Appletree Quilting Center's Spring 2018 Newsletter

Vol. 33 - No. 1

Appletree Quilting Center

Spring 2018

New Spring Sewing Classes

Upcoming Events: Jan. 28.................... Big Reveal Runway Event @ 2:00 pm Feb. 3.................. Bernina Club Feb. 10...................Viking Club Feb. 10............. Software BOM begins Feb. 14.................. EPIC Event Feb. 15.........EPIC 980Q Event Mar. 10....................Viking Club Mar. 17 & 18.................. 1st Qtr Sisterhood Retreat Apr. 7................... Bernina Club Apr. 14....................Viking Club Apr. 21............ Tranquility BOM begins May 25 & 26.................. Breast Cancer Sewathon May 27 & 28........ Store Closed

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A Publication of Appletree Quilting Center Millie Kaiser, Owner Established in 1985; 33 years in business!

Millie Kaiser: Publisher & Editor Copyright

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The Magic Stop Watch, from a vintage Twilight Zone episode, in our Time to Sew Logo, above, is to help you tune out and turn off the routine of everyday life and enjoy a few minutes of sewing pleasure with us!

Contact Information: Appletree Quilting Center 2541 Bernadette Dr Columbia, MO 65203 573-446-2655 1-800-269-2655

sewing@appletreequilting.com

www.AppletreeQuilting.com

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Tranquility Block of the Month.

Beginning Saturday, April 21st. See details on page 12.

Greetings:

We have lined up lots of great sewing classes and special events to keep you busy this spring. Our new spring class schedule begins on page 4 with 45 fun sewing classes including 22 new ones. For larger pictures of class projects, go to our website at www.

AppletreeQuilting.com. Check out the great classes and come to our upcoming Spring Classes Grand Reveal Runway Event, Sunday, January 28th at 2:00 PM. Join us for a fun time. View all the new samples, talk with our expert teachers,

enjoy refreshments and lots of door prizes, and save up to 20% off class fees when you register during the event! Why not bring a friend or co-worker? Classes are always more fun with a friend! New samples will be hung the following week and classes will begin the first full week of February!

Treat yourself to a wonderful Valentine’s gift by joining us on Wednesday, February 14th for our fun all-day EPIC Event or Thursday, February 15th to play with the NEW EPIC 980Q with Marsha Kirsch (page 2). Sign up soon, space is limited!

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Viking EPIC’s Extravaganza 2 Day Event

Dream Big EPIC Event with Marsha Kirsch

Quilting Magic with the NEW EPIC 980Q

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday, Feb. 14th

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday, Feb. 15th

It all starts with a dream and just a little imagination.

Join us to sew on the amazing Husqvarna Viking Designer EPIC sewing and embroidery machine during this exciting event. Fun, new applique techniques will make curved piecing a breeze, and embroidery adds great dimension. Use multiple quilting patterns to reflect your imagination and personality. Special accessory feet will make the unexpected come to life.

Join us for this exciting hands-on, fun-filled event to learn amazing tips and techniques on the Designer EPIC Sewing and Embroidery machine. Curious to experience the remarkable features of the EPIC? This is your chance to spend a whole day sewing on the most revolutionary sewing machine on the market today.

No obligations to buy, just have fun exploring the best that the market has to offer. Enjoy a fun day of creative sewing plus bargain shopping with great discounts for the day! Don’t miss this opportunity to find out why the Designer EPIC sewing and embroidery machine is the greatest on the market today!

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Do you love the features of the top of the line Designer EPIC, but you are not interested in machine embroidery? Or are you dreaming of the perfect companion machine to sew and quilt on while your EPIC is busy embroidering? Then the brand NEW EPIC 980Q is the answer. Join us for a day of fun and creative sewing while you make a stunning new project on the new EPIC 980Q! Marsha Kirsch, our Viking Specialist, is greatly loved for her enthusiasm and lively presentations. She inspires fantastic results, whether from the masterful technical skills she teaches or the inspiration that sewers take away from her events. Marsha imparts an empowering “can do” attitude when instructing in the use of advanced machines and new software, opening up wide doors to creativity, and fun ways to embellish projects with exciting results.

Registration Fee: $95 per day or $150 for both days.

This includes all your supplies, designs, and instructions plus an enjoyable lunch and amazing discounts, too!

Early Bird Discount: Sign up by February 7th to SAVE $15 OFF the daily registration fee or $25 off the two day total.

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Introducing the NEW Amara from Handi Quilter:

Key Features Include: • 20” of brightly-lit throat space.

• Pinpoint Needle Laser.

• Easy-Set Tension.

• 7-inch color touchscreen or add the Pro-Stitcher® and use that tablet for your machine display instead.

• Menu-controlled QuiltMaster™ LED Lighting Package: throat, needlebar, and bobbin.

• QuiltMaster™ front handlebars: Independently adjustable, ergonomic with integrated micro handles.

• Programmable handlebar buttons.

• QuiltMaster™ servo-controlled stitch regulation (perfect stitches, every time).

