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Volume 8, Issue 1 January - April, 2013
Dear Friends,
January 2013
At the beginning of the fall newsletter, I listed those things that I was going to accomplish this fall. I had five tasks listed. Ask me how many I have accomplished. I’m not telling. So here goes my New Year’s resolution: Finish the rest of the list or start something new. I know which thing I want to do first. Guess which one I picked. Following is my new list. Volunteer for Quilts of Valor: We have reserved the Furnace Run Pavilion on 4955 Townsend for February 1 to finish the Quilts of Valor quilts. Quilts sewn for this program will be donated to veterans of any war. If you can spare any time on that day, whether it is an hour or all day, we will have the equipment for you to use and goodies to keep you energized while you sew, iron, or cut. We will be there from 10am to 8pm. Go to www.QOVF.org for more information about the program. We will also be sending out an email later in the month. A Block of the Month: We are offering two new ones. A Year To Crow About starts in March and features fabrics from Red Rooster and Jacqueline Patton. You can customize this project to fit your needs whether you want a quilt or individual wall hangings. Blessings of Spring was designed by Shabby Fabrics and shows off the new stunning fabrics from Robin Pandolph. This project begins in April. See inside for more information Everything else on my previous list Speaking about starting something new, we want to start a new group and we are looking for your input. So many quilts today use more graphically designed fabrics created by ingenious women such as Denyse Schmidt, Tula Pink, Brigitte Heitland, Kate Spain, Malka Dubrawsky and Lotta Jansdotter. Through the use of simple shapes and clear colors, today’s projects have a new, fresh look. We need your ideas for a group that will meet once a month to trade ideas, learn new techniques, sew together and create. Email us with your ideas, your preferred meeting times or any suggestions on how to make this a viable, active group. We would love to have you join us. Hope you had a wonderful holiday season and have an equally wonderful new year. See you soon, Ronnie, Debbie, Debbie, Pam, Pam, Cathy, Kathleen and Sallie
Inside this issue: News and Views
1
Class Listings
2
Calendar
3
Calendar
4
Class Listings
5
Special Notes
6
Special Events
7
THE POLKA DOT PINCUSHION 4131 W. Streetsboro Richfield, OH 44286 Phone 330.659.0233 www.pdpincushion.com HOURS Monday 12 - 5 Tuesday 10 - 5 Wednesday 10 - 5 Thursday 10 - 8 Friday 10 - 5 Saturday 10 - 4 Sunday Closed
Bec om of t e a fa n h eP Dot Pinc olka us on F ace hion boo k!
Mark Your Calendar! February 1st - Quilts of Valor Event at Furnace Run MetroPark March 12th - “A Year To Crow About” BOM program begins April 9th - “Blessings of Spring” BOM program begins New 60-Minute Classes “How Much Do I Need” will help you to calculate yardage for borders, backing, straight grain binding and bias binding, half-square triangles and quarter-square triangles. If you have any other quilting “math” related questions, we’ll be happy to help you ! “Rotary Cutter Travel Case” is a great item for those who like to take classes or attend retreats. This pattern will fit most 45mm and 60mm rotary cutters with ease.
Class Offerings
Jan - Apr 2013
Simply Pre-Cut 2 Hour Sessions Session 1 provides block technique and Session 2 provides quilt assembly. You choose the number of sessions that work best for you! $19 per session Serendipity - This fabulous jelly roll quilt uses two very simple techniques to make this quilt look extremely complicated. Learn how block placement can change the look of a quilt with just a 90 degree twist. Session 1– 1/21 (1:00-3:00pm) or 4/18 (1:00-3:00pm) Session 2– 1/28 (1:00-3:00pm) or 4/25 (1:00-3:00pm) Easy Chevron - Any four charm packs and a little yardage create this great looking quilt. Based on the Patchwork Chevron quilt found at the Moda BakeShop website designed by Jeni of In Color Order, this quilt uses two standard quilt block techniques and is fast and fun! Session 1– 1/31 (10:30-12:30pm) or 3/11 (1:00-3:00pm) Session 2– 2/7 (10:30-12:30pm) or 3/18 (1:00-3:00pm) 1600- If you’ve heard about the “jelly roll races” this is the pre-cut class for you! We won’t be racing but we’ll show you a few variations on the same technique. You’ll be amazed at what one jelly roll will create. Session 1– 1/26 (10:30-12:30pm) or 2/13 (1:00-3:00pm) Session 2– 2/2 (10:30-12:30pm) or 2/27 (1:00-3:00pm)
60 Minute “How To” Classes If you’re pressed for time or need guidance in a specific area, the 60-minute “How To” classes were designed just for you! Hands-on classes are denoted with an asterisk (*) and we ask that you make certain to pick up a class supply list prior to class. $9 per class.
