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Spring 2014 • January – May 2014

Clubs and Special Events

Class Signups Begin December 9th!

Judy Niemeyer Certified Shop Retreat The Quilter's Market is a Judy Niemeyer Certified Shop and we are hosting our first in-house "retreat" with Judy Niemeyer Certified Instructor Kay Crandall. Spend two days of sewing on an exclusive quilt, "Prickly Pear," designed by Lynda Luiten. This quilt, which uses Judy's new Charm Elements, was made to be included in a new book by Judy and the pattern and kits will only be available to retreat participants at this time. Friday night (6p-9p) will include a Meet and Greet and time to set up your sewing stations and perhaps start sewing. Saturday and Sunday 9a-5:30p will be a time for instruction and sewing the quilt. As a "retreater" you'll receive extra-special Quilter's Market-style hospitality, including lunch on both days. Space is limited so sign up early & join us for a fun weekend -you'll go home well on your way to a beautiful quilt top! Kit and pattern (extra charge) are required for class and will be available early March. $150, (includes $25 non-refundable deposit) for 2+ days instruction and lunch Saturday & Sunday. Friday-Saturday-Sunday ● March 28-30.

Bus Trip to American Quilter’s Society Show Road Trip! We're headed north again, but this time it's to attend the American Quilter's Society (AQS) firstever quilt show in Phoenix. Leave the driving and details to us as we set out to enjoy a day filled with beautiful quilts and inspiration at the show, terrific shopping at the vendors’ mall and fun and games in the bus on the way up and back. We guarantee you'll have a GREAT time!! Thurs Feb 6  7 am – 6 pm……………………………...…..$54 per person, includes admission to the Quilt Show

Schoolhouse at the Market We hear that school bell ringing! It’s become a much-loved Quilter’s Market tradition – and we're doing it again! Modeled after the Schoolhouse event we attend at International Quilt Market, this is a fun day jam-packed with information, techniques and ideas that will improve your quilting and get your creative juices flowing! During the day you will attend six different classes taught by experienced TQM faculty, including demonstrations, handouts & free giveaways. The day is capped off with Market Madness with Lynda & Bonnie, where you will be treated to a sneak-peak of the latest and greatest things we found at Quilt Market in Houston. This is a day not to be missed, and it will fill fast, so register early if you'd like to attend! Sat April 12  10 am – 4 pm…………………………………….…………………………….………….$75 (includes lunch)

Mystery at the Market Do you love adventure and the unknown? Join Clue Masters Jean and Jo as they present their latest Quilter’s Market Mystery Quilt over two extra-special evenings filled with fun, food and intrigue as you unravel the clues to their custom designed quilt. Enjoy a full dinner prepared by Bonnie and solve the clues one-by-one as the evenings unfold. You’ll be guessing ‘til the very end and we guarantee you’ll have a great time! Instructors: Jean Biddick/Jo Cady-Bull • Hostesses: Lynda Luiten/Bonnie Wilson Fri Feb 28 & March 14 • 6 pm -10 pm ……………………………….……………………...…...…$75 (dinner both nights)

Strippers Club At The Quilter’s Market, we think quilting should be fun, and if you haven’t been to Strippers Club yet, you’re missing a LOT of fun! Our most popular event, Stripper’s Club is wild & crazy and best of all – FREE! On the third Saturday of the even numbered months, we feature a new quilt based on 2 ½” strips. Some are super easy and some are a little more challenging, but they’re all a lot of fun and a great way to use those strips that have been accumulating in your scrap basket. And actually, even though we call it a club, there are no dues and nothing to join. Just show up and receive a FREE pattern for that month’s quilt and a short demo on how the quilt is made. There’s Show & Tell, some great door prizes and a lot of fun and laughter. Each quilt goes on display a few days prior to the meeting. If you’d like a strip set to make a quilt just like ours, prepay BEFORE Strippers Club Saturday and save $5 off the regular kit price! Even Numbered Months: Sat Feb 15 • 9:30 am or 11 am or 1 pm AND Sat April 19 ● 9:30 am or 11 am………………………………………………………………..……..……………No Charge

Loose Change We're halfway through this year's round of six sessions, but it's not too late to join in the fun at Loose Change club! Now in its 6th year, Loose Change continues, and we’d love to have YOU join us! Loose Change is a fabric-lovers dream. Every month we introduce a new quilt made of 5" charm squares, and you get a pack of custom-selected squares to make the project! Join now for a special pro-rated charge for the three remaining projects. -monthly packet of 60 - 5” hand-selected charm squares -monthly QM designed patterns to use those squares -20% discount on ALL 5” charm paks purchased at The Quilter’s Market during the three month period. -monthly meeting with demos, show & share and fun. Come see why members love Loose Change so much! 1st Saturday, Jan 4, Feb 1 & March 1 ● 1 pm – 2 pm ………………….………….$47.50 for three month membership

