Sew Much to Tell You
Volume 13 Issue 2
SEW SPECIAL NEWS
May 2013
Spring is here and I am glad for the
warmer weather. It has been a busy
couple of months at Patchwork Plus and
we also have a lot planned for this
summer. We are introducing new
classes and we have lots of new fabric
coming in each day. We are introducing
a new “Start Quilting” class that requires
less of a time commitment. This class is
only 2 weeks instead of the usual 4
weeks and you will be making a table
runner. Because of conflicts, the
Weekender Bag class has been
re-rescheduled for later this summer.
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching.
You will want to check out all of the
coupons that can be used the week of
Mother’s Day. All of our in stock
cabinets are on sale as well as the
machines. BERNINA has a lot of
specials during the week of Mother’s Day
and we have put the Janome machines
on sale as well.
We are offering a great selection of
children’s classes with some new
projects as well. If you have a child or
grandchild that has completed 3rd
grade, they can take one of the Bobbin
Winder classes. If your child has taken
some of our classes in the past years,
than she can take a ZigZagger class.
Our advanced group is the Fashion
Designers. Back by popular demand is
the bus trip to the Quilt Odyssey quilt
show in Hershey, PA. We will have a
special unveiling of Christmas fabric
July 19-20, 2013. All of our new
Christmas fabrics, kits, and samples will
be “unwrapped” that weekend. We will
also have a special Anita Goodesign
trunk show in the shop as well. It is
sure to inspire you to get out that
embroidery machine and start creating.
Patchwork Plus will be taking a chartered bus to the quilt show in
Hershey, PA. We will leave the parking lot at Patchwork Plus at
7:00 am. We will stop at the Wal-Mart parking lot in Woodstock
to pick up people. We will stop for supper at Ryan’s steakhouse
in Chambersburg, PA on the way home. The cost is $67.50 and
that includes the bus trip, the admission ticket, dinner, and
snacks on the bus. You must pre-register with payment by June
1, 2013.
Inside this issue:
Mother’s Day Sale
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BERNINA May You Save Event
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Bernina Guide Class Schedule
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Summer Class Schedule
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Bernina Webinars
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Children’s Sewing Classes
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Long Arm News
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All Cabinets & Chairs
are 25% OFF
May 6-11, 2013
See inside newsletter for more details
25% Off
May 6-11, 2013
May 6-11, 2013
20% Off
7”x14” or 7”x24”
Nifty Notions Rulers
All Sewing Baskets
May 6-11, 2013
25% Off
Buy $40 of Stabilizer,
Get 1 spool Isacord thread
FREE ($5.70 value)
May 6-11, 2013
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Machingers
Quilting Gloves
Bernina Guide Classes
We are excited to offer you an expanded level of training for your Bernina sewing machine. These classes are
available at no cost for all new and used Bernina machines purchased from Patchwork Plus. If you have had a guide class
in the past and want to repeat the class, there is a $20.00 fee for each level. A 166 page workbook for all of the machines
is available for $25. Or we can give you a CD of the workbook for $5 and you can print your own copy. Please let us
know before class so that we can have your copy for you. Serger owners will be contacted individually.
Level 1 must be taken before proceeding to the other levels. The only exception will be if you have previously owned a
similar Bernina sewing machine. Bring your machine, all accessories and books, thread, scissors, pen, and paper to
class. Registration is necessary; we will not be calling you for class. A minimum of 3 people must sign up before
the class will be held. After Level 1 and Level 2 are completed, you will be scheduled for embroidery and software classes
if applicable.
All classes are taught by Bernina Certified and trained instructors. Remember, not all sewing machine training is the
same. Our strength is our educational program. We encourage you to take both levels. Fees apply each time you repeat
the class. If your Bernina was purchased elsewhere, call us for pricing (value $20 per hour).
Care & Feeding of Your Machine, Threading, Buttonholes, Blind Hem & Machine Basics
Level 1
May 14—Tues. 9:30-12:30 pm
Aug 17—Sat.. 9:30-12:30 pm
Fabulous Feet and Memory Magic
Level 2
May 14—Tues. 2:00-5:00 pm
Aug. 17—Sat. 2:00-5:00 pm
Artista Embroidery Guide Class
May 31—Fri. 9:30-12:30 pm
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PATCHWORK CLASSES
Bloomerang—Discover the exciting quilting adventure of the
X-Blocks rotary cutting tool. You can create dozens of
spectacular designs that look complex but are incredibly quick
& easy with this tool. In this class you will be creating blocks
from strips so there is virtually no waste. This is a small
project so by the end of the day you should have a pieced table
runner. Class Fee: $35.00 plus supplies.
