SUMMER 2016 NEWSLETTER

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Love to appliqué? Then you’ll be happy to learn that Becky Goldsmith, half of the Piece O’ Cake pattern and book writing duo, is coming to Boise in August 2016. We just love all POC’s playful designs (including A Whimsical Quilt Garden) and Becky’s techni-cal skills are a match for her amazing design abilities. Lunch is included in all three classes. FYI, Becky will be the guest speaker at the August 18 meeting of Boise Basin Quilters.

Pick-Up Sticks $129 Becky loves to piece as much as she loves to appliqué. This quilt, from her new book “The Quilter’s Practical Guide to Color”, is lovely, modern, fast, and fun! You will learn to combine improvisational cutting (using a ruler) with speedy piecing techniques. An optional kit will be available closer to the date.

Thursday, August 18, 2016, 10:30 am-5pm

Simply Sewing $129 Bring any Piece O’ Cake block to work on in class. Becky will cover the invisible stitch, outer points, inner points, curves, and whatever else there is time for. You will need to prepare your templates and placement overlay before class. If you don’t know

how to do this, plan to attend Patty’s free prep class - details on Page 8. Friday, August 19, 2016, 10:30 am-5 pm

Backyard Birds $129 Who can resist a perky bird! This needle turn hand appliqué class focuses on the invisible stitch, outer points, curves, and more. Pattern for the single block is included. Optional kits will be available closer to the date.

Saturday, August 20, 2016, 10:30 am-5 pm

Cancellation Policy for out-of-town Teachers: Full refund with at least 3 months notice. 50% refund with 1-3 months notice*. No refund for less than 1 month notice* (*unless we/you are able to fill your spot).

It’s a Quilter’s & Sewer’s

Wonderland!

The entire store will be redecorated and filled to the rafters with:

Remember, this is a private event - you must have a ticket to enter. Tickets are free but in limited supply &

must be picked up between now and June 25. We open to the public after 3 pm.

Carpooling? You’re our Fav! Driver gets a 5% discount per passenger on one item (each pas-

senger must have a Market Party Ticket): 3 passengers = 15%; 4 passengers = 20%, etc. Maximum of 30% discount (doesn’t include sewing machines, cabinets, gift cards, Studio

Passes, or Class Passes). Each passenger enters a drawing for a $100 Gift Card - Woo Hoo!

NEW models NEW patterns

A FREE project Refreshments Project Linus Quilt-a-Thon

IT’S A PARTY!!

Mark your calendar for

The 28th Annual

Market Party! June 26, Noon - 3 pm

Class & Event Index America’s Garden Quilt Page 7 Amish with a Twist II Page 4 Amish with a Twist III BOM Page 4 Becky Goldsmith Page 1 Becky Goldsmith Prep Class Page 8 Beginning Hand Appliqué Page 6 Beginning Quiltmaking Page 6 Bernina DesignWorks Page 10 Boise Basin Quilters Quilt Show Page 14 Book Reviews Page 14 Borders & Bindings Page 7 Camp Sew Fun Page 7 Cannery Row BOM Page 4 Christmas Village Page 10 Common Threads Page 8 Crazy Christmas Placemats Page 10 Crazy Colorful Wool Birds Page 8 Creative Stitching-Leaf Play Page 8 Downton Abbey/Hawthorn Ridge Page 5 Dresden Star Quilt Page 8 Easy Appliqué by Machine Page 7 Farmer Jo’s Club Page 3 Free-Motion Quilting w/ Rulers Page 8 Full Bloom Page 5 Gathering Basket Page 9

Gossip in the Garden Page 3 Janet Rae Nesbitt Page 4 Jo’s Garden Page 5 Kids’ Pillowcase Club Page 7 La Dolce Vita Page 5 Longarm Certification Page 12 Longarm Free Motion Quilting Page 12 Machine Quilting Page 7 Market Party Page 1 Modern Clutch Page 9 My Bernina Classes Page 11 My Bernina Serger Page 11 My Bernina Software Boot Camp 2 Page 10 My First Skirt Page 9 On The Road w/ Software 7 Page 3 One Spring Day Page 5 Panels 101 Page 8 Practical Project Bags Page 9 Project Runway Page 9 Quilting on Embroidery Machine Page 10 Recipe Page 15 Reversible Purse Page 9 Row By Row Experience Page 2 Sashiko Page 8 Saturday/Sunday Sampler Page 4 Scrappy Rug Page 8

Seasonal Bench Pillows Page 10 Sewapalooza Back Page Sewn Seeds Page 11 Simple Whatnots Club Page 5 Software Sampler Page 11 Star Flowers Table Runner Pattern Page 13 Stitcher’s Garden Page 4 Sunday Ride Page 5 Thursdays with Ronald Page 8 Tuffet Page 10 Tuxedo’s Tales Page 5 What a Whirl Page 4 Wool Appliqué by Machine Page 9 Wool Hollyhocks Page 9

Dear Friends,

Gosh, we’ve had a fun Spring! Jacqueline de Jonge taught classes here - she’s a lovely lady who makes spectacular quilts! Then, Dennis Bevins gave a presentation on the Little House on The Prairie fabric line. What a treat for us - he is so entertaining and informative (the pie and ice cream social afterward wasn’t bad either). He says he’s com-ing back next year for a presentation on fabric for the book series and television show “Outlander”. We followed that up with the Treasure Shop Hop - it’s always a fun time, but this year it was especially so.

Now we’re gearing up for Summer activities. Row by Row starts on the first day of Summer, June 21. You can read all about it in the next column, but we can’t wait! Cheryl Gunn’s design for our row is based on our logo and our license plate and she knocked it out of the park! Since Patty is the Idaho Coordinator (assisted by Lisa Murrant of Huckleberry Patches), she’s already seen several of the rows from area shops and they are terrific. We anticipate that 33 stores across the state will participate - watch the “Idaho Row By Row” FaceBook page for more information.

Don’t forget Market Party. This annual event is scheduled for Sunday, June 26, and promises to be outstanding! In case you’ve never at-tended (poor you), we buy lots and lots of stuff at Spring Quilt Market. Then we work like little elves to make models from new patterns and books. The night before the big day, we restage the store and put out all the new models and merchandise we’ve selected. You do need a ticket to attend - they are free but in limited supply. There is always a free project and lots of fabulous food! See the front page for details.

We still have spots available in Becky Goldsmith’s classes in August - don’t wait too long. Becky is half of the Piece O’ Cake design team and she is a RIOT! And a great teacher and a great designer.

