Quiltz Quibbler
Quiltz Quibbler July, August and September 2011 Contact Us: 13825 N 32nd St, Suite 8 Phoenix, AZ 85032 602-482-4141 [email protected]
www.quiltzonline.com Hours:
Monday-Saturday 10a-5p Tuesday until 8p Sunday 12p-4p
WE WILL BE CLOSED : Monday, July 4th for Independence Day and Monday, September 5th for Labor Day
SUMMER! It's here!. We were lucky with great Spring weather, but now it's HOT!! This is the perfect time to take a class and meet new friends in the cool classroom at Quiltz. We have many new classes and some that are repeating., So if you want to learn something new or missed a class last quarter, here's your chance. If you are leaving the Valley for the summer, we will miss you. But remember our online store is growing each week. We are trying to make it easier to finish those projects and stay connected. For those of you staying "home", watch for our CHRISTMAS IN JULY celebration! No matter where you spend your summer, Be Safe. And we will see you in the Fall.
Quiltz – Supports the Community: We are drop off location for: Quilts of Valor Project Linus AZ Blankets Million Pillowcase Challenge Along with donating scraps to various charties!
We were sorry to see the closing of the Quilted Apple. We will miss Jude and her wonderful shop. But we welcome the ladies and clubs that have asked to move to Quiltz. We hope we can make the change easy for you. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask and we will do our best to find an answer. Welcome!
OPEN SEW When: Any day with no class Time: Store hours Cost: $5 We have Bernina Sewing Machines available to rent. Call ahead and reserve so you don’t have to bring yours from home.
Cost: $10 – includes new needle and bobbin to take home Be watching your emails for dates: Come say “Hi” to Grandma Need a Meeting Place? Choose Quiltz! Do you have a group of friends or a guild looking for a meeting place? Contact: Cindy or Jennifer
BASICS BASIC REDWORK EMBROIDERY Sharron Meyer Friday, Sept. 30th Skill Levels: All Levels Time: 1p-4p The love of redwork embroidery goes back many years and remains popular today! It‘s easy, relaxing and very portable. We will start at the very beginning, going over the use of a light box and tracing your patterns to fabric. You will learn basic stitches and the technique to get fine inside and out side points as well as colonial knots…and keeping the back of the project looking nice and neat too. If you enjoy doing handwork of any kind, this class will open up some new possibilities. Fee: $ 20 includes kit BASIC BEGINNING QUILTING Sharron Meyer & Karen Petry Wednesday, Sept 21, 28 AND Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 AND Nov 2, 9 Skill level: Beginning Time: 10:30a-12:30p This is an eight-week program 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: $85 (Plus $15 for student handbook, collected at 1st class) This fee total for all 8 classes
ADVANCED BASIC BEGINNING QUILTING Sharron Meyer & Karen Petry Wednesday, July 20th, 27th and August 3rd, 10th, and 17th Skill level: Beginning/Intermediate Time: 10:30a-12:30p The goal of this five-week class is to build piecing and cutting skills, and to introduce new techniques. Students will learn new techniques – two methods of flying geese, pinwheels, curved seams, and mitered borders. This class is suitable for anyone comfortable with rotary cutter and sewing an accurate 1/4 ― seam, There will be homework each week that must be completed before the next class. Fee: $55 (Plus $8 for student handbook, collected at 1st class) This fee total for all 5 classes
BEGINNER CLASSES FOR KIDS Mondays Time: 2:30p-5p
Ages: 10+
Kimberly Purdy
Pillowcase – Monday, July 11th - Personalize your bedroom by making your own pillowcase. A great first project and a way to brighten up your bedroom and make it your personal retreat. Instructions on making the pillowcase are included as part of the fee. Come prepared to have fun. Fee: $20 Lunchbag – Monday, July 18th - Recycle those old brown bags and start using your own lunch bag. Students can customize their bag to create a bag that‘s not only good for the environment, but looks good too. Fee: $20 Tote Bag – Monday, July 25th - Everyone loves a good tote bag and now is your chance to learn how to make one. Great for a day at the beach, shopping or just whatever. Fee: $20 Quilt/Pillow – Monday Aug 1st and 8th - As the final class in our summer session we introduce you to the world of quilting. We will be creating a quilt that folds to make its own pillow. The quilts will be tied and we will also go over different ways to decorate. Great for placing on your bed, covering up to watch TV or as a gift. Fee: $40 for both parts
HAND APPLIQUE BASICS NEW SESSION STARTING Susan Stephenson Tuesday, July 5th and 19th Aug 2rd and 16th AND Sept 6th and 20st
Skill level: Beginner
Time: 1p-3p
Applique Basics introduce the student to the fine art of hand sewing and hand applique! Based on Mimi Dietrich‘s book Baltimore Basics – Album Quilts from Start to Finish. The student will practice needle-turn applique along with many other hand applique techniques. The class will consist of two lessons each month. Completion of a fabric sewing book or small wall hanging can be the end result. LAST QUARTER‘S STUDENTS WILL CONTINUE ON - 3p-5p ON THE ABOVE DATE – LAST QUARTER STUDENTS DO NOT PAY REGISTRATION AGAIN Fee: $75 (Plus $20 registration fee, collected at 1st class) This fee total for all 6 classes
TECHNIQUES FUSIBLE APPLIQUE: MCKENNA RYAN WAY Barb Janson Tuesday, August 23rd Time: 4p-8p Skill Level: All Levels Learn the basic steps of this quick and easy technique while creating a charming ―Under the Sea‖ art quilt as Barb explains and demonstrates fusible web applique - the McKenna Ryan way. Find out just how to stretch that cute mini-art quilt around a 12‖ canvas frame. No mitering or binding needed. Fee: $30 FABULOUS FRACTURES Bobbie Ward th Thursday, July 14 12p-3p or Sunday, Sept. 11th 1p-4p Skill Level: All levels Very interesting concept on strip piecing using 4 identical squares that are fussy cut from your fabric. We will discuss and have samples of the types of fabric that work best for this type of project. I have also come up with suggestions that are not in the book that will make the project easier to assemble. Fee: $20
