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January/February2015 Volume 6 Issue 5
Jennifer’s Blog
Brrr, it’s COLD! I want to
go back to December when it
was so warm and dry! It is
only been a week of winter
weather as I write this and I
am already ready for Spring! I
have had the Flu so Christmas
was no fun. It turned into a
sinus infection so New Year’s
meant no fun or drinking!
Drugs are finally making me
sound like me again! I’m
ready for Spring! Can I say
that enough! I am ready for
Spring!
Speaking of Spring! Have
you signed up for our Spring
2015 Retreat? As I sit here I
have 1 room I have to fill! If
you want to come make sure
you decide quickly! If you do
not want to stay but want to
be a UFO’er I have approximately 10 spots left for that!
Register by February 1st! I
am in the food planning stage!
MMMM I can taste the food
already! If you have always
wanted to come to a retreat
make this the one! Contact me
by email or come in and visit
to register!
We have some awesome
classes for you this month.
We are keeping it light though
just in case Old Man Winter
gets grumpy in February.
Quilting 201 is back! Start
your year long journey (ok,
it’s more like 10 months) and
expand your quilting knowledge. One of the added benefits of this class is the friendships that develop by seeing
your new friends and quilting
and learning with them month
after month. Only want to
learn one or two concepts that
is ok too! Each segment does
build on the previous one, but
can be taken separately. If you
missed one from last year
make it up this year!
It’s February so let’s make a
heart placemat to decorate your
home or give to your favorite
valentine! Jane has a great
class that will get you a table
setting of 4 for your table! We
want to celebrate winter while
wishing it away with our
Snowman Door Hanger! This
one has been in Deb’s to do list
for years and now she’s going
to teach it to you! Register
quickly, I already have people
signing up even before I write
this newsletter!
Peggy has three great classes
this month. Some Oldies but
goodies, so if you wanted to
take these in the past and
did not. Do not miss out! Start Saving your selvages now for a selvage class! Want to do something wonky? Make a Wonky Churn Dash and
Shoo Fly Block into the quilt of your choice. Last
but not least for Peggy she will be once again
showing you the basic but timeless Disappearing 9
Patch! It is very rare that Peggy repeats so sign up
now!
For our Knitting ladies, have you always wanted to
know how to do Intarsia? In month 1 of two
months of technical knitting we are going to learn
how to make a small Intarsia Project. Make a coffee or tea cup/mug cozee for when you go get your
favorite pick me up! We will start small and learn
the concept and then we can dream bigger! Do not
forget Knit Klub!
Verna has an awesome Anita Goodesign Machine
Embroidery Club for you this month. Buy the Designs and you get the Club for free this month!
Let us know what type of things you want to learn
or make in club so we can entertain you and your
embroidery machine!
Last, but not least if you have started the Hoop
Sisters Machine Embroidery BOM with me then
our second month class will be on Monday, February 16th either in the afternoon or evening! I love
bank holidays so I can spend them with you! Still
want to sign up. We will have a new session starting in April! Bring your machines! We will work
on some of our blocks! I think I have forgotten to
explain my new class levels? I will do that next
month! I promise! Remember the one with the
most stash wins!
Jenn
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February 2015 Classes @Quilters
Quilting:
Quilting 201: Segment 1 This is
our second year for Quilting 201.
Same as last year Quilting 201 will
be split up into five 2 month segments. You can take one segment
or all five! In each two month class
you will learn a basic concept and
expand upon it. Each segment will
result in a small project. If you take
all 5 segments you will receive a
$20 gift card at the end of the final
segment! If you missed a segment
in 2014 now is a great time to make
up that segment when it repeats!
Segment 1: Segment 1 will focus
on expanding your skill set with the
9 patch. It will include a brief history of the block, a study of color
value and exploration of possible
quilt sets and incorporation of the
block into other blocks to stimulate
your creativity. This is a FOUR
week segment! When: Session 1:
Mondays, February 9th, 23rd,
March 9th and March 23rd @1 to
4pm. Session 2: Friday evenings,
February 13th, 27th, March 13th
and March 27th @6 to 9pm.
Teacher: Deb Will. Price: $50
+supplies.