And lots more! See you soon and thanks for your continued support!

The Sew & Sews at The Quilt Crossing

Idaho is on board for the second year with the International Row by Row Experience! This new kind of Shop Hop runs from June 21 through September 6, so you’ll have all Summer to play. Simply visit any participat-ing shop and receive a FREE pattern for a

row in a quilt; the theme this year is “Row by Row, Home Sweet Home. Our row is shown below, designed once again by Cheryl Gunn of Waltzing with Bears. Our license plate is shown to the right.

Combine at least eight rows and be the first to bring it into a participat-ing shop and you’ll win 25 Fat Quarters. Shops in all 50 States, Canada and Europe are participating. Our 2015 winner was Carol Bartlow; the founder of Row By Row borrowed Carol’s quilt to display at an international Quilt Show in Co-logne, Germany - Wow!

Would you like to view the class schedule in a calendar format? Check out the color-coded pdf calendar at www.quiltcrossing.com.

“Becky is an excellent instructor & too time to answer questions. I have a bit of difficulty with mechanical things, but felt fairly comfort-able by the end of the session.”

Comment from a Longarm Certification Student Evaluation

$25 per month

“See You In September” isn’t just the name of a golden oldie, it’s also the case of Farmer Jo’s Club - we’re taking the Summer off and will start again in September.

What fun we have with our unique version of Jo’s Little Women Club. It’s essentially a Block-of-the-Month class, featuring Jo Morton fabric and the Farmer’s Wife Sampler Quilt book by Laurie Aaron Hird. After you’ve purchased the book, you’ll receive a kit each month to make

two blocks from the book. We’ll hand-piece during our session, have a snack, share information, and talk about the wonderful stories told in the book (inspired by the Farmer’s Wife Magazine subscriber re-sponses to this question posed by the magazine in 1922: “If you had a daughter of marriageable age, would you, in light of your own experi-ence, have her marry a farmer?”).

Myrna Walters & Diana Benedick, 1 session per month Saturday, September 24,

10:30 am-Noon

$10 a month

We have been working/playing away on this fun pieced and appliquéd quilt from Anni Downs, Austra-lian designer and owner of Hatched and Patched. Instead of using print fabrics, we’re using Andover’s Textured Solids line and are creating our own prints with Sue Spargo’s Eleganza threads. SO MUCH FUN. You’ll purchase a Starter Kit ($149.99), which includes the pattern, five yards of background fabric, and an

assortment of 1/3 yard cuts of Textured Solids fabrics. Attending the monthly Stitchalongs (Starter Kit purchase required for attendance) will give you even more fun, some gossip (even if we have to make it up), Patty’s help with your appliqué, and her handouts of the stitches/threads/motifs she used to make this great quilt even better!

Patty Hinkel, 1 session/month, Wednesdays July 6, August 3, September 7, 6-8 pm

What a great opportunity to learn from the best! Sylvain, an award-winning quilter and digitizer, is coming from Bernina of America to teach you all the “How-To’s” of BERNINA Embroidery Software 7. Whether you own the software today, are considering upgrad-ing to level 7, or are thinking about purchas-ing it, this course will definitely get you “in the know”. You’ll build a foundation of knowledge with this hands-on class that will help you use many tools, including learning basic editing; having fun with lettering and monogramming, exploring the possibilities of Artwork Canvas; learning how easy it is to create appliqué with software; and many, many digitizing tips. The $199 fee covers both days.

Sylvain Bergeron, Thursday & Friday November 10 & 11, 10:00 am-4:30 pm

AREA QUILT SHOWS Valley of Plenty, June 16-18, Emmett Middle School, Emmett

Council Quilt Show, June 22-July 9, Council Elementary School Star Quilt Show, July 15-16, North Star Charter School, Eagle

Save the dates! We are so happy to have Janet Rae Nesbitt, former co-owner of Buggy Barn Quilts in Reardan, Washington, coming to town to teach classes. As the owner of One S1ster Designs, she contin-ues to design fabrics and write books with fun and whimsical designs, featuring her signature Crazy piecing technique. We don’t have the classes sorted out yet so watch for more information in our Fall news-letter. Pictured is Janet’s newest book, “Crazy at the Cabin”, available in August.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, February 16-18, 2017

We started our Saturday/Sunday Sam-pler in October and are making the twelve main blocks from Jen King-well’s “Gypsy Wife” quilt in two color-ways - one that is mainly Kaffe Fassett fabric and the other mainly Jo Morton fabric. You are welcome to make both versions, but can only receive one free block per month. The fee to join is $32. After the first month, block kits are free if you attend either day and bring a completed block from the pre-

vious month (we have very limited back issues of block kits). There are a couple of “Jo” Finishing Kits left and we will cut a few more of the “Kaffe” - if you want one of either, let us know ASAP.

Staff, 1 session per month Saturday, June 18, 9 am or Sunday, June 19, 1 pm Saturday, July 16, 9 am or Sunday, July 17, 1 pm

Saturday, August 20, 9 am or Sunday, August 21, 1 pm Saturday, September 17, 9 am or Sunday, September 18, 1 pm

$10 a month

Club members have so much fun and learn so much during Stitcher’s Garden, that we’re now on Year 5! On the fourth Satur-day each month, we’ll discuss a variety of appliqué techniques, machine feet, and some of the lovely stitches that are on your sewing machine. The monthly demonstra-tions relate to blocks in the wonderful appli-qué quilt called “Stitcher’s Garden”, de-signed by The Stitch Connection, but are

also applicable to a wide variety of other projects you will likely tackle in the future.

The monthly cost is $10, or $100 for a prepaid year, and includes the block pattern for that month. If you recently purchased a Bernina sewing machine from The Quilt Crossing, you can attend for FREE for one year. You can start at any time - we continue to rotate through the twelve blocks. Please remember to register each month - thank you in advance for your courtesy!

Staff, 1 session/month, 10:30 am-Noon, Saturdays June 25, July 23, August 27, September 24

$35

If you are new to machine embroidery or want to deepen the bond with your embroi-dery machine, this new embroidery series is the perfect option for you. The finished quilt measures 30” square and classes are lecture/demo. The fee to join is $35; simi-larly to Saturday Sampler, after the first month, block kits are free if you attend and bring your completed blocks from the previ-ous class. We’ll meet every other month

and you’ll typically have 3 blocks to embroider. You’ll receive the de-signs, pieced block instructions (optional kits for the pieced blocks will be available), and embroidery tips and techniques throughout this series. We are also offering a queen-sized embroidered quilt version, both de-signs and fabric kits, so talk to a Bernina Babe to learn all!

