The Fabric Patch
SPRING 2016
The Fabric Patch 220 Tenth Ave SW Ephrata, WA 98823 (509) 754-8280 www.fabricpatch.net Worth the drive from anywhere!! I apologize for the tardiness of this newsletter. We host so few classes in January and February due to serious weather conditions, I thought I could take a few extra days to get it right.
Leap Year Sale!!! We seldom have sales due to our low price margin, but Leap Year happens only once every four years… we can do that! So every 4th item will be 29% off. Every 4th yard, every 4th remnant, every forth pattern, fat quarter, book, etc. I think this will be a lot of fun!! And what a great opportunity to get fabric on sale!! That certainly doesn’t happen very often! One day only! February 29th. 9:30 - 5:30
I was waiting on a few confirmations from guest teachers. We have some VERY exciting things planned for 2016!! We’re trying to get most of the year planned and scheduled as we are going to host more events at the Retreat House and utilize the 2500 square foot attached Event Center as soon as it is completed. Our plan is to finish the large open floor plan with scenic full wall views of the lake by the end of July. The center will have a large on-site parking lot, 54 canned lights with daylight LED bulbs, an 8 foot projection screen for full view instruction, a commercial kitchen, three bathrooms, and all will be handicapped accessible. We are excited to add this space as we have wanted to host guest speakers like Tula Pink and Sue Spargo for years, but our classroom in the shop is at capacity with only 12, and we don’t have room for design walls. The Event Center is a perfect opportunity to fit up to 40 participants, each with their own 4’ table and design wall. And best of all… out-of-towners (or locals that just want a vacation) can stay at the Retreat House in comfort and con-
QUILT IN A DAY CLASSES!!
venience as it is right next door. I will announce the dates for Tula, Sue, Kim and Mark when we get a little closer (can you believe they are booked 2– 3 years in advance… and I thought I was busy… ) but I thought I could at least announce some of the other exciting events we have scheduled for 2016. On page 4 I’ve listed as many events as I could fit on the page. Each month we will of course have many more classes, but this will give you a chance to see the retreat dates and special events in case you’ve been missing out. I know the retreats fill up quickly, so posting the dates now will help to get more of you in. If you prefer to host your own event with your own guild there are still dates available for 2016. At the time of this writing, we have 16 weeks open and available for your group of up to 14 quilters/scrapbookers/ knitters/crocheters. So now that you are up to date… you better get back to your sewing. Because spring really is right around the corner… soon you’ll have to split your time between sewing and gardening. Can’t wait!! Happy Quilting!! See you soon!! Cindi
PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS!!
We always have requests for beginning quilting classes. We do have a theory class scheduled the end of May, but we thought it would be nice to have some quick easy classes that are simple and informative, with quick results! We have 9 quick “Quilt-in-a-Day” classes planned this year. This month we are featuring one of our favorites, the Crumb Cake. Read about this class on page 3. Quilt in a Day classes are limited to 10 participants. You will need a sewing machine or let us know if you’d like to use our classroom loaner (used free during class, and rentable for $5/day if you need to take it home to finish). Our age limit is 6 - 12 with an adult in the class (child is free with paying adult). Age 12 and older can take a class independently.
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SPRING 2016
February 2016 Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6 $5 Quilt 9am
Farmer’s Wife 6 pm - 7:30
Gypsy Wife
$5 Quilt 6pm
9am - 4pm
7
8
9
10
11
Stop in to see all of the special financing deals on new Pfaff machines!!
12
Pincushion Class 10am - 12
Embroidery
In Full Bloom
Club 10am
Block #6 1 - 3pm
14
15
16
17
18
19
Spend your last cold month organizing your sewing room and cutting those leftover stash pieces into usable 10” squares, 2 1/2” strips and 5” squares. PCA (pre-cut association) is going to start back up in March!! Saturday classes. Make a complete quilt in just one day!!
21
28
22
23
24
25
20
Crumb Cake: Quilt in a Day!! $24 includes lunch and pattern!
26
27
Embroidered
Embroidered
Embroidered
Embroidered
Clutch Class
Clutch Class
Clutch Class
Clutch Class
4pm - 7pm
9am - noon
1pm - 4pm
10am - 1pm
29
Leap Year Sale!!
