Join us for our Winter Frenzy Fabric SALE

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WINTER 2016 NEWSLETTER email: alj@nb.aibn.com Visit us on the Web at: www.thequiltery.com
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Join us for our Winter Frenzy Fabric SALE ~
Wednesday January 20th to Saturday January 23rd
In Store Specials:
20% off all Regular priced ~ Fabrics Books Patterns Notions Batting
Fill in a Ballot to win a free class
Class Samples will be on display
WINTER GREETINGS FROM INSIDE THE QUILTERY — A New Year and what’s better than a warm and
cozy Quilt to cuddle under on those cold winter days! What a great time to get started on some
Christmas sewing for this year or finish up some projects. Looking for ideas, we have lots; as well as
kits to jump start your list for this years gifts! We have great classes to get you started on a new quilt
or project this session. Drop in and see our class samples and much more for some inspiration.
Don’t forget to mark your calendars to attend one of the many wonderful upcoming Quilt Shows this
year. Check out the back page to read the latest information on our newest Block of the Month, the
upcoming Row by Row ...don’t forget to take advantage of our sale to buy your supplies for class.
Our 13th Annual Quilt Retreat was so much fun that we’ve booked the motel again for October 20th - 23rd,
2016. $134.99 for a double room and $224.99 for a single room. Please note due to the limited number of spaces
available, you will only be able to register yourself and your roommate for a double room or yourself for a single
room. Your cooperation is appreciated! Registration will be on Saturday, June 11, 2016 starting at 10am.
“PFAFF ” ~ the PFAFF Flyer is coming in June. Great deals on Sewing Machines, Sergers and selected accessories.
Realize your sewing and quilting potential when you experience the PFAFF® Performance 5.0, Quilt Expression™ 4.2 ,
3.2 and PASSPORT 2.0 sewing machines AND SEW MUCH MORE! We offer a free Owners class when you purchase
your sewing machine from us! Drop in today and see what the talk is all about! Our Certified Service Technician is
Qualified for all Pfaff Computerized, Electronic & Manual Sewing Machine Repairs.
"When you purchase a sewing machine from us, you get more than a box."
You Also Get: The Finest Sewing Machines Made - Superior Warranties - Highest Quality Repair & Service
Commitment to Excellent Customer Service - Expert Instruction & Professional Guidance
Classes Designed For You - Ready Sources for Supplies, Accessories, Thread, Notions and more.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support and friendship throughout the year.
Let us know what we may help you with. "We have everything for the quilter - except more time!"
We look forward to your visits and show & share in the coming year at The Quiltery,
Yours in Quilting, Martha & Staff
CHOOSING COLORS MADE EASIER ~ It's the fabric that makes the quilt.
Intimidated choosing the colors and fabrics to make a quilt? Not sure of the correct amounts? It can be a
daunting task these days with the large variety of fabrics and colors available. Get professional help
choosing colors for your quilt ~ let us help take away the stress when choosing for your next project.
We offer a wide variety of fabrics and colors to choose from, and expert service.
Call the store to book an appointment or drop by.
CLASSES ~ Jan. - April 2016
FABRIC SALE - A GREAT TIME TO
BUY YOUR CLASS SUPPLIES!
January 20th to January 23rd
SERGER BASICS Level 1 - Beginner
Cathy Constantine
$30.00
Experience all that your Serger can do. Learn the parts of your
Serger, how to thread and manage the tensions and how to
trouble-shoot problems while creating a book of techniques in
the first class. Open to all makes and models of Sergers.
Saturday January 23rd ~ 10:00am - 12:30pm
FREE MOTION MACHINE QUILTING FILLERS
LEVEL 1 - Beginner
Nancy Elaschuk
$40.00
Join us to learn how to free motion quilt the background fillers
which will make your quilting template designs pop. We will
start with warm up exercises to prepare you for stippling, then
stipple. Also covered will be several variations on stippling
and straight line grids. Come see our class sample and
prepare to enter a new world of machine quilting.
