LEBANON VACUUM & SEWING 1411-D West Main Street Lebanon, TN 37087 615-443-7644 615-443-7670 Fax [email protected] SEW UNIQUE JUNE — AUGUST 2014 “FIRST LADIES” BLOCK OF THE MONTH Windham fabrics latest collection by Nancy Gere is showcased in the First Ladies Block of the Month designed by Denice Lipscomb. The First Ladies fabric collection is made of rich, beautiful reproduction colors of red, navy, purple, cream and green. The 12 month block of the month showcases First Ladies of the United States, some well-known and some more obscure. The finished quilted measures 102”x102”. The quilt top is on display in our shop. Sign up today to get in this block of the month club. Pick up instructions and fabrics each month . The classroom will be available for you to sew on your block all day. Instructors: Jan Franklin & Melanie Hunn Date: Fourth Tuesday of each month beginning June 24, 2014. Fee: $25.00 Entry fee: (includes carry bag for your blocks). $25.00 per month, or purchase the complete quilt kit and get a 10% dis count. Classroom is available for anyone who would like to stay and construct their block. DEMO MODELS AND “AS IS” SALE STARTING JUNE 30th UP TO 50% OFF —WHILE SUPPLY LASTS JANOME AND SINGER SEWING MACHINES AND SERGERS!!!! STOP IN FOR PRICING. (NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE) T-SHIRT QUILT If you are like many others, you have lots and lots of T-shirts that have sentimental value and have been in your possession for some time. Or you have t-shirts of your children or grandchildren that remind you of good times and accomplishments. Don’t throw these away. Learn the techniques of making your own one-of-a-kind t-shirt quilt. These make excellent gifts and can become personal heirlooms. Pick up your supply list before class time. Date: Thurs., June 26th Time: 9:00 am to ??? Instructor: Vicki McCurdy BEGINNING QUILTING See how fun quilting can be!! You will learn the basics of quilting which includes seam allowances, matching corners, choosing batting, backing and how to do binding. You will be making a 4-patch baby quilt. This is a 4 session class. Dates: Times: Instructor: Cost: Tues., July 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Marie Graham $65.00 BASIC SERGER For those of you who happen to have a serger and have never actually learned to thread it properly or how to change the tensions for different types of stitches, this class is for you!!!. Do not let the serger intimidate you, take this class! Be sure to bring your instruction manual and any attachments you may have. If you do not have a serger and would like to take this class, we will provide one for you. Should you decide to purchase a serger, the class fee will go toward the cost of it. This is a two session class. Dates & Times: Wed., July 9th & July 16th — 9:00 am to 12:00 noon Instructor: Jan Franklin Cost: $50.00 - (Free to those who purchased their serger at our shop) CHILDRENS’ BASIC SEWING Learn the basics of sewing. This class will familiarize you with your sewing machine. Learn how to cut out and make a pillow case in your favorite colors. Supplies needed: Sewing machine, scissors, thread, bobbins, sewing machine needles. Class is limited so sign up soon. Date: Time: Instructor Cost: Thurs., July 10th 9:00 to 4:00 Marie Graham $25.00 X-FACTOR Bargello quilts are made using a quick strip method with a range of colors or shades to produce a gradual color change of exciting patterns. This exciting quilt is called the “X-Factor” and is beautiful in any color way. Supply list is available at our shop. Date: Time: Cost Instructors: Sat., July 12th 9:00 am to ? $45.00 Jamie Williams and Maxine Toy INTERLOCKING HEXAGONS QUILT This wall hanging measures 41” x 50-1/2”. Supplies needed for this wall hanging include the pattern “Ode to Asia” and Marti Michell’s hexagon ruler. Patterns are available at our shop. Rulers are available at our shop and from Jamie Williams. Supply list is available. Date: Thurs., July 17th Time: 9:00 am Instructors: Jamie Williams & Maxine Toy Fee: $40.00 DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER This quilt top is constructed using the String Method. In the past, a string quilt gave homemakers the ability to utilize scraps of fabrics that were too small for any other purpose. The strips of fabric, called strings, were sewn onto