WINTER 2017 NEWSLETTER

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We are so happy to have Janet Rae Nesbitt, former co-owner of Buggy Barn Quilts in Reardan, Washington, coming to town to teach classes. As the owner of One Sister Designs, she continues to design fabrics and write books with fun and whimsical designs, featuring her signature Crazy piecing technique. Janet will be the guest speaker at Boise Basin Quilters the evening of Thursday, February 16 at 7:00 pm. Visit www.boisebasinquilters.org for more informa-tion about the meeting. Classes include lunch - yum! Piece Like Crazy: Crazy as it sounds, students can pick ANY crazy quilt from any One Sister or Buggy Barn publica-tion. That’s right - potentially, each student could be making a different quilt! In this fun class, students will learn Janet’s popular “Crazy” piecing technique (stacking fabric, cutting on the lines, shuffling, and stitching it all together). This trademark piecing method is easy and forgiving, ensuring success for sewers of all levels. The fun technique keeps you coming back for more, one quilt after another, and will keep you "piecing like crazy" long after the class is over! We will have a few kits available for purchase; please ask for details in January.

Thursday, February 16, 10:30 am-5 pm Appliqué the One Sister Way: In this class, Janet will teach students how to do her needle-turn appliqué method, which includes NOT using pins! You’ll learn how to prepare the motifs for placement on the background, how to make sharp points and keep inner valleys from unraveling, as well as learning how to make bias for vines. You may choose any project from any of Janet’s books or patterns for this class.

Friday, February 17, 10:30 am-5 pm Piece Like Crazy: This is the same class that we offer on Thursday.

Saturday, February 18, 10:30 am-5 pm

Do you want to be a Certified Embroidery Specialist? If you are new to machine embroidery or want to continue to deepen the bond with your one true love (yes, that would be your embroidery machine), this fun embroidered “Celebrate Table Runner” is the perfect option for you. In each class, we’ll cover various embroidery tech-

niques and answer common questions that you’ll encounter as you complete your table runner. All machine formats are included and .svg cutwork files will be provided.

Our first class is an orientation where Laura will discuss the class format, kits, bonus projects, and overall learning objectives. Sign up today and find out how your embroidery machine can transform how you think about quilting. Space is limited.

Laura Reardon, 1 session every other month, $89.99 for the year Orientation Class (FREE), Saturday, February 11, 10:30 am-Noon (as space allows - if you are already registered and paid,

your spot is guaranteed but please still plan to come to this session) Classes 1-5: Saturdays, March 11, May 13, July 8, September 12, & November 11, 10:30 am-Noon

Companion Classes

Using Your Silhouette Cameo Saturday, March 11, 1-4 pm $40 ($15 if you purchased your Cameo from us) Fun, easy, hands-on, and project based! We’ll walk through how to use your Silhouette Cameo as you discover how effortless it is to use with mate-rials like fabric and vinyl. This beginner class walks you through the whole process - no experience necessary! Kit required.

Multi-Hooping Saturday, May 13, 1-4 pm $45 ($20 if you purchased your embroidery machine from us) Have you feared multi-hooping designs? Fear no more as we teach you how to mark, hoop and place the letters for your Celebrate Runner in this hands-on class. No experience necessary, all machines welcome that can accommodate a hoop (required) with an embroidery field of at least 145mm x 255mm (5.7” x 10”). Larger hoops are always welcome!

Dear Friends,

It’s probably safe to say that even the most intrepid among us is ready for winter to be gone! The upside of the foul weather is that most of us have been sewing like crazy - thank goodness for fabric stashes. You knew you were collecting fabrics and projects for a good reason - Snow Days!

We still have a few spots left in Janet Nesbitt February classes. She’ll teach us all about her Crazy Piecing technique and how she hand appliqués all her wonderful designs. Her designs are so fun to stitch and, since you square up the blocks after they are sewn, each block is always the right size - yay!

Several new Block-of-the-Month programs are beginning soon and offer a variety of techniques, from hand piecing and hand appliqué to stitching everything in an embroidery module. Styles range from funky to old-fashioned, modern to vintage - truly something for everyone.

We’re excited to offer our “UFO PhD Program” (page 4) which is in-tended to motivate you to finish up Projects half Done. Not that any of us have any of those . . . There is a financial reward for completing the projects you’ve committed to finishing, but for most of us, the satis-faction of crossing off the item on our list is reward enough.

The 2017 Treasure Shop Hop is April 20-29 this year. We’ve added a shop (Dinah’s Fabrics & Totes in Cambridge), bringing the total num-ber of participating stores to Lucky Thirteen. We’re changing up sev-eral things so be sure to plan to hop around the valley. It’s really fun, regardless of which side of the counter you stand!

Mark your calendars now for Sue Spargo’s return to Boise. She’ll be here November 14-18, 2018. We won’t start taking signups until the next newsletter, but you’ll definitely want to save the date.

And lots more! See you soon and thanks for your continued support!

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Class & Event Index APQS New Owner Class Page 13 About Trout Page 11 Advanced FM Qltg w/ Rulers Page 11 America’s Garden Quilt Page 5 America’s State Flower Garden BOM Page 4 Amish with a Twist II & III Page 5 B’s Big Girl Quilt Page 7 Basket Case BOM Page 4 Beginning Hand Appliqué Page 9 Beginning Quiltmaking Page 6 Bernina DesignWorks Page 11 Book Reviews Page 14 Borders & Bindings Page 7 Cannery Row Page 6 Celebrate Page 1 Clean Sweep Sale Page 15 Crazy Colorful Birds Page 9 Crazy Placemats Page 9 Cross Stitch Software Page 11 Dancing Chickens & Flying Pigs Page 4 Delilah Page 4 Easy Appliqué by Machine Page 7 Edge to Edge Quilting Page 11 Embellished Felted Tote Page 10 English Paper Piecing Page 9

Farmer Jo’s Club Page 9 Free-Motion Quilting w/ Rulers Page 11 Funtastic Free Motion Feathers Page 13 Gathering Basket Page 10 Getting to Know Hue Page 5 Gossip in the Garden Page 10 Hand Piecing Delilah Page 10 Harlequin Page 7 Impatiens Placemats Page 7 Janet Rae Nesbitt Page 1 Jo’s Garden Page 5 Kids’ Pillowcase Club Page 3 Kimberbell Bench Pillows Page 12 La Dolce Vita Page 5 Lakeshore Hosta Page 7 Log Cabin Wonder Page 7 Longarm Certification Page 13 Longarm Free Motion Quilting Page 13 Machine Quilting Page 11 My Bernina Classes Page 12 My Bernina Ruler Work Page 13 My Bernina Serger Page 12 My Bernina Software Boot Camps Page 12 Practical Project Bags Page 10 Pretty Pots Page 9 Princess & the Pea Page 7 Prismatic Stars Page 8

