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Western PA Shop HopJune 20th – 23rd

Travel “Around the Town”, both literally and figuratively, during this year’s Western PA Shop Hop. Your journey will take you to ten distinctive quilt shops within a 50-mile radius of Pittsburgh. Each shop shares marvelous fabrics and quilting supplies, as well as a pattern for their block in this year’s progressive quilt. This year the quilt features all the buildings you might find around a fictional town – you’ll receive some special mail when you visit Quilters Corner – the local post office. A special new treat will be shared at each stop this year – a free quilt charm – the kind you add to a bracelet! Passports may be purchased at any one of the ten shops (still just $5.00 each). We can’t wait to welcome you and your traveling companions to Quilters Corner – you’ll find special deliveries for everyone!

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Dear Friends,Standing in our yard this afternoon I realized the Japanese Iris are really

making too much of a statement in the front garden. That means I can pick huge bunches to bring inside, but it also means it’s time to move some plants… I was thinking if I add two more peony bushes, three clumps of Dusty Miller and maybe two roses it would look more like a piece of Moda fabric… Do you think that means I’ve spent too much time in the garden or too much time in the sewing room?!

Hope your spring is filled with lots of fresh flowers and beautiful designs, See you soon, Mary Beth

Straight from the UK, new designer, Lucie Summers has brought her truly distinctive style to Moda. Lucie’s inspiration comes from the English countryside

where she lives. Her unique eye translates onto fabric in bold graphic images of flowers, street-cars, houses, letters and geometric patterns. The vibrant crimsons, limes and teals bring the whimsical nature of the prints to life. Whether you have a project in mind, or need inspiration for something new, Summersville is the answer! $10.99 per yard

Quilters Corner Sidewalk

CelebrationSaturday, July 28th 10:00am – 5:00pm

and Sunday, July 29th 12:00pm – 5:00pm

What is the best part of summer? Why all of the outdoor markets of course. And do we ever have a doozie to share with you. Our Sidewalk Celebration is kind of “big party meets Indian bazaar”! Join us out front on the sidewalk and in the side parking lot for fabulous deals on discon-tinued books, patterns and magazines, as well as discontinued shop samples and unique fabric presentations created just for this event (backing cuts and the coordinated one yard pieces were last years favorites). Last, but by no means least, be certain to look for the amazing gift baskets filled to the brim with tempt-ing goodies - prices for these treasures begin at only $7.95! Grab your purse and your friends – you’re sure to have a blast!

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The shop is filled with cheerful floral prints that would be perfect for a little girl’s dress. Ann

Blair’s reversible wrap dress design couldn’t be easier. The pattern includes girls sizes 2 – 10 and even a doll version. The addition of appli-qué or ric rac to the simple shape expands the options – adorable! Pattern $9.95

Classes at a Glance

Accented Binding 11Adding Borders –

Where, When, Why and How! 5Binding – The Finishing Touch 11Drawing Freehand Feathers 5Elegant Ornaments 14Fabric-Doodle-Do 11Fabric Pottery 6Featherweight and 301 TLC 7Freehand Machine Quilting 2Geese in the Flower Market 14Geranium Basket Tablemat 7Hand Piecing Class 3Hummingbird and Fuchsia 4Introduction to Hand Appliqué 3Kaleido-Strips 6 14Long Tall Sally 7Looking Back 7Machine Appliqué Five Ways 3Nice Neighborhood Art Quilt 9Non Fusible Machine Appliqué 3Painless Paper Piecing 5Pumpkin Pie 9Quick Clothesline Carry-All 6Quiltmaking 101 2Quilts of Valor – QOV Weave 13Serenity Shoulder Bag 6Simple Skirt 13Template Free/Back Basting Appliqué 3The Selvage Quilt 4Thread Doodles 14Three Blind Mice 8Twisted Christmas Wall Hanging 9Utility Quilting 5

Class Skill Rating ~ All – Appropriate and interesting for those of all skill levels.Beginner – Suitable for a new quilter or as a quick project for more experi-

enced quilters. Assumes familiarity with your sewing machine and its operation.

Intermediate – For quilters who have worked on several previous projects and are eager to learn more.

Advanced – For experienced quilters ready for a challenge.

Quiltmaking 101Barb Hudak or Debbie KaczkowskiSkill level: BeginnerJune 5, 12, 19 and July 3 Tuesday ~ 10:30am – 12:30pm or June 5, 12, 19 and July 3 Tuesday ~ 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Learn the basics of quilting, fabric selection, hand and machine piecing, hand quilting and finishing, all while making a beautiful 36” x 36” piece that will look great in any room in your home. Even if you have never sewn before, these experienced teachers can get you started.

Fee: $56.50 (includes $21.95 book)

Freehand Machine QuiltingCarol SeubertSkill level: BeginnerJune 25 Monday ~ 10:30am – 3:00pm or July 21 Saturday ~ 10:30am – 3:00pm or August 29 Wednesday ~ 10:30am – 3:00pm

Join us for this two-part seminar on machine quilting. In the morning, you will learn machine set up and the basics of using your machine to do freehand machine quilting. We’ll then break for lunch. (You can bring a lunch, or take a break and go out for lunch.) In the afternoon, we will put your newfound skills to work, learning different techniques, including a continuous line heart design.