Wed. May 29 9:30-3:30
Adv. Beginner
Instructor, Barbara Cline
Vertigo—In this class, you will be making a table runner with
a kaleidoscope look. You will be cutting triangles and kite
shapes from strips of fabric and they will be sewn into stunning
squares. Class Fee: $35.00 plus supplies.
Sat. June 1 9:30-4:00
Adv. Beginner
Instructor, Barbara Cline
Finishing Sat. Sampler—If you took a Saturday Sampler class
in the past and got stuck assembling your quilt top, then this is
the class for you. You will need to bring all of your pieces for
the Saturday Sampler top. Class Fee: $25.00 plus supplies.
Sat. June 22 9:30-12:30 pm
Adv. Beginner
Instructor, Barbara Cline
Beginners Appliqué—Choose from 4 different fun appliqué
patterns by Joyous Applique Designs. By using freezer paper,
we will learn how to easily cut out the appliqué shapes without
having to reverse the appliqué pieces. Learn placement of your
shapes and appliquéing of your project. By the end of class
you should have a finished project. Class Fee: $35.00 plus
supplies.
Thur. June 20 9:30-4:30 pm
Adv. Beginner
Instructor, Barbara Cline
MISCELLANOUS CLASSES
All About Anna Bag—Make this “just the right size” bag with
divided front pockets to help keep you organized. There are
several kits available to make one like the store sample or
choose your own fabric. You may make a “solid” front like the
sample or you may strip piece it. Class Fee: $35.00
plus supplies.
Wed. Aug. 7 9:30-4:30 pm
Adv. Beginner
Instructor, Linda Tice
Weekender Bag—In this class we will be making a carry-all
bag that is perfect for overnight trips or as a carry-on for flying.
We will learn how to insert a zipper, cover piping and insert it
as well as putting in a zipper. Class Fee: $35.00 plus supplies.
Mon. July 8 & 15 6:00-9:00 pm
Intermediate
Instructor , Phyllis Reeves
Christmas Stocking in the Hoop—Everyone needs more
fast ideas for Christmas Gifts and this In the Hoop Christmas
stocking is a perfect last minute gift. The entire design is
made in your hoop with absolutely no sewing. It actually
makes a perfect holder for gift cards! Included in the price of
the class is the stocking design in all formats and a
classroom packet valued at $59.95! The packet includes a CD
with the project from that class as well as the tutorial and a
design assortment. Class Fee: $35.00 plus supplies.
Thur. July 18 6:00-7:30 pm OR
Fri. July 19 9:30-`11:00 am
All skill levels
Instructor, Phyllis Reeves
Serge & Merge—Choose from 3 different patterns in the
book and decide which one you would like to do to sharpen
your skills on the serger. Berries & Blooms (pg. 94), Down
the Pathway (pg. 102), or Look at Me Bag (pg. 112). The
different serger skills are listed under the project description.
All of them will help you become more comfortable with
using your serger. Class Fee: $35.00 plus supplies
Wed. July 24 9:30-4:30 pm
Adv. Beginner
Instructor, Linda Tice
BEGINNER CLASSES
Start Quilting Table Runner—If you do not have any
rotary cutting or quilting experience, and you do not have a
lot of time, then this is the perfect class for you. We will
learn how to rotary cut, machine piece, quilt, and bind a table
runner. This is a great way to see if quilting is something you
will enjoy. Class Fee: $35.00 plus supplies.
Thur. Aug. 8 & 15 1:00-4:00 pm OR
Thur. Aug. 8 & 15 6:00-9:00 pm
Beginner
Instructor, Linda Tice
Kona Carryall Bag—This class is designed to teach you the
most basic techniques of bag making. If you have never
made a bag or purse before, then I will be walking you thru
the steps to make a basic lined tote bag. This is a large tote
with a zippered pocket inside and a magnetic closure. I have
made a few changes to the pattern to make it more attractive
on the inside. Class Fee: $35.00 plus supplies.