Class
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Description
Time
Dates
Time
Date
10:30am
1/16, 3/19
2:00pm
2/16, 4/24
1:00pm
1/24, 4/8
6:30pm
2/14, 3/7
The perfect gift for yourself or a friend!
1:00pm
2/4, 3/7, 4/6
6:30pm
1/17
Make Dresden plates using Dresden tool.
10:30am
2/12, 4/19
1:00pm
1/26, 3/23
Embroidery *
Learn basic embroidery stitches.
10:30am
2/22, 4/26
1:00pm
1/25, 3/22
English Paper Piecing *
Use simple paper templates to sew complex shapes.
1:00pm
1/19, 3/16
3:00pm
2/7, 4/23
Hand Applique *
An easy technique for creating needle-turned appliqué.
10:30pm
1/23, 4/2
1:00pm
2/21, 3/13
How Much Do I Need?
Learn the most common calculations used in quilting!
10:30am
2/21, 4/25
3:00pm
1/28, 3/4
Instant Backing, Binding & Border
Most versatile and useful technique you’ll learn this year!!
1:00pm
1/23, 3/26
3:00pm
2/25, 4/30
Quick Fuse *
Use fusible web for quick appliqué & add a blanket stitch.
10:30am
3/27, 4/24
1:00pm
1/15, 2/18
Rotary Cutter Travel Case*
A safe place for your rotary cutter. A fast & fun project!
1:00pm
1/14, 4/15
6:30pm
1/24, 4/25
Rotary Cutting*
Proper rotary cutting techniques.
1:00pm
2/12, 4/27
6:30pm
1/31, 3/21
Scalloped Borders *
Add scalloped borders with scalloped edge ruler.
10:30am
1/24, 4/4
1:00pm
2/11, 3/2
Stippling *
Learn the most basic and versatile quilting technique.
10:30am
1/25, 4/6
1:00pm
2/2, 3/29
Wool Applique *
Pattern transfer, blanket stitch and embroidery.
10:30am
2/9, 3/7
1:00pm
1/31, 4/1
60 Degree Table Runner *
Never stress again about using a border print for this runner.
Binding *
Attach and complete binding. Learn to use binding tool.
Casserole Carrier Dresden Plate *
The Polka Dot Pincushion
Winter/Spring 2013
* - denotes a 60 minute How-To class
January 2013 Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
1
Thu
Fri
Sat
2
3
4
5
9
10
11
12
18
19
CLOSED
6
7
8 10:30 Normandy Court BOM
13
20
27
6:30 Normandy Court BOM
14
15
16
17
1:00 Rotary Travel Case
1:00 Quick Fuse
10:30 60 Degree Table Runner
10:30 Sew Spooky BOM 6:30 Casserole Carrier
21
22
23
24
25
1:00 Serendipity (1)
1:00 Learn to Quilt I (1)
10:30 Hand Applique 1:00 Instant Backing Binding and Border
10:30 Scalloped Borders 1:00 Binding 6:30 Rotary Travel Case
10:30 Stippling 1:00 Embroidery
28
29
30
31
Dear Jane Group 1:00 Serendipity (2) 3:00 How Much Do I Need?
1:00 Learn to Quilt I (2)
26
3
Mon
4
* - denotes a 60 minute How-To class
10
17
24
Tue
Wed
Thu
5
6
7
10:30 Normandy Court BOM 1:00 Learn to Quilt I (3)
1:00 Beginning Machine Quilting (1)
10:30 Chevron (2) 3:00 English Paper Piecing 6:30 Normandy Court BOM
11 1:00 Scalloped Borders
12
13
14
10:30 Dresden Plate 1:00 Rotary Cutting
10:30 Learn to Paper Piece (1) 1:00 1600 (1)
10:30 Sew Spooky BOM 3:30 “1600” (1) 6:30 Binding
18
19
20
21
1:00 Quick Fuse
1:00 Learn to Quilt I (4)
10:30 Learn to Paper Piece (2) 1:00 Beginning Machine Quilting (2)
10:30 How Much Do I Need? 1:00 Hand Applique 3:30 “1600” (2)
26
27
28
1:00 Learn to Quilt I (5)
1:00 1600 (2)
1:00 Casserole Carrier
25 Dear Jane Group 3:00 Instant Backing Binding and Border
10:30 1600 (1) 1:00 Dresden Plate
10:30 Chevron (1) 1:00 Wool Applique 6:30 Rotary Cutting
February 2013 Sun
10:30 Sew Spooky BOM 1:00 English Paper Piecing
1:00 Richfield’s Wild & Wooly Women
Fri
Sat
1
2
Quilts of Valor Sewing Day at Furnace Run
10:30 1600 (2)
8
9
1:00 Stippling
10:30 Wool Applique
15 1:00 Richfield’s Wild & Wooly Women
22 10:30 Embroidery
16 10:30 Sew Spooky BOM 2:00 60 Degree Table Runner
23
* - denotes a 60 minute How-To class
March 2013 Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2 1:00 Scalloped Borders
3
4
5
3:00 How Much Do I Need?