BASIC COREL DRAW Saturday, July 9th Skill Levels: All Levels
Sue Bushmaker Time: 1p-3p
Learn the basics of how drawing programs work. Most programs have the same commands, so if you can conquer the basics the rest is easy. The class is going to go through basic commands and drawing techniques. We will work on shapes, fills, outlines and converting jpg‘s to vectors. If you are an embroider and want to work on your own designs… Corel draw talks to digitizing programs. Corel will talk to DrawWings, Bernina Designer, Babylock Master Works and Janome Digitizer Pro. Fee: $25 WHICH WITCH? Barb Janson Saturday, August 27th Skill level: Beginning Machine Appliqué Time: 10a-2p Cute and adorable seasonal wall quilt from those talented designers , ―Crazy Old Ladies.‖ It‘s wacky and whimsical using a variety of little Halloween prints to make these ―witchy leggin‘s and ruffled skirts. Great gift for your shoe-crazy girl friend! Fee: $30
CUSTOM DESIGN A SWEATSHIRT Sue Bushmaker Saturday, July 30th Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate Time: 10:30a -3:30p Time to ―Step Out of The Box‖ and create a sweatshirt jacket. You will choose a pattern and fabric to custom design a sweatshirt jacket or vest. We will talk about problems and solutions to make your fabric work for your design. This class will help beginners make their first jacket and an advanced person to excel in custom design. You may not get the entire jacket done in the class, but you will leave with the knowledge to finish it at home or bring it to BYOP. Fee: $30 CASTING SHADOWS Sunday, July 31st Skill Level: Intermediate
Dawn Pedersen Time: 12:15p-4p
Create dynamic, multi-dimensional and interesting quilts by casting shadows with fabric. The Colleen Wise Techniques are fun, easy and very effective. You will learn to use the Omnigrid tool for making easy and accurate quarter- square triangles. Join us for an afternoon of fun and learning. Fee: $20 LET’S TWIST Leslie Smith Thursday, August 25th or Saturday, September 24th Skill Level: Beginner Time: 10a-4p Remember the fun you had doing the twist? You will have just as much fun creating pinwheel projects with the Little Twister. So, grab a charm square pack and your twister tool along with the other supplies and come learn a simple way to an old technique. There‘s no limit to the projects you can make with your twisting tool. Fee: $30
TALAVERA TILE Thursday, Sept. 8th Skill Level: Beginner
Jessica Caldwell Time: 10:30a-4:30p
Enjoy ―painting‖ with fabric? Well then come join us and ―paint‖ your own Talavera Tile. We will talk about color and value using these fun 9-patch variation blocks. You‘ll also learn 2 different ways to do half-square triangle blocks. Fee: $30
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Hand Applique Session 2 1p-3p Session 1 3p-5p
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7 Locker Hook for kids 10a-1p
8 Lunch Bunch
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14 Fabulous Fractures 12p-3p
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CLOSED 10 Kaledioscope Klinic 12p-4p
11 Breakfast Club 9a-1p Beginner Pillow Case for kids 2:30p-5p
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31 Casting Shadows 12p-4p 7 Clubhouse 12p-2p
14 Sew Sweet Mystery 12p-4p
21 Fun Tote Bag 12p-4p
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18 Beginner Lunch Bag for kids 2:30p-5p
25 Beginner Tote Bag 2:30p-5p
1 Beginner Quilt pillow for kids part 1 2:30p-5p 8 Beginner Quilt pillow for kids part 2 2:30p-5p
15 Folk Art Adventure Wool 10a-12p
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13 Folk Art Adventure - Wool 10a-12p
Sunrise Stitchers 10a-2p Get Creative I 4p-8p
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Thimbleberries 10:30a-12:30p
Advance Basic Beginner Quilting 10:30a-12:30p
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Folk Art Birds – Applique 1p-3p
21 Red and White Applique 10a-12p
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23 Quilter’s Holdall 10:30a-3:30p
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Paper Piecing Club 1:30p- 4:30p
26 Machine Embroidery BYOP 10a-8p
27 Advance Basic
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Custom Sweatshirts 10:30a-3:30p
Beginner Quilting 10:30a-12:30p
Party with Patrick 4p-8p
Machine Embroidery BYOP 1:30a – 5p
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Advance Basic Beginning Quilting 10:30 – 12:30
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Hand Applique Session 2 1p-3p Session 1 3p-5p
5 Lunch Bunch
6 Thimbleberries 10:30a-11:30a
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10 Advance Basic Beginner Quilting 10:30a-12:30p
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Sunrise Stitchers 10a-2p Get Creative II 4p-8p 16 Thimbleberries 10:30a-12:30p
Advance Applique 1p-3p
Hand Applique Session 2 1p-3p Session 1 3p-5p
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Corel Draw 1p-3p Southern Gentlemen 10a-12p
Advance Applique 1p-3p
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Hand Applique Session 2 1p-3p Session 1 3p-5p
BYOP 5p-11p
Thimbleberries 10:30a-11:30a
McKenna Ryan – Sea Breeze 4p-8p 30 Machine Embroidery BYOP 10a-8p
Store Hours: Mon - Sat: 10-5;
Locker Hook for kids 10a-1p
Paper Piecing Club 1:30p- 4:30p 17
Advance Basic Beginning Quilting 10:30 – 12:30 24
Crazy Eights Part 1 10a-2p
Southern Gentlemen 10a-12p
BYOP 5p-11p 18 Locker Hook 10a-12p
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20 Hopi Sun Part 1 10a-2p
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Red and White Applique 1p-3p
25 Let’s Twist 10a-4p
31 Machine Embroidery BYOP 10a-5p
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Folk Art Birds – Applique 1p-3p
Tuesday Open Until 8pm
Which Witch? 10a-2p Party with Patrick 4p-8p
4 Clubhouse 12p-2p Hopi Sun part 2 12p-4p
5 Labor Day
11 Fabulous Fractures 1p-4p
12 Breakfast Club 9a-1p
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Folk Art Adventure Wool 10a-12p
Thimbleberries 10:30a-12:30p
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Hand Applique Session 2 1p-3p Session 1 3p-5p
1 Crazy Eights Part 2 10a-2p
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3 Beginning Landscape 10:30a-2:30p
