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Patchwork Plus Newsletter Fall 2016

A note from Judi . . .

This has been an amazing summer and it went by so fast. The days are growing shorter and "Back to School" ads are everywhere. Now it is your turn!! Our newsletter is chock full of classes and events. You won't want to miss a thing. Some, like the Ice Dyeing, were so popular that we were asked to repeat. Others like the Holiday Happening are new and we are getting very excited as we keep adding to the plans. I always love a party!! You need to keep checking my Sunday Notes. My staff is out of control--they just keep coming up with new ideas and I will post them as quickly as I can!

~ Judi

2532 Cherry Valley Tnpk (US Rt 20) Marcellus, NY 13108

315-673-2208 www.patchworkplus.com [email protected]

It’s All Happening at The Patch

Stop in for the ultimate fabric experience!

Shop Hours: Mon - Sat 10-5pm Sunday 12-4pm

It’s a

Holiday Happening November 18 and 19, 2016

featuring our guest Jessica VanDenburgh...the Diva Wallet lady…

from Sew Many Creations.

We will start with dinner at the North Street Diner in Marcellus on Friday evening, November 18th, at 6pm. Jessica will present a lecture and trunk show after dinner. Jessica will teach her new Prima Diva Wallet class at the shop on Saturday, November 19th from 10-5pm See page 3 for more details.

Patchwork Plus and Marcellus Library will host another KNIT IN to benefit the Samaritan Center

Monday, November 7, 11 - 8pm

We delivered 153 hats to the Samaritan Center following our January KNIT IN.

Can we “top” that number this time?

30th year celebration July 1, 2016


Upcoming Events...at The Patch

It’s not too late to sign up for

On the Road with Software 7 This is a two day hands-on event for anyone who wants to learn more about Software 7 or upgrade to Software 7. Come gain hands-on experience with the editing and digitizing tools, explore lettering, monogramming, applique, Artwork Canvas and more. Bernina educator, Sylvain Bergeron, will take you on a software adventure and demonstrate the endless possibilities with BERNINA embroidery. Dates: August 25-26 Time: 9-5pm Cost: $175 (includes lunch and snack for both days)

Kathy and Michelle pack on the ice and add the dye

Fabric Ice Dyeing with Mandy and Kathy

Our first fabric ice-dyeing party was so much fun, we are going to do it again in September!

Saturday, September 10, 10 - 2pm RAIN DATE: Saturday, September 17, 10–2pm Cost: $75.00 (includes kit) Your kit will provide all you need to create 12 beautiful unique-to-you fat quarters (3 yards of fabric). You supply: 12 large binder clips, a roll of paper towel and a plastic storage bin that measures 23 1/4 x 17 x 6. Wear your “play clothes”!

It was a perfect day in June to ice-dye some fabric

Mandy’s fabrics are spectacular!


Upcoming Events...at The Patch

FAT QUARTER FRENZY

We continue our “30th Year” celebrations with a celebration of YOU, our wonderful customers

Friday - Sunday, September 23 - 25 Buy a minimum of 20 pre-cut fat quarters and the cost is $1.50 per fat quarter. After 20 you can buy

as many as you need...or want!

Did you know that all Moda fabric is now $9.95 per yard (a permanent price reduction) and fat quarters are now regularly $3.00?

Holiday Happening

November 18 and 19, 2016

What better way to start the holiday season than with a gift to yourself...an evening out and dinner with friends! We will meet Friday evening, November 18 at 6pm at the North Street Diner in Marcellus for dinner followed by a lecture and trunk show by “The Diva Wallet Lady”, Jessica VanDerburgh. Jessica will bring many of her quilts and bags and share the story of how her business, Sew Many Creations, grew from a small bag-making business into patterns, notions and her first book. Dinner costs $30.00 and includes your choice of chicken, baked scrod or a vegetarian dinner. Let us know your preference when you call to register. Deadline for registrations and dinner count is Friday, November

11th.

