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Mt. Pleasant Quilting Company
JANUARY—
JANUARY—APRIL 2015
Dear Quilters,
I have wished this for you every year: Happy New Year to you and your family. May you be
blessed with good health and happiness! (And of course, may you be blessed with the desire to
quilt!)
Recently, I was watching the news one night, when the sports reporter showed what he thought
was the best play of 2014. Well....it got me to thinking about 2014 here in the shop. The best notion that we discovered in 2014 was Grip Strips. Every quilter from beginner to the most experienced should have these strips on their rulers. They are little vinyl adhesive strips that you adhere
to the edge on the wrong side of your ruler. You know how your ruler can slide a little bit when
you're rotary cutting? One hundred percent guaranteed - no slipping and sliding if you have the
Grip Strips on your ruler. You don't even have to move your hand up the ruler while you are rotary cutting. The best $10 you can spend with no guilt!
I've decided to make a New Years resolution this year. I'm going to make a quilt using
leaders and enders. I've always used a leader when I sew. You know how the thread can bunch up
into a bird's nest under the fabric when you start out sewing or the fabric gets sucked down into the
bobbin area, or the fabric doesn't move and the needle keeps going up and down and
creates a little thread ball....well I use a small piece of material to start my sewing with to
prevent those problems and continue using it every time I start sewing so eventually it is covered
in thread. I toss it out and start with a new scrap. So, I've decided to cut 2" squares from my
scraps and sew two together at a time as my leader and also now sew one on the end of whatever
I'm sewing to become my ender - but it becomes the new leader- a purpose now for those
leaders and enders. It's sort of like sewing two quilts at the same time. I'm going to continue
doing this throughout the year to hopefully end up with enough 16 patches to make a quilt. I'm
going to set it together with black. Years ago my mom made a scrappy 16 patch quilt set with
black which was very striking. Another reason now for thinking of my mom as I'm sewing. If this
"leaders and enders's" business sounds confusing, I'll show you what I mean when you come in.
Have you made a New Year's resolution?
Quilt Away Weekend, Feb. 20th - 22nd. Balance due Jan 16th. There are still openings.
Give a call if you would like more information on our Quilt Away Weekends.
Remember no cleaning, no cooking, no obligations....only sewing!
Quilt Away Weekend, Mar. 20th - 22nd. Balance due Feb. 16th.
Many of you want to make the Christmas Celebration Tree Skirt, and some of you have
the kit, do not fear, I will be scheduling that in the next newsletter. We need to wait
until our 2015 Christmas fabric has arrived.
Check out the Monthly Sale page-there's a sale every month. Hopefully, there's a class or
two that strikes your fancy too. Enjoy the winter season! As I always write in my
newsletter because it's so true: you are all fun, friendly and fantastic women! (And men-you are
too!) I sincerely thank you for attending classes and shopping at Mt. Pleasant Quilting.
Sewingly,
Barb
MT. PLEASANT QUILTING COMPANY
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Our Classes
Ice Crystals
3rd Tuesday of the month for 3 months, starting January 20th, 10:00 - 1:00,OR
3rd Tuesday of the month for 3 months, starting January 20th, 6:00 - 9:00
This is a Judy Niemeyer foundation paper piecing pattern and the perfect time of year
to make this quilt. With floating units, engulfed in a sea of background fabrics, the Ice Crystals pattern
is elegant, yet simple, fast, and affordable for the size of the finished quilt - 64" x 84". (You can buy
expansion papers to make it larger if you choose.) No paper piecing experience needed to take this
class. (I'm a blue color lover - so this quilt tickles my fancy!) Kits available.
Teacher: Barb Miller
Class Fee: $30.00
Prairie Flower Applique
3rd Wednesday of the month for 6 months, starting Jan 21st, 10:00 - 3:00 1st month, and then
10:00 - 1:00- months 2 - 6.
A Jo Morton design of 12 appliqued blocks paired with 13 pieced blocks to form a 44" square quilt
reminiscent of times past. A variety of applique methods will be reviewed, including back-basting, with
needle turn being the featured method. The peaceful hand applique combined with the machine pieced
blocks makes this a wonderful project. Come join the fun!
