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1 Winter Class Newsletter January April 2016 Shop News Super Bowl Sale Mark your calendar for Sunday, February 7, 2016 from 12:30pm 5:00pm Watch our newsletter for additional information regarding the sale. Infant Crisis Services On the first Friday of the month, a very remarkable thing happens inside the Oklahoma Quiltworks classroom. Volunteers flood the room with sewing machines, fabric, enthusiastic chatter and a whole lot of love to make quilts for the very young whose families are in need. Oklahoma Quiltworks supports, as its community project, Infant Crisis Services (ICS) by coordinating the effort and receiving donated fabrics for this incredible quilt-making project. The volunteers who donate their time, energy, love and talent complete more than 40 baby quilts each month. Volunteers, who want to help but are unable to join in the all-day quilting sessions, can donate their time by sewing quilt tops at home. Packaged, pre-cut kits are ready to be picked up at the shop. Just piece, press and return. We also take 100% cotton fabric donations for ICS. Meeting Date, Fridays, 9:30 3:00pm January 8, February 5, March 4 and April 1

2 Oklahoma City Winter Quilt Show January 7 9, 10:00am 5:00pm daily Location State Fair Park - Cox Pavilion 3001 General Pershing Blvd Oklahoma City, OK We will not have a booth at the show this year, so stop by the shop and save 20% off all regular priced fabric on the bolt! ½ yd minimum cut The Oklahoma City Winter Quilt Show is in its 14th year, featuring an exciting Vendor Mall filled with products and services offered by exhibitors from across town and from across the United States. Admission $10 / with Coupon $9 3-Day Pass $20 Children under age 12 FREE Local Quilt Shop Day Join the fun and shop your local Quilt shop, January 23, Local Quilt Shop Day is a worldwide celebration for independently-owned quilt shops everywhere. This year, Local Quilt Shop Day will be held on Saturday, January 23, Watch our weekly newsletter for the special events we have planned for that day. Block of the Month Class Many of you have asked for us to have a monthly Block of the Month Class. Starting in January, we will offer one class a month to help you with any of the Block of the Month projects you might be working on. The projects don t necessarily need to be current, but do need to be Block of the Months from Oklahoma Quiltworks.

3 Scissor Sharpening Monty Neighbors will be here one day for scissor sharpening. There is nothing more frustrating than to have scissors or knives that do not work properly. Take the time to evaluate your equipment and make sure you mark your calendar for scissor sharpening day. If the date listed is not convenient for you, drop off, and pick up the items that need to be sharpened at your convenience. Pre-payment is required if you are not able to pick them up on the day of sharpening! February 17, 9:30am 3:00pm Small scissors and Nippers Sharpening only - $4.00 Sharpening, Adjustment, Ergonomic - $5.00 Medium and Large Scissors Sharpening only - $5.00 Sharpening, Adjustment, Ergonomic - $6.00 Machine Quilt Artist We are pleased to have well known Small Machine Quilter and Thread Artist Charlotte Hickman scheduled for two sessions of Machine Quilting this coming winter/spring. Come take a Quilting class and learn from one of the best. Charlotte Hickman will be teaching free-motion quilting designs, which are often seen in her art quilts. Her award-winning quilts are in state, national and international shows. Photos of her quilts have appeared in quilt publications and she has written articles about her quilting techniques for quilting magazines. For several years Charlotte has been designing and teaching her art quilt patterns which include fabric painting, fabric dying, piecing and appliquéing techniques. When designing quilts, she considers the infinite sources of the bold colors of nature. She recently demonstrated two techniques on TheQuiltShow.com with Ricky Tims and Alex Anderson. The scheduled airdate for showing this program is Feb. 29, 2016, show number We hope all of you will go to the website as Charlotte is thrilled to have been a part of the group.

4 Strip Club Class Starting in February, we will be having a Saturday morning quilting Strip Club & Pot luck Come join Robin, queen of stripper quilts and have fun working on a different project each month using 2½ strips and background fabric. And food! Leap-Year Quilt Retreat Level For all skill levels Friday, February 26 & 27, 9:30am 9:30pm and Sunday, February 28, 9:00 am 5:00pm Camp Fee - $ # Come have a Leaping Fun Weekend! If you have never attended a Quilt Retreat, you may have no idea what we are talking about. It is designed to provide space to spread out for three days, without interruption from family members, household duties or anything else that gets in your way of productive sewing time. You may come with projects you need to complete or bring new projects you want to start. The only thing we don t do at this camp is spend the night. You don t even have to cook. Lunch and dinners are provided. If you need help in certain areas or some advice to spur you on in the right direction, this is the place to be. You may simply want to be left alone to do your own thing and that is OK too. There will be lots of eats and treats, door prizes are always given and best of all you will make some new friends. Bags, Bowls, Pillows, Tuffets and More! Brentwood Bag Class Level Intermediate Instructor - Sherron Hendricks Saturday, January 9, 9:30am 4:30pm Class Fee - $30.00 # This beautiful and practical handbag has one large exterior pocket (or you can add a second), lots of interior pockets and a secure zipper top. If you've never made a one before, this is a fun pattern to learn handbag construction with. Enjoy making and showing off your new handbag to your friends and family!