Keep one - give one. Come to the shop on Saturday and join us for an all-day workshop with Jessica to make her newest wallet, The Prima Diva Wallet. Make one for yourself and you’ll still have time to make several more for holiday gift-giving! The class runs from 10am-5pm and includes time for a lunch break

(bring your brown-bag lunch). Cost: $35.00

Fall Shop Hop Thursday, September 29 thru Sunday, October 2

The CNY Fall Shop Hop is one of our customers’ favorites! Projects and patterns, demos and prizes,

and...always...friendly staff at each of the 7 participating shops. Passports are now available.

Passports $5.00

PASSPORTS $5.00


Look what’s new with Bernina... Tom, Judi, Dolores and Kathy spent several days this past summer in New Orleans at Bernina University. They were amazed and in awe of the new offerings by Bernina. Q-Matic – Longarm Quilting Automation System Teaming up with the Q 24 and Q 20 (frame), Q-Matic fulfills your automated quilting needs in a few simple steps. Whether stitching out edge to edge designs or intricate quilting designs or custom patterns, your way to an individual masterpiece will be extremely easy. Q-Matic features Art & Stitch, a powerful designing software for longarm quilters. B700 Embroidery Machine This new embroidery only machine offers features such as pinpoint placement, programmable jump stitch cutting, thread away mode and many more exciting features. If you own a 7-8 series machine, the embroidery module is compatible with the new B700. (This was a favorite of Dolores!) L460 Overlocker Following the L450 Overlocker this is the newest in the line of Bernina Sergers. This serger features the FHS, Bernina Foot control with needle up/down, DC motor and micro thread control. The L460 is a perfect companion to any sewing machine. (Kathy has taken a shine to the sergers!) V-8 Software Version 8 Software has amazing new features to wow any embroidery loyalist. It is installed via a USB stick and eliminates the dongles! An upgrade from 7, Version 8 features color photostitch, quilt block layout and 3-D globe effects. Finally, what you all have been waiting for...Adjustable Ruler Foot #72 This Bernina presser foot is the perfect foot for ruler work and is compatible with all Bernina machines from the 2 series to the 8. This foot offers stable construction for support of the rulers allowing precise and aligned stitch lines as well as 360 degree access. Reserve your foot now!

Interested in Serging? Stop by and try out the latest Bernina has to offer in Sergers. Classes are available upon request. $35/hour.

The new BERNINA L460 Overlocker

At Bernina University in New Orleans, LA Judi & Tom were awarded

Dealer of the Year for District B.

District B encompasses Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York.

Pictured are Dennis Baranyi, District Manager,

Tom, Judi, and Paul Ashworth, President of Bernina, Inc.


Expand your longarm capabilities... Do you like that all over quilting look on your favorite quilts? Pantograph classes are available upon request. Taught by Terri Simmons, one of our Longarm Educators, this class will cover the basics of pantographs from setting up to stitching them out. Cost: $60/3 hours Rulers, rulers, rulers…Take the fear out of straight line quilting, clamshells, scallops etc. with Bernina Rulers. Ruler work classes are available upon request. Taught by our Longarm Educators, learn the tips and techniques of using rulers with quilting. Participants will work on a ruler panel designed by Amanda Murphy to perfect those skills. Cost: $40/2 hours

Embroidery News... Summer vacation is over and it is time to get those embroidery machines humming. Our first class will be covering the basics of multi hooping with a simple design from Smith Street Designs. Pattern is required. Machine Required (Remember– we can unload those machines for you!) Cost: $5.00

Save the Date:

Claudia Dinnell from Claudia’s Creations will be here for an embroidery event on May 19-20, 2017. Claudia is an exceptional embroiderer with a vast knowledge of software and digitizing techniques. We are thrilled that Claudia will be spending time with us. Sign up now as space will be limited.

JOHN KUBINIEC BOOK SIGNING and TRUNK SHOW

Sunday, September 11, from 1 - 3pm

Think you’ve seen all you can make with the Drunkard’s Path block? Think again! Open your eyes to a new take on curved piecing with quilting teacher John Kubiniec. Discover how using pre-pieced units like rail fences, half-square triangles, and sixteen-patches can completely change up the Drunkard’s Path look. The end result looks complex but is actually easy to sew! John will demonstrate his techniques from the book and show quilts that are featured in the book.

