Block-of-the-Month’s & Clubs

American Crossroads 9 Month BOM *NEW* This 9 month block of the month designed by our own (now famous) Diane Nieman uses Carrie's newest fabric line Americana II! There are 12 unique blocks that have been named after American Roadways. For the first 6 months you will make 2 blocks each month. In months 7-9 you will make setting blocks and borders. The quilt finishes to 75" x 92" but you may sign up for and purchase a second kit each month to make the optional queen size. The queen option finishes to 92" x 107" and includes an extra bonus project. Instructor: Diane Nieman Tuesdays, July 5, Aug. 2, 6:30 Wednesday, July 6, Aug. 13, 10:30 Sign Up Fee – $20 Kits for months 1-9 will be $19.99 each and include the pattern and everything you need to make the quilt top. Mail order is available for an additional shipping fee of $3.99 per month for one kit or $4.99 for two.

Deb Tucker Precision Piecing Club *NEW* Amusement This session in Deb Tucker Club, we’ll be making this fun and quirky quilt inspired by a Ferris Wheel! The movement and depth in each block comes from the

placement of three different tones of a single color. The pattern used Deb’s Tucker Trimmer 1, Wing Clipper 1, and Corner Pop tools to create the Ferris Wheels’ Spokes. Each month I will provide approximately 1 hour of instruction, and then you are welcome to stay and sew as long as the classroom is open.

Instructor: Katie Reed Tuesdays, May 10, June 14, July 12, Aug 9, 10:30-11:30 Thursdays, May 12, June 9, July 14, Aug 11, 10:30-11:30 Saturdays, May 7, June 11, July 16, Aug 13, 1:30-2:30 Club Fee: $30.00

Simple Whatnots Club - Collection 4 This continuing club will be wrapping up the last 3 months of Collection 4, but newcomers are always welcome! Join Julie each month in making one of these adorable quick-to-sew projects. The projects are all little quilts with traditional patchwork and a sprinkling of simple applique done in Kim Diehl’s newest fabric line. Club members receive a free pattern for one of the projects every month and a 15% discount on project kits. Group Leader: Julie Garren Wednesdays, May 18, June 22, July 20, 11:30 Saturdays, May 21, June 25, July 23, 10:30 New Member Fee: $22.99 for the remaining 3 months

Appliquér’s Anonymous Where inspiration abounds…If you love appliqué, join this group of appliqué enthusiasts. This session we are excited to begin stitching blocks from “Beloved Baltimore Album Quilts” by Elly Sienkiewicz and complete the border on “Julia’s Garden”. Also, Shar will share appliqué techniques

and tips related to our projects. While “Julia’s Garden” and Baltimore Album blocks are featured, you are welcome to stitch on any appliqué project. Instructor: Shar Snellman Thursdays, May 19, June 30, July 28, Aug 25, 10:30-12:00 Club Fee: $42.00

Sarah’s Sewing Circle In times past, women gathered in circles to share their joys and sorrows and stitch on quilts. Join us as we revive this tradition in “Sarah’s Sewing Circle”. Each month Carrie will present vintage-inspired quilts and projects made from reproduction fabrics. Kits will be available at a 15% discount for club members. Club projects will help you perfect your skills while you make new friends.

Group Leader: Carrie Quinn Tuesdays, May 24, June 28, July 26, Aug 23, 7:30-8:30 Wednesdays, May 25, June 29, July 27, Aug 24, 10:30-11:30 Fee: $30.00

Pieceful Gathering Quilt Shop Summer 2016 Class & Club Offerings

Handwork Coffee Klatch Club Get away from the hustle-and-bustle of the real world for a couple of hours each month and enjoy some sit-and-stitch time with Carrie & Katie. It doesn’t matter what you’re stitching on, English paper piecing, wool or hand applique, or even binding! As long as it’s handwork, you can come and stitch. Carrie will be working on her Mrs. Billings and Lucy Boston blocks and is happy to help you with those. Katie will obviously be working on wool! Group Leaders: Carrie or Katie Tuesdays, May 17, June 21, July 19, Aug 16, 7:30-9 Thursdays, May 26, June 23, July 21, Aug 18, 10:30-12 Fee: $20.00