8 Talavera Tile 10:30a-4:30p
9 Lunch Bunch
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Get Creative !!! 5:30p-8p
13 Sunrise Stitchers 10a-2p
Bargello Jacket
BYOP 5p-11p
Thimbleberries 10:30a-11:30a Mckenna Klub 1p-4p
14 Paper Piecing Club 1:30p-4:30p
15 Red and White Applique 10a-12p
16 SHOP HOP STARTS!!!
17 Take 5 11a-4:30p
21 Basic Beginning Quilting 10:30 – 12:30
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Advance Applique 1p-3p
25 Meet The Teacher 12p-2p
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Hand Applique Session 2 1p-3p Session 1 3p-5p
27 Machine Embroidery BYOP 12p-8p
Basic Sewing Supplies List 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
Let’s Twist 10a-4p Party with Patrick 4p-8p
Basic Beginner Quilting 10:30a-12:30p
30 Redwork 1p-4p
Machine Embroidery BYOP 1:30a – 5p
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 48 hours 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)
ART FUN AND EASY BARGELLO SHIRT Kenna Hough Tuesday, Sept. 13th Skill Level: Beginning Time: 5:30p-8p Learn how to transform a basic denim shirt (or sweatshirt) into a cute jacket. Simple strip sets are the key to this easy transformation. Once you make one of these quick and easy Bargello shirts, you won‘t want to stop until you have a closet full and have made them for all your friends! The pattern calls for ¼ yard each of four coordinating prints but I always get 1/3 yard pieces. That way you have plenty to make your panel as wide as you want/need. As a class bonus we will share some ideas for using any left-over strips you may have . Fee: $25 GET CREATIVE (I,II and III) Tuesday, July 12th, Aug 9th, Sept 6th
Barbara Janson Times: 4p-8p bring a snack!
Choose a color scheme for this ―Stash Buster‖ project starting with an inspiration /or theme fabric. Experiment with color and design using the traditional 1930‗s ―Century of Progress‖ block with a contemporary twist. Construct each large building block, one at a time, learning new piecing techniques along the way and tips from this experienced ART quilt teacher. Fee:$30/each session
CLUBS – CONT… MCKENNA KLUB
Barb Janson
Saturday, September 10th
LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP Barbara Janson Saturday, September 3rd Time 10:30a-2:30p (includes a lunch break) Skill level: Beginner Inspired by a favorite vacation photo—or panoramic scenes from Arizona‘s highways? Need a little hands-on help working on a landscape quilt you have already started with Barb ( or someone else)? Come join us. You‘ll get a lot accomplished as Barb guides you along in the design and construction process, Fee: $40 RED AND WHITE APPLIQUE Arlene Southworth Thursday, July 21st and Sept 15th 10a-12p Thursday, Aug. 18th 1p-3p Skill Levels: Intermediate/Advanced We are reproducing blocks from an antique quilt (1850-1851). The orginial quilt was done in red and white, but we can use any color combination. There blocks are mostly all reversed applique. The best part is no decision on which colors to use. These blocks are addicting. Fee: $15/ month 1p-4p
Skill Level: All Levels
We‘ll spend a few hours each month getting some helpful hints as we progress with our own individual McKenna patterns. Jump into any session. Barb will be there to help with fabric selection, share pointers on the use of fusibles and her love of McKenna Ryan designs. Check out the selection of batiks and McKenna Ryan fabrics and patterns available at Quiltz. Fee: $15/ month Required FUSIBLE APPLIQUE: MCKENNA RYAN WAY
FOLK ART ADVENTURES – WOOL Arlene Southworth Wednesday, July 13th, Monday Aug. 15th and Sept. 19th Skill Level: Intermediate/ Advanced Time: 10a-12p
SOUTHERN GENTLEMEN Arlene Southworth Saturday, July 16th, Aug. 13th Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced Time: 10a-12p
Have fun with wool applique. No needle turning required. There is no end to the embelishments you can use – buttons, tassels, lots of floss and threads. This quilt can be any size you want. You can use all wool, or add flannels or brushed cottons (pre-shrunk, please) Bet you can‘t just make a few blankets. Fee: $15/ month
Pick four or five of your favorite colors and have fun arranging and rearranging the different shapes. Then relax and enjoy the applique – no more decisions to make. Fee: $12.50/ month
ADVANCED APPLIQUE - 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS Arlene Southworth Wednesday, July 13th, Monday Aug. 15th and Sept. 19th Skill Level: Intermediate/ Advanced Time: 1p-3p Lords and ladies are dancing across this 12 block Christmas quilt. You can choose to piece the background blocks or leave them plain. Let your imagination go. You can embellish by adding embroidery, buttons, bows and lace. The printing is done with an acid-free pen. Fee: $15/ month
FOLK ART BIRDS-APPLIQUE Arlene Southworth
Saturday, July 16th, Aug. 13th Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced Time: 1p-3p
Birds, birds, and more birds. This is a fun quilt where your imagination can go on forever. There are so many color ways you can use, and you can embellish to your hearts content. Also, just enough dimensional work to hold your interest and make it special. Fee: $15/month
CLUBS BREAKFAST CLUB Cindy Coleman Monday, July 11th and September 12th Skill Level: All Levels Time: 9a-1p Do you need something to get you up in the morning or add bounce to your day? We think the Quiltz Breakfast Club will give you that great start. Every other month we will offer a breakfast treat and coffee or tea, along with a quilter‘s ―Breakfast‖ that includes a quilt recipe (pattern). The patterns are designed for your dining (quilting) pleasure. Fee: $25/each PAPER-PIECING CLUB
SEW SWEET MYSTERY QUILT Karen Petry Sunday, August 14th Skill level: All Levels
