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Winter ~ Spring 2018

Dear Friends,You must think I make up some of the stories I share - don’t I wish! Maureen

came into the kitchen saying, “Good news, I found my glasses”. Of course good news can be followed by not so good… She held out her hands to show the seven mangled bits that were her glasses after they had been run over repeat-edly in our driveway. Good news, she had on another pair, although a rather dirty, scratched older pair. Her Dad offered to clean them. Sounds like good news, right? Nope. He tried to buff them and turned one lens into what, I imag-ine, an underwater view must be. He announced he owed her a new pair and they made an appointment with a place that said they could make them the same day. Good news, right? Almost… They could make her sunglasses, but had to order lenses to make her regular glasses! She spent several days looking like a star hiding from the paparazzi! In the end, she wound up with two new pairs of great glasses.

I hope your week holds only good news, or news that eventually turns out to be good news!Happy stitching (and no, she couldn’t stitch with the sunglasses on!)Mary Beth

January 20 Fat Quarter FlingJanuary 20 2018 QC Applique Saturday Sampler beginsJanuary 27 2018 Saturday Sampler Pieced beginsFebruary 4 Game Day Super SaleFebruary 11 2017 QC Block-of-the-Month Show and TellFebruary 11 Take & Make SpecialMarch 10 QC Quilting Seminar at TraxMay 4 & 5 Anniversary CelebrationMay 28 closed ~ Memorial Day

Dates to Remember

Fat Quarter FlingSaturday ~ January 20th ~ 10:00am-5:00pm

We are starting the year off with a heck of party - our Fat Quarter Fling! Join us for the unbelievable price of $1.30 for every pre-cut fat quarter in the shop (Art Gallery Master Collections excluded), displays of items made with fat quarters, and the chance to fling a little fabric to win a little more! You will even have a chance to win a fat quarter themed goodie basket. The 18” x 22” cuts prove invaluable when working on just about any style quilt - this is one party you don’t want to miss!

PS If you have a 2018 QC date book it might be a good idea to read the bottom of the January page…

QC Quilting and Needlework Seminar at Trax

Saturday ~ March 10th ~ 10:30am-4:00pm

If you like days packed with information and inspiration, our Quilting and Needlework Seminar is for you! The event offers the opportunity to participate in seven different seminar sessions (you select seven from a total of twenty-eight!), a goodie bag, a yummy box lunch, charitable opportunities, and the chance to win wonderful door prizes. The idea for the event originated as a way to spend a few hours in the Trax greenhouse toward the end of a dreary winter - it’s grown to so much more. Consider joining this enthusiastic, creative crowd and you will leave with ideas to keep you stitching through the rest of the year!

Fee: $49.95 (check your 2018 QC date book for a special offer) - please regis-ter soon - this event sells out every year!

2018 Snow Day Surprise KitsDo we ever have a unique project for you! Our

2018 QC Snow Day kit includes fabric for the top and binding of a 60” x 60” quilt. You will notice we didn’t mention a pattern being included… The pattern is sent via email the first day in 2018 that Quilters Corner receives 6” of snow or more! If we are lucky enough to dodge the flurries, the pattern is sent February 14th. While inspired by a historic quilt, the piece is worked with modern techniques in striking prints. Select from Sunshine (cheerful yellow, orange, and red prints), Tuxedo (black and white prints) or Historic (rich rose, red, brown, gold, and teal historic style prints) for your $39.95 kit. The incredible price lasts only till the snow falls - after the pattern is released kits will be available for their regular price of $89.95.

If you wish to make your quilt larger, we offer an optional border kit for an additional $55.50. This kit compliments your 60” x 60” quilt kit and will contain fabrics for the pieced border which makes the quilt 84” x 84”. Coordinating backing may be ordered, as well. Backing for the 60” x 60” quilt is $39.00. Backing for the 84” x 84” quilt is $69.00. Kits may be ordered on line or purchased in the shop.

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Classes at a Glance

365 Free Motion Quilting Designs 4Adorable Owl ~ Machine Applique for

Beginners 6Advanced Improv 7Amethyst Project Bag 9Annex Box-Shaped Pouch 13Basket Pop-Ups 15Beginning Collage ~ Making Fish! 5Bias Tube Continuous Binding 2Binding the Finishing Touch 2Black and White Garden 8Cat Lady Quilt 6Cottage Blossoms 4Crazy “Quilt As You Go” 8Crazy Tula Pillow 9Fabric Baskets 7Fat Robin Compass 15Featherweight & 301 TLC 4Flutter 14Geese and Whirly Gigs 6Hand Piecing 3Intermediate Collage ~ Poki 5Introduction to Improv 7Intro to Freehand Machine Quilting 4Kaleidoscope 9Kathy’s Expandable Carry-All 14Kismet Trinket Boxes 13Lap Quilting 4Little Birdie 13Machine Applique 3Machine Binding 3Mariners Compass 14Origami Patchwork Table Runner 8Quilting for the Novice 2Sawyers Square 8Sew Together Bag 14Star Bright 5The Circle Game 5The Traveler’s Tote 9Utility Quilting 4Wordart 6

Class Skill Rating Explanation ~ All – Appropriate and interesting for those of all skill levels.Beginner – Suitable for a new quilter or as a quick project for more experi-

enced quilters. Assumes familiarity with your sewing machine and its operation.Intermediate – For quilters who have worked on several previous projects

and are eager to learn more.Advanced – For experienced quilters ready for a challenge.

Class registration information ~You may register for Quilters Corner classes in the shop, by mail, or over the

phone. Class fees are due at the time of registration. When your fee is paid you will be given a supply list created by the teacher for the class in which you have enrolled. Classes not meeting minimum enrollment will be canceled by the shop at least three days in advance (and your fee will be returned). Refunds will be offered to students who must cancel when we are contacted at least one week prior to the start of class. The shop classroom is in the rear of the building and is accessed through a door at the far side of the back lot.

