Shop Hours
Monday thru Saturday 10-5
Plus Thursday till 8
Sunday 12-4
Pennington Quilt Works
7 Tree Farm Road, Pennington, NJ 08534
Quilting Fundamentals
Bailey’s Quilt
Here’s a
great way to
learn all
about quiltmaking! This
simple yet
striking quilt
will look great
in any combination of fabrics you
choose. You’ll
start right at
the beginning learning rotary cutting,
accurate seaming, block construction,
quilt assembly, and settings and borders. At the end of class, you’ll have your
quilt top done and ready for quilting. Requires pattern. Instructor: Ro, $99, Mondays, October 27 and November 3, 10,
23, 6:30-9:30 (Note: November 10 is
6:30-8:30), OR Wednesdays January 7,
14, 21 and February 4, 6:30-9:30
(Note:January 14 is 6:30-8:30)
Bias Binding Workshop
Finish that
quilt the way it
deserves! A
well-done binding can make
or break the
finished product. In this
technique class you’ll learn to trim your
quilt, cut the binding on the bias, piece
the strips together and sew the binding
to your quilt. You will work with a practice
piece that you can keep for future reference. Great for both first-time binders,
and those who want to perfect their
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skills. Instructors: Marilyn and Dottie,
$36, Monday November 10, 12:30-4:30
Machine Quilting I
Your quilt
top is finally pieced
and your
pattern
ends with
those
three
scary
words “quilt as desired”. Now what?
Take a deep breath, drop those feed
dogs and start machine quilting! In this
class, you’ll learn to free-motion quilt
some basic designs including curved
lines, meandering, echoing, and loops.
We’ll also discuss needles, threads, batting and tension. Instructor: Sue, $36,
Sunday November 9 OR January 4, 12-4
Your First Quilt Now
Find out if
quilting is for
you by taking
our two sessions, no commitment class!
Choose your
fabrics ahead
of time, then
come to class
ready to sew your already-cut by us quilt.
The pattern is our “Easy Up to the Bar”
design. You’ll be piecing the bars and
adding borders, then doing the quickest
finishing ever. Go home after the second
session with your very own quilt. Instructor: Ro, $82, Sunday November 23 AND
December 7, 4:30-8:30
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No Guilt Quilt
This is
a “No
Guilt
Quilt”!!!
All you
need to
make
the
blocks
for this
quilt is one jelly roll and 1 1/2 yards of
background fabric. Very little fabric remains. There is no waste. It is a very
traditional quilt, but the scrappiness
makes it uniquely yours. This quilt is
simple, scrappy and stunning. The piano key border perfectly compliments
the diversity of the fabric in the quilt
blocks. This is an advanced beginner
class. Instructor: Kim N., $54, Monday,
January 12, 19, and February 2, 10-12
Embroidery Techniques
New Class! Express Yourself
The letters from this embroidery software can be used for a crossword puzzle quilt, the “Merry Christmas” banner
that is in our shop, or any other lettered
quilt design that you wish. Learn how to
quilt the background (in the hoop!),
appliqué the letters and use decorative
stitching to enhance your project. Design software and a basic working
knowledge of your embroidery machine
required. Instructor: Ro, Fee: $27,
Tuesday, November 18, 6:30-9:30
Classes in GREEN are great for Beginners!
New Class! Little Mylar
Ghosties
Pull out
your embroidery
machine
and get
ready to
meet the
friendliest
ghosts
since Casper!
Twelve
shiny little
creatures are ready to celebrate with
their pumpkins and candy corn. We
will embroider 1 or 2 ghosts of your
choice using mylar and embroidery
thread to make them shine. This is a
beginner’s embroidery technique
class. A working knowledge of the
embroidery functions of your machine
and the pattern (software ready to use
on your machine) are required for the
class. Instructor: Ro, $27, Sunday
November 9, 4:30-7:30
Special Techniques
New Class! Beatle Bag
Be the envy of
all your quilting
friends at your
next retreat or
class with The
Beatle Bag,
the hottest
carry-all for
sewing supplies. The
Beatle Bag has
2 long inside pockets, perfect for scissors, rotary cutters or glasses. In addition, there is a good-sized pin cushion
and plastic inserts to hold all your sewing notions. An attractive X-strap
holds the bag closed. The Beatle Bag
can also be used as a travel bag to
hold your toiletries, cosmetics or jewelry. And they make great gifts
(remember - the holidays are only a
few months away)! Requirements: Pattern, with plastic inserts. Basic Sewing,
quilting and rotary cutting skills. Ability
to machine quilt straight lines. Instructor: Sue, $45, Wednesday November 12, 12-5
Cathedral Window Pillow
Ever wonder how
those popular
"new" cathedral
window pillows
are made? Learn
the basic construction of an old
technique in this
class. Instructor:
Marilyn, $36, Thursday November 13,
12:30-4:30
Mondo or Midi Bag
Spend a day
with Lynne to
make one of
these great
bags. The
Mondo bag is
big enough to
hold a quilt!
