - 1 So many have asked! We do listen, so here it is – hands on – we’ll put that extra little hint of color in our quilt as we do our binding. Bring in a small quilt that is ready for the binding and we’ll do it in class. You’ll love the results and go home with a completed project. Groovy Girls 1 Class @ month / $15.00 Barbara Alenci Sat, April 16, May 21 & June 18 from 1:30 – 3:30 Welcome to the Groovy Girls Club brought to you from Atkinson Designs! Enjoy a monthly get together where you can laugh, learn, and be inspired by creative ideas. Learn a new technique each month while making fun projects Pickle Quilt 2 Classes / $32.00 Gail Freese Sun, April 17 & May 1 from 11 – 2 This outstanding quilt is very scrappy and lends itself to many color variations and fabric combinations. Gail will show you how easy it is with foundation paper. Bali Pops / Color & Design 2 Classes / $32.00 Barbara Wittenberg Tues, April 19 & May 3 from 10 – 2 Learn how to dismantle a Bali Pop collection (2 ½” pre-cut strips), separate and understand color relationships and use different design methods to making your quilt.
Paper Piecing Pals Club 1 Class each month / $ 18.00 Nancy Harrington Tues, April 19, May 17 & June 21 from 5:30 - 9 New projects for a fun group of paper piecers! **Prerequisite: Nancy’s Learn to Paper Piece class, or previous classes with her on paper piecing. Spring Fling 2 Classes / $32.00 Patti Rue Wed, April 20 & May 4 from 10 – 12:30 Patti taught this quilt back in 2008 and we’ve had requests to repeat it. Perfect for fat quarters and scraps, this fresh, pretty quilt is simple and Alec Anderson’s pattern gives instructions in three popular sizes. After Breakfast Quilt 1 Class / $21.00 Ingrid Thurs, April 21 from 10:30 – 1:30 Would you like to add embroidery to your awesome breakfast club quilt? Would you like to actually do some of the quilting with these designs? This hands-on class is just for you! Beach Walk 1 Class a Month / $21.00 per quarter Ingrid Thurs, April 21, May 19 & June 16 from 6-7 pm WOW! McKenna Ryan has done it again. Join us in this 9 block quilt that transports you right to the shore where the tide line tickles your toes. I will demonstrate a few different ways to appliqué as well as the option to appliqué/quilt as you go Noel 1 Class @ month / $21.00 per quarter Ingrid Mon, April 25, May 23 & June 27 from 6 - 7 This is a gathering of lovely ladies being inspired to work on and finish this exquisite quilt. This is an appliqué class in which you may choose any form that suits you. We will be sharing ideas, tips, tricks and demos as we go. Recipe Embroidery Towel of the Month 1 Class a month/$35.00 one time fee Ingrid Tues, April 26, May 31 & June 28 – 6pm Towel Flash 12 mouth watering recipes plus a bonus design! I make each month’s recipe: you come and flash me your completed towel, taste the new recipe and receive your password to open the next design! Simple! If you do not flash your towel the password costs you $5 Bread & Butter / United Forever – A Civil War Legacy 1 Class each month/ $18.00 a month Nancy Harrington Thurs, April 28, May 26 & June 23 from 6:30 – 9 Join Nancy as we continue with Kaye England’s Bread & Butter Society, beginning this year with an in-depth pattern study of 24 different blocks, while looking thru the past to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.
OPEN SEW
Want to spend an entire day sewing with no interruptions? Need help with a Quilters’ Choice class project or just want to work on finishing it? Join us on our Open Sew Fridays and sew on your project of choice. And the best part: IT IS ABSOLUTELY FREE! Chloe Quilt 1 Class / $32.00 Nan Fri, April 29 from 10 – 3:30 Like a breath of fresh air, this simple, calming design is quick to cut and quick to sew. This quilt is made using a fabric kit from Benartex Fabrics Chloe collection and is ready to go. There is also an optional companion, Chloe embroidery collection, that can be used to add embroidery or to quilt in the hoop. This class will also include a multi hooping lesson, using your Bernina Artista software to split large designs.
Circles, Circles Bag 2 Classes / $32.00 Kim Borowy Fri, May 13 & 27 from 10 – 12:30 This bag can be used as a purse or for an everyday carrier for projects, groceries or file folders. The circles are appliquéd either by hand of machine. There will also be instructions for a little bag to hold all your little treasures inside. Designer Handbag 1 Class / $21.00 Nan Sat, May 14 from 1 – 3:30 This designer-inspired handbag is so easy to make, and one won’t be enough! With a secret zipped pocket on the outside, this handbag is adapted from the “Silver Frame Purse Pattern” as seen in the store.
Shoulder Tote Basket / Spring In To Summer 1 Class / $75.00 includes kit Joane & Peggy Sat, April 30 from 9:30 – 3:30 Make your choice between two projects in this class. Make the Shoulder Tote, with fabric strap handles and carry it to the green market. Or make Peggy’s new purse design with double handles that is easy to carry and has a liner than can be changed.
