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Q3-2014 CLASS OFFERINGS AND DROP-IN SCHEDULE

JULY | AUGUST | SEPTEMBER

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MONDAYS 10am-2pm: “Creative Threads” with Margaret Linderman and Janis Stob. Get help with your quilting and wearable projects. All skill levels welcome. ($20)

MONDAYS 5:30pm-9:30pm: “Open Studio” with Laura Nownes. Work on a project of your choice and receive expert assistance on everything from fabric selection, technique, borders to binding. All skill levels welcome. ($20)

TUESDAYS 10am-2pm: Sewing with Janis Stob. The perfect opportunity to start or finish an apparel or quilt project. All skill levels welcome. ($20)

WEDNESDAY 5:30pm-9pm: Fun, exuberant contemporary quilting with Alethea Ballard. All skill levels welcome. ($20)

THURSDAY 10am-2pm: “Creative Threads” with Margaret Linderman and Janis Stob. Get help with your quilting and wearable projects. All skill levels welcome. ($20)

2nd THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH 4pm-9pm: “Dear Jane” with Laura Fraga. Laura loves the “Dear Jane” quilts and is an expert extrodinaire at hand appliqué, she’ll help you with whatever appliqué project you have in progress. All skill levels welcome. ($5)

DROP-IN SCHEDULE

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DROP-IN SCHEDULE

3rd, 4th, and 5th (if there is one) THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH 5:30pm-9:30pm: “Open Studio” with Laura Nownes. Work on a project of your choice and receive expert assistance on everything from fabric selection, technique, borders to binding. All skill levels welcome. ($20)

1st SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH 10am-2pm: “Appliqué and More” with Denise Sheehan. Denise is an expert at appliqué and all quilt making techniques. All skill levels welcome. ($20)

3rd SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH 11am-4pm: “Sundays with Margaret” with Margaret Linderman. Bring your garments, quilts or other fabric endeavors for a relaxing day of sewing. All skill levels welcome. ($20)

7/1, 7/8, 7/22, 7/29, 8/12, 8/19 (TUESDAYS) 5:30pm-9:30pm: It’s Tula Time with Cyndy Rymer! Join Cyndy and others as they create 100 quilt blocks from the book, Tula Pink’s City Sampler, 100 Modern Quilt Blocks. Every level welcome! ($20)

OPEN STUDIO: Call the store (925) 837-8458 for available Open Studio times. Open Studio is $5 per 4 hour block, $10 for more than 4 hours ($5 minimum).

**Your drop-in fee does not apply to loyalty points, however you will receive a 10% discount on fabric on the day of your drop-in.

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BEGINNING LEVEL

***Note: You will receive a 10% student discount on your fabric purchases on days of class.

BEGINNER

Start Sewing - Sew for BabySaturday (10am-4pm)July 19

Graceful BeginningSunday (11am-3pm)August 3

T-Shirt Quilt WorkshopSaturday (2pm-5pm)August 9

BEGINNER PLUS

Grown-up Pajama Night with LauraFriday (6pm-11pm)August 15

Introduction to Machine QuiltingFridays (10am-2pm)September 5, 12

Festive Table RunnerSaturday (10am-2pm)September 6

Festive NapkinsSaturday (10am-2pm)September 20

Festive DecorationsSaturday (10am-4pm)September 27

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Beauty and ChecksSaturdays (10am-1pm)August 9, 16, 30

September StarsSaturdays (10am-4pm)August 14, 28

Garment WorkshopSundays (11am-4pm) August 10, 31, September 4

InterleaveSaturday (10am-3pm), Sunday (11am-3pm)August 23, 24

Q3 CLASS SCHEDULE (JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER)

BEGINNER PLUS (cont.)

