News & Notes Glad Creations · 2012. 7. 31. · Glad Creations, Inc. Quilt Block Fall 2012 Schedule of Classes Hours: Monday • 9:30–5:00 Tuesday • 9:30–8:30 Wednesday–Saturday

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Glad Creations News & Notes

Fall 2012

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Scrap Tamers Plus From Marti & Me Club (Two Clubs rolled into one!) September 2012-May 2013

This club will begin in September and meet on the 3rd Saturday of the month for 9 consecutive months. The focus of the club will be on learning new techniques, finishing your projects and having some fun. This year we will again be combining

the favorite features of our Scrap Tamers Club, including a scrappy mystery quilt, with the From Marti and Me Club. As part of the From Marti and Me Club, each month club members will receive a pattern for a project which features one of the Marti Michell tools or template sets. Marti Michell tools are designed to make your piecing more accurate. The patterns include different size options and excellent step by step instructions. You can make these projects from your stash or you can preorder a kit and/or the featured tool. Kit infor-mation will be available to preview and order each month for the next month’s project. We will start in September with an overview of the special features of the Marti Michell tools and begin the projects in October. The meeting dates will be September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15, January 19, February 16, March 16, April 20 and May 18.

Sessions will include: • A handout including clues for making a Glad Creations original

mystery quilt measuring 56" x 64".• A complete pattern by Marti Michell featuring one of her tools or

template sets.• Instructions and demonstrations for using the featured Marti

Michell tool. • Motivation from show and tell.• And—a preview of what’s new in the shop (all the goodies you’ll

want to know about).• The sessions will generally last about 50-60 minutes. Please plan

to arrive on time and stay for the whole session.

How to join the club:• Register for a session time (10:00, 11:15 or 1:15). To make

it fair for everyone, registration begins Saturday, August 25 at 9:30. We will be taking registrations in person or by phone. (No faxes, no e-mails, no mail-ins). You may register on this first sign-up day for yourself and up to 3 friends. We expect these sessions to fill up quickly! Be prepared to stand in line at the shop, and know that the phone will be very busy. We appreciate your patience—we will be taking registrations as fast as we can in the order received.

• The cost to participate in the club is $40.00. Prepay at the time of registration to hold your place (payment for phone sign-ups must be received within 4 days of registration).

• Sign-up sheet will be ready by August 13. Stop in and pick one up.

Scraptamers Sign up begins Saturday, August 25

at 9:30 am

Mystery by Mail #50 available in OctoberThis session our Mystery by Mail quilt will be the same quilt as the one offered for Mystery Weekend. The Mystery by Mail kits will be offered in 2 size options and will be available in early October. Each Mystery by Mail kit will include all the fabric for the quilt top plus the first clue. Four additional clues will be mailed, every 3 weeks, the final one including a photo of the quilt and the quilt layout. Give us a call or send an email to let us know that you’d like to receive swatches and information in the mail.

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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.

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.

Volunteer & Quilt for KidsParticipants have a wonderful time at our monthly volunteer 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 Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 18

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 • Sept. 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, Nov. 6, 13 • 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 interme-diate students—Pat works with each student individually during class. Please note that session dates are irregular.


Saturday • Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 13, 27, Nov. 17, Dec. 1 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.


Thurs. • Sept. 13, 27, Oct. 11, 25, Nov. 15, 29 • 10:00–12:00

HANDQUILTING • Cheri MerrittIf you enjoy the portability of handwork, here’s your opportunity to learn tips and tricks from an experienced hand quilter for finishing your projects. At the first session, you’ll be mark-ing and layering a design to make a finished 24” piece. The remaining sessions will be spent working on your technique and finishing your project. With practice you’ll be quilting with small, even stitches. In addition we will cover various tools to make your job easier, and we will demonstrate the “big stitch” technique. Come in prior to the first class to pick up your supply list and select fabric for your project.


Mondays. • Nov. 5, 12, 19 • 6:30–8:30

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.

HANDWORK CLUB • Dee LegvoldCome join us for a relaxed evening the third Monday of the month. Our focus will be HANDWORK. From appliqué and red-work to binding, hand piecing and quilting. Bring your tips and questions to share with others over a couple of hours of stitching and chatting. All skill levels are welcome—just bring a project of your choice and your handwork supplies.


Mondays. • Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Dec. 17 • 6:30–8:30

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, borders, basting and binding. Machine quilting will be demonstrated 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.


Tuesday • Nov. 13, 20, 27, Dec. 11 • 6:00–8:30

INVISIBLE MACHINE APPLIQUÉ • Annemarie YohnkLearn to appliqué by machine with confidence! This technique based class will teach the invisible method of appliqué. The class project is an urn of flowers on a 16” block. This block can then be finished into a pillow or wallhanging. Appliqué can be quick, painless when you use the techniques taught in this class. Once you learn how easy this method is you will want to take on other appliqué projects. You must bring your own machine and it’s manual. It is best if your machine has an adjustable blind hem stitch or a variable overlock stitch. Stop by the shop to see the sample and pick up your supply list. Also, see *Supplies and Equipment list.

