904 N. Beeline Highway

Suite E

Payson, AZ 85541

Phone: 928.468.6360

Fax: 928.474.9550

www.quiltingsistersaz.com

Open: Tues.—Sat. 10:00 to 5:00

Closed: Sun.-Mon.

Cheryl, Richard and David Dolby

Owners

Newsletter 8

June

July

August

September 2012

In this issue…

Class Descriptions

Class Calendar

Clubs

Important Dates

July 19-28

Christmas In

August

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Quilting Sisters new shop hours: Open: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-5:00

Closed: Sunday and Monday

The current economic times has given a challenge to all of us including QS. Unfortunately at this time

we find it necessary to make changes in our shop hours. We apologize for any inconvenience; however, your loyalty and continued support to ensure the future success of Quilting Sisters is appreciated.

Bag Trends

Caddy Tote for Irons ................. $25 Marque Jacobs One 5-Hour Class Confident Beginner

Thursday August 9 10:00-3:00

Make your own personalized pressing pad that is also a carrying tote for your iron. Choose from either a regular size or travel iron size. No waiting for your iron to cool and no wrestling with dangling cords, and when you open up your tote you have your own portable ironing pad. Pattern Required:

Caddy Pad

All Ruffled Up Handbag ....... $25 ea. Kathy Hunt One 5-Hour Class Confident Beginner

Saturday July 21 10:00-3:00

Tuesday August 14 10:00-3:00 This Bella Nonna All Ruffled Up Handbag Pattern isn’t your standard, cutesy little girl ruffles, these are more like couture "petals". Vertical ruffles formed from crescent shaped pieces on bands that are sewn side by side to make the body of the bag. Pattern required: Bella Nonna 183 All Ruffled

Up Handbag

Fashion Fun

A Little Somethin Jacket .......... $25 Nancy Bollard One 5-Hour Class Confident Beginner

Wednesday June 20 10:00-3:00

This versatile, all occasion jacket can be made either 3/4 length sleeves or full length sleeves. A perfect jacket that can look either casual or dressy. Pattern required: A

Little Somethin Jacket

Decorative Stitches Jacket ...... $50 Leslie Peacock Three 5-Hour Classes Confident Beginner

Fridays June 15, 22, 29 10:00-3:00

No embroidery machine? No problem! Using your sewing machines decorative stitches you will create a beautiful one of a kind designer jacket. A big, fancy or expensive sewing machine isn't necessary to create

beautiful garments.

Pattern required: Leslie

Peacock’s Decorative Stitches Jacket

Lunch Box Qui l ts

June 2 10:00—4:00

With Angie Stevenson

Arlene Walsh Beading Art

June 23 10:00—4:00 With Arlene Walsh

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Class Policies

Reservations: Classes are reserved on a first come basis. Only full payment of the class fee will reserve the class for you.

Refunds: Your class fee is refundable or transferable up to five (5)days prior to the first time the class meets. Non-refundable after 5 days or with no notification.

You have working knowledge of your sewing machine.

Bring all accessories you will need for your sewing machine and sewing/quilting class.

Arrive to class 15 minutes prior to class starting.

Serging For Beginners ............... $25* Leslie Peacock One 4-Hour Class Beginner

Saturday July 28 10:00-2:00

Learn all the ins and outs of serging! You will become skilled at threading your serger, learn about the variety of stitches, the creative

potential and sewing speeds.

Serging II ....................................... $25* Leslie Peacock One 4-Hour Class Conf. Beginner

Saturday August 25 10:00-2:00

Learn all the ins and outs of serging! You will become skilled at threading your serger, learn about the variety of stitches, the creative

potential, sewing speeds and do a serger project.

Bags and Totes ................................................... 2 Block of the Month............................................... 7 Class Policies ...................................................... 3 Calendar .......................................................... 4-5 Fashion Fun ........................................................ 2 QS Basics............................................................ 3 QS Clubs and Community Clubs......................... 7 Quilting Technique .......................................... 3, 6 Specialty .............................................................. 6

Inside This Issue...

