309 West Lincolnway Cheyenne, WY 82001 Toll Free (877) 282-2002 (307) 638-2002 Store Hours Monday - Saturday 10:00 am –5:30pm Volume 16, Issue 1 January 2014 www.WyomingQuilting.com Cheyenne Sew-cials Club Meeting: 1st Thursday of the Month Times: 10:15 am, 1:15 pm, or 5:15 pm Membership: $20/ year Happy New Year!! The Quilted Corner is happy to welcome you to it’s new “Kansas Troubles” fabric and patterns themed Quilt Club. The meeting times are the same as the old Thimbleberries Club. Meetings will last about an hour and are full of demonstrations, helpful hints, and inspiration. There will be times for Show and Tell and encouragement. Members will receive a 10% discount on all purchases on the day of the meeting. Join anytime during the year. Come Join the Fun! UFO Spring 2014 Coming Soon … Friday, 3:00 pm to Sunday 3:00 pm Northcutt Conference and Retreat Center Hillsdale, Wyoming Snow Buds by McKenna Ryan Due to the overwhelming success of this retreat, the Quilted Corner has added an additional weekend! You can sign up for either: March 14, 15, 16, 2014 or March 21, 22, 23, 2014 So get with your quilting friends, decide which weekend works for your group, and come have some fun. Five meals will be prepared by the staff of NRC and the sleeping arrangements are dorm style. Tables will be set up for all night sewing marathons. Starting this spring we will be offering a class on McKenna’s new block of the month, Snow Buds. This series features whimsical snowmen using Hoffman Batiks. Spring may not be the time for snowmen but you will have a completed quilt by the time snow flies next winter. The Quilted Corner wishes you many “pieceful” hours of quilting in 2014 $70.00 per person, includes 5 meals and 2 nights lodging, ($55.00 meals only). 1 Class Schedule (continued) Beginning Quilting 101 Featherweight Maintenance Robin Dempsey You’ve been wanting to learn how to “quilt”, now is the time. This class introduces you to the world of rotary-cut quilt making. Learn how to make these simple quilt and learn the basics about fabric, color, cutting, and more. You will have enough time to complete the quilt shown in class 2 classes 4 sessions Date: Fri. Jan. 17 Time: 9a-4p Fri. Jan. 24 9a-4p Fri. Jan. 31 9a-4p Fri. Feb. 7 9a-4p or Date: Sat. Feb. 15 Time: 9a-4p Sat. Feb. 22 9a-4p Sat Mar. 1 9a-4p Sat. Mar. 8 9a-4p Level: Beginner Fee: $55 Christine Carozza We will each take apart our own Featherweight 221/222 and do basic maintenance, such as oil, grease, adjust pressure and tension to get your machine sewing as it did when it came off the assembly line. 1 classes 1 session Date: Sat. May 3 Time: 9a-1p Fee: $15 Twister Technique Darlene McClure This class will take the stress out of Pinwheels. No more templates, tracing, slipping or frustration. Only fun with amazing results 2 classes 2 sessions Date: Wed. Mar. 12 Time: 1p-4p Wed. Mar. 19 1p-4p or Wed. Mar. 12 Time: 6p-9p Wed. Mar. 19 6p-9p Level: Intermediate Fee: $35.00 Beginning “Machine” Quilting Robin Dempsey Learn the basics of machine quilting and the recommended tools and techniques needed to quilt your own quilts beautifully and easily. We will be covering straight line quilting as well as some simple free-motion quilting. Kit is included 2 classes 1 session Date: Fri. Mar. 21 Time: 9a-4p or Sat. Apr. 12 Time: 9a-4p Level: Beginner Fee: $30 Foundation By the Yard “Crazy for you” Pattern Robin Dempsey Have you heard about foundation piecing and wonder exactly what it’s all about? Do you know but are too intimidated to even try? Are you ready to learn a new technique? The technique of foundation piecing is easy to learn and master and it provides precise pieced blocks. 2 classes 1 session Date: Sat. Mar. 22 Time: 9a-4p or Fri. Mar. 28 9a-4p Level Intermediate Fee: $35 Hunter’s Star Table Runner Marilyn Lanham Like stars? Here’s a quick and accurate way to get perfect points. Many sizes, lots of lay-outs. Start with a table runner and go from there. 2 classes Date: Tues. Mar. 11 Time: 10a-4p or Tues. Apr. 1 5p-9p Tues. Apr. 15 5p-9p Level: Beginner Fee: $45 Technique Tuesday Robin Dempsey Introduction to English Paper Piecing using hexagons. You will learn the technique and work on a project. 2 classes 1 session Date: Tues. Feb. 18 Time: 2p-5p or Tues. Feb. 18 6p-9p Level: Beginner Fee: $10 “A Year to Crow About” Designed by Pine Tree Country Quilts, this pattern features pictorial scenes of crows in the seasons of the year. Surrounding these 12 pictures are various different pieced area that add whimsy to the quilt. A complete kit of this amazing quilt project is available. 