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1 Country Traditions Where Friendships & Quilting Traditions Begin Spring/Summer 2017 Edition Creative Center Newsletter Entrepreneur Pro X PR1050X The Most Innovative 10-Needle Home and Small Business Embroidery Machine Stop in and check it out TODAY Why buy from Country Traditions Complimentary Lifetime Owners Classes 1 year Birthday Machine Check Up Thank You 20% off Shopping Spree Knowledgeable Brother & Pfaff Certified Support Team (Over 60 years of combined experience) On-Site Certified Brother & Pfaff Technicians Country Traditions 330 North Main Fremont, NE (402) Us info@countrytraditionsonline.com Shop Online Anytime! It is hard to believe that the new year is here already! It seems like we just started 2016 and POOF it is over! As I look back on 2016, I think of all the a great classes and events we have done together over the last year. As I plan for 2017, my goal is to become organized and be working ahead of schedule (my coworkers don t believe that it is possible). Once you check out all of the exciting things planned for 2017, you will see why my goal is to become more organized! Creative se w ng i qui ng lti se Center rgi ng m a c hines Creative Center Coordinator Scott We are kicking off 2017 with a fun filled 3-day Ruler Play Retreat featuring the Westalee Domestic Machine Quilting Rulers. Join National Instructor Paula Reid, February 16-18th, as we learn the ins and outs of Machine Quilting with rulers! Also, coming in February is the New Hoopsisters Embroidablock-of-the-month Charmed Adventure! This fun project will give you lots of stitching time to bond with your embroidery machine. Choose to make your quilt from any of the five block size options. Stop by Country Traditions and see our sample in the works. Coming in March is a new Stitch Play Class, Quilter s Patch by our friend, Edyta Sytar. We will be putting a Country Traditions twist on her quilt and incorporating Decorative Stitches, Machine Feet, Embellishments, and much more. Want to learn how to use the Brother Scan-n-cut? Join me for an all day class on March 24th and see how to combine Embroidery and your Scan-n-Cut for perfect applique! April brings us another fun filled Retreat! Join us April 28th - 29th, featuring designs and projects from Kimberbell Designs. Learn a variety of techniques for In-the-Hoop projects. Stop by Country Traditions to learn more about this Retreat. Don't forget about our new Just Add Thread Quilting Service. Choose from two options? Take the certification class and then rent time to quilt your projects yourself or if you re not ready to tackle quilting yourself. Pick out an all-over design from our wide selection and we will finish the quilting for you! And that is just an overview of what we have planned for the 1st half of the year! Look forward to seeing you in the Country Traditions Classroom Studio! Happy Quilting Scott Store Hours Mon.-Fri. 10-5:30 Thurs. 10-8:00 Sat. 10-5

2 This Simplicity Limited Edition professional computerized sewing machine lets you expand your palette through highend features. With the touch of a button, the LED screen displays the stitch pattern number. Brother Disney Dream Machine is in our DNA! Simplicity E Project Runway The Innov-ís 85e showcases the latest sewing and quilting technology in a portable size. Packed full of features, for beginner and experienced seamstresses alike. You'll love the flexibility Innov-is 900PRW gives you with 240 built-in sewing stitches and the My Custom Stitch feature. With sideways sewing capabilities, creating has never been INNOV-IS NQ900PRW easier. INNOV-IS NQ1300PRW INNOV-IS NQ3500D Take your sewing to new heights with 290 built-in sewing stitches and the My Custom Stitch feature. the Automatic Height Adjuster (AHA ) feature will help deliver smooth, even stitches every time. The ideal machine for hobbyists of all skill levels. With 290 built-in stitches, My Custom Stitch,and 173 built-in embroidery designs, which include 35 designs featuring Disney characters. Only THE Dream Machine has the magic of 166 Disney embroidery designs built right in. Now your dreams and ours are finally made real through a bounty of new and refined features captured in THE Dream Machine. It will awaken your creativity as it allows you to construct your designs on our largest workspace ever. Dream bigger with our largest embroidery area, create in a wealth of new design and editing options and envision it all with the industry's largest built-in HD display. Machine Features *10.1" high definition LCD display with faster processing *Expandable library of over 40 built-in HD tutorial videos *Expansive 5" x 11.25" workspace for your larger projects *InnovEye 2 our camera-like technology now with up to 2x the scanning speed and up to 3x the resolution *Our largest 9.5" x 14" embroidery area *Industry-first My Design Center offers new design capabilities *Auto Punch feature to turn just about anything into embroidery *MuVit Digital Dual Feed System to powerfully feed fabric from the top AND bottom for greater control *Sew Straight 2 Laser Vision Guide with brighter guide and wider range that extends up to 19mm *Enhanced Color Shuffling 2 Function lets you choose your color palette for even more design possibilities *InnovaChrome LED Thread Color System indicates color changes as well as thread breakages and alerts *Droplight LED Embroidery Positioning Marker *939 built-in embroidery designs including 166 designs featuring Disney characters, 140 frame pattern combinations, and 22 embroidery lettering fonts *726 built-in stitches, including 15 styles of one-step auto-size buttonholes, 1 style of fourstep buttonhole, and 5 sewing fonts Take one for a test drive today!