Hawaiian Quilting 1 Class / $32.00 Jennifer Collins Wed, May 18 from 10 – 3:30 Jennifer will teach the traditional Hawaiian method of needle turn hand appliqué – a good skill to learn and can be used for any appliqué pattern. Make a 21” Turtle block than can be a pillow top or start of a quilt, or a Sea Turtles and Dolphins wall hanging that measures 42” X 42” from the same pattern by Pacific Rim Quilts.
Start Quilting 5 Classes / $50.00 Nan Wed, May 4, 11, 18 & June 1 & 8 from 6:30 - 9 Nan has been teaching this class since January 2004. . . one of our longest running classes. Using Alex Anderson’s book, you will learn how to use a rotary cutter properly and safely, create your quilt top, quilt it and apply your binding in Nan’s favorite way . . . . totally by machine. So if you would like to learn how to make a quilt, then this is the class for you.
High Five Jacket 1 Class / $32.00 Lindsay Hager Fri, May 20 from 10 – 4:30 You have seen Lindsay’s beautiful wearable art pieces during Sew Fun Club show and tell, now you can learn from the very talented lady and make this very loose fitting jacket that is fast and fun. Precision hems, mitered corners and one strong button finish the easy-fit piece in style.
Machine Applique 3 Classes / $38.00 Nan Sat, May 7, 14 & 28 from 9:30 – 12 Learn the basics of machine appliqué while creating a beautiful table runner from one of Kim Diehl’s beautiful books. You’ll learn fusible and hand look appliqué techniques. Nan will also share the “Big Stitch” technique of hand quilting.
Free Motion Feathers 2 Classes / $32.00 Jennifer Collins Wed, June 1 & 8 from 10 - 1 Learn to design and stitch 2 styles of feathers, the basic freeform feather and the feather with a stitched spine, both building blocks to more complex feather designs. We will stitch multiple feathers on small quilt sandwiches and then graduate to a small quilt with multiple feather designs.
Summer Décor Pillows 1 Class / $21.00 Nan Sat, May 7 from 1 – 3:30 The easiest way to update your décor is with colorful pillows. This pillow is quick and easy and has a professional finish to it. You will receive instructions for other great pillows and projects. Summer Broomstick Skirt 1 Class / $21.00 Nan Tues, May 10 from 10 – 12:30 If you are looking for an ‘easy to make’ skirt that is great for travel or wearing anywhere, then this is a great addition to your summer wardrobe. We will use a ruffle attachment to create gathers and a serger to finish of the seam edges. Make it long or make it short and sassy.
Applique Carrier 2 Classes / $32.00 Kim Borowy Fri, June 10 & 17 from 10 – 12:30 This carrier can be used for hand or machine appliqué projects. It will hold vinyl pages that organize and store your appliqué squares along with all your extra fabric, thread, pincushion and scissors. Duffle Do Bag 2 Classes / $32.00 Kim Borowy Sat, June 11 & 25 from 1:30 – 3:30 There are four duffle bag sizes for you to choose from. They can carry your clothes for the gym, your sewing supplies, makeup, jewelry or anything you can imagine.
Kids Camp 4 Classes / $125.00 Patti & Chelle Mon – Thurs, June 13-16 from 10-12:30 or 2-4:30
Kid’s Camp at Quilters’ Choice is always a fun time! Participants will make several fun projects, while learning the basics of sewing.
Gammill Long-Arm Machine Quilting Rental Certification/Refresher
Interested in learning about the long-arm quilting system? Do you have a quilt that’s too big for your machine? Well, here’s an idea – rent our Gammill machine! Participating in this certification class, will offer you the opportunity to use our equipment and experience the technique and fun of the long-arm machine. Or perhaps you took the Certification Class previously but have waited too long and forgotten most of what you learned. Take a refresher class and get up to speed again. 1 Class / 3 hours - $45.00 (includes practice fabric/batting kit)
April 6, 16, 20, 30 May 11, 21, 25, from 10:30 – 1:30
PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON CLASS POLICIES!
REFUNDS: Will be given only if Quilters’ Choice is notified at least 48 hours in advance of
class. No exceptions! It is not fair to the teachers who have spent time preparing for the class, if we end up with less than planned for and there are others on a waiting list. Quilters’ Choice reserves the right to cancel a class, with a full refund, if the minimum number of 5 students is not met. REMEMBER: We ask for your support in purchasing your supplies from Quilters’ Choice prior to class.
