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FAMILY TREE62" x 62"$279.99 includes pattern and dye cut appliqués with head n bond on back

METRO RINGS57" x 76"$124.99 includes pattern & jelly rolls for quick piecing!

FLOWER STALLS72" x 75"$89.00 includes pattern

BLAST OFF63" x 81"$79.99 includes pattern

STICKS & STONES62½" x 71½"$119.00 includes pattern

NOMAD54" x 61"$143.99 includes pattern

KitsSUCCULENT GARDEN108" x 112"$224.99 includes pattern

HAPPY PLACE47" x 56"$69.99 includes pattern, top and binding.

DATE NIGHT69" x 94"$120.00 includes pattern, top and binding.

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ISSUE 11 July-Sept 2015fabric embroidery kits classes

Special EventsOPEN SEW TUESDAYS!

Would you like to have a place to sew where

you could be with friends, or make new friends?

Where you would have space to spread out

to sew or even baste a quilt? We have our

classroom available every Tuesday and will be

happy to help you with any of your class projects

that you need to get caught up on!

New Blocks of the Month

HAPPY TRAILS BOM70" x 70"The 24” center block is surrounded by twelve 12”

album style blocks. The finishing touch is the barbed wire swag border filled with roses, purple sage, blue bonnets, wagon wheels and stars.Month 1 - $120 / Month 2-12 $19.99includes all background, borders, center and button kit Sampler

Club is a monthly

lecture demo club that covers all

aspects of sewing: quilting, crafting, home

dec and sewing. Kim Thomas is a master

sewer who leads this club with enthusiasm

and knowledge that will inspire you! Our

club would not be complete without show

and tell from our wonderful customers. We

welcome all brands of machines, however

customers who have purchased a machine

from the Quilt Sampler will enjoy their first

year of Sampler club free!

Club meets the second Tuesday of each month from 6 to about 7:30pm. Join now, for only $5 a month it will be well worth your money spent!

Sampler Club

Calling all embroiderers or wanna be embroiderers! Embroidery club just keeps getting better and better! You don’t have to own an embroidery machine or bring one to our club. This is a hands-on club featuring Anita Goodesigns. A video format presentation will showcase inspiring new projects and techniques for both the new embroiderer as well as the seasoned pro. This year starts a new format You will sign up for embroidery club quarterly. Each quarter will feature a new project. You will receive a party pack each quarter with lots of different designs on it. We will be making one of the designs each month, and they will all go into a fun and exciting project. There will also be special promotions that will be different each month. Don’t miss out! Sign up on any of the dates listed below:

Cost $60 for the quarter

Fridays, 5:30-8:30pJul 10, Jul 31, Sep 11 OR

Saturdays, 12:30-3:30pJul 11, Aug 1, Sep 12 OR

Sundays, 12:30-3:30pJul 12, Aug 2, Sep 13 OR

Mondays, 9a-12pJul 13, Aug 3, Sep 14 OR

Mondays, 1-4pJul 13, Aug 3, Sep 14

QUILT SAMPLER

FEATURING ANITA GOODESIGNSEmbroidery Club

Quiltsmart RetreatTULSA STORE ONLYSept 17, 18, 19 $199 includes lecture (Sept 17, Lecture ONLY 6p $20)

Come join us for a weekend of fun with Quiltsmart!

Traditionally difficult patterns—Lone Star, Mariner’s Compass,

Double Wedding Ring—are now easy quick and accurate using

these innovative techniques.

We will begin the fun Thursday evening with a trunk show of

some of the amazing projects that can be done using this. During

the workshop you can work on your favorite Quiltsmart project,

and watch demos of other classic projects as well. Demos for the

quick and fun Quiltsmart bags are also included! The workshop

fee of $199 includes lunch, snacks, and a few surprises throughout

the weekend as well as free entry into the lecture on Thursday

night. You won’t want to miss the fun!

AUNT GRACE "SIMPLE SAMPLER"64" x 71"6 Month - $25 a monthEnjoy simpler times with this new Block of the Month

designed by Vicki Bellino. This quilt uses an Aunt Grace quilt panel to give the look of applique without the work.

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Special Events

SUNDANCE$9910a-1pAug 13, Sep 3, Oct 8, Nov 19, Dec 10This Amanda Murphy design combines

piecing, appliqué, dresden plates and embroidery to create a unique and interesting quilt that you will enjoy making. We will step thru each part in a 7 month class, each month learning new and exciting techniques. If you don’t have an embroidery machine you may rent one in the store for only $20!