Machine Embroidery Club Everyone welcome!! Class is once a month, only $12/month pays for all supplies, instruction and door prizes. Brianna has a fun year planned with seasonal project tutorials; gifts; free designs and MORE. Each month features a free design, a project, a technique class and a door prize drawing. If you have an embroidery machine, or want an embroidery machine…. Join in! 2nd Friday of the month, every month.
Farmer’s Wife meets on the first Monday
Quilting Tip:
of the month, every month. February 3rd is our 4th month. We make 6 - 10 blocks each month, slowly working on putting all of the blocks together for this fabulous, historical quilt. Anyone can join in, at any time. You can catch up, or just join in where we are. Each class features the block lesson, a bonus quilt pattern, a technique review and door prizes.
To machine appliqué circular or oval pieces, first make marks that imitate the hours of a clock face on the shape. Pivot the fabric at each hour mark when you stitch.
When the Quilt Sampler magazine came out with the article about our shop, the pincushions got the most attention. We were averaging 4 calls/emails a day for two months with people from as far away as Australia ordering pincushion kits and patterns. We have made 42 different pincushions now, and we’re still going strong. Every month is a new one, always seasonal, always cute. All you bring to class is your sewing kit (sharp scissors, a seam ripper and a marking pen/pencil. We supply everything else. The pattern, fabric and instruction is just $14.99. Open to all!
Crumb Cake has always been one of our favorite quilts. It is PERFECT for a beginner, or for someone who has a stash that is out of control. You can use things up and practice cutting and piecing, but the blocks are very random so there’s no way you can make a mistake. Guaranteed! You can feature a pretty all over print or a panel and you can use any size remnant. Even the little ones. Come in to see some of our shop samples… this is a great pattern!
February is National Machine Embroidery Month!! We are celebrating for a whole week with a terrific class perfectly suited for the sewist/quilter that is undecided about machine embroidery. Come in, use our brand new machine, make the gorgeous modern clutch pictured on the left. We will provide the fabric, thread, stabilizer, zipper, instruction and pattern, all for just $20, and you will leave with it done! We are offering the class four different times, each class is limited in size, so decide quickly!
A Sneak Peak at a few Fabric Patch 2016 Events!!! (additional info on each event at the shop). All of our Fabric Patch hosted Retreats have filled up even before the newsletters get published (I’m good at planning and talking… not so good at publishing deadlines…) SO we thought we would give you a quick look. These items are on the schedule and in the computer. You can save your place with a paid registration. We have LOTS of fun things planned for the year, at least 12 classes every month (starting in March, when the weather calms down), these are just some of the special retreats, classes and free events you will want to put on your calendar right now…. April 2nd: T-Shirt Quilt Class. Make the quilt or a super cool T-Shirt Bag! (Perfect gifts for the grad!) only $16. 11 - 3pm. Interesting note: the number one selling quilted item on Etsy are custom T shirt Quilts! And Bea Clause will be back for the week long celebration for Mother’s Day. This starts May 2nd. May 28th: The Granny Sisterhood Class. I am starting a revolution to bring back sweet themed quilts! The Hungry Caterpillar, Zoo Prints, trains and especially nursery rhymes. Join me for this fun day (I promise we will not be burning gray fabric in the parking lot… but I can’t promise I won’t spill my cocoa on it... ). We will be making two items in class, and you’ll receive patterns/demos for six more perfect “Special Handmade Gifts from Nana!”. And along the same line… First ever sleeping bag class! May 16th. Make one for little person sleepovers. This is a darling pattern. Very quick, cozy and portable! June 9th, 10th and 11th: Judy Niemeyer Event. 3 day class at the event center with all meals, instruction, assistance and an option to stay at the retreat house for all evening sewing and socializing. “Pick-a-Pattern” from a simple table runner to a prize winning Prairie Star, your choice. 