The Great Scrap Sew-In Rumor has it that a few of you have a stash of scraps…odds and ends that are just too good or too pretty or too big to toss…here’s your chance to put them to use in a super easy and fun project – and we’ll do the cutting! Here’s how it works: Bring us your scraps ahead of time (see the supply list for guidelines) and we’ll cut them for you into precise 2 ½” or 5” squares, half square triangles, tumblers or diamonds using our AccuCut machine. Come to class ready to sew and have a fun day of non-stop sewing and fun with Lynda and Bonnie – and we’ll provide lunch! Instructors: Lynda Luiten & Bonnie Wilson Fri Jan 10 OR Thurs April 24 • 9:30 am – 3:30 pm……..………………….……………………..……$20 (includes lunch)

Girls Night Out Still one of our most popular events! Enjoy a night of girl talk, great food and an opportunity to work on your current project at Girls Night Out. Now on the last Saturday of the month, we’ll feed you a great dinner; you’ll make some new friends and have some uninterrupted time to work! Stay late or leave early; it’s up to you. Just be ready for lots of fun and fellowship with your fellow quilters. Note: this is a very popular event and you must pre-register to attend. You may only enroll yourself for this event – no “group” sign-ups, please, and the doors open at 4:45 pm. Last Saturday: Jan 25, Feb 22, (no March) April 26 • 5 – 11 pm………...………….……………..…….$20 each month

BOM’s BlockBusters 6 Our SIXTH round of BlockBusters Block of the Month started in April 2013, but it’s not too late to join! First Saturday of each month: Jan 4, Feb 1, March 1 ● 9:15 am, 10:15 am or 11:15 am. BlockBusters 7 begins April 5.

Hexamania Block of the Month Hexie Fever has swept through The Quilter's Market! These look like your Grandmother's Flower Garden blocks, and they're made by English paper piecing but we've got a few new tools and techniques that make them so much easier and faster. Even if you're not a "by hand" person, we encourage you to give Hexies a try - they're small, portable, and EASY - you might become as addicted to them as we are! This is a Block of the Month that really isn't a block of the month - there are no joining fees and you don't have to sign up and you can start anytime! Just stop by for a short demo - and you're on your way. Come see our samples: We've got three colorways to choose from: Batiks, Kaffes and Bright Pastels - pick your favorite or do all three!

Bees Quilting is so much more fun when you do it with others! Bring your project and join one of these groups for fellowship, idea sharing and conversation.

HexieBee Have you been bitten by the Hexie Bug? Caught up in Hexamania? Need a little guidance sewing your Hexamania blocks? Come join us for an informal sit and sew each month. Bring your Hexamania blocks to work on plus anything else "Hexie" you've got to show. Projects are always more fun when they're shared with others! Last Friday: Jan 31, Feb 28, March 28, April 25 • 9:30 am – 11:30 am…………..…………………….………No Charge

Judy Niemeyer Bee For all of you who have taken a Judy Niemeyer class (or several) and want to finish your projects or need help with any of the techniques you have already learned. Please join us on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 1 pm – 4 pm for a sociable and inspiring afternoon – and don’t forget to bring your “Judy” projects for Show and Tell! First and Third Tuesday of the month  1 pm – 4 pm……………………………………………....….…………No Charge

Second Sunday Bee The Unfinished Quilts Bee will continue to meet on the second Sunday of the month. Bring anything you want to work on and join Char Gasker and Marie Kozlowski for open sew from noon to 3 pm. Meet other quilters, have some fun and finish up those projects! Second Sundays: Jan 12, Feb 9, March 9, April 13 • noon – 3 pm…………………………………..…………No Charge

Just “BeeCause” The Just BeeCause Bee meets at 9:30 am every Monday morning at The Quilter’s Market. Bring your current project to work on and enjoy a friendly morning of chit-chat and idea sharing. Mondays 9:30 am – noon…………………………………………………………………………………………….No Charge

Classes For Beginners (developed for those who have never quilted before, but more advanced students may enjoy these classes as well. Be sure to check the Skill Builders and Something Different sections for other beginner-level classes, too!)