a foundation of paper, muslin, or other lightweight fabric. The finished individual blocks were trimmed and then randomly sewn together to create a quilt top. A lot of these fabrics came from worn-out clothing, feed sacks, curtains, tablecloths and actual fabrics. This quilt top will be fun for the beginner or novice quilter. Date & Time: Fri., July 18th — 9:00 am Instructors: Jamie Williams & Maxine Toy Cost: $40.00 KISSING NINE PATCH SET ON POINT This pattern includes 3 sizes: 50” x 60”; 60” x 90” (twin) and 90” x 90” (queen). This intermediate difficulty quilt was inspired by an antique quilt top from rural central Indiana. See our fabric choice for this quilt top on display at our shop. Date: Sat., July 19th Time: 1:00 am to 5:00 pm Instructors: Jan Franklin & Melanie Hunn Cost: $40.00 WESTERN BOOT QUILT Have fun piecing this beautiful western boot quilt. Vicki will teach you how to cut out and piece the boots and construct the blocks to make the quilt. A sample quilt is on display in our shop. Vicki chose to embroider each block. Sign up now to reserve your seat. Date: Thurs., July 24th Time: 9:00 am Instructor: Vicki McCurdy Cost: $40.00 BLAZING STAR This vibrant star pattern is stitched using a sheer stabilizer piecing method. Create a design with lots of life and movement with no precision piecing or cutting. You can create your own version by using fabrics that appeal to you. Jamie’s version is on display at our shop. Date: Time: Instructors: Cost: Fri., July 25th 9:00 am Jamie Williams & Maxine Toy $40.00 SERGER HEIRLOOM PILLOW Have fun with your serger and learn techniques like pintucking, puffing, ribbon and lace insertion. Pillows look great in white or colors. Supplies: Serger Sewing machine and zipper foot (if using a pillow form) 1/2 yard broadcloth 1 yard of 1” wide matching flat lace 3 yards matching 2”-3” flat lace edging 1 yard 1/8” matching satin ribbon 1 spool matching thread 4 cones matching serger thread Marking pen (I prefer air erasable—purple pen) 1-14” pillow form (or if you prefer—1 bag fiberfill) Date: Time: Instructor: Cost: Sat., July 26th 9:00 am Marie Graham $30.00 QUILTING FOR BEGINNERS (THE CARD TRICK) Learn the basics of quilting with this beginner level quilt pattern. This class will familiarize you with properly using a rotary cutter, piecing quilt blocks and putting the quilt blocks together to create your quilt top. The Card Trick pattern will give you all the basics to start you on your way to becoming a confident quilter. Come join in the fun! Date & Time: Thurs., July 31st Instructor: Vicki McCurdy Cost: $40.00 9:00 am BINDING — THE FINISHING TOUCH Nothing frames your quilt as beautifully as a well-executed binding. Learn all aspects of how to bind your quilt like an expert! Be proud to display your quilts or enter them into contests, knowing that your bindings are perfect. Some of the topics & techniques that will be covered in class: • Straight or bias binding? • What about scallops and points? • How do I know how wide to cut my binding? • How much fabric do I need for the binding? • How do I join the ends? • How do I treat the corners? Project Requirements: • Bring a quilted sandwich ready to bind. You can bring a quilt you don’t mind experimenting with, or just simply make a muslin practice quilt trimmed to a good size, at least 24” by 24” or larger. • Fabric for binding Supplies: Sewing machine Walking Foot to fit your machine Basic sewing kit (pins, needles, seam ripper, scissors, pencil, etc.) Rotary cutter & large cutting mat Rotary rulers – 6x12” and 6”x18” or 24” recommended Stiletto (recommended but not required) Marking pencil that contrasts well with your binding color Cotton thread in a color to match your binding Dates & Times: Sat., August 2nd, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon Instructor: Vicki McCurdy Cost: $25 BEGINNING GARMENT CONSTRUCTION Pre-requisite: You will need to know how to operate your sewing machine. In this class you will make a simple sundress for a child. Size 1-8. You will learn pattern layout, understand written instructions, put in a simple hem and bodice facing. You will also learn how to put in a zipper. This class has three sessions. Dates: Times: Instructor: Cost: Mon., August 4th, 11th and 25th 6 pm to 8 pm Marie Graham $60.00 WE ARE A HANDIQUILTER AUTHORIZED DEALER