Our staff is available to assist you in selecting the proper tools and fabric for class, for which you will receive a 10% discount. EVENING CLASSES begin at 6:30 (unless otherwise listed). The store is closed from 5:00–6:30 for dinner
SUN
3
MON
4 CLOSED
TUES
5
APRIL 2011 WED
6
10 Quilting Angels
11 CLOSED
12 9 Patch Pazazz #1 10 - 2
13 Breakfast Club 9:30 - 1 Chocolate Recipe Towel 6 pm
17 Pickle Quilt #1 11-2
18 CLOSED
20 Spring Fling #1 10 – 12:30
24 HAPPY EASTER
25 CLOSED
19 Color & Design #1 10 - 2 Paper Piece Club 5:30 - 9 26 9 Patch Pazazz #2 10 - 2
Noel 6-7
SUN 1 Pickle Quilt #2 11-2
8 Happy Mother’s Day 15
22 Quilting Angels 10 - 3
29
MON 2 CLOSED Machine Mastery #1 6 – 8:30 9 CLOSED Machine Mastery #2 6 – 8:30 16 CLOSED Machine Mastery #3 6 – 8:30 23 CLOSED
Noel 6-7 30 MEMORIAL DAY
Recipe Towel at 6
TUES
27 SEW FUN CLUB 10 – 12 Or 7 - 9
MAY 2011 WED
3 Color & Design #2 10 - 2
4 Spring Fling #2 10 – 12:30
Beginning Software #1 6:30 - 9 10 Summer Broomstick Skirt 10 – 12:30
17 8 Series Mastery #1 10 – 12:30
Start Quilting #1 6:30 - 9 11 Chocolate Recipe Towel 6 pm Start Quilting #2 6:30 - 9 18 Hawaiian Quilting 10 – 3:30
Paper Piece Club 5:30 - 9 24 8 Series Mastery #2 10 – 12:30
Start Quilting #3 6:30 - 9 25 Sew Fun Club 10:00 – 12:00
Beginning Software #2 6:30 - 9 31 8 Series Mastery #3 10 – 12:30 Recipe Towel 6 pm Beginning Software #3 6:30 – 9
Or 7:00 – 9:00
THURS
FRI
SAT
31 Meet the Teachers 10:30 – 12:30 or 6:30 – 8:30
1 Open Sew
2 Meet the Teachers 10:30 – 12:30
7 Rule Your Rulers Mystery 10:00 – 3:30
8 Open Sew/ Pillowcase Sew Day
Intermediate Software 6:30-9 14 Design Group 10 - 1
LOTES 6-9 15 Knit Blouse 10 – 1
21 After Breakfast 10:30 – 1:30 Beach Walk 6-7 28 SEW FUN CLUB 10 – 12 Bread & Butter/ United Forever 6:30 - 9
22 Open Sew
9 Village Bag 10 – 1 Embroidery Party 1:30 – 3:30 Fabric Dye Painting 9:30 - 4 16 Goose Tracks BOM. 9:30 – 10:30 Piping Hot Bind 11-1 Groovy Girls 1:30 – 3:30 23
THURS
29 CHLOE Quilt 10 – 3:30
FRI
30 Shoulder Tote Basket OR Spring In To Summer Purse 9:30 – 3:30
SAT
5 Rule Your Rulers Petals N’ Pink #1 10 – 12:30
6 Open Sew
7 Machine Applique #1 9:30 – 12 Summer Décor Pillows 1 – 3:30
12 Design Group 10 - 1 Intermediate Software 6:30-9 19 Rule Your Rulers Petals N’ Pink #2 10 – 12:30 Beach Walk 6-7 26 Sew Fun Club 10:00 – 12:00 Bread & Butter/ United Forever 6:30 - 9
13 Circles Bag #1 10 – 12:30 LOTES 6-9 20 High Five Jacket 10 – 4:30
14 Machine Applique #2 9:30 – 12 Designer Handbag 1 – 3:30 21 Goose Tracks 9 - 10 Old Glory 10 – 1 Groovy Girls 1:30 – 3:30
27 Circles Bag #2 10 – 12:30
28 Machine Applique #3 9:30 - 12
SUN
5
12 Quilting Angels 10 - 3 19
26
MON
6 CLOSED
Machine Mastery #4 6 – 8:30 13 KIDS CAMP
JUNE 2011 WED
TUES
7 8 Series Mastery #4 10 – 12:30
14 KIDS CAMP
1 Free Motion Feathers #1 10 - 1 Start Quilting #4 6:30 - 9 8 Free Motion Feathers #2 10 - 1 Chocolate Recipe Towel 6 pm Start Quilting #5 6:30 - 9 15 KIDS CAMP
CLOSED 20 CLOSED Machine Mastery #5 6 – 8:30 27 CLOSED Noel 6-7
THURS
FRI
SAT
2 Rule Your Rulers Star of Hope 10 – 3:30
3 Open Sew
4 Market Review Party 11 am
9 Design Group 10 - 1
10 Applique Carrier #1 10 – 12:30
11 Quilted Pillow Serger Test Drive 10 – 12:30
Intermediate Software 6:30-9 16 KIDS CAMP
LOTES 6-9 17 Applique Carrier #2 10 – 12:30
21 8 Series Mastery #5 10 – 12:30
22 Sew Fun Club 10 – 12:00
Paper Piecing Club 5:30 -9 28 8 Series Mastery #6 10 – 12:30 Recipe Towel of Month 6 pm
Or 7 - 9 29
Beach Walk 6-7 23 Sew Fun Club 10 – 12:00 Bread & Butter/ United Forever 6:30 - 9 30
BSR Guide 6-8
Meet the Teachers 6:30 – 8:30
24
Cutting Up With Cutwork w/Melody Hicks 10 - 2 1 Open Sew
Duffle Do Bag #1 1:30 – 3:30 18 Goose Tracks BOM 9:30 – 10:30 Groovy Girls 1:30 – 3:30 25
Duffle Do Bag 1:30 – 3:30
#2
2 Meet the Teachers 10:30 – 12:30
Coming This Summer! Follow the fascinating 500 year history of The Christmas Tree - from its humble beginnings in Riga, Latvia to its current status as a worldwide symbol of the holiday! 6 Part Block of The Month program features 22 designs from J. Wecker Frisch's Christmas Tradition collection. Program includes instruction to make and finish the quilt, historical information on the evolution of the decorated Christmas Tree as well as traditional cookie recipes!! Ask how you can participate at Quilters’ Choice today!
