Sew-ology Gazette
November & December 2013
Dear Material Girl,
The holiday season is here and Material Girls will be bustling with events! Our class listing is not nearly as extensive as usual due to Quilters’ Quest Shop Hop in November. Who wants to start a big project at the holiday time? We do have quite a few fun, speedy, and fabulous classes for you over the next two months. Family Night Out is December 13th this year. Be sure to stop by and leave us your wish list! This helps us ensure that you get what you want and it is especially helpful if they don’t want to get you a gift certificate. Speaking of gift certificates, a loved one can just call the store and we will happily take care of their gift request. We will mail or hold the gift for your pick up after the holidays. Be sure to take a look at the back cover of the newsletter, we have quite a few special hours for the rest of the year. Happy Holidays, Thank you, and Keep on Sewing, Amy, Robin, Wendy, and Mike
It’s time to get ready!!
There are more than 100 chances to win prizes during this year's Quest. Each day, every shop will offer a door prize -- with ten shops and ten days, that's 100 prizes right there! Every finisher gets a 2013 Quilters' Quest tote bag, too, and that will save you 10% whenever you bring it with you to shop at a participating store until the 2014 event. Finishers will also be entered to win one of the grand prizes. This year, the prizes include: ● a handmade oak and glass quilt display cabinet ● a Featherweight sewing machine ● TWO complete fat quarter sets of Jinny Beyer's 150-piece Palette Collection, courtesy of RJR Fabrics ● a gorgeous 48-spool sampler of Aurifil thread in a storage case, courtesy of Aurifil Visit www.quiltersquest.org for more information and planning your route
6750B Crain Highway LaPlata, Maryland 20646
Class Symbol Key =Advanced Beginner
=Beginner
New to sewinglearning how to rotary cut, use a sewing machine, and to read a pattern.
=Intermediate
Comfortable with your sewing machine, how to rotary cut, and basic sewing terminology.
Confident sewer that is looking for a challenge and a new technique. Pre-class work may be required.
=Advanced
A skilled sewer that is comfortable with any sewing technique. Pre class work may be required.
Sit n Stitch Pincushion
Trendy Totes: Cosmetic Bag
Create this wonderful companion to assist you as you sit and stitch your projects. You'll have all you need at hand in an easy-to-manage, organized way.
This is the third in a series of creating a set of coordinating luggage. Our final piece is the round cosmetic case. It is perfect for storing that bathroom stuff, when we travel.
Wednesday, December 11
10:00am-2:00pm
Wednesday, December 4 and 11
OR Saturday, December 14 (1 week course)
5:00pm-8:00pm
12:30pm-4:00pm $35
$45
Wendy
(2 week course)
Wendy
Prairie Point Stocking Make an adorable stocking for your entire family this holiday. Learn to quilt them and then embellish with prairie points. Saturday, November 23 and 30 10:00am-1:00pm (2 week course)
$45
Wendy
Holiday Rick Rack Pillow Learn to make this great pillow with quilt as you go strips and rick rack trim. You will also learn the zipper closure technique only available by taking this class. Wednesday, December 4 (1 week course)
10:00am-2:00pm $25
Wendy
Frosty Apple Cheeks Table Runner Learn fusible and machine appliqué techniques with this festive table runner. This simple but bold design is sure to be a holiday pleaser. Friday, November 1 and 8 (2 week course)
10:00am-12:00pm $40
Charlotte
Snow Much Fun Ornaments
Scrappy Woven Placemats Just don’t know what to do with those scraps that seem to be over taking your sewing room? This scrappy placemat is for you! Learn an age old craft of weaving and turn those scraps into something functional. Friday, November 1
12:00pm-3:00pm
(1 week course)
$30
Nancy Halverson's "snow much fun" ornaments are perfect for trimming your tree or as a package tie on! Learn fusible and machine appliqué techniques. Monday, December 2 6:00pm-8:00pm (1 week course)
Charlotte
$20
Charlotte
Criss Cross Aprons A darling apron and oven mitt featuring criss cross pockets! A great way to dress up for holiday cooking attire. It also makes a great gift. Tuesday, December 3 and 10 6:00pm-8:00pm (2 week course)
$40
Cindy
Basic Window Valance Learn the how to make a basic window valance. This valance is the stepping stone to lots of other valance styles. Monday, November 18 (1 week course) 10:00am –1:00pm
$40
Sheri
Basic Pillows Learn the how to make a stylish throw pillow to dress up the house for the holidays. Monday, December 2 (1 week course) 10:00am –1:00pm
$40
Sheri
Triple Dresden Tree Skirt A Quilt as you go holiday project that quickly comes together using a 15 degree triangle ruler. Thursday, November 21
10:00am-3:00pm
(1 week course)
$45
Amy
Cubby Cubes Wendy loves to make boxes. Come make this new one with her! Saturday, December 7 1:00pm-4:00pm $25
(1 week course) Wendy
Suzy’s Sack Make this cute new take on the Wristlet! It looks like a mini lunch sack with a clasp handle – you can’t resist to sew it or carry it! Thursday, December 12 (1 week course)
10:00am-2:00pm $35
Wendy
WIP Day and Night Join us for a night of fun, food, friendship and the fabulous feeling of finally finishing! Sign up right away because space is limited and the seats fill fast!