Project Runway Page 10 Quilt As You Go Page 8 Quilting on Embroidery Machine Page 11 Recipe Page 4 Reversible Purse Page 10 Sashiko Page 10 Saturday/Sunday Sampler Page 3 Scrappy Rug Page 9 Simple Whatnots Club Page 5 Software Sampler Page 12 Spinning Windmills Page 8 Stitcher’s Garden Page 3 Stripology Series Page 8 Sunday Ride Page 6 Thursdays with Ronald Page 8 T-Shirt Quilt Page 8 Tuffet Page 9 UFO PhD Program Page 4 Wooly Block Adventure Page 4

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Do your children or grandchildren love to sew and help others? Invite them to join us in mak-ing cheery pillowcases for the Ryan’s Case for Smiles Foundation (formerly ConKerr Cancer). Kids 8-18 years old are welcome (bring your own machine if you have one). We meet on the 3rd Friday of each month. Adults can help, too, by donating cute fabric (3/4 yard minimum) or

gift cards. Tracy Renspurger, Fridays, February 24, March 17,

April 21, May 19, 3-5 pm

Our new Saturday/Sunday Sam-pler starts in January and is based on the “Sweet Tooth” quilt by Jaybird Quilts. The twelve-month program features pieced hexagon blocks, made either with templates or Jaybird Quilt rulers. The start-up fee is $35 and you’ll provide your own background fabric. We’re offering with it two fabric options: solid fabrics with a modern feel or printed fabrics with a late-1800’s flavor. The 66” x 88” quilt consists of 24 blocks (12 patterns, each done in two color combinations). Each month you’ll

receive one block; to make the second block, you can use your own fabrics, or purchase one from us for $5.00, or buy a finishing kit - this includes two colors of background fabric and the additional 12 blocks (they will be picked up one per month). The solid fabric kit is $79.99; the print fabric kit is $114.99.

In case you haven’t participated before, Saturday Samplers are all about the rules. And the fun. And the rules somehow add to the fun. After the first month, if you personally (no proxies) 1) show up on time with 2) your finished block and 3) watch our demonstration, the next month’s kit is free. If you don’t meet all three requirements, never fear, the kit for that month is only $5. You can come to either the Saturday or Sunday session, BUT YOU MUST PREREGISTER

Staff, 1 session per month Saturday, February 18, 9 am or Sunday, February 19, 1 pm

Saturday, March 18, 9 am or Sunday, March 19, 1 pm Saturday, April 15, 9 am or Sunday, April 23, 1 pm Saturday, May 20, 9 am or Sunday, May 21, 1 pm

Saturday, June 17, 9 am or Sunday, June 18, 1 pm

$10 a month

Club members have so much fun and learn so much during Stitcher’s Garden, that we’re now on Year 7! On the fourth Saturday each month, we’ll discuss a variety of appliqué techniques, machine feet, and some of the lovely stitches that are on your sewing machine. The monthly demonstrations relate to blocks in the wonderful appliqué quilt called “Stitcher’s Garden”, de-signed by The Stitch Connection, but are also applicable to a wide variety of other projects you

will likely tackle in the future.

The monthly cost is $10, or $100 for a prepaid year, and includes the block pattern for that month. If you recently purchased a Bernina sewing machine from The Quilt Crossing, you can attend for FREE for one year. You can start at any time - we continue to rotate through the twelve blocks. Please remember to register each month - thank you in advance for your courtesy!

Staff, 1 session/month, 10:30 am-Noon, Saturdays February 25, March 25, April 22, May 27, June 24

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Treasure Shop Hop 2017 April 20 - April 29

It’s almost time for the 2017 Treasure Shop Hop. All stores will be open from 9 am to 7 pm on all days of the Hop. Thirteen stores are partici-pating and if you visit all of them and have your passport stamped, you’ll be eligible for the Grand Prize Drawings. The lucky winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to each participating store. Visit most of the shops and you are eligible for many, many more great door prizes.

Participating Shops Bluebird Quilt Studio, Nampa Charming Needles, Ontario Cindy’s Quilt Shop, Caldwell

Dinah’s Fabrics & Totes, Cambridge Granny’s Attic, McCall

Huckleberry Patches, McCall Marilynn’s Pickets & Patchwork, Nyssa

Nancy’s Quilts & More, Kuna The Quilt Crossing, Boise

Quilts Plus, Halfway Sleepy Hollow Quilt Shop, Marsing

Stitch ‘n Snip, Garden Valley Treasure Every Stitch, Baker City

Passports (your key to winning the big bucks) are available at participat-ing stores starting April 20. Let the adventures begin!

When we asked Nancy if she wanted to make the model of this darling quilt, she said “You had me when I saw the block of the lady”. The 12-month program starts in January and is ready the last day of each month. The first month’s kit is $54.99 and the other eleven months are $14.99 each. A setting kit with four borders and binding is $29.99. The quilt finishes at 51” x 66” and uses a variety of piecing and appliqué techniques.

Who could resist making this darling 48” x 50” quilt from Anni Downs of Hatched and Patched? The appliqués are from felted wool. The background blocks alternate be-tween a solid and polka dot linen/cotton blend fabric (the border, made from the polka dot fabric, is included in the last month’s kit). This twelve-month BOM starts in February and is available on the last Sat-urday of the month. The first month’s kit is

$72 and remaining eleven kits are $24 each. A floss kit is available for $10.99. SEW CUTE!

If you are a Jen Kingwell fan (and who isn’t?), you’ll love her new Template-of-the-Month. Be-cause Template-of-the-Month is abbreviated “TOM”, and Jen loves Tom Jones, she named the program “Delilah”, after Tom’s song. You’ll be humming the tune every time you work on your blocks! We are one of only 32 shops world-wide who can participate in this program, and we only have 24 spots available, so if you join us in this adventure, you must commit to participating for all twelve months (we’ll keep your credit card

number on file). Each month you’ll receive a set of acrylic templates and instructions to make that month’s blocks, which you can hand or machine piece. The finished quilt is approximately 66” x 69”. The cost for the Templates-Only option is $19.99 per month. If you would like the Tem-plate-Fabric option, you’ll also receive sixteen fat 1/16’s each month for a total of $34.99. Kit’s are ready the 15th of the month, starting in April. If you want to be just like Jen, and hand piece your quilt, Patty is offering a class on the technique—details are on page 10.

Although it is hard to believe or understand, there are a couple of sewers who have a few unfinished quilts. We are here to help! Our UFO (UnFinished Objects) PhD (Projects half Done) Program is de-signed to help motivate you to finish those quilts. We’re kicking it off on Super Bowl Weekend, Febru-ary 4 & 5. Pick up to twelve unfinished quilting pro-

jects (must eventually contain batting) and bring them in that weekend or later. We’ll document them with a photo and description. You’ll tell us in which of the next eleven months - February through December 2017 - you intend to finish them (the twelfth project is a bonus that can be done anytime during 2017). Bring back the finished quilt and you’ll be awarded points toward a Degree (a gift card given to you next Janu-ary). The point system per project is as follows: $1 if you finish it $1 if you finish it in the month it’s due $1 if the majority of supplies came from The Quilt Crossing $1 if you started it in a class at The Quilt Crossing $1 if you donated the finished quilt to charity Potentially, you can receive as much as $5 per quilt ($60 maximum) in your gift card. The biggest reward will be having as many as twelve FINISHED projects.