10
11
Quilter’s Fling Event
1:00 Chevron (1)
17
18 1:00 Chevron (2)
24
6
8
9
10:30 Wool Applique 1:00 Casserole Carrier 6:30 Binding
12
13
14
15
16
10:30 A Year To Crow About BOM 1:00 Learn to Quilt II (2)
1:00 Hand Applique
10:30 Sew Spooky BOM 6:30 A Year To Crow About BOM
1:00 Richfield’s Wild & Wooly Women
10:30 Sew Spooky BOM 1:00 English Paper Piecing
19
20
21
22
23
10:30 60 Degree Table Runner 1:00 Learn to Quilt II (3)
1:00 Beginning Machine Quilting (1)
1:00 Embroidery
1:00 Dresden Plate
29
30
25
26
Dear Jane Group
1:00 Instant Backing Binding and Border
31
7
1:00 Learn to Quilt II (1)
27
6:30 Rotary Cutting
28
10:30 Quick Fuse
1:00 Stippling
* - denotes a 60 minute How-To class
April 2013 Sun
7
Mon
28
Thu
2
3
4
1:00 Wool Applique
10:30 Hand Applique 1:00 Learn to Quilt II (4)
1:00 Beginning Machine Quilting (2)
10:30 Scalloped Borders
8
9
10 SHOP HOP
11 SHOP HOP
15 SHOP HOP 1:00 Rotary Travel Case
21
Wed
1
1:00 Binding
14
Tue
22
Fri 5
12 SHOP HOP
17
SHOP HOP
18
20
1:00 Serendipity (1) 6:30 A Year To Crow About BOM
10:30 Dresden Plate 1:00 Richfield’s Wild & Wooly Women
10:30 Sew Spooky BOM
26
27
10:30 Embroidery
1:00 Rotary Cutting
24
25 10:30 How Much
10:30 Learn to Paper Piece (1) 3:00 English Paper Piecing
10:30 Quick Fuse 2:00 60 Degree Table Runner
Do I Need? 1:00 Serendipity (2) 6:30 Rotary Travel Case
30 10:30 Learn to Paper Piece (2) 3:00 Instant Backing Binding and Border
SHOP HOP
19 SHOP HOP
SHOP HOP
10:30 Sew Spooky BOM
23
Dear Jane Group
13
10:30 Blessings of Spring BOM
10:30 A Year To Crow About BOM
29
6 10:30 Stippling 1:00 Casserole Carrier
10:30 Blessings of Spring BOM 1:00 Learn to Quilt II (5)
16 SHOP HOP
Sat
SHOP HOP
Class Offerings
Jan - Apr 2013
How to… Beginning Machine Quilting-Learn the basics of machine quilting and finish up those small projects. This class covers the fundamentals to get you started and then moves on to the fun of quilting. You will practice stitch in the ditch, echo quilting, stippling and some simple continuous line motifs. Two 2½ hour classes - February 6 & 20 or March 20 & April 3, 1:00-3:30 $39 Learn to Paper Piece-Learn the basics of paper or foundation piecing by practicing on small blocks that can be used in a larger project or together as a small quilt. Use the teacup and tea pot foundation papers that are included with this course to make a delightful small wall hanging or table topper. Two 2 hour classes - February 13 & 20 or April 23 & 30, 10:30-12:30 $35 Learn to Quilt I -This class will teach the beginner all of the basics of quilting, including fabric selection, rotary cutting, sewing consistent seam allowances, backing, binding and quilting the finished top. The lap quilt uses the split rail block and can be a lap quilt or baby quilt. Five 2½ hour classes - Tuesdays, January 22 to February 26, 1:00-3:30 $109 Learn to Quilt II -This class will create a sampler quilt of 12 different blocks using triangles and other geometric shapes. You will also learn sashing and cornerstones. Five 2½ hour classes - Tuesdays, March 5 to April 9, 1:00-3:30 $109
Block of the Month Programs A Year To Crow About, a twelve month block of the month program, is a whimsical quilt (69” X 86”) from the team of Red Rooster Fabrics and Jacqueline Patton. This pieced quilt offers a small printed block portraying a mischievous crow causing trouble each month of the year. The themed fabrics have Jacqueline’s signature “stenciled” look and soft muted colors. You can choose blue, green or barn red for the outer scalloped border and accents. If you can’t use another quilt, choose another option which will be a calendar format with each finished block mounted on a pieced background to hang individually from a wrought iron 26” hanger. A $15 registration fee will hold a spot for you and will be refunded on when you pick up your last block in the last month. Cost: $23 a month for twelve months Help sessions: Tuesday Sessions: March 12 and April 16; 10:30am Thursday Sessions: March 14 and April 18; 6:30pm Blessings of Spring, a ten month block of month program, features a new line of fabric from RJR fabrics and Robin Pandolph called “Incense and Peppermint.” The Shabby Fabrics pattern features all the motifs of springtime: ladybugs, tulips, umbrellas, flowers and, of course, hearts. The shades of olive green, pinks and reds are offset with a creamy background and soft pink border. This quilt has some pieced blocks with appliques done by machine or by hand. An embellishment pack is included in the kit. A $15 registration fee will hold a spot for you and will be refunded on when you pick up your last block in the last month. Cost: $26 a month for ten months Help sessions: Tuesday Sessions: April 9; 10:30am Saturday Sessions: April 13; 10:30pm