This is a mystery class where the finished project will be revealed as you put your special ingredients together. You decide what size to make your Blueberry Cheesecake quilt depending on how many squares you want to make. This is a Fat Quarter-friendly quilt recipe, and there is a kitchen recipe to go along with your quilt. Come and join me at the Sew Sweet Mystery Shoppe, indulge your sweet tooth and solve a mystery! Fee: $25
Sharron Meyer
Wednesday, July 20th, Aug 11th, Sept 14th Skill level: All levels Time: 1:30p-4:30p So many of you have taken the beginning paper-piecing class and have come to love the process as much as I do. Our club got off to a great start this year and we‘d love to have you join us. Bring a project you are currently working on or make the sampler blocks we are adding to each month. Don‘t forget a little show & share too! Fee: $25/quarter
CLUBHOUSE Sunday, August 7th, Sept 4th Skill Level: All Levels
Jennifer Rossetti Time: 12p-2p
Michael Miller Fabrics and Swirly Girls Design come together to create a new quilting club called The Clubhouse. Members of the Clubhouse will make a different section of the quilt each month (fabric and pattern included). In addition, there will be supplemental projects with a French influence. Space is limited for each color way. Cost: $12 Registration Fee (non-refundable) $25 per month (12 month commitment) Fabric/Pattern included Kits for the additional projects will be available while supplies last.
PARTY WITH PATRICK (MACHINE APPLIQUE) Jennifer Rossetti Saturday, July 30th, Aug 27th, Sept 24th Skill level: All Levels Time 4p-8p COME AND CHAT, WORK, OR STOP IN FOR YOUR PATTERN – NOW EVERYONE CAN PARTICIPATE!!! We will gather monthly for a party centered on creating an exclusive Patrick Lose machine appliqué design and share new recipes. You will love gathering together to make the project and to celebrate with fabric, food, friends and fun!!! Fee: $5/month Kits available for purchase by 15th each month
Time: 12p-4p
BYOP (Bring Your Own Project) Friday, July 8th, Aug 12th, Sept 9th 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 THIMBLEBERRIES CLUB
Donna Travers
Tuesday July 19th, Aug. 16th and Sept. 20th 10:30a-12:30p or Saturday July 9th, Aug. 6th and Sept 10th 10:30a-11:30p
Skill Level: All Levels I would like to personally invite you to come and join Lynette Jensen‘s Thimbleberries Club. We are a group of ladies that come together that enjoy the art of quilting. We share ideas and new quilting techniques. Come and see if the Club is for you. Fee: $20 for 6 months MACHINE EMBROIDERY BYOP
Sue Bushmaker
Dates: Last Tuesday and Wednesday of the month
Skill Level: All Levels
Time: Varies
Do you have an embroidery machine, but are afraid to use it? Well now is the time to unpack it and come to Quiltz! We are going to work on projects, talk about how to get better stitch outs, and finish the projects you started but haven‘t finished. I will be there to answer embroidery questions and help with those tough questions. Don‘t have a machine but want to sew … you are also welcome. Fee: $15
Next Meet The Teacher September 25th 12PM-2PM HOPI SUN & MINI HOPI SUN Saturday, August 20th 10a-2p Part 1 Sunday, September 4th 12p-4p Part 2 Skill Level: All Levels
Ann Armstrong
Create this exciting and fun southwest wall hanging or table topper in traditional colors or colors to match your décor. This also can be made into a southwest Christmas tree skirt. The technique for making this unique quilt will start you on a road with endless possibilities. While this might seem complicated, the technique is simple and makes up quickly for individual gifts for family and friends. Fee: $35 CRAZY EIGHTS Thursday, August 24th 10a-2p Thursday, September 1st 10a-2p Skill level: All Levels
Ann Armstrong Part 1 Part 2
This is a fun and quick project that makes up beautifully in Holiday, Batiks or Asian fabrics. It makes a quick present with enough variety to please everyone on your Christmas list. This class is designed for beginners to advanced quilters who want to work with strata strips. You will learn how to sew an accurate ¼‖ seam. You will also learn how to make an easy bias binding. Fee: $35 FUN TOTE BAG Susan Bushmaker Sunday, August 21st, Skill level: Beginning Time: 12p-4p Tired of the ugly tote bags you get at the grocery store? Well now is the time to make a Fun Tote Bag. This general-use bag is made of sturdy pet screen that will withstand the washer and air drying. The screening lets air flow through the bag. Great for a gym, swimming, or grocery bag. Approximately 18‖ x 12‖ Finished Size Fee: $25
TAKE 5 Saturday, September 17th
Cindy Hofmockel Time: 11a- 4:30p
So, take 5 minutes, choose 5 fabrics, and join me for a fun afternoon of playing together. The project features all straight lines and no matching seams. This is the perfect beginner project and a wonderful way to spend an afternoon with a friend, daughter, or granddaughter who is just learning to sew. Fee: $20
QUILTERS HOLDALL Saturday, July 23rd Skill level: All levels
Kimberly Purdy Time: 10:30a-3:30p
Come join us for lots of sewing and fun as we help you organize your stash. Stop spending valuable sewing time searching through your fabrics trying to find a specific one. Start making our Quilter‘s Holdall to organize all of your fabrics! Each one can hold up to 100 fat quarters, so that your stash is organized at a glance. Once you learn our easy construction methods, you‘ll want to make several of these to organize all of your fabrics. Fee: $30 LOCKER HOOK (for Kids) Leslie Smith Thursday, July 7th, or Thursday, August 11th, 10a-2p A hook, a book and twine will get you started to make a hot pad. $45 for kids 10 years old and up – all other supplies provided LOCKER HOOK Thursday, August 18th 10a-12p Skill level: Beginning Bring a friend and join us for a fun class to learn Locker Rug Hooking! This technique is a simple, fast, and fun way to make rugs. You can use the fabric stash you already have on hand to make a scrappy rug or purchase matching fabric to make a more stylized rug. This rug will be washable and durable. All you need are a few simple tools, fabric, and a few hours to learn. So, grab a friend and your supplies and come join us for this fun class of Locker Hook Rugs. Fee: $25 KALEIDOSCOPE KLINIC Sunday, July 10th Skill level: Intermediate