Quilting Basics

Introduction to

Machine Quilting ........................ $25 Alyce Leach One 5-Hour Class Confident Beginner

Wednesday July 18 10:00-3:00

This is a great follow-up class to Beginning Quilt Making, or for those who want to improve their machine quilting skills. We will cover layering, basting, in-the-ditch quilting, straight

line quilting, and free-motion quilting.

Color Basics ................................ $25 Alyce Leach One 5-Hour Class Confident Beginner

Tuesday July 17 10:00-12:00

This class is a first and a must for every quilter! A two-hour lecture to help you understand color

and value to make your quilts pop.

Quilting Basics

Christmas Tree ............................ $35 Pat Ovitt Two 5-Hour Classes Confident Beginner

Friday September 7, 14 10:00-3:00

An old time favorite from our archives. This class is fun, easy and a MUST. You can make either the triangular or rectangular wall-hanging background version. The choice is yours. Consider using your completed masterpiece as a simple holiday decoration or as a twenty-five days of Christmas calendar. Pattern: Pat’s

Christmas Tree is included in class fee.

Quilting Technique

Test Your Color Basics ..............$25 Alyce Leach One 5-Hour Class Confident Beginner

Tuesday July 24 10:00-3:00

As a follow-up to the Color Basics lecture, you can test your knowledge in this class making Valori Wells' "Flora" quilt. We will also review some piecing basics to help you sew straight seams to keep your blocks "square." Pattern

required: Flora

Workbook classes are FREE when you purchase your BERNINA sewing machine at Quilting Sisters. Registration is necessary, class size is limited and cancellations are appreciated so another student can fill that space. Get your materials list at time of registration. Kit fees may apply.

Anita’s Arrowhead ...................... $25 Pat Ovitt One 5-Hour Class Confident Beginner

Friday June 1 10:00-3:00

This is a great pattern and easy to make even though it looks difficult. Learn the technique and you are all set to GO! The sample is made with scraps of black and white fabrics but you may choose your own color combinations. This quilt is guaranteed to be a hit! Pattern required:

Quiltermaker 2011

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 10-3 (CB) $25 Anita’s Arrowhead, Pat O.

2 10-4 (CB) $55 Lunch Box Quilts Embroidery Wkshp, Angie Stevenson

3 Closed

4 Closed

5

10-3

Loose Threads

6 10-1 (B) $25 830 Club, Kathy H.

7 10-3 (CB) $20 Patriots in Petticoats BOM, Patty

8 5:30-10:30 (B) $15, UFO-Susan

9 10-3 (CB) $15 This & That, Pat O

10

OPEN

10-4

11 Closed

12 10-3 (CB) $20 Memories of Provence BOM, Patty

13 10-2 (CB) $35, 1/2, Peony Pillow, Patty

14 10-3 (I) $40, 1/2, Zanzibar Quilt, Marque

15 10-3 (CB) $50, 1/3 Decorative Stitches Jacket , Leslie

5:30-10:30 (B) $15, UFO-Susan

16 10-3 (CB) $15 This & That, Pat O

17 Closed

18 Closed

19 20 10-3 (CB) $25 A Little Somethin Jacket, Nancy B.

21 10-1 (B) $25 Kanzashi In Bloom Kathy M.

22 10-3 (CB) xx, 2/3 Decorative Stitches Jacket , Leslie

23 10-4 (CB) $40 Arlene Walsh Beading Art Emb. Wkshp

24 Closed

25 Closed

26 10-2 (B) $20 Embroidery Club, Kathy H.

27 10-1 (B) $95 Loom Weaving Mitzi

28 10-3 (I) xx, 2/2 Zanzibar Quilt, Marque

29 10-3 (CB) xx, 3/3 Decorative Stitches Jacket , Leslie

30 11-2 Treats For You, Treats For Your Dog

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Closed

2 Closed

3

4

CLOSED 4th of July

5 10-3 (CB) $20 Patriots in Petticoats BOM, Patty

6 10-3 (CB) $35, 1/2, Trip Around The World, Brenda C.