Specialty Clubs and Groups Richfield’s Wild & Wooly Women Do you love to embroider with wool? Do you enjoy wool applique? Join Richfield’s Wild and Wooly Women, a new group dedicated to working with wool. We will select a project to work on and meet every third Friday at 1:00. We will all share our knowledge, share solutions for our project problems, eat a snack and probably laugh a lot. Join the RW3’ s and share your love of all things wool. Meetings: January 18, February 15, March 15, April 19 Dear Jane Club We have gotten the Dear Jane Bug! If you have one started, want to start one or just want to see what it’s all about, join us in our Dear Jane Quilt Club which meets the last Monday of each month. Membership is $6 a month. At each monthly meeting, members will receive 15% discount on fabrics and supplies to be used in that quilt only. The club hopes to provide motivation, support, and encouragement to complete your individual quilt. $6/month Meetings: January 28, February 25, March 25, April 29
Volume 8, Issue 1
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How To Prepare For Any Class
Upcoming Events
In order to make your class time at The Polka Dot Pincushion productive and enjoyable, we ask that you use the following checklist to prepare for your instruction.
□ Make sure your machine is in good working order, you know how to use it, and you have your owner’s manual.
22nd Annual Quilts 2013, Lake Metroparks Farmpark Quilt Show, February 16-March 27, Kirtland, Ohio.
Lake Farmpark Vendor’s Weekend, March 1-3, Kirtland, Ohio
2013 Original Sewing & Quilt Expo, March 21-23, IX Center, Cleveland, Ohio.
International Quilt Festival, April 11–13, Duke Energy Convention Center, Cincinnati, OH.
Quilters’ Fling Sweet Treats Shop Hop, April 10-20, eight shops. Pick up a passport in any store.
NQA 44th Annual Quilt Show, June 27-29, Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio.
□ In addition to the items on the supply list you received at registration, bring basic sewing supplies: needles for hand and machine, scissors, paper and pencil, cutting tools and accessories, thread to match your project, pins, marking tools, rulers and any other items that you use on a regular basis for sewing. □ If your instructor has given you a list of materials to prepare before class, please have those preparations finished so that inclass time can be productive. If you have questions on precutting, please call the shop and someone will assist you. We are here to help. □ Arrive in plenty of time to set up your equipment and be ready when the class begins.
Block of the Month Guidelines Blocks of the Month will have a registration fee attached to the first month’s price. This fee will be deducted from the last month’s price when the final block is purchased and the program is completed. Pick up for any given month is based on the date of the Newsletter calendar. Participants will have a two month grace period after the completion of the program. i.e. If the program ends, July 15, you have until September 15, to purchase any or all remaining blocks. After that time, the registration fee will not be refunded. After the two month grace period, fabrics used in the program may be put on the floor for public sale. Therefore, fabrics may be substituted in blocks picked up after the two month grace period. If a participant begins the program after the initial starting month, they will have a two month grace period after the completion of the program to purchase remaining blocks and fabrics. When you sign up for a Block of the Month, we have made a commitment to you to have the blocks and fabrics ready for you as promised and in a timely manner. In addition, you have made the commitment to us that you will finish the program as promised and in a timely manner.
Class Registration and Cancellation Policies If the Revere School System cancels classes due to weather, classes at The Polka Dot Pincushion will be postponed to a new time. If the shop cancels a class, a full refund will be given. In order to register for a class, come to the store or call. Payment must be made in full at the time of registration by check, cash or credit card. Frequent Buyer Points are not awarded for class tuition, but a registered student will receive a 15% discount on items purchased for a particular class. When you register, you will receive a supply list for that particular class, stating supplies needed and what precutting (if any) is required. If you need to cancel your spot in a class, you need to give the store a three day notice of your cancellation. You will then receive a store credit to take another class. If you do not attend the class, or do not give adequate notice that you need to cancel, you forfeit your class fee. Kits are available for most classes. Kits are not discounted or part of the Frequent Buyer Program. Notice is given with each class offering if you need to purchase a pattern or if it is included with the class. Kits for the Block of the Month are not discounted.