Laura Reardon, 1 session every other month Saturday, July 9, 10:30-12:00

Saturday, September 10, 10:30-12:00 Saturday, November 12, 10:30-12:00

This glorious quilt, based on quintessential Amish blocks and color palette, appeals to eve-ryone. The 105” square quilt is made from Mar-cus Brothers Centennial Solids and is designed by Nancy Rink. We first offered it as a Block of the Month, but now are selling complete kits for $209.99.

Nancy Rink’s Amish with a Twist III uses Marcus Brothers solid fabrics and blocks based on traditional Amish quilts for a vibrant look that is true to Amish tradition but is also very contemporary in feel. The ten-month program for this 98” x 107” quilt started in November; kits are available on the 15th of the month and are $22.99 each (back issues are available). Instructions and yardages are given for both the pieced option and the appliqué option. The four appliqué blocks are also available pre-fused and laser-cut for an additional $16.99 each. Simply stunning.

This six-month row quilt is a great way to get your feet wet in the Modern Quilt Movement. We’re using Andover’s Dimples fabric line - they read as solids but give just a little bit more tex-ture and movement to the quilt. The pieces are relatively large so the quilt, which measures 91” x 96”, goes together pretty quickly. Kits are available on the 10th of each month - we started in April but have back issues available. The first

kit is $44.99 and the other five are $32.99.

Cheryl Gunn, of Waltzing with Bears pattern com-pany, designed this wonderful Block of the Month for us. Our year is over, but we have a few sets of blocks still available - don’t miss out! It features wool appliqué on pieced cotton backgrounds and a variety of embroidery stitches. The Starter Kit is $66.99. Each of the monthly kits are $9.99. What fun!

We’re on Collection 4 of Kim Diehl’s Simple Whatnots Club series and have fabrics ordered for Collection 5. There’s a kit a month for these adorable, quick-to-sew projects of Kim’s design, featur-ing her “Sunday Best” fabric line. In-cluded in the project pattern are extra little snippets and morsels from Kim, such as recipes, sewing tips & tricks, crafty things, and ideas for decorating with quilts. The kit for each month de-

buts on the 2nd Saturday and includes the pattern and fabric for the quilt top and binding. If you were late to the party, we continue to kit Collec-tions 1, 2 & 3 (as fabrics run out, we are substituting other “Kim” fabrics. Simply wonderful!

We are in love with this darling quilt by Cherry Blossom Quilting. Joyce used Moda Grunge fabrics for the blocks that she hand appliquéd - the designer used fusible web, so pick the method you love the most. We first offered it as a Block of the Month, but now are selling complete kits for $199.99. If you’d prefer to pick your own fabrics, the pattern is $44.99.

Bonnie Sullivan, of All Through The Night, designed another purrfectly darling Block of the Month, this time featuring Tuxedo, the cat. We are using Maywood Woolies flannel for the back-ground and felted wool for the appliqués of this 40” x 52” quilt. The twelve-month program is available on the first Saturday of the month - we started in March but have back issues so you can start at any time. The monthly kits, which include the pattern, background fabric, and wool for the appliqués, are $24.99. A Finish-ing Kit, which includes the rest of the fabric for the front and the binding, is $59.99. A Button and Thread Kit is

$23.99. Cute as a kitten!

When we saw the pattern for Jan Patek’s newest block-of-the-month, Hawthorn Ridge, we just knew the backgrounds would be the perfect place to showcase the Downton Abbey “Logos and Labels” collection. The backgrounds are creams and tans (you need to use your imagination a little on the picture to the left - our backgrounds will all be lighter); the rest of the appli-qué quilt uses reds, purples, teals, and blacks from all of the Downton Abbey

collections. The seven-month program started in January so you can easily catch up. The first month is $49.99; the other six months are $19.99 each, available on the first of each month.

What a glorious “bed” of flowers you’ll have after you make this 80” x 96” quilt from Fourth and Sixth Designs. The machine appliqué technique is new and very intriguing and the fabrics are from Island Batiks. If you weren’t able to participate in our Block of the Month for this, we have a few (very few) complete kits available for $229.99. An op-tional Aurifil thread kit is available.

Based on your response, we know you love this Block of the Month program! It uses the English Paper Piecing technique (we’re happy to show you how easy it is - just ask at the counter) for a Grandmother’s Flower Garden quilt. Each month, for $4.99, you’ll pick up a packet of 19 pre-cut 3/4” finished hexagon papers and fabrics - enough to make a flower.

We’re using exclusively Jo Morton fabrics. Every few months, we’ll also offer a packet of black fabric hexagons to use as the “path” for your garden. Blocks are ready the fourth Saturday of each month. No need to sign up for this one, but take care - when we sell out of a block, it’s gone. You can start at any time.

This cityscape by Kimberly Rado is such a breath of fresh air! The 54” x 66” quilt is template-pieced so you’ll get a chance to brush up on your skills. If you’ve never used templates before, sign up for Nancy’s class on the technique along with many additional tips and tricks. This 12-month program started on the first Saturday of March, but we’ve cut more kits, so you can catch up quickly. In the first kit, you get the fabric for the first block and a booklet with instructions,

pictures and pockets to hold the templates you’ll receive during the next eleven months. The first kit is $54.99; subsequent kits are $14.99 each.

$45 per Section

Learn to make a quilt from beginning to end in this comprehensive course. Students will work on a star wall hanging while learning the process of quiltmaking. We’ve broken the lessons down into two sections to allow you enough time to get your homework done!

SECTION 1 This three-week class covers the basics of designing and drafting a quilt, color, fabric selection, and machine piecing. Bring a pencil and note-book to the first class.

Nancy Doan, 3 sessions Thursdays, June 16, 23, & 30, 6-8 pm OR

Fridays, June 17, 24, & July 1, 10:30 am-12:30 pm OR Thursdays, September 22, 29 & October 6, 6-8 pm OR

Fridays, September 23, 30, & October 7, 10:30 am-12:30 pm

SECTION 2 You’ll start this session with your finished blocks. You’ll learn how to set them together (with lattice, set blocks, etc.), add borders, determine and mark a quilting design, develop quilting techniques, and attach binding.

