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Patchwork Plus Newsletter Winter 2018

LOCAL QUILT SHOP DAY Saturday, January 27, 2018

Local Quilt Shop Day is a worldwide event designed to raise awareness of the importance of independently owned quilt shops. It is a day for quilt shops to celebrate the creativity of local quilters, embroiderers and fabric lovers and a day for quilters to support the local quilt shops that make it all possible. This event is held annually on the fourth Saturday in January. We will celebrate the day at Patchwork Plus with special savings and a return visit from Ruthann Stilwell. Ruthann is a Brewer representative and our guru of quilting and crafting notions! She will have the latest in quilting tools and demo her favorites throughout the day.

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Stop in for the ultimate fabric experience!

Shop Hours: Mon - Sat 10-5pm Closed Sunday

Dear friends, Now that the rush of the holidays is over, make a cup of cocoa and sit down with your calendar and make a plan for the upcoming winter months. We have so many great classes and events planned that it will be spring before you know it!! We have been busy ordering and I can't wait for all of the new collections that will be coming in. Bernina is celebrating their 125th Anniversary in 2018 so there will be lots of events coming from that end too. Save the dates of April 13th and 14th for the Bernina Academy "Fear No Fabric" which will teach you how to sew on all kinds of fabrics and use all of those feet that have been sitting in your box. I hope to see you a lot in the next few months. ~ Judi

They’re Back! Your choice of 25 pre-cut

fat quarters

$25.00


NATIONAL

QUILTING DAY Saturday, March 17

You loved our Skinny Bolt sale last fall and we promised

we would bring it back. So, here it is...just in time to save a little bit o’ green on

St Patrick’s Day.

We will have lots of skinny bolts pulled from the shelves, stacked and on sale.

$8.00 a yard!

SCORE BIG ON SUPER BOLT SUNDAY!

Sunday, February 4 Noon - 4pm

25% off all fabric

excludes sale fabric, unless… buy a total of nine yards of

sale fabric and take an additional 25% off

(that’s $4.46 a yard!)

THE WHOLE NINE YARDS!

Spa Day Saturday, February 10

Quilters Spa Sewing Day

This day is all about you! We will create a heatable rice pack for your aching shoulders, neck and

back. Enjoy shoulder massages by a local massage therapist and learn about the wonderful

benefits of essential oils. Make a mistake? Let us take care of ripping out your seams for you.

Healthy snacks will be available...and chocolate of course! We will also provide the Jasmine rice

for your pack. Don’t miss this relaxing day created especially for you . . .

Saturday, February 10 12 - 4pm $40.00

. . . because you deserve it!

Chase away the winter blues with these fun events at The Patch . . .


...and in May, what’s not to love about a quilt retreat?

Come join us. We have SO MUCH FUN! You get to spend quality quilting time with your friends, with plenty of time to finish your projects and see some demos. You’ll have your meals prepared for you, and you can walk around the lovely grounds of Christ the King Retreat House. The cost is $345 for those who stay overnight and $260 for commuters. Registration begins Thursday, January 4, 2018. Call Patchwork Plus (315-673-2208) or stop by the shop to register. Half payment will be required at the time of sign-up. Space is limited, so sign up early.

Coming in April - Save the Date! ENGLISH PAPER PIECING (EPP)

April 7, 2018

What’s old is new again! This classic technique has been around for several generations (think Grandmother’s Garden blocks) and is now being embraced by today’s quilters. Liz Dougherty from Free Spirit Fabrics will be here on Saturday, April 7 and will teach the EPP technique and get us started with templates, patterns and books. We’ll start with the basic block and will look at new design trends and patterns available to today’s quilters. Saturday, April 7 10am - 3pm $40.00 Watch Judi’s Notes for more details.

The Patchwork Plus Quilt Retreat will be held at the Christ the King Retreat House and Conference Center beginning on Monday, May 14, 2018 and ending at noon on Thursday, May 17, 2018. It is located at 500 Brookford Road in Syracuse where the grounds are located in a secluded wooded area that is sure to inspire a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere.

