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Glad Creations News & Notes

Spring 2012

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Free Shop Hop Demos Plan to stop by during the shop hop to catch one of our free demos, based on highlights from this year’s Scrap Tamers Club. Susan has been focusing on the From Marti and Me templates by Marti Michell. Come in and see what makes them special and really accurate!. We’ll show you how to cut with them and some of the many projects we have made with them as part of our Scrap Tamers Club.

Thursday, May 3 & Friday, May 4

Demos will run from 10:00-12:00 and 1:00-3:00 both days!

Join us for the Minnesota Quilters show in Rochester

June 14–16, 2012

Visit us in our booth!

There will be a special exhibit of quilts from our Sylvia’s Bridal Sampler Club at the Minnesota Quilters Show. If you missed seeing our exhibits in January, or if you’d like to see the quilts again, take a trip to Rochester and enjoy a great show. There will be loads of other quilts and fun exhibits to see—plus some great shopping in the vendor mall.

Glad Creations 2012 Shop Hop Layout Pattern Daisy Basket • 60" x 60"

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Block-of-the-Month Programs

Roses of RemembranceThis beautiful quilt was the result of the Sharon Pederson’s Rose of Sharon Challenge where over 850 participants submitted Rose of Sharon blocks. There were 12 blocks selected by Ricky Timms and Alex Anderson for the final quilt. These are the blocks used in the Roses of Remembrance quilt. Fabrics used in the project are by Island Batik.

Our program will include everything to complete the top of the quilt that will finish at 63" x 63". The instructions in The Rose of Sharon Block Book are for machine appliqué but you may certainly use whatever appliqué technique you are comfortable with.

During this 13 month program you will receive the fabric for each of the blocks, sashing, borders and binding to complete the quilt top. Give us a call or stop in for details.

Seasons in a RowThis fun row quilt is our newest Block of the Month. Start off with snowmen for January, hearts for February, kites for March…and on through the year. Stop in or give us a call for details and sign-up information. We’ll have a sneak peek on display at the shop. The finished quilt is 76” x 94”. Fabric selections will be primarily batiks.

“Glad Creations 2012 Coupon Books” are still available

If you don’t have one of our coupon books, they are still available for $10.00 each while supplies last. They are packed with coupon specials that you can use throughout the year. There are plenty of coupons coming up, so it’s still worth buying one. Ask to see one the next time you come in— many of the savings are for coupon holders only!

• 1 book per person, adults only.

• Coupon books are not reproducible or transferable.

Join our E-mail update list!Sign up for our bi-weekly email newsletter and be the first to know about new fabric and products! Join our Email Update list by visiting our website at www.gladcreationsquilts.com and clicking on the Mailing List Signup link. Submit your information using the registration form.

Remember your Birthday Discount!Come in the week of your birthday (7 days before and after), show us your driver’s license and receive a

10% discount on your fabric purchase. • Not to be used with any other discounts.

• Not available on packaged fabric kits.

BEGINNING QUILTMAKING • Patricia Cox In this course you will make a 9 block sampler wallhanging or small quilt using a variety of “by-hand” quiltmaking techniques, including piecing, appliqué, curved piecing and finishing methods. Come in to pick up your supply list and select your fabric before the first class so you can come to the first session ready to sew!

8 sessions • fee: $55.00

Tuesday • April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5 • 6:30–8:30

APPLIQUÉ • Patricia Cox Learn techniques for perfect hand appliqué. You will apply needleturn techniques to a quilt, wallhanging or miniature quilt of your choice. You will work with pattern choice and fabric selection during the first session—a variety of fun patterns will be available to purchase (traditional, contemporary, whimsical—something is sure to spark your interest). If you have a project already in progress, bring it to the first class. Bring paper, pencil and basic sewing kit to the first session. This class is geared towards all levels from beginners to intermediate students— Pat works with each student individually during class. Please note that session dates are irregular.

