Pressing Matters 1.8.14 - Harper's Fabric and Quilt Co

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QUILT THAT TOP!

If you have tops, and you know you do, then these are the classes that can take you from a quilt top to a FINISHED QUILT.

Whether you choose to use free motion quilting, walking foot quilting or BIG stitch hand quilting, we have the class for you.

Free Motion Quilting Designs on Your Sewing Machine

Enjoy the hands-on help of Mary's Free Motion class. Basic pointers arereviewed, This class is a dedicated time to learn free motion designs starting

with loops, stars and hearts, plus echo techniques like landscape fill.

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Level: Beginner

Instructor: Mary Honas Saturday, February 16—1-3pm—Session 120

Walking Foot Quilting

Make your tops into Quilts Learn how to prepare a quilt sandwich & quilt witha walking foot. You will learn how to start and stop your quilting lines, stitch

straight lines and gentle curves. Plan quilting designs using these basicsshapes. Using these skills your next quilt will be free of tucks and puckers.

You can say you did it yourself! Kit provided. This is a prerequisite for FreeMotion Quilting Designs on Your Sewing Machine class. As an added bonus,

bring a quilt top for suggestions on quilting designs.

Level: Beginner Instructor: Mary Honas

Sunday, February 17 – 1-4pm – Call 913-648-2739 to register

BIG Easy Hand Quilting Embrace finishing quilt tops with BIG Easy Hand Quilting. This old yet new

approach to finishing a quilt is faster, full of options and very satisfying.Embrace finishing quilt tops with BIG Easy Hand Quilting. This old yet new

approach to hand is faster, full of options and very satisfying. Use pearl cottonand a running stitch to enhance your work and finish it all by yourself!

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Level: Beginner (Hand) Instructor: Cynthia Schrader

Thursday, March 7 & 28—6-8pm—Session 125

New Products:

New Pfaff® Sewing Machines

Expression™ 710 Pfaff™ Color Touch screen - Get all the sewing information

you need directly on a beautiful, high-resolution color touch screen that measures 70mm x 53mm (3.5").

Large Sewing Space - The sewing area to the right of the needle

is nearly 10” (250mm), great for sewing large amounts of fabric or batting.

The original IDT™ System - Original since 1968. The Integrated Dual Feed from PFAFF® precisely feeds all types of fabric

from top and bottom for perfect stitching every time.

Automatic presser foot lift - Raises the presser foot instantly when the needle is set to stop down

274 Stitches - Be astonished by the fascinating selection of high-qualitystitches – unique embellishments, stitched perfectly up to 9mm.


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creative signature™ Sewing Programs • Tapering on all 9mm Decorative Stitches - Taper the beginning and/or end of

any stitch, and choose from many different angles for unlimited opportunities • Stitch Positioning – Moves the complete stitch right or left to easily align

decorative stitches. • Mirror Image of Stitches – Flip the stitch side to side and/or end to end for

even more possibilities • Stitch Density – Density can be increased or decreased without affecting

stitch length by controlling the distance between the stitch points • Twin Needle Program – Enter twin needle size to automatically adjust the

stitch width. You can see the twin needle stitch on the screen Sewing Features

• Automatic Self-Adjusting Thread Tension • Sensormatic Buttonholes

• 3 Built-In Sewing Fonts • 37 Needle Positions

• Free-Motion Modes • Stitch Width Safety • Extra Presser Foot Lift

• Quick Help System • Needle Up/Down

• Thread Snips • Start/Stop Button

• Stitch Restart • Immediate Tie-Off

Quilt Expression™ 720

PFAFF® Color Touch Screen Get all the sewing information you need directly on a beautiful, high-

resolution color touch screen that measures 70mm x 53mm (3.5").

LARGE SEWING SPACE the sewing area to the right of the needle is nearly 10” (250mm), great for

sewing large amounts of fabric or batting

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THE ORIGINAL IDT™ SYSTEM Original since 1968. The Integrated Dual Feed from PFAFF® precisely feeds

all types of fabric from top and bottom for perfect stitching every time.

EXCLUSIVE PFAFF® STITCH TECHNIQUES Experience world class, unique and advanced stitch techniques for

sophisticated design such as floating stitches, triple, double and single ribbonstitches, and stacking stitches.

EXCLUSIVE STITCH CREATOR™ FEATURE Create new 9mm stitches or edit built-in stitches for unlimited creativity

creative signature™ Sewing Programs

• Tapering on all 9mm Decorative Stitches - Taper the beginning and/or end ofany stitch, and choose from many different angles for unlimited opportunities

• Stitch Positioning – Moves the complete stitch right or left to easily aligndecorative stitches.

