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Patchwork Plus Newsletter Fall 2015

Shop Hours:

Mon through Sat 10am-5pm Sun 12-4pm

. A note from Judi . . .

It is always exciting to present the

new "semester" of classes and

events. This fall is our best

yet. We listened to all of your

requests...Doug Leko is back to

teach classes from his newest

book, Perri Kentner returns to

teach "Over the Moon", and

Debbie Butler-Miller is repeating

"Best Friends"

We are doing the Sewapalooza

again this year, but in a larger

venue and with Michelle Kratzer

from Bernina (you met her at the

AQS show). The AQS show

inspired us all, so there are also

plenty of new techniques and new

events. Now, it is time to get busy!

~ Judi

Patchwork Plus Judi and Tom West, Owners

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

315-673-2208 www.patchworkplus.com

It’s All Happening At The Patch

Stop in for the ultimate fabric experience!

He’s coming back!

Doug Leko, of Antler Quilt Designs, revisits Patchwork Plus in September for an evening trunk show, book signing and two days of classes. Missed him last year? Mark your calendar now so that you don’t miss this opportunity to spend some

time with this delightful young quilter and designer.

Doug has again partnered up with fabric designer Holly Taylor for another spectacular holiday offering. Holly’s Winter’s

Song collection paired with Doug ’s patterns in his new book are again a favorite with our local quilters.

An Evening with Doug Friday, September 18

7:00pm Come get to know this charming young designer. Doug will

bring all his latest quilts and sign his new book.

Then join us Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20 for classes

—see class schedule on page 2.

Call today to reserve your spot.

SEWAPALOOZA!

Friday, October 30

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Upcoming Events...at the patch

Doug Leko Classes Not only will you enjoy your time with Doug, you will come away from class with lots of tips about

perfect points and accurate piecing.

SILENT NIGHT

21” Octagonal Table Topper

Saturday, Sept 19, 9 - 11am $ 30.00

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

37” X 37” Quilt

Saturday, Sept 19, Noon - 5pm $45.00

WARM DELIGHT

52 X 18 Table Runner

Sunday, Sept 20, Noon - 4pm $40.00

Holiday Open House

Saturday, November 7th

The tree will be up, we’ll have door prizes,

the Modern Quilt Club will host its first ever

quilt show, lots of holiday fabrics to finish

up those last minute gifts and of course

holiday treats for everyone!

Marcellus Modern Quilt Club

QUILT SHOW

Saturday, November 7th 10:00 - 5:00pm

Sunday, November 8th

Noon - 4:00pm

Block-swap quilts, Michael Miller challenge quilts…..come

see what we have been working on all year!

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SEWAPALOOZA is coming to town!

BERNINA Rocks at AQS QuiltWeek

Kathy demonstrates the Q20

...while Karen shares her embroidery skills

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30

10:00AM - 5:00PM Marcellus Fire Hall

4242 Slate Hill Road, Marcellus, NY 13108 $65.00 (includes lunch)

What's a Sewapalooza? It's a one-day sewing workshop hosted by BERNINA and Patchwork Plus where sewing enthusiasts will gather for a full day to sew, have fun, learn new skills and be inspired! Our BERNINA sewing machines will be the stars of the show and by the end of the day YOU will become a BERNINA Rock Star! Leave your sewing machine at home and spend a day with us working on two hands-on projects, each featuring exciting sewing, quilting, and embroidery techniques. You will complete one project in class and take the other to finish at home.

MUST DRINK COFFEE HIP TO BE SQUARE

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All About Machine Embroidery...with Karen Donnelly

Using the class descriptions from Bernina, Karen will cover these embroidery topics in each session, but if the project is not one you would be interested in doing, you are still welcome to come and apply the new design to your own project.

Saturday, September 12, 10am - 1pm Circle Around We will make a unique fabric case in the shape of a circle that closes into a half moon shape with a zipper to hold jewelry or sewing supplies. We will explore ways to use both the sewing machine and software to stitch perfect circles for this case. Saturday, October 10, 10am - 1pm What's In Your wallet? While focusing on some basic troubleshooting guidelines to make your embroidery look its best, we will embroider the outside of a wallet that is easy to make and great for Christmas gifting.

Saturday, November 14, 10am - 1pm Vested Interest We will work on an easy vest pattern and talk about the do's and don'ts of embroidering on clothing. We will talk about the stabilizers to use in garment sewing.

Bring your USB stick to get the free design. $5.00

Sept

Oct

Nov

Longing for a Longarm?

