Quiltz Quibbler
Quiltz Quibbler October, November, December 2014 Contact Us: 3851 E. Thunderbird Rd. #B 107 Phoenix, AZ 85032 602-482-4141 [email protected]
www.quiltzonline.com Hours:
Monday-Saturday 10a-5p Tuesday until 8p Sunday 12p-4p
DID YOU KNOW?? You can use the M&M Mini Container to hold your bobbins. You can even use the color of the container to hold that color bobbin.
Once again Quiltz will be preparing for it’s favorite time of year. No matter what Holiday you celebrate, there is something for all of us. My family’s traditions include cookie exchanges, gingerbread houses and of course LOTs of good food. We are excited about all the upcoming special events of the Fall and Winter months. And make sure you are following us on our website along with Facebook as we have more announcements. With cooler weather we look forward to seeing you as you venture out and about. Make sure you make Quiltz a frequent stop as we get new fabrics weekly. Remember, any day that does not have a class is an OPEN SEW day. Happy Holidays Cindy, Jennifer, Ernest and ALL the Quiltz Staff
HOLIDAY HOURS : Closed November 27 and December 24 Closed November 28, and December 25
Yummy Puffcorn From Sharron Meyer Amount Measure Ingredient -‐-‐ Preparation Method -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐ -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐ -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐ 2 bags (3 oz. each) Chester's puffcorn-‐-‐butter (blue bag) 1 bag (12 oz.) white chocolate chips colored sprinkles (optional) Prepare a surface for the puffcorn to dry when mixed with the white chocolate; a large baking pan with a silipat or spray with Pam, or waxed paper on your table. Pour the puffcorn into a large mixing bowl.Melt the white chocolate chips in a double boiler over hot (not boiling) water. Stir constantly until smooth. Pour the melted chocolate over the puffcorn and toss till it is well coated. Sprinkle with color sprinkles if desired. Pour coated puffcorn onto the prepared drying surface and let sit for several hours till it sets up. Store in a container.
BASICS
WELCOME BACK CAROL – WE MISSED YOU. MACHINE QUILTING I Carol Meka Friday, November 14 Time: 10:30-4:30 Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate Carol will guide you step-by-step into the ABSOLUTE freedom of free–motion quilting; meandering, echo, stippling, and creating your own overall designs. She will also be covering the importance of thread, batting, proper basting, and how to get that huge quilt under your machine! Her unique methods will develop confidence and beautiful stitches; she promises you will have FUN along the way. This will be a technique class and there will be no main project. We will be practicing on muslin. Fee: $60
BEGINNING PAPER PIECING Friday, October 31 Skill level: Beginning
Sharron Meyer Time 10:30-3:30
Paper piecing is a technique that insures perfect blocks every time, no matter how large or small your finished block is; it will become a valuable addition to your skills toolbox. A fun way to learn paper piecing is to make a small sampler quilt...which is exactly what we plan to do with this basic class. You will become “hooked” on the technique and eager to see how each unique, individual block turns out. I also plan to show you my foolproof method of joining the block segments together. Fee: $30
BEGINNER CROCHET
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 21, Nov. 4, 18, Dec. 2,16 Skill Level: Beginning
Lori Swoveland Time: 6-8
In the first class we will learn basic crochet stitches and how to read crochet patterns. In the second session we will work through completing a dishcloth pattern that will use the stitches you’ve learned. Fee: $8 per class
HAND APPLIQUE BASICS Susan Stephenson One-on-One Personal Instruction By Appointment Only Skill Level: Beginner or Experienced (Refresher Course) Hand Appliqué Basics introduces the student to the fine art of Needle-Turn appliqué. Class instruction is based on two books by Mimi Dietrich: Baltimore Basics – Album Quilts from Start to Finish and Baltimore Blocks for Beginners. Each lesson (14 total) presents a new hand appliqué technique. Completion of a Baltimore Album Sampler Book (see shop display) or small wall hanging is possible as a keepsake of all the sewing techniques. Join me in personal one-on-one instruction to enhance your hand appliqué skills! Fee: Session 1: $85 for 7 lessons (introduction, paper-cut and Lesson 1-5 Session 2: $85 for 7 lessons (Lessons 6-12) Plus $20 registration fee collected at 1st class BASIC BEGINNING QUILTING Sharron Meyer & Susan Sochacki Oct. 15, 22, 29; Nov. 5, 12, 19; Dec. 3, 10. Skill level: Beginning/Intermediate Time: 10:30a-12:30p This is an outstanding eight-week program, developed by a shop owner that will take you from rotary cutting to a finished quilt in weekly two-hour classes. You will learn the basics of rotary cutting, accurate piecing of two simple blocks, machine quilting, and binding your 39” x 48” size quilt. In addition, we love to toss in tips and tricks along the way. You must be comfortable using your sewing machine and prepared to do the weekly homework on your project. If you ever wanted to make a quilt and had no idea where to start, we have the perfect solution for you!
