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Fabric ExpressionsPAT T E R N C O M PA N Y & Q U I LT S H O P

May - September 2014 Volume 61

Spring into some new projects

Open HOuseMay 2 - 4

Spring is here – even though we are not done with snow yet. It is getting warmer, and the days are longer. This is my favorite time of the year. I hope everyone is enjoying it. We have a lot of fun stuff planned for the summer. We have some great classes planned. Beth has some great bag classes; JaNelle is expanding her needlework class to include Amish Country; Patty has some fun classes that can use Jelly Rolls; Mary will has a new Picture Piecing class; Zenith has expanded her inktense painting classes; and I am will be teaching another set of stash buster classes. There is a lot to choose from. We will also be having a block exchange. This

year we will be exchanging star blocks. The blocks will finish at 6inch or 12inch. You make as many sets as you like. There will be pre-

selected background fabrics for you to choose from that must be in the blocks. Blocks are due July 15. Ricky Tims will be hosting a 3-day seminar with Alex Anderson in October in Loveland at “The Ranch.” We will be giving away a ticket to the seminar. The ticket includes entry to all ten sessions. For every class you take, your name will be put in the drawing. The winner will be drawn after our last class in August. Shop Hop is just around the corner. Fabric has been ordered – “Postcards from Colorado” is the theme. We are excited that there are three new shops in the hop. — Alison

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speCIAL eVenTsSEWING MACHINE SERVICE: Bring your sewing machines in for a cleaning and basic tune-up while you shop. Kurt will work on your Berninas and Patrick from Above and Beyond will work on Phaff, Elna, Brothers and most other machines. If there is something specific you need done to your machine, let us know before you come so they can bring the needed parts. Make your one-hour appointment today!

Bernina 5/21, 6/25, 8/27Above and Beyond 6/23, 8/1110 a.m.-5 p.m. $95 (Sorry, no discounts)

TERRIfIC TUESDAY: On the third Tuesday of the month come join us for Terrific Tuesdays. I will demo a quick new project using the different pre-cut fabric packs. (Charm packs, jelly rolls, honey buns). Bring a show-and-tell for a chance to win a door prize.4 classes- 4 patterns- 4 Dollars (Sorry, no discounts.)5/20, 6/17, 7/17, and 8/1910 a.m., 4 p.m. or 7 p.m.

There is one rule: You must come to class toreceive the pattern. There will be a $3 chargefor the pattern if you can’t attend.

Friday, May 2:9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, May 3:10 a.m.to 5 p.m.

Sunday, May 4:Noon to 5 p.m.

SIGN Up foR ClASSES See samples; choose the classes best for you

15% off ClASS ES (Sorry, no discounts on telephone registrations)

15% off fAbRIC (1/2-yard minimum cut)

15% off booKS, pATTERNS, pRE-CUTS AND NoTIoNS IN SToCK

25% off 4 YARDS oR MoRE of same fabric (Some restrictions apply)

STAR bloCK ExCHANGE: We will be have a Star Block Exchange in two different size blocks. How it works is you make six 12-inch blocks or 6-inch blocks. You keep one and bring the other five blocks in and you will get five different blocks back. You can make as many star block set as you like. There are tons of Star Blocks to choose from. You will be required to use of our pre-selected background fabric so that all the blocks will work well together. Blocks are due by 7pm on July 15th.

QUIlT SEMINAR GIVEWAY: We will be giving away a ticket to Ricky Tims’ Super Quilt Seminar October 9-11 at “The Ranch” in Loveland. For every class you take this session your name will be put in for a drawing. Standard registration is over $200. Winner will be drawn at the end of August.

