THE POLKA DOT PINCUSHION

4131 W. Streetsboro Rd. Richfield, OH 44286

Phone 330.659.0233

www.pdpincushion.com

HOURS

Monday 12 - 5 Tuesday 10 - 5

Wednesday 10 - 5 Thursday 10 - 8

Friday 10 - 5 Saturday 10 - 4

Sunday Closed

Dear friends,

Now that the holidays are over and you might have some time in your schedule, make a new year’s resolution to do something just for yourself: learn a new technique or new ruler, join a group of like-minded sewists, do a block of the month, or be inspired by fabrics, colors or patterns outside your comfort zone. Make your resolution come true at The Polka Dot Pincushion; we’d love to help.

Two new block of the month programs will start soon. In late February, we will begin Park Bench, a new design by Jaybird Quilts using the Hex ‘n More and Sidekick rulers. You can view the Robert Kaufman fabrics and the quilt at the shop. In March, we begin El Camino Real by Nancy Rink with fabrics by Marcus Brothers. The colorful quilt will take you on a journey through California with each pattern reflecting the flavor and history of particular missions on the six hundred mile trail called El Camino Real.

Don’t forget that February brings hearts, flowers and the promise of spring. We have a great new group to celebrate with small projects done with precuts called Table for Two, perfect for Valentine’s Day, or create a new work of art with folded flowers called Springtime Path, our featured class.

Make those resolutions and come and see us. We can make them come true.

Ronnie, Debbie, Debbie, Pam, Pam, Cathy , Sallie and Heinke

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

January/February 2014

Quilts 2014, Lake Metroparks Farmpark Quilt Show, February 14 - March 26, Kirtland, Ohio Lake Farmpark Vendor’s Weekend, February 28 - March 2, Kirtland, Ohio 2014 Original Sewing & Quilting Expo, April 3 - 5, IX Center, Cleveland, Ohio Quilter’s Fling Sweet Treat Shop Hop, April 9 - 19, includes 9 northeast Ohio shops!

Featured Class“Folded Flowers Springtime Path”

Using origami-like flower folding techniques, learn to make this hanging to brighten your walls this

spring. Create your own unique background for your hanging and decide on the flowers you wish to use. Batiks, solids and prints can be used together to personalize your work. Class fee is $49.

Fridays, February 7 & 21, 10:30am - 1:00pm

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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CLOSED

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10:30 Year to Crow About BOM

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6:30 Year to Crow About BOM

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10:30 Rotary Cutting

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10:30 60 Degree Table Runner

1:00 Stippling

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6:30 Party of 12 BOM

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1:00 Wild & Wooly Women

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10:30 Party of 12 BOM

1:00 Embroidery

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1:00 Scalloped Borders

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1:00 Hand Applique

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10:30 Quilting I

1:00 Twister

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1:00 Quick Fuse 6:30 Binding

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Dear Jane

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1:00 Quilting II

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10:30 Quilting I

1:00 Learn to Paper Piece

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1:00 Wool Applique

6:30 Embroidery

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10:30 Dresden Plate

JANUARY 2014

Quilting I

Learn the basics of quilting, including fabric selection, rotary cutting, sewing consistent seam allowances, backing, binding and quilting the finished top. The quilt uses the split rail block and can be a lap quilt or baby quilt. Class fee is $109.

Five 2-1/2 hour classes, Wednesdays, January 22nd through February 19th, 10:30am-1:00pm.

Quilting II

Create a sampler quilt of 12 different blocks using triangles and other geometric shapes. Also learn to cut and apply sashing and cornerstones. Class fee is $109.

Five 2-1/2 hour classes, Tuesdays, January 28th through February 25th, 1:00-3:30pm.

FEBRUARY 2014Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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1:00 Quick Fuse

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10:30 60 Degree Table Runner

1:00 Quilting II

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10:30 Quilting I

1:00 Beginning Machine Quilting

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1:00 Scalloped Borders

5:30 Twister

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10:30 Folded Flower Spring Path

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10:30 English Paper Piecing

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1:00 Binding

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10:30 Year to Crow About BOM

1:00 Quilting II

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10:30 Quilting I

1:00 Learn to Paper Piece

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6:30 Year to Crow About BOM

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1:00 Stippling

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1:00 Wool Applique

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1:00 Rotary Cutting

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10:30 Dresden Plate

1:00 Quilting II

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10:30 Quilting I

1:00 Beginning Machine Quilting

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10:30 English Paper Piecing

6:30 Party of 12 BOM

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10:30 Folded Flower Spring Path