• Mirror Image of Stitches – Flip the stitch side to side and/or end to end foreven more possibilities

• Patchwork Program – Use the Patchwork Program to repeat the seam lengthover and over. This can be used with both utility and decorative stitches.

• Stitch Density – Density can be increased or decreased without affectingstitch length by controlling the distance between the stitch points

• Twin Needle Program – Enter twin needle size to automatically adjust thestitch width. You can see the twin needle stitch on the screen

• Single Stitch Program – Set exact number of stitches or sequence repeats youwish to sew

Sewing Features • Automatic Self-Adjusting Thread Tension

• Over 400 Stitches • Maxi Stitches

• Free-Motion Modes • Automatic Presser Foot Lift

• Sensormatic Buttonholes • 37 Needle Positions

• 4 Built-in Sewing Fonts • Personal Menu

• Quick Help System • Extra Presser Foot Lift

• Needle Up/Down • Thread Snips

• Start/Stop Button • Stitch Restart

• Immediate Tie-Off Even More Features • Straight Stitch Plate and Sensor

• Personal Menu

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• Stitch Sequencing • Built-in Needle Threader

• LED Illuminated Workspace • Bobbin Thread Sensor

• Electronic Knee-Lift • Speed Slider

• Jam Proof Rotary Hook • Bobbin Winding from the Needle

• Updateable • Languages • Stylus Holder Built-In

• Inch/cm Ruler on the Base Plate

Premier Pfaff® Dealer Specials

Premier Husqvarna Viking® Dealer Specials

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The DESIGNER DIAMOND Royale™ sewing and embroidery machine

(It’s the last one available!)

delivers brilliant results. It’s completely intuitive and includes innovationsonly found on this machine. What’s not to love?

Brilliant innovation • Use the industry-first, patent-pending Dimensional Stitches to add appliqué

fabric or pop-up effects for exceptional decorative results. • Enjoy perfect, even feed when quilting, sewing on stretch fabrics, napped

fabrics, or leather with the included Interchangeable Dual Feed. • Experience more beautiful embroidery than ever with less adjustments, even

with challenging metallic threads, thanks to the industry-first deLuxe™ Stitch System.

• Navigate intuitively on the exceptional Ultimate Interactive Screen, nowwith wider viewing angles and more radiant colors.

• Choose from a variety of built-in shapes to create appliqué embroideriesinstantly with the new Design Appliqué feature.

• Match embroideries easier than ever with the Design Positioning feature. Brilliant capability

• Enjoy the generous sewing and embroidery surface when creating large projects.

• Choose from hundreds of stitches and exclusive designs provided in our DESIGNER™ Selection.

Brilliant convenience • The unique EXCLUSIVE SENSOR SYSTEM™ technology senses your

fabric thickness for perfect, even feeding. • The exclusive SEWING ADVISOR® and EMBROIDERY ADVISOR™

features deliver built-in guidance when you need it most. • Your DESIGNER DIAMOND Royale™ machine reduces your embroidery

time by 20 % or more* – the perfect time-saver for every embroidery. • A Smart Save feature saves your embroidery projects, even if you

unexpectedly lose power. STITCHES

• With more than 1200 stitches to choose from your creativity is endless, somany categories to choose from; Utility, Quilt, Decorative, Vintage and more.

• Embroider the beautiful designs included with the

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DESIGNER DIAMOND Royale™ and get the regal feeling on any projectwith 233 built-in embroideries and 408 total.

Husqvarna Viking™ entry-level sewing and embroidery machines,

the Topaz 40 for 50% MSRP.

Imagine. Create. Shine. It’s magical the way sewing plus embroidery turns something ordinary into

something extraordinary. With the DESIGNER TOPAZ™ Series sewing andembroidery machine you also get the advantage of built-in assistance andtime-savers to help you bring your ideas to life. Push your creativity to a

completely new level. Expect fabulous sewing and remarkable embroidery!

The DESIGNER TOPAZ™ 40 sewing and embroidery machine providestimesaving, innovative capabilities to help busy sewers bring their creativity to

life at a price within reach. Top features include:

• Interactive Color Touch Screen: Easily navigate through various embroidery,editing and sewing screens by touching this high-resolution screen.

• EXCLUSIVE SENSOR SYSTEM™ Technology: Ensures a perfect, evenfeed by continuously sensing fabric thickness and adjusting accordingly.

• Large Embroidery Area: Create and embroider large designs without re-hooping.

