Your Valley Creative Sewing Center!
1261 Seward Meridian, Ste E, Wasilla, AK 99654
907-376-6468 Fax: 907-376-6403
Web: www.sylviasquiltdepot.com
Email:[email protected]
Shop Hours: Mon -- Sat 9am--5pm
Fall/Winter 2014
Woohoo—fall and a bunch of new classes
and new teachers!—join us for fun new classes.
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Monthly Minis-- A new Monthly Mini series will start
December 1. These fun little quilts will be big enough to
hang on your door and are just as cute as this year’s.
There is a different theme each month.
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Class Sale Day--Sign up for Classes on August 16.
Those signing up for classes will receive a 20% discount
on supplies.
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Open Sew--Join us Wednesdays and/or Fridays for a
time to sew with others. You work on your own project.
No instruction available. Potluck on Fridays. Starts at
9:00.
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12 Weeks of Christmas—Twelve fun classes are
planned for Monday nights, starting Sept. 8 at either 2:00
or 6:00. Classes are $5 each plus supplies. Refer to back
page for schedule. There will also be a mystery quilt
designed by Marcia.
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The Christmas Cupboard—Rev up your engines
and get ready for Christmas. This fun new monthly
program will feature quick, easy projects using Christmas
fabrics to get your gift giving started early and continuing
right into the Christmas season. Watch the calendar for
dates and times.
Swirly Girls Clubhouse Club--Join the Swirly
Girls Club led by Lois Epperson and Lianne Schwartz.
Meetings are held on the third Thursday and the
following Saturday. It is always fun and exciting!! Join
us. Door Prizes! Yearly Club Dues: $25. The 2015 quilt
will start in January.
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Cuddle Strip Quilt—A representative for Shannon
Fabrics will be here to teach you about sewing with
Cuddle®. Make a Cuddle® Strip Quilt. Sept 6.
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1st Saturday Nancy’s Fancy BOM-- Offered
every 1st Saturday at 9:00 or 10:00, starting September 6.
Have fun with this great quilt, making unusual blocks and
old favorites. Finish with the wonderful bargello border.
This 80” x 90” 12-month block of the month has a lesson
with each block design. The blocks start out easy &
progress to challenging. Lots of different techniques are
included to improve piecing skills. Kit Fees: $25 +
$15.95 per month.
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NEW—Beginning Sewing Classes—Mardene
Collins will be teaching Beginning Sewing classes. We
are very excited for this new addition to our teaching
curriculum.
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Snow Skirt Class—Roxanne Benbow will be
teaching a new Snow Skirt class in November. Just in
time for the colder winter months. Don’t wait to sign up.
This class will be popular.
What’s New
Presencia Embroidery Floss— We are now
Wonky Log Cabin Ruler—Have fun making a
carrying this quality floss in 144 different colors to
complement all our new hand embroidery patterns.
wonky log cabin with this new ruler from Eleanor Burns.
A pattern is included with the ruler.
No Hassle Triangle Gauge—New from Clover…
New Alaska Themed Trim—Need trim for a bag
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Easily make and measure 1/2 sq and 1/4 sq triangles any
from 2.5” to 6.5”. Very easy to measure with this new
gauge.
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or kuspuk? The newest is cute little native children in
kuspuks under the Northern Lights.
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Class Offerings & Policies--Class members must
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receive a 15% discount on class supplies both before and during class. Remember to have your class supply
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list with you to receive this discount. Remember-- bring a lunch or snack for classes that go over the lunch
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Row by Row Cuddle Quilt!—Kelly Meyer,
Teacher
Beginner II & UP
Youth Beginning Sewing--Mardene Collins,
Teacher
Youth Class
Learn to work with cuddle fabric in this easy row-by-row
quilt. You will not want to give this quilt away; it is so
soft.
Dates: Sat—Sept 6
11:00-4:30
Class Fee: $25
This 4-session class is designed for youth interested in
leaning to sew. Session 1—learn sewing basics and make
a travel pillow. Session 2—Make a shoulder bag or a
bedside book bag. Session 3— Learn to make pajama
pants or a skirt. Session 4— Finish any uncompleted
projects. More sessions available upon request and need.
Date: Thur—Oct 2, 9, 16 & 23
1:00-4:00
Class Fee: $60
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Tree’s Up! Lights On!—Sheilah Crum, Teacher
Beginner II & UP
Get ready for Christmas with this fun “trees” quilt. Usse
the stack and slash technique to make this easy quilt
Dates: Thur—Sept 11 & 25
6:00-8:30
Class Fee: $45
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Hot Cross Star—Marilyn Meiller, Teacher
Beginner II & Up
Use 2.5” strips or cut your own for this great quilt. Learn
to cut with a 90 degree ruler or the Creative Grids 90
degree twin ruler.
Dates: Sat—Sept 13
9:30-3:30
Class Fee: $30
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The Christmas Cupboard-- Teachers Vary
Beginner II & Above
Make some fun projects to get your Christmas gifts done
ahead of time. These will be quick, easy projects. Pattern
required. Kits available upon request.
Date: Sat—Sept 20, Oct 18, Nov 22
1:00-4:30
Class Fee: $15
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Seasonal Pillow—Darlene Mascarella, Teacher
Beginner II & Up
Make either a Halloween or Christmas Pillow sham for
the holidays. Learn to raw-edge appliqué, embellish with
fun buttons, and make ruffles.
