fall 2014 sewing & serger...

4024 N. Holland Sylvania Road #10 Toledo, Ohio 43623 • 419.517.7092 • www.stitchtoledo.com Fall2014

To all of the wonderful customers that have supported my business through the years, I thank you! My business has seen many changes since August 5, 2005 when Black Swamp Quilt Shoppe opened its doors. Becoming the BER-NINA sewing machine dealer in northwest Ohio in 2009 has been such an exciting opportunity. I have learned so much about sewing that I never thought I even cared to try. In 2011 Baby Lock machines were added to the store and I now LOVE to use a serger! The addition of our cur-rent location, Stitch has allowed us to serve the Greater Toledo Area and expand our events. With all of these changes, we have seen growth. We have been bursting at the seams for a while now and are very excited to announce that by the end of October, the store will be expand-ing again to offer a huge event and classroom space. We are very excited to expand our course offerings and fun sewing events and opportuni-ties for everyone! Please enjoy reading the newsletter and the exciting classes and events we are offer-ing. We hope to see you at some of them! Let us know suggestions for classes, events, or guest lecturers you would like to see in the future schedules. Space will be available for groups to meet should you like to. We intend to compile a new set of classes every 4 months, so the Janu-ary-April schedule is already in the planning stages. Thank you to all of you and mostly to my employees for your hard work and support!

Sewing Machine Mastery Classesewing Machine Mastery ClassesWith any machine purchase from Stitch you are guaranteed 6 classes to learn how to maneuver around your machine. We prom-ise to teach you things that you never knew and to inspire you to use your machine!Wednesdays 9-11:00 a.m.: Sep 17, 24,Oct 1, 8, 15, 22Wednesdays 10-12:00 p.m.: Oct 29, Nov 5, 12, 19, 26, Dec 3Fridays 10-12:00 p.m.: Oct 24, Nov 7, 14, 21, Dec 12, 19Saturdays 9-11:00 a.m. Sep 6, 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 11 Saturdays 9-11:00 a.m. Oct 18, 25, Nov 8,15, 22, Dec 13

Sewing 101 g 101 Elastic WaElastic WaElast ist Lounge Pantsist Lounge PantsBeginner sewers are encouraged to take this class that starts from the beginning:

pattern reading; sewing notions; fabric, thread, and needle infor-mation; and most of all, the steps to creating a pair of lounge pants with an elastic waist. This is a pre-requisite to taking sewing 102 or 103.Date: Oct 29, Nov 5, 12, 19, 26 3-5:00 p.m. Oct 29, Nov 5, 12, 19, 26 6-8:00 p.m.Cost: $100 includes supplies &

machine useInstructor: Judie DeSeranno

Sewing 10g 102 RobeIncrease your sewing skills from Sewing 101 by making a lounge robe out of cotton fab-rics. Learn to insert sleeves, make pockets and apply fac-ings.Date: Sep 11, 18, 25 1-3:00 p.m.Cost: $60 + suppliesInstructor: Judie DeSeranno

Sewing 103Sewing 103Increase your sew-ing skills from Sew-ing 101 by making a short sleeve shirt with buttonholes, facings, insetting sleeves with Mc-Calls’ pattern 6512.

Date: Sep 16, 23, 30 5-7:00 p.m. Oct 9, 16, 23 10-12:00 p.m.Cost: $60 + suppliesInstructor: Judie DeSeranno

Basic AlterationsLearn to do basic alterations such as hem-ming, replacing zippers, letting out or taking in an item, sewing on a button.Date: Dec 13 10-1:00 p.m.Cost: $50 includes suppliesInstructors: Heather LeGros & Judie DeSeranno

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4024 N. Holland Sylvania Road #10 Toledo, Ohio 43623 • 419.517.7092 • www.stitchtoledo.com Fall2014QUILTING & CRAFTING CLASSES

Serger ClubSerger ClubThis is a project based club focusing on help-ing you to become more familiar with the different techniques your serger can do.