• Stitching speeds up to 2,500 stitches per minute.

• Consistent stitch quality from 4-24 stitches per inch.

• Two modes of stitch regulation: Precision or Cruise.

• Five convenient built-in tie-off stitches.

• High-speed rotary hook with large-capacity M-class bobbin.

• Manual mode with three customizable preset speeds.

• Pro-Stitcher ready! All necessary cabling is pre-installed inside.

• Handi Feet®-compatible; includes ruler foot and open-toe foot.

• On-screen hand wheel.

• Magnetic Tool Minder Collar.

• Bobbin-use estimator.

• Front power switch.

• Thread-break sensor and alarm.

• Stitch counter.

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Lack the space for a longarm quilter, check out the amazing HQ Simply 16, a 16” longarm machine on the Little Foot 5’ Frame!

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Spring Classes Kids Fun Sewing Classes Handy Pencil Bag .... with Beth

Youth Quilt Camp .... with Beth

A. 1:00 – 3:00 PM

A. 10:00 – 2:00 PM Mon.

Mon. Apr. 16

Feb. 5 & 19

This handy pencil bag is fast, fun and easy! It will easily clip to your backpack or belt. Use this fun bag to carry pencils, pens, and other important stuff! This is a great beginner class. The class fee includes the cost of project supplies and pattern. Fee $25.

PJ Pants .... with Beth A. 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Sun.

May 20

This easy to sew pattern is great for the beginner (12 years or older) or the seasoned sewer.

Take your sewing to the next level and learn to make these easy pajama pants! Everyone loves warm and cozy pj pants whether they’re made from cotton or soft flannel.

Fee $35.

Recommended Skill Levels for Sewing Classes:

Beginner

Confident Beginner Intermediate

Give your kids something productive to do with their free time. They will have lots of fun making their very own machine pieced quilt in this easy quilting class. Students aged 8 to 10 years will have assistance cutting their pieces. Students 10+ years will explore rotary cutting techniques. Machine piecing with a 1/4” seam will be covered and how to make the quilt sandwich, turn, and hand or machine tie the quilt. Students must have taken at least one basic kids sewing class from AQC within the last year to take this more advanced class. The Camp fee is $150 which includes all the materials needed to make this fun quilt.

Advanced The skill level refers to the sewing experience needed to complete the project within each class category; not the overall sewing experience of the student.

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Fashion & Accessory Classes

Duffle Bag .... with Suzanne

Barrel Bag .... with Suzanne

This is the perfect duffel bag for your next travel adventure or a trip to the gym.

Join Suzanne to learn the magic tricks in creating this stunning new carryall. Features include sturdy straps, an exterior zippered pocket and great piped details. Can be made in 3 different sizes. Fee $75.

A. 10:00 – 1:00 PM Sat.

Feb. 17 & 24

Join Suzanne to make this fabulous and functional bag. Two exterior pockets and one interior pocket provide a special space for important items. Add special piping details and an optional shoulder strap if desired. Select fun cotton prints or play with our new cork options. Fee $70.

Wed.

A. 10:00 – 2:00 PM

Mar. 7

This versatile infinity scarf can be worn and used in several different ways as a single wrap scarf, double wrap, or as a handy privacy cover to breast feed with confidence!

Our selection of double gauze cotton fabrics are lightweight and breathable for the baby’s comfort! Fee $30.

Button Back Shirt .... with Susan A. 10:00 – 4:00 PM

Sun.

Mar. 11

Join Susan to make this comfy button back top. It features a front pleat, cuffed sleeves, and back button details. The collar is constructed with a neck band for a professional touch.

This quick and easy top is a breeze to make and wear. This may become your new go to pattern for easy spring and summer tops!

Fee $65.

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Mar. 24 & Apr. 7

Pearl Wallet .... with Suzanne

Nursing Infinity Scarf .... with Beth A. 6:30 – 8:30 PM

A. 12:00 – 4:00 PM Sat.

Fri.

May 4 & 11

This easy-to-sew wallet features eight card slots, two bill slots, a large zippered compartment, and a detachable bifold compartment. A removable wristlet strap comes in handy when you just need to carry the essentials. Just slip your phone into the zippered compartment and go! Let Suzanne guide you though the different steps to success! Fee $75.

Hand Classes English Paper Piecing .... with Suzanne A. 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Tue. Feb. 27

Join Suzanne to learn the art of English paper piecing by hand while making these fun little hexagons. Join them together to create a multitude of different shapes. Explore easy techniques to simplify the process. Fee $40.

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Embroidery Classes Scout Embroidered Badges .... with Suzanne A. 10:00 – 2:00 PM

Fri.

Feb. 23

Making these small but very fun Cotton & Steel embroidered badges can be addictive. Explore darling little animals, geometric patch outlines, fruit, and other fun designs, reminiscent of old school scouting patches. Add them to bags, jackets, hats, and more. Join Suzanne to create a collection of fun embroidered badges. Fee $40.

Easter Eggs .... with Debby A. 10:00 – 1:00 PM

Wed.