Fri. June 21 9:30-4:30 pm
Beginner
Instructor, Phyllis Reeves
Basic Machine Quilting—This class is designed to teach
you the most basic techniques of
machine quilting. We will be working on a skillbuilder panel.
You will learn machine quilting techniques using a walking
foot, dropping your feed dogs and free motion quilting, stippling, loop de loops, and following the lines of a design. Class Fee: $25.00 plus supplies.
Thur. May 23 9:30-12:30 pm
Beginner
Instructor, Linda Tice
Class registration info on page 5
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Class Registration Information
Full payment for class is required upon registration. If
registering by phone, VISA, MasterCard, & Discover are
welcomed. A supply list is given when payment is made.
Although it is not required, we hope you will let us help
you select your supplies. A 10% discount is given for
class purchases. Please do not purchase class supplies
until the week before the class start date. This will protect you from purchasing supplies for a class that may be
cancelled. Class fees do not include supplies unless
otherwise stated.
Christmas in July
July 19-20, 2013
Cancellation Policies
Save 20% on all bolted Christmas fabric
If a class does not meet the minimum registration needed
to conduct the class, it will be cancelled. You will receive a full refund or you may apply the credit to a future
class. No refund or credit will be given if you fail to
contact Patchwork Plus at least 2 full business days
prior to the class meeting date.
All Christmas fabrics, kits, and patterns will be
“unwrapped”—not a day sooner!
Anita Goodesign trunk show will be here. Lots
of samples of machine embroidery.
May 23, 7 pm or May 24 11:00 am Summer Style
If you make 1, you’ll have 2! Make a super summer wrap skirt—completely reversible and with updated grommet styling. Lots of room for embellishments—if you wish!
June—No Club
July 25, 7 pm or July 26, 11:00 am The Madison: Crossbody Wallet Bag
Sew the perfect companion with the Madison crossbody bag with built-in wallet—have everything you need at your
fingertips and be hands free!
Aug. 22, 7 pm or Aug. 23, 11:00 am Contemporary Quilting
Show off the dynamic partnership of large-scale prints and just the right solid to create eye-catching quilts and pieces
for your home.
Sew & Chat
Does the idea of an evening sewing and visiting with other people who enjoy the same hobby as you sound
appealing? Do you want some motivation to finish old projects? Then you will want to join us on Friday, May
24, June 28 and Aug. 2 from 10:00 am until 10:00 pm. Bring your sewing project, a dessert or snack, and any
supplies you need and join us in the classroom for good fellowship and fun. I will provide supper and drinks and
we will sew and visit. The first 6 people to sign up and pay can use the classroom machines; otherwise you will
need to bring your own sewing machine in good working order. Space is limited to table space available, so
don’t delay!
Fee: $15
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Getting to Know Your Handi Quilter—Spend a day getting to know your Handi Quilter
quilting machine. We will cover: cleaning, maintaining, threading, tensioning, loading,
floating, basting and spend a little time having fun with some basic edge to edge freehand
continuous line designs. This class is suitable for new owners or anyone who needs a
good refresher class. Fee: $100. Tues. June 11 9:30-5:00 pm All Levels
Basic Rulers— Discussion and demonstration on how to use the wide variety of HQ
Rulers and Templates. Proper use of the HQ Ruler Base, ruler safety and creative ruler
work designs will be taught. All levels, Fee: $50 All skill levels.
Wed. June 12 9:30-12:30 pm
Pantographs, Blocks, and Groovy Boards—Spend an afternoon learning how to set up
and use your machine with groovy boards and various types of paper pantos and block
patterns. We will also discuss and demo using pantos with ProStitcher. Fee: $50.
Wed. June 12 2:00-5:00 pm All levels.
Art & Stitch: Basics and Beyond—Basic overview of the Art & Stitch program and
features. We will cover basic digitizing and leveraging digitized designs into blocks, pantos,
and whole quilt layouts. We will be working in teams and doing lots of hands on. Combine
this class with the ProStitcher Wholecloth class and jump start your custom quilting projects.