Featherweight FUNatics Club Bring your own machine and compare notes with other Featherweight owners and collectors. Demi will often have little projects for you to do, or you can just stitch on your own projects. It is sure to be a pleasant evening! Group Leader: Demi Wians Thursdays, May 26, June 23, July 28, Aug 25, 7-9 Fee: $25.00

Pieceful Stitchers Club The Pieceful Stitchers are a group of women who meet on the first Thursday of each month to spend time sewing and chatting. The meetings are very informal and there is no group leader. The group may choose to do a specific project or work on individual projects. Group Leader: Carrie (kind of) Thursdays, May 5, June 2, July 7, Aug 4, 7-9 Fee: $20.00

Meeting Dates for Continuing BOM’s Almost Free 11 Month BOM (months 4-7) Tuesdays, May 10, June 14, July 12, Aug 9, 6:30 Fridays, May 13, June 10, July 15, Aug 12, 10:30 Saturdays, May 7, June 11, July 16, Aug 13, 10:30

Woolen Needle Summer 6 Month BOM (months 5 & 6) Tuesdays, May 17, June 21, 6:30 Wednesdays, May 18, June 22, 10:30

Carrie’s Mystery Reveal! – Final Meeting Wednesdays, July 13, 10:30

Summer Classes & Workshops

Fold & Stitch Topper *NEW* This topper has so much potential for making a big statement on your table. Its unusual shape might seem a bit intimidating but Deb will walk you through the process, step-by-step. Make yours in patriotic, fall or Christmas fabrics…..or just grab a few of your favorite colors and make your own one-of-a-kind creation. This can make a beautiful wreath too. Instructor: Deb Walker Wednesday, June 1, 6:00-9:00 Thursday, July 7, 10:30-1:30 Fee: $23.00

Railroad Crossing *NEW* Are you ready for something a little more challenging? Are you ready to do a little experimenting with techniques that are a little outside of your usual box? Come join Carrie and learn some different ways to make this stunning Railroad Crossing Block. This 20” block would make a nice pillow, or you can go crazy and make a whole quilt! The class involves some traditional piecing, curved piecing and Carrie’s soon-to-be-famous “paperless” paper piecing. We will work on one block in class, and what you do from there is up to you. Instructor: Carrie Quinn Thursday, June 16, 10:30-1:30 Tuesday, Aug 30, 6:00-9:00 Fee: $25.00

Dresden Star If you like the traditional Dresden Plate quilt block, you’ll love the Dresden Star block. Julie will share tips on constructing blocks with sharp points with ease. A single block is stunning enough to stand alone as a wall hanging, or choose to make more

blocks for a larger wall hanging, table runner, or lap quilt. You may decide to make them all! Instructor: Julie Garren Saturday, June 25, 12:30-3:30 Wednesday, August 3, 6:00-9:00 Fee: $23.00

Embroidery UFO Day *NEW* Stuck on stitches? Need help completing your Sue Spargo project? Stop by and work on a current piece or bring your unfinished pieces and we will get you back on track. We’ll stitch all day and you can bring or order in lunch. Instructor: Vivian Glenz Saturday, June 4, 10:30-2:30 Fee: $15.00 Deb Tucker UFO Day *NEW* This is an opportunity for those of you with unfinished Deb Tucker projects to come and work on them. Katie will be happy to refresh your memory on any of the tools or patterns. Bring your Deb Tucker Club projects, Rapid Fire Lemoyne or Hunter Stars, or even BOM parts that use her rulers and never got finished. We’ll stitch all day and you can bring or order in lunch. Instructor: Katie Reed Thursday, May 5, 10:30-2:30 Saturday, May 28, 10:30-2:30 Fee: $15.00

Sew Portable Travel Set Travel in style with your vintage machine! Heavy-duty tote bag, extension table cover, and drawstring bag will help keep your machine protected. Don’t have a vintage machine? No worries! You’ll find tons of uses for this sturdy tote bag. Instructor: Tricia Baldwin Saturday, July 9, 10:30-1:30 Fee: $27.00 - includes board for bag bottom Binding by Machine Making a baby quilt? Table runner? Wall hanging? Some projects need extra support on the binding because of use and washing. Or… sometimes we just don’t have time to sit and hand-stitch binding. This is a hands-on class to learn multiple techniques and you will have samples to take home. Added bonus is a fun coffee cozy! Instructor: Tricia Baldwin Wednesday, June 22, 6:00-9:00 Fee: $23.00

Rapid Fire Lemoyne Star This oldie but goodie class is back by popular demand. This amazing tool and technique will allow any quilter to quickly, easily and accurately piece traditional Lemoyne Star blocks in 10 different sizes! The block units are strip pieced and assembled without using any “Y” seams.

