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Fabric ExpressionsPAT T E R N C O M PA N Y & Q U I LT S H O P

September - December 2014 Volume 62

Fall into some cozy quilt projects

OPEN HOUSESept. 5 - 7

Summer is coming to a close. School is back in session, the days are shorter, football is starting, and soon the temperature will start to drop. It will be time for me to pull out the turtlenecks. We would like to thank you for shopping and taking classes at Fabric Expressions. We will once again host a Customer Appreciation Auction on Saturday, December 6. Starting in November, for every dollar you spend in advance of the auction you will get quilting bucks. At the auction, you can use the bucks to buy books, pa!erns, kits, and other surprises. No real money will be accepted during the auction. We have the calendar full with classes and

UFO’s. We are also going to be starting a free block of the week on Facebook. Follow Fabric Expressions on Facebook, and each week I will post a link for a pa!ern for you to print. "e

link is only good for two weeks. If you do not print the pa!ern in that time you will not be able to get the pa!ern until the end when a CD will be available to purchase. "is will start in September there is more information on the back page. Do you like Mysteries? We have started a new mystery quilt. It runs for six months. Each month, there is a new clue for you. All you have to do is come in each month to pick up your clue. "e mystery is free as long as you come in and pick up your clue. If you miss a month, it is $3 per month to get the clues. At the end of six months, you will have the completed quilt instructions.# Alison

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SPECIAL EVENTS

SEWING MACHINE SERVICE: Bring your sewing machines in for a cleaning and basic tune-up while you shop. Kurt will work on your Berninas and Patrick from Above and Beyond will work on Phaff, Elna, Brothers and most other machines. If there is something

know before you come so they can bring the needed parts. Make your one-hour appointment today!

Bernina 10/15, 11/13Above and Beyond 10/20, 11/17 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $95 (Sorry, no discounts)

TERRIFIC TUESDAY: On the third Tuesday of the month come join us for

project using the different pre-cut fabric packs. (Charm packs, jelly rolls, honey buns). Bring a show-and-tell for a chance to win a door prize.4 classes- 4 pa!erns- 4 Dollars (Sorry, no discounts.)9/16, 10/21, 11/18, and 12/1610 a.m., 4 p.m. or 7 p.m.

"ere is one rule: You must come to class toreceive the pa!ern. "ere will be a $3 chargefor the pa!ern if you can’t a!end.

Friday, Sept. 5:9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 6:10 a.m.to 5 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 7:Noon to 5 p.m.

SIGN UP FOR CLASSES See samples; choose the classes best for you

15% OFF CLASS ES (Sorry, no discounts on telephone registrations)

15% OFF FABRIC (1/2-yard minimum cut)

15% OFF BOOKS, PA!ERNS, PRE"CUTS AND NOTIONS IN STOCK

25% OFF 4 YARDS OR MORE of same fabric (Some restrictions apply)

ONE MILLION PILLOWCASE 24 HOUR SEWATHON: Come join us as we sew pillowcases for charity. We will sew for 24 hours straight. You can come for part of the time, or stay and sew for the whole 24 hours. If you don’t want t sew you can still help. You can donate fabric, come help with ironing or pinning. We will have patterns and instruction of how to make a pillowcase. No

Friday September 19th 4pm- 4pm Saturday

CLASS SCHEDULE

EUCLID:

can be made in three different sizes. For the

second class we sew the blocks together. You will have some homework in between classes

Wednesdays 9/10 and 9/24 10 a.m.Alison Dale $50

MACHINE QUILTING 101: Learn the

learn everything your need to know from

You will spend the day practicing different

"ursday 9/11 10 a.m.JaNelle Erickson $75 Kit fee included

#DIANT: illusion of movement with gradation of colors. Pattern includes different layout possibilities and different sizes. Pattern also includes a

Monday 9/15 10 a.m.Alison Dale $35

BARGELLO: Have you always wanted to

work. You can use some Jelly Rolls or cut your own strips. We will spend the day making this

Tuesday 9/30 10 a.m.Alison Dale $40

INTRO TO INKTENSE" Learn tips and tricks on adding color to your embroidery projects or use color instead

fabric. Zenith picked a pattern from Edyta

Saturday 10/4 10amZenith Petersen $35

SEASONAL SILHOUE!ES: Using the

table runner using the December project from the Seasonal Silhouettes book by Edyta Sitar. You can trace the patterns yourself and create your own design on the table runner, or you can purchase precuts. You can also work on

Tuesday, 10/7 10- 2 p.m. Mary Pe!erson $35

SATCHEL BAG: This is a messenger-type

The bag is a cute size, not to big and not to small. All the hardware for the bag is available in a kit, so you don’t have to search all over town! The hardest part will be picking what

Sunday 10/12 12:30-4:30 Beth Corn $40

LOMBARD STREET: This is a great stash-

It looks very dramatic us-ing white or black as your background fabric. The pattern is paper pieced. You do not need experi-ence with paper piec-ing. We will spend the day sewing the

