Appletree Quilting Center's Summer 2019 Newsletter AQC34N2

Vol. 34 - No. 2

Appletree Quilting Center

New Summer Sewing Classes

Upcoming Events: June 2................... Summer Big Reveal June 17.................... Give Back Monday July 4.............Happy 4th; Store Closed July 9 & 10............Viking Event July15...................... Give Back Monday Aug. 9........... BERNINA Serger Event Aug. 19.................... Give Back Monday Sept. 2...........Labor Day; Store Closed Sept. 8..............Fall Big Reveal Oct. 4 & 5........ AccuQuilt Event Nov. 15 & 16.........Viking Event A Publication of Appletree Quilting Center Millie Kaiser, Owner Established in 1985; 34 years in business!

Millie Kaiser: Publisher & Editor Copyright

© 2019

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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3rd Annual Memorial Breast Cancer Sew-a-thon: The fiberfil was flying as more than 30 hard working volunteers joined us this past Memorial Weekend to complete 215 Breast Cancer Comfort Pillows for breast cancer patients and an additional 30 ready to stuff plus 92 portpads. This event was co-sponsored by Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, Thrivent Financial, and Appletree Quilting Center. See more pictures and details on page 13.

Greetings:

We have lined up lots of fantastic sewing classes and special events to keep you busy this summer. Our new class schedule begins on page 5 with 49 fun sewing classes including 20 new ones. For larger pictures of class projects, go to our website at: www.AppletreeQuilting.com Check out these great classes and come to our upcoming Summer Classes Reveal Event, Sunday, June 2nd. Join us for a fun time. View all the new samples, talk with our expert teachers, and enjoy refreshments.

There will be lots of great door prizes, too! save up to 20% off class fees, when you register during this 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 week of June!

Plan to join us for our fun special events this summer. Find details listed on pages 2 through 4, sign up soon. Don’t forget to save time to attend our Annual Thanksgiving Sew-a-thon Friday and Saturday, November 29th & 30th to help make quilts for kids in Foster Care.

We hope you have a fun and fabulous summer. Don’t forget to shop with us for all your sewing needs. We strive to provide lots of great ideas to inspire your next great projects. Thank you always for your support.

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Tuesday, July 9th 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Join us for this exciting hands-on, fun-filled event to explore the amazing Husqvarna Viking Designer EPIC or Brilliance 80 sewing and embroidery machine. This is your chance to spend a whole day sewing on these amazing machines. You will be making this lovely cutwork clutch and creating fun greeting cards by machine.

Registration Fee: $85 for each all day or $150 for both classes. This includes all supplies, designs, and instructions plus an enjoyable lunch, too!

Early Bird Discout: $72 per Day or $135 for both Days!

If you register by June 22!

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Wednesday, July 10th 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Take a dive into creativity and bring out your inner artist as you embroider and sew your own collage. Quilt your fabric in embroidery, add a few sea creatures and some decorative stitches and voila, your own work of art! No experience necessary! If you have been thinking about what an embroidery machine can do for you, join us for a fun and inspiring day. Karen is traveling from Vermont with a fabulous trunk show, so don’t miss this class.

Karen Charles is an Education Specialist with Husqvarna Viking. She has 25 years of experience in the art of quilting, embroidery, and sewing.

Karen’s teaching methods make even the most complicated task achievable for all students.

Karen Charles

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BERNINA L460

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. She has more than 15 years of experience sewing and teaching professionally with BERNINA machines, overlocks, and embroidery software and design. Sandra 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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Friday, August 9th 9:00 AM – Noon or 1:30 – 4:30 PM Learn how an overlocker can make your sewing more fun, professional, and durable! Explore how integrating this machine into your sewing is not only fun, but can also save time while providing a professional and durable finish to your projects.

Get hands-on time with a BERNINA Overlocker as Sandra Swick, our BERNINA expert, guides you to create your own Lab Workbook. You will experience a variety of overlocker stitches and techniques, such as seams, rolled hems, flatlock, and decorative thread applications.

BERNINA L450

bernette b44 Funlock Coverstitch

Registration Fee: $85.