The first nation-wide Wooly Block Adventure was a great success. The theme was “Winter Wonderland” and our 8” wool block, designed by Cheryl Gunn of Waltzing With Bears, is called “Snow Day”. The time frame to receive a free pattern is over and, like its sister pro-gram, Row By Row Adventure, there is a hi-bernation period - this one ends February 15. Then you’ll be able to purchase the pattern or

kit for this darling block.

We just love the State Flower fabric from In The Beginning and realized it was the perfect fabric to make a Grandmother’s Flower Garden quilt. You’ll fussy cut the State Flower fab-rics, using a red pindot for each center, a colored pindot fabric for the next round, and the State fabric for the

outside round (these three fabrics as well as precut hexagon papers are included in each kit). If you would like, you can purchase a cream pindot fabric for the garden path (minimum of 3-1/2 yards). Our fin-ished quilt, with the cream path, will measure about 56” x 76”. Because there are fifty states, hence fifty kits, you’ll get two blocks per month, so you can finish before any new states are admitted! We started this program October 15 but made extra kits so you can catch up. The kits are issued in alphabetical order and are $11.99 per month. This quilt is made using English Paper Piecing; if you don’t know how to do that technique, check out Myrna’s and Diana’s class on page 9.

Best in the World Chocolate Sauce

1 (13-oz) can Evaporated Milk

1 pound Caramels (45 caramels) 1 cup Butter

12-oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

Combine all ingredients in the top of a double boiler. Stir until smooth and cook for about 30 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat and beat 3 minutes with an electric mixer or wire whip. Serve warm. Keep refrigerated between uses.

LONGARM QUILTING STUDIO PASS

WOW! Have we got a deal for you! Our Longarm Quilting Studio Pass is just $150. That gets you ten hours of rental time, one valet pass, and a Certification Class (if you haven’t taken ours or want a little refresher-supply fee is not waived). That’s a value of up to $300, all for $150! The value of having your quilt finished - PRICELESS!

Another amazing quilt by Nancy Rink! Unlike the two of her previous programs that we’ve offered (Amish with a Twist 2 & 3), this 96” x 102” quilt is made from print fabrics instead of solids. There are three center star block options - you’ll get enough fabric and the pat-terns to make the one you want. The background is medium gray back-ground. You’ll receive enough fabric and the patterns to make the appliqué blocks with your favorite method or you

can go the easier route and purchase laser-cut blocks for $54.99 (for all four appliqué blocks). The 12-month Block of the Month starts on March 4 and is available the first Saturday of the month. The kit for the first month is $99; for months two-twelve, each kit is $19.99..

Based on your response, we know you love this Block of the Month program! It uses the English Paper Piecing technique (we’re happy to show you how easy it is - just ask at the counter) for a Grandmother’s Flower Garden quilt. Each month, for $4.99, you’ll pick up a packet of 19 pre-cut 3/4” finished hexagon papers and fabrics - enough to make a flower.

We’re using exclusively Jo Morton fabrics. Every few months, we’ll also offer a packet of black fabric hexagons to use as the “path” for your garden. Blocks are ready the fourth Saturday of each month. No need to sign up for this one, but take care - when we sell out of a block, it’s gone. You can start at any time (we’re already on Block 49 and it shows no sign of stopping!).

This cityscape by Kimberly Rado is such a breath of fresh air! The 54” x 66” quilt is template-pieced so you’ll get a chance to brush up on your skills. We started this 12-month program last March and are not re-kitting. If you would like to make one with your own fabric choices, the pattern book is available for $44.99.

We’re on Collection 6 of Kim Diehl’s Simple Whatnots Club series. There’s a kit a month for these adorable, quick-to-sew projects of Kim’s design, featuring her “Katie’s Cupboard” fabric line. In-cluded in the project pattern are extra little snippets and morsels from Kim, such as recipes, sewing tips & tricks, crafty things, and ideas for decorating with quilts. The kit for each month de-buts on the 2nd Saturday and includes

the pattern and fabric for the quilt top and binding. When possible, we continue to kit Collections 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 (as fabrics run out, we are substi-tuting other “Kim” fabrics). Simply wonderful!

What a breath of fresh air! Patty has redrafted this former Block of the Month pattern to elimi-nate triangles so it’s ever so easy to create your own bed of flowers! The quilt is made from the Deco State Flower collection by In The Begin-ning Fabrics and each of the fifty blocks repre-sents a different State Flower. The complete kit is $199.99 and includes both sets of instruc-tions.

This glorious quilt, Amish With a Twist II, based on quintessential Amish blocks and color pal-ette, appeals to everyone. The 105” square quilt is made from Marcus Brothers Centennial Solids and is designed by Nancy Rink. We first offered it as a Block of the Month, but now are selling complete kits for $209.99.

Amish with a Twist III is also designed by Nancy Rink and uses Marcus Brothers solid fabrics to make these blocks based on traditional Amish quilts for a vi-brant look that is true to Amish tradi-tion but is also very contemporary in feel. The complete kit is $229.99. Instructions are given for both the pieced option and the appliqué op-tion. The four appliqué blocks are also available pre-fused and laser-cut for an additional $11.99 each.

FABRIC BANK!!!

Are you interested in clearing out some of that fabric you know you’ll never use? Bring it in and deposit it in our donation box. Please make sure all deposits are 100% cotton fabric and of usable size. On the other side of the coin, are you part of a group that makes quilts for charitable purposes and are you looking for fabric “on account of” never having enough? Then come on down and make a withdrawal! Those making withdrawals are on the honor system. We’ll all reap dividends!

To enroll, please come into the shop or mail us a list of desired classes with your payment enclosed. Almost every class has a supply list; If you aren’t planning to be in the store in time to get one, please ask us to mail you one - it is your responsibility to show up for class with the appropriate supplies. We appreci-ate it when you buy your class supplies from us.

Phone registrations are taken with a credit card only. Class fees MUST be paid at the time of registration. You are automatically enrolled upon receipt of class fee, unless notified. Please register early to avoid disappointment from a class being full or cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. We love your children, but your fellow students left theirs at home and hope you do the same!

Class Passes may be transferred to another Class Pass class with one week’s notice. Passes are non-refundable and expire one year from purchase date.

We hate to say no, but we must commit to our teachers one week before the class begins, so we cannot give refunds or transfers after that time. You are welcome to send someone in your place. Thank you for your understanding.

Cancellation Policy for Out-of-town Teachers: Full refund with at least 3 months notice. 50% refund with 1-3 months notice*. No refund for less than 1 month notice* (*unless we/you are able to fill your spot).

$45 per Section

Learn to make a quilt from beginning to end in this comprehensive course. Students will work on a star wall hanging while learning the process of quiltmaking. We’ve broken the lessons down into two sections to allow you enough time to get your homework done!

SECTION 1 This three-week class covers the basics of designing and drafting a quilt, color, fabric selection, and machine piecing. Bring a pencil and note-book to the first class.