3 Brother Owner Classes Brother Owners Class Registrations are complimentary with purchase of your machine from Country Traditions. Some additional supplies may be required. Country Traditions Class Policies still apply. Machine Owners 1: (Covers all Sewing Machines in the Brother line up) Thursday, January 26 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Or Thursday, May 4 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Learn the basics of your machine, ranging from cleaning & maintenance, to moving around your machine, to practical stitches & techniques. Machine Owners 2: (Covers all Sewing Machines in the Brother line up) Thursday, February 2 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Or Thursday, May 18 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Explore the world of decorative sewing. Find out how easy it is to do machine applique, create unique effects using a twin needle & even do cross stitches with your machine. Also learn stabilizer basics & see how they will add to your creativity. Machine Owners 3: (Covers all Sewing Machines in the Brother line up) Thursday, February 9 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Or Thursday, May 25 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Quilting with your Brother is a breeze! See how easy it is to set your machine for free-motion quilting, or thread your machine with invisible thread and create the look of hand quilting with your machine. Also learn to create your own labels using the built-in alphabets on your machine. Machine Owners 4: (Covers all Embroidery Machines in the Brother line up) Thursday, February 23 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Or Thursday, June 1 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Learn the basics of your embroidery machine while we create a simple project that will have you work through sizing, rotating, moving, precise positioning, & stitching out your design. All Day Machine Owners: (Covers all Sewing Machines in the Brother line up) Saturday, April 1 9:30 am - 4:30 pm This All-Day class covers all the information given in Machine Owners 1-3. Non CT Owners $ Supplies or Classroom Pass Serger Owners: (Covers all Sergers in the Brother line up) Saturday, TBA 10:00 am - 1:30pm Come and learn the ins and outs of your new Serger, from cleaning and maintenance to changing from one stitch to another stitch. Brother Machine Classes Re f e r a Fr i e n d...if you are a Country Traditions Brother owner & you Refer a Friend who purchases their New Brother from Country Traditions & they mention your name, you could receive a Gift Certificate from Country Traditions* Non-CT Brother Owners SAVE SOME MONEY with the Classroom Access Pass Not a CT Brother Owner (Purchased your Brother Sewing Machine, Embroidery Machine, or Serger from Country Traditions) Yet? Purchase our Classroom access pass and receive the benefits of a CT Owner. The Classroom pass is your ticket into all the Technique and Owners Classes. Purchase a Brother Machine from us within 90 days of Purchasing your pass and get the Classroom Pass fee back in a Country Traditions Gift Certificate! Classroom Access Pass Fee: $ *Effective Country Traditions Class Polices: Reservations are required for All Classes, Retreats, and Events. PAYMENT IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION TO HOLD YOUR PLACE IN CLASS. Complete class supply lists will be given when you register for the class. Classes require three or more students, register at least a week before the class date for the class to be held. Please sign up early to ensure the class is a go. If the class is cancelled by Country Traditions due to low enrollment, your class fee will be refunded. If the class is postponed due to weather the class will be rescheduled. So that we may commit to our teachers, sorry there is NO refund or rescheduling if you cancel. Please check class dates and your own calendar carefully before registering. If an emergency occurs, you can send a friend in your place. Please arrive early for class if you need to gather your supplies, so class can start on time. Students are encouraged to purchase their class project supplies from Country Traditions. In appreciation, students purchasing supplies from Country Traditions will receive a 20% discount on their class supplies.