Saturday January 30th ~ 10:30am - 3:30pm
BEGINNERS SAMPLER QUILT - Beginner
Martha Davidson
$90.00 Patterns included
During this 8-week course, learn the basics of quilt
making while assembling a queen sized Sampler Quilt top ~
rotary cutting, strip piecing, accurate quick triangle squares,
numerous piecing methods, cutting and attaching borders,
quilting lingo, sashing, the perfect ¼” seam and lots more.
Guidelines for Choosing classes:
Beginner ~ a person with little or no quilting/rotary
cutting/piecing experience.
Beginner/Intermediate ~ a person with quilting/
rotary cutting/piecing experience.
Intermediate ~ a person with sewing/quilting/
rotary cutting/piecing experience, knows how to add
borders & binding or has completed our Beginner’s Class.
Advanced ~ a person with knowledge of piecing,
angles, cutting, curved seams and finishing details of a
quilt.
FUSIBLE APPLIQUE 101 - Beginner
Martha Davidson
$30.00 Pattern Included
Love the look of appliqué but don’t have time for hand
sewing. This is the class for you! All the basics of machine
appliqué will be covered including how to transfer patterns,
the different types of fusible webs, fusing, satin stitch, blanket
stitch/buttonhole stitch, decorative threads and more.
Reference notes given.
Saturday February 6th ~ 10:00am - 1:00pm
SERGER BASICS Level 2 - Intermediate
Cathy Constantine
$30.00 Notes Given
Finished the basics and want to learn to do more with
your serger – then this is the class for you!
Open to all makes and models of sergers.
Wednesday February 10th ~ 6:30pm - 9:00pm
STAR BRIGHT QUILT - Beginner/Intermediate
Beth Rasmussen
$40.00 Pattern Included
This Fat Quarter friendly star pattern has an offset 8 Point
Variable Star surrounded by smaller squares. Can be made in
different sizes to suit your needs. Rotary cut and easy to
make. A fun sew day!
Saturday February 13th ~ 10:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesdays ~ Feb 2 9 16 23 Mar 8 15 22 29
10:00am – 12:30pm OR
6:30pm – 9:00pm
PAPER PIECED POT HOLDER - Beginner
Micheline Ruest-Mallet $40.00 Pattern Included
INTERMEDIATE SAMPLER - Intermediate
Martha Davidson
$90.00 Patterns Included
This class will teach you the basics of paper-piecing
and help to alleviate any fears you have related to
this technique. It’s easy, fun and helps you create complex
blocks with ease. It can be addictive!
Completed the Beginners Class and want to learn more. This
sampler features a large pieced centre surrounded by different
pieced Star Blocks. Learn double add-a-corner, curves,
quilting lingo and lots more.
Thursdays ~ Feb 4 11 18 25 Mar 10 17 24 31
10:00am – 12:30pm OR 6:30pm – 9:00pm
SEW YOU KNOW - Most classes require that you bring your sewing
machine (in good working order) and a basic sewing kit. Basic sewing kit
consists of: needles, thread, seam ripper, scissors, straight pins, pencil
and paper, quilting ruler, rotary cutter & mat.
**NO SCENTS MAKES GOOD SENSE**
Due to severe allergy problems, we would ask that you do
not wear perfume or scented products to class.
Saturday February 20th ~ 10:30am - 3:30pm
FOUR PATCH SHIFT QUILT CLASS - Beginner
Beth Rasmussen
$40.00 + Book
This enticing quilt puts a new spin on the basic four patch unit.
By rotating the four patch placement in a larger block, the
quilt design becomes playful and unexpected.
Saturday February 27th ~ 10:30am - 3:30pm
Class fees do not include HST or fabric/supplies.
All fabrics, books, patterns, rulers and other supplies are
available at our shop. We appreciate your support!
Please try to arrive 5-10 minutes before class so we
may start on time.