Nancy Doan, 3 sessions Thursdays, March 16, 23, & 30, 6-8 pm OR

Fridays, March 17, 24, & 31, 10:30 am-12:30 pm OR Thursdays, June 22, 29, & July 13, 6-8 pm OR

Fridays, June 23, 30, & July 14, 10:30 am-12:30 pm

SECTION 2 You’ll start this session with your finished blocks. You’ll learn how to set them together (with lattice, set blocks, etc.), add borders, determine and mark a quilting design, develop quilting techniques, and attach binding.

Nancy Doan, 3 sessions, Thursdays, February 9, 23, & March 2, 6-8 pm OR

Fridays, February 10, 24, & March 3, 10:30 am-12:30 pm Thursdays, April 20, 27, & May 4, 6-8 pm OR

Fridays, April 21, 28, & May 5, 10:30 am-12:30 pm

This row quilt is a great way to get your feet wet in the Modern Quilt Movement. We’ve used the Andover’s Dimples fabric line - they read as solids but give just a little bit more texture and movement to the quilt. The pieces are relatively large so the quilt, which measures 91” x 96”, goes to-gether pretty quickly. Complete kits, which include the pattern, fabric for the front and binding, are just $209.99.

We are in love with this darling quilt by Cherry Blossom Quilting. Joyce used Moda Grunge fabrics for the blocks that she hand appliquéd - the designer used fusible web, so pick the method you love the most. We first offered it as a Block of the Month, but now are selling complete kits for $199.99. If you’d prefer to pick your own fabrics, the pattern is $44.99.

Beginner - someone who isn’t sure which end of the needle to thread. Beginner Plus - has done more than glance at a rotary cutting set and knows how to operate a sewing machine. Has probably taken a beginner class. Looking for a challenge.

Have we got a deal for you! Purchase one of our Class Passes for $60 and you get up to ten hours of instruction in our fabulous Class Pass Classes. Look for the symbol to see which ones qualify. You can transfer to another Class Pass class with one week’s notice. Passes are non-refundable and expire one year from purchase date.

THE YARD SALE

Be sure to check out our Yard Sale area. As always, every-thing in the Yard Sale is reduced in price, usually 35 - 50% of retail. Then, on the first and last days of the month, the price is dropped an extra 20%! What a deal!

This is a great source of fabric for quilt backs, rag rugs, or just to add to your stash. You’ll also find a selection of patterns, books, notions, and gifts that we are discontinuing.

“Evey did a great job. She made the learning experience fun and not intimidating.”

Comment from a Longarm Certification Student Evaluation

$40

These striking floral placemats are fun and easy to make using a foundation paper piec-ing pattern by Judy Niemeyer. The pattern (not included in the class fee) includes enough foundation papers to make four placemats and is both fat quarter and yardage friendly, giving you the options to get as colorful as you like. Please ask for a supply list containing the pre-class instruc-

tions to be sure you are ready to start sewing right away in class. Sandy Lieske, 1 session, Sunday, March 26, 12:30-4:30 pm OR

Tuesday, May 16, 10:30 am-2:30 pm

$120

This beautiful Judy Nie-meyer Hosta quilt design will be taught once a month for three months, allowing you to learn Judy’s foundation paper piecing techniques and then sew at your own pace between classes. If you would like to use fewer colors, then check out Judy’s book “Redesigned in Red, White, and Black” for ideas. Please ask for a supply list containing

the pre-class instructions to be sure you will be able to start sewing right away in class. Don’t be intimidated by this beautiful quilt - you can do it! Sandy Lieske, 3 sessions, Tuesdays, March 28, April 25, & May 30,

10:30 am-4:30 pm

$35

The log cabin quilt may be steeped in tradi-tion, but it has unlimited possibilities. We will use the 8” Log Cabin Trim Tool by Crea-tive Grids to create perfect 8” finished log cabin blocks. Since each round is squared up before the next set of logs are added, the results are spectacular! Please ask for a

supply list. Jane Sparrell, 1 session, Monday, April 10, 1-5 pm

$40

Jane designed this twin-size quilt for her grand-daughter Eloise as she moves to her “big girl” bed. The class is primarily lecture/demo, but students will also be able to work on their quilts during class, leav-ing with instructions and samples on how to give a fairy tale ending to their own project, including how to machine appliqué the border and add whimsical spiral flowers. Jane will help you personalize the crown with the name of your own little princess -

embroidery design files are included in the cost of the class. Please ask for a supply list.

Jane Sparrell, 1 session, Friday, March 10, 10:30 am-4:30 pm

$35

Since little Belén transitioned from the nursery to her “big girl bed”, it was only natural for her Grandma Jane to make a twin bed quilt for her new room. The quilt, 59”x77”, is perfect for a twin bed, or can be made smaller (39”x49”) for a baby quilt. Make it from a jelly roll of wonderfully coordinated fabric or from your own assortment of thirty-two 2-1/2” strips (if using

your own, you’ll need to cut them before class). Please ask for a sup-ply list.

Jane Sparrell, 2 sessions, Mondays, March 13 & 27, 1-4 pm

$30

Do your quilts remind you of the ocean - all wavy? In this technique class, you’ll learn how to accurately measure, cut and attach borders and bindings to quilts so they lay flat every time. Please ask for a supply list.

DuAnn Wright, 1 session, Monday, February 6, 6-9 pm OR

Monday, May 8, 6-9 pm

$30

Bogged down in your grand ambition for a Baltimore Album Quilt? Or, do you just love the look of hand appli-qué but consider “hand” to be a four letter word? If either of these apply to you, let DuAnn show you how to appliqué invisibly by ma-chine. You’ll be amazed at just how much it looks

like handwork. Please ask for a supply list and optional kit. DuAnn Wright, 1 session, Tuesday, April 11, 6-9 pm

$35

This 40-1/2” x 56” quilt is the perfect size for a baby or to use as a table topper and can be easily increased to larger bed-size quilt, if desired. You’ll learn to use the diamond-shaped paper templates that come with the pattern—no need for special rulers or tem-plates. The pattern is great to use with large prints of any kind, or special themed fabric

such as school colors. An optional kit with mostly Kaffe fabrics is available. Please ask for a supply list.

Donna Hale, 1 session, Monday, February 20, 1-5 pm

We’re a drop-off site for pillow-cases for this wonderful organiza-tion. Ryan’s Case for Smiles mis-sion is to brighten the lives of sick children in hospitals by giving the kids their very own handmade

pillowcase. Your donations go to area hospitals - thanks to you, St Luke’s Pediatric Unit has been officially declared a “No White Pil-lowcase Zone”. You’ve donated so many, we’ve totally lost track.

“This was a lot of fun!” “Awesome. Too much fun!” “Loved it!” “Awesome! It’s so fun!”

Comments from Longarm Certification Student Evaluations

Strips & Salsa $25 Curious about the Stripology ruler you’ve been hearing about? Already have one and are wondering how to use it? In this first class in the Stripol-ogy Series, we will work with 1-1/2” strips as we learn the basics of this versatile ruler. We will com-plete the top for the table runner version of this quilt and you will leave class with the skills necessary to tackle a larger version at home. You will need the original “Stripology” book by Gudrun Erla of GE Designs, as well as a Stripology ruler (neither in-

cluded in the class fee). Please ask for a supply list.