November 22 9:30am-3:30pm*
December 6
$10.00
5:00pm-11:00pm*
Material Girls will be providing the main dish for WIP. The menu will rotate and will be available the Monday prior to WIP. You can continue to bring a savory snack or dessert to share.
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We know how busy everyone gets this time of the year and you are more focused on finishing those last minute gifts rather than learning something new. Therefore, Bernina University Mastery Classes will return in January, for Bernina Education Month. So, keep that calendar clear for all the options of classes. If there is something that you need to ask a question about, please feel free to come by and we will get it answered for you!
Embroidery Software Support Group
Embroidery Support Group
Do you open your embroidery software and then stare at the screen? Need some help knowing where to start? Need some assistance on a project? These session are designed for you to get customized assistance for your questions on embroidery. We want you to get comfortable with your embroidery software! Open to all levels and versions of Bernina Embroidery Software and DesignWorks.
Afraid to start that embroidery project at home? Don’t know which stabilizer to use? Is it the right design for your project? Not sure where to put the design? New to embroidery and you were not sure what questions to ask while taking your mastery class? These session are designed for you to get customized assistance for your questions on embroidery. We want you to get comfortable with your machine!
Saturday, November 23 10:00am-12:00pm
Saturday, December 7
Monday, November 25 10:00am-12:00pm
Monday, December 9
1:00pm-4:00pm 10:00am-12:00pm
Bernina Bias Binder #88 Mastery Have your recently purchased Bernina Bias Binder #88 in the 38mm size? This class will help you learn how to use the accessory correctly as well as how to miter a corner using the accessory.
Saturday, November 16 10:00am-12:00pm
OR
Tuesday, November 19 10:00am-12:00pm
November 16, 2013—January 6, 2014 Watch your email for some great deals for the holidays...
Family Night Out Friday, December 13 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Tell your husband and family that they can get all of their holiday shopping done in one night! We even gift wrap! Refreshments will be served! Don’t forget to stop by and make your wish list. This helps us guarantee that you get exactly what you want!
Pocket Playmate Learn to make a basic wallet and Velcro closure. You can use it in your purse or with your sewing supplies to hold seam ripper, frixon pens, wonder clips and so much more. Saturday, November 23 1:30pm-4:00pm (1 week course)
$30
Wendy
Sweet Slumber Pillowcases Learn to make an standard pillowcase with flare. We will add a Piano Key cuff with rick rack trim to make this already happy gift happier. Thursday, December 5 10:00am-2:00pm (1 week course) $30 Wendy
Cash n Carry Corral your cash, cards, and coins in an easy zipper pouch. Make one to keep and one to give away. Use Terry's easy zipper method and you'll agree that zippers are no big deal! Wednesday, November 20 5:00pm-8:00pm $25
(1 week course) Wendy
One Yard Apron
Poppy Love Clubhouse Saturday 11:30am-12:30pm
Secret Garden Block of the Month Saturday 10:00am-11:00am Nov. 2—Dec. 7
Nov. 2—Dec. 7
A front overlapped cover-up in the kitchen with a pocket or wear as a fashionable vestlike smock out of the kitchen. Only one yard of fabric is required to make this simply stated style. Wednesday, November 20 12:00pm-4:00pm (1 week course)
Macchiato
Software Sampler
Saturday 9:30am-10:00pm Nov. 2– Dec. 14
Treat yourself to a sewing room makeover this holiday! Come by and see what we can do for you with Koala Studios. We will help create you a space that you will never want to leave!
Friday or Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm December 13—14
$30
Amy
Special Dates and Hours: Saturday, November 9
9:30am-6:00pm
Sunday, November 10
12:00pm-5:00pm
Saturday, November 16
9:30am-6:00pm
Sunday, November 17
12:00pm-5:00pm
Wednesday, November 27
9:30am–3:00pm
Thursday, November 28
CLOSED
Friday, November 29
Midnight—3:00am 12:00pm-6:00pm
Friday, December 6
9:30am-8:00pm
Sunday, December 22
10:00am-3:00pm
Tuesday, December 24
CLOSED
Wednesday, December 25
CLOSED
Monday, December 30– Wednesday, January 1
CLOSED
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Sat 9:30 am-4:00pm