Teacher: Barbara Higgins
Class Fee: $10.00 monthly
(50% of total payment due at sign-up=$30.00. Remaining balance due midway thru classes)
Quilted Village
4th Thursday of the month for 12 months, 10:00 - 1:00, OR
4th Thursday of the month for 12 months, 6:00 - 9:00
Wait 'till you see this quilt - I am in love with it! I've always loved houses, buildings and trees in quilts. This
runs the gamut from a Schoolhouse, to a white Church, Saltbox house, Three Story with Dormers, etc.
There's appliqué, foundation paper piecing, regular piecing, and hand or ribbon embroidery techniques
in this project. I will make sure you each have success in completing this quilt. It will be an heirloom!
Kits available.
Teacher: Barb Miller
Class Fee: $10.00 monthly
(50% of total payment due at sign-up=$60.00. Remaining balance due midway thru classes)
Scrapitude Workshop
Friday, January 30th, 10:00 to 12:30ish,
You have "sew" many scraps, "sew" little time? You have "sew" many scraps - you don't know what to
do with them or how to start? Let Charlotte teach you her Scrap Saving-Sewing System Method. She
also will discuss value as opposed to color. Wait till you see her trunk show! No sewing machine or
sewing supplies needed for this workshop-just your desire to learn Charlotte's method and see her many
beautiful scrap quilts! ( If you like this method, Charlotte is teaching a Scrapitude quilt class found later on in
this newsletter-she's the designer of the pattern!)
Teacher: Charlotte Hawkes
Class Fee: $10.00
ALL SUPPLIES AND FABRIC FOR CLASSES
ARE 10% OFF!
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Finish Up UFO Night
Last Friday of the Month for 4 months, starting Jan. 30th, 6:00- 9:00
Want a night out to finish up those UFO's? This is the night for you. Barb will help you solve any problems
you might have. Limited to 10, so don't hesitate to sign up!
Teacher: Barb Miller
Class Fee: $5.00 monthly
50% of total payment due at sign-up = $10. Remaining balance due midway thru the classes)
Rugged High Country
Saturdays, January 31st & February 28th, 10:00 - 3:00
Make a landscape scene by shifting stitched strips up and down- the bargello technique- using the
quilt-as-you-go method. When you're done, you're done! If you choose, you may add fusible raw edge
applique trees, clouds, rocks, pond, and even a bear. A 44" x 55" size wall quilt. Kits available.
Teacher: Pam Keefe
Class Fee: $35.00
You're a Star
Tuesday, February 3rd, 10:00 - 3:00
Make a Judy Niemeyer paper pieced Star Burst component and put it on a tote, pillow, or apron. If
you've never done a Judy Niemeyer project before - this would be a great place to start - or if you are a
JN experienced paper piecer - still a great class for you. Come and see Barb's samples!
Teacher: Barb Miller
Class Fee: FREE
Binding Technique Workshop
Tuesday, February 3rd, 6:00 - 9:00
Many of you have asked for instruction on how to sew binding. Bring a project that is ready to have
binding sewn on, plus your sewing machine and Barb will teach you all the techniques you need to know
for completion. You'll never have to shy away from this technique again.
Teacher: Barb Miller
Class Fee: FREE
Do Re Mi
Wednesdays, Feb. 4th & 11th, 10:00 - 3:00, OR
Wednesdays, Feb. 4th, 11th & 18th, , 6:00 - 9:00
This class is a very good place to start! (A beginner class.) If you’ve always wanted to learn how to quilt,
there couldn’t be a better time. Learn basic rotary cutting skills and quilting techniques. (ex: proper
border and binding skills, correct ¼” seam allowance, 4 patch construction, etc.) while making this
tablerunner. You’ll find success and be on your way to the wonderful and addictive world of quilting!
Teacher: Barb Miller
Class Fee: $20.00
Scrapitude Quilt
1st Friday of the month for 3 months, starting Feb. 6th, 10:00 - 3:00
We have a celebrity in our midst as Quilter's Newsletter magazine picked this pattern up from
Pinterest. It was originally written as a mystery quilt by Charlotte, but we aren't doing it as a mystery - as
we wanted you to see ahead of time what you'll be making. You certainly can use a dark or light background, and the more different colors you have for the blocks, the better. It will be set on point, so that
will be a great skill to learn if you haven't done that technique yet. I'm thrilled to have the designer of
the pattern in our classroom.
Teacher:Charlotte Hawkes
Class Fee: $45.00
(50% due at sign-up=$22.50. Remaining balance due midway thru classes.)
