Appletree Quilting Center's Time to Sew Newsletter Summer 2018

Vol. 33 - No. 2

Appletree Quilting Center

Summer 2018

New Summer Sewing Classes

Upcoming Events: June 3..................... Big Reveal Runway Event @ 2:00 pm June 9.....................Viking Club June 15-16....Bernina Academy June 18.................... Give Back Monday July 7 & 8.......................3rd Qtr Sisterhood Retreat July 14....................Viking Club July 16..................... Give Back Monday Aug. 4.................. Bernina Club Aug. 11...................Viking Club Aug. 20.................... Give Back Monday Aug. 26................... Big Reveal Runway Event @ 2:00 pm Sept. 15................. EPIC Event Oct. 19 & 20..... Software Event

Pages 4-15 Volunteers help count all the Breast Cancer Comfort Pillows made at our recent Sewathon during Memorial weekend.

Over 200 comfort pillows were made with close to another 100 pillows in process. Join us to help finish these pillows at our upcoming Give Back Monday sewing days at Appletree Quilting.

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

Millie Kaiser: Publisher & Editor Copyright

Š 2018

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

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Appletree Quilting Center

Summer 2018

Greetings:

We have lined up lots of great sewing classes and special events to keep you busy this summer. Our new class schedule begins on page 4 with 48 fun sewing classes including 19 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 Summer Classes Grand Reveal Runway Event, Sunday, June 3rd 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 second full week of June! See pages 2 and 3 for details about our upcoming special events.

Our recent Sewathon to make Cancer Comfort Pillows for Breast Cancer Patients through the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center was a great success. Many thanks to the industrious 40+ helpers and those who donated fabric and fiberfill. Great job to our organizers Lynn Nichols and Beth Greimann!

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BERNINA Academy with Sandra Larson Swick

At Appletree Quilting

Friday & Saturday June 15th & 16th Learn how to successfully sew challenging fabrics such as leather, fur, chiffon, cork, knit, Cuddle and more! Learn seam and hem finishes to “sew like a pro” on various fabrics. Discover ways to make sewing easier by using the proper feet, stitches and features of BERNINA machines for precise sewing. Be inspired and encouraged to sew as you learn how to successfully work with all the new textiles using traditional techniques.

You will graduate BERNINA ACADEMY with a completed BERNINA Academy Technique Book with 20 finished sewing samples and the techniques for Mastering Challenging Fabrics. In addition, as a graduation gift, you will receive the collectible BERNINA Academy USB stick which includes information on fabric care, needles, inspirational projects and instructions to inspire you long after the course is over.

Please welcome our very special Educator: Sandra Larson Swick.

Sandra has the unique distinction of sending one of her prize quilts into outer space! The quilt was signed by more than one hundred former students of astronaut and Teacher in Space, Barbara Morgan, and traveled with her to the International Space Station in 2007.

But Sandra is equally thrilled to share her passion for sewing and textiles with earthbound students of all ages and abilities!

Sandra blends classic teaching skills with spunky humor to present project oriented events that send participants home with fresh enthusiasm and inspiration. Sandra has more than 15 years of experience sewing and teaching professionally with BERNINA machines, overlocks, and embroidery software and design. She is also a certified BERNINA technician so she knows BERNINAs inside and out! Sandra eagerly shares her extensive knowledge and experience, providing expert and individualized instructions to help customers select the perfect BERNINA machine that will launch them into their next sewing orbit.

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Materials Included:

No need to pack your machine or anything for that matter!

BERNINA machines and supplies will be provided both days. The B790E+ machine and the gorgeous brand new B590E will be invaluable learning tools for your course!

The Bernina L450 serger will also be part of your lesson.

Requirements:

None! Whether you are a seasoned pro, or you’ve never touched a sewing machine you can attend this course.

Everyone will walk away with tips and techniques to improve their sewing skills or inspire them to learn and sew more!