Do we love snow in January? You bet! SNOW DYEING with Mandy Applebee So...lets celebrate the snow! Join Mandy and learn how to dye fabric using all that white stuff that falls from the sky!! We will make beautiful hand dyed fat quarters of fabric for a total of 3 yards of fabric. January 20, 12 - 4pm $75 - includes everything you will need, including the fabric. Sign up early - space is limited.

It’s not too early

to sign up!


1893

1900 1954

BERNINA CELEBRATES ITS 125TH ANNIVERSARY!

Swiss tradition and perfection since 1893

Meet the New 5 SERIES

8.5” Throat

BERNINA Hook System

Jumbo Bobbin (holds 70% more thread) 1000 Stitches per Minute

Embroidery Available on All Models

STOP BY AND TRY ONE OUT!


As BERNINA celebrates its 125th anniversary, it is time to celebrate YOUR creativity with

these embroidery projects! January 13, 10 - 1pm “Spread the Love” Bunting Design this festive chalkboard bunting. You can choose embroidery lettering or chalk pen to personalize your bunting. Long or short buntings make fun decorative accents. Easy and fun – come join us! Cost: $5.00 February 9, 1 - 4pm “Celebrate the Love of Embroidery” Join us for a party at the Patch to celebrate National Embroidery Month. Bring your completed projects from the past year for show and tell (we’re so proud of you!). Light refreshments and treats will be provided. We will also be offering a Spring Make and Take project. You don’t even have to bring your machine – we will set up machines for you! Party – Come and enjoy at no cost Make and Take Project - $5.00 March 24, 10 - 12pm “Put a Cork in It” Yes you can embroider with cork. We will be making an in-the-hoop zippered pouch using cork as the main fabric. Today’s cork comes in all colors and is a breeze to sew. Cost: $15 (includes pattern and class)

April 13 - 14 Bernina Academy: “Fear No Fabric”

Join us for this 2-day sewing course where you will master challenging fabrics and get schooled on proper seam and hem finishes. Burlap, cork, fur, velvet, knit and chiffon are some of the fabrics we will work with. Bernina Educator Michele Kratzer will guide you through French seams, lap seams, applique, lace insertion, rolled hems, sewing with knits, hemming and mending denim, sewing on buttons (yes, by the machine) and buttonholes. Discover the great feet Bernina has to master all these techniques. Students will leave the class with a 20 page Bernina Technique Book and a Bernina Academy collectible USB stick filled with inspiration, embroidery designs and projects for your next sewing session. Space is limited so sign up now! Cost: $125 (includes kit with all materials provided, lunch and snack for two days) Requirements: We will provide the sewing machines, you bring your excitement and enthusiasm to learn some new techniques!

“Spread the Love” Bunting


Classes at The Patch . . . Certification classes on the Q24 long arm machine and Q20 table model long arm are available in our new quilting studio. $120 for the Q24 and $60 for the Q20 After your class, you are ready to start quilting all those quilt tops that are laying around! Rental Fee: $20 per hour Terry is available on Saturdays to get you started on pantographs. Pantograph class $60/3hrs And Ruler Work classes are available upon request. Call for an appointment $40

STACKED COINS with Kathy Trupiano Longing for a Longarm or just want to try one out? Well here is your chance! Kathy will guide you through a Stacked Coins table runner project, pieced and quilted on our Q24 Longarm. Learn how to flip, sew and quilt as you go! Kits have been prepared in advance so all you need is a comfortable pair of shoes and a sense of adventure! Classes available upon request (allow at least 4 hours to complete project) Cost: $65 (includes class fee and kit)

QUILTING YOUR UFO’S with Mandy Applebee

Join Mandy one afternoon a month and get those UFO's machine quilted! Mandy will help you design and choose quilting to accentuate your quilt top, choose threads and batting for your best results. Mandy will also help you with problems, complications or struggles along the way. Get your unquilted tops finished this year! Mondays: Jan 22, Feb 5, Mar 5 1 - 4pm $20.00 per session