Mar. 14

These beautiful and intricate eggs are the ideal Easter decoration. Choose from 5 different free-standing lace egg designs featuring unique details and festive patterns that are perfect for showcasing bright spring colors or customizing with your own palette. Fee $40.

Autumn Wind .... with Susan A. 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Mon.

Mar. 19 & 26

Embroidered Jeans .... with Beth A. 1:00 – 4:00 PM Sun. Feb. 25

Join Beth to embellish a pair of jeans with your basic or embroidery machine. We will decorate a pocket and cuff. If you have an embroidery machine, we will stitch out a small design on a pant leg. Explore different decorative stitches. Learn about color choices and stabilizers. Fee $40.

Easter Tea Towel .... with Debby A. 1:00 – 5:00 PM Tue. Feb. 27

.... with Marilyn

Tue.

Tue.

Apr. 17

Even if it’s too cold to work in the garden, you can pretend. This cheerful Thyme to Garden wall quilt will lift your spirits. If you are looking for a project to boost your precision placement skills as you do multiple hoopings, this is just the project for you. Fee $65.

Cutwork Rag Quilt

Monogrammed Towels .... with Millie Mar. 6 & Apr. 3

Put your embroidery machine and embroidery software to work to create stunning decorator towels.

Millie will guide you through creating unique monograms with the Monogram Wizard and Design Creator. Learn the steps to successful monograms and adding special decorator touches. Don’t have the software? Come anyway.

Prerequisite: your machine and software guide lessons. Fee $70.

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Thyme to Garden A. 10:00 – 4:00 PM

Are you new to machine embroidery or just need a jump start? Then join Debbie to make several of these adorable Easter themed tea towels. Select from many design options including bunnies, Easter eggs, wagons and spring flowers. Fee $45.

A. 10:00 – 2:00 PM

It’s easy to get the traditional look of hand embroidery and piecing with the help of today’s software. First, we will machine embroidery the bird block using the design that has been digitized for you using our software. Then by using the Triangulations program you will discover a quick accurate way to piece half square triangle blocks. Fee $70.

.... with Wendy A. 10:00 – 2 PM

Fri.

May 4

Take the Flannel Rag Quilt to the next level with your BERNINA embroidery hoop and Cutwork Tool.

Embroider a beautiful quilt block and then cut the fringe automatically with your cutwork tool in the hoop! Let Wendy show you how.

Fee $40.

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Beginning Machine Piecing

Birthday Presents .... with Jean

Building Blocks Table Runner .... with Jean

A. 10:00 – 4:00 PM Mon. B. 6:00 – 9:00 PM Wed.

This fun project is the perfect intro to machine piecing. Join Jean to learn the basics. Simply select a Charm Pack (either mini’s or 5” squares) and see how quickly this easy table runner goes together. Fee $40.

BQ3 .... with Wendy

A. 1:00 – 4:00 PM B. 10:00 – 1:00 PM C. 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Mon. Fri. Wed.

Feb. 5 Mar. 16 Apr. 4

Gridwork .... with Jean

A. 6:00 – 9 PM Fri. Feb. 9 & 23 B. 10:00 – 4 PM Wed. Apr. 18

Select a great focus fabric.

Add a couple coordinating fabrics. Then join Jean to master this fun beginning project. This simple design can become either a handy table topper or a larger quilt.

Fee $65.

Magic Rag Quilt .... with Wendy A. 1:00 – 5:00 PM

Sat.

Mar. 3

This is truly the easiest quilt to make! Select several of our cotton flannels and we will pre-cut and pre-fringe the blocks for you. All you have to do is sew the blocks together! The magic of this project happens when you wash and dry the quilt allowing the pre-fringed seam allowances to bloom.

Add optional embroidered or applique blocks. Fee $75.

Tempest

.... with Wendy

A. 1:00 – 4:00 PM Fri. Apr. 6 & 20

Join Wendy to make this stunning quilt top.

Select fabrics from two contrasting color families and learn how to rotary cut and strip piece your blocks together in no time. Fee $70.

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Apr. 9 Apr. 11 & 25

The prints are having a party in this easy quilt design. Do you see presents or ribbons of interlocking color in this happy quilt?

Let Jean guide you through the basic steps to birthday joy in making this fun and bright quilt. Fee $65.

A. 10:00 – 4 PM Fri. May 18

Take the simple Rail Fence design to the next level!

This is the perfect quilt to utilize all those luscious large print fabrics you’ve been avoiding. Wendy will guide you through the easy steps for creating this stunning quilt top. Fee $65.

AQC University Classes AQC 100 - Machine Piecing & Quilting .... with Millie & Marilyn A. 6:00 – 9 PM Tue. Feb. 20, 27, Mar. 13, 20, 27 & Apr. 10 B. 1:00 – 4 PM Wed. Feb. 21, 28, Mar. 14, 21, 28 & Apr. 11

If you are new to quilting or would like to learn all the tricks and secrets to successful machine quilting, we have the perfect class for you. Join the teaching staff of Appletree Quilting for this six week course and let us guide you through all aspects of the quilting process including: 1. The secrets of safe & accurate rotary cutting; 2. Accuracy, both in piecing and in pressing the blocks; 3. Setting the quilt blocks together; 4. Adding perfectly mitered borders that don’t pucker; 5. Machine quilting the quilt sandwich; 6. Binding your finished quilt and adding your label.

