Kick-off meeting for the 2018 Block of the Month

Friday, Nov. 10 at 10am and Saturday, Nov. 11 at 9:30am.

 

  Don't forget your show and tell.  And remember that show and tell is not just quilted items.  We encourage any and all crafty things.  If you have your 2017 quilt finished, of course bring that.  Even if you just have the blocks together, show your progress.  We will also be drawing for last year's show and tell door prizes.  

 

For those who haven't chosen fabric for the 2018 quilt, there will be a chance to do that at both meetings.  Also, if you have thought about it a little and decided you'd like to have a few extra fat quarters, you can purchase them both days as well. If you know of anyone who would like to participate in block of the month, please share the dates and times.

If you have questions, contact Sandy Winter at 320-217-9879 or Mary Hintzman at 320-965-2767.

 

SERGER CLASS

 9:30 a.m.  to 3 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 29

 at Community Vac and Sew. 

 In the process of learning more about your serger, you will make a dish towel.  You'll do a rolled hem, some gathering and possibly some flatlock stitches.  Whether it's new to you or you haven't used it in a while, or you just need a refresher, you will learn things you can do with a serger.  Cost for the class is $25 and you must register and pay at Community  Vac and Sew prior to the class so I know how many to expect.  Please bring a bag lunch.  I will provide something for morning coffee.  I will have more information on the dish towel and what you need to bring for that in a later e-mail.

 Besides your serger, you need to bring your manual and the accessories/tool box that came with your serger.

 

Also, please bring --

Serger cone thread - -   One each of Red, Blue, Green and Yellow
Scissors

pins
Extra needles
A soft bristled paint brush (about 1 or 1 1/2 inches wide)

What you’ll learn:
o    Threading your serger
o    Tensions
o    Needles
o    Differential (if applicable)
o    rolled hem
o    flatlock
o    inside and outside curves
o    ending stitches
o    hemming with a serger
o    turning corners

and more...

 If you have questions, please call me at 320-965-2767 or e-mail me at hintzmanm@uwstout.edu

 See you at class

Mary

2018 Block of the Month

The fabric for the 2018 block of the month is ready and waiting for you to make your selection.  Dates to do that are Monday, Oct. 30 from 1-3:30pm and Friday, Nov. 3 from 9:30-11:30am.  Sign up fee is $75 plus tax and each participant will pick 6 light, 6 medium and 6 dark fat quarters to make their quilt.  This amount of fabric will make 13 blocks and the accent pieces for the Irish Chain blocks. Background fabric can be purchased any time during the year or you can purchase it as part of the finishing kit for the borders. Finishing kits will be extra according to the size quilt you choose to make.  I am attaching a picture of the completed quilt and if you want to see it up close and personal, it is hanging on the wall in the class room at Community Vac and Sew.  

If you have signed up to participate but not yet paid, you may do that prior to choosing your fabric or you can do it any time before those dates.  If you know of someone who would like to join, please let them know of the dates and times.

If you have questions, contact Sandy Winter at 320-217-9879 or Mary Hintzman at 320-965-2767.

 

MYSTERY  in the ANTIQUE SEWING CHEST

Class is  Saturday, August 5, 2017 from 9am – 3pm

 Taught by KAREN STEFFEN. 

This is a mystery quilt class.  Once you sign up and pay, you will be given directions on choosing your fabrics and a sheet with cutting instructions.  Please stop by the store to see the sample of fabric’s Karen has used in the one she will show us the day of class.   The sample fabrics she has used are so pretty!!  I can’t wait to see the quilt!!   Please bring a sack lunch and a snack to share.

 

ATTIC WINDOW CLASS

Sat. May, 6 OR Thurs. May 18 

from 9-3pm.

Taught by Vanessa Bruggeman  using the NEW beautiful

 butterfly/hollyhock panel.   Sample in store, kits available