WHOLE CLOTH PILLOWS with Mandy Applebee Join Mandy to learn the basics of drawing, designing, marking and stitching whole cloth designs. Don’t worry, we will break it down and make the complex EASY for any level quilter. Day 1 we will draw, design and learn to mark our whole cloth pillows. Day 2 we will stitch our pillows using our domestic machine. Plan to make quite a few. They are addicting!! Tuesdays: January 16 and 23 1 - 4pm $60.00 for both classes


SEWING and ACCESSORY

C O R N E R

THE ALL AROUND TOTE with Heather Kallas This tote bag has a place for everything! The outside is loaded with pockets - 8 total. Inside are 2 zippered pockets and a center divider to keep you organized. The flap closes with a simple to install twist lock. Finished size: 18"W x 11-1/2"H x 6"D

THE EVERLY BACKPACK with Heather Kallas The Everly Backpack is great for everyday use. The front flap covers a handy zippered pocket underneath. The removable double backpack straps convert to a single adjustable strap so this bag can be worn cross body as well. Finished Size: 11"W x 12"H x 4"D Thursday, February 8 10 - 4pm $35.00

Ready to try some cork fabric? Both of these bags are perfect for it!

Hi, I'm Cassie and I love to sew and serge all things, particularly clothes for myself and my girls, but also bags and quilts. I live in Auburn with my husband, two

daughters and a cat.

See more clothing and accessory classes on the following page

LANE RAGLAN SHIRT with Cassie Davis-Shannon Come conquer your fear of serging knits as we make this simple but super cute and comfortable top! No sewing machine necessary. We will make the banded version of this shirt using only the serger and you will walk away with a great top you will be proud to show off. Saturday, March 3 12 - 3pm $25.00 Pattern extra

Saturday, February 3 10 - 4pm $35.00


THE NECESSARY CLUTCH WALLET with Heather Kallas The wallet pattern that is sweeping the US and Europe! Come join us to make this great clutch wallet then join over 10,000 fans on Facebook for inspiration for your next wallet! The Necessary Clutch Wallet isn’t just your ordinary wallet. Carry your cell phone, checks, cash, cards, coins and still have room for your favorite lipstick and keys! With its closed ends, everything is safe and secure and there is never any worry about anything slipping out. The finished size is approximately: 8”L X 4”H X 1”D Thursday, March 22 10 - 4pm $35.00

MATILDA DRESS with Cassie Davis-Shannon Does your daughter or granddaughter need a new spring dress? We will be making a simple girls dress with no buttons or zippers, just in time for Easter. Learn how to make a gathered skirt attached to a peasant style top, featuring 3 sleeve options and an elastic neckline and waist. Pattern sizes 2T-10. Saturday, March 17 12 - 4pm $25.00 Pattern extra

BARN QUILTS with Mandy Applebee Let’s get in the mood for spring and create a Barn Quilt that can be displayed for all to see showing off your love of QUILTING!! We will choose a design, draw and mark, then paint the wood square. Mandy will bring the primed and prepared 24” x 24” wooden square ready for you to create. Just like quilting we will build the creation piece by piece. Kit will include wooden 24”x24” square prepared and primed, outdoor paints, brushes and access to design book to help you choose your block Saturday, March 10 10 - 4pm $45.00 - includes materials and kit supplies


RIPPLE QUILT with May Arnett We have made the Ripple quilt, from Jessica VanDenburgh of Sew Many Creations, in contemporary fabrics and also more traditional fabrics from Kansas Troubles. What’s your look? We will help with the placement of colors and show you Jessica’s quick and easy method for making striped half square triangle blocks. Thursday, January 25 10 - 1pm $25.00

TWISTER GNOMES with Kathy Trupiano Did you see those Christmas gnomes hanging out in the store? Well, they’re back making mischief in the garden! This spritely little table runner now sports these gnomes in bright spring colors. Using the Lil’ Twister ruler you can have these gnomes in your home too! Learn the technique of the Twister Ruler and create perfect pinwheels every time. Complete the top (minus the gnomes) to this table runner in one class and learn how easy it is to do matchstick quilting! Take it home and add the gnomes and binding and you are done. A reminder that spring is around the corner! Pattern and ruler required Monday, February 12 10 - 2pm $25.00