ROW BY ROW 2015June 21-Sept 8Make your plans now to participate in Row by Row H2O 2015!

Shops in all 50 States and even many in Canada are getting ready for this year’s Row by Row Experience. Simply visit any of the participating shops and receive a free pattern for a row in a quilt. Shops may also have fabric kits available to purchase. Combine your rows in any way to create a unique quilt that represents the fun you had traveling throughout the summer. Create a quilt using at least 8 different rows and be the first to bring it into a participating shop to win a stack of 25 fat quarters (6¼ yards of fabric!). Use that shop’s row in your quilt and win a bonus prize!

July 25Beat the Heat!Come

and Join us for a festive sewing day. We will have 3 make and take projects, you can sign up for 1 or all 3.

EssentialsQuilt with Tim Prowse

We are so excited to have Tim Prowse from Wilmington Prints and South Seas Imports, in for a fun, entertaining and educating lecture filled with lots of quilts. Tim’s “WP Quilts in a Trunk” will explain how fabric gets to the shops as well as talk about wide backs and the different uses for them. We will have special pricing on kits and all Wilmington and South Seas fabrics. Finally you will get to be buyer for the day and preview all upcoming lines from the 2 companies! Wrap all this up with some free fabric and project sheets to take home and some door prizes.This event is FREE, but we

need to know how many to expect, so please call and sign up!

Sept 10th 1-2:30p or 5:30-7p

Apron 10-11:30a$25.00Tree Napkin 12:30-1:30p $14.75Table Runner 1:30-3:00p $22.75Class fee includes kit (pattern, fabric & thread) to make the project.

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Machine News

SUE IS SHOWING MELANIE ALL OF THE AMAZING FEATURES ON THE BROTHER DREAM MACHINE!

DESHA AND DEB ARE HAVING FUN ON THE HANDIQUILTER!

THE NEW BERNINA Q20 SITDOWN

QUILTING MACHINE IS HERE!"

SPECIAL BROTHER OFFERS!JULY 9 TO JULY 19, 2015$300 BROTHER VISA® PREPAID CARD PLUS $300 DEALER DISCOUNT on PR-Series:

• ENTREPRENEUR® PRO PR1000E• ENTREPRENEUR® PR655

$200 BROTHER VISA® PREPAID CARD PLUS $200 DEALER DISCOUNT on ALL V-Series models:

• DREAMWEAVER™ XE INNOV-IS VM6200D• DREAMCREATOR™ XE INNOV-IS VM5100• DREAMMAKER™ XE INNOV-IS VE2200• DREAMWEAVER™ INNOV-IS VQ3000• DREAMCREATOR™ INNOV-IS VQ2400

"I LOVE THE NEW BERNINA LONGARM!" - CRISTEN

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Class ListClass Policy-The entire class fee is due at the time you register. If you must cancel a

class registration, you must notify us no later than one (1) week prior to the class date. NO EXCEPTIONS.-Class minimum is three (3) and the maximum is twelve (12), except

where noted.-If the class does not fill, or if we cancel the class, you will receive a full

refund or store credit, your choice.-Supplies are needed for almost all classes. The class fee covers

instruction only. You are responsible for picking up your supply list and coming prepared to class. Please have your supplies and fabric before the day of class so that you are prepared for the class to begin.-Copyright law requires that each student purchase his or her own

pattern required for the class. NO EXCEPTIONS.-You are welcome to use one of our shop machines during class. Please

let us know when you register and plan to come to class a few minutes early so that you can become familiar with the machine. There is a $2 bobbin fee and we ask you to supply your needles.

-Please do not bring children or visitors to class.

Beginner Classes

QUILTING 101- Shannon Wright$60Thursdays, Jul 16, 23, 30 & Aug 6, 5:30-8:30p OR Tuesdays, Aug 11, 18, 25, & Sep 1, 9a-12p OR Thursdays, Sep 10, 24, Oct 1 & 8, 1-4pYes, you can learn to quilt! This is a complete

course of quiltmaking-a four-week class that will take you from rotary cutting, through machine piecing, machine quilting, and binding. This class is for the absolute beginner-no experience required! Supply list. Book required.

QUILTING 102 – Vanessa Montileone$54Mondays, Jul 13, 20, & Aug 3, 5-8p ORWednesdays, Sep 16, 23, & Oct 7, 9a-12pThis class is designed for confident beginner

quilters, and is a great follow-up to QUILTING 101. In 3 sessions, learn to chain blocks using 4-patches and 9-patches, and master traditional pinwheel blocks using half-square triangles and flying geese. Supply list.