6 sessions • fee: $42.00

Saturday • April 28, May 12, 26, June 9, 23, 30 • 10:00–12:00

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TRADITIONAL QUILTMAKING

The following classes involve learning to make quilts using traditional techniques including piecing, appliqué and quilting by hand. The following skill-level guide will help you determine which classes are appropriate for you.

Beginners class—no previous quiltmaking experience required.

Intermediate class— Beginning Quiltmaking or equivalent is a prerequisite.

PAT’S THURSDAY REGULARS • Patricia Cox This class is for students who enjoy the support of a class with Pat as they work on their continuing quilting projects. Students will work on traditional piecing and/or hand appliqué projects with color and design support from Pat. Beginning Quiltmaking or Appliqué is a pre-requisite for this class. You will be working with pattern and fabric selection at the first class if you’re starting a new project. If you’re involved in an ongoing project, bring it along. Bring your basic sewing kit to the first class. Please note that class dates are irregular.

6 sessions • fee: $42.00

Thurs. • April 12, 26, May 10, 24, June 7, 21 • 10:00–12:00

Volunteer & Quilt for KidsParticipants have a wonderful time at our monthly volun-teer event. We can’t believe how much they get done in a day while having a lot of FUN. Marian Nichols will continue leading a monthly volunteer day where you can come and make quilts that will be donated to kids through various organizations. We provide quilt supplies, coffee and instruction. Bring your lunch or head over to one of the neighborhood establishments. Participants should have basic rotary cutting and machine piecing experience. There is no cost to participate but you must pre-register for each month’s session.

Tuesdays • 10:00–4:00 April 17, May 15, June 19

July 17, August 21

Looking for a space for quilting and fun? Our classroom spaces are available when not in use. Contact us if you’d like to reserve a room to use for quilt group meetings, space to lay out your quilt, or just to come and spend time quilting with

friends. Rooms are available during regular shop hours.

We have a wide selection of machine piecing classes to choose from. Some projects have several size options

so be sure to come into the shop prior to your class for help with quilt sizes, yardage requirements, and to see the samples. We will be glad to help you select your fabrics.

*Supplies & Equipment List for Machine Classes• Rotary rule or equivalent (24" long)• Rotary cutter• Triangle or 2nd ruler for squaring up (optional)• Sewing machine (cleaned, oiled and ready to use)• Basic sewing supplies including a seam ripper• Lunch for all day classes• Fabric—prewashed and pressed.

Beginners class—no previous quiltmaking experience required.

Intermediate class*— “Beginning Rotary Star Sampler” or equivalent beginning machine piecing class is a prerequisite.

Advanced class*— A little bit more difficult. Requires previous machine piecing and rotary cutting experience.

* Please note that in intermediate and advanced classes we assume you have some basic quilt assembly skills—they don’t cover basics like adding borders, layering your quilt or quilting.

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Note: We have a “classroom” set of cutting mats so you don’t need to carry yours to class with you.

BEGINNING ROTARY STAR SAMPLER • Annemarie YohnkThis class will teach the fundamentals of rotary cutting and piecing by machine. Several techniques will be covered in the classes, including mastering the ¼" seam allowance, connector triangles, strip piecing, bor-ders, basting and binding. Machine quilting will be dem-onstrated in the final class. Stop into the shop before the first session to see the sample and for help selecting the fabric for your quilt. Also, see *Supplies and Equipment list.

4 sessions • fee: $42.00

Monday • April 16, 23, 30, May 14 • 6:00–8:30

COLOR BASICS • Cheri MerrittClear up your color confusion! Learn the language of color—hue, value, intensity, temperature—and put it to work for you. We will play with our shop stash of fabric and quilts to build your color confidence. You will receive recipes in class for cooking up great ideas to use and enhance the ingredients from your own stash. By the end of class, you will better understand your unique color and design preferences and be able to describe them in the language of color. Bring “The Color Tool” by Joen Wolfrom and a notebook for keeping notes.

