Blocks of the Month 2Class Policy 2Project & Technique Classes 2-4Handi Quilter Truckload Sale 5 Software & Embroidery Classes 4Machine Classes 4Let’s Get Technical 5In-Store Events 5Quilt Tulsa 2012 5

The Next Generation in Quilting… and More!

VOLUME 20 ISSUE 2 APRIL–JUNE, 2012

1802 A South Glenstone

Springfield, MO

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Quilt Sampler News

Simple Choices

Kit$84.99Book$2050x60

Smokey River

Kitincpattern$167Patternonly$8

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Pick up Sticks

Kit$96.99Book$24.99

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Star Spangled

Kit$139.99Includespattern

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Communique

Kit$65.99Includespattern

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Lightly Toasted

Kit$69.99Includespattern

63x84

You won’t want to miss the trunk show from Linda Bratten at the April 10th Sampler Club. If you are not a member you can come and pay $5. If you are a Club member you will for sure want to come to see all of the wonderful embellishing Linda does on Photo Transfers! If you have never been to Sampler Club we would love to have you! Sampler Club is a lecture/demo on the 2nd Tuesday of each month Jan – November at 6pm. Bring you show and tell and come learn all about quilting, home dec, embroidery and crafts.

B B B B B B B BKITS

Star Wheels

Kit$149Book$22.99

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There’s just nothing like Spring in a fabric store-all the soft prints, pastels, and florals-you can almost smell the blooms! And this year, the girls here at Quilt Sampler have out done themselves. Have you seen the new lines like Papillion and Salt Air from Moda? We’ve been hard at work putting together some great samples and kits that you won’t want to miss! And we’ve got lots going on this Spring to keep you hopping, too. We have the HandiQuilter truck coming, software extravaganza’s and more. Don’t forget the Tulsa Quilt Show with special classes by the Hoop Sisters themselves. Just be sure to take a few minutes away from the beautiful Spring weather to stop in and check out all the happenings here. It’s like a breath of fresh air.

Thanks for helping us bring the goodies to you! The Quilt Sampler Gang

-Theentireclassfeeisdueatthetimeyouregister.Ifyoumustcancelaclassregistration,youmustnotifyusatleastone(1)weekpriortotheclassdate.NOEXCEPTIONS.-Classminimumisthree(3)andthemaximumistwelve(12),exceptwherenoted.-Iftheclassdoesnotfill,orifwecanceltheclass,youwillreceiveafullrefundorstorecredit,yourchoice.-Suppliesareneededforalmostallclasses.Theclassfeecoversinstructiononly.Youareresponsibleforpickingupyoursupplylistandcomingpreparedtoclass.Pleasehaveyourfabricandsuppliesbeforethedayofclasssothatarepreparedfortheclasstobegin.--Copyrightlawrequiresthateachstudentpurchasehisorherownbookorpatternrequiredfortheclass.NOEXCEPTIONS.-Youarewelcometouseoneofourshopmachinesduringclass.Pleaseletusknowwhenyouregisterandplantocometoclassafewminutesearlysothatyoucanbecomefamiliarwiththemachine.Thereisa$2.00bobbinfeeandweaskyoutosupplyyourneedles.-Pleasedonotbringchildrenorvisitorstoclass.

QUiltiNG 101 – Amy GilbertThursdays, April 12, 19, 26, & May 4, 6-9 ORMondays, May 7, 14, 21, & June 4, 6-9 ORTuesdays, May 1, 8, 15 & 22, 1-4 ORThursdays, June 7, 14, 21, & 28, 1-4 $60Yes,youcanlearntoquilt!Thisisacompletecourseofquiltmaking-afour-weekclass thatwill take you fromrotary cutting throughma-chinepiecing,machinequilting,andbinding.Thisclassisfortheab-solutebeginner-noexperiencenecessary!Supplylist.Bookrequired.