Fee: $26.00

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Template Free/Back Basting AppliquéBarb HudakSkill level: BeginnerJune 14 Thursday ~ 6:30pm – 8:30pm or August 17 Friday ~ 11:00am – 1:00pm

While taking appliqué classes from Jo Morton and Jeanna Kimbell, Barb learned a different method of hand appliqué. If templates are something you would like to leave behind, this class is for you. No templates required, just a light box and a novel preparation step. Follow the basic stitching instructions and you will be on your way with a technique that may just become your favorite. You will work on a piece that is 12” x 12” that can be used as a pillow or finished as a small wall hanging.

Fee: $18.00 (includes pattern sheet)

Non Fusible Machine AppliquéRuth Ann LowerySkill level: AllJune 9 and 16 Saturday ~ 11:00am – 1:00pm

When Ruth Ann saw this beautiful quilt at International Quilt Festival, she knew she just had to learn more about it. The book, Flowers, Hearts and Garlands, is a guide to creating this quilt. Written by quilt maker Liz Jones, it details a new way to make machine appliquéd quilts without fusing. It’s fun, it’s easy and it’s so accurate. If you love machine appliqué, or even if you’ve never tried it, this class is for you. Come join in the fun!


Introduction to Hand AppliquéMary Beth HartnettSkill level: BeginnerAugust 17 Friday ~ 10:30am – 12:30pm

Not everyone finds applique to be a peaceful form of stitch-ery, but with in-depth instruction and practice you may find it becomes your favorite technique. In class, instruction will be offered in pattern, fabric and tool selection and then we will move on to turning under the edges and making nearly invisi-ble stitches on leaves, stems and berries.

Fee: $18.00 (includes block pattern and fabrics)

Machine Appliqué Five WaysRuth Ann LowerySkill level: AllMay 18 Friday ~ 11:00am – 1:30pm or June 2 Saturday ~ 11:00am – 1:30pm

Do you love the look of machine appliquéd quilts? Are you afraid to start one? Ruth Ann has been doing machine appliqué for twenty five years and is eager to share all of her secrets with you. There will be a handout that comes directly from The Banner Book that she authored. There will also be a handout on fusibles and stabilizers. You will learn Raw Edge Straight Stitch, Blanket Stitch, Satin Stitch, Broderie Perse, and Hand Appliqué Look. This is a technique class, but fabric requirements will be provided to complete the sample if you wish. Sign up soon – this class fills quickly!

Fee: $18.00

Hand Piecing ClassBarb HudakSkill level: BeginnerJune 8 and 15 Friday ~ 10:30am – 4:30pm or July 20 and 27 Friday ~ 10:30am – 4:30pm

In this workshop you will stitch a star block and a border print square while learning Jinny Beyer’s secrets of precision hand piecing. In this one day class, you will learn to make templates, join four and eight points, sew odd angles, set in pieces, make sharp points, work with border prints, and sew curves. Whether a begin-ner or someone wishing to perfect hand-piecing skills, this is an excellent class. The two finished blocks measure 10” by 10”. Jinny Beyer’s book Quiltmaking by Hand and her “Perfect Piecer” template are needed for this class.

Fee: $35.00


The Selvage QuiltDeb SkundrichSkill level: AllMay 26 Saturday ~ 11:00am – 1:00pm

Come on ladies! Deb knows you’ve been saving those selvages. (People talk, and some of you have confessed.) Join us and have a fun day of putting those wonderful fabric edges to great use. If you haven’t been saving selvages, (she can’t believe that some people don’t), these blocks can be done with assorted sized strips and the look will still be charming.

Fee: $18.00

Hummingbird and FuchsiaJane ZowackiSkill level: Some experience with hand embroidery and appliquéAugust 4 and 11 Saturday ~ 11:00am – 1:00pm

Stump work is a very old embroidery technique that looks scary but is really quite easy and fun. The embroidery is worked in a hoop, cut out with a seam allowance and then appliquéd. Make a pillow with a chubby stump work hummingbird and some ribbon fuchsias. A spider web and a tiny bead spider bring this little piece to life. Fern and Fly, Bouillon, Chain, and Cast On knots are some of the stitches you will learn. Come join the fun and create your own happy little hummingbird!

Fee: $18.00

Market PartyFriday, June 15th and Saturday, June 16th 10:00am – 5:00pm

I’ve never found going to the market all that much fun – the grocery market that is… Quilt Market is another story entirely!!! There the aisles are lined with all the latest the quilt world has to offer and we get to shop for you. We will gather new fabrics, notions, books, patterns and most importantly ideas. We’ll return to Quilters Corner and spend several weeks getting samples and demonstrations ready to share. On the 15th and 16th you’ll find new models and displays, but more importantly demonstrations of new tech-niques will be offered at 11:00am and repeated at 1:00pm on both days. A special pattern sheet to show off the new little fabric samples, that are our gift to you, will round out the day – why not join the enthusiastic crowd?!

