Sew-ology Gazette Dear Material Girl, October 2016 Cooler weather is here and hopefully you are back into a regular schedule in your sewing and crafting world. This month we have focused on the Fall theme for classes. We are also excited to welcome Julie to the store and offering her talent in beginner sewing and garment sewing instruction. If you have been wanting to learn to sew, be sure to check out the two Saturday class options. Electric Quilt Boot Camp kicks off the month. Learn how to be more confident in Electric Quilt and being your own quilt designer for one of a kind originals. Hoop Envy features the Katie Clutch in 4 available sizes and in the School of Embroidery this month, we will be focused on how to stitch out and construct tile scene embroidery collections. Plus lots of other embroidery offerings! This month also begins our Build Your Skill classes. We will be exploring flying geese units this month and how to make them perfect. We have 7 seats remaining for our New York City excursion and 12 seats remaining on the Quilters Quest Express Tour bus this November as well. Hop on either bus to hang out with us for a fun day and adventure awaits! Thank you for your continued support and keep on sewing, See inside for more details
Sunday, November 27th A great way to kick off the holiday season and find your holiday spirit. We will leave La Plata around 9:30am and head to NYC for approximately 6 hours of free time and then you have a ticket to see the Christmas Spectacular featuring the Rockettes at 8:00pm. After the show we will depart NYC and head home, arriving back in La Plata around 2am on Monday morning. $200/person ((includes transportation and ticket for the Christmas Spectacular) Call 301.392.9575 NOW to reserve your seat Spicy Spiral Table Runner Table runners are so popular, they re great gifts and usually fast to make. Here s one with a twist, so very different and unique. This wonderful project will spice up the conversation at any table setting. Saturday, October 22 10:00am-2:30pm (1 day course) $50 Class Symbol Key =Beginner New to sewinglearning how to rotary cut, use a sewing machine, and to read a pattern. =Advanced Beginner Comfortable with your sewing machine, how to rotary cut, and basic sewing terminology. =Intermediate Confident sewer that is looking for a challenge and a new technique. Pre-class work may be required. =Advanced A skilled sewer that is comfortable with any sewing technique. Pre class work may be required.
Beginner Sewing for You Level 1 An entry level class for the true beginner. Learn machine basics and skills, while making a pillow, tote bag, and pull on pants. Saturday, October 8,15, 22, 29 10:00am-1:00pm Beginner Sewing for You Level 2 You will continue to learn how to create a fitted skirt with a zipper. Level 1 skills are required Saturday, October 8,15, 22, 29 2:00pm-5:00pm (4 day course) $160 plus supplies Instructor: Julie (4 day course) $160 plus supplies Instructor: Julie Pumpkin Door Decor Welcome your family and friends with this Fall style Door Decor. You can use the easy to use Embroidery CD to complete this panel or if you do not have an embroidery machine, you can still complete this darling door panel using your decorative stitches on your sewing machine. Thursday, October 6 12:00pm-5:00pm (1 day course) $35 plus supplies Cameo Club: Card Making Explore the features and techniques in the software to design a card from scratch. Friday, October 21 1:00pm-4:00pm (1 day course) $20* *If you Cameo was not purchased from Material Girls, the class fee will be an additional $10) Learn to design your own quilts! Electric Quilt 7 Beginner Boot Camp This 4 hour hands-on class will turn you into a confident beginner. Learn to use the libraries, sketchbook, basic block drawing and coloring tools, create layouts, add borders, and more. Requirements: Computer, EQ7, printed manual (optional). Saturday, October 1st 10:00am-2:00pm $60
Curious about BERNINA Embroidery Machines? Ask about our Super Duper Event October 14th or October 15th
Pre Cut Stash Invasion Friday, October 28 10:00am-3:00pm Project: Your Choice Final class of the year and we are going with student choice. Choose your favorite project from the book or finish one that you have already started $20 Blessed Pillow This beautiful "Blessed" pillow serves as a great reminder that we have so much to be thankful for. The wording is made of faux chenille, the great part of faux chenille is that it is easy to sew on. The magic happens when you wash the pillow. The chenille fluffs up and your Blessed is just like vintage chenille. This pillow would look great on a bench, sofa, bed or even on the porch to greet guests. Thursday, October 13 12:00pm-4:00pm (1 day course) $35 plus supplies Pumpkin Table Topper Do you love to decorate for the seasons? This 12 x 15 table stand quilt will show off your quilting skills with little effort and big rewards. Learn appliqué, piecing and binding all in a one class. Wednesday, October 12 9:30am-12:30pm (1 day course) $25 plus supplies Build Your Skill: Flying Geese We will explore several methods to creating perfect flying geese units. Wednesday, October 26 11:00am-1:00pm (1 day course) $15 plus supplies Instructor: Amy
