Special Guest Teachers and Classes
925-371-7064 www.InBetweenStitches.com
2190 First Street, Livermore CA 94550
January - April 2015 Schedule
Dear Friends, This year marks the beginning of our 13th Year of Business! Can you believe that In Between Stitches has been a part of the Quilting Community for this long? It seems like just yesterday we were setting up shop. It has been a very fun time, we have made friends and watched friendships blossom over the years. Thank you for all of the support you have shown us. We are very excited about this new class schedule. There are some new instructors on this schedule and special guest teachers from out of the area. We hope you will enjoy the latest offerings and that you decide to sign up for a class or two. Remember to sign up early, there is nothing more disappointing to us than having to cancel a class that is just a few students shy. In Stitches, Leslie Emery, Melissa Grech and the In Between Stitches Crew
Special Guest Teachers and Classes Butterfly Hankerchief Quilt
Create a beautiful vintage memory quilt from heirloom handkerchiefs. The butterfly motif is a lovely way to show off those beautiful handkerchiefs you have of your mother’s, grandmother’s or ones you have collected. We will learn the folding and attaching techniques along with simple embroidery to complete the quilt. Teacher: Dee Christopher Level: Date: Wed. Feb. 25 Time: 10-2 p.m. Cost: $30
Desert Sky
Using a combination of bright and dark fat quarters you will create this Desert Sky quilt using Judy Niemeyer’s paper piecing methods for unbelievably gorgeous quilts. Patsy will guide you through the whole process, if you haven’t tried paper piecing, this will be a great quilt to learn. *Must cancel 2 weeks in advance for Store Credit* Teacher: Patsy Carpenter Level: Date: Sat-Sun Mar. 28, 29 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $145
Fire Island Hosta
This is a Judy Niemeyer class taught by certified teacher, Patsy Carpenter. The class is 4 days and during the class you will learn Judy’s newest paper piecing technique, Curved Paper Piecing, to complete the feature leaves in the center, and a curved border design that has new assembly techniques in order to successfully complete the quilt. This quilt is a wonderful design for those looking to expand their paper piecing skills and is sure to be a show-stopper, no matter how it is completed! *Must cancel 2 weeks in advance for Store Credit* Teacher: Patsy Carpenter Level: Date: Sat.-Sun. Oct. 3-4 & Sun.-Mon Oct. 11-12 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $325
Impressionistic Landscape
In this 3 days class, students will create an original landscape wall quilt from a photo that they will bring to class. Shapes and images in this impressionistic style are created using a technique of cutting and slicing fabric to create a pallet. Layering colorful bits of fabric on batting, adding a covering of tulle and then machine quilting the entire piece gives an impressionistic look, interest and depth. It is a technique that every skill level can accomplish and be successful. *Must cancel 2 weeks in advance for Store Credit* Teacher: Nancy Ryan Level: Date: Thurs.-Sat. Jun. 18-20 Time: 10-3 p.m. Cost: $200
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Folk Art Club
This friendship group is a once a month opportunity to sew with friends, share projects and work together to improve your skills and techniques. We have a love of all things folk art. Teacher: Laurie May Level: All Date: Mon. Jan. 19, Feb. 16, Mar. 16, Apr. 20 Time: 10-12 p.m. Cost: $5/session
This once a month friendship group meets to work on their own individual projects. Teacher: Melissa Grech Level: All Date: Fri. Jan. 23, Feb. 27, Mar. 27, Apr. 24 Time: 5-11 p.m. Cost: $15/session
You are invited to step back in time to join an old fashioned gathering at the shop. Jo’s Little Women Club projects are only available by joining the club. Projects are small but sharing and fellowship is big. New members are welcome at any time. Teacher: Mary Ann Jones Level: All
Date: Thurs. Jan. 8, Feb. 5, Mar. 5, Apr. 2 Time: 10-12 p.m. Cost: $25 -------------------------------------------------Date: Sat. Jan. 10, Feb. 14, Mar. 14, Apr. 11 Time 10-12 p.m. Cost: $25
Jo’s Sewing Day
Is one of your goals for 2015 to “Finish your Quilt Projects”? Then join Lisa and work on your projects. Lisa will be on hand to assist with any quilting questions. Teacher: Lisa Norton Level: All Date: Sat. Jan. 3, Jan. 17, Feb. 7, 21, Mar. 7, 21, Apr. 4, 18 Time: 5-11 p.m. Cost: $15/session
Mary Ann’s Club
Friendship Club
Jo’s Club
Lisa’s Finishing School for Wayward Quilters
Come the last Thursday of each month for a chance to work on your projects which are already in progress and/or to learn some new techniques. The focus of the “help” will be on the projects for Jo’s Club but anyone would be welcome to come and help will be given as needed. Teacher: Mary Ann Jones Level: All Date: Thurs. Jan. 29, Feb. 26, Mar. 26, Apr. 30 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $10/session
This class is for working on or finishing up any of my classes that we have done. If you have just done a session and need another session the price is the same as a class price. If your just finishing up and have been to all the sessions then there is a club price. Teacher: Mary Ann Donnelly Level: Date: Wed. Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Mar. 11, Apr. 8 Time: 10-3 p.m. Cost: $15/session or $25/session
Sew’n Wild Oaks
This is a day to get Sewn on Your Wild Oaks projects! A new or interesting technique will be demonstrated at the beginning of each class session. Bring a new project to the class or spend the time finishing up a quilt from one of Lynn’s classes or patterns. Teacher: Lynn Wilder Level: Date: Tues. Jan. 13, 27, Feb. 10, 24, Mar. 10, 24, Apr. 7, 28 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $20/session
