| Greetings, Everyone! I don't know about you, but April is definitely one of my favorite months of the year. Why? For starters, I'm really hoping that it means spring in right around the corner, at least here in the northeast part of the US. Winter has been so long and weird that is seems like the end of winter is still nowhere in sight. I can't wait for those days when I can prop the doors open and let the fresh air and sunshine in! April just happens to be my birthday month. While, like most people, I'm thrilled to be around to mark the occasion, I'm also wondering how I got to be so old (relatively speaking)! To celebrate the occasion, I'll be having my annual Birthday Sale. All fabric in the shop will be $2 off per yard, $2.50 if you finish the bolt. You'll also want to make a point of stopping by the week of April 29th through May 4th. The used book sale is returning, with all books available for a flat $10. Last year, hundreds of books were snapped up, so if you missed it, you're in luck! Remember, it's not all about quilting, either. Titles include sewing, knitting, home dec, embroidery, and more! There are currently 5 block-of-the-month programs going on, with more planned for the future, including the beautiful Christmas Peace. I'm also gearing up for another mystery quilt program that I guarantee you will love! Last but not least, don't forget that CCQ has a great selection of classes for you to take, and more are being added all the time. Whether you're a total newbie or a seasoned stitcher, you're bound to find something that's right up your alley! Happy Quilting! Ramona Hill & Valley Log Cabin Instructor: Bob Decarli Class Fee: $36 Class Date: Saturday – March 30 Class Time: 10 AM – 4 PM Class rating: Beginner & Up Class Description: Two goes into four and four goes into eight, but there in no math involved and you are sewing nothing but rectangles. The basic building blocks give an endless number of visually striking quilts, including subtle and grand curves-all with nothing but rectangles. We present the concept, some of the building blocks, some of the quilts and some other options. Nothing But Rectangles Instructor: Bob Decarli Class Fee: $36 Class Date: Saturday – April 20 Class Time: 10 AM – 4 PM Class rating: Beginner & Up Class Description: You can weave squares, circles, ovals, squares around and through circles and a wide spectrum of other configurations, just using straight lines. We converted all these weaving patterns to quilting patterns and they are nothing but rectangles. We present the concept, multiple patterns and quilts and options for using as settings for appliqué projects. The Right Foot Instructor: Jane Jarvis Class Fee: $12 Class Date: Saturday – April 27 Class Time: Noon – 2 PM Class rating: Beginner & Up Class Description: You know how your machine has lots and lots of cool presser feet, and maybe you know what to do with them and maybe you don't? Well, now you can be the master of your own feet when you attend this lecture with Jane. We'll go over as many feet as we can, including any feet you'd care to bring with you. Coiled Fabric Bowls & Pottery Instructor: Patti Verish Class Fee: $24 Class Dates: Saturday – May 4 Class Time: Noon - 4 PM Class rating: Beginner & Up Class Description: This class never loses its appeal. Bowls are totally cool and so easy to make you’ll be amazed. For those of you who are feeling adventurous, we're adding in pottery shapes to expand your horizons. Choose your color, choose your size, choose your shape – the variations are endless. These make great hostess gifts. Books highly recommended for class: It’s A Wrap OR It's A Wrap 2, by Susan Breier - $19.95 OR Sewing Pottery By Machine, by Barbara Warholic for That Patchwork Place, $22.99 Cathedral Windows Runner Instructor: Vickie Lopresti Class Fee: $18 Class Dates: Saturday –May 11 Class Time: Noon – 3 PM Class rating: Confident Beginner & Up Class Description: Have you ever seen a beautiful Cathedral Windows Quilt completed? Have you ever wanted to learn how to make one, even maybe bought the book, but couldn't figure out HOW to do it? This class will simplify the process and show you just how EASY it really is. Best of all, once you've finished piecing, there's no machine quilting needed to complete it. Hand Quilting Instructor: Jackie Gauker Class Fee: $18 Class Dates: Saturday – May 18 Class Time: Noon – 3 PM Class rating: Beginner & Up Class Description: Finally! Here is the hand