Registration Fee: $199

Includes the following: • Your own completed BERNINA Academy

Technique Book with 20 finished sewing samples; • A collectible BERNINA USB stick containing

project inspiration and instructions; • Valuable sewing knowledge; • Door prizes, fun times and new friends!

• Enjoyable lunch from Honeybaked Ham each day.

BERNINA 790E Plus

BERNINA 590E BERNINA L450 Appletree Quilting Center

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Viking Epic Event

Viking Software Event More Premier+2 Software with Janie Lantz 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Friday & Saturday, Oct. 19th & 20th

Dream Big EPIC Event with Susan Ford 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday, Sept. 15th Join us for this exciting fun-filled event to learn amazing tips and techniques on the Designer EPIC Sewing and Embroidery machine. Want to experience the remarkable features of the EPIC? This is your chance to spend a whole day creating the lovely Dream Wallhanging to the right while 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. Don’t miss this opportunity to find out why the Designer EPIC sewing and embroidery machine is the greatest on the market today! We will also have several Epic 980Q’s available to test drive during the event.

Janie Lantz is returning to Appletree Quilting by customer request to offer two days of special software classes!

Students who attended Janie’s workshop last April wanted more. So here is your chance to learn more about your Premier+2 embroidery software.

Friday, October 19 PREMIER+2 Create – Zippy the Zebra We’ll spend a day learning the Create software, as you design a textured Zebra with multiple layers of pattern fills.

It’s easy to design with extra kick and pizzazz, when you have the PREMIER+2 Create Software!

Saturday, October 20 PREMIER+2 Modify – Out with the Old, In with the New Join us to learn some special techniques in the PREMIER+2 Modify module! Turn a blob of fill into freestanding lace, using Object editing, cutwork needle support, basting lines, and more!

No software? Or want to try it out to see if you’d like to upgrade or purchase? We can install trial software for you to use during the seminars.

Susan loves teaching, sharing and Call or stop in to reserve your seat today. inspiring others. Her specialties include; Workshop Fees: $95 per day or $160 for both days. sewing, embroidery and quilting. She has Includes lunch. been honored to have her work published Janie Lantz is an independent in several magazines. Her quilts have won HUSQVARVA VIKING® endorsed awards at the HMQS, Road to California consultant who has mega-experience and Paducah Quilt Show. in the sewing world! You will love Susan Ford Janie’s classes! She is patient, kind, Registration Fee: $80 for this all day class. easy to understand and follow, and This includes all your supplies, designs, and has a wealth of knowledge about instructions plus an enjoyable lunch! everything PREMIER+™ 2.

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Summer Classes Kids Fun Sewing Classes

Kids Basic Sewing Classes .... with Beth Your child (age 8 to 14) will enjoy learning basic sewing techniques in these fun classes making kid-friendly projects through careful step-by-step instructions and hands-on sewing in class.

Easy Pillowcase .... with Beth A. 10:00 – Noon

Tue.

July 10

Your child will enjoy learning how to create a fun pillowcase in this class. They will be able to pick their own colorful prints that reflect their unique personality. Fee $25.

Thr.

July 17

This easy drawstring bag is a super fun project that allows the student to make the coolest bag in town. It will be the perfect tote for road trips and sleep overs! Fee $25.

A. 10:00 – Noon

July 12

Pillows are a great first or second project for new sewers.

It’s even easier when you start with precut squares from a charm pack! Charm packs allow students to make 2 completed projects, one in class and one to do at home!!

Fee $25.

Recommended Skill Levels for Sewing Classes:

Tue.

Handy Pencil Bag .... with Beth

Patchwork Pillow .... with Beth A. 10:00 – Noon

Drawstring Bag .... with Beth A. 10:00 – Noon

Beginner

Confident Beginner

Thr.

July 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 and a great way to enjoy your summer vacation! The class fee includes the cost of project supplies and pattern. Fee $25.

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

Sun.

July 15

This easy to sew pattern is great for the beginner (12 years or older) or even the seasoned sewer. Take your sewing to the next level and learn to make these easy pajama pants! Everyone loves cozy pj pants whether they’re made from cotton or soft flannel.

