Quilts and Lace News 1ST QTR 2016

Calendar of Special Events

FEBRUARY 19 & 20

“EMBROIDERY PARTY?

Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm both days

Fee: $99 - includes lunch, etc... Register early, since seating is limited!!!

APRIL 1 & 2

In the end, it's not going to matter how many breaths you took, but how many mo-

ments took your breath away. So many of us find the too infrequent touch of awe in

our lives; from colorful sunsets to a beautiful hymn. We need to be more aware of

time passing. Even the mundane, like an unexpected hug from an old friend, or the

realization that “Me, yes, I sewed that”, can be an awe filled moment. Those mo-

ments of awe. Seek them out, with every breath this New Year.

It is a busy, busy first quarter in Central Florida. Big, big, big quilting shows from AQS in

Daytona to Mancuso in Orlando plus our local Seaside Piecemakers here in Mel-

bourne — all happen 1st Quarter 2016.

We encourage you to go and see the copious amounts of stitchcraft, from talented people sharing your

hobby. Moments of awe. Our supplier/ manufacturers will be there too, offering seemingly incredible

deals on the machine products we sell everyday.

So be sensible. Stop and think. My local shop is here, every week of the year, offering classes, service and

support. These guys float in for a day or two and sell machines at 50% discount on MSRP. Wait a cotton-

picking moment. They set the MSRP so it’s easy to discount from it!!! Before you buy at an event, just stop

by your local shop and talk value over price. Local shops probably cannot match the machine price as

just a machine (we buy from the same manufacturer). If you compare what you really get for your pur-

chase, local wins hands down. Value over price.

We have limited our in-house repertoire of special events in 1st Quarter. We have a hugely popular 2-

day AnitaGoodesign in mid-February: already over half booked. We also have Judy Lilly coming the first

week of April. This is a not to be missed opportunity to see and sew with a thread artist extraordinaire.

Aira just loves this woman’s work. Then on mid-April, Serge-A-Thon, a 3 day retreat using Baby Lock 8-

thread sergers.

We will pay homage to Floriani and Brother by attending classes in late January.

Sincerely Aira Kekäle and Allan Reid

PS: The store will be closed on New Year’s Day, January 1st

Judy Lilly Event

We are very excited to

have Judy Lilly from

Myrtle Beach, SC in our

shop!

She will teach a land-

scape quilt class on

Friday, April 1st and pre-

sent a trunk show on

Saturday, April 2nd.

More details of this

event will be provided

in January.

CLASS INFORMATION & SCHEDULE. Subject to Change...

Baby Lock® and Brother® Embroidery Machine Owner’s Classes

Class 1: EMBROIDERY BASICS

Stabilizers, threads, needles, designs,

hooping, on-screen editing

Wed

6-JAN

(10a – 1p)

Fri

12-FEB

(10a – 1p)

Tue

15-MAR

(4 – 7p)

Class 2: MISC. EMBROIDERY TECHNIQUES Sat

16-JAN

(10a – 1p)

Wed

3-FEB

(10a – 1p)

Fri

25-MAR

(10a – 1p)

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Owner-classes provide you hands-

on instruction for your Baby

Lock® & Brother® machine. In

addition to learning all the great

features that your new machine

has, we will also teach many

sewing techniques, so that you

can take a full advantage of all

the capabilities available.

You can take these classes in any

order, once you have taken class #1.

These classes are FREE, if you

purchased the machine from

’Quilts and Lace LLC’ (and you

can take them as many time as

you want). Otherwise the fee is

$50 per class.

We ask that you register for the

class (even if it is free), so that we

will have enough supplies

available. Register via email:

(aira@quiltsandlace.com), phone

(321-622-8602), or in person.

We provide the fabric kits and

class notes (FREE!) used during the

class. So, all you need to bring is:

your sewing machine / serger with

its accessories (including power

cord, knee lever, etc…) and the

manual, as well as scissors, thread,

and a pen/pencil, (optional:

notepad and highlighter).

