Roxie’s Ramblings

A new year, new classes, new sewing resolutions maybe? The Elves here at Red-Roxy have been hard

at it coming up with new classes and samples for you and we’re very excited about our line-up, including a

brand new Block of the Month that’s starting in April that we can’t wait to get started! As I write this, we’re

on Day 8 of our Stuff My Stocking Promotion and you obviously like what our elves have found this year!

Red-Roxy has been busy lining up some new educators to come teach that we’re very excited about. An

old favorite, Tweetle Dee will be back March 23-25 to teach some more barn painting classes. BERNINA

educator Shelly Fitzgerald from Idaho will be conducting a BERNINA Academy March 9 & 10. Donelle

McAdams, a fellow shop owner and Sew Steady/Westalee instructor will be here April 27 & 28 to amaze us

with her ruler work expertise and make us all “Quilting with Rulers” pros. Believe it or not, Red-Roxy Quilt

Co. will be celebrating it’s 5th Year Anniversary! We’ll be celebrating the first week of May including May

Day (May 1st!) when Paul Ashworth, CEO of BERNINA of America will be here. Be sure and mark that day

on your calendar now.

For all of you embroidery enthusiasts or anyone who would like give machine embroidery a try, I am

starting a new format for Embroidery Club that will debut in February that I hope you will give a try this

year. Look for the article explaining it in the newsletter and I will be talking more about it at January

Embroidery Xtra, so be sure and attend.

Have you tried the Kimberbell Machine Embroidery Designs? Well, Jess and I are super excited to

announce that we will be attending Kimberbell Academy in Utah in February to become a Certified Shop!

Woo-Hoo! In case you can’t tell, we are over the top excited to learn from the pros and Kimberbell and to be

able to bring exclusive designs and events back to Red-Roxy just for you!

That’s all for this issue. Keep those sewing machines humming and we’ll see you in the shop!

Happy Sewing! Roxie

WINTER/SPRING NEWSLETTER Jan-Apr 2018 Volume 19

415 W WATER ST DECORAH, IA

563.382.4646 redroxyquiltco.com

Bel Canto ~ 2018 Block of the Month

Bel Canto means "beautiful singing" in Italian. This program will have your sewing machine singing an opera of its own! From Daniela Stout of Cozy Quilt Designs, this warm, inviting design comes together quickly by using strip sets to make the six different block sets, then finishing instructions and fabrics. In just seven short months, (just in time for Christmas 2018!) you’ll have a king-sized quilt that will have you singing your own song. It's bellissimo! The finished quilt measures 110" x 110” and is made Daniela’s stunning batik collection Tonga Stonewash from Timeless Treasures.

During this 7 month Block of the Month program, you will receive a different quilt pattern each month that has the blocks required for the finished quilt. At the end you’ll have patterns for 7 different quilts, with 6 of the patterns having multiple size options! The cost of the program includes all of the patterns and fabrics needed to complete the quilt top including borders & binding. (includes 5 Strip Packs, 7 patterns & over 10 yards of fabric!)

April: Concerto May: Sonata June: Crescendo July: Duet August: Ensemble September: Nocturne October: Finishing

7 Months beginning April 2018 $10 Sign up fee

$47.99 per month includes lecture/demo & sewing time

First Thursday evening & Friday morning of each month.

First half hour will be focused on lecture/demo

and the remaining time used as optional sewing time in our classroom.

THURSDAY, APRIL 5: 5:15 - 8:15 pm

FRIDAY, APRIL 6: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Block of the Month

CLASSES

Awesome Ocean Sew Along

Join Jess to tackle Elizabeth Hartman’s AWESOME OCEAN

quilt! We’ll break the quilt down by sewing a sea life creature

each month, including Salty Seahorse, Octavian, Angelica,

Tony the Turtle, Chuckles, Puffy, Mr. Manatee, Kelp &

Preppy the Whale. All blocks are sewn with simple straight &

diagonal seams, using no templates or paper piecing. Kits

available using the Reef Solid Coordinates, batik fat quarters

& Essex Yarn Dyed Metallic fabric for background. Pattern

includes 2 sizes: 71” x 83” & 37” x 43”.

