Sewing Boutique Newsletter 2012

Volume 15 Issue 2
Dates to Remember
Illiana Shop Hop
June 5 - 9
Long Arm Quilting Seminar
Viking Educator
Lisa Rogers
July 31
Sulky Seminar
Sulky Educator
Nancy Sapin
September 6
June 2012
Notes from Vera
Joyce and I got back late last evening
from the Spring Quilt Market in Kansas
City. We think we made some good buying choices for promoting activities and
projects that will interest and motivate
you and keep you wanting to learn more.
Bright colors and lots of black background quilts were very apparent. (Guess
our Shop Hop quilt will fit in very well!)
We ordered fabric that is only now in
production so don’t expect to see the
beautiful blacks and gold's that are going to make a spectacular quilt. I can’t
wait to get started on that but guess I
WILL wait since the fabric won’t even be
here until late July.
Don’t forget the
Illiana Shop Hop
June 5 through 9
For the last couple of years I have
wanted to become a Hoop Sisters dealer
so finally I said, “This is the time!” This
fall I will be offering this technique. Basically, it is embroidery and quilting that
is done in the hoop and when you sew
the blocks together, you have a finished
quilt. This fascinates me and there are
a lot of interesting techniques involved.
SERGER CLUB
Perhaps “my biggie” is that I am going
to do another Stitcher’s Garden quilt
except this time all the blocks are em-
June
Wed., June 20 9:00 or 1:00
Thurs., June 21 1:00 or 5:30
Fri., June 22 9:00 or 1:00
August
Wed., Aug. 15 9:00 - 1:00
Thurs., Aug 16 1:00 or 5:30
Fri., Aug. 17 9:00 or 1:00
broidered and then framed out so I get to
be creative as I do all that framing and
there will be more interesting techniques
and stitches to offer you. This will be a
smaller quilt but I am sure I can figure
out a way to make it larger if you want
your quilt larger.
As you look over the class schedule
and notice I have NO new classes, please
don’t think I am having a lazy summer.
I have lots of classes I need to finish and
the most important is being on “beck and
call” as we get through my granddaughter’s summer wedding. She is so very
important to me and my priorities are
with her at this milestone in her life.
I will still be “hugging my machines”
a lot and encourage you to do the same.
Sulky Educator, Nancy Sapin to present “Sew Exciting” Seminar
Sulky Educator, Nancy Sapin, will be
presenting Sulky’s newest seminar, “Fun
With Sulky Blendables” at the Sewing
Boutique on Thursday, September 6.
This program is based on Sulky’s newest book Fun with Sulky Blendables
and includes tips, techniques, step by
step projects and many beautiful samples. These projects will showcase some
of the 42 new colors that have just been
introduced. This wonderful array of
original and exciting projects includes
quilting, home dec, wearables, free motion
work, corded projects, lots of serger projects, hand work and some truly amazing
Designer Art Projects.
We have planned two sessions to accommodate the difference in your schedules. Session one will be from 9:00 to
12:00 and Session two is from 5:00 to 8:00.
Each attendee will receive a Sulky give
away valued at $15. Invite a friend and
call today to reserve your spots. The registration fee is $20.
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New 5D QuiltDesign Creator Software
Whether you are a frame quilter or an embroiderer,
Husqvarna Viking QuiltDesign Creator will help
you to quilt a masterpiece. Use step by step software
wizards to create quilt blocks, design elements or borders for your automated quilter OR your
embroidery machine. Create quilt blocks
automatically, trace a picture, use the
included designs and Mini Pics, draw
your design or create text from fonts on
your computer. This new software has
more power than ever to bring your ideas
to life. The new Husqvarna Viking 5D QuiltDesign
Creator is available for you to download as an update if
you already own Inspira 4D QuiltDesign Creator or Inspira 4D QBOT software. This can be purchased at the
5D Purchase Center. 5D QuiltDesign Creator is also
available as a stand alone package and comes with a
purple dongle. This is available at our store.