Festive PillowcasesSaturday (10am-1pm)September 27

Festive Garland & BuntingSaturday (2pm-5pm)September 27

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KIDS (continued)

Start Sewing - Kids Behind the Wheel(Beginner)Saturday (10am-1pm)July 26

Sew Fun Kids Classes - August(Beginner Plus)Tuesdays (3:30pm-5:30pm)August 5, 12, 19, 26

Sew Fun Kids Classes - September(Beginner Plus)Tuesdays (3:30pm-5:30pm)September 9, 16, 23, 30

Q3 CLASS SCHEDULE (JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER)

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Jumpin’ July Kids MorningSession 1 (Beginner)Monday & Tuesday (10am-12pm)July 7, 8

Jumpin’ July Kids AfternoonSession 1 (Beginner Plus)Monday & Tuesday (1:30pm-4pm)July 7, 8

Jumpin’ July Kids MorningSession 2 (Beginner)Thursday & Friday (10am-12pm)July 10, 11

Jumpin’ July Kids AfternoonSession 2 (Beginner Plus/ Intermediate)Thursday & Friday (1:30pm-4pm)July 10, 11 ***Note: You will receive a 10% student discount on your fabric purchases on days of class.

Calling all moms, aunties and grannies! Nothing says “I Love You” like a hand-made gif t. Make darling layette items for that special little one in your life. Using basic straight sewing, even beginners can make lovely receiving blankets, burp cloths, toys and bibs. Join Alethea for a relaxed, successful sewing day. ■

Start Sewing - Sew for Baby → Alethea BallardSaturday 10am-4pm (1 6–hour class) July 19Level: BeginnerMin 3 / Max 6$52

Graceful Beginning → Denise SheehanSunday 11am-3pm (1 4–hour class)August 3Level: BeginnerMin 5 / Max 9$38

We are pleased to have Denise Sheehan continue her introduc-tory class for successful hand appliqué. Denise will guide you through the steps of the starch method of appliqué. With this method, you will achieve sharp smooth edges on your appliqué pieces. A class project will be provided, but you are welcome to work on a different pattern if you prefer. ■

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T-Shirt Quilt Workshop →Janis StobSaturday 2pm-5pm (1 3–hour class, August 9 Level: BeginnerMin 5 / Max 12$31

Do you have a pile of t-shir ts just waiting to be made into a quilt? Do you have no idea where to start or what to do? Well, this is the class for you! Janis Stob will demonstrate how to prepare the shir ts and discuss many options for your unique quilt’s layout in this design workshop class. You leave with a handout, layout options, and the confidence to make a great quilt! lf you need continued help finishing your T-shir t quilt you can come to any listed drop-in class. ■

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Everyone wants to attend paja-ma night with Laura, so sign up quick for this fun night of sewing and treats. Like a kicked-up drop-in, you can bring a project of your choice, but be sure to wear your PJs and slippers so you can fall right into bed when you get home late! ■

Grown-up Pajama Night with Laura →Laura NownesFriday, 6pm-11pmAugust 15 (1 5-hour class)Level: Beginner PlusMin 6 / Max 12$45

BEGINNER PLUS

How do you get started when you want to quilt something on your machine at home? You’ve heard the terms layering, basting, walking feet and free-motion, but what does it all mean? Never fear! Claudia Comay is here to take you through all of the steps. You’ll practice the steps in class on pretty placemats and take away a successful project. ■

Introduction toMachine Quilting →Claudia ComayFridays, 10am-2pmSeptember 5, 12(2 4-hour classes)Level: Beginner PlusMin 3 / Max 6$76

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BEGINNER PLUS

Festive TableRunner →Kathy AugustSaturday, 10am-2pmSeptember 6(1 4-hour class)Level: Beginner PlusMin 6 / Max 9$38

There’s no better way to start the holiday season than with a new table runner. Whether for a gif t or for yourself, you can whip this beauty up in a day. Kathy will guide you through the simple steps to this gorgeous project. Bet you can’t make just one! ■

Festive Napkins →Margaret LindermanSaturday, 10am-2pmSeptember 20(1 4-hour class)Level: Beginner PlusMin 6 / Max 9$38

Continuing our festive holiday decor theme, we’ve invited Margaret to share her elegant two-sided napkins with us. You’ll be surprised at how simple the construction is as it results in such a stunning finish! Make a pile for every holiday on your calendar. ■

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BEGINNER PLUS

Festive Pillowcases →Alethea Ballard &Jamie HiranoSaturday, 10am-1pmSeptember 27(1 3-hour class)Level: Beginner PlusMin 6 / Max 9$31 (or $52 for both Festive Pillowcases and Festive Garlands and Bunting)