TWO CLASS TIMES OFFERED:

3rd Tuesday of each month, 5:15-8:15 pm or

3rd Wednesday of each month, 10:00-1:00

Begins March 20 & 21 through November 2018

2 Options: A) 9 month Sew Along, $12/month includes pattern ($24 retail)

B) 9 month All Inclusive Sew Along, $32/month includes pattern & fabric for quilt top/binding

C) Pick a Sea Creature! $15 for that month, pattern extra

Beginning Quilting Class This is one of our most enjoyable classes as we love to share our passion for

quilting! In this class you will learn many techniques from Diane including:

selecting your fabrics, cutting them precisely and pressing them the correct

way; getting an accurate ¼” seam with either a ¼” foot or a walking foot;

and quilting and binding your quilt. We will use the book “Start Quilting

with Alex Anderson” which is included in the price of the class, to create

the quilt pictured. You may also use one of our BERNINA sewing

machines if you do not have a machine. The class is 5 sessions long. Cost

is $100 and includes the required book. Fabric is extra and must be selected

prior to first class. Minimum 3 students.

5 sessions: Tuesdays, Feb. 27, March 13 & 27, April 10 & 24 Afternoon or Evening class time

1:00 - 4:00 or 5:00 - 8:00 pm

Machines are available for use on a 1st come, 1st serve basis. Class fee can be credited back on the purchase of a BERNINA sewing machine!

CLASSES

Beginner Sewing School Have a youth that enjoys sewing or would like to learn? We have been blessed to have Luther student Alexis Olson join our teaching staff. She has lots of experience teaching sewing to kids and youth. Fashioned after

the traditional “Home Ec” once taught in schools, this will be a 3 Session after school program geared towards youth ages 9 and up and students must attend all 3 sessions. Class will begin after school at 3:15 and

will end at 5:00. Students must be picked up by 5:15. Total Session Fee is $60 and includes use of sewing machine and supplies.

Monday afternoons March 5, 12 & 19

3:15 - 5:00 pm $60 Total

Advanced Sewing School This is an ongoing class for youth who attended our Sewing School this past quarter, or have attended other

youth sewing classes at Red-Roxy. Total 8 Session Class Fee is $160 and includes use of a sewing machine

& sewing supplies and most project supplies. Only students with paid class fees will have their class spot

held. Class size is limited to the first 8 students with paid fee.

Monday afternoons February 5, 12 & 26, April 9, 16, 23 & 30

3:15 - 5:00 pm $160 Total

Cathedral Window Pillow Have you always admired the beauty of a Cathedral Window pattern

but never attempted one yourself? Join Carrie as she walks you

through making one that will become a beautiful pillow top to grace

any couch, chair or bed. Once you learn the technique, you’ll be able

to go on and create larger Cathedral Window quilts and projects on

your own.

2 Sessions $25 includes pattern

Tuesdays, February 6 & 13 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Scout Tee Shannon Fabrics Embrace Double Gauze is the perfect fabric for this comfy tee. By the

end of class you will go home with a completed shirt and will wonder why you haven’t

sewn clothing before or why you quit when you see how easy it is. This will just be a

starting point to give you the confidence to make other garments on your own with this

amazing fabric. It is one of our favorite fabrics to wear as it is so comfortable and

washes up like a dream. We will have our sergers set up for you to use to finish off the

seams to give your tee a professional look no one will believe you made yourself! The

pattern is Scout Tee by Grainline Studio (required) is flattering on everyone.

1 Session $20

Thursday, April 12, 10:00 - 3:00

CLASSES Tree Hugger Class 2018

Back by popular demand! Join Roxie for this truly beginner paper pieced tree class! Kits are available in traditional green

& red or stunning silver & black metallic. Standing at over 76” tall this will be the only tree you’ll need to put up!

2 Sessions Day or Evening $25

Fridays, January 26 & February 2 10:00 - 1:00 or Thursdays, January 25 & February 1

5:00 - 8:00 pm

Painterly Collage Quilt Technique Class Many of you have seen my Abilene in the shop and fallen in love

with her! So much so we’ve sold out of the kits 3 times! ‘Painterly’ is the term designer Laura Heine uses when she cuts strips of fabrics

for her collages to achieve the look of brush strokes in a painting. Some collages use the floral and ‘painterly’ technique together; oth-ers are just the floral collage. In this class Jess will teach you tech-niques and tips for you to master your own collage quilt. Template for the fish, fabrics and supplies included in class fee. Use your fin-

ished fish as a placemat, pillow or gift!

1 Session Wednesday, January 24

2:00 - 5:00 pm or

Saturday, February 10 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

$30 includes all supplies to

learn the technique

Hand Embroidery by Abby Hicks You might recognize her name as the gal who comes from Utah to teach

the Barn Quilts however her first love is in hand embroidery! Abby will be teaching a brand new technique in hand embroidery created by herself just

for you. It is so new she didn’t even have a picture for us at time of printing this! Be watching for more information and pictures.