...but afraid to try one? Local longarm quilter, Mandy Applebee, invites you to come join her for a free hands-on

demo of the new BERNINA Q20 and Q24 longarm machines.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 11:00AM and

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1:00PM

Mandy will show you how easy it is to thread the needle, wind a bobbin and start stitching!

25% OFF

SPOTLIGHT ON ACCESSORIES

October THE BRAIDING FOOT #21 What can you do with a braiding foot? Stop by any Monday in October for a demo.

November THE EDGESTITCH FOOT #10/10C/10D Kathy will demo the Edgestitch Foot every Monday in November.

BERNINA Foot of the Month

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Classes...at the Patch

OVER THE MOON with Perri Kentner We had so many people wishing they had taken this class, Perri has agreed to come back from Connecticut to teach it one more time! Perri enjoys helping friends and fellow quilters get over their fear of curves. Using Linda Warren’s “Learning Curve” ruler you can cut and sew curves that are perfect every time -- without pinning! Don’t believe it? Come join Perri in making this dreamy “Over the Moon” wall hanging. As an added bonus she will show you how to use this technique to make striking borders. Linda Warren’s “Learning Curve” ruler available at the shop. Wednesday, September 16, 10:00 – 4:00 pm $40.00

IN THE GARDEN with Sharon Bottle Souva Sharon Bottle Souva, an award winning quilt maker will lead participants in creating an original garden themed quilted panel based on inspirational photos, paintings or imagination. Students will be guided in working on their own designs, choosing fabrics, fusing, machine appliqué and free motion quilting. Each quilted panel will be completed (or nearly completed) in class. This is an opportunity to recreate your flower gardens in fabric. Friday, October 30 10:30 - 4:30pm $55.00

MAGGIE’S BAGS with Sharon Bottle Souva Sharon Bottle Souva has been making these original purses for many years. She now is sharing the process used in making these wonderful colorful fabric bags. Layer 3 coordinating fabrics, sew, cut, fray the edges and assemble the bags. Students will braid their own handles, pick out a button or two and finish the bag all in class. Come and make these sweet, fun purses for yourself or make as a gift for the holidays. Friday, November 20 10:30 - 4:30pm $45.00

PUMPKIN TABLE MAT WOOL APPLIQUE with Nancy Austin This is a great class for anyone who wants to try appliqueing with wool. The kit has all the fabric and wool you need to complete this fall table project. Pumpkins are made from hand-dyed wool. Nancy will take you through the process step by step and you will learn many tips. Wool applique is very forgiving and extremely addictive. It is a very portable project and wool applique can be done while watching TV. The kit for this class will be available from Patchwork Plus. Saturday, October 24 10:00 - 12:30pm $25.00

SARAH HANDBAG with Kathy Mahardy The Sarah handbag is a mid-sized purse that is big on room and pockets! The two exterior pockets run the full width of the purse while the four interior pockets make it feel like a larger purse. The approximate dimensions are 13x8x3. With so many fabrics to choose from at Patchwork Plus, the only hard part in making this purse is deciding which one to choose!! Wednesdays: October 14 and 21 2:00 - 4:00pm $25.00

Too Much Fun 1 with Ron Stefanak Take a class and have fun with pattern designer, Ron Stefanak, using his paper pieced pattern Too Much Fun 1. You will learn paper piecing with strategies to waste less fabric. You can explore de-sign possibilities or make the quilt above. A blank grid is provided for you to explore design possibilities. You can use color pencils on the blank grid to make your own unique design. A free pattern is provided with the class. Saturdays: October 17, 10:00 - 2:00pm $40.00

CARE AND FEEDING OF YOUR FEATHERWEIGHT with Sharon Stroud If you missed it before, Sharon is back with this essential class for all Featherweight owners. You will go home knowing how to clean and oil your machine, where to lubricate, how to do simple repairs and more. This is for the old black Singer Featherweight machine only. Saturday, November 14, 1:00-5:00 pm. $25.00

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BASICS FOR BEGINNERS with Judy Sheridan Judy’s beginner’s class is a must for new quilters. Learn the “how” of rotary cutting, tips on choosing fabrics, pinning and pressing techniques for success, strip piecing, borders, machine quilting and binding in an easy, step by step format as you create and finish a 40” x 50” crib or wall hanging size quilt. Book required: Quilt Basics by Doug Leko Fridays: Sept 25, Oct 9, Oct 23, Nov 6, Dec 4 11am - 2pm $90.00