4 PFAFF Machine Line Up Creative Sensation Pro II PFAFF Passport 3.0 Quilt Ambition 2.0 Quilt Expression 4.2 Performance 5.2 Designed for small spaces, as well as going places such as classes, retreats or any sewing journey. It is your license to venture out in the world and discover new ways and new places to sew! No limits. Just freedom. The large high resolution touch screen raises the bar for professional sewing. With specially selected quilt stitches the PFAFF quilt ambition 2.0 sewing machine allows you to find your inner quilting star! Quilting is one of the most exciting forms of artistic expression. It needs a sewing machine which fulfills quilters needs. Let your creativity run free and realize how exciting modern quilting can be! Beautiful fabrics that inspire your imagination to run free. Creations that show a love of detail and desire to achieve professional-looking results. You need a sewing machine that delights you - one that offers room for new ideas and possibilities. Pure Perfection Let your imagination soar with exclusive stitch categories, such as Ribbon Stitches, Stacking Stitches and much more. Create, customize, and personalize them to make something truly distinctive. Every stitch: absolutely precise. Every seam: flawless. Every embroidery: simply extraordinary. Experience the art of sewing perfection with the ultimate sewing and embroidery machine: Creative Sensation Pro. ActivStitch Technology Original IDT System Increased Embroidery Speed Ribbon and Stacking Stitches Large Embroidery Area 360mm x 350mm Creative Color Touch Screen 360 Built-in Embroidery Designs 690 Built-in Stitches 8 Sewing Fonts & 6 Embroidery Fonts Stitch Creator Shape Creator Straight Stitch Plate Safety Sensor Cutwork Embroidery Needles Customizable LED Lighting 3 Embroidery Hoops 360mmx200mm, 240mmx150mm, and 120mmx120mm. Plus Much MORE!! Stop in today and take the Creative Sensation Pro II for a Test Drive. Country Traditions Class Polices: Reservations are required for All Classes, Retreats, and Events. PAYMENT IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION TO HOLD YOUR PLACE IN CLASS. Complete class supply lists will be given when you register for the class. Classes require three or more students, register at least a week before the class date for the class to be held. Please sign up early to ensure the class is a go. If the class is cancelled by Country Traditions due to low enrollment, your class fee will be refunded. If the class is postponed due to weather the class will be rescheduled. Handi Quilter class students will complete their projects on the shop s Handi Quilters. Register early since space is limited.

5 PFAFF Owner Classes Pfaff Owners Class Registrations are complimentary with purchase of your machine from Country Traditions. Some additional supplies may be required. Country Traditions Class Policies still apply. Machine Owners 1: (Covers all Sewing Machines in the PFAFF line up) Thursday, March 23 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm PFAFF Machine ClasSes Learn the basics of your machine, ranging from cleaning & maintenance, to moving around your machine, to practical stitches & techniques. Machine Owners 2: (Covers all Sewing Machines in the PFAFF line up) Thursday, March 30 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Explore the world of decorative sewing. Find out how easy it is to do machine applique, create unique effects using a twin needle & even do cross stitches with your machine. Also learn stabilizer basics & see how they will add to your creativity. Machine Owners 3: (Covers all Sewing Machines in the PFAFF line up) PFAFF Thursday, April 6 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Quilting with your PFAFF is a breeze! See how easy it is to set your machine for free-motion quilting, or thread your machine with invisible thread and create the look of hand quilting with your machine. Also learn to create your own labels using the built-in alphabets on your machine. Machine Owners 4: (Covers all Embroidery Machines in the PFAFF line up) Thursday, April 13 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Learn the basics of your embroidery machine while we create a simple project that will have you work through sizing, rotating, moving, precise positioning, & stitching out your design. All Day Machine Owners: (Covers all Sewing Machines in the PFAFF line up) Saturday, February 4 9:30 am - 4:30 pm This All-Day class covers all the information given in Machine Owners 1-3. Non CT Owners $ Supplies or Classroom Pass Serger Owners: (Covers all Sergers in the PFAFF line up) Saturday, TBA 10:00 am - 1:30pm Come and learn the ins and outs of your new Serger, from cleaning and maintenance to changing from one stitch to another stitch. Non-CT PFAFF Owners SAVE SOME MONEY with the Classroom Access Pass Not a CT PFAFF Owner (Purchased your Pfaff Sewing Machine, Embroidery Machine, or Serger from Country Traditions) Yet? Purchase our Classroom access pass and receive the benefits of a CT Owner. The Classroom pass is your ticket into all the Technique and Owners Classes. Purchase a Pfaff Machine from us within 90 days of Purchasing your pass and get the Classroom Pass fee back in a Country Traditions Gift Certificate! Classroom Access Pass Fee: $ *Effective R e f e r a F r i e n d...if you are a Country Traditions PFAFF owner & you Refer a Friend who purchases their New PFAFF from Country Traditions & they mention your name, you could receive a Gift Certificate from Country Traditions* Most HQ class fees include a quilt top already loaded on the machine. So that we may commit to our teachers, sorry there is NO refund or rescheduling if you cancel. Please check class dates and your own calendar carefully before registering. If an emergency occurs, you can send a friend in your place. Please arrive early for class if you need to gather your supplies, so class can start on time. Students are encouraged to purchase their class project supplies from Country Traditions. In appreciation, students purchasing supplies from Country Traditions will receive a 20% discount on their class supplies. Visit to see class projects and to Register for classes online.