New sessions of Machine Quilting

On Your Domestic Machine with Mandy Applebee start in January.

Check the shop this fall for dates.


KNIT IN to benefit the Samaritan Center

Mark your calendars! We are having another KNIT IN at the Marcellus Library to knit hats for the Samaritan Center. We heard from many of you who attended our first KNIT IN that we should do it again in November so we called the library and the date has been set.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Come for an hour or stay all day - bring a bag lunch. Patterns and yarn will be donated by PATCHWORK PLUS. We would also welcome donations of worsted yarn. Small bits make wonderful stripes. Please bring your own needles, straight, circular and/or double points in sizes 6 – 8. We have very cold winters here in Central New York and the clients at the Samaritan Center will appreciate your efforts. Everyone had a fun day last year so we hope to see you there! Call Patchwork Plus if you have questions 315-673-2208.

Marcellus MODERN Quilt Club News

ART CHALLENGE: When MMQC members and retired art teachers, Cindy Wells and Carol Armstrong coordinated the club’s latest challenge, members knew it would be a good one!

Participants received, as inspiration, a page torn from one of Cindy and Carol’s many art magazines. The challenge was on and not to be daunted, members rose to the occasion! These are only a few of the many wonderful art pieces presented at the MMQC June meeting. MMQC meets the second Sunday of each month at 1pm at Patchwork Plus. Come join us or stop in at any meeting to see what we are all about.

Upcoming activities include a new challenge beginning in September and a workshop on Saturday, October 15 with Rochester area art quilter, Carol Taylor. There are a few openings left for the workshop. Contact May Arnett at 315-673-4459 or [email protected] if interested.

KNITTERS CORNER Our 50% off sale in the yarn department continues. It was a difficult decision to close the yarn department at Patchwork Plus and we wish to say thank you to all of our knitting customers for their support over the past 10 years. Many Thanks! Judi and Kitsie MONDAY KNITTERS WILL CONTINUE. We may cut back evening sessions in the winter months this year, so watch the next newsletter for that definite information Calling all knitters to attend Monday Knitters on the first Monday of the month. We meet in the morning and evening. Bring what you are working on and enjoy the company of other knitters. We share ideas for knitting projects and techniques as we work on our own individual projects. Help is available if you need some assistance.

Hours: 10am - 12:30pm and 6:30 - 9pm

September 12 (second Monday) October 3 November 7 (at the Marcellus Library for the “KNIT IN” 11 - 8:00pm) December - 5


SEWING ON THE GO: Are you off to a class? Going to a retreat? Meeting up with friends for a sew day? Then you will want to make one...or both...of these “sewing on the go” projects!

Classes...at The Patch

PAJAMA PARTY with Doreen Hares Choose a fabric, bring a coordinating long or short sleeved shirt and join us for pizza and a pajama party! Learn to make PJ pants and a coordinating top for yourself or as a perfect Christmas gift. Sure to be a fun filled night. Join Doreen and get a jump start on holiday sewing!

Tuesday, October 11 5 - 7pm $25.00 - (plus minimal charge for pizza)

PROJECT BAG with Ruthann Stilwell Join me to make an Ex-Large Project Bag! 16” x 16” finished size. Organize and keep all your pieces and parts together in one bag. Zippered closure keeps everything secure and the see-through vinyl window allows you to see what is in your bag.

Tuesday, September 27 12:30 - 4pm $25.00

CADDY PAD Jr. — an iron tote and ironing pad in one! with Judy Powers The tote is a great way to carry a small iron (holds a 6”-8” travel iron) to class or to a retreat. Then the tote opens up for your personal ironing pad. A fun and easy project to use fabric from your stash. Pattern required.