Quilting for the NoviceMary Beth and Maureen Hartnett Skill level: beginnerApril 4, April 11, April 18 and May 2 Wednesday ~ 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Plans and designs are in the works for an entirely new, introductory quilting program. The program will introduce the entire quilting process - from fabric selection to adding the final binding to the quilt. During the sessions, tech-niques will be shared, and as the series progresses, some sewing will be done in class (although most of the stitching will be done at home between classes). The quilt is a new design - bold, trendy and striking (look for a sample of the quilt in the shop at the beginning of March).

Fee: $45.00

Bias Tube Continuous BindingRenae WilliamsSkill level: allFebruary 23 Friday ~ 11:00am – 1:00pm

In this class, learn to turn a square of fabric into yards and yards of continuous bias binding. This fast and easy technique lets you choose the width and length needed to finish your quilt. Measurements will be shared for 1” wide strips to 7” wide strips and up to twelve different quilt sizes.

Fee: $19.75

Binding the Finishing TouchBarb HudakSkill level: allMarch 20 Tuesday ~ 11:00am – 1:00pm

Your top has been pieced, layered and quilted. Now, all that remains is to close up the edges and at long last your quilt will be finished, done, and ready to use. This final step of binding your piece is exciting, but must not be rushed. In class you will learn how to trim and baste the edges of your quilt and how to make and apply binding that will complete your quilt with a professional look.

Fee: $18.00

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Elizabeth Hartman continues her incredible run - more new patterns - all winners! With “Lisa the Unicorn”, her menagerie takes a fantastical turn. You can dig into your 2 ½” strips to make the colorful, pieced mane which makes this creature magical, and then add more ordinary yardage for the body and back-ground. Elizabeth shares detailed cutting charts that tend to look a bit intimidating (but every cut, other than that wonderful horn, is just a square or rectangle!), and then moves on to her very straight forward piecing instructions. The animals seem to appear by magic as you stitch - perfect in this case!

Pattern: $12.00

Hand PiecingBarb HudakSkill level: allApril 25 Wednesday ~ 6:00pm – 9:00pm

If you have never tried your hand a precision hand piecing, or just want to perfect your stitches, you will find this class enjoyable. The skills taught include making templates, joining four and eight points, sewing odd angles, setting in pieces, making sharp points, and sewing curves. In this three hour class, you will begin one 10”x10” square that can be used as a pillow or small wall hanging. If you love the technique, you just might decide to make more blocks for a stun-ning hand stitched work of art.

Fee: $20.00 (includes a pattern)

Machine AppliqueRuth Ann Lowery Skill level: allFebruary 15 Thursday ~ 6:00pm – 8:30pm or February 17 Saturday ~ 10:30am – 1:00pm

Have you seen the quit featured on the front of our 2018 Quilters Corner date book (shown to the right)? Would you like to learn how the machine appliqué it features was done? Attend this appliqué technique class to see how Ruth Ann did the marvelous stitchery. All fabrics and necessary appliqué notions will be provided. You will create blocks that finish 6” x 6”. The blocks may be used in a table runner, table topper or wall hanging. You will be taught straight stitch, blanket stitch, and satin stitch appliqué while learning to conquer curves, inside corners, and outside corners. Ruth Ann will provide a handout and information about threads, fusible products and stabilizers. There will be lots of show and tell to round out the session!

Fee: $19.00

Machine BindingKathie HudakSkill level: allMarch 24 Saturday ~ 1:00 – 3:30pm Or May 1 Tuesday ~ 10:30am – 1:00pm

Are painful fingers making traditional binding application techniques way too difficult? There is another way! Kathie will share the totally "by machine" method she has developed and used on numerous show quilts, as well as all the other pieces she completes. The finished product has met with show judges approval - now it is your turn to give it a test! Bring a small quilted piece to class and you will learn to work this step totally by machine.

Fee: $18.00

QC Date book ~ get yours before they are sold out!

Several years ago, we came up with the idea of producing a little date book for QC guests. It would have information about some of the events in the upcoming year and give us a chance to share special offers with everyone. It certainly was a hit, and continues to be to this day. This year, we have even decided to share small date book updates (little flyers on our counter) as the year goes along, because who really knows in October of one year what they will be doing in July of the following year?! You can find the 2018 date books on the front coun-ter while the supply lasts. Consider getting one today.2018 QC Date Book $1.99 each


Lap QuiltingDeb SkundrichSkill level: allFebruary 20 Tuesday ~ 11:00am – 12:30pm or May 12 Saturday 2:30pm – 4:00pm

This hand quilting technique was taught to Deb by her mother and grandmother. In this case, the stitches that hold the three layers of your quilt together are worked without a hoop or frame. The supplies for this one are easy - needle, thread, a thimble, and your quilt (top, batting and back). With instruction and practice, this may become your favorite way to finish a quilt.

Fee:$15.00

Utility QuiltingSue BlayneySkill level: allApril 14 Saturday ~ 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Sue loves handwork! A patient sister-in-law spent many hours teaching her basic stitches and she was hooked. Now she gives every new hand-work technique a try. She loves utility stitch quilting because of the bold and unique quilt-ing stitches using pearl cotton thread which add so much to a project. It's a great way to quilt pillows, baby quilts, and other small projects. The book “Utility Quilting”, included in your class fee, will also help you design borders for your next piece.

Fee: $37.50 (includes a $27.95 book)

Featherweight & 301 TLCMary Beth and Paul Hartnett Skill level: allJanuary 27 Saturday ~ 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Your treasured, vintage machine deserves the very best care. The great news is that with a bit of instruction, you can provide much of this tender loving care yourself. A bit of Feath- erweight history will be complimented by hands-on instruction in machine maintenance. Did you know there are over 30 places you are supposed to oil at least every few weeks?! You will also learn what care issues are best left to professionals.