Fee: $90-plus $15 for handbook (collected at 1st class) This fee total for all 8 classes
QUILTING FOR THE CLUELESS II – The Simple Sampler Kenna Hough Tuesday , October 7, 14, 21, 28 and Nov. 4 Time: 5:30– 8:00 Skill Level: VERY Beginning During this class you will complete a simple sampler that consists of four common quilt blocks: rail fence, 9 patch, flying geese, and friendship star. From start to finish we will cover the techniques needed to complete a quilt using the book “Start Quilting” by Alex Anderson. Whether you have no quilting experience or have just a bit of experience and want to learn more, this class will fit your needs. This class is for those who want to learn in a relaxed atmosphere. Completing a prior Quilting for the Clueless Class is not required. Please be advised you will have assignments to complete outside of class. Fee: $65
TECHNIQUES STASH BUSTER STRIP QUILT Saturday, 2nd Saturday of the month Tuesday, last Tuesday of the month
Dawn Pedersen
Time and Date: Varies, Check Calendar Do you ever wonder what on earth you’re going to do with all your stash? This is the class for you. Join us once a month for seven months while we complete two blocks a month using fabric you already have. Our first meeting will focus on color and composition. You will have a beautiful quilt completed in a short time and the pattern is one you will use again and again. Take this opportunity to use all your creative skills in color, design and finishing. Come join us and share your unique quilt with the rest of the class. Fee: $10 ONE BLOCK WONDER ENCORE Bobbie Ward Sunday, Oct. 19 Time: 12:00-4 Thursday, Nov. 13 Time: 12:30-4 Skill Level: All levels The new “One Block Wonder Encore” book shows how to make the cubes you have seen in previous issues. This class will only deal with the cubes. They are amazing to make and how great they look tucked away in your one block wonder quilts. 60 degree triangle with 1/2” and 1/4” marks is a must Fee: $30 HANG THE STOCKING Saturday, October 25 Skill level: Beginning
Sharron Meyer Time 10:30-3:30
Get into the mood for the holidays with this fast and fun Christmas stocking. Make one for that someone special in your life. The stocking is fully lined and pieced with the quilt-as-you-go method. It finishes at 19 1⁄2 x 11 inches, a great size for all those little surprises from Santa. Fee: $30
NORTHERN LIGHTS Denise Guckian Saturday, Nov.1 Time: 10:30-3:30 Level: Beginner Northern lights is a fun simple pattern by Jaybird Quilts. Using different fabrics and a special ruler you can easily piece this beautiful quilt. When it is completely pieced it has a wonderful lightening bolt look. Fee: $15
LOCKER HOOK Saturday, October 18
Leslie Smith Time: 10-12
Skill Level: Beginning
Come with a hook tool and twine and a small size canvas (9X9). I will supply you with a couple fabric strips to get you started on a trivet size project. You will not finish this project but will learn all the tips and tricks. Fee: $20 *If you would like to have a 6 page hand out on the day of class the cost of that is $10**
STRIP TUBE CLUB – Holiday Cheer
Sunday, October 12
Susan Taubel Time: 12:30-3:30
Skill Level: All Levels
Welcome to the Strip Tube Club, featuring a different Strip Tube pattern each quarter. This quarter’s pattern is Holiday Cheer. We have created a strip bundle especially for Strip Tube Club. This time the bundle features holiday fabrics. This pattern with its easy layout can be completed before the holidays. Join us for the afternoon, starting your project. Fee: $20
KALEIDOSCOPE KLINIC Saturday, Oct. 18, Nov.15, Dec. 27 Skill Level: Intermediate
Susanne Triplett Time: 10:30-4
Welcome to the wonderful world of Kaleidoscopes! In this Klinic Susanne will show you how to use the “Stack-n-Wack” 45-degree triangle tool. Transform similar triangles into fabulous octagonal blocks. Bethany Reynolds “Stack-n-Wack” method will be used. FUN, FUN, FUN. Fee: $25
TWISTED FRENZY SWIRL TABLE RUNNER Cari Apostol Friday, Oct. 24 – (bring a snack) Time: 10:30-1:30 Skill level: All Bonnie Cleland’s terrific design makes this simple to make table runner a delight for the eye: it twists in – it twists out. It’s fascinating to look at. And it’s a snap to make with the right fabrics. Pillow case close means no binding and you’ll walk out of class with a table runner ready to use. AND we’re using InsulBright – so you can place hot items right out of the oven on it and will protect your table too. Come on…ya know ya want to do it! Fee: $15 Plus Pattern
SPECIAL EVENTS Kim Schrader Fauth Quilt Teacher and Presenter Saturday, December 6th ABCD Quilting has step-by-step directions for making the 32 ABCD Blocks that will be used in the design process. The blocks are made in three steps by sewing on the diagonal and the sides in a specific order. No paper piecing, special rulers or templates are needed. The second part of the book explains how to use those blocks to design. The book includes approximately 40 pictures of various quilts. Six-hour Workshop - Students will come to class with 5" squares precut according to the Supply List. The first three hours will be spent sewing the 32 blocks using the ABCD Technique. During lunch there will be a mini trunk show describing how to design using the blocks. The time after lunch is spent squaring the blocks and designing. Fee: $40
SIP & SEW WITH CINDY Saturday, October 4th
Join Cindy for a day of Make & Takes and Give-away and Tea. Bring any project you want for a full day of sewing – Cost is $30
BALI BEDRUNNER with CI JACKIE KUNKEL
GOLDEN HARVEST with CI JACKIE KUNKEL 2 Day Sewing Workshop Saturday, November 8th, 2014 & Sunday, November 9th, 2014 10a-5p both days (doors open for students at 9:30a) Cost is $125 and includes lunch both days Space is very limited
3 Day Sewing Workshop Friday, February 27th, 2015- Sunday, March 1st, 2015 10a-5p All 3 Days (doors open for students at 9:30a) Cost is $185 and includes lunches Space is very limited
Flowers for My Wedding Ring with CI Kelly Grant Class Date: 1/29, 2/26 & 3/26/2015 Class Time: 10 am to 4 pm The Flowers for My Wedding Ring has been a staple of our foundation paper piecing designs since the late 1990′s. The pattern has been through various updates through the years. the most recent being the result of the development of Quiltworx Bali Pops and laser-cut fusible applique products called Quiltworx Impressions, both of which were developed to complement the Flowers for My Wedding Ring pattern as its popularity continues to grow.