Saturday, October 8 1:30 - 3:30pm $20.00

BEGINNING GARMENT SEWING THE WILLOW TUNIC with Doreen Hares Begin at the beginning and learn how to start making your own garments. Join Doreen to create a simple tunic perfect for fall with either jeans or leggings. In class you will learn how to read a pattern, prepare the pieces, mark and cut, insert sleeves and even a zipper. Once you learn the basics you can apply them to other garments and Doreen will get you started right!

Thursday, Sept 22 12 - 4pm $30.00



BASICS FOR BEGINNERS with Judy Sheridan Being offered on Thursdays OR weekends this time, Judy’s beginner class is a must for new quilters. Learn the “how” of rotary cutting, tips on choosing fabrics, pinning and pressing techniques for success, strip piecing, borders, machine quilting and binding in an easy, step by step format as you create and finish a 40” x 50” crib or wall hanging size quilt.

Book Required: Quilt Basics by Doug Leko

Session 1: Saturday Sept. 17th

, Sundays, Sept. 25th

& Oct.30th

, Saturdays Nov. 26

th & Dec. 15

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Class times: Saturdays: 1 - 4pm Sundays: 12:30 - 3:30pm Session 2: Thursdays: October 6

th, Oct 13

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th, November 10

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December 8th

Class times: 11 - 2pm $100 for 5 classes

START WITH THE BASICS . . .

SILVER LANE SAMPLER with Judy Sheridan A great next class for beginners! Learn to piece five traditional blocks (Log Cabin, Pinwheels, Drunkards Path, Flying Geese and Friendship Stars) as you create this 63” x 87” pieced quilt top featuring all five! Taught in a “Perfect Your Piecing” format with step by step directions paced for success with accurate results as you learn a new block each month before adding two borders the last class. Book Required: Silver Lane Sampler by Doug Leko Thursday, Sept. 8th, Friday, October 7th, Thursdays: Nov. 3rd, Dec. 1st, & Jan. 12th All classes: 11 - 2pm $100 for 5 classes

DANCE OF THE DRAGONFLIES with Perri Kentner I have always loved dragonflies, as indicated by the fabric I used in my border. This fabric was sitting in my stash waiting for the right pattern to come along. Plan on having a great time while creating your own Dance of the Dragonflies design. This pattern from Annette Ornelas (Southwind Designs) is so much fun to make. Make one, make more…make a table runner, wall hanging, or quilt….the possibilities are endless. Tuesday, September 13 10 - 4pm $40.00

TAKE THE NEXT STEP . . .



LATTICE STARS TABLE RUNNER with Ron Stefanak This is Ron's table runner design and pattern with lots of opportunities to change it up to make it your own. A blank grid is provided for you to make copies and have some adult coloring fun. The stars can be paper pieced or you can use templates. Wednesday, October 5 1-5pm $40.00

HAND QUILTING SHARON’S WAY with Sharon Stroud Whether you've just finished your first quilt top and are ready to learn to quilt, or simply want to improve your quilting stitch, come learn this unique way to quilt without poking your underneath fingers and without a hoop or frame. (It is not stab stitch.) Basting, marking methods, needles, thread and batting are covered as well as the quilting stitch. Class fee includes a pre-basted quilt sandwich. Friday, October 14, 10 - 4:30pm $45.00

FABULOUS FLYING GEESE With Judy Sheridan Enjoy creating perfect Flying Geese with something “more” as you continue to explore the Wing Clipper tool by Studio 180 Design. We will make “Banded Flying Geese” blocks set within a unique original inner border of “Popped Flying Geese”. This 23” x 23” wall hanging is an original design with step by step directions taught by Judy Sheridan. Rulers Required: Wing Clipper I and Corner Pop by Deb Tucker, Studio 180 Design Saturday, October 8 10 - 1pm $40.00

BANDED LEMOYNE STAR with Judy Sheridan Amaze yourself as you learn to create a Banded LeMoyne Star center to this original 22” x 22” wall hanging with another unique inner border featuring V Blocks and Square in a Square blocks! Only three fabrics and four of those fabulous Tucker Tools – Rapid Fire LeMoyne Star, V Blocks, Square2 and Corner Pop combine for a one of a kind project! Rulers Required: Rapid Fire LeMoyne Star, V Blocks, Square2 and Corner Pop by Deb Tucker, Studio 180 Design Saturday, November 12 9:30 - 12:30 pm $40.00