Fee $40.

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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Appletree Quilting Center

Summer 2018

Fashion Classes

Accessory & Home Decor Classes

Serger Knit T-Shirt .... with Susan

Travel Iron Tote .... with Suzanne

The beautiful knits offered at Appletree are perfect for t-shirts and the only way to sew a t-shirt is with a serger. This simple loose-fitting t-shirt has no shoulder seams. It features a variety of necklines, sleeve lengths and hem lengths.

Come make friends with your serger while learning how quick and easy garment construction can be. Fee $65.

This amazing tote is perfect for transporting your iron to classes and retreats. Plus, it’s also a handy heat resistant ironing pad.

Join Suzanne to make this handy quilted tote from layers of cotton batting and heat resistant fabric perfect for pressing and safely transporting your hot iron. Fee $40.

A. 10:00 – 4:00 PM

Sun.

June 24

Nursing Infinity Scarf .... with Beth A. 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Wed.

June 27

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.

Serger Summer Jazz Dress .... with Suzanne A. 10:00 – 4:00 PM

Mon.

July 30

With its nipped-in empire waist and a breezy flowing skirt that falls smoothly over the hips, the Summer Jazz Dress drapes beautifully and flatters every figure. Make as a top, a dress or a maxi, with optional inseam pockets, and a choice of three different sleeve lengths. Choose either soft cotton knit, double gauze or a fun cotton print and join Suzanne for this instructive class.

We will be exploring easy and fast serger construction techniques. Pattern includes sizes XS-XL. Fee $65.

Myla Top .... with Susan A. 10:00 – 4:00 PM Sun.

Aug. 5

You will love this easy tank top.

Wear it year round, alone on those warm summer days or layered for cooler weather. This tank is breezy and simple to make with subtle flared shaping and a flirty split skirt in back. The hem gently sweeps low in the back. Designed with the beginner in mind, construction is easy with an optional faux placket down the front. Pattern includes sizes 2-20. Fee $65.

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A. 1:30 – 4:30 PM

Wed.

June 13

Squiffy Sling .... with Suzanne A. 10:00 – 3:00 PM

Sat.

July 7 & 21

The asymmetric Squiffy Sling bag is the perfect project for the beginning bag maker.

Join Suzanne to make this great cross body sling. The pattern offers two different size options and includes both zip and slip pockets plus a magnetic snap closure. Select fun cotton prints or play with our cork options. Fee $85.

Serger Zipper Bag .... with Suzanne & Laura A. 10:00 – 2:00 PM

Fri.

July 13

Zipper pouches are a practical project for organization, travel, or for gifts. They can be constructed very easily with your serger. Try a variety of dimensions for different purposes.

Please complete your basic serger guide lessons before class. Fee $40.

Friendship Rug .... with Susan A. 10 – 4 PM

Mon.

July 23

If the only space left in your house for a quilt is on the floor or under your machine(s), then this fun class is for you. This project will explore the quilt-asyou-sew-technique to produce a rug or mat with a nonskid backing. Fee $65.

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Pop Up Magic .... with Suzanne A. 1:30 – 4:30 PM

Fri.

July 27

Join Suzanne to learn the magic tricks in creating these useful containers, great for storage and home decor. They also make perfect house warming gifts! A heavyduty metal spring gives this design its support. Can be made in 3 different sizes.

Keep the spring up while in use or press down to collapse; secure with an elastic band. Fee $40.

Barrel Bag .... with Suzanne A. 1:00 – 4:30 PM

Sat.

Aug. 4 & 18

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 cork options.

Fee $75.

Hand Classes English Paper Piecing .... with Suzanne A. 6:00 – 9:00 PM Tue. June 26

Embroidery Classes Country Garden .... with Debby A. 10:00 – 2:00 PM Mon. June 11 & July 16

This class will be using the Country Garden Redwork Embroidery Designs to create lovely garden themed motifs of flowers, birds, and bees in the hoop of your embroidery machine. Once the centers are made, Debby will help you assemble this stunning quilt top. Fee $75.