Classes...at the Patch AMISH WITH A TWIST with Judy Sheridan An 8-month Block of the Month This stunning 98”X107” quilt is a rainbow of beautiful colors with large 16" blocks featuring mostly machine piecing and one block offering an option of either applique or more piecing. Available as a kit only or with monthly 3-hour classes with tips on construction. Thursdays: Oct 1, Nov 1, Dec 3, Jan 7, Feb 4, Mar 3, April 7, May 5. 11:00 - 2:00pm Kit: $195.00 Classes: $100 for all 8 classes

THE COLLECTOR with Wenda Coburn The Collector is a beautiful quilt with pieced blocks and stitchery blocks. The techniques are simple yet this gives the quilt a primitive look. The stitchery can be done by hand or machine embroidery. The pieced blocks are done with the Square in a Square basic technique. What a nice way to use up scraps! Friday, Nov 13, 10:00 - 12:30pm $25.00

FRIDAY FUN NIGHTS (Open Sew and Pizza)

Looking for a new project, need help with an old one, or just looking for a little inspiration? Kathy will be in the classroom from 3:00pm till ?? on the sec-ond Friday of each month to offer some help and...always...a friendly smile! Bring a friend, bring your sewing machine or use one of ours and join the fun! You will be amazed at how much you can accomplish in the company of good friends. When: Second Fridays of the month 3:00pm till ?? Cost: $5.00 - includes pizza (please call ahead so that we know how many pizzas to order)

EMBELLISHING A NATURE PRINT with Jan Navales MOTHER NATURE ALWAYS HAS THE BEST OFFERINGS… This class is very fun and very easy. Learn how to “nature print” and then use free motion stitching to embellish your artwork. If you have never done either, this is the perfect class to learn both. There are NO strict guide lines, no mistakes and your art can be big or little. We will discuss layouts and colors to help you make great art. You will be printing fabric using leaves, dry your print and then do free motion stitching on your finished piece. I will show you the easy secrets of doing both. The feel of the print has a soft hand and certainly is great for even a whole quilt. No heat setting, machine washable. This creative endeavor is wonderful for adding your very personal touch to bags & totes, borders for curtains, table runners and mats, wall hangings and what ever else your mind can think of. We are allowing 4 hours for this class. It may not take that long. Whenever I offer this class everyone wants to print more. Our goal is it to finish one small piece with border fabrics of your choice. Sunday, October 4 12:00 - 4:00pm $40.00

A SMOKIN’ STAYCATION with Sharon Stroud What is a "smokin' staycation", you ask? Just about the most fun you can have and still be home each night! We will start at 10:00am on Saturday, October 31, and work until 5:00pm. We will get up, leaving everything exactly where it is--no repacking, toting, and groaning. On Sunday, November 1, we return at noon and sew until 4:00pm! Lunch on Saturday is included in the class fee! The "smokin'" part? We will be making Sharon's popular Smokin' quilt top. Just three fabrics--easy peasy. Rotary cutting, machine piecing, pressing, food, chocolate, laugher--BEST staycation ever! Space is limited, so don't wait until the last minute to register. This would make a great "almost-last-minute" holiday gift! Saturday, October 31, 10:00am-5:00pm $70.00 (includes lunch) Sunday, November 1, 12:00-4:00pm

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Classes. . .at the Patch

FLOWER GARDEN

Applique Block of the Month with Sharon Stroud Wow is the only way to describe this wall hanging! With thirteen different species of flowers, you will be able to hone your applique skills as you build your own garden of floral beauties. Presented one block per month, from easiest to hardest, you will be pleased with your progress as you watch your weed-free garden grow. Needleturn applique will be used in class; experience is helpful, but determined beginners are welcome. Sundays: Sept 27, Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 20, Jan 17, Feb 21, Mar 20, April 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, Aug 21, Sept 18. 12:30-3:30pm $312.00 - in two installments $156.00 due by Sept 27 $156.00 due by March 20

BEST FRIEND PORTRAIT Debbie Butler Miller Capture your best friend forever in fabric! It’s the only quilt where a stray dog or cat hair is a good thing. In Session 1 you’ll learn Debbie’s technique of applique to piece your portrait. In Session 2, thread painting will bring it to life with dimension, color and shading. Photos of your furry friend must be submitted by October 18th, allowing time for Debbie to create your custom pattern. Machine capable of free-motion is required for second class only. Saturday, Oct 10, 1:30 - 5:00pm Sunday, Oct 25, 12:00 - 4:00pm $85.00