Start with a good foundation. Learn everything you need to make beautiful quilts easily and successfully during this comprehensive Appletree Quilting University course!

Students may elect to make a lap quilt, table topper, or table runner. Class notebook included. Fee $145.

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Quilting University 200: Beyond the Basics .... Millie & Marilyn A. 6:00 – 9:00 PM Tue. Apr. 24, May 1, 15, 29 & June 5 B. 1:00 – 4:00 PM Wed. Apr. 25, May 2, 16, 30 & June 6

If you have mastered quilting basics as taught in our Quilting University Class 100, join us for level 200 to learn more advanced techniques including: 1. Improve accuracy in rotary cutting; 2. Learn precision piecing and pressing; 3. Explore other block elements including flying geese, quarter square triangles, and square in a square; 4. Learn successful techniques for on-point block layout; 5. Add perfectly mitered borders; 6. Learn more advanced quilting and binding techniques.

Build on your good foundation from AQU 100. Students may elect to make a wall hanging, lap quilt, or larger quilt top. Fee $130.

Confident Beginner Boomerang .... with Louese A. 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Sun. Feb. 25 & Mar. 4

Explore the magic of the Super Sidekick ruler and a fun combination of small print fabrics to make this quilt. The blocks are formed with easy to cut triangle shaped pieces. It may look complex, but it’s easy and fun. The best part is there are no “Y” seams! Fee $70.

Sweater Dogs .... with Suzanne A. 1:30 – 4:30 PM Mon. Mar. 12 & 26

This is a fun pattern from Elizabeth Hartman which can become a single block pillow or a larger quilt. You decide how many dogs to put in your home. Join Suzanne to create your own sweet doggie quilt.

Fee $70.

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Buzz Cut .... with Millie A. 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Sat.

Mar. 24 & Apr. 7

Bring a layer cake assortment of colorful prints and a background or simply two great fabrics to make this fun quilt. It may look difficult, but it actually starts with a series of 9” half square triangles. Join Millie to learn the easy steps to success. Fee $70.

Cosmic Expressions .... with Millie A. 10:00 – 2:00 PM

Tue. Mar. 27 & Apr. 10

Explore large print fabrics and panel options to create this amazing quilt. With a few coordinates and some careful cutting you will have a simply gorgeous cosmic 60” x 60” wall hanging. Millie will share all her tricks for working with panels.

Fee $70.

Kaleidoscope Pinwheels .... with Debby A. 1:00 – 4:00 PM Wed. Apr. 4 & May 9

Join Debbie to create this stunning double pinwheel kaleidoscope quilt. The fun Stack and Whack blocks are made from repeating fabric patterns.

Debbie will guide you through the easy techniques. Fee $70.

Range Sunset .... with Louese

A. 1:00 – 4:00 PM Sun. Apr. 15 & 29

Are you dreaming of a mountain vacation? This quilt is for you! Range can mean mountains or a range of colors. Explore complementary color combinations while you make this beautiful quilt. Fee $70.

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Patriotic Quilt .... with Debby A. 1:00 – 4:00 PM May 11 & June 8

Fri.

Combine easy red, white and blue strip piecing with a machine appliqued accent panel to create this great patriotic quilt. Debbie will guide you through the basic piecing and applique techniques.

Fee $70.

Navajo Seasons .... with Louese

A. 1:00 – 4:00 PM Mon. May 14 & 21

Learn how easy it is to make this bargello style quilt with a range of beautiful colors! Unlike the traditional bargello quilt, this design is created with two simple blocks. Come join the class and learn the magic of this exciting quilt. Select your fabrics with the guide of the free pattern. Or you may explore your own color ways. Fee $70.

Recommended Skill Levels for Sewing Classes:

Beginner

Confident Beginner

Intermediate Grandma’s Wedding Ring .... with Marilyn A. 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Wed.

Mar. 7, Apr. 4 & May 9

Have you always wanted to make a double wedding ring quilt? Now is your chance to learn this traditional quilt using easy freezer paper piecing for perfectly pieced arcs. Choose your fabrics for either a scrappy look or planned. Join Marilyn and create the quilt of your dreams.

Fee $90.

Designing with Panels .... with Millie A. 10:00 – 2:00 PM

Tue.

May 8 & 22

This class will give you the tricks and techniques for working with preprinted panels. Panels have an innate distortion that comes from being wrapped on the bolt under tension.

Learn how to straighten your panel first before adding accent blocks and borders. Receive help in designing your own original quilt. We will also explore the basics of adding a perfectly matched pieced border. No more partial blocks to finesse on the corners. Fee $75.