BEST FRIEND PORTRAIT with Debbie Butler Miller Ever-popular, Debbie Butler-Miller’s Best Friends class comes back this fall. Capture your best friend forever in fabric! It’s the only quilt where a stray dog or cat hair is a good thing. In Session 1 you’ll learn Debbie’s technique of applique to piece your portrait. In Session 2, thread painting will bring it to life with dimension, color and shading. Machine capable of free-motion is required for second class only.

Saturday, Oct 22, 10 - 4pm Sunday, Oct 23, 10 - 4pm $85.00

MITTENS from Recycled Wool Sweaters with Nancy Austin Back by popular demand!! Do you want to make yourself the warmest mittens you will ever wear? This class is for you. These mittens are made in one afternoon and you will be using old wool sweaters that have been washed and felted. Felted wool does not unravel when working with it. The mittens are lined in soft fleece. “Accidently” shrink up one of your 100% wool sweaters or visit the thrift shop to get a sweater or two. Price of the class includes the pattern. Sewing machine required. Each pair of mittens uses three small coordinating pieces of wool. Class members can trade pieces, if desired. Teacher will also bring her stash of felted sweaters. Note: If felting a sweater is too intimidating for you, a “pick your own pieces” kit of felted wool sweater pieces will be available from the teacher for $5.

Sunday, December 4 1 - 4pm $30.00


CARE AND FEEDING OF YOUR FEATHERWEIGHT with Sharon Stroud If you missed it before, Sharon is back with this essential class for all Featherweight owners. You will go home knowing how to clean and oil your machine, where to lubricate, how to do simple repairs and more. This is for the old black Singer Featherweight machine only. Saturday, November 5 12:30-4:30pm $25.00

SKILL BUILDERS with Sharon Stroud Two blocks remain in our 2016 skill builders series for machine piecers. Both 15-inch block designs are chosen to increase your piecing skills. Join Sharon for lots of fun and tons of information that you can apply to all your machine work! All skill levels welcome! Friday sessions have been added to accommodate the popularity of this series.

PROVIDENCE FLYING GEESE Friday, Sept 9 or Saturday, Sept 10 Friday, Dec 9 or Saturday, Dec 10 10am - 4:30pm $40.00 per session 10am - 4:30pm $40.00 per session


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. SEWING MACHINES: 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. Students receive a 10% discount on all class supplies.

Patiently Waiting Wool Applique Table Runner with Nancy Austin This is a lovely wool appliqued table runner. It’s appropriate for anyone who enjoys wool applique, or anyone who wants to learn. Wool applique is easier than regular applique because there is no seam allowance to turn under. Nancy will guide you through appliqueing the pieces, advise you on what stitches to use and provide you with a bunch of tips and handouts. The kit can be purchased from Patchwork Plus, and comes with your choice of backgrounds—light or dark. Sample is in the dark background. Friday, Sept 16 10:30 - 1:30pm $25.00

Classes...at The Patch THE TRENDY TABLE RUNNER with Ruthann Stilwell Create this table runner with your own style, modern, or contemporary (finished size: 11x46). Great way to use the scraps in your stash! Come join me to turn your fabric into the perfect table runner for your table. Skill Level: advanced beginner/intermediate. Class preparation required. Instructor will call with instructions. The Trendy Table Runner book is required.

Wednesday, October 19 1-4:30pm $28.00

IN THE GARDEN with Sharon Bottle Souva Sharon Bottle Souva, an award winning quilt maker, will lead participants in creating an original garden themed quilted panel based on inspirational photos, paintings or imagination. Students will be guided in working on their own designs, choosing fabrics, fusing, machine appliqué and free motion quilting. Each quilted panel will be completed (or nearly completed) in class. This is an opportunity to recreate your flower gardens in fabric.

October 1 10:30- 4:30pm $65.00

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