KEEP AMERICA SEWING
June
Wednesday, June 13 - 9:00
Thursday, June 14 - 1:00 or 5:30
Friday - 9:00 or 1:00
July
Tuesday, July 3 - 9:00
Thursday, July 5 - 1:00 or 5:30
Friday, July 6 - 9:00 or 1:00
August
Wednesday, August 1 - 9:00
Thursday, August 2 - 1:00 or 5:30
Friday, August 3 - 9:00 or 1:00
New Patterns Two new quilt patterns from Amy
Bradley Designs are Merry Christmas and Animal
Whimsy. Animal Whimsy includes full size patterns,
full size placement sheets and instructions for a 60
1/2” by 96 1/2” twin size quilt and a 43” x 54” wall
hanging. The Merry Christmas pattern includes instructions for a 48 1/2” x 62 1/2” and a 16” pillow.
Sharing my Joy from Suzn Quilts includes instructions for a lap quilt, table runner and placemats with
a Christmas theme. They are perfect for adding
Christmas cheer to your friends home and yours too.
New Products Check out the new Grip Strips
from Guidelines 4 Quilting. Apply these to your rulers and they will stay locked in place when you are
cutting.
The new 6” x 12” Ruler with Built In Adjustable
Fabric Guide is especially helpful for those 5/8” &
7/8” measures.
Viking Educator’s Sewing Seminar
All those who attended the seminar had a great time creating their jackets with the Designer Diamonds and their
Sewing Machine covers with their Sergers
Here we have Julie
Hughes, Phyllis Blackford, Barb Garner, Joyce
Smith, Marilyn Maul,
and Sarita Desai intently
watching Peggy demo
something on the serger.
Viking educator,
Barb Moore is showing
us some of the lovely
samples from their
trunk show. It was an
enjoyable time for all..
New Books Hugs and Holly is a new book of easy
holiday ideas from the workshop of Kelly Mueller of the
Wooden Bear. It includes a collection of simple holiday
projects to decorate your home or give as gifts. Also
from the Wooden Bear we have Fresh off the Farm
with quick and easy projects featuring farm critters and
products and Tweet Others with Kindness that includes projects like mug mats, stitcheries, wall hangings
and more.
For those with new little babies in their lives, we
have Baby Love by Suzn Quilts. This new book includes instructions for 5 generous sized baby quilts and
a pillow and a bag featuring cut away letters. Susan’s
new book Toddler Towne includes some fun projects
for when that baby grows into a toddler - a fun growth
chart, cute little aprons, a backpack, and a twin size
quilt featuring a border of appliquéd cars, trucks and
buses.
We have several new books that feature Christmas
quilts and projects - Deck the Halls, Tis the Season, Comfort and Joy. The book Adoration Quilts a
number of Appliqué nativity projects. If you are into
bargello the book Twist and Turn Bargello Quilts
will be fun for you. The book Needles and Notions has
lots of paper pieced patterns with a sewing room theme.
The book Make Your Bed has patterns for quilted
bed runners, pillows and more to suit your style
The newsletter is available electronically
on the web site
www.sewingboutique.net
Let us know if that would be your preference.
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Classes for Summer
QUILT CLASSES
Best Friends Forever in sepia –using the Best
Friends Forever panel in sepia as the center piece, you
can create this lovely wall hanging using coordinating
shades of creams, tans and browns. And when you have
finished piecing the top, you can put the backing, batting and top together and free motion quilt it on your
own machine or try out our long arm Platinum 3000 to
quilt it. The finished wall hanging measures 38” x 38”
Kit fee: $45 Class fee: $28
Tuesday, August 7
9 to 4:30
Janet
Sisters Make the Best Friends -What better way to
honor and appreciate that special sister or friend in
your life than with the Friendship wall hanging. The
wall hanging has both appliqué and piecing and you
may choose your wording. Then all you have left is
quilting and binding. This pattern is in the same pattern booklet as the Friendship Quilt a number of you
have made. Class fee: $28
Tuesday, July 10
9 to 4:30
Barb
T Shirt Quilt - It is time to offer my T shirt Quilt class
again as there are always new kids and a new set of Tshirts. T-shirts and sweatshirts both may be intermixed. It is best if you DON’T cut your T-Shirts before
class as the size of your blocks are determined by the
size of the largest design you wish to use. Class fee: $28
Thursday, July 12
1:00 to 8:00
Joyce
MISCELLANEOUS
Zip Zip Purse -Zip it closed and you have a tidy little
purse. Unzip it to reveal a decorative panel that expands to create a roomy bag. The D rings and decorative zipper add some detail. What a fun gift to share
with someone or just keep it for yourself. Class fee: $28
Monday, June 25 9:00 to 4:00
Barb
SOFTWARE CLUB
Embroidery with Line-Style Designs -If you quilt,
you will love creating a quilting design (which also
serves as red work for a tea-towel) using either the Express Design Wizard in 5D Embroidery Extra or
5D Design Creator. We will be exploring how the
two wizards are alike yet different. Class fee: $14
Monday, June 4
1:00 or 5:30
Joyce
Large Embroidery Magic—In this class we will be
using 5D Embroidery Extra or 5D Professional to
create a design to fit the Majestic Hoop for your Designer Diamond or Designer Diamond Deluxe. However
if you do not have a Majestic Hoop, you will create a
large design and then learn how to split it for the appropriate hoop size for your embroidery machine using the
Split Project Wizard. Class fee: $14
Monday,
July 2 1:00 or 5:30
Joyce
Working With Vector Graphics— Vector graphics consist
of lines calculated mathematically from points, called nodes,
rather than being composed of pixels. As you change the size
of a vector graphic, the lines are mathematically recalculated
between the nodes, making vector graphics produce a much
cleaner image that may be changed without losing quality.