Cost is $125 plus pattern and supplies Space is Limited
CLUBS INTERNATIONAL MYSTERY QUILTS Sunday, Nov. 23 Skill level: All Levels
Dawn Pedersen Time: 12-4
The international Mystery Quilt is designed in pattern and color to represent the county we are visiting. Two color ways will be offered. We have picked the colors for you, but you won’t know what you are making until you start to put the quilt together. Sign up and solve the Mystery!!! Fee: $25/per class CROCHET CLUB
1st Sunday of Each Month Skill Level: All
Lori Swoveland
BYOP (Bring Your Own Project) 2nd Friday of Each Month Skill level: All levels
Staff Time: 5p-11p
Join us on a Friday night and bring a little project you have been meaning to get to but haven’t, something that just needs a little finishing up, or maybe you just want to come visit with other quilters. We eat, play a game, have show-n-tell, and sometimes finish a UFO. The store is open from 5 to 7 p.m. for BYOP participants only. Bring a drink for yourself and a snack to share. Fee: $10/per session
Time: 1-4
Come and bring your crochet projects and share ideas, have your questions answered. You will receive a new pattern each month. Fee: $8 per class
BE WATCHING FOR NEXT YEARS HOOPSISTERS EBOM MORE INFO COMING IN OCTOBER
BLOCK OF THE MONTH WITH DENISE Denise Guckian Saturday, Nov. 15, Dec. 13 Time: 10:30-3:30 For beginners to experts. Sea Life and In the Beginning Two wonderful block of the months are being offered. Sea Life by Debra Gabel. Adorable 8” blocks depicting 12 different sea creatures. In the beginning by Debra Gabel. Beautiful 14” blocks depicting 12 different Bible stories. Join one or both. Each month it is $10 for the class and $9 for the pattern. We will be meeting one Saturday each month. Starting November 15,2014. Fee: $10 Plus Pattern
WOOL SERIES- BYOP Thursday, Oct 23, Nov. 20, Dec. 18
Donna Travers
Time: 10:30-12 If you love working with Wool, come join us and bring a little project you have been meaning to get to but haven’t, something that just needs a little finishing up, or just want friends to stitch with. Donna will be here to help with question you may have. Fee: $40 for the year
PARADISE IN BLOOM with CI KELLY GRANT Starting January 2015 – July 2015
Join Certified Instructor Kelly Grant as she guides you through new techniques from Judy Niemeyer to make this stunning quilt. The goal of the technique of the month (TOM) program is to design quilts that incorporate a wide range of Judy’s techniques to familiarize quilters in a manner that will allow them to pick up any of her patterns and successfully complete them after they have completed one of our TOM patterns. Cost is $40 per month for 7 month
October 5 Crochet Club 1p-4p
6 Private Event
12 Strip Tube Club Holiday Cheer 12:30-3:30
13
19
Cubes “One block wonder” 1-4
26
27
1
2
3 Lunch Bunch
4 Sip and Sew with Cindy 10-5
7 Private Event
8
9
10
Hand Applique Basics
Redwork & English Paper Piece Club 1:30-4:30
11 Stash Buster Strip Quilt 9:30a-10a
Beginner Crochet 6p-8p Quilting for the clueless 5:30-8 14 Sunrise Stitchers Quilting for the clueless 5:30-8
Smocking Guild 15
20
21 Creative Divas
Stitch with Color 1-4
Hand Applique Basics
22 BBQ 10:30-12:30
Beginner Crochet 6p-8p Quilting for the clueless 5:30-8 28 Stash Buster Strip Quilt 10-10:30 Ask Sue 10:30-4p Quilting for the clueless 5:30-8
3
10
16
17
Stitch with Color 1-4 23
International Mystery Quilt 12-4
4
Hand Applique Basics
9 Jackie Kunkel – Golden Harvest 10-5
24
29 BBQ 10:30-12:30
Ask Sue 1-4
16
23
Wool - Byop
30
Beginner Crochet 6p-8p Quilting for the clueless 5:30-8 11
Sunrise Stitchers
5 BBQ 10:30-12:30
17
18
Jacobean
Ask Sue10:30-4 Kaleidoscope Klinic 10:30-4 Locker hook 1012
24 Twisted Frenzy Swirl Table Runner 10:30 -1:30
25
31
Journey/Feather stars 10:30-2:30
Beginning Paper Piece 10:303:30
12 BBQ 10:30-12:30
Redwork & English Paper Piece Club 1:30-4:30
18 Creative Divas 10:30a-3p
19 BBQ 10:30-12:30
Hand Applique Basics
Smocking Guild 1-5
Beginner Crochet 6p-8p 25 Stash Buster Strip Quilt 1010:30 Ask Sue
6
7
Lunch Bunch BYOP 5p-11p
10-5
26 Ask Sue Close early
13
Cubes “One block wonder” 12:30-4
Hang the Stocking
10:30-3:30
2014
20
15 Stash Buster Strip Quilt 9:30a-10a
BYOP 5p-11p
Ask Sue10:30-4 Bom with Denise10:30-4 Kaleidoscope Klinic 10:30-4
21
22
Wool - Byop
27 Thanksgiving Day
Glacier Star TOM 10a-5p
28
29
Employees sample sale
Employees sample sale
Employees sample sale
Sun: 12-4 ;
8 Jackie Kunkel – Golden Harvest 10-5
14 Machine Quilting 1 10:30-4:30
30
Store Hours: Mon - Sat: 10-5;
Glacier Star TOM 10a-5p
1 Northern Lights 10:30-3:30
November 2 Crochet Club 1p-4p
15 BBQ 10:30-12:30
BYOP
Tuesday Open Until 8pm