7 10-3 (CB) $15 This & That, Pat O

8

Closed

9 Closed

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11 10-1 (B) $25 830 Club, Kathy H.

12 13 10-3 (CB) xx, 2/2 Trip Around The World, Brenda C.

5:30-10:30 (B) $15, UFO-Susan

14 10-3 (CB) $15 This & That, Pat O

15 Closed

16 Closed

17 10-12 (B) $25 Color Basics, Alyce

18 10-3 (CB) $25 Intro. Machine Quilting, Alyce

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20 21 10-3 (CB) $25 All Ruffled Up Handbag, Kathy H.

22

OPEN

9-6

23

OPEN

9-6

24 10-3 (CB) $25 Test Your Color Basics, Alyce

2-5 Ice Cream Social

25 10-3 (CB) $20 Memories of Provence BOM, Patty

26 27 28 10-2 (B) $25 Serging for Beginners, Leslie

29 Closed

30 Closed

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CALENDAR KEY :

10-4=Time, (B) (CB)(I) or (A) = Ability Level $35 = Cost, 1/2 = 1st class of 2 classes

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 10-3 (CB) $15 This & That, Pat O

2 Closed

3 Closed

4 10-3

Loose Threads

5 6

7 10-3 (CB) $35 1/2 Christmas Tree, Pat O.

5:30-10:30 (B) $15, UFO-Susan

8 10-3 (CB) $15 This & That, Pat O

9 Closed

10 Closed

11 10-3 (CB) xx, 2/2 Swacket Jacket, Pat J.

12 10-1 (B) $25 830 Club, Kathy H.

13 3-6

Registration

14 10-3 (CB) $35 2/2 Christmas Tree, Pat O

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16

Closed

17 Closed

18 19 20

21 22

23 Closed

24 Closed

25 10-2 (B) $20 Embroidery Club, Kathy H.

26 10-3 (CB) $20 Memories of Provence BOM, Patty

27 28 29

30 Closed

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

2 10-3 (CB) $20 Patriots in Petticoats BOM, Patty

3 10-3 (CB) $35, 1/2 Noel Wall Hangig, Pat O.

5:30-10:30 (B) $15, UFO-Susan

4 10-3 (CB) $15 This & That, Pat O

5 Closed

6 Closed

7 10-1 (B) $25 Toolbox, Marty M.

8 10-1 (B) $25 830 Club, Kathy H.

9 10-3 (CB) $25 Iron Caddy, Marque

10 10-3 (CB) $35 2/2 Noel Wall Hanging, Pat O.

5:30-10:30 (B) $15, UFO-Susan

11 10-3 (CB) $15 This & That, Pat O

12 Closed

13 Closed

14 10-3 (CB) $25 All Ruffled Up Handbag, Kathy H.

15 16 10-3 (CB) $35, 1/2 Log Cabin Blue Jeans Quilt, Pat J.

17 10-4 (CB) $75 Peppermint Table Runner Workshop w/C. Dinnell

18 10-3 (CB) $25 Origami Christmas Napkin Rings, Kathy M.

19

Closed

20 Closed

21 22 10-3 (CB) $20 Memories of Provence BOM, Patty

23 10-3 (CB) $xx, 2/2 Log Cabin Blue Jeans Quilt, Pat J.

24 10-1 (B) $95 Loom Weaving Mitzi

25 10-2 (CB) $25 Serger II, Leslie

26 Closed

27 Closed

28 10-2 (B) $20 Embroidery Club, Kathy H.

29 30 10-3 (CB) $35, 1/2 Swacket Jacket, Pat J.

31 5:30-10:30 (B) $15, UFO-Susan

Class Policies

Reservations: First come basis Refunds: Up to 5 days prior to first day class

meets Class Numbers: 3 or more to hold class

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Quilting Technique

Stashbuster Rug

Loom Weaving ....................... $95*ea. Mitzi Paul One 3-Hour Class Beginner

Wednesday June 27 10:00-1:00

Friday August 24 10:00-1:00

Have you ever wondered what to do with that fabric you bought but can't decide WHY? Rug stash weaving is a perfect way to use up that questionable fabric, your stash, or scraps! The rugs you make can have a scrappy multi-color or monochrome theme. No sewing involved. Book required: Rugs From Rags. Custom built loom included in class fee.

