Classes for Fall 2010

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AUTUMN LEAVES TABLE RUNNER with Sarah

Following Elenore Burns’ pattern, this runner

quickly passes the finish line. Pattern and ruler

required. Level: Beginner.

Monday Eves

Dec. 13, 20: 6:00-8:00

$35

BEGINNING QUILTING with Sara

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.

Day-Thursdays

Oct. 7: 11-1, Oct. 14, 21, 28: 11-2, Nov. 11, 18:

11:00-2+

OR Day- Mondays

Nov. 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27: 11:00-1:00

OR Evening- Mondays

Sept. 20, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15: 7-9:00

$150

BEGINNING HAND QUILTING with Susan

Don’t have a sewing machine? You won’t need one

to learn quilting. This class is for the newbie who

doesn’t have any quilting experience. You will learn

how to make templates, piece, quilt and bind your

one patchwork scrap wall hanging. It’s easy,

relaxing and you can take the project wherever you

go! Book required.

Wednesday Eves

Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27: 6:00- 8:00

$80

BEVELED BLOCKS with Charles

A two-colored block that makes a very interesting,

on point positive- negative top. Level: All, with

sewing machine skills.

Sundays

Oct. 17, 24: 1:30-3:30

$40

BIG BAG with Sara

Learn to make a large tote perfect for all you

shopping needs or a diaper bag for all the baby’s

needs. Pocket placements and quilting are your

choice. Level: Machine skills required.

Mondays

Sept. 13, 20: 11:00-1:00

$55

BLENDED QUILTS with Madi

A good practice piece for color co-ordinating using a

simple 9 patch pattern. Top only. Level: Intermediate

Tuesday Eves

Oct. 12, 26: 6:30-9:30

$55

BLOCK OF THE MONTH (cont’d) with Merrie

Sundays

Sept. 19, Oct. 31, Nov. 28, Dec. 19 Wrap Party!

10:00- 11:00

BQ with Sarah

A fast piecing quilt that begs to be made with those

large prints you were afraid to cut-up. Top only.

Pattern required. Level: Beginner

Thursdays

Dec. 2, 9: 11:00-2:00

$35

DEAR JANE CLUB

A continuing meeting of Janiacs who love the 4 ½”

blocks and can’t get enough of them. Level: All.

Last Monday of the month.

Sept. 20, Oct. 25, Nov. 29, Dec. 27: 4:00- 5 :00

Free

DOLL SCULPTING with Doreen

Doll making is the new quilting; try your hand and

imagination at this fascinating craft. Homework given.

Pattern required. Level: All, machine/ hand sewing

skill required.

Wednesday Eves

Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27: 6:30-9:30

$115

FABRIC COLLAGE with Ellen

Students will create an abstract collage; balancing

color, shape and form using fabric and notions. Bring

your bag of scraps and have fun!

Sunday

Nov. 7: 10:00-2:00

$38

FABRIC SWAP with Malke

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

Wednesdays

Sept. 1, Oct. 6, Nov. 3: 5:15-5:45

Free

Classes for Fall 2010

FOUNDATION PIECING 101 with Malke

An introduction to accurate piecing by machine; it is

indeed possible! Level: all

By appointment only.

$25

FUN & DONE WORKSHOP with Sara

Learn a new quick quilt-as-you-go technique that

requires absolutely no hand sewing. Pattern

required. Level: Confident beginner

Thursday Eves

Oct. 14, 28: 6:00-9:00

$55

HAND QUILTING with Susan

A hands-on workshop to learn how to do a hand

quilting stitch on your quilt sandwich. It is a good

skill to know!

Thursday Eve

Nov. 11: 6:00-8:00

$20

HOLIDAY MAGIC with Merrie

Depending on your color choices, this makes a

beautiful holiday gift for someone...or to keep! Lap

quilt, top only. Level: Beginner.

Tuesday Eves

Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30: 5:00-8:00

$115

HOUSES with Charles

Using the Sara Nephew method of Tumbling

Blocks, we’re going to make a lap quilt, including

three different NON-traditional house blocks. Top

only, book required. Level: Intermediate.

Sunday Eves

Dec. 19, Jan. 2, 9: 5:00-8:00

$85

I SPY TRADE

A trading group of novelty fabrics that we will

choose at the first meet. No sewing, but ideas will

be discussed. Level: All.

Wednesdays

Sept. 1, Oct. 6, Nov. 3: 5:45-6:15

Free

LEARN YOUR MACHINE:

Learn how to thread your machine and bobbin, and

about needles and tension.

Call for appointment: 718-338-6104.

$25 for first hour

LOG CABIN PLAY with Merrie

An old time favorite with a new twist: Can squares

become circles and stars? Find out how! Top only.

Pattern and ruler required; homework given. Level:

Beginner.

