PQW News March 23, 2018 Edition

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1 Tool Tote The Tool Tote is such a versatile bag, with its boxy doctorbag shape, it makes a very cute purse. Or you can use it as a carry-all for your sewing supplies. Or, you can use it when travelling. At 7 tall, it fits right into a suitcase. The tote has pockets all around the outside and inside. Heavy duty stays keep the bag s mouth wide open, making it easy to reach in and see your important tools. Plus there s a zipper on top to keep the tote closed and belongings safely inside. Required: pattern, basic sewing, machine quilting, and rotary skills. Ability to machine quilt straight lines. Prep work before class starts Instructor: Sue Fee: $54 Saturday, April 14; 10 4 pm

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3 Page 3 Hip Hop Here's another quilt from Laura Heine, in her signature collage style, this time smaller than her Lulu the elephant, and a great way to learn the technique. We have a limited number of kits (reserve one soon!), or use your own fabrics, especially if you have smaller scraps you'd like to use up. You ll learn to fuse your fabrics, cut them, and then position them just right for your very own Hip Hop Bunny. Required pattern: Hip Hop from Fiberworks Instructor: Eve Fee: $36 Sunday, March 25; 12 4 pm Square Tuffet As with the very successful round tuffet class, the square tuffet will require sewing skills. With the use of templates, you will cut out all the pieces you need to finish your unique piece of furniture. The remainder of our time is spent learning how to sew 1/4 of your tuffet cover together. This will give you the confidence to go home and sew the remaining 3 sections. In the second class, we get out the power tools and you put it all together. Required: Upholstery kit - $120 fee payable to the instructor. Instructor: Julie Fee: $90 Saturday, April 7; 11 4 pm and Saturday, April 28; 12 4 pm Jelly Roll Rug Make a 30 x 44 coiled rug from one jelly roll and strips of batting updated with modern fabrics. Required: pattern, batting, thread and machine that can do a zig zag stitch Instructor: Marilyn Fee: $36 Monday, April 9 and April 23; 1 3 pm NEW CLASS Stash Class - Mexican Fiesta How do I use my stash or all those leftovers from finished projects? I ll give you hints on how to pick and cut ahead so you can get most of a quilt top done in 4 hours. Instructor: Marilyn Fee: $36 Sunday, April 8; 9 am 1 pm

4 Page 4 Free Motion Quilting Using Rulers Machine quilting using rulers on a domestic sewing machine has been getting a lot of attention in the quilting world recently. If you ve purchased the Bernina 72 foot and ruler kit and want to get started using them, this 2-session class is for you. In the first 3-hour class, you ll learn how to use the Bernina rulers and practice on muslin. You ll play with the 5 rulers that come in the Bernina starter set. In the second 3 -hour class, you ll work with the rulers on a simple table runner you ve made prior to class. Working with rulers will open a whole new world of feemotion quilting to you. It take a little practice, but once you get the hang of it, you ll be hooked. Required: ruler kit, Bernina 72 foot, and confidence in free motion quilting Instructor: Sue Fee: $54 Fridays, April 6 and April 13; 1 4 pm New York Beauty Workshop The traditional NY Beauty block has been admired for many years. Here is your opportunity to learn cutting and sewing curves using Laundry Basket templates. If you love the colors, kit is available. Required: pattern, templates, and rotary skills Instructor: Mary Fee: $54 Saturday, April 21; 10 am 3 pm Round Tuffet Wouldn t it be fun to use our favorite fabric to make a piece of furniture? If this sounds interesting, then this is the class for you. In just two classes you will create your own unique tuffet. If you know how to use a rotary cutter and can sew a straight line, the class will be nothing but fun. In the first class you learn the technique to make the cover to your tuffet. You will then have time to complete your cover before the second class. The second class we put it all together. Required: Upholstery kit - $120 fee payable to the instructor. Rotary cutter experience. Instructor: Julie Fee: $63 Sunday, May 6; 12:30 3:30 pm and Sunday, May 20; 12 4 pm

5 Page 5 Retreat Bag A make up bag, sewing bag, swap bag-or just a bag for any sewing retreat. This bag is easy and holds a lot of goodies! The frame on this bag creates an opening that stays open no matter what, making it both handy and professional. You will get the basics for sewing a bag with a pocket, lining, and zipper. Bag measures 11 x 6.5 x Required: rotary skills and sewing experience Instructor: Arlene Fee: $36 Sunday, April 22; 12 4 pm Afternoon Tea Party Create a custom gift for friends and family. Cozy fits around a 6-10 cup tea pot. It is easy to sew and fat quarter friendly. You will go home with a finished project just in time for Mother s Day! Required: pattern and rotary skills Instructor: Arlene Fee: $27 Monday, May 7; 6 9 pm Beginner Machine Quilting Your quilt top is finally pieced and your pattern ends with those three scary words quilt as desired. Now what? Take a deep breath, drop those feed dogs and start machine quilting! In this class, you ll learn to free-motion quilt some basic designs including curved lines, meandering, echoing, and loops. We ll also discuss needles, threads, batting and tension. Instructor: Sue Fee: $36 Sunday, June 3; 12 4 pm