quilting class you've been asking for, and who better to teach handwork than the one and only Jackie Gauker. If you've ever seen any of Jackie's work up close, you'll know that you've come to the right place to learn. Students will bring a small practice piece to work on in class. You'll have a great start to a skill you'll use for a lifetime. Basic Machine Quilting Instructor: Ramona Moreland Class Fee: $15 Class Dates: Tuesday – May 28 Class Time: 6 – 8 PM Class rating: Beginner & Up Class Description: You’ve sewn your quilt top, and now you’re faced with the hard part – quilting. We’ll cover the basics on how to get those three layers together, including a review of batting and marking. Class will start out with a discussion on marking, batting, layering, and thread choices. We'll then start stitching some simple, basic designs and proceed as far as we can as time allows. Hill & Valley Log Cabin Instructor: Bob Decarli Class Fee: $36 Class Date: Saturday – June 1 Class Time: 10 AM – 4 PM Class rating: Beginner & Up Class Description: Two goes into four and four goes into eight, but there in no math involved and you are sewing nothing but rectangles. The basic building blocks give an endless number of visually striking quilts, including subtle and grand curves-all with nothing but rectangles. We present the concept, some of the building blocks, some of the quilts and some other options. Summer Mystery Quilt Instructor: Silvia Homa Class Fee: $48 Class Dates: Wednesdays – June 5 & 19, July 3 & 17 Class Time: 4 – 6 PM Class rating: Beginner & Up Class Description: We get some fairly frequent requests for daytime classes, so Ladies, why not try this one? If you're a beginner looking for a new project and feeling a bit adventurous, then have we got a class for you! Silvia will dole out the clues each week as you meet for this class and get to the final completed project. Lilies on the Pond Instructor: Susan Shiveley Class Fee: $36 Class Dates: Saturday – June 8 Class Time: 10 AM – 4 PM Class rating: Beginner & Up Class Description: Please welcome Susan back as she presents another beautiful geometric nine-patch variation, Lilies on the Pond. Susan chose her quilt's colors based on a beautiful photograph she came across - what a great idea to help you choose your own colors! Pattern required for class: Lilies on the Pond, designed by Susan Shiveley for Midnight Owl Designs - $9 Kimberton Star Instructor: Cyndy Kryder Class Fee: $36 Class Dates: Saturdays – June 15 & 29, July 13 Class Time: Noon – 2 PM Class rating: Confident Beginner & Up Class Description: Here is the class that all of Cyndy's beginner-level students have been clamoring for! Kimberton Star is Cyndy's own design, and we love it! The piecing will be quick when you use jelly roll strips, or go ahead and bust your stash and cut your own. Triangles and angles will be conquered in this class! KIDS' CAMP! Instructor: Silvia Homa Class Fee: $15 Class Dates: Monday through Friday – July 15 - 19 Class Time: 10 AM - Noon Class rating: Beginner & Up Class Description: As many of you know, we have never discouraged young sewers from taking our quilting classes, having had ladies as young as 10 years attend class. Now, Silvia has put together a sewing class just for the younger set, and it's not all just quilting. If you're interested, but you don't have a machine, just let us know and we will make sure we get one in for you. We don't want anyone to NOT sew, do we? Basic Machine Quilting Instructor: Ramona Moreland Class Fee: $15 Class Dates: Thursday – July 25 Class Time: 6 – 8 PM Class rating: Beginner & Up Class Description: You’ve sewn your quilt top, and now you’re faced with the hard part – quilting. We’ll cover the basics on how to get those three layers together, including a review of batting and marking. Class will start out with a discussion on marking, batting, layering, and thread choices. We'll then start stitching some simple, basic designs and proceed as far as we can as time allows. Tuffet Class Instructor: Julie Struthers Class Fee: $63 Class Dates: Saturdays – July 27 & August 17 Class Time: Noon – 3 PM(7/27) & Noon - 4 PM(8/17) Class rating: Intermediate and Up Class Description: Wow, here's something completely new and different for the shop! Julie loves to make tuffets, and is going to make sure that you do, too. These tuffets get their great look from one of my favorite things in the world - 2.5" wide strips! Class is limited to