Return Policy No returns on books, magazines, patterns, kits, blocks of the month or fabric. Other products that remain in an unused, unopened condition in original packaging can be returned for a store credit within a 30 day period from the time of purchase. Gift and consignment items can be returned for a store credit within a 30 day period from the time of purchase. Reduced items are final sale.
US T PINC O D A LK THE PO
Volume 8, Issue 1 January - April, 2013
Dear Friends,
January 2013
At the beginning of the fall newsletter, I listed those things that I was going to accomplish this fall. I had five tasks listed. Ask me how many I have accomplished. I’m not telling. So here goes my New Year’s resolution: Finish the rest of the list or start something new. I know which thing I want to do first. Guess which one I picked. Following is my new list. Volunteer for Quilts of Valor: We have reserved the Furnace Run Pavilion on 4955 Townsend for February 1 to finish the Quilts of Valor quilts. Quilts sewn for this program will be donated to veterans of any war. If you can spare any time on that day, whether it is an hour or all day, we will have the equipment for you to use and goodies to keep you energized while you sew, iron, or cut. We will be there from 10am to 8pm. Go to www.QOVF.org for more information about the program. We will also be sending out an email later in the month. A Block of the Month: We are offering two new ones. A Year To Crow About starts in March and features fabrics from Red Rooster and Jacqueline Patton. You can customize this project to fit your needs whether you want a quilt or individual wall hangings. Blessings of Spring was designed by Shabby Fabrics and shows off the new stunning fabrics from Robin Pandolph. This project begins in April. See inside for more information Everything else on my previous list Speaking about starting something new, we want to start a new group and we are looking for your input. So many quilts today use more graphically designed fabrics created by ingenious women such as Denyse Schmidt, Tula Pink, Brigitte Heitland, Kate Spain, Malka Dubrawsky and Lotta Jansdotter. Through the use of simple shapes and clear colors, today’s projects have a new, fresh look. We need your ideas for a group that will meet once a month to trade ideas, learn new techniques, sew together and create. Email us with your ideas, your preferred meeting times or any suggestions on how to make this a viable, active group. We would love to have you join us. Hope you had a wonderful holiday season and have an equally wonderful new year. See you soon, Ronnie, Debbie, Debbie, Pam, Pam, Cathy, Kathleen and Sallie
Inside this issue: News and Views
1
Class Listings
2
Calendar
3
Calendar
4
Class Listings
5
Special Notes
6
Special Events
7
THE POLKA DOT PINCUSHION 4131 W. Streetsboro Richfield, OH 44286 Phone 330.659.0233 www.pdpincushion.com HOURS Monday 12 - 5 Tuesday 10 - 5 Wednesday 10 - 5 Thursday 10 - 8 Friday 10 - 5 Saturday 10 - 4 Sunday Closed
Bec om of t e a fa n h eP Dot Pinc olka us on F ace hion boo k!
Mark Your Calendar! February 1st - Quilts of Valor Event at Furnace Run MetroPark March 12th - “A Year To Crow About” BOM program begins April 9th - “Blessings of Spring” BOM program begins New 60-Minute Classes “How Much Do I Need” will help you to calculate yardage for borders, backing, straight grain binding and bias binding, half-square triangles and quarter-square triangles. If you have any other quilting “math” related questions, we’ll be happy to help you ! “Rotary Cutter Travel Case” is a great item for those who like to take classes or attend retreats. This pattern will fit most 45mm and 60mm rotary cutters with ease.
Class Offerings
Jan - Apr 2013
Simply Pre-Cut 2 Hour Sessions Session 1 provides block technique and Session 2 provides quilt assembly. You choose the number of sessions that work best for you! $19 per session Serendipity - This fabulous jelly roll quilt uses two very simple techniques to make this quilt look extremely complicated. Learn how block placement can change the look of a quilt with just a 90 degree twist. Session 1– 1/21 (1:00-3:00pm) or 4/18 (1:00-3:00pm) Session 2– 1/28 (1:00-3:00pm) or 4/25 (1:00-3:00pm) Easy Chevron - Any four charm packs and a little yardage create this great looking quilt. Based on the Patchwork Chevron quilt found at the Moda BakeShop website designed by Jeni of In Color Order, this quilt uses two standard quilt block techniques and is fast and fun! Session 1– 1/31 (10:30-12:30pm) or 3/11 (1:00-3:00pm) Session 2– 2/7 (10:30-12:30pm) or 3/18 (1:00-3:00pm) 1600- If you’ve heard about the “jelly roll races” this is the pre-cut class for you! We won’t be racing but we’ll show you a few variations on the same technique. You’ll be amazed at what one jelly roll will create. Session 1– 1/26 (10:30-12:30pm) or 2/13 (1:00-3:00pm) Session 2– 2/2 (10:30-12:30pm) or 2/27 (1:00-3:00pm)
60 Minute “How To” Classes If you’re pressed for time or need guidance in a specific area, the 60-minute “How To” classes were designed just for you! Hands-on classes are denoted with an asterisk (*) and we ask that you make certain to pick up a class supply list prior to class. $9 per class.
