3495 Pleasant Valley Road
Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0
Phone: 250-546-0003
Web Site: www.pleasantvalleyquilting.com
SPRING 2014
Store Hours
Monday ~ Saturday 9am ~ 5pm
Closed Sundays and Holidays
CLASS SCHEDULE KICK OFF
Thursday, Friday & Saturday,
APRIL 10, 11 & 12
COME AND SEE THE CLASS SAMPLES
ALL FABRIC MINIMUM 30 % OFF
Notions, Books & Patterns 20 %
QUILT SHOW ~ After 7 Sew’N Sews
on Sunday, April 13, 10 am to 4 pm
Admission: $5, (men admitted free)
April 7, 2014
Dear quilting friends,
Hope all of you are looking forward to some spring weather and looking forward to taking
some classes at the store. We have put together some classes that are sure to appeal to all
of you.
Yes, we are having a Quilt Show at our Store. The Vernon based Quilt Guild, the “After 7
Sew’N Sews, are going to “wow” you with all of their talents. They are a small group of 40
woman that are going to display their quilts in the store. They will feature “Red and White”
quilts along with embroidered and traditional quilts. The display of quilts will be in the store
and in the hallways of the mall, so there will be a lot of quilts. This is a very active group in
the community and it’s well worth the effort to come out and see what they are all about, and
support them. The admission is 5 dollars, men admitted free!! They will have finished items
on their sale table also. So grab a friend and come and enjoy a cup of coffee, and see the
beautiful quilts.
Kathy Kinsella is coming to do a fibre art’s journal as a class. We sure are excited to see this
form of art spilling into quilting. She will unleash all of your creativity and you will end up
with a wonderful sampling of beauty to add to your quilts or projects. More details in the
class schedule.
Marven Ecker, is coming to the Store to do another class in the schedule. He is a very
accomplish quilter with so many beautiful quilts under his belt. He has been quilting for over
17 years, and has been entering quilts in fall fairs and winning ribbons for years, and has had
his quilts accepted in juried quilt shows! See class schedule for details.
We have had great success with our in-store retreats!!! Oh what fun, spending time with old
friends, meeting new friends, laughing, eating, and of course uninterrupted sewing time. We
had such a great response so of course we have 1 more set of dates in this next schedule.
Our classroom is the perfect set up for such an event, for those of you that haven’t attended
a retreat you’re in for some fun. All the meals are planned; you simply sew for the duration,
while we look after the details. Bring new projects, unfinished projects that you might need
some help with and have some uninterrupted time sewing. We also have a gal coming in to do
massage, pedicures, manicures, which comes with an extra cost, but well worth it! Don’t
delay, limited room for this one!
See you on Open House Sale Days ~ Class Samples Viewing,
Thursday, Friday & Saturday, April 10, 11 & 12.. See you there!!
Bye for now,
Klia Cawston
CLASS
ABC’s OF QUILTING ~ TABLERUNNER
Instructor: Pat Wilkes
In the beginning there were tools,
techniques and a new language for all new
Quilters to master. Learn the basics of
fabrics, cutting, sewing, piecing, safety
and the care of your equipment. This
series of classes covers the basics
required in taking your first step along
with finishing touches to complete your
first project.
Class fee: $ 55
1 ~ 3 hr plus 2 ~ 2 hr session
Dates: Tues, April 15, 5:30 ~ 8:30 pm
Plus Tues, April 22 & April 29
5:30 ~ 7:30 pm
-------------------------------BEACH BAG
Instructor: Pat Wilkes
This class comes just in time for summer.
These bags are practical for taking to the
gym, swimming or to the beach. This bag
is made with plastic screening that allows
the contents to breathe. They are quick
to make and we are sure you will continue
on to make more than one. Pattern
included in class fee.
6 hr class
Class fee: $ 35
Date: Thurs, May 1 9:30 am ~ 3:30 pm
-------------------------------DANDY DUFFLE BAG
Instructor: Pat Wilkes
Join Pat in this all day class to show you
how to make this practical duffle bag.
