Sew-ology Gazette
September & October 2013
Dear Material Girl,
We hope that life is resuming a regular schedule program now that school is back in session and the fall season is on its way here. Be sure to HOP ON THE BUS with is in November. We are running a bus loop for two days in November to the 10 participating stores in the Quilters Quest. Let us worry about directions, traffic, and driving. You can sit back, relax, socialize, and win some prizes. When you hop on the bus, you will receive a tote bag for collecting your goodies, a Material Girls T-shirt, lunch each day, and snacks. It is going be a fun two days with Material Guy Mike leading the way. Just a reminder, if you see a class that you are interested in taking, sign up as soon as possible. For our teachers and their schedules, we cancel a class that does not meet the minimum number of required students one week prior to the class starting. We have our annual pillowcase party this month as well as a Cool Tools Carnival for you to experiment with sewing machine presser feet and attachments. Be sure to check out the offerings we have for intermediate knitting and crochet. If you have recent purchased your Bernina, be sure to check out what Bernina University offers you and take the time to learn all the cool things your sewing system can do for you.
Thank you and Keep on Sewing, Amy, Robin, Wendy, and Mike
September is Childhood Cancer Month. Join us in helping to make pillowcases for the approximately 44,000 children that are currently battling cancer across North America. Help Material Girls and ConKerr Cancer reach their goal of sewing at least one pillowcase for each child currently in treatment during the month of September.
Join us on Saturday, September 7, 2013 from 10:00 am –3:00 pm to sew pillowcases to help bring miles of smiles to a child’s face. Material Girls and ConKerr Cancer will be providing all pillowcase kits. Please bring neutral colored thread for construction Can’t make it on Saturday? Don’t worry we will be doing our annual September drive for the entire month. For every 5 pillowcases made, washes, bagged, and turned it at Material Girls will earn you an entry into our Pillowcase Raffle. How great would it be to win a Material Girls Gift Card to replenish your stash.
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.
Comfortable with your sewing machine, how to rotary cut, and basic sewing terminology.
Quilts
Tuesday, September 10 10:00am-2:00pm
Want to learn how to make all of your souvenir t-shirts into a quilted keepsake? Join us as we show you how to construct a basic t-shirt quilt top.
Learning how to machine quilt and realize that your machine just does not have the amount of space that you would like? Wondering what quilting on a frame would be like and if you could do it? Here is the perfect class for just that exploration. Learn how to load a quilt, choose the right thread color, and difference quilting techniques. BERNINA machines, BERNINA stitch regulators, and frames supplied.
Wednesday, September 11, 18, 25 1:00pm-4:00pm $45
Friday, September 6, 13, 20, 27 1:00pm-3:00pm
(4 week course)
$125
Januari
(3 week course) Wendy
Double Diamond Table Runner Add distinctive, dimensional diamonds to jazz up your holiday runner. Monday, October 21 and 28 10:00am-12:00pm $35
Robin
Machine Quilting on a Frame
(2 week course)
T-Shirt Quilts
(1 week course)
$25
Wednesday, October 2 and 9 Wendy
A skilled sewer that is comfortable with any sewing technique. Pre class work may be required.
Winter is coming! Learn how to make a quick, cuddly, and warm snuggler just for those chilly nights.
Using a new Crazy Ruler set, you can make this fast crazy quilt for the next baby gift you need in a flash or use fun prints for Halloween just for you!
$35
=Advanced
Confident sewer that is looking for a challenge and a new technique. Pre-class work may be required.
Rag Quilts
Simply Crazy
10:00am-12:00pm
=Intermediate
(2 week course) Charlotte
Go Bananas Do you have panels around your sewing room that you just don’t know what to do with? This the perfect pattern to learn how to alter panels to fit pieced blocks. A great pattern for a quick baby/toddler quilt. Thursday, September 19 and 26 10:00am-12:00pm $25
(2 week course) Amy
Celebrate the Quilt Parade as it opens up a world of creative possibilities and custom opportunities. Whether you like Traditional Quilting, Modern Quilting, Embroidered Quilting or Art Quilting see how the latest accessories, techniques, QuiltMotion for Bernina and Quilters Creative Touch will turn your quilting vision into a beautiful reality!
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!
September 27 9:30am-3:30pm*
October 18
$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.
*Please note time change
Become a Master of your Bernina sewing machine at Bernina University and Material Girls. Now that you’ve bought your fabulous new machine, let’s learn how to use it. These classes are FREE to those who purchased their new Bernina sewing system at Material Girls. If you did not purchase your Bernina from Material Girls, please call for pricing information.