Tracy Fries, Tuesday, February 7, 1-5 pm

Strip Twist $25 Let’s take our Stripology skills to the next level. In the second class of our Stripology Series, we will continue to work with 1-1/2” strips as we step up our skill set and tackle partial seams. We will com-plete the top for the mini version of this quilt and you will leave class with the skills necessary to complete a larger version at home. You will need the “Stripology 2” book by Gudrun Erla of GE De-signs, as well as a Stripology ruler (neither included

in the class fee). Please ask for a supply list. Tracy Fries, Tuesday, March 7, 1-5 pm

Velocity $25 Explore even more options with your Stripology ruler. Class number three of our Stripology Series intro-duces 10” squares to the mix and expands our toolbox to include working with dia-monds and setting triangles. We will work on the top for the crib version of this quilt, though you may love it so much you choose to make a larger version! You will need the “Stripology Squared”

book by Gudrun Erla of GE Designs, as well as a Stripology ruler and a Creative Grids 8” 60 degree triangle ruler (not included in the class fee). Please ask for a supply list.

Tracy Fries, Tuesday, April 11, 1-5 pm

$12 a session

This open-sewing class is perfect for those who want a little help with their quilting project or just want to sew in the delightful com-pany of others. Ronald will be on hand to provide help or just to cheer you on!

Ronald Deaton, 1 session per week, Thursdays, 10 am-3 pm

$80

Create this fabulous variation of the Lone Star quilt, designed by Judy Niemeyer. The strip-piecing process for the Prismatic Star was designed for foundation paper piecing and prep work is minimized if you use pre-cut 2-1/2” strips (the Judy Niemeyer Bali Pops are specifically designed for this project). If you would like to try it with just five colors, check

out Judy’s book, ”Redesigned in Red, White, and Black” for ideas. Please ask for a supply list containing the pre-class instructions to be sure you are ready to start sewing right away in class.

Sandy Lieske, 2 sessions, Wednesday, March 29 & Thursday, March 30, 10:30 am-4:30 pm

$35

If you’ve ever wondered how to use the “Quilt As You Go” technique, this class will teach you how easy it is. You’ll use the “Easy Diamonds” pattern by Fun and Done (not included in the class fee) to sew and quilt individual blocks. After sewing the blocks and rows together, your quilt is finished - Fun and Done! Please ask for a supply list.

Donna Hale, 1 session, Monday, March 20, 10:30 am-3:30 pm

$35

This class is designed for students with previ-ous quilting experience who want to learn paper piecing. You can make either a table runner (19” x 49”) or a lap-size quilt (37” x 49”) as you learn how to prepare your fabric for this tech-nique, how to sew the finished blocks together, and review quilting and binding options. Please ask for a supply list.

Jane Sparrell, 1 session, Wednesday, April 5, 1-5 pm

$35

Why not turn that stack of t-shirts into a quilt that makes a great gift for a graduation or any other special occa-sion for your family or friends? Nerv-ous to cut up the shirts? No worries, you’ll learn how to cut and fuse those precious shirts, while working with fusible interfacing. The many tips and tricks you’ll learn will make this process fun and easy. Please ask for a supply list.

Donna Hale, 3 sessions, Mondays, April 3, 10 & 17, 6-8 pm

Private Lessons Can’t remember how to put in a zipper or make a buttonhole? Don’t know how to use the serger or embroidery machine you bought ten years ago? Do you just prefer to learn one-on-one? Call us at 376-0087 and ask for the “Bernina Babe” who is working that day. She’ll have the appropriate instructor call you back to make arrangements for private tutoring. At only $25 per hour, it’s a great bargain!

$35 Grab your favorite fat quarters and create a new set of placemats. Easy and fun to sew, these placemats make a beautiful gift. You’ll use six fat quarters to create six colorful placemats that you’ll enhance with decorative machine stitch-ing. Complete your placemats with binding sewn on by machine - no hand work. Please

ask for a supply list. Teri Brown, 1 session, Wednesday, March 15, 10:30 am-1:30 pm

OR Wednesday, May 3, 10:30 am-1:30 pm

$35

You’ll love this workshop where you learn how to make pretty pots with just a few strips of fabric and batting. The pots will liven up your potted plants, artificial and dried flower arrange-ments, or can be used as attractive storage con-tainers. Pattern required but not included in the class fee. Please ask for a supply list.

Donna Hale, 1 session, Monday, May 8, 10:30 am-4:30 pm

$20 Use all your “least favorite” fabrics, left-overs, and scraps to create a thing of beauty. One woman’s “ugly” fabric is another’s treasure! The finished rug is durable and thrifty. No sewing involved - it makes a great TV project. Please ask for a supply list and op-tional kit.

Diana Benedick, 1 session Saturday, February 25, 1-3 pm OR

Wednesday, April 12, 6-8 pm

$70

Who can resist? These tuffets are so in-credibly cute that no one seems to be able to stop at just one! In the first class, you’ll learn how to foundation piece the tuffet top. In the second session, you’ll attach the top to the base. Apparently this is a hilarious process, as evidenced by the peals of laughter coming from the classroom. So far, everyone has left the second class with

a finished tuffet. A kit and pattern are required but not included in the class fee. Please ask for a supply list. Donna Hale, 2 sessions, Tuesdays, February 28 & March 14, 1-5 pm

$25

Do you love hand appliqué but never seem to have time for it? Patty will show you easy techniques to prepare your project and make it so portable, you’ll take it with you wherever you go. In this class, you’ll work on a simple flower of Patty’s design and learn

how to apply the same methods to your own projects. Please ask for a supply list.

Patty Hinkel, 1 session, Wednesday, March 22, 6-9 pm OR Tuesday, May 9, 6-9 pm

$30

With a little imagination, you’ll see how crea-tive you can be with just a box of wool cir-cles. Using wool for a background and a branch, you’ll learn to make dimensional leaves and some seriously crazy birds using embroidery stitches combined with decorative threads, yarns, and beads. The project can be made into a small wall hanging or a pillow. Please ask for a supply list.

DuAnn Wright, 1 session, Tuesday, March 21, 6-9 pm

$25

English Paper Piecing (EPP) is all the rage. EPP should stand for “Easy, Portable, and Perfect” because it’s easy to learn, you can take your pro-ject with you in a sandwich bag, and every point and corner always meets perfectly. Let Diana & Myrna show you how in this no-stress class.

Please ask for a supply list. Diana Benedick & Myrna Walters, 1 session,

Monday, February 20, 6-8 pm OR Saturday, April 22, 1-3 pm

$25 per month

What fun we have with our unique version of Jo’s Little Women Club. It’s essentially a Block-of-the-Month class, featuring Jo Morton fabric and the Farmer’s Wife Sampler Quilt book by Laurie Aaron Hird. After you’ve purchased the book, you’ll receive a kit each month to make two blocks from the book. We’ll hand-piece during our ses-sion, have a snack, share information, and talk

about the wonderful stories told in the book (inspired by the Farmer’s Wife Magazine subscriber responses to this question posed by the magazine in 1922: “If you had a daughter of marriageable age, would you, in light of your own experience, have her marry a farmer?”).