QUiltiNG 102 – Amy GilbertTuesdays, May 22 & 29, & June 5, 6-9This class is designed for confident beginner quilters, and a greatfollow-uptoQuilting101.In3sessions,learntochainblocksusing4-patchesand9-patches,andmasterthetraditionalpinwheelblocksusinghalf-squaretrianglesandflyinggeese.Supplylist.

ZeNDooDle – Pat CappsSaturday, April 21, 10-12 $12Rememberwhenyoudoodledonpaper?Inthisclasswe’regoingtokickitupanotch!Thereisnorightorwrongandanyonecandoit.Youdon’tneedanyartisticability,justpenorpencilandpaperorfabric.YoucanalsouseyoursewingmachineforZendoodles®.We’llbemakingsomethingforValentine’sDay!Supplylist.Bookrequired.

JellY roll QUilt – Amy GilbertSaturday, April 28, 10-1 $18Simplemath: 2 jelly rollsplus1 spoolof thread, subtractbattingandbinding,andthatequalsoneeasyandfunjellyrollquilt!Thisisagreatclassforbeginners,andforexperiencedquilterswhoareanxioustotrysomethingnew!Supplylist.Patternrequired.

raGS to rUGS – Cristen JonesThursday, May 31, 10-12 $12Doyouhavelotsoffabricinyourstashthatyouwouldliketouse?Thisisagreatclassforyou!Cutstripsoffabricandweavethemintoaplacematorrugusingawoodenframe.Thesemakequickandfungifts!Supplylist.Frameandbookrequired.

CoileD BoWlS – Cristen JonesThursday, May 31, 1-4 $18Doyouneedsomeinstantgratification?Thesecoiledbowlsandbas-ketsarefunandeasytomake,foryourselforagift.WARNING:Theseareaddictive;youwon’tbeabletomakejustone!Supplylist.Bookrequired.

treaSUreD tipS For MaCHiNe QUiltiNG – Kim ThomasThursday, April 26, 10-4 $36Thisclassisloadedwithtipsandinformationtohelpyouquiltyourcherishedquilttopswithyourownpersonal style. The FAQs (Frequently AskedQuestions) about batting, basting,needles,and threadwillbecovered,alongwith lotsof timeforactualstitching.Studentswillmarkandstitchstencildesignsandpracticefreeformfeathers.Thisisagreatclassforallmachinemodels,frombasicmachinestothosethathavetheBerninaStitchRegulator.Supplylist.

teN MiNUte BloCK 2 – Pat CappsSaturday, April 7, 12:30-3:30 $18Inthisclass,you’lllearntomakeablockwithonly3seams.We’llbemakingtheStarburstquiltusingthepinwheelblockwithstarpoints.Funandeasyforallskilllevels!Supplylist.Bookrequired.

oVer/UNDer taBle topper – Jo BoltonThursday, May 10, 4-7 $18Cutbiasstripsandweavethemintothisfast,fun,easytabletopper.Makesagreatgift!Supplylist.Bookrequired.

GloriFieD 9-patCH – Jo BoltonSunday, April 29, 1-4 $18Nine-patch blocks with curved piecing make this intriguing table runner perfect for anydécor!Supplylist.Bookrequired.

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B L O C K S Of the MOnth

Memories of ProvenceA wonderfully versatile block of the month using Monique Dillard’s latest collection from Maywood Studio. This sampler quilt is filled with stunning rich colors in the essence of Provencal! Queen Size. $24.99 per month for 13 months.

Generals’ WivesFinishes at 102” square. Starts November, 2011. $24.95/month for 12 months + shipping/handling. The Generals’ Wives BOM includes the pattern and fabrics needed to complete the quilt top and binding. A backing set will be available separately. The quilt is for the beginner to intermediate quilter. A Block of the Month honoring the wives of 12 promi-nent Generals who served during the Civil War.

Farmers Market7 months $18.99 per month 44 x 54. Simple ap-pliques of fresh garden vegetables, birdhouses, a beehive, and a bunny with his carrot crop add a fresh summery feeling to this quilt designed by Jan Patek. Great size for the porch or a bench in your kitchen!