1:00 Wild & Wooly Women

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10:30 Party of 12 BOM

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Dear Jane

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1:00 Quilting II

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1:00 Hand Applique

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60 MINUTE CLASSES

60 Degree Table Runner - 1/15 at 10:30am or 2/4 at 10:30am

Binding - 1/23 at 6:30pm or 2/10 at 1:00pm

Dresden Plate - 1/31 at 10:30am or 2/18 at 10:30am

Embroidery - 1/18 at 1:00pm or 1/30 at 6:30pm

English Paper Piecing - 2/8 or 2/20 at 10:30am

Hand Applique - 1/21 or 2/26 at 1:00pm

Quick Fuse - 1/23 or 2/3 at 1:00pm

Rotary Cutting - 1/14 at 10:30am or 2/17 at 1:00pm

Scalloped Borders - 1/20 or 2/6 at 1:00pm

Stippling - 1/15 or 2/14 at 1:00pm

Wool Applique - 1/30 or 2/15 at 1:00pm

All 60 Minute Classes are $9 each

Beginning Machine QuiltingLearn the basics of machine quilting and finish up those small projects. This class covers the fundamentals to get you started and then moves on to the fun of quilting. You will practice stitch in the ditch, echo quilting, stippling and some simple continuous line motifs. Class fee is $39.

Two 2-1/2 hour classes, Wednesdays, February 5th & 19th, 1:00 - 3:30pm

Learn to Paper PieceLearn the basics of paper or foundation piecing by practicing on small blocks that can be used in a larger project or together as a small quilt. Use the teacup and tea pot foundation papers that are included with this course to make a delightful small wall hanging or table topper. Class fee is $39.

Two 2-1/2 hour classes, Wednesdays, January 29th & February 12th, 1:00 - 3:30pm.

Return PolicyNo returns on books, magazines, patterns, kits, blocks of the month or fabric. Other products that remain in an unused,

un-opened condition in original packaging can be returned for a store credit within a 30 day period from the time of purchase. Gift and consignment items can be returned for a store credit within a 30 day period from the time of

purchase. Reduced items are final sale.

Class Registration & Cancellation Policies

When you register, you will receive a supply list for that particular class, stating supplies needed and what precutting (if any) is required. Frequent Buyer Points are not awarded for class tuition, but a registered student will receive a 15%

discount on items purchased for a particular class.

If the Revere School System cancels classes due to weather, classes at The Polka Dot Pincushion will be postponed to a new time. If the shop cancels a class, a full refund will be given. If you need to cancel your spot in a class, you need to give the store a three day notice of your cancellation. You will then receive a store credit to take another class. If you

do not attend the class, or do not give adequate notice that you need to cancel, you forfeit your class fee.

BLOCK OF THE MONTH PROGRAMParty of Twelve (90”x90”), a nine month block of the month program, uses Judie Rothermel’s new line of 1800s fabrics. Each month for 9 months, you’ll make a section of the quilt and you’ll receive a mini history lesson about that month’s featured color. If you find traditional applique too intimidating, we’re also offering the option of pre-fused, laser cut shapes for the applique elements. A $15 registration fee will be refunded on when you pick up your last block. The cost is $23 a month for nine months for traditional applique or do-it-yourself trace and fuse applique and $33 a month for nine months for pre-fused, laser cut shapes for applique blocks. January blocks will be available for pick up on Thursday, January 16th with help sessions on January 16th at 6:30pm and the 18th at 10:30am. February blocks will be available for pick up on Thursday, February 20th with help sessions on February 20th at 6:30pm and the 22nd at 10:30am.

Do you love to embroider with wool? Do you enjoy wool applique? Join the RW3’s, a group dedicated to working with wool. The group meets every third Friday at 1:00pm to share their latest projects, tips and tricks!

January’s meeting will be Friday, January 17th at 1:00pm. February’s meeting will be Friday, February 21st at 1:00pm.

Grab your favorite wool project, or pick a new one up at the shop, and join the RW3’s to share your love of all

RICHFIELD’S WILD AND WOOLY WOMEN

If you have a Dear Jane quilt started or have always wanted to tackle this Civil War beauty, join us on the last Monday of each month. The group provides shared wisdom, support and encouragement!

January’s meeting will be Monday, January 27th, 10:00am - 12:00pm and February’s meeting will be Monday, February 24th, 10:00am - 12:00pm.

POLKA DOT JANES