Heather LeGros is the leader and owns a BabyLock Evolution, so this is her area of expertise. Other serger brands are wel-come, but you should be confident threading it and adjusting your own tensions. Should you need an individual serger lesson, please schedule one with us for $30/hour.Dates: Sept 20; Oct 18; Nov 15Time: 10:00-noonCost: $10 + suppliesInstructor: Heather LeGros

Serger, Ruffled Baby QuiltSerger, Ruffled Baby QuiltFinish the edges of your ruffles with a rolled edge, or a Wave stitch (if your serger does this) and piece every-thing on the serger.Date: Nov 5 & 12 6-8:00 p.m.Cost: $40Instructor: Heather LeGros

SergerSerger jacket with jacket with Serger jacket with SergerSerger jacket with Serger Collar FlounceFinish the edges of your ruffles with a rolled edge, or a Wave stitch (if your serger does this) and serge the rest of the

jacket. Date: Dec 3 & 10 6-8:00 p.m.Cost: $40Instructor: Heather LeGros

T-Shirt DressUsing a store bought T-shirt or turtleneck you will add a skirt from a fabric of your choice to create a comfort-able dress that is anything but ordinary.Date: Oct 2 5:30-8 OR Oct 10 10-12:30 p.m. OR Nov 20 1-3:30 p.m OR Dec 4 5:30-8:00 p.m.Cost: $25Instructor: Roseann Granger

Basic Machine PiecingBasic Machine PiecingIn this 3 week class you will learn all of the basics from cutting, sew-ing, quilting, and binding a basic 9-patch tablerunner.

Date: Nov 5, 12, & 19 2-4:00 p.m. OR Nov 5, 12, 19 6-8:00 p.m.Cost: $85Instructor: Kathy Bradford

Beyond the BasicsBeyond the BasicsWant to take your quilting skills beyond the basics? Learn how to make half-square triangles, quarter-square triangles, and flying geese units in this block.

Date: Nov 7 10-1:00 OR Nov. 23 12-3:00 p.m.Cost: $30Instructor: Kathy Bradford

Binding a Quilt (Straight Grain)Binding a Quilt (Straight Grain)Learn to make your own binding, sew it to your quilt, make mitered corners, and join your ends without it being obvious. Binding will then be hand-tacked down.Date: Oct 7 10-11:30 a.m. Nov 11 6-7:30 p.m.Cost: $15Instructor: Kathy Bradford

Freemotion Quilting BasicsFreemotion Quilting BasicsIn this class you will learn basic meandering and echo quilting. If you enjoy this technique it is just the beginning of your artistic quilting career.Date: Oct 21 6-8:00 p.m. OR Nov 22 10-12:00 p.m. OR Dec 12 10-12:00 p.m. Cost: $20Instructor: Kathy Bradford

Foundation Paper PiecFoundation Paper Pieced Sawtooth CatsThe sawtooth borders and tails on these colorful cats are stunningly playful and give the appearance of very happy cats. Learn this technique and complete a wallhanging or pil-low, or do an entire quilt. This is a great class to learn the

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technique of paper piecing that can then be applied to any paper-pieced pattern.Date: Sep 13 10-1:00 p.m. OR Oct 8 10-1:00 p.m. OR Dec 10 10-1:00 p.m.Cost: $30Instructor: Linda Ball

Hand Applique’Hand Applique’During this technique class you will use Templar to make applique’ pieces that will then be stitched down by hand to a background fabric. Date: Sep 12 OR Oct 17 OR

Nov 9 12-:300 p.m.Cost: $30 + suppliesInstructor: Kathy Bradford

Dimensional Appliquel Applique’During this 3-hour technique class you will learn to make 3 different dimensional flowers. You can use these flowers to make our sample, or use this technique to add

dimension to other applique’ projects.Date: Oct 11 10-1:00 p.m. OR Nov 8 10-1:00 p.m.Cost: $30Instructor: Sue Smith

Invisible Machine Applique’Applique’Learn to do invisible ma-chine applique’ the Mary Clark way. This is a tech-nique Mary devised. It is so minute you will think it was done by hand.Date: Oct 14 6-8:00 p.m. OR Nov 14 10-12:00 p.m.Cost: $20Instructor: Kathy Bradford