Intro to Quilting: Sampler Quilt Are you new to quilting? Maybe you're not so new, but feel you somehow missed the "basics" when you started out? Join Lynda for this fun five-week course that covers all the steps in constructing a small quilt top. You'll learn how to cut correctly, sew an accurate 1/4" seam allowance, press and make six different classic quilt blocks that you'll sew together into a top and border. We'll end with a discussion of the basics of machine quilting and binding your quilt. You'll finish with a good understanding of all the steps needed to make a quilt and be ready to take on your next project! Instructor: Lynda Luiten Tues Jan 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, & 25 • 6 pm – 8:30 pm OR Wed Jan 29, Feb 5, 12, 19 & 26 ● 9:30 am – noon ……………………………………………..………………..$95

Beginning Machine Quilting Learn the basics of machine quilting from Master Machine Quilter Linda Powell. Machine quilting is the 'top stitching' done to hold the layers of the quilt together after the top is finished. Topics will include proper basting, how to stitch in the ditch, and what needles, thread and batting work best. You'll learn a variety of free-motion techniques that are easy and fun. Instructor: Linda Powell • Sat Jan 25 OR Fri April 4 • 9:30 am – 3:30 pm……………………………………$40

Simplicity Don’t let the ‘simplicity’ of this quilt design fool you - - there’s plenty to be learned here! Susie designed this project to be a practical application of many of the “things” she preaches about. This “big bargello” design is great for using some of the new large prints and directional fabrics that we love but don’t always know what to do with and it only takes about a half yard of several fabrics plus a border and some sashing to put this one together. Instructor: Susie Weaver ● Wed May 7  9:30 am – 4:30 pm…………………………………………………..$40

Beginning Paper Piecing New to paper piecing? Tried it but couldn’t get the hang of it? Want to do a Judy Niemeyer pattern but don’t know how to start? This is the class for you! You will have fun learning to paper piece the Judy Niemeyer way, making a sampler of her basic techniques. After this class you will be ready to tackle most paper pieced patterns. Instructor: Kay Crandall • Thurs Jan 23 ● 9:30 – 3:30 pm ….……………………………………………………$45

The Great Scrap Sew-In Rumor has it that a few of you have a stash of scraps…odds and ends that are just too good or too pretty or too big to toss…here’s your chance to put them to use in a super easy and fun project – and we’ll do the cutting! Here’s how it works: Bring us your scraps ahead of time (see the supply list for guidelines) and we’ll cut them for you into precise 2 ½” or 5” squares, half square triangles, tumblers or diamonds using our AccuCut machine. Come to class ready to sew and have a fun day of non-stop sewing and fun with Lynda and Bonnie – and we’ll provide lunch! Instructors: Lynda Luiten & Bonnie Wilson Fri Jan 10 OR Thurs April 24 • 9:30 am – 3:30 pm ……..…………..………….……..……$20 (includes lunch)

For Confident Beginners and Beyond (assumes a basic knowledge of quilting skills including how to rotary cut and sew an accurate ¼” seam. Fun for more experienced students, too!). Fruit Salad Using the Cranberry Chutney pattern you can create your own chutney. This fat quarter friendly pattern will work in any of your favorite fabrics, and you can choose any size to make. This is an easy plaid method because you don't need to worry about matching the plaids between blocks. Your chutney will be created using a variety of 5 different blocks taught in class, or use your culinary senses and create your own plaid blocks. Either way, this one is FUN! Instructor: Mary Harney • Fri Feb 21 ● 9:30 am –3:30 pm ……………………………………………....……..$45

Mod Quad An easy quilt - with a modern vibe! We'll use a traditional block and bright modern fabrics against a light background that cause the colors to pop in this fresh & fun project . Super-easy to make, this quilt is easily adaptable to different sizes. You'll find this project fun and relaxing - and you might well get the top done during class! Instructor: Toni Hughes ● Fri March 7 ● 9:30 am – 3:30 pm……………………………………………………..$30

Prism The new Marcus Brothers hand-dyed ombre strips are gorgeous – we couldn’t wait to get our hands on them! Jean will show you how to use 60º angles to create a dimensional “prism” effect in this stunning project that uses the new Marcus ombre strip set – and the pattern is included! Instructor: Jean Biddick • Sat Feb 8 • 9:30 am – 4 pm……..…………………..…………………………………$45

Hanging Gardens You can hang your garden and put it on your bed in this fun-to-do project using 2 1/2" strips. Go scrappy or follow a color theme - all you need are a strip set and a background fabric to make your own Hanging Garden. Throw size to Queen. Instructor: Lynne Jensen • Fri Feb 14 ● 9:30 am – 3:30 pm ……………………………………......……..……$35

Oh Baby! This sweet baby quilt is made from circular ‘blocks’ and has flannel instead of traditional batting to give it a lighter feel. The technique is perfect for fussy cutting if you should want to use the blocks as frames, and will look dynamite in bolder color palettes, or as a table runner. Ready for a challenge?This quilt will have you sewing in circles! Instructor: Jain Barrett ● Thurs March 27 ● 9:30 am – 4 pm ………………….…………….………………….$45

One (or Two) for the Money This quilt will make people think you sewed together lots of strips of fabric or at least used several different striped fabrics. In fact it uses just one striped fabric (plus a border fabric) –it’s the way you organize and use the fabric that creates the pattern! We know you love one day classes, but there are some very specific cutting instructions and you will want some supervision during the cutting phase so we’ve broken the class into two half days – one for cutting and one for sewing (you’ll only have to drag your machine to class for the second one!). Instructor: Jean Biddick • Wed Feb 12 & 26 • 1 pm – 4 pm..………………………………………...……….$45