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Log Cabin-Throw Size
2nd Tuesday of the month for 3 months, starting Feb. 10th, 6:00 - 9:00
You can choose which log cabin pattern you want to sew: the Country Retreat Log Cabin-76" x 76"
throw or the Carousel- 60" x 60" throw. We will be using the Creative Grids Curvy Log Cabin Trim Tool,
or the non-curvy Creative Grids Log Cabin Trim Tool, depending on which pattern you choose. This
special ruler makes the blocks come out square. Whoopee!
Teacher: Barb Miller
Class Fee: $10.00 monthly
(50% due at sign-up=$15.00. Remaining balance due midway thru classes.)
Spring Tulips
Thursday, February 12th, 10:00 - 3:00
Many of you have asked for a small traditionally paper pieced project. Diane has chosen the 11" x 18"
Tulips pattern from MH Designs. A way to put a little early spring in your life by "growing" your own
tulips during the month of February!
Teacher: Diane Scott
Class Fee: $20.00
Paradise in Bloom
2nd Friday of the month for 7 months, starting Feb. 13th, 10:00 - 1:00, OR
2nd Friday of the month for 7 months, starting Feb. 13th, 2:00 - 5:00, OR
2nd Saturday of the month for 7 months, starting Feb. 14th, 10:00 - 1:00, OR
2nd Saturday of the month for 7 months, starting Feb. 14th, 2:00 - 5:00
This is the new Judy Niemeyer Certified Shop pattern for 2015. You can only purchase it through a
Certified Shop or a Certified Instructor, and with Mt. Pleasant being a Certified Shop, and Barb being a
Certified Instructor- you're covered- you can purchase it here. This is a Technique of the Month (TOM)
pattern. Just like it says: you learn one technique a month. Everyone will find success and you will end
up with a completed 78" x 78" wall quilt or add extensions for a 98" x 98" quilt. I'm really excited about
this pattern. Many of you have already seen the quilt hanging in the shop. Mary Lou and I went to
Montana this past September to sew the quilt (wallhanging size) under Judy's tutelage as the pattern
had not gone to print at that time. (Maybe we were guinea pigs?...but anyway...our quilt hung at Quilt
Market in Houston and just got back from a tour in Australia with Judy (the quilt-not me-darn it!) The
quilt is named so appropriately - beautiful Birds of Paradise flowers are in this quilt. You will learn Judy
Niemeyer's paper piecing techniques, and her method of applique. I had only been a straight stitch
edge machine applique gal before I went out, but came back with a new enthusiasm and love for
machine applique. I would like to impart this same excitement to you. You DO NOT have to have made
a Judy Niemeyer pattern to take this class. (My next one will be the queen size.) Kits available.
Teacher: Barb Miller
Class Fee: $10.00 monthly
(50% due at sign-up=$35.00. Remaining balance due midway thru classes.)
Country Retreat Log Cabin
Tuesdays, March 3rd, & April 28th, 10:00 - 3:00
Always wanted to make a log cabin quilt? This is the class for you. You will be using the Creative Grids
Log Cabin Trim Tool for 8" finished log cabin blocks. This trimming tool ruler makes a fool proof square
block! It might become your favorite traditional pattern.
Kits available.
Teacher: Nancy Hyde
Class Fee: $35.00
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A Trio of Quiltlets for Tabletop or Mantle
Wednesday, March 4th, 10:00 - 1:00, OR
Wednesday, March 4th, 6:00 - 9:00
Shirley has chosen 4 different patterns to decorate your home for the 4 seasons, starting with spring
called: "Bloomin". The 3 pieces of the trio quiltlets measure 4" x 9" and hang on a three sectioned
tabletop quilt rack which you will interchange with the next seasons quiltlets. (She will be teaching the
next quiltlets during the months of May, August and November.) Kits available.
Teacher: Shirley Ingles
Class Fee: $10.00
A Taste of Bali
1st Saturday of the month for 3 months, starting March 7th, 10:00 - 3:00
Like the look of Bali Wedding Star, but afraid to tackle a large quilt.....try the small version - a 33" x 33"
tabletopper/wallhanging and learn the techniques. Who knows....maybe you'll want to give the full size
a try in the future.
Teacher: Karen Bryant
Class Fee: $45.00
(50% due at sign-up=$22.50. Remaining balance due midway thru classes.)
