Fall & Winter Hours (effective Sept.вЂ”May) Mon.-Fri. 9-5:30 Open Wed. & Thurs. evenings til 8pm Open Sat. 9:30-5:30 1 If you wish to have your name deleted from our newsletter notification list PLEASE ADIVSE US ATвЂ¦ 306-569-1552 OR 1-800-311-9523 LEARN TO QUILT BEGINNER LEVEL INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED 2 What to expect at open houseвЂ¦ вЂў вЂў вЂў We welcome you to view our quilted class samples Although class registration begins when we post our newsletter on line, you can also register open house day Great savings on fabric, batting, books, patterns & notions SEE YOU ON вЂ” Sat. Sept. 6, 2014 9:30-5 pm 3 LOG CABIN $65 Learn the basic quilting skills. Learn to use a rotary cutter, block construction, addition of borders. Find out what the terms вЂњlayer, quilt sandwiching, and bindingвЂќ mean. The beauty of the LOG CABIN quilt lies in the laying out of the colors. Dark on one side and light on the other. Then the squares can be arranged in many ways creating light and dark. By the end of this class you will have completed a quilt and the basic techniques to move onto other beginner projects. This class consists of 5-2hr classes. Pattern & supplies extra. DATE: Tue. Sept. 9,16,23,30, Oct. 7 6:30-8:30 INSTRUCTOR: Connie PATIO BLOCKS $65 Learn all the basic skills required to complete this вЂњmodern styledвЂќ strip pieced lap size quilt which includes: rotary cutting, block construction, addition of borders, quilt sandwiching, quilting and final step...binding. Class consists of 5-2-hr classes. Pattern & supplies extra. DATE: Thur. Oct. 2,9,16,23,30 6:30-8:30 INSTRUCTOR: Jacquie HAND QUILTING $21 Learn how to hand quilt an item and make it entirely your own from start to finish. You will also learn how to make a consistent knot. Learn how to start and finish quilting, burying the knot so that it will stay quilted. Supplies extra. DATE: Sat. Nov. 1 1-4 INSTRUCTOR: Jeanne 4 LEARN TO PAPER PIECE: Cappuccino Table Runner $42 Learn the concept of paper piecing using 2 strips of fabric to create a simple and appealing block. With these blocks you can create various combinations of runners and / or placemats. Pattern & supplies extra. DATE: Thurs. Nov. 20,27, Dec. 4 6:30-9 INSTRUCTOR: Cheryl DRESDEN PLATE TEMPLATE TECHNIQUE $21 With this very simple Dresden plate technique, we will create one block in class. But, you wonвЂ™t stop there! Keep adding blocks and turn it into a runner, wall hanging or quilt. Pattern & supplies extra. DATE: Mon. Oct. 6 6-9 INSTRUCTOR: Cheryl MACHINE QUILTING $30 Quilt tops piling up on you? It is time to learn how to machine quilt!! Through a series of hands-on exercises you will cover the standard quilt techniques: вЂњStitch in the DitchвЂќ, stippling, free motion around designs and more. Finish the class by quilting a panel of your choice available in the store. Book and supplies extra. DATE: Thur. Nov. 6,13 6:30-8:30 INSTRUCTOR: Karen 5 ONE BLOCK, ONE FABRIC WONDER QUILT $36 This quilt is all about one fabric. Using one fabric with an interesting design, you create kaleidoscope blocks, by stacking six layers of repeats of the printed design and then cutting and sewing triangles together. Once all the blocks are made, you begin to design your quilt. This is a fun and adventurous approach to designing a quilt. Pattern & supplies extra. DATE: Sat. Nov. 8,15,22 10am-12 INSTRUCTOR: Elaine CRAZY QUILT $36 Get in on the fun and вЂњLetвЂ™s