We will be using the 5D Design Creator portion of the software to learn how to work with vector graphics.
Class fee: $14 Monday, August 6 1:00 or 5:30 Joyce
KIDS CLASSES
Kids Sewing Camp Level I This is best for the new or inexperienced sewer. You learn the basics of threading and stitching. You will make 2 brown paper ornaments, 2 cards, a face
pillow and a pair of elastic waist shorts. Preferable age is 8 or
above. Kit fee: $6 plus pattern and fabric for shorts. Class
fee: $56 Monday & Tuesday, June 18 & 19 Janet/Joyce
Kids Sewing Camp Level II -The prerequisite for this class
is Level I or the discretion of the teacher. We review the basics and complete several projects - a cat or dog wall hanging, a small purse, and a top or shirt. Preferable age 8 or
older. Kit fee: $6 plus pattern and fabric for top Class fee:
$56 Thursday & Friday, June 28 & 29 Janet/Joyce
Outfit for an 18” Doll—Its time to make a fun summer outfit
consisting of brown Capri’s and yellow and brown top for
your 18” doll or American Girl Doll. Kit fee: $10 Class fee:
$14 Monday, July 9 or 23 8:30 - 12 or 1:30 or 5:00
Janet/Joyce
Summer Capri's and Top -Let’s have fun and create a pair
of Capri's and coordinating top out of some of the bright colored prints we have. The pants will be Capri length with elastic waist and the pullover top has cap sleeves, an empire
waist and a flared bottom. You will need to pick out your fabric and be measured for the pattern size ahead of time so the
fabric can be preshrunk. Kit fee will depend upon the fabric
you choose. Class fee: $28 Friday, July 13 or 27
9:00
to 4:00 Janet/Joyce
Project Days - Need to finish up some projects or do some
classes you missed? I have set aside two days this summer
for that. Wednesday, July 25 and August 29. We will start
at 9:00 and if you work till noon the class fee is $14. If you
work till 4:00 the class fee is $28. Joyce
Finish It Classes— Vera will be checking with some of you
who have certain projects to finish and will set up the dates
with you individually. Or if you have something specific you
want to finish give her a call.
EMBROIDERY CLUB
July
Tues., July 17 - 1:00
Wed., July 18 - 9:00 or 1:00
Thurs., July 19—1:00 or 5:00
Fri., July 20 - 1:00
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Platinum 3000 and QuiltSew
Clever Automated Quilter
We are very excited to have Viking Educator, Lisa Rogers, coming to our store on Tuesday, July 31 to introduce us to all the wonder
and excitement of the new Platinum 3000 long
arm quilter and the QuiltSew Clever which is
the automated part of the quilter. This wonderful combo allows you to create with startling
efficiency in days what used to take months.
Lisa will demonstrate the cutting edge technology featured in the new Platinum 3000 and
automated QuiltSew Clever. There will be an
opportunity to put your hands on the handle
bars and “drive” this wonderful new long arm
machine.
The demonstrations will cover a number of
quilting techniques and topics including free
motion, ruler work, editing and customizing
patterns, scaling, borders, creating an edge to
edge pattern, nesting edge to edge patterns and
recording your own free motion patterns.
There will be two sessions: 9 to 12 or 1:30 to
4:30 The registration fee is $20. Call us today
to reserve your spot.