6 Design & Digitizing Software Classes Intro to Electric Quilt 7 Friday, March 3, 10:00am - 1:30pm Want to design your own projects? Just starting to learn EQ7? Come and join us for an Intro course on how EQ7 works and the possibilities it opens up for you and your creativity Registration: $ Supplies Intro to BES 4 Friday, May 26, 10:00am - 1:30pm Learn how to quickly and easily create Lettering, Custom Monograms and Word Collages using the Brother BES4 Letting Software. Registration: CT Owner $ Supplies NON CT Owner $ Supplies Thursday February 16-18, :00am - 4:30pm Take your machine quilting to the next level with the use of the new foot and rulers from Westalee. You will learn the basics of working with rulers while doing simple exercises that will have you doing straight lines and curves. *All Brands of Machines Welcome Stitch Creator Applique Thursday, March 16, 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Using the Stitch Creator feature on your machine, you will edit and create (3) signature stitches to applique and quilt your wall hanging. Machine Quilting with Rulers Retreat Machine Technique Classes TNT Thursday, March 2, 6:00pm - 9:30pm *All Brands of Machines Welcome Registration: CT Owner $ Supplies NON CT Owner $ Supplies Registration: See store for more information and pricing *See Store for details on which PFAFF and Brother Machines are needed for this class Registration: CT Owner $ Supplies NON CT Owner $ Supplies Scared of changing your tension? Not sure what needle to use with which thread? This is the class for you! Come and play with different threads, needles and the dreaded tension and learn how these three things work together to create stunning works of art. Circle Sorbet Friday, March 10 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Learn to use the Circle Maker attachment from PFAFF/Brother. Easily create perfect circles every time using Straight, Decorative and Satin Stitches! *See Store for details on which PFAFF and Brother Machines are needed for this class Registration: CT Owner $ Supplies NON CT Owner $ Supplies Machine Quilting Basics Thursday, May 11, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Would you like to learn the ins and outs to machine quilting? Let Scott guide you through picking out a design, show you how to transfer it on, and achieve that perfect quilted stitch, whether you are using a straight stitch or free-motioning. *All Brands of Machines Welcome Registration: $ Fabric & Supplies Country Traditions Class Polices: Reservations are required for All Classes, Retreats, and Events. PAYMENT IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION TO HOLD YOUR PLACE IN CLASS. Complete class supply lists will be given when you register for the class. Classes require three or more students, register at least a week before the class date for the class to be held. Please sign up early to ensure the class is a go. If the class is cancelled by Country Traditions due to low enrollment, your class fee will be refunded. If the class is postponed due to weather the class will be rescheduled. Handi Quilter class students will complete their projects on the shop s Handi Quilters. Register early since space is limited.