They are pieced so that the blocks are slightly oversized, so at the end each can be trimmed to an exact size. Don’t miss this last chance offering! Instructor: Katie Reed Tuesday, June 7, 6:00-9:00 Fee: $23.00

Thread Catcher Bag Class This handy little bag with a pincushion on top is a “must have” for every quilter. Not only can you use it for catching threads, but this bag will make a great litter bag in your car, a holder for your remote control, or use it for other crafts. You are sure to find many uses for it. Instructor: Deb Walker Thursday, July 20, 6:30-9:00 Fee: $23.00 *Fee includes bag finishing kit

Drunkard’s Path – Curved Piecing Add curved piecing to your quilting skill set! Learn to piece quarter circle blocks and discover a variety of options for assembling the blocks. Your class project can finish as a wall hanging or table topper, or maybe it will be the beginning of a larger quilt. Instructor: Julie Garren Wednesday, August 24, 6:00-9:00 Fee: $23.00

Bionic Gear Bag This is the perfect bag for sewing notions – next to you on the couch or for classes and retreats. It was originally designed to be multipurpose for everything from electronic gizmos to cosmetics, jewelry, or art supplies. The zippers are easy and it’s fat quarter friendly. Instructor: Tricia Baldwin Wed, May 11, 10:30-3:30 Sat, June 18, 10:30-3:30 Fee: $30.00

Disappearing 4-patch Stew Beginner quilter looking for your next project? Experienced quilter with a crazy stash? The disappearing 4-patch is an easy, traditional block but we

are adding a fun twist and are using Carrie’s snippet stew method! This quilt is charm, snippet or fat quarter friendly. Instructor: Tricia Baldwin Friday, June 3, 10:30-1:30 Fee: $23.00

Snippet Stew Workshop Join Snippet Stew Pattern designer Carrie for the all-day workshop. She’ll start with a brief demo of the basic snippet stew method and then present a trunk show of her snippet stew quilts. You will choose the stew you wish to make. All you need is a pile of Snippets (10" squares). Instructor: Carrie Quinn Wednesday, June 8, 10:30- 2:30 Saturday, August 20, 10:30- 2:30 Fee: $30.00

Lucy Boston - English Paper Piecing Join Carrie as she shares her current obsession, English Paper Piecing. She will show you her technique for perfect piecing using paper templates, and share her tips for creating beautiful blocks with fussy cutting. There are a variety of shapes available, but we will learn

hexagons, diamonds and the honeycombs and squares used in the Lucy Boston quilt. Instructor: Carrie Quinn Wednesday, June 29, 6:30-9:00 Fee: $20.00

Basket Weave This runner may look complicated, but after a few hours in class, you’ll want to make one to dress your table in colors for every season. Suitable for advanced beginners and beyond, you will expand your quilting skills by learning how to do partial seams. Come join the fun! Instructor: Deb Walker Wednesday, August 10, 6:00-9:00 Fee: $23.00

Pieceful Quilt Academy

Classes do not need to be taken in order.

Quilting 101 – Extreme Beginner This introductory class meets three times for 2 ½ hours. You will get a general overview of quilting with hands-on demonstrations of the basic tools and techniques. By the end of the three sessions you should have a finished wall hanging top. You can continue your quilting experience in Quilting 102 – Advanced Beginner and Quilting 201 – Finishing Class. Instructor: Theresa Polyack Wednesdays, May 11, 18 & 25, 6:30-9:00 Fee: $55.00 Quilting 102 – Advanced Beginner This is a two-part class which will include the introduction of triangles and flying geese. In the class, you will make a beautiful table runner to have

in your home. You should complete the top of your runner during the class. Sign up for our Finishing Class to learn how to quilt and bind your table runner.

