Stitching News. Sew Socials. The Next Quilt Til You Wilt is March 24th

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1 Sew Socials Open Sews Monday & Wednesday 10-3 Quilt Til You Wilt 4th Friday of Each Month 5-10 PM We are bringing back the Saturday Sampler. Wrapped in Joy Beginning Saturday, April 1st The Next Quilt Til You Wilt is March 24th This Saturday Sampler is a little different than most, because rather than getting a block a month you will be getting a row. 6 rows in all. $30 registration fee includes $5 for first row of fabric. Show us your finished row on Saturday May 6 and receive your next row FREE! Complete rules and details available at The Cotton Cupboard and in this newsletter Maine State Quilt Shop Hop April 1-30, Broadway Bangor Maine Open Monday-Friday 9:30-5:30 ; Saturday 9:30-4:00

Allie Brown, Instructor Class Fee is $35 plus pattern and supplies Butterfly Lattice

2 Iron Caddy & Pressing Pad Thursday, April 27 5:00 8:00 Works great to take you travel iron to classes and retreats. And it even has a pressing pad! Allie Brown, Instructor Class Fee is $35 plus pattern and supplies Butterfly Lattice Wednesdays March 22 & April 5 5:30 8:30 Allie Brown, Instructor Class Fee is $35 plus pattern and supplies

Several hand and machine techniques will be used: fusible web appliqué; hand construction of a fleecy sheep; flowers sewn with a zigzag stitch; French knot apples ; Lutrador foliage.

3 Sheepish 6-hour workshop Thursday, March 16 at 9:30 Barbara Binotto, Instructor Class Fee is $50 plus a $5 kit fee. Create an 8 x10 landscape focused on a wooly sheep grazing on flowers with an apple tree and basket in the background. Several hand and machine techniques will be used: fusible web appliqué; hand construction of a fleecy sheep; flowers sewn with a zigzag stitch; French knot apples ; Lutrador foliage. The finished landscape is mounted on a canvas-covered frame. Create a Landscape Pattern From your Own Photo Wednesday, March 22 at 9:30 Barbara Binotto, Instructor Class Fee is $50 plus a $1 kit fee. Bring a photo (no portraits, please) enlarged to the desired size of your finished project. (Crop your original photo if you wish, as shown in the photos below). Learn the simple drafting process to create an appliqué pattern. By the end of the 6-hour class, you will have completed (or be well on your way to completing) a freezer paper pattern for your own personal landscape. We will also discuss the appliqué process you will use as well as fabric choice. All levels. No machine required.

On April 1st the First Row, directions and fabric will be available. On the first Saturday in May come into the shop with your completed row from April and receive May s row FREE.

4 We are bringing the Saturday Sampler back to The Cotton Cupboard. Sign-ups are now being taken for Wrapped in Joy. Rather than receiving 1 block a month you will receive 1 Row, of the same block. 6 rows in total. The Saturday Sampler will begin at 10:00 am Saturday, April 1. Sign-ups are on a first come first serve basis. Sign-up is $30 which includes $5.00 for the first month s kit. On April 1st the First Row, directions and fabric will be available. On the first Saturday in May come into the shop with your completed row from April and receive May s row FREE. If on the first Saturday of each month after that you present your previous months finished row you will receive that month s row FREE. If you haven t finished or do not come in on that Saturday, it will cost you $5.00 for the current month. Rows are to be picked up by the individual making them, on the 1st Saturday in order to receive that month s block free. If anyone picks up your block for you on that day, even if you have finished the block the fee of $5.00 will apply. No exceptions will be made, as ever y effor t is being made for you to obtain your monthly block for free. We will not be able to mail blocks. We understand life happens, but we must adhere to the rules to keep it fair to everyone. If your row has not been picked up for 2 consecutive months of Saturday Sampler either by you or someone paying the $5.00 you will forfeit your membership in the Saturday Sampler program. No monies will be refunded.