Sewing Mastery 1: Basic Operation
Sewing Mastery 2: Stitch Fun
For all current BERNINA models including bernettes
For all current BERNINA models
This class is designed to be used as a step-by-step guide to familiarize you with the basic operation of your BERNINA or bernette sewing machine. Please see our website for a supply list.
This class will explore the use of decorative stitches, machine functions, and memory with your BERNINA sewing machines. Please see our website for a supply list.
Thursday, September 5 6:00pm-8:00pm
Bernina Stitch Regulator
Thursday, September 12
6:00pm-8:00pm
Embroidery Support Group
For Bernina Models that own a Bernina Stitch Regulator This class is designed to yourself with the capabilities of your Bernina Stitch Regulator. Please see our website for a supply list.
Tuesday, September 17 10:00am-12:00pm
Bernina Embroidery Software Boot Camp Open to all owners of Version 5 or Version 6 Embroidery Software Do you own embroidery software? Have you forgotten how to use it? Do you need a refresher course? This class will cover the basics elements of your software and how to use it effectively to take your embroidery to a new level.
Saturday, September 14 12:30-pm- 3:30pm FINAL Opportunity to participate in Version 6 Mastery – Version 7 Software will be in late October
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, September 28 12:30pm-3:30pm Thursday, October 31
10:00am-12:00pm
Bernina DesignWorks Open to all owners of Design Works Tools This class is designed to introduce and make you comfortable with using the three DesignWorks Tools.
Saturday, October 19
12:30pm-3:30pm
Bernina Serger Mastery Open to all owners of a current model Bernina Serger This class is designed to introduce you to the wonderful abilities of your Bernina Serger. These classes are open to owners of models 700DL, 800DL, 1150MDA, and 1300MDC
Thursday, September 12 10:00am-12:00pm Saturday, October 5
1:00pm-3:00pm
Please take your mastery classes within the first year of purchasing your machine. PLEASE call and register for classes at least two weeks prior. Cancellation will take place if there are fewer than 3 students.
Tuesday, October 15 10:00am-1:00pm or 2:30pm-5:30pm Interested in quilting on a frame? Curious about computerized quilting? Join Nina, Bernina Educator Extraordinaire, for an exploration into Bernina QuiltMotion Limited space available
Bags
Trendy Totes: Cosmetic Bag
Trendy Totes: Garment Bag Time to work on the second bag for your matching luggage set. This stylish garment bag has two large pockets on the inside and one even has a zipper. Prep work required prior to the first class. Wednesday, October 2, 9, 16 6:00pm-8:00pm $45
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, October 16 and 23 10:00am-1:00pm $45
(3 week course)
(2 week course) Wendy
Wendy
And More
Basic Window Valance Learn the how to make a basic window valance. This valance is the stepping stone to lots of other valance styles.
Prairie Point Stocking
Monday, September 23 and 30
Make an adorable stocking for your entire family this holiday. Learn to quilt them and then embellish with prairie points.
10:00am –12:00pm
(2 week course) $35
Wednesday, September 11, 18, 25 (3 week course)
$45
Sheri
6:00pm-8:00pm Wendy
Sit n Stitch Pincushion
Holiday Tea Towels
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.
Need a quick gift? Want to learn fusible and machine appliqué techniques? A tea towel will be the perfect way to ease into machine appliqué and come away with a great gift!
Thursday, October 10 and 17
Thursday, October 24
10:00am-12:00pm $35
(2 week course) Wendy
1:00pm-3:00pm $25
(1 week course) Charlotte
Poppy Love Clubhouse
Secret Garden Block of the Month
Saturday 11:30am-12:30pm
Saturday 10:00am-11:00am
Sept. 7—Oct. 5—Nov. 2
Sept. 7—Oct. 5—Nov. 2
Feathered Star Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm October 19*
Club Meeting Dates
* This date is the final meeting date for this club
Needle Arts Slouchy Hat: Knitting
Teddy Bear: Crochet
Take your knitting to the next step in reading decorative patterns while creating a slouchy hat with an eyelet stitch pattern.
Dip your feet into amigurumi stuffies! Crochet a little one in your life an adorable teddy bear for the holidays.
Wednesday, October 9 and 16
Wednesday, September 18, 25, October 2
6:00pm-8:00pm $40
(2 week course) Betty
6:00pm-8:00pm $45
(3 week course) Betty
Special Dates and Hours: Monday, September 2 Sunday, November 17
CLOSED
Sunday, November 10
12:00-5:00
Friday, November 29
12:00-5:00
Thursday, November 28 CLOSED
12:00am-3:00am & 12:00pm-6:00pm
www.materialgirlsquilt.com 301-392-9575 Store Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-6:00pm
Sat 9:30 am-4:00pm