Sundays

Oct. 3, 10: 2:00-4:00

$35

LONGARM QUILTING with Merrie

Learn to load thread and quilt on our long-arm

quilting machine. Supplies included.

By appointment

Note: Rent time on the Longarm machine and work

on your own project, at your own pace

MIDNIGHT MADNESS!

Bring in your own projects to work on, while

munching on food and chatting with friends. Malke

will demo a 9-patch crazy quilt pattern. All are

welcome to stay as long as you want, but preregistration

is required as space is limited (max 10

people). Light dinner and breakfast provided.

Saturday Eve

Dec. 11: 7 pm-7 am

$25

NINE-PATCH PIZZAZ with Charles

Successfully learn how to use large print fabrics in an

easy Nine-Patch design. Book required. Level: All.

Sundays

Dec. 5: 1:30-3:30, Dec. 19: 12:00-4:00

$60

PHOTO TRANSFER with Blima

Have you been tempted but afraid of picture

transfers? Poppycock! Easy, easy, easy- give it a try.

Monday

Oct. 4: 11:30-12:30

OR Thursday Eve

Oct. 28: 6:00-7:00

$12

PIN CUSHION PEOPLE with Iris

The cutest pin cushions you will ever see! And you

will soon be making families. We’ll be doing doll face

scuplting, too! Pattern required. Level: Sewing skills

required.

Monday

Oct. 11: 1:30-5:00

$30

Classes for Fall 2010

PORTABLE WORK SURFACE with Merrie

Make your own cutting and ironing surface that's

easy to take along to classes. Level: All.

Sunday

Sept. 19: 12:00-3:00

$28

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.

Wednesday Eves

Sept. 15, Oct. 27, Nov. 24, Dec. 29: 5:00-6:00

Free

QUICK TRIP with Sara

An old time favorite, done the Eleanor Burns’ way,

all with strip piecing. Rotary skills. Level: All

Sundays

Oct. 3, 17: 11:00-1:00

$35

QUILTED JACKET with Doreen

Want to wear your quilt? Try this sweatshirt based

patchwork jacket. Strut your stuff! Homework

given. Level: All, machine skills required

Sundays

Sept. 19, Oct. 3, 17: 11:00-2:00

$90

QUILT SHOP HOP

This great trip to So. Connecticut is on Wednesday

Nov. 10. We meet in the store at 8 am and we hope

to be back by 8 pm. $45 includes transportation,

tolls, breakfast of coffee and danish, box lunch, and

snacks. Must pre-register, as space is limited.

Please call for more info.

ROUND ROBIN with Malke

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

Sept. 1, Oct. 6, Nov. 3: 5-5:45, Dec 8 4-4:45

Free

SARA'S ROSES with Merrie

An advanced Stack N Whack class where we will

make the “Sara’s Roses” pattern. Level: Advanced.

Sundays

Nov. 14, 21, Dec. 5: 10:00-1:00

$90

START TO SEW with Chaya Lea

Interested in a valuable skill? Learn how to use a

sewing machine and make your own skirt with an

elastic waist. You will learn how to use a pattern,

insert elastic, sew a zipper and a blind hem. You will

learn how to sew a zipper by sewing a decorative

pillow. Pattern choice must be approved by teacher.

Tuesdays

Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2: 10:00-12:00

OR Wednesdays

Nov. 10: 10:00-12:00, Nov. 17, 24: 10:00-2:00

$95

SEWING 101 with Chaya Lea

Do you want to learn more? Learn how to sew a pair

of pants. You will learn how to attach a waistband, to

sew a fly zipper, insert a pocket and hem pants with

cuffs. Must know sewing basics - class may include

slight amount of homework. Pattern choice must be

approved by teacher.

Tuesdays

Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec. 7: 12:30-2:30

$95

SEWING 102 with Chaya Lea

You can learn even more! Learn how to sew a top or

blouse. You will learn how to set in sleeves, sew

buttons and button holes and insert facings. Must

know sewing basics - class may include slight

amount of homework. Pattern choice must be

approved by teacher.

Tuesdays

Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec. 7: 10:00-12:00

$95

SEW FOREVER with Chaya Lea

Time to grow! Bring in a sewing project that stretches

your ability just a bit and I will teach you those skills

that you haven't learned yet. Must have good sewing

skills - class may include slight amount of homework.

Pattern choice must be approved by teacher.

Wednesdays

Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3: 10:00-12:00

OR Tuesdays

Dec. 14: 10:00-12:00, Dec. 21, 28: 10:00-2:00

$95

Classes for Fall 2010

SEWING DOLL CLOTHES with Chaya Lea

Try something new! Sew a wardrobe for an 18"

doll. Delight the special girl in your life with custom

clothes for her precious doll. Fabulous gift idea.

Must know sewing basics - class may include slight

amount of homework. Must use teacher specific

pattern and be ready to work with lots of small

pieces.

