Summer 2018 The Fabric Patch 220 Tenth Ave SW Ephrata, WA 98823 509-754-8280 www.fabricpatch.net Lazy Days of Summer are here!!!! Ok, not so lazy when you have to water twice a day, pick the garden, weed the flower beds and family keeps visiting from out of town because we live in vacation-land. But those are all good things. I just find I have a little less time to finish things up and work on sewing, stitching and quilting projects. I find I don t come in the house until 9pm. As most of my friends are in the same boat we tend to limit classes during the summer months. We are still working on finishing up our block-of-the-month classes we started in the spring and preparing to get everything off of our plate in time for the Fall Block of the Month/Class Open House!! That is always a good time to start two or three new projects! If you think you can limit your self to so few. I know I can t!! But what about you quilters that want to start new projects? Or want to stay inside, out of the heat to sew? Or just want to learn something new? No worries. We have GREAT things planned for you!! Techniques, tips, projects, and more! We are going to bring our sewing machines and sergers to the shop and take the opportunity to demo the project we are working on! You can come in for a demo on Chenille, collage quilting, Pixel quilting, sewing with sergers, hand embroidery and MANY, MANY MORE!! We will have a new demo every week! Check out the demo calendar to find the ones you are interested in. When you come in for the demo you will receive a free pattern, a coupon, and of course the demo. You can even sign up to come in and sew with us for just $10 (space limited to 5). So check out the interesting projects listed on page 6. We have lots planned for you during our Demo Days of Summer!!! $5 Quilt Classes Continue through the summer! Brianna is making her way through the Dessert Sampler Saturday class and the Friendship Sampler Thursday class. Check the calendar for dates and times. If you find you are on vacation for one of the classes, just drop off your finished block and card and Carolyn will check you in on class day so you are not penalized!! She will be your quilting buddy! These are fantastic quilts! A great opportunity to learn new techniques in the Thursday class, and finish a fantastic Jen Kingwell in the Saturday class. Stay caught up so you don t have to pay $5!!
Stitchers Garden: Monthly lessons! This darling quilt can be made entirely from stash fabric (or treat yourself to a kit). It is an opportunity to utilize your sewing machine and all those stitches and feet! You end up with a beautiful 61" x 83" quilt and some amazing information you will be sorry you didn't know before!! A few of the techniques used include: Pintucking, Twin and Wing Needles, Bobbinwork, Twisted Floss, Tailor Tack, Couching, Circular Attachments, Ruffler, Open Toe Appliqué and the Binder foot. For this class, you will bring your sewing machine and we will construct a block in class as we trouble shoot the unique stitches and the individual machine settings. Then you take a pattern home to make a second block using the same technique. Classes are once a month. Class is $16/month and includes all patterns, handouts and instruction. Begin any time, class cycles. PCA (Pre-Cut Association) Pre-Cut Association classes continue to be very popular!! There is something very satisfying about having a quilt kit all cut out for you accurately! And the huge variety of colors, sizes and styles available make all of the classes very invaluable for future quick quilts. Class is always on the third Saturday of the month. Each class is only $24, and includes the pattern, instruction, lunch and a door prize. All quilt projects will be shown ahead of time so you can pick out your fabrics and come prepared. Class size is limited to 10. July features one of Brianna s newest patterns and August is Jenny Beyers Color Palette quilt Spectrum made with all 150 colors in her massive charm pack. Really gorgeous!! Beginning Quilt Class: The Progressive Quilt The Progressive Quilt pattern is a perfect 14 lesson packet that includes charts, bonus quilt patterns and technique information perfect for every beginner. Each lesson is a one-on-one class at your convenience. Only $30 for all 28 patterns and all 14 classes. The perfect beginning quilting class! Kits available. Pincushion Club We have been making a new pincushion every month with our Pin Pals for almost 5 years. Yes, that s a lot of pins. But it s really about stitching new little creatures, eating Millie s warm cookies and catching up with friends. We are making a Sunflower in July, and a super cute Chicken in August. The puppy is September. As always, class, pattern and kit is just $15.99. May s PinCushion Travel Bag Class!! This is a re-occurring monthly class. One pattern featured every month for twelve months. Every 4th class is free!! These are all byannie patterns, all very well constructed with excellent classroom assistance to teach you the basics (and beyond) of bag construction. You ll learn about zippers, bindings, linings, mesh and more. The patterns and the completed bags are at the shop, stop in to get more information and see which classes are most appealing for your organizational, travel and gift giving needs! Each bag class is offered twice a month. On the second Tuesday from 1-3pm or the second Saturday from 11-1pm. Class is just $10. Pattern and machine is required. Space is limited to 8 participants/class. We suggest you come with your pieces cut out (and prequilted if indicated) to fully participate and finish your project. Fun class!! Great tips!!