Susanne Triplett Time: 12p-4p
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-nWack‖ method will be used. FUN, FUN, FUN Fee: $20
Annual Valley of Sun Shop Hop September 16th – 24th Passports go on sale August! Prizes, Demos, Fun and a Mystery Quilt. Watch e-mail for details
www.quiltzonline.com Hours:
Monday-Saturday 10a-5p Tuesday until 8p Sunday 12p-4p
WE WILL BE CLOSED : Monday, July 4th for Independence Day and Monday, September 5th for Labor Day
SUMMER! It's here!. We were lucky with great Spring weather, but now it's HOT!! This is the perfect time to take a class and meet new friends in the cool classroom at Quiltz. We have many new classes and some that are repeating., So if you want to learn something new or missed a class last quarter, here's your chance. If you are leaving the Valley for the summer, we will miss you. But remember our online store is growing each week. We are trying to make it easier to finish those projects and stay connected. For those of you staying "home", watch for our CHRISTMAS IN JULY celebration! No matter where you spend your summer, Be Safe. And we will see you in the Fall.
Quiltz – Supports the Community: We are drop off location for: Quilts of Valor Project Linus AZ Blankets Million Pillowcase Challenge Along with donating scraps to various charties!
We were sorry to see the closing of the Quilted Apple. We will miss Jude and her wonderful shop. But we welcome the ladies and clubs that have asked to move to Quiltz. We hope we can make the change easy for you. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask and we will do our best to find an answer. Welcome!
OPEN SEW When: Any day with no class Time: Store hours Cost: $5 We have Bernina Sewing Machines available to rent. Call ahead and reserve so you don’t have to bring yours from home.
Cost: $10 – includes new needle and bobbin to take home Be watching your emails for dates: Come say “Hi” to Grandma Need a Meeting Place? Choose Quiltz! Do you have a group of friends or a guild looking for a meeting place? Contact: Cindy or Jennifer
BASICS BASIC REDWORK EMBROIDERY Sharron Meyer Friday, Sept. 30th Skill Levels: All Levels Time: 1p-4p The love of redwork embroidery goes back many years and remains popular today! It‘s easy, relaxing and very portable. We will start at the very beginning, going over the use of a light box and tracing your patterns to fabric. You will learn basic stitches and the technique to get fine inside and out side points as well as colonial knots…and keeping the back of the project looking nice and neat too. If you enjoy doing handwork of any kind, this class will open up some new possibilities. Fee: $ 20 includes kit BASIC BEGINNING QUILTING Sharron Meyer & Karen Petry Wednesday, Sept 21, 28 AND Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 AND Nov 2, 9 Skill level: Beginning Time: 10:30a-12:30p This is an eight-week program 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: $85 (Plus $15 for student handbook, collected at 1st class) This fee total for all 8 classes
ADVANCED BASIC BEGINNING QUILTING Sharron Meyer & Karen Petry Wednesday, July 20th, 27th and August 3rd, 10th, and 17th Skill level: Beginning/Intermediate Time: 10:30a-12:30p The goal of this five-week class is to build piecing and cutting skills, and to introduce new techniques. Students will learn new techniques – two methods of flying geese, pinwheels, curved seams, and mitered borders. This class is suitable for anyone comfortable with rotary cutter and sewing an accurate 1/4 ― seam, There will be homework each week that must be completed before the next class. Fee: $55 (Plus $8 for student handbook, collected at 1st class) This fee total for all 5 classes
BEGINNER CLASSES FOR KIDS Mondays Time: 2:30p-5p
Ages: 10+
Kimberly Purdy
Pillowcase – Monday, July 11th - Personalize your bedroom by making your own pillowcase. A great first project and a way to brighten up your bedroom and make it your personal retreat. Instructions on making the pillowcase are included as part of the fee. Come prepared to have fun. Fee: $20 Lunchbag – Monday, July 18th - Recycle those old brown bags and start using your own lunch bag. Students can customize their bag to create a bag that‘s not only good for the environment, but looks good too. Fee: $20 Tote Bag – Monday, July 25th - Everyone loves a good tote bag and now is your chance to learn how to make one. Great for a day at the beach, shopping or just whatever. Fee: $20 Quilt/Pillow – Monday Aug 1st and 8th - As the final class in our summer session we introduce you to the world of quilting. We will be creating a quilt that folds to make its own pillow. The quilts will be tied and we will also go over different ways to decorate. Great for placing on your bed, covering up to watch TV or as a gift. Fee: $40 for both parts
HAND APPLIQUE BASICS NEW SESSION STARTING Susan Stephenson Tuesday, July 5th and 19th Aug 2rd and 16th AND Sept 6th and 20st
Skill level: Beginner
Time: 1p-3p