The Midi bag
is a perfect
size for carrying all those
things we can’t seem to do without during
the day. Both are made from scraps, jelly
rolls or charm packs. The fusible interfacing (that comes with the pattern) makes it
sew up fast and with precise intersections. Pattern required. Instructor: Lynne,
$54, Tuesday November 18, 10-4
Sea Glass
Sea Glass
was created
by Deb Tucker for Studio
180 Designs
to show the
versatility of
the Diamond
Rectangle
unit, usually
seen in Storm
at Sea designs. This is
a great example of what else you can do
with this simple unit. Choose a focus
print, pull some coordinating fabrics from
your stash, mix everything together with a
light and a dark and you're headed for a
great looking quilt. As always, your units
will be made oversized and then trimmed
to perfection with the Diamond Rects tool.
Requires Pattern, Studio 180 Design’s
Diamond Rects® & Square2. Instructor:
Michelle, $72, Saturday January 24, 10-4
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Arlene’s Fun Projects
These projects are only 3 hours long.
You will make the project in class, learn
a new skill and take home a finished
product. If you are looking for great gift
ideas, come join the fun.
Register soon, space is limited.
Color Block Pouches
Sewing just
one pouch is
not possible!
The simple
construction
makes them
quick and fun and no worries about the
zipper either, it is really simple. Three
sizes available in the pattern. Required:
rotary skills and pattern. Instructor:
Arlene, $27, Monday January 12, 6-9
Mom and Me Apron
Atkinson Designs has
done it once again.
Choose one of the
three sizes and come
sew a lined apron with
big roomy pockets. I
guarantee you cannot
make just one. Required: pattern and
rotary skills. Instructor:
Arlene, $27, Monday
January 26, 6-9
New Class! Starry Night
You are in for a
real treat as you
learn how to use
2 of Michelle’s
favorite tools! In
this pattern,
Doug, a big fan of
Deb’s, used one
tool from Deb’s
Rapid Fire Line,
The Lemoyne Star
Ruler and the
second took from Deb’s Fundamental
line, the Wing Clipper. You will learn how
to make Banded Lemoynes and Flying
Geese. Once you make flying geese from
the Wing Clipper, you will never go back.
This table runner comes together very
quickly, is perfect for any season or holiday you choose, based on your fabric
selections.
Precutting is required for this class. You
should arrive with squares and strips
ready for further cutting and sewing, and
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Quilts for Kids
On the first Tuesday of each month a
group of charity-minded quilters meets
at PQW to sew together for the organization, Quilts for Kids. Quilts are given
to children who are ill, abused, or in
difficult situations who could use the
comfort of a quilt made for them. Everyone is welcome. Please bring your
lunch or snack, your machine and sewing supplies. Quilt kits will be provided.
Please register ahead so we know how
many to expect. Contact Deb for more
information: [email protected]
Meets 10:15-3
November 4, December 2,
January 13, February 3
Private Class
For times when a regularly scheduled
class just won’t do, we offer private
classes to fill the void. Let’s say that a
class you're interested in requires rotary skills, and you’re still snipping along
with scissors. Well a 1-hour private
class will bring you up to speed. Or say
that you really want to get the hang of
paper-piecing or some other skill. Or
maybe our classes just don’t fit in your
schedule. Talk to any one of us and
we’ll find you the right person at the
right time to teach you what you need
to know. $25 per hour per person.
Policy for class registration
You must pay for a class in full in order
to receive the class supplies list and to
reserve your place. You may register
by phone, on line, or in the store. If you
need to cancel, please do so at least
10 days prior to the first class in order
to receive a full refund. If an emergency arises and you cancel less than 10
days before the first class, but at least
one day before, a class certificate will
be issued. Please use this for emergencies only as late cancellations can be
problems for us. All books and patterns
and some special tools required for a
class can be purchased at a 20% discount after paid registration. Check
that class enrollment minimums have
been met before purchasing supplies.
labeled for quick and accurate identification. Pattern and Tools are required and
will be available for purchase in the classroom. Instructor: Michelle, $60, Saturday
December 6, 10-3
Tucker Tool Time Sampler
Are you
looking
for an
exciting
project
to keep
you
sewing
through
the
summer or
fall?
