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

 

  Stitchin’ Sisters      

  All stitchers welcome to come. 

Sit, stitch and enjoy friendship while working

 on your hand stitching projects.

 2nd Wednesday of the month starting January 11 at 1pm.

 

 

New Clubs

Starting in January we will be introducing a new club that will meet the third Tuesday each month. Small and Scrappy will use Kathleen Tracy's new book, SMALL AND SCRAPPY QUILTS which features small patchwork quilts using reproduction fabrics. There will be no kits for this class, so you can use fabrics from your stash and make them in a variety of other fabrics you choose.
A new project from the book will be introduced each month, we will have show and tell and possibly a charm exchange and block exchange.
Cost is $35.00 for 12 months plus the purchase of the book.
Registrations will be taken at checkout.

 MAKE IT MINI CLUB

This club will meet the first Tuesday of each month and we will make a variety of projects from the special publication Make It Mini Small Quilts and More by American Patchwork and Quilting.  A magazine is required and they are available at the checkout.

Cost is $35.00 for 12 months and registrations are taken at the checkout.

This is one variation of this year's BOM.
 This year we will be using a new line of fabric from Moda by Minick & Simpson called Grand Traverse Bay.  The colors are mostly blues and tans.
 It is not too late to sign up.

Fabric Selection

We have set aside two dates for you to come and pick out your fat quarters for the 2016-17 Block of the Month Quilt.
They are:

 Tuesday, November 8 from 1 to 3:30

 Thursday, November 10 from 9:30 to Noon.

Each person signed up and paid will be able to select 7 fat quarters and a background fabric.

 COMMUNITY VACUUM & SEWING CENTER

 1321 BROADWAY

ALEXANDRIA, MN  56308 

320-762-1321

community@gctel.net

                                    BLOCK OF THE MONTH 2016-2017 GUIDELINES

WELCOME!  We hope you can join us for another year of fun, friendship and a beautiful quilt!  This year we will be using a new line of fabric from Moda by Minick & Simpson called Grand Traverse Bay.  The colors are mostly blues and tans.  You can check out the fabric by going online to modabakeshop.com  and entering Grand Traverse Bay.  We will show many of the fabrics at this BOM on October 14 and 15 and we would love it if you can join us.

Our quilt  this year is a Mystery Quilt and you will have a choice of which fabrics you would like to use from this line for your blocks and your background.  We will have additional fat quarters to purchase if you wish to have more variety in your blocks.   We will hand out a pattern each month and have a sample block to show and you will be free to use any of your fabrics to make your block.    We are also going to have a short cutting demo (approx. 15-20 mins.) following each meeting for anyone new to our group or for anyone  new to quilting.  The sign-up fee is $60.00 plus tax and includes fabrics and patterns for the blocks.  Finishing kits are extra and will be available a few months into the year.   Also, there will be no fee charged if you miss a meeting.  Your block may be picked up anytime the following weeks.   Any questions or concerns, please contact Sandy Winter (320-217-9879), Mary Hintzman (320-965-2767), or Dianne Tomczik (320-766-6770).  Also, check the blog at quiltnews1321.blogspot.com for any info and updates regarding BOM. 

PRESENTATION :   We will begin our meetings promptly at 10 AM on Fridays and 9:30 AM on Saturdays.  We will present what’s new around the shop, show any new items, patterns and fabrics, and go over any events and class announcements.  There will be a brief block instruction, Show and Tell and door prizes.  We will also have a short demo regarding a quick and easy project, hints, or maybe a kit to purchase.  We hope you can join us this year!

 PLEASE NOTE;  MEETING DATES FOR 2016-2017 WILL BE:            MEETING TIMES:

November 11 and 12                           May 12 and 13                       FRIDAYS:  10:00 am

December 9 and 10                              June 9 and 10                         SATURDAYS: 9:30 am

January 13 and 14                                 July 14 and 15

February 10 and 11                                August 11 and 12

March 10 and 11                                     September 8 and 9

April 14 and 15                                          October 13 and 14

PLEASE SET YOUR CELL PHONES TO “VIBRATE” AND REMEMBER WE ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PARK IN THE DENTIST PARKING LOT BEHIND OUR BUILDING.  THANK YOU AND HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL NEXT YEAR!!

 COMMUNITY VACUUM & SEWING CENTER                           1321 BROADWAY

ALEXANDRIA, MN  56308                                                                    320-762-1321

community@gctel.net

                                    BLOCK OF THE MONTH 2016-2017 GUIDELINES

WELCOME!  We hope you can join us for another year of fun, friendship and a beautiful quilt!  This year we will be using a new line of fabric from Moda by Minick & Simpson called Grand Traverse Bay.  The colors are mostly blues and tans.  You can check out the fabric by going online to modabakeshop.com  and entering Grand Traverse Bay.  We will show many of the fabrics at this BOM on October 14 and 15 and we would love it if you can join us.