Nancy Doan, 3 sessions, Thursdays, July 21, 28, & August 4, 6-8 pm OR

Fridays, July 22, 29, & August 5, 10:30 am-12:30 pm OR Thursdays, October 27, November 3 & 17 6-8 pm OR

Fridays, October 28, November 4 & 18, 10:30 am-12:30 pm

$25

Do you love hand appliqué but never seem to have time for it? Patty will show you easy techniques to prepare your project and make it so portable, you’ll take it with you wherever you go. In this class, you’ll work on a simple flower of Patty’s de-

sign and learn how to apply the same methods to your own projects. Please ask for a supply list.

Patty Hinkel, 1 session, Wednesday, July 27, 6-9 pm OR Tuesday, September 27, 6-9 pm

Beginner - someone who isn’t sure which end of the needle to thread. Beginner Plus - has done more than glance at a rotary cutting set and knows how to operate a sewing machine. Has probably taken a beginner class. Looking for a challenge.

Have we got a deal for you! Purchase one of our Class Passes for $60 and you get up to ten hours of instruction in our fabulous Class Pass Classes. Look for the symbol to see which ones qualify. You can transfer to another Class Pass class with one week’s notice. Passes are non-refundable and expire one year from purchase date.

To enroll, please come into the shop or mail us a list of desired classes with your payment enclosed. Almost every class has a supply list; If you aren’t planning to be in the store in time to get one, please ask us to mail you one - it is your responsibility to show up for class with the appropriate supplies. We appreciate it when you buy your class supplies from us.

Phone registrations are taken with a credit card only. Class fees MUST be paid at the time of registration. You are automatically enrolled upon receipt of class fee, unless notified. Please register early to avoid disappointment from a class being full or cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. We love your children, but your fellow students left theirs at home and hope you do the same!

Class Passes may be transferred to another Class Pass class with one week’s notice. Passes are non-refundable and expire one year from purchase date.

We hate to say no, but we must commit to our teachers one week before the class begins, so we cannot give refunds or transfers after that time. You are welcome to send someone in your place. Thank you for your understanding.

Cancellation Policy for Out-of-town Teachers: Full refund with at least 3 months notice. 50% refund with 1-3 months notice*. No refund for less than 1 month notice* (*unless we/you are able to fill your spot).

Buy a Tula or Ricky 350 SE, while supplies last, and we’ll treat you to Nancy’s Beginning Quiltmaking class.

Already taken the class during the past year? Receive a $90 Quilt Crossing Gift Card with your 350 SE machine purchase.

Private Lessons Can’t remember how to put in a zipper or make a buttonhole? Don’t know how to use the serger or embroidery machine you bought ten years ago? Do you just prefer to learn one-on-one? Call us at 376-0087 and ask for the “Bernina Babe” who is working that day. She’ll have the appropriate instructor call you back to make arrangements for private tutoring. At only $25 per hour, it’s a great bargain!

$30

Do your quilts remind you of the ocean - all wavy? In this technique class, you’ll learn how to accurately measure, cut and attach borders and bindings to quilts so they lay flat every time. Please ask for a supply list.

DuAnn Wright, 1 session, Monday, June 6, 6-9 pm

$30

Bogged down in your grand ambition for a Baltimore Album Quilt? Or, do you just love the look of hand appliqué but consider “hand” to be a four letter word? If either of these apply to you, let DuAnn show you how to appliqué invisibly by machine. You’ll be amazed at just how much it looks like handwork.

Please ask for a supply list and optional kit. DuAnn Wright, 1 session, Wednesday, June 22, 6-9 pm OR

Tuesday, September 6, 6-9 pm

$30 Is your top finished and you’re wondering what to do next? If so, this class is just what you’ve been waiting for. Learn how to mark, sandwich, and machine quilt using both the walking foot and the darning foot. You’ll amaze yourself!

Please ask for a supply list. The required kit is $10. DuAnn Wright, 1 session, Wednesday, July 20, 6-9 pm OR

Monday, September 12, 6-9 pm

FREE*

What a breath of fresh air. Originally a block-of-the-month, Patty has redrafted the pattern to eliminate triangles so it’s ever so easy to create your own bed of flowers! The quilt is made from the Deco State Flower collection by In the Beginning Fabrics and each of the fifty blocks represents a different State Flower. The blocks are even set so the States are in alphabetical order - how fun (and educational, if you need another ex-cuse) The class is free with the purchase of

the kit ($199.99) to make this 80” x 102” quilt. Please ask for a supply list.

Patty Hinkel, 1 session, Saturday, September 10, 1-5 pm

Check out the awesome choices for your 8 to 15 year-old child/grandchild to sew! They can work on bedroom décor, personal items, or garment sewing as they learn to select fabric, cut patterns, use an iron, machine and hand stitch, and most of all, to love creativity. Sewing machines and basic sewing tools are provided. Please ask for the supply list for the project of choice. Note: a Beginner Plus student has had hours of sewing practice on a machine, can thread a machine, and can sew a straight seam.

Norma Jean Sprouffske, Tuesdays, $25 for each 3-hour class; $50 for a 1-day class; $100 for a 2-day class

Project Expertise Level Date, Time

Sewing Machine Intro/Designer Bed Pillowcase Novice, Beginner Plus June 14, 10 am-1 pm

Sewing Machine Intro/Swim or Overnight Totebag Novice, Beginner Plus June 14, 2-5 pm

Light-Hearted Wall Hanging (1-day class) Beginner Plus-Experienced June 21, 10 am-5 pm

Zippy Zippered Bags Beginner Plus-Experienced July 12, 10 am-1 pm

My Designer 16” Pillow Beginner Plus-Experienced July 12, 2-5 pm

Strippy Rag Quilt (2-day class) Beginner Plus-Experienced July 19 & 26, 10 am-5 pm

Kicky Flared Skirt with Zipper (1-day class) Beginner Plus-Experienced August 2, 10 am-5 pm

FREE

Do your children or grandchildren love to sew and help others? Invite them to join us in making cheery pillowcases for the Ryan’s Case for Smiles Foundation (formerly ConKerr Cancer). Kids 8-18 years old are welcome (bring your own machine if you have one). We meet on the 3rd Friday of each month (we are skipping August). Adults can help, too, by donating cute fabric (3/4 yard minimum) or gift cards.