Myrna Walters & Diana Benedick, 1 session per month Saturdays, Feb 25, March 25, April 22, & May 27, 10:30 am-Noon

2016 Row By Row Experience

Row Kit ($19.99) and License Plate ($5.99)

available NOW!

Would you like to view the class schedule in a calendar format? Check out the color-coded pdf calendar at www.quiltcrossing.com.

$10 a month

We have been working/playing away on this fun pieced and appliquéd quilt from Anni Downs, Austra-lian designer and owner of Hatched and Patched. Instead of using print fabrics, we’re using Andover’s Textured Solids line and are creating our own prints with Sue Spargo’s Eleganza threads. SO MUCH FUN. You’ll purchase a Starter Kit ($149.99), which includes the pat-tern, five yards of background fabric,

and an assortment of 1/3 yard cuts of Textured Solids fabrics. Attending the monthly Stitchalongs (Starter Kit purchase required for attendance) will give you even more fun, some gossip, Patty’s help with your appli-qué, and her handouts of the stitches/threads/motifs she used to make this great quilt even better!

Patty Hinkel, 1 session/month, Wednesdays, 6-8 pm February 1, March 1, April 5, May 3, & June 7

$25

Would you like to use Jen Kingwell’s favorite con-struction method, hand piecing, to make the Delilah quilt on page 4? Patty will show you how easy and precise this technique is - great for those little snip-pets of time when you can’t be at your sewing ma-chine. Please ask for a supply list. Patty Hinkel, 1 session, Tuesday, April 18, 6-8 pm

$25

Sashiko began when Japanese peasants devel-oped a stitching technique that they called “little stabs” to patch torn and worn clothing. Modern Sashiko is a running stitch worked in repeating or interlocking patterns through one or more layers of

fabric. You’ll learn this relaxing technique as we work on a placemat. Please ask for a supply list. Teri Brown, 1 session, Wednesday, February 15, 10:30 am-12:30 pm

OR Tuesday, April 4, 6-8 pm

$45

Decorate a pre-made grey felted tote with Sari ribbons that we’ll needle punch onto the bag. Then we’ll embellish the bag with hand embroidered stitches inspired by Carol Ann Waugh’s book “Stupendous Stitches. Sari ribbons are included in the class fee. Please ask for a supply list.

Linda Dixon, Tuesdays, March 14 & 28, 6-8:30 pm

$35

This useful basket is a great gift idea for a gift-giving occasion, or for carrying quilting supplies around. You’ll learn to make this completely washable, durable, and useful basket using 2-1/2” strips that cover a beefy, two-side fusible batting. The pattern (not

included in class fee) has two size options. Please ask for a supply list. Donna Hale, 2 sessions, Mondays, June 5 & 19, 1-4 pm

$30 Learn how to insert a zipper, work with vinyl, and attach a handle as you make a small (12” x 12”) project bag in this class. The bag is such a useful organizational tool, you’ll want to go home and make more in other sizes. It is a great gift that you can personalize with

names or monograms, or just by your choice of fabrics. Please ask for a supply list.

Jane Sparrell, 1 session, Monday, February 6, 1-4 pm

$50 a session

Do you love to sew but have a hard time with garments? Is pattern fitting a problem for you? Let Teri help you move forward with your garment sewing and design skills. This all-day class is a workshop of hands-on, supervised sew-

ing for intermediate to advanced students who want extra help. Bring any garment project that you would like assistance in starting, fitting or completing.

Teri Brown, 1 session, Friday, February 3, 10:30 am-5:30 pm OR Tuesday, March 21, 10:30 am-5:30 pm

OR Friday, April 7, 10:30 am-5:30 pm OR Friday, May 12, 10:30 am-5:30 pm

$45

This cute and practical purse is a great addition to any wardrobe. Perfect for travel, it has a button-on reversible cover that lets you mix and match it with a range of outfits. A bonus clutch pattern is included that can be made to coordinate with your purse (we won’t have time to work on the clutch in class). Please ask for a supply list.

Jane Sparrell, 2 sessions, Wednesdays, February 1 & 15, 1-4 pm

Need to Rent A Machine ?

For your sewing convenience and pleasure, we have a limited number of Bernina sewing machines available for rental during classes. If you’ve wanted to try a computerized machine or have difficulty bringing your own machine, reserve one when you register for class. Reservations are on a first come basis (2 per class - no embroidery modules). The fee is $5.00 per class session, plus a $2.00 refundable bobbin deposit.

$30

Quilt your smaller quilts in your embroidery hoop, using this great technique. You will learn hooping and positioning techniques that result in a finished quilt that looks like you longarmed it with an all-over design. This is a perfect technique for the Maxi, Jumbo, or Megahoop (minimum hoop size is 6” x 11”. We’ll be using the book “Edge to Edge Quilting on Your Embroidery Machine” by Amelie

Scott Designs (the book is required but not included in the class fee). Please ask for a supply list.

Colleen Anderson, 1 session, Tuesday, April 4, 10:30 am-2 pm

$25

Learn and practice this very popular tech-nique to quilt on your home sewing ma-chine. Use rulers specially designed for free motion quilting to create spirals, cir-cles, feathers and clamshells without sten-cils or drawing them first. In addition, you'll learn to manage large quilt sandwiches

which is usually the most challenging part for domestic machine quilters. Please ask for a supply list.

Karen Hodge, 1 session, Sunday, February 12, 1-4 pm OR Wednesday, April 19, 6-9 pm

$25

This class is the "next step" after taking Free Motion Quilting with Rulers on a domestic or sit-down machine. Learn how to incorporate ruler work into the overall quilting design of a finished quilt top. Using an easily pieced quilt top, adapt the rulers to create a quilted sam-

pler quilt. The pattern for the quilt top (must be made before class) is included on the supply list. Must have taken Free Motion Quilting with Rulers.

Karen Hodge, 1 session, Sunday, March 26, 1-4 pm OR Monday, May 1, 6-9 pm

$30 Is your top finished and you’re wondering what to do next? If so, this class is just what you’ve been waiting for. Learn how to mark, sandwich, and machine quilt using both the walking foot and the darning foot. You’ll amaze yourself!

Please ask for a supply list. The required kit is $10. DuAnn Wright, 1 session, Monday, March 6, 6-9 pm OR

Wednesday, June 14, 6-9 pm

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Using your embroidery machine to quilt a finished top is a nice alternative to long-arm or free-motion quilting techniques. Learn different methods for hooping your quilt sandwich and fitting a quilting design to your quilt top. You'll practice on a sample piece that is large enough to learn how to multi-hoop continuous line designs and how to place your designs for the overall effect you desire. Please ask for a supply list.