July 2018 Urbanologie Continues Jenny Pedigo s quick curve ruler is a lot of fun and her amazing pattern support continues to feature multiple options for this unique ruler. Her mini quick curved ruler came out last year, and this BOM is the featured quilt for the mini. It is SOOOO CUTE!!! The picture really does not do it justice. There are 12 blocks and the quilt can be constructed 3 different ways. For this BOM we meet once a month, on the first Wednesday evening of the month. We started in April and will continue until March. Class consists of a demonstration of block construction, with no need for sewing machines. Class also includes bingo, and door prizes each month. If you did not get an opportunity to sign up for this class (now full) talk to us about a guest pass if you want to come for a demo to give you the inspiration to get started! We have books, rulers and additional patterns in the shop! Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat We have the full line of Quick Curve Ruler patterns (full sized and mini) in the shop. This is a FANTASTIC ruler!! One of our Summer Demos!! 2 3 4 Demo Days of Summer: Keep the list (page 6) on your fridge! Demos and specials all week, sew ins are one day per week, limited to 5 participants. Must sign up to save your place!! Independence Day!!! Open 9-4pm 5 $5 Quilt 6pm - 8pm 6 7 Foot of the Month! Dessert Sampler: 9am Pincushion Club 11am Stitchers Garden 1pm 8 9 10-12 10 6-8pm 11 15 16 17 18 Travel Bags Back at Ya Back Pack 1-3pm 12 13 Christmas in July Retreat!! 19 20 21 Floral Menagerie 9-10 Travel Bags 11-1 Flower Power 2-3:30 See Travel Bag information on page 2. Great class! Offered at two different times each month, weekday or weekend. Urbanologie 6-8pm PCA (Pre-Cut Association) 10-4pm $24 22 23 24 25 Embroidery Club 1-2pm Embroidery BOM 2-3pm 26 27 28 Embroidery Club 9:30-11 Embroidery BOM 11-12:30 1-3 29 30 31 We are continuing to work on our Series. We will finish up soon! Just in time to start our next large quilt series in October maybe you will get a sneak peak..
Machine Embroidery Club and BOM Brianna and Deb Gravelle are co-hosting the Embroidery Club (it takes a team!). You bring your embroidery machines, complete an exclusive project, and learn a new technique on your machine. Embroidery BOM immediately follows Club, as you continue to work on Hello Sunshine. Class is always the last Wednesday or the 4th Saturday. Come to either class to stay caught up! Embroidery Retreat is right around the corner! End of September!! Can t Wait!! August 2018 Hello Sunshine!! All of us are addicted to hexies!! Our favorite method is the easy applistick way, which means you don t have to remove the hard papers. We offer a free demonstration - just ask at the counter. If you want to make fun heirloom quilt, just come in every month and pick up a packet of 19 precut hexagonal fabrics and the applistick hexies - enough to make one flower. You have your choice of 30 s fabrics, or Jo Morton (dark reproduction) in lots of colors, all for only $3.99/block!! This is the BEST thing to have when you are traveling. Add the 4 x 6 notion bag, so portable!! Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Demo Days of Summer: Keep the list (page 6) on your fridge! Demos and specials all week, sew ins are one day per week, limited to 5 participants. Must sign up to save your place!! 1 Urbanologie 6-8pm 2 $5 Quilt 6pm - 8pm 3 4 Foot of the Month! Dessert Sampler: 9am Pincushion Club 11am Stitchers Garden 1pm 5 6 7 8 Travel Bags Get Out of Town Duffle Bag 1-3pm 9 10 11 Floral Menagerie 9-10 Travel Bags 11-1 12 13 10-12 14 6-8pm 15 16 17 PCA Spectrum made with 5 squares 10-4pm $24 Includes Pattern and lunch 19 20 21 22 23 24 28 Embroidery Club 9:30-11 Wenatchee s Quilt Show is August 17th and 18th at Town Toyota Center. 9-5 both days!! Embroidery BOM 11-12:30 1-3 26 27 28 29 Embroidery Club 1-2pm Embroidery BOM 2-3pm 30 31 Spectrum
The Fabric Patch s Certified ing Machine Service: All work is guaranteed. Our certified service technicians are quick and skilled. Cleaning Service Pfaff: $69 Cleaning Service Pfaff purchased here: $59 Cleaning Service every other brand: $79 Repair Pfaff (includes cleaning, excludes parts): $139 Repair Pfaff purchased from us (includes cleaning and parts): $119 Repair all other brands (includes cleaning): $159 $40/hour for additional time if necessary Note: All parts and additional time are pre-approved by the customer before the work is completed. We do not order discontinued parts on EBay for old machines, but we will install a part if you bring it to us. Please call or see us for specific questions regarding your machine. The Fabric Patch will accept ANY trade in, running or not, for $100 trade in value on any machine. It s what s on the INSIDE that counts. Two things to keep in mind when it comes to your sewing machine: machine quality and routine machine maintenance. Your sewing machine is one of the most essential tools you will use for quilt making and clothing construction, and it should be dependable. Start by purchasing a machine with an all metal interior and an accountable warranty. The