(561) 747-0525
Fax: (561) 747-0267 NEW! E-mail – [email protected]
Dear Quilting Friends,
April 2011
What a great time here at Quilters’ Choice! The staff and teachers have done it again! We are all excited about the new upcoming classes. The store is packed full of new fabrics (lots of batiks) and we are ready to share some wonderful, creative project ideas for your sewing, serging and embroidery enjoyment. Gather your friends and read over the list of classes and then join us at Meet the Teachers for a showing of all the new samples. Sign up for all of your favorite classes and let’s have a fun sewing spring. All of us at Quilters’ Choice would like to thank you for your confidence, loyalty and support. We thank you for nineteen years of wonderful friends and special times!
Please email us at [email protected] to be added to our email list.
Vivian and all the Quilters’ Choice Staff
Open House/Meet the Teachers Thursday, March 31 from 10:30 – 12:30, and 6:30 – 8:30 OR Saturday, April 2 at 10:30 am
Class samples will be in the store by Thursday, so if you cannot make one of the events, stop in any time starting this Thursday to see the projects and to sign up. Join us for a great line-up of classes. Meet each teacher as she presents her class project. Please be aware that this is a scheduled program with the presentation and explanation of projects at the beginning of the program and sign-ups following, so please be on time. After the presentation, we will take your sign-ups, give you a supply list and answer any questions you may have. You will receive a 10% discount on all class sign-up fees during this event. And remember, to show our appreciation for your support in our products, there’s always a 10% discount on all supplies purchased for classes.
** Cutting Up With The Cutwork Tool ** Special guest teacher Melody Hicks, owner of Bernina Sewing Centre in Lake Mary, FL 4 hour class - Hands on with Laptop - $35.00 - Fri, June 24 from 10 - 2 Melody will show you how exciting this wonderful tool from Bernina is! Learn to take any appliqué design, such as Lunch Box quilts, Sarah Vedler, Smith Street Designs and OESD and accurately cut your appliqués ready to stitch and with the webbing already attached! We'll then learn how to use the Alphabet built into the software to create our own banners. Lastly, we will create an appliqué with a pattern designed to do traditional appliqué, but we'll easily turn it into a cutwork so we never have to take out a pencil to trace again! Designer software will also be used in this class.
Embroidery Party
Saturday April 9 from 1:30 – 3:30 Still not sure if you would enjoy embroidery capabilities with your machine? Or maybe you have an embroidery machine but aren’t sure how creative you can be with it. Join us for free demonstrations and even try it yourself to make some fun little purse accessories completely in the hoop. Whether it be quilting designs, garment accents, baby things or Travel N’ Style accessories, we can show you how. Don’t miss this fun embroidery afternoon!
BERNINA CLASSES Machine Mastery Guide Classes 5 Classes / Free with purchase of machine Ingrid Mon, May 2, 9, 16 & June 6, 20 from 6 – 8:30 Learn all about your new Bernina sewing machine from threading to cleaning, and seams to hems. You will create a zippered bag, pillowcase and a pillow with buttons. Covered piping, buttons & buttonholes will also be covered. 830/820 Series Machine Mastery Guide Class 7 Classes / Free with purchase of machine Ingrid Tues, May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 21, 28 & July 6 from 10 – 12:30 We will have a hands-on Demo of the new features while working through our Emulator software on your laptop. We’ll cover the new and exciting features.
Beginning Software 3 Classes / Free with purchase of software Nan Tues, May 3, 24 & 31 from 6:30 - 9 We’ll explore the basics of editing designs, lettering, auto digitizing and lots more with your Bernina software. If you do not yet own this software and would like to see all it can do, please be our guest and join Nan as she shares her knowledge of this wonderful software. Intermediate Software 1 Class @ Month / $21.00 Nan Thurs, April 7, May 12 & June 9 from 6:30 – 9 We’ll continue on with the features of your Bernina embroidery software. Each class will be a different lesson and tutorials will be provided with your software. BSR/Bernina Stitch Regulator Guide Class 1 Class / $15.00 (refunded at class w/coupon) Ingrid Thurs, June 29 from 6 - 8 Learn all the fantastic tricks of your Bernina Stitch Regulator, and quilting all your quilt tops will be a breeze.
TEST DRIVES Serge Ahead Test Drive a serger! $10 fee (returned as coupon at class) Sat, June 11 from 10 – 12:30 The serger is a wonderful add-on machine for your sewing room. Create a small quilted patchwork pillow with a ruffle completely with the serger.