THE SQUEDGE TABLE TOPPER with Wenda Coburn If you like unique tools this template will amaze you! Not only does it have a funny name, but it has a funny shape. We will be trimming the different shapes with the Squedge and then sewing them together to create curves! No inset seams. One of many ways to use this template. Come play with the Squedge! Friday, October 2 10:00 - 12:30pm $25.00

QUILT-AS-U-GO! With Wenda Coburn There are many patterns that teach the methods of quilt as you go. In this class you will learn 4 methods and create your own samples. These are methods that you will need in your “quilter’s toolbox” for future quilts (or maybe a few UFO’s). Learn how to quilt your quilts yourself! Friday, September 18 10:00 - 12:30pm $25.00

Quilt Design with Ron Stefanak Make your own design or simply change up an ex-isting quilt pattern to make your own unique quilt. Ron will show his quilts to discuss his design pro-cess and to discuss strategies for you to design your own quilt patterns. Explore quilt design and have some fun with pattern designer Ron Stefanak. Ron is an alumni of Syracuse University School of Architecture and his experience included that of a shoe pattern man. We will discuss quilt design strategies, block ar-rangement, symmetry vs asymmetry in design, tra-ditional arrangements vs modern layout, and blocks that lend themselves to paper piecing. A blank grid will be provided for you to explore design possibili-ties. You will re-arrange blocks in the grid to make your own pattern. You will use color pencils to change up your design. Ron will discuss creating your own blocks. Free grids are provided with class. After the first class you can make sample blocks at home to bring to the second class for show & tell. Saturdays: October 3, 10:00 - 12:30pm $40.00

SKILL BUILDERS with Sharon Stroud Improve your accuracy with scant ¼ inch seams, matching points and making things come out the right size! Who knew? 2015 will finish with four new 15-inch block designs--some a bit easier, some a bit harder, but all chosen to increase your skills. No block will be repeated this year--so don't hesitate! Join Sharon for lots of fun and tons of information that you can apply to all your machine work! All skill levels welcome! Saturday, September 26 – Jack in the Box Saturday, December 12 – Hill and Crag 10:00 – 4:30 pm $40 per session

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Classes . . .at the Patch

MACHINE QUILTING with Mandy Applebee Machine Quilting 1 (MQ1) Straight Lines In this class we will begin tackling the final step of finishing our quilts… the quilting. Using our domestic sewing machine we will begin filling our library of quilting designs. We will learn straight lines first with our feed dogs engaged. This class will also address some common questions and myths about machine quilting on the domestic sewing machine. Tuesday, Sept 29 or Saturday, Oct 3 1:00 - 4:00pm $40.00 Machine Quilting 2 (MQ2) Circles and Curves A continuation of the first class, we will begin exploring quilting FREE-MOTION designs on our domestic machines. This hands on class will work with the feed-dogs down and help develop your confidence and relationship with your machine. You MUST be able to use a darning or free-motion foot with your machine, and be familiar with how it works. Tuesday, Nov 17 or Saturday, Nov 21 1pm-4pm $40.00 Machine Quilting 3 (MQ3) Swirls and Vines Building confidence with free-motion quilting we will explore swirls and vines and build upon the design library. This class will add designs and skills from classes MQ1 and MQ2 and lay the groundwork for future designs. You MUST be able to use a darning or free-motion foot with your machine, and be familiar with how it works. Pre-requisite: Machine Quilting 1 and 2 Tuesday, Dec 1, or Saturday, Dec 5 1pm-4pm $40.00 Machine Quilting 4 (MQ4) Feathers 1 Now that we are confident with designs and moving with our free-motion quilting we will tackle the design that “frightens” people most….FEATHERS. We will explore different feather types and techniques to create them. We will learn to draw them first on paper and then with thread! Pre-requisite: Machine Quilting 1,2 and 3 Tuesday, Jan 5, or Saturday, Jan 9 1pm-4pm $40.00 Machine Quilting 5 (MQ5) background fillers The designs learned in this class are quite versatile depending upon the scale which they are quilted. I will teach you how to make them tiny to be used as background filler designs behind appliqué or to add interest to large open spaces, but most can be adapted to be larger and used as all over designs. Pre-requisite: Machine Quilting 1, 2, 3,and 4 Tuesday, Feb 2, or Saturday, Feb 6 1pm-4pm $40.00 Machine Quilting 6 (MQ6) Fancy Feathers 6 Now that we know how to make feathers in this class we will be learning how to “kick them up a notch” and deck them out and become works of art. Everyone loves feathers and it seems the fancier the better so with the help of a few relatively simple additions your basic feathers can go from plain to fancy. Join me to learn how!! Pre-requisite: Machine Quilting 1, 2,3,4, and 5 Tuesday, March 1 or Saturday, March 5 1pm-4pm $40.00