Class sChedule

INTRo To INKTENSE- Learn tips and tricks on adding color to your embroidery projects or use color instead of appliquéing fabric. Zenith picked a pattern from Edyta Sitar’s book “Seasonal Silhouttes.” Ink-pens required. Wednesday 5/7 10-1pm Zenith Petersen $35

A IS foR ApplIQUé bASICS: If you enjoy handwork, you will love appliqué. Freezer paper techniques are easy to learn and portable. Make a lovely sample using pre-cut squares and Fabric Expressions’ foolproof method. It is also effective for turn-under machine appliqué. Pattern provided, kit required.Saturday 5/10 11-5pmBeth Corn $60 Kit Fee included

SEASoNAl SIlHoUETTES: Using the raw-edge appliqué technique or appliqué technique of your choice, we will create wall pictures, table toppers or other projects from the Seasonal Silhouettes book by Edyta Sitar. You can trace the patterns yourself or purchase the precuts. We will work on two month’s blocks in each class. These are beautiful blocks that can be set separately or made into a full quilt. Book required.Monday, May 12 – June/July Blocks 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Monday, July 14 – August/September Blocks 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Mary Peterson $40

INKTENSE 2- Now that you know how to use the inktense pencils, come spend the afternoon with Zenith and work with the different patterns from Edyta Sitar’s book “Seasonal Silhouettes.” You will work on a different block each month. You must have taken Intro to Inktense before taking this class. Ink-pens required.Wednesday 5/14, 6/11, 7/23/ and 8/13 3-5pm Zenith Petersen $40

Al fRESCo: If you love the look of scrappy quilts in a simple straightforward format, Al Fresco is the quilt for you. You can dig up your scrap stash or break open one or a few of your favorite pre-cuts. Don’t be afraid to mix and match, the more the merrier. This is a simple-yet-graphic block construction with a little bit of simple appliqué. Pattern required.Tuesday May 27 10-3pmAlison Dale $40

AbSolUTE bEGINNERS: Discover quilt making without a great investment in time or materials and learn the basics. You can use our rotary cutter, mats and rulers as you construct a lap size quilt. In one weekend, JaNelle will teach you basic machine piecing techniques, and by the end of the weekend most people have the main part of the quilt completed. Space is limited. Pattern provided.Sat 5/31 10 am - 4:30 pm Sun 6/1 12 - 4:430 pmJaNelle Erickson $75

braIDED TAblE-RUNNER: Come and make a great looking table runner that is sewn with a “quilt as you go” method, which is really fast & easy. Measuring 17” x 52”, when you are done piecing the quilt, just bind it & you’re done! It’s fun to play with the fabric colors to create a 3D effect by making it go from the light center out to the dark borders. Pattern required.Saturday 6/7 10-4Beth Corn $50

MACHINE QUIlTING 101: Learn the fundamentals of machine quilting. You will learn everything your need to know from preparing your quilt top to free motion quilting. You will spend the day practicing different techniques using a variety of battings and quilt blocks. Space is limited. Kit and book required. Saturday, June 14 10-3pmJaNelle Erickson $75 Kit fee included

IRISH MIST: Inspired by an ancient marble floor in an old Irish Catholic Church, the girls of The Quilt Branch designed this quilt using rich batiks on a cream background. You can make this with any color or with multiple colors. I am making mine in Blues. We will make the blocks in the first class and spend the second class putting everything together. Book requiredMonday 6/16 & 6/30 10-2Sunday 7/27 & 8/10 12:30-4:30pmAlison Dale $50

RoUND AND RoUND: See stars with this great pattern of star wreaths using charm squares. Learn a fun and easy way to make half square triangles from charm packs. Pattern required.

Thursday 6/19 10-2Alison Dale $40

CHURN DASH WEAVE: The homesteader’s life and their daily activities contributed names to many quilt blocks. Nineteenth century quilts reflected what women saw around them, and what was important in their lives, such as the churn, a common household item. The Churn Dash Weave is a simple variation of the popular traditional churn dash quilt. It’s a wonderful way to use up scraps and a fun quilt to collect fat quarters! By eliminating sashing strips, the light fabric weaves all of the blocks together. Book required.Saturday 6/28 10-4pmPatty Bisbee $50

POLICIES: Class fees are refundable with one week’s notice, except for special classes and events. Fabric Expressions reserves the right to cancel a class up to three days prior to the scheduled date. If such is the case, your fee may be transferred or refunded. Please be considerate of others and do not bring children with you to class.

Class fee does not include supplies unless stated. Pick up or request a supply list when registering by phone.