5 Citrus Slice Class Level Intermediate Instructor - Karen Munger Monday, February 22, 10:00am 5:00pm Class Fee - $30.00 # Appliqué is the first step of this citrus table topper, and we will cover a few techniques including needle-turn appliqué and fusible raw-edge appliqué the choice is yours. After the citrus sections and leaves are in place, we ll begin quilting your choice to straight-line or free-motion quilt. Then we ll finish up with the rind and the binding. This is a great little table topper that will get your table ready for springtime! Color Me Fun Class Level Beginner Instructor - Dianne Lee February 9, 2016, 2:00pm 4:30pm Class Fee - $25.00 # Color Fun with crayons! It s not just coloring; it s adding pizazz! We will take color-book fun to a new level! Learn a few tricks with crayons to add that finished look you ve observed at Quilt shows. Fabric Bowls / Baskets Class Level Beginner Instructor Debi Morrow February 16, 2016, 1:30am 4:30pm Class Fee - $20.00 # Take a break from precision sewing while having fun fondling your favorite fabric. This wrapping and coiling technique is very easy and produces great results. Any sewing machine with a zigzag stitch can be used. Your bowl will be completed during class time and won t be stashed in the back of the closet unfinished.

6 Love Pillow Class Level All Levels Instructor - Shirlene Davis Tuesday, January 26, 2016, 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm Class Fee - $20.00 # Want to learn about color? Do you dread picking fabrics? In this fun class you will learn the basics of color theory and make a great project using V & Co. Simply COLOR RED book. Even though each book focuses on one color each project featured will make any color shine. Join me for some color play with fabric and make a super fun Love Pillow. Tuffet Level: Beginner II / Intermediate Instructor- Eve Murphy 1 Class (2 Sessions) Saturday, February 6 & 13, 10:00am 2:00pm Class Fee $50.00 # Little Miss Muffit sat on her Tuffet...No spider in this class! Oh! The Tuffet is quite the rave. Come make your own Tuffet, the cover is done with foundation piecing making it so easy to construct. First session is sewing and the second session is putting it all together.

7 Quilts, Quilts and More Quilts Easy Layer Cake Class Level Beginner II Instructor - Eve Murphy Saturday, January 23, 10:00AM 4:00PM Class Fee - $30.00 # Snuggle up in front of the fire with this Warm and Cozy flannel quilt. This weekend project is easy to make and takes just two layer cakes. You can choose to add borders if you like. Quilt finishes at 72 x 82 with the two borders. Dill Pickles Class Level Intermediate Instructor - Sherron Hendricks Saturday, February 20, 9:30am 4:00pm Class Fee - $30.00 # This playful quilt is lots of fun to make and a great way to learn basic machine appliqué. It s the perfect size to snuggle up with on the couch or give as a gift! Choose four blocks and make some matching pillow covers, too! Metro Lattice Class Level Intermediate Instructor - Sherron Hendricks Saturday, January 30, 9:30am 4:00pm Class Fee - $30.00 # Are you bored of piecing straight lines and ready to take on curves? Then come and learn the technique of piecing curves. We'll start with basic pinwheel blocks and transform them into a graceful lattice - with a little bit of patience you can make this beautiful contemporary quilt.

8 Nova Strip Club Class Level Beginner II to Intermediate Instructor - Robin Cockrell Saturday, March 26, 9:30am 2:00pm Class Fee - $25.00 # Are you ready to have some fun?!! In this class not only will I get you started on your beautiful Nova quilt but we will also have a potluck!! I will supply the main dish, plates, utensils and napkins and the students are to bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share. I don t expect anyone to finish their tops in class, but we will get an idea of what each one will look like!! This class is for intermediate quilters or very advanced beginners. Beautiful Radiance Strip Club Class Level Beginner II to Intermediate Instructor - Robin Cockrell Saturday, April 23, 9:30am 2:00pm Class Fee - $25.00 # This is a simple but elegant quilt that works up quickly using 2 1/2 strips. We will also have a potluck in which I will be bringing the main course and furnishing plates and eating utensils. You are welcome to bring a side dish, salad or a dessert. Please don t expect to finish your quilt top in this class. This is just to get you started and get an idea of what each of ours will look like. You are welcome and encouraged to start cutting out prior to class so you have more sewing time at class. This is an intermediate or very confident beginner class.