$45 includes kit & all supplies

Thursday, March 22 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Pictured is an original hand embroidery pattern by Abby, “Winter’s Bloom.”

CLASSES

Ohio Star White Texas Star Rhode Island Star Farmer’s Daughter Dutch Girl Pointed Arrow

Barn Quilt Class featuring Tweetle Dee Design Co. She’s back! We had such a GREAT time in September with Abby from Tweetle Dee Design Co from Utah and she LOVED Decorah and Northeast Iowa so much that she booked coming back here before we even asked! She’ll be teaching her classic Barn Board Quilt and the Barn Block set, along with a new circular barn board class featuring the 12 point star! BARN QUILT CLASS: Create your very own custom barn quilt. Each class participant will leave with a completed painted barn quilt and the know how and inspiration to paint many more, as blank boards will be available. The class includes the 22” planked barn quilt board and choice of 6 differ-ent patterns (shown above). Supply list available when you sign up.

1 Session $79 includes 22” barn board & pattern

Friday, March 23, Noon - 3:30 pm or Saturday, March 24, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Barn Quilt Block Set Class featuring Tweetle Dee Design Co.

Join us Saturday afternoon to create this table centerpiece that you’ll enjoy for years to come! Each set is made up of half-square triangle blocks nestled in a wood tray and can be rearranged or secured. The set is 16” x 16” and will be painted and sealed for durability.

$65 includes 16” Block Set & pattern

Saturday, March 22, 2:00 - 4:00

12 Pointed Star Barn Quilt featuring Tweetle Dee Design Co.

New to us class featuring 16” or 22” round barn boards and the 12 Pointed Star pattern! Although this pattern looks difficult and like a professional made it, Abby will guide you through making yours look just as great in colors customized for you!

$79 includes 22” round barn board & pattern

$74 includes 16” round barn board & pattern

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templates! Watch for more information!

SAVE THE DATE!

Quilting with Rulers Workshops & Lectures coming to Red-Roxy

April 27 & 28, 2018

Mastery Classes:

BERNINA has updated their Mastery Class Series and we couldn’t be more excited to share them YOU! The following classes are FREE if you purchased your BERNINA sewing machine at Red-

Roxy Quilt Co. If you purchased a BERNINA product elsewhere you are welcome to join our classes for a fee of $50 per class. Registration is necessary for all classes as space is limited.

Required workbook fees are applicable for all guide classes. BERNINA Sewing Machine Mastery: Thursdays, January 11 & 18, 10-1; Mondays, February 12 & 19, 10-1; Mondays, March 19 & 26, 5:15-8:15; Saturdays, April 14 & 21, 10-1 This new format will be two sessions each month to cover machine set-up, features, accessory use and more. This is a very comprehensive class and the required workbook will complement the class and machine manual. Staff will guide you on a step by step journey into your BERNINA Sewing Machine capabilities. BERNINA Embroidery Machine Mastery: Mondays, January 22 & 29, 5-8; Thursdays, February 8 & 15, 10-1; Wednesdays, March 7 & 14, 2-5; Mondays, April 9 & 16, 5:15-8:15 This new format will be two sessions each month to cover machine embroidery set-up, features, accessory use and more. This is a very comprehensive class and the required work-book will complement the class and machine manual. Staff will guide you on a step by step journey into your BERNINA Embroidery Machine capabilities. BERNINA Stitch Regulator: Monday, January 22, 10-1; Saturday, February 3, 10-12; Monday, March 5, 10-12; Wednesday, April 25, 5-7 Learn tips and techniques to get you comfortable using the BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) when doing free motion work.

NEW MACHINE EMBROIDERY CLUB *NEW* Embroidery Club *NEW*

Sew-Cial Embroidery Club is back but with an all new format that I think you will find fun, informative,

interactive and a whole new way to learn embroidery. In the Embroidery Club sessions (day or evening) we

will be following the special presentation prepared by BERNINA, stopping to work through the segments as

needed and to make sure we understand each and every step. You will receive all of the information ahead

of the class time so you can have time to study it and come ready with any questions to class. We will then

work through it in class as a lecture/demo, to prepare you to go home and complete the project on your own.

As a bonus offer to you for signing up for the whole year of classes, we will offer you a FREE Embroidery

Lab Day where you can bring in your machine and work on the project and Roxie will be available to help

you. (Or rent one of our machines!) With this new club, you will be able to decide which projects you want

to complete in full, use your own stash fabrics on, or just make a sample to learn the embroidery technique.