25% off patterns. July 7th - 10th or 21st - 24th: Fabric Patch hosted “Christmas in July” Retreat. We know this will fill up quickly, so we are offering two dates (same retreat). Four Projects, fun games, great prizes. All lodging, linens, classes, patterns and food provided. $175 for four days, three nights. August 18th - 21st: Fabric Patch hosted “Batik” Retreat. Four Projects, fun games, great prizes. All lodging, linens, classes, patterns and food provided. $175 for four days, three nights. Special guest speaker from Hoffman fabrics, explaining how Batik is made, and you’ll make a STUNNING quilt. This will occur in the Event Center at the Retreat House, that full day class is open to additional (non-retreating) participants for $36 and will include pattern and lunch. Retreaters will attend for free. September 24th 10am - 4pm. Fall BOM Open House in the classroom. Lots of great new projects planned! Come and pick out some new winter projects!! October 14th and 15th: Machine Embroidery and Software Event with guest speakers, two projects and a trunk show. Only $40, includes use of our 4.5 Pfaff Embroidery Machines, ALL fabrics, patterns and lunch!! Two Day Event!! Limited to only 12 participants so each quilter/embroiderer will have their own machine. No previous machine knowledge required. November 10th and 11th: Market Party at the shop. We will be just back from Fall Market… and we’ll want to show you everything new!! Special pricing, gift bag for every attendee. Demos and free patterns. November 25th through the 28th: Christmas Open House at our Event Center in Soap Lake with additional vendors, gifts and door prizes. We have a new format planned and we are REALLY excited!! Buy project kits, gifts or the finished items… If you like the Piper Barn…you’ll love this. Perfect for crafters with and without time! 3 full days. $5 Admission on day 1 only. Then free admission on Saturday and Sunday. December 8th - 11th: Christmas Deadline Retreat. With four P3 Quilting Machines set up in the Event Center for retreaters use (at no additional charge). If you’re down to the wire (or think you will be) come and get something done without interruption. Hosted meals, gifts and prizes, but no additional classes except P3 Quilting Machine instruction. Just $175 pays for the whole long weekend! December 16th and 17th: 1st Annual Bindathon!! Prizes, games and big Grand prize to the most inches bound! Room for up to 30 participants each day. $15/Day pays for all snacks, food and prizes. $100 Grand prize awarded both days. 10am - 5pm.
The Fabric Patch 220 Tenth Ave SW Ephrata, WA 98823 (509) 754-8280 www.fabricpatch.net Worth the drive from anywhere!! I apologize for the tardiness of this newsletter. We host so few classes in January and February due to serious weather conditions, I thought I could take a few extra days to get it right.
Leap Year Sale!!! We seldom have sales due to our low price margin, but Leap Year happens only once every four years… we can do that! So every 4th item will be 29% off. Every 4th yard, every 4th remnant, every forth pattern, fat quarter, book, etc. I think this will be a lot of fun!! And what a great opportunity to get fabric on sale!! That certainly doesn’t happen very often! One day only! February 29th. 9:30 - 5:30
I was waiting on a few confirmations from guest teachers. We have some VERY exciting things planned for 2016!! We’re trying to get most of the year planned and scheduled as we are going to host more events at the Retreat House and utilize the 2500 square foot attached Event Center as soon as it is completed. Our plan is to finish the large open floor plan with scenic full wall views of the lake by the end of July. The center will have a large on-site parking lot, 54 canned lights with daylight LED bulbs, an 8 foot projection screen for full view instruction, a commercial kitchen, three bathrooms, and all will be handicapped accessible. We are excited to add this space as we have wanted to host guest speakers like Tula Pink and Sue Spargo for years, but our classroom in the shop is at capacity with only 12, and we don’t have room for design walls. The Event Center is a perfect opportunity to fit up to 40 participants, each with their own 4’ table and design wall. And best of all… out-of-towners (or locals that just want a vacation) can stay at the Retreat House in comfort and con-
QUILT IN A DAY CLASSES!!
venience as it is right next door. I will announce the dates for Tula, Sue, Kim and Mark when we get a little closer (can you believe they are booked 2– 3 years in advance… and I thought I was busy… ) but I thought I could at least announce some of the other exciting events we have scheduled for 2016. On page 4 I’ve listed as many events as I could fit on the page. Each month we will of course have many more classes, but this will give you a chance to see the retreat dates and special events in case you’ve been missing out. I know the retreats fill up quickly, so posting the dates now will help to get more of you in. If you prefer to host your own event with your own guild there are still dates available for 2016. At the time of this writing, we have 16 weeks open and available for your group of up to 14 quilters/scrapbookers/ knitters/crocheters. So now that you are up to date… you better get back to your sewing. Because spring really is right around the corner… soon you’ll have to split your time between sewing and gardening. Can’t wait!! Happy Quilting!! See you soon!! Cindi
PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS!!