Go CrazyвЂќ with a crazy patch lap quilt. Pattern & supplies extra. DATE: Mon. Nov. 3,10,17 10am-12 INSTRUCTOR: Cheryl LONESTAR QUILT $60 The Radiant Star, also known as the Lonestar, Texas Star, Star of Bethlehem and other names as wellвЂ”has long been a favourite among quilt lovers. This dramatic design boasts one large multi-pieced star which covers the mattress top from side to side. The star appears to burst from the center and radiate to the tips of the eight large identical diamonds which form into the large star. Have the staff help you with fabric selection to create a quilt that appears to pulsate or explode from the radiant color outward. Pattern & supplies extra DATE: Wed. Oct. 1,8,15,22,29 6:30-8:30 INSTRUCTOR: Connie. SCRAP CRAZY QUILT $36 If I can do itвЂ”you can do it. Simple, crazy and fun. A quilt that is Layer Cake and 6вЂќ strip friendly. Its just plain scrap friendly. Join in the fun of making this quilt. Pattern & supplies extra. DATE: Thur. Sept. 11,18,25 6:30-8:30 INSTRUCTOR: Judy 6 NIGHT SKY QUILT $48 This modern quilt has pizzazz! Create beautiful monochromatic stars with depth and detail using four shades from the same color family for each star. The 12 pointed stars look complicated to make, but looks are deceiving. This is a great project for using fat quarters. Pattern & supplies extra. DATE: Mon. Sept.15,22,29,Oct.6 10am-12 noon INSTRUCTOR: Elaine PRICKLY PEAR QUILT $42 With pre-cut strips and 2 background fabrics master sew & flip corners. Make some magic joining blocks when the secondary pattern appears. For a little extra, turn your blocks on point with setting triangles. Pattern & supplies extra. DATE: Sat. Sept. 13,20,27 10am-12:30 INSTRUCTOR: Barb POW WOW QUILT $48 A fun colourful quilt using 2 blocks, flying geese & a flip & sew method. Pattern includes a scrap saver tip to make a small project. Make it colourful or shade it using one colour. Pattern & supplies extra. DATE: Mon. Nov. 3,10,17,24 6:30-8:30 INSTRUCTOR: RenГ©e вЂњNOVAвЂќ SCRAP QUILTING STRIP BY STRIP $42 Love Jellyrolls but donвЂ™t know what to make!! Make a beautiful quilt using 32 strips from a batik/ Cotton jellyroll. You will love this pattern because the fabrics blend so nicely together. Can be a beginners project ( if you have taken a Learn to Quilt class) or an experienced quilters. DATE: Sat. Oct. 18,25 10am-1 INSTRUCTOR: Jeanne 7 WILLOW BED RUNNER $40 Paper piece pre-cut strips and accent fabrics for the angled points in this bed runner. The centre section with light and dark accent fabrics resembles shark teeth though this one doesnвЂ™t bite! Pattern & supplies extra. DATE: Tue. Oct. 14,21,28 6:30-9 INSTRUCTOR: Barb TREASURE TABLE RUNNER $30 Using the Creative Grids 30В° triangle ruler create this 18вЂќ x 58вЂќ table runner. AgainвЂ”Jelly Roll pre-cut strips are all you need for the top of your runner. We will discuss how you can go on to create a complete circle (tree skirt) or half circle for your next project using this 30В° triangle ruler. вЂњRulerвЂќ pattern & supplies extra. DATE: Tue. Nov. 18,25 6:30-9 INSTRUCTOR: Connie BLAME IT ON THE CURVE $30 The name says it all! Using this вЂњSimple CurvesвЂќ template and your choice of fabrics create this gentle rolling curved table runner and enjoy your striking creation. Makes a nice long table runner for your dining room table, even a bed runner if you like. Template pattern & supplies extra. DATE: Sun. Nov. 2,9 11-1:30 