Stitching News Beginner Machine Applique Saturday, March 25 9:30-2:00 Learn the basic

Instructor Class Fee is $35 plus pattern and supplies Free Motion Quilting Class with

Award Winning Quilter and Inventor of the Supreme Slider.

throughout the class. Pat s classes fill up quickly so don t delay!

5 Stitching News Beginner Machine Applique Saturday, March 25 9:30-2:00 Learn the basic skills needed for Machine Applique, while making an adorable Tea Towel Lois Knowles, Instructor Class Fee is $35 plus pattern and supplies Free Motion Quilting Class with Pat LaPierre Saturday, March 25 at 9:30 Class Fee is $55 plus supplies Pat is an Award Winning Quilter and Inventor of the Supreme Slider. She will take the mystery out of Free Motion quilting and teach you tips and tricks throughout the class. Pat s classes fill up quickly so don t delay! Binding Tool Star Quilt Sunday, April 2 12:00-3:30 Laurie Scott, Instructor Class Fee is $25 plus pattern and supplies Jelly Roll Friendly!

6 Rockport Tote Saturday, April 29 9:30-3:00 Beverly St. Germain, Instructor Class Fee is $35 plus pattern and supplies Spring Beginner Quilting Course Our Beginner Quilting course is very comprehensive. This course is for the very beginner, or the person, who is self-taught and would like to learn tips and tricks to make the craft easier. This is a 6 week course Starts May 5 Course Fee is $150 and includes your book and all handouts. This class fills up fast make sure you are on the list!

Free for those, who purchased their machine at The Cotton Cupboard.

7 Mastery Classes Basic Operations - 2 Three Hour Classes This class is required before taking any of the other mastery classes. Designed for all BERNINA sewing machines, this class is a must for new owners. Learn what you need to know about the basic operation of your new machine in this informative, fun class. Free for those, who purchased their machine at The Cotton Cupboard. Thursday, March 2 at 1:00 Part 1 Thursday, March 9 at 1:00 Part 2 Please bring all accessories (except embroidery module and accessories) that came with your machine, thread, small pair of scissors and straight pins. Stitch Fun - 2 Three Hour Classes Designed for all BERNINA sewing machines, (except the 1008) this class is a must for new owners. You will learn about the securing function with decorative stitches, temporary altered memory, satin stitching, pattern functions, balance, memory and combi-mode, alphabets and more! Free for those, who purchased their machine at The Cotton Cupboard. Thursday, March 23 at 1:00 Part 1 Thursday, March 30 at 1:00 Part 2 Please bring all accessories (except embroidery module and accessories) that came with your machine, thread, small pair of scissors and straight pins. Basic operations is required before taking this mastery classes.

Mastery Classes Serger Basics Urge to Serge This Class will cover Serger basics such as threading, flatlock, rolled hems, stitch width & length, tension and threads.

8 Mastery Classes Serger Basics Urge to Serge This Class will cover Serger basics such as threading, flatlock, rolled hems, stitch width & length, tension and threads. This class is open to all makes and models of Sergers. Patty Treworgy, will be teaching this class and has used Sergers for many years and is a wealth of knowledge on their uses. The cost if you did not buy your Serger from The Cotton Cupboard is $35 Saturday, April 22 9:30-12:30 Creative Options Basic Operations is required before taking this mastery class. This class showcases the special features, functions & techniques that your machine has. For 8 series, 7 series & 5 series owners. Free for those, who purchased their machine at The Cotton Cupboard. Saturday, April 15 9:30 3:00 Please bring all accessories (except embroidery module and accessories) that came with your machine, thread, small pair of scissors and straight pins.

Stitching News. Sew Socials. No Quilt Til You Wilt In June. Maine Quilt Show Augusta Maine July Pins and Paws Monday, July 17 9:30-12:30

Stitching News. Sew Socials. No Quilt Til You Wilt In June. Maine Quilt Show Augusta Maine July Pins and Paws Monday, July 17 9:30-12:30 Sew Socials Pins and Paws Monday, July 17 9:30-12:30 Open Sews Beverly St. Germain, Instructor Monday & Wednesday 10-3 Class fee is $20 plus book and supplies Quilt Til You Wilt 4th Friday of Each Month