Trip Around The World .............. $35 Brenda Cornell Two 5-Hour Classes Confident Beginner

Friday July 6, 13 10:00-3:00

This is a fun quilt that is striking when finished. You can make it with two or up to nine colors for a completely different look. Pattern required: Easy Trip

Around The World

Noel Wall Hanging ...................... $35 Pat Ovitt Two 5-Hour Classes Confident Beginner

Friday August 3, 10 10:00-3:00

An old favorite that is still in demand. Your wall hanging will be quilted as you sew on the fusible tape making this a fast and festive project. You will be able to complete this project and be ready for the Holiday Season. This can also be made as a vertical wall hanging.

Pattern required: Noel

Zanzibar ........................................ $40 Marque Jacobs Two 5-Hour Classes Intermediate

Thursday June 14, 28 10:00-3:00

Take one look at the striking Zanzibar Market Quilt and you will be in love! Create a trellis pattern with two easy blocks. Bold fabric patterns and prairie points give this quilt a fabulous look. Pattern required: Quilters

Magazine Dec/Jan.

Log Cabin Blue Jeans ............... $35 Pat Jonz Two 5-Hour Classes Confident Beginner

Thursday August 16, 23 10:00-3:00

Log Cabin Blue Jeans is a quilt-as-you-go project where one can use leftover log cabin strips and old blue jeans that are too good to throw away. This is a great quilt for kids to use in front of the TV to wrap up in or on a twin bed in a college dorm. It is completely done by machine - virtually indestructible. Pattern required:

Log Cabin Blue Jeans

Origami Christmas Napkin Rings .. $25 Kathy MacCleary One 5-Hour Class Confident Beginner

Saturday August 18 10:00-3:00

Learn the technique of fabric origami and create these extraordinary napkin rings from beautiful folded fabric that you embellish with seed pearls, lace, buttons.... A beautiful addition to your holiday table! Book required: Flower

Origami by Kumiko Sudo

Kanzashi In Bloom ..................... $25 Kathy MacCleary One 3-Hour Class Confident Beginner

Thursday June 21 10:00-1:00

Learn the art of folding squares into three-dimensional flower petals then assemble into your own beautiful flowers. Embellish with seed pearls, lace, buttons to add eye appeal. Book required: Kanzashi in

Bloom by Diane Gilliland

Specialty

Dogs—N—Dogs ........................... $25 Patty McKinney One 5-Hour Class Confident Beginner

Saturday June 30 10:00-3:00

Back by popular demand! Come and enjoy making this whimsical Buggy Barn quilt with your favorite pooch sitting in front of his dog house holding a bone. He never barks and doesn't bite. This book contains patterns for two Buggy Barn

Original Crazy Quilts.

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Shoofly ........................................ Free Shoofly Members

Confident Beginner

Tuesday 10:00—4:00

June 18, July 16, Aug, 20, Sept. 17

Q.S. Community Clubs

Loose Threads ............................ Free Nancy Ward

Confident Beginner

Tuesday 10-4:00

June 5, July 3, Aug. 7, Sept. 4

Embroidery Basics Club ..... $20 ea. Kathy Hunt 4-Hour Club Beginner

Tuesday June 26, Aug. 28, Sept. 25 10:00-2:00

Does your embroidery look good or does it pucker? Learn how to successfully embroider with the right stabilizers, threads, fabric, needles…. This is a project based club where you will WOW your

embroidery using the proper techniques!