Intermediate Advanced The skill level refers to the sewing experience needed to complete the project within each class category; not the overall sewing experience of the student.

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Machine Applique & Paper Piecing Basic Machine Applique .... with Susan A. 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Mon.

Whimsy Paper Pieced Tote .... with Helen

A. 10:00 – 4 PM Mon. Feb. 26

This whimsical tote bag is a great beginning project with which to learn basic paper piecing. Helen will teach you to paper piece with our favorite freezer paper technique.

What a fun way to learn this useful and accurate method. Fee $65.

Atomic Starburst .... with Suzanne Fri.

Enhance your paper piecing skills with Suzanne as you create this stunning quilt. Combine paper pieced starbursts with fun fabric diamonds set on point. This is a great project to showcase your favorite prints. Fee $75.

Crazy Tula .... with Helen A. 10:00 – 4:00 PM Thr. Mar 29

Once you have mastered the basic techniques of paper piecing, Helen will take you to the next level with this colorful quilt.

Explore circular flying geese units and curved piecing too.

Fee $65.

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Machine Quilting, Plus! .... with Marilyn A. 10:00 – 4:00 PM

Sat.

May 5

Feb. 19

Come splash in the Spring rains with this cute beginner applique. Learn how to transfer designs to fusible web, and use a variety of built in stitches to decorate your applique. When completed you will be able to enjoy using this decorative hand towel. Fee $40.

A. 10:00 – 2:00 PM Mar. 23 & Apr. 13

Quilt Finishing Classes

It’s not a quilt until it’s quilted! Join Marilyn to learn basic machine quilting techniques. Learn how to layer the quilt sandwich and quilt it with stitch-in-the-ditch and straight line quilting. If you have a programmable computerized machine, Marilyn will show you how to do mock hand quilting easily by machine. Then, if you have an embroidery machine, explore computerized quilting in the hoop. Fee $65.

Perfect Quilt Binding .... with Marilyn A. 6:00 – 9 PM Tue. Apr. 10 B. 1:00 – 4 PM Wed. Apr. 11

Is your quilt binding lumpy and uneven with rounded corners and poor miters?

Many prize worthy quilts have failed due to shoddy binding.

Learn the basic techniques of applying perfect quilt binding with either straight grain or bias strips. Master continuous bias binding and precise mitered corners on both the front and back sides. Fee $35.

Free Motion Quilting .... with Helen A. 10:00 – 4:00 PM Sat.

Apr. 24

Spend a day with Helen to explore basic free motion quilting techniques. You may start with a small wall hanging or fun panel for the class project.

Learn the basic motions and skills needed to let your stitching flow smoothly and effortlessly. Explore multiple basic design elements in class. Soon you too will be doing amazing free motion quilting. Fee $65.

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Landscape Quilting .... with Helen

A. 10:00 – 4:00 PM Mon. Apr. 16 & 30

Have you ever wanted to learn landscape quilting? Then join Helen for this class and have fun making your own landscape quilt.

It’s sew fun watching your landscape come to life. We will show you how to create your landscape with the step-by-step method. Fee $110.

Give Back Sewing Days Give Back Mondays .... with Beth, Staff & Friends 1:00 – 8:00 PM Feb. 26, Mar. 19, Apr. 23, June 18

Join Beth, the Appletree Quilting Center staff, and our dear customers one day a month to donate your time and talents for worthy causes in the community. We support a variety of different groups and charities.

Please join us by helping for an hour or a day to give back to the community.

No special skills are required, just a willingness to help. Appletree Make It Mondays .... with Louese & Beth Quilting will 1:00 – 8:00 PM Mon. Mar. 5, Apr. 2, May 7 & June 4 provide the space, Remember the first Monday of the month to join Louese and Beth at Appletree Quilting for an afternoon and evening machines, fabric, sewing guidance, of fun and sewing time. Wrap up all those unfinished objects! Come early and stay late! We will provide the main plus snacks and chocolate, of dish for dinner. Please consider bringing a dish or snack to course! If you share! Join us for only $20 per session. have any clean Finish It Friday Evenings .... with Beth & Louese usable fabric to 5:00 PM – Midnight Fri. Feb. 16, Mar. 16, Apr. 20, donate for our

May 18 & June 22 causes, we would Join Louese and Beth for a night of fun and time to wrap greatly appreciate the donation. Bless you. up all those unfinished objects! Come early and stay late!

There is no charge for this event, just free fun and We will provide the main dish for dinner. Please consider fellowship plus our heartfelt gratitude and God’s bringing a dish or snack to share! Join us for only $20 per blessings to all! session.

Open Sewing Classes

2nd Annual Memorial Breast Cancer Sewathon 11:00 – 4:00 PM Fri. & Sat.

30+ generous and gracious ladies contributed their time and talents to help us make a total of 157 comfort pillows at our First Annual Memorial Breast Cancer Sewathon in May of 2017. Thanks to everyone for all your help.