Birdie SlingBirdie SlingThis versatile bag looks great in trendy prints and makes a great gift for any age! Date: Nov 11 6-9:00 p.m.Cost: $30Instructor: Brenda Hall

Boo TablerunnerThis is an adorable ghost tab-lerunner that can be completed during class.Date: Sep 10 6- 9:00 p.m.Cost: $30 + kitInstructor: Kathy Bradford

Holiday Holiday Casserole CarrierMake this casserole carrier for your holiday potlucks during class. Fabric will need to be

quilted and pattern cut out before class in order to finish.Date: Sep 19 2-4:00 p.m. OR Sep 24 6-8:00 p.m. OR Oct 18 3-5:00 p.m. Cost: $20 + suppliesInstructor: Kathy Bradford

Merry TablerunnerMerry TablerunnerMerry! Merry! Merry! That

is how you will feel every time you see this tablerunner.Date: Oct 15 6-9:00 p.m. OR Nov 8 2-5:00 p.m.Cost: $30Instructor: Kathy Bradford

Iron CaddyIron CaddyThis iron tote will transport your hot iron for travel, but

can double as a press-ing station.Date: Oct 16 6-9:00 p.m. OR Nov 13 6-9:00 p.m.Cost: $30

Instructor: Roseann Granger

Folded Star PincushionUsing this cute as a button precise template, you will

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create folded star pincushions.Date: Nov 6 6-8:00 p.m. OR Dec 13 10-12:00 p.m.Cost: $20Instructor: Laura Viers

The Beatle BagThe Beatle BagA cute, versatile, portable tote for your various sew-ing supplies. Dates: Sep 18 & 25 6-8:00 p.m. OR Oct 19 12-4:00 p.m.Cost: $40 + SuppliesInstructor: Roseann Granger

Mondo BagMondo BagUsing fusible grid you will create this large tote with fabrics of your choice. Date: Sep 21 & Oct 5 10-12:00 p.m.Cost: $40Instructor: Susan Wines

Autumn Leaves TablerunnerA stunning Fall table runner with fusible applique’ Our sample is made with batiks from the store, but it is a great way for you to use up your scraps from stash.Date: Sep 17 6-9:00 p.m.

OR Oct 8 6-9:00 p.m.OR Oct 8 6-9:00 p.m.ORCost: $30 + supplies

Instructor: Kathy Bradford

Leaves Galore RulerCreate various sizes of leaves for all of your ap-plique, or use this wavy ruler for a funky look on a quilt or border.Date: Sep 26 1-4:00 p.m. OR Oct 12 12-3:00 p.m. OR Nov 21 2-5:00 p.m.Cost: $30Instructor: Kathy Bradford

Tumbler RulerTumbler RulerTumblerIn this technique based class you will make tumbling blocks with the Creative Grids Tumbler Ruler.Date: Sep 30 1-2:30 p.m. OR Oct 22 6-7:30 p.m.OR Oct 22 6-7:30 p.m.OR

Cost: $15 + rulerInstructor: Kathy Bradford

Fabric Dying: GradationsFabric Dying: GradationsEnter the creative work of dying your own fabric in various shades to be used in a gradation quilt or other sewing project. Date: Sept. 16 or Sept. 20 Time: 10:00- 12:00Cost: $40 + supplies & $15 kitInstructor: Lynette Brown

Fabric Dying: Fabric Dying: Shibori PatternShibori dying is produces awe-some results. Let Lynette lead you through the process and create your very own fabric.Date: Sept. 23 or Sept. 27Time: 10:00- 12:00Cost: $40 + supplies & $15 kitInstructor: Lynette Brown

Machine Embroidery ClubMachine Embroidery ClubPlease join us for this hands-on embroi-dery session full of tips and techniques to improve machine embroidery results! Bring items for show and tell and a snack to share if you wish.Date: 1st Friday or Saturday of month Sep 5 or 6 10:00- noon Oct 3 or 4 10:00- noon Nov 7 or 8 10:00- noonCost: $10 + suppliesLeader: Linda BallMonthly Projects:September: Stabilizer TagsOctober: Kimberbell Holiday pillow or toteNovember: Roll Up ToteDecember: Floriani Event no ME Club

Machine Embroidery Building Blocks Machine Embroidery Building Blocks This is a four week class that is recom-mended for all machine embroiderers that wish to improve their skills related to stabi-lizing, hooping, rehooping/repositioning, and transfering designs.