Double Diamonds Choose a border fabric – gather a few fat quarters – pick a background and come put together your version of this eye catching strip pieced diamond design. With a little pre-class cutting you can make more blocks in class and be ready to finish by the end of the day. This quilt goes together quickly and is easier than it looks! Instructor: Susie Weaver • Sat Jan 11  9:30 am – 4:30 pm…………………………………………………….$40

Twinkle Twinkle You CAN paper-piece... just ask anyone who has taken this class. These pretty stars will light up your life and your confidence to do this and even more paper- pieced projects. Like our sample? We've got a kit - just choose your background and you're ready to go! Instructor: Lynne Jensen • Thurs March 6 ● 9:30 am – 3:30 pm…………………………………………..……$35

Picky Piecing Ready to take your piecing to the next level? This is your chance to take a hands-on piecing class with Jean. We will construct five different Star blocks, each using a different piecing skill. Techniques include half-square triangles, partial seams, Y-seams, Flying Geese (two methods), Square-in-a-Square, Templates and quartersquare triangles. You will be amazed at your results – and have fun – in this four-week class! Instructor: Jean Biddick • Sat Feb 22, March 8, 15 & 22 • 9:30 am - noon.……………….………….………$60

Greek Key Grab a pack of patterned 2 1/2" strips and one of solid 2 1/2" strips and you have an easy quilt that looks like you spent 'way more time than you did! Darling as a baby quilt or dramatic as a king - you choose how big you want to go with this quick and fun project. Instructor: Lynne Jensen • Thurs April 10 ● 9:30 am – 3:30 pm ……………………………..…….…...........…$35

Simply Southwest In this original design, Susie has simplified this familiar southwest motif into a do-able quilt project. Choose high impact fabrics like the class sample or go with softer desert colors for a very different look. Adding a couple of borders makes it a great couch quilt! Instructor: Susie Weaver • Thurs Jan 9, 2014 • 9:30 am – 4:30 pm…………………………………………….$40

Two Fabric Bargello The beauty of this particular bargello design is that the fabric does all the visual work for you. The fact that it is made from just two fabrics makes it unique (at least in the world of bargello). Select your favorite blended stripe or gradated fabric, add one other coordinating fabric and come have some fun putting together this delightful quilt. Susie has three design options for you to choose from. Kit Available. Instructor: Susie Weaver • Thurs Feb 13 • 9:30 am – 4:30 pm…..………………………………………...……$40

Mystery at the Market Do you love adventure and the unknown? Join Clue Masters Jean and Jo as they present their latest Quilter’s Market Mystery Quilt over two extra-special evenings filled with fun, food and intrigue as you unravel the clues to their custom designed quilt. Enjoy a full dinner prepared by Bonnie and solve the clues one-by-one as the evenings unfold. You’ll be guessing ‘til the very end and we guarantee you’ll have a great time! Instructors: Jean Biddick/Jo Cady-Bull • Hostesses: Lynda Luiten/Bonnie Wilson Fri Feb 28 & March 14 • 6 pm -10 pm ……………………………….…………………......$75 (dinner both nights)

Radiant Make blocks and then cut them up?? That's what we'll do to create the multi-dimensional effect in this easy quilt. Choose any color theme you like - and make it baby to king sized - with Lynne in this fun class. Instructor: Lynne Jensen • Fri March 14 ● 9:30 am – 3:30 pm …………………………….....……..……...…$35

Four Patch Posey Meets the Dresden What fun - we've taken two of our most favorite classes and merged them into one fun project! Learn how to use bright striped fabric and the Four-Patch cutting technique to create Dresden fan blocks that have a stunning kaleidoscope effect You never know exactly what the blocks will look like until they're done and no two are alike, but they're all beautiful and simple construction techniques make them easy to do. Join us for a great day of laughter and learning as we play with this fun new technique! Instructors: Lynda Luiten & Bonnie Wilson • Wed March 19  9:30 am – 3:30 pm………………………..…...$35

Row Row Row Your Quilt This class involves putting blocks into rows, with each row being a different size and design. It provides the opportunity to improve your block construction skills, while learning more about color and value in relation to design, (with a little math thrown in for good measure)! Notice the center star row . . . all the blocks are 10” – not all the stars are 10”. You can choose to make simple blocks (like the sample) or more complicated ones if you wish. The design possibilities are endless!! Instructor: Susie Weaver ● Wed April 2, 16 & 30  9:30 am – 1:30 pm …………..…………...…………………$60