2 Class Schedule (continued) Pronghorn Marilyn Lanham Join Marilyn in making one of Wyoming’s Favorite animals. You will learn another technique for paper-piecing and make a fabulous quilt in the process. 2 classes Date: Mon. Mar. 10 Time: 5p-9p Mon. Apr. 14 5P-9P or Tues. Mar. 18 10a-4p Level: Intermediate Fee: $60 The Future I hope to find a buyer, as my fondest desire is for the Quilted Corner to continue. Until such time, it is business as usual. We have a full schedule of classes and events for the upcoming months. New fabric, patterns, and books are arriving weekly. I am committed to keeping the store just as it always has been until I retire. Brenda Compass Rose Table Runner Marilyn Lanham Want to learn waste-free, precise paper-piecing? Come make a spectacular Mariner’s compass table runner designed by Judy Niemeyer. 2 Classes 2 sessions Date: Sat. Feb. 8 Time: 9a-4p Sat. Mar. 29 9a-4p or Tues. Feb. 11 5p-9p Thurs. Feb. 27 5p-9p Level: Intermediate Fee: $65 Quilts of Valor Anyone interested can participate Meetings are Thursdays 10a-9p at the Quilted Corner Contact: Marilyn Lanham (635-9246) Jan. 16 Feb. 20 Mar. 20 Apr. 17 May 15 June 19 Basic Sewing Supplies list The following sewing supplies are needed in most of the classes offered at the Quilted Corner: Sewing machine in good working order Rotary cutter and mat Rotary cutter rulers Fabric scissors Paper scissors Pencil and paper Silk pins Pin cushion Seam ripper Fabric required for class Matching thread Class book or pattern Appliqué Club This club is for beginners as well as the experienced appliqué’ers. Come to the Quilted Corner every fourth Monday of the month and with the help of Erma Parkins learn and/or advance your knowledge of hand appliqué. Come on in and take advantage of the fellowship. Time: 1p-3p January 27 February 24 March 24 April 28 May 26 June 23 There is no charge. 3 Don’t miss our ad in the Hometown Magazine $5.00 off coupon Register to win a $25.00 gift certificate A winner drawn every month Discounts!!! 20%-on your birthday 20%-end of the bolt Block of the Month Embroidery/Quilting project Instructor: Erma Parkins “Sweet Stitches” includes 12 separate monthly patterns. Each pattern has a designed 10” embroidery piece surrounded by a simple 2” pieced border. To add a touch to the embroidery the patterns also include a Fabric Accent piece which has been designed by Kathy’s original watercolor paintings. These pieces can be fused or appliquéd onto your quilt. Cost of the pattern and Class is $10.00 per month. Classes: Mondays Jan. 6, Feb. 10, Mar. 10, Apr. 7, May 5, June 9. Time 1p-3p or Thursdays Jan. 9, Feb. 13, Mar. 13, Apr. 10, May 8, June 12. Time 6p-9p Thangles Buck-A-Block™ Our Series 10 for Thangles started last October, but it is not too late to start. The quilt is on display at the QC. Joining is easy-Just sign up, choose your fabric and receive the first kit. Come into the store anytime during the month to receive your next kits for only $1.00 each. Our meeting dates in 2014 will be on Saturdays January 18, April 5, and October 11@ 10:30am. Bring in the blocks you have completed for show and tell. If you have 3 blocks done prior to each meeting, you will be eligible to enter the drawing for a $25 gift certificate to be awarded at the last meeting in October. Block of the Month “Wind in the Whiskers” by McKenna Ryan Cute kittens and curious cats meet fluttering birds, blissful butterflies, a school of koi, and one very brave chipmunk in this new design by McKenna Ryan. Blending new prints with rich batiks, creates a peaceful landscape glowing with soft color and texture. There are 7 individual blocks that could stand alone as wall hangings or together to create a cat lovers paradise as a whole quilt. It’s the purrfect project for any cat-loving quilter. There will be a SEW IN day once a month to work on these blocks. No charge Classes: Tuesdays 10a-12p or 6p-8p Dates: Jan. 28, Feb. 25, Mar. 25, Apr. 22, May 27 Classroom Available If your group is looking for a place to quilt and socialize, consider the Quilted Corner. We have the irons and ironing boards as well as cutting mats. There is a kitchen with coffee pot, microwave and refrigerator. Just call the store to schedule. You are welcome anytime the room is open. Also available for use are the big