We always have requests for beginning quilting classes. We do have a theory class scheduled the end of May, but we thought it would be nice to have some quick easy classes that are simple and informative, with quick results! We have 9 quick “Quilt-in-a-Day” classes planned this year. This month we are featuring one of our favorites, the Crumb Cake. Read about this class on page 3. Quilt in a Day classes are limited to 10 participants. You will need a sewing machine or let us know if you’d like to use our classroom loaner (used free during class, and rentable for $5/day if you need to take it home to finish). Our age limit is 6 - 12 with an adult in the class (child is free with paying adult). Age 12 and older can take a class independently.
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SPRING 2016
February 2016 Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6 $5 Quilt 9am
Farmer’s Wife 6 pm - 7:30
Gypsy Wife
$5 Quilt 6pm
9am - 4pm
7
8
9
10
11
Stop in to see all of the special financing deals on new Pfaff machines!!
12
Pincushion Class 10am - 12
Embroidery
In Full Bloom
Club 10am
Block #6 1 - 3pm
14
15
16
17
18
19
Spend your last cold month organizing your sewing room and cutting those leftover stash pieces into usable 10” squares, 2 1/2” strips and 5” squares. PCA (pre-cut association) is going to start back up in March!! Saturday classes. Make a complete quilt in just one day!!
21
28
22
23
24
25
20
Crumb Cake: Quilt in a Day!! $24 includes lunch and pattern!
26
27
Embroidered
Embroidered
Embroidered
Embroidered
Clutch Class
Clutch Class
Clutch Class
Clutch Class
4pm - 7pm
9am - noon
1pm - 4pm
10am - 1pm
29
Leap Year Sale!!
Machine Embroidery Club Everyone welcome!! Class is once a month, only $12/month pays for all supplies, instruction and door prizes. Brianna has a fun year planned with seasonal project tutorials; gifts; free designs and MORE. Each month features a free design, a project, a technique class and a door prize drawing. If you have an embroidery machine, or want an embroidery machine…. Join in! 2nd Friday of the month, every month.
Farmer’s Wife meets on the first Monday
Quilting Tip:
of the month, every month. February 3rd is our 4th month. We make 6 - 10 blocks each month, slowly working on putting all of the blocks together for this fabulous, historical quilt. Anyone can join in, at any time. You can catch up, or just join in where we are. Each class features the block lesson, a bonus quilt pattern, a technique review and door prizes.
To machine appliqué circular or oval pieces, first make marks that imitate the hours of a clock face on the shape. Pivot the fabric at each hour mark when you stitch.
When the Quilt Sampler magazine came out with the article about our shop, the pincushions got the most attention. We were averaging 4 calls/emails a day for two months with people from as far away as Australia ordering pincushion kits and patterns. We have made 42 different pincushions now, and we’re still going strong. Every month is a new one, always seasonal, always cute. All you bring to class is your sewing kit (sharp scissors, a seam ripper and a marking pen/pencil. We supply everything else. The pattern, fabric and instruction is just $14.99. Open to all!
Crumb Cake has always been one of our favorite quilts. It is PERFECT for a beginner, or for someone who has a stash that is out of control. You can use things up and practice cutting and piecing, but the blocks are very random so there’s no way you can make a mistake. Guaranteed! You can feature a pretty all over print or a panel and you can use any size remnant. Even the little ones. Come in to see some of our shop samples… this is a great pattern!
February is National Machine Embroidery Month!! We are celebrating for a whole week with a terrific class perfectly suited for the sewist/quilter that is undecided about machine embroidery. Come in, use our brand new machine, make the gorgeous modern clutch pictured on the left. We will provide the fabric, thread, stabilizer, zipper, instruction and pattern, all for just $20, and you will leave with it done! We are offering the class four different times, each class is limited in size, so decide quickly!