• Embroidery Design Editing and Save Capability: Combine and savebeautiful designs and fonts directly to the machine.

• Basic Design Positioning: Match your embroideries perfectly every time. • More built-in designs and stitches:

The Designer Topaz™ 40 has 108 built-in stitches and 100 built-in designs.

Young Sewing Artists

You Can Do It This class allows all levels of sewing artists to explore their skills on projects

geared to their skill level (and picked with instructor prior to class). Boy, dowe have some great ideas for inspiring fashion seamstresses and quilters for

this class! Challenge your skills in this class! Level: All Levels

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Instructor: Elaine Johnson Tuesday, February 19, 26, March 5, 19, 26 & April 2—4-6pm—Session 128

Youth Sewing Studio Join us for an afternoon of sewing fun. This class is for youth sewing artists to

start new projects or complete projects while building on their sewing skills.Level: Pre-Requisite My First Sewing Class or summer camp

Instructor: Joyce Spaulding Sunday, February 24—1-4pm—Session 133

Saturday, March 9—1-4pm—Session 134 Sunday, March 31—1-4pm—Session 135

My First Sewing Class This class is designed to introduce the sewing machine to beginning youth (8-

15). Operation of a sewing machine includes threading, bobbin winding andinstallation, identification of proper settings, completing straight stitching andtroubleshooting. Students bring their own machine or borrow one of ours. Thisclass is a prerequisite to Youth Studio, unless you have been to a youth studio

in the last quarter or summer camp. Level: Beginner

Instructor: Joyce Spaulding Session 143 Saturday, March 16—10am-12pm—Session 144

Upcoming Classes

Embroidery Essentials

It’s all about the hearts. Success withevery embroidery project. Learn

Dates

Thursday, February 7

6-8pm Quilting 101 (4)

Saturday, February 9 10am-12pm Embroidery Essentials






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stabilizers, threads and various othertechniques.

Level: Embroidery MachineKnowledge required (All Brands)

Instructor: Barbara Fink Thurs., Feb 14—1-3pm—Session 154

T-Shirts for Quilts

Who doesn’t want a T-shirt quilt?Places we’ve been, things we’ve doneare remembered and cherished longafter we stop wearing the shirts!Learn how to stabilize those stretchyknits and make the most of thegraphics that bring back memories.Bring your shirts and Mary will giveyou the tips to make the most of yourshirts.


Sat., Feb. 16—10am-12pm—Session114

Free Motion Quilting Designs onYour Sewing Machine

Enjoy the hands-on help of Mary'sFree Motion class. Basic pointers arereviewed, This class is a dedicatedtime to learn free motion designsstarting with loops, stars and hearts,plus echo techniques like landscapefill.


Sat., Feb. 16—1-3pm—Session 120

Walking Foot Quilting Make your tops into Quilts Learn how

to prepare a quilt sandwich & quiltwith a walking foot. You will learnhow to start and stop your quiltinglines, stitch straight lines and gentlecurves. Plan quilting designs usingthese basics shapes. Using these skillsyour next quilt will be free of tucksand puckers. You can say you did it

10am-12pm My 1st Sewing Class 1-4pm Youth Sewing

Monday, February 11

10am-12pm Quilting 101 (2) 2-4pm Machine Applique

6:30-9pm Sewphisticates (1)

Tuesday, February 12 4-6pm You Can Do It (6)

Wednesday, February 13

1-3:30pm Sewphisticates (1) 6-8pm Freeform (1)


Valentine’s Day 1-3pm Embroidery Essentials

6-8pm Quilting 101 (4)

Saturday, February 16 10am-12pm T-Shirts for Quilts

1-3pm Freemotion Quilting

Monday, February 18 Presidents’ Day

10am-12pm Quilting 101 (3) 2-4pm Ragtime (20


Tuesday, February 19 9am-1pm Quilting Bee 4-6pm You Can Do It (1)

Wednesday, February 20

1-3:30pm Sewphisticates (2) 6-8pm Freeform (2)


6:30-8:30 Fractured Fabric

Friday, February 22 6-10:30pm Late Night with Mary

Saturday, February 23

10am-12pm Driver’s Ed for Sewing




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yourself! Kit provided. This is a pre-requisite for Free Motion Made Fun.As an added bonus, bring a quilt topfor suggestions on quilting designs.


Sun., Feb. 17 – 1-4pm – Call 913-648-2739 to register

Machines

Sunday, February 24 1-4pm Youth Sewing Studio

Monday, February 25

10am-12pm Quilting 101 (4) 1-4pm Baby quilt Workshop


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