Sewing Classes and Quilting Classes are located in our Brooklyn, NY Store at
1131 McDonald Ave Brooklyn, NY
Sunday, April 25, 2010
CLASSES FOR SPRING/ SUMMER 2010
BEGINNING QUILTING with Sarah V.
The basic sampler was designed for the quilter to learn: to measure, cut, and sew these easy 4 blocks, complete with sashing and borders. Once our quilt top is completed, we will add the back, batting and stitch in the ditch. Add the binding and your quilt is done. Homework will be given.
Monday days:
April 26: 11- 1
May 3, 10, 17, 24: 11- 1:30
June 7, 14: 11- 1
Thursday evenings:
April 29: 7- 9
May 6, 13, 27: 7- 9:30
June 3: 7- 9:30
June 10, 17: 7- 9
SEW FOR BABE with Rose N.
We’ll be making a blanket, baby sack, dress, hat and booties. Level: beginner
Wednesdays
April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 26
12:00- 3:00
$140
WINDOW TREATS with Rose N.
Learn different window treatments. Including French sewing and hemming. Level: beginner
Tuesdays
May 4, 11, 25, June 1, 8:
6:30- 9:30
$140
ROUND ROBIN
Bring in a center panel and every month we’ll pass it around the group to add borders. Get a pleasant surprise when the quilt top comes back to you! Must pre-register. Level: all
Wednesdays
April 28, May 26, June 30, July 28, August 25
5:00- 6:00
Free
BEGINNING SEWING 102 with Rose N.
You will learn how to read a pattern envelope, follow a pattern, use a sewing machine, and basic sewing skills.
You may make a garment of your choice (with teacher’s approval).
20 hours,
$185
BEGINNING SEWING 103with Rose N.
Continue building your skills with a class on learning hand sewing, putting in zippers, top stitching, different appropriate hem stitches, French seams and smocking.
20 hours, level: sewing skills 102
$185
CHILDRENS BEGINNING SEWING I with Yehudis M.
9- 12 year olds are welcome to come and learn how to read a pattern and use a sewing machine. You will be making a tote bag.
Sundays
May 23: 3:30- 5:30
May 30, June 6: 3:30- 6:00
June 13: 3- 6
$85
CHILDRENS BEGINNING SEWING II with Yehudis M.
12- 15 year olds learn how to read a pattern, use a sewing machine and make bag or a knapsack.
Sundays
April 18: 3:30- 5:30
April 25, May 2: 3:30- 6:00
May 16: 3- 6
$85
KALEIDESCOPE with Merrie H.
You will astound yourself on how easily this stunning straight-line pieced quilt top goes together. Quilt sample on display. Level: intermediate- advance
Sundays
May 16, 23, June 6, 13: 11:30- 2:30
$140
DEAR JANE CLUB
A continuing meeting of Janiacs who love the 4 ½” blocks and can’t get enough of them.
Last Monday of the month. Level: all
April 26, May 24, June 28, July 26, August 30:
4:00- 5 :00
Free
BLOCK OF THE MONTH [continued] with Merrie H.
New and different! We will be doing a machine foundation pieced quilt with the extra punch of some embroidery. Every month, you will receive short instructions with your new pattern. Level: all.
Sundays
April 18, May 23, June 13
10:00- 11:00
Summer break.
BEVELED BLOCKS with Charles J.
A two-colored block that makes a very interesting, on point positive- negative top. Level: all
Sundays
June 20, 27
11:00- 1:00
$45
CROCHETING
Learn all basic crocheting stitches and finish a simple project. Call to set up a class with Rose.
ADVANCED HAND QUILTING with Susan S.
Thursdays
May 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1
6:00- 8:00
$110
SPRING SELVAGE SACK with Madi A.
We’ll be using your selvage edges to create a one of a kind carry-all bag. Level: all
Wednesdays
May 12, 26: 6:00- 9:00
$55
FOUNDATION 101 with Malke Y.
An introduction to accurate piecing by machine; it is indeed possible! Level: all
Monday, May 10- 6:00- 9:00
OR
Thursday, June 10- 11:00- 3:00
$20
STACK N WHACK 104 with Merrie H.
An advanced Stack N Whack class where we will be making “Sara’s Roses” pattern.
Level: advanced
Mondays
July 12, 19, 26: 6:00- 9:30
$105
FINISH IT UP with Charles J.
Are you stuck? Charles will be here to assist you in finishing any sewing or quilting project. Call before to book a spot.
2 hours- $20
4 hours- $35
Sunday, May 2- starting at 11:00
FABRIC SWAP with Malke Y.
Have you always wanted to try your hand at a scrappy quilt but didn’t have enough variety of fabrics? We will meet once a month for 7 months to make a scrappy star quilt. Every month will feature another color. Must pre-register. Level: all
Thursdays
April 15, May 3, June 17, July 15, August 19
5:00- 6:00
Free
CRAZY QUILTING with Madi A.