Sometimes a reference for an old favorite is the most valuable reference. Log Cabins, from House of White Birches, includes information for 7 different techniques for piecing the time-less pattern. Instructions for each process are followed by a vibrant example of that method. Some of the designs are very regimented, but they “loosen up” as you travel through the book. The project notes that begin each pattern are followed by complete materials lists and bold color graphics illustrating each step. From Lights in the Cabin to Carved in Stone – I want to make them all! This is a very reasonably priced reference. Book $19.95


Adding Borders – Where, When, Why and How!

Mary Beth Hartnett Skill level: AllJune 1 Friday ~ 10:30am – 12:00pm

Does your quilt need borders? Maybe – maybe not! In class you will learn how to decide what is best for the quilt center you have completed. We will cover planning for pieced and plain frames (figuring yardage requirements and sizes) and look at options for a series of different pieced borders. Tips for accu-rately adding frames that yield perfectly flat finished quilts will also be shared and demonstrated. Take your work from ordinary to extraordinary with the perfect finishing statement.

Fee: $14.00Painless Paper PiecingBarb HudakSkill level: AllJuly 19 Thursday ~ 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Do you love to paper piece but find removing the paper tedious and time consuming? With this technique, paper piecing is fast, more enjoyable and less wasteful of both fabric and paper. Barb has convinced all of us that this is the only way to paper piece! The 36” x 36” class project would make a great little wall hanging or table topper.


Utility QuiltingSue BlayneySkill level: AllJune 9 Saturday ~ 11:00am – 1:00pm

You can’t imagine how excited Sue was to discover the new book "Utility Quilting". She loves hand quilting but never consid-ered all the different and interesting stitches that can be used on small projects that need to be finished quickly. Learn to use heavier thread and bold stitches to make a big impact on your next project.


Drawing Freehand FeathersJane ZowackiSkill level: AllAugust 16 Thursday ~ 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Beautiful hand quilted feathers can really make a quilt. But what do you do if you can’t find a stencil that is the right size or shape? Well…you draw one. It isn’t hard to do and it is a lot of fun! Once you know some little tips and hints you will be amazed at the beautiful feathers that you can draw. We will also discuss border designs and marking tools. You don’t have to be an artist. Really!

Fee: $18.00

For the past several years we have enjoyed stitching pillowcases to brighten the rooms of young cancer patients. Sadly, the need for these cheerful accents continues to grow. After a good deal of discussion several years back, we decided the best way to encour-age lots of stitching was with a good old fashioned pillowcase race. Don’t worry there is no jumping required – just stitching. Construct pillowcases that you think young patients would love, bring them to the shop during the race so everyone can watch your race lane fill! If pillowcase making is a new endeavor, ask at the counter for a quick demonstration of the method we use – slick to say the least! There are small prizes for those creating the most and for the staff favorites in both team and individual categories. Warm up your machine and commence stitching, because we all know the real winners are the young people whose day will be bright-ened by your creations!

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Race!!!August 6th – 18th


Quick Clothesline Carry-AllLaura SolesSkill level: IntermediateJune 16 and 30 Saturday ~ 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Indygo Junction came up with a great design for “Quick Clothesline Carry-Alls”. Most of Laura’s previous clothesline proj-ects have the raw edge showing on the outside of the baskets. That’s not the case with this bag. The fabric strips are folded over the clothesline, creating a neat finish on the outside of the bag. It also creates a very sturdy, lined carry-all. The approximate size of the bag is 10” x 11” x 8”. Check out Laura’s sample; she added some fun beadwork to her bag.

Fee: $25.75 (includes $9.99 pattern)

Serenity Shoulder BagSue BlayneySkill level: IntermediateJuly 7 and 14 Saturday ~ 11:00am – 1:30pm

Sue was struck by the simple elegance of the Serenity Shoul-der Bag. Texture Magic is the secret to the marvelous flap detail. Sue showcases the newest Lonni Rossi fabric collection in her sample. Your version of this fun bag will be just as wonderful no matter which favorite fabric you feature!


Fabric PotteryLaura SolesSkill level: IntermediateJuly 14 Saturday ~ 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Instead of using clay and a kiln to make pottery, how about using clothesline and fabric? When Laura found the book Sewing Pottery by Machine, her first reaction was “why didn’t I think of that”, and second was to “fire up” her sewing machine. A week later Laura added three new pieces to her pottery collection. She also had a lot of fun watching friends try to figure out how the fabric pots went together. No, super glue was not used and no, it’s not magic. The new technique involves a very clever way of joining fabric covered clothesline coils together. In class we’ll work on a pot similar to Laura’s orange sample. And by the end of the lesson, you’ll be on your way to finishing your first piece of fabric pottery.


New batiks always inspire new projects in the shop. Some projects are fairly complex to use the hand printed textiles to their best advantage, while others are quite simple for the exact same reason!