Early Bird Special Price: $72 - if you register by July 6th!

Includes Overlocker Lab Workbook and fabrics for the different techniques!

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JOIN US to Cut Time, Quilt More!

• Save time cutting fabric; • Save time sewing by getting accurate cuts everytime; • Save money by using up your stash!

If you are new to AccuQuilt or just curious about it, this two-hour presentation is for you! Upon completion, you will understand the difference between the Ready, Set, GO! Ultimate Fabric Cutting System and GO! Big Fabric Cutter. You will also become familiar with the GO! Qube Mix & Match Block System and the GO! Strip Cutters.

These are the foundational tools from which all other events build upon. Two different time slots available:

Friday, Oct. 4th 10:00 AM – Noon or Saturday, Oct. 5th 10:00 AM – Noon

Go! Beyond The Basics This two-hour presentation is full of tips and tricks on how to expand beyond the basics of the GO! Fabric Cutting System. Attendees should have already participated in the Cut Time, Quilt More event. During this presentation, you will learn more about GO Qube Companion Sets - Corners and Angles as well as specialty dies and curved piecing to take your quilting to the next level. Insider techniques will be shared along the way!

Friday, October 4th 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Fee = $10 per Event $10 coupon upon arrival for GO! product purchases.

Exclusive Event Die: Available to Attendees ONLY! Page 4

Join Jeanne LeBron, AccuQuilt Educator, at Appletree Quilting to learn tips and techniques to get the most out of your fabric using the AccuQuilt GO! Fabric Cutters.

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Summer Classes Kids Fun Sewing Classes

Fashion Classes

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.

Comfy Knit Pants

Easy Pillowcase .... with Beth

Join Suzanne and Millie to master the easy construction of these comfy anklelength slim pull-on knit pants, your soon to be wardrobe staple. The basic serger makes this project sew quick and easy to complete! Bring your serger to class or use one of ours. Your teachers will help perfect the fit and assist in basic serger techniques.

Pattern sizes include XS-XXL. Fee $90.

A. 10:00 – Noon

Mon.

July 29

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.

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

Tue. July 30

Pillows are a great first or second project for new sewists. It’s even easier when you start with precut squares from a charm pack! Charm packs allow students to make two completed projects, one in class and one to do at home!! Fee $25.

Handy Pencil Bag .... with Beth A. 10:00 – Noon

Wed.

July 31

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 time off from school! The class fee includes the cost of project supplies and pattern. Fee $30.

PJ Pants .... with Beth A. 9:00 – Noon

Thr.

Aug. 1

This easy to sew PJ pants pattern is perfect for the beginner (12 years or older) or even the seasoned sewist. This class will take your child’s sewing to the next level as they learn to make these super comfy pajama pants!

Everyone loves cozy pj pants whether they’re made from cotton or soft flannel.

Your child will have fun sewing with Beth for the day. The sense of achievement will keep them wanting to sew more and more! Fee $35.

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.... with Suzanne & Millie A. 5:30 – 8:30 PM Sat. July 27

1:00 – 5:00 PM Sun. July 28

Easy Knit Top .... with Suzanne & Millie A. 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Fri. Aug. 16

1:00 – 5:00 PM Sat. Aug. 17

This simple and classic short sleeve t-shirt pattern has a terrific fit with a slight curve at the waist. It is flattering, yet soft and loose for extra comfort. Again, your basic serger makes this project sew quick and easy to complete! Your teachers will help perfect the fit, assist in basic serger techniques, and guide you through easy construction techniques.

Pattern sizes include XS-XXL. Fee $90.

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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Bag Classes Running with Scissors

English Paper Piecing .... with Suzanne

.... with Suzanne

A. 1:00 – 4 PM B. 1:00 – 4 PM

Sun. June 16 & 30 Mon. July 15 & 29

This fun case is the perfect way to carry all your sewing supplies to class. It easily organizes scissors, rotary cutters, thread, and more.

Keep one full and ready to go so you don’t have to scramble to get ready for class. Fee $80.

