QUILTERS CORNER NEWSLETTER SUMMER 2011

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1 QUILTERS CORNER NEWSLETTER SUMMER B BUSINESS PARK DRIVE, SACRAMENTO, CA website:quilterscornersac.com. Summer is finally here! We went from winter storms straight to summer. It s not too early to get started on those holiday gifts and this year you might even have time for a Halloween project or two. Our first two Halloween collections, Alexander Henry s Haunted House and Clothworks Scribble Monster II, are here and both have wonderful project sheets. Hold on to your sunscreen, even some Christmas fabrics have snuck in our doors.jason Yenter s Winter Solstice, Moda s Elegance, and Christmas Spirit! Lots of fun events are happening at the shop. We have three Lake Tahoe camps coming up this summer and an Auburn retreat in October. This is a good chance to get some UFO s finished for holiday gifts or just for you. There are new classes coming up with exciting new projects. Come in and MEET THE TEACHERS on Sunday, July 3 rd from noon to 4pm. Grab some goodies and see the samples of new and exciting classes. We are participating in the QUILTS OF VALOR-Under Our Wings Program. Monthly, we will designate a National Service Day, when you can come and make a quilt for a veteran touched by war. We will have kits you can purchase, patterns and a coach to help you. Check our calendar for dates. If you are interested in becoming a coach, please contact Elaine. We have a new HAND QUILTING CLUB taught by Esther Latino. She will show you the latest information about needles, thread, thimbles and hand quilting techniques each meeting. The first meeting is Sunday, August 7th, noon- 4pm. Something new for all of you (and us), we will be doing a bus trip to the Pacific International Quilt Festival on Saturday, October 15 th. We have a limited number of seats so sign up soon for a really fun filled day. If you haven t seen the show before, it is fantastic and, just think, you don t have to do the driving! We are excited to announce we will be the local dealer for Handi Quilter s Sweet 16 tabletop quilting machine.. Look for Sweet 16 to be on Quilters Corner s floor by mid-july. This machine is the perfect fit for a quilter who wants to quilt his/her own quilts with wonderful results. You will not need a separate room just for the machine, but maybe for all the new quilts you convert from the stacks and stacks of unfinished tops we all have. Mark your calendars for Jodi Barrows Trunk Show on Sunday, July 31. Jodi is a nationally known quilting teacher who has a unique piecing method called Square in a Square. She will be demonstrating her great piecing techniques and her new Pony Express fabric line. As you all know, this year is the 150th anniversary of the Pony Express and Sacramento was the end of the line for that wonderfully unique piece of Americana. Jodi has a sampler book that has historical information about the adventure as well as a quilt pattern. Speaking of anniversaries, 2011 is our 10 th ANNIVERSARY! Yes, believe it or not, we have made it through ten years, so we would like to have a CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY on August 20 th to honor those customers who have kept us open all these years. We will be having 20% off all fabrics all day, one day only. We hope you can attend. As usual, we have tons of new fabrics, notions and patterns coming in every day; too many to mention. Our 1800 s section is expanding everyday and the batiks are out of control. The baby and novelty sections are exploding and Thimbleberries has outgrown the corner. We have fantastic new basics and as usual, our 50% off benches are full. Most importantly, our highly trained staff is anxious to help you with any and everything. They can help you choose fabrics, find the perfect border, back or binding and calculate how much you need of what! Please come in and see us soon.. Elaine, Dawn, Pam, Pat, Carol, Nicole, Jeanette, Patty, Debbie, Sandy, Diane, Ellen, Lindsay, Donna and Peggy