This bag is ideal bag for a weekend getaway, to carry your clothes and essentials.
It is probably the most practical bag you
can make, and is strong enough to pack
many things in it. Pattern included in
class fee.
Class fee: $ 35
Date: Thurs, May 1, 10:30 ~ 12:30 pm
Plus: one helping hands class, see dates.
SCHEDULE
BEGINNER HAND APPLIQUE
Instructor: Val Wojtula
This class covers all the basics of hand
appliqué from transferring the pattern to
stitching. Val will discuss needles, threads
and how to make bias stems, perfect
points and concave and convex curves.
1 ~ 6hr class
Class fee: $45
Dates: Thurs, May 15
9:30 am ~ 3:30 pm
-------------------------------HAND QUILTING
Instructor: Gwynn Ray
Join Gwynn to share her love of hand
quilting and show you some of the many
techniques she has learned along the way.
In this class you will learn how to transfer
a pattern to your cloth. Gwynn will also
introduce you to preprinted whole-cloths,
needles, threads, thimbles, threads and
battings used for hand quilting. In the
class you will select a pattern to transfer
to your pillow top and learn how easy hand
quilting is, it’s not as hard as you think!!
Think of all the quilts you can finish on
your own, that you will certainly be proud
of!
All day class
Class fee: $ 55
Date: Fri, May 16
9:30 am ~ 4:30 pm
-------------------------------MINI PROFESSIONAL BAG
Instructor: Pat Wilkes
This compact purse is a practical day
purse that will organize all your essentials,
including, your cell phone, wallet, credit
cards, and the kitchen sink. Pattern
included in class fee. Class fee: $ 55
Date: Thurs, May 1, 1:30 ~ 3:30 pm
Plus: two helping hands class, see
dates.
QUILT AS YOU GO
Instructor: Maxine Glover
Back by popular demand. This class will
take you through the entire process of
making a full size quilt using techniques
that allow you to “build” the quilt gradually
and in manageable sections. Class will
cover: how to select, evaluate and adapt
patterns to use the quilt-as-you-go
techniques; design options for quilting;
assembly and construction techniques,
including two different ways to attach
borders, how to make a reversible binding
and how to apply the binding entirely by
machine. You have the option to make
your quilt reversible using this technique.
There will be “homework” between each
class section. Maxine will also give you
ideas in how to quilt each block in class.
There will be many patterns and books
available to review and purchase.
3 sessions~ 16 hrs
Class fee: $ 75
Dates: Wed, May 14, 9:30 ~ 12:30
pm
& Wed, May 21, 9:30 ~ 3:30 pm
& Wed, June 4, 9:30 ~ 3:30 pm
-------------------------------FOLDED TABLE MATS
Instructor: Grace Abgrall
Do you like working on small projects?
.3m of one fabric and .2m of another, one
fat quarter and a piece of muslin is all it
takes to make your own unique table mat.
Choose from bright batiks, blendy florals,
Asian metallic, or seasonal colors for your
hot mats, candle mats or even a
pincushion. Pattern is included in class
fee.
5 hr class
Class fee: $ 45
Date: Fri, Apr 25 9:30 am ~ 2:30 pm
NOVA
Instructor: Marven Ecker
This eye catching project is based on an
article by Liz Schwartz and Stephen
Seifert, that caught Marven attention. It
uses only straight lines to give the illusion
of curves. The paper piecing is relatively
easy, using 20 of each of two pattern
pieces. The finished piece is 24”x 30”
using eight colors plus black. Those who
wish to can easily increase this to a
finished piece 54” x 66”, let’s see how
ambitious you are. Marven is a very
accomplished quilter and teacher and has
many skills that he will share with you in
this class.