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 BERNINA Stitch Regulator For Bernina Models that own a Bernina Stitch Regulator This class is designed to yourself with the capabilities of your BERNINA Stitch Regulator. Please see our website for a supply list. Monday, October 3 1:00pm-3:00pm Master Your Sewing Machine 3 For all BERNINA models: 560, 570, 580, 740, 770, 790, 880 This class is designed to familiarize you with the exclusive creative sewing operation of your BERNINA sewing machine. Please see our website for a supply list. No machines necessary. Lecture/Demo Monday, October 31 11:00am-2:00pm This month s lesson: Out of this World: Pick your favorite robot and explore the fantastic Advanced Appliqué Tool of Software 7. Create a clever embroidered appliqué toy bag using Amy Bradley s Robot Quilt pattern. Learn about the new CutWork feature in Software 8. 10:00am-12:00pm October 21 and 22 November 18 and 19 It s a Cinch! Gift Bag Creating a fully-lined and professional looking in-the-hoop gift bag has never been so easy! You ll be amazed at how these bags come together in just one hooping! 6 different size bags are included, and each design comes in 2 sizes. As a bonus, you ll also receive two additional design files for the tiny candy corn bag and small jack-o-lantern bag, for use with embroidery foam! With all of these designs and bag sizes, you ll be able to make 14 different bags! Wednesday, October 5 11:00am-3:00pm (1 day course) $20 plus supplies Instructor: Amy
Struggling with your confidence in the embroidery world? Do you avoid a project because you are not sure how do to a technique or which stabilizer to use? Enroll in our embroidery academy. Each month we will tackle a new technique, learn about embroidery products, and troubleshooting embroidery problems. Over the next 12 months you will learn Freestanding Lace, Tiling Scenes, In the Hoop Projects and Gifts, Quilting by Embroidery Machine, Machine Embroidered Appliqué, Borders and Alignment, Mastering T-Shirts and Sweatshirts, Openwork Embroidery, Trapunto by Embroidery Machine, Perfectly Embroidered Towels, Piecing in the Hoop, and Multi-Hooping. You will emerge with your Masters Degree in Embroidery and will be ready to tackle any embroidery project head on and with a greater Wednesday, October 12 Class #2: Tiling Scenes $20 11:00am-2:00pm Hoop Envy Club Pickle Pie's Hoop Envy Club features sophisticated in the hoop' designs, specially created to take advantage of the BIG hoops available on today's top-of-the-line embroidery machines. Each month's EXCLUSIVE Design CD features an irresistible project in multiple sizes so even small-hoop owners can join in. Projects featured are for participating Hoop Envy Club members only. Machine Brands and Hoops of all sizes are welcome. There may be some limitations depending upon the largest hoop available for your machine. Monday, October 10 Wednesday, October 12 10:00am-1:00pm 6:00pm-8:00pm (1 day course) $35
Machine Embroidery These classes are open to all brands of embroidery machines Count Your Blessings Towel Need a hostess gift for Thanksgiving, or just want to add some charm to your kitchen or bath? This easy and quick to embroider towel will do the trick. Add different trims and your have gifts for your friends and family. Thursday, October 20 9:30am-12:00pm (1 day course) $25 plus supplies Talking Turkey Table Runner Add a decorative touch to your Thanksgiving Table with is turkey table runner. You can use the Kimberbell design CD to make this easy and quick, or use your sewing machine and decorative stitches. The center panel is a disappearing 9-patch. This fun technique will make your friends think you are so talented. This is a small enough project to practice your quilting skills. Thursday, October 20 1:00pm-5:00pm (1 day course) $35 plus supplies Turkey Legs Towel Add a touch of fun and laughs to your kitchen with this lively turkey towel. The dangling legs are embroidered on felt and can be removed to launder the towel. While decorating your kitchen you will be learning how to embroider on terry cloth. Thursday, October 27 1:00pm-4:00pm (1 day course) $35 plus supplies Boot iful Bouquets Boot Camp Charming boot vases that can be mixed and/or matched with each unique bouquet. There will be a full series of embroidery designs available. Boot iful Bouquets deigns are only available for boot camp participants at the present time. This month will feature the Military & Galosh Boots and Patriot & Spring Bouquets. Hoop must be 6 x 8 (BERNINA Large Oval) Monday, October 24 10:00am-3:00pm (1 day course) $55* (Class fee includes embroidery designs)
Special Hours for the remainder of 2016 Saturday, November 5th: Open 9:30am - 6:00pm Sunday, November 6th: Open 11:00pm - 4:00pm Saturday, November 12th: Open 9:30am - 6:00pm Sunday, November 13th: Open 11:00pm - 4:00pm Wednesday, November 23rd: 9:30am-2:00pm Thursday, November 24th: CLOSED Monday, November 28th: Noon-6:00pm Saturday, December 24th Monday, January 2nd: CLOSED www.materialgirlsquilt.com 301-392-9575 Store Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-6:00pm Sat 9:30 am-4:00pm