Baby Lock® & Brother® MACHINE CLASSES

Class 1: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NEW

MACHINE -

Sewing Machine Basics, Memory

Mon

11-JAN

(10a – 1p)

Sat

6-FEB

(10a – 1p)

Wed

23-MAR

(10a – 1p)

Class 2: PRACTICAL SEWING -

Seams, Hems, Buttons, Buttonholes, Zippers,

Mending, Directional Sewing

Tue

5-JAN

(4 – 7p)

Tue

23-FEB

(10a – 1p)

Sat

12-MAR

(10a – 1p)

Class 3: DECORATIVE SEWING -

Heirloom techniques: gathering, pintucks,

lace insertion, piping

Thu

14-JAN

(10a – 1p)

Tue

9-FEB

(4 – 7p)

Mon

28-MAR

(10a – 1p)

Class 4: MORE DÉCOR. SEWING -

Patchwork, Quilting, Appliqué, and

Embellishment

Fri

22-JAN

(2 – 5p)

Tue

8-MAR

(4 – 7p)

Class 5: From Baby Lock Esante to Destiny &

Symphony to Crescendo & Brother Innov-is

1500 to THE DM; NX-2000 to DreamWeaver

Setup, Review of screens, s/w updates, etc

Fri

26-FEB

(2 – 5p)

Thu

31-MAR

(10a – 1p)

Destiny and THE Dream Machine Extras

IQ Designer / My Design Center

Sat

9-JAN

(10a – 1p)

Wed

17-FEB

(10a – 1p)

Fri

18-MAR

(2 – 5p)

Ellisimo and Quattro Extras

Baby Lock® and Brother® Sewing Machine Owner’s Classes These classes are for current models of Baby Lock® and Brother® Computerized Machines —

Call the store to schedule classes for non-computerized or older models.

1ST Qtr 2016

These classes are for Baby Lock® Ovation, Evolution, Enlighten and Imagine sergers. Call the store to schedule classes for other serger models.

Baby Lock® SERGER CLASSES

Class 1: SERGER BASICS –

Basic Serger Operations and 4-thread Techniques

Wed

20-JAN

(2 – 5p)

Mon

8-FEB

(10a – 1p)

Sat

26-MAR

(10a – 1p)

Class 2: THREE-THREAD TECHNIQUES -

3-thread overlock and flatlock, Blindstitch, Rolled

Hem, Cording

Fri

8-JAN

(2 – 5p)

Wed

24-FEB

(2 – 5p)

Mon

14-MAR

(10a – 1p)

Class 3: MISCELLANEOUS TECHNIQUES

2-thread Flatlock, Rolled Hem, Piping, and Beads;

Wave stitch

Tue

12-JAN

(4 – 7p)

Fri

5-FEB

(2 – 5p)

Wed

30-MAR

(2 – 5p)

Class 4: COVER & CHAIN TECHNIQUES (for Evolve,

Evolution, Ovation, and Cover Stitch) -

Cover stitch, Chain stitch, Combination stitches

Mon

4-JAN

(10a – 1p)

Tue

16-FEB

(4 – 7p)

Baby Lock® Sashiko Machine Owner’s Classes

Mon 18-JAN (10a – 12n) Tue 29-MAR (10a – 12n)

Brother® Scan-N-Cut Owner’s Classes

Sat 2-JAN (10a-1p) Tue 2-FEB (4 – 7p) Thu 24-MAR (10a-1p)

Tuesday, 1-MAR (10a - 1p)

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CLASS INFORMATION & SCHEDULE: Subject to Change...

We carry several embroidery software products: Baby Lock Palette, Designer’s Gallery,

Brother® PE Design, BES Lettering, and Floriani.

Embroidery software classes provide you hands-on instructions on your embroidery software.

These classes are FREE, if you purchased the software from ‘Quilts and Lace LLC’ (and you

can take them as many time as you want). Otherwise the class fee is $50 per class.

Please, contact us to schedule your embroidery software classes (even if it is free). Register

via phone (321-622-8602), email (aira@quiltsandlace.com), or in person.

Please, bring your laptop computer with the software, reader box/dongle, and the manual,

as well as pen/pencil, notepad, and highlighter (optional).