BASIC BINDINGS - Kathy Kansier$24 + booklet feeSaturday, Aug 28, 11a-3pThis is a great class to learn how to finish the edges of your quilts. Both

beginner and advanced quiltmakers will learn useful information in this class. Each student will bring a 15” block or wall hanging that is ready for binding. Kathy will teach how to make a continuous binding, miter corners, connect the binding tails and finish the binding with hand or machine stitches. Supply list. Booklet required.

BASICS OF HAND APPLIQUE'-Kathy Kansier$48Saturdays, Sep 12 & 19, 11a-3pLearn needle turn and prepared appliqué methods in this two-part class.

Your project will be Block #6 (Spring Gathering) from Kathy’s book, Ozark Varieties. It may become a pillow, wallhanging, or the start of your first full-size appliqué quilt. Kathy teaches all about needles, thread, notions, and fabric choices. She will give you great tips for making perfect circles, sharp points, and smooth inner and outer curves. Supply list, book, and Perfect Circles® required.

BASICS OF HAND QUILTING-Kathy Kansier$24 plus Kit FeeSaturday, Aug 29, 11a-3pLearn to transfer quilting designs and make small, even stitches while

making a hand-quilted pillow. The required class kit includes a needle, quilting thread, stencil, marking pencil, block fabric, and batting. Kathy will explain how to finish your project at home with borders, backing, and ruffle (finishing fabrics not included in kit). Supply list. Kit required.

BEGINNING MACHINE APPLIQUE'-Sue Stout$18Tuesday, Sep 22, 1-4pThis class will introduce you to various machine

appliqué techniques as you decorate a tea towel with a row of flowers. Learn about stabilizing and stitching for a professional-looking result. Supply list. Pattern and kit required.

Project & Technique Classes

AQS APPRAISALS - Kathy Kansier$50 per quiltSunday, Aug 30, 12:30-3:30pKathy is a Certified Appraiser with the American Quilters Society. Each

typed appraisal includes a description and history of the quilt, photos, and appraisal value. An appraisal is proof of a quilt’s value for your insurance company and makes a nice addition to a quilt you are giving as a gift. Each appointment takes 30 minutes, and you will schedule a separate appointment for each quilt you are having appraised.

BETSY BAG - Shannon Wright$24 Sunday, Aug 23, 12:30-4:30pThis purse converts into a tote bag for those

extra-special shopping trips! The “alternative fabric” that is used in construction of the bag is lots of fun-you’ll want to use it in many of your fall projects. Supply list. Pattern required.

COLOR THEORY - Shannon Wright$24 Sunday, Jul 26, 12:30-4:30pArtist Marc Chagall said, “All colors are friends of their neighbours and

lovers of their opposites.” Learn about primary and secondary colors and how they work together in various color schemes such as complementary, split complementary, and analogous.Raise your color confidence as you make a color wheel-themed mug rug.

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FLIP & SEW BABY QUILT - Kim Thomas$24 Thursday, Aug 6, 12-4p OR Sunday, Sep 27, 12-4pAn old favorite is back again! This class was designed for sergers or sewing

machines with a walking foot. This fun and easy technique is perfect for all your wonderful precut fabrics and is also a GREAT stash buster project. Kim has designed a pattern for a neat baby quilt that uses 5” square charm packs as well as a larger lap quilt that works great with 2 ½” jelly rolls bundles. Pattern required for class. Supply list.

IT’S OKAY TO SIT ON MY TUFFET - Cristen Jones$36Thursdays, July 23 AND Aug 6. 10a-1p OR Saturdays, Aug 1, 10:30a-1:30p AND Aug 22, 10a-1p OR Mondays, Sep 28, 1-4p AND Oct 12, 1-4pMake a Tuffet from start to finish using a fabric

foundation piecing method. The first class we will piece our outer tuffet and the second class we will do the construction. Choose your own fabric to put by your favorite comfy chair! Kit includes all your supplies except for your fabric and the feet you choose. Supply list.

MACHINE QUILTING 101 - Marla Yeager$18Saturday Oct 10, 10a-4pSet yourself up for success by learning the tricks of the trade to master

machine quilting on your home sewing machine. During this 6-hour class, we will cover techniques, answer questions, and work out problems that may have kept you from being successful at or enjoying the art of machine quilting. This class is a forum for anyone from the never-quilted-a-thing to the advanced-yet-frustrated quilter. Supply list.