Captivating Clutch .... with Suzanne A. 10:00 – 2:00 PM

Fri.

June 21 & 28

This cleverly constructed clutch bag features multiple pockets and is large enough to carry a tablet or e-reader and has plenty of room to keep your things organized.

This functional bag pattern has instructions on adding an optional strap to turn the clutch into a shoulder bag or cross body messenger bag, making it a perfect choice for work, school or travel. Fee $85.

Clothesline Bag .... with Suzanne A. 10:00 – 2:00 PM

Wed.

July 17 & 31

Make quick work of creating this fabric covered clothesline carry-all. New construction methods will produce a neat and sturdy lined bag or basket in just a handful of hours. Suzanne will guide you through the process and demonstrate how to make handles of various lengths and widths, a zippered, double inside pocket, and a tailored-to-fit lining. The approximate finished dimensions of this bag are 10” wide, 11” high, 8” deep excluding handles.

Join Suzanne to make this fun new bag. Fee $85.

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Hand Classes A. 9:00 – Noon

Sat.

July 20

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 A. 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Sat.

Aug. 24

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

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Embroidery Magic Monthly Classes Plan to join us for one or more of our monthly embroidery classes from Kimberbell for your embroidery edutainment! Bring your embroidery machine to make 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! Project kit fees will be additional.

Floral Tote .... with Susan

A. 1:00 – 4:00 PM Sun. June 23 B. 9:00 – Noon Wed. June 26

Make this adorable Kimberbell cinch bag, completely lined and sewn in one hooping! The whimsical flower applique is satin stitched with puffy foam and will be darling in whatever color meets your fancy. Fee $35.

More Embroidery Classes Embroidery University 100 .... with Deborah A. 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Mon.

July 29, Aug. 12, Aug. 26, Sept. 16

Join Deborah to explore machine embroidery basics in this in-depth class. The first class will be lecture/ demo format to cover all the fundamentals of machine embroidery. It will include discussion of the correct material to use for each project, along with the best needle, thread, hoop and stabilizer. Then each of the remaining weeks you will make a project to help you understand embroidery and stabilizers in a whole new light. Fee $125.

Epic Boot Camp – Quilt Labels .... with Susan A. 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Sun.

July 14

Every quilt we create needs a special label. In this class we

Crabby Towel .... with Susan

A. 1:00 – 4:00 PM Sun. July 21 B. 9:00 – Noon Wed. July 24

Crabby by definition means bad-tempered, grouchy, or cross, but our cute crabs are completely cordial. With creative applique work and stitched broad smiles, these happy crabbers will have you smiling right back. Fee $35.

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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will be using the built-in embroidery tools of the Husqvarna Viking Epic to create three different kinds of labels.

Learn to use the resizing tool with built-in designs to get the perfect size for your label. Then explore design shaping, color block sort, color merge, lettering, and grouping multiple designs to easily create your own labels. Whether you quote a poem, or just who, what, when or why you made your quilt, you will be on the road to easy quilt label making! Fee $40.

Visions of Spring .... with Marilyn

A. 9:00 – Noon Sat. June 22 10:00 – 4:00 PM Sat. July 6

This class will teach you how to change a tiled design and stitch it out on one piece of fabric with no seams.

We will be utilizing your Premier+2 Extra or Ultra Viking Embroidery software to accomplish this feat.

You will also be practicing your design positioning skills! Students must have completed their software guide lessons.

Fee $110.

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Beginning Machine Piecing Easy Strip Pieced Quilt .... with Amy A. 10:00 – 4 PM Fri. June 21 B. 10:00 – 4 PM Fri. Aug. 9

This is the perfect quilt design for the beginning quilter. Learn basic rotary cutting and strip piecing techniques with Amy’s guidance. This quilt design will beautifully feature all those lovely large print fabrics. Fee $70.

Jelly Roll Quilt A.

B.

.... with Beth

9:00 – Noon Tue. June 18 6:00 – 9:00 PM Tue. July 30

Join Beth to create this fun Jelly Roll quilt. Pre-cut 2-1/2” strips will help you get a jump start on this design. Simply select a fun collection of strips and get started! Fee $40.