Saturday 10/18 10:30 Alison Dale $40

STRIPS AND SALSA: put together using strips from your stash

any bed just by adding blocks to the rows

Monday 9/29 10 a.m. Alison Dale $35

HEXAGON HIP HOP $ Make a hexagon

cake. The hexagons aren’t true hexagons but give the appearance of them. They’re actu-ally half hex’s sewn in vertical rows, which make the design much easier to piece! It goes

Saturday 10/25 10:30-4:30 p.m. Pa!y Bisbee $50

CASSIDY CROSSOVER: Make this fun bag that you can wear across your body. It is a great size -- not too large, but big enough to hold your important items. The bag is

Sunday 10/26 12:30 -4:40Beth Corn $40

POINSE!IA BASKET PICTURE PIECING: This class will introduce you

Cynthia England. This project consists of 2 classes scheduled about a month apart since

2nd class. We will work on the Poinsettia Basket in this class. The pattern features

entirely machine pieced, using only straight

a printed full-color photograph, a full-sized master pattern, full-sized iron-on (freezer paper) templates and detailed, illustrated instructions as well as a color chart and

Tuesday 10/28 and 11/25 10:00 a.m. – 2 p.m. Mary Pe!erson $50

INVISIBLE MACHINE APPLIQUÉ: will

the effectiveness of different threads, needle sizes, as well as the ease of making curved stems. Each student will experiment with stitch type, width and length in order to utilize the best option available with your machine to

We will practice on inner and outer points, curves, and small circles with the sample.

necessary. Kit provided.Saturday 11/1 10:30-4pmPa!y Bisbee $60, kit fee included

POLICIES: Class fees are refundable with one week’s notice, except for special classes and events. Fabric Expressions reserves the right to cancel a class up to three days prior to the scheduled date. If such is the case, your fee may be transferred or refunded. Please be considerate of others and do not bring children with you to class.

Class fee does not include supplies unless stated. Pick up or request a supply list when registering by phone.

CANDLELIGHT % This is a 2-fabric

method in class. Easy project – just lay the

fabric. No templates, no numbering system, no positioning of small pieces to create the

Tues. 11/4 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Mary Pe!erson $35

NAVAJO STARS: learn to make this traditional star block with simple strip sets and 60 degree angle or your ruler. The pattern is

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our strips sets and start to make a block. The second class we will put it all together. You will have homework if you want to get it done in the second class. Wednesdays 11/5 and 11/19 10am Alison Dale $50

PENNY RUG: Have you always wanted

other wool project, I will go over everything you need to know to complete the project

Sunday 11/9 12:30 Alison Dale $35

IRISH MIST: Inspired by an ancient marble

-ing rich batiks on a cream background. You can make this with any color or with multiple colors. I am making mine in Blues. We will

second class putting everything together. Book

Monday’s 11/10 and 11/24 10 a.m. Alison Dale $50 SHOP HOP QUILT" Did you go to the

can try to help you if you picked another shop’s

Sunday 11/16 12:30 p.m.Alison Dale $35

JI!ERBUG $ The combination of four-

triangles makes for a bold, interesting and eye-catching block. With just one jellyroll plus additional background fabric you can make a

Saturday 11/15 10-4pmPa!y Bisbee $50

ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS:

making and learn the basics without a great investment in time or materi-als. You can use our rotary cutter, mats and rulers as you construct a lap

one weekend, JaNelle will teach you basic machine piec-

and by the end of the weekend most people

Space is limited. Pattern provided.Sat 11/22 10 am - 4:30 pm Sun 11/16 12 - 4:430 pm JaNelle Erickson $75

SWEET TEA: Fun and fast Jelly Roll Quilt. The pattern comes in a variety of sizes. It sews together easily, yet the design is interesting and fun with a modern feel. You will have it done in no time. "ursday 12/11 10am Alison Dale $35

EASY PINE BURR $ Did you know the

because of the set-in seams and lots of half-

blocks with no set-in seams. By using the

in the pattern with Carol Doak’s Foundation

Saturday 12/15 10-4 Pa!y Bisbee $50

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Get to know Women of the Bible in new block of the week o!ering

Extraordinary Log Cabin: !e Log Cabin quilt pa"ern is one of the most be-loved and recognized of quilt designs. Judy Martin has wri"en books on di#erent ways to put together log cabin quilts. We will meet once a month, and you can make one or more quilts. Book required. "ursdays 9/18, 10/16, 11/20, 12/18 10 a.m. Alison Dale $30

All Stitched Up: !ese 12 table mats feature a small embroidery design, along with a Fabric Accent piece, and a center quilt block. !ey measure 13” x 24”. We will have light tables available if you need them. You can work on the embroidery in class or piece your center block. !is will be a relaxing a$ernoon of sewing and camaraderie. Come for part of the day or stay till closing it is up to you. Pa"ern required. Kits available.Tuesdays 9/9, 10/14, 11/11, 12/9 1 p.m. Alison Dale $20