Applique Basics introduce the student to the fine art of hand sewing and hand applique! Based on Mimi Dietrich‘s book Baltimore Basics – Album Quilts from Start to Finish. The student will practice needle-turn applique along with many other hand applique techniques. The class will consist of two lessons each month. Completion of a fabric sewing book or small wall hanging can be the end result. LAST QUARTER‘S STUDENTS WILL CONTINUE ON - 3p-5p ON THE ABOVE DATE – LAST QUARTER STUDENTS DO NOT PAY REGISTRATION AGAIN Fee: $75 (Plus $20 registration fee, collected at 1st class) This fee total for all 6 classes
TECHNIQUES FUSIBLE APPLIQUE: MCKENNA RYAN WAY Barb Janson Tuesday, August 23rd Time: 4p-8p Skill Level: All Levels Learn the basic steps of this quick and easy technique while creating a charming ―Under the Sea‖ art quilt as Barb explains and demonstrates fusible web applique - the McKenna Ryan way. Find out just how to stretch that cute mini-art quilt around a 12‖ canvas frame. No mitering or binding needed. Fee: $30 FABULOUS FRACTURES Bobbie Ward th Thursday, July 14 12p-3p or Sunday, Sept. 11th 1p-4p Skill Level: All levels Very interesting concept on strip piecing using 4 identical squares that are fussy cut from your fabric. We will discuss and have samples of the types of fabric that work best for this type of project. I have also come up with suggestions that are not in the book that will make the project easier to assemble. Fee: $20
BASIC COREL DRAW Saturday, July 9th Skill Levels: All Levels
Sue Bushmaker Time: 1p-3p
Learn the basics of how drawing programs work. Most programs have the same commands, so if you can conquer the basics the rest is easy. The class is going to go through basic commands and drawing techniques. We will work on shapes, fills, outlines and converting jpg‘s to vectors. If you are an embroider and want to work on your own designs… Corel draw talks to digitizing programs. Corel will talk to DrawWings, Bernina Designer, Babylock Master Works and Janome Digitizer Pro. Fee: $25 WHICH WITCH? Barb Janson Saturday, August 27th Skill level: Beginning Machine Appliqué Time: 10a-2p Cute and adorable seasonal wall quilt from those talented designers , ―Crazy Old Ladies.‖ It‘s wacky and whimsical using a variety of little Halloween prints to make these ―witchy leggin‘s and ruffled skirts. Great gift for your shoe-crazy girl friend! Fee: $30
CUSTOM DESIGN A SWEATSHIRT Sue Bushmaker Saturday, July 30th Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate Time: 10:30a -3:30p Time to ―Step Out of The Box‖ and create a sweatshirt jacket. You will choose a pattern and fabric to custom design a sweatshirt jacket or vest. We will talk about problems and solutions to make your fabric work for your design. This class will help beginners make their first jacket and an advanced person to excel in custom design. You may not get the entire jacket done in the class, but you will leave with the knowledge to finish it at home or bring it to BYOP. Fee: $30 CASTING SHADOWS Sunday, July 31st Skill Level: Intermediate
Dawn Pedersen Time: 12:15p-4p
Create dynamic, multi-dimensional and interesting quilts by casting shadows with fabric. The Colleen Wise Techniques are fun, easy and very effective. You will learn to use the Omnigrid tool for making easy and accurate quarter- square triangles. Join us for an afternoon of fun and learning. Fee: $20 LET’S TWIST Leslie Smith Thursday, August 25th or Saturday, September 24th Skill Level: Beginner Time: 10a-4p Remember the fun you had doing the twist? You will have just as much fun creating pinwheel projects with the Little Twister. So, grab a charm square pack and your twister tool along with the other supplies and come learn a simple way to an old technique. There‘s no limit to the projects you can make with your twisting tool. Fee: $30
TALAVERA TILE Thursday, Sept. 8th Skill Level: Beginner
Jessica Caldwell Time: 10:30a-4:30p
Enjoy ―painting‖ with fabric? Well then come join us and ―paint‖ your own Talavera Tile. We will talk about color and value using these fun 9-patch variation blocks. You‘ll also learn 2 different ways to do half-square triangle blocks. Fee: $30
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Sunrise Stitchers 10a-2p Get Creative I 4p-8p
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Advance Basic Beginner Quilting 10:30a-12:30p
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Party with Patrick 4p-8p
Machine Embroidery BYOP 1:30a – 5p
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McKenna Ryan – Sea Breeze 4p-8p 30 Machine Embroidery BYOP 10a-8p
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Tuesday Open Until 8pm
Which Witch? 10a-2p Party with Patrick 4p-8p
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Thimbleberries 10:30a-11:30a Mckenna Klub 1p-4p
14 Paper Piecing Club 1:30p-4:30p
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Basic Sewing Supplies List 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
Let’s Twist 10a-4p Party with Patrick 4p-8p
Basic Beginner Quilting 10:30a-12:30p
30 Redwork 1p-4p
Machine Embroidery BYOP 1:30a – 5p
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 48 hours 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)
ART FUN AND EASY BARGELLO SHIRT Kenna Hough Tuesday, Sept. 13th Skill Level: Beginning Time: 5:30p-8p Learn how to transform a basic denim shirt (or sweatshirt) into a cute jacket. Simple strip sets are the key to this easy transformation. Once you make one of these quick and easy Bargello shirts, you won‘t want to stop until you have a closet full and have made them for all your friends! The pattern calls for ¼ yard each of four coordinating prints but I always get 1/3 yard pieces. That way you have plenty to make your panel as wide as you want/need. As a class bonus we will share some ideas for using any left-over strips you may have . Fee: $25 GET CREATIVE (I,II and III) Tuesday, July 12th, Aug 9th, Sept 6th
Barbara Janson Times: 4p-8p bring a snack!