Civil War JournalsNext in the Civil War series focuses on the chil-dren of the 1860’s. You can make 1 large quilt 84” x 102” or 4 smaller quilts. Each month you will receive historical info along with stories and quotes from children who lived through the era.

SiDeWalK CaFÉ – Jo BoltonSaturday, May 19, 10-3 $30Choose trendy or traditional fabrics to make this cute quilt withmiteredbordersandinsidescallopsfromthebookJustAroundtheCorner.Supplylist.Bookrequired.

tHe Hat – Shannon WrightTuesday, April 24, 5-9 $24Easytomakeandwear,thishatisperfectforgirlsofallages!Shannonwillgiveyoulotsofconstructiontipsandhelpwithmeasurementsoyouhaveacomfortablefitandagreatlook.Supplylist.Bookrequired.

NeW eNGliSH paper pieCiNG – Pat CappsThursday, April 12, 4-7 ORSaturday, June 16, 12:30-3:30 $18Inthisclassyou’lltakeanoldfavoritetechniqueandgiveitanewtwist.Thiswillmakeagreat“on-the-go”project-juststashitinyourpurseortotebagandpullitoutwhenyouhaveafewextraminutestoworkonit!Looksdifficult,butyou’llfinditsurprisinglyeasy.Supplylist.Bookrequired.

pieCeD appliQUe – Pat CappsSaturday, April 21, 12:30-3:30 $18Combining piecing with layered appliqués makes it possible to sew perfect points andcurves…byeliminatingthem!Thistechniqueusesfreezerpapertemplatesandisgreatforhandormachineappliqué.Supplylist.Bookrequired.

iNtroDUCtioN to paper pieCiNG – Sue StoutTuesday, June 19, 1-4 $18Paperpiecingallowsyoutomakepicture-perfectblockswithprecisepoints,oddshapes,eventheillusionofcurves.YouwilllearnCarolDoak’s“cardtrick”tomakeyourprojectevenquickerandmoreprecise.Supplylist.Bookandkitrequired.

**KiDS’ ClaSS!**

CHilDreN’S pilloWCaSe DreSS or top – Shannon WrightWednesday, June 20, 1-3 $12Thisclassisforages7-14,accompaniedbyanadult.Thisquickandsimplepillowcasedress(ortop,fortheoldergirls)willbeyoursummerfavorite!Supplylist.

SiMplY CraZY taBle topper – Kathy KansierThursday, June 7, 11-3 $24ThishasbeenoneofKathy’smostpopularclassesatnationalshows.Youwilllearnafast&easywaytopieceacrazyquiltblock,andavarietyofhandembroiderystitchestodecoratetheseams.Kathywillmakesuggestionsforotherembellishmentsandfinishingtechniques.TheshophasagreatselectionofWeeksembroideryfloss-theoverdyedshadeswillmakeawonderfuladditiontoyourproject.Supplylist.Bookrequired.

QUiltS WitH Great eDGeS – Kathy KansierFridays, June 1 & 8, 11-3 $48This2-sessionclassisgreatforlearningfinishingtechniquesforquilts.Inthefirstclass,youwillmakesamplesofcontinuousdouble-foldbinding,miteredcorners,connectingbindingtails,reversiblebindingandrickrackbinding.Inthesecondclass,youwillmakescallops,prairiepoints,andlearn3waystomakepiping.Kitrequired-includesKathy’s50-pagespiralboundinstructionbookandprecutfabricsformakingtheclasssamples.Supplylist.

DiViNe DiaMoNDS HaNDBaG – Jo BoltonSaturday, April 28, 10-1 $18Here’sanewtakeonthe“DoubleDiamonds”technique-usetherulertomakeadecorativestriponahandbag!It’sagreatwaytoaccentafabulousfabricinyournewspringbag.Supplylist.Patternandrulerrequired.