If you miss a month, you will still have all the class materials, including the free embroidery design, to work

on the project at a later date or in a future embroidery lab. Come to one of the January embroidery clubs to

hear more about the revised Embroidery Club & Lab!

January: Monday 8, 5:00 - 8:00 or Wednesday, 10th, 10:00 - 1:00

*NEW* Format: Lecture/Demo First Tuesday (5:30-8:30 pm) or

Second Wednesday of the Month (10:00-1:00)

*NEW* FREE Embroidery Lab Fourth Wednesday, 10:00 - 4:00 (drop in)

*NEW* February: Lecture/Demo: Tuesday 6th, 5:30 - 8:30 or Wednesday 14th, 10:00 - 1:00

*NEW* February: FREE Embroidery Lab: Thursday, March 1, 10:00 - 4:00 (drop in)

*NEW* March: Lecture/Demo: Tuesday 6th, 5:30 - 8:30 or Wednesday 14th, 10:00 - 1:00

*NEW* March: FREE Embroidery Lab: Wednesday, 28th, 10:00 - 4:00 (drop in)

*NEW* April: Lecture/Demo: Tuesday 3rd, 5:30 - 8:30 or Wednesday 11th, 10:00 - 1:00

*NEW* April: FREE Embroidery Lab: Wednesday 25th, 10:00 - 4:00

$100 for 10 months (Feb-Jan, 2019, no club July or December) includes handouts & emb. designs

January: Applique Greeting Card Learn to appliqué on card stock by completing this fun & easy Appliqué Greeting Card. After completing the project you will be able to apply your knowledge to other appliqué projects. This project is compatible with any embroidery machine that has the capability to stitch a 5” x 7” design.

February: Make Your Mark Make a perfect project to keep your favor-

ite marking pens (or anything else) close

at hand. This lesson will talk about mark-

ing pens and pencils and the advantages

of different types. Permanent fabric mark-

ing pens will also be used to add detail to

an embroidered quilting design.

March: Not Just For Fabric You can embroider on more than just fabric! Learn

more about embroidering on

unusual materials such as

paper, cork, and craft paper

fabric. Explore the different

designs and stabilizers to use

when embroidering on these

unusual materials.

April: In the Right Spot This class will explore the different ways to place a de-

sign where you want it to be. Em-

broider on a ready-made knit t-

shirt and discuss some of the do’s

and don’ts of placement. Also,

learn the tips and techniques for

embroidering on knit fabrics.

In The Hoop Scalloped Bag By combining the faux leather cork with

machine embroidery to create this super

cute cross body zipper bag all done in

the hoop you will amaze even yourself!

Then when you add the designer clasp,

everyone will be wondering where they

can get one also. This is one of the new

embroidery design packs we found at

market from Sue O’Very Designs.

1 Session $15 Wednesday, February 7

10:00 - 2:00

Transferring Embroidery Designs 101

Bring your laptop to class and we

will go step-by-step on how to down-

load, save and transfer embroidery

designs. You must have BERNINA

Artlink software downloaded prior to

class (FREE!) as we’ll us it in class.

We will also show you how easy it is

to use Embroidery Design Studio

from OESD to order designs with

our affiliate link. 1 Session $10

Friday, February 2, 2:00 - 4:00

Sleep-in-your-own-bed Embroidery Retreat There is NEVER enough time to sew - so mark your calendars for our Spring Embroidery Retreat. Depend-ing upon demand, this will either be held in our classroom or off-site, but with staff available to assist you

with any questions on your projects. Special hotel rates available for out of town guests-inquire in the shop.

$25/day ($60 for 3 days!) includes lunch & snacks.

Thursday, March 29 & Friday, March 30, 9:00 - 6:00

Saturday, March 31, 9:00 - 4:00

Edge to Edge Quilting

If you have a machine that embroiders or are new to embroidery this class is a must for you! You’ll be amazed at the edge to edge quilting that you can do in the hoop. Amelie Scott has 8 expansion packs of designs so you’ll be able to “Quilt Like a Long Arm but Done in a Day!” Class fee includes 2 yards of

solid fabric. Edge to Edge Quilting Design pack and USB stick are required. 1 Session $45

Tuesday, January 30, 10:00 - 2:00

Don’t have an embroidery machine but want to try it out? No problem!

Just let us know and we’ll have a machine set up for you to use.

This is one example of 72 different quilting designs she has created!

Advanced Edge to Edge Quilting Are you intimidated to try Edge to Edge embroidery on your own project? Then this is the class for you.