Basic PC skills are required before taking these classes. We offer also basic PC lessons

(“Windows for Embroiderers”), if you need a refresher. If you do not see your s/w listed below, call to schedule a special class. We want to help you with any of your embroidery computer / PC questions; talking to the

World Wide Web; etc. Just let us know how we can be of an assistance.

COMPUTER AND EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE CLASSES

“Windows for Embroiderers” - Basic PC Lessons

Wed 14-JAN (2-5p)

We offer basic PC lessons, too. Even though Allan is a mechanical engineer by training, he has ~40

years experience on computers (starting when computers were a size of a bus).

This class is for the beginner who is new to computers and/or would like to improve her/his comput-

er skills for a better understanding of embroidery software. This covers Windows 7 to 10.

We will start from organizing your computer, zip and unzip files, view multiple windows, download-

ing and purchasing designs on the web then loading these designs into your embroidery machine.

The classes are always customized based on the needs and questions of the students :)

Please, bring your laptop computer (if available), notepad, and pen/pencil.

Fee: $40 for the 3-hour session - Includes: “Basic Computer Skills for Embroiderers” -book (valued $14.99).

Floriani “Total Control Pro” & FTC-U - Embroidery Software Lessons

Allan will teach a series of Floriani software classes. He will cover basics, editing of

designs, lettering and digitizing.

Class 1: GETTING STARTED Class 2: MODIFY DESIGNS Class 3: DIGITIZING

Wed 6-JAN (2-5p) Fri 22-JAN (10a-1p) Mon 8-FEB (2-5p)

Sat 27-FEB (10a-1p) Wed 16-MAR (2-5p) Tue 29-MAR (4-7p)

DG “EmbroideryWorks” - Embroidery Software Lessons

Mon 7-MAR (2-5p)

This class will teach you how to use the wonderful embroidery editing software “Designer’s

Gallery EmbroideryWorks Everyday”

“Palette 9 & 10 / PE DESIGN NEXT & 10” - Embroidery Software

Wed 3-FEB (2-5p) Thu 24-MAR (2-5p)

This class will teach you how to use the Baby Lock Palette 9 and 10 and Brother PEDESIGN-

NEXT and 10 embroidery software.

Floriani “My Design Album” - Software Lesson

Tue 12-JAN (10a-1p) Tue 1-MAR (4-7p)

This class will teach you how to use the new Floriani cataloging software - My Design Al-

bum.

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CLUBS & SUCH... Embroidery Club

If you own an embroidery machine or are considering buying one, please, join us on the 3rd

Monday of most months (with some exceptions due to events and holidays) at 2-4 pm to

learn additional techniques in the world of machine embroidery.

These sessions are open for any embroidery machine brand. Since the embroidery machines

are getting bigger and heavier to haul into classes, we’ll create a project design in software

which you can stitch out later at home. So all you need to bring is your enthusiasm, laptop

and/or memory stick :)

We have special pricing on some of the supplies used in the month’s project.

Fee: $5 per session. One year FREE, if you purchased your embroidery machine or software at

‘Quilts and Lace LLC’ :)

Serger Club If you own a serger, please, join us on the 1st Thursday of most months (with some exceptions

due to events and holidays) at 10am-12N OR 2-4 pm to learn various serger techniques, while

making a small project. We welcome any serger brand owners! Bring your serger with its

accessories and manual. NOTE! Due to the popularity of this club, we repeat the same project

on odd and even months, i.e. January project is the same as February; March and April will be

the same project, etc… NOTE: March serger clubs will be on 2nd Thursday due to the

Melbourne Quilt Show!!

Fee: $5 per session + supplies (for some projects we will have kits available). Please, check with

the store for supply list or kit availability for each month’s project. One year FREE (except

supplies) if you purchased your serger at ‘Quilts and Lace LLC’ :)

Please... register for the club meeting (even if it is free), since space is limited

and let us know which time you will be attending! And please, please let us know, if

you need to cancel, since we often have a waiting list to this club!!

Foot of the Month Club We use several feet and accessories during the machine owners classes, but there are many

more feet and lots of additional techniques that we do not have time to explore in detail dur-

ing the machine classes, this is why we offer a “Foot of the Month Club”! We will use Baby

Lock or Brother feet for demonstration, but many other machine brands have comparable

feet, where these same techniques can be used, so all machine brand owners are very

welcome!

Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of most months (some exceptions due to events and holidays)

at 10am - 12N OR 2-4 pm to learn possible uses of feet and accessories, while making a small

project. Bring your machine with its accessories and manual.

Fee: $5 per session + supplies. Please, check with the store for supply list or kit availability for

each month’s project. NOTE: There will be special a price on the foot or accessory bought

during or immediately after the class!

Please, register for the club meeting, since space is limited

and let us know which time you will be attending!

Brother ‘Scan-N-Cut’ Club We have received several requests to offer more classes on this amazing machine, so we

offer a monthly club! Join us on the 4th Tuesday of most months (with some exceptions due

to events and holidays) at 4-6 pm to learn additional techniques or make a small project.

Bring your machine with its accessories and manual.

Fee: $5 per session + supplies. Please, check with the store for supply list or kit availability for

each month’s project. One year FREE (except supplies) if you purchased your Scan-N-Cut at

‘Quilts and Lace LLC’ :) NOTE: January club will be on 3rd Tuesday due to dealer mtg!!

Please, register for the club meeting, since space is limited!

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PROJECT CLASSES “Tahoe Tote” - by Margaret Taylor

This easy-to-make tote is a great size for carrying all kinds of items. It has 6 inside pockets,

21 inch straps that can be made any length and optional snap or flap closure. Make it for

yourself or as a gift for that special someone! Skill level: Advanced Beginner to Intermedi-

ate

Class fee: $40 (one session). Does not include supplies – contact the store for details. Bring

your own brown bag lunch or use one of the great restaurants in our shopping center.

Fri 15-JAN (10a-2:30p)

“Beginning Quilting’ - by Margaret Taylor This all-day class is designed to teach the beginning quilter basic piecing and quilting

techniques from rotary cutting, sewing, pressing and assembling smaller fabric pieces to

create a quilt block. We will make three blocks, sew them together, then make a quilt

sandwich with backing and batting which we will quilt, trim, and finally make and sew

binding on. The project measures 36½” x 12½” and makes a delightful table runner or

wall hanging. Choose fabric with a holiday, home décor, seasonal, special occasion or

color theme. Skill level: Beginner

Fee: $50 (one session). Does not include supplies – contact the store for details.

Need minimum 4 students!! Thu 28-JAN (10a-4p) Wed 2-MAR (10a-4p)

“Stitcher’s Garden #2” Quilt This is a series of classes that will teach you tons of techniques, how to use various sew-

ing machine feet, decorative stitches, and features of your machine. The entire class

consists of 6 sessions (approximately 2 blocks per class), however, you can attend just

some of the sessions, if you want to make only individual blocks and use them for a

smaller quilt or pillows. Note that you can join us at any time, since each block is inde-

pendent from others.

Class fee: $40 (per session). Includes the pattern and fabric kit – contact us for other

required supplies.

If you want to make the blocks into the quilt, such as the sample, a ‘finishing kit’

(borders, lattice, accent trim, binding) is available for purchase.

Thu 21-JAN (10a-2p) Thu 25-FEB (10a-2p) Thu 17-MAR (10a-2p)

Thu 21-APR (10a-2p) Thu 19-MAY (10a-2p) Thu 16-JUN (10a-2p)

‘Design Your Own Art Quilt’ - by Dij Pacarro Create your own little art quilt using simple geometric shapes complimented by crea-

tive stitching. You will use 3 fabrics of your choice to create a unique artistic expres-

sion, following Dij’s step by step method. Then you will add stitching, either by hand

or machine, to make your piece sizzle. Suitable for all levels.

Sewing machine with decorative stitches recommended.

Class fee: $30 (one session). Does not include supplies – contact the store for details.

Sat 23-JAN (10a-1p)

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PROJECT CLASSES, cont’d...

“Test Drive a Serger” - Pillow Workshop - by Aira Have you ever said “I wonder if a serger would be useful for me” or “I haven’t used my serger in

years”? If yes, then join us for this class to “test drive’ a serger”. While serging a pillow you will

learn some basic techniques and have an opportunity to experience different serger models.