TATTERED pIoNEER: Grab your fabrics for this fun quilt. We used mostly homespun fabrics to get a tattered look. This is one of the most popular patterns designed by Tony and Juanita. It

makes a great quilt for kids to take to college. Pattern required.Sunday 6/29 12:30-5pmAlison Dale $40

pICTURE pIECING TraDITIoNAl QUIlTS: Create the look of applique without the handwork using Cynthia England’s picture piecing method. Entirely machine pieced – all straight-line piecing – no paper to pick out -- work from the right side of the fabric. Cheating is encouraged! Make a Sweetheart Rose table runner or African Violets wall hanging – your choice or make both.Picture Piecing Traditional Quilts book required.Tuesday, July 1 & 29 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Mary Petterson $50

Do you have a collection of fat quarters? We have a collection of patterns that uses 12 fat quarters and a background. Each quilt is designed to work with all fabrics: solids, prints, and themed fabrics. The patterns start out with the easiest first and gradually get a little more complicated. Patterns provided. Meets one Thursday each month. $35 per class or four for $95

sTash BusTeRs: FaT QuaRTeR FReNZY

HEARTS CoME HoME: Gather up your fat quarters for this fun crazy stack and whack using The Buggy Bran method. This is not like a tradi-tional block where everything matches perfectly. But don’t worry. It all works when you are done. We will spend the first class cutting and sewing. The second class we will be finishing the blocks and working on the appliqués. You will be able to put it together as you work on the blocks in between the classes. Book required.Wednesday 7/9 & 7/30 10-2Alison Dale $50

Links 5/22 10-2pm Cross Street 6/26 10-2 p.m.

String Piecing 8/21 10-2pm

INVISIblE MACHINE ApplIQUE: This is a techniques class in which we will explore wash-away appliqué paper technique, the effectiveness of different threads, needle sizes, as well as the ease of making curved stems. Each student will experiment with stitch type, width and length in order to utilize the best option available with your machine to achieve an invisible machine appliqué stitch. We will practice on inner and outer points, curves, and small circles with the sample. Some applique experience is helpful, but not necessary. Kit provided.Saturday 7/12 11-4Patty Bisbee $60 Kit fee included

SANTA polka DoT RUNNER: Come and make a great looking table runner that is sewn with a fast and easy “quilt as you go” method. We will spend the afternoon making it. Just add some fusible appliqué and you are done. You can use one of our die cutters for the circles. Book required.Tuesday 8/5 1-5pmAlison Dale $40

HIDDEN TREASURE ToTE: Store all of your shopping purchases in this roomy tote. It has 2 large front pockets and up to 3 zippered outside back pockets. Inside this midsized tote you will find a mini sized purse for all your essentials that stays safely secured in place until you want to take it out for a night on the town. Don’t worry about changing purses for the evening; everything you need is already in place in your hidden mini purse. Pattern required.Saturday 8/9 11/4Beth Corn $50

DAY DREAMING: Collect some fat quarters and add a background and borders to create this soothing quilt that has all the coziness of your grandmother’s classic quilt. Using the tube technique makes putting together the half square triangles fast and easy! Pattern required.Saturday 8/16 10-3Patty Bisbee $50

CHARMING STARS: Select a charm pack, a yard of background fabric and we are ready to make some stars. The blocks are 11 ½” and can be set to make a table runner, lap quilt, or full-sized quilt. This is fun! You might select a Christmas charm pack and start on those Christmas projects. Pattern is provided in class. Friday, August 15 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Mary Petterson $40

pRofESSIoNAl ToTE: This tote has all the pockets and compartments needed for today’s professional woman.This tote has it all. There is a pleated pocket on each side of the tote to hold a bottle of water, umbrella, magazine, baby bottle or telephone, and a zippered pocket to hold your ID and Passport for travel. Behind that pocket is one for your boarding pass. There will be cutting you need to complete before class. Pattern required.Saturday 8/30 10-5Beth Corn $60

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New club offers easy, cute projects plus tips and tricks for decoration

Extraordinary log Cabin: The Log Cabin quilt pattern is one of the most beloved and recognized of quilt designs. Judy Martin has written books on different ways to put together log cabin quilts. We will meet once a month and you can make one or more quilts. Book required. Thursdays 5/8, 6/12, 7/10, 8/28 10am-1pmAlison Dale $45