RECYCLED WOOL SWEATER MITTENS with Nancy Austin Want to make yourself the warmest mittens you will ever wear? This class is for you. These mittens are made in one afternoon and you will be using old wool sweaters that have been washed and felted. Felted wool does not unravel when working with it. The mittens are lined in soft fleece. “Accidently” shrink up one of your 100% wool sweaters or visit the thrift shop to get a sweater or two. The mittens take a small amount of felted sweater, so class members can trade wool pieces. If felting is too intimidating for you, a “pick your own pieces” kit of felted wool sweater pieces will be available from the teacher for $5. Each pair of mittens uses three coordinating pieces of wool. Price of the class includes the pattern. Sewing machine required. Sunday, November 22, 1:00 - 4:00pm $30.00

CLASS POLICY

REGISTRATION: A deposit of half the class

fee must be paid when you register for a class.

Phone-in registrations will be accepted with a

credit card payment. The remainder of the fee is

due at the first class. If you are registering for a

class by mail, please include a self-addressed,

stamped envelope for your supply list.

REFUNDS: Refunds are available when a

cancellation is made at least one week before

the first class. In fairness to our teachers, if you

cancel within 6 days of the class the fee is non-

refundable unless there is a waiting list and your

spot can be filled. If a class is cancelled by the

teacher or Patchwork Plus, you will receive a full

refund.

SUPPLY LISTS: Supply lists for classes will

be provided upon registration. If you are one of

the first to sign up for a class, do not purchase

supplies until we are sure that there will be

sufficient enrollment.

SEWING MACHINES: If you are unable to

bring your own sewing machine, sewing

machines are available for use in class. Please

sign up for one when you register.

Students receive a 10% discount on all class supplies

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Knitting. . .at the Patch

The Knitting Corner

How did Fall get here so fast? Do your days go as quickly as mine? I guess we all better think about HOLIDAY KNITTING PROJECTS - hats, scarves, mittens, Christmas stockings, a shawl for mom and sweaters for the grandchildren. We have a large yarn department and I am sure you can find some wonderful yarns to use in these projects. We continue to mark down discontinued yarns, so check out the sale area. The Itty Bitty Bear Hat challenge is still on thru October 1, and we could use some more hats. Don't forget the Yarn Shop Hop September 24, 25, 26, and 27. Passports are available at all the participating stores. Have a GREAT Fall and please come visit!

~ Kitsie

YARN SHOP HOP

6th Annual YARN LOVER'S SHOP HOP, sponsored by CNY Twisted Stitches Guild and your local, independent yarn shops

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 24, 25, 26, 27

(regular store hours) Passports are $5.00 and available for purchase at each shop in August. All proceeds will benefit the CNY SPCA. Participating stores: Patchwork Plus - Marcellus Mission Rose Quiltery and Knittery- Syracuse In-Stitches - Manlius Yarn Cupboard - Jamesville Sheep Thrills Yarn Company - North Syracuse

MONDAY KNITTERS - first Monday of each month Newcomers are always welcome to the Monday Knitters Group. We share ideas for knitting projects and techniques as we work on our own individual knitting projects. Help is available if you need some assistance. We also knit hats to donate to several charities. These are all sizes from tiny ones to adult sizes......free patterns are available. Please join us for an hour or so. The morning session is from 10:00 am - 12:30 pm and the evening session runs from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. The day you attend you will receive 10% discount on any knitting products you purchase. The fee for Monday Knitters is a donation of food or paper products which are given to the local food pantries. Mondays: September 14 (note that is the second Monday), October 5, November 2, December 7, January 4

BEGINNER KNIT with Lyn Duffy Interested in learning to knit? Call Patchwork Plus at 315-673-2208 to make arrangements for a beginner class. We will work with your schedule. All materials are provided for learning basic stitches. Three classes are recommended. $15.00 per class

KNITTING FRUSTRATIONS with Lyn Duffy Trouble with mistakes and dropped stitches? Want to figure out that complicated pattern? Need help with cables, increase or decrease? This class will help solve those problems! Tuesdays: September 22 and 29, 10:00 - 12:00pm $15.00 per session Thursdays: October 22 and 29 10:00 - 12:00pm $15.00 per session

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