CottaGe GarDeN proGreSSiVe patCHWorK – Amy GilbertSaturday, April 28, 10-1, Saturdays, May 19, June 16, July 14, August 11, September 8, & October 6 $72All classes are scheduled from 1-3 p.m., except June 16, which will be from 4-6 p.m. BecomeamoreaccuratepiecerusingKayeEngland’sinnovativemeth-ods for fast and accurate half-square and quarter-square triangles,whilebuildingagorgeousquiltthatcanbepassedonforgenerations.Cottage Garden is a progressive project that builds a quilt from thecenter to the borders in 6 exciting monthly sessions. This class is agreatfollow-uptoQuilting101/102,forthosewhohaveattendedaKayeEnglandworkshop,or foranyonewhowants toperfect theirpiecingtechnique.Fabrickitrequiredforclass.Supplylist.

BeGiNNiNG MaCHiNe appliQUe – Sue StoutThursday, May 24, 4-7 OR Thursday, June 14, 5-8 $18Aftertakingthisclass,youwillbeabletoaddmachineappliquétoanyquilting,wearable,orhomedecproject.Learnaboutstabilizingandstitchingforaprofessional-lookingresult.Supplylist.Kitrequired.

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tHe Mail BaG – Shannon WrightThursday, May 31, 4-9 $30Thisbag’scleanlinesandeasyconstructionhavemadeitoneofourmostpopular.Withsomanyfabricchoices,you’llwanttomakemorethanone!Supplylist.Patternrequired.

BaSiCS oF HaND appliQUeThursdays, May 3 & 10, 11-3 $48Learnneedleturnandpreparedappliquémethodsinthis2-partclass.YourprojectwillbeBlock#6,SpringGathering,fromKathy’sbook,OzarkVarieties.Itmaybecomeawallhanging,pillow,orthestartofyourfirstfull-sizedappliquéquilt.Kathyteachesallaboutneedles,thread,notions,andfabricchoices.Shewillgiveyougreattipsformakingperfectcircles,sharppoints,andsmoothinnerandoutercurves.Supplylist.BookandPerfectCircles®required.

aQS appraiSalS – Kathy KansierSunday, June 3, 12:30-3:30 $45 per quiltKathyisaCertifiedAppraiserwiththeAmericanQuiltersSociety.Eachtypedappraisalin-cludesadescriptionandhistoryof thequilt,photos,andappraisalvalue.Anappraisal isproofofaquilt’svalueforyourinsurancecompany,andmakesaniceadditiontoaquiltyouaregivingasagift.Eachappointmenttakes30minutes,andyouwillscheduleaseparateappointmentforeachquiltyouarehavingappraised.

BaSiCS oF HaND QUiltiNG – Kathy KansierFriday, June 15, 11-3 $24Learntotransferquiltingdesignsandmakesmallevenstitcheswhilemakingahand-quiltedpillow.Theclasskitincludesaneedle,quiltingthread,stencil,markingpencil,blockfabric,andbatting.Kathywillexplainhowtofinishyourprojectathomewiththeborders,backing,andruffle(finishingfabricsnotincludedinkit).Supplylist.Kitrequired.

SerGed TO A Tee GetexcitedusingyoursergeragainwithasimpleT-Shirtmake-over!FindoutjusthoweasyitistoturnabasicT-Shirtintoanupscaletopwithanoverlockmachineandspecialtythread.Thishands-onclasswillrevitalizeyourloveofsergersandrefocusyoursergerskills.

Truckload Sale!!The Handi Quilter truck will be in Springfield May 10-12. Stop in for a demo on the machine or on the computerized Pro Stitcher! We have special pricing for this event and free set up and delivery!