Fee: $29.50 (includes machine oil, lubricant and small screw drivers)

Intro to Freehand Machine QuiltingJill WhittakerSkill level: allMarch 13 Tuesday ~ 10:30am – 12:30pm or April 13 Friday ~ 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Freehand machine quilting can be liberating! Machine quilting allows a quick completion of projects. As with any technique, setting up your machine properly is a must. And then, of course, practice makes better! Please join Jill for this introduction to freehand machine quilting- you’ll be off to a great start!

Fee: $18.00

365 Free Motion Quilting DesignsJill WhittakerSkill level: beginnerApril 17 Tuesday ~ 10:30am – 12:30pm

There is a marvelous new book in the shop titled “365 Free Motion Quilting Designs” by Leah Day, a young quilter and blogger. Jill often felt in a rut with her machine quilting, so imagine her excitement when she discovered this book! It is a fantastic visual reference guide, offering 365 quilting possibili-ties, (plus many more on Leah’s website). Please join her to explore several of Leah’s free motion quilting designs. You will want to try every one after this introduction. (Some prior knowledge of free motion machine quilting is helpful, espe-cially how to set up your machine.)

Fee: $44.75 (includes a $36.00 book)

Cottage BlossomsLaura SolesSkill level: intermediateApril 21 Saturday ~ 11:00am – 2:00pm

Start your 2018 gardening by stitching together sweet little flowers designed by Lella Boutique. The pattern is for a single flower, but Laura couldn’t stop with one. Instead, she’s working on a larger wall hanging. In class, you’ll first plant the seeds (cut your fabric), then water, water, water (sew the squares and rectangles together) and finally step back to admire the results (your beautiful flower). Laura will share all the sewing and pressing techniques she used when making her sample. Some of the squares are rather small - those pressing tips are going to be invaluable!

Fee: $25.50 (includes $6.50 pattern)


Beginning Collage ~ Making Fish!Maureen HartnettSkill level: beginnerFebruary 17 Saturday ~ 2:00pm – 5:00pm

If you are looking to try a new technique for creating fiber masterpieces, collage quilting could be right up your alley. This method involves a little planning, creativity, layering, and combining different textures to create visually stunning pieces. In this class, you will explore the methods of collage quilting while creating a fun, aquatic-inspired wall hanging. The intri-cate-looking piece is composed of small, straight strips of a wide range of prints and colors. The fusible appliqué pieces can be further enhanced with embroidery - resulting in an astonishing piece of art.

Fee: $22.00 ($25.00 pattern required)

Intermediate Collage ~ PokiDebbie SkundrichSkill level: intermediateFebruary 3 Saturday ~ 1:00pm – 3:00pm And February 24 Saturday ~ 3:00pm – 5:00pm

In this collage class, Debbie will help you plan (advise you on color and print selection) and begin construction of a 35” x 43” Laura Heine design. This project, a quirky giraffe, is accom-plished with fussy cutting of bold prints and machine quilting.

Fee:$27.00 ($30.00 pattern required)

The Circle GameMary Beth HartnettSkill level: advancedMarch 3, March 24 and April 21 Saturday ~ 3:30pm – 5:00pm

Mary Beth loves circles (as her appliqué students know well!) and the work of Jen Kingwell, so it is no surprise that “The Circle Game” caught her attention. Jen’s 73” x 73” quilt is a glori-ous riot of color and intricate piecing. The more Mary Beth pieced, the more she realized the potential this project held for teaching quilting techniques. You will learn how to draft several of the blocks (making for more accurate, easily pieced blocks), how to approach block construction differently than the designer intended, and how to accurately work with many different methods. Work with a multitude of your favorite prints to create a bold, contemporary work, or a far more tradi-tional piece - make all sixteen blocks or repeat your favorites - the choices are all yours!

Fee: $44.50 (includes $28.00 book)

Star BrightDeb SkundrichSkill level: allMay 26 Saturday ~ 3:00pm – 5:00pm and June 2 Saturday ~ 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Star Bright was designed by Deb to help her make a dent in her stash (well, really she needed to make room for new favor-ite fabrics). The quilt is composed of four basic blocks - two make up the quilt center and two make up the borders (boy, do the borders ever enhance this one!). Star Bright is made with the help of Thangles. Thangles are easy to use and make for very precise half-square triangle units. You could make this piece from historic, modern or batik fabrics - really anything you wish!

Fee: $25.00


Geese and Whirly GigsDarlene KalimonSkill Level: AllMarch 14 Wednesday ~ 11:00am – 2:00pm

This is the second in Darlene’s template quilt series. Just as there are with many other patterns, there are many ways to get Flying Geese. The Flying Geese ruler from Eleanor Burns makes cutting and sewing geese easier and more accurate. The ruler contains two sizes. Darlene chose the larger size and found it was fun to stitch such large pieces. After you have the geese made, there are many ways to set them. Darlene chose to make twelve 16” squares of eight geese. To make the geese a little different she added four folded triangles to the centers creat-ing a whirly gig. Make her design or one square would make a great pillow, or use three or four squares for a table runner.

Fee: $20.00

WordartRenae Williams Skill Level: IntermediateMarch 16 Friday ~ 12:00pm-3:00pm or April 14 Saturday ~ 11:00am – 2:00pm

Do you have a special word or name that you would like to see on your wall or give as a gift? Learn to turn that word or name into a quilted work of art. Pick a word or name (up to six letters) for your first project. Learn to set up your letters, prepare fabrics, and fuse for stitching in class. You will also see how to free motion quilt, straight line quilt or use decorative stitches to compliment the letters.

