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Sew-ology Gazette Dear Material Girl, September 2018 Kids are heading back to school, soon the leaves will be changing colors, and cooler weather will be here.

We also have a returning favorite Kimberbell event, Merry and Bright, coming in November. Save your dates for some holiday fun. If you missed it previously now is your chance.

Is your machine all tuned up and ready for the holiday sewing season? Don t wait till you have a deadline to make! Bring it in and give it a little spa vacation!

1 Sew-ology Gazette Dear Material Girl, September 2018 Kids are heading back to school, soon the leaves will be changing colors, and cooler weather will be here. We will be heading back to our sewing and craft rooms as we return to regular schedules. We have a new one day Kimberbell event to help us kick off that season. We also have a returning favorite Kimberbell event, Merry and Bright, coming in November. Save your dates for some holiday fun. If you missed it previously now is your chance. Don t worry for those that already participated in Merry and Bright, we have something special coming soon. We are just not ready to spill the details quite yet. Is your machine all tuned up and ready for the holiday sewing season? Don t wait till you have a deadline to make! Bring it in and give it a little spa vacation! Thank you for your continued support and keep on sewing, Amy, Robin, and Mike Monday, September 3, 2018 Celebrate Back to School! School is back in session and we are all doing a little happy dance. The perfect gift for a teacher appreciation. Saturday, September 1 OR Friday, September 7 (1 day course) $25 Instructor: Amy This is one of the most popular Kimberbell Club EXCLUSIVE Designs! The only way to get it is to join us for some fun!

Painters Garden Saturday, September 1 9:30am-10:30am Imagine Saturday, September 29

This club is currently at capacity. Information here is for registered club members only.

Learn to use mesh in your bags for beautiful, stretchy pockets.

Learn about tools that make sewing so much easier: rotary cutters and rulers, proper

2 Painters Garden Saturday, September 1 9:30am-10:30am Imagine Saturday, September 29 9:30am-10:30am FINAL Meeting Note Registration for this club opened in August. This club is currently at capacity. Information here is for registered club members only. Saturday, September 8 Learn the basics of bag making as you make these handy and practical zippered bags. Be sure to start your project with the right foundation: ByAnnie s Soft and Stable will add support and stability to the bag. Soft and Stable is not quilted in this bag, but you ll love the body and stability that it provides even without quilting. Discover how easy it is to add a handbag zipper to your project. Learn to use mesh in your bags for beautiful, stretchy pockets. And discover the benefits of using fold-over elastic to finish edges. Learn about tools that make sewing so much easier: rotary cutters and rulers, proper machine feet, bias tape makers (for zipper pulls), turning tools, stilettos, pressing tools, chalk markers, and more! All Bottled Up is perfect to protect Essential Oils or nail polish in bottles from 5 to 15 ml and up to 3½ tall. Additional space down the middle can be used for more bottles or other supplies. Instructions for three different sizes are included in this pattern: small (with mesh dividers for 6 bottles), medium (10 bottles), 14 (bottles). All Bottled Up 9:30am-10:30am Dates for the Hands on Workshops will be given at the Lecture/Demonstration.

Free Motion Quilting Tired of stitching in the ditch?

This introduction class will give you lots of ideas and confidence for quilting those unfinished

Tuesday, September 11 10:00am-1:00pm (1 day course) $45 Instructor: Charlotte Friday, September 21

not the Quilt Store? Join us for the newest 1 day event to kick off the fall.

3 Free Motion Quilting Tired of stitching in the ditch? Let's try some other patterns and no marking techniques. This introduction class will give you lots of ideas and confidence for quilting those unfinished projects. We explore fillers with specifics shapes and designs for interesting borders. Tuesday, September 11 10:00am-1:00pm (1 day course) $45 Instructor: Charlotte Friday, September 21 10:00am-3:00pm OR Saturday, September 22 10:00am-3:00pm Its Pumpkin Spice season Every else, so why not the Quilt Store? Join us for the newest 1 day event to kick off the fall. For this event, you will be providing your own embroidery machine. If you don t own an embroidery machine or have one with limits to the hoop size, we have a limited number of machines available for you to use (first come, first serve). $99

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. Monday, September 10 10:00am-12:00pm 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. Monday, September 17 10:00am-12:00pm Master Machine Embroidery 1 For all current BERNINA embroidery models This class intended to familiarize you with the editing and lettering features of your new BERNINA embroidery machine and embroidery supplies for success. Wednesday, September 5 Master Machine Embroidery 2 For all current BERNINA embroidery models This class intended to familiarize you with editing and advanced placement features of your new BERNINA embroidery machine. Wednesday, September 19 Master Your Serger For all current BERNINA and bernette models This class is designed to be used as a step-by-step guide to familiarize you with the basic operation of your BERNINA sewing machine. Please see our website for a supply list. Saturday, September 8 11:30 am-1:30pm Lets Talk Stabilizers and Embroidery Help Session Struggling with your confidence in the embroidery world? Do you avoid a project because you are not sure how do to a technique? Too many stabilizer choices and not sure exactly which one is correct? Amy is going to walk you through the choices and will answer your questions. Saturday, September 15 $5.00 Please submit any questions that you would like Amy to address to materialgirl@verizon.net

Needle Notebooks Store all your needle packs in this handy little notebook! Machine Brands and Hoops of all sizes are welcome.

Thursday, September 20 10:00am-1:00pm (1 day course) $35* *Class fee includes the design collection Join us for a few hours of slowing down

It does not have to be a quilting related project.

00 October 26 and 27 (Friday and Saturday) The Material Girls Quilters' Quest Cruise liner departs each day from LaPlata, MD and returns each

5 Needle Notebooks Store all your needle packs in this handy little notebook! Machine Brands and Hoops of all sizes are welcome. There may be some limitations to which size you are able to create depending upon the largest hoop available for your machine. Thursday, September 20 10:00am-1:00pm (1 day course) $35* *Class fee includes the design collection Join us 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, September 6 10:00am-2:00pm $5.00 October 26 and 27 (Friday and Saturday) The Material Girls Quilters' Quest Cruise liner departs each day from LaPlata, MD and returns each evening. The cost is $150 per person. The cost includes 1 hour stops at all 10 shops, lunch each day and a pizza party on Friday evening. A deposit of $75 is required to hold your spot. The balance for the bus trip will be due September 15th, After 9/15/18, there will be no refunds.

Class Symbol Key =Beginner Machine =Beginner Embroidery =Advanced Beginner =Intermediate 1. Class fees must be paid IN FULL at time of registration.

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

If the cancellation is less than one week, no refunds will be given. 3.

7 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. You must register for a class at least 24 hours in advance. 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