2 Classes Beginning in JULY STORM AT SEA TABLE RUNNER Friday, July 8 OR Sept 16 Learn Jodi Barrows Square in a Square quilting techniques and create this table runner without ever cutting or sewing a triangle. Sue Martin $25.00(all levels) START QUILTING 101 Monday, July 11,18,25, Aug 1,8,15 10am-1pm OR 6pm-8:30pm Learn how to quilt using Alex Anderson s Start Quilting book. This is a great way to learn basic piecing techniques and find out what all the excitement is all about. Beware, this is an addictive form of entertainment. (morning) $75.00(*) Michele Hewitt & Pam Polson (evening) 10 STAR TABLE RUNNER Wednesday, July 13 11am-4pm Create this table runner using English paper piecing. This project is a great introduction to the technique. Beginners welcome! Inga Waegell $35.00(All levels) SPARKLING STARS Sunday, July 17 12noon-4pm Only two fabrics and you re on your way! Strip methods and NO-BIAS techniques are used to make this quilt easy. Come join us for a fun day. Diane Sexton $38.00(All levels) YAMAGUCHI TOTE Wednesday, July 20 This historical Asian draw string tote bag spread to Japan in the 14th century. You can customize this bag using different fabrics or photo transfers. Choose from 3 sizes. T-SHIRT QUILT Friday, July 22 10am-2pm Ever wonder what to do with all those cute T- shirts you or your family accumulated over the years? Turn those precious memories into a great personalized quilt. Juanice Hess $40.00(*+&**&***) BARNYARD FOLLIES Thursday, July 21 & 28 This charming little quilt includes every technique except hand applique. You will be given a booklet containing all your patterns. CLAMDIGGER Wednesday, July 27 & Aug 31 For those looking for a little hand piecing and a quilt to showcase a favorite fabric collection: 30 s, batiks, Asian. Inga Waegell $50.00(**&***) GARDEN ZIPS Tuesday, Aug 2 5:30pm-8:30pm Zipper embellishments are all the rage. Put them on a jacket, hat or purse. Easy and fun to make. $30.00(all levels) NEW YORK BEAUTY Thursday, Aug 4 & 18 This exciting quilt is a wonderful way to use your stash. This was my first paper piecing project, so it s not difficult and, yet sooo beautiful. $40.00(**&***) INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE QUILTING Friday, Aug 5 Learn to machine quilt using your own home sewing machine. You will learn to quilt loops and curves, free motion designs and a feathered wreath. Learn to stipple and many tips for doing your own quilting from a remarkable teacher. Jill Schumacher $50.00(**&***) DIMENSIONAL FLOWER Wednesday, Aug 10 10am-3pm Learn to use wire ribbon and silk ribbon embroidery to add texture to a project. These flowers can be used to decorate hats, shoes, bags or gift boxes. Class fee includes kit. Peggy Clark & $45.00(all levels)

3 VARIABLE HUNTER STAR Thursday, Aug 11 & 25 10am-3pm HAWAIIAN APPLIQUE Saturday, Sept 3 What s old is new again in this wonderful new twist on the hunter star pattern. New strip sewing and cutting techniques mean there are NO Yseams. Hawaiian Applique Non traditional! But, the results look very traditional. The big plus is that preparation of applique is twice as fast & twice as easy. Esther Latino Barbara Heard $45.00(all levels) RED, RED ROSE ROLLING STAR QUILT Thursday, Sept 8 & 22 10am-3pm Friday, Aug 12 This beautifully dramatic and romantic quilt is surprisingly Use Jodi Barrows fast and fun Square in a easy. Have you always wanted to add some Square technique to make this charming quilt. You dimension to a quilt? Well, here is your chance. will make four of the blocks in the class to gain Barbara Heard $40.00(All levels) expertise with this useful technique. BEGINNING ENGLISH PAPER PIERCING Sue Martin $25.00(*&**) Wednesday, Sept 14 11am-3pm JACK & JILL LUNCH BAG Wednesday, Aug 17 This is a new, beginner class