MAT & RULER CARRIER - Helen Kroger$18Sunday, Jul 26, 12:30-3:30p OR Sunday, Aug 23, 12:30-3:30p ORSaturday, Sep 19, 10a-1pThis carrier holds a variety of acrylic rulers and

a large mat. Easily stored in your studio or taken to a class or retreat. Most leave this class with a finished carrier. Supply list.

MINI TUFFET PINCUSHION - Shannon Wright$24 Thursday, Sep 17, 10a-2pMake your own mini pincushion version of our

popular tuffet. The kit contains all the hardware and stuffing-you add your own fabrics to fit your decor. The additional parts kit makes it easy to make more for gifts. Supply list. Kit required.

MODERN BUILDING BLOCKS BASICS - Sue Stout$18Tuesday, Sep 15, 10a-1pLearn to use the Cut for the Cure® rulers for accurate cutting and

piecing. We will be cutting a variety of the 6” and 12” blocks so that you are comfortable using the rulers. The class will concentrate on cutting, but you are welcome to bring your machine and stay for our Tuesday open sew to practice on your piecing! Supply list. Pattern required.

PAPER PIECING 101 - Pam West$18Wednesday, Aug 12, 1-4p ORSaturday, Sep 26, 10a-1pPaper piecing is a technique that allows you to create designs that are nearly

impossible with more traditional piecing methods. Because you sew on lines copied on foundation paper, sharp points and curves are very accurate and precise without all the tedious work. Think of it as a Paint-by-Number, but with fabric. It’s fun, fast, and simple!This class is for the beginning or experienced quilter. Supply list. Book

required.

QUILT BUILDING - Shannon Wright$24 Sunday, Aug 9, 12:30-4:30p Learn to design, resize, and build a quilt using the book Baker’s Dozen

Doubled by Mary Ellen Hopkins. The math you learn will apply to many other projects, and you will become a more confident quilter! Supply list. Book required.

SCAN N CUT BASICS - Sue Stout$18 if machine purchased from The Quilt Sampler$25 if machine purchased elsewhereThursday, Aug 20, 9a-12p ORWednesday, Oct 7, 1-4pLearn the basics of operating your

Brother ScanNCut® machine. Cut basic shapes, a quilt block, and prepare and apply a vinyl design. Learn to scan for cutting and background, and save to the machine or USB. Supply list. ScanNCut® machine and kit required.

Software & Embroidery ClassesLEARN TO REHOOP - Cristen Jones$18Tuesday, Jul 28, 1-4p ORTuesday, Sep 29, 5:30-8:30pAre you ready to move from

embroidering one design to a project that requires multiple hoopings? Let us take the mystery out of this technique as we make a pillow top using a beautiful quilting design that takes 5 hoopings! Don’t panic-it’s easy, and you will get all of the embroidery done in class. For any embroidery machine with a 5 x 7 sewing field. Supply list. CD required.

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Class ListMachine Classes

Machine mastery classes are free with the purchase of a machine from The Quilt Sampler. Sign up early-our mastery classes fill quickly! If your machine was purchased from another dealer, you are welcome to come to class; please call for mastery class prices. If you don’t see your machine model listed in the class description, just ask-we’ll help you find the right class!

BERNINA MASTERY / 7&8 SERIES MACHINES - Kim ThomasMonday, Jul 27, 9a-4p OR Saturday, Aug 29, 9a-4p ORWednesday, Sep 30, 9a-4p This Mastery Class is for owners of the BERNINA 710, 750, 780, 820,

830, and 880 machines. Kim will cover all the basics from maintenance, standard sewing and customizing these great machines to your type of sewing preferences. Machine quilting with the BERNINA Stitch regulator and embroidery will also be covered. It’s a full and fun day of learning about your BERNINA machine. Bring a sack lunch or lunch money. Please bring all of your machine accessories to class. Supply list. Kit fee.

BERNINA MASTERY / 3&5 SERIES MACHINES - Kim ThomasThursday, Jul 30, 10a-2p OR Thursday, Aug 27, 5:30-9p ORWednesday, Sep 30, 5:30-9pThis Mastery Class is for owners of the BERNINA 330, 350, 380, 530,

550, 560, 580, and Deco machines. Kim will cover basic maintenance, standard sewing, and machine quilting with the BERNINA Stitch Regulator (if applicable). Machine embroidery will also be covered for machines that have this ability during the last two hours of class time. Have fun learning about your BERNINA machine! Bring a sack lunch or lunch money. Please bring all of your machine accessories to class. Supply list. Kit fee.