Choose a color scheme for this ―Stash Buster‖ project starting with an inspiration /or theme fabric. Experiment with color and design using the traditional 1930‗s ―Century of Progress‖ block with a contemporary twist. Construct each large building block, one at a time, learning new piecing techniques along the way and tips from this experienced ART quilt teacher. Fee:$30/each session
CLUBS – CONT… MCKENNA KLUB
Barb Janson
Saturday, September 10th
LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP Barbara Janson Saturday, September 3rd Time 10:30a-2:30p (includes a lunch break) Skill level: Beginner Inspired by a favorite vacation photo—or panoramic scenes from Arizona‘s highways? Need a little hands-on help working on a landscape quilt you have already started with Barb ( or someone else)? Come join us. You‘ll get a lot accomplished as Barb guides you along in the design and construction process, Fee: $40 RED AND WHITE APPLIQUE Arlene Southworth Thursday, July 21st and Sept 15th 10a-12p Thursday, Aug. 18th 1p-3p Skill Levels: Intermediate/Advanced We are reproducing blocks from an antique quilt (1850-1851). The orginial quilt was done in red and white, but we can use any color combination. There blocks are mostly all reversed applique. The best part is no decision on which colors to use. These blocks are addicting. Fee: $15/ month 1p-4p
Skill Level: All Levels
We‘ll spend a few hours each month getting some helpful hints as we progress with our own individual McKenna patterns. Jump into any session. Barb will be there to help with fabric selection, share pointers on the use of fusibles and her love of McKenna Ryan designs. Check out the selection of batiks and McKenna Ryan fabrics and patterns available at Quiltz. Fee: $15/ month Required FUSIBLE APPLIQUE: MCKENNA RYAN WAY
FOLK ART ADVENTURES – WOOL Arlene Southworth Wednesday, July 13th, Monday Aug. 15th and Sept. 19th Skill Level: Intermediate/ Advanced Time: 10a-12p
SOUTHERN GENTLEMEN Arlene Southworth Saturday, July 16th, Aug. 13th Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced Time: 10a-12p
Have fun with wool applique. No needle turning required. There is no end to the embelishments you can use – buttons, tassels, lots of floss and threads. This quilt can be any size you want. You can use all wool, or add flannels or brushed cottons (pre-shrunk, please) Bet you can‘t just make a few blankets. Fee: $15/ month
Pick four or five of your favorite colors and have fun arranging and rearranging the different shapes. Then relax and enjoy the applique – no more decisions to make. Fee: $12.50/ month
ADVANCED APPLIQUE - 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS Arlene Southworth Wednesday, July 13th, Monday Aug. 15th and Sept. 19th Skill Level: Intermediate/ Advanced Time: 1p-3p Lords and ladies are dancing across this 12 block Christmas quilt. You can choose to piece the background blocks or leave them plain. Let your imagination go. You can embellish by adding embroidery, buttons, bows and lace. The printing is done with an acid-free pen. Fee: $15/ month
FOLK ART BIRDS-APPLIQUE Arlene Southworth
Saturday, July 16th, Aug. 13th Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced Time: 1p-3p
Birds, birds, and more birds. This is a fun quilt where your imagination can go on forever. There are so many color ways you can use, and you can embellish to your hearts content. Also, just enough dimensional work to hold your interest and make it special. Fee: $15/month
CLUBS BREAKFAST CLUB Cindy Coleman Monday, July 11th and September 12th Skill Level: All Levels Time: 9a-1p Do you need something to get you up in the morning or add bounce to your day? We think the Quiltz Breakfast Club will give you that great start. Every other month we will offer a breakfast treat and coffee or tea, along with a quilter‘s ―Breakfast‖ that includes a quilt recipe (pattern). The patterns are designed for your dining (quilting) pleasure. Fee: $25/each PAPER-PIECING CLUB
SEW SWEET MYSTERY QUILT Karen Petry Sunday, August 14th Skill level: All Levels
This is a mystery class where the finished project will be revealed as you put your special ingredients together. You decide what size to make your Blueberry Cheesecake quilt depending on how many squares you want to make. This is a Fat Quarter-friendly quilt recipe, and there is a kitchen recipe to go along with your quilt. Come and join me at the Sew Sweet Mystery Shoppe, indulge your sweet tooth and solve a mystery! Fee: $25
Sharron Meyer
Wednesday, July 20th, Aug 11th, Sept 14th Skill level: All levels Time: 1:30p-4:30p So many of you have taken the beginning paper-piecing class and have come to love the process as much as I do. Our club got off to a great start this year and we‘d love to have you join us. Bring a project you are currently working on or make the sampler blocks we are adding to each month. Don‘t forget a little show & share too! Fee: $25/quarter
CLUBHOUSE Sunday, August 7th, Sept 4th Skill Level: All Levels
Jennifer Rossetti Time: 12p-2p
Michael Miller Fabrics and Swirly Girls Design come together to create a new quilting club called The Clubhouse. Members of the Clubhouse will make a different section of the quilt each month (fabric and pattern included). In addition, there will be supplemental projects with a French influence. Space is limited for each color way. Cost: $12 Registration Fee (non-refundable) $25 per month (12 month commitment) Fabric/Pattern included Kits for the additional projects will be available while supplies last.