Embroidered Jeans .... with Beth

A. 6:00 – 8:00 PM Wed. June 20 B. 1:00 – 3:00 PM Sun. Aug. 19

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. Fee $35.

Ellie Elephant .... with Wendy A. 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Sun.

July 22 & 29

Expecting your first grandchild and need the perfect quilt for them?

Look no further with this adorable in-the-hoop elephant rag quilt. Let Wendy show you how fun it is to make. Fee $70.

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.

Basic Hand Smocking .... with Louese

Coffee & Me .... with Wendy

Learn the basics of delicate geometric hand smocking used in both childrens and adult clothing and heirloom sewing. This class is to get you started with the fundamentals. Fee $40.

Addicted to coffee? Or know someone who is?

This fun coffee quilt combines the love of coffee and machine embroidery together for this easy in-the-hoop project from HoopSisters.

Fee $70.

A. 1:00 – 4:00 PM

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Sun.

July 29

A. 1:00 – 4:00 PM Mon. Aug. 6 & 27

Appletree Quilting Center

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Thyme to Garden

Love That Print .... with Laura

.... with Marilyn

A. 1:00 – 4:00 PM Fri. Aug. 17 & 31

A. 10:00 – 4:00 PM Thr. Aug. 30

When it’s too hot 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.

Beginning Machine Piecing Jelly Roll Quilt .... with Laura A. 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Fri.

July 20 & Aug. 3

Join Laura for a quick and easy jelly roll quilt that can be pieced in a weekend. Add an awesome border and you will have this stunning quilt top in no time. We will explore accurate cutting, color placement, and mitered or lapped borders.

If you choose to do mitered borders, AQU 100 is a pre-requisite. Fee $70.

Magic Rag Quilt .... with Wendy A. 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Sun.

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.

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Summer 2018

Aug. 12

Pick two large scale prints and turn them into an easy to sew quilt. This pattern is ideal for those special prints, photo transfers and embroidery designs. In this class we will explore fussy cutting and simple pattern modification to fit your print.

Fee $70.

AQC University Class AQU 100 - Machine Piecing & Quilting .... with Millie & Marilyn

A. 6:00 – 9 PM Tue. June 12, 19, 26, July 10, 17, 24, Aug. 7 B. 1:00 – 4 PM Wed. June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 8

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 seven week course and let us guide you through all aspects of the quilting process including: 1. Fabric selection and successful tools.

2. The secrets of safe & accurate rotary cutting; 3. Accuracy, both in piecing and in pressing the blocks; 4. Setting the quilt blocks together; 5. Adding perfectly mitered borders that don’t pucker; 6. Machine quilting the quilt sandwich; 7. 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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Confident Beginner Tankini Table Runner .... with Jean A. 9:00 – Noon B. 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Wed. June 20 Mon. July 23

This easy table runner can be made in three different sizes. Let Jean show you how to quickly cut and join the 60° triangles into a successful runner. Then layer, quilt and add easy binding. Make several for home decor or for handy gifts! Fee $40.

Sweet Talk .... with Jean A. 10:00 – 4:00 PM Mon. July 9

Sweater Dogs .... with Suzanne A. 9:00 – Noon Wed. July 11 & 18

Navajo Seasons .... with Louese

July 25 & Aug. 15

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.

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Mon.

This is a simple to make yet complex looking quilt using 10” squares.

Select a Layer Cake assortment or pick your fabrics to create your own special quilt. Don’t be intimidated with the complexity because Wendy will show you all of the little secrets.

Fee $70.

July 30 & Aug. 13

Cookie Cutter Quilt A. 1:00 – 4:00 PM Sun. Aug. 5 & 19

Get out your Super Side-kick ruler and get ready to make a rainbow of diamonds! Combine with triangles and more diamonds and you will have a bright fresh summer quilt. No Y seams required! Fee $70.

Unicorn Quilt .... with Suzanne

This fun pattern from Elizabeth Hartman 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.

Wed.