Bali Fever is brand new from Judy Niemeyer. The foundation pieced extravaganza features luscious Hoffman batiks. The subtle shading behind the skinny compass points is achieved with the help of Hoffman’s Bali Pops. We ordered several different shades of the 2 ½” strip sets, but they disappeared before the pattern arrived! You must have had lots of other ideas for using them… As always, Judy’s pattern includes all the paper pieces to create the 67” x 80” quilt. Her comprehensive directions begin with fabric selection guide-lines, proceed through laying out the fabrics and precutting and then move through all the piecing directions for each section needed for the quilt. Her foundation technique is incredibly accurate and the amazing results she garners will inspire you to make this masterpiece for your collection. Pattern $30.00

I just noticed another Judy Niemeyer pattern you might enjoy making. The particulars of Golden Harvest are much the same – glorious design, foundation pieced – but it is smaller in size (54” x 54”). Even so, it will still be an impressive addition to your home. Pattern $20.00


Long Tall SallyLaura SolesSkill level: BeginnerAugust 11 Saturday ~ 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Laura was intrigued by the inter-locking design in Miss Rosie’s Quilt Company pattern “Long Tall Sally”. And you’re not going to believe how easy this quilt is to sew. It’s made up of one rectangular block and has no borders! The pattern includes two different block sizes. And since the blocks are skinny and long, it’s easy to change the size of the quilt. Laura used the larger of the two blocks in her sample wall hanging. And, of course, it’s made with our bright batik fabrics. Laura’s favorite! FYI - her sample wall hanging isn’t quilted, as it will be growing into a king size bed quilt – later this year.


Looking BackDeb SkundrichSkill level: AllAugust 18 and 25 Saturday ~ 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Once again, a quilt from Material Obsession 2 has captured our hearts. This is a quilt for everyone. A little piecing, some easier appliqué, and presto! – a wonderful lap quilt or wall hanging. The shop sample, (68 ½” square), is done in similar colors to author Sarah Fielke’s, but it lends itself to any color combination that strikes your fancy. So join us as we once again explore the works of this fabulous designer.

Fee: $18.00

Featherweight and 301 TLCPaul and Mary Beth Skill level: AllAugust 18 Saturday ~ 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Your treasured vintage machine deserves the very best care. The great news is that with a bit of instruction you can provide much of this tender loving care yourself. A bit of Featherweight history will be complimented by hands-on instruction in machine maintenance. Did you know that there are over 30 places that require a drop of oil at least every few weeks?! You will also learn which care issues are best left to professionals.

Fee: $29.50 (includes machine oil, lubricant and small screw driver)

Geranium Basket TablematNancy LupetinSkill level: BeginnerJune 30 Saturday ~ 1:00pm – 3:00pm

This exquisite scalloped-edge wool tablemat measures 18” x 18”. Each scallop contains a tiny wool basket with dainty wool flowers and leaves. A bit of embroidery anchors and accents each motif of this perfect accessory for your springtime table.


Barb was taken with the new Split Decision pattern. The deco-rative table piece features a unique spot to add yo-yos or fabric flowers made with the Clover Kanzashi tools. In this piece your selected fabrics really shine. Barb has used brand new contempo-rary style prints from Hoffman for her black, white, teal and purple version. The pieces are cut and stitched with the help of clearly written instructions and lots of diagrams. Purchase the pattern today and the finished piece could grace your table by the week-end! Pattern $8.00


Women of CourageThis is a twelve-month block-of-the-month series honoring women throughout histo-

ry who have led courageous lives. Many of the women you will know, but others you may “meet” for the first time in the biographies that accompany the patterns. The quilt will be made with a historically inspired cream, red, rose, brown and blue textile collection from Windham Fabrics. Your finished quilt will measure 98” x 98”. Kits will include patterns and all the fabrics required for the quilt top and binding.

Monthly Kit - $14.50 to $50.50 (kit prices are determined by the fabric required for each step in the project – some months contain supplies for two blocks, others include fabrics for setting or borders and binding - a list of the prices for the year may be requested when you register for the project)

New Block-of-the-Month projects!We know you enjoy creating spectacular quilts “little by little”. Probably, because like us, you have dis-

covered that block by block anything is possible! We have two new spectacular series quilts to share with you. The first kits for both quilts will be available mid June. Stop in to take a closer look at fabric samples for the projects and to pre-register – there will be a limited number of kits available for each project.

Memories of Christmas PastThis eye-catching holiday sampler is the work of Betsy Langford and Carolyn Nixon.

The 86” x 86” design includes twelve pieced sampler blocks, each with a Nine Patch “twist”, Nine Patch setting blocks and a foundation pieced poinsettia center medallion. Our quilt will be worked in slightly darker shades (we just couldn’t resist adding the new Little Gath-erings fabrics to the mix), but will retain the rich variety of pattern found in the original quilt. The quilt will be offered in a series of six kits. Each kit will contain the block piecing fabrics and any instructions and tips our sample maker feels you might find helpful. You will add the setting fabrics (cream background, foundation and border fabrics – in July we will display several options for these parts of the quilt). If foundation piecing is new to you, or you could use more information about the technique, consider registering for the free foundation-piecing workshop being offered Saturday September 8th for those registered for this Block-of-the-Month program.