Tracy Renspurger, Fridays, June 17, July 15, & Sept 16, 3-5 pm

$25 a month

Have you taken Beginning Quilting and are looking to improve your skills? This primitive-style sampler quilt is the perfect next step. In this ongoing class, you’ll learn a new technique every month - appliqué, paper piecing, curves - as you make one or two of the blocks in Cheri Saffiote-Payne’s pat-tern “Common Threads” (pattern not included in class

fee). Please ask for a supply list. Nancy Doan, 1 session per month

Sundays, October 23 & November 27, 1-4 pm

$50

This stunning scrap quilt is made with bright batik fabrics and fun yo-yo's. Karen teaches how to make different sizes and shapes of Dresden Plate blocks, plus machine and hand appliqué techniques. Pops of color from different sizes of yo-yo's gives it a finishing touch. Learn piecing, machine and hand appliqué, and yo-yo techniques. This quilt is so fun, creative, and easy to

learn. Please ask for a supply list. Karen Hodge, 2 sessions, Sundays, August 7 & 28, 1-4 pm

$25

Learn and practice this very popular tech-nique to quilt on your home sewing ma-chine. Use rulers specially designed for free motion quilting to create spirals, cir-cles, feathers and clamshells without sten-cils or drawing them first. In addition, you'll learn to manage large quilt sandwiches

which is usually the most challenging part for domestic machine quilters. Please ask for a supply list.

Karen Hodge, 1 session, Wednesday, June 15, 1-4 pm OR Monday, August 1, 6-9 pm OR Sunday, September 11, 1-4 pm

$30

What a fun class for beginners or a spring-board to creativity for anyone else! You’ll make a quilt top by using your choice of several panels and the easy pattern, “Sidelights”. After getting the technique under your belt, you’ll be whipping out quilt tops in no time! Please ask for a supply list.

Donna Hale, 2 sessions, Mondays, July 11 & 25, 1-3:30 pm

$12 a session

This open-sewing class is perfect for those who want a little help with their quilting project or just want to sew in the delightful com-pany of others. Ronald will be on hand to provide help or just to cheer you on!

Ronald Deaton, 1 session per week, Thursdays, 10 am-3 pm

FREE

Becky’s “Simply Sewing” class (page 1) gives you the freedom to work on any Piece O’ Cake block you wish. It also means that everyone needs to do a little prep work, such as preparing your templates and placement overlay ahead of time. If you have never done Becky’s method of appliqué, you’ll want to come to this free session to learn how to prep

your project. This class is exclusively for those enrolled in Becky’s “Simply Sewing” class.

Patty Hinkel, 1 session, Saturday, July 23, 2-4 pm

$25

Sashiko began when Japanese peasants developed a stitching technique that they called “little stabs” to patch torn and worn clothing. Modern Sashiko is a running stitch worked in repeating or interlocking patterns through one or more layers of fabric. You’ll

learn this relaxing technique as we work on a placemat. Please ask for a supply list. Teri Brown, 1 session, Monday, September 19, 10:30 am-12:30 pm

$20 Use all your “least favorite” fabrics, left-overs, and scraps to create a thing of beauty. One woman’s “ugly” fabric is an-other’s treasure! The finished rug is dura-ble and thrifty. No sewing involved - it makes a great TV project. Please ask for a supply list and optional kit.

Diana Benedick, 1 session Monday, September 19, 6:30-8 pm

$30

With a little imagination, you’ll see how crea-tive you can be with just a box of wool cir-cles. Using wool for a background and a branch, you’ll learn to make dimensional leaves and some seriously crazy birds using embroidery stitches combined with decorative threads, yarns, and beads. The project can be made into a small wall hanging or a pillow. Please ask for a supply list.

DuAnn Wright, 1 session, Monday, August 29, 6-9 pm

$50

Using a kit from Sue Spargo (required but not included in the class fee), students will learn to play with hand-dyed wools, a wide variety of threads, velvets, and trims, while learning a whole

library of stitches you’ll use again and again. What fun! Please ask for a supply list.

Linda Dixon, 3 sessions, Wednesdays, July 13, 20, & 27, 1-3 pm

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$35

We all love to work with wool to achieve beautiful appliqué pieces. It produces a richness and depth like no other fabric but the handwork required takes a lot of time. What if you used your sewing machine and

thicker threads to achieve a similar result in much less time? Jane will show you how to adjust your machine for these threads and give you some tips to make it look almost like you did it by hand. Magic! Please ask for a supply list.

Jane Sparrell, one session, Thursday, July 7, 6-9 pm

$30

Mother Nature will have nothing on you as you make your own hollyhock arrangement with this fast and easy wool appliqué project. Whipstitch or buttonhole appliqué them in place and em-bellish with perle cotton and embroidery stitches. Please ask for a supply list.

DuAnn Wright, 1 session, Tuesday, June 14, 6-9 pm

$35

This useful basket is a great gift idea for a gift-giving occasion, or for carrying quilting supplies around. You’ll learn to make this completely washable, durable, and useful bas-ket using 2-1/2” strips that cover a beefy, two-side fusible batting. The pattern (not included

in class fee) gives two size options. Please ask for a supply list. Donna Hale, 2 sessions, Tuesdays, July 5 & 19, 6-9 pm

$30

This chic modern clutch is so easy to sew! The bag is fully lined with one pocket inside, making it roomy enough for all the essen-tials. Embellish with custom embroidery, crystals, or fabric flowers. The frame is easily glued on, making a fabulously fin-ished clutch. The Starter Package includes

the pattern and one purse frame - if you want to make more, the frame is available separately. Please ask for a supply list.

Jane Sparrell, one session, Wednesday, September 28, 1-4 pm

$45

Learn to sew as you create a flattering A-line skirt. Discover an easy way to insert a zipper on your first lined skirt. We will learn how to use a sewing ma-chine, chose fabric, cut out a pattern, marking and pressing. Please ask for a supply list.

Teri Brown, 3 sessions, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, September 14, 21, & 28, 6-9 pm

$30 Learn how to insert a zipper, work with vinyl, and attach a handle as you make a small (12” x 12”) project bag in this class. The bag is such a useful organizational tool, you’ll want to go home and make more in other sizes. It is a great gift that you can personalize with

names or monograms, or just by your choice of fabrics. Please ask for a supply list.

Jane Sparrell, 1 session, Wednesday, August 3, 1-4 pm

$50 a session

Do you love to sew but have a hard time with garments? Is pattern fitting a problem for you? Let Teri help you move forward with your garment sewing and design skills. This all-day class is a workshop of hands-on, supervised

sewing for intermediate to advanced students who want extra help. Bring any garment project that you would like assistance in starting, fitting or completing.

Teri Brown, 1 session, Monday, June 6, 10:30 am-5:30 pm OR Tuesday, July 5, 10:30 am-5:30 pm

OR Friday, August 12, 10:30 am-5:30 pm OR Tuesday, September 13, 10:30 am-5:30 pm

$45

This cute and practical purse is a great addition to any wardrobe. Per-fect for travel, it has a button-on reversible cover that lets you mix and match it with a range of outfits. A bonus clutch pattern is included that can be made to coordinate with your purse (we won’t have

time to work on the clutch in class). Please ask for a supply list.