Silent Night
4th Friday of the month for 6 months, starting March 27th, 10:00 - 1:00, OR
4th Friday of the month for 6 months, starting March 27th, 2:00 - 5:00, OR
4th Saturday of the month for 6 months, starting March 28th, 10:00 - 1:00, OR
4th Saturday of the month for 6 months, starting March 28th, 2:00 - 5:00
Do you love folk art? Do you love Christmas? Do you love winter? Or do you just like this quilt? Join Nancy
in construction and design of your very own Silent Night Quilt. You can make it just as you see the quilt or
maybe add some embellishments as she plans to do. There will be piecing, raw edge applique and some
hand embroidery. Come join Nancy for this fun project--get a head start for next season.
Teacher: Nancy Hyde
Class Fee: $10.00 monthly
(50% is due at sign-up=$30.00. Remaining balance due midway thru classes.)
Geese - As You Go
April 1st, 10:00 - 3:00
Come fly with the Quilt As You Go Gals! For this class we will be constructing a table quilt in three
variations and sizes. Choose your size and type for this class. Each project features flying geese and will
be completed with the "Quilt as You Go" method that we love so much! Just add your binding and you
are done!
Teachers: Nancy Hyde & Pat Orsini
Class Fee: $20.00
And on That Farm
2nd Wednesday of the month for 8 months, starting April 8th, 10:00 - 1:00
And a moo moo here...she had some chicks...and Ei-Ei-Oh. Wait till you see the barn quilts in this project or
the quilt the goat is chewing! You can accomplish intricate designs easily using fusible straight edge
machine stitched applique and will become an artist throughout the process of recreating your very own
McKenna Ryan masterpiece. Appropriate for quilters of all skill levels. Kits available.
Teacher: Pat Lockwood
Class Fee: $7.50 monthly
50% is due at sign-up=$30.00. Remaining balance due midway thru classes.)
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Mini Retreat- Take 5 Quilt
Friday, April 17th 10:00am --- ? OR,
Saturday, April 18th, 10:00am - ?
Come ahead of time and pick out 5 fabrics: (1 focus and 4 coordinating), or call and we'll pick out the
colorway you want. We will do the cutting for you with our Studio Accuquilt machine, and the kit will be
waiting for you- ALL CUT - ready for you to start sewing!!! You'll be able to come to class with your
sewing machine and sewing supplies and sit down and start sewing. Couldn't get much easier than that!
The Take 5 Quilt measures 64" x 76".
Teacher: Kathy English
Class Fee: $20.00 + Kit price
Blooming Stars II
Wednesdays, April 22nd & May 27th, 10:00 - 3:00
Our quilt for you this Spring is a beauty completed with the most luscious of batik fabrics. Think sherbet
colors with a glorious coral border! (You do not have to use batiks-choose your personal colorway.) Just
ONE amazingly 12" block creates a very impressive quilt. Come join us as we present another Beginning
to End quilt. We will help you construct and piece your blocks. When you return for the second class, we
will assist you in the completion of your top! Then as a special incentive to make sure you finish your
quilt, Mt. Pleasant will give you a 25% discount on the backing fabric and 10% discount off the quilting.
Great for a beginner, perfect for the intermediate quilter!
Teachers: Nancy Hyde & Pat Orsini
Class Fee: $35.00
One
Thursdays, April 30th 10:00 - 3:00 & May 21st, 10:00 - 1:00
This is a pattern in Judy Niemeyer's small projects leaf series. This pattern features one of the newest
foundation paper piecing techniques, Curved Paper Piecing. Once the leaf is complete, it is bound and
appliqued to the background to give a contemporary, bold impression, perfect as a form of wall art
and decorative feature to any decor. No paper piecing experience necessary.
Teacher: Barb Miller
Class Fee: $20.00
A Trio of Quiltlets for Tabletop or Mantle
Wednesday, May 6th, 10:00 - 1:00, OR
Wednesday, May 6th, 6:00 - 9:00
Shirley has chosen 4 different patterns to decorate your home for the 4 seasons. The second in the
series is called: "Home Tweet Home." The 3 pieces of the trio quiltlets measure 4" x 9" and hang on a
three sectioned tabletop quilt rack which you will interchange with the next seasons quiltlets. (She will
be teaching the next quiltlets during the months of August and November.) Kits available.