Monthly kits $9.95 (each includes fabric for two sampler blocks), Book $25.95 (includes patterns for the project, additional projects and wonderful stories about Christmases past)

Three Blind MiceJill WhittakerSkill level: BeginnerAug. 14 Tuesday ~ 1:00pm-3:00pm

Joanna Figueroa has done it again! Jill didn’t stop smiling the entire time she spent sewing these adorable critters. Learn techniques applicable to a wide range of cloth figures, (cutting, stitching, turning, stuffing, and embellishing) while making your mice. Use them as pin cushions or decorative accents in your home. They are so cute!



Twisted Christmas Wall HangingMary Beth HartnettSkill level: BeginnerJune 5 Tuesday ~ 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Have you put your Twister “ruler” to good use? Maybe it’s time to pull it out! Consider joining us to make a unique holiday decoration composed of its one-of-a-kind interlocking pinwheels. In class 5” squares in red, green and beige will be stitched together, sub cut and reassembled into the snazzy wreath. Tips for safely and accurately cutting and stitching the pieces will be shared.


Pumpkin PieJane ZowackiSkill level: AllJuly 7 Saturday ~ 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Pumpkins and blackbirds with a pumpkin pie. What could be more fun? This 54” x 60” quilt from Bunny Hill Designs is appli-qué with a tiny bit of hand embroidery. We will do a machine appliqué technique using interfacing and a glue stick. The large appliqué pieces make this a great project for both beginners and not so beginners. This is such a happy quilt and tons of fun to make!


Nice Neighborhood Art QuiltLaura SolesSkill level: All August 23 `Thursday ~ 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Have you ever wanted to make a fused “art quilt”? Well now is the time! Using the book Fanciful Stitches, Colorful Quilts, Laura will guide you through the process of making a small wall hanging. No sewing machines required – for any step in the project, even the binding. We’ll be fusing fabrics to make houses, hills and trees for our nice Nice Neighborhood Quilt. And we’ll enhance our quilt with simple embroidery stitches. Laura will also show you how to fuse wrap your quilt to Timtex, for a completely different finish. If you look at Laura’s quilt, it has a wavy edge, with no binding. Laura will also make available two of her own designs for use in the class project.

Fee: $33.95 (includes a $19.95 book)

Special Sale ~I love the quilt I made from a Windham Gees Bend kit. The hand

dyed solid fabrics and bold piecing make for a modern style work of art inspired by the work of women of the deep south. I have yet to quilt the top (I think it may need some hand stitching, maybe even the util-ity stitches Sue is sharing during her upcoming class), but I can hardly wait to begin another in the series! We have marked these kits at a special price for a limited time – they are currently being offered at 40% off their original prices. Stunning and great value – don’t miss out!


Mary Beth Hartnett © 2012 Our patterns are created for your own personal use. All rights are reserved. Any commercial use is prohibited without prior written consent.

Petite Papillion Quilt

This small “shabby chic” style quilt finishes approximately 26 ¾” x 26 ¾”. It would make a wonderful signature quilt – have friends or party guests sign the small background rectangles (be sure to use permanent fabric marking pens in colors that compliment the colors in your fabrics so the signatures can be seen but do not overwhelm the piece).

Fabric requirements ~One charm packBackground – 1/4 yard (some of the light charms from the stack were also used to add more variety)Setting squares and triangles – 1/2 yardInner border – 1/4 yardOuter border – 1/3 yardBinding – 1/4 yardBacking – 1 yard

I rounded the corner in the shop pastel section and ran right into a beautiful group of fabrics that I had completely missed. After several more passes I realized Papillion would be perfect for a small quilt made with a charm pack. Working with the math for a bit led to the 3” x 3” finished blocks you find in this project. With the addition of background fabric each carefully cut charm will yield the pieces for two blocks. An “on point” setting and two borders add the finishing touches.


Binding – The Finishing TouchBarb HudakSkill level: BeginnerJuly 17 Tuesday~ 10:30am – 12:30pm or August 24 Friday~ 10:30am – 12:30pm

Your top has been pieced, layered and quilted. Now all that remains is to close up the edges, and at long last your quilt will be finished. Done. Ready to use. This final step of binding your piece is exciting, but must not be rushed. In class you will learn how to trim and baste your quilt’s edges, and how to make binding that will complete your quilt with a professional look.

Fee: $18.00

Accented BindingMary Beth HartnettSkill level: AllJune 26 Tuesday ~ 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Now that your quilt top is quilted it’s time to add the final touch, binding. It always seems to take so long to get it on properly… Maybe it’s time to learn a method that is worked completely by machine? Not only is this method fast, it adds a tiny sliver of an accent color to the edge of your quilt. Bring a small quilted piece to class and you will be almost done when you leave!

Fee: $15.00

Fabric-Doodle-DoJill WhittakerSkill level: AllJune 27 Wednesday ~ 11:00am – 1:00pm or July 18 Wednesday ~ 11:00am – 1:00pm

Do you doodle? Why not doodle on fabric and create your own one of a kind fabric squares. The squares can be used in any project or given as a unique and personal gift to friends and family.