This & That Club ................... $15 ea. Pat Ovitt 5-Hour Club Confident Beginner

Saturday 10:00-3:00

June 9, 16, July 7, 14, Aug. 4, 11, Sept. 1, 8

We meet the second Saturday of each month to work on our unfinished projects. Optional activities include eating, power naps, learning a new quilt block, sharing tips about quilting, giving advice and planning new projects. Our group is always growing, so PLEASE, it is very helpful to sign-up in advance. Bring your own lunch or something

healthy to share and whatever project and tools you will be needing.

Quilting Sisters Clubhouse

Fusions Club ............. $Cost of Fabric Patty McKinney No meeting date Beginner

This is a club with a different twist—the group never meets! The object, each member receives four 1/2 yard cuts (total of 2 yards) of the newest Fusions fabrics after the 15th of each month. At the end of the year members will have 48 1/2 yard cuts. An optional challenge will be presented to club members to make whatever they want with the Fusions fabric within the first six months of 2013. In July 2013, we will have a Viewer’s Choice contest for those wanting to enter with a

prize awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

UFO Club .................................$15 ea. Susan Garrett 5-Hour Club Beginner

Friday 5:30-10:30

June 8, 15, July 13, August 3, 10, 31, Sept. 7

Bring your PIG (Project In Grocery Bag) and sew to your heart’s content with this fun group of women. Sewing with Susan is a must and don’t forget your snacks! She is available to help with any

quilting obstacles or sewing disasters.

Block of the Month Patriots In Petticoats .......................... $20 ea.

Kit Fee ................................................... $25.00 Patty McKinney One 5-hour class Conf. Beginner

Thursday June 7, July 5, Aug. 2 10:00-3:00

This is an heirloom quilt that was designed to honor women who took part in the American Revolution. Each block has a name and what she did to help the American troops fight against the British to help win the war. Measures approximately

98” x 98” when complete.

Memories of Provence ........................ $20 ea.

Kit Fee ................................................... $22.50 Patty McKinney One 5-hour class Confident Beginner

June 12, July 25, Aug. 22, Sept. 26 10:00-3:00

A refreshing take on Provencal design. This fabric collection blends the beauty of antique tapestry with the distinctive countryside charm found only in the south of France. Register now for this dynamic quilt by calling

QS to reserve your space.

830 Club ...................................$25 ea. Kathy Hunt 3-Hour Club Beginner

Wednesday June 6, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12 10:00-1:00

Do you own an 830? Do you know what a powerful sewing machine it is? Do you know how to use the decorative stitches? Do you know how to use the alphabet or quilting features? Do you know how to use the embroidery feature? Join Kathy to learn the ins and outs of using

the built in features of an BERNINA 830.

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Q.S. Shop Hours Monday-Saturday :10:00 AM-5:00 PM Sunday : 11:00-4:00

904 N. Beeline Hwy.

Suite E

Payson, AZ 85541

(928)468-6360

www.quiltingsistersaz.com

May 17-Registration

June 2-Lunch Box Quilts Workshop

June 8-10-Strawberry Patchers Quilt Show

June 23-Arlene Walsh Bead Art Workshop

June 30-Dogs-N-Dogs Day

July 4-Closed

July 19-28-Beat The Heat Shop Hop

July 24-Ice Cream Social

August 1-31-Christmas in August

September 13-Fall Registration

September 17-22-Boo Week

Peony Pillow ................................. $35 Patty McKinney Two 4-Hour Classes Confident Beg.

Wednesday June 13, Aug. 1 10:00-2:00

Create this handmade peony pillow featuring bright whimsical fabric. This alluring floral pillow, with 3D details, adds a fun and flirty element to any room. Pattern required: Ana

Griffin Peony Pillow

By Request—More Classes!

Swacket Jacket ............................ $35 Pat Jonz Two 5 Hour Classes Confident Beg.

Thur., Tues. Aug. 30, Sept. 11 10:00-3:00

Pat will have you creating the ultimate original addition to your wardrobe. Once you’ve created a Swacket Jacket, you’ll be inspired to make more—allow your

originality and inventiveness to shine. Clothing construction experience is helpful but not necessary. Homework between two scheduled classes will be required. Great gift idea for adults and children. Pattern required: PJ’s Sassy Swacket Jacket