4 & 6 hr session
Class fee: $ 65
Dates: Sat, May 24, 9:30am ~ 3:30pm
& Sat, Jun 23, 9:30am ~ 12:30pm
-------------------------------HOLLOW BOXES
Instructor: Laurie Turik
This fascinating wall hanging uses several
techniques such as the 60 degree angle,
inset seams and, most important, value.
The use of three distinct values in each
box is the secret to making these hollow
boxes so appealing with their 3-D effect.
And just to add more interest, Laurie’s
sample shows several hollow boxes with
slight variations such as a box without the
top lid, a box with one of the sides missing
and a box with thicker sides … all arranged
in a random and interesting pyramid. This
abstract quilt would be an interesting
piece to put on a wall.
All Day Class
Class fee: $ 55
Date: Fri, June 6, 9:30 am ~ 4 pm
SPICY SPIRAL ~ Table Runner
Instructor: Pat Wilkes
Back by popular demand Make this
contemporary looking table runner using a
clever ruler that takes the difficult task
of angles away. Use your favorite
collection of fat quarters and make this
into something very attractive for
yourself or for a gift. Just can’t make
one! Pattern included in class fee.
6 hr class
Class fee: $45
Date: Thurs, June 5,
9:30 am ~ 3:30 pm
-------------------------------FIBRE ARTS JOURNAL
Instructor: Kathy Kinsella
Come and create a journal of fiber art
from your collection of beautiful fabrics,
threads and embellishments. You will
learn to make a piece of altered cloth,
machine wrapped cords and sticks, fibre
art beads and stamped fabric. In addition
you will use altered funky embroidery
stitches, beads and edge finishes in your
fibre art journal. There will be flexibility
in the samples you choose to create and
they will be created in a format that will
allow them to be complied into a delightful
accordion style journal. You will be
pleased and will enjoy the esthetic look of
your project as well as its value as a
reference tool. This workshop will appeal
to those who are itching to dip their toes
in the fibre art pond as well as those who
are already paddling. Kathy excels in
encouraging her students to “let go and
have fun” while creating unique art quilts.
2 ~ 6 hr days
Class fee: $95
Dates: Wed & Thurs, June 18 & 19
9:30 am ~ 3:30 pm
TENT MAKERS
Instructor: Val Wojtula
Join Val and discover the amazing applique
of the Tentmakers of Cairo. You will learn
the techniques of the tentmakers which
have been in practise for generations. You
will appreciate their use of colour and
admire one of their 14 designs in the book
for you to use for your project. With the
current situation in Egypt there are not
many tourists visiting Cairo and the
tentmakers. The royalties from the book
will be shared by the tentmakers. So this
is one way to support them by taking the
class with Val which you will get a copy of
their book. Price of class is the cost of
the Book, only. Val is donating her time
for this cause. So come and support a
worthy cause. Cost of the book: 23.98
Date of class: Friday, May 23
5:30 ~ 7:30pm
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DROP IN ~
Join us for this informal drop in that
meets on alternate Mondays when the
classroom is available. Just bring
unfinished projects to spend the day
sewing in our classroom. This is a great
way to meet new people, and the laughter
is always abundant. There is no instructor
in this class, but there is always someone
to help out. This is not intended to be a
class, we assume that you know how to
quilt, and can work on your own.
Dates: Mondays
Drop in Fee: $ 10
Apr 21 & 28
May 5 & 26
June 2, 16, 23 & 30
9 am ~ 5 pm
HELPING HANDS ~ Class
Instructor: Pat Wilkes
Pat has a lot of knowledge in many areas
of sewing and quilting. She brings her
knowledge to help you along as you explore
some projects on your own with a little
guidance. This class is ideal for the
beginner or for someone getting back to
finishing some projects that need
attention and would like some help!
Class fee: $ 15 per day ~
9:30 am ~ 4 pm
April Dates: Wed, 16, & 30
May Dates: Wed, 7 & 28
June Dates: Wed, 11 & 25
Saturday Dates:
Apr 12, May 10, June 14
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IN STORE RETREAT
Retreat Leader: Lynn Knox
Retreats are ever so popular so we
decided to run our in house retreats. So
if you are looking for some well-deserved,
uninterrupted time to sew this is for you.