Please cut – all cut measurements include ¼” seam allowances

Charm squares - for each block cut one 2” x 2” A square, four 1 ¼” x 1 ¼” C squares – repeat for twenty-five blocks

Background - for each block cut four 1 ¼” x 2” B rectangles – repeat for twenty-five blocks

Setting squares – sixteen 3 ½” x 3 ½”Side setting triangles – four 5 ½” x 5 ½” squares cut point to

point twice to form trianglesCorner setting triangles – two 3” x 3” squares cut point to point

once to form trianglesInner border – four strips 1 ¼” x length needed for each sideOuter border – four strips 2 ½” x length needed for each side

To construct ~ - Stitch a B rectangle to each of two opposite sides of an A

square. Stitch a C square to each end of the remaining B rectangles and then add these to the center to finish the block. Repeat for twenty-five blocks.

- Lay out the blocks, setting squares and triangles in diagonal

rows. Refer to the photo for placement. Stitch together the pieces in each diagonal row, beginning and ending each with a triangle, and then stitch the rows one to the next to complete the quilt center.

- Trim the edges of the quilt center square, being certain to leave ¼” seam allowances.

- Stitch an inner border strip to each of two opposite sides of the quilt center. Trim the strip ends even with the adjacent sides and then add strips to the remaining two sides. Add the outer borders in the same manner.

- Layer the quilt top with batting and backing, quilt and bind.

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Crab Apple Hill CrowdJune 28 and September 27

Thursday ~ 7:00pmThis group is for those who are fascinated by hand embroidery. Elegant patterns

from Crabapple Hill provide the inspiration and Barb provides the instruction – talk about a tremendous combination! Vintage buttons accent the delicate stitchery on Heirloom Button Bouquet, the next club project. Learn a little, stitch a little, laugh a lot – consider joining a meeting.Fee: $9.00 per meeting (includes an $8.00 pattern each meeting) )

Culture ClubMay 24 and August 30

Thursday ~ 7:00pmProjects featured in current Culture Club sessions are inspired by the elegant

patterns and textures of India. Designer Leesa Chandler intends that you experi-ence the flavor or the country by stitching a variety of novel projects. Her exquisite Indian inspired fabrics will next grace a quilt and travel tote – both projects will be shared at the meeting, along with recipes and member show and tell.Fee: $5.00 per meeting (includes club patterns!)

Barb and FriendsJune 7, July 12, August 2 and September 6

Thursday ~ 7:00pmBarb and her group are only a few steps into their newest project. You still have

time to catch up with the lovely blocks being made for the Ginger Rose sampler by Bee Creative studio. A series of eight sessions will give you all the information you need to construct the quilt and some exceptional additional projects as well. The group shares projects they have made, lots of laughs and there is a rumor of food each meeting too – no wonder the crowd continues to grow – Barb would love to welcome you!

Fee: $6.00 per meeting (includes club patterns)

Stash ManagementMay 26, June 30 and August 25

Saturday ~ 10:15am It is hard to believe that another series of Stash Management sessions is coming

to an end – there are still so many sewing areas left to organize! At each meeting we share projects created with the fabrics in our collection, ideas for organizing the creative clutter that magically appears as we stitch, and a new pattern to help cut into the wonderful fabric we have accumulated over the years. Members who missed the April meeting (don’t you just hate when there is a conflict?) will want to prepare for next time. You are to take a critical look at your pattern collection to determine which patterns are of the greatest value to you at the moment (usually only about 20% of the total!). Those patterns should be stored where they can inspire new projects and the rest are to be put away (as in boxed up and put in storage!). Also, you are to bring ½ yard of a fabric that you no longer find exciting. Bring the piece in a paper bag for a seriously silly swap. Great fun with great results – you might want to squeeze in! Fee: $10.00 for all remaining meetings in this series, which ends in August


QOV QuarterlyJune 6

Wednesday ~ 11:00am – 2:00pmJoin Jamie to work on quilts and presentation cases for the

Quilts of Valor project. The mission of the Quilts of Valor Founda-tion is to cover all combat service members and veterans touched by war with a comforting and healing quilt. To that end you will receive a new pattern, appropriate as a gift to express our grati-tude to the countries war heroes, at each meeting and have time to begin construction of your contribution to the effort.Fee: $10.00 or free for those who have taken the QOV Weave class

at Quilters Corner

ThimbleberriesJuly 26 and October 25

Thursday ~ 10:30am or 7:00pmThis year the projects being shared in Thimbleberries Club can

be found in Lynette’s Pattern Party book. The book includes wonderful seasonal patterns that are easy to construct, but still oh so appealing. Each meeting we review the techniques used in the pieces, share the projects we are working on, and enjoy seasonal party ideas and treats.Fee: If you purchased your Pattern Party book from Quilters Corner club meetings are our gift to you. Yes, the meetings are

free!