The Quilt Sampler will be closed on the following holidays:

Sunday, April 8-easter

Sunday, May 13-Mother’s day

Monday, May 28-Memorial day

Wednesday, July 4-Independence day

pFaFF BaSiCS – Shannon WrightThursday, April 12, 10-12 OR Tuesday, May 15, 5:30-7:30 OR Friday, June 22, 10-12This mastery class is for Pfaff Select®, Expression®, Performance®, Creative®2140/44/70,andCreative®2.0machines.Learnthebasicsewingfunctionsofthemachine.IfyouhaveaPfaff2100seriesembroiderymachine(2124,2134,2140/44/70),wewillbegladtoscheduleinstructionaltimewithyouforembroideryorcomputerconnections.CallTheQuiltSamplerformoreinformation.Supplylist.

pFaFF MeMorY aND More – Sue StoutTuesday, May 22, 9-12Learn thesewingmemory featuresof yournewPfaffmachine.ForExpression®,Perfor-mance®,Ambition®,andCreative2.0®machines.Supplylist.

pFaFF CreatiVe BaSiCS – Sue StoutTuesday, April 24, 9-12 OR Wednesday, May 16, 1-4 OR Monday, June 11, 5-8LearnthesewingfunctionsofthenewPfaffCreativeSensation®,CreativeVision®,orCre-ative4.0®.Supplylist.

pFaFF CreatiVe eMBroiDerY – Sue StoutTuesday, April 24, 1-4 OR Wednesday, May 23, 1-4 OR Monday, June 18, 5-8Learn the embroidery featuresof yournewPfaff Creative Sensation®,Creative Vision®,Creative4.0®,orCreative2.0®.Supplylist.

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pFaFF CreatiVe MeMorY – Sue StoutTuesday, May 8, 9-12 OR Monday, July 16, 5-8LearnthememoryandsequencingfeaturesforthenewPfaffCreativeSensation®,CreativeVision®,orCreative4.0®.Supplylist.

pFaFF FaBUloUS CreatiVe FeatUreS – Sue StoutTuesday, May 15, 9-12 OR Monday, June 25, 5-8LearnthespecializedfeaturesofyournewPfaffCreativeSensation®,CreativeVision®,orCreative4.0®:preciseplacement,resize,colorsortingandbasting,andshaping(CreativeSensation®andCreativeVision®only).Supplylist.

BerNiNa 8 SerieS CoNDeNSeD MaSterY – Shannon WrightFriday, April 20, 10-4 OR Friday, May 25, 10-4 OR Friday, July 13, 10-4Thisclass isdesigned togetyoustartedwithyournew8SeriesBernina!Youwillgetanoverviewofthefeet,setup,andsewingfeaturesonyour820or830inthemorning.Intheafternoon, you will get to sample the wonderful embroidery features of the 830. Fabricsamplekitavailableforpurchase.Supplylist.

830 VirtUal poSitioNiNGFriday, April 13, 1-4 OR Friday, June 15, 1-4The Virtual Positioning® feature on the Bernina 830 gives you the capability to line upembroideriesperfectly,andtoknowexactlywhereeachpartofyourdesignwillstitch.Thisclasswillgiveyouhands-onexperiencewithwhatissuretobecomeoneofyourfavoritefunctionsofthemachine!Supplylist.

BerNiNa CoNDeNSeD MaSterYSewing: Saturday, April 21, 10-4, OR Tuesday, June 19 and Wednesday, June 20Embroidery: Saturday, May 5, 10-4 OR Wednesday, June 13, 10-4Longonmachinequestionsbutshortontime?Learnthe‘insandouts”ofyourBernina®machine.Bepreparedtomovealongquicklyaswegofrombasicssewingtoquiltingandembroidery.ForallActivas,Auroras,Artistas,3Series,and5Seriesmachines.Fabricsam-plekitavailableforpurchase.Supplylist.

Start oUt riGHtThursday, April 12, 10-12 OR Thursday, May 17, 5:30-8:30 OR Friday, June 22, 3-5ThisisthemasteryclassforalloftheBernette®sewingmachines.Learnthebasicsewingfunctionsofyourmachine.Supplylist.