Lynn will be there to provide guidance for
those of you that want some help. There is
a bonus project for those of you that want
to learn something new, this is optional.
We have the most awesome classroom,
1200 square feet, with custom made
tables, comfy seats, great lighting, the list
goes on. For those of you ladies that are
coming from out of town, we have
accommodations, very close by the store,
at a great price. All meals are provided
from Thursday dinner to Sunday lunch.
Sew times from 8 am to 9 pm daily.
Limited space for this retreat, don’t
delay signing up. Retreat price: $225
Dates: Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
Or May 29, 30, 31 & June 1
FLANNEL CLUB
This Club offers a collection
of 12 fat quarters 2 times a
year with a free pattern to
make a lap size quilt. Along
with the pattern you will get
suggestions on borders. You
then could decide how you
would like to finish your
quilt and give us a call to
order your selections for
borders, or put yourself on
an automatic ship borders
with the initial shipment of
fat quarters, so don’t delay
sign up today!
There is no sign up charge for
this club and you can join and
quit at any time that works
for you!
Cost per mail out; $ 65 GST
Every 6th month
Next one is in Sept 2014
To See our current flannel
club project go to our
website: under clubs, nice
picture of the latest project!
CLUBS CLUBS CLUBS
CLUBS CLUBS CLUBS
ABSOLUTELY OBSESSED CLUB
ABSOLUTELY
SCRAPPY CLUB
Club Leader: Lynn Knox
Are you obsessed with quilting? This club
is for you. Mark the second Monday of
every month and come for several hours
or all day, or all day into the evening. You
will be amazed at the amount of sewing
you will get done. We’ll have a new
Absolutely Obsessed project every
quarter and bonus projects, tips and new
notions, and of course treats and recipes.
Bring your machine and join the group for
a terrific time! Club meets every month
on the 2nd Monday
(some exceptions)
Check with store for available spots
Club fee for 3 months ~ $ 60
Dates: Mondays,
Apr 14, May 12, June 9
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EMBROIDERY CLUB
Club Leader: Lynn Knox
Do you have an Embroidery Machine that
you have the basic knowledge of loading
your designs on your machine and want to
spend the time in exploring further? This
group will meet once a month with others
that want to share ideas and tips to get
the most out of your machine. There will
be show and tell, to share & learn what is
available in products, accessories, tools
and threads to get into the world of
Embroidery. This group will meet once a
month on the second or fourth Thursday,
Time: 10am to 4 pm
Class Fee: $75
Class Dates for the next 3 sessions.
2nd Fridays, some exceptions
Apr 11, May 9, June 13 (Group A)
th
4 Thursdays, some exceptions
Apr 24, May 22, June 26 (Group B)
Club Leader: Carol Cooney
Do you have lots of fabrics that you would
like to make scrappy quilts with? Join
Carol to learn a wide range of things to
help you create a quilt using multiple
fabrics. Each club day, participants will
learn background information and notes
will be available on a wide range of topics,
to do with scrappy quilts. Carol will give
you tips in choosing, collecting &
organizing fabrics options for the various
types of quilts. Carol will cover tools &
techniques, demos, layouts, settings &
border ideas. The patterns will include
varying degrees of difficulty so there will
be something for everyone. Most of the
day, students will be able to sew at their
own pace, on their project, with the
instructor available for technical support.
All levels of Quilters are welcome, but all
must have a basic knowledge of quiltmaking. Show and tell of scrap quilts that
participants have made or have been given
will be encouraged in this fun, sharing
class.
Class fee: $ 60
Dates: Fridays:
Class Dates for the continuing Participants
A Group: Apr 4, May 2, Jun 20
Dates: Saturdays:
Class Dates for the beginning Participants
B Group: Apr 5, May 3, Jun 21
Time: 9:30 am ~ 4 pm
(Check with store for availability)