9 Basics Machine Appliqué Class Level Beginner Instructor - Shirlene Davis Saturday April, 2, 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm Class Fee - $20.00 # In this class we will make a fun banner using machine appliqué techniques. We will discuss tools, tips and techniques that make appliqué easy. During this time we ll learn both raw edge and finished appliqué securing pieces with a Zig Zag and Blanket Stitch. Beginning Hand Appliqué Class Level Beginner Instructor - Dianne Lee Friday, February 19, 9:00am 12:30pm Class Fee - $25.00 # It seems there is appliqué in many quilt patterns these days. A touch here and there or the main focus. We will cover a few techniques to help you choose the method you like best. With all the new tools and some hands on experience, you ll soon be showing off your new skill!

10 Appliqué - A New Technique Class Level Beginner / Intermediate Instructor - Dianne Lee Tuesday, March 15, 9:00am 4:00pm Class Fee - $25.00 # Yet another technique! For years I have LOVED applique, and always check out the best entries at quilt shows. Some work just stands out in a class of its own. Recently I was able to attend workshops to learn the thinnest stems I ve ever seen. Plus, many benefits I ll be sharing with those who want to advance their skills. Paper Cut Valentine Appliqué Class Level - Beginner / Intermediate Instructor Darcy Ashton Friday, February 12, 10:00am 4:00pm Class Fee - $40.00 # You can still be a beginner but I recommend that you have some applique experience. Many of the techniques taught are unique and even experienced sewers will learn something new. We will tackle many of the problem areas in appliqué with emphasis on marking, basting, clipping, and sweeping curves using a needle.

11 Owls Multiple Piece Appliqué Class Level Beginner / Intermediate Instructor Darcy Ashton Frida, March 7, 10:00am 4:00pm Class Fee - $40.00 # For this class we will make an appliqué owl that includes several pieces. We will cut it out of freezer paper as one piece, then cut it apart into many pieces, prepare them separately, then nestle them back together at the iron into one piece again that fits like a glove. Basic Quiltmaking Level: Beginner Instructor: Toni Owens Saturday, Monday February 1, 5:30pm 9:30pm and Monday, February 15, 5:30pm 9:30pm # or Saturday, March 12, 10:00am 3:30pm and Monday, 28, 5:30pm 8:30pm # Class Fee $40.00 This class is designed for the person who knows nothing about quilting, yet also provides helpful hints and tips for those looking to improve their present skills. We start right at the beginning by looking at Fabrics, Color and Notions, then moving on to the correct usage of the rotary cutter, rulers and how to master that quarter-inch seam used in quilt making. You only need to know how to sew a straight stitch. The class specializes in individual attention and hands-on training. You will learn how to make Piano Keys, Bricks, Checkerboards, Half-Square Triangles and Flying Geese to use in a pillow, table runner or quilt.

12 Finish-It Basic Quiltmaking Level: Beginner Instructor - Toni Owens, Gigi McEver / Sandy Clapp Saturday, April 16, 10:00am 4:00pm and Saturday, April 30, 12:30-3:30 pm Class Fee $40.00 # This is a new class that teaches the Finishing of the quilt. Learn to add borders, sandwhich, baste and quilt (hand or machine). The last step is binding and a most important part - labeling your quilt. This class will benefit any type of quilt making: pillows, wallhangings, table-runners and of course quilts. This is a two-part class. Pre-requisite Basic Quiltmaking or obtained basic skills from another source. Free-Motion Quilting II Class Level - Advanced Beginner Instructor Charlotte Hickman Friday, March 11, 10:00am 4:00pm # OR Friday, April 8, 10:00am 4:00pm # Class Fee - $50.00 Learning to quilt your quilts is a wonderful technique that enables you to make your quilt from beginning to the very end with your own quilting designs. This is satisfying and rewarding. We will play with different designs on sandwiched fat quarters. We will also look at and discuss the quilt top that you bring to class for quilting design suggestions that you can stitch at home. The Golden Threads light weight paper will be used for drawing your own designs. Come learn how quilting can be a fun process.

