Fall 2014 Newsletter and Class Schedule www.strawberry-patches.com e-Mail:spatches@kernmail.com QUILTING CLASSES Beginning Quilting Seasonal Learn from the best as you Table Runner complete this 40” x40” baby Make this great table runner as you learn curved paper pieced flying geese and quarter circle spike units. This is a great table runner that looks complex, but you will be amazed how easily it goes together. Tuesday and Wednesday, September 23 & September 24 10:00am-4:00pm Instructor: Patsy Carpenter Class $75 Beginner Garden Trellis Wednesdays, October 8, 22, 29 & November 12, 10:00am-1:00pm and Thursday, October 30, November 6, 13, & 20, 6:30pm-9:30pm Grab a jelly roll and throw this fun quilt together. You’ll have this quilt done in no time at all. Tuesdays, October 7 & 14 6:30pm-9:30pm Check with the instructor for an optional 3rd night, $15 Instructor: Kara Haushalter Class $32 Beginner Swell This is your project to use your scraps or a jelly roll to create this beautiful quilt. Wednesdays, October 29 and November 12, 6:30pm-9:30pm Check with the instructor for an optional 3rd night, $15. Instructor: Kara Haushalter Class $32 Advanced Beginner quilt in just four classes. Jane and Marissa will explain the importance of proper cutting techniques, accurate piecing, will show you how to layer your fabric for lump free machine quilting and then show you how to bind and finish your quilt. You’ll come away from the class with quilting confidence and the ability to tackle new patterns with ease. Instructor: Jane Mulligan & Marissa Neal Class $63 Beginner Mini Blossom This mini quilt is cute and a fun challenge for your precise piecing skills. Tuesdays, December 2 & 9, 6:30pm-9:30pm Instructor: Kara Haushalter Class $32 Advanced Beginner Cameo The creative opportunities with this little jewel are endless. This is the perfect complement to your sewing machine for crafting that involves cutting shapes. Come join us as we go through the process and create a basic project in class. Monday, Oct 13, 6:30pm-9:30pm Instructors: Thayer Meng, Marissa Neal & Becky Rhodes Class $25 1 www.strawberry-patches.com Class Keys Beginner You are a beginning sewist if you wish to: 1. Learn how to use your machine. 2. Learn how stitch with an accurate seam allowance. 3. Learn how to correctly use basic rotary cutting tools. 4. Learn how to construct simple projects. 5. Learn simple sewing terms. Advanced Beginner You are an advanced beginner sewist if you: 1. Know how to use your machine. 2. Have mastered the appropriate seam allowance. 3. Possess good rotary cutting skills. 4. Have constructed basic sewing projects including piecing, quilting, and binding a quilt and are fairly comfortable with your machine. 5. Are more experienced than a beginning sewist and are ready for advanced beginner. Intermediate/Advanced You are an intermediate advanced beginner sewist if you: 1. Are very familiar with your sewing machine. 2. Proficient in gauging seam width. 3. Possess accurate rotary cutting skills. 4. Confident in constructing and under standing most patterns. 5. Are more experienced than an advanced beginner and are looking for more challenging patterns and advanced sewing techniques while enjoying the company of others. All Levels: No prior experience needed. All skill levels welcome. QUILTING CLASSES Endless Fantasy Arizona Cactus Wall Hanging A great project to learn a different Judy Niemeyer technique. This small wall hanging is fun to make and looks great in a variety of color ways. Also makes a great table topper. Join Patsy as she brings your colors to life. Wednesday, October 15 and Tuesdays, November 4 & 18, 10:00am-4:00pm Instructor: Patsy Carpenter Class $115 Beginner Join Molly as she introduces you to her own terrific way to do machine applique. By the end of the full day you will be able to see how your project will finish. Molly has won many awards for her quilts. We welcome her to Strawberry Patches. Monday, October 20, 10:00am-5:00pm Instructor: Molly Hamilton-McNally Class $65 Intermediate Beginner Peace on Earth Quilt Christmas Pure and Simple Quilt Join us for this all-day session, as you learn how to use a fabric panel to make a delightful Christmas themed quilt. Saturday, November 8, 9:00am-3:00pm Instructor: Margo Ogden Class $32 Advanced