Vintage Pleasures
Come and join Sandy for a fun day of sewing, sharing ideas, and projects. Teacher: Sandy Close Level: Date: Tues. Jan. 20, Feb. 17, Mar. 17, Apr. 21 Time: 10-2 p.m. Cost: $10/session
Wimpy All Nighter
Have a UFO that you just need to find time to finish? Stuck on how to get a particular project going, or need help getting past a problem point? If so, come sew the night away with friends! Bring your project boxes and Erica will help you get those quilts done in no time! Teacher: Erica von Holtz Level: All Date: Fri. Jan. 9, Feb. 13, Apr. 10 Time: 6-midnight Page 2 Cost: $15/session
45 & Life to Go
This quilt uses the contrast of two colorways to achieve a stunning look! This quilt can either be made as a wall hanging (making 5” blocks, which is what I did for the tan and black class sample), or as a king-sized version (making 10” blocks). The first class session will focus on making the 45 stars that comprise the quilt; the second session will focus on construction of the remaining blocks and assembly of the quilt top. Teacher: Erica von Holtz
Beginning Hand Embroidery The Basics
Learn the eight basic stitches used in Hand Embroidery. The class will be you’ll take away the basic skills to complete the assigned project, to proudly display it on your wall, as well as to design and complete your own projects in the future. Teacher: Jamie Schuster Level: Kids Class Date: Sat. Jan. 17 Time: 10-2:30 p.m. Cost: $25 --------------------Adult Class Sat. Feb. 21 Time: 10-2:30 p.m. Cost: $25
Level: Date: Sat. Mar. 28, Apr. 25 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $65
Anything Goes
Wondering what to do with a bunch of leftover jelly roll strips, random charm or layer cake squares or that ever-growing stash of scraps? This is the perfect quilt for you because anything goes! Learn how to make a dent in your stash as you create this one-of-a-kind quilt! Teacher: Jennifer Jow Level: Date:: Sun. Apr. 26 Time: 10:30-2:30 p.m. Cost: $30
Baltimore Album
Learn to make a Baltimore Album Style quilt while perfecting your hand appliqué skills. Each month a new block or technique will be taught, including dimensional roses, basket of roses with urn, rabbit in foxgloves and embellishments. Teacher: Sandra Mollon Level: Date: Sat. Jan. 3, Feb. 7, Mar. 7, Apr. 4 Time: 9:30-12:30 p.m. Cost: $120
Beginning Sewing
Teacher: Jennifer Ellis Level: All
This class will help students confidently gain the basic skills required to complete simple projects such as aprons, tote bags, placemats, etc. You will learn to read a pattern, pattern layout, fabric cutting, marking, and garment construction.
Date: Wed. Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Cost: $65 ---------------------------------Date: Wed. Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Cost: $65 ---------------------------------Date: Wed. Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25 Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Cost: $65 ---------------------------------Date: Wed. Apr. 8, 15, 22, 29 Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Cost: $65
Date: Fri. Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30 Time: 10-1 p.m. Cost: $65 ---------------------------------Date: Fri. Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 Time: 10-1 p.m. Cost: $65 ---------------------------------Date: Fri. Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27 Time: 10-1 p.m. Cost: $65 ---------------------------------Date: Fri. Apr. 10, 17, 24 & May 1 Time: 10-1 p.m. Cost: $6
Baltimore Halloween
The making of the Baltimore Halloween quilt blocks by machine embroidery. No hand appliqué or machine appliqué. Your embroidery machine will do most of the work, there is some cutting out of the appliqué pieces but then you can just sit back and watch your embroidery machine complete each block. I am going to incorporate some new 3D techniques into this embroidery to make this quilt pop! Teacher: Mary Ann Donnelly Level: Date: Fri. Jan. 9, Feb. 20, Mar. 20, Apr. 17 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $100
Bite Size Quilt
Committing to a full size quilt too much? Then try a Bite Size Quilt! Learn a new tip, trick or technique every month. Finish off the block or save the monthly blocks to make the “I love Us” quilt. Jan-Don’t be Pointless. Feb-Crazy Heart Paper Piece. Mar-Celtic Knot. Apr.-Birds on the line appliqué. Teacher: Lisa Norton Level: All Date: Sun. Jan. 11, Feb. 8, Mar. 8, Apr. 12 Time: 1-5 p.m. I Love Us. Cost: $25/session
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Cherry Marmalade
This charming quilt features scrappy rectangles (perfect for 10” square pre-cuts) with flower appliqué blocks scattered about. Use your favorite method of appliqué in any fabric style and see how quickly you create this happy quilt. We will focus on the Machine appliqué blocks and two different styles of machine appliqué. Teacher: Paulette Williams Level: Date:: Sun. Mar. 22 Time: 10-3 p.m. Cost: $30
Chick Jubilee
In this class we will be creating the Chick Jubilee Quilt on our Embroidery Machines. This is an appliqué quilt which will be done in time for the Spring! The purchase of the pattern, Chick Jubilee by Bunny Hill Designs is required. Teacher: Mary Ann Donnelly Level: Date: Fri. Jan. 9, Feb. 20, Mar. 20, Apr. 17 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $100
Choosing Fabric
Fabrics for a quilt should flow together like a song. Need a fabric tune-up? Join Lisa for a fun lecture and hands-on workshop to learn to confidently choose fabrics that harmonize and sing your song. Teacher: Lisa Norton Level: All Date: Sun. Apr. 19 Time: 3-5:30 p.m. Cost: $25