MACHINE PIECING & QUILTING CLASSES Rule Your Rulers Join us for one or all of these monthly classes to learn the many amazing uses of Kaye England’s Nifty Notions Rulers. Mystery / Stars Over Pink Shell 1 Class / $32.00 Vivian Thurs, April 7 from 10 – 3:30 This was a mystery quilt that Kaye shared with us at this her retreat I attended this year. Come with your fabric strips precut and using the Half Rectangle and the Half Square rulers, you will go home with some amazing scrappy stars for your quilt,
Petals N’ Pink 2 Classes / $32.00 Chelle Thurs, May 5 & 19 from 10 – 12:30 This Dresden Plate quilt could be created easily in any color combination using the Nifty Notions 30* triangle ruler. Star of Hope 1 Class / $32.00 Nan Thurs, June 2 from 10 – 3:30 Nan’s “Rule your Rulers” class brings you the Star of Hope using the Bias Triangle and Half Rectangle rulers by Nifty Notions. You’ll be amazed how quickly the block goes together. This quilt recognizes and honors all those who are affected by breast cancer. LOTES (La Tays) (Ladies of the Evening Sewing) Random scheduled / $10 Refreshment fee Ingrid / Staff Fri, April 8, May 13 & June 10 from 6 - 9 Can’t get away during the day for the Open Sewing days? Well let's do some Friday evenings! Work on anything that needs your attention, get some extra help or just enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow quilters. Dinner included. Village Bag 1 Class / $21.00 Barbara Alenci Sat, April 9 from 10 – 1 This roomy, hobo-style bag is soft and slouchy with just the right amount of space to use as a tote or a handbag. The “leather” handles make it look really sophisticated. This the bag that was shown by former class students at Sew Fun Club and you asked for a Saturday class. Fabrics To Dye For 1 Class / $32.00 Plus kit fee Ingrid Sat, April 9 from 9:30 – 4 I am thrilled to share with you an easy way to dye fabric for use in your quilts or any project. We will get a little messy and have a lot of fun WOW moments! You will learn how to make dye formulas for 72 shades, introducing the flood of color that can be achieved with these few dyes. 9 Patch Pazzazz 2 Classes / $32.00 Barbara Wittenberg Tues, April 12 & 26 from 10 – 2 Create blocks based on 6”, 12”, 18” & 24”s. Then Barbara will guide you through the rules of design and color to create your wall hanging or quilt Breakfast Club 1 Class / $21.00 Chelle & Patti Wed, April 13 from 9:30 – 1 Join the Quilters’ Choice chefs for a delicious breakfast followed by a great new project cooked up for you! Chocolate Recipe Towel of the Month 1 Class @ month / $35.00 one time fee Ingrid Wed, April 13, May 11 & June 8 at 6 pm We have had such a good time with our recipe towels and now we have Chocolate! I think we’ve just gone to heaven. Class one is lecture demo; you’ll embroider at home. Every month thereafter you will flash me your completed towel, taste the new recipe and receive you password to open the next design. Finish your towel each month and you won’t be charged $5.00 for the password.
Design Group 1 Session @ month / NC Kathy Ward Thurs, April 14, May 12 & June 9 from 10 – 1 If you would like to get together with an artistic group of quilters, then come join this group who like to create outside the box. Knit Blouse 1 Class / $21.00 Fri, April 15 from 10 – 1
Barbara Alenci
Everyone enjoyed the first T-Shirt class so Barbara has found another pattern that we think you will really like. Not just a plain old T-Shirt, it will have style!!! Style along with our great new knits – you will love it! Goose Tracks / TNT Block of the Month 1 Class a month / $15.00 a class Ingrid Sat, April 16, & June 18 from 9:30 – 10:30 & May 21 from 9-10 All new! Completely different than any other! Only a few blocks repeat. Wait till you see Dana’s sample! This new project wowed us all, so we just couldn’t wait to get it started. One outcome of these projects is a better knowledge of your embroidery system. Old Glory by Hoopsisters 1 Class / $21.00 Ingrid Sat, May 21 from 10 - 1 Create a Blue Star Service Banner all in your embroidery machine, quilting as you go! You will go home and be able to display it proudly. Pattern includes a Flag with the pledge of allegiance on the white stripes and a Lil Glory that has in God We Trust. Piping Hot Binding 1 Class / $21.00 Ingrid Sat, April 16 from 11 - 1 So many have asked! We do listen, so here it is – hands on – we’ll put that extra little hint of color in our quilt as we do our binding. Bring in a small quilt that is ready for the binding and we’ll do it in class. You’ll love the results and go home with a completed project. Groovy Girls 1 Class @ month / $15.00 Barbara Alenci Sat, April 16, May 21 & June 18 from 1:30 – 3:30 Welcome to the Groovy Girls Club brought to you from Atkinson Designs! Enjoy a monthly get together where you can laugh, learn, and be inspired by creative ideas. Learn a new technique each month while making fun projects Pickle Quilt 2 Classes / $32.00 Gail Freese Sun, April 17 & May 1 from 11 – 2 This outstanding quilt is very scrappy and lends itself to many color variations and fabric combinations. Gail will show you how easy it is with foundation paper. Bali Pops / Color & Design 2 Classes / $32.00 Barbara Wittenberg Tues, April 19 & May 3 from 10 – 2 Learn how to dismantle a Bali Pop collection (2 ½” pre-cut strips), separate and understand color relationships and use different design methods to making your quilt.