Fee: $20.00

Cat Lady QuiltDebbie KaczkowskiSkill Level: IntermediateFebruary 13 Tuesday ~ 10:30am – 1:00pm and February 27 Tuesday ~ 10:30am – 12:30pm

This modern take on a cat quilt utilizes paper piecing, appli-que, embroidery, and basic patchwork to achieve its’ contem-porary “look". Sara Watts, designer for Cotton and Steel fabrics, produced this pattern for a 57”x 57” quilt. Join Debbie for a fun time discussing techniques and sewing to create your own special quilt that speaks to our love of kitties.

Fee: $31.50

Adorable Owl ~ Machine Applique for Beginners Janet LangleySkill level: allFebruary 16 Friday ~ 10:00am – 4:00pm

Janet designed this adorable owl pattern specifically for machine appliqué beginners (taking the class is the only way to get this trendy design!). She will cover the entire appliqué process from beginning to end, so you will have a completed owl at the end of the session. Make one owl to use as a wall hanging or, if you love the little guy, make more… a whole Parlia-ment! (who knew that is what a group of owls is called?!) Work them in scraps - thrifty and creative - you can’t loose!

Fee: $35.00 (includes pattern)


Introduction to ImprovMaureen HartnettSkill level: intermediateMarch 17 Saturday ~ 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Are you the type of sewist who agonizes over perfection? Are you looking to shake up your design esthetic, or maybe just interested in a new way to approach your craft? Improv piecing is a fantastic stitching style appropriate for everyone, and Maureen wants to share it with you! She will cover finding your style, exploring your stash, curious color combinations that work, and cool tech-niques like curved piecing and creating “potholes” in your quilts (while you create a mini improv piece in class). With Maureen’s guidance, and the “Artful Improv” book, you will leave with the information needed to create your own unique fiber masterpieces and a renewed sense of creativity.

Fee: $24.00

Advanced ImprovMaureen HartnettSkill Level: IntermediateApril 28 Saturday ~ 12:00pm – 5:00pm

Now that you have learned the mind-set and applications behind improv piecing , it’s time to delve further into the soul of it. This class will build upon the techniques learned and utilized in “Improv your Style” (the introductory improv class). We will discuss in detail color theory, composition, and personal style as it pertains to your quilting. We will be working on a table runner or wall hanging – it’s improv, so don’t try to plan too much! Maureen suggests that you bring an array of fabrics in similar styles or color pallets to keep the process fun and stress free!

Fee: $25.00

Game Day Super Sale Sunday ~ February 4th ~

12:00pm-5:00pm

Have you started making your game plan? No, not for the food you’ll serve during the game- the goodies you’ll buy at Quilters Corner for 25% off on February 4th! During our Game Day Super Sale, every in-stock, regular price item is 25% off. If you plan it right, the highest quality patterns, fabric, thread, batting,… could be part of your winter projects at a much lower price - well worth braving the rest of the quilting fans packing your favorite venue!

PS If you are a QC And Sew On subscrib-er, check your current issue for more Game Day Super Sale info.

Fabric BasketsLaura SolesSkill level: intermediateJune 16 Saturday ~ 11:00am – 3:00pm

What happens when you mix clothesline, fabric strips, and thread together? The end result is a beautiful fabric basket. Yes, they’re back!! In class, you will learn the techniques needed for wrapping cotton clothes-line with fabric strips and using your sewing machine to construct the basket. In four hours, you will have a finished small, round basket similar to the class sample. The larger class sample could be your next project! Laura will give you a look at her collection of small, medium and large baskets, vases and even pottery. All that inspiration and instruction - you’ll never want to stop!



Sawyers SquareDarlene KalimonSkill Level: AllFebruary 10 Saturday ~ 2:00pm – 5:00pm

What is black and white and read all over? Remember that old joke? Darlene’s dad used to tell her that joke when she was in third grade, discovering she liked to read. Darlene also liked to color, and this quilt reminds her of reading and coloring! There is a crispness to black, white, and bright color quilts. First, squares are sewn together in an assembly line fashion, and then each is bordered. You will learn a math formula for cutting the half square triangles along the edge and the quarter square triangles on the corners of the striking diagonal setting.

Fee: $20.00

Origami Patchwork Table RunnerMary Beth HartnettSkill level: allFebruary 14 Wednesday ~ 10:30am – 1:30pm or May 5 Saturday ~ 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Mary Beth always thought origami should be done with fabric. Leesa Chandler took it a step further and actually produced exqui-site projects featuring an origami insert. In class, you will learn how to fold the fabric, press, and how to fold again to make Leesa’s dimensional blocks. You will then learn how to border the blocks so they can be incorporated into the runner (or one of the other four items detailed in the pattern). Consider using Leesa’s Textile Pantry fabrics for a really elegant result.


Crazy “Quilt As You Go”Bonnie MalekSkill level: allMarch 9 Friday ~ 10:30am – 12:30pm and March 23 Friday ~ 10:30am – 1:30pm

This Crazy Quilt-as-you-go class will cover an efficient tech-nique for creating your own unique Crazy Quilt style design. Your sewing machine and its decorative stitches allow you to do all the quilting in small, manageable steps. Once you learn the technique, you will be able to apply it to a quilt in any size. During the two sessions, you will create a 48” x 48” throw.

Fee: $29.00

Black and White GardenDebbie SkundrichSkill level: intermediateApril 21 Saturday ~ 2:30pm – 5:00pm

This bold 30” x 30” wall hanging will have you rethinking Broiderie Perse appliqué. This quilt shares a modern version of the historic technique. Rather than needle turn appliqué, the historic technique of choice, you will be using fusible web to adhere the motifs to your background. A quick discussion of design and color theory will help you get your project under way. (knowledge of machine quilting is required for this piece)

Fee: $19.00

QC Anniversary Celebration!May 4th & 5th ~ 10:00am-5:00pm

Our resident party planner is hard at work on all the details for this years' QC Anniversary Celebration (she wasn’t even born when we began 30 years ago!). The celebration is sure to include special displays, commemorative patterns, party games and treats (she still loves sweets!). We will add special prices to the mix and then it will be complete - a party fit for fabric lovers. Watch for all the details as the months go by, but maybe add the date to your calendar now?!