SerGer MaSterYThursday, May 10 & 17, 5:30-8:30Addanewsergertoyoursewing/embroiderymachinetohavetheall-options,“readyforanything”sewingstudio.Confusedaboutthreading,tensions,anddifferentialfeedsettings?Thisclasswill address those fearsas youstitchbasicoverlock, rolledhem,andflatlockstitches. Chain and cover stitches, available on some machines, are extremely practicalstitchesthatwillalsogiveyoursewingprojectsgreatdecorativepossibilities.Youwillseeprojectexampleswherethesestitchescanbeused.Supplylist.

preVeNtiVe MaiNteNaNCeTuesday, May 1, 4-5FREEifmachinepurchasedfromTheQuiltSampler.Haveyoueverwonderedwhatisreallygoingonwithyoursewingmachine’stensions?Whatdoesitmeanto“balance”themachine?Howoftenshouldyoulubricateandwhere?Howimportantisittohaveyourmachineservicedyearly?Allthesequestions-andmanyothers-willbeansweredwhenyoucometotheBradandNateTechnicalShow!Cometoclass,learnabunch,andleaveasmartersewer!Supplylist.

pFaFF 5D SoFtWare – Helen KrogerSaturdays, April 14, May 12, & June 9, 10-12 $36For anyonewith5D software. Learndifferent featuresof your softwarewhilemaking anembroideryblockortwoeachmonth.5Dsoftwareandlaptoprequired.

artiSta V6 SoFtWare MaSterY – Kim ThomasTuesdays, April 24, May 1 & 15, 5:30-8:30ArtistaV6cantakeanyembroideryideaandturnit intoyourownpersonalmasterpiece.Theseclassescoverall themainfeaturesofthisfabuloussoftware,includingcreativelet-tering, digitizing, changing stitch styles and properties, quick cloning, and working withvariousdesignformats.ThisclassisfreewiththepurchaseofV6softwarefromTheQuiltSampler,andwillprepareyoufornewprojectclassesandwebinars.Supplylist.

BerNiNa 830 pilloW – Sue StoutWednesday, May 30, 10-1 $18MakethisdecoratorpillowforyourselforasagiftusingthesewingandembroideryfeaturesofyourBernina830andthejumbohoop.Choosesilksforanelegantlook;cottonswillgiveyouamorecasualeffect.Supplylist.Smallamountofpre-classpreprequired.

BeGiNNiNG BerNiNa CUtWorK – Belinda GibsonWednesday, May 9, 1-5 $24ThisisaclassforthosewhohavepurchasedorthinkingaboutpurchasingtheBERNINACut-workSoftware.Ifyouhaveorhaven’tusedyoursoftware,thisclasswillhelpyourknowledgeonhowandwhattodo.Musthavesoftwareinstalledonyourcomputerbeforearrivingforclass.Supplylistneeded.

BerNiNa 830 eMBroiDereD pilloWCaSe – Belinda GibsonSaturday, May 26, 10-1 $18Createacontinuousembroiderydesign fora scallopedpanelpillowcaseusingadesignandbuilt-institchesfromyourBernina830embroiderymachine.Supplylist.Bernina830embroiderymachineandpatternrequired.

HoopSiSterS® FlaG – Shannon WrightFriday, June 8, 10-5 $42Thisclassicflagdesign featuresembroideredandappliquédstars,andhas thewordsofthePledgeofAllegianceembroideredinthelightstripes,withwavylinesintheredstripes.Bestofall,itismadecompletelyintheembroideryhoop!Supplylist.DesignCDrequired.

SaraH VeDeler eMBroiDereD HeartS – Cristen JonesSaturdays, June 23, July 28, August 25, September 22, October 27, November 24, December 22, 10-12

EveryonelovesSarahVedeler’sappliqueintheembroideryhoopwithherwonderfuldecorativestitchestocomplementanyfabricchoice.ThisseriesofclassesisfreewiththepurchaseoftheembroiderydesigncdandfabricfromTheQuiltSampler,andfocusesonheartsofdifferentshapesandsizes.Learnaboutthefeaturesofyourembroiderymachineandmakeaquiltthatyouwilllove!Supplylist.

