Sew-ology Gazette 14 Where did time go….

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celebrate

Saturday, April 1st!

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details very soon!

April 2017

Welcome spring with this blossomed bunny tea towel. Featuring fabric applique, adorable face details, and decorative stitches, you will learn how to center the design so he peeks perfectly over the ribbon border.

Saturday, April 8

11:00am-1:00pm OR 1:30pm-3:30pm

$20

Embroidery Machines provided!

2017 Block of the Month

Monthly Meeting: Saturday, April 1

9:30am-10:30am Can’t make the meeting, kit will be available

beginning April 1st

Due to popular demand, we have added additional space in

this year’s Block of the Month. Hop on board the fun. You are

only one month behind!

$10.00 Registration

$30.00/month for 12 months

Price includes class monthly meeting, pattern, fabrics for quilt

top, and laser cut appliques. Quilt is 96”x102”

Intro to English Paper Piecing Have you ever looked at the English Paper Pieced quilts or projects and

wanted to make it, but didn't know where to start? Well this is the class for

you. We will go over the tools and "how to" of English Paper Piecing the Hugs

‘n Kisses way!

Thursday, April 6 10:00am-12:00pm

(1 day course) $10 Instructor: Jan

Just in Case These handy folding organizers feature two inner pockets made from mesh

and vinyl for easy visibility of contents. Each pocket has a zipper closure — no

need to worry about things falling out! An invisible magnetic snap closes the

bag beautifully.

Thursday, April 27 10:00am-3:00pm

(1 day course) $30 Instructor: Jan

We know there are quilters who will always “quick-cut” the 90° family of shapes

with a 6″ x 24″ ruler. But not many want to cut 60° projects with that same ruler! Or

avoid any block that can’t be cut with a basic ruler. The From Marti and Me Hexie

Club will give you the confidence to try an alternative and something new.

The hexagon club is planned to start with a very easy equilateral triangles project,

no set-in seams, etc., and each month add progressively more skills.

Saturday, April 1 11:00am-12:00pm

Topic: I Spy– One is not enough

$5.00

BERNINA Ruler Work Learn the basics of rulerwork on the BERNINA Rulerwork Panel. This panel coordi-

nates with BERNINA sitdown ruler set and in the class we concentrate on learning

how to use ruler shapes in a variety of ways. The alignment marks are printed on

the panel, making this a quick and fun way to create a beautiful piece!

Friday, April 21 10:00am-3:00pm

OR

Saturday, April 22

(1 day course) $75

10:00am-3:00pm

Instructor: Januari

Pearl Wallet Clutch

Workshop This easy-to-sew wallet features 8 card slots, 2 bill slots, a

large zippered compartment, and a detachable bi-fold

compartment. A removable wristlet strap comes in handy

when you just need to carry the essentials. Just slip your

phone into the zipper compartment and go!

Monday, April 24 10:00am-4:00pm

(1 day course) $35 Instructor: Amy

Hoop Envy Club Pickle Pie's Hoop Envy Club features sophisticated ‘in the hoop' designs,

specially created to take advantage of the BIG hoops available on to-

day's top-of-the-line embroidery machines. Each month's EXCLUSIVE De-

sign CD features an irresistible project in multiple sizes so even small-hoop

owners can join in. Projects featured are for participating Hoop Envy

Club members only.

Machine Brands and Hoops of all sizes are welcome. There may be some limitations

depending upon the largest hoop available for your machine.

April Topic: Stitch a lovely bag featuring a ruffle or other fun trim (think ric-

rac, lace, pleated ribbon, and more!) Personalize your bag with a name

or monogram for a nice finishing touch!

Wednesday, April 26 11:00am-1:00pm

(1 day course) $35 Instructor: Amy

School of Embroidery Struggling with your confidence in the embroidery world? Do you avoid a project because

you are not sure how do to a technique or which stabilizer to use? Enroll in our embroidery

academy. Each month we will tackle a new technique, learn about embroidery products,

and troubleshooting embroidery problems.

Machine Brands and Hoops of all sizes are welcome. There may be some limitations depending upon the larg-

est hoop available for your machine.

April Topic: Cutwork Embroidery-Learn to create beautiful openwork embroidery using your

embroidery machine and a pair of scissors. Water-soluble stabilizer makes easy work of this

classic technique. We will create an elegant lingerie bag.

Thursday, April 13 11:00am-1:00pm

(1 day course) $20 Instructor: Amy

Edge to Edge Quilting in

the Hoop Learn the Easy Connect Quilting technique

combined with specially designed embroidery

files to make it possible for you to create edge

to edge quilting using your home embroidery

machine.

(Must be capable of a 5”x9” embroidery field)

Saturday, April 29

10:00am-2:00pm (1 day course)

$35 Instructor: Amy

Fancy Shoes Make a sophisticated machine embroidery wall hang-

ing featuring a series of fancy shoes. This is the first of 4

class meetings.

(Must be capable of an 8”x8” embroidery field)

Thursday, April 20

10:00am-3:00pm (4 day course)

$99 Instructor: Jan

Become a Master of your BERNINA sewing machine! Now that you’ve bought your fabulous new machine, let’s learn how to use it.

PLEASE call and register for classes at least one week prior to class start date.

University

Learn how you can improve your sewing skills with the extensive line of

BERNINA feet, accessories, and the features of your sewing machines.

Each month we will focus on a sewing technique and the BERNINA feet

and accessories that make sewing that technique effortless. Lecture/

Demonstration format—No need to bring your machine out of the house.

Hemming is an important finish to many fashion and home décor

styles. Cascading ruffles, shirt tail hems, delicate blouse edges

and napkins are but a few places for these great finishes. Learn

to use BERNINA Hemmer feet to achieve a utilitarian or decora-

tive finish professionally. A variety of feet are available creating

hem sizes that range from 2-6mm in straight, curved or shell ma-

chine-made hems for fabrics of different thickness.

April Topic: Hemmers

Saturday, April 8 9:30am-10:30am

(1 day course) $20

Master Your Sewing Machine 1

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 sewing machine.

Please see our website for a supply list.

Thursday, April 20 6:00pm-8:00pm

Master Machine Embroidery 1

For all current BERNINA embroidery models (560, 570, 580, 765, 770, 790, 880)

This class intended to familiarize you with the editing and lettering

features of your new BERNINA embroidery machine and embroidery

supplies for success.

Thursday, April 27 6:00pm-8:00pm

Wednesday, June 21 and Thursday, June 22

10:00am-4:00pm

Made in AMERICA, is as inspiring as it is patriotic! The 60” x 60”

quilt is made up of American iconic scenes like the majestic bald ea-

gle, Mount Rushmore and Lady Liberty. It makes you proud to be an

American! In addition, each block can stand alone as a wall hanging,

pillow, or table topper. These designs are available exclusively to students in the

workshop. There will pre-class preparation needed.

$199 per workshop

(includes lunch & snacks both days)

Friday, June 23rd and Saturday, June 24th

10:00am-4:00pm

This is Claudia's latest design with fresh ocean scenes and all things

fun in the sun!! You can almost hear the ocean and feel the sun on

your skin!!

These classes will be taught by national educator, Claudia Dinnell, who is a very tal-

ented designer and teacher for embroidery and quilting. Each two-day workshop will

focus on using Claudia's unique method for accurately multi-hooping oversized de-

signs with perfect placement!

Store Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-6:00pm Sat 9:30 am-4:00pm

www.materialgirlsquilt.com

301-392-9575

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We will be closed for the Easter Holiday