Instructor: Deb Walker Wednesdays, June 8 & 15, 6:30-9:00 Fee: $35.00

Quilting 201 – Finishing Class This is a two-part class that covers putting your quilt together, basic machine quilting techniques, binding and labels. Finish one of the projects you started in Q101 or Q102, or bring a small quilt top of your own to finish in this class. Instructor: Demi Wians Wednesdays, July 6 & 13, 6:00 – 9:00 Fee: $45.00

Quilting 301– Beginning Hand Appliqué Have you always admired appliqué designs but didn’t know where to begin? In this 2 session class, Shar will demonstrate and teach you hand appliqué fundamentals. You will learn the invisible appliqué stitch, as well as prepared and needle-turn appliqué methods. Our quilt design for this class provides the opportunity to stitch a variety of shapes including curves and points and Shar will share tips and tricks for stitching each of them. Instructor: Shar Snellman Wed, Jul 27 & Aug 31, 6:30-8:30 Fee: $30.00

Quilting 302 – Beginning Machine Appliqué Demi has taken Machine Appliqué to a new level and

she knows all the tips and tricks that will make it easy for you! Join her in making this flower basket wall hanging. Instructor: Demi Wians Saturday, May 14, 10:30-1:30 Fee: $23.00

Quilting 303 – Beginning Paper Piecing Runner Not to be confused with “English Paper Piecing”, traditional paper piecing is a skill that every quilter should have in their tool box. In this class, Deb will teach you how it's done or help you refresh your skills if you haven't done it in a while. You’ll discover how much fun it is and how perfect you can make your blocks without worrying about making templates or cutting angles. In class you’ll have time to make a few blocks and you'll receive the complete pattern to finish a seasonal runner on your own. Instructor: Deb Walker Wednesday, June 15, 10:30-1:30 Fee: $23.00

Quilting 304 – Beginning Wool Appliqué In this introductory wool class you will learn wool basics, how to use fusible with wool, and how to do the buttonhole stitch. In class you will get all of your pieces

cut out and fused and you will start stitching. You will go home feeling confident and able to finish this great fall project. Instructor: Theresa Polyack Saturday, July 23, 12:30-3:30 Fee: $23.00

Quilting 305 – Hand Embroidery Workshop Create a sampler of embroidery stitches that can be used in wool work, appliqué, or to embellish a portion of your quilt. You will have the opportunity to try a variety of stitches and take home a sampler of your work. Instructor: Vivian Glenz Saturday, May 21, 12:30-3:30 Fee: $23.00

Quilting 306 – Machine Quilting Workshop The Gammie Girls do a great job, but that doesn’t mean you can’t do some of your own quilting. Learn the basics of machine quilting, including preparing your quilt sandwich, selecting thread and batting, straight-line quilting with a walking foot, and free motion quilting. Spend time in class practicing your new skills so you will be ready to work on your own projects. Remember, it’s not a quilt until it’s quilted! Instructor: Julie Garren Saturday, August 27, 10:30-2:30 Fee: $35.00

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Free Demonstrations There is no fee for these fabulous demonstrations and no need to sign up. Just come and have fun!

Snippet Stew Come and learn Carrie’s quick-cut method for making traditional looking quilts out of 10” squares (snippets). Everyone attending will receive a free stew pattern! Leader: Carrie Quinn Friday, May 27, 10:30 OR Tuesday, May 31, 6:30

Market Review Demo Carrie and Katie will share with you some of the new things that they learned at Quilt Market. You’ll also be the first to see all of the neat stuff they bring back. Leader: Katie Reed & Carrie Quinn Friday, June 24, 10:30 OR Tuesday, June 28, 6:30

Christmas in July Debbie will present a handful of beautiful Christmas projects to get you motivated and in the Christmas spirit. Start on them now and they should be done by December! Leader: Debbie Lazarski Tuesday, July 26, 6:30 OR Friday, July 29, 10:30 OR Saturday, July 30, 10:30

Pieceful Primitive Fall Fall is our favorite time of year. We love the fall colors and the fact that our more primitive projects work so well for this season. Come and see some fall-inspired primitive projects to get you in the mood, too. Leader: Debbie Lazarski Tuesday, August 23, 6:30 OR Friday, August 26, 10:30

Events & Other Fun Stuff

Northern Illinois Shop Hop! June - August Join us for this three month shop hop across Northern Illinois. Visit over 30 great shops in three regions and receive 15% off your entire purchase on the day that your passport is stamped. There will be three regional prizes, one grand prize and a first prize along

with a prize at each shop. Visit the website to print your passport or pick one up at a participating shop. http://www.northernillinoisquiltfest.com