1
2
Hand Applique Basics
7 Crochet Club 1p-4p
14
8
Sunrise Stitchers
15
Stitch with Color 1-4 21
22
28
29
Meet The Teacher 12p-2p
Beginner Crochet 6p-8p 9
16 Creative Divas 10:30a-3p
Hand Applique
3 BBQ 10:30-12:30
4
10 BBQ 10:30-12:30
11
Redwork & English Paper Piece Club 1:30-4:30
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6
Lunch Bunch
Kim Faust – ABCD Quilting Special Event
12
13 Stash Buster Strip Quilt 9:30a-10 Ask Sue 10:30-4
BYOP 5p-11p
17
18
Smocking Guild 1-5
Wool - byop
24
25
Close Early
Christmas Day
19
23
30 Stash Buster Strip Quilt 10-10:30
31 Close Early
Thread Rotary Cutter (with sharp blades) and mat Scissors (paper and fabric, thread) Pins Seam Ripper Pencil/Pen and paper Ironing pad and small travel iron Thimble (for handwork if needed) Power strip – just in case
If your class supply list says to bring your machine: • Sewing machine in good working order with all accessories, including manual, foot, and cord. Sewing machine feet required for class. • Extra machine needles • Good quality Thread
Bom with Denise 10:30-4 20
Glacier Star TOM 10a-5p
Beginner Crochet 6p-8p
Basic Sewing Supplies List • •
5
26
27
Kaleidoscope Klinic 10:30-4
December
Classroom Policies Our Class Dos:
* Do pay ahead of time to ensure your spot. Payments may be made in the store, or by phone with a credit card. * Do show your receipt of registration to receive 20% off on class supplies only (we are not able to give 20% off after class has occurred) * Do bring your supplies to class. * Do be on time. * Do cancel a class ahead of time. You may do so up to 3 days prior to class and receive a store credit. You could also have someone else take your place in class. (unfortunately we will not be able to credit once the class has occurred)
All classes listed online are subject to change. For updated INFO on any class please call the shop.
CLUBS – CONT… ENGLISH PAPER PIECING CLUB
2nd Wednesday afternoon of each month.
Sharron Meyer Time 1:30-4:30
Skill level: All Levels If you love to do handwork and portable projects, won’t you consider joining us for an afternoon of English paper piecing. We are a warm and friendly group who stitch, chat, and share ideas with each other for a very enjoyable afternoon each month. This will be an opportunity to relax and enjoy meeting some new friends while stitching the time away. Just bring along the project you are working on or consider starting something new. We will be sharing the classroom space with the monthly Redwork club so lots of creative vibes will be floating around!
Fee: $8/month
REDWORK HAND EMBROIDERY CLUB Sharron Meyer
2nd Wednesday afternoon of each month. Time 1:30-4:30 Skill level: All levels If you have a love of redwork hand embroidery and would like to spend some time on a monthly basis with ladies of a similar mindset, won’t you consider joining us on the 2nd Wednesday afternoon of each month? This will be an opportunity to relax and enjoy meeting some new friends while stitching the time away. Just bring along the project you are
STITCHING WITH COLOR
3nd Monday afternoon of each month. Starting in October
Monica Jansen
Time 1-4
working on or consider starting something new. We will be sharing the classroom space
Skill Level: All
October is the month that we start the new monthly club “Stitching with Color”. Learn how much fun it is to use crayons to change your stitching projects to colorful works of art. We will meet every month to learn new techniques, go over old ones and share ideas. Everyone can bring the project of their choice. There will be a quick and easy pattern given every month. Taking the Fabric coloring class offered before this club starts would be extremely helpful to those who would like to “hit the ground running”! Fee: $8/month
ASK SUE Sue Bushmaker Dates: Last Tuesday and Wednesday of the month Skill Level: All Levels Time: Varies, Check Calendar Have you had problems understanding a pattern? Can't figure out how to use your serger or embroidery machine? Need a little guidance on how to assemble you latest project? Come to Ask Sue. I will be in the classroom during the day sewing, but will help with any challenges and answer any questions that you have. Come and sew. Look for your new project and don't be afraid to tackle it. Fee: $15/session
Next Meet The Teacher December 28, 12p-2p
with the monthly English paper piecing club so lots of creative vibes will be floating around!
Fee: $8/month
$8/month Clubs that meet regularly at Fee: Quiltz: st Lunch Bunch – Meets 1 Friday Sunrise Stitchers – Meets 2nd Tuesday Smocking Guild – 3rd Wednesday Contact individual groups about joining/membership.