Be Still My Heart Placemat—
What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than a romantic dinner
served on Heart Placemats any time
of the year! These placemats do
not have to be limited to red. Make
a set for St Patrick’s day in Green.
Make. Pastels are great for Easter!
Red, white and blue is always in!
Hearts are vogue for any occasion!
This is a 2 week class! Level 100.
When: Session 1: Wednesday eve-
nings, February 11th and 25th @6 to
9pm. Session 2: Fridays, February
13th and 27th @10:30am to 1:30pm!
Cost: $25+supplies. Teacher: Jane
Casne
Make & Take:
Make & Take -- Wonky Churn
Dash & Shoo-Fly Blocks: Learn how
to transform traditional patterns into
fun, easy,
and eyecatching
blocks!!!
They are
quick and
easy to make
when you
need a fast
quilt . The
Winter’s Welcome Snowman Door
Hanger: There is a little bit of everybest part of
thing and not too much of anything in
all, there is
this adorable home décor accent. [It
no matching
would make a great little gift, also!]
of seams on
This snowman has a little embroidery, a these blocks!!!! Come join us for a
little appliqué, a little piecing, a little
morning of fun. Level 100: When:
sewing and a LOT of charm! Designed Saturday, February 21 @9am to noon.
by Kim Diehl, this project has been in Cost: $15 +supplies. Teacher: Peggy
Debbie’s files for a number of years, so Gibson.
she decided to bring it out to share with
you. Winter is just now making its ef- Make & Take -- Disappearing 9fects known, so this little project will
Patch Class: This is a quick and easy
help take away some of its sting and
way to take
help focus on a standard winter icon.
the most
You can bring this little guy out the
basic of
first frosty day of fall and leave him up
quilting
all winter long! This is a two week
blocks, the
class! Go to Allpeoplequilt and
download the free pattern! Level 200:
9-patch,
When: Session 1: Tuesday nights,
and turn it
February 10th and 17th @5:30 to
into an in8:30pm. Session 2: Wednesdays, Febteresting
ruary 18th and 25th @2 to 5pm. Cost:
quilt that
$25 + supplies. Teacher: Deb Will.
people will
think you
spent hours cutting and piecing. Level
100: When: Saturday, February 21
@noon to 3pm. Cost: $15 + supplies.
Teacher: Peggy Gibson.
Make & Takes continued on
next page
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February 2015 Classes @Quilters
20th @6 to 9pm. Cost: Buy the design get the class free ~$30 Hosted
Make & Take: Selvage Placemat: by: Verna Spargo.
You will never look at the selvages
on fabrics in the same way after this Knit Klub: How far behind are you
class!!! Who knew these things we on your projects. Need some time for
cut off and throw away can make
fun and knitting? Come join the fun
such interesting and colorful items.
with your knitting, crocheting or hand
Trust me, when you start making
work! Bring your own snacks if you
selvage projects you will not be
would like. Just nothing too messy!
able to stop at just one!!!
In this class we will create the top It’s what a night out with your lady
of your placemat using selvages
friends is all about. Remember, what
and discuss various ways to comhappens in the quilt store stays in the
plete your project. Level 100:
quilt store! If your interested in learnWhen: Saturday, February 28th,
9am to 3pm. Cost: $20 + supplies ing to knit stop by and make arrangements with Kristen for your 101 knitTeacher: Peggy Gibson.
ting class! Kristen is almost always
on hand for Knit Klub to help! When:
Thursday, February 5th @5pm.
Price: $FREE$
Make & Take Con’t.
and Purl. Kristen will teach you how to
read the pattern! This is a two week
class! When: Thursdays, February
12th and 19th @6 to 9pm. Cost: $25 +
supplies. Teacher: Kristen Strom.
Machine Embroidery
BOM
Hoop Sisters—Sewn Seeds: Session 1
is in month 2. This month please bring
your machines and we will have some
time to do some embroidery! I have two
sessions for you this month! If you are
interested in this BOM second session
PieceMakers: Come join us for a
will be starting in April on the last SatTWO Piecemakers this month! Atten- urday of the month! This month is:
tion all of those who enjoy handwork Monday, February 16th @ 1 to 4pm
Clubs
of any type! Piecemakers is a group
or 6 to 9pm! Let me know which sesmeeting
every
month
just
for
you!
Machine Embroidery Club:
sion you will be attending!