that will show you the basic technique of English paper piecing. Projects Be the talk of the lunch table with this cute vinyl using this technique are great take-along projects. lunch bag. You can customize this bag with trim or a bow. Pack your snacks in style. Inga Waegell $25.00(*) STARCH METHOD APPLIQUE BEGINNING NEEDLE TURN APPLIQUE Thursday, Sept 15 Friday, Aug 19 10am-3pm Learn this simple way to prepare your applique for a This class is for people looking for something simple and easy to learn a new applique technique. wonderful take-along project. If you like accuracy, this technique is for you. Kits available. $35.00(all levels) $30.00(*&**) A CROOKED MILE PUMPKIN WALLHANGING Sunday, Sept 18 AND Sunday, Aug 21 12noon-4pm Friday, Sept 30 12noon-4pm We know it s summer, but if you take this class A pieced quilt using darks and lights (relative to now, you will have an adorable Halloween treat. each other) to create a fascinating design. Diane Sexton $38.00(all levels) Gail Cretcher $45.00(*+&**) QUILTS FROM THE SELVAGE EDGE Wednesday, Aug 24 Selvage edge quilts are fun, easy to do, and unusual. Inexpensive, too! Begin saving those 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 selvage edges, especially those with identifying information. Rita Eisenstat $35.00(all levels) SERIFINA Friday, Aug 26 & Sept 9 10am-2pm This new pattern adds excitement to a 4-patch design. Find a print you LOVE, stack it up, cut it up, and let the fabric do all the work. Barbara Heard $45.00(all levels) FOLDED FLOWER POTHOLDER OR TRIVET Monday, Sept 19 2pm-5pm OR Wednesday, Oct 12 11am-2pm Using Rebecca Wat s Fantastic Fabric Folding, create a dimensional potholder or trivet. An almost nosew project. Inga Waegell $25.00 (all levels) CITY BAG Wednesday, Sept 21 Stay organized and look sharp with this zip-top briefcase/tote. Find out how easy it is to put a zipper in using Lazy Girl s trademark No-Fear zipper technique.

4 QUILTERS CORNER CLUBS THIMBLEBERRIES CLUB 2nd Saturday of each month 10am - 12pm 2nd Wednesday of each month 6pm-8:30pm New program underway, Northern and Southern Skies. Join us, so you will not miss out on all the fun. Pam Polson & Nicole Mays HAND QUILTING CLUB - NEW!!! 1st Sunday of each month 12noon-4pm New club for learning or improving your hand quilting skills. Learn from a fabulous hand quilter. Esther Latino QUILTERS CORNER WILL BE CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DATES SO WE CAN SHARE THE HOLIDAYS WITH OUR FAMILIES. Monday, July 4th, Independence Day Monday, September 5th, Labor Day DULL SCISSORS?? What a pain in the wrist. Bring them into the shop to be sharpened. We have a terrific fellow who quickly does a fine job on scissors. REDWORK CLUB 1st Saturday of each month 10am-11am If you enjoy hand embroidery, then this is the perfect club for you. We are working on Vintage Redwork Baskets & More, a block of the month project. Come to a meeting and see firsthand how much fun we have. APPLIQUE CLUB 2nd Sunday of each month 12pm-4pm This is a club for those who already appliqué or want to hang with those who do. We like to work on common projects. Come and see. BREAD & BUTTER SOCIETY 3rd Saturday of each month 10am-11am Join anytime we make an 1800 s, Kaye England quilt every month. Patterns included in membership. Kits available exclusive use of Kaye s Bread & Butter fabric. Dawn Licker QUILTERS CORNER 9792B BUSINESS PARK DRIVE SACRAMENTO, CA quilterscorner@sbcglobal.net Store Hours: Weekdays 10 am to 6 pm Saturday 10 am to 4 pm Sunday 12 pm to 4 pm