Paper Piecing Pals Club 1 Class each month / $ 18.00 Nancy Harrington Tues, April 19, May 17 & June 21 from 5:30 - 9 New projects for a fun group of paper piecers! **Prerequisite: Nancy’s Learn to Paper Piece class, or previous classes with her on paper piecing. Spring Fling 2 Classes / $32.00 Patti Rue Wed, April 20 & May 4 from 10 – 12:30 Patti taught this quilt back in 2008 and we’ve had requests to repeat it. Perfect for fat quarters and scraps, this fresh, pretty quilt is simple and Alec Anderson’s pattern gives instructions in three popular sizes. After Breakfast Quilt 1 Class / $21.00 Ingrid Thurs, April 21 from 10:30 – 1:30 Would you like to add embroidery to your awesome breakfast club quilt? Would you like to actually do some of the quilting with these designs? This hands-on class is just for you! Beach Walk 1 Class a Month / $21.00 per quarter Ingrid Thurs, April 21, May 19 & June 16 from 6-7 pm WOW! McKenna Ryan has done it again. Join us in this 9 block quilt that transports you right to the shore where the tide line tickles your toes. I will demonstrate a few different ways to appliqué as well as the option to appliqué/quilt as you go Noel 1 Class @ month / $21.00 per quarter Ingrid Mon, April 25, May 23 & June 27 from 6 - 7 This is a gathering of lovely ladies being inspired to work on and finish this exquisite quilt. This is an appliqué class in which you may choose any form that suits you. We will be sharing ideas, tips, tricks and demos as we go. Recipe Embroidery Towel of the Month 1 Class a month/$35.00 one time fee Ingrid Tues, April 26, May 31 & June 28 – 6pm Towel Flash 12 mouth watering recipes plus a bonus design! I make each month’s recipe: you come and flash me your completed towel, taste the new recipe and receive your password to open the next design! Simple! If you do not flash your towel the password costs you $5 Bread & Butter / United Forever – A Civil War Legacy 1 Class each month/ $18.00 a month Nancy Harrington Thurs, April 28, May 26 & June 23 from 6:30 – 9 Join Nancy as we continue with Kaye England’s Bread & Butter Society, beginning this year with an in-depth pattern study of 24 different blocks, while looking thru the past to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.
OPEN SEW
Want to spend an entire day sewing with no interruptions? Need help with a Quilters’ Choice class project or just want to work on finishing it? Join us on our Open Sew Fridays and sew on your project of choice. And the best part: IT IS ABSOLUTELY FREE! Chloe Quilt 1 Class / $32.00 Nan Fri, April 29 from 10 – 3:30 Like a breath of fresh air, this simple, calming design is quick to cut and quick to sew. This quilt is made using a fabric kit from Benartex Fabrics Chloe collection and is ready to go. There is also an optional companion, Chloe embroidery collection, that can be used to add embroidery or to quilt in the hoop. This class will also include a multi hooping lesson, using your Bernina Artista software to split large designs.
Circles, Circles Bag 2 Classes / $32.00 Kim Borowy Fri, May 13 & 27 from 10 – 12:30 This bag can be used as a purse or for an everyday carrier for projects, groceries or file folders. The circles are appliquéd either by hand of machine. There will also be instructions for a little bag to hold all your little treasures inside. Designer Handbag 1 Class / $21.00 Nan Sat, May 14 from 1 – 3:30 This designer-inspired handbag is so easy to make, and one won’t be enough! With a secret zipped pocket on the outside, this handbag is adapted from the “Silver Frame Purse Pattern” as seen in the store.
Shoulder Tote Basket / Spring In To Summer 1 Class / $75.00 includes kit Joane & Peggy Sat, April 30 from 9:30 – 3:30 Make your choice between two projects in this class. Make the Shoulder Tote, with fabric strap handles and carry it to the green market. Or make Peggy’s new purse design with double handles that is easy to carry and has a liner than can be changed.
Hawaiian Quilting 1 Class / $32.00 Jennifer Collins Wed, May 18 from 10 – 3:30 Jennifer will teach the traditional Hawaiian method of needle turn hand appliqué – a good skill to learn and can be used for any appliqué pattern. Make a 21” Turtle block than can be a pillow top or start of a quilt, or a Sea Turtles and Dolphins wall hanging that measures 42” X 42” from the same pattern by Pacific Rim Quilts.
Start Quilting 5 Classes / $50.00 Nan Wed, May 4, 11, 18 & June 1 & 8 from 6:30 - 9 Nan has been teaching this class since January 2004. . . one of our longest running classes. Using Alex Anderson’s book, you will learn how to use a rotary cutter properly and safely, create your quilt top, quilt it and apply your binding in Nan’s favorite way . . . . totally by machine. So if you would like to learn how to make a quilt, then this is the class for you.