Bring your needles, thread, scissors
Come Join us for February’s Embroidery Club as we make an Anita and pins and what you are working on.
When: Tuesday, February 24th @5 to
Goodesign Card Holder. Buy the
CD with all the great card holders 8pm. Thursday, February 26th @5 to Remember, if we have a class at night
on them 9pm. $FREE$
we are open for you! Call ahead to
and get
make sure class is in session!
Knitting:
the club
free! Use
Quilters Depot Hours:
Knitting: Learn Intarsia! Mug
it for gift
Winter Hours. 12/1-2/28
Cozee! Have you always wanted to
cards,
Mon:
10am to 5pm
learn how to knit Intarsia? Have you
business
Tues:
10am to 8pm
been intimidated? Now is your chance
cards or your credit cards! This is
to learn this technique on a quick and
Weds:
10am to 5pm
Level 200: You must know your
easy project! We will be using a
Thurs:
10am to 5pm
embroidery machine and how to
Ravelry pattern! In the coming
Fri:
10am to 5pm
transfer your designs. Bring all mamonths we will expand your techSat:
9am to 3pm
chine notions and instructions!
niques to include Entrelac. Level 100:
When: Thursday, February 19th
Spring Hours will resume on March 1st!
All you need to know is how to knit
@1 to 4pm or Friday, February
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Miscellaneous @Quilters Depot
ily obligations. If you really want that
class you On
let us Demand
know! Come in for a
one on one or bring some friends for
UFO nights: Do you need to get
the class. Prices range from $20/hr for
some of your projects done and the
kids are in the way? Do you need one on one specialty classes to $30 for
actual classes that have happened.
to get away and just sew? We are
Contact Pauline at the store to schedhere for you! Let’s get projects
done so we can start new ones! Oh ule the time and class and the teacher.
and there is always pizza and
chocolate! All UFO’s start at 5pm
until you leave or we kick you out!
Handi Quilter
When: Friday, February 6th.
@Quilters Depot
Cost: $8.
Sewing Circles: Want to get out of
General Information: Quilters Depot
the house and enjoy a day of sewis now a Handi Quilter Authorized
ing? Loosely based upon our
Dealer. Want a Handi Quilter? Come
UFO’s, bring in your friends; just
talk to us and we will help you finish
bring yourself! Sit in our classroom
your quilts with your very own maand work on those projects or start
chine! From a Sweet Sit down model
a new one. Bring a snack and bring
to the all new 26” Infinity; Handi
your refreshment. Our Sewing cirQuilter and Quilters Depot will help
cles are held three or four times a
you finish your quilts!
month. Come to one. Come to all!
Have a Handi Quilter? We do service,
Stay for an hour. Stay for more! (if
updates and upgrades. Come talk to
you need one on one help other
Jenn or our technician Deb Will!
than general help, please call ahead
Long Arm Class I: Intro to the
and there might be a charge for any
Handi Quilter Avante
teacher help). When: 1) Friday,
Would you like to learn how to long
February 6th, 2) Tuesday, February
arm? This class must be taken to rent
10th, 3) Saturday, February 14th, 4)
the machine from Quilters Depot and a
Friday, February 20th, 5) Thursday,
pre-requisite for Pro-stitcher. When:
February 26thCost: $FREE$.
The usual schedule is Tuesday evening, Friday Evening and Saturdays or
whenever there are night classes and
On Demand
Jenn is on duty! Come in and talk to
On Demand
Jenn or email her to schedule your
Quilters Depot understands the declass! Cost: $75.00. Teacher: Jenn.
mands in your life. Have you seen Misc info: The classes will be one-ona class that you really wanted to
one unless arranged differently with
take, but you were not able to
Jenn. I will supply batting and thread
for the class. You will need two pieces
schedule it? Have you always
of scrap fabric, a yard or less for front
wanted to learn how to do a speand back. I will also be providing you
cialty item that only a quilt store
with an instruction manual to help you
can teach you? Well this may be
along.
the answer for you. We offer On
Long Arm Class II: Pro-Stitcher
Demand Classes to fit your sched- Come in and learn how to let the Pro
ule! We know how hard it is to
work two or three jobs or have famPage 4
Sewing Circle/UFO’s
Stitcher do the work for you. Ok, it is
not that easy, but easier than you think!.