ASK SUE - Saturday Sue Bushmaker Saturday, Oct. 18, Nov.15, Dec. 13 Time: 10:30-4 Come work on your current project and bring any questions that you are having on your work. Sue will help you troubleshoot and get you back on target to finishing. Sue will also help you with embroidery. Fee: $15
www.quiltzonline.com Hours:
Monday-Saturday 10a-5p Tuesday until 8p Sunday 12p-4p
DID YOU KNOW?? You can use the M&M Mini Container to hold your bobbins. You can even use the color of the container to hold that color bobbin.
Once again Quiltz will be preparing for it’s favorite time of year. No matter what Holiday you celebrate, there is something for all of us. My family’s traditions include cookie exchanges, gingerbread houses and of course LOTs of good food. We are excited about all the upcoming special events of the Fall and Winter months. And make sure you are following us on our website along with Facebook as we have more announcements. With cooler weather we look forward to seeing you as you venture out and about. Make sure you make Quiltz a frequent stop as we get new fabrics weekly. Remember, any day that does not have a class is an OPEN SEW day. Happy Holidays Cindy, Jennifer, Ernest and ALL the Quiltz Staff
HOLIDAY HOURS : Closed November 27 and December 24 Closed November 28, and December 25
Yummy Puffcorn From Sharron Meyer Amount Measure Ingredient -‐-‐ Preparation Method -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐ -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐ -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐ 2 bags (3 oz. each) Chester's puffcorn-‐-‐butter (blue bag) 1 bag (12 oz.) white chocolate chips colored sprinkles (optional) Prepare a surface for the puffcorn to dry when mixed with the white chocolate; a large baking pan with a silipat or spray with Pam, or waxed paper on your table. Pour the puffcorn into a large mixing bowl.Melt the white chocolate chips in a double boiler over hot (not boiling) water. Stir constantly until smooth. Pour the melted chocolate over the puffcorn and toss till it is well coated. Sprinkle with color sprinkles if desired. Pour coated puffcorn onto the prepared drying surface and let sit for several hours till it sets up. Store in a container.
BASICS
WELCOME BACK CAROL – WE MISSED YOU. MACHINE QUILTING I Carol Meka Friday, November 14 Time: 10:30-4:30 Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate Carol will guide you step-by-step into the ABSOLUTE freedom of free–motion quilting; meandering, echo, stippling, and creating your own overall designs. She will also be covering the importance of thread, batting, proper basting, and how to get that huge quilt under your machine! Her unique methods will develop confidence and beautiful stitches; she promises you will have FUN along the way. This will be a technique class and there will be no main project. We will be practicing on muslin. Fee: $60
BEGINNING PAPER PIECING Friday, October 31 Skill level: Beginning
Sharron Meyer Time 10:30-3:30
Paper piecing is a technique that insures perfect blocks every time, no matter how large or small your finished block is; it will become a valuable addition to your skills toolbox. A fun way to learn paper piecing is to make a small sampler quilt...which is exactly what we plan to do with this basic class. You will become “hooked” on the technique and eager to see how each unique, individual block turns out. I also plan to show you my foolproof method of joining the block segments together. Fee: $30
BEGINNER CROCHET
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 21, Nov. 4, 18, Dec. 2,16 Skill Level: Beginning
Lori Swoveland Time: 6-8
In the first class we will learn basic crochet stitches and how to read crochet patterns. In the second session we will work through completing a dishcloth pattern that will use the stitches you’ve learned. Fee: $8 per class
HAND APPLIQUE BASICS Susan Stephenson One-on-One Personal Instruction By Appointment Only Skill Level: Beginner or Experienced (Refresher Course) Hand Appliqué Basics introduces the student to the fine art of Needle-Turn appliqué. Class instruction is based on two books by Mimi Dietrich: Baltimore Basics – Album Quilts from Start to Finish and Baltimore Blocks for Beginners. Each lesson (14 total) presents a new hand appliqué technique. Completion of a Baltimore Album Sampler Book (see shop display) or small wall hanging is possible as a keepsake of all the sewing techniques. Join me in personal one-on-one instruction to enhance your hand appliqué skills! Fee: Session 1: $85 for 7 lessons (introduction, paper-cut and Lesson 1-5 Session 2: $85 for 7 lessons (Lessons 6-12) Plus $20 registration fee collected at 1st class BASIC BEGINNING QUILTING Sharron Meyer & Susan Sochacki Oct. 15, 22, 29; Nov. 5, 12, 19; Dec. 3, 10. Skill level: Beginning/Intermediate Time: 10:30a-12:30p This is an outstanding eight-week program, developed by a shop owner that will take you from rotary cutting to a finished quilt in weekly two-hour classes. You will learn the basics of rotary cutting, accurate piecing of two simple blocks, machine quilting, and binding your 39” x 48” size quilt. In addition, we love to toss in tips and tricks along the way. You must be comfortable using your sewing machine and prepared to do the weekly homework on your project. If you ever wanted to make a quilt and had no idea where to start, we have the perfect solution for you!