Jo Morton ClubJune 30 and September 29

Saturday ~ 12:00pmJuly and August “session” packets can be picked up at your

convenience We love the historically inspired small quilts that are the hall-

mark of designer Jo Morton. Each new series makes us wish for more hours in every single day! This is a group for those of you who would like to have oodles of new patterns to work on this summer, even if you don’t have the ability to stop in on a given day each month. We will hold an introductory meeting on June 30th – techniques, an overview of Jo’s fabrics and a look at the samples will take place at noon that day. Your next two “meetings” will be packaged at the counter ready to pick up on any day you wish – one in July and the next in August. Finally, we will meet again in the shop on September 29th at noon to pick up the last of the patterns and share what we have made during the summer. We’ll see how this works out – different but hopefully still delightful!!!Fee: $34.00 for the entire series (includes patterns for seven petite quilts!)

Quilts of Valor – QOV WeaveJamie MackSkill level: AllMay 30 Wednesday ~ 11:00am – 2:00pm or June 13 Wednesday ~ 11:00am – 2:00pm

Join Jamie for a day of National Service “Quilter Style.” You will create a memorable lap quilt for a service member who has been touched by war. We will discuss the requirements for a Quilt of Valor, share patriotic designs and demo the QOV weave block. You will receive an informative packet filled with all the details about the project. Let us know if you would like to purchase a kit to help get started on your Quilt of Valor.

Fee: $10.00

Simple SkirtMary Beth HartnettSkill level: BeginnerAugust 20 Monday ~ 6:30pm – 8:00pm and August 22 Wednesday ~ 6:30pm – 8:00pm

The fabrics at Quilters Corner are of the highest quality and as “on trend” as you will find anywhere. We sometimes forget that they are perfect for many garments. If you would like to include a simple little skirt in your summer wardrobe this class is perfect. We will cover the basics of cutting, stitching and finish-ing the Bella Skirt. Please keep in mind this is a construction class not a fitting class (you will need to measure yourself and make a size decision before coming to class)



Geese in the Flower MarketDeb SkundrichSkill level: AllAugust 16 Thursday ~ 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Have you ever used the Flying Geese ruler? It makes quick work of flying geese (four at a time). This quilt is fast, fun and summery. We will use small bits of fabrics for our geese and a main floral.

Fee: $18.00

Thread DoodlesJill WhittakerSkill level: BeginnerJuly 10 Tuesday ~ 11:00am – 1:00pm or August 7 Tuesday ~ 11:00am – 1:00pm

Join Jill in exploring the infinite possibilities of doodling in thread. Intricate looking stitched patterns, that you will create, fill the small blocks of this unique sampler. The small size of this project lends itself to easy and quick completion of a really special accent piece.


Kaleido-Strips 6Mary Beth HartnettSkill level: IntermediateJuly 7 Saturday ~ 1:00pm – 4:00pm

A new pattern from Creations Sew Clever caught our atten-tion. The segments for the hexagon shape blocks are cut with a nifty Creative Grids ruler. After carefully rotary cutting strips from a large-scale print in class you will lay the ruler on top of your stack and quickly cut all the triangles needed for the quilt. Traditionally the cutting for this quilt was the hard part – no more! After cutting we will begin piecing the lap size quilt - focusing on motif place-ment and sewing accuracy.


Elegant OrnamentsDeb SkundrichSkill level: AllAugust 4 Saturday ~ 1:30pm – 4:30pm

The sun may be shining and warmer weather is approach-ing, but we are thinking ornaments! So many of you asked for a repeat of this class that we thought we would offer it earlier in the year. This way you will have lots of time to make holiday gifts. These intricate looking ornaments are a lot easier to make than you may think. Bits and pieces of fabric become the focal point of these unique decorations. Join us to begin your Christ-mas preparations in August!

Fee: $22.50

Renee Nanneman, known for pretty softly colored floral fabric collections with a historic textile influence, has been at it again. Her Bella Bliss currently graces the table to the left as

you enter the shop. The Andover fabrics feature tan, red, rose and green flowers, stripes and checks. They proved irresist-ible when we were shown the samples months ago. it was easy to imagine them added to the historic pieces already in our collection and to “see” them used in our favorite patterns. We weren’t the only ones to love the color combi-nation. A Mother’s Love (a wonderful project for May!) by Lori Smith combines piecing and a little appliqué in the exact palette Renee picked for Bella Bliss. Lori designed the 73 ¼” x 73 ¼” medallion sampler for her daughter – it could just as easily be a special gift for your mother!