KaleidoscopeDarlene KalimonSkill Level: AllFebruary 23 Friday ~ 2:00pm – 5:00pm or April 20 Friday ~ 11:00am – 2:00pm

Do you remember the tube you put to your eye, held up to the light, and then turned the end? Darlene remembers seeing the wonderful colorful patterns that appeared and disap-peared as she turned. She always wanted to capture the patterns on paper. Wouldn’t it be fun to be able to make a quilt pattern by looking into your kaleidoscope? This quilt reminds Darlene of those patterns. Using a dark, in this case a black solid background, makes the solid bright colors pop. You will use a method somewhat like piecing half square triangles, only using rectangles. Darlene learned the technique just for the class sample. You will have an easier time piecing than she did! If you have a kaleidoscope, bring it to class - she is bringing hers!

Fee: $20.00

Crazy Tula PillowSue BlayneySkill level: intermediateMarch 15 Thursday ~ 6:30pm – 8:30pm and March 29 Thursday ~ 6:30pm – 8:30pm

While at a quilt show, Sue was taken with the beauty of a quilt featuring Flying Geese pieced in a circle. Learning the Geese were foundation paper pieced, she set out to find a pattern. What Sue discovered was the incredible “New York Beauties & Flying Geese” book. In class, she will share the tech-niques used to create the circle of geese featured in the Crazy Tula pillow and share other geese she is creating for her own magnificent quilt.


The Traveler’s ToteBonnie MalekSkill level: advancedApril 6 Friday ~ 10:30am – 3:30pm

The Traveler’s Tote’s generous size makes it the perfect bag for travel, shopping, knitting supplies, and more. Inside pockets can be customized to accommodate a water bottle, cell phone or any other items you need to keep organized. The bag features double handles and convenient front and back outside pockets. The back pocket can even be left open at the bottom so the bag can be slid over the handle of a wheeled suitcase to keep it secure while traveling. The tote is closed with a tab and magnetic snap.


Amethyst Project BagBarb HudakSkill Level: Intermediate

April 13 Friday ~ 10:30am – 1:30pm and April 27 Friday ~ 10:30am – 1:30pm

Barb’s favorite designer of bags, Sara Lawson of Sew Sweet-ness, has another project bag everyone should have. It provides ample storage space for any project or hobby—quilting, drawing, hand-sewing and so much more! The inside features a zippered pouch, mesh zippered pocket, and elastics for holding pens or other items. Best of all, the bottom of the case has an elastic buckle strap to hold quilt blocks, books, or rulers. With prep work before class, you will be able to get a quick start and complete the bag during the second session. The bag finishes 14” x 13” wide and 3” deep.. It should be a must for every quilter.

Fee: $39.75 (includes a $7.00 pattern)


Truly incredible quilts can be created little by little over the course of a year. The beauty of the finished quilts, and the seem-ing ease with which they are created, is the reason these quilts are so very popular. You will find details about several of the block-of-the-month programs here, others can be seen in the shop. Consider joining us for one, or several, this year.

Almond Country BeautyThis fun, bright quilt is made up of sixteen, 12” foundation-

pieced quarter-compass blocks. Each segment of the 60” x 60” quilt is different, and will feature a range of prints (including batiks) which coordinate with our inspiration fabric. You will select a background (5 1/8 yards), and we provide the prints. As a special gift, gather all of your monthly kits during the year and receive the 13th pattern (border and setting directions), inner border fabric, and binding fabric free!

Fee: $15.00 per month (fee includes patterns, piecing fabrics, and Almond Country Beauty introductory session at 12:00pm on January 20, 2018) Please note - pre-registration required, month 12 kit fee is paid when registering

Be My NeighborWelcome to the Moda neighborhood - a whimsical 68” x 84 ½”

quilt composed of sixteen different pieced house blocks. Your quilt will require 4 ½ yards of background, 1 ¼ yards border and 2/3 yards binding - the rest of the piecing can be done from a wide range of fabrics. Make your village from fabrics in a single color, or style, or by a single designer, or go crazy and include everybody!

Fee: This one is different - the pattern is a gift with the purchase of five Moda fat quarters each month (or a single Moda cut of 1 ¼ yards or longer during the month). Each pattern is available for a single month - pattern #1, January, is available now. Registration is required.

Floral MenagerieThis cheerful 72 ½” x 96 ½” quilt stopped us in our tracks at

Quilt Market. The simple appliqué shapes worked in the wonder-ful floral print proved irresistible! Each of the twelve blocks finish-es 24” x 24”. Various techniques are used including strip piecing, stitch and flip, foundation piecing, and appliqué. Your monthly kits will include the piecing and appliqué fabrics and pattern.

Fee: $18.95 per month

William Morris MedallionThis classic 72” x 72” pieced medallion quilt dramatically show-

cases prints inspired by the work of William Morris. Moda is presenting the quilt in a journal format - a small booklet with basic block instructions and room for you to add notes about your creative journey. The quilt can be worked in the fabrics Moda shows (ask about purchasing a kit), or in Morris fabrics from your collection, or in any other fabrics you select (be sure to add your scraps!). We will meet every other month over the course of the year to review block construction and setting directions. Some of the blocks may even be worked by hand during our meetings. This is an incredible quilt - a true tribute to Morris’ belief that you should own only those things you believe to be useful and beauti-ful (this medallion is both!)