INSTRUCTOR: Connie ROCK CANDY TABLE TOPPER $30 Play with colors in constructing this 20 1/2 x 23 inch table topper which incorporates a вЂњlone starвЂќ design. This is a great project for charm squares, or orphan 2 1/2 inch strips. Pattern & supplies DATE: All-Day Workshop Fri. Sept. 19 10-3:30 INSTRUCTOR: Elaine 8 TABLE CHARM 2 $30 A strip piecing project with an eye catching result. A great Christmas gift for someone special on your list. Pattern & supplies extra. DATE: Mon. Oct. 20,27 6:30-9 INSTRUCTOR: Judy FAN-TASTIC PLACEMATS $30 This class will make a very different placemat that will shine on your round tableвЂ”no more having them overlap each other!!! вЂњQuilt as you goвЂќ technique that will have this finishing up fast. Bias binding to finish off your show pieces. Make some for yourself and as well as gifts for that lucky friend or family member! Pattern & supplies extra. DATE: Mon. Sept. 22,29 6:30-9 INSTRUCTOR: Shannon 10-DEGREE SPIRAL RUNNER $40 We have seen it in the large size and the small size and here is the one that fits perfectly in the middle. Using a template create a fancy table runner that will have your friends asking you to make one for them! Pattern & supplies extra. DATE: Wed. Nov. 5,12,19 6:30-9 INSTRUCTOR: Shannon BARGELLO PLACEMATS $40 These placemats give you an introduction to вЂњBargelloвЂќ...All you confident beginnersthis technique is easier than you think...We strip piece, slice up your stradas & then sew it all back together...Once you try this, you wonвЂ™t stop at one setвЂ¦ I see Christmas presents for many people on your list this year...Join us for 3вЂ“ 2 1/2 hour classes. FYIвЂ”yes, you will have homework. Pattern & supplies extra. DATE: Sun. Sept. 21,28,Oct. 5 6:30-9 INSTRUCTOR: Jacquie SALAD BAR TABLE RUNNER $40 Salad bars are all about choices. This table runner is just four blocks. Come in and taste the fresh flavors of this salad bar, for the contemporary quilter in all of us. Pattern & supplies extra. DATE: Wed. Sept. 10,17,24 6:30-9 INSTRUCTOR: Kathy 9 Back again for the Fall Class SessionвЂ”-Friday Nite Owl Workshops! WeвЂ™re bringing you 4hour classes starting at 7pm on Friday nights during the month of October!! Each workshop features a different project or techniqueвЂ”-Sign up for 1, 2, вЂ¦ or as many as you want! SUNDAY SCALLOP SEWING BAG $24 Make this sweet bag featuring scallops on the front. Perfect for carrying notions to your next quilting class. Choose from 2 styles & 2 sizes. Pattern & supplies extra. INSTRUCTOR: RenГ©e Friday October 3 7 pmвЂ”11 pm $24 Making just one of these cuties is like having a whole box of chocolates and then limiting yourself to eating only one piece...so unless you are that rare bird, youвЂ™ll want to make a bushel full of these toiletry bags. And why not? The 1 piece construction makes them quick and fun...and no worries about the zipper either; it really is drop dead simple. Besides who can have too many...theyвЂ™re such fabulous gifts! Pattern & supplies extra. INSTRUCTOR: Shannon Friday October 10 7 pmвЂ”11 pm 5 CHIC & QUICK TOILETRY BAGS BвЂ™S HOT THANGS $24 Come join this fast, fun, one night class, where we make BвЂ™s Hot Thangs (cutest oven mitt ever) No pre-class homework, and you take home a finished HOT THANG! Pattern & supplies extra. INSTRUCTOR: Brenda Friday October 17 7-10 pm BUTTON UP PLACEMATS $24 These placemats are very fast & easy to make. Choose colors to match your dГ©corвЂ” Or you