A. 1:00 – 4:00 PM

.... with Louese

Super-sized pinwheels spin among scrappy rectangles in this cheerful quilt. Jean will show you a quick and easy technique for Flying Geese units that make up the pinwheel blocks. Have a great time making this fun quilt. Fee $65.

A. 1:00 – 4 PM

Kira .... with Wendy

A. 1:30 – 4:30 PM Mon. Aug. 13 & 27

If you or someone you love, need a little magic in your life, this is the perfect Elizabeth Hartman design.

Join Suzanne to make a baby quilt or wall hanging or add more blocks for a larger quilt. Watch as the magic develops! Fee $70.

Intermediate Kaleidoscope Pinwheels .... with Debby A. 10:00 – 4:00 PM Wed. Aug. 1 & 29

Join Debby to create this stunning double pinwheel kaleidoscope quilt. The fun Stack and Whack blocks are made from repeating fabric patterns. Debby will guide you through the easy techniques. Fee $110.

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Diamonds a Twitter .... with Sara A. 1:00 – 4:00 PM Sat. Aug. 4 & 18

A. 10:00 – 4:00 PM

A. 10:00 – 2:00 PM Fri. Aug. 10 & 24

Crazy Tula .... with Helen

Machine Applique & Paper Piecing Basic Machine Applique .... with Susan July 9

Come tip toe through the flowers with this cute beginner applique quilt. Learn how to transfer designs to fusible web and use a variety of built-in stitches on your machine to decorate the applique. Whether you choose to make one flower or all nine, you’ll learn the joy of machine applique. Fee $40.

Fall Table Topper .... with Debby Wed.

Aug. 22

Combine basic machine piecing with easy machine applique to create this vibrant fall table topper.

Debby will guide you through the different techniques for a successful project. Fee $65.

Appletree Quilting Center

Summer 2018

A. 1:00 – 4:00 PM Tue. July 31 & Aug. 21

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 $70.

Gather up those special t-shirts and join Wendy to make a show-stopping pieced t-shirt quilt. Learn to preserve your memories in this keepsake quilt.

This makes an awesome graduation gift for that student just going off to college. Fee $75.

A. 10 – 4:00 PM

Aug. 28

Atomic Starburst .... with Suzanne

T-Shirt Quilt .... with Wendy

Mon.

Tue.

Market Tote or Bucket Bag, the decision is yours. You will learn to paper piece using the freezer paper method.

Simply select which critter and which bag style and join Helen for this fun class. Fee $65.

This stunning quilt was made with the latest Hoffman digital “All a Twitter” collection which includes a fun bird print and 3 fat quarter panels.

Select a collection of fat quarters and join Sara to make this 60° diamond project. Fee $70.

A. 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Whimsy Paper Pieced Tote .... with Helen

A. 10 – 4:00 PM Fri. June 29 & Aug. 3

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 $110.

Recommended Skill Levels for Sewing Classes:

Beginner

Confident Beginner 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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Quilt Finishing Classes Machine Quilting, Plus! .... with Marilyn A. 10:00 – 4:00 PM

Sat.

July 28

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. Aug. 7 B. 1:00 – 4 PM Wed. Aug. 8

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.

Edge to Edge Quilting in the Hoop .... with Jean A. 10 – 4:00 PM Fri.

June 22

B. 10 – 4:00 PM Mon. June 25 C. 3 – 9:00 PM

Sat. July 21

Put your embroidery machine to good use. Now you can do easy edge to edge quilting in the embroidery hoop. Let Jean help you use this easy-connect quilting technique with specialty embroidery files to do your own edge to edge quilting projects! It is sew easy!

Fee $65.

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

June 26

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.

Landscape Quilting .... with Helen A. 10:00 – 4:00 PM Fri.

July 13 & 27

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.

Prerequisite: Basic Free Motion class or equivalent. Fee $110.

Ruler Play .... with Helen A. 10:00 – 4:00 PM

Tue.

July 24

This class will teach you how to quilt with rulers.