We will be making a small lap quilt with emphasize on hand embroidery. A good take along project. Level: all
Mondays
June 7, 14: 6:00- 9:00
$55
LOG CABIN HIDDEN STARS with Sarah V.
A good quilt for beginners to get their feet wet, or hands busy, on a more challenging but traditional quilt top. Level: all
Mondays
June 7, 14, 21: 2:00- 4:00
$55
STRING QUILTS with Malke Y.
Using muslin, leftover strips and two focus fabrics, you can make any size quilt want. The sky is the limit. All levels. Machine and rotary skills required.
Sundays
April 11, 25: 11:00- 1:00
OR
Thursdays
May 13, 27: 11:00- 1:00
$35
LEARN YOUR MACHINE with Merrie H.
Have a machine but don’t know what to do with it? We can help- learn how to thread your machine and bobbin, and about needles and tension. 2 hour classes.
Call for appointment: 718-338-6104.
$25
LEFTOVERS STACK N WHACK with Merrie H.
If you are a Stack N Whack lover and have leftover strips, let’s recycle them into an incredible quilt or two. Level: all
Wednesday July 21: 1:00- 4:00
OR
Wednesday August 4: 6:30- 9:30
$30
QUICK TRIP with Sarah V.
An old time favorite, done the Eleanor Burns way, all with strip piecing. Rotary cutting skills. Level: all
Thursdays
June 24, July 1: 7:00- 9:00
INTRO TO HQ16 with Merrie H.
Learn to load thread, and quilt on our long-arm quilting machine. Supplies included.
1 session, 3 hours, $110
Call to make an appointment at 718-338-6104.
POSTCARD CLUB
If you haven’t been bitten by the postcard bug, now is the season. No allergic reaction, guaranteed. Come in and create. Must pre-register. Level: all
Monday
May 3, June 7, July 5, August 2
5:00- 6:00
Free
SPRING/SUMMER 2010 NEWSLETTER
It’s March and walking to work this week, I was pleasantly surprised to hear the parrots on Avenue I loud and clear again. And another thing. Out of hard packed earth, I noticed the first buds of tulips poking through. Can spring be far behind?
Our field trip to the quilt show in Somerset was lots of fun. Hoping more of you will participate in some of our planned trips. We are scheduling some really special trips this season:
- On Tuesday, May 11, we will take a day trip to some Southern NJ shops. A box lunch is included. Fee: $25. Limited space, so register early!
- Another trip is scheduled for Tuesday, June 15, and an overnight for Monday- Tuesday, August 9-10. Please call 718-338-6104 to book a seat.
*Cancelled trips will incur a 10% surcharge.
New Items:
1- Supreme Slider- if you’re into free motion quilting, a handy dandy to have so your quilt moves easier over the bed of the machine.
2- Quilt Halo- again to make free motion quilting more controlled without finger/ hand cramping. Designed by Sharon Schamber, an award winning quilter.
3- As always, loads of new fabrics!
My favorite pick: the Snag Nab It. My granddaughter got married this February and I of course made a wedding Chuppah (canopy) in neutrals and whites. After it was quilted, Merrie and I noticed many black threads that got caught in the sandwich. I was very upset until I thought of the Nab It. Usually used for snags on sweaters, it worked like a dream on these stray threads.
Infomercial:
A blatant plug for my next door neighbor, Joseph of Vias Sewing Machine Repair. He is honest, dependable and fast. Everyone I know is happy with his work so if you have a sick machine or even a VERY sick machine, bring it into Joseph or call #718-677-6474. No computerized machines please.
Although we got very few quilts for our challenge this year- they were all beautiful. Check them out on our blog. The winner #3: Claudia! Congratulations and I’m sure you’ll spend your prize money wisely at you know where! Hope to see more entrees next year.
Thank you to the Quilter of the Month- Cecilia. Your quilts are gorgeous!
Remember, our summer hours are in effect from Thursday July 1 to Wednesday, September 1. Monday-Thursday 11:00- 5:00. Closed Friday- Sunday. We will be open some evenings, call in advance.
Have a great summer!
Hope to see you soon,
Malke, Blima, Lena
P.S. Oops, forgot to mention our Fat Quarter Sale, June 6: BUY 15 for $15! And our Mothers’ Day Sale- if you are a mother, know a mother or have a mother- no tax!
Monday, April 19, 2010
Quilt Challenge 2010
"Tomb of the unknown sewer" by Malke
"New York Beauties" by Madi
"Cathedral Windows" by Claudia
AND THE WINNER IS...
#3 BY CLAUDIA!!
(Hope to see yours next year!)
Monday, April 12, 2010
QUILT SHOW 2010
Sew Materialistic will be vending at
The Quilters' Guild of Brooklyn Quilt Show.
The quilt show is April 17-18.
We will only be there on Sunday: 11am- 4pm.
The show is at the Block Institute
376 Bay 44 Street Brooklyn, NY 11214.
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