5 ONGOING SHOP EVENTS. Newcomers welcome any time SEWING AT THE CORNER Sunday, July 31, Aug 28, Sept 25 Join us this year to make a monthly project of your choice. We have several ideas: banners, wall hangings, table runners, or just come and sew with us. Bring a dish to share. Nicole Mays & Pam Polson $10/session FINISHING SCHOOL Wednesday, July 27, Aug 31, Sept 28 6pm-9pm Come keep cool and motivated to finish a project or 2. A little treat and a lot of fun!!! Let s finish, it s a good feeling. Gretchen Jennings $10.00/Session THURSDAY NITE SEW IN Thursday, July 21, Aug 18, Sept :30pm Everyone has a different night that works for them when looking for an evening of sewing. Bring a project and sew, sew, sew. Carol Miller and/or Pat Furukawa $10/Session THIRD SATURDAY STITCHERS Saturday, July 16, Aug 20, Sept 17 4pm-10pm Bring in those UFOs for a night of sewing & fun. We suggest you sign up for this class in advance as spaces are limited and interest is high. Bring a snack to share. Pam Polson & Nicole Mays $10.00/session TUESDAY SEW IN Most Tuesdays, 10am-5pm Rent a table for $10 and sew all day, space is limited. Dedicate a day to those UFO s in your sewing room. BLOCK OF THE MONTH PROJECTS BASKET BOUNTY Tuesday, July 26, Aug 30, Sept pm This ten month Beauty is a mixed media of wool and cotton. Wool Floral applique will wreath baskets and stars of Moda basics. Each month your kit will include fabric to make your block and wool to enhance it. $10/Session$11/kit LOVEBIRD LANE Saturday, Jul 30, Aug 27, Sept 24 11am-4pm Beautiful fabrics and great patterns to create a lovely quilt featuring five fanciful birdhouses with tulips and ribbon border, very easy piecing and fusible appliqué. $30.00/Session 5$ BLOCK Colors of the Seasons Last Saturday of each month, 7:30am OR 8:30am OR 9:30am This program is full. Enjoy the fun. QUILTS OF VALOR PROGRAM NEW!! Friday, July 29, Tuesday, Aug 23, Friday, Sept 23, Oct 28 10am-8pm Quilters Corner will have a National Service day each month where we will have kits, patterns, fabrics & a coach to help anyone make a quilt for this program which gives quilts to American service members touched by war. Elaine Skierka, head coach CLASS LEVEL CODES: * = BEGINNER ** = INTERMEDIATE *** = ADVANCED

6 ULTIMATE DELIGHT Thursday, Sept 29 10am-3pm Batiks in your stash? Fat quarters and more? This is the project for you. Make this for an off to college kid, a man in your life, or just for you. Diane Sexton $38.00(all levels) EXPLODING STAR WALLHANGING Friday, Oct 7 Using the Square in a Square quilting technique this is a great class for people interested in expanding their piecing skills. Sue Martin $25.00(all levels) ******************************************* DON T FORGET. We have a church pew full of 50% off fabrics. They re great for quilt backs, community service projects, and stash builders. We also have an End of the Line area with partial lines of fabric at 25% off. REMEMBER You have an open invitation to join us and use the classroom area to pin a quilt, sit and sew, cut out projects or use the design walls. Just be sure to call ahead and make certain the classroom is not booked. JODI BARROW S TRUNK SHOW SUNDAY, July 31 Noon 4 pm End of the Bolt Days Buy the end of the bolt during the last seven days of the month and receive a 25% discount! APPRAISALS Do you have a quilt that you have always wanted to know more about or what it s worth? Bring it in to be appraised. Dawn Licker $25/quilt CUSTOMER APPRECIATION 10th ANNIVERSARY FABRIC SALE SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, % OFF Limited to Stock on Hand Quilters Corner wishes YOU, our quilting customer, a HAPPY BIRTHDAY. During the month of YOUR birthday come in and draw for a discount on your fabric purchased that day. Class Policy: Pre-registration is required for all classes. Once payment has been received, you are considered enrolled. At that time, you will receive an information sheet. Occasionally, classes do not take place as planned, so please wait until you are certain the class will go before buying supplies. Cancellations are accepted up to 7 days before the class begins, with a store credit given, good for one year or a refund. If Quilters Corner cancels a class, you may take a store credit or a refund.