2 sessions • fee: $25.00

Monday • May 7, 14 • 6:30–8:30

MACHINE QUILTING FOR BEGINNERS • Dee Legvold

Our machine quilting class has been re-formatted to better meet your needs. It’s now a 3 session class. Week 1 meets from 6:30-8:00 without your sewing machine and covers planning, marking, pinning and basic information. Weeks 2 & 3 meet from 6:30-8:30 with your sewing machine and cover machine basics, working with the walking foot, free motion quilting, ergonomics and recommendations for your quilts. The class project will use the “Skillbuilder” fabric panel and book. In addition to the panel and book, you’ll need a free motion foot (darning foot or “big foot”) and a walking foot for your machine. Pre-requisite: “Beginning Rotary Star Sampler” or equivalent beginning piecing class. This class does not cover piecing or other construction techniques. Come in to pick up your supply list prior to the first session.

3 sessions • fee: $30.00 plus purchase of “Skillbuilder” fabric panel and book.

Tuesdays • May 1 (6:30–8:00), May 8 (6:30-8:30) & May 15 (6:30-8:30)

MAINTAINING YOUR SINGER FEATHERWEIGHT• Carole WilderLearn how to do your own regular maintenance on your Singer Featherweight to keep it in top running condition. Carole will teach you how to do a thorough cleaning and oiling of your machine. She will also cover adjusting the tension. This is a hands-on class. Bring your machine, a tube of Singer lubricant, machine oil, q-tips, a couple rags, thread, bobbins, screwdriver, a flashlight and some scraps of fabric.

1 session • fee; $30.00

Saturday • May 26 • 1:00–4:00

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GLACIER STAR TECHNIQUE OF THE MONTH • Julie ArrowoodThis is a new project from Judy Niemeyer quilting —the first design for the new Technique of the Month pattern series. Glacier Star is an exclusive pattern available only thru authorized instructors and shops with a limited printing. Join Julie Arrowood, Certified Judy Niemeyer instructor to learn paper piecing techniques and Judy's own shortcuts to make this project painless! Each class will focus on a new tech-nique and section of the quilt. We'll work on cutting and sewing in class, talking about color and fabric choices as well. The tech-niques you learn will enable you to tackle any of the patterns from Quiltworx with confidence. The finished quilt is 60" x 60". If you’ve been thinking about taking this class, now is the time! This is the last time we’ll be offering the Glacier Star class.

6 sessions • fee: $140.00 (includes the complete pattern, a $60 value).

Saturdays • May 12, June 9, July 7, Aug. 11, Sept. 8, Oct. 13 • 10:00-2:00

BALI WEDDING STAR • Julie ArrowoodJoin Julie Arrowood, Certified Judy Niemeyer instructor to learn paper piecing tech- niques and Judy’s own shortcuts to make this project painless!  The Bali Wedding Star is a newly designed and updated version of Quiltworx very first pattern. By using strip piecing to complete the foundation piecing on the arcs, redesigned stars with floating points—this quilt becomes quick and easy while being a showstopper. The techniques you learn will enable you to tackle any of the patterns from Quiltworx with confidence. Students may work on the Bali Bedrunner or the Wedding Star patterns. Stop by the shop to pick up your supply list and purchase the pattern of your choice before the first session.

3 sessions • fee: $75.00 (plus purchase of pattern)

Saturdays • June 23, July 21, Aug. 18 • 10:00-3:00

ELECTRIC QUILT 7 BASICS • Dee LegvoldLearn the basics of Electric Quilt 7 and how to use the different menu options. Design a block, work with simple quilt layouts, explore the various libraries and how to change the fabrics, resize a block and design a quilt from blocks to borders. You need a

JOIN US FOR SUMMER SCHOOLInstructors: Nathan Carter & Cheri Merritt

Come and practice with the Precision Piecing Templates from Marti Michell featured this year in the Marti and Me club. You will love the engineered corners to aid you with lining up your pieces and reducing bulk in your seams.

We’ve picked two fun projects for you to work on. Come for one or both!