Jane Sparrell, 2 sessions, Wednesdays, June 8 & 22, 1-4 pm

Need to Rent A Machine ?

For your sewing convenience and pleasure, we have a limited number of Bernina sewing machines available for rental during classes. If you’ve wanted to try a computerized machine or have difficulty bringing your own machine, reserve one when you register for class. Reservations are on a first come basis (2 per class - no embroidery modules). The fee is $5.00 per class session, plus a $2.00 refundable bobbin deposit.

FABRIC BANK!!!

Are you interested in clearing out some of that fabric you know you’ll never use? Bring it in and deposit it in our donation box. Please make sure all deposits are 100% cotton fabric and of usable size. On the other side of the coin, are you part of a group that makes quilts for charitable purposes and are you looking for fabric “on account of” never having enough? Then come on down and make a withdrawal! Those making withdrawals are on the honor system. We’ll all reap dividends!

REMEMBER, WE SERVICE MOST BRANDS AND

TYPES OF SEWING MACHINES AND SERGERS.

LONGARM QUILTING STUDIO PASS WOW! Have we got a deal for you! Our Longarm Quilting Studio Pass is just $150. That gets you ten hours of rental time, two valet passes, and a Certification Class (if you haven’t taken ours or want a little refresher). That’s a value of up to $325, all for $150! The value of having your quilt finished - PRICELESS!

$35 Easy and fun to sew, these placemats make a beautiful gift. You’ll use six fat quarters to create six colorful placemats that you’ll enhance with decorative machine stitching (you are welcome to use non-Christmas fabric, of course!). Com-plete your placemats with binding sewn on by

machine - no hand work. Please ask for a supply list. Teri Brown, 1 session, Friday, July 8, 10:30 am-1:30 pm

$70

Who can resist? These tuffets are so incredibly cute that no one seems to be able to stop at just one! In the first class, you’ll learn how to foundation piece the tuffet top. In the second session, you’ll attach the top to the base. Appar-ently this is a hilarious process, as evidenced by the peals of laughter coming from the classroom. So far, everyone has left the second class

with a finished tuffet. A kit and pattern are required but not included in the class fee. Please ask for a supply list.

Donna Hale, 2 sessions, Mondays, June 13 & 27, 1-5 pm OR Tuesdays, August 9 & 23, 5-9 pm OR Mondays, September 12 & 26, 1-5 pm

$99 a year

or $35 a session Bernina DesignWorks lets you put your creativity into three dimen-sions. The modules - CutWork, PaintWork, and CrystalWork - can

work independently of each other or can be combined to make a dyna-mite design! All use the embroidery capabilities of your machine but replace the needle with a tool (one that cuts, one that paints, and one that makes a beveled stencil for crystals). Learn how to use these great embellishing tools in our quarterly lessons.

Laura Reardon, 1 session per quarter, Saturday, June 11, 2:30-4:30 pm

Saturday, August 13, 2:30-4:30 pm Saturday, December 10, 2:30-4:30 pm

$30 You’ve seen our Christmas Vil-lage and Haunted House models in the store. Did you know they were made from thread with just a smidge of fabric? Make Free-Standing Lace while learning about the best stabilizers to use in your project, how to hoop for best results, and how to rinse the lace to ensure your pro-ject has enough body to stand on it’s own. You

will need to purchase a design (ask Karen for advice or use one of the Christmas Village or the Haunted Halloween design packs). Please ask for a supply list.

Karen Hodge, 1 session, Wednesday, September 7, 1-4 pm

$20*

In the second class of this series, we’ll cover manual and auto digitizing, as well as some of the new features exclusive to V7, such as Trapunto and Stumpwork. Note: Book Camp I is a prerequisite to this class. *$85 if software was pur-chased elsewhere.

Laura Reardon, 1 session, Saturday, Oct 8, 2-5:30 pm

$30

Using your embroidery machine to quilt a finished top is a nice alternative to long-arm or free-motion quilting techniques. Learn different methods for hooping your quilt sandwich and fitting a quilting design to your quilt top. You'll practice on a sample piece that is large enough to learn how to multi-hoop continuous line de-signs and how to place your designs for the overall

effect you desire. Please ask for a supply list. Karen Hodge, 1 session, Sunday, July 10, 1-4 pm

$50

You’ll multi-hoop with confidence as you create seasonal décor for your home or to give as gifts. While our ma-chines stitch away, we’ll learn

techniques for embellishments, and see how different feet and accesso-ries make quilting your pillow top fun and easy. You’ll see how to use both the Bernina CutWork tool and the Silhouette Cameo with the SVG files that come with the embroidery designs. Please be familiar with your embroidery machine (and bring your manual). Pattern purchase is required but not included in the class fee. Please ask for a supply list.

Tracy Fries, 1 session per season Welcome Spring: Monday, June 20, 10:30 am-3:30 pm Summer Pillow: Monday, August 15, 10:30 am-3:30 pm

“The class was great. I was a little intimidated at first but felt very confident by the end. Thanks!”

Comment from a Longarm Certification Student Evaluation

$35 a session*

We are so glad to be official representatives of the Sewn Seeds and Jacobean Journey EmbroidaBlock of the Month programs from HoopSisters, and we are happy to offer classes for these stunning quilts. The blocks for these quilts are decoratively stitched, pieced, and quilted entirely in the

hoop of your BERNINA (or other brand) embroidery machine and both are just exquisite. You can choose to participate in both BOM’s or just one. All Sit and Sew Class fees waived with the purchase of a Fabric Top and Thread Kit. The sessions are Sit & Sew but limited to 12 students and include a short lecture. *Plus a $99 registration fee for either quilt ($179 for both).

Staff, 1 session every other month Saturdays, June 25 & August 27, both 1:30-5 pm

*$125 a year

We just love Bernina’s V7 software and are offering an exclusive club for those of you who own it. There is something for every level of experience with these easy, project-based classes. Software Sampler helps

you discover the incredible world of embroidery software, one tool at a time. Besides the lessons, you’ll get project handouts, designs, videos, and more. During each session we’ll cover two lessons. *or $35 a ses-sion.