Four-Patch Posey Do you love the shifting patterns you see when you look through a kaleidoscope? Get the same effect using a single fabric with this super-simple technique and block. One fabric quickly turns into countless blocks, each different and beautiful that, when put together, yields an amazing quilt. Join Lynda and Bonnie for a fun day sewing your own unique creation in this longest-running and most popular project class at QM! Instructors: Lynda Luiten & Bonnie Wilson • Wed Jan 15 OR Thurs April 17  9:30 am – 3:30 pm……..…...$40

Full Sun Diamond Double This sunny quilt will brighten your day with the wonderful contrasts of light and dark as you watch it come to life on the design wall! Lynne will help you learn the ins and outs of value and color in this fun Jelly roll friendly project. Instructor: Lynne Jensen • Thurs April 3 ● 9:30 am – 3:30 pm …………………………….....………………..…...…$35

Feathered Star The tiny triangles in Feathered Star patterns can be very intimidating – all those little pieces! Learn to use bias-strip piecing techniques to make those tiny triangles easy to handle – you’ll be amazed at your results. Class project will be an 18” Feathered Star block. Instructor: Jean Biddick • Sat April 26 • 9:30 am – 4 pm………………………………………………….……..………$45

No Nonsense Nine Patch Nine-patch blocks alternate with half-square triangle blocks to complete this easy, fun quilt. The strong diagonal lines are accomplished by paying attention to the value (lightness and darkness) of the fabrics – Jean will show you how! A fun day and a great way to use 10” Layer Cake packets or to use lots of the fabrics in your stash. Instructor: Jean Biddick • Fri April 18 • 9:30 am – 4 pm ……………...……………..………………………...…..$45

Divided Diamonds This little geometric wall hanging looks more difficult than it really is, because it has simple piecing with lots of color and value options. If you like, you can opt to highlight and “fussy cut” a special fabric as seen in the class sample center . . . or not! The skinny sashing may look difficult, but Susie will show you how to master it. Choose between two block sizes from the same 3½” strips, and optional design layouts will also be presented in class. Lots of choices – lots of fun! Instructor: Susie Weaver ● Thurs Feb 27 ● 9:30 am – 4:30 pm…………………………………………………………$40 .

Judy Niemeyer Quilt Classes

The Quilter’s Market is proud to be a Judy Niemeyer Certified Shop featuring Kay Crandall, Certified Instructor. You, too, can make Judy’s dazzling quilts – we’ll show you how!

Judy Niemeyer Bee First and Third Tuesday of each month. See ‘Bees’ section for details.

Judy Niemeyer Retreat

Friday – Sunday ● March 28-30. See “Special Events” for details.

Judy Niemeyer Show & Share Have you completed a Judy Niemeyer quilt? We would love to see it and so would everyone else! Bring your finished quilt or quilts to our Saturday afternoon sharing session and enjoy a beautiful show! This will also be a good incentive to finish your Judy Niemeyer class projects and show them off. There is no charge for this event but please call the store to register so we can provide enough seating for everyone. Sat Feb 22 ● 1 pm – 3 pm

Feathered Star This spectacular quilt was designed by Judy and Bradley Niemeyer using the feathered star unit from the Glacier Star pattern and looks almost three dimensional when it is made up. It looks complicated but is easier than you think! Choose from three different Feathered Star patterns – Wallhanging, Queen Size or Table Topper/Tree Skirt. Instructor: Kay Crandall ● Mon Feb 3, 10, 17, & 24 ● 1 pm – 5 pm…………………………………....$75

Dancing Batiks Dancing Batiks is a bright and colorful quilt designed for foundation piecing that includes floating spikes, floating geese, pieced borders and curved piecing. It is fun to make and the color combinations are endless! Create your own color combinations or purchase a kit with colors chosen by Judy when she was at the Quilter’s Market. Instructor: Kay Crandall ● Tues Jan 28, Feb 11 & 25 ● 1 pm – 5 pm ……….……..………………....$60

Feathered Goose This fun to make quilt is one of Judy’s “classics” and incorporates several of her paper piecing techniques – New York Beauty, flying geese and curved piecing. This is a great quilt for using up some of your stash, or purchase one of our kits all ready to go. Instructor: Kay Crandall ● Wed March 5, 26, April 9 & 23 ● 1 pm – 5 pm ……………………………$75

Stepping Stones or Cappuccino Placemats & Runner Create this beautiful “spiky” quilt or table runner and four place mats by paper piecing the Judy Niemeyer way using 2 ½” pre-cut strips. These patterns were designed to teach foundation piecing using 2 strips of fabric to create one very simple and appealing block design. Instructor: Kay Crandall ● Mon March 3, 17 & 31 ● 1 pm – 5 pm ………………………………….…..$60