All Stitched Up: These 12 table mats feature a small embroi-dery design, along with a Fabric Accent piece, and a center quilt block. They measure 13” x 24”. We will have light tables available if you need them. You can work on the embroidery in class or piece your center block. This will be a relaxing afternoon of sew-ing and camaraderie. Come for part of the day or stay till closing it is up to you. Pattern required. Kits available.Tuesdays 5/13, 6/10, 7/8, 8/12 1 p.m.Alison Dale $20

Appliqué Club: Do you have a passion for appliqué? Are you interested in working on projects, learning various techniques, participating in show and tell and sharing your morning with fel-low appliqué enthusiasts? Come join our monthly club meetings. We are also doing a monthly block exchange with the group. Appliqué experience required. Friday 5/9, 6/13, 7/11, and 8/8 Alison Dale $20

Merry Meet Modern: I saw this quilt made at quilt market and it was so cute. She used all solid fabrics for a “Modern” look. You can use any fabric you choose. Each month we will make different blocks. The first month we will make the setting blocks, and then we will decide as a group what two blocks to work on each month. Pattern required. Saturday 5/24, 6/21, 7/19, 8/23 10 a.m. Alison Dale $50

Needlework around the World, Mainland USA: Come trav-el the world with us with the Needlework Club. We will explore different types of needlework and motifs from various parts of our country. The projects for this summer will concentrate on unique and native American cultures. We study the Amish, the early American eastern seaboard, the Seminole Indians, and the Mimbres Indians of the Southwest. Projects using these new techniques will include an apron, a “thread roll”, a sewing ma-chine cover, a tape measure cover. This will be an exploration, discussion, demonstration-type class. Meets the first Monday of the Month. Book Quilting the World Over required, although some extra project patterns required or supplied. Space limited. Mondays 5/5, 6/2, 7/7, 8/4 Time 10 a.m. Cost $40

Superior University: This club can help you expand your knowledge and skills in sewing and related techniques and learn to successfully use products you have not previously used. Each month we will work on a specially designed project including se-lected products each month you will receive a carefully designed project including selected products. You will receive a simple pattern and easy-to-follow instructions to create a project. The goal is to help you increase your knowledge and use of threads and related products that will add more possibilities to your projects. Receive a new project each month.Fridays 5/23, 6/27, 725, 8/22 4-6 pm Alison DaleMonthly kits and class fee $20 One time Tuition: $29.95

CLuBs

“The Simple What Not’s” club will feature exclusive quilts designs by Kim Diehl and her new fabric collections. Her next collection is called Vintage Farmhouse and is expected to arrive in June! Each month will feature a new “do-able” little quilt with traditional patchwork and a sprin-kling of some appliqué here and there! They really will be “do-able” — none of the quilts will be larger than 40” square! These adorable quick-to-sew projects are perfect for a dose of instant gratification The great thing about her fabric is that all her collections “play nicely” together! In addition to the project directions, there will be sewing tips and tricks, recipes and ideas for decorating with quilts. The “Simple What Not’s Club” will meet the 2nd Friday of each month beginning in July 2014 at 1pm. At the meeting, we will go over the pattern and you can stay and cut and sew your project for the rest of the afternoon. These projects are only available in a Kit. The patterns are not available. Kits will be avail-able on the second Friday of each month. There is no cost to be a member of the club.

UFO’s: Bring in your Un Finished Objects and have fun sewing with others. Both day and evening sessions available. Pre-registration required; $5 each session (Sorry, no discounts.)

Mon 10-3 pm 5/19, 6/9, 7/21, 7/28 8/18, 8/25Wed 10-3 pm 5/28, 6/4, 6/18, 7/2, 7/16, 8/6, 8/20Thu 10-3pm 5/15, 7/3, 7/24, 8/7, 8/14Fri 10-3 pm 5/16, 6/20, 7/18, 8/22Fri 5-10pm 5/30, 6/13, 7/11, 8/29Sat 10-3 pm 5/17, 7/26Sat 5-10 pm 6/28, 7/5, 8/23Sun 12-5 pm 5/11, 5/25, 6/15. 6/22, 7/6,7/13, 7/20, 8/24, 8/31