Fee: $42.00 (includes booklet and meetings) Sessions will be held January 23, March 20, May 8, July 10, September 18 and November 20 at 10:30am.

2018 QC Block-of-the-Month Programs


2017 QC Block-of-the-Month Show and TellSunday ~ February 11th ~ 1:00pm

We hope you enjoyed our 2017 block-of-the-month programs. It seems the year flew by as we stitched! Now it’s time to wrap up your stitching so you can show off your finished pieces (finished tops and completed quilts can both be shown). We always enjoy show and tell - it is interesting to see how different the quilts look when some start with the same kits. We share little gifts with those who show their work - we can’t wait to see your creations!

Fee: free - pre-registration required by February 8th so gifts can be made for everyone!

Bel CantoThis music themed series will have you singing a very happy

tune! Each month we will share a fabulous new quilt pattern (made with 2 ½” strips and setting fabrics). Each pattern includes full color instructions for four or five different quilt sizes, and better still, a portion of the instructions for the 110” x 110” Bel Canto quilt! You will go through lots of 2 ½” strips (a great way to use up the ones you might just have hidden away!) and have seven quilts at the end of the series!

Fee: $20.00 to register and $12.00 per session (or $75.00 for the entire series). Bel Canto sessions will be held February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5 and June 2 at 12:30pm.

Cadence Court Radiating designs are all the rage in the quilt world at the

moment. Sassafras Lane was quick to notice the trend and design a stunning “block”-of-the-month. The fresh 60” x 60” quilt is composed of twenty-four foundation-pieced wedges (12 differ-ent designs, each repeated twice). The quilt can be worked in a rainbow, or more controlled palette - in either case it will be spec-tacular! We will hold four meetings for this quilt over the course of the coming year. The first will focus on fabric selection and tech-nique, the subsequent sessions will cover individual quilt segments and setting details.

Fee: $38.00 (includes pattern booklet and four sessions!) Sessions will be held February 3, May 5, July 7 and October 6 at 11:30am.

2018 QC Saturday Sampler Quilts Our Saturday Sampler programs are a marvelous way to learn

new skills and make not only great quilts, but great friends as well! To participate in the pieced or appliqué version, you pay $5.00 plus tax for your first block kit when you register for the yearlong program. You receive the first kit, technique instructions, and information about things happening in the shop at your first session. If you return to your second meeting with your block completed, your next kit is free! You can see why the program is so very popular - free kits! These programs fill very quickly - regis-ter soon to save your seat!

Saturday Sampler ~ Pieced Scrap Happy

Begins ~ Saturday, January 27th at 9:00am

Our striking 2018 pieced sampler features twenty-four 8” x 8” blocks set in a bold four-star layout. You will learn lots of different ways to accurately construct the half square triangles that make up the blocks and setting. Please select either traditional or contemporary fabrics for your kits when you register for the program (inspiration fabrics for the project may be seen in the shop). Your kits will include piecing fabrics, you will provide back-ground and setting fabrics.

Fee: $5.00 plus tax for your first kit (paid when registering)

Saturday Sampler ~ Applique ~ Treasured Tiles

Begins ~ Saturday ~ January 20th at 9:00am

The appliqué blocks for our 2018 appliqué sampler are inspired by the tile designs Mary Beth first saw as a high school student in Mexico, and by traditional Moroccan tiles (which she hopes to see in Morocco some day!). The quilt is made up of thirteen appliqué 10” blocks, additional half blocks, and quarter blocks, all set in a tile-like arrangement. The colors for this year are a slightly brighter version of the rich reds, blues, greens and golds found in the tradi-tional tiles. Your kits will include patterns and appliqué fabrics, you will provide background and setting fabrics.

Fee: $5.00 plus tax for your first kit (paid when registering)


Gathering with FriendsBarb and Friends

February 1, March 1, April 5, May 3 Thursday ~ 7:00pm

Consider joining this great group as they begin their 11th year. Each year, they focus on construction of a stunning quilt. The 2018 quilt is Heritage Square, by Whirligig Designs. At monthly meet-ings, you will receive instructions for making the required quilt blocks, offered in either 6” or 12” square size (for the small 35” x 35” or large 103” x 103” version of the quilt). Fabric selection and tech-nique discussions begin the year, and every month features yummy snacks too. Sewing and treats - so much fun!Fee: $8.00 per month ($40.00 pattern required)

Stash ManagementJanuary 27, February 24, March 24, April 28, May 26

Saturday ~ 10:15am

New projects, new ideas and lots of laughter fill every meeting of this group dedicated to using the fabrics already in their collec-tions. Each session brings new show and tell and a new pattern perfect for using up the bits of fabric that pack our sewing rooms. Sewing space organizational suggestions are also offered - perfect timing as we begin the new year? We laugh at our mistakes and cheer everyone’s successes - the group is a powerful source of inspiration and friendship!Fee: $10.00 for the entire series! (series ends in August)

Sew-n-LoveJanuary 10, February 7, March 7, April 4, May 2

Wednesday ~ 11:00am-3:00pm

Our charity sewing group, “Sew-n-Love”, will continue their stitching efforts for those in need in our area during the coming year. This “term”, they will focus on supporting the Washington City Mission with Quilts of Valor for veterans transitioning from the mission to their own homes. Future stitching efforts will be made in support of the youth of Auberle, Baby Love Layettes, and Alzheimer’s patients. This group accomplishes a tremendous amount - think how much more they could do with your help!Fee: $10.00 per session

Christmas ClubJanuary 17, February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16

Wednesday ~ 10:30am

We realize the holidays just ended, but we still think it’s the perfect moment to begin stitching for this year! In Christmas Club, we focus on creating smaller items which make perfect gifts. The yearlong series will use two issues of the popular “Quilts and More” magazine as a text. We will select projects from the maga-zines to demonstrate, showing alternate construction methods when appropriate, and add demonstrations of other new poten-tial gift items to each meeting, as well. We begin each session with show and tell and end with a little gift for each member - enjoy-able and productive - the perfect combination!Fee: $5.00 per session