Totes, Runners, & Other Fun Small Things Quilt Diva Have you been hesitant to try a fusible applique project, thinking it would be difficult or take too much time - the whimsical Amy Bradly Quilt Diva pattern may be just the project for you! Come join the fun in putting Quilt Diva together - we've taken the work out of fusible applique by offering a laser cut fusible applique kit - all you do is peel, press and topstitch. In the first class you will spend hands-on time fusing the applique pieces to create your Diva component sections and learn how to make the embellished pieces. In the second class you will complete the Quilt Diva, fuse her to the background and begin buttonhole stitching. She's wild, she's wacky and she wants to come to YOUR quilting room! Instructor: Mary Ann Solano • Thurs Jan 30 & Thurs Feb 20 • 1 pm – 5 pm………………………….…………$25

Sweet & Sassy Ruffle Skirt What girl doesn't love ruffles? Surprise and delight a little girl in your life with a skirt made from this easy care fabric and matching elastic. One seam and attach the elastic and you're done. In this class you'll learn the care of and specific sewing techniques used in sewing these fun fabrics - and we've got kits! Instructor: Carol Valek ● Thurs Jan 30 ● 9:30 am – 12:30 pm ……………….……………………………………$20

G-Squared Tote Bag Grommets and Gussets. Here’s a fun tote bag to make, start to finish in one day. From an easily pieced and quilted bag exterior to a fabric origami lining that will create lots of pockets inside. These techniques can be applied to other tote bag projects. You will learn an easy way to create a gusset on the outside of the bag, and a fun way to use drapery grommets. Linda will have lots of tips to make this easy and lots of ideas to make this bag your own…change the size, the pockets, embellishments…you are only limited by your imagination. And they make a great gift!! Instructor: Linda Powell ● Fri April 11  9:30 am – 3:30 pm……………………………………………………$40

Spring Flowers Table Runner This fun class will meet for two sessions so we can cover two different sewing techniques. In the first session we will use foundation piecing (paper piecing) to build the block backgrounds. If you have never done foundation piecing this will be a very easy way to learn. In the second session we’ll learn fusible machine appliqué to add the flowers. We’ll even cut the flower shapes in class using your fabrics and our AccuQuilt die cutter (provided). Instructor: Jain Barrett ● Wed April 9 & 23 ● 9:15 am – 12:15 pm………………………………………..………$45

Easy Fabric Folded Bag This easy fabric bag is fun and quick to make. It stands up by itself so it is perfect for holiday wrapped treats or small gifts - fill it with "grass" and it will become an Easter basket! Made from two fat quarters, the Fabric Folded Bag is very versatile and would be perfect to make ahead and have on hand for hostess or last minute gifts. Instructor: Lynda Riell • Sun Jan 19 • noon – 3 pm…………………………………………….…………………$15

Professional Tote II What a fabulous tote! Whether you want to make the tote as a computer tote, travel bag, diaper bag or sewing tote this class will take you step by step to create this wonderful tote. Yes there are zippers but the installations are easy so don't let that stop you. Instructors: Mary Harney & Debi Harney • Thurs March 13 & 20 ● 9:30 am – 3:30 pm………………………..$45

Bow Tucks Bag Learn how to make the easiest purse ever! With the "Bow Tucks" bag you will learn an easy way of quilting your purse to give a very professional look. Once everything is quilted the assembly is the fun part- it all goes together so quickly. Choose fun fabrics for the outside and several inside pockets help you keep everything organized. You will be amazed at what you can accomplish in one day and you will never have to buy another purse again. Instructor: Ann Therrien ● Fri Feb 7 ● 9:30 am – 4:30 pm…………………………………………………………$40

Davey’s Knitted Purse Do you love batiks? Do you know how to knit? Turn your favorite batik into "yarn" (1/2" strips) and knit it into this wonderful bag! Construction goes quickly, so you'll have a finished purse in no time, and you can choose to line it or not. It's fast and fun, and the results are GREAT! Instructor: Dave Kuskulis • Wed March 12 • 1 pm – 5 pm ………………………………….……………………$25

Sonoran Desert II Tote Bag We’re going back to the desert for this latest machine applique tote bag. Choose fabulous fabric and/or dip into those magnificent built in embroidery stitches on your sewing machine. Mary and Debi will help you along with your creative celebration. In the 2nd session, we’ll put together the simple tote bag – we have a lot of hints & tips to make it easy to assemble. Instructors: Mary Harney & Debi Harney Fri Jan 24 ● 9:30-3:30 pm AND Fri Jan 31 ● 1 pm – 4:30 pm………………………………..$45 (includes pattern)

Personal Landscape Memories of fond times and places often haunt our minds. Take a memory and make it into a personal landscape. This class offers you the option of working from a photo, a watercolor, or a pattern; or all three. You can either: give me a photo of a favorite place and I will paint you a small watercolor and design basic pattern pieces for your landscape; or you can come to class with your own ideas and I will help you with your designs. The second session of class will focus on embellishment. Class fee does not include $10 supply fee payable to teacher if she designs your pattern and/or paints you a watercolor.