Check
out this
4 part
series;
take one, a few, or all the workshops - - in
any order! At each workshop you will
learn 3 new feature blocks and make 2
of each, totaling 18 blocks by the end of
3 workshops. In the 4th workshop you will
learn the Chain and Border Blocks, and
will focus on finishing your top and Borders, Binding, Backing and Sashing. Requires Tool Time Pattern and Studio 180
Tools. Space is limited. Instructor:
Michelle, $60 per workshop, Workshop 1:
Featured Tools: Tucker Trimmer1, TT3,
Square 2, & V Block. Workshop 2: Featured Tools: Tucker Trimmer 1, TT3, Corner Beam, Wing Clipper and V Block, November 16. Workshop 3: Featured Tools:
Tucker Trimmer 1, TT3, Split Rects, Diamond Rects and Corner Beam, December
7. All dates are Sunday and 10-3
sew a straight line, the class will be
nothing but fun. In the first class you
learn the technique to make the cover
to your tuffet. You will then have time to
complete your cover before the second
class. The second class we put it all
together. Required: Upholstery kit-$120
fee payable to the instructor. Instructor:
Julie, $63, Wednesday October 15
12:30-3:30 and November 5, 12:304:30 OR Monday October 20 12:303:30 and November 17, 12:30-4:30
OR Sunday November 2, 12-3 and
November 23, 12-4
New Class! Wish Upon
The Wish
Upon pattern is
soon to
be released by
Deb Tucker. Deb
created
this interlocking
star pattern to
work in
an organized matter (photo) or totally
random/scrappy. Requires Pattern and
Studio 180 Design’s Split Rects, Wing
Clipper, Tucker Trimmer I. Instructor:
Michelle, $72, Saturday, November
15, 10-4
New Class! Finishing School
Finishing
School is a
class that
allows you
the opportunity to
Tuffet
"sew, sew,
We are alsew" on a
ways looking
current
for new ways
project, to
to use fabric.
get help
Wouldn’t it
on a stalled project, or to start a new
be fun to use
quilt project with a Certified Instructor
our favorite
standing by to help. Maybe you've takfabric to
en a class at a national show, got home
make a piece
and didn't get to it, and now you want to
of furniture?
finish it but are having trouble figuring it
If this sounds interesting then this is the
out. Don't stress about it, with expert
class for you. In just two classes you will
assistance, you can be "refreshed". This
create your own unique tuffet. If you
is an excellent class for those needing
know how to use a rotary cutter and can
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a little help, motivation or time to get the
quilt finished. Students can have independent projects; expert assistance is
available to all students and their independent projects. Certified Instructor:
Michelle Hiatt, $36 per class, Saturdays,
9-12, January 17, February 21, March
28, April 25, May 30, June 20, September 26, October 24, November 21
Block of the Month
Color Love
87” x 93”
New-fashioned palette of mid-bright textures and geometric motifs, anchored by
a deep blue ground Jacobean-inspired
floral. All on 8 Centennial Solid tint backgrounds. Includes patterns and all fabric
for blocks, borders and binding. Pick up
your block in the store or have it shipped
to you. Month 3 has the option of substituting 8 appliqué blocks with the included fabric. Month 1 is $63.50. Months 25 are $43.50 each. Starts October 1,
runs for 5 months
New Class! OH-HI-O My Stars : Techniques Building Series
Have you started setting your quilting goals for 2015?
Are any of them to gain new, refresh or sharpen your
quilt piecing skills?
Consider Michelle’s Technique Building Series (TBS),
where you will walk away with improved and honed
cutting and piecing techniques. She has kept to the
basic units with this TBS, however it’s definitely going
to challenge you in a few areas; such as cutting and
piecing for five patches. Whether you are a beginner
or advanced quilter, jump in with no reservations and
have fun with it. For you beginners, there may be
some real easy units, and then some real hard ones,
but just give them a try! If you are an advanced quilter, take a little refresher on these techniques and
sharpen your skills. Each Workshop is 3 hours. The TBS will have 9 blocks.