six participants. Additional kit fee of $120 includes everything you need to completely finish your tuffet - foam, board, etc., everything but the legs (although legs will be available by class time). Just in case you're wondering: yes, you will finish your project! In class! Nothing But Rectangles Instructor: Bob Decarli Class Fee: $36 Class Date: Saturday – August 3 Class Time: 10 AM – 4 PM Class rating: Beginner & Up Class Description: You can weave squares, circles, ovals, squares around and through circles and a wide spectrum of other configurations, just using straight lines. We converted all these weaving patterns to quilting patterns and they are nothing but rectangles. We present the concept, multiple patterns and quilts and options for using as settings for appliqué projects. Starry Wonder Instructor: Jody Beck Class Fee: $27 Class Date: Saturday – August 10 Class Time: 10 AM – 2:30 PM Class rating: Beginner & Up Class Description: Folk Art Applique Instructor: Teresa Fusco Class Fee: $60 Class Date: Saturday – September 14 Class Time: 10 AM – 4 PM Class rating: Beginner & Up Class Description: Yippee, Teresa is back! And, oh boy, you are going to love her all new Folk Art Applique design. Just like her other classes, you will leave your usual comfort zone and design a completely quilt. If Teresa can do it, so can you. Color Workshop Instructor: Bobbi Votaw Class Fee: $60 Class Date: Saturday – September 21 & October 5 Class Time: 10 AM – Noon (9/21), 10 AM - 4 PM (10/5) Class rating: Advanced Beginner & Up Class Description: What a gorgeous quilt! If you've ever wished you could pick colors that blend and match like these do, or if you've tried and failed, then take this class. Thew first class will be dedicated to helping you make the best possible fabric choices, while class two will be spent working on the quilt top. Bobbi will be bringing samples of what did and didn't work - feel free to bring your own for discussion the first day of class. Book required for class: Tradition with a Twist, by Blanche Young and Dalene Young Stone, $24.95 Feathers, Feathers, and More Feathers Instructor: Teresa Fusco Class Fee: $60 Class Date: Saturday – October 12 Class Time: 10 AM – 4 PM Class rating: Intermediate & Up Class Description: If you're ready to step up to the next level with your machine quilting, then have we got a class for you! Teresa will guide you through the process of making a small sampler quilt top, which you will then proceed to quilt with a gorgeous feathered heart wreath. The sample Teresa made speaks to her love of grapes (in any form!), but you'll want to choose your own theme! You can do it! Cathedral Windows Chatelaine Instructor: Vickie Lopresti Class Fee: $18 Class Dates: Saturday –October 19 Class Time: Noon – 3 PM Class rating: Beginner & Up Class Description: If you've ever wanted to learn how to make the Cathedral Windows block, but didn't want to commit to a large bed-sized project, here's the perfect intro for you. The Cathedral Windows Chatelaine is fairly quick to complete, and would make a great gift for your favorite sewing friend. As a matter of fact, you might want to make several for the upcoming holidays! Almost Civil Instructor: Susan Shiveley Class Fee: $36 Class Dates: Saturday – November 2 Class Time: 10 AM – 4 PM Class rating: Beginner & Up Class Description: I just love traditional designs, and Almost Civil fits that description perfectly. Learn how to create a couple of blocks, and you'll be done before you know it. And of course you can be 'Almost Civil' in any colorway that your little heart desires! Pattern required for class: Almost Civil, designed by Susan Shiveley for Midnight Owl Designs - $9 Jazzy Jewels Instructor: Jody Beck Class Fee: $36 Class Date: Saturdays – November 9 & 23 Class Time: 1 – 4 PM Class rating: Beginner & Up Class Description: Basic Machine Quilting Instructor: Ramona Moreland Class Fee: $15 Class Dates: Tuesday – November 26 Class Time: 6 – 8 PM Class rating: Beginner & Up Class Description: You’ve sewn your quilt top, and now you’re faced with the hard part – quilting. We’ll cover the basics on how to get those three layers together, including a review of batting and marking. Class will start out with a discussion on marking, batting, layering, and thread choices. We'll then start stitching some simple, basic designs and proceed as far as we can as time allows. Experimental Appliqué Instructor: Marty Guyer Weekly Fee: Free Class