Diva Panel Quilt .... with Beth A. 1:00 – 4 PM Tue. June 18 B. 1:00 – 4 PM Tue. July 30

Find your inner DIVA and fall in love with this wonderful pattern!

This easy design will provide fun accents for all of those panels you’ve acquired over the years. Fee $40.

Magic Rag Quilt .... with Wendy

A. 1:00 – 5 PM Sun. Aug. 18

This is 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 happens when you wash and dry the quilt allowing the pre-fringed seam allowances to bloom. Fee $80.

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AQC University Classes AQU 100: Machine Piecing & Quilting .... with Millie & Marilyn

A. 6:00 – 9 PM Tue. June 18, 25, July 2, 16, 23, 30, Aug. 13 B. 1:00 – 4 PM Wed. June 19, 26, July 3, 17, 24, 31, Aug. 14

Would you 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 (above), table topper (below), or table runner. Class notebook included. Fee $150.

AQU 200: Beyond the Basics .... Millie & Marilyn

A. 6:00 – 9:00 PM Tue. Aug. 20, 27, Sept. 10, 24, Oct. 1 B. 1:00 – 4:00 PM Wed. Aug. 21, 28, Sept. 11, 25, Oct. 2

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 $135.

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Confident Beginner Gazebo Topper .... with Jean

A. 6:00 – 9:00 PM Wed. June 19 B. 10:00 – 1:00 PM Mon. July 29

Decorate your table with this lovely table topper from Jaybird Quilts.

Simply select five colorful prints and a background. Jean with help you create your own successful topper. Fee $40.

Jelly Roll Rug .... with Wendy A. 10:00 – 2:00 PM

Mon. June 24 & July 8

Buzz Cut .... with Millie A. 9:00 – Noon

Thr.

Bring a layer cake assortment of colorful prints plus 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 $75.

July 11, 25

Starburst .... with Suzanne A. 10:00 – 2:00 PM

Grab a collection of 2-1/2” strips and join Wendy to make this fun Jelly Roll rug. Wendy will show you the magic tips & tricks for a successful project. You may elect to make either the oval or the rectangular option. Fee $85.

Border Wars .... Millie A. 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Thr.

July 4

Do you have a ton of quilt tops done except for the borders?

Are borders your nemesis?

Then join Millie on this Independence Day and declare victory over those pesky border projects. Millie will be there to help you defeat the problems in applying successful lapped or mitered borders. We will spread out and make border progress. Spend the day at Appletree or come between picnics and barbecues. Bring snacks to share and we will order in for meals. Fee $75.

Bird Song .... with Louese A. 10:00 – 3:00 PM

Sat.

July 6

Bring the outdoors in with this cheerful little wall hanging!

Join Louese for this amazing class and explore easy curved piecing techniques to make the birds and leaves. Let’s see who can find the happiest fabrics in the store! Fee $65.

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Fri. July 12 & 26

This stunning Tula Pink quilt looks intricate but it’s simply squares and halfsquare triangles.

Whether you select Tula Pink fabrics or another collection of prints, Suzanne will help you achieve your own masterpiece. Add a fun Saw Tooth border to complete this lovely top. Fee $85.

Wish Quilt .... with Jean A. 10:00 – 4:00 PM

There is no tricky curved piecing in this quilt! You will be using soft raw-edge applique or fusible applique techniques for an easy quilt with big impact.

Jean will guide you through the process of creating this fun quilt top. Fee $70.

Mon.

July 22

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Intermediate One Block Wonder .... with Wendy A. 10:00 – 4:00 PM Fri.

July 5 & Aug. 16

Explore the many possibilities of this fun design. Simply bring 7 of the same panel to class. Layer, cut, and sew your blocks together. Then frame the last whole panel with your kaleidoscope blocks. Wendy will help you create your own stunning masterpiece! Fee $125.

Designing with Panels .... with Millie A. 9:00 – Noon

Thr.

Aug. 22, 29 & Sept. 12

This class will give you 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. Fee $110.