Beginner Margo will show you how to complete this project using fusible applique and machine blanket stitching. A great way to finish this for gift giving this year! Saturday, October 4, 9:00am-3:00pm Instructor: Margo Ogden Class $32 Advanced Beginner Color Collection T-Shirt Quilt Let Andi show you how to construct this quilt and use your machine to quilt it with your walking foot. You’ll have it finished in no time at all. Optional kit available. Turn those t-shirts into a memory quilt that will be cherished for years! Tuesday, October 7 & 21, 10:00am-1:00pm Instructor: Andi Stewart Class $32 Advanced Beginner Heart Strings Make this for that someone special! This class is perfect if you’ve completed our Basic Quilting class and need to put your skills to use in a very enjoyable project. Thursdays, October 16 & 23, 6:30pm-9:30pm Instructor: Andi Stewart Class $32 Beginner Modern Prism Quilt Create this modern, simple but large paper pieced quilt with a lovely bright background and assorted prints for a stunning graphic quilt. Thursday, September 11, 18, & 25, 6:30pm-9:30pm Instructor: Andi Stewart Class $40 Beginner New Year’s Day This project is so appropriate for this date! Make it for your sports enthusiast! You will learn how to make a scrappy football themed quilt using strip piecing and chain stitching techniques! Thursday, January 1, 2015, 9:30am-4:00pm Instructor: Margo Ogden Class $40 Advanced Beginner Feather Quilt Mondays, January 5 & 12, 1:00pm-4:00pm Instructor: Pam Gavin Class $32 Advanced Beginner 2 www.strawberry-patches.com Learn the basics of foundation paper piecing while constructing this modern 55” x 66” quilt. Saturdays, October 25 and November 22, 10:00am-4:00pm Instructor: Pam Gavin Class $48 Advanced Beginner QUILTING CLASSES Sampler Quilt This is a great follow-up class to our Beginning Quilt class. During this series of six classes students will learn how to make half square triangles and flying geese among other more challenging blocks. Button Up This quilt is perfect for that special someone that loves sewing as much as you do! Join in the fun with Jane and have this completed in no time. Mondays, November 17 & 24, 6:30pm-9:30pm Instructor: Jane Mulligan Class $32 Advanced Beginner Tuesdays, October 21, 28, and November 4, 11, 18 and 25, 6:30pm-9:30pm Instructor: Andi Stewart Class $68 Beginner Machine Quilting Drag Along Blanket A Strawberry Patches classic project. This is a wonderful class to expand on the cutting and piecing skills you learned in beginning quilting by adding chenille, minkee or denim to your project. Learn tips and tricks for a ric rac edged. This makes a great, quick and inexpensive gift. Wednesday, September 24, 6:30-9:30pm or Tuesday, October 28, 10:00am-1:00pm Instructor: Barbara Fordham Class $20 Beginner In this full day class you will learn the basics of machine quilting on your home sewing machine. You’ll make your own machine quilting sampler while you practice stitch in the ditch and lots of free motion stitches. Be sure to bring all of the goodies from the supply list to class as they are key to your success! Tuesday September 30, 10:00am-4:00pm or Tuesday, November 11, 10:00am-4:00pm Instructor: Nancy Keown Class $32 Beginner MACHINE EMBROIDERY Great Granny Pillow/Mini Quilt Students will learn to piece great granny squares. Use your scraps to create this easy pillow/mini quilt. Wednesdays, September 10 & 24, 6:30pm-9:30pm Instructor: Kara Haushalter Class $32 Beginner Halloween Fun New to machine embroidery? You’ll enjoy making this fun project while learning how to do applique embroidery using your embroidery machine! Fridays, Sept 12 & 26, 6:00pm-9:00pm Instructor: Becky Rhodes Class $32 Beginner Vintage Baby Quilt This little raw-edge baby blanket is a fast and easy jelly roll project. If you haven’t sewn much and are looking for something simple, or if you need a quick little gift for a shower, this project is for you! Thursdays, Oct 23 & 30, 10:00am-1:00pm or November 6 & 13, 6:30pm-9:30pm Instructor: Barbara Fordham Class $32 Beginner We will create this simple scrappy table runner and then quilt it in class using your embroidery module. Saturday, Sept 13, 9:00am-4:00pm Instructor: Becky Rhodes Class $32 Beginner Holiday Placemat Compass Rose Table Runner A great project