Join the expert software team of BERNINA Educators Elva & Elaine

as they guide you through BERNINA Embroidery Software 6

June 21, 22, 23

Learn about:• Lettering Basics

• Quilter Program

• Cross Stitch

• Applique

• Art Canvas

• Auto & manual digitizing

• Monograms & other lettering options

• and much more!

Embroidery Bonanza Retreat

Contact The Quilt Sampler for more details

Plus:• Spend 2 days working in all parts of the

software programs.

• Shopping in the BERNINA Embroidery Store

• Thursday evening Make It and Take It Project

• Receive a CD with all lessons

• Meet & make new friends who enjoy software & embroidery

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Photo Transfer Workshop by Linda BrattenApril 11th 10-2 $35

You have seen the samples around the shop; now take the time to learn how to turn your own photos into works of art! Once you learn how easy this technique is you’ll

be making wall hangings and quilts that document major events in your life.

This workshop is designed to show you how to transfer your photos to printable fabrics, how to do some basic

editing, enlarge the photo to a poster size, and put together a basic wall hanging. We will also consider various thread painting and quilting options that are

available to enhance your photo transfers.

We will use a photo of a rose that I took at the Botanical Gardens in St. Louis, MO for our workshop project. At

the workshop, we will give you the information you need to be able to print your photos onto photo ready fabric, you will be able to experience piecing a photo

transfer together, and experiment with thread painting and quilting to emphasize your photo. And on top of

that you get to eat lunch with Linda!

The cost of the workshop covers the kit, and teacher fees.

Quilt Sampler Springfield Now Carries Brother

6 and 10 Needle Embroidery Machines!!

We are so excited to be carrying 6 and 10 needle embroidery machines! If you love to embroider and want speed and accuracy, these machines are for you! If you want to start your own embroidery business than these machines are for you!! Check out these amazing features:

• 10 Needles – Finish multi-color creations faster than ever, up to 30% faster!

• 10 Needle Auto Threading – Threads each needle in seconds with the touch of a button.

• 10 Thread Colors - Stitch designs up to 10 colors without changing thread.

• 10 LED Lights in the InnovaChrome™ LED Thread Color System – Helps eliminate guesswork

• Extra-Large Worktable• InnovEye® Technology and Snowman® Embroidery

Postitioning Marker – For precise embroidery placement.• Optional 14” x 14” Jumbo Frame!

Have you ever read the book, The Road Less Traveled by Scott Peck? One of the first recollections about that book is his line: Life is hard. How does that relate to sewing machines? The best way I can put it is: Mechanical things are going to fail. The sooner you embrace that, better you will be. We sell great brands of sewing machines and an unbelievable amount of time and money is put into engineering these to be the best, most reliable ma-chines they can be. With that said some-times they are going to need some work, whether it is to address a problem or rou-tine maintenance. We embrace this part of our business and that is why we have two full-time mechanics. Experience is impor-tant when it comes to the repair business. We see a lot of machine problems, and that is good for you and for us. If you required a surgical procedure I am certain you would want a surgeon who had conducted many operations. We have done over 8,000 machine repairs. A friend of mine, CJ Tinkle, often gets asked where to buy a sewing machine and her standard response is: buy based on the quality of the service department. I agree with her.

Brad Jones

Let’s Get Technical!Quilt Tulsa 2012June 8 & 9 2012 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Tulsa Fairgrounds

The Quilt Sampler is proud to be the premier sponsor for Quilt Tulsa 2012 hosted by Green Country Quilter’s Guild. This is the largest quilt show in Oklahoma, featuring over 450 quilts, a small quilt auction, and a certified quilt appraiser.

Featured guest teachers will be the Hoop Sisters and Pfaff educator Marsha Kirsch. For more information on classes, call or email us at sues@quiltsampler.com.