AccuQuilt Die Cut Designs Chisel Quilt .... with Jean

A. 10:00 – 4 PM Fri. June 14 B. 10:00 – 4 PM Mon. Aug. 26

AccuQuilt and Eleanor Burns have teamed up to design this lovely quilt. Cut all the pieces with the AccuQuilt cutting system and you will be sewing in no time! Bring your cutter to class or try out ours for the day. You will have enough pre-cut pieces to make a coordinating table runner, too! Fee $70.

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Diamond Ripples .... with Wendy A. 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Sat. June 22 & July 20

This stunning quilt design is easily cut from an assortment of prints and backgrounds with the Diamond Corner GO! die from AccuQuilt. Bring your own cutter to class or try ours to see how you like cutting with both speed and accuracy. Wendy will guide you through the easy steps for this masterpiece. Fee $75.

AccuQuilt Critters .... with Donna A. 1:00 – 4:00 PM Sat.

June 29 & July 13

Who knew that all these cute critters could be made from just one die? Easy fusible applique and the AccuQuilt cutter make this quilt quick and easy to finish. Bring your cutter or try one of ours for the day. You will be amazed at what you can do. Fee $75.

Pineapple Quilt .... with Debby

A. 10:00 – 1:00 PM Mon. July 8 & Aug. 12

The Pineapple quilt design is a classic favorite.

Whether done in a two color layout as this class sample or with scrappy fabric choices, you will enjoy putting together this stunning quilt.

The GO! Pineapple Block on Board die is designed for easy piecing. There is no need to trim as you go or to paper piece. AccuQuilt cutting is simply a fast and accurate method for piecing the Pineapple block! Debby will help you explore both AccuQuilt die cutting or utilizing the Creative Grid Pineapple ruler. Fee $75.

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AccuQuilt Die Cut Designs (Continued....)

Hunter Star .... with Wendy

A. 10:00 – 2:00 PM Fri. July 19 & Aug. 2

The Hunter Star quilt design is a classic favorite.

Whether done in a two color layout or with scrappy fabric choices as this class sample, you will enjoy putting together this stunning quilt. The Hunter Star AccuQuilt die will create one complete 12” block in two passes. Cut four layers of one fabric color, then reload and cut four layers of second fabric color. Bring your own cutter to class or try ours to see how you like cutting with both speed and accuracy. Wendy will demonstrate both the AccuQuilt cutter and using the Studio 180 Hunter Star ruler for cutting and guide you through the easy construction steps. Fee $85.

Cleopatra’s Fan .... with Debby A. 9:00 – Noon

Wed.

Aug. 14 & 28

Explore curved piecing the easy way in this class. The Cleopatra’s Fan is an AccuQuilt Block on Board die that is specially designed to cut one complete 3-color 12” block in a single pass. The shapes feature specialized dog-ears and matching notches on curved seams for easy alignment and piecing. Create either a table runner or square table topper (see sample) in class.

Debby will also demonstrate the optional pieced border.

Time permitting, we will explore machine quilting in the second class. Bring your own cutter to class or try ours to see how you like cutting with both speed and accuracy. Fee $75.

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

Mon. June 17

This cute owl is just the ticket for learning basic machine applique.

We will use the AccuQuilt system to cut our adhesive fused fabric into applique shapes. Now they are ready to fuse to your fabric.

This quickly gets us to the fun step of stitching the edges of the applique with a variety of built-in stitches on your machine.

Whether you choose to make one owl, or more, you’ll learn the joy of machine applique. Fee $40.

Appliqued Placemats .... with Donna A. 10:00 – 4:00 PM

Mon.

These charming placemats are perfect for the pet lovers and youngsters in your life. Make a whole set or just one to make meal time special for a favorite little someone.

They make wonderful gifts, too. Fee $70.

Aug. 19

Split Star .... with Helen A. 11:00 – 4:00 PM

Wed.

This is a great beginner paper piece project. You will learn how to paper piece using the freezer paper method. This quilt looks complex but is made with one repetitive design. Become an expert in paper piecing when you complete this quilt. Fee $110.

