QUILTERS’ CORNER NEWSLETTER WINTER 2016 9792 B BUSINESS PARK DRIVE, SACRAMENTO, CA 95827 916-366-6136 website:quilterscornersac.com
It will soon be 2016! Can you believe it? We all hope the New Year brings you health and happiness and lots of time for quilting! We will be closed New Year Eve and Day to do some inventory but OPEN HOUSE will be the following Sunday, January the 3rd, 12-4 P.M. Along with the opportunity to meet the teachers and see new projects, we will be premiering a new line of Thimbleberries fabric at the event. Yes, you read correctly. Lynette decided to come out of retirement and design a new line of fabric and we have purchased the whole collection for our Thimbleberries enthusiasts. Don’t forget the Folsom Quilt Show is the last weekend in January, the 29th-31st. It will be fabulous, as usual, with fantastic quilts and a fashion show. Come see our booth, we will have some wonderful new things just for the show as well as a special sale. If you have been waiting for Edyta’s new Laundry Basket line “Color Daze”, it came in yesterday. It is full of charming, soft blues, sweet pinks, rich browns, sparkling yellows and a delightful set of light backgrounds. The collection includes a printed panel of vintage blocks that lends itself to many uses, including a terrific backing, or cut up, it takes on the appearance of many different fabrics. We have not forgotten our 1800’s fabric enthusiasts either. Di Ford of Quiltmania fame has designed her first new line “Cloverdale House”. It is early century, (1790-1810) so the colors are lighter and less muddy. The detail is incredible, it replicates old block prints. The Dorian column print contains elaborate birds and minute botanical elements. It comes with a free pattern on line with nine patches on point and an unusual use of the column print in the border. If you are into cool, clear color, we have purchased a line of fabric from Riley Blake’s new designer, Lori Holt. She is into bright small calicoes in cherry pinks, strawberry, daisy yellows, denim blues and mint greens. This fabric comes with three preprinted fat eight panels, to give you a piece of everything. “QUILT RUSH” is coming! The theme this year is “Quilting The Blues Away”. We have designed a special blue and white quilt for the event. We also change the classroom into an additional display area. Of course, we will be serving treats and will have extra helpers to assist you with any special needs. Do not forget to set aside April 1317th. In the meantime, we hope to see you in the store. Happy Holidays! — Elaine, Pat, Carol, Pam, Dawn, Diane, Donna, Lindsay, Ellen, Patty, Debbie, Peggy,
Diane, Jean and Chris
Classes Beginning in JANUARY GARIBALDI FISH, FABRIC COLLAGE Thursday, Jan 7 10am-3pm Did you know that the Garibaldi fish is California's official state marine fish? The adults are beautiful bright orange and the young are orange with a little turquoise. You can collage your Garibaldi as an adult or as a juvenile. Ingrid Cattaneo $40.00(All levels) START QUILTING 101 Monday, Jan 11,18,25,Feb 1,8,15,22 10am-12:30pm OR 6pm-8:30pm Learn how to quilt using Alex Anderson’s Start Quilting book. This is a great way to learn basic piecing techniques and find out what all the excitement is all about. Beware, this is an addictive form of entertainment. Patty Shaw, Pam Polson or Vickie Carter $95.00(*) KEEP QUILTING 102 Monday, Jan 11,18,25,Feb 1,6,15,22 10am-12:30pm OR 6pm-8:30pm Continue to learn skill building and piecing techniques using Alex Anderson’s Keep Quilting book. Great class for people who have taken Beginning Quilting and want to advance or for those of us who want to clean up bad habits. Pam Polson, Patty Shaw or Vickie Carter $95.00(*&**) VALENTINE HEARTS WALL HANGING Wednesday, Jan 13 10am-4pm Make a small wall hanging with these charming Valentine hearts. Very easy to make using simple paper piecing techniques. Rita Eisenstat $40.00(All levels) RIVERA HANDBAG Sat., Jan 23 OR Fri.,Mar 11 10am-4pm For everyday, seasonal or take on vacation. Zipper top, lots of pockets, inside and out. Easy and fun to make. Patty Shaw $45.00(all levels)