Bring in two pieces of fabric, a yard
each with the quilt top piece being 2
inches shorter all the way around. I suggest for this class you bring solid colors
so you can see your designs! Prerequisite: You must have taken the first long
arm class so that you know how to use
the basic machine! When: The usual
schedule is Tuesday evening, Friday
Evening and Saturdays or whenever
there are night classes and Jenn is on
duty! Come in and talk to Jenn or email
her to schedule your class! Cost:
$65.00. Teacher: Jenn
Long Arm Class III. Intro to the
Handi Quilter Sweet Sixteen. Are you
not a stand up Quilter? Do you want to
learn how to use the Handi Quilter Sit
down model? Take our Sweet Sixteen
class and you can rent our machine!
Love it? Buy your own! Cost: $25.
Teacher: Deb or Peggy
Don’t forget the Quilters Depot
All Inclusive Spring 2015 Retreat
March 20th - March 22nd, 2015
Crowne Plaza Hotel (Fort Couch
Rd, across from
South Hills Village)
Noon on Friday to 3pm on Sunday!
Registration ends on February
2nd!
We have approximately 10 UFO
spots left and 1 or 2 rooms! Contact Jenn as soon as possible for
more information and to reserve
your spot! If I run out of spots or
rooms we will start a waiting list!
Fe b r u a r y 2 0 1 5
National Embroidery Month, Chocolate Lovers Month, International Friendship Month, American heart Association Month
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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Quilting 101
Week 5 of 7
10:30am to 1:30pm
5
Knit Klub
6
Sewing Circle
7
UFO
Ground Hog Day!
Wear Red Day!
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Quilting 201
Segment 1
Session 1
Week 1 of 4
1 to 4pm
10
Sewing Circle
Winter’s Welcome
Snowman Door
Hanger
Session 1
Week 1 of 2
5:30 to 8:30pm
11
Quilting 101
Week 6 of 7
10:30am to 1:30pm
Be Still My Heart
Placemat
Session 1
Week 1 of 2
6 to 9pm
Make a Friend Day!
12
Knitting—Learn
Intarsia and make a
Mug Cozee
Week 1 of 2
6 to 9pm
Lincoln’s Birthday
Umbrella Day!
15
16
Embroidery BOM
Session 1
Month 2
1 to 4pm or
6 to 9pm
President’s Day!
22
23
Quilting 201
Segment 1
Session 1
Week 2 of 4
1 to 4pm
17
Winter’s Welcome
Snowman Door
Hanger
Session 1
Week 2 of 2
5:30 to 8:30pm
My Way Day!
Fat Tuesday
Mardi Gras!
24
Piecemakers
5 to 8pm
18
Quilting 101
Week 7 of 7
10:30am to 1:30pm
Winter’s Welcome
Snowman Door
Hanger
Session 2
Week 1 of 2
2 to 5pm
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Winter’s Welcome
Snowman Door
Hanger
Session 2
Week 2 of 2
2 to 5pm
Be Still My Heart
Placemat
Session 1
Week 2of 2
6 to 9pm
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Machine Embroidery Club—Anita
Goodesign Gift Card
Holder
1 to 4pm
Knitting—Learn
Intarsia and make a
Mug Cozee
Week 1 of 2
6 to 9pm
26
Sewing Circle
Piecemakers
5 to 9pm
13
Be Still My Heart
Placemat
Session 2
Week 1 of 2
10:30am to 1:30pm
Quilting 201
Session 2
Session 1
Week 1 of 4
6 to 9pm
20
Sewing Circle
Machine Embroidery Club—Anita
Goodesign Gift Card
Holder
6 to 9pm
Send a Card to a
Friend Day!
14
Sewing Circle
Valentine’s Day
21
Make & Take
Wonky Churn Dash
& Shoo Fly Blocks
9am to noon
Make & Take—
Disappearing 9
Patch
Noon to 3pm
Love Your Pet Day!
27
Be Still My Heart
Placemat
Session 2
Week 2 of 2
10:30am to 1:30pm
Quilting 201
Session 2
Session 1
Week 2 of 4
6 to 9pm
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Make & Take—
Selvage Placemat
9 am to 3pm!
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