Aug. 7 & 21

Starling Murmurations .... with Helen A. 11:00 – 4 PM Sat. July 27 & Aug. 17

Take your paper piecing to the next level. You will learn how to paper piece using the freezer paper method. This is a Judy Niemeyer pattern which will make a beautiful patriotic décor for your table or wall. Fee $110.

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

Sat.

July 27

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 $70.

Perfect Quilt Binding .... with Marilyn A. 6:00 – 9 PM Tue. Aug. 13 B. 1:00 – 4 PM Wed. Aug. 14

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 $40.

Edge to Edge Quilting in the Hoop .... with Jean A. 10:00 – 4 PM Mon. June 24 B. 12:00 – 6 PM Sat. July 20

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 easyconnect quilting technique with specialty embroidery files to do your own edge to edge quilting projects! It is sew easy! Fee $70.

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Walking Foot Quilting .... with Suzanne A. 1:00 – 6:00 PM B. 10:00 – 4:00 PM

Sat. June 15 Sat. Aug. 24

Walking foot quilting is one of the easiest ways to quilt on your home sewing machine. It is faster and requires less practice than free motion quilting.

We will explore a variety of patterns in class. Fee $70.

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

June 29

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 $70.

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

Tue.

July 16

This class will teach you how to quilt with rulers. We will begin with the basics of ruler work and how to set up your machine and work area. Then explore the easy tricks for success. Learn how to plan your design and mark your quilt for best results. Prerequisite: Basic Free Motion class or equivalent. Fee $70.

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

Mon. June 3, July 1, Aug. 5 & Sept. 9

Remember the first Monday of the month to join Louese and Jean at Appletree Quilting for an afternoon and evening of fun and sewing time. Wrap up all those unfinished projects! 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.

3rd Annual Memorial Breast Cancer Sew-a-thon Friday and Saturday, May 24th and 25th, Appletree Quilting Center hosted the 3rd Annual Memorial Breast Cancer Sew-a-thon to make comfort pillows for breast cancer patients. With the amazing organizing skills of Lynn Nichols and our Beth, 30+ generous and gracious ladies contributed their time and talents to help us make nearly 215 comfort pillows with at least 30 more ready for stuffing plus 92 portpads. Portpads are small

Finish It Friday Evenings .... with Jean & Louese 5:00 PM – Midnight Fri. June 28, July 19, Aug. 16 & Sept. 20

Join Jean and Louese for a night of fun and time to wrap up all those unfinished projects! 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.

Give Back Sewing Days Give Back Sew-Ins .... with Beth, Staff & Friends 11:00 – 5 PM

Mon.

June 17, July 15, Aug. 19, Sept. 23

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 community groups and charities. Here is our schedule for the next few months: June 17, July 15 & August 19: Finish quilts for nursing home and foster kids, September 23rd: Make Cases for Smiles.

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 Give Back Sew-Ins, just free fun and fellowship plus our heartfelt gratitude and God’s blessings to all!

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padded items for attaching to seat belts to add comfort for those with a medical port. We had lots of faithful customers, many members of the Columbia Weavers and Spinners’ Guild and Boonslick Quilters Guild, plus staff members and teachers who helped throughout the weekend. We also had lots of people donate fabric and fiberfill for the pillows. Thank you to all for helping us make this event sew very successful. This event was cosponsored by Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, Thrivent Financial, and Appletree Quilting Center.

Candy Bliel (above left) and Maggie Walter (above right) from the Columbia Weavers and Spinners’ Guild lend their expert touch to our comfort pillows and portpads.

Debbie Laupp uses the BERNINA 480 to skillfully close seams on the comfort pillows.

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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. 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 4 July 2 Aug. 6 Sept. 3 Oct. 1

This class is for owners of basic Viking sewing machines including 100Q, Eden Rose 250M, Tribute 145M, Emerald 183, 118 and 116, and the E20 or equivalent. This class will cover basic machine operation and maintenance.