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May 25th & 26th

Appletree Quilting Center will host the Second Annual Memorial Breast Cancer Sewathon to make comfort pillows for breast cancer patients. Please join us for an hour or more to help cut, sew and stuff these cancer comfort pillows. We will provide machines, supplies, snacks, and guidance. If you have any clean usable fabric and/or fiber fill to donate, we would greatly appreciate the donation.

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New Block of the Month Program Tranquility .... with Jean & Millie 1:00 – 2:00 PM Sat.

Apr. 21, May 19, June 23, July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15, Oct. 20 & Nov. 17

Embroidery BOM Sisterhood BOM .... with Wendy & Millie A. 1:00 – 4:00 PM Sat. Mar. 31, Apr.28, June 2, June 30,

July 28, Sept. 22, Oct. 27, Dec. 1

Take your machine embroidery skills to the next level in this amazing new exclusive 2018 EmbroidaBlock of the Month program from Hoop Sisters and Appletree Quilting. Your blocks will be perfectly pieced, decoratively stitched, and quilted all in the hoop of your embroidery machine. When finished, you will have a gorgeous quilt.

The Sisterhood BOM program will offer you two different options. The Sisterhood Wall Hanging is stunning on its own as shown to the right (up to 70” x 70” with a 9” block), or can be turned into a larger quilt (up to 111” x 111” with a 9” block) as shown below. Simply purchase the optional border CD, turn it on point and add the borders!

This stunning new 8 month BOM program was designed by Toni Steere of a Wing and a Prayer Designs and features fifteen printed cotton fabrics by Wing and a Prayer Design for Timeless Treasures. The palette ranges from aqua to deep sea blues, a foundation of sandy creams and beiges with a coral accent.

This BOM program will be taught in 10 monthly sessions. You will receive multi-formatted design files including 5 block sizes (5” to 9”), full color step-by-step instructions, and monthly handson and demonstration classes. If you miss a class or need a refresher, videos are available online for each block. The possibilities are endless! This quilt only looks complicated but we promise it’s not. We will guide you through each step from embroidering and quilting the blocks, joining the blocks, and finishing the seams on the back!

The quilt is made up of eight different blocks plus the setting units. Each month Jean and Millie will provide a thorough demonstration and helpful hints for your successful completion of the block(s).

The registration fee is $80 which also includes your notebook and USB stick (given out at the first meeting).

Then each month the design fee will be $18. The class will be a hands-on format or demonstration as the month requires or as desired by our students.

Tranquility Block of the Month (106” x 106”)

Kits will be available in the colors shown or you may select your own fabrics. The fabric kit for this Block of the Month program will include all the fabrics for the top, borders, and binding. This project makes a 106” x 106” king sized quilt.

The registration fee is $60. Then each month the pattern, class and fabric fee is $36 or $10 per month for pattern and class only. You may elect to attend the classes or have the kits and pattern shipped automatically. What a great way to enhance your piecing skills over the next months and create this gorgeous quilt. Please sign up soon, as we will need to know how much fabric to order.

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Embroidery Retreats Sisterhood Retreats .... with Wendy, Deborah & Nancy A. 10:00 – 4:00 PM Sat. & Sun.

March 17 & 18 May 5 & 6 July 7 & 8 Sept. 29 & 30

Embroidery Software BOM Quilted Skinnies for All Seasons Block of the Month .... with Marilyn A. 2:00 – 3:00 PM Sat. Feb. 10, Mar. 10, Apr. 14, May 12,

June 9, July 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 8,

Oct. 13, and Nov. 10

Plan to join us for one or more of our exciting new Sisterhood Embroidery Retreats scheduled quarterly for your embroidery edutainment!

Bring your embroidery machine for a two-day adventure of making fun projects completely in the hoop of your embroidery machine. Learn new skills for selecting the best stabilizer, hooping perfection and improving stitch quality as you sew your way to embroidery expertise! Each quarter we will offer three groups of projects for your enjoyment.

Our first quarter projects include: 1. Coffee, Tea or Me! 2. Wedding Bliss, and 3. Makeup Fun Simply select your favorite projects and join us for this fun Sisterhood Retreat.

You will receive the designs and instructions for all the projects done during the retreat, plus hands-on guidance, lunch for both days, and a sense of Sisterhood in all the new friends you will make. This is a great opportunity to broaden your horizons, use your embroidery machine and have fun while doing it.

Cost of the two day Retreat is $110 plus the cost of the different kits. Sign up today for one or more of our exciting new Sisterhood Retreats.

Appletree Quilting Center

Spring 2018

Take your software skills to a whole new level as you combine both digitizing and quilting wizard skills in creating these ten lovely wall hangings for the different months and seasons of the year. Each of the projects will be digitized to fit in the 360 x 200 hoop and will therefore require no multiple hoopings. After the designs are digitized, they will be taken into Embroidery Extra where the Quilt Block Wizard will be utilized to quilt around the picture in the hoop. Stippling, contour, motif, diagonal and other quilting techniques will be used. Premier+2 Ultra, Premier+ Ultra and 6D Professional all have the Quilt Block Wizard. Premier+2 Ultra and Premier+ Ultra have the additional feature of exporting cut files for use with the Silhouette Cameo. Each month a short lesson demonstrating features of the new Premier+2 software package will also be shared.