2 sessions • fee; $25.00

Tuesdays • Oct. 9, 16 • 6:30–8:30

NORTH STAR QUILT • Susan DyerLearn how to use Deb Tucker’s new Spotlight tool by making her North Star Quilt. The Spotlight tool is a trim-down tool for making this tricky unit. You’ll be making units to finish at 1-1/2”, 3” and 6” and stitching just four of them together to make star blocks for this 52” x 52” quilt. You will be doing the cutting in class and should be able to complete several stars. Come in to see the sample and pick up your supply list. See the * Supplies and Equipment list for machine classes. You will also need the Spotlight tool and the North Star pattern, both by Deb Tucker.

1 session • fee; $30.00

Tuesday • Oct. 2 • 10:00–4:00

MACHINE TECHNIQUES

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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.

Mondays • Sept. 24 (6:30–8:00), Oct. 1 (6:30-8:30) & Oct. 8 (6:30-8:30)

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION TREE SKIRT • Julie Arrowood

Have you admired Judy Niemeyer’s fabulous foundation paper pieced quilts and wanted to make one of your own? Join Certified Instructor Julie Arrowood in making this Foundation Paper pieced Tree Skirt or Table Topper. The size is 60" x 60". Learn techniques to make this project fun and easy! Stop in the shop prior to the first session to pick up your supply list, purchase your pattern and select your fabrics so you can come to class ready to sew!

2 sessoins • fee: $60.00 plus purchase of pattern

Saturday • Sept 22 & Oct. 6 • 10:00 - 4:00

WORK ON YOUR JUDY PROJECT DAY • Julie Arrowood

Get out those Judy Niemeyer projects that are not completed and bring them in to work on. Need help finishing or just getting organized? Certified Instructor Julie Arrowood will be on hand to help with any questions you have. Bring your project and all your sewing supplies to come ready to sew!


Saturday • Sept. 29 • 10:00–4:00

UFO DAY • Susan DyerNeed help getting re-started on your projects, adding a border to your quilt or other finishing tasks? Come to the UFO day for help, motivation and uninterrupted sewing time. Susan will spend the morning helping you get started and will be on call during the afternoon if you need further assistance. Bring your projects, the pattern or book you’re using and whatever sewing supplies you’ll need to spend the day working on your project. Bring your lunch or head over to one of the neighborhood establishments.


Saturday • Dec. 1 • 10:00–4:00

MYSTERY WEEKEND #50 Susan Dyer & Nancy Raschka-Reeves

Run away from home and spend the weekend with us! We’ve specially designed a quilt for this Mystery Weekend. You won’t find out what the quilt looks like until you’ve begun sewing. Teaching hours are from 9:30–5:00 each day but you may stay and sew Thursday or Saturday evening if you wish. Participants should have experience with rotary cutting and machine piecing. You will receive your Secret Supply List about a month before this workshop. Choose between Session A, B, C & D. (Students in sessions A,B & C will be sworn to secrecy!) This session the Mystery Weekend and Mystery by Mail will be the same quilt. We hope the Mystery Weekend folks will be able to keep their quilt a secret from anyone participating in the Mystery by Mail until June!

Register early—sessions tend to fill quickly!

Class registration begins Thursday, August 16.

One weekend session • fee: $65.00 Session A: Sat. & Sun. • Nov. 3 & 4 • 9:30–5:00 Session B: Thurs. & Fri. • Nov. 8 & 9 • 9:30–5:00 Session C: Sat. & Sun. • Nov. 10 & 11 • 9:30–5:00 Session D: Sat. & Sun. • Nov. 24 & 25 • 9:30–5:00

Like us on Facebook at “Glad Creations Quilts” for lots

of fun photos & news!

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NEW 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.Quilted Gems

68" x 84"or 84" x 100"

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.


Monday • Sept. 17, 24 • 6:30–8:30

COLOR CLUB • Cheri MerrittJoin our club and build on your knowledge of color basics while playing with sample blocks. We will add new terms to your color vocabulary and explore ideas for creating color effects in your quilts. Each student will need their own copy of The Quilter’s Color Club by Christine E. Barnes as well as a good grounding in color basics. (Our Color Basics class is a good place to start.) Stop by the shop for a list of other supplies needed. Let’s have fun discovering color possibilities together!


Monday • Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 • 6:30–8:30

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


Saturdays, Sept. 22, 29 • 1:00–4:00

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, screw-driver, a flashlight and some scraps of fabric.


Saturday • Oct. 13 • 1:00–4:00

SPECIAL TOPICS

www.gladcreationsquilts.comCozy Cabin74" x 85"or 94" x 106"

Hopscotch60" x 66"

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, August 16, 2012!

Fall 2012 Registration Form

NAME: _____________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________________

CITY: _________________________________________ STATE: _______ ZIPCODE: ______________

PHONE: DAYS ______________________________ EVENINGS: ______________________________

Please register me for the following classes:

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, AUGUST 16.

Glad Creations, Inc.Quilt Block3400 Bloomington Ave. So.Minneapolis, MN 55407

See inside:f Class registration

starts August 16.

f Scraptamers registration begins August 25.

f Lots of funnew Fall classes!

Visit our website:www.gladcreationsquilts.com

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News & Notes Glad Creations · 2012. 7. 31. · Glad Creations, Inc. Quilt Block Fall 2012 Schedule of Classes Hours: Monday • 9:30–5:00 Tuesday • 9:30–8:30 Wednesday–Saturday