Country Charmer
S-t-r-e-t-c-h your quilting capabilities and learn how to make an intricate, classic block which will turn into a classic quilt. I will go over fabric selection and color theory. You will learn how to be more precise while working with a block layout sheet. Teacher: Lynn Wilder Level: Date: Sat. Feb. 28 Time: 10-5 p.m. Cost: $45
Country Journal
Make a “Country Journal” quilt by machine embroidery - no hand appliqué or machine appliqué. Your embroidery machine will do most of the work. There is some cutting out of the appliqué pieces, but then you can just sit back and watch your embroidery machine Teacher: Mary Ann Donnelly Level: Date: Sat. Jan. 10, Feb. 14, Mar. 21 Time: 10-5 p.m. Cost: $75
Framed Nine-Patch
This is an easy, easy quilt, perfect for absolute beginners. A fat quarter friendly quilt. Teacher: Jim Hahn Level: Date: Sat. Apr. 11 Time: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Cost: $30
French Laid Embroidery
In this class students will learn embroidery basics, and the stitches you will need to learn to complete a raised monogram, which include stem or split stitch, fill stitches, couching, satin stitches and French knots. You can use a piece of fabric or embroider a hand towel or linen. Teacher: Sandra Mollon Level: Date: Sat. Apr. 4 Time: 1-5 p.m. Cost: $50
Glimmer
Strip piecing and cutting plus a clever layout make this quilt go together in a snap. Using one pattern and one ruler you can make these blocks in several different sizes! Teacher: Jennifer Jow Level: Date: Tues. Feb. 17, 24 Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $40
Grammy Squares
You will learn how to make a small hexagon block which looks just like a block in a Granny Square crocheted afghan. You will also learn how to achieve a perfect “Y” seam. Teacher: Lynn Wilder Level: Date: Sat. Mar. 14 Time: 10-5 p.m. Cost: $45
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Handwork Series: Hand Applique, Hand Embroidery, Hand Quilting
Introduction to Machine Quilting
Learn to machine quilt, using your home sewing machine. Students will learn to quilt loops and curves, straight lines, free motion designs and a feathered wreath. Learn to stipple plus much, much more. Learn to pin your quilt and prepare it for quilting. Many tips are shared in this valuable introduction to machine quilting class.
Session 1: Hand Appliqué Using Sandra’s pattern for “Folk Art Flowers in a Wire Basket” students learn prepared edge appliqué technique and invisible hand appliqué stitches. We will do inside and outside points, curves, circles, and stems! Teacher: Sandra Mollon Level: Date: Sat. Jan. 3 Time: 1-4:30 p.m. Cost: $45 Session 2: Bring in your block for some fun and easy hand embroidered embellishments. Students will learn 6-7 different hand embroidery stitches, as well as embroidering without knots. Learn the best was to prepare your floss, choose a needle, stitch without tangles. Teacher: Sandra Mollon Level: Date: Sat. Feb. 7 Time: 1-4:30 p.m. Cost: $45
Teacher: Jill Schumacher Level: All Date: Sun. Feb. 1 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $65 ----------------------------------Sat. May 30 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $65
Invisible Machine Appliqué
Session 3: Hand quilting your block. In this class, we will cover the basis of hand quilting--including using a hoop verses lap quilting without a hoop. Pick the method that is most comfortable for you. Teacher: Sandra Mollon Level: Date: Sat. Mar. 7 Time: 1-4:30 p.m. Cost: $45
In this two part class, students first learn to make prepared edge appliqués. In part two, students learn to invisible machine appliqué, dealing with overlapping and underlapping appliqués. Machine quilting is discussed as well. Teacher: Sandra Mollon Level: All Date: Sun. Feb. 22, Mar. 1 Time: 10-2:30 p.m. Cost: $70
Jelly Roll Pineapple Quilt
Sign up for all three classes for a cost: $120
Heartstring
A quick little quilt that uses 2 1/2” strips and a back ground fabric. We will be working on accurate ¼” seams and accurate cutting. A fun quilt for Valentines day or to give a loved one. Teacher: Paulette Williams Level: Date: Sun. Jan. 18 Time: 10-3 p.m. Cost: $30
Have you always admired this block, but never thought you could do it. Well with this new exciting way to build this big block, you can have 6 blocks done in no time at all, and all your friends will be admiring your work. Teacher: Paulette Williams Level: Date: Sun. Feb. 15 Time: 10-3 p.m. Cost: $30
Store Hours Monday-Friday: 10am-5:30pm Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday: 10am-3pm
Levels: Beginner Beginner Plus Intermediate
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Jill Schumacher Three Day Workshop
Come and machine quilt with Jill for three days and sleep in your own bed. Don’t be left out of this wonderful opportunity to learn, improve and perfect your machine quilting skills so that you too, will be able to create beautiful heirloom quilts like the experts. Jill will take you on an adventure in machine quilting and teach you everything that you will need to know in order to do successful machine quilting. You don’t have to have machine quilting skills to participate in this great class. All skill levels are welcome. Pick and choose what you’d like to work on as there will be many options available for each student. *Must cancel 2 weeks in advance for store credit* Teacher: Jill Schumacher Level: All Date: Sat.-Mon. Jul. 11-13 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $200
Peppermint Stars