Laura Reardon, 1 session per month, 10:30 am-12:30 pm Saturdays, June 11, August 13,

October 8, and December 10

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FREE* These classes are free to those who purchased their machines at The Quilt Crossing. You still need to pre-register and we would ever so appre-ciate it if you would let us know when you are unable to attend. *If you purchased your Bernina

from another dealer, you are welcome to take the classes when space is available, but there is a fee. It is possible the dealership where you purchased your machine may pay this fee for you; ask a Bernina Babe if you have questions. Please remember to download and print a copy of each workbook before class from: www.quiltcrossing.com/classes/My Bernina. Please ask for a supply list, and, if desired, reserve a fabric kit.

Designed for all Bernina sewing machines, including Bernette models, this class is a must for new owners. Learn about the basic operation of your new machine in this informative, fun class.

Staff, 1 session, Saturday, June 11, 10:30 am-3 pm OR Wednesday, July 6, 10:30 am-3 pm OR Saturday, August 6, 10:30 am-3 pm OR Saturday, September 17, 10:30 am-3 pm

Explore the decorative stitches and creative functions of your Bernina while learning embellishments for almost any type of project. The class is designed for all computerized Bernina sewing machines.

Staff, 1 session, Saturday, June 18, 10:30 am-3 pm OR Saturday, July 30, 10:30 am-3 pm OR

Wednesday, August 17, 10:30 am-3 pm OR Wednesday, September 21, 10:30 am-3 pm

Open to all 580, 7-Series, and 8-Series owners, this class examines the distinctive features and functions that make these models unique and useful additions to your sewing room.

Staff, 1 session, Saturday, July 16, 10:30 am-3 pm OR Tuesday, September 27, 10:30 am-3 pm

Learn the ins and outs of your Bernina or Deco embroidery machine. From the basics of hooping to customizing designs and Endless Em-broidery, you’ll discover all you need to get the most from your embroi-dery system.

Staff, 1 session, Saturday, August 13, 10:30 am-3 pm

Designed to make you comfortable with your new ser-ger, this class covers threading, tension settings, and basic serger applications. We offer this class free to those who bought their serger at The Quilt Crossing. If you bought yours elsewhere, there is a fee. Please remember to register to reserve a space and ask for a

supply list. Staff, 1 session, Tuesday, August 30, 10:30 am-12:30 pm

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When you bring your ma-chine in for repair, please bring the following items to help us service it faster: 1) Bobbin and bobbin case (thread tension needs to be adjusted with your bobbin case). 2) Zigzag foot (#1) and regular, not straight stitch, throat plate. 3) Buttonhole foot, if you have a computerized machine. 4) Bring the machine in its case, along with the foot con-trol and power cord. 5) For sergers, also bring four spools of the same thread. If you are experiencing a problem, bring an example of the fabric and thread you are using. Sometimes we can diag-nose and correct the problem on the spot.

THE YARD SALE

Be sure to check out our Yard Sale area. As always, eve-rything in the Yard Sale is reduced in price, usually 35 - 50% of retail. Then, on the first and last days of the month, the price is dropped an extra 20%! What a deal!

This is a great source of fabric for quilt backs, rag rugs, or just to add to your stash. You’ll also find a selection of patterns, books, notions, and gifts that we are discontinuing.

$75*

Plus Supply Fee of $19.95

We are so happy to have our Longarm Quilting Studio open for your quilting enjoyment! Four APQS Millennium systems are ready to help you finish those quilts! All are equipped with the Bliss track system for extra smooth and easy machine movement. Because

they are constructed from aircraft aluminum, they are about half the weight of other longarm machines - combine that with the Bliss track and they move like butter! Multi-positional handles allow you to adjust them so they are at the right angle for you. Speaking of making them just right for you, all four have a hydraulic table lift so the table can be raised or lowered to the perfect height in seconds. The automatic quilt advance with foot pedal control is so easy, you kind of look forward to it! Our goal is to make this a fun, happy experience for you, so please don’t hesitate to ask for help or let us know how to make it better.

Already taken a certification class somewhere else? Feeling a little rusty? We can show you how to use the controls and help you brush up during your regular rental time (but heck, if you buy a *Studio Pass, the class is free and it’s always fun, so why not take it anyway!).

Staff, one session, $75* plus Supply Fee of $19.95, all sessions are 9 am-1 pm

Saturday, June 11 Thursday, June 16 Saturday, June 25 Thursday, July 14 Saturday, July 23 Thursday, July 28 Saturday, August 6 Thursday, August 11 Saturday, August 27 Thursday, September 15 Saturday, September 10 Thursday, September 29

P.S. We are Authorized APQS and Intelliquilter dealers, just in case you want one for your home!

$75

Learn both sides of the Longarm machine in this skill-building class. In the first session, you will learn about designing shapes and fills. In the second class, we will use that design and fill in with a variety of pat-terns, textures, and shapes to create a one-of-a-kind whole cloth table runner. Our Longarm Certification Class is a prerequisite. Kit purchase required. Colleen Murphy, 2 sessions, Tuesdays, July 12 & 26, 6:30-8:30 pm

LONGARM QUILTING STUDIO PASS WOW! Have we got a deal for you! Our Longarm Quilting Studio Pass is just $150. That gets you ten hours of rental time, two valet passes, and a Certification Class (if you haven’t taken our class or want a little re-fresher). What’s Valet Service? Drop your project off in advance and we have it pinned in the frame so you can start quilting as soon as you ar-rive. So, that’s a value of up to $325, all for $150! The value of having your quilt finished - PRICELESS! *Class fee waived with the purchase of a Studio Pass (supply fee is not).

We’re a drop-off site for pillowcases for this wonderful organization. Ryan’s Case for Smiles mission is to brighten the lives of sick children in hospitals by giving the kids their very own handmade pillowcase. Your

donations go to area hospitals - thanks to you, St Luke’s Pediatric Unit has been officially declared a “No White Pillowcase Zone”. You’ve do-nated so many, we’ve totally lost track.

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“Great job! Thanks for a fun morning. Very in-structive, easy to ask questions.”

Comment from a Longarm Certification Student

1 yard of blue toweling (makes a 16” x 32” runner) Red felted wool for baskets and handles (about 9” x 12”)

Gold felted wool for large stars (about 8” x 10”) Blue plaid felted wool for small stars (about 4” x 7”)

Green Felted wool for stems and leaves (about 3” x 9”) Fusible Web (about 1/2 yard)

The sides of the toweling are already hemmed - yay! To finish the ends, press under each end of the towel 1/2”, then 1-1/2” and stitch close to the fold.