for beginners as you construct mariner’s compass blocks for the table runner. Thursday, September 11, 10:00am-4:00pm Instructor: Patsy Carpenter Class $38 Beginner Quilting by Embroidery Come and make a fun placemat for use during the holidays or to give as a gift! Made using your embroidery module plus get some great tips on completing the binding to finish it off. Friday, Oct 24, 6:00pm-9:00pm Instructor: Becky Rhodes Class $20 Beginner 3 www.strawberry-patches.com BAGS, PLACEMATS AND STUFFED STUFF Soft Nativity Let Barbara teach you her toy making secrets as you create this darling child friendly nativity set with star that is sure to become a family heirloom. Meowl Thursday, September 25, 10:00am-1:00pm or Wednesday, October 22, 6:30pm-9:30pm Instructor: Barbara Fordham, Class $20 Beginner With Margo’s guidance you will complete one of these darling Halloween pillows using fusible applique, machine blanket stitching and a little embroidery. Saturday, September 27, 9:00am-3:00pm Instructor: Margo Ogden Class $32 Beginner Weekender Bag Joy To The World Pillow This is a favorite that Annette’s students have loved. Join Annette and learn how to construct this bag to use for a multitude of purposes. Perfect for a gift too. Here’s a project to practice your fusible applique skills. Learn Margo’s terrific tips and you’ll have this just in time for a last minute gift! Saturday, December 6, 9:00am-3:00pm Instructor: Margo Ogden Class $32 Advanced Beginner Christmas Stocking You know you’ll have a great time while creating a wonderful one of a kind, personalized stocking made with the guidance of Suzanne and Annette. We’ll have ribbons, trims and fabric to share and to complement fabrics on the supply list. Monday, October 6, 20, & 27, 6:30pm-9:30pm Instructor: Annette Warmerdam Class $40 Intermediate Advanced Banded Tablecloth This pattern is a favorite of our customers so join Annette and learn how to make these. We’re sure you’ll end up making them in a number of different color and fabric combinations. Monday November 3 & 10, 6:30pm-9:30pm Instructors: Annette Warmerdam and Suzanne Zingg Class $32 Advanced Beginner Monday, September 29, 6:30pm-9:30pm Instructor Annette Warmerdam Class $20 Advanced Beginner Friday Night Sew-in Basic Pillow Join Annette as she walks you through the basic steps in creating a professionally finished pillow. Need some time away from home to work on those “special” projects? Come and sew all evening with Kara. If you need guidance she will be there to assist you. Fridays, September 19, October 17 or November 14, 6:00pm-10:00pm Instructor: Kara Haushalter Class $10 Beginner Monday, September 22, 6:30pm-9:30pm Instructor Annette Warmerdam Class $20 Advanced Beginner Christmas Tree Skirt Class Registration Policy: All classes are filled on a first come, first served basis. Class fees must be paid in full at the time of registration and cannot be refunded or transferred. If a class is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment a refund will be issued. Class fees do not include supplies unless otherwise stated. For a complete supply list for all classes visit our website at www.strawberry-patches.com. Let Andi show you how to construct this 40 inch tree skirt that is sure to become a family favorite at the holidays. Tuesdays, September 9 & 16, 6:30pm – 9:30pm Instructor: Andi Stewart Class $32 Advanced Beginner 4 www.strawberry-patches.com CLOTHING BLOCK OF THE MONTH PROGRAMS Little Lounge Around – Terrycloth Robe Lay out, cut and sew this charming and comfy hooded terrycloth robe. Then go home and make one for each child on your gift list! Thursday, October 2, 6:30pm-9:30pm Instructor: Barbara Fordham, Class $20 Beginner PJ’S Pajama pants are a great project for the beginner sewer and the seasoned veteran. Variations include long or capri length and an optional ruffle. Monday, December 1 & 8, 6:30pm-9:30pm Instructor Annette Warmerdam Class $32 Advanced Beginner Bertie’s Year Twelve charming projects, one little bird. Bertie is up to something special every month. It’s amazing what one little bird can do with Maywood’s Woolies flannel, thread and a button or two. Each month you will receive a pattern and Woolies flannel and Shadow Play flannel to complete twelve individual 13” x 17” quilts (backing