Students will create four Ohio Star blocks and enough supporting components to complete the first two diagonal rows of the quilt. Teacher: Jim Hahn Level: I Date: Sun. Jan. 25, Feb. 1 Time: 12-3 p.m. Cost: $40
Rail Fence Squared
We will use one half yard light and one half yard of dark fabric to create four of the 30 blocks needed for the quilt. Teacher: Jim Hahn Level: Dare: Sun. Feb. 22 Time: 11-3 p.m. Cost: $30
Red Stars at Night
Metro Rings
Red Stars at Night, Quilters Delight Instructions and assembly of eleven stars and scrappy backgrounds to create a beautiful lap size throw or wallhanging. Teacher: Lisa Norton
Have you always wanted to make a double wedding ring? Using the Quick Curve ruler, you can make this modified double wedding ring quilt. Teacher: Melissa Grech
Level: Date: Thurs. Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $70
Level: Date: Jan. 22, 29 Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $45
Monoprinting on Fabric
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at art techniques? Make an art quilt? This 4 hour class will give you an introduction to printing on fabric so you can create your own surface designs that can be worked into any textile art project. Materials and paint is included in the class fee! All you need to bring is some fabric on which to play! Teacher: Sandra Mollon Level: All Date: Sun. Mar. 8 Time: 10:30-3:00 p.m. Cost: $70
Patchwork Math
In this class you will learn the formulas and piecing techniques for 12 of the most common quilting components from HST, and Hourglass units to 3 different kinds of flying geese and more. The components can then be made any size you need for sashings, borders, or blocks. Teacher: Lynn Wilder Level: Date: Sat. Jan. 31 Time: 10-5 p.m. Cost: $45
Road Trip
In this class we will make four blocks. Since this quilt is a diagonal set, this will allow the class to complete and assemble the first two rows of the quilt and include construction of the following component: Blocks, sashing, cornerstones, setting triangles, and corner triangles. Teacher: Jim Hahn Level: Date: Sat. Jan. 24 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $40
Sewing with Knits
This class will explore sewing with knits. Each month Jennifer will feature a different knit project. Basic sewing skills are required. Teacher: Jennifer Ellis Level: Date: Sat. Jan. 24, Feb. 21, Mar. 21, Apr. 18 Time: 10-3 p.m. Cost: $35/session
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Snow Globes
In this class we will be creating the Snow Globes Quilt Blocks from Crab-Apple Hill Studio. We will start by stitching out all 12 of the snow globes and then come back and ink them in. You will have the rest of the summer to create your quilt and have it ready for Christmas! Teacher: Mary Ann Donnelly Level: Date: Sat-Sun April 18-19 Time: 10-5 p.m. Sat, 10-3 p.m. Sun Cost: $65
Start Quilting
Learn to quilt from beginning to end. This class will include instruction on rotary cutting, 1/4” seam, pressing, assembling blocks, adding borders, machine quilting, hand quilting and bindings. Teacher: Lisa Norton Level:
Date: Mon. Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $85 -----------------------------------Date: Mon. Mar. 16, 23, 30, Apr. 6, 13, 20 Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $85
T-Shirt Quilt
T-shirt Quilts! A perfect gift for graduates and athletes. Buy the TShirt quilt book, grab the t-shirts and come to class. Select a quilt from the book that best suits you and the s-shirts. I’ll help you to build your one-of-a-kind quilt. Teacher: Lisa Norton Level: Date: Thurs. Mar. 12, 19, 26 Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $55
Class Supply List: There is a Class Supply List for every class, provided by the teacher. Please have your supplies prior to class. All books, patterns, and supplies for all classes are available at the store. Class Policy: All classes must be paid for when you sign-up. Unless noted, you must cancel 5 days prior to the first class to receive a store credit. If we cancel a class you will receive a refund in the method which you paid. We ask that during a class, you turn all cell phones off. We are unable to accommodate guests/children during classes. Return Policy: All sales are final on books, pattern, and fabric. Gifts and other items require a reciept for returns within 30 days.
Retreat Between Friends Quilt Retreat 2015
Friday March 13-Sunday March 15 Are you ready for a quilting retreat at The Purple Orchid Resort and Spa in Livermore, CA. This wonderful resort is situated on 22 acres outside of Livermore. We will be sewing in the Olive Branch Event Center, dining either poolside or in the main lodge and if you are interested you can even sneak away for a massage or facial. This will be a UFO Quilting Retreat…bring those unfinished projects and prepare to spend three days quilting away. We will begin on Friday Mar. 13 at 10 a.m. and end on Sunday Mar. 14 at 3:00 p.m. Call the shop or come in for more details! Be sure to sign up early as spaces are limited, and you won’t want to miss out on the fun!
UFO Buster…
Feb. 1, 2015-Dec. 1, 2015
Join us as we make space in our sewing rooms and receive an incentive! Participate in this year long incentive program and be rewarded for completing that pile of unfinished projects! To join, file a detailed list of every UFO (absolutely every unfinished object) in your sewing world. Keep a copy for yourself and turn in a copy to In Between Sttiches. It is never too late to start. You can join the UFO Incentive Program at any time throughout 2014. When your list is turned in, you’re ready to go. Here is how it works: • For each listed UFO that you finish, you need to bring in that completed project (or a picture of that completed project) to In Between Stitches.