Instructor: Lynda Riell ● Tues May 13 & 27 ● 1 pm – 4:30 pm..…………………………………………..……….…………$35

Fusible Stitched Landscape I can help you interpret any of the beautiful designs in Laura Wasilowski’s Fanciful Stitches Colorful Quilts or help you design your own pattern for your own choice. Make spectacular, beautiful small quilts or wallhangings. They are fairly easy to make and quite beautiful when completed. Instructor: Lynda Riell ● Mon April 14 & 28 • 1 pm – 4 pm…….………………………………...………….……$35

Make & Take: Pressing Mat in New Sizes This popular class now includes more choices of pressing mat sizes, from smaller sizes you can pack with your ‘take it to class’ tools, to larger sizes you might use in your studio. The instructor provides all the necessary materials for you to make your own pressing mat and will walk you through the process - you don’t need to bring a thing! You’ll be surprised what a treat it is to have a nice hard ironing surface for pressing seam allowances while you are piecing, and its indispensable when working on appliqué projects. Choose from: 10” x 12” = $15 (extra small and portable) 16” x 16” = $20 (sample shown in classroom) 12” x 18” = $20 (fits in a large Tutto sewing machine carrier) 20” x 36” = $45 (studio size) Instructor: Jain Barrett ● Sat March 8 ● 1 pm – 4 pm ……………….……………………………….….……$ (see above)

Miter Madness If you knew Susie . . . . , you would know she loves to match things and miter corners . . . here’s your chance to sample the techniques she uses to simplify multiple-fabric mitered corners with “matchy” places. What a great way to frame a single special block (one of your machine embroidered masterpieces, perhaps?) or show off a favorite fabric for a unique wall-hanging or table runner. This technique can also be applied to adding multiple borders to your larger quilts. Instructor: Susie Weaver • Fri May 2 • 9:30 am – 4:30 pm………….……………………...……………………………$40

Peek-A-Boo Basket This is a twist on the popular fabric coiled bowl where you create spaces to insert beads, charms, or whatever you can imagine. There is a second class offered to learn the beading techniques. Instructor: Lynda Riell • Sun Feb 23 • noon – 3 pm…………….……………………………………………….………$20

No Sew Basket Learn a classic technique to make a basket This project is based upon weaving wrapped fiber, and once the technique is mastered can be applied to many shapes. It's easy, fun, relaxing and a very portable project. If you wish to embellish your basket there will be a second class to learn the beading techniques. Instructor: Lynda Riell • Sun Jan 26 • noon- 3 pm…….…………………………….……………………………….……$15

Peek-A-Boo & No Sew Basket Beading I will demonstrate how to insert the beads in the Peek-A-Boo basket or the No Sew Basket, as well as the encrusted bead technique which works on both the aforementioned basket and the no sew basket. Different types of materials will be explored. Instructor: Lynda Riell • Sun April 27 • noon – 3 pm…………………………………………………………………..…$15

Intro to EQ7 Have you been curious about this amazing computer drawing program from Electric Quilt Company? It’s easier than ever to learn. This beginner’s class will show you just how user-friendly the program is – by the end of class you will have designed your very own quilt, and have the confidence to continue when you get home; where your inspiration and creativity are sure to flourish. Best of all, EQ7 can serve as your virtual design wall, to audition fabrics, block placement, setting options, border sizes, etc. You can see before you sew! Once you “EQ,” your computer will become an important tool in your sewing room! Students must have laptop with a personal copy of EQ 7 installed on it to take this class. Instructor: Donata Pfisterer • Mon March 10 & 24  1 pm – 4 pm ……………..………………………….……………$30

Skill Builders No Previous Quilting Experience Required Skill Builder: Math for Quilters Now that you are quilting, don’t you wish you had paid closer attention in math class? Quilters need to know how to figure yardage for backs, borders and bindings and how to figure yardage for the pieces that make up the quilt top. Quilters also need to know how big to cut the pieces for squares, triangles and other shapes. Don’t be afraid of the math – knowing some basics can make these computations a lot easier! Join ex-math teacher Jean Biddick and learn the basics of “Quilter’s Math”. Instructor: Jean Biddick • Thurs Feb 20 • 9:30 am – 11:30 am..…………………..……………………………$20

Skill Builder: Color & Value Things This ‘things’ class is jam-packed with tips and techniques relating to the visual impact of your quilts. This class deals with the process of making fabric selections in relation to color and value. Susie also shares methods to simplify the decision making process concerning sashing widths, border widths, and block placement. This class is all about you being able to make fabric and design choices with greater confidence. Instructor: Susie Weaver • Tues March 11 • 1 pm – 5 pm…………………….…………………..…………….…$20