department store models that are sold for $100 - $150 are not meant to last. Even when you buy the optional warranty, it is generally for just a year. They will last for an estimated 120 hours of sewing, and it s possible the balling up of fabric and thread will make that time unbearable. They have a plastic interior and the parts are not replaceable. Read the customer reviews and don t waste your money on a machine you will have to quickly replace. Pfaff has an entry level machine with 70 stitches, 6 feet, two LED lights, a hard carrying case, all metal interior and a 10 year warranty for only $699. We offer a dealer rebate for $100 making it just $599. Second thing: maintenance. When you purchase a Pfaff from us, your first year s service cleaning is on us; if it is an embroidery machine, we clean and service it for free for two years. After that, annual service and cleaning is just $59. All feet, attachments and accessories are 10% off for life. Parts warranty is 20 years. Our two technicians are certified and quick. They will service all brands, makes and models, new and old for just $79 for a basic cleaning/service. This is recommended for all machines, every year. The majority of machines that gum up, jam or stitch poorly are often related to the lint build up in the machine, most of which is unreachable by quilters with brushes and tweezers. Take care of your investment for years of enjoyment. Have it serviced regularly. Pfaff Fun with Pfeet!!!! First Saturday, every month! Pfaff has 47 optional feet for your sewing machine. How many do you have? Do you know how all of them work? We will feature a new foot every month with a special demo and special pricing. Come in any time on the first Saturday of the month. Watch a quick demo, get a handout and a door prize ticket. If you need ANY foot on that day, it will be 20% off.
Demo Days of Summer We will pick a new featured technique each week of summer. The classroom will be set up with patterns, books, inspiration, demo stations and specials highlighting the scheduled technique. One specific day of the week we will host a sew in, when a staff member will be set up in the classroom demonstration the scheduled technique. We welcome participants to join us for the sew in. Come to watch, learn, or bring your machine and sew along!! ins are limited to 5 participants. $10 each for the day. Summer demo projects are on display at the shop. Come every week! This is a great opportunity to get mini classes, learn something new and win a door prize! July 2-6: Quilt-As-You-Go. This is a two hour project, start to finish. Even faster if you use the new precut 10 Minkee Strips. Stop in for a packet that includes a pattern and a coupon. Demo Day is Thursday July 5th from 10am - 4pm. Sign up for the door prize: a precut Minkee kit! July 9-13 Easy Minkee Piecing Tricks. Don t be afraid of this luscious polyester. It is soft, washable and perfect for quilt backings. Lets take it to another level and use it in piecing! Come in for a tip sheet, free pattern and a sew along scheduled for Tuesday July 10th from 10-3pm. July 16-20: Pixel Piecing Tricks was Cindi s favorite new product from market. Redesigned and the easiest way to create some of those heirloom pieces we would not otherwise attempt. Pattern and coupons for demo attendees. in scheduled for Thursday, July 19th. July 23-27 Wool Appliqué is the perfect travel project. Great for quilts, pillows, pincushions, purses simple and addicting. Free kit for all attendees. Stitch Along scheduled for Monday July 23rd from 10-4. July 30 - August 3rd ing with Your Serger. Are you familiar with your serger and everything it can do? Come check it out while Deb works on her quilt. in scheduled for Friday August 3rd from 10-3. August 6-10 Simple Hand Embroidery tips including tracing ideas, stitch tricks and supplies. Free kit for attendees. Sit and Stitch scheduled for Thursday August 9th from 10am - 3pm. August 13-17 Perfect Binding is possible. Just a couple tricks for those perfect corners. Come in for a demo any day, or bring binding to sew down with Carolyn's assistance on Friday August 17th. August 20-24 Collage Quilting is another addicting, consuming technique. But now there is a digitally printed panel that has the exact placement for all of your layered pieces. SO MUCH EASIER!! Background, interfacing panel, tracing all done! Come see how this works! Coupons and door prizes. Make a wallhanging with Cindi on Monday, August 20th. August 27-31 Chenille Quilting. This is such a fun technique!! The layering and slicing makes a luscious, soft quilt and the whole thing is quilted and finished as you go. You can use a favorite panel for a quick project, make some individual blocks to add to an existing project, or create some cute creatures using chenille patterns. LOTS of design opportunities, just a few tricks involved for loads of fun creating quilts that will be everyone s favorite. Carolyn teaches this class often to a packed room. This is an opportunity for a quick informal demo, or come and sew with Carolyn on Tuesday, August 28th. Stop in to see our adorable samples!