Lessons for Computerized Viking Machines 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 11, 18 July 16, 23 Aug. 13, 20 Sept. 10, 17 Oct. 8, 15

This class is for owners of computerized Viking sewing machines including Brilliance 75Q, 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. 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

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June 6, 13, 20, 27 July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1 Aug. 8, 15, 22, 29 Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26 Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24

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 Page 14

maintenance. The third class will cover machine embroidery techniques. The fourth class will explore design positioning, on screen customizing, and computer connectivity.

Lessons for Epic, Brilliance 80 & Epic 980Q A. 6:00 – 9:00 B. 1:00 – 4:00 C. 6:00 – 9:00 D. 1:00 – 4:00 E. 6:00 – 9:00

PM PM PM PM PM

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June 6, 13, 20, 27 July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1 Aug. 8, 15, 22, 29 Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26 Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24

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 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. June 9 & 30

Premier Plus Modify

A. 2:00 – 4:00 PM Sun. July 7 & 28

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

Sun. Aug. 4

Premier Plus Create

A. 2:00 – 4:00 PM Sun. Aug. 18 & 25

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. 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 4, 11, 18 July 2, 16, 23 Aug. 6, 13, 20 Sept. 3, 10, 17 Oct. 1, 8, 15

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 580/590.

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

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

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June 6, 20, 27, July 11 July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1 Aug. 8, 15, 22, 29 Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26 Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24

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: Quilting and stitch regulator;

Plus other optional accessories.

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.

BERNINA Software Guide Lessons: Please bring your laptop with the current software installed to class. If you need assistance installing your software, please make a special appointment prior to the class dates.

The Basics

A. 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Sun. June 23

Editing A. 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Cross Stitch

A. 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Digitizing

A. 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Sun. July 7 Sun. July 14 Sun. July 28

3D & Special Effects A. 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Quilter

A. 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Sun. Aug. 11 Sun. Aug. 25

Basic Machine Lessons

This special class is for our customers who do not have a Viking or Bernina and are in need of basic machine instruction. Please bring your sewing machine, manual, foot control, and power cord. We will cover basic operation and maintenance only. Computerized programming or embroidery will not be covered. Class fee = $25.

Lessons for Basic Sewing Machines A. 6:30 – 8:30 B. 2:00 – 4:00 C. 6:30 – 8:30 D. 2:00 – 4:00 E. 6:30 – 8:30

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June 25 July 30 Aug. 27 Sept. 24 Oct. 29

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 8, July 13, Aug. 10, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Dec. 14

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 1, Aug. 3, Sept. 28, Dec. 7

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.

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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Husqvarna VIKING

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2541 Bernadette Dr.

(North of Columbia Mall)

Columbia, MO 65203 (573) 446-2655 1-800-269-2655 10 – 5:30 pm Mon. – Thr. 10 – 5:00 pm Fri. & Sat. Closed Sundays June thru August

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Calling All Husqvarna Viking and BERNINA Sewing/Embroidery Machine Owners....

Both Husqvarna Viking and BERNINA have lots of new products coming down the pike! So stay tuned for more details to be announced as information is released in the next few days.

Viking will be Pre-Launching a new model on Tuesday, June 4th. But they will not let me reveal details until that time. So watch for an announcement from Viking by Tuesday afternoon. We will also send out an e-newsletter with details shortly thereafter. I do think everyone will be excited about the new features that are coming. We will be pre-selling this new model soon and you will want to get in on the special bonus packages that will be offered! Viking will also have a new pneumatically threaded serger this fall.

So also watch for more details about this serger.

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

BERNINA University is schedule for June 10th13th and they will be introducing several new models plus two fabulous new Special Edition models for their Holiday Bonus Bundle. These new Special Editions will be released in September but we will have details and graphics soon. Again, watch for announcements from BERNINA and our e-newsletter by the middle of June.

Wendy will be attending BERNINA University and she will be sending pictures and details shortly after the opening session on June 10th! Stay tuned. I’m sure all BERNINA fans will want to check out the new models!

I know some of the details about the new products for both brands but have been sworn to secrecy until the prelaunches. I did try to get permission to reveal details here is this newsletter. But both my reps put their proverbial foot down on my plans! Sew stay tuned!!!!!

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