7 Embriodery Machine Technique Classes Grand Dreams Embroidery Friday, February 24, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm with the PFAFF Grand Dream Hoop you can do designs up to 13-3/4 x 13-1/2! Master hooping big projects, rotating the hoop and precise positioning! *PFAFF Only & Must be able to do a 360mm x 350mm Embroidery Design Registration: CT Owner $ Supplies NON CT Owner $ Supplies Cutwork Embroidery Thursday March 9, 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Create a stunning Reverse Appliqué Cutwork Wallhanging all done using your Embroidery Machine and the Pfaff Cutwork Embroidery Starter Kit! *Must be able to do a 120mm x 120mm Embroidery Design Registration: CT Owner $ Supplies NON CT Owner $ Supplies Sensational Trapunto Friday, April 7, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Design this beautiful Trapuntoed quilt block completely on your machine. Learn Stitch Creator, Tapering, Shape Creator and more! *Must have a Creative Vision, Creative 4.5, Creative Sensation or Creative Sensation Pro/Pro II* Registration: CT Owner $ Supplies NON CT Owner $ Supplies Mylar Embroidery 101 Saturday, March 4, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Pick your favorite Collection & some mylar and join us in the Classroom Studio to learn the ins and outs of working with mylar embroidery designs. *Must be able to do a 240mm x 150mm Embroidery Design Registration: CT Owner $ Supplies NON CT Owner $ Supplies Anna s Awesome Applique & Brother Scan-nCut Friday March 24, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Create your own laser cut masterpieces from your stash using the Brother Scan-n-Cut II. Then turn them into perfectly stitched applique wallhangings with your Embroidery Machine using the designs from Anna s Awesome Applique Registration: CT Owner $ Supplies NON CT Owner $ Supplies My-Design Center Thursday June 15, 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm Make your Dreams a Reality using the Dream Machines My-Design Center! Learn how to take kids Drawings, Clipart or other images, scan them into the machine and turn them into INSTANT Embroidery Fill Designs or Line Art designs! *Must have a Brother Dream Machine Registration: CT Owner $ Supplies NON CT Owner $ Supplies Most HQ class fees include a quilt top already loaded on the machine. So that we may commit to our teachers, sorry there is NO refund or rescheduling if you cancel. Please check class dates and your own calendar carefully before registering. If an emergency occurs, you can send a friend in your place. Please arrive early for class if you need to gather your supplies, so class can start on time. Students are encouraged to purchase their class project supplies from Country Traditions. In appreciation, students purchasing supplies from Country Traditions will receive a 20% discount on their class supplies. Visit to see class projects and to Register for classes online.

8 Featured Events 2017 EmBroidaBlock of the Month - Quilt-in-the-hoop - Bi-Monthly Classes - Multi-Formated - 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Block Sizes - Video Instructions - Blocks take 30 minutes or less - Paper-Pieced Center - 5 Amazing One Block Wonder Quilts - New Techniques Registration Fee:CT Owner $ Fabric, &Supplies Non CT Owner $ Book, Fabric, &Supplies Class meets at 11:00am: February 18, April 15, June 17, August 19, October 21 Ruler Play Workshops Thurs. February 16th - Sat. February 18th Join Paula Reid, National Quilting Instructor, here at Country Traditions for a fun-filled three day quilting experience. Learn to use the Sew Steady Rulers on your domestic sewing machine. Thursday - A Journey Through Rulers Will be a trunk show and an introduction to what you can accomplish with the use of the Sew Steady Rulers. Friday - Ruler Play on a Domestic Machine You will explore the starter package rulers and the 6 piece sample set, working with straight lines, echoing and crosshairs. Saturday - Ruler Play 2 Meet Paula Reid Features feathers, circles, and SEW much more Registration Fee Thursday Only: $15.00 Free when signing up for Friday/Saturday Class Registration Fee Friday/Saturday: CT Owner $ Fabric, &Supplies CT Non Owner $ Fabric, &Supplies

9 Featured Events Quilter s Patch Stitch Play Machine Embellishment Adventure Grow your own quilted garden following Edyta Sytar s new book Quilter s Patch! Throughout this 6 month class Scott will show you how to use decorative stitches, specialty machine feet, and embellishments to create your own unique masterpiece. - Pintucking - Piping - Couching - Circlemaker - Fringe - Twin Needle - Chenile - English Paper-piecing by Machine - Candlewicking - Applique - Thread Braiding - Much More Registration Fee: CT Owner $ Book, Fabric, &Supplies NON CT Owner $ Book, Fabric, &Supplies Class meets at 11:00am: March 18, May 20, July 15, September 16, November 18, January 20 Embroidery Retreat Friday, April 28th - Saturday, April 29th Join us for an Embroidery Extravaganza!!! Wallhangings Sachels & Bags Gift Cards & Tags Towels Book Covers...The Possibilities Are Endless!!! Explore projects made directly in the hoop. *Fast, Simple, and loads of FUN! *Fits all occasions and holidays See us in-store for more details...