BAJA BLUES Wednesday, Jan 27 10am-4pm Working with fat quarters, you learn an easy way to make this traditional block. Great techniques, fast piecing and no templates. Discussion and instructions for the pieced border. Linda will offer you this pattern in several sizes. Linda Ballard $50.00(*+,**&***) SPRING BOUNTY Thursday, Jan 28 (10am-12noon), Feb 4 (10am-4pm), AND Feb 11 (10am-4pm) Cut motifs from your favorite floral prints, artfully applique (raw edge) onto a center square, add some easy piecing and you have a smashing art quilt. Sue Rohrke $60.00(All levels) BEGINNING EMBROIDERY—SPRING SAMPLER Wednesday, Feb 3, 17 & Mar 2 10am-1pm Would you like to learn to embroider or maybe review stitches? Join us as we stitch up this lovely sampler by Crabapple Hill . We begin with the basics and quickly expand your skill. Patty Shaw (Kits available) $50.00(all levels) THE PERFECT BINDING Friday, Feb 5 10am-1pm This binding method is an alternate to the continuous bias binding method. This method has mitered corners when flipped over on the back for the blind stitch. There is a great kit included in the price that has all sorts of great gadgets. Nancy Zeterberg $25.00(*&**) MAKE & TAKE BENDY BAG & SWEET PEA POD Friday, Feb 12 10am-2pm Two-In-One! These little bags will hold and secure all your treasures. Two different zipper techniques. The Sweet Pea Pod can use up leftover pieces from the Bendy bag Patty Shaw $30.00(All levels) YELLOW BRICK ROAD Friday, Feb 19 10am-3pm Perfect class for beginners or those of you who finished the beginning quilting classes. Also, appropriate for all of us who want a quick, lovely quilt that is fun to work on in a group. Juanice Hess $40.00(*&**)
OH SO CUTE WALLHANGING Thursday, Feb 18 10am-4pm Improve your embroidery and piecing skills while making this charming “Oh So Cute”, small wall hanging that includes four different pieced blocks. Pattern includes tiny red buttons for the flowers. Donna Dale $40.00(All levels) BODEGA BAY Friday, Feb 26 & Mar 4 10am-4pm Back by VERY popular demand. In this class you will learn raw edge fusible are. You will make foamy waves and rocky, craggy cliffs. Sue will teach you how to make a pattern from your own photos. Sue Rohrke $60.00(All levels) MIDNIGHT AT THE OASIS Wednesday, Mar 9 10am-3pm AND Wednesday, Mar 23, Apr 6, & 20 10am-1pm If you were lucky enough to go to the 2015 River City Quilt Show, you may have seen this wonderful, award winning quilt. Dig out all your scraps! A fun, scrappy foundation pieced medallion is surrounded by pieced and appliqued rounds in this quilt from Jen Kingwell. Any fabric goes in this beauty. Inga Waegell $95.00(**&***) SCRAPPY TRIANGLE SURPRISE Thursday, Mar 17 10am-4pm This is a wonderful quilt that will work well with reproduction, batik and contemporary fabrics— or all three combined. If you have never mixed batiks with prints, this is the perfect time to do so. Kits available Donna Dale $40.00(All levels)
CLASS LEVEL CODES: * = BEGINNER ** = INTERMEDIATE *** = ADVANCED
BEGINNING APPLIQUE Friday, Mar 18 & 25 10am-4pm If you have always considered applique the “A” word, come and learn an easy method with starch and paper. Make a cute bird pincushion. Dawn Licker $40.00(*) ANACORTES Sunday, Mar 20 & Apr 3 10am-4pm This is an exciting quilt taught by a new teacher to our shop. Anacortes is a pieced “one block” quilt. Using the one square, you have a wonderful opportunity to create a unique kaleidoscope design. Sharon Alves $55.00(**&***)
ATENTI BAGS If you love unique craft bags and purses, but don’t have the time to make them yourself, check out our wide selection of Atenti bags. You can order one of these American made bags in a variety of styles and fabrics.
2016 QUILT RUSH APRIL 13-17, 2016 QUILTING THE BLUES AWAY
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
QUILTERS’ CORNER SOCIETIES & CLUBS HANDWORK SOCIETY 2nd Sunday of each month 12pm-4pm We have combined two of our hand work groups, hand quilters and appliquers, into this new group of needle workers (no machine’s). The bond between the two is the relaxation of needle and thread. Ellen Garner/Esther Latino $10/session REDWORK CLUB 1st Saturday of the month 10am – 11 am We have the perfect club for those who enjoy hand embroidery. This year we will be working on SUNDRESS from Crabapple Hill. Come to a meeting and see firsthand how much fun we have. $30/year/includes pattern QUILTERS’ CORNER WILL BE CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DATES SO WE CAN SHARE THE HOLIDAYS WITH OUR FAMILIES Thursday, Dec 31 & Friday, Jan 1 Sunday, March 27, Easter
1800’s CLUB 3rd Saturday of each month 10am-11am If you love 1800’s fabric, this is the group for you. We will be doing a Di Ford project from Quiltmania in 2016. Dawn Licker $30/year WOOLWORK CLUB Last Tuesday of each month, 6pm-8:30pm Join us to make the lovely Summertime Sampler, a sunny, colorful wool applique wall hanging. Using simple or complex stitches, you can get very creative with your wool and thread choices. Patty Shaw $30/year
DULL SCISSORS?? What a pain in the wrist…. Bring them into the shop to be sharpened. We have a terrific fellow who quickly does a fine job on scissors.