Fabric FanaticsJanuary 18, February 15, March 15, April 19, May17

Thursday ~ 7:00pm

Join this Thursday evening group of fabric-obsessed sewists to be exposed to new techniques, new fabrics and loads of inspira-tion. There is even a monthly challenge - nothing too difficult! Members receive a fat quarter as a gift, and then are challenged to use it in some way before the next meeting. If the fat quarter is used, they receive the next one as a gift. They would love to count you as a member.Fee: $5.00 per session

Border Creek Mystery February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5 and June 2

Saturday ~ 10:15am

The newest Border Creek Mystery, Sweet Sixteen, is well under way. Members of this group are busy creating segments of a quilt which won’t be revealed until the final session. We have included the dates here so members can add them to their schedules.

Dresden Modern ClubJanuary 18, February 22, March 22, April 19, May 17

Thursday ~ 7:00pm

Who knew the traditional Dresden Plate design would become one of the hottest quilt world trends?! In this club, the newest Dresden designs will be shared, those of Katja Marek. You will use her “Distinctive Dresdens” book as inspiration and instruction for unique Dresdens. Work on making a quilt with the different blocks, or make smaller projects - either way you are going to have fabulous blocks!Fee: $8.00 per session


Simple WhatnotsJanuary 25, February 22, March 29, April 26, May 24

Thursday ~ 10:30am or 7:00pm

The best way to celebrate a new year - why, with new quilts, of course! Better still if the quilts are the work of pattern and fabric designer Kim Diehl. At each meeting, Simple Whatnots members receive a pattern for a new, tiny treasure. The pieces Kim designs for the group are absolutely irresistible. I know I say this every year, but they just keep getting better and better! The projects feature Kim’s newest fabric collection, Helping Hands. We will begin the year with Chicken Scratch. The 14 ½” x 16 ½” pieced design looks difficult, but with Kim’s techniques, you will have it finished for show and tell in February. We will also be working on Kim’s 64 ½” x 64 ½” Pride and Joy quilt during the year. The quilt showcases the same elegant country style, making it the perfect compliment to the small club quilts.Fee: $6.00 per session (includes patterns, kits available)

Featherweight FansMarch 17

Saturday ~ 10:00am

Do you own a vintage Featherweight sewing machine? Is it your pride and joy? Do you know all the little workhorse can do? If you answered yes, yes, and maybe-this is the group for you. At each session, members share tips, machine stories, and projects made with their Featherweights. A little machine history and a free pattern handout round out the sessions. Great for machine owners and even those who wish they owned one!Fee: $8.00 per session

Table Runner ClubJanuary 20, March 17, May 19

Saturday ~ 11:00am

Barb loves all of the projects in “The Big Book of Table Runners”, and she’s now made it her mission to share them with everyone! The club gets together to see demos of projects from the book, to see striking runners from other sources, and to get little tips and tricks to keep their construction stress-free! Everyone seems to really enjoy the show and tell part of the meetings. Seeing each other’s work, and hearing about their successes and challenges motivates and inspires the entire group. They would love to have you join them as they learn, create, and share practical pieces of art!Fee: $5.00 per session

Annex Box-Shaped PouchBarb HudakSkill level: intermediateApril 18 Wednesday ~ 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Sara Lawson’s Annex bag offers a twist on a classic box pouch. The pouch features two zippers and two separate compartments. The pattern includes three different sizes - small, medium, and large. In class, you will make the large size while learning to work with the required fusible products, learning how to insert the zippers, and how to iron and stitch for a professional looking finished bag.


Kismet Trinket BoxesBarb HudakSkill Level: IntermediateFebruary 21 Wednesday ~ 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Designer Sara Lawson’s newest little fabric boxes (actually petite, square, or round zippered “boxes”) are fabulous. The fat quarter-friendly (and who doesn’t have a few fat quarters laying around) design includes three different sizes of zippered trinket boxes. These neat little boxes are perfect for holding whatever your heart desires! The three sizes also nest into one another. With only a few pieces to cut, and twenty sewing steps, these boxes come together quickly, making the perfect gift for family or friends! In class, you will work on the large, square version.


Little BirdieJill WhittakerSkill level: allMarch 14 Wednesday ~ 6:30pm – 8:30pm

There’s nothing controversial about these tweets! The feathered friends made with the “Little Birdie” pattern by Jenni-fer Clemen are both adorable and quirky. Simple construction techniques make this a good choice for those wishing to create novel, three-dimensional cuties. Make one or a whole flock, they are sure to make you smile!



Flutter Laura SolesSkill level: intermediateMay 12 Saturday ~ 10:00am – 2:00pm

Each block in “Flutter”, a beautiful quilt designed by Planted Seed Designs, has 53 pieces! Wait, don’t stop reading or worry, Laura will guide you thru the intricacies of the design. She will share all the piecing and pressing techniques she has learned over the years. And even though the quilt looks modern, there are two sections that are very similar to Laura’s second and third quilts from long, long ago! One is the “triangle rectangle”. What’s that? Well, take a peek toward the center of the block. In class, Laura will show how to use the Tri Recs triangle rulers needed to cut the odd shaped triangles. When you visit the store, check the back of the block to see some seams pressed open and others to one side. It took a bit of figuring, but Laura’s block lays flat and yours will too (especially when you use the pressing guide Laura will share in class!).