This can be done at ANY TIME. Show it to any staff member and identify it as a UFO. That project will then be crossed off your list. You will then pay $1 to go into your store envelope. • At the end of the year you will be issued an In Between Stitches gift card for DOUBLE the amount that is in your envelope. Basically we will match the amount of dollars you put in for each project that you finish! • Each month there will be a challenge or incentive that will allow you to earn extra cash for your envelope. (We will be matching your dollars at the end of the year so every extra dollar counts!) We will announce the next month’s incentive in the middle of the previous month (March’s announced in February etc.) To announce we will post it in the e-mail and on Facebook. • The person who finishes the most UFO’s will win prize. *Finished projects must be quilted and bound…our whole goal this year is to have “Finished” Projects, quilt tops do not count. Page 7
2190 First Street, Livermore CA 94550
January - April 2015 Schedule
Dear Friends, This year marks the beginning of our 13th Year of Business! Can you believe that In Between Stitches has been a part of the Quilting Community for this long? It seems like just yesterday we were setting up shop. It has been a very fun time, we have made friends and watched friendships blossom over the years. Thank you for all of the support you have shown us. We are very excited about this new class schedule. There are some new instructors on this schedule and special guest teachers from out of the area. We hope you will enjoy the latest offerings and that you decide to sign up for a class or two. Remember to sign up early, there is nothing more disappointing to us than having to cancel a class that is just a few students shy. In Stitches, Leslie Emery, Melissa Grech and the In Between Stitches Crew
Special Guest Teachers and Classes Butterfly Hankerchief Quilt
Create a beautiful vintage memory quilt from heirloom handkerchiefs. The butterfly motif is a lovely way to show off those beautiful handkerchiefs you have of your mother’s, grandmother’s or ones you have collected. We will learn the folding and attaching techniques along with simple embroidery to complete the quilt. Teacher: Dee Christopher Level: Date: Wed. Feb. 25 Time: 10-2 p.m. Cost: $30
Desert Sky
Using a combination of bright and dark fat quarters you will create this Desert Sky quilt using Judy Niemeyer’s paper piecing methods for unbelievably gorgeous quilts. Patsy will guide you through the whole process, if you haven’t tried paper piecing, this will be a great quilt to learn. *Must cancel 2 weeks in advance for Store Credit* Teacher: Patsy Carpenter Level: Date: Sat-Sun Mar. 28, 29 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $145
Fire Island Hosta
This is a Judy Niemeyer class taught by certified teacher, Patsy Carpenter. The class is 4 days and during the class you will learn Judy’s newest paper piecing technique, Curved Paper Piecing, to complete the feature leaves in the center, and a curved border design that has new assembly techniques in order to successfully complete the quilt. This quilt is a wonderful design for those looking to expand their paper piecing skills and is sure to be a show-stopper, no matter how it is completed! *Must cancel 2 weeks in advance for Store Credit* Teacher: Patsy Carpenter Level: Date: Sat.-Sun. Oct. 3-4 & Sun.-Mon Oct. 11-12 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $325
Impressionistic Landscape
In this 3 days class, students will create an original landscape wall quilt from a photo that they will bring to class. Shapes and images in this impressionistic style are created using a technique of cutting and slicing fabric to create a pallet. Layering colorful bits of fabric on batting, adding a covering of tulle and then machine quilting the entire piece gives an impressionistic look, interest and depth. It is a technique that every skill level can accomplish and be successful. *Must cancel 2 weeks in advance for Store Credit* Teacher: Nancy Ryan Level: Date: Thurs.-Sat. Jun. 18-20 Time: 10-3 p.m. Cost: $200
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Folk Art Club
This friendship group is a once a month opportunity to sew with friends, share projects and work together to improve your skills and techniques. We have a love of all things folk art. Teacher: Laurie May Level: All Date: Mon. Jan. 19, Feb. 16, Mar. 16, Apr. 20 Time: 10-12 p.m. Cost: $5/session
This once a month friendship group meets to work on their own individual projects. Teacher: Melissa Grech Level: All Date: Fri. Jan. 23, Feb. 27, Mar. 27, Apr. 24 Time: 5-11 p.m. Cost: $15/session
You are invited to step back in time to join an old fashioned gathering at the shop. Jo’s Little Women Club projects are only available by joining the club. Projects are small but sharing and fellowship is big. New members are welcome at any time. Teacher: Mary Ann Jones Level: All
Date: Thurs. Jan. 8, Feb. 5, Mar. 5, Apr. 2 Time: 10-12 p.m. Cost: $25 -------------------------------------------------Date: Sat. Jan. 10, Feb. 14, Mar. 14, Apr. 11 Time 10-12 p.m. Cost: $25
Jo’s Sewing Day
Is one of your goals for 2015 to “Finish your Quilt Projects”? Then join Lisa and work on your projects. Lisa will be on hand to assist with any quilting questions. Teacher: Lisa Norton Level: All Date: Sat. Jan. 3, Jan. 17, Feb. 7, 21, Mar. 7, 21, Apr. 4, 18 Time: 5-11 p.m. Cost: $15/session
Mary Ann’s Club
Friendship Club
Jo’s Club
Lisa’s Finishing School for Wayward Quilters
Come the last Thursday of each month for a chance to work on your projects which are already in progress and/or to learn some new techniques. The focus of the “help” will be on the projects for Jo’s Club but anyone would be welcome to come and help will be given as needed. Teacher: Mary Ann Jones Level: All Date: Thurs. Jan. 29, Feb. 26, Mar. 26, Apr. 30 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $10/session
This class is for working on or finishing up any of my classes that we have done. If you have just done a session and need another session the price is the same as a class price. If your just finishing up and have been to all the sessions then there is a club price. Teacher: Mary Ann Donnelly Level: Date: Wed. Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Mar. 11, Apr. 8 Time: 10-3 p.m. Cost: $15/session or $25/session