is included). A button and thread set is available separately. The program runs from January 2014 to December 2014. Price is $19.99 plus shipping per month for twelve months. U.S. shipping will be $4.95 per month. Canada shipping will be $11.00 per month. International shipping will be $18.00 per month. Program agreement is non-cancelable. Wool Club Our wool club at Strawberry Patches meets on the first Wednesday of each month, and we’ll have an afternoon and an evening session. There is no kit or lesson for the meeting and each person should bring a project to work on. Discount of 10% is applied to Wool Club related purchases during Wool Club. Meeting dates: Wednesdays, Sept 2, Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 3, and Jan 7 Afternoon session is 1:00pm-4:00pm Evening session is 6:00pm-9:00pm Words to Live By Primitive Gatherings This stunning quilt finishes 86”x86” and includes...12-wool applique blocks, one center applique block, 4 border applique blocks, all the setting and border triangles, inner border and binding. The blocks each will have an inked word. All will be done on a cotton background with wool applique. The 12 wool blocks are 12 inches and the center block is 24”. This will run 14 months and you are committing to all 14 months. Program agreement is non-cancelable. Hostess: Jane Mulligan Fee $10 All Levels Price $24.95 per month COUPONS 30% OFF One Cut of Regular Priced Fabric Minimum cut is 1 yard, and no maximum so buy the whole bolt! Fabric must be in stock. Discount not combined with any other discount. One coupon per customer please. Valid September 9 - 20, 2014. 25% OFF a One-time Shopping Day for BERNINA Accessories 5 www.strawberry-patches.com Machine feet, accessories, bobbins and machine embroidery hoops. No limit applicable so buy as many as you want! Discount not combined with any other discount. One coupon per customer please. Valid October 14-25, 2014. BERNINA MASTERY CLASSES Mastery classes are FREE with the purchase of your BERNINA from Strawberry Patches. Mastery classes are for all BERNINA owners and are designed to teach you in a hands-on classroom situation all the wonderful things your new BERNINA can do. It is our belief that sewing should be an ongoing and enjoyable learning experience. Mastery classes are available to those who have purchased their BERNINA from another dealer for a fee of $25 per class. The following classes are for all machines, 330, 350, 380, the 5 Series machines, 530, 550, 560, 580 and the 7 Series 710, 750, 780. Classes must be taken in order. Owners of 8 Series machines will need to arrange for classes with the instructor. Mastery 1 Tuesday Sept 16, 6:30-9:30pm Friday, Sept 19, 1:00pm-4:00pm Wednesday Oct 8, 6:30pm-9:30pm Friday, Oct 17, 1:00pm-4:00pm Tuesday, Nov 4, 6:30pm-9:30pm Friday, Nov 14, 1:00pm-4:00pm Tuesday, Dec 2, 6:30pm-9:30pm Friday, Dec 12, 1:00pm-4:00pm Mastery 2 Tuesday, Sept 23, 6:30pm-9:30pm Wednesday, Oct 22, 6:30pm-9:30pm Friday Oct 24, 1:00pm-4:00pm Tuesday, Nov 11, 6:30pm-9:30pm Friday, Nov 21, 1:00pm-4:00pm Tuesday, Dec 9, 6:30pm-9:30pm Friday, Dec 19, 1:00pm-4:00pm Embroidery Mastery Overlock/Serger Mastery Tuesday, Sept 30, 6:30pm-9:30pm BERNINA Overlock/Serger mastery classes are also available. Friday, Oct 31, 1:00pm-4:00pm Tuesday, Nov 18, 6:30pm-9:30pm Tuesday, October 21, 9:30-11:30am Sewing Machine and Overlocker Serger Servicing Join Becky every 3rd Saturday of the month for our BERNINA Version 7 Software sampler. Watch a web broadcast and use your laptop to learn new techniques to fully utilize your embroidery software. No class in December. Each session $20 Dimensional Embroidery Explore the new opportunities for dimensional embroidery with raised satin stitching. Trapunto, Punchwork and Stumpwork. Saturday, Sept 20, 9:00am-12:00pm In-store machine service and repair now available at Strawberry Patches! Our technician is certified in all makes and models of machines and sergers and we guarantee his work! He is normally here every other Tuesday. Bring your machine in Monday and it’s ready for you on Wednesday. Machine Service Dates September 9 December 2 September 23 December 16 October 7 December 30 October 21 January 13 November 4 January 27 November 18 Weird & Wonderful Create special effects using different tools in the