You may elect to take one technique class, take a few, or take them all. Each month, at
class, you will be provided a colored worksheet with cutting and piecing instructions for
the featured block, which is free to students taking the class but will be offered for $8
per block worksheet to those unable to take the class. Each month, along with the picture of the quilt, we will reveal the current and following month’s block in our newsletter
and online. You can sign up for one workshop at a time; however seats are limited and it
is on a first come, first served basis. No need to take all the classes, you may elect to
make a wall hanging, baby quilt, bed runner, you decide. All 9 blocks are required for
quilt pictured. Alternate settings available as well.
Classes require Studio 180 Design’s Tucker Trimmer, Wing Clipper and Square 2 Tools.
Instructor: Michelle, $36 per class, Sundays, 12-3, January 18, February 22, March 29,
April 26, May 31, June 21, September 27, October 25, November 22
Alternate settings
Modern Quilt Guild
Monthly Meetings, Second Tuesday 7-9 pm
November 11, December 9
Modern quilting is a new and rapidly growing movement in the quilting world. The Modern Quilt Guild is
made up of over 100 guilds across the country and
world. The MQG developed out of the thriving online
community of modern quilters and their desire to
start meeting in person. All are invited to join us.
Visit www.modernquiltguild.com to learn more about
the guild, or [email protected]
or visit our blog: centraljerseymqg.blogspot.com
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Quiltmaking Skills
When you purchase your new Bernina
sewing machine at Pennington Quilt
Works we want to be certain that you
use it to its fullest potential and with
total confidence and enjoyment. At pick
up, one of our Bernina specialists will
spend some time with you to be sure
you know the basics of running your
machine. Then we’ll schedule 2 private
hours with you and a Bernina educator
to begin exploring with you all you’d like
to learn. From there you’ll be guided into
more private or small group classes to
go as far as you’d like. Here are the areas you can expect to cover in classes:
Sewing Machine Basics
Machine Basics covering basic operations, practical applications and machine care.
Stitching Fun
Decorative stitching, memory, alphabets, combi-mode and special techniques. For all electronic machines.
Special attention to those features on your
Bernina that are especially useful in quilting. Piecing, machine appliqué, freemotion quilting, and using the walking foot
are covered. We’ll include the BSR if you
have one.
Embroidery Basics
Learn to find, set up, and manipulate designs, and stitch them out with success.
Unravel the mysteries of threads, stabilizers, and hooping. For machines with
embroidery units.
More Embroidery Techniques
MACHINE REPAIRS
AT PQW
Whether your machine is ready (or
overdue!) for regular servicing, or is
experiencing some issues, Stepfon Andrews will be here to take care of any
problems you may have. Stepfon has
over 20 years in repairing machines of
all makes and models, and will be performing all our Bernina Warranty work.
Remember that any Bernina machine
you purchase at PQW comes with a one
-year in-store full warranty.
Learn to do embroidered appliqué (our
favorite!) while you dig deeper into your
machine’s embroidery features and perfect your skills. Take basics class first.
Starting at just $89.99 for cleaning,
oiling, and complete inspection. (Of
course those repairs needing parts may
take longer.)
My Bernette
He’ll be here: November 11, 25, December 9, January 6
When you purchase your Bernette from
PQW, we will arrange your individual or
small class sessions to fit your schedule.
My Bernina 7 and 8 Series
The Newest 7and 8 Series machines have
their own unique features and we’ll tailor
your sessions to them.
Software Sampler Club 2014
A monthly club that focuses on machine
embroidery. Each month we will watch a
video presented by Kay Hickman of
Bernina of America. You will receive a
CD that will include a PowerPoint of the
video, a tips and tricks handout and a
featured embroidery design. We’ll have
machines set up for you to try the featured technique. Open to all, but if you
are a Bernina user please bring an oval
hoop.
A monthly club that will explore Bernina
Embroidery Software 7. Each month we
will watch a video presented by Amanda Whitlatch of Bernina of America,
covering some component of Software
7. You will receive a CD that will include
a PowerPoint of the video, written instructions and project suggestions.
Then we will walk through the lessons
ourselves. Bring your laptop with the
software installed, if you have it. But
this is also a great opportunity to see
what Bernina Embroider Software 7 is
all about even if you do not yet own it.
Don’t have a Bernina? That’s okay. This
software will convert designs to many
formats.
Instructor: Vicki
$15per session
Instructor: Vicki
$15 per session
Thursdays, 1-4 or 6:30-9:30
November 20
December 18
Wednesdays, 7-9 pm
November 19
December 17
All About Embroidery Club
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