Sew’n Wild Oaks
This is a day to get Sewn on Your Wild Oaks projects! A new or interesting technique will be demonstrated at the beginning of each class session. Bring a new project to the class or spend the time finishing up a quilt from one of Lynn’s classes or patterns. Teacher: Lynn Wilder Level: Date: Tues. Jan. 13, 27, Feb. 10, 24, Mar. 10, 24, Apr. 7, 28 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $20/session
Vintage Pleasures
Come and join Sandy for a fun day of sewing, sharing ideas, and projects. Teacher: Sandy Close Level: Date: Tues. Jan. 20, Feb. 17, Mar. 17, Apr. 21 Time: 10-2 p.m. Cost: $10/session
Wimpy All Nighter
Have a UFO that you just need to find time to finish? Stuck on how to get a particular project going, or need help getting past a problem point? If so, come sew the night away with friends! Bring your project boxes and Erica will help you get those quilts done in no time! Teacher: Erica von Holtz Level: All Date: Fri. Jan. 9, Feb. 13, Apr. 10 Time: 6-midnight Page 2 Cost: $15/session
45 & Life to Go
This quilt uses the contrast of two colorways to achieve a stunning look! This quilt can either be made as a wall hanging (making 5” blocks, which is what I did for the tan and black class sample), or as a king-sized version (making 10” blocks). The first class session will focus on making the 45 stars that comprise the quilt; the second session will focus on construction of the remaining blocks and assembly of the quilt top. Teacher: Erica von Holtz
Beginning Hand Embroidery The Basics
Learn the eight basic stitches used in Hand Embroidery. The class will be you’ll take away the basic skills to complete the assigned project, to proudly display it on your wall, as well as to design and complete your own projects in the future. Teacher: Jamie Schuster Level: Kids Class Date: Sat. Jan. 17 Time: 10-2:30 p.m. Cost: $25 --------------------Adult Class Sat. Feb. 21 Time: 10-2:30 p.m. Cost: $25
Level: Date: Sat. Mar. 28, Apr. 25 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $65
Anything Goes
Wondering what to do with a bunch of leftover jelly roll strips, random charm or layer cake squares or that ever-growing stash of scraps? This is the perfect quilt for you because anything goes! Learn how to make a dent in your stash as you create this one-of-a-kind quilt! Teacher: Jennifer Jow Level: Date:: Sun. Apr. 26 Time: 10:30-2:30 p.m. Cost: $30
Baltimore Album
Learn to make a Baltimore Album Style quilt while perfecting your hand appliqué skills. Each month a new block or technique will be taught, including dimensional roses, basket of roses with urn, rabbit in foxgloves and embellishments. Teacher: Sandra Mollon Level: Date: Sat. Jan. 3, Feb. 7, Mar. 7, Apr. 4 Time: 9:30-12:30 p.m. Cost: $120
Beginning Sewing
Teacher: Jennifer Ellis Level: All
This class will help students confidently gain the basic skills required to complete simple projects such as aprons, tote bags, placemats, etc. You will learn to read a pattern, pattern layout, fabric cutting, marking, and garment construction.
Date: Wed. Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Cost: $65 ---------------------------------Date: Wed. Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Cost: $65 ---------------------------------Date: Wed. Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25 Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Cost: $65 ---------------------------------Date: Wed. Apr. 8, 15, 22, 29 Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Cost: $65
Date: Fri. Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30 Time: 10-1 p.m. Cost: $65 ---------------------------------Date: Fri. Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 Time: 10-1 p.m. Cost: $65 ---------------------------------Date: Fri. Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27 Time: 10-1 p.m. Cost: $65 ---------------------------------Date: Fri. Apr. 10, 17, 24 & May 1 Time: 10-1 p.m. Cost: $6
Baltimore Halloween
The making of the Baltimore Halloween quilt blocks by machine embroidery. No hand appliqué or machine appliqué. Your embroidery machine will do most of the work, there is some cutting out of the appliqué pieces but then you can just sit back and watch your embroidery machine complete each block. I am going to incorporate some new 3D techniques into this embroidery to make this quilt pop! Teacher: Mary Ann Donnelly Level: Date: Fri. Jan. 9, Feb. 20, Mar. 20, Apr. 17 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $100
Bite Size Quilt
Committing to a full size quilt too much? Then try a Bite Size Quilt! Learn a new tip, trick or technique every month. Finish off the block or save the monthly blocks to make the “I love Us” quilt. Jan-Don’t be Pointless. Feb-Crazy Heart Paper Piece. Mar-Celtic Knot. Apr.-Birds on the line appliqué. Teacher: Lisa Norton Level: All Date: Sun. Jan. 11, Feb. 8, Mar. 8, Apr. 12 Time: 1-5 p.m. I Love Us. Cost: $25/session
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Cherry Marmalade
This charming quilt features scrappy rectangles (perfect for 10” square pre-cuts) with flower appliqué blocks scattered about. Use your favorite method of appliqué in any fabric style and see how quickly you create this happy quilt. We will focus on the Machine appliqué blocks and two different styles of machine appliqué. Teacher: Paulette Williams Level: Date:: Sun. Mar. 22 Time: 10-3 p.m. Cost: $30
Chick Jubilee
In this class we will be creating the Chick Jubilee Quilt on our Embroidery Machines. This is an appliqué quilt which will be done in time for the Spring! The purchase of the pattern, Chick Jubilee by Bunny Hill Designs is required. Teacher: Mary Ann Donnelly Level: Date: Fri. Jan. 9, Feb. 20, Mar. 20, Apr. 17 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $100
Choosing Fabric
Fabrics for a quilt should flow together like a song. Need a fabric tune-up? Join Lisa for a fun lecture and hands-on workshop to learn to confidently choose fabrics that harmonize and sing your song. Teacher: Lisa Norton Level: All Date: Sun. Apr. 19 Time: 3-5:30 p.m. Cost: $25