CLASSES ~ JAN. - APRIL 2016 (Continued)
NATIONAL QUILT DAY
Saturday MARCH 19th, 2016
ONE DAY ONLY ~ 20% off all fabrics
BIONIC GEAR BAG CLASS - Intermediate
Nancy Elaschuk
$65.00 + Pattern
A place for everything you need. A flat bed “box” that allows
easy access to the essentials. Larger slots that keep bigger items
handy, but out of the way. Zippered pockets that keep your
small things accessible and secure. Side panels that keep everything from sliding out of the bag when it is fully closed or completely open. This bag works to bring organization to your life.
Saturdays March 5th + 19th ~ 10:30am - 3:30pm
HAND APPLIQUE BASICS - Beginner
Joan Smith
$40.00 Pattern Included
Learn the basics of hand appliqué using the Heat
Resistant Mylar method. This method will open up a whole new
world of appliqué. A perfect class for beginners, and even experienced Appliquérs will discover new and exciting things too!
She will be teaching a great method for building your appliqué
pieces that uses starch and Heat Resistant Mylar. You will be
working on shaping leaves, stems and different flower shapes.
Saturday March 12th ~ 10:30am - 3:30pm
BARGELLO QUILT - Intermediate
Martha Davidson
$40.00 + Book
These quilts look incredibly difficult, but surprisingly, they
are quite easy to make using the quick-strip method. The
“Bargello” pattern is made from rectangles sewn into peaks
and slopes of gradual colour changes.
Saturday April 2nd ~ 10:30am - 3:30pm
CIRCULAR ATTACHMENT CLASS - Beginner
Martha Davidson
$40.00 + Attachment
Your Circular Attachment is the perfect tool when you want to
make unique embellishments on your sewing projects, garments
and quilts. You can sew simple circles, flowers or parts of circles to create unique edges or graphic patterns. You can also
combine circles of different sizes and create more patterns. The
possibilities are as endless as the circles, it creates!
Saturday April 9th ~ 10:30am - 3:30pm
QUICK TRIPS - Beginner/Intermediate
Beth Rasmussen
$40.00 + Book
This is the most traditional looking version of the Trip Around
the World Quilt. This is a simple strip method of sewing strips
together and cutting them apart in different widths. Unlike the
traditional method there are no opposing seams to match!
Saturday April 16th ~ 10:30am - 3:30pm
~ Can’t bring your sewing machine to class ~
We have sewing machines available for use in
our classroom. You must reserve one ahead
of time as a limited number are available.
TIPS, HINTS, BORDERS, BINDING & MORE - Beg.
Martha Davidson
$40.00 + Notes
In this technique-based class, we will talk about how to
add professional-looking borders, make and add binding to
a quilt, correct rotary cutting, yardage calculations for
backing, batting and much more! Tips, tricks and hints
that will make your sewing easier.
Saturday April 23rd ~ 10:30am - 3:30pm
FRENCH BRAID CLASS - Intermediate
Nancy Elaschuk
$65.00 + Book
The “French Braid” technique can produce a fabulous quilt that
looks much more complicated than it is. A quick quilt with dramatic results. The reason French Braid quilts are everywhere is
that they're addictive! Strip piecing and careful shading have
popularized and modernized this traditional pattern. Once you
discover how easy these quilts are, you'll want to make several.
Saturdays April 30th + May 14th ~ 10:30am - 3:00pm
MACHINE TRAPUNTO - Intermediate
Nancy Elaschuk
$40.00 Pattern included
The new emphasis on elaborate machine quilting has created a
revival in Trapunto to create dimension in your quilting designs.
Originally the technique was a labour intensive one done after
appliqué or quilting was completed. We will be learning a
method of creating this beautiful effect before the quilt is
quilted. You must be comfortable with free motion machine
quilting for this technique.
Saturday May 7th ~ 10:30am - 3:30pm
FREE MOTION MACHINE QUILTING
LEVEL 2 - Intermediate
Nancy Elaschuk
$40.00
In this hands on class, you will learn and gain valuable and
useful information that will give you the confidence to tackle
any quilt. You must have a machine which allows you to drop
the feed dogs.