GOOD NEIGHBORSCome and make your own fun neighborhood. Don’t let the angles in the roof scare you. The engineered corners will help align your pieces and end up with houses with straighter walls and roof than your real house. Choose between 6” houses from template set J or 12” houses from template set K. Come in to see the sample and pick up your supply list. You will also need the Good Neighbors pattern from Marti and Me and either template set J or K.

1 session • fee: $30.00

Saturday, June 2 • 10:00–4:00

I SPY Use a collection of novelty prints, florals or your own special fabrics to create this one of a kind quilt. You will be using template set G or H to fussy cut your favorite motifs. Choose 1", 1 ½", 2" or 3" hexagons. The engineered corners will help you add the triangles to your hexagons. Come in to see the sample and pick up your supply list. You will also need a template set (G or H) and the Six is for Hexagons book.

1 session • fee: $30.00

Saturday, July 28 • 10:00–4:00

working version of Electric Quilt 7 on your laptop computer and basic familiarity with using your computer (saving files, using the mouse…)

2 sessions • fee: $30.00

Saturdays, April 28 & May 12 • 1:00–4:00

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Glad Creations Patterns All of our great patterns are rotary cut and machine

pieced. Visit our website at www.gladcreationsquilts.com to take a look at our complete line of original quilt

patterns as well as a great selection of kits.

www.gladcreationsquilts.com

Checkerboard Stars 60" x 66"

Sew Many Stars 78" x 90"or 90" x 102"

Mark Your Calendars!Minnesota Quilter's Show

Rochester, MNJune 14-16, 2012

Be sure to visit us in our booth!

Glad Creations Summer Sale July 12-14, 2012

Closed for InventoryJuly 31, 2012

Quilt Minnesota State-wide Shop HopAugust 3–19, 2012

Watch for details! A brochure with information on participating shops will be available soon. We have a fun bus

trip planned for our Central East section. Stop in for details.

Cut Paper Artwork by Emily Dyer

CLASS REGISTRATION

NOTES ON CLASS SUPPLIES: You will have the best class experience if you arrive in class on time with all required supplies. Please check equipment lists in this brochure and also call or come into the shop to check on yardage requirements for the class you have registered for. Allow enough time after you purchase your fabric for prewashing. Basic sewing kit for ALL CLASSES should include: scissors, needles, thread, ruler, pins, pencil and thimble. For classes requiring a sewing machine, please bring your own machine if at all possible. If you do not have a machine you can bring, we have two machines available for your use. They can be reserved at the time you register for class.

Please enclose full payment for each class you are registering for. Phone reservations will be held for 4 days so you can mail or drop off your payment. After that time your reservation cannot be held. We will gladly take your credit card payment by phone. Fees cannot be refunded or transferred later than one week prior to the first class session unless the class is canceled. If you cannot attend a class you have registered for, please give us 7 days notice and we will be happy to give you a full refund. We reserve the right to cancel classes if minimum enrollment is not met. As a courtesy to teachers and other class members, please do not bring children to class and turn off cell phones—we want everyone to have a pleasant time!Mail registrations to: Glad Creations, Inc.

3400 Bloomington Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55407

Hours: Monday (9:30-5:00), Tuesday (9:30-8:30), Wednesday–Saturday (9:30-5:00). Open Mondays until 8:30 when we have classes. Call for Monday evening hours.

Phone: (612) 724-1079.

Class registration will begin Thursday, March 22, 2012!

Spring 2012 Registration Form

NAME: _____________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________________

CITY: _________________________________________ STATE: _______ ZIPCODE: ______________

PHONE: DAYS ______________________________ EVENINGS: ______________________________

Please register me for the following classes:

CLASS: ___________________________________ DATE: _______ TIME:__________ FEE: _______

CLASS: ___________________________________ DATE: _______ TIME:__________ FEE: _______

CLASS: ___________________________________ DATE: _______ TIME:__________ FEE: _______

TOTAL FEE ENCLOSED: _____________________

Please read class registration information above. Class fees cannot be refunded or transferred later than one week prior to the first class session. CLASS REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN THURSDAY, MARCH 22.

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