Pieceful Valor Quilters Pieceful Gathering is proud to provide a meeting place for this wonderful group which is associated with the Gazebo Valor Quilters in Huntley. The goal of this group is to blanket service-members and veterans with comforting quilts of love. This group is always looking for volunteers to join them in this worthy cause. Fabric is provided so all you need to bring is your machine (or use one of ours) and basic quilting supplies. Please sign up ahead of time so we know how many to expect. Group Leader: Tricia Fridays, May 20, June 17, July 22, Aug. 19, 11-4

Once again we will be participating in the Row by Row Experience which takes place June 21 – September 6. This is like a shop hop but there are no fees, no passports and you have all summer to play! Simply visit any of the participating shops and receive a free pattern for a row in a quilt. Combine your rows in any way to create a unique quilt that represents the fun you had traveling throughout the summer. Travel with friends, discover new quilt shops and have fun collecting rows. Create a quilt using at least 8 different rows and be the first to bring it into a participating shop to win a stack of 25 fat quarters! Visit the Row by Row website for more details. www.rowbyrowexperience.com

August 6th ~ Fall Open House 10th Anniversary Celebration & Quilt Show

Plus Early Discount Registration and MORE!

Join us in celebrating our 10th anniversary. We will have a quilt show in the building next door with around 100 quilts. Refreshments will be served all day including a BBQ with free hotdogs around lunch time. Discount registration for the fall session is also at this event. Register for any class or club and receive 10% off (must register in person). *Please consider entering one of your quilts in our show. We love to display any quilt that is made in our fabric, in one of our classes/clubs, or quilted by one of our long arm quilters. Entry forms are available at the shop and on our website.

Summer Open House & Discount Registration April 2nd, 10-4

Receive 10% off any classes or clubs! Students must register in person. Phone registrations will be accepted starting April 5th or register online with our new website!

www.piecefulgathering.com

Do you know about our

Collector Clubs? Available for Pick Up in the Shop or Mail Order! Lucy Boston – two block kits each month Civil War Samplings – 15 Snippets and a free 6” block pattern 6 times a year in even months Fussy Fabric Club – 10 Double Snippets (10” x 22”) 6 times a year – odd months

Pieceful Long Arm Quilting Service At Pieceful Gathering we have our own Gammill Statler Stitcher Long Arm quilting machine located in the upstairs portion of our shop. We have three very talented quilters who would love to help you create a beautifully finished quilt. Please be assured that the love and care that you have already devoted to your quilt will be continued here at Pieceful Gathering.

How to Prepare Your Quilt: Square up quilt top and backing, and clean all loose threads. All quilts tops should be pressed to flatten the seams. We recommend that you purchase your batting from us. If you

do wish to provide your own batting, it must be at least 5 inches larger than the quilt top on all 4 sides.

Backing material must be at least 5 inches larger than the quilt top on all sides. Remove all selvages and if the back is pieced the seams need to be pressed open.

All completed quilts are squared up at no additional charge.

Pieceful Class Levels To make sure that we are able to accommodate all of our customers some classes have levels. Some are not applicable.

Beginner: for those who are new to quilting. No experience is necessary.

Advanced Beginner: for those who are fairly new to quilting but know how to use a rotary cutter and are comfortable with their machine.

Intermediate: For people who have been quilting for awhile and are looking to expand their skills.

Pieceful Policies - Help us Keep the Piece! You may register in person at the shop or over the phone using a credit card. Payment is expected at the time of registration. We cannot hold a space for you until you have paid for your class. If you cannot make it to a class, you must cancel at least one week in advance in order to receive a 90% refund. Block-of-the-Month programs and sign-up fees are non-cancelable. Signing up for a BOM is like putting a quilt on lay-away. You are making a commitment to purchase the entire set of patterns or kits.

Most classes require basic sewing supplies including a sewing machine in good working order, thread, scissors, straight pins, seam ripper, pencil, paper, rotary cutter, mat and ruler. We do have some classroom supplies and several classroom machines which are available for your use. If you wish to use one of our machines, please let us know when you register so that we can try to accommodate everyone that needs one.

In order for each student to get the most out of the classes we request the following:

* Please arrive 15 minutes early. * Please turn off cell phones or set to vibrate. * Please do not bring children or guests to class. * Please refrain from wearing scented products. * We always appreciate it when you purchase your

fabric from us.