Our quilt  this year is a Mystery Quilt and you will have a choice of which fabrics you would like to use from this line for your blocks and your background.  We will have additional fat quarters to purchase if you wish to have more variety in your blocks.   We will hand out a pattern each month and have a sample block to show and you will be free to use any of your fabrics to make your block.    We are also going to have a short cutting demo (approx. 15-20 mins.) following each meeting for anyone new to our group or for anyone  new to quilting.  The sign-up fee is $60.00 plus tax and includes fabrics and patterns for the blocks.  Finishing kits are extra and will be available a few months into the year.   Also, there will be no fee charged if you miss a meeting.  Your block may be picked up anytime the following weeks.   Any questions or concerns, please contact Sandy Winter (320-217-9879), Mary Hintzman (320-965-2767), or Dianne Tomczik (320-766-6770).  Also, check the blog at quiltnews1321.blogspot.com for any info and updates regarding BOM. 

PRESENTATION :   We will begin our meetings promptly at 10 AM on Fridays and 9:30 AM on Saturdays.  We will present what’s new around the shop, show any new items, patterns and fabrics, and go over any events and class announcements.  There will be a brief block instruction, Show and Tell and door prizes.  We will also have a short demo regarding a quick and easy project, hints, or maybe a kit to purchase.  We hope you can join us this year!

 PLEASE NOTE;  MEETING DATES FOR 2016-2017 WILL BE:                                     MEETING TIMES:

November 11 and 12                                       May 12 and 13                       FRIDAYS:  10:00 am

December 9 and 10                                          June 9 and 10                         SATURDAYS: 9:30 am

January 13 and 14                                            July 14 and 15

February 10 and 11                                          August 11 and 12

March 10 and 11                                               September 8 and 9

April 14 and 15                                                   October 13 and 14

PLEASE SET YOUR CELL PHONES TO “VIBRATE” AND REMEMBER WE ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PARK IN THE DENTIST PARKING LOT BEHIND OUR BUILDING.  THANK YOU AND HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL NEXT YEAR!!

BOM FINISHING KITS

You will be able to pick out fabric for your finishing kits on

August 30 from 10-3 at Community Vac and Sew

Sandy will cut kits and have them ready as soon as she can.

URBAN ABACUS CLASS IS CANCELLED

Stack and Whack Quilt Class

Thurs., Aug. 18th, 9:30-3:00 or so. 

 Taught by Sandy Winter, cost is $25. 

Must have the book "Magic Stack & Whack Quilt."
Pot luck lunch.

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Trash to Treasure Pineapple Quilt

Date: Friday, July 22 Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cost: $25

Introduction: Turn your scraps, bits and pieces into a beautiful, one of a kind Pineapple Quilt using Gyleen Fitzgerald’s Pineapple Tool. The ruler has just enough markings to make a quick and accurate pineapple blocks using 1 ½” strips. You don’t even need to worry about bias, just start cutting what you have jammed into boxes and make a Trash to Treasure Pineapple Quilt. Go totally random and create a mosaic look or divide by light and dark for a traditional look.

Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate -Instructor: Monika Kraker

Place: Community Vac & Sewing Center (CVAC), Alexandria
Maximum class size: 6
Special instructions: Bring bag lunch or snack and a beverage
Special items needed: The Pineapple Tool by Gyleen Fitzgerald (available at CVAC)
Other items needed: sewing machine in good working order neutral color thread for piecing pins, seam ripper, rotary cutter cutting mat (a rotating cutting mat would come in handy) a small iron and ironing surface to set up next to you, or you may use the center’s iron and ironing board straight ruler: 6”x24” or 6”x12” or similar size

Fabric needed: You may choose to use scraps for this quilt or buy a variety of fabrics. Fat quarters are also great. Dip into your stash, pull out fabrics that will play together nicely and we’ll go from there. If you decide to use scraps – you can prepare for class by pressing and cutting scraps into 1 ½” strips (length anywhere from 2 ½ to 18”).

What you will learn: how to use the Pineapple Tool and rotary cutter; how to measure and use rulers; how to obtain an accurate ¼” seam allowance; how to press seams; and many tips and tricks along the way!

Very important! You must know how to operate your sewing machine, which includes winding bobbins and adjusting the tension. A ¼-inch foot for your machine would be very helpful, otherwise mark your machine with masking/painter’s tape so you can accurately sew a 1/4” seam.

You must register and pay at Community Vac & Sewing Center prior to the class.

 Lap size blue/beige sample quilt

Layout: 6 x 7 blocks (8” block)
Finished size: 55x63”
Border: 3.5” wide
Fabric requirements:
A variety of blue fabrics totaling – 2 7/8 yards
A variety of beige fabrics totaling – 2 5/8 yards
Border, center square and binding – 1 3/4 yard

Kits will be available for $70.00

Continuous Bias Binding