Mariners CompassDarlene KalimonSkill level: intermediateMay 19 Saturday ~ 12:30pm – 3:30pm and May 26 Saturday ~ 12:30pm – 2:30pm

A Mariners Compass quilt should be on every quilters “to- do” list. The intricate, circular pieced designs are marvelous in either traditional style fabrics or more contemporary prints. In the first class, you will learn to draft the Compass pattern and discuss color and fabric selection. Darlene will bring examples to help with the process. In the second class, you will prepare your pattern for stitching and begin the machine piecing process. The method Darlene teaches assures a flat compass with sharp points!

Fee: $29.00

Kathy’s Expandable Carry-AllBarb HudakSkill level: intermediateMay 11 Friday ~ 6:00pm – 9:00pm and May 18 Friday ~ 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Kathy’s Expandable Carry-All is the perfect bag for everyday use. The versatile bag, offered in two different sizes, features a zippered section that, when opened, gives you five more inches of space! The carry-all features both inside and outside pockets (one zippered) - perfect for staying organized!


Sew Together Bag Debbie KaczkowskiSkill Level: IntermediateMarch 12 Monday ~ 10:30am – 1:30pm

Do you ever need just the “right” bag for something? Consider a bag with three zippered interior compartments, and more space for “stuff”. So much fun to make, too! Different linings for each interior compartment, bag lining, and outside allow you to truly express yourself! If you sew and knit, then you need at least two of them for your goodies.



Sandy Gervais’ newest collection is “Love You!”. The sweet, small-scale prints feature hearts, arrows and dots. The aqua and red color combination makes them perfect for Valentines Day and for other celebrations, as well. We are just beginning to piece the “Flipped Over You” pattern she created for the group. The 18” x 28” piece is made from a Charm Pack and added fabric for back-ground and borders. If you have been storing a Tri Recs tool, it’s time to pull it out. Sandy uses the tool to cut the pieces for the bottom of the heart and then uses another technique to form their tops. We love the longer heart shape created with this pattern - perfect here and for lots of other quilts!

Fabric $10.99 per yard, Charm Pack $9.99, pattern $8.50

Fat Robin CompassBarb HudakSkill Level: IntermediateFebruary 10 Saturday ~ 10:30am – 1:30pm

Mariner’s compass construction has always meant drawing out templates or paper piecing, but with this unique ruler and strip piecing – you can leave those other methods behind. The process is a bit different than most basic quilt block techniques, but designer Robin Ruth’s instructions are clear and very detailed (and you’ll have Barb as your guide). The Fat Robin ruler (included in your class fee) offers sixteen sizes to choose from (6”-36”). The class piece is made with an 8” and 26” block. There are a number of finishing options – including machine or hand appliqued centers, along with additional block finish-es. This class will teach you the technique, (you will leave with a completed block), and once you see how it’s done, you won’t be able to stop stitching compasses!

Fee: $49.50 (includes a $39.95 ruler and pattern book)

Basket Pop-UpsBarb HudakSkill level: intermediateFebruary 24 Saturday ~ 12:00pm – 2:30pm

Learn all the little construction tricks for these adorable baskets during class. The handled holders are offered in three different sizes - perfect as Easter baskets or as a unique storage container. Best of all - they store flat - pull them out when needed and then tuck them away for the future!

Class: $24.25 (includes $9.00 pattern)

We are offering a fabulous new block-of-the-month from Sassafras Lane this year, but Cadence Court is not their only new item. Mapleton Avenue offers a contempo-rary take on Log Cabin quilts. The complex looking quilt is made with 2 ½” strips and a simple pieced block (honest, it’s very simple!). They include complete cutting and construction details in the pattern, along with a layout sheet that details the blocks needed for a variety of finished quilt or runner sizes. The design will be wonderful made in their first fabric collection (due at the beginning of the new year), or in your favorite colors - contemporary to historic, any group will shine!

Pattern: $9.50


Take & Make Special Sunday ~ February 11th ~ 3:00pm

Mary Beth and Maureen are pleased to offer a special session of their Monday Take and Make series on a Sunday afternoon! During the session, you receive kits and instruction for at least five small, unique objects. In the past, we have shared needle cases, mug rugs, orna-ments… you never know what we will come up with next! This time, there will be a focus on spring - lots of bright cheerful fabrics used for fabric rosettes, triangle coasters, fat quarter bunnies and more. Register soon - these inspira-tion packed sessions sell out very quickly!

Fee: $15.00

New fabrics arrive every single day, making us wonder how the companies do it? How do they come up with one fantastic collection right after the next? Look in every corner during your next visit to see these fabrics and others that have come since these arrived!

If you need the perfect fabric for a fabulous baby or toddler quilt, Riley Blake’s new “Safari Party” collection may be just what you are looking for! Stylish zebras, elephants, and giraffes are lined up amongst geometric prints at this party, and they brought a little sparkle along! The cool pink and grey color palette is touched with just enough golden sheen to add a hint of glitter to the crew. Fun, fantastical and funky - just our kind of party!

Fabric $11.20 per yard

We are always on the lookout for cute, modern baby print panels to create quick gifts for the newest members of our families. Art Gallery has sent a great collection to help us accomplish just that. The group offers two different panel pieces along with several cute coordinates. The first panel offers four different images; three big bears, three cute cats, and two quotes - “there is no idea too wild, there is no dream too big” and “close your eyes and make a wish” (quotes appropriate for all?!). The other panel showcases two large, adorable sheep. Use them individually or with the coordinates to create a trendy, time-efficient piece for a new arrival in your life!


Cute critters are still all the rage in toddler town! Why not add some whimsy to a project with the cute “day dreamers” from Stoff? The stars of this collection are multiple delightful little sweet mice in warm shades of rust, sunflower, crimson, rose and dusty blue set against a light grey back-ground. The coordinates of half eaten apples and tons of polka dots are a quirky addition to the group. We can see the mice peek-ing out from your next “I spy” quilt - will you let them wiggle their way into your heart?


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