You will learn the tricks for success. Learn how to plan your design and mark your quilt for best results. We will begin with the basics of ruler work and how to set up your machine and work area. Prerequisite: Basic Free Motion class or equivalent. Fee $65.

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Give Back Sewing Days

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

Aug. 20

Give Back Mondays .... with Beth, Staff & Friends 11:00 – 5:00 PM June 18, July 16, Aug. 20 & Sept. 17

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.

Take your free motion skills to the next level in this all day class with Helen. We will be working with Hoffman’s digital “Dream Big” dahlia panel in several color options. Explore a variety of feather work techniques as you work to complete your masterpiece.

Prerequisite: Basic Free Motion class or equivalent. Fee $65.

Open Sewing Classes Make It Mondays .... with Louese & Beth 1:00 – 8:00 PM

Mon. June 4, July 2, Aug. 6 & Sept. 10

Remember the first Monday of the month to join Louese and Beth at Appletree Quilting for an afternoon and evening of fun and sewing time. Wrap up all those unfinished objects! Come early and stay late!

We will provide the main dish for dinner. Please consider bringing a dish or snack to share! Join us for only $20 per session.

Finish It Friday Evenings .... with Beth & Louese 5:00 PM – Midnight Fri. June 29, July 20, Aug. 17 & Sept. 21

Join Louese and Beth for a night of fun and time to wrap up all those unfinished objects! Come early and stay late! We will provide the main dish for dinner. Please consider bringing a dish or snack to share!

Join us for only $20 per session.

Appletree Quilting Center

Summer 2018

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 Quilting will provide the space, machines, fabric, sewing guidance, plus snacks and chocolate, of course! If you have any clean usable fabric to donate for our causes, we would greatly appreciate the donation.

Bless you.

There is no charge for this event, just free fun and fellowship plus our heartfelt gratitude and God’s blessings to all!

Recommended Skill Levels for Sewing Classes:

Beginner

Confident Beginner 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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New Block of the Month Program Tranquility .... with Jean & Millie

1:00 – 2:00 PM Sat. Apr. 21, May 19, June 23, July 21, 10:00 – 11:00 AM Sat. Aug. 18, Sept. 22, Oct. 27 & Nov. 17

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

This stunning BOM program started in April, but it is not too late to join us. You will only have two months to catch up. The quilt 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.

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).

Embroidery BOM Sisterhood BOM .... with Wendy & Millie A. 1:00 – 4:00 PM Sat. Mar. 31, Apr. 28, June 9, 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. The program started in late March but it is not too late to join us. 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 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 hands-on 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 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.

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.

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

Sat. & Sun.

July 7 & 8

Plan to join us for this quarter’s Sisterhood Embroidery Retreat! 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 several groups of projects for your enjoyment.

Our Third quarter topics include projects for: 1. Back to School!

2. Baby

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 project kits. Sign up today for our next exciting Sisterhood Retreat. Prerequisite: Your embroidery machine guide lessons.

Bargain Hunters Specials!

Looking for a GREAT DEAL on a new sewing machine, a great second machine, or a new sewing cabinet? Check out these exceptional offers at Appletree Quilting Center:

Closeout Models: BERNINA 330

Sale - $899

(MSRP = $1399)

Retired Floor Model Demonstrators: HV Ruby Royale BERNINA 880E

Sale - $4999 Sale - $8999

(MSRP = $6999) (MSRP = $10999)

Plus Pre-Owned Machines: HV Diamond deLuxe Sale - $3999 (MSRP = $9999) HV Diamond Sale - $2999 (MSRP = $9999) HV Designer SE Ltd Sale - $1999 (MSRP = $7499) HV Designer SE Sale - $1799 (MSRP = $7499) HV Designer I Floppy (no emb. unit)

Sale - $599 (MSRP = $4999) Bernette Seville Sale - $99 (MSRP = $249)

Retired Floor Model Unique Sewing Cabinets: Birch 565LP - 65” cabinet with rear leaf

Sale - $2499 (MSRP = $6199) Birch 555LP - 52” cabinet with rear leaf

Sale - $1999 (MSRP = $4899)

Limited Quantities Available Visit our store (or web site) for more details and to test drive these amazing models.