Karen Hodge, 1 session, Wednesday, February 22, 6-9 pm OR Sunday, April 30, 1-4 pm

$40

You will be hooked on this unique pattern from Lunchbox Quilts! The trout fishing-themed pattern contains five trout embroidery machine appliqués that are separated into five parts, making it easy to use virtually any hoop. Five fly designs are also included. Jane will walk

you through the instructions for making the 30” x 50” wall hanging, but the pattern also includes a 57” x 76” quilt for a really big fish story. Please ask for a supply list.

Jane Sparrell, 1 session, Wednesday, May 17, 1-4 pm

*$99 a year

Bernina DesignWorks lets you put your creativity into three dimen-sions. The modules - CutWork, PaintWork, and CrystalWork - can work independently of each other

or can be combined to make a dynamite design! All use the embroidery capabilities of your machine but replace the needle with a tool (one that cuts, one that paints, and one that makes a beveled stencil for crystals). Learn how to use these great embellishing tools in our quarterly lessons. *or $35 a session.

Laura Reardon, 1 session per quarter, Saturday, April 8, 1:30-3:30 pm

Saturday, June 10, 1:30-3:30 pm Saturday, August 12, 1:30-3:30 pm Saturday, October 14, 1:30-3:30 pm Saturday, December 9, 1:30-3:30 pm

$25

This class is designed for students who would like to learn how to create cross stitch designs with their Embroidery software. A cross stitch project guide will be provided with this class that will be used to create an adorable little penguin cross stitch design. Laptop computer and Bernina DesignerPlus software re-quired.

Jane Sparrell, 1 session, Thursday, May 11, 6-8 pm

$25 a month

Learn to multi-hoop with confi-dence in our Seasonal Bench Pillow Series. Using a new Kim-berbell Embroidery CD each month (required but not included in the class fee), we’ll learn proper

hooping and design placement as well as surface embellishment tech-niques. We’re sure you’ll love these adorable designs so much, you’ll want to stitch up an entire year’s worth! Please ask for a supply list.

Tracy Fries, 1 session per month, each from Noon-5 pm Be My Valentine: Sunday, February 5 Let’s Go Fly a Kite: Sunday, March 5

Welcome Spring: Sunday, April 9 May Flowers: Sunday, May 7

$20*

If you just purchased your BERNINA Designer Plus V8 or have recently upgraded to V8, this is the class for you! Come learn about the features: improved auto digitizing, lettering basics, monogramming, editing, globe effort, mirror merge, and the basics of the new V8 User Interface. *$85 if software was purchased elsewhere. Laura Reardon, 1 session, Saturday, February 4, 1-5 pm

$20*

In the second class of this series, we’ll cover manual and auto digitizing, as well as some of the new features exclusive to V8, such as Trapunto and Stumpwork. Note: Boot Camp I is a prerequisite to this class. *$85 if software was purchased elsewhere.

Laura Reardon, 1 session, Saturday, February 11, 1-5 pm

*$125 a year

We are so excited by Bernina’s new software that we are offer-ing an exclusive club for those of you who own Designer Plus V8 Software. There is something for every level of experience with these easy, project-based

classes. Software Sampler helps you discover the incredible world of embroidery software, one tool at a time. Besides the lessons, you’ll get project handouts, designs, videos, and more. During each session, we’ll be covering two lessons. *or $35 a session.

Laura Reardon, 1 session per month, 10:30 am-12:30 pm Saturdays, April 8, June 10, August 12, October 14,

and December 9

Designed to make you comfortable with your new serger, this class covers threading, tension settings, and basic serger applications. We offer this class free to those who bought their serger at The Quilt Crossing. If you bought yours elsewhere, there is a fee. Please remember to register to reserve a space and ask for a supply list.

Staff, 1 session, Wednesday, February 22, 10:30 am-12:30 pm

FREE* These classes are free to those who purchased their machines at The Quilt Crossing. You still need to pre-register and we would ever so appre-ciate it if you would let us know when you are unable to attend. *If you purchased your Bernina

from another dealer, you are welcome to take the classes when space is available, but there is a fee. It is possible the dealership where you purchased your machine may pay this fee for you; ask a Bernina Babe if you have questions. Please remember to download and print a copy of each workbook before class from: www.quiltcrossing.com/classes/My Bernina. Please ask for a supply list, and, if desired, reserve a fabric kit.

Designed for all Bernina sewing machines, including Bernette models, this class is a must for new owners. Learn about the basic operation of your new machine in this informative, fun class.

Staff, 1 session, Wednesday, February 8, 10:30 am-3 pm OR Monday, February 13, 10:30 am-3 pm

Saturday, March 4, 10:30 am-3 pm OR Wednesday, March 22, 10:30 am-3 pm OR

Saturday, April 15, 10:30 am-3 pm OR Saturday, May 20, 10:30 am-3 pm

Explore the decorative stitches and creative functions of your Bernina while learning embellishments for almost any type of project. The class is designed for all computerized Bernina sewing machines.

Staff, 1 session, Saturday, February 4, 10:30 am-3 pm OR Wednesday, March 8, 10:30 am-3 pm OR Saturday, March 18, 10:30 am-3 pm OR

Wednesday, April 12, 10:30 am-3 pm OR Saturday, May 6, 10:30 am-3 pm

Open to all 580, 7-Series, and 8-Series owners, this class examines the distinctive features and functions that make these models unique and useful additions to your sewing room.

Staff, 1 session, Tuesday, January 31, 10:30 am-3 pm OR Tuesday, February 21, 10:30 am-3 pm OR

Saturday, April 8, 10:30 am-3 pm OR Saturday, June 3, 10:30 am-3 pm

Learn the ins and outs of your Bernina or Deco embroidery machine. From the basics of hooping to customizing designs and Endless Em-broidery, you’ll discover all you need to get the most from your embroi-dery system.

Staff, 1 session, Tuesday, March 7, 10:30 am-3 pm OR Saturday, April 29, 10:30 am-3 pm OR

Saturday, June 17, 10:30 am-3 pm

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Gift Registry & Gift Cards

Don’t forget that we have a gift registry where you can sign up to get exactly what you’d like for all occasions. And remember gift cards - they’re always the perfect size and never go out of style or expire!

FREE*

Make this beautiful table runner using your Bernina Ruler Foot #72 and the Bernina Ruler Kit. In this class you will learn the ba-sics of ruler work on the Bernina Ruler Panel (required but not included in the class fee), designed by Amanda Murphy exclusively for Bernina. In the class we will concentrate on

learning how to use different ruler shapes in a variety of ways. *Free if you purchased your Bernina Ruler Kit and Ruler Foot through us.

Staff, 1 session, Friday, June 2, 10:30 am-3 pm

FREE*

If you have purchased an APQS machine from us, well, good job! We offer this class to you for free ($275 if you purchased your machine somewhere else).