Fabric $10.60 per yard, Pattern $9.00


Mirror Mirror shows off a range of batik fat quarters in related colors. The pattern front shows the quilt in cool greens and blues, but warm reds and oranges would be just as lovely. After you have gathered fat quarters for the size you wish to create (baby, throw, twin, queen and king can be found in the directions) they will be stacked and cut according to the cutting diagram. The designer recommends avoiding directional fabric as the prints will be flipped in different directions in the blocks and you might find the variety distracting. The cut fabrics are then sewn in sets, sub-cut and stitched into the asymmetrical blocks. Several different layout options are shared in the pattern – your quilt will look dras-tically different depending on which you select. This simple to make quilt is certain to become a favorite – fun to stitch and fun to give as a gift. Pattern $9.00

Moda has become a supporter of numerous charitable efforts through the production of a steady stream of Collection for the Cause fabric groups. Friend-ship, ninth in the series, benefits Feeding America whose mission is to feed America’s hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and to engage the country in the fight to end hunger. Moda makes it incredibly easy to support each group, as each fabric collection includes a range of tempting historic style prints and is offered as both yardage and in their special cuts. Friendship features bright red prints accented with teal and brown. Dark beige background prints round out the group. It is easy to visualize pieced quilts made up of the striking cloth, but Moda had an appliqué project in mind for you. The Friendship quilt is made up of twenty-five appliquéd (11” square) red motifs. The outer curves of the design are fairly gentle, good for practicing your technique, while the interiors are accented with a little reverse appliqué. The 78” x 78” quilt is going to look fantastic in your home! Fabric: $10.99 per yard, charm squares $9.50 per pack, pattern $6.00 or free with the purchase of fabric from the Friend-ship collection (while supplies last)

If you could use another appliqué project consider one of the newest Kansas City Star publications. Pretty Petals is bursting with the colorful artwork of Sheri Howard. The designs evolved from sketches she did while traveling. The sketches then translated into flowers in a most fanciful garden. Shari wanted to make the quilt in colors that were cheerful and bright, those of her childhood art classes (Crayola and Prang revisited!). She worked her blocks by machine, but the large bold shapes could easily be done by hand. As I began reading the book I kept thinking how wonderful it would be to see a lone design repeated four times to make a single large statement. I needed to make it to page 46 to see Shari’s take on the concept – each flower repeated as a kaleidoscope! Three additional projects compliment the 88” x 112” quilt – enough to keep you stitching on rainy days this summer, or when you just can’t stand to pull another weed! Book $25.95

Have you amassed a collection Jelly Rolls and other 2 ½” strip sets? Are you looking for a new pattern to show off your favorite set? Four Square may be just what you are seeking. Half Log Cabin blocks, in a very controlled palette, are used in sets of four in this novel design. You begin construction by cutting the assorted strips to the lengths indicated in the text and illustrated in the drawing. By cutting them to the proper length and sewing with an accurate seam allowance you are far more likely to wind up with consistently sized Log Cabin squares. Directions are given for throw, long twin and king sized versions of the quilt. The colors you select will determine whether your quilt is a country style or completely modern accent piece. Pattern $8.00


New, New, New!

May 28 Closed – Memorial DayJune 15 and 16 Market PartyJune 20 – 23 Western PA Shop HopJuly 4 Closed – Independence DayJuly 28 and 29 Sidewalk CelebrationAugust 6 – 18 Pillowcase RaceSeptember 3 Closed – Labor Day

Dates to Remember

Any pattern company whose motto is “Life is hard. Sewing is easy.” is worth a look! When you look and find the Apples and Oranges Sewing Kit you just have to start stitching! The fruity sewing kits are so yummy you might be tempted to take a bite, but they are actually meant to sit at your side while you stitch. You will need to gather assorted pieces of red or orange fabric, a zipper, a bit of batting, stuffing and thread for a little hand or machine embroidery to get started. The full size pattern pieces have been printed so they can be cut out and pinned to your fabrics to make cutting simple (I wanted to keep the pattern sheet whole so I traced them on to freezer paper, ironed them to the top layer of my fabric stacks, cut and then pulled the paper off). The directions are very well written and illustrated at every step. Be careful to use the 3/8” seam allowances noted in the “important stuff” section or you may have trouble getting every-thing to match up. You would think putting a zipper in the pouch half of your fruit would be difficult, but even that step proves painless when done according to the directions. I’m thinking of packing my adorable “little snack” – it’s sure to turn some heads and start some conversation - when I begin stitching on the plane! Pattern $8.95

We would like to offer you a chance to win a fabric kit for the apple sewing kit. Next time you visit add your name to the basket at the front counter (or drop a note in the mail asking to be included)– we will pick a name on May 26th – maybe you will be the winner of the “tasty” little treat!

If you want feminine, but not flouncy, there is a new line that will have you dancing. Two To Tango is a fun, bold collection sporting images of butterflies, graphic flowers and simple stripes and polka dots. Black, white and gray prints with pops of cherry bring a funky, fresh feel to this artsy new group – sure to inspire some fierce projects! $10.60 per yard

Special prize drawing ~As I was trying to figure out what fabrics to use for some of my favorite new patterns

I came across a narrow long length of cream colored Moda marble. I’m not certain if it was left over from making a quilt back or maybe from cutting backgrounds for a whole series of appliqué blocks. In either case, I put it to great use. It became the background for three projects (and I used every last bit, which will make the Stash Management members in the crowd proud of me!). I realized that you might find a “stash” of this fabric both valuable and versatile. When you stop in the shop to look at the newest class samples, fabrics, books and patterns be sure to fill out an entry for our Marble Lovers Contest. The winner of the June 2nd drawing will win an entire bolt of cream Moda Marble – just think of all the projects you could finish with an entire bolt!!!

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