PARTY WITH PATRICK (MACHINE APPLIQUE) Jennifer Rossetti Saturday, July 30th, Aug 27th, Sept 24th Skill level: All Levels Time 4p-8p COME AND CHAT, WORK, OR STOP IN FOR YOUR PATTERN – NOW EVERYONE CAN PARTICIPATE!!! We will gather monthly for a party centered on creating an exclusive Patrick Lose machine appliqué design and share new recipes. You will love gathering together to make the project and to celebrate with fabric, food, friends and fun!!! Fee: $5/month Kits available for purchase by 15th each month
Time: 12p-4p
BYOP (Bring Your Own Project) Friday, July 8th, Aug 12th, Sept 9th 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 THIMBLEBERRIES CLUB
Donna Travers
Tuesday July 19th, Aug. 16th and Sept. 20th 10:30a-12:30p or Saturday July 9th, Aug. 6th and Sept 10th 10:30a-11:30p
Skill Level: All Levels I would like to personally invite you to come and join Lynette Jensen‘s Thimbleberries Club. We are a group of ladies that come together that enjoy the art of quilting. We share ideas and new quilting techniques. Come and see if the Club is for you. Fee: $20 for 6 months MACHINE EMBROIDERY BYOP
Sue Bushmaker
Dates: Last Tuesday and Wednesday of the month
Skill Level: All Levels
Time: Varies
Do you have an embroidery machine, but are afraid to use it? Well now is the time to unpack it and come to Quiltz! We are going to work on projects, talk about how to get better stitch outs, and finish the projects you started but haven‘t finished. I will be there to answer embroidery questions and help with those tough questions. Don‘t have a machine but want to sew … you are also welcome. Fee: $15
Next Meet The Teacher September 25th 12PM-2PM HOPI SUN & MINI HOPI SUN Saturday, August 20th 10a-2p Part 1 Sunday, September 4th 12p-4p Part 2 Skill Level: All Levels
Ann Armstrong
Create this exciting and fun southwest wall hanging or table topper in traditional colors or colors to match your décor. This also can be made into a southwest Christmas tree skirt. The technique for making this unique quilt will start you on a road with endless possibilities. While this might seem complicated, the technique is simple and makes up quickly for individual gifts for family and friends. Fee: $35 CRAZY EIGHTS Thursday, August 24th 10a-2p Thursday, September 1st 10a-2p Skill level: All Levels
Ann Armstrong Part 1 Part 2
This is a fun and quick project that makes up beautifully in Holiday, Batiks or Asian fabrics. It makes a quick present with enough variety to please everyone on your Christmas list. This class is designed for beginners to advanced quilters who want to work with strata strips. You will learn how to sew an accurate ¼‖ seam. You will also learn how to make an easy bias binding. Fee: $35 FUN TOTE BAG Susan Bushmaker Sunday, August 21st, Skill level: Beginning Time: 12p-4p Tired of the ugly tote bags you get at the grocery store? Well now is the time to make a Fun Tote Bag. This general-use bag is made of sturdy pet screen that will withstand the washer and air drying. The screening lets air flow through the bag. Great for a gym, swimming, or grocery bag. Approximately 18‖ x 12‖ Finished Size Fee: $25
TAKE 5 Saturday, September 17th
Cindy Hofmockel Time: 11a- 4:30p
So, take 5 minutes, choose 5 fabrics, and join me for a fun afternoon of playing together. The project features all straight lines and no matching seams. This is the perfect beginner project and a wonderful way to spend an afternoon with a friend, daughter, or granddaughter who is just learning to sew. Fee: $20
QUILTERS HOLDALL Saturday, July 23rd Skill level: All levels
Kimberly Purdy Time: 10:30a-3:30p
Come join us for lots of sewing and fun as we help you organize your stash. Stop spending valuable sewing time searching through your fabrics trying to find a specific one. Start making our Quilter‘s Holdall to organize all of your fabrics! Each one can hold up to 100 fat quarters, so that your stash is organized at a glance. Once you learn our easy construction methods, you‘ll want to make several of these to organize all of your fabrics. Fee: $30 LOCKER HOOK (for Kids) Leslie Smith Thursday, July 7th, or Thursday, August 11th, 10a-2p A hook, a book and twine will get you started to make a hot pad. $45 for kids 10 years old and up – all other supplies provided LOCKER HOOK Thursday, August 18th 10a-12p Skill level: Beginning Bring a friend and join us for a fun class to learn Locker Rug Hooking! This technique is a simple, fast, and fun way to make rugs. You can use the fabric stash you already have on hand to make a scrappy rug or purchase matching fabric to make a more stylized rug. This rug will be washable and durable. All you need are a few simple tools, fabric, and a few hours to learn. So, grab a friend and your supplies and come join us for this fun class of Locker Hook Rugs. Fee: $25 KALEIDOSCOPE KLINIC Sunday, July 10th Skill level: Intermediate
Susanne Triplett Time: 12p-4p
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-nWack‖ method will be used. FUN, FUN, FUN Fee: $20
Annual Valley of Sun Shop Hop September 16th – 24th Passports go on sale August! Prizes, Demos, Fun and a Mystery Quilt. Watch e-mail for details