Appliqué Club: Do you have a passion for appliqué? Are you interested in work-ing on projects, learning various techniques, participating in show and tell and sharing your morning with fellow appliqué enthusiasts? Come join our monthly club meetings. We are also doing a monthly block exchange with the group. Ap-pliqué experience required. Friday 9/12, 10/10, 11/14, 12/12 Alison Dale $20

Merry Meet Modern: I saw this quilt made at quilt market and it was so cute. She used all solid fabrics for a “Modern” look. You can use any fabric you choose. Each month we will make di#erent blocks. !e %rst month we will make the set-ting blocks, and then we will decide as a group what two blocks to work on each month. Pa"ern required. Saturday 9/13, 10/11, 11/8, 12/13 10:30-1:30 pm. Alison Dale $40

Needlework around the World, Mainland USA: Come travel the world with us with the Needlework Club. We will explore di#erent types of needlework and motifs from various parts of our country. !e projects for this summer will con-centrate on unique and native American cultures. We study the Amish, the early American eastern seaboard, the Seminole Indians, and the Mimbres Indians of the Southwest. Projects using these new techniques will include an apron, a “thread roll”, a sewing machine cover, a tape measure cover. !is will be an exploration, discussion, demonstration-type class. Meets the %rst Monday of the Month. Book Quilting the World Over required, although some extra project pa"erns required or supplied. Space limited. Mondays 9/8, 10/13*, 11/3, 12/8 Time 10 a.m. Cost $48

Superior University: !is club can help you expand your knowledge and skills in sewing and related techniques and learn to successfully use products you have not previously used. Each month we will work on a specially designed project includ-ing selected products each month you will receive a carefully designed project including selected products. You will receive a simple pa"ern and easy-to-follow instructions to create a project. !e goal is to help you increase your knowledge and use of threads and related products that will add more possibilities to your projects. Receive a new project each month.Fridays 10/17, 11/21, 12/19 5-7 pm Alison Dale Monthly kits and class fee $20 One time Tuition: $29.95

Simple What Nots : Each month will feature a new “do-able” li"le quilt with traditional patchwork and a sprinkling of some appliqué here and there! Designed by Kim Diehl. !ey really will be “do-able” & none of the quilts will be larger than 40” square! !ese adorable quick-to-sew projects are perfect for a dose of instant grati%cation !e great thing about her fabric is that all her collections “play nicely” together! In addition to the project directions, there will be sewing tips and tricks, recipes and ideas for decorating with quilts. !e “Simple What Nots Club” will meet the 2nd Friday of each month beginning in July 2014 at 1pm. At the meeting, we will go over the pa"ern and you can stay and cut and sew your project for the rest of the a$ernoon. Friday 9/12, 10/10, 11/14, 12/12 Alison Dale

CLUBS

!e Women of the Bible Pa"ern Series will be a traditional block of the week: Fabric & block pa"erns for 40 weeks, se"ing instructions & bor-ders for the 41st and 42nd weeks. Each week I will post a link on Face-book for you to print the block instructions. !e link will only be good for two weeks. !en it will be gone. It is up to you to print them. If you miss some or start later you can buy a CD with all the pa"erns at the end. !e pa"ern is designed to work well with a variety of fabrics. Choose a fabric line, or go scrappy. !e quilt is a king sized quilt, but you can make it smaller by changing the borders. !roughout this pa"ern series, you will be introduced to several Wom-en of the Bible through individual quilt blocks. Each pa"ern begins with historical references and devotional re'ection. At the end of each pa"ern, space is provided for your own personal re'ection. You can use this space to recall your personal thoughts regarding the Bible character described, or you can use the space to re'ect on your process/progress when con-structing the quilt. Your completed journal will become a cherished treasure to accompany your %nished keepsake quilt. We will start this project on Monday, Sept 22. I will also have blog post about the construction of the blocks. If you want to sew the blocks in a group se"ing, we will be meeting on the %rst !ursday of the month start-ing in October. You will bring in your printed pa"ern and fabrics, and we will make the blocks. !ere is a $5 charge per month. "ursdays, 10 a.m., 11/6, 12/4

UFO’s: Bring in your Un Finished Objects and have fun sewing with others. Both day and evening sessions are available. Pre-registration required; $5 each session (Sorry, no discounts.)Mon 10-3 pm 9/22, 10/27, 12/1, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29Tue 10-3 pm 9/23, 12/2, 12/23, 12/30Wed 10-3 pm 10/1, 10/15, 10/29, 11/26, 12/17Fri 10-3 pm 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/21, 11/28, 12/19 Fri 5-10pm 10/10, 11/7, 12/5Sat 10-3 pm 11/29, 12/27Sat 5-10pm 10/18, 11/15, 12/20Sun 12-5 pm 9/21, 10/5, 10/19, 11/2, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21