Fee: $90-plus $15 for handbook (collected at 1st class) This fee total for all 8 classes
QUILTING FOR THE CLUELESS II – The Simple Sampler Kenna Hough Tuesday , October 7, 14, 21, 28 and Nov. 4 Time: 5:30– 8:00 Skill Level: VERY Beginning During this class you will complete a simple sampler that consists of four common quilt blocks: rail fence, 9 patch, flying geese, and friendship star. From start to finish we will cover the techniques needed to complete a quilt using the book “Start Quilting” by Alex Anderson. Whether you have no quilting experience or have just a bit of experience and want to learn more, this class will fit your needs. This class is for those who want to learn in a relaxed atmosphere. Completing a prior Quilting for the Clueless Class is not required. Please be advised you will have assignments to complete outside of class. Fee: $65
TECHNIQUES STASH BUSTER STRIP QUILT Saturday, 2nd Saturday of the month Tuesday, last Tuesday of the month
Dawn Pedersen
Time and Date: Varies, Check Calendar Do you ever wonder what on earth you’re going to do with all your stash? This is the class for you. Join us once a month for seven months while we complete two blocks a month using fabric you already have. Our first meeting will focus on color and composition. You will have a beautiful quilt completed in a short time and the pattern is one you will use again and again. Take this opportunity to use all your creative skills in color, design and finishing. Come join us and share your unique quilt with the rest of the class. Fee: $10 ONE BLOCK WONDER ENCORE Bobbie Ward Sunday, Oct. 19 Time: 12:00-4 Thursday, Nov. 13 Time: 12:30-4 Skill Level: All levels The new “One Block Wonder Encore” book shows how to make the cubes you have seen in previous issues. This class will only deal with the cubes. They are amazing to make and how great they look tucked away in your one block wonder quilts. 60 degree triangle with 1/2” and 1/4” marks is a must Fee: $30 HANG THE STOCKING Saturday, October 25 Skill level: Beginning
Sharron Meyer Time 10:30-3:30
Get into the mood for the holidays with this fast and fun Christmas stocking. Make one for that someone special in your life. The stocking is fully lined and pieced with the quilt-as-you-go method. It finishes at 19 1⁄2 x 11 inches, a great size for all those little surprises from Santa. Fee: $30
NORTHERN LIGHTS Denise Guckian Saturday, Nov.1 Time: 10:30-3:30 Level: Beginner Northern lights is a fun simple pattern by Jaybird Quilts. Using different fabrics and a special ruler you can easily piece this beautiful quilt. When it is completely pieced it has a wonderful lightening bolt look. Fee: $15
LOCKER HOOK Saturday, October 18
Leslie Smith Time: 10-12
Skill Level: Beginning
Come with a hook tool and twine and a small size canvas (9X9). I will supply you with a couple fabric strips to get you started on a trivet size project. You will not finish this project but will learn all the tips and tricks. Fee: $20 *If you would like to have a 6 page hand out on the day of class the cost of that is $10**
STRIP TUBE CLUB – Holiday Cheer
Sunday, October 12
Susan Taubel Time: 12:30-3:30
Skill Level: All Levels
Welcome to the Strip Tube Club, featuring a different Strip Tube pattern each quarter. This quarter’s pattern is Holiday Cheer. We have created a strip bundle especially for Strip Tube Club. This time the bundle features holiday fabrics. This pattern with its easy layout can be completed before the holidays. Join us for the afternoon, starting your project. Fee: $20
KALEIDOSCOPE KLINIC Saturday, Oct. 18, Nov.15, Dec. 27 Skill Level: Intermediate
Susanne Triplett Time: 10:30-4
Welcome to the wonderful world of Kaleidoscopes! In this Klinic Susanne will show you how to use the “Stack-n-Wack” 45-degree triangle tool. Transform similar triangles into fabulous octagonal blocks. Bethany Reynolds “Stack-n-Wack” method will be used. FUN, FUN, FUN. Fee: $25
TWISTED FRENZY SWIRL TABLE RUNNER Cari Apostol Friday, Oct. 24 – (bring a snack) Time: 10:30-1:30 Skill level: All Bonnie Cleland’s terrific design makes this simple to make table runner a delight for the eye: it twists in – it twists out. It’s fascinating to look at. And it’s a snap to make with the right fabrics. Pillow case close means no binding and you’ll walk out of class with a table runner ready to use. AND we’re using InsulBright – so you can place hot items right out of the oven on it and will protect your table too. Come on…ya know ya want to do it! Fee: $15 Plus Pattern
SPECIAL EVENTS Kim Schrader Fauth Quilt Teacher and Presenter Saturday, December 6th ABCD Quilting has step-by-step directions for making the 32 ABCD Blocks that will be used in the design process. The blocks are made in three steps by sewing on the diagonal and the sides in a specific order. No paper piecing, special rulers or templates are needed. The second part of the book explains how to use those blocks to design. The book includes approximately 40 pictures of various quilts. Six-hour Workshop - Students will come to class with 5" squares precut according to the Supply List. The first three hours will be spent sewing the 32 blocks using the ABCD Technique. During lunch there will be a mini trunk show describing how to design using the blocks. The time after lunch is spent squaring the blocks and designing. Fee: $40
SIP & SEW WITH CINDY Saturday, October 4th
Join Cindy for a day of Make & Takes and Give-away and Tea. Bring any project you want for a full day of sewing – Cost is $30
BALI BEDRUNNER with CI JACKIE KUNKEL
GOLDEN HARVEST with CI JACKIE KUNKEL 2 Day Sewing Workshop Saturday, November 8th, 2014 & Sunday, November 9th, 2014 10a-5p both days (doors open for students at 9:30a) Cost is $125 and includes lunch both days Space is very limited
3 Day Sewing Workshop Friday, February 27th, 2015- Sunday, March 1st, 2015 10a-5p All 3 Days (doors open for students at 9:30a) Cost is $185 and includes lunches Space is very limited
Flowers for My Wedding Ring with CI Kelly Grant Class Date: 1/29, 2/26 & 3/26/2015 Class Time: 10 am to 4 pm The Flowers for My Wedding Ring has been a staple of our foundation paper piecing designs since the late 1990′s. The pattern has been through various updates through the years. the most recent being the result of the development of Quiltworx Bali Pops and laser-cut fusible applique products called Quiltworx Impressions, both of which were developed to complement the Flowers for My Wedding Ring pattern as its popularity continues to grow.