Skill Builder: Little Things This demonstration workshop covers fabric preparation, tools & equipment, rotary skill improvement, better sewing habits, pressing techniques, freezer paper stress reducing tips, among other things. Susie provides lots of information and does a number of specific demonstrations aimed at making quilting less stressful and more fun by doing a few simple ‘little things’ differently. Everyone needs to bring their rotary cutters, problem blocks, bad habits, questions and a snack. Instructor: Susie Weaver • Wed Jan 29  1 pm – 5 pm……………….……………………..……….……………$20

Skill Builder: Squaring Up & Border Things While this often overlooked (or skipped) step in the quilt making process is probably the least fun part, squaring up can have a huge impact on both the process and the finished product. Susie will share many of her techniques from squaring simple blocks to squaring up larger quilt projects in preparation for adding the borders. She will present plenty of border application information as well. Bring problems and questions. Instructor: Susie Weaver • Tues March 25 ● 1 pm – 5 pm ……………………….…………………………..…...$20

Skill Builder: Binding and Blocking Things A nicely done binding is the perfect finish to any quilt project, but the binding process can be intimidating if you don’t know the basics. Join Susie and learn some pointers that will help you bind your quilts with nice straight edges and perfectly mitered corners. She will also demonstrate when and why Blocking is such an important part of the finishing process. Instructor: Susie Weaver • Wed Jan 22  9:30 am – 1:30 pm ………………….…………..………..……………$20 ..

Kids’ Spring 2014 Classes

At The Quilter’s Market, we’re committed to teaching kids how to sew! Besides being a basic life skill, sewing something tangible and beautiful with one’s own hands is a satisfying and rewarding experience that can be enjoyed your whole life. Come join Kitty and Susan this Spring for lots of fun, some learning and have a beautiful quilt or other project to show for it! Our classes are designed for children age 7 and older.

Skill Levels: Beginner: Little or no sewing experience. Intermediate: Has taken both Basic Sewing and Basic Quilting classes. Needs help but knows the basics. Fun for experienced students. Advanced: Student is able to pin fabric by themselves, sew accurate ¼” seams, and be able to focus on a task through completion.

Beginner

Kids’ Basic Sew Want to learn how to use a sewing machine? This is the class for you. You will learn the parts of a sewing machine, proper pinning, straight stitching and much more. Using these new skills you will create a few small projects including a pin cushion to be used in other classes or at home. Instructors: Kitty Fleming & Susan Brown Sun Feb 2 • Noon – 3 pm………………………….…….….…………$25 plus $10 fee payable to teachers for supplies

Beginner

Kids’ Basic Quilting To move on to this class you must have completed Basic Sewing at The Quilter’s Market. Come to this class to learn basic piecing using a ¼ inch seam, layering and basting the three layers that make up a quilt, basic machine quilting, and fused binding. You will create a fun 4 block table topper/wall hanging. Instructors: Kitty Fleming & Susan Brown Sun Feb 16 • Noon – 3 pm ……………..………………...……………$25 plus $10 fee payable to teachers for supplies

Intermediate

Kids’ Quilted Teddy Bear Does your child want a fun project that will take their sewing/quilting skills to another level? This cute bear allows your child to practice both traditional sewing and quilting while creating something fun for themselves or someone they love!! It is perfect for any child who has taken our Basic Sew and Basic Quilting classes and is ready for more!! Instructors: Kitty Fleming & Susan Brown Sun March 2  Noon – 3 pm ……………………………………………………...……………..………………………….$25

Intermediate

Kids’ Mother's Day = Love = Flowers Appliqué is so much fun when it's done the no stress way with Susan & Kitty. We will supply a ton of pre-cut flowers, leaves & stems with fusible already on it for your child to complete this 16' X 20" (approx.) wall hanging in a day. After the binding is finished we will let the kids loose in the boxes and bags of embellishments. If your kids would enjoy 3 hours of giggles and mess- making please sign up quick. Instructors: Kitty Fleming & Susan Brown Sun April 6  Noon – 3 pm ……………..………………………………$25 plus $10 fee payable to teachers for supplies

Shop will be closed: Tues & Wed ● Dec 24 & 25 (Christmas) Dec 30, 2013 - Jan 1, 2014 (New Years’ & Inventory) Sun April 20 (Easter) Sun May 11th (Mothers’ Day)

Quilter’s Market Class Policies • Students will receive a 10% discount on class supplies purchased at The Quilter’s Market. Please notify us before we ring up the sale that you are purchasing class supplies; we are unable to reward the discount once the purchase is completed. While we will make every effort to have all necessary supplies prior to class, it is best not to wait until the day of class to purchase your supplies. • Payment in full must be made at time of sign-up. • A full refund in the form of a QM Gift Card will be made for student withdrawal made at least 7 days before the start of class. We regret we are unable to extend refunds for student withdrawal after that date. • The Quilter’s Market offers a no-cancellation policy; all classes scheduled will be offered.