Roxanne will help you figure out where to start, what to do if your quilt isn’t quite the right size, or maybe you only need a half row. Bring your quilt (45” square or smaller please) and choose the design you want to

use. You’ll get a good start in this class so you’ll feel confident enough to go home and finish the embroidery. Pre-requisite: Must have taken the Edge to Edge embroidery class.

1 Session $25 Saturday, February 17, 9:00 - 12:00

MACHINE EMBROIDERY CLASSES

FAC (Friday After Closing) 7 hours of uninterrupted sewing? YES PLEASE!

Join us for a night of sewing and socializing with

others who share the same passion! Bring your

sewing machine and projects and leave dinner

and dishes to us!

Fridays, January 12, February 9,

March 2 (week earlier), April 13

5:00 - midnight $15

MARCH 15 - 17, 2018 Gather your friends, pick up a passport, visit all the shops & make a

purchase to get your passport stamped. Turn in your finished passport

at your final shop and receive a "FREE" prize!

Bonus! $5 of Fun Run Money with purchase of $25 or more valid

during the month of April.

QUARTERBACK CLUB

We love hosting our monthly club for you to fill you in on what’s new around the shop, inspire

you for your next project and our favorite, sew & tell! We’ll also be starting our 3rd Annual UFO Challenge! Come to club to find out more! And we’ll keep with our new times of Thursday night and Friday morning! This monthly club is free to

attend and open to all.

Thursday, January 18, 5:30 &

Friday, January 19, 10:00

February 15 & 16, March 15 & 16,

April 19 & 20

Around the Shop

Decorah Quilts of Valor Open Sew Days Come and volunteer for all or part of the day sewing, cutting, etc. They also welcome fabric, cash &

long arm quilting donations for the cause. Or shoe box kits & hand binding are other ways to help out at home. Thank you for donating your time and talents for our veterans!

Third Tuesday of the month, 10:00 - 4:00 February 20, March 20 & April 17

Closed for Inventory

We will be closed on Tuesday, January 2

& Wednesday, January 3 for inventory.

We’re 5 and we’re going to celebrate!

May 1 - 5, 2018

Join us for a celebration all week long,

including a visit by Paul Ashworth,

President & CEO of BERNINA of

America on May 1st!

2018 marks BERNINA’s Golden Anniversary of its formation by the owner family in 1893. BERNINA has seen a lot of changes since 1893; the World’s Fair Columbian Exposition in Chicago, the Theory of Relativity, the first automobiles, the space race,

the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall, the Internet, social media and smartphones. Not to mention BERNINA innovations; the world’s first portable freearm with zigzag machine,

the Free Hand System, the world’s first sewing and embroidery computer, the BERNINA Stitch Regulator and the BERNINA Hook.

Where will the next 125 years take BERNINA?

2nd Annual Summer Getaway Retreat

Hosted by: Red-Roxy Quilt Co & Luther College, Decorah

When: Thursday afternoon, June 7 (4:00 pm) - Sunday afternoon, June 10 (1:00 pm)

Pricing and additional summer retreat information will be out in spring.

BERNINA

ACADEMY

March 9 & 10, 2018 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Presented by: SHELLEY FITZGERALD

COURSE REQUIREMENTS: None! All are welcome whether you are a seasoned pro, or you’ve never touched a sewing machine. You’ll walk away with tips and techniques to improve your sewing skills or inspire you to learn and sew more! COURSE DESCRIPTION: Learn how to successfully sew challenging fabrics such as leather, fur, chiffon, knit, cork, Cuddle & more! Learn seam and hem finishes on various fabrics. Discover ways to make sewing easier by using proper feet, stitches and features of BERNINA machines. Be inspired and encouraged to sew as you learn how to successfully work with all the different textiles available using traditional techniques. COURSE COMPLETION: You’ll graduate BERNINA ACADEMY with a completed Technique Book with 20 finished sewing samples and the techniques for mastering challenging fabrics. In addition, as a graduation gift, you will receive the collectible BERNINA Academy USB stick which includes information on fabric care, needles, inspirational projects and instructions to inspire you long after the course is over. COURSE SUPPLIES: You and your creative mind! No need to pack your machine or anything for that matter! BERNINA machines and supplies will be provided both days, including the B790, the all-new B590 and the L450 sergers. COST: $149 includes lunch both days, BERNINA Academy Technique Book & samples, USB stick and more! Early Bird Registration: $125 by February 1st ~BONUS: Receive a $25 Red-Roxy Gift Card if you sign up a friend who is new to BERNINA!