The class consists of ‘quilting as you go’, rolled hem, gathering, zipper insertion and seaming

using our floor model Baby Lock and Brother sergers. No machines or supplies to carry to this

class!

Fee: $30 (Includes kit, except the pillow form).

Destiny & THE Dream Machine Extras #2 - by Aira The Dream Machine and Destiny just have too many goodies to show during our normal 8 ma-

chine lessons, so we decided to add one more! This class is just to experience the many built in

capabilities of the IQ Designer / My Design Center. We will scan images and create embroi-

dery appliques right there in the machine - how cool is that!!!

Class fee: $10 kit fee Sat 13-FEB (10a-1p)

“Décor Pillow’ - by Margaret Taylor This class is designed to teach how to attach an invisible zipper and make and apply piping.

Both are very easy to do, especially if you have the correct feet for your sewing machine. We

make a décor pillow in this class and the students are welcome to bring their own embroidered

square or focal fabric to use as the pillow center. Pillow size can range from 12”, 14”, or 16”.

Skill level: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate

Fee: $40 (one session). Does not include supplies – contact the store for details. Need mini-

mum 4 students!! Mon 29-FEB (10a-2:30p)

Thu 11-FEB (10a – 1p)

‘Stepping Stones’ - Quilt - by Margaret Taylor If you love to embroider, but can’t find uses for all your embroideries, this quilt is for you! The large

blocks in the quilt provide a perfect place for embroideries. Our sample is a baby quilt, but any

theme or size will work. Or you can just use a lovely focal fabric in your blocks if embroidery is not

your thing. The pattern shows two sizes, but it is very easy to make any size you want.

Class fee: $30 (one session). Does not include supplies – contact the store for details. Need mini-

mum 4 students!!

‘Quilt and Finish Your Art Quilt’ - by Dij Pacarro Bring your art quilt top from any previous class, and Dij will help you choose creative ways to

enhance your quilt with free motion quilting, embellishments, and special finishing techniques.

Class fee: $30 (one session). Does not include supplies – contact the store for details.

Mon 1-FEB (10a-1p)

Tue 9-FEB (10a-1p)

‘Log Cabin’ - Quilt - by Margaret Taylor The Log Cabin is one of America’s all-time favorite quilts and easy to make, since all blocks are con-

structed the same. The log cabin block has numerous variations and the blocks themselves can be

arranged in all kinds of interesting configurations. This is the perfect next-step class after beginning

quilting to advance your quilting skills. Skill level: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate

Class fee: $30 (one session). Does not include supplies – contact the store for details. Need mini-mum 4 students!!

Mon 15-FEB (10a-1p)

CLASS REGISTRATION NOTES FOR ALL OUR CLASSES: Pre-registration is required for all classes. Only your paid class fee reserves your spot. If our class dates or times do not meet with your schedule, and you would like to take a class, please, let us know! We will try our best to accommodate and schedule additional classes. For most classes we suggest you to bring your own machine, but on some classes we also rent our floor demo machines - please, reserve the machine at the time of class registration to ‘test drive’ a wonderful Baby Lock® or Brother® sewing machine or serger! Class fees are not refundable, if the class is held and you do not attend. You can pre-arrange to use the fee against another class or may transfer your place to someone else. There will be a full refund if we cannot re-schedule a class that is cancelled due to weather or for some other unexpected reason. We would like to ask everyone to please do one little thing: if you book a seat for a class, and if you have to cancel, please call the shop and let us know in a timely

manner. Sometimes we have a waiting list and that way we can let people know about available seats :)

For some classes we have kits available, and for some you need to bring your own materials. And of course, we will be very grateful, if you purchase the class supplies from our store :) - You will receive 10% discount on the class supplies! Register via phone (321-622-8602), email (aira@quiltsandlace.com), via website (www.quiltsandlace.com), or in person.

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PROJECT CLASSES, cont’d...

‘Quilt Your Fabric Design’ - by Dij Pacarro Using a large print fabric or panel, you'll learn to follow the motif with free motion quilting

and thread painting. You can even use the printed fabric as your backing to make a beau-

tiful whole cloth quilt.