10 HQ Stitch 210 HQ Stitch 510 HQ Stitch 710 Simple, yet powerful The Workhorse Piecing and applique for quilters Weighing in at only 12 pounds, the HQ Stitch 210 is the perfect lightweight machine to take with you on your next quilt retreat or workshop. But don t let size deceive you - the HQ Stitch 210 packs in the features of larger computerized sewing machines. Begin your sewing adventure with the HQ Stitch 210. The HQ Stitch 510 is a must-have for every serious quilter. This powerful, high-speed straight stitch machine boasts a nearly 9 x 6 workspace, stitching speeds up to 1,600 stitches-per-minutes (SPM), an automatic thread cutter, an easy needle threader, and an ergonomic knee presser-foot lift. Loaded with features quilters demand, this is the machine to take you projects to the next level. Unleash your creativity with 170 built-in stitches up to 9mm wide, stitching speeds up to 1,000 SPM, 11 of space to the right of the needle, and an ergonomic knee presser-foot lift. Innovative Quilting and Sewing Machines Handi Quilter machines are used by thousands of quilters who create for family, friends, charities, and customers. We understand what quilters need - a reliable low-maintenance quilting or sewing machine that makes it easy to piece and finish more quilts. Our innovative technology and quality engineering provide all the functionality that quilters demand. All HQ Stitch sewing machines feature: HQ Stitch OWNERS Class Learn all the ins and outs of your new HQ Stitch machine. Friday May 12, 9:30am - 4:30pm Registration: Complimentary to CT Owners Non CT Owners $ Supplies HQ Stitch nationwide retailer support HQ Stitch Warranty : 25 years workmanship, 5 years electrical Videos, tutorials and tips available at HQ customer care and technical support.

11 Handi Quilter Machine Line-up Sweet Sixteen 16 of Throat Space 1500 stitches per minute Color Touch Screen 3 Speed Settings Hopping Foot High Speed Rotary Hook Sit-Down Table 30 x 36 Handi Quilter Avante Pro-Stitcher Infinity Fusion Simply Sixteen 18 of Throat Space 16 Quilting Space 2-Stitch Regulation 4-18 stitches per inch Color Touch Screen 1800 stitches per minute Precision V Glide Track 24 of Throat Space 20 Quilting Space 2-Stitch Regulation 2200 Stitches per minute Color Touch Screen Adjustable LED Lighting Thread Break Sensor 26 of Throat Space 22 Quilting Space Synergy Stitch Regulation 3100 Stitches per minute Pinpoint Needle Laser Easy Touch Tension Programmable Handles Quilt-View Camera Bult-in Designs Resize, Rotate & Position on Screen USB Connectivity Add to most* existing HQ machines. Infinite Possibilities Art-n-Stitch Software Perfect for Home Studio s This machine combines the quality of the Handi Quilter brand with a size perfect for most quilting projects. With either the 10-foot or 12-foot frame this machine's style and grace will accent any home studio, and the smaller size lends itself to portability if necessary. Pair it with the HQ Pro-Stitcher Software and you can have an all-around great machine - Front Power Switch - Easy-Set Tension - LED light ring - 2,200 Stitches per minute - Front and rear handlebars and Touch - screens - Handi Feet mount - Consistent Stitch Quality (4-22 stitches per inch) - Two modes of stitch regulation - Manual stitch mode - Four basting stitch options. - Needle-stop position control - Stitch counters - Bobbin-use estimator with alarm - Integrated, adjustable laser light - High-speed rotary hook - Large capacity M-class bobbin - 10 yr Limited warranty