A Sneak Peak at a few Fabric Patch 2016 Events!!! (additional info on each event at the shop). All of our Fabric Patch hosted Retreats have filled up even before the newsletters get published (I’m good at planning and talking… not so good at publishing deadlines…) SO we thought we would give you a quick look. These items are on the schedule and in the computer. You can save your place with a paid registration. We have LOTS of fun things planned for the year, at least 12 classes every month (starting in March, when the weather calms down), these are just some of the special retreats, classes and free events you will want to put on your calendar right now…. April 2nd: T-Shirt Quilt Class. Make the quilt or a super cool T-Shirt Bag! (Perfect gifts for the grad!) only $16. 11 - 3pm. Interesting note: the number one selling quilted item on Etsy are custom T shirt Quilts! And Bea Clause will be back for the week long celebration for Mother’s Day. This starts May 2nd. May 28th: The Granny Sisterhood Class. I am starting a revolution to bring back sweet themed quilts! The Hungry Caterpillar, Zoo Prints, trains and especially nursery rhymes. Join me for this fun day (I promise we will not be burning gray fabric in the parking lot… but I can’t promise I won’t spill my cocoa on it... ). We will be making two items in class, and you’ll receive patterns/demos for six more perfect “Special Handmade Gifts from Nana!”. And along the same line… First ever sleeping bag class! May 16th. Make one for little person sleepovers. This is a darling pattern. Very quick, cozy and portable! June 9th, 10th and 11th: Judy Niemeyer Event. 3 day class at the event center with all meals, instruction, assistance and an option to stay at the retreat house for all evening sewing and socializing. “Pick-a-Pattern” from a simple table runner to a prize winning Prairie Star, your choice. 25% off patterns. July 7th - 10th or 21st - 24th: Fabric Patch hosted “Christmas in July” Retreat. We know this will fill up quickly, so we are offering two dates (same retreat). Four Projects, fun games, great prizes. All lodging, linens, classes, patterns and food provided. $175 for four days, three nights. August 18th - 21st: Fabric Patch hosted “Batik” Retreat. Four Projects, fun games, great prizes. All lodging, linens, classes, patterns and food provided. $175 for four days, three nights. Special guest speaker from Hoffman fabrics, explaining how Batik is made, and you’ll make a STUNNING quilt. This will occur in the Event Center at the Retreat House, that full day class is open to additional (non-retreating) participants for $36 and will include pattern and lunch. Retreaters will attend for free. September 24th 10am - 4pm. Fall BOM Open House in the classroom. Lots of great new projects planned! Come and pick out some new winter projects!! October 14th and 15th: Machine Embroidery and Software Event with guest speakers, two projects and a trunk show. Only $40, includes use of our 4.5 Pfaff Embroidery Machines, ALL fabrics, patterns and lunch!! Two Day Event!! Limited to only 12 participants so each quilter/embroiderer will have their own machine. No previous machine knowledge required. November 10th and 11th: Market Party at the shop. We will be just back from Fall Market… and we’ll want to show you everything new!! Special pricing, gift bag for every attendee. Demos and free patterns. November 25th through the 28th: Christmas Open House at our Event Center in Soap Lake with additional vendors, gifts and door prizes. We have a new format planned and we are REALLY excited!! Buy project kits, gifts or the finished items… If you like the Piper Barn…you’ll love this. Perfect for crafters with and without time! 3 full days. $5 Admission on day 1 only. Then free admission on Saturday and Sunday. December 8th - 11th: Christmas Deadline Retreat. With four P3 Quilting Machines set up in the Event Center for retreaters use (at no additional charge). If you’re down to the wire (or think you will be) come and get something done without interruption. Hosted meals, gifts and prizes, but no additional classes except P3 Quilting Machine instruction. Just $175 pays for the whole long weekend! December 16th and 17th: 1st Annual Bindathon!! Prizes, games and big Grand prize to the most inches bound! Room for up to 30 participants each day. $15/Day pays for all snacks, food and prizes. $100 Grand prize awarded both days. 10am - 5pm.