Saturday May 28th ~ 10:30am - 3:30pm
REGISTRATION: Register in person or by phone. Payment must be
made at this time. Visa or MasterCard are accepted for registration by
phone. Classes are filled on a first-come basis. Classes require a minimum
of 4 – 6 registrants to run and the maximum is 6 - 9. Register early as
some classes fill quickly. When you register for a class, you will receive a
requirement list outlining what you need to bring to class. Cancellation is
allowed up to one week before class begins with full refund. Classes will be
cancelled and fees refunded prior to class date if there is insufficient
registration.
Do You Have an Email Address?
Help us to keep you up-to-date on the latest
happenings, sales, Quilt Shows and
to email the Newsletter to you.
Please let us know ~ our email address is:
alj@nb.aibn.com
MAIL ORDERS
Can’t make it into the store - we’ll mail it to you.
Email, call or fax us and we will gladly ship your order.
WISH LIST
Register on our “Wish List” and your family and friends
will be able to fulfill your quilting needs and wants
for any special occasion!
Machine Quilters Available ~ We have brochures & information available in the store and
on our website. Look under Classes on our website for more detailed information!
NEW BLOCK OF THE MONTH ~ Winter Wishes by The Stitch Connection
Starting in May, this quilt measures 88" x 100". Winter Wishes features fourteen appliqué blocks that
depict some favourite scenes of the holiday season. In addition to this quilt, the book contains a number of
other quilting projects such as wall hangings, placemats, and stitchery designs as well as gift cards and
tags for the Christmas holiday. You can purchase just the book and/or sign up for the fabrics. A limited
number of kits are available. We will be posting pictures on Facebook of some of the blocks.
UPCOMING QUILT SHOWS
July 12th - 16th, 2016 ~ “40th Anniversary” Albert County Historical Society Annual Quilt Show & Sale ~
“Stitches thru Time Display”. Albert Country Museum, Hopewell Cape Community Hall, 3940 Route
114, Hopewell Cape, NB Contact Glenna Steeves @ 734-2711 or www.albertcountymuseum.ca for
more information. Times: Tuesday - Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm Saturday - 9:30am - 5:00pm
September 15th, 16th & 17th, 2016 - Kennebecasis Valley Quilters Guild - 36th Annual Quilt Show &
Sale - Island View Lions Centre, 9 Market Street, (Exit 141 OFF Highway 1) Quispamsis, NB
Thursday - Noon - 8pm Friday - 10am - 8pm and Saturday - 10am - 4pm Vendors Mall
September 22nd - 24th, 2016 - Sussex Vale Quilter's Guild Show & Sale ~ Royal Canadian Legion,
66 Magnolia Street, Sussex, NB Vendors Mall
October 13th, 14th & 15th, 2016 Greater Moncton Quilt Guild - “30th Anniversary” Quilt Show.
Coverdale Recreation Centre, 50 Runneymeade Road, Riverview, NB
ROW BY ROW ~ How about this…a shop hop type event with no fees, no passports and all summer
to play? Simply visit any of the participating shops and receive a free pattern for a row in a quilt.
Combine your rows in any way to create a unique quilt that represents the fun you had traveling
throughout the summer. Travel with friends, discover new quilt shops and have fun collecting rows.
Create a quilt using at least 8 different 2016 rows from 8 different 2016 participating R x R shops and
be the first to bring it into a participating shop to win a stack of 25 fat quarters. Use that shop’s row in
your quilt and win a bonus prize. This years theme is “Home Sweet Home”.
Travel and collect rows: June 21 - Sept. 6, 2016 Bring in completed quilt for prize: June 21 - Oct. 31, 2016
Check the website for more information: www.rowbyrowexperience.com
Gift Certificates are always available in any denomination, for any special occasion,
to allow you to choose exactly what you want and/or need!