12 Handi Quilter Owners Classes Handi Quilter Owners Classes Handi Quilter Owners Class 9:30 am-3:30 pm Saturday, February 4 Friday, March 31 Saturday, June 3 Designed for New Owners of a Handi Quilter. Quilt on a small wall hanging while learning about various techniques and features of your new machine. We will review loading, threading, tension play, how to start & tie off, and functions of the machine. Registration: Complimentary if CT HQ Owner, or Purchase of NON CT owner Classroom Access Pass, or $ per class Handi Quilter TEST DRIVE Come play on a HQ Avante, Fusion, Infinity, or Pro-Stitcher and see for yourself how great these machines are! Learn how to load a quilt, move through features of the machine and some Long-Arm basics. Call to Set up your Personal Test Drive TODAY! Registration: $19.99 S a v e s o m e $ $ $ $ b u y a Classroom Access Pass For Non-CT Longarm Owners Not a CT Handi Quilter Owner (Purchased your Handi Quilter system from Country Traditions) Yet? Purchase our Classroom access pass and receive the benefits of a CT Owner. The Classroom pass is your ticket into all the Owners Classes. Purchase a Handi Quilter System from us within 90 days and get the Classroom Access Pass fee back in a Country Traditions Gift Certificate! Classroom Access *Effective Pass Fee: $ Hand Quilter Pro-Stitcher Owners 9:30 am-1:30 pm Designed for New Owners of a Handi Quilter Pro-stitcher. You have done the tutorials, now learn what else the Pro-Stitcher can do for you. We will review the features of the Pro-Stitcher as we play. Registration: Complimentary if CT HQ Owner, or Purchase of NON CT owner Classroom Access Pass, or $99.99 per class Advanced Pro-Stitcher Owners 9:30 am-1:30 pm Come join us and learn how all the updated features of the Pro-stitcher Work! Get step-by-step directions for all the techniques shown and be inspired to go home and finish some of those UFOs in your collection! Registration: Complimentary if CT HQ Owner, or Purchase of NON CT owner Classroom Access Pass, or $99.99 per class Art and Stitch Software 9:30 am-1:30 pm Saturday, March 25 Friday, June 16 Friday, May 5 Saturday, June 3 The Pro-Stitcher now comes with Art and Stitch. Learn how this software can help you design your overall quilt patterns, edit and adjust Pro-Stitcher designs, and design your own patterns to use on the Pro-Stitcher. Registration: Complimentary if CT HQ Owner, or Purchase of NON CT owner Classroom Access Pass. or $99.99 per class Country Traditions Class Polices: Reservations are required for All Classes, Retreats, and Events. PAYMENT IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION TO HOLD YOUR PLACE IN CLASS. Complete class supply lists will be given when you register for the class. Classes require three or more students, registered at least a week before the class date, for the class to be held. Please sign up early to ensure the class goes. If the class is cancelled by Country Traditions due to low enrollment, your class fee will be refunded. If the class is postponed due to weather the class will be rescheduled. Handi Quilter class students will complete their projects on the shop s Handi Quilters. Register early since space is limited. Most HQ class fees include a quilt top

13 Long-Arm Techniques Classes Art of Ruler Work I Friday, February 3 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Learn the proper use of the ruler base, ruler safety, and what different long arm rulers you can add to your quilting techniques. We will play with the Straight Edge, Versa Tool, and Half Circle Rulers in class. Instructor: Leslie Registration: Non CT Owner $99.99, CT Owner $39.99 Free-motion Class Friday, February 10 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Learn to free motion quilt by experimenting with the five basic drawing shapes. Complete your own sample using various different Borders, Fillers, and Block design ideas. Instructor: Leslie Registration: Non CT Owner $99.99, CT Owner $39.99 HQ Handi - Feet Friday, March 3 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Let s add some out of the box thinking to this thing called long-arm quilting. In this class we will play with the various Handi Feet accessories, play with raw edge applique and decorative stitches, as we create a quilt as you go wallhanging! Instructor: Leslie Registration: Non CT Owner $99.99, CT Owner $39.99 HQ-TNT: Thread, Needle, Tension Saturday, March 4 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Friday, June 2 Achieving perfect tension is easy once you understand the relationship between Thread, Needles, and Tension. You will leave class Tension confident and ready to use a variety of threads. Instructor: Leslie Registration:Non CT Owner $99.99, CT Owner $39.99 Micro Quilting Class Saturday, March 11 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Micro quilting can take quilting designs from nice to WOW! Play with this popular technique as we experiment with different fill ideas. Instructor: Leslie Registration: Non CT Owner $99.99, CT Owner Pantograph Class Saturday, April 1 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Learn how to use pantographs for borders, blocks, and all over quilting. Experiment with many uses of Pantograph Designs & Blocks in class. Instructor: Leslie Registration: Non CT Owner $99.99, CT Owner $39.99 Art of Ruler Work II Saturday, May 6 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Learn how to use the new Arc, Oval, and Wave Rulers from Handi Quilter. Use rulers in combination with each other to create unique designs. We recommend taking Art of Ruler Work I first. Instructor: Leslie Registration: Non CT Owner $99.99, CT Owner $39.99 Save Your Seat and Get Signed Up Today! already loaded on the machine. So that we may commit to our teachers, sorry there is NO refund or rescheduling if you cancel. Please check class dates and your own calendar carefully before registering. If an emergency occurs, you can send a friend in your place. Please arrive early for class if you need to gather your supplies, so class can start on time. Students are encouraged to purchase their class project supplies from Country Traditions. In appreciation, students purchasing supplies from Country Traditions will receive a 20% discount on their class supplies. Visit to see class projects and to Register for classes online.