COLLAGE PARTY 2 - Let’s Get Started with Kathy Trupiano Have all your flowers cut but don’t know where to begin? Well, this class is for you! Here you will begin the process of putting together that collage from tracing the pattern to placement of underlays and flowers. We will guide you through the steps as you create your unique masterpiece. We will also provide you with a foam board for easy transport of your project. Join us for an exciting afternoon of creativity! Saturday, March 24 1 - 4pm $25.00


CONVERGENCE QUILT with Jean Cooper Come learn the convergence quilt technique. Make a wall hanging or table topper using four fat quarters of large print, contrasting colors or monochromatic fabrics. Ricky Tim’s Convergence book is recommended. Wednesday, February 7 1 - 4pm $30.00

URBAN RUNNER with Wenda Coburn This delightful table runner pattern is included with the Quick Curve Ruler from the Sew Kind of Wonderful designers. Using their ruler, your curved piecing will be so easy and fun and you’ll be sewing curved seam blocks in no time like a pro. Wenda will show you how to trim your blocks so they go together perfectly. Saturday, February 17 10 - 2pm $30.00

LET’S LABEL IT! with Mandy Applebee

The label is usually the last part of our quilt. We rush through or even skip this part. Learn why labels are important, and what to put on them. Join Mandy to learn LOTS of ways to make your labels REALLY FUN!!! Bring pencils and paper and Mandy will provide the rest!!

Saturday, February 24 10 - 12pm $25


CLASS POLICY REGISTRATION: A deposit of half the class fee must be paid when you register for a class. Phone-in registrations will be accepted with a credit card payment. The remainder of the fee is due at the first class. If you are registering for a class by mail, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for your supply list. REFUNDS: Refunds are available when a cancellation is made at least one week before the first class. In fairness to our teachers, if you cancel within 6 days of the class the fee is non-refundable unless there is a waiting list and your spot can be filled. If a class is cancelled by the teacher or Patchwork Plus, you will receive a full refund. SUPPLY LISTS: Supply lists for classes will be provided upon registration. If you are one of the first to sign up for a class, do not purchase supplies until we are sure that there will be sufficient enrollment. Due to copyright laws, if a book or pattern is required for the class it is expected that all students will purchase a copy.

Students receive a 10% discount on all class supplies. SEWING MACHINES: If you are bringing your sewing machine to class, it should be in good working order and have a new needle. Don’t forget the power cord, foot pedal and all your feet. Bring extra needles, threads, scissors, seam ripper, pins and rotary cutter with mat. If you are unable to bring your own sewing machine, a limited number of machines will be available for use in class. These machines will be available on a first come, first served basis. Please sign up for one when you register.

MONDAY KNITTERS

During the winter months, depending on the weather conditions, the store is staffed around 9:45am. Please call ahead to make sure we are meeting 315-673-2208 or call Kitsie before 9am at 607-753-0497. Monday Mornings: 10am - 12:30pm

January 8 ● February 5

March 5 ● April 2 ~ Kitsie

Acrobats HATS FOR THE SAMARITAN CENTER

If you were one of the 50 knitters who attended the Marcellus Knit In in November - THANK YOU! We delivered 211 hats to the Samaritan Center on December 5th and center director, Mary Beth Frey, assured us that come the first big snow storm or cold snap, the hats would soon be gone. The center’s clients are extremely grateful for the warmth of a new hat during our long Syracuse winters.

WOOL LOVER’S CLUB with Nancy Austin Come warm up with wool lover’s club! There are three meetings left as we work on Summertime Sampler by Erica Kaprow. This is a low key, fun-loving club for people who like to work with wool. It’s also a good place to learn how to appliqué with wool. Everyone works at their own pace and shares ideas. The club is designed to be no-pressure. Fridays: Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 16 12 - 2pm $15 for three sessions.

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