Country Charmer
S-t-r-e-t-c-h your quilting capabilities and learn how to make an intricate, classic block which will turn into a classic quilt. I will go over fabric selection and color theory. You will learn how to be more precise while working with a block layout sheet. Teacher: Lynn Wilder Level: Date: Sat. Feb. 28 Time: 10-5 p.m. Cost: $45
Country Journal
Make a “Country Journal” quilt by machine embroidery - no hand appliqué or machine appliqué. Your embroidery machine will do most of the work. There is some cutting out of the appliqué pieces, but then you can just sit back and watch your embroidery machine Teacher: Mary Ann Donnelly Level: Date: Sat. Jan. 10, Feb. 14, Mar. 21 Time: 10-5 p.m. Cost: $75
Framed Nine-Patch
This is an easy, easy quilt, perfect for absolute beginners. A fat quarter friendly quilt. Teacher: Jim Hahn Level: Date: Sat. Apr. 11 Time: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Cost: $30
French Laid Embroidery
In this class students will learn embroidery basics, and the stitches you will need to learn to complete a raised monogram, which include stem or split stitch, fill stitches, couching, satin stitches and French knots. You can use a piece of fabric or embroider a hand towel or linen. Teacher: Sandra Mollon Level: Date: Sat. Apr. 4 Time: 1-5 p.m. Cost: $50
Glimmer
Strip piecing and cutting plus a clever layout make this quilt go together in a snap. Using one pattern and one ruler you can make these blocks in several different sizes! Teacher: Jennifer Jow Level: Date: Tues. Feb. 17, 24 Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $40
Grammy Squares
You will learn how to make a small hexagon block which looks just like a block in a Granny Square crocheted afghan. You will also learn how to achieve a perfect “Y” seam. Teacher: Lynn Wilder Level: Date: Sat. Mar. 14 Time: 10-5 p.m. Cost: $45
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Handwork Series: Hand Applique, Hand Embroidery, Hand Quilting
Introduction to Machine Quilting
Learn to machine quilt, using your home sewing machine. Students will learn to quilt loops and curves, straight lines, free motion designs and a feathered wreath. Learn to stipple plus much, much more. Learn to pin your quilt and prepare it for quilting. Many tips are shared in this valuable introduction to machine quilting class.
Session 1: Hand Appliqué Using Sandra’s pattern for “Folk Art Flowers in a Wire Basket” students learn prepared edge appliqué technique and invisible hand appliqué stitches. We will do inside and outside points, curves, circles, and stems! Teacher: Sandra Mollon Level: Date: Sat. Jan. 3 Time: 1-4:30 p.m. Cost: $45 Session 2: Bring in your block for some fun and easy hand embroidered embellishments. Students will learn 6-7 different hand embroidery stitches, as well as embroidering without knots. Learn the best was to prepare your floss, choose a needle, stitch without tangles. Teacher: Sandra Mollon Level: Date: Sat. Feb. 7 Time: 1-4:30 p.m. Cost: $45
Teacher: Jill Schumacher Level: All Date: Sun. Feb. 1 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $65 ----------------------------------Sat. May 30 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $65
Invisible Machine Appliqué
Session 3: Hand quilting your block. In this class, we will cover the basis of hand quilting--including using a hoop verses lap quilting without a hoop. Pick the method that is most comfortable for you. Teacher: Sandra Mollon Level: Date: Sat. Mar. 7 Time: 1-4:30 p.m. Cost: $45
In this two part class, students first learn to make prepared edge appliqués. In part two, students learn to invisible machine appliqué, dealing with overlapping and underlapping appliqués. Machine quilting is discussed as well. Teacher: Sandra Mollon Level: All Date: Sun. Feb. 22, Mar. 1 Time: 10-2:30 p.m. Cost: $70
Jelly Roll Pineapple Quilt
Sign up for all three classes for a cost: $120
Heartstring
A quick little quilt that uses 2 1/2” strips and a back ground fabric. We will be working on accurate ¼” seams and accurate cutting. A fun quilt for Valentines day or to give a loved one. Teacher: Paulette Williams Level: Date: Sun. Jan. 18 Time: 10-3 p.m. Cost: $30
Have you always admired this block, but never thought you could do it. Well with this new exciting way to build this big block, you can have 6 blocks done in no time at all, and all your friends will be admiring your work. Teacher: Paulette Williams Level: Date: Sun. Feb. 15 Time: 10-3 p.m. Cost: $30
Store Hours Monday-Friday: 10am-5:30pm Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday: 10am-3pm
Levels: Beginner Beginner Plus Intermediate
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Jill Schumacher Three Day Workshop
Come and machine quilt with Jill for three days and sleep in your own bed. Don’t be left out of this wonderful opportunity to learn, improve and perfect your machine quilting skills so that you too, will be able to create beautiful heirloom quilts like the experts. Jill will take you on an adventure in machine quilting and teach you everything that you will need to know in order to do successful machine quilting. You don’t have to have machine quilting skills to participate in this great class. All skill levels are welcome. Pick and choose what you’d like to work on as there will be many options available for each student. *Must cancel 2 weeks in advance for store credit* Teacher: Jill Schumacher Level: All Date: Sat.-Mon. Jul. 11-13 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $200
Peppermint Stars
Students will create four Ohio Star blocks and enough supporting components to complete the first two diagonal rows of the quilt. Teacher: Jim Hahn Level: I Date: Sun. Jan. 25, Feb. 1 Time: 12-3 p.m. Cost: $40
Rail Fence Squared
We will use one half yard light and one half yard of dark fabric to create four of the 30 blocks needed for the quilt. Teacher: Jim Hahn Level: Dare: Sun. Feb. 22 Time: 11-3 p.m. Cost: $30
Red Stars at Night
Metro Rings
Red Stars at Night, Quilters Delight Instructions and assembly of eleven stars and scrappy backgrounds to create a beautiful lap size throw or wallhanging. Teacher: Lisa Norton