Cost is $125 plus pattern and supplies Space is Limited
CLUBS INTERNATIONAL MYSTERY QUILTS Sunday, Nov. 23 Skill level: All Levels
Dawn Pedersen Time: 12-4
The international Mystery Quilt is designed in pattern and color to represent the county we are visiting. Two color ways will be offered. We have picked the colors for you, but you won’t know what you are making until you start to put the quilt together. Sign up and solve the Mystery!!! Fee: $25/per class CROCHET CLUB
1st Sunday of Each Month Skill Level: All
Lori Swoveland
BYOP (Bring Your Own Project) 2nd Friday of Each Month Skill level: All levels
Staff Time: 5p-11p
Join us on a Friday night and bring a little project you have been meaning to get to but haven’t, something that just needs a little finishing up, or maybe you just want to come visit with other quilters. We eat, play a game, have show-n-tell, and sometimes finish a UFO. The store is open from 5 to 7 p.m. for BYOP participants only. Bring a drink for yourself and a snack to share. Fee: $10/per session
Time: 1-4
Come and bring your crochet projects and share ideas, have your questions answered. You will receive a new pattern each month. Fee: $8 per class
BE WATCHING FOR NEXT YEARS HOOPSISTERS EBOM MORE INFO COMING IN OCTOBER
BLOCK OF THE MONTH WITH DENISE Denise Guckian Saturday, Nov. 15, Dec. 13 Time: 10:30-3:30 For beginners to experts. Sea Life and In the Beginning Two wonderful block of the months are being offered. Sea Life by Debra Gabel. Adorable 8” blocks depicting 12 different sea creatures. In the beginning by Debra Gabel. Beautiful 14” blocks depicting 12 different Bible stories. Join one or both. Each month it is $10 for the class and $9 for the pattern. We will be meeting one Saturday each month. Starting November 15,2014. Fee: $10 Plus Pattern
WOOL SERIES- BYOP Thursday, Oct 23, Nov. 20, Dec. 18
Donna Travers
Time: 10:30-12 If you love working with Wool, come join us and bring a little project you have been meaning to get to but haven’t, something that just needs a little finishing up, or just want friends to stitch with. Donna will be here to help with question you may have. Fee: $40 for the year
PARADISE IN BLOOM with CI KELLY GRANT Starting January 2015 – July 2015
Join Certified Instructor Kelly Grant as she guides you through new techniques from Judy Niemeyer to make this stunning quilt. The goal of the technique of the month (TOM) program is to design quilts that incorporate a wide range of Judy’s techniques to familiarize quilters in a manner that will allow them to pick up any of her patterns and successfully complete them after they have completed one of our TOM patterns. Cost is $40 per month for 7 month
October 5 Crochet Club 1p-4p
6 Private Event
12 Strip Tube Club Holiday Cheer 12:30-3:30
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Cubes “One block wonder” 1-4
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27
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3 Lunch Bunch
4 Sip and Sew with Cindy 10-5
7 Private Event
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Hand Applique Basics
Redwork & English Paper Piece Club 1:30-4:30
11 Stash Buster Strip Quilt 9:30a-10a
Beginner Crochet 6p-8p Quilting for the clueless 5:30-8 14 Sunrise Stitchers Quilting for the clueless 5:30-8
Smocking Guild 15
20
21 Creative Divas
Stitch with Color 1-4
Hand Applique Basics
22 BBQ 10:30-12:30
Beginner Crochet 6p-8p Quilting for the clueless 5:30-8 28 Stash Buster Strip Quilt 10-10:30 Ask Sue 10:30-4p Quilting for the clueless 5:30-8
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Stitch with Color 1-4 23
International Mystery Quilt 12-4
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Hand Applique Basics
9 Jackie Kunkel – Golden Harvest 10-5
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29 BBQ 10:30-12:30
Ask Sue 1-4
16
23
Wool - Byop
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Beginner Crochet 6p-8p Quilting for the clueless 5:30-8 11
Sunrise Stitchers
5 BBQ 10:30-12:30
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18
Jacobean
Ask Sue10:30-4 Kaleidoscope Klinic 10:30-4 Locker hook 1012
24 Twisted Frenzy Swirl Table Runner 10:30 -1:30
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Journey/Feather stars 10:30-2:30
Beginning Paper Piece 10:303:30
12 BBQ 10:30-12:30
Redwork & English Paper Piece Club 1:30-4:30
18 Creative Divas 10:30a-3p
19 BBQ 10:30-12:30
Hand Applique Basics
Smocking Guild 1-5
Beginner Crochet 6p-8p 25 Stash Buster Strip Quilt 1010:30 Ask Sue
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Lunch Bunch BYOP 5p-11p
10-5
26 Ask Sue Close early
13
Cubes “One block wonder” 12:30-4
Hang the Stocking
10:30-3:30
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15 Stash Buster Strip Quilt 9:30a-10a
BYOP 5p-11p
Ask Sue10:30-4 Bom with Denise10:30-4 Kaleidoscope Klinic 10:30-4
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Wool - Byop
27 Thanksgiving Day
Glacier Star TOM 10a-5p
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29
Employees sample sale
Employees sample sale
Employees sample sale
Sun: 12-4 ;
8 Jackie Kunkel – Golden Harvest 10-5
14 Machine Quilting 1 10:30-4:30
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Store Hours: Mon - Sat: 10-5;
Glacier Star TOM 10a-5p
1 Northern Lights 10:30-3:30
November 2 Crochet Club 1p-4p
15 BBQ 10:30-12:30
BYOP
Tuesday Open Until 8pm
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Hand Applique Basics