Laptop required with latest Art and Stitch loaded and activated. Fee: $100. Thurs. June 13
9:30-5:00 pm
ProStitcher Whole Cloth Techniques—Learn to use the newest version ProStitcher to
make whole cloth quilts. We will use designs from the ProStitcher catalog to create a whole
cloth wall-hanging size quilt sample. This is a great class to review many important
ProStitcher features like dropping and resizing designs in blocks and triangles, using
MOVE, properly setting up and quilting borders and corners, using New Start and End
Points to quilt designs bigger than your throat space. Art & Stitch: Basics and Beyond
recommended but not required. Fee: $100. Fri. June 14 9:30-5:00 pm
Thread Painting and Beyond—Time for some serious fun. Learn to use thread to add dimension and interest to fabric appliqué and to create your own unique thread
appliqués. Thread painting and ways to use thread to create textures will also be practiced.
Supply kits of eight different Superior Threads samples will be provided for $35. You will go
home with a sample of all the techniques. Bring marking chalk pencil or pens, a fine point
Sharpie and your own additional thread if desired. Fee: $100. Sat. June 15 9:30-5:00 pm
NOTE: If you sign up for 3 or more classes, receive a discount of $5 per class.
Everyone will be sewing on their own machine.
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If you have children who have completed the third grade and older, give them a tool for creativity that will last a lifetime. In
Bernina Sew Fun Camp classes, they will learn to sew the right way in fun classes tailored to individual needs. Check with
the staff to determine in which sewing level your child should register. Children may register for more than one class;
however, they may not switch sewing levels without approval of the teacher. Easy to use and top quality Bernina sewing
machines will be provided. Full payment for class is required upon registration.
Bobbin Winders
Zig Zaggers
Level I: Completed Third Grade
Level II: Bobbin Winder
graduates or for those who have
some sewing experience and
teacher approval.
Date: June 24-June 27
Date: June 24-27
Time: 9:30-12:00 pm
Time: 1:00-3:30 pm
Project: Messenger Bag
Project: 9-Patch Pillow
Fee: $40.00 plus supplies
Fee: $40.00 plus supplies
Date: July 15-18
Time: 1:00-3:30 pm
Project: Messenger Bag
Fee: $40.00 plus supplies
Date: July 29-August 1
Date: July 15-18
Time: 9:30—12:00 pm
Project: Butterfly Wallhanging
Fee: $40.00 plus supplies
Time: 1:00-3:30 pm
Project: 9-Patch Pillow
Fee: $40.00 plus supplies
Fashion Designers
Registration
1.
2.
By phone: Give name of child and class level and choice of class. Only
payment with credit card will hold class seat. Class supply list will be
mailed.
In person, decide which class level and select project and date. Full
payment is necessary to reserve seat. A supply list will be given at that
time.
Level III: Zig Zaggers graduates;
must have taken at least one
Level II class
Date: July 29-August 1
Time: 9:30—12:00 pm
Project: Dress or Top
Fee: $40.00 plus supplies
**A 10% discount is honored for class supplies purchased at Patchwork
Plus. Cancellations must be received 2 full business days in advance
to receive a refund. This is to allow us time to fill the class with someone
on a waiting list. A class will be cancelled if there are not 4 or more signed
up for the class. The maximum size is seven.
Bits n’ Pieces
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Friendly Reminders from the Service Department:
-For all machine services, be sure to bring your bobbin case
-For embroidery machine service, bring your hoops, grids, and both bobbin cases
-Bernina owners, make sure to bring your buttonhole foot with your machine so that it can be calibrated
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P.O. Box 70
Dayton, VA 22821
Phone: 540-879-2505
877-674-4821
E-Mail [email protected]
www.patchworkplus-quilting.com
Hours: Mon-Wed. 9-5
Thurs.—Sat. 9-6
Summer Hours:
Closed Memorial Day
Closing June 29 at 2 pm
Closed July 4th
Handi Quilter Classes
Patchwork Plus will rent the Handi Quilter to machine quilt
your project for $10 per hour. Before renting the machine,
you must complete a class on using the machine. The class
is $50.00 and includes hands on instruction and a coupon for
2 free hrs. of quilting. Call the store for more information.
Christmas in July
Learn how to piece placemats or table runner
on your long arm. Want to save more time—
learn how to bind your project on the long arm
as well!
Rental Training Classes 9:30-12:30 1st Tue. of each
month or Sat. July 21st.
July 20 1:30 pm
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