Dates: EVERY Tuesday of the month Class Time: 12 - 2 PM Class Rating: All experience levels from beginner to advanced Class Description: For anyone who has been wanting to try her hand at appliqué, or for anyone who's been wanting to improve her skills: this class is for you! Why are we calling it experimental? Well, Marty is so passionate about appliqué that she wants to teach everyone she can, and the best way to do that is to offer her class for FREE! Marty will cover which techniques, tools, patterns, and fabrics work for her, some of which you may never have had a chance to try before, or maybe didn't even know existed. Join the experiment and widen your appliqué horizons! The Wool Gathering Instructor: Marty Guyer Monthly Fee: Free Class Dates: The fourth Thursday of the month - starts 3/22/12 Class Time: 12 - 2:45 PM Class Rating: All experience levels from beginner to advanced Class Description: Our monthly wool group has been resurrected as Wool Gatherings! Wool Addicts, please join us for a free, once-a-month gathering to get your fix of stitching with other like-minded stitchers. You choose the project and we'll get you started - or keep you going. Have a question about points, curves or layers? Marty's got the answers! Warning: Marty's classes are always very popular, so please early call to reserve your space. Folk Art Album Instructor: Jackie Gauker Monthly Fee: Varies - see sidebar Class Dates: The first Wednesday of the month - starts 9/5/12 Class Time: 6 - 7 PM Class Rating: All experience levels from beginner to advanced Class Description: I am very pleased to announce that Jackie is bringing her Folk Art Album quilt to CCQ as a 12-month program. Here's how it works: before the first night of class, each participant must purchase a copy of the pattern, as well as all the light and dark cotton background fabrics. At each monthly class, you'll receive your wool kit for that month's block. Jackie will cover a technique pertaining to that months' kit, followed by the best part - show-and-tell! Pattern required for class: Folk Art Album, designed by Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings - $40 New Compass Sampler Instructor: Silvia Homa Monthly Fee: $12 Class Dates: The second Wednesday of the month Class Time: 6 – 8 PM Class Rating: Easy to Intermediate Class Description: Paper piecing aficionados and wanna-bes can rejoice! Silvia will be teaching a 9-month series of classes for you to learn the art of paper piecing. Using the New Compass Sampler pattern, you will create a series of ever more challenging compass blocks until you have created all nine blocks for your own sampler quilt. The finished top is approximately 54" square. Please note: this pattern is rated easy to intermediate level. If you've always wanted to do paper piecing, or want to brush up on your skills, then please don't hesitate to sign up. Pattern required for class: New Compass Sampler, designed by Toni's Treasures - $16 Do you need a place to baste your quilt top? Don't forget, you're more than welcome to make use of the CCQ classroom when it's not otherwise booked. Just call ahead to make sure that a class won't be in session. The cost? Free! CCQ has teamed up with ConKerr Cancer and the Million Pillowcase Challenge, sponsored by American Patchwork & Quilting magazine. Stop by the shop and pick up a pillowcase kit for just $5, or make one from your own favorite pattern. When you’re done, wash the pillowcase, place it in a resealable plastic bag, and drop it off here whenever it’s convenient. I will make sure that it gets to the ConKerr Cancer organization, who will then distribute the pillowcases to sick children in area hospitals. Visit my ConKerr Cancer page to learn how the program has been embraced by the kids and teachers at the Phoenixville Area Middle School, as well as free copies of four great pillowcase patterns from AP&Q. Many of you have taken advantage of the magazine and pattern freebies here in the shop. If you'd like to unload some of the unwanted periodicals, books and/or patterns that are clogging up your sewing space, please feel free to drop them off here at the shop. You'll be making space for the projects that you REALLY want to work on while giving someone else an opportunity to find something that's new to them. REGISTRATION - You may register for classes in person or by phone. Most classes are limited to six students, so please register early to avoid being put on a waiting