can choose to make the table runner. Pattern & supplies extra INSTRUCTOR: RenГ©e Friday October 24 7-11 pm 10 With Sherlock Holmes & Dr. Watson unavailable...The Three Stooges have stepped in to stumble through solving A MODERN MYSTERYвЂ¦ Join them as they lead (thatвЂ™s questionable) you through 4 weeks of knockknock jokes and silly shenanigans as you solve the mystery quilt Magnum PI couldn't figure outвЂ¦ FABRIC...FUNвЂ¦ & A FEW GIGGLESвЂ¦ The resultвЂ¦ A cool lap quilt!!! This class is a great project for confident beginners on upвЂ¦ DATE: Fri. Nov. 7,14,21,28 6:30-9 INSTRUCTOR: Larry, Moe & Curly PATTERN & SUPPLIES EXTRA 11 THE JOURNEY STARTS NOW! Imagine a sewing machine compact enough to whisk away to a sewing class or fit in your book shelf. Now, imagine this same machine is chock-full of features designed to meet the high demands of the PFAFF* sewer. The PFAFF* passport* 2.0 sewing machine is specially designed for small spaces, as well as going places such as classes, retreats or any sewing journey. It is your license to venture out in the world and discover new ways and new places to sew! No limits. Just freedom. Your PFAFF* passport* 2.0 sewing machine is ready for any challenge. Quilting is one of the most exciting forms of artistic expression. It needs a sewing machine which fulfills quiltersвЂ™ needs and gives their imagination free rein. Let your creativity run free as you experience the PFAFF quilt expression 4.2 SPACIOUS: The extra large space and the longest free-arm make sewing any size project effortless. 12 SUNDAY MONDAY 1 TUESDAYTue 2 WEDNESDAY 3 THURSDAY 4 FRIDAYFri 5 SATURDAYSat 6 OPEN HOUSE 9:30-5:30 LABOR DAY STORE CLOSED 7 LTQ Log Cabin 6:30-8:30 10 LTQ Log Cabin 6:30-8:30 17 21 22 23 LTQ Bargello Placemats Night Sky Quilt Log Cabin 6:30-9 10am-12 6:30-8:30 Fantastic Placemats 6:30-9 24 14 8 Night Sky Quilt 10am-12 9 15 Night Sky Quilt 10am-12 16 Salad Bar Table Runner 6:30-9 11 Scrap Crazy Quilt 6:30-8:30 12 13 Prickly Pear Quilt 10-12:30 18 Scrap Crazy Quilt 6:30-8:30 19 All-Day Class Rock Candy 10-3:30 20 Prickly Pear Quilt 10-12:30 25 Scrap Crazy Quilt 6:30-8:30 26 27 Prickly Pear Quilt 10-12:30 Salad Bar Table Runner 6:30-9 Salad Bar Table Runner 6:30-9 28 29 30 LTQ Bargello Placemats Night Sky Quilt Log Cabin 6:30-9 10am-12 6:30-8:30 Fantastic Placemats 6:30-9 13 Sun Mon Tue Wed 1 Thu 2 6 Dresden Plate 6-9 7 12 13 14 Willow Bed Runner 6:30-9 15 20 Table Charm 2 6:30-9 21 Willow Bed Runner 6:30-9 22 27 Table Charm 2 6:30-9 28 Willow Bed Runner 6:30-9 29 THANKSGIVING LTQ 6:30-8:30 8 Sat 3 9 LTQ Patio Blocks 6:30-8:30 10 5 Chic & Quick Toiletry Bags 7-11 11 16 LTQ Patio Blocks 6:30-8:30 17 BвЂ™s Hot Thangs 7-10 18 Scrap Quilting 10-1 23 LTQ Patio Blocks 6:30-8:30 24 25 Scrap Quilting 10-1 LTQ Patio Blocks 6:30-8:30 31 Lonestar Quilt 6:30-8:30 5 Bargello Placemats 6:30-9:30 Fri LTQ Patio Blocks 6:30-8:30 Lonestar Quilt 6:30-8:30 Lonestar 6:30-8:30 4 Scalloped Sewing Bag 7-11 STORE CLOSED 19 26 Lonestar 6:30-8:30 30 Lonestar 6:30-8:30 Button-Up Placemats 7-11 14 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Hand Quilting 1-4 2 3 Blame It On the Curve 11-1:30 9 Blame It On the Curve 11-1:30 16 Crazy Quilt 10am-12 4 PowWow Quilt 6:30-8:30 10 Crazy Quilt 10am-12 PowWow Quilt 6:30-8:30 17 Crazy Quilt 10am-12 24 11 Rememberance Day 7 Mystery Quilt 6:30-9 8 One-Block Wonder 10am-12 12 10 Degree Spiral Runner 6:30-9 13 Machine Quilting 6:30-8:30 14 Mystery