6 Page 6 Quilts for Kids On the first Tuesday of each month a group of charity-minded quilters meets at PQW to sew together for the organization, Quilts for Kids. Quilts are given to children who are ill, abused, or in difficult situations who could use the comfort of a quilt made for them. Experienced quilters only, please. Please bring your lunch or snack, your machine and sewing supplies. Quilt kits will be provided. If interested, please contact Deb for more information: debbie@greaney.com Meets: 10:15 am 3 pm April 3, May 1, June 5 English Paper Piecing Group 2018 Sew excited for you to join us for the 3rd year of the Pennington Quilt Works English Paper Piecing Club. Our monthly group is open to anyone who would like to join and learn English Paper Piecing (EPP). This quilt-along lasts 5 sessions. In this club you will receive EPP advice from the instructor, see what others are making, and sit and stitch for two uninterrupted hours. Along the way you will visit with friends old and new, learn the benefit of slow sewing and make a lovely project by hand. **If you are new to English Paper piecing, you must attend a how-to session for an additional fee. See below for dates and times. Below are the club dates for the first half of Please sign up for either Wednesday 10:30 12:30 am, Wednesday 7 9 pm (with one exception) or Thursday 10:30 12:30 pm. We will have one makeup session in June date TBD. Instructor: Marisa Fee: $60 April 25 (morning only) and 26 (morning and evening) May 23 and 24 Class registration policy Full payment is due upon signing up for a class. You can make payment in the store, online, or by phone. A supply list will be given or sent to you at that time. 100% of class fees are refundable or transferable to another class if cancellation is made at least 72 hours before class. No credit, refund or transfer to another class will be given if 72-hour notice is not given. Our teachers prepare for each student in each class in advance of the class. No-shows forfeit any refund or exchange. Private Class For times when a regularly scheduled class just won t do, we offer private classes to fill the void. Let s say that a class you're interested in requires rotary skills, and you re still snipping along with scissors. Well a 1-hour private class will bring you up to speed. Or say that you really want to get the hang of paper-piecing or some other skill. Or maybe our classes just don t fit in your schedule. Talk to any one of us and we ll find you the right person at the right time to teach you what you need to know. $25 per hour per person.

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9 My Page 9 MACHINE CLUBS AT PQW Software Sampler Club Make the most of your BERNINA Embroidery Software by joining our Software Inspirations Club for a year of learning and practice. These lessons will cover the new BERNINA Embroidery Software 8 features. V8 is the perfect companion to your embroidery machine. Vicki will work through a monthly software lesson which you can stitch out at home on your sewing machine. No Holes Barred Software 8 has five different types of embroidered holes that can be created. Learn how to create embroidered cutwork using the new features of Software 8 and learn the difference between the five types. Required: BERNINA Embroidery Software 8, v 8.2 Instructor: Vicki Fee: $21 Tuesday, April 10; 1 4 pm OR 6 9 pm Kimberbell Machine Embroidery Club! Our embroidery club is planned to help you make a new project each month, each designed by Kimberbell Designs, and each featuring a new technique to learn or practice. Most of the materials needed will be included in your class fee. Register for each month. Whimsy Flower Cinch Bag What s your fix for a creative whim? How about a Kimberbell cinch bag, completely lined and sewn in one hooping! The whimsical flower applique is satin stitched with puffy foam and will be darling in whatever color meets your fancy. Instructor: Ro Fee: $24 Thursday, April 19; 10:30 am 1:30 pm OR 6 9 pm May: Floral Cutwork Napkin May: Leave Your Imprint

10 My Page 10 MACHINE CLUBS AT PQW Each month we will feature one of the presser feet available for the Bernina Sewing Machine, to help you learn about your machine and advance your sewing skills. Precision Patchwork Bernina Patchwork Feet Understand the difference between each of the BERNINA Patchwork Feet and how your patchwork can benefit from all of them! Instructor: Vicki Fee: $24 Tuesday, April 24; 1 4 pm OR 6 9 pm DIY at Home Bernina Leather Roller, Double-cord and Walking Feet DIY or die! These accessories will help you tackle basic upholstery projects for the home. Instructor: Eve Fee: $24 Tuesday, May 29; 1 4 pm OR 6 9 pm Binding Hacks Binding is a great way to finish raw edges-on quilts, garments, all sorts of seams. Step up your machine-binding game with accessories that do the work for you. Binder Attachment #88, #95/95C, #71, Walking Foot #50 Instructor: Fee: $24 Tuesday, June 26; 1 4 pm OR 6 9 pm BERNINA Accessory of the Month Save 25% off the BERNINA Darning Foot #9 See our Ad on the next page

11 My Page 11 MACHINE REPAIRS AT PQW IT S TIME TO SERVICE YOUR MACHINE Whether your machine is ready (or over-due!) for regular servicing, or is experiencing some issues, Stepfon Andrews will be here to take care of any problems you may have. Stepfon has over 20 years in repairing machines of all brands, makes and models. Remember that any Bernina machine you purchase at PQW comes with a oneyear in-store full warranty. Stepfon performs all our Bernina Warranty work. Starting at just $99.99 ($ for Bernina 7 & 8 series) for cleaning, oiling, and complete inspection. NOTE: repairs needing parts may take longer. CALL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT Service dates: March 27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22 *Offer valid March 1 31, 2018 at any participating BERNINA Store. Offer good for 25% off one (1) BERNINA Darning Foot #9. Cannot be replaced with any other offer. Not valid on previous purchases. Taxes are not included in the total purchase calculation. Cannot be redeemed for cash. Some exclusions may apply. Subject to availability. Available while supplies last. Offer limited to the residents of the 50 United States only.

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