13 Level Beginner Instructor - Mauri Richey Saturday, March 5, 1:00pm - 4:00pm Class Fee $25.00 # Quilt Binding by Machine Start to Finish My idea of handwork involves a stapler and glue gun. Neither of which are the best way to bind a quilt. So in an effort to avoid handwork I ve come up with a fast way to machine bind my quilts. And since the first thing to wear out on a much-used quilt is the binding, it only makes more sense! (Hand finished bindings are lovely and a must for heirlooms and quilt shows, they aren t really practical for quilts that are used and washed more frequently especially kids quilts.) I can bind a queen size quilt in about 2 hours and so can you. Come learn my techniques and soon you ll have professional looking and durable bindings in a fraction of the time it takes to hand stitch one. This class is the perfect follow up to the Basic Quiltmaking Class. Block of the Month Class Level Beginner Advanced Instructors Debbie Aldridge or Toni Owens Class is Free Thursdays, 1:00pm 4:00pm January 14, February 11, March 10, April 14 Many of you have asked for a monthly Block of the Month Class. Starting in January, we will offer one class a month to help you with any of the Block of the Month projects. The projects don t necessarily need to be current, but do need to be our Block of the Months from OK Quiltworks. Singer Featherweight Sewing

14 Machine Maintenance Class For owners of Featherweight sewing machines Instructor - Jim Sorrell Friday, March 25, 1:00pm 4:00pm Class Fee - $65.00 # We always have an overwhelming response for this class and often have a waiting list. For those who missed out the last time, do not wait too long to enroll as this is a very popular class. You learn by doing things yourself. In this class, you will learn how to perform the following tasks like a professional. Clean the machine Oil the machine belt Lubricate the machine & motor Inspect for worn parts Adjust tensions Adjust hand wheel release Adjust pressure Adjust & replace Install new bulb Adjust bobbin winder Clean & polish machine & case Troubleshoot and correct common problems BONUS Receive a detailed handbook for future reference the end of the clinic REQUIREMENT: Must bring your own featherweight to the clinic to be able to participate. Level: For all Skill Levels Instructor - Gigi McEver Class Fee Free Club Meetings By Hand with Love Attention handwork aficionados! Come join us for three glorious hours of hand sewing. Bring your current project or come plan a new one. We ll share tips on techniques, tools, fabric, patterns and whatever else comes up in conversation. Best of all, we can spend some uninterrupted time with other handwork lovers. We hope you ll join us! Although this event is free, class registration is required. Thursdays, 9:00am 12:00pm January 21, February 18, March 17 and April 21

15 Knoty Girls Level: For all Skill Levels Instructor - Debbie Aldridge Embroidery is here to stay and there are so many ways to display your handiwork and so many wonderful images and patterns to stitch. Come join our stitchery group. We meet once a month... there is always something to learn and share with each other. Mondays- 1:30 4:30pm January 11, February 15, March 14 and April 11 Class Fee Free Salem Witches Stitching Guild The Mystery of the Salem Quilt Guild is a mystery quilt that will be presented in 4 pieces over the next several months. Patterns, fabrics and threads are available. Come stitch with us each month on this fun new quilt. Class is free. Tuesdays, 10:00am 1:00pm January 19, February 23, March 22 and April 19 Stitching Society Tuesdays - Day 2:00 4:30pm, Evening 5:30pm 8:00pm January 5, February 2, March 1, and April 5 Simple What-Not s Club #3 January 7 and February 4, 1:00pm 2:30pm Class Fee - Free

16 The New Hexagon Club Join the Hexagon craze. Are you working on Katja s hexagon quilt, Millefiori or would you like to start the new 2016 sampler quilt from Kim McLean and Liza Prior Lucy? If so, we would love to have you come sew with us. Inspired by The New Hexagon by Katja Marek, Liza and Kim have put their own spin on a "create your own sampler quilt". Don t know where to start? We will be glad to teach you the art of English paper piecing and help you create your own one of a kind gorgeous quilt. Thursdays, 2:30pm 4:30pm January 7, February 4, March 3 and April 7 Levels For All Skill Levels Instructor - Toni Owens Wool Crazy Continue on the journey of Wool Appliqué and Embroidery. If you are interested in Crazy Patch Quilts, Folk-art appliqué, embellishing with embroidery stitches or just learning to work with wool, this class is for you. You choose your project or design your own crazy patch quilt. Wool and patterns are available to help with ideas for your wool project. We meet once each month to work on our projects, share stories, stitches, thread and wools. Basic quilt making or sewing required for this class. Tuesdays 1:30 4:30pm January 19, February 23, March 22 & April 19 Class Fee - Free

17 Sew Days We love our Wednesdays and Thursdays and we love having our customers come sit and sew. You will be amazed at how many projects you can complete in just a matter of weeks. Our goal is to provide a place for our customers to have space to spread out their projects, get guidance if needed, have comfortable surroundings and make lots of new friends. Sit and Sews Wednesdays 9:30am 4:30pm January - 6, 13, 20 and 27 February - 3, 10, 17 & 24 March - 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 April - 6, 13, 20 & 27 Girls Night Out Thursdays 4:30pm 8:00pm January - 7, 14, 21 and 28 February- 4, 11, 18 & 25 March - 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 April - 7, 14, 21 & 28