Gate 17 Retreat/Event Center in Soap Lake Named for the vintage garden gate that greets you, located on Hwy 17, directly across from the East Beach of the Soap Lake Park. the Retreat House and Event Center is booked by guilds and groups that are coming to enjoy our local spoils. sunshine, wildflowers, wineries, and of course fabulous quilt shop. We have a few annual events planned where we have saved the space for ourselves to host our own Fabric Patch retreats. This is a fabulous opportunity for you to meet a new group of friends and take a quilting vacation. Each retreat is four days, three nights in a spacious, comfortable setting with every amenity. Each quilter has two 4 tables, a rolling chair and two 4 x 6 design walls in a 2000 square foot work room complete with a commercial kitchen, three bathrooms and a barista bar. We have a local massage therapist that comes to work out the neck kinks and the local art gallery hosts a wine and cheese open house, and a glass blowing class just for us. All linens, food, beverages and classes are provided as well as personal project assistance and door prizes. Each event has a theme. The Pow Wow Retreat, the Judy Neimeyer Retreat and Machine Embroidery Retreat have obvious projects and classes planned, but of course you can work on anything you want. There is more information regarding the individual retreats and the facility and personal availability at the shop. If you d like a tour just let us know. We ask that you don t show up unannounced when other groups are enjoying the facilities. There are great pictures on our website at www.fabricpatch.net/retreat. The house and bungalows sleep 22 and start at just $695/night for the entire house and the event center. Affordable luxury for a perfect girl trip!! Christmas in July Retreat Dead Line Retreat Christmas comes sooner every year. Get a jump on projects and ideas in our focused quilting retreat. We will feature the newest Christmas fabrics for 2018 and the newest trends just brought back from quilt market. We have a Machine Embroidery project, Wool Embroidery, Hand Appliqué and quick piecing technique all planned. Along with games, demos, door prizes and swag bags. This will be our third year we have decided to get together to get all of those Christmas projects done uninterrupted! This hosted retreat features a Quilting Machine available for use, two technique classes, door prizes, swag bags and all food and lodging. But mostly, we are available to help you get those Christmas projects completed! We will press, rip, and cut to keep you focused and on your path to the finish line! Cost: $299 for early registration (until September 1st) then $349. Space still available for December 6, 7, 8 and 9 retreat. Dates are July 12, 13, 14 and 15. Retreat is full. Available Long Arm Quilting Services!!! Cindi, Brianna and Carolyn continue to offer machine quilting and binding services to finish up your quilts. Our prices have only changed once in 20 years. Cindi does ruler work, Brianna is all hand guided, Carolyn does beautiful all over designs and we have just added Crystal s computerized machine quilting to the mix!! She is new to long arming, but has taken off with some clear talent and is looking to add some dedicated customers. She is offering 10% off to the first twelve customers that bring her their quilt tops. When you drop Crystal s free motion Simba (see at the shop) off your quilt top, we take your information, but every quilter will call you personally to go over quilt planning before they begin to ensure you are happy with your quilt. All work is guaranteed, and at the moment we are all caught up from the graduation rush and Crystal Rang only about 3 weeks out. More information, including pricing, is available in the shop on online.
The Fabric Patch 220 Tenth Ave SW Ephrata, WA 98823 509-754-8280 www.fabricpatch.net Follow us on Facebook for coupons and alerts! Need to Rent a Machine? For your sewing convenience and pleasure we have a limited number of Pfaff sewing machines available for rental during classes. If your machine is too heavy or difficult to lug to class, or if you just want to test drive an award winning machine, just reserve one when you register for class. Reservations are on a first come basis (3 per class, no embroidery models). The fee is only $10 per class, we supply the bobbins, you supply the thread. If you end up buying a Pfaff, you can apply 6 months of machine rentals to your already low purchase price. Class Registration Information: To enroll in one of our classes, please come into the shop, call us with your credit card payment, or mail us a list with your payment enclosed. Class fees must be paid at the time of registration. Without payment, you are put on a wait list with no guarantee of a spot. Please register early to avoid the disappointment from a class being too full or cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. There is a supply list for every class and we are happy to go over the list and help you with those needs. We love your children, but please leave them at home as the classroom can be a dangerous place. We must commit to our teachers, so there are no refunds for cancellations less than 7 days prior to the class but you are always welcome to send someone else in your place. For out of town teachers or retreats, we require a 3 month notice for a full refund, unless we are able to fill your spot. Thank you for your understanding!