High Five Jacket 1 Class / $32.00 Lindsay Hager Fri, May 20 from 10 – 4:30 You have seen Lindsay’s beautiful wearable art pieces during Sew Fun Club show and tell, now you can learn from the very talented lady and make this very loose fitting jacket that is fast and fun. Precision hems, mitered corners and one strong button finish the easy-fit piece in style.
Machine Applique 3 Classes / $38.00 Nan Sat, May 7, 14 & 28 from 9:30 – 12 Learn the basics of machine appliqué while creating a beautiful table runner from one of Kim Diehl’s beautiful books. You’ll learn fusible and hand look appliqué techniques. Nan will also share the “Big Stitch” technique of hand quilting.
Free Motion Feathers 2 Classes / $32.00 Jennifer Collins Wed, June 1 & 8 from 10 - 1 Learn to design and stitch 2 styles of feathers, the basic freeform feather and the feather with a stitched spine, both building blocks to more complex feather designs. We will stitch multiple feathers on small quilt sandwiches and then graduate to a small quilt with multiple feather designs.
Summer Décor Pillows 1 Class / $21.00 Nan Sat, May 7 from 1 – 3:30 The easiest way to update your décor is with colorful pillows. This pillow is quick and easy and has a professional finish to it. You will receive instructions for other great pillows and projects. Summer Broomstick Skirt 1 Class / $21.00 Nan Tues, May 10 from 10 – 12:30 If you are looking for an ‘easy to make’ skirt that is great for travel or wearing anywhere, then this is a great addition to your summer wardrobe. We will use a ruffle attachment to create gathers and a serger to finish of the seam edges. Make it long or make it short and sassy.
Applique Carrier 2 Classes / $32.00 Kim Borowy Fri, June 10 & 17 from 10 – 12:30 This carrier can be used for hand or machine appliqué projects. It will hold vinyl pages that organize and store your appliqué squares along with all your extra fabric, thread, pincushion and scissors. Duffle Do Bag 2 Classes / $32.00 Kim Borowy Sat, June 11 & 25 from 1:30 – 3:30 There are four duffle bag sizes for you to choose from. They can carry your clothes for the gym, your sewing supplies, makeup, jewelry or anything you can imagine.
Kids Camp 4 Classes / $125.00 Patti & Chelle Mon – Thurs, June 13-16 from 10-12:30 or 2-4:30
Kid’s Camp at Quilters’ Choice is always a fun time! Participants will make several fun projects, while learning the basics of sewing.
Gammill Long-Arm Machine Quilting Rental Certification/Refresher
Interested in learning about the long-arm quilting system? Do you have a quilt that’s too big for your machine? Well, here’s an idea – rent our Gammill machine! Participating in this certification class, will offer you the opportunity to use our equipment and experience the technique and fun of the long-arm machine. Or perhaps you took the Certification Class previously but have waited too long and forgotten most of what you learned. Take a refresher class and get up to speed again. 1 Class / 3 hours - $45.00 (includes practice fabric/batting kit)
April 6, 16, 20, 30 May 11, 21, 25, from 10:30 – 1:30
PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON CLASS POLICIES!
REFUNDS: Will be given only if Quilters’ Choice is notified at least 48 hours in advance of
class. No exceptions! It is not fair to the teachers who have spent time preparing for the class, if we end up with less than planned for and there are others on a waiting list. Quilters’ Choice reserves the right to cancel a class, with a full refund, if the minimum number of 5 students is not met. REMEMBER: We ask for your support in purchasing your supplies from Quilters’ Choice prior to class.