Class
Page 2
Description
Time
Dates
Time
Date
10:30am
1/16, 3/19
2:00pm
2/16, 4/24
1:00pm
1/24, 4/8
6:30pm
2/14, 3/7
The perfect gift for yourself or a friend!
1:00pm
2/4, 3/7, 4/6
6:30pm
1/17
Make Dresden plates using Dresden tool.
10:30am
2/12, 4/19
1:00pm
1/26, 3/23
Embroidery *
Learn basic embroidery stitches.
10:30am
2/22, 4/26
1:00pm
1/25, 3/22
English Paper Piecing *
Use simple paper templates to sew complex shapes.
1:00pm
1/19, 3/16
3:00pm
2/7, 4/23
Hand Applique *
An easy technique for creating needle-turned appliqué.
10:30pm
1/23, 4/2
1:00pm
2/21, 3/13
How Much Do I Need?
Learn the most common calculations used in quilting!
10:30am
2/21, 4/25
3:00pm
1/28, 3/4
Instant Backing, Binding & Border
Most versatile and useful technique you’ll learn this year!!
1:00pm
1/23, 3/26
3:00pm
2/25, 4/30
Quick Fuse *
Use fusible web for quick appliqué & add a blanket stitch.
10:30am
3/27, 4/24
1:00pm
1/15, 2/18
Rotary Cutter Travel Case*
A safe place for your rotary cutter. A fast & fun project!
1:00pm
1/14, 4/15
6:30pm
1/24, 4/25
Rotary Cutting*
Proper rotary cutting techniques.
1:00pm
2/12, 4/27
6:30pm
1/31, 3/21
Scalloped Borders *
Add scalloped borders with scalloped edge ruler.
10:30am
1/24, 4/4
1:00pm
2/11, 3/2
Stippling *
Learn the most basic and versatile quilting technique.
10:30am
1/25, 4/6
1:00pm
2/2, 3/29
Wool Applique *
Pattern transfer, blanket stitch and embroidery.
10:30am
2/9, 3/7
1:00pm
1/31, 4/1
60 Degree Table Runner *
Never stress again about using a border print for this runner.
Binding *
Attach and complete binding. Learn to use binding tool.
Casserole Carrier Dresden Plate *
The Polka Dot Pincushion
Winter/Spring 2013
* - denotes a 60 minute How-To class
January 2013 Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
1
Thu
Fri
Sat
2
3
4
5
9
10
11
12
18
19
CLOSED
6
7
8 10:30 Normandy Court BOM
13
20
27
6:30 Normandy Court BOM
14
15
16
17
1:00 Rotary Travel Case
1:00 Quick Fuse
10:30 60 Degree Table Runner
10:30 Sew Spooky BOM 6:30 Casserole Carrier
21
22
23
24
25
1:00 Serendipity (1)
1:00 Learn to Quilt I (1)
10:30 Hand Applique 1:00 Instant Backing Binding and Border
10:30 Scalloped Borders 1:00 Binding 6:30 Rotary Travel Case
10:30 Stippling 1:00 Embroidery
28
29
30
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Dear Jane Group 1:00 Serendipity (2) 3:00 How Much Do I Need?