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Class 1: Stabilizer Basics, Needles & ThreadWhich stabilizer do I use with a certain fabric type? How do I know how much stabilizer to use based on the density of the design?Class 2: Hooping different stabilizers & -fabricsHow do I hoop a T-Shirt; what stabilizers are used? How do I hoop a towel?Class 3: Rehooping/RepositioningThe entire design will not fit into the hoop, how do I still embroider this design and place it cor-rectly. Class 4: Design Transfer and formatsWhat format do I need for my machine? How do I get a design from a CD or computer to my embroidery machine?As an added bonus, see what software can do for you.Dates: Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 6-8:00 p.m. Nov 4, 11, 18, 25 10-12:00 p.m. Cost: $50 includes stabilizer kitLeader: Linda Ball

S-P-I-R-I-TWe’ve got SPIRIT yes we do! We’ve got SPIRIT, how about YOU?!Come learn why everyone loves the embroidery features of the Spirit standalone embroidery machine.Date: Sep 18 10-11:00 a.m.OR Nov 8 9-10:00 a.m.Cost: $0Instructor: Allison FoxSeasonal Celebration Placemats

Make your choice of a seasonal placemat in this embroidery class. Design CD and 4 placemat stabilizers

are included in the kit.Date: Nov 6 6-:830 p.m. OR Dec 11 6-8:30 p.m.Cost: $25 + placemat kit and suppliesInstructor: Roseann Granger

Christmas Classics PillowThis Christmas Design CD from Anita-Goodesign has so many possiblities, from making a quilt, doorbanner, wallhanging, placemats, or a pillow. Come learn how to stabilize and stitch these beautiful designs. Date: Oct 4 1-4:00 OR Oct 9 5:30-8:30Cost: $30Instructor: Linda Ball

Freestanding Lace Freestanding Lace Ornaments

OESD Holiday Ornaments are stunning additions to your holiday decor or a great little gift. Date: Oct 25 10-12:00 p.m. OR Nov 8 1-3:00 p.m.Cost: $20 + suppliesInstructor: Linda Ball

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Golden TapestTapestryryElegance is epitomized in this stunning wallhanging done on silk dupioni. It is easy to make once you know the stabilizing secrets to achieve perfect embroidery.Date: Sep 17 10-12:00 p.m Nov 15 10-12:00 p.m.Cost: $20Instructor: Linda Ball

Patchwork Pups Patchwork Pups a man’s best friendEver struggle to find something to make for the boys or men in your life? Embroider your favorite dog, add a personalized name if you wish, and sew it into a pillow.Date: Oct 1 5:30-8:00 p.m. OR

Nov 12 10-12:30 p.m. Cost: $25Instructor: Linda Ball

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Sew Fun Thread CatcherAll embroiderers have loose threads, wouldn’t it be nice to have a place to put them? This is also a great trash collector for other crafts. As a bonus, there is a sewing orga-nizer project that you can do on your own.Date: Oct 23 5:30-8:30 Nov 7 1-4:00 Cost: $30 + Sew Fun CD and suppliesInstructor: Linda Ball

Chalkboard Christmas Wall QuiltWall QuiltThe Chalkboard Snowman panel and co-ordinating fabrics will be used to make the quilt blocks and customized embroidery to match in the blocks. Elements from the fab-ric to embroider will be provided with class fee. Additional embroidery elements require the Anita Goodesign cd’s called Foxes and Hoot. Additional information on how the blocks were designed in Floriani software will be covered. Date: Nov. 5 or Nov. 15 Time: 10:00-2:00Cost: $40 + suppliesInstructors: Chuck & Judie