7 Crochet Club 1p-4p
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8
Sunrise Stitchers
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Stitch with Color 1-4 21
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Meet The Teacher 12p-2p
Beginner Crochet 6p-8p 9
16 Creative Divas 10:30a-3p
Hand Applique
3 BBQ 10:30-12:30
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10 BBQ 10:30-12:30
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Redwork & English Paper Piece Club 1:30-4:30
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Lunch Bunch
Kim Faust – ABCD Quilting Special Event
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13 Stash Buster Strip Quilt 9:30a-10 Ask Sue 10:30-4
BYOP 5p-11p
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18
Smocking Guild 1-5
Wool - byop
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25
Close Early
Christmas Day
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30 Stash Buster Strip Quilt 10-10:30
31 Close Early
Thread Rotary Cutter (with sharp blades) and mat Scissors (paper and fabric, thread) Pins Seam Ripper Pencil/Pen and paper Ironing pad and small travel iron Thimble (for handwork if needed) Power strip – just in case
If your class supply list says to bring your machine: • Sewing machine in good working order with all accessories, including manual, foot, and cord. Sewing machine feet required for class. • Extra machine needles • Good quality Thread
Bom with Denise 10:30-4 20
Glacier Star TOM 10a-5p
Beginner Crochet 6p-8p
Basic Sewing Supplies List • •
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Kaleidoscope Klinic 10:30-4
December
Classroom Policies Our Class Dos:
* Do pay ahead of time to ensure your spot. Payments may be made in the store, or by phone with a credit card. * Do show your receipt of registration to receive 20% off on class supplies only (we are not able to give 20% off after class has occurred) * Do bring your supplies to class. * Do be on time. * Do cancel a class ahead of time. You may do so up to 3 days prior to class and receive a store credit. You could also have someone else take your place in class. (unfortunately we will not be able to credit once the class has occurred)
All classes listed online are subject to change. For updated INFO on any class please call the shop.
CLUBS – CONT… ENGLISH PAPER PIECING CLUB
2nd Wednesday afternoon of each month.
Sharron Meyer Time 1:30-4:30
Skill level: All Levels If you love to do handwork and portable projects, won’t you consider joining us for an afternoon of English paper piecing. We are a warm and friendly group who stitch, chat, and share ideas with each other for a very enjoyable afternoon each month. This will be an opportunity to relax and enjoy meeting some new friends while stitching the time away. Just bring along the project you are working on or consider starting something new. We will be sharing the classroom space with the monthly Redwork club so lots of creative vibes will be floating around!
Fee: $8/month
REDWORK HAND EMBROIDERY CLUB Sharron Meyer
2nd Wednesday afternoon of each month. Time 1:30-4:30 Skill level: All levels If you have a love of redwork hand embroidery and would like to spend some time on a monthly basis with ladies of a similar mindset, won’t you consider joining us on the 2nd Wednesday afternoon of each month? This will be an opportunity to relax and enjoy meeting some new friends while stitching the time away. Just bring along the project you are
STITCHING WITH COLOR
3nd Monday afternoon of each month. Starting in October
Monica Jansen
Time 1-4
working on or consider starting something new. We will be sharing the classroom space
Skill Level: All
October is the month that we start the new monthly club “Stitching with Color”. Learn how much fun it is to use crayons to change your stitching projects to colorful works of art. We will meet every month to learn new techniques, go over old ones and share ideas. Everyone can bring the project of their choice. There will be a quick and easy pattern given every month. Taking the Fabric coloring class offered before this club starts would be extremely helpful to those who would like to “hit the ground running”! Fee: $8/month
ASK SUE Sue Bushmaker Dates: Last Tuesday and Wednesday of the month Skill Level: All Levels Time: Varies, Check Calendar Have you had problems understanding a pattern? Can't figure out how to use your serger or embroidery machine? Need a little guidance on how to assemble you latest project? Come to Ask Sue. I will be in the classroom during the day sewing, but will help with any challenges and answer any questions that you have. Come and sew. Look for your new project and don't be afraid to tackle it. Fee: $15/session
Next Meet The Teacher December 28, 12p-2p
with the monthly English paper piecing club so lots of creative vibes will be floating around!
Fee: $8/month
$8/month Clubs that meet regularly at Fee: Quiltz: st Lunch Bunch – Meets 1 Friday Sunrise Stitchers – Meets 2nd Tuesday Smocking Guild – 3rd Wednesday Contact individual groups about joining/membership.
ASK SUE - Saturday Sue Bushmaker Saturday, Oct. 18, Nov.15, Dec. 13 Time: 10:30-4 Come work on your current project and bring any questions that you are having on your work. Sue will help you troubleshoot and get you back on target to finishing. Sue will also help you with embroidery. Fee: $15