Date: Sat — Sept 27
9:30-3:30
Class Fee: $25
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Gift Cards Available
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Breezy Weave Bag-- Nancy Bocast, Teacher
Beginner II & Above
Woven fabric strips filled with stiff interfacing make this
a fun bag to take anywhere. Learn how to make these fun
strips to use in several different bag styles.
Date: Sat—Oct 4
11:00-4:30
Class Fee: $25
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Beginning Quilt Making--Marcia Harlamert,
Teacher
Beginner I
Make this 4-block quilt from start to finish. You will
learn techniques to complete a quilt: piecing, sashing,
borders, quilting and binding. Kit required.
Date: Tues-Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 & Nov 11
6:00-8:30
Class Fee: $65
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Wonky Log Cabin—Marilyn Meiller, Teacher
Beginner II & Above
Use this fun new ruler from Quilt in a Day to make this
twisty log cabin quilt.
Date: Sat—Oct 11
9:30-3:30
Class Fee: $30
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Scrappy Improv Quilt—Mardene Collins,
Teacher
Intermediate & Above
Have fun with your creativity improvising on this fun
quilt. Design to your hearts content.
Dates: Oct—15 & 22
6:00-8:30
Class Fee: $35
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Pineapple TableRunner—Kim Medlock, Teacher
Beginning II & Above
Snow Skirt—Roxanne Benbow, Teacher
Beginning II & Above
Learn how to make this traditional block using a new
pineapple ruler. This class is focused on technique.
Make your project as small or as large as you want.
Dates: Sat—Oct 25
9:30-1:30
Class Fee: $15
Make this practical protection for your legs for winter.
Learn how to sew garments, insert zippers and sew
buttons. If special fitting is required, sign up for the
Friday night class.
Dates: Fri—Nov 7
6:00-8:30
Class Fee: $20
Sat—Nov 8
9:30-3:30
Class Fee: $50
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Cascade—Sheilah Crum, Teacher
Beginning II & Above
Strip Club—Inga Johnson, Teacher
Beginner II & Above
A simple 4-patch and 9-patch make up this wonderful
quilt. Learn some tricks in making these fun blocks.
Dates: Thur—Oct 30 & Nov 13
6:00-8:30
Class Fee: $35
Use 2.5” strips to make this fun quilt. Could not be easier
using the Strip Tube Ruler. Pattern required.
Dates: Sat—Nov 15
9:30-4:30
Class Fee: $15
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Trim the Tree—Marilyn Meiller, Teacher
Beginner II & Above
Orphan Block Gathering—Linda Kau, Teacher
Beginner II & Above
Great way to use scraps in this fun paper-pieced wall
hanging. Make in one of three different sizes.
Dates: Sat—Nov 1
11:30-4:30
Class Fee: $20
Do you have blocks made but haven’t used them in a
quilt. Learn to set these blocks in one of several different
settings. Bring your unused blocks and have fun creating
the settings for your quilt.
Date: Tues—Nov 18 & 25
6:00-8:30
Class Fee: $30
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Dresden Star—Mardene Collins, Teacher
All Levels
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Learn to use templates to make this striking quilt.
Appliqué this star onto your chosen background.
Dates: Wed—Nov 5 & 12
6:00-8:30
Class Fee: $40
BB Bag—Nancy Bocast, Teacher
Beginner II & Above
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Make this fun bag in one of 3 different sizes. Learn to
use different interfacings and attach binding to this fun
bag.
Dates: Sat—Dec 13
10:00-4:00
Class Fee: $25
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Class Policies-• You must pay for the class by cash or check at the time you register. Spaces in classes will not be saved
until class fees are paid. Supply lists are provided when you pay your class fee.
• Class fees are only refundable if the class is cancelled or if you call at least 10 days before the class is
scheduled. If you are unable to attend the class, please call ASAP; there may be a waiting list.
• Remember to bring lunch for classes over the lunch hour or snacks for classes lasting longer.
• Students must have original patterns and/or books because of copyright laws.
Swirly Girls Clubhouse Meeting Times
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Sept 18--6:30-8:30 or Sept 20--10:00-Noon
Oct 16--6:30-8:30 or Oct 18–10:00-Noon
Nov 20--6:30-8:30 or Nov 22--10:00-Noon
Dec 18--6:30-8:30 or Dec 20--10:00-Noon
12 Weeks of Christmas
Join us on Mondays from Sept 8 to Dec 8 for twelve different projects that
are fun, quick and easy to make for gifts. Join Inga and Marcia to make
these fun projects they have planned for you. Choose either afternoon—
2:00-5:00 or evening 6:00-9:00. Class Fee: $5 each plus supplies
Sept 8 — Notebook
Sept 15 — Project Bag
Sept 22 — Dish Mat/Dish Rag
Sept 29 — Two-Handed Potholder
Oct 6 —Microwave Fabric Bowl
Oct 13 — Doorknob Reminder Caddy
Oct 20 — Magic Napkins/Napkin Rings
Oct 27 — Dinner Roll Holder
Nov 3 — Silverware Snuggle
Nov 10 — Steering Wheel Cover
Nov 17 — Gathered Round Basket
Nov 24 — Tissue Box Cover/Toilet Paper Holder
Dec 1 — Cookie Crumb Catcher
Dec 8 — Party
New Books
The Happy Bicycle Take your bicycle style to a
new level. Make several
fun accessories for your
biking time. $24.95
Shape by Shape —Follow
simple step-by-step
instructions to make over 70
free-motion quilting designs.
$22.95!
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2015 Patchwork Place
Calendar—Make any of
the quilts displayed in this
calendar with the
instructions included in the
calendar. $16.99