Our staff is available to assist you in selecting the proper tools and fabric for class, for which you will receive a 10% discount. EVENING CLASSES begin at 6:30 (unless otherwise listed). The store is closed from 5:00–6:30 for dinner
SUN
3
MON
4 CLOSED
TUES
5
APRIL 2011 WED
6
10 Quilting Angels
11 CLOSED
12 9 Patch Pazazz #1 10 - 2
13 Breakfast Club 9:30 - 1 Chocolate Recipe Towel 6 pm
17 Pickle Quilt #1 11-2
18 CLOSED
20 Spring Fling #1 10 – 12:30
24 HAPPY EASTER
25 CLOSED
19 Color & Design #1 10 - 2 Paper Piece Club 5:30 - 9 26 9 Patch Pazazz #2 10 - 2
Noel 6-7
SUN 1 Pickle Quilt #2 11-2
8 Happy Mother’s Day 15
22 Quilting Angels 10 - 3
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MON 2 CLOSED Machine Mastery #1 6 – 8:30 9 CLOSED Machine Mastery #2 6 – 8:30 16 CLOSED Machine Mastery #3 6 – 8:30 23 CLOSED
Noel 6-7 30 MEMORIAL DAY
Recipe Towel at 6
TUES
27 SEW FUN CLUB 10 – 12 Or 7 - 9
MAY 2011 WED
3 Color & Design #2 10 - 2
4 Spring Fling #2 10 – 12:30
Beginning Software #1 6:30 - 9 10 Summer Broomstick Skirt 10 – 12:30
17 8 Series Mastery #1 10 – 12:30
Start Quilting #1 6:30 - 9 11 Chocolate Recipe Towel 6 pm Start Quilting #2 6:30 - 9 18 Hawaiian Quilting 10 – 3:30
Paper Piece Club 5:30 - 9 24 8 Series Mastery #2 10 – 12:30
Start Quilting #3 6:30 - 9 25 Sew Fun Club 10:00 – 12:00
Beginning Software #2 6:30 - 9 31 8 Series Mastery #3 10 – 12:30 Recipe Towel 6 pm Beginning Software #3 6:30 – 9
Or 7:00 – 9:00
THURS
FRI
SAT
31 Meet the Teachers 10:30 – 12:30 or 6:30 – 8:30
1 Open Sew
2 Meet the Teachers 10:30 – 12:30
7 Rule Your Rulers Mystery 10:00 – 3:30
8 Open Sew/ Pillowcase Sew Day
Intermediate Software 6:30-9 14 Design Group 10 - 1
LOTES 6-9 15 Knit Blouse 10 – 1
21 After Breakfast 10:30 – 1:30 Beach Walk 6-7 28 SEW FUN CLUB 10 – 12 Bread & Butter/ United Forever 6:30 - 9
22 Open Sew
9 Village Bag 10 – 1 Embroidery Party 1:30 – 3:30 Fabric Dye Painting 9:30 - 4 16 Goose Tracks BOM. 9:30 – 10:30 Piping Hot Bind 11-1 Groovy Girls 1:30 – 3:30 23
THURS
29 CHLOE Quilt 10 – 3:30
FRI
30 Shoulder Tote Basket OR Spring In To Summer Purse 9:30 – 3:30
SAT
5 Rule Your Rulers Petals N’ Pink #1 10 – 12:30
6 Open Sew
7 Machine Applique #1 9:30 – 12 Summer Décor Pillows 1 – 3:30
12 Design Group 10 - 1 Intermediate Software 6:30-9 19 Rule Your Rulers Petals N’ Pink #2 10 – 12:30 Beach Walk 6-7 26 Sew Fun Club 10:00 – 12:00 Bread & Butter/ United Forever 6:30 - 9
13 Circles Bag #1 10 – 12:30 LOTES 6-9 20 High Five Jacket 10 – 4:30
14 Machine Applique #2 9:30 – 12 Designer Handbag 1 – 3:30 21 Goose Tracks 9 - 10 Old Glory 10 – 1 Groovy Girls 1:30 – 3:30
27 Circles Bag #2 10 – 12:30
28 Machine Applique #3 9:30 - 12
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12 Quilting Angels 10 - 3 19
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Machine Mastery #4 6 – 8:30 13 KIDS CAMP
JUNE 2011 WED
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7 8 Series Mastery #4 10 – 12:30
14 KIDS CAMP
1 Free Motion Feathers #1 10 - 1 Start Quilting #4 6:30 - 9 8 Free Motion Feathers #2 10 - 1 Chocolate Recipe Towel 6 pm Start Quilting #5 6:30 - 9 15 KIDS CAMP
CLOSED 20 CLOSED Machine Mastery #5 6 – 8:30 27 CLOSED Noel 6-7
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FRI
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2 Rule Your Rulers Star of Hope 10 – 3:30
3 Open Sew
4 Market Review Party 11 am
9 Design Group 10 - 1
10 Applique Carrier #1 10 – 12:30
11 Quilted Pillow Serger Test Drive 10 – 12:30
Intermediate Software 6:30-9 16 KIDS CAMP
LOTES 6-9 17 Applique Carrier #2 10 – 12:30
21 8 Series Mastery #5 10 – 12:30
22 Sew Fun Club 10 – 12:00
Paper Piecing Club 5:30 -9 28 8 Series Mastery #6 10 – 12:30 Recipe Towel of Month 6 pm
Or 7 - 9 29
Beach Walk 6-7 23 Sew Fun Club 10 – 12:00 Bread & Butter/ United Forever 6:30 - 9 30
BSR Guide 6-8
Meet the Teachers 6:30 – 8:30
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Cutting Up With Cutwork w/Melody Hicks 10 - 2 1 Open Sew
Duffle Do Bag #1 1:30 – 3:30 18 Goose Tracks BOM 9:30 – 10:30 Groovy Girls 1:30 – 3:30 25
Duffle Do Bag 1:30 – 3:30
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2 Meet the Teachers 10:30 – 12:30
Coming This Summer! Follow the fascinating 500 year history of The Christmas Tree - from its humble beginnings in Riga, Latvia to its current status as a worldwide symbol of the holiday! 6 Part Block of The Month program features 22 designs from J. Wecker Frisch's Christmas Tradition collection. Program includes instruction to make and finish the quilt, historical information on the evolution of the decorated Christmas Tree as well as traditional cookie recipes!! Ask how you can participate at Quilters’ Choice today!
