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Sew-ology Gazette Dear Material Girl, April 2018 We have made it to 15! We can t believe how it seems like yesterday. Join us on Saturday, April 7th for our birthday party.

1 Sew-ology Gazette Dear Material Girl, April 2018 We have made it to 15! We can t believe how it seems like yesterday. Join us on Saturday, April 7th for our birthday party. Savings, hot dogs, cake, and more! The new Painter s Garden Block of the Month still has a few more slots available. It is not too late to register for it. You don t need to come to the lectures if you don t want, just pick up your blocks each month. Amanda Murphy is returning this month to teach two courses in Free Motion Quilting. Camp Cameo this month will feature a lesson in cutting and applying heat transfer vinyl to shirts and more with your Cameo. We launched a Slow Stitching Get Together in February and we had a great time. Hope that you will consider joining us for some socializing while finishing up some of those hand projects. Be sure to take a moment to look through what is happening this month and hope to see you! Thank you for your continued support and keep on sewing, Amy, Robin, and Mike Can you believe it??? We have a party planned. Clear your calendars and come see us for special savings and fun! Saturday, April 7th 9:30am-4:00pm

2 Painters Garden Saturday, April 7 9:30am-10:30am Club Topic: All Board! Saturday, April 7 11:00am-12:00pm Saturday, April 28 9:30am-10:30am Flower Dance Saturday, April 21 9:30am-11:30am Friday, April 6 12:30pm-2:00pm OR Saturday, April 21 12:00pm-1:30pm

If you did not purchase your BERNINA from Material Girls, please call for pricing information. PLEASE call and register for classes at least one week prior to class start date.

4 University Become a Master of your BERNINA sewing machine! Now that you ve bought your fabulous new machine, let s learn how to use it. These classes are free to those who purchased their BERNINA sewing machine at Material Girls within the last 6 months. If you did not purchase your BERNINA from Material Girls, please call for pricing information. PLEASE call and register for classes at least one week prior to class start date. Master Your Sewing Machine 1 For all current BERNINA models This class is designed to be used as a step-by-step guide to familiarize you with the basic operation of your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. Please see our website for a supply list. Tuesday, April 10 3:00pm-5:00pm Master Your Sewing Machine 2 For all current BERNINA models This class will explore the use of decorative stitches, machine functions, and memory with your BERNINA sewing machines. Please see our website for a supply list. Tuesday, April 3 3:00pm-5:00pm Master Your Embroidery Software For all current Version 8 Embroidery Software Owners This class is designed to make you more comfortable with the basic and more advanced features in Version 8 Software. Monday, April 16 Monday, April 16 10:00am-12:00pm Manual Digitizing 5:00pm-7:00pm Manual Digitizing Master Machine Embroidery 1 For all current BERNINA embroidery models (590, 570, 535, 500, 700, 765, 770, 790, 880) This class intended to familiarize you with the editing and lettering features of your new BERNINA embroidery machine and embroidery supplies for success. Tuesday, April 17 3:00pm-5:00pm Step up your Software Skills Dive into BERNINA Embroidery Software Version 8.1 Designer Plus. These monthly lessons will explore features of the embroidery software and further show you why it is the perfect companion for your embroidery machine. $10.00 April Topic: 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 differences with the five types. Wednesday, April 18 Monday, April 23 10:00am-12:00pm OR 5:00pm-7:00pm

Triangles using the Deb Tucker Studio 180 Tucker Trimmer 1 ruler. When finished you will have a complete 12 block to take home.

Friday, April 6 10:00am-11:30am OR Saturday, April 21 1:30pm-3:00pm (1 day course) $10 Instructor: Tina Let s Get Organized: All Aboard Make

Whether you're globetrotting or touring closer to home, you'll love these stylish cases for carrying cosmetics, jewelry, first aid supplies,

Throw in your glam and you're ready to go anywhere!

class at a discounted price of $20.00 My Big Bag These OVER sized bags are fun, fast and easy to assemble.

The STITCH bag is especially large and requires the Elemenopea Machine Embroidery pattern by Fabric Confetti for the embroidery designs.

5 Give a Ruler a Try! April Feature: Studio 180 Design Tucker Trimmer 1 Come and learn how to make crisp, accurate Half Square Triangles, and Quarter Square Triangles using the Deb Tucker Studio 180 Tucker Trimmer 1 ruler. When finished you will have a complete 12 block to take home. This class is a fun way to learn a new ruler without even purchasing it first. Also, a fantastic way to use up you re your extra scraps. Friday, April 6 10:00am-11:30am OR Saturday, April 21 1:30pm-3:00pm (1 day course) $10 Instructor: Tina Let s Get Organized: All Aboard Make beauty on the go and look stylish while doing so! Whether you're globetrotting or touring closer to home, you'll love these stylish cases for carrying cosmetics, jewelry, first aid supplies, and more. Use the larger case for extended vacations and the smaller cases for a quick weekend getaway. Throw in your glam and you're ready to go anywhere! Saturday, April 28 11:30am-3:30pm (1 day course) $35* Instructor: Amy *If you are a member of the Let s Get Organized Club, you can take this class at a discounted price of $20.00 My Big Bag These OVER sized bags are fun, fast and easy to assemble. They are extra-large so that you can take your quilt, hoops and supplies when you are on the go. The STITCH bag is especially large and requires the Elemenopea Machine Embroidery pattern by Fabric Confetti for the embroidery designs. Don t own an embroidery machine? No worries, make the bag without embroidery! It s the perfect bag for a large print that you just don t want to cut up. Thursday, April 19 & 26 10:00am-1:00pm (2 day course) $35 Instructor: Jan Join us on the second Thursday of the month, for a few hours of slowing down and comradery. Grab any handwork project that has been lying around for you to finish and come on by. It is time to finish it. It does not have to be a quilting related project. Bring lunch, snack, or enough to share and have a great morning of stitching No Machines allowed! Thursday, April 12 10:00am-2:00pm $5.00

Stripology Society 2018 Suit your style with different projects, brilliantly organized to use your stash throughout the year.