QUILTERS’ CORNER 9792B BUSINESS PARK DRIVE SACRAMENTO, CA 95827 916-366-6136 www.quilterscornersac.com e-mail:
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ONGOING SHOP EVENTS…. Newcomers welcome any time
LONG TERM PROJECTS
THIMBLE LADIES Saturday, Jan 9, Feb 13, Mar 12 10am-4pm This year Thimble Ladies will be working with Lori Holt’s book, Farm Girl Vintage. Each month we will be making 4 new blocks to make the quilt, or we will be giving you different ideas how you mix and match your blocks to make a wall hanging or pillow. At the January meeting, there will be a demo on making a small design board. Pam Polson & Debbie Campora $15.00/Session
DEAR JANE SOCIETY Tuesday Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 15 5pm-9pm Saturday, Jan 30, Feb 27, Mar 26 Noon-4pm Quilters’ Corner has caught the “Jane-iac” Fever. Whether you have already started your DJ or not, you will receive 4 patterns, instructions, and sewing time monthly. New members welcome. Lindsay Grader, Donna Dale Debbie Campora $10.00/Session
SUNDAY SEW-IN Last Sunday of each month, 110am-4pm Rent a space for $10 and sew all day, space is limited. Dedicate a day to those UFO’s in your sewing room Lindsay Grader
IN FULL BLOOM WORKSHOP Saturday Jan 16, Feb 20, Mar 19 11:30 am-4pm This is an opportunity to learn Sue Spargo’s wonderful wool folk-art . Learn how to use wool, stitches and embellishment to create a masterpiece. Diana Tatro $15/session
FINISHING SCHOOL Wednesday, Jan 27, Feb 24, Mar 30 6pm-9pm It’s a brand New Year, bring out the vintage projects of Gretchen’s you have been working on. Gretchen Jennings $10.00/Session THIRD SATURDAY STITCHERS Saturday, Jan 16, Feb 20, Mar 19 4pm-10pm Bring in those UFOs for a night of sewing & fun. We suggest you sign up for this class in advance as spaces are limited and interest is high. Bring a snack to share. Pam Polson $10.00/Session TUESDAY SEW IN Most Tuesdays, 10am-5pm Rent a space for $5 and sew all day, space is limited. Dedicate a day to those UFO’s in your sewing room.
GET ORGANIZED First Monday of the Month 1:00pm—4pm Is getting organized one of your 2016 “New Year’s” resolutions? Well, does Patty have a workshop for you starting in February we will offer monthly workshops featuring organizing helps from “By Annie”. Create useful projects while increasing your sewing skill repertoire. Patty Shaw $20/month FABRIC MAKES THE QUILT 2016 SAMPLER Meets Last Saturday of the month at 7:30am, 8:30am, and 9:30pm WE ARE SORRY, BUT ENROLLMENT IS CLOSED.
EQ7 TRAINING Has your EQ7 software been sitting waiting for you to build the courage to learn to use it? Juanice can give you the skills and courage to do that. Contact the shop for a time that is convenient for both of you. Juanice Hess $50.00
Post Card Party
DON’T FORGET…. We have church pews full of 25% & 50% off fabrics…. They’re great for quilt backs, community service projects, and stash builders
www.postcardpartyswap.com Pick up your postcard anytime Finish the project Mini Workshops coming check store or website for dates Dimensional Bowtie Applique Sashiko Stitchery Watch for more
Bring it in by March 31, 2016 to be mailed
Kindred Spirits is a new on-going pattern club designed
REMEMBER… You have an open invitation to join us and use the classroom area to pin a quilt, sit and sew, cut out projects or use the design walls. Just be sure to call ahead and make certain the classroom is not booked.
APPRAISALS Do you have a quilt that you have always wanted to know more about or what it’s worth? Bring it in to be appraised. Dawn Licker, AQS Certified Appraiser
End of the Bolt Days Buy the end of the bolt during the last seven days of the month and receive a 25% discount! by
Jill Shaulis and Vickie Olsen featuring the primitive style they are known for and the fabric Jill designed for Windham fabrics. New pattern designs available every 6 months and new fabrics every 9 months. The $30 enrollment fee allows you to purchase exclusive club patterns and kits every month. Meetings are scheduled the first Saturday of the month starting at noon with an optional sew time for $10 to work on projects. Your hostess will be Donna Dale, who is known around Quilters’ Corner for her many small projects and her piecing skills
Quilters’ Corner wishes YOU, our quilting customer, a Happy Birthday. During the month of YOUR birthday come in and draw for a discount on your fabric purchased that day.
Class Policy: Pre-registration is required for all classes. Once payment has been received, you are considered enrolled. At that time, you will receive an information sheet. Occasionally, classes do not take place as planned, so please wait until you are certain the class will go before buying supplies. Cancellations are accepted up to 7 days before the class begins, with a store credit given, good for one year or a refund. If Quilters’ Corner cancels a class, you may take a store credit or a refund.