Have you always wanted to make a double wedding ring? Using the Quick Curve ruler, you can make this modified double wedding ring quilt. Teacher: Melissa Grech
Level: Date: Thurs. Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $70
Level: Date: Jan. 22, 29 Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $45
Monoprinting on Fabric
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at art techniques? Make an art quilt? This 4 hour class will give you an introduction to printing on fabric so you can create your own surface designs that can be worked into any textile art project. Materials and paint is included in the class fee! All you need to bring is some fabric on which to play! Teacher: Sandra Mollon Level: All Date: Sun. Mar. 8 Time: 10:30-3:00 p.m. Cost: $70
Patchwork Math
In this class you will learn the formulas and piecing techniques for 12 of the most common quilting components from HST, and Hourglass units to 3 different kinds of flying geese and more. The components can then be made any size you need for sashings, borders, or blocks. Teacher: Lynn Wilder Level: Date: Sat. Jan. 31 Time: 10-5 p.m. Cost: $45
Road Trip
In this class we will make four blocks. Since this quilt is a diagonal set, this will allow the class to complete and assemble the first two rows of the quilt and include construction of the following component: Blocks, sashing, cornerstones, setting triangles, and corner triangles. Teacher: Jim Hahn Level: Date: Sat. Jan. 24 Time: 10-4 p.m. Cost: $40
Sewing with Knits
This class will explore sewing with knits. Each month Jennifer will feature a different knit project. Basic sewing skills are required. Teacher: Jennifer Ellis Level: Date: Sat. Jan. 24, Feb. 21, Mar. 21, Apr. 18 Time: 10-3 p.m. Cost: $35/session
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Snow Globes
In this class we will be creating the Snow Globes Quilt Blocks from Crab-Apple Hill Studio. We will start by stitching out all 12 of the snow globes and then come back and ink them in. You will have the rest of the summer to create your quilt and have it ready for Christmas! Teacher: Mary Ann Donnelly Level: Date: Sat-Sun April 18-19 Time: 10-5 p.m. Sat, 10-3 p.m. Sun Cost: $65
Start Quilting
Learn to quilt from beginning to end. This class will include instruction on rotary cutting, 1/4” seam, pressing, assembling blocks, adding borders, machine quilting, hand quilting and bindings. Teacher: Lisa Norton Level:
Date: Mon. Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $85 -----------------------------------Date: Mon. Mar. 16, 23, 30, Apr. 6, 13, 20 Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $85
T-Shirt Quilt
T-shirt Quilts! A perfect gift for graduates and athletes. Buy the TShirt quilt book, grab the t-shirts and come to class. Select a quilt from the book that best suits you and the s-shirts. I’ll help you to build your one-of-a-kind quilt. Teacher: Lisa Norton Level: Date: Thurs. Mar. 12, 19, 26 Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $55
Class Supply List: There is a Class Supply List for every class, provided by the teacher. Please have your supplies prior to class. All books, patterns, and supplies for all classes are available at the store. Class Policy: All classes must be paid for when you sign-up. Unless noted, you must cancel 5 days prior to the first class to receive a store credit. If we cancel a class you will receive a refund in the method which you paid. We ask that during a class, you turn all cell phones off. We are unable to accommodate guests/children during classes. Return Policy: All sales are final on books, pattern, and fabric. Gifts and other items require a reciept for returns within 30 days.
Retreat Between Friends Quilt Retreat 2015
Friday March 13-Sunday March 15 Are you ready for a quilting retreat at The Purple Orchid Resort and Spa in Livermore, CA. This wonderful resort is situated on 22 acres outside of Livermore. We will be sewing in the Olive Branch Event Center, dining either poolside or in the main lodge and if you are interested you can even sneak away for a massage or facial. This will be a UFO Quilting Retreat…bring those unfinished projects and prepare to spend three days quilting away. We will begin on Friday Mar. 13 at 10 a.m. and end on Sunday Mar. 14 at 3:00 p.m. Call the shop or come in for more details! Be sure to sign up early as spaces are limited, and you won’t want to miss out on the fun!
UFO Buster…
Feb. 1, 2015-Dec. 1, 2015
Join us as we make space in our sewing rooms and receive an incentive! Participate in this year long incentive program and be rewarded for completing that pile of unfinished projects! To join, file a detailed list of every UFO (absolutely every unfinished object) in your sewing world. Keep a copy for yourself and turn in a copy to In Between Sttiches. It is never too late to start. You can join the UFO Incentive Program at any time throughout 2014. When your list is turned in, you’re ready to go. Here is how it works: • For each listed UFO that you finish, you need to bring in that completed project (or a picture of that completed project) to In Between Stitches.
This can be done at ANY TIME. Show it to any staff member and identify it as a UFO. That project will then be crossed off your list. You will then pay $1 to go into your store envelope. • At the end of the year you will be issued an In Between Stitches gift card for DOUBLE the amount that is in your envelope. Basically we will match the amount of dollars you put in for each project that you finish! • Each month there will be a challenge or incentive that will allow you to earn extra cash for your envelope. (We will be matching your dollars at the end of the year so every extra dollar counts!) We will announce the next month’s incentive in the middle of the previous month (March’s announced in February etc.) To announce we will post it in the e-mail and on Facebook. • The person who finishes the most UFO’s will win prize. *Finished projects must be quilted and bound…our whole goal this year is to have “Finished” Projects, quilt tops do not count. Page 7