All the projects are great for beginners to advanced levels.

We will meet for a lesson and a sew-in so you can have a great start on completing the project.

00 Log Cabins ABC s This is Amy s favorite and preferred way for making a log cabin.

If you have always cut Log Cabin strips to length after sewing them, you may be as surprised as we were to discover how much more

6 Stripology Society 2018 Suit your style with different projects, brilliantly organized to use your stash throughout the year. Enjoy specially selected designs that are ideal for pre-cut fabrics or for cutting your stash down to size. All the projects are great for beginners to advanced levels. This year we will focus on using the Strip-ology Ruler from Creative Grids to speed up your cutting and learn new techniques. We will meet for a lesson and a sew-in so you can have a great start on completing the project. Project: Fractions Friday, April 20 10:00am-3:00pm $20.00 Log Cabins ABC s This is Amy s favorite and preferred way for making a log cabin. For ease, efficiency and accuracy when cutting Log Cabin strips to exact size, look no further! If you have always cut Log Cabin strips to length after sewing them, you may be as surprised as we were to discover how much more quickly and accurately blocks can be sewn by first cutting to the exact length. Tuesday, April 17 and 24 10:00am-1:00pm OR Thursday, April 19 and 26 6:00pm-8:00pm (1 day course) $25 Camp Cameo: Heat Transfer Learn how cut and apply heat transfer vinyl with your Cameo! Camp Cameo classes are FREE when the Cameo is purchased from MGQB! $25 if not purchased from Material Girls. Monday, April 23 11:00am-1:00pm OR Tuesday, April 24 6:00pm-8:00pm

Hoop Envy Club Pickle Pie's Hoop Envy Club features sophisticated in the hoop' designs, specially created to take advantage of the BIG hoops available on today's top-of -the-line embroidery machines.

Machine Brands and Hoops of all sizes are welcome. There may be some limitations depending upon the largest hoop available for your machine.

This is simply a lecture/demo style class and the best part of the club meeting is where you bring a show-&-tell item of things you re making on your embroidery machine!

Wednesday, April 25 11:00am-12:30pm OR Saturday, May 5 1:00pm-2:30pm April Topic: The Joy of Gift Giving Part of the joy of embroidery is to be able to give things to family and friends.

7 Hoop Envy Club Pickle Pie's Hoop Envy Club features sophisticated in the hoop' designs, specially created to take advantage of the BIG hoops available on today's top-of -the-line embroidery machines. Each month's EXCLUSIVE Design CD features an irresistible project in multiple sizes so even small-hoop owners can join in. Projects featured are for participating Hoop Envy class members only. Machine Brands and Hoops of all sizes are welcome. There may be some limitations depending upon the largest hoop available for your machine. Tuesday, April 10 11:00am-1:00pm (1 day course) $35 *Class fee includes the design collection Join us as we talk all things machine embroidery! No Club need to bring a machine! This is simply a lecture/demo style class and the best part of the club meeting is where you bring a show-&-tell item of things you re making on your embroidery machine! This club is open to all machine brands, big or small! Each month you will get the embroidery design featured for FREE, just bring your USB Stick with you. Wednesday, April 25 11:00am-12:30pm OR Saturday, May 5 1:00pm-2:30pm April Topic: The Joy of Gift Giving Part of the joy of embroidery is to be able to give things to family and friends. We will make a project that is perfect for holding a small gift or gift card, and talk about ways that you can make any gift special with a touch of embroidery. Longarm Rental Certification In order to rent time on the BERNINA Q24 longarm quilting machines, you must complete the Longarm Certification Class 1. Friday, April 20 10:00am-3:00pm The course costs $125 and includes all supplies that you will need for class.* * if you opt to continue with renting the machines, you will be required to purchase a quick zip leader set separately.

We will be closed for the Easter Holiday Monday, April 2nd Class Symbol Key =Beginner Machine =Beginner Embroidery =Advanced Beginner =Intermediate 1.

If Material Girls must cancel a class due to lack of participation, the class fees may be transferred to another class or refunded. 2.

Space is reserved on a first come first serve basis and Students are required to bring a sewing machine and basic sewing supplies to each class. 4.

8 We will be closed for the Easter Holiday Monday, April 2nd Class Symbol Key =Beginner Machine =Beginner Embroidery =Advanced Beginner =Intermediate 1. Class fees must be paid IN FULL at time of registration. You can register in person, by mail, or by phone. Class minimum is 5 students. If Material Girls must cancel a class due to lack of participation, the class fees may be transferred to another class or refunded. 2. A refund of store credit is only provided if you cancel 1 week prior to start of class. If the cancellation is less than one week, no refunds will be given. 3. Space is reserved on a first come first serve basis and Students are required to bring a sewing machine and basic sewing supplies to each class. 4. In order to keep class fees to a minimum, keep the lights on, and the roof over the store, we ask for your cooperation and offer a discount to purchase your class supplies at Material Girls. Store Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-6:00pm Sat 9:30 am-4:00pm

SIDEWALK SALE SATURDAY, AUGUST 4. August Dear Material Girl,

SIDEWALK SALE SATURDAY, AUGUST 4. August Dear Material Girl, Sew-ology Gazette Dear Material Girl, August 2018 Summer is coming to an end. We have little bits here and there going on in the store this month. We have an entire weekend dedicated to Broomhilda and