tables in the back, perfect for pinning that large quilt top. 4 Our motto at the Quilted Corner… …”helping quilters create memories one block at a time”. Project Machine Quilting Service Linus An exciting change at the Quilted Corner. The machine quilting service will now be completed by Dan and Debbie Przymus of Timberline Quilting Services. Please call to sign in your quilts. You will receive a highly professional service with a fast turn around. Project Linus mission: To make security blankets for kids in critical care and traumatic situations. Meetings are the second Saturday of the month . Call Rose @ 701-7703 for more information. The Quilted Corner continues to be a drop off place for quilts. Please feel free to bring in any new, handmade, washable quilts. Any size is acceptable from 18”x 24” up to 45” x 60”. Wyoming State Quilt Guild UFO’s The Southeast Region will be hosting “Quilt Wyoming 2014” July 10,11,12 and 13 in Cheyenne, Wyoming If those unfinished projects are taking over your sewing room or you want to start a new project but need to finish one first, come join us on the second Sunday of each month. Bring your project and sewing machine and join in the fun. You sew at your own pace and you may use the store’s ironing boards, irons, and cutting mats. There is no fee. “Sew” gather up your UFO’s and join us at the store on the following Sundays from noon to 5pm. January 12, 2014 February 9 March 9 April 13 May 11 June 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Feathered Teachers are: Judith Baker Montano Wendy Butler Burns The opportunity quilt was designed by Molly Wilhelm. Visit the web site, www.wsqg.org for additional information. Class Policies Payment for the class fee is required at the time of registration. Due to class size restrictions, we are unable to accept reservations without payment. You may register in person, by mail or by telephone with a Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover. All classes have a minimum enrollment. If enrollment does not meet the instructors’ class minimum we will notify you 4 days prior to the class. If your class is cancelled by the instructor you will receive store credit or refund in the amount of the class fee. If you must cancel, the Quilted Corner will need to receive notification at least 4 days prior to the start of class. Cancellations after this point are nonrefundable. If you miss a class, make-up classes are available for $12.50 per hour (one hour minimum). Please make arrangements with your instructor. Private lessons are also available for $12.50 per hour. A 10% discount will be given on all items purchased from the Quilted Corner for your class. Due to limited space, we must ask that children not be brought to class. Please note the skill level requirements for each class. We want you to have a good time and succeed. It is important to check your sewing machine prior to class time to insure it is running properly and that you have working knowledge of it. If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know as soon as possible, so we can assist you . Beginner Skill level: Limited or no basic sewing knowledge Intermediate Skill level: Knowledge of sewing basics and quilting fundamentals 5 309 West Lincolnway Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001-4437 Return Service Requested Mark Your Calendar January 2 Cheyenne Sew-cials 6 Sweet Stitches 9 Sweet Stitches 12 UFO 16 Quilts of Valor 17 Beginning Quilting 101 18 Thangles 24 Beginning Quilting 101 27 Applique Club 28 Wind in the Whiskers 31 Beginning Quilting 101 February 6 Cheyenne Sew-cials 7 Beginning Quilting 101 8 Compass Rose 9 UFO 10 Sweet Stitches 11 Compass Rose 13 Sweet Stitches 15 Beginning Quilting 101 18 20 22 24 25 27 Techniques Tuesday Quilts of Valor Beginning Quilting 101 Applique Club Wind in the Whiskers Compass Rose March 1 Beginning Quilting 101 2 Cheyenne Sew-cials 8 Beginning Quilting 101 9 UFO 10 Sweet Stitches 11 Hunter’s Star 12 Twister 13 Sweet Stitches 14-16 Hillsdale Retreat #1 18 Pronghorn 19 Twister 20 Quilts of Valor 21 Beginning Machine Quilting 21-23 Hillsdale Retreat #2 22 Foundation by the Yard 6 24 25 28 29 Applique Wind in the Whiskers Foundation by the Yard Compass Rose April 1 Hunters’ Star 3 Cheyenne Sew-cials 5 Thangles 7 Sweet Stitches 10 Sweet Stitches 12 Beginning Machine Quilting 13 UFO 14 Pronghorn 15 Hunters’ Star 17 Quilts of Valor 22 Wind in the Whiskers 28 Applique Club