Join Alethea and Jamie for this fun class! They will use the mysterious burrito method to create a practically seamless pillowcase. A perennial favorite gif t, a new pillowcase can bright-en up any bed! Make a pair (or quartet) for your holiday beds or whip one up for everyone on your “nice” list. (*Sign up for both the morning Pillowcase class and the afternoon Garland class and receive a discount. Make a day of it!). ■

Festive Garlands andBunting →Alethea Ballard &Jamie HiranoSaturday, 2pm-5pmSeptember 27(1 3-hour class)Level: Beginner PlusMin 6 / Max 9$31 (or $52 for both Festive Pillowcases and Festive Gar-lands and Bunting)

Jamie and Alethea are obsessed with fun pennants and garlands for decorating! Bring in those fun fabrics or felts and make miles of bunting for your favorite holiday. Whether it’s Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or National Nerd Day, everyday can be a celebration with our darling decorations! (*Sign up for the both the morning Pillowcase class and the afternoon Garland class and receive a discount. Make a day of it!). ■

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INTERMEDIATE

Learn how to make Lorrie Cranor’s Interleave 18” x 18” mini quilt. These complex- looking quilts are easy to make using a quilt-as-you-go technique in which strips of fabric are sewn in straight lines to batting and backing. We are very happy to have Monica Tong join our teach-ing team to share this wonderful projet with you. ■

Interleave →Monica TongSaturday, 10am-3pm,Sunday 11-3August 23, 24(1 5-hour class, 1 4-hour class)Level: IntermediateMin 6 / Max 9$83

GarmentWorkshop →Margaret LindermanSundays, 11am-4pmAugust 10, 31, September 4(3 5-hour classes)Level: IntermediateMin 3 / Max 6$135

Great News! Our very own Margaret Linderman has sched-uled a garment workshop! Stu-dents will explore an art-to-wear garment based on the kimono shape. You will explore piecing fabrics together and lengthening or shortening the basic shape to create a personal, comfortable, dramatic garment. You’ll have the opportunity to use paper piecing, collage or simple piecing to create your own look. Make a date with Margaret before class to review pattern fit.

Required Pattern: Kimono Jacket & Vest, Dana Marie De-sign Company (available in the shop). ■

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Beauty and Checks →Vicki WindSaturdays, 10am-1pmAugust 9, 16, 30(3 3-hour class)Level: IntermediateMin 5 / Max 9$93

Vicki is pulling out all of the stops with her new quilt pattern. Each block is a wonderfully com-plex puzzle that you’ll success-fully tackle one step at a time. Color, contrast and value all work together to build a once in a lifetime masterpiece!. ■

September Stars →Pat DeForceSundays, 11am-4pmAugust 14, 28(2 5-hour classes)Level: IntermediateMin 3 / Max 6$90

This twist on the classic chevron quilt pattern will make your heart race. Switched up with the addition of vertical zigzags this quilt has an exciting pulse to it. Make it in three colors or try making each zigzag in a different color for a bright, cheerful ver-sion. Happily, the pattern comes in three sizes! Pat will teach you a clever and easy method for the flying geese triangles that you’ll use over and over!. ■

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Jumpin’ July Kids Morning Session 1 →Alethea Ballard &Jamie HiranoMonday, Tuesday10am-12pmJuly 7, 8(2 2-hour classes)Level: Beginner, Beginner PlusMin 6 / Max 9$55

Jamie and Alethea will be having some fun kids classes this week! Our first session is the old favor-ite, a pillowcase. Everyone loves a hand-made pillow case and we have the trickiest “burrito wrap” way of making them. Choose fun fabric...it doesn’t even have to match their room! ■

Jumpin’ July Kids Afternoon Session 1 →Alethea Ballard &Jamie HiranoMonday, Tuesday 1:30pm-4pmJuly 7, 8(2 2.5-hour classes)Level: Beginner PlusMin 6 / Max 9$55

Pennants! We will be making a long string of triangle-shaped pennants in a theme of the stu-dent’s choosing. Collect a variety of cotton print fabrics. Make it pretty and matchy for their room, choose a fun holiday theme, make a rainbow, or create your own pattern! ■

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Jumpin’ July Kids Morning Session 2 →Alethea Ballard &Jamie HiranoThursday, Friday 10am-12pmJuly 10, 11(2 2-hour classes)Level: BeginnerMin 6 / Max 9$55