14 Just Add Thread Quilting Services Handi Quilter Certification Class 9:30 am-3:30 pm After all of your hard work finishing the top of your quilt, you deserve to finish your quilt on a Handi Quilter. Take a Certification Quilting Class at Country Traditions for $75.00 and you can use the store s Classroom Studio Machine to quilt it yourself. During the class, you will learn the fundamentals of running a Handi Quilter long arm as well as the basics of threading, starting & stopping your designs, and advancing your quilt tops. You will practice your all-over quilting and free-motion quilting with the use of a sample Top. Long Arm Machine Rental Session *Certification Required $10.00 per hour (2 Hour Minimum) Country Traditions offers a wide variety of quality battings, backing fabrics, patterns, and many other quilting notions for finishing your quilt. Our knowledgeable staff are ready to assist you in your quilting needs. Friday January 27 Friday February 24 Friday March 24 Learn the fundamentals of running a Handi Quilter long arm as well as the basics of threading, starting & stopping your designs, and advancing your quilt tops. You will practice your all-over quilting and freemotion quilting with the use of a sample Top. Registration: $75.00 per class Country Traditions is excited to offer all-over machine quitling for quilts of all sizes. Simply choose your pantograph from our wide selection and let us do the rest. Quilting starts at only $0.015 per square inch. We will be happy to help guide you to your perfect design. We ask that the back of your quilt be a minimum of 10 larger (at least 5 all the way around) than the top of your quilt. We also ask that the backing be prepared by squaring it up and pressing it.

15 Check out the NEW 2017 Pro-Stitcher Premium Edition! The new, intuitive user i n t e r f a c e i s j u s t t h e beginning. Conveniently modify and maneuver designs using on-screen handles, save and move areas, organize projects and more. - More than 300 new digital designs - New intuitive user interface w/ customizable toolbar - Move and save areas - Save workspace - Easily transform design with onscreen handles - Quickly clear all with a touch of a button - Diagonal nudge - Bound box view on/off capability - View design at its actual size - Easy-to-use scroll bars for panning and zooming - More precise motor control than ever before PRO-STITCHER Update Party Saturday February 11, 2017 Come learn more about all the exciting NEW and UPDATED Features of the Pro-Stitcher Premium Who: All Handi Quilter Machine Owners Where: Country Traditions Classroom Studio When: Saturday, February 11th at 10:00am Registration Fee: $9.99: (Receive your registration fee back in a Credit Slip the day of the party if registered by Wednesday, February 1st)

16 Country Traditions 330 North Main Fremont, NE Come & Visit Our Wide Selection Of: 7,000 Bolts of Quality Quilting Fabrics Quilting Supplies & Classes Pfaff & HQ Creative Center Home Decor, Gifts & Collectibles To Our Friend: Visit Us Online! countrytraditionsonline.com Store Hours M-F 10-5:30, Thur 10-8, Sat Phone (402) th &Main Designs New Web Sampler By Scott A. Flanagan Wind Across the Prairie Sampler Sign up for our Newsletter and receive a free block pattern every month. Join our mailing list by going to and entering your address in the provided area This pattern is Accuquilt friendly and uses the NEW Accuquilt Qube Dies Pick yours up today! International Quilt Study Center & Museum Saturday March 18th, :00 am - 3:00 pm This FREE community quilting event will include admission to the galleries, demonstrations, lectures and tours The Omaha Quilters Guild 39th Annual Quilt Show TIMELESS TREASURES June 22 24, 2017 LaVista Conference Center, Westport Pkwy, La Vista, NE