Class registration is $50 plus the monthly $10 charge.

Students must have completed their embroidery software guide lessons.

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Machine Guide Lessons If you purchased your Viking or BERNINA machine or software from AQC, your guide lessons are FREE and you may repeat them as often as you like (space permitting).

If you purchased your machine elsewhere and would like to take your owner’s guide lessons with Appletree Quilting, you must register for the complete set of lessons provided for your particular machine or software: If the class meets: one time, the fee will be $150;

two times, the fee will be $300;

three times, the fee will be $450;

or four times, the fee will be $600.

Please register for guide classes at least one week prior to the beginning of a class series.

VIKING Guide Lessons Machine Guide Lessons: Please bring your sewing machine or serger, manual, foot control, power cord, and all the accessories to class. Embroidery machine owners do not need to bring their embroidery units to class until the third week.

Lessons for Basic Viking Machines A. 6:30 – 9:00 B. 1:00 – 3:30 C. 6:30 – 9:00 D. 1:00 – 3:30 E. 6:30 – 9:00

PM PM PM PM PM

Tue. Tue. Tue. Tue. Tue.

Feb. 6 Mar. 6 Apr. 3 May 1 June 5

This class is for owners of basic Viking sewing machines including 100Q, Eden Rose 250M, Tribute 140M, Emerald 203, 183, 118 and 116, and the E20 or equivalent. This class will cover basic machine operation and maintenance.

Lessons for Computerized Viking Machines A. 6:30 – 9:00 B. 1:00 – 3:30 C. 6:30 – 9:00 D. 1:00 – 3:30 E. 6:30 – 9:00

PM PM PM PM PM

Tue. Tue. Tue. Tue. Tue.

Feb. 13, 20 Mar. 13 & 20 Apr. 10 & 17 May 8 & 15 June 12 & 19

This class is for owners of computerized Viking sewing machines including Sapphires, Opals, Eden Rose 250C, Tribute 140C, or equivalent. The first class of each session will cover basic machine operation and maintenance. The second class will cover additional features and programming.

Lessons for Viking Embroidery Machines A. 6:30 – 9:00 B. 1:00 – 3:30 C. 6:30 – 9:00 D. 1:00 – 3:30 E. 6:30 – 9:00

PM PM PM PM PM

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Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22 Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26 May 3, 10, 17, 24 June 7, 14, 21, 28

This class is for owners of Viking embroidery machines including the Designer Diamond, Designer Ruby, Designer Topaz, or Designer SE. The first two classes of each session will cover sewing machine operation, techniques, and maintenance. The third class will cover machine embroidery Page 14

techniques. The fourth class will explore design positioning, on screen customizing, and computer connectivity.

Lessons for Viking Epic & Epic 980Q A. 1:00 – 4:00 B. 6:00 – 9:00 C. 1:00 – 4:00 D. 6:00 – 9:00 E. 1:00 – 4:00

PM PM PM PM PM

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Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22 Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26 May 3, 10, 17, 24 June 7, 14, 21, 28

This class is for owners of the top of the line Viking Epic embroidery machine or Epic 980Q (sessions 1-3 for 980Q).

Serger & HandiQuilter Guide Lessons By special appointment only. If you purchased your longarm quilter or serger from AQC, your guide lessons are free. If you purchased elsewhere, there will be at a charge of $75 per hour with a one hour minimum.

Viking Software Guide Lessons: Please bring your laptop with the current software installed and your dongle to class. If you need assistance installing your software, please make a special appointment prior to the class dates. We do not have class time for installation.

Premier Plus Embroidery A. 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Sun.

Premier Plus Modify A. 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Sun.

Feb. 11 & 18 Mar. 4 & 11

Premier Plus Cross Stitcher A. 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Sun.

Premier Plus Create A. 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Sun.

Apr. 8 Apr. 22 & 29

BERNINA Guide Lessons Machine Guide Lessons: Please bring your sewing machine or serger, manual, foot control, power cord, and all the accessories to class. Embroidery machine owners do not need to bring their embroidery units to class until the third and fourth week.

Lessons for Bernettes and BERNINA Sewing Machines through the 5 Series A. 1:00 – 3:30 B. 6:30 – 9:00 C. 1:00 – 3:30 D. 6:30 – 9:00 E. 1:00 – 3:30

PM PM PM PM PM

Tue. Tue. Tue. Tue. Tue.

Feb. 6, 13, 20 Mar. 6, 13, 20 Apr. 3, 10, 17 May 1, 8, 15 June 5, 12, 19

This class is for owners of any current Bernette or BERNINA sewing machines including Bernette Seville, London 5, Chicago 5 & 7, and BERNINA 300 and 500 series models purchased from Appletree Quilting Center.

Class #1: Basic machine operation and maintenance for

all machines in this category.

Class #2: Additional features and programming for

BERNINA 300 and 500 series models.

