CLUBS/EVENTs Among Brenda s Workshop

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1 CLUBS/EVENTs 2015 Hours:9 6 Mon-Sat Box st ave Beaverlodge, Alberta T0H 0C0 atblock@telusplanet.net Toll free *All items purchased for class receive 10% off.(class fees are non-refundable) *Finishing Friday s are a day everyone is welcome to join us to finish up projects. Coffee is on from 9am-6pm every Friday. *Class room sewing machines are available, please book one when you register for class. *Remember to like us on Facebook so that you can take advantage of flash sales as well as keep on top of new items that arrive in the store. Gravity- A Block of the Month Quilt- While you re on your own Gravity quilt journey, have fun with the subtle color variations within the Gravity blocks. The beauty of this design is in the variety of fabrics and colors used to create it. Get set to enjoy your timeless creation for light-years to come! Thursdays 1-4 OR 6-9 Mar 19- Dec 17 Among Brenda s Workshop August Workshop August 6 & 7 OR Aug 8 & 9, 2015 we are pleased to announce Brenda Miller of Among Brenda s Pattern Designs coming to Around The Block in Beaverlodge to offer a series E of workshops. Day one Around the Block bag, 2 nd day the Roll and Go Quilt as you Go quilt. Two day workshop $125.00/student. Friday evening trunk show $15.00 Call to sign up today

2 All Classes require basic quilting supplies: Mat, ruler, cutter, stitch ripper, & thread All class supplies purchased at Around The Block are 10% off Mar 19 Dec 17, rd Thursday of the month Gravity Take a trip through the galaxy. This Block of the Month Design features 9 unique blocks created with the Hex n More ruler and Super Sidekick ruler. No Pesky Y Seams! Creative fabric placement will make your quilt appear to have 18 different blocks. Thursdays 1 4 or 6 9 ten months Instructor: Maria $45.00 instruction book and rulers required Mar 14, 2015 Streetcars Get out your Jelly Roll and get ready to make a fun, fast and easy quilt project. Pattern is from the book Jelly Roll Jambalaya, inspired by the vibrant cultural heritage of New Orleans. Instructor: Deb Mar 18, 2015 Sunflower Illusions Here s your chance to try a paper piecing pattern using some specialty rulers and techniques. Wednesday 9:30 4:30 Mar 7, 2015 Time for a Change Sale Our semiannual quilt and sample sale will be held this Saturday. 20% off the marked price on store samples, quilts, bags and runners. Don t miss this chance to have one of our lovely quilts without doing all the work. Mar 12, 2015 Catawampus Give that Irish Chain quilt a little character and pizazz with this fun and easy to piece pattern! Some strip piecing also makes this quilt go together quite quickly! Great for Beginners. Thursday 9:30 4:30 Instructor: Maria $45.00 includes pattern Mar 21, 2015 Night Sky This quilt is a fat quarter friendly pattern that uses the Hex n More and sidekick ruler Instructor: Linda $45.00 includes pattern

3 April 7, 14, 21 & Popsicle Sticks Quilt For a sweet treat, mix up your favorite fabric flavors. Linda will teach the cutting using fat quarters and continue through the quilting journey right to completion. No sewing machine, cutting equipment required, all will be provided. This is the perfect class for beginners to try their hand at making their first quilt. Tuesdays 1-4 OR 6-9 Four weeks Instructor: Linda $55.00 includes pattern Apr 11, 2015 Twisted Log Cabin Make your Log Cabin block pop with the twisted flair of Quilt in a Day's new ruler: 2 1/2" Strip Wonky! Now, cut with ease a fun and wavy block that's sure to add an electrifying sway to your traditional Log Cabin. Saturday 9:30-4:30 Instructor: Val Apr 18, 2015 Metro Rings A new technique will bring you fantastic results! This lovely quilt pattern made using the Quick Curve Ruler will make a finished quilt like you've never seen before. It s even Jelly Roll friendly, so you can pull out your favorite 2 1/2" strips to truly customize your finished quilt..saturday 9:30-4:30 Instructor: Val May 9, 2015 Quilt Til You Wilt Join us for catered meals and a fun place to spend the day and evening sewing and chatting with friends. Sign up soon to save a place at the party. Saturday 9-9 $70.00 May 16, 2015 Quilts Of Valour Meet & Sew Plan to meet and sew or plan a quilt to donate to the Quilts of Valor program. (See Make it Canadiana, traditional or not! everyone welcome! May Shaggy Chic Use fat quarters to make this funky pillow or rug. Truly a one-of-a-kind decorator piece! $45.00 includes pattern