software. This is a chance to explore some of the less frequently used tools and take a look at the opportunities Art Canvas provides. Saturday, Oct 18, 9:00am-12:00pm In the Hoop Project Review the techniques learned throughout the year and create a great quick gift that will embroider itself right in the hoop! Saturday, Nov 15, 9:00am-12:00pm Holiday Hours: Closing Wednesday, November 26 at 4:00pm. Closed Thursday, November 27 for Thanksgiving. Closing Wednesday, December 24 at 3:00pm. Closed Thursday, December 25 for Christmas. Closing Wednesday, December 31 at 4:00pm. Closed Thursday, January 1 for New Year’s Day. 6 www.strawberry-patches.com SPECIAL EVENTS Each month on the second Friday afternoon we will enjoy a webinar hosted by a BERNINA educator to walk us through the monthly project! Each session is $20 and you’ll leave with a CD full of information and sample designs for the monthly project featured. No class in December. Easy Quilting Practice quilting in the hoop and stitch up some potholders and hand mitts. These are sure to brighten up kitchen chore duties. Also, explore specialty stabilizers to use when unable to hoop a project in the conventional manner. Friday, Sept 12, 1:00pm-3:00pm Cross My Heart “Cross my heart” is an easy project to make, even though all the “crisscrosses” look complicated upon first glance! Revisit several techniques that were presented through the year and create a fun sewing or cooking apron and potholder. Also, learn quick fixes for the embroidery mistakes that happen from time to time. Friday, Oct 3, 1:00pm-3:00pm Stitched Gifts That Pamper Stitch up quick and easy gifts that will be perfect for holiday gift giving and take a minimum of stitching time. As part of this lesson, also learn the best stabilizers and toppers to use on towels and terry cloth. Friday, Nov 7, 1:00pm-3:00pm BERNINA Educator Event, Saturday, November 1 9:00am-4:00pm Cost is $35.00 Admission includes everything you need to complete three projects plus lunch and prizes! Betty Stoltenburg from Oregon will be our on-site BERNINA Educator for this event. We’re going to learn all about embroidery on a BERNINA, machine quilting using the BERNINA stich regulator, dual feed and the walking foot plus why the free arm is advantageous for machine embroidery and the Designworks software. Sign up to learn more about our current series of machines and how they can rock your sewing world! A BERNINA educator will be here for this event! SAY T HE PASSWORD AND ENT ER OUR SPEAK-EASY AS W E CEL EBRAT E Everyone is invited to join us for BERNINA Club. You do need to own a BERNINA in order to attend. We will learn new techniques and preview the newest fabrics and patterns in the store. Plus, bring finished projects for our show-and-tell and have your name entered in a monthly drawing! We do not meet in May, August or December. Wednesday, Sept 17 6:30 pm or Thursday, Sept 18 10:00am Wednesday, Oct 15, 6:30pm or Thursday, Oct 16, 10:00am Wednesday, Nov 19, 6:30 pm or Thursday, Nov 20, 10:00am and the exciting new fabric collection from Strawberry Patches December 5, 2014 1:00-2:30pm or 3:00-4:30pm Don your 20’s Flapper Finery, Pearls and Hats! (Yes, there will be prizes - L OT S of prizes!) (661)835-1738 for reservations 7 www.strawberry-patches.com $10 per guest Strawberry Patches 6433 Ming Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93309 (661) 835-1738 www.strawberry-patches.com “Notes from the Patch” Blog: http://patches.typepad.com/ www.facebook.com/StrawberryPatches Regular Business Hours: Monday-Friday10:00am-5:30pm, Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm. Closed Sundays. SPECIAL EVENTS Strawberry Patches Model Sale! Once a year we clean the storeroom and gather models we no longer need. Quilts, little girls dresses, pillows, handbags, tea towels – all those wonderful samples you’ve admired in our store and that we no longer need will be drastically marked down just in time for Christmas gift giving. So if your good intentions of making all your Christmas gifts this year didn’t quite go as planned, come visit us Friday, November 28th and Saturday, November 29th, during regular business hours. We won’t tell anyone that you didn’t make them! 8 www.strawberry-patches.com
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