Quilt 6:30-9 15 One-Block Wonder 10am-12 19 20 Cappuccino T. R. 6:30-9 21 Mystery Quilt 6:30-9 22 One-Block Wonder 10am-12 27 Cappuccino T. R. 6:30-9 28 Mystery Quilt 6:30-9 29 STORE CLOSED 18 Treasure Table Runner 6:30-9 25 PowWow Quilt 6:30-8:30 6 Machine Quilting 6:30-8:30 10 Degree Spiral Runner 6:30-9 PowWow Quilt 6:30-8:30 23 5 10 Degree Spiral Runner 6:30-9 26 Treasure Table Runner 6:30-9 30 In addition to our classroom policies listed on the last page of our newsletter please note: Be aware of start and finish times of your classвЂ”length of classes vary. Please turn cell phones onto the vibrate function as a courtesy to your classmates. Please bring all items to every class, as the store may not be open to purchase forgotten items. Arrive NO more than 15 minutes prior to scheduled time. 15 Sun Mon 1 Tue 2 Wed 3 Thu 4 Fri Sat 5 6 Cappuccino T.R. 6:30-9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 CHRISTMAS DAY STORE CLOSED 28 29 30 BOXING DAY STORE CLOSED 31 16 The EX30 is a Computerized sewing machine with fabulous features desired by sewists and quilters alike. Its bright, easy to read LED display and touch-button selection allows quick access to the 30 built-in stitches, including 6 styles of one-step buttonholes. Extra-wide seam markings on the bed of the machine are great for home dec applications, and feed dog drop and start/stop button are handy for quilting projects. Comes with carrying case. SPECIAL PURCHASE!! NO RAIN CHECKS! Whether youвЂ™re interested in quilting, garments, crafting, or home dec. the 625E has the features that will make your projects fun and successful. This easy to use electronic sewing machine packs superb features at a minimal cost. 17 ~~~CLASS POLICIES~~~ Class fees required at the time of registration. Phone registrations are accepted only if you use a Credit Card. Registration is non-refundable. In the case of a class cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, a refund will be issued. Supply list must be picked up at time of registration. Read carefully! Do not purchase any class supplies until you are sure the class has minimum enrollment. Please be on time. No children or babies in classes. Bring any вЂњsewing basketвЂќ items you think you may need in class. Although our classrooms supply sewing machines, the odd class may ask you to bring your own machine. Check your class handout sheet. Please do not wear perfume in the classroom. The price beside each class description is for the cost of instruction only, patterns and supplies are extra, and these are required for class. The time allotted for classes designed to cover the concepts being taught, and not intended for completion of the quilt, except in the вЂњlearn to quiltвЂќ class. WOOL AND SILK BATTING 20% OFF WOOL AND SILK BATTING FOR MONTH OF OCTOBER (2014 EXTRA-WIDE BACKING 20% OFF EXTRA WIDE BACKING FOR MONTH OF NOVEMBER (2014) SHOPPING SPREEвЂ”-DECEMEBER ONLY! 20% OFF ONE COMPLETE ORDER IN DECEMBER (2014) INCLUDES FABRIC, BATTING, NOTIONS, BOOKS & PATTERNS SEWING MACHINE OR SERGER TUNE-UP $10.OO OFF OFFER ENDS SAT. SEPT. 27, 2014 SAVE ON QUILT/SEWING BOOK 20% OFF (Stock item only) OFFER ENDS SAT. SEPT. 27, 2014 SAVE ON PATTERN 20% OFF (Stock item only) OFFER ENDS SAT. SEPT. 27, 2014 SAVE ON QUILTERвЂ™S FAT QUARTERS BUY 5 GET ONE FREE OFFER ENDS SAT. SEPT. 27, 2014 2 for 1 SCISSOR SHARPENING 2 Lg. Scissor for $2.50 Med. $2. Sm. $1.50 OFFER ENDS SAT. SEPT. 27, 2014 18