4 May 23, 2015 Tube Quilt Use your 2 ½ strips with a constant background and your 12 ½ ruler to complete this eye catching quit top. Instructor: Deb June 13, 2015 Rag Time Quilt Learn to make a fun rag quilt for a summer picnic or to toss in the camper. Using flannel or denim flannel combo, you ll have a sturdy finished product with this class. $45.00 instruction includes pattern June 20, 2015 Strip & Flip Quilt This quilt takes little sewing time to create a lap quilt using a jelly roll and sashing. Be prepared to have your quilt done in a day. July Quilt Week!! Come camp in Beaverlodge and take advantage of our offerings for quilt week July 6-11 Monday July 6 Paper Piecing Landscape Chevron Table Runner Start the week with a Quiltworx project with Erin. Make the base of the table runner. 9:30-4:30 June 17 & 24, 2015 Seasonal Table Runner Learn the technique of curved piecing with this Quiltworx paper piecing pattern. Wednesday 9:30 4:30 Tuesday July 7 Bag Construction Carpet Bag A Really BIG Bag!! With lots of pockets to keep you organized. 9:30-4:30

5 Thursday July 9 Applique apply the appliqué to the table runner from Monday or bring a finished piece to apply appliqué to. Explore the different types of appliqué stitches then you use your favorite technique to finish the appliqué project you brought. 9:30-4:30 Saturday July11 Half Square triangles Make a table topper using the Wonder Cut Ruler. Great tool to make Half Square triangles. Instructor: Linda 9:30-4:30 Take all FOUR July Quilt week classes for $ July 18, 2015 Quilt Til You Wilt Join us for catered meals and a fun place to spend the day and evening sewing and chatting with friends. Sign up soon to save a place at the party. Saturday 9-9 $70.00 Monday & Tuesday July 20 & 21 Grandma & Me sewing Attend this summer vacation break with Grandma or Mom. We ll make a simple bag and a pillowcase over two days. Ask about our classroom machines for one of you to use. Mon & Tues 10-3pm per pair Christmas In July! Sat July 25 Come to the store and get a head start on Christmas. See what s new for Christmas fabric, there ll be kits, gift ideas, demo s & door prizes, It s a Christmas party all day! Clubs that meet monthly!! Embroidery Club: $10.00 per month receives an with a small embroidery project and design file around the 15 th of the month. Meet here the1st Wed afternoon OR 1st Sat morning following the and get more familiar with how your embroidery machine works, use of stabilizers, threads and tensions to make your projects easier. Judy Club: $50.00 annually Meet here the first Friday evening OR the second Wed afternoon of the month and learn the fine points of paper piecing to make your work easier. Erin has trained with Judy Niemeyer in Montana and has loads of tips and tricks to make those complicated patterns doable for all.

6 Breakfast Club: $40.00 annually Meet here the second Tuesday morning of the month to have coffee, tea and homemade muffins. We show and share our quilting successes, do fabric swaps and fun pattern ideas, sew on our own works in progress and visit. Applique Club: $40.00 annually Meet here the fourth Thursday afternoon of the month to work on the appliqué project of your choice. This club gives some instruction on the trace and stick method of appliqué, tips on buttonhole stitch or satin stitch, or if you would just like to work on your appliqué project with others who enjoy this process, join us. For those who can t attend daytime join us the last Friday evening of the month for appliqué. Imaginary Day Club: $50.00 annually Meet here the fourth Wednesday of the month 9:30-4:30. Join a group of embroidery machine enthusiasts to construct a quilt using embroidery blocks. This January the group plans to begin the Block of the Month Imaginary Day from Smith St Designs. We ll explore fabric choices, threads, appliqué in the embroidery machine and resizing designs in 6D Software. BLOCK OF THE MONTH! Jan 31, 2015 Mariner s Compass Block of the Month Erin begins another Quiltworx Paper piecing technique of the month with Mariner s Compass. Last Saturday of each month for :30 4:30 $ includes patterns Let us help you find the right sewing machine for your needs. From a starter machine for your granddaughter to a top of the line sewing and embroidery machine that will change your life, the staff at Around the Block will sell, support and service the complete line of Husqvarna Viking machines. Call us: Tollfree atblock@telusplanet.net