BROTHER BASICS-Shannon WrightWednesday, Jul 15, 1:30-4:30p OR Wednesday, Jul 29, 5:30-8:30p OR Monday, Sep 21, 9a-1pThis mastery class is for all Brother® sewing machines. Learn the basic

sewing functions of the machine. Supply list.

BROTHER EMBROIDERY-Shannon WrightWednesday, Aug 12, 5:30-8:30p ORMonday, Sep 28, 9a-1pThis mastery class is for all Brother embroidery machines. Learn the

embroidery features of the machine. Supply list.

BROTHER FEATURES - Shannon WrightWednesday, Jul 8, 9a-1pLearn the specialized features unique to your Brother machine! For the

following models: VE2200, VM6200D, 6750D, XV8500D. Supply list.

JUST THE BASICS-Shannon WrightMonday, Jul 20, 9a-1p OR Wednesday, Aug 19, 5:30-8:30p ORWednesday, Sep 9, 9a-1pThis mastery class is for all Bernette® and Simplicity® by Brother sewing

machines. Learn the basic sewing functions of the machine. Supply list.

PFAFF BASICS-Shannon WrightWednesday, Jul 22, 1:30-4:30p OR Wednesday, Aug 26, 5:30-8:30p OR Wednesday, Sep 23, 9a-1pThis mastery class is for all Pfaff Ambition®, Expression®, Passport®,

Creative 2.0® and Creative 3.0® sewing machines. Learn the basic sewing functions of the machine. Supply list.

PFAFF CREATIVE BASICS-Sue StoutWednesday, Jul 15, 10a-1p OR Saturday, Aug 22, 9a-12p ORWednesday, Sep 2, 5-8p

Learn the sewing functions of your Pfaff Creative Sensation®, Creative Vision®, Creative Performance®, or Creative 4.0®. Supply list.

PFAFF CREATIVE EMBROIDERY-Sue StoutWednesday, Jul 22, 10a-1p OR Saturday, Aug 22, 1-4p OR Wednesday, Sep 16, 5-8pLearn the embroidery features of your new Pfaff Creative Sensation®,

Creative Vision®, Creative Performance®, Creative 4.0® or 2.0®. Supply list.

PFAFF FABULOUS CREATIVE FEATURES-Sue StoutWednesday, Jul 29, 10a-1pLearn about the specialized features of your new Pfaff Creative

embroidery machine- Sensation®, Vision®, Performance®, and 4.0®. Supply list.

PFAFF CONNECTIONS - Cristen JonesFREE with purchase of Pfaff embroidery machine from The Quilt SamplerTuesday, Jul 28, 9-10:30a OR Thursday, July 30, 5:30-7pLearn the features of your Pfaff 6D Organizer and Quickfont software.

Learn to organize and save designs and send them to your machine. See how simple it is to turn a True Type font from your computer into an embroidery font. This is a lecture/demo class; be sure to bring paper and pen or pencil for taking notes.

PFAFF CREATIVE MEMORY-Sue StoutWednesday, Aug 5, 10a-1pLearn the memory and sequencing features for the Pfaff Creative

embroidery machines- Sensation®, Vision®, Performance®, and 4.0®. Supply list.

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE-Brad JonesMonday, July 27, 4-5pFREE if machine purchased from The Quilt

Sampler. Have you ever wondered what is really going on with your machine’s tensions? What does it mean to “balance” the machine? How often should you lubricate and where? How important is it to have your machine serviced yearly? All these questions-and many others-will be answered. Come to class, learn a bunch, and leave a smarter sewer! Supply list.

SERGER MASTERY-Kim ThomasSaturday, Aug, 15, 10a-4p ORTuesdays, Sep 22 & 29, 10a-1pAdding a new serger to your sewing/embroidery machine will complete

your sewing studio no matter what your type of sewing. Learn how easy it is to thread the new sergers and make adjustments for knits. You will also learn to adjust tensions for rolled hem and flatlock stitches. Chain and cover stitches, available on some machines, are extremely practical stitches that will give your sewing projects great decorative possibilities. You will see project samples where these stitches are used. Supply list.

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info@quiltsampler.com

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6024 South Sheridan

Tulsa , OK 74145

Phone: 918-493-3388

Fax: 918-493-3387

1802 A South Glenstone Ave

Springfield , Missouri 65804

Phone: 417-886-5750

Fax: 417-886-1194

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Have you seen our website lately? We have been adding new product daily. We have precuts, kits, fabric , notions, books and patterns. We also have a sale fabric section. The best news is shipping is FREE on orders over $100!!