Teacher: Shirley Ingles
Class Fee: $10.00
Wish Upon
Saturdays, May 16th & June 20th, 10:00 - 3:00
Make this spectacular star quilt with either scraps for a scrappy look or pick 6
coordinated fabrics for a more controlled look. Then add a background fabric and a border fabric to
complete this quilt. The project uses three Tucker tools: the Wing Clipper, Tucker Trimmer and the Split
Rects tool. The quilt can be made in two different sizes: lap or full- you pick!
Teacher: Deb Thomas
Class Fee: $35.00
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•
Because our classes fill so quickly and have waiting lists, I have found it
necessary to initiate the following policy:
For BOM's (Block of Month) or ROM's (Row of Month) or TOM (Technique of Month) classes, 50% of
the total payment is due at signup.
Remaining balance is due midway through the classes.
• For all other classes, total payment is due at signup.
Newsletter Kit Special
***Back by popular demand!***
We have not 1 - but 3 kits for you to
choose from for the Newsletter Kit Special!!!
Here's how it works: These kits will be 15% OFF during the duration of this newsletter period. No limit! You can buy as many kits as you want and still receive 15%
OFF the kits. You can get the kits in the following ways: (1)Buy what we already
have packaged up, (2)Call/email and tell us you would like it in a certain colorway
and we'll get it ready for you. (3)Come in and choose your own colors and we'll
cut the specific amounts for you, (4)Come in and we'll help you choose your own
colors. Pain free for you. (We mail too!) We chose 3 different patterns for you
that are easy to put together.
Sizes are: 61" x 71", 60" x 76", and 63" x 77"
4th Annual Hop For A Cause
Wednesday & Thursday - March 25th & 26th - 10 - 7
Friday & Saturday - March 27th & 28th - 10 - 5
Save the date -More details to come later!
Sew Along........
If you would like to “Sew Along” with your friends,
or friends to be, pick and choose your Sew Along date(s).
Come and sew, talk, laugh, order out lunch if you choosejust have a day away. You will need to sign up though.
Cost: $5.00 10:00 – 4:00
The dates are:
Jan 2nd, 6th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 17th, Feb. 19th, Feb. 20th, Feb 21st, Feb. 27th,
Mar. 11th, Mar. 12th, Mar 19th, Mar 20th, Mar 21st, Mar. 24th, Apr. 7th,
Apr. 9th, Apr. 16th, Apr. 21st, Apr. 29th, May 1st, and May 5th.
MT. PLEASANT QUILTING COMPANY
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(Please Note: Kits we prepare specifically for scheduled classes are excluded from any monthly sales.)
JANUARY
“ANNUAL JANUARY THAW SALE”
Friday, January 23rd & Saturday, January 24th
25% OFF STOREWIDE (Regularly priced merchandise)
FEBRUARY
“A DEAL A DAY”
You will be able to make a 15% OFF deal any day or every day
during regular store hours this month.
Choose any one item and receive a 15% discount.
(That one item could be one continuous cut of fabric: ex: 10 yards of one fabric if you
wanted.) It doesn’t matter how many times you shop during the month – you can
“Make A Deal” every time you shop during February.
MARCH
“ANNUAL PAJAMA PARTY SALE”
Friday, March 13th & Saturday, March 14th
Wear your pajamas 8:00a.m. – 9:00a.m. and receive 35% OFF ALL FABRIC
Wear your pajamas 9:00 a.m.—10:00 a.m. and receive 30% OFF ALL FABRIC
Wear regular clothes 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and receive 25% OFF ALL FABRIC
We just love seeing those jammies!
APRIL
“YOUR OWN PERSONAL COUPON DAY!”
Choose any day this month and use your coupon for 20% OFF any ONE item.
20% OFF
ANY ONE ITEM
(excludes longarm quilting services)
Name _________________________________________________________
(Coupon is good any day in the month of April 2015.)
2877 Mt. Pleasant Rd.
PO Box 23
York, NY 14592
(585) 243-0767
www.mtpleasantquiltingcompany.com
Hours:
Tuesday—Friday 10:00—5:00
Wednesday Evening ‘til 8:00
Saturday 10:00—3:00
Closed Sundays and Mondays
Always on sale
“Skinnys” - 20% OFF the rest of the bolt.
(Skinnys have 2 yards or less left on the bolt)
50% OFF Wall - Barb periodically adds bolts to the
50% OFF Wall
Last Saturday of the Month–
Buy the remainder of any bolt in the shop at 25% OFF.
Your Choice!
January 31st, February 28th,
March 28th and April 25th