SewapaloozaSewapaloozaRock-out in Hal-loween during Sewapalooza, n event that will make you H-O-W-L!There will be prizes for best Halloween costume, too -- so go W-I-L-D!Date: Oct 31 OR Nov 1 9-4:00 p.m.Cost: $39.95 incluces lunch and prizes

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Nancy’s Notions @ NoonNancy’s Notions @ NoonDid you know that we can order almost every notion found in your Nancy’s No-tions catalog and save you the shipping expense? We will honor the current pricing listed in the current catalog Early Holiday 2014. Exceptions to the rule are, but are not limited to kits and fabrics. Come join us for cookies, turn in and pay for your order, and we will call you when it is in to come in and pick it up.Dates: Sep 20 Noon Oct 18 Noon Nov 15 Noon Dec 20 Noon

Quilt & CuisineQuilt & CuisineThis is always a fun night to get together with fellow sewers. All we ask is that you bring a dish to share and donate $5 to help cover the expense of keeping everything running during these 6 hours sewing.

Dates: Sep 19 5-11:00 p.m. Oct 17 5-11:00 p.m. Nov 21 5-11:00 p.m. Dec19 5-11:00 p.m.Cost: $5

Floriani EventDate: Dec 5 OR 6 10-4:30 p.m.Cost: $29.95 includes lunch and gift boxFormat: Basics to Beautiful 10:00am – 1:00pmBasics to Beautiful 10:00am – 1:00pmBasics to BeautifulCreating beautifully embroidered garments, quilts and other items starts with the right foun-dation and combination of stabilizers, threads and designs. Join Floriani for this in depth em-broidery class and learn stress-free techniques for hooping, eliminating puckering, understand-ing embroidery designs and how they affect your garment, choosing the right needle for stitch and garment type. This three hour session will be very in depth and full of fantastic informa-tion which will make your embroidery creations perfect every time!Let’s Get Creative 2:00pm – 4:30pmThis afternoon we will move into how to use Flo-riani Stabilizers and our other specialty products for quilting, applique, home decorating items, embellishment and more! Who knew stabilizers could make such a fun difference in your creativ-ity! This afternoon session will surely get your creative juices flowing and give you fantastic ideas for gift giving, stitching with your kids or grands, and most importantly having fun in your sewing room but with perfect results!

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Quilts of ComQuilts of Compassion Sew-Inspassion Sew-Ins“Bringing Hope & Encouragement to the Hurting” 55,000 Prayer Quilts and Count-ing....Packets are available to pick up and sew.Please send all quilt requests to [email protected]/ Executive Director - Janice Grimes Cell - 419-708-9343Dates: Sep 16 5-7:00 p.m. Oct 21 5-7:00 p.m. Nov18 5-7:00 p.m. Cost: FREE or donation

Serger Savvy Serger Savvy EventEVERYONE is welcome to join us for this two-day hands-on serger event! Do you own a serger you don’t use? Have you always wondered what a serger does and how it will benefit your sewing? Do you have a serger and want to see why you want to upgrade to a different model of serger?During these two days we will show you why Baby Lock sergers are the best serger around!Dates: Nov 21 & 22 10-4;00 p.m.Cost: $40 includes lunch & supplies*If you can only make one day, don’t feel like you can’t join us and still learn.

Holiday OpenHoliday Open HouseCome celebrate this wonderful season with a wine, cheese, des-serts, and a special guest lecture on Quilts from Gretchn Schultz (former co-owner of The Quilt Foundry). Gretchen has a wealth of knowledge and great stories about quilts through the years.Date: Dec 3 5:30-8:30 Lecture at 6:30Cost: Free

Destiny PartyDestiny PartyYour Destiny awaits! Come explore the many amazing features of the latest and greatest Baby Lock sewing/embroidery machine.Date: Oct 11 1:30Cost: Free, but please reserve a spot so we have snacks and seating for all!

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