Hoop SiSterS ClaSSeS— Hipster Bag—Friday June 8 10-2 $30 Cathedral Windows—Saturday June 9 10-5 $50

MarSHa KirSCH ClaSSeS— A Touch of Whimsy Pillow—Friday June 8 10-4 $50

Traditionalquiltingusingtheembroiderymachine,piecingandtexturedsashingcreatethisvariationoftouchofwhimsey“blockparty”pillow.Learnsomequickandeasytipstocreateanamazinglookingpillowthatwillbethefocalpointofanyroom.

Silk Bag—Saturday June 9 10-1 $30 Uptownversionofaclassicsmallblackbag,greatforanyeveingout.Quilt,texturize

,andembellishsilkforanamazinglook,allonthemachine.Nook Cover—Saturday June 9 2-5 $30 Let’sreadinstyle!Comeandcreateafantasticquiltedcoverforyoure-read-

ers.Learnhoweasyitistomachinequiltandcustomizeyourcover.

Open Sew on Tuesdays!ComesewwithusonTuesdays!Bringafriendormeetnewfriendsatouropen

sew.Ifyouareworkingonanyprojectsfromourclassesthisisagreattimetoworkonyourprojectsandgetanyhelpthatyoumightneed.

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but certainly not least is the incredible 580 which includes the embroidery capability. Each of the BERNINA 5 series models are compatible with the wonderful BSR (Bernina Stitch Regulator).

Stop in and let us introduce you to BERNINA’s feature-filled new additions today.

Brother NewsNEW! Quattro® Embroidery Surface Protector Sheet ~ Help protect your Quattro® 6000D or 6700D machine surface from abrasions or scratches caused by hoops, pins and other items with this con-

venient protective sheet. Simply peel off the adhesive strips on the back of the sheet, slide the sheet under the presser foot and into the workspace, and affix to your machine. Can be removed and reap-plied as needed. For Use With: Quattro® 6000D, Quattro® 6700D.

NEW! Scissor Kit~This kit includes 6 high quality scissors, designed for precision cutting for a range of sewing and embroidery uses. Includes: , 4” Large Ring Curved Tip, 6” Double Curved Machine

Embroidery Scissors, 4.5” Angled Tweezers, 6” Straight/Sharp Trim-ming Scissors, and 4.5” Micro Serrated Curved Snip.

NEW! Roller Foot~Perfect for sewing on vinyl, velvet, suede and leather fabrics. The dual rollers on this 7mm snap-on foot help pro-vide for more accurate and consistent sewing, as the rollers work in tandem with the machine feed dogs to pull the fabric through, for a more consistent fabric surface. This foot has a wide needle open-ing, allowing for a range of stitch widths.

NEW! Stitch-in-the-Ditch Foot~Designed for quilting and other projects that require stitching over an existing seam, this foot rides smoothly over the seam, helping to ensure your stitching remains more perfectly aligned while you ‘stitch in the ditch’.

Pfaff News

5-D Embroidery Software EventSpringfield-Tuesday, May 1, 1-3 p.m. OR 6-8 p.m.Tulsa-Wednesday, May 2, 1-3 p.m. OR 6-8 p.m.

Reserve your seat for only $10 and receive a $10 gift card after the event!

Are you ready to take your machine embroidery to the next level? Pfaff 5D Suite embroidery software will help you realize your creative potential and ignite your imagination! Join Kothy Hafer-sat and the Quilt Sampler staff to see how the unique features of this software can help you create your own embroidery designs. If you imagine it, you can embroider it! Space is limited, so call right away to reserve your place for this opportunity to see this powerful software in action!

BERNINA News

Introducing the New BERNINA 5 SERIES

The new BERNINA 5 Series ma-chines were designed by BER-NINA’s Swiss engineers with your creative future in mind.

The 5 Series line stands for simple, yet classic design, combined with superior functions to set new standards. Packed with cutting-edge fea-tures the machines provide ease-of-use and plenty of room for sewers, quilters and passionate embroiderers to expand their creativity.

The Bernina 5 series offers a choice of three full sized machine models, the Bernina 530, the 550QE, Quilter’s Edition and last