list. Classes must be paid in full at the time of registration in person. All classes must be paid in cash or by check made payable to the instructor. When registering by phone, payment must be mailed to arrive at the shop within one week. Your space may be given to a paying student if the class fills before your payment is received. If payment is not received within one week of calling, your name will be removed from the roster – no exceptions. Registration policy will be strictly enforced. CANCELLATION POLICY - Classes canceled by the shop will be refunded in full. Student cancellations made seven days prior to the scheduled class date will also be refunded in full; no-shows and cancellations made less than seven days prior to the class will not receive a refund. Class begins promptly at the listed time. Please arrive 15 minutes early to set up your work area. ATTENDANCE – Please be aware that most classes require a minimum number of students. Should we not be able to meet the minimum at least three days prior to the scheduled date of the class, it may have to be canceled. Although you will certainly be refunded your class fee, please keep this policy in mind as you gather together your class supplies. Class descriptions, given to you when you register, include lists of all supplies required for each class. SPECIAL NOTE – Chester County Quilting respects copyrights! When a class calls for a particular book or pattern not supplied by the instructor, each student is expected to come to class with an original, legal copy of the book or pattern, whether purchased here at the shop or elsewhere. Owning a copy of a pattern or book does not give you the right to distribute copies, is a direct violation of the US Copyright Act, and deprives the designer of a fair income. We want to support all the talented designers and authors so they will continue doing what they do best. Chester County Quilting appreciates your cooperation and understanding. |
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| CHESTER COUNTY QUILTING 702 Village at Eland, Route 113, Phoenixville, PA 19460 Phone - 610.917.2527 Contact - ChesterCountyQuilting@verizon.net |
| Class List for March - December 2013 |
| Ongoing Programs Mean Ongoing Fun! |
| Go Green – Recycling by Quilters, for Quilters |
| Stone House Quilting Lisa Calle holds court at CCQ for consultations on the second Saturday of the month. Please phone Lisa at 610.495.8762 to schedule your appointment. |
| Chester County Quilting is online, too! |
| Class Registration Policy - Please Read! |
| Talented Professional Machine Quilters We are so fortunate to have as many talented long-arm quilters in our area as we do, and I always think it's wonderful to support a local woman-owned business when we can. The quilters listed below, as well as others, have done work for Chester County Quilting, and they do beautiful work. Let one of them help you turn your unfinished top into a completed quilt. |
| A Basting Space... |
| Special Events |
| Lorac Designs Carol Heisler will be here at the shop for consultations the third Wednesday evening of the month. Call Carol at 610.277.5573 to get the ball rolling. |
| Mark your calendars! The 2013 Fabulous Fall Fabric Frenzy Shop Hop takes place November 8th through the 11th. Click on the page link above for more info, or visit www.FallFabricFrenzy.com for more details! |
| Check it out! All of the classes listed here in the Programs section are perfect for beginners and experienced stitchers alike! |
| Folk Art Album Jackie and I know that many of you saw this quilt when it was hanging in her shop - The Quilter's Palette. Some of you already own the pattern, some of you have a few of the block kits, and some of you can't come to the monthly classes. In order to accommodate everyone who wants to finish what they've started no matter where they are in the process, we have broken down the fees, as follows: Pattern - $40 Cotton background fabrics - varies Monthly class and kit - $23 Monthly class, no kit - $6 Monthly kit, no class - $17 Wool border fabrics - $100 Please call the shop if you have any questions or need any clarifications. |
| It's never too late to join us for either class! |
| Photo coming soon! |
| Starts April 10th! |
| Summer Mystery Quilt Clue This is the only clue you will receive. |
| CLASS RESCHEDULED Don't miss your chance to take a class with local author Bob DeCarli! |
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