1:00 Learn to Quilt I (2)
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10:30 Normandy Court BOM 1:00 Learn to Quilt I (3)
1:00 Beginning Machine Quilting (1)
10:30 Chevron (2) 3:00 English Paper Piecing 6:30 Normandy Court BOM
11 1:00 Scalloped Borders
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10:30 Dresden Plate 1:00 Rotary Cutting
10:30 Learn to Paper Piece (1) 1:00 1600 (1)
10:30 Sew Spooky BOM 3:30 “1600” (1) 6:30 Binding
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1:00 Quick Fuse
1:00 Learn to Quilt I (4)
10:30 Learn to Paper Piece (2) 1:00 Beginning Machine Quilting (2)
10:30 How Much Do I Need? 1:00 Hand Applique 3:30 “1600” (2)
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1:00 Learn to Quilt I (5)
1:00 1600 (2)
1:00 Casserole Carrier
25 Dear Jane Group 3:00 Instant Backing Binding and Border
10:30 1600 (1) 1:00 Dresden Plate
10:30 Chevron (1) 1:00 Wool Applique 6:30 Rotary Cutting
February 2013 Sun
10:30 Sew Spooky BOM 1:00 English Paper Piecing
1:00 Richfield’s Wild & Wooly Women
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Quilts of Valor Sewing Day at Furnace Run
10:30 1600 (2)
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1:00 Stippling
10:30 Wool Applique
15 1:00 Richfield’s Wild & Wooly Women
22 10:30 Embroidery
16 10:30 Sew Spooky BOM 2:00 60 Degree Table Runner
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* - denotes a 60 minute How-To class
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1:00 Chevron (1)
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10:30 Wool Applique 1:00 Casserole Carrier 6:30 Binding
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10:30 A Year To Crow About BOM 1:00 Learn to Quilt II (2)
1:00 Hand Applique
10:30 Sew Spooky BOM 6:30 A Year To Crow About BOM
1:00 Richfield’s Wild & Wooly Women
10:30 Sew Spooky BOM 1:00 English Paper Piecing
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10:30 60 Degree Table Runner 1:00 Learn to Quilt II (3)
1:00 Beginning Machine Quilting (1)
1:00 Embroidery
1:00 Dresden Plate
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Dear Jane Group
1:00 Instant Backing Binding and Border
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1:00 Learn to Quilt II (1)
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6:30 Rotary Cutting
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10:30 Quick Fuse
1:00 Stippling
* - denotes a 60 minute How-To class
April 2013 Sun
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1:00 Wool Applique
10:30 Hand Applique 1:00 Learn to Quilt II (4)
1:00 Beginning Machine Quilting (2)
10:30 Scalloped Borders
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15 SHOP HOP 1:00 Rotary Travel Case
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1:00 Serendipity (1) 6:30 A Year To Crow About BOM
10:30 Dresden Plate 1:00 Richfield’s Wild & Wooly Women
10:30 Sew Spooky BOM
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10:30 Embroidery
1:00 Rotary Cutting
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25 10:30 How Much
10:30 Learn to Paper Piece (1) 3:00 English Paper Piecing
10:30 Quick Fuse 2:00 60 Degree Table Runner
Do I Need? 1:00 Serendipity (2) 6:30 Rotary Travel Case
30 10:30 Learn to Paper Piece (2) 3:00 Instant Backing Binding and Border
SHOP HOP
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SHOP HOP
10:30 Sew Spooky BOM
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Dear Jane Group
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10:30 Blessings of Spring BOM
10:30 A Year To Crow About BOM
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6 10:30 Stippling 1:00 Casserole Carrier
10:30 Blessings of Spring BOM 1:00 Learn to Quilt II (5)
16 SHOP HOP
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Class Offerings
Jan - Apr 2013
How to… Beginning Machine Quilting-Learn the basics of machine quilting and finish up those small projects. This class covers the fundamentals to get you started and then moves on to the fun of quilting. You will practice stitch in the ditch, echo quilting, stippling and some simple continuous line motifs. Two 2½ hour classes - February 6 & 20 or March 20 & April 3, 1:00-3:30 $39 Learn to Paper Piece-Learn the basics of paper or foundation piecing by practicing on small blocks that can be used in a larger project or together as a small quilt. Use the teacup and tea pot foundation papers that are included with this course to make a delightful small wall hanging or table topper. Two 2 hour classes - February 13 & 20 or April 23 & 30, 10:30-12:30 $35 Learn to Quilt I -This class will teach the beginner all of the basics of quilting, including fabric selection, rotary cutting, sewing consistent seam allowances, backing, binding and quilting the finished top. The lap quilt uses the split rail block and can be a lap quilt or baby quilt. Five 2½ hour classes - Tuesdays, January 22 to February 26, 1:00-3:30 $109 Learn to Quilt II -This class will create a sampler quilt of 12 different blocks using triangles and other geometric shapes. You will also learn sashing and cornerstones. Five 2½ hour classes - Tuesdays, March 5 to April 9, 1:00-3:30 $109
Block of the Month Programs A Year To Crow About, a twelve month block of the month program, is a whimsical quilt (69” X 86”) from the team of Red Rooster Fabrics and Jacqueline Patton. This pieced quilt offers a small printed block portraying a mischievous crow causing trouble each month of the year. The themed fabrics have Jacqueline’s signature “stenciled” look and soft muted colors. You can choose blue, green or barn red for the outer scalloped border and accents. If you can’t use another quilt, choose another option which will be a calendar format with each finished block mounted on a pieced background to hang individually from a wrought iron 26” hanger. A $15 registration fee will hold a spot for you and will be refunded on when you pick up your last block in the last month. Cost: $23 a month for twelve months Help sessions: Tuesday Sessions: March 12 and April 16; 10:30am Thursday Sessions: March 14 and April 18; 6:30pm Blessings of Spring, a ten month block of month program, features a new line of fabric from RJR fabrics and Robin Pandolph called “Incense and Peppermint.” The Shabby Fabrics pattern features all the motifs of springtime: ladybugs, tulips, umbrellas, flowers and, of course, hearts. The shades of olive green, pinks and reds are offset with a creamy background and soft pink border. This quilt has some pieced blocks with appliques done by machine or by hand. An embellishment pack is included in the kit. A $15 registration fee will hold a spot for you and will be refunded on when you pick up your last block in the last month. Cost: $26 a month for ten months Help sessions: Tuesday Sessions: April 9; 10:30am Saturday Sessions: April 13; 10:30pm