Class #3: Embroidery features for Chicago 7 and

BERNINA 560 (if applicable) and 580/290.

Appletree Quilting Center

Spring 2018

BERNINA 7 & 8 Series Embroidery Machines A. B. C. D. E.

1:00 – 3:30 PM 6:30 – 9:00 PM 1:00 – 3:30 PM 6:30 – 9:00 PM 1:00 – 3:30 PM

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Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22 Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26 May 3, 10, 17, 24 June 7, 14, 21, 28

This class is for owners of any current BERNINA series 7 or 8 sewing machines including the 700, 710, 740, 750, 770, 780, 790, 880, and 880 Select purchased from AQC. Class #1: Basic machine operation and maintenance for

all machines in this category.

Class #2: Additional features and programming for

all machines in this category.

Class #3: Additional features and programming for

all machines in this category.

Plus, introduction to embroidery features for

the BERNINA 750, 770 (if applicable), 780,

790, 880, and 880 Select.

Class #4: Additional embroidery features for BERNINA

750, 770, 780, 790, 880 and 880 Select.

If you have purchased a 750 or 770 with embroidery, 780, 790, 880, or 880 Select, please bring your embroidery unit to class #3 and class #4.

Class & Special Event Policies Your class fee is due at registration. This guarantees your place in class. Class size is limited. So please register early. Sometimes a great class is cancelled because people wait to the last minute to register. Each class needs a minimum enrollment at least three days before it begins.

Full refunds or store credits will be issued only if the class is cancelled by AQC due to bad weather or insufficient registration. Any class cancellation made by the student must be received 7 days before the class in order to receive a store credit less a $5 processing fee; no refunds will be given. Credits or refunds are not available on special events.

You will receive a class supply list upon registration.

Students will receive a 15% discount off all nonsale fabrics and notions for class supplies. Please inform the sales personnel that you are buying supplies for a class. We truly appreciate your support when purchasing class supplies only from Appletree Quilting Center. No other quilt shop in the mid-Missouri area offers you the quality and selection of classes and fabrics from which to choose. Bring your own sewing machine to class or you may reserve one of our regular class room machines at no additional charge.

Please be prompt! Everyone’s time is valuable.

Please do not wear heavy perfume or cologne to class.

Please turn cell phones off or to vibrate mode.

Please come to class prepared.

Please call if you are unable to attend a class session.

Appletree Quilting Center

Spring 2018

Golden Apple Clubs

Join us for one or both of our two clubs to learn lots of new sewing, quilting, embroidery, and software techniques. Plus, share great ideas, motivation, tips, problems, and laughter with all your sewing friends at Appletree Quilting Center.

VIKING Club

Meets Monthly on the second Saturday at 10:00 AM Feb. 10, Mar. 10, Apr. 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8

All customers of AQC are welcome to join regardless of the brand of machine you own. Appletree Viking Club dues are $75 for the year. Members receive a 10% discount on all nonsale fabric and notion purchases. The discount alone is worth the cost of membership!

BERNINA Club

Meets Bi-Monthly on the first Saturday at 10:00 AM Feb. 3, Apr. 7, June 2, Aug. 4, Oct. 6, Dec. 1

All customers of AQC are welcome to join regardless of the brand of machine you own. Appletree BERNINA Club dues are $40 for the year. Members receive a 10% discount on all nonsale fabric and notion purchases. Join both Viking Club and BERNINA Club for only $100.

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Husqvarna VIKING

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Appletree Quilting Center Web Site & Online Store: www.appletreequilting.com

2541 Bernadette Dr.

(North of Columbia Mall)

Columbia, MO 65203 (573) 446-2655 1-800-269-2655 OPEN 7 Days a Week for Your Convenience!

10 – 5:30 pm Mon. – Thr. 10 – 5:00 pm Fri. & Sat. 1 – 4:00 pm Sundays

Authorized Dealer for Husqvarna Viking, BERNINA, and Handi Quilter Longarms

Bargain Hunters Specials!

Looking for a GREAT DEAL on a new machine or a great second machine?

Check out these exceptional offers at Appletree Quilting Center:

Closeout Models

Viking Diamond deLuxe Embroidery & Sewing

Floor & Classroom Demonstrators Plus Pre-Owned Machines

Bernina 530 Swiss Edition Computerized Sewing

ALL at Low, Low Prices Limited Quantities Available What you can expect when you purchase your next machine from Appletree Quilting Center:

Viking Designer Diamond Embroidery & Sewing

• Appletree is your Authorized BERNINA and Husqvarna Viking Dealer in Mid-Missouri with 30 years experience.

• You will receive FREE Owner’s Guide Lessons; Daytime or Evening options are available.

Bernina 380

Computerized Sewing

• Prompt in-house service with our expert Gold Star Service Department.

• We are open 7 days a week for YOUR convenience.

• Friendly and helpful staff.

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Embroidery & Sewing

• Your Satisfaction is Guaranteed at Appletree Quilting.

Bernette Chicago 7 Embroidery & Sewing Appletree Quilting Center

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