To continue our fun week of sew-ing we will create pretty skir ts. One for you and one for your doll! Start with matching fabric and you’re ready to go. We will learn how to measure, cut and sew skir ts that will fit you and your little friend! ■

Jumpin’ July Kids Afternoon Session 2 →Alethea Ballard &Jamie HiranoThursday, Friday 1:30pm-4pmJuly 10, 11(2 2.5-hour classes)Level: Beginner Plus, IntermediateMin 6 / Max 9$55

We’ve found the cutest heart-shaped bag to make with the students this summer! Grab a pretty fabric and bring on the love! Students will learn some new sewing techniques to make this bag look fabulous! ■

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Sew Fun Kids Classes - August →Alethea Ballard and Jamie HiranoTuesdays, 3:30pm-5:30pmAugust 5, 12, 19, 26(4 2-hour classes)Level: Beginner PlusMin 6 / Max 9$96

Jamie and Alethea are continu-ing their popular Tuesday kids classes in August and Septem-ber. Lessons are designed to en-courage creativity and personal expression through the joy of sewing. Students will continue to strengthen their FUNdamental sewing skills while learning new techniques through kid-focused projects. This class is growing in popularity; sign up soon to guar-antee a spot for your child. ■

There’s no better feeling than sewing your first project. If your child has been wanting to learn how to use a sewing machine to sew something, Alethea and Jamie are here to help. We will take the students through the steps of cutting, pinning and sewing on a machine. Build skills and confidence in this introduc-tory class. (Students should be familiar with how to thread their own machine in advance of the class. Contact the sewing ma-chine vendor or use us to set-up a private class for threading a machine.) ■

Start Sewing - Kids Behind the Wheel →Alethea Ballard and Jamie HiranoSaturdays, 10am-1pmJuly 26(1 3-hour class)Level: BeginnerMin 3 / Max 6$52

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Sew Fun Kids Classes - September →Alethea Ballard and Jamie HiranoTuesdays, 3:30pm-5:30pmSeptember 9, 16, 23, 30(4 2-hour classes)Level: Beginner PlusMin 6 / Max 9$96

Jamie and Alethea are continu-ing their popular Tuesday kids classes in August and Septem-ber. Lessons are designed to en-courage creativity and personal expression through the joy of sewing. Students will continue to strengthen their FUNdemental sewing skills while learning new techniques through kid-focused projects. This class is growing in popularity; sign up soon to guar-antee a spot for your child. ■

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CLASS POLICIES

LevelsBeginner: Beginner with little experience sewing.Beginner Plus: Confident beginner who can use a sewing machine & has some experience with rotary cutting.Intermediate: Intermediate quilter who is experienced with rotary cutting, sewing & some quilting techniques.Advanced: Advanced quilter who is ready to take on more complex challenges. Levels are listed based upon the difficulty of the project and skills required to make it in the time allotted for the class. We want you to have a good experience in our classes. You are welcome to take any class that we offer, and students may take classes above their level. In this case we want you to know that the teacher may not be able to give you the individual help you would like.

Sign-upsSign-up for classes may be done in the shop or by phone.Students will be given a supply list after payment is received (some class kits may be given to you at the start of class by the instructor.)Receipts will be given upon full payment. Your receipt will indicate dates & times of your class, minimum and maximum enrollment information and cancellation policies.Payment must be made at time of registration and may be cash, check, store credit, or charge.Books or patterns listed on the supply list will be available at the store. We must follow copyright laws. While friends may share a book or pattern, copies may not be used in class, unless by written permission from the designer or publisher.

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CLASS POLICIES

Cancellation PoliciesA minimum number of students will be required to hold each class. To aid the scheduling process, students are encouraged to sign up early. In the event that a class does not have the minimum number of students, we will notify the students five (5) days prior to the class. If we cancel a class because of low enrollment, students will be issued a full refund in the method of payment used or a store credit for future classes or purchases. You may cancel your place in a class up to seven (7) days before the first class session. At that time, you will be issued a full refund in the method that you paid for the class or you can have a store credit in that amount. If you cancel your place in a class in less than seven (7) days before the class you will receive a store credit only if we can fill your place from the waiting list.

You may give your place in a class to a friend. Please notify us in this case. In the event of a teacher illness or schedule conflict, we will try to reschedule the class. You may receive a full refund or credit if you are unable to make the new class dates.