Specialty Clubs and Groups Richfield’s Wild & Wooly Women Do you love to embroider with wool? Do you enjoy wool applique? Join Richfield’s Wild and Wooly Women, a new group dedicated to working with wool. We will select a project to work on and meet every third Friday at 1:00. We will all share our knowledge, share solutions for our project problems, eat a snack and probably laugh a lot. Join the RW3’ s and share your love of all things wool. Meetings: January 18, February 15, March 15, April 19 Dear Jane Club We have gotten the Dear Jane Bug! If you have one started, want to start one or just want to see what it’s all about, join us in our Dear Jane Quilt Club which meets the last Monday of each month. Membership is $6 a month. At each monthly meeting, members will receive 15% discount on fabrics and supplies to be used in that quilt only. The club hopes to provide motivation, support, and encouragement to complete your individual quilt. $6/month Meetings: January 28, February 25, March 25, April 29
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How To Prepare For Any Class
Upcoming Events
In order to make your class time at The Polka Dot Pincushion productive and enjoyable, we ask that you use the following checklist to prepare for your instruction.
□ Make sure your machine is in good working order, you know how to use it, and you have your owner’s manual.
22nd Annual Quilts 2013, Lake Metroparks Farmpark Quilt Show, February 16-March 27, Kirtland, Ohio.
Lake Farmpark Vendor’s Weekend, March 1-3, Kirtland, Ohio
2013 Original Sewing & Quilt Expo, March 21-23, IX Center, Cleveland, Ohio.
International Quilt Festival, April 11–13, Duke Energy Convention Center, Cincinnati, OH.
Quilters’ Fling Sweet Treats Shop Hop, April 10-20, eight shops. Pick up a passport in any store.
NQA 44th Annual Quilt Show, June 27-29, Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio.
□ In addition to the items on the supply list you received at registration, bring basic sewing supplies: needles for hand and machine, scissors, paper and pencil, cutting tools and accessories, thread to match your project, pins, marking tools, rulers and any other items that you use on a regular basis for sewing. □ If your instructor has given you a list of materials to prepare before class, please have those preparations finished so that inclass time can be productive. If you have questions on precutting, please call the shop and someone will assist you. We are here to help. □ Arrive in plenty of time to set up your equipment and be ready when the class begins.
Block of the Month Guidelines Blocks of the Month will have a registration fee attached to the first month’s price. This fee will be deducted from the last month’s price when the final block is purchased and the program is completed. Pick up for any given month is based on the date of the Newsletter calendar. Participants will have a two month grace period after the completion of the program. i.e. If the program ends, July 15, you have until September 15, to purchase any or all remaining blocks. After that time, the registration fee will not be refunded. After the two month grace period, fabrics used in the program may be put on the floor for public sale. Therefore, fabrics may be substituted in blocks picked up after the two month grace period. If a participant begins the program after the initial starting month, they will have a two month grace period after the completion of the program to purchase remaining blocks and fabrics. When you sign up for a Block of the Month, we have made a commitment to you to have the blocks and fabrics ready for you as promised and in a timely manner. In addition, you have made the commitment to us that you will finish the program as promised and in a timely manner.
Class Registration and Cancellation Policies If the Revere School System cancels classes due to weather, classes at The Polka Dot Pincushion will be postponed to a new time. If the shop cancels a class, a full refund will be given. In order to register for a class, come to the store or call. Payment must be made in full at the time of registration by check, cash or credit card. Frequent Buyer Points are not awarded for class tuition, but a registered student will receive a 15% discount on items purchased for a particular class. When you register, you will receive a supply list for that particular class, stating supplies needed and what precutting (if any) is required. If you need to cancel your spot in a class, you need to give the store a three day notice of your cancellation. You will then receive a store credit to take another class. If you do not attend the class, or do not give adequate notice that you need to cancel, you forfeit your class fee. Kits are available for most classes. Kits are not discounted or part of the Frequent Buyer Program. Notice is given with each class offering if you need to purchase a pattern or if it is included with the class. Kits for the Block of the Month are not discounted.
Return Policy No returns on books, magazines, patterns, kits, blocks of the month or fabric. Other products that remain in an unused, unopened condition in original packaging can be returned for a store credit within a 30 day period from the time of purchase. Gift and consignment items can be returned for a store credit within a 30 day period from the time of purchase. Reduced items are final sale.