Class fee: $30 (one session). Does not include supplies – contact

the store for details.

Tue 15-MAR (10a-1p)

“Free Style Strip Quilt’ - by Margaret Taylor Strip quilts are fast and fun and a great “next-step” class after the beginner’s class. Using the

pre-cut 2 ½” strips is a great option because it eliminates spending time choosing individual

colors and cutting time to make the strips. This particular pattern offers 9 different arrange-

ments for the blocks you create, so you can have lots of fun arranging and re-arranging to get

the perfect quilt for you. Skill level: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate

Fee: $30 (one session). Does not include supplies – contact the store for details. Need minimum 4 students!!

Wed 16-MAR (10a-1p)

"Quilting with Embroidery Machine” - table runner Several of Aira’s quilts have part of the quilting done by an embroidery machine —

those are the ones with perfect feathers :) While making this table runner, you will

learn how to hoop quilted fabrics, and how to join the designs to have a continuous

larger design. If you have a machine with a small hoop or do not want to make a ta-

ble runner, we suggest making a pillow top instead using the same designs and tech-

niques.

Class fee: $30 (one session). Includes the embroidery files, which was created using

the Floriani’s “My Decorative Quilter” software; but does not include other supplies –

contact us for details. Fri 11-MAR (1-5p)

Heirloom Baby Cap by Serger- by Aira This cute batiste cap has been designed especially for the baby boys in your life. Heavy cotton thread

and a cover stitch are used to create serger bridging which edges both sides of an embroidered insertion.

A boyish cap bill is topstitched with chain stitch from the wrong side, and the back is squared to complete

the masculine look. The cap is lined for a professional finish, and the ties are made of silk satin ribbon.

Class fee: $30 (one session). Includes pattern but not supplies - contact us for details.

Sat 19-MAR (10a-1p)

Authorized Dealer for:

Quilts and Lace LLC, 7720 N.Wickham Rd. Ste 111

Melbourne, FL 32940 Phone: 321-622-8602 Fax: 321-622-8574

E-mail: aira@quiltsandlace.com & allan@quiltsandlace.com

Web: www.quiltsandlace.com

Our Services: Authorized Dealer of Baby Lock & Brother sewing,

serging, quilting and embroidery machines

Authorized Dealer of Baby Lock , Designer’s Gallery ,

Brother , Floriani and DIME embroidery software

Authorized Showcase Dealer of Koala sewing furniture

Also Perfexion Designs and Tailormade cabinets

Factory certified, full time, on-site service engineer for Baby

Lock & Brother products; older models of other brands

also serviced

Product training (several owner’s classes) on Baby Lock,

Brother, and Floriani products

Sewing and embroidery threads

Embroidery design collections (Anita Goodesign, Floriani,..)

Heirloom and quilting fabric & Heirloom laces

Sewing, embroidery, and quilting notions and supplies

10% off all regular priced items for 1 year w/ a machine

(>$500) purchase

10% off regular priced fabric w/ guild membership

Do you have a project that needs a bit of help to get finished?

Do you have a new project that you would like to get started?

Maybe you just wanted to digitize a design for embroidery?

Join us on Tuesdays from 1-4pm for a FREE ‘open sewing’ event.

Pack your supplies and tools and let’s work on your project — you

can work on it on your own, with your friends, or we will be glad to assist where we can and

as much as time allows.

‘Open Sewing’ - Tuesdays

“”Sew Precious Heirlooms”

Store Hours: 10am…5pm Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri

12...7pm Tue 10am...2pm Sat

Closed on Sundays Also closed on:

New Year’s Day Jan 1

MELBOURNE QUILT

SHOW

Come and see us at the

“Quilting a Memory”

Quilt Show in Melbourne

Auditorium on

MARCH 4 & 5

APRIL 14 & 16

Three Day Hands-on Baby Lock

Ovation/Evolution Serge-A-Thon

Retreat!

Thu - Sat 14 - 16 APR (10:00a-5:00p)

Retreat fee: $199

Work book CD and Fabrics Included A $150.00 value!