Trace the appliqué designs onto the paper side of fusible web (for this project, we used Wonder Under because you can use both high heat and steam to penetrate the wool fibers which helps the fusible web adhere to the base fabric). Following the manufacturer’s instructions, press to the wool fabric and cut out the shapes (you need two bas-kets and handles - one for each end - and six of each of the large and small star flowers). Cut out four leaves and four 1/4” x 9” strips of green (cut two strips in half to use for the four outer flowers and use the two long strips for the center stems - you’ll trim them to size after laying out the designs). Using the picture for reference, position a basket of Star Flowers on each end of the toweling (be sure to tuck about 1/4” of the handle under the basket and 1/4” of the stems under the basket and flowers). Press in place, using steam. Flip over and press again from the back. Stitch with perle cotton, using either a whipstitch or a blanket stitch (we used a whipstitch and Sue Spargo’s Eleganza Pearl Cotton in size 8, colors EZM23 & EZ17).

Want to use your sewing machine? Check out Jane’s class “Wool Appliqué By Machine” on page 9.

Use your own fabrics or buy our kit for $24.99 (includes toweling, wools, and Wonder Under). ©2016 The Quilt Crossing

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Quilted Celebrations By Amanda Murphy

This delightful book is full of projects and quilts that celebrate life’s milestone events with our needles and thread.

Each quilt project includes both a front design and a wonderful back design with ideas on personalizing a special message for each lucky quilt recipient, as well as a section entitled "Change It Up" offering additional design ideas. Personalizing the quilts can be done with Fab-rico marking pens, hand or machine embroi-

dery, or my favorite method, Lesley Riley’s transfer artist paper. A full size pullout pattern page is a great bonus.

I liked every single quilt in this book! The animal baby quilt and matching wall art animal blocks are adorable. I can see the piano key strip piecing sets used in “Flora” finding their way into lots of other quilt design ideas. The quilts celebrating a baptism, communion, and Bar or Bat Mitzvahs were modern and elegant. The wavy border idea in “Mazel Tov” was very intriguing. “I Do” is a charming wedding quilt with a simple personal-ized back design. My very favorite quilt in this book is “A Life Together”, which combines a simple design with a wonky log cabin top and bottom border and a fabulous back design. Most poignant is “We Remember”, an uplifting quilt exhibiting strength and caring.

Quilted Celebrations by Amanda Murphy is a sweet and wonderful surprise which will see a lot of use in my celebration quilt making.

Learn to Paper Piece By Nancy Mahoney

Have you always wanted the satisfaction of a precisely pieced quilt block such as a star or flying geese block with perfect points?

Award-winning quilter and inspiring teacher, Nancy Mahoney, explains it all for you in her new book, Learn to Paper Piece.

Nancy does a fantastic job explaining both the fundamentals and intricacies of paper piecing, including information on paper and thread selection, the proper way to set up your work area, and precutting fabric pieces to save time and frustration.

Paper piecing is best learned by doing, and Nancy has a step by step illustrated tutorial for a trial block. Making a mistake is no big deal; Nancy’s got an easy fix.

And then there are the quilts! Each of the projects in this book in-cludes a full-size, color-coded foundation block, an outline drawing of four blocks together, and complete cutting and piecing instructions. I loved the scrappy look of the quilt, “Lobster Stew”, and the fresh and crisp look of the red and white “Gaggling Geese”. “Split Star” is not only a great looking quilt, but this block utilizes Nancy’s unique way of handling odd shapes in paper piecing.

Learn to Paper Piece by Nancy Mahoney is a great primer that I

guarantee you will enjoy and use for years to come.

Don’t forget Boise Basin Quilters Quilt Guild. We meet on the third Thursday of each month (except July & December) at the Church of Christ, 2000 El Dorado Street.

Doors open at 6:30 pm and the meeting begins at 7 pm. See you there!

Easy Cat Beds: Looking for an easy way to give to your com-

munity? Make some cute beds for the cat kennels at the Idaho Humane Society. All you have to do is sew two fat quarters of colorful* fabric together on three sides, using a 1/2” seam allowance (you can also use a half yard). Turn right side out and use it to line a small trash can in

your sewing room. When you have pet-safe scraps, like fabric or bat-ting, drop them in the bag. When it’s full, turn under the last seam and stitch it up. Of course, you can always just insert a pillow form instead. Drop it off at The Quilt Crossing, and we’ll see it gets to the shelter. *Cats don’t see color well but potential adopters do, so let’s make them as appealing as possible!

Pet Food Pantry: Don’t forget, we are a drop-off site for the

Pet Food Pantry, an on-going program developed by the Idaho Humane Society, the Idaho Food Bank, and Meals On Wheels. Why not pick up a little extra to donate when you are getting food for your own dog or cat?

Go Greener! Bring in your empty pint-size bottle of Mary Ellen’s Best Press Spray Starch and we’ll refill it from our gallon container. You’ll save $1.00 off the normal 16-ounce size price. We have a variety of scents avail-able. You’ll be a little greener and save a little green in the bargain!

Would you like to get news from The Quilt Crossing in a flash? Hot off the press, so to speak? Do you want to be the first in your quilt group to know when a new line of fabric arrives? When a new book finally hits the streets instead of just the magazine ad? What that odd little notion is for? If a spot is still available in a class? Then sign up for “The Hot Flash”. We publish once or twice a month. To sign up, simply go to our website, www.quiltcrossing.com, click on “Newsletters”, then on “Hot Flash” and enter the information; or give us your email address the next time you are in the store; or just text QUILTING to 22828. Easy peasy. We’ll include reminders for our fun events and some unadvertised specials. Don’t miss it!

The Hot Flash

Kari’s Caramel Puffcorn

2 sticks butter (1 cup) 2 cups brown sugar

1/2 cup light Karo® corn syrup 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp baking soda

2 packages Chesters® puffcorn, butter flavor

Place puffcorn in a large roasting pan and set aside. In a large saucepan, combine butter, sugar, and corn syrup. Boil for five minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in vanilla and baking soda (it will bubble up). Pour over puffcorn and mix until well-coated. Bake at 250 degrees for one hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

Blocks - Lynn Atkinson $100 GC - Emilee Douglas $50 GC - Martha Drudge $25 GC - Judy Meserth

Charm Packs - Vicki Shelly, Sandra Griffith, Marilyn Young, Mary Sauer, Liz Godfrey, Stan Wallace Books - Janet Kahn, Cherrie Newberry, Becky Byrne

“Great class, great instructor! Very knowledgeable.”

“Becky was patient and the exact right amount of helpful & encouraging us to get our “hands on” feel.”

“I loved it!”

Comments from Longarm Certification Student Evaluations

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