Colleen Murphy, 1 session, Monday, February 27, 1-5 pm OR Monday, April 17, 1-5 pm

$75*

Plus Supply Fee of $19.95

We are so happy to have our Longarm Quilting Studio open for your quilting enjoyment! Four APQS Millennium systems are ready to help you finish those quilts! All are equipped with the Bliss track system for extra smooth and easy machine movement. Because

they are constructed from aircraft aluminum, they are about half the weight of other longarm machines - combine that with the Bliss track and they move like butter! Multi-positional handles allow you to adjust them so they are at the right angle for you. Speaking of making them just right for you, all four have a hydraulic table lift so the table can be raised or lowered to the perfect height in seconds. The automatic quilt advance with foot pedal control is so easy, you kind of look forward to it! Our goal is to make this a fun, happy experience for you, so please don’t hesitate to ask for help or let us know how to make it better.

Already taken a certification class somewhere else? Feeling a little rusty? We can show you how to use the controls and help you brush up during your regular rental time (but heck, if you buy a *Studio Pass, the class is free and it’s always fun, so why not take it anyway!).

Staff, one session, $75* plus Supply Fee of $19.95, all sessions are 9 am-1 pm

Saturday, February 4 Thursday, February 9 Thursday, February 23 Saturday, March 4 Saturday, March 18 Thursday, March 23 Saturday, April 1 Thursday, April 20 Saturday, April 29 Thursday, May 4 Saturday, May 13 Thursday, May 25 Saturday, June 3 Saturday, June 17 Thursday, June 22

P.S. We are Authorized APQS and Intelliquilter dealers, just in case you want one for your home!

$90

Everybody loves feathers! This versatile design element applies easily to traditional and contemporary quilting styles. In this class, you will learn about feather construction, fitting to space, spines and lines. You will also have 3 hours of machine time to apply what you have learned. Kit pur-chase required.

Colleen Murphy, 2 sessions, Tuesdays, March 14, 6-8 pm AND March 28, 6-9 pm

$75

Learn about design shapes and fills, then apply what you learn! You will use a variety of patterns, textures, and shapes to create a whole-cloth table runner. Our Longarm Certification Class is a prerequisite. Kit pur-chase required.

Colleen Murphy, 2 sessions, Tuesdays, February 21 & 28, 6-8 pm

LONGARM QUILTING STUDIO PASS WOW! Have we got a deal for you! Our Longarm Quilting Studio Pass is just $150. That gets you ten hours of rental time, one valet pass, and a Certification Class (if you haven’t taken our class or want a little refresher - supply fee is not waived). What’s Valet Service? Drop your project off in advance and we have it pinned in the frame so you can start quilting as soon as you arrive. So, that’s a value of up to $300, all for $150! The value of having your quilt finished - PRICELESS!

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Quilting is My Therapy By Angela Walters

Wow! The front and back covers of this book make you say WOW before you even open it! This clever and inspirational book is really two books in one. One is the story of Angela’s journey from fast food restaurant employee to professional machine quilter. The other is the visual and stunning photographic feast that demonstrates Angela’s amazing quilting skills. Angela’s honest style in telling her tale is

refreshing. She was introduced to quilting through her husband’s grandpa, who nourished and encouraged her along her quilting journey. He suggested she buy her first long arm machine without ever machine quilting before. Was it easy? Did she care? Not really. Grandpa would get quilt tops and Angela would practice quilting them. Eventually she set a goal to get her first customer and after receiving a $35 payment for her quilting, she set another goal and kept quilting. Angela says that if luck is just preparation meeting opportunity, then she sure was lucky. I couldn’t even begin to pick a favorite quilt or quilting design from the fabulous quilts in this book because they are all my favorite. The quilt photography and the detail shots of the free motion machine quilting are incredible. Are all the stitches perfect? Does Angela care? Not really. She just keeps quilting. The best way to sum up the wonderful book, Quilting Is My Therapy by Angela Walters, is with her own quote, “I’m not sharing my story to tell you how great I am, I’m trying to show you how great you can be. If I can do it, anyone can.”

Preserving History By Julie Hendricksen

Have you ever looked at an antique quilt that just spoke to you? That’s what I found as I stared at the Sugarloaf quilt, based on the traditional Thousand Pyramids pattern, in Julie’s new book. Julie is both a prolific antique quilt collec-tor and excellent teacher in how to authenti-cally reproduce an antique quilt with modern quilting tools. The selection of antique quilts chosen for this book combines old standards like Sawtooth Star, Flying Geese and Snowball with wonderfully unique soon-to-be favorites. Each pattern starts with an antique inspiration quilt. Julie deftly brings to life the history behind the colors and patterns and empha-sizes the original hand quilting design. Then she explains the new reproduction in great detail with excellent photos and instruction and assures us that many of the hand quilting patterns used in antique quilts can easily be reproduced by home or long arm machines. The two Snowball quilt patterns are tailor made for stash busting. The reproduction pattern looks like circles but the construction is all straight line piecing. The quilting is simple inch-wide cross- hatched lines. Voila, a quilt is finished! The next time you are wishing for a brighter light or a better sewing needle, take a moment to appreciate the works of art created by our fore-quilters. I’m so thankful that quilt historians like Julie Hendricksen continue to bring antique quilts to life. Preserving History is a great book that I highly recommend.

Easy Cat Beds: Looking for an easy way to give to your com-

munity? Make some cute beds for the cat kennels at the Idaho Humane Society. All you have to do is sew two fat quarters of colorful* fabric together on three sides, using a 1/2” seam allowance (you can also use a half yard). Turn right side out and use it to line a small trash can in

your sewing room. When you have pet-safe scraps, like fabric or bat-ting, drop them in the bag. When it’s full, turn under the last seam and stitch it up. Of course, you can always just insert a pillow form instead. Drop it off at The Quilt Crossing, and we’ll see it gets to the shelter. *Cats don’t see color well but potential adopters do, so let’s make them as appealing as possible!

Pet Food Pantry: Don’t forget, we are a drop-off site for the

Pet Food Pantry, an on-going program developed by the Idaho Humane Society, the Idaho Food Bank, and Meals On Wheels. Why not pick up a little extra to donate when you are getting food for your own dog or cat?

Don’t forget Boise Basin Quilters Quilt Guild. We meet on the third Thursday of each month (except July & December) at the Church of Christ, 2000 El Dorado

Street. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the meeting begins at 7 pm. See you there!

Go Greener! Bring in your empty pint-size bottle of Mary Ellen’s Best Press Spray Starch and we’ll refill it from our gallon con-tainer. You’ll save $1.00 off the normal 16-ounce size price. We have a variety of scents available. You’ll be a little greener and save a little green in the bargain!

Would you like to get news from The Quilt Crossing in a flash? Hot off the press, so to speak? Do you want to be the first in your quilt group to know when a new line of fabric arrives? When a new book finally hits the streets instead of just the magazine ad? What that odd little notion is for? If a spot is still available in a class? Then sign up for “The Hot Flash”. We publish once or twice a month. To sign up, simply go to our website, www.quiltcrossing.com, click on “Newsletters”, then on “Hot Flash” and enter the information; or give us your email ad-dress the next time you are in the store; or just text QUILTING to 22828. Easy peasy. We’ll include reminders for our fun events and some unadvertised specials. Don’t miss it!

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