What you can expect when you purchase your next machine from Appletree Quilting Center: • Appletree is your Authorized Husqvarna Viking, BERNINA, and HandiQuilter Dealer in Mid-Missouri with 31 years experience.

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

• 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.

• Your Satisfaction is Guaranteed at Appletree Quilting

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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.

June 5 July 3 Aug. 7 Sept. 4 Oct. 2

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.

June 12 & 19 July 10 & 17 Aug. 14, 21 Sept. 11, 18 Oct. 9, 16

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

Thr. Thr. Thr. Thr. Thr.

June 7, 14, 21, 28 July 5, 12, 19, 26 Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23 Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27 Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25

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

Thr. Thr. Thr. Thr. Thr.

June 7, 14, 21, 28 July 5, 12, 19, 26 Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23 Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27 Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25

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. 1:30 – 4:30 PM

Sun.

Premier Plus Modify A. 1:30 – 4:30 PM

Sun.

June 24 July 1

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

Sun.

July 15

A. 1:30 – 4:30 PM

Sun.

July 22

Premier Plus Create

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.

June 5, 12, 19 July 3, 10, 17 Aug. 7, 14, 21 Sept. 4, 11, 18 Oct. 2, 9, 16

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.

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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

Thr. Thr. Thr. Thr. Thr.

June 7, 14, 21, July 5 July 5, 12, 19, 26 Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23 Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27 Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25

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.

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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 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 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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2541 Bernadette Dr.

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

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

Remodeling Referral from Appletree ....

Have you been thinking about adding a new sewing studio, deck, or other addition or remodeling project? We have had some remodeling done to our downstairs family room, bedroom, laundry room, and bathroom this past spring. Our job contractor was Joe Leeper of Leeper Construction. We have been so happy with Joe’s work, scheduling, and payment structure that I thought I’d share his contact information with our customers.

Joe came out to the house several times to consult with us and take measurements so he knew exactly what we wanted. His job estimate was very reasonable and within my expected range. When we notified Joe that we had decided to go with him, he came out with a detailed drawing and contract explaining the work scope, schedule and expected payment schedule.

Joe is a carpenter and does most of the demolition and carpentry by himself and brings in very skilled subcontractors for projects outside his expertise. Joe takes on only one major job at a time so that he can focus his efforts upon getting the job done in a reasonable time frame and keeps his subcontractors on schedule too! Joe typically Page 16

works from 7:30 in the morning till 5 or 6 at night. He even worked several weekends to keep on schedule. This was an amazing change for me. I had been used to gaps of several days to weeks because the contractor was juggling several jobs at the same time.

Joe Leeper is definitely an exacting perfectionist with a level in hand for every adjustment. His work has been top notch. We are very happy with the final job. Everything is exactly as we wanted and looks fantastic. The job was finished slightly over schedule due to extra change orders.

One of the best things that persuaded me to go with Leeper Construction is that Joe is the son of Edith Leeper, a reknown quilter and one of the founding members of the Booneslick Quilters Guild here in Columbia, MO. She is known for being the first Missouri quilter to finish all of the Kansas City Star quilt blocks. So Joe understands the need for more lighting for accurate piecing and spatial arrangements for work efficiency.

I would highly recommend Joe of Leeper Construction for your next remodel. Tell him Millie & Wendy of Appletree Quilting gave you the referral!

Contact Information: For Joe & expert sub-contractors: Leeper Construction – Joe Leeper “Design for Your Needs – Remodeling For Your Future”

Phone: (573) 446-1061 Cell: (573) 489-1061 Zapp Electric – Scott Baldridge

Phone: (573) 442-4226 Cell: (573) 823-9049 Broeker Painting – Duane Broeker

Cell: (573) 268-7946 The Tile Guys - Kevin Poore

Cell: (573) 489-8695 Appletree Quilting Center

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