Wednesdays

Dec. 22 and Jan. 5: 11:00-1:30

$95

SEWING WITH KIDS with Sara

We’ll be using Kwik Sew pattern #3249 making a

tote bag and learning how to use a machine and

read a pattern. This is a lined tote bag with pockets

and elastic.

Sundays

Oct. 17, 24, 31: 4-6, Nov. 7, 14: 3:30-6:00

OR Sundays

Nov. 21, 28, Dec. 12: 4-6 Dec. 26, Jan. 2: 3:30-6:00

$95

STACK THE DECK with Merrie

Anyone that loves the scrappy look will appreciate

this fast controlled-scrappy. Top only. Level:

Beginner

Wednesdays

Dec. 1, 15: 11:00-2:00

$55

STRIPS AND CURVES with Charles

WOW! Take strip piecing to another level and

create a different looking “art” quilt. A new

technique by Louisa L. Smith. Book required. Level:

Intermediate/ Advanced.

Wedneday Eves

Oct. 27, Nov. 10, 24: 5:30- 8:30

$60

"THE MAD GAB QUILTERS" will hold its first

meeting on Tues Eve Oct. 19 from 7-9. We will

meet on the second to last Tuesday of the month

for quilt talk, show and tell, help forum, and sewing

if you want [$5 machine charge]. No charge for the

meetings, but please call in advance if you’re

coming so we can set-up for you.

TISKET TASKET BASKET with Madi

This class puts a new spin on the traditional basket

pattern. You will be creating a fun and modern

version of the basket quilt. In addition you will be

learning an easy way to construct the baskets. Level:

Machine skills required.

Mondays

Oct. 4, 11: 10:00-1:00

$55

TWO QUILTS FROM ONE CUT with Susan

You won’t believe how fast and easy this class is! It’s

true, we will be making two different size quilts from

one pattern. Need I say more? Pattern required. Fun

for beginners and experts.

Monday Eves

Nov. 22, 29: 6:00-8:00

$40

Class size is limited, so register early! Full payment for classes

is due in advance to hold your spot. We accept cash or

check. You may secure your registration through phone,

fax, or email. Refunds for class fees can be made if we are

notified at least four weeks before the start of a class. The

refund will be made in the same manner in which it was

paid. Each class has a minimum student requirement or

class will be cancelled.

Sorry, due to space restrictions, only students are permitted

in the class.

Be prepared, come to every class on time. We want you to

enjoy the experience and finish your project. There are no

make-ups. Students will have free use of the sewing

machines through the duration of the class. The supply list is

provided at time of registration. Sewing machines are

available for students by appointment for $5 an hour.

During the run of a class, students get a 10% discount on

any store purchases. Be sure to get your bonus keychain.

If at all possible, we will try to accommodate YOUR

schedule.

Please keep in mind that we would love to offer a class of

your choice, if you have minimum of three students

interested!

Fall 2010 Newsletter

FALL 2010

Buckle yourself in. Gird your loins. Tighten the harness. Grin and bear it… it's summer in NY. Lounge around with a tall glass of anything cold and think cool, good thoughts; like what classes you're going to take at Sew Materialistic.

I find it hard to do any real work during the hot months of summer, but oh, do I have a head full of plans for the cooler weather! We’ve come up with so many new classes that there isn't enough time in the week, so we had to put off some for the really cold days of winter- they're coming too, you know.

My favorite pick:

Although I have tried many different fusible webs, I always come back to Wonder-Under, a two-step web (and no, that's not dancing on the internet). I always keep a bolt at home because I never know when the muse will strike. Come in for a free demo with Malke.

New items in stock:

* We are expecting new gift items forthat perfect quilter in your life- it can be YOU… you are worth it!

The Infomercial:

My Mitered Corner Method: instead of coming down where the fold is, exactly even with the edge of the quilt, sew with a 1/16 of an inch over the quilt edge. Next, iron the binding away from the body of the quilt, but not the mitered corner. Fold the binding over the back of the quilt, finish as desired and the mitered edge will fall exactly into place.

We will now be having scrap baskets. Fill the quart size bags for $3 each. It’s like quilting candy: all you can stash, but no calories! YUM!

Midnight Madness is back! Mark your calendars for Sat. Dec. 11, from 7 pm to 7 am. See class list for more details.

We’ve been busy planning our next Quilt Shop Hop to Southern Connecticut. Our last one to Southern NJ was a big success, so don’t miss out on this trip! Please call or check out class list for details.

We now offer demonstrations for schools and organizations; everyone will leave with a

finished project. Please call Malke for details.

Looking for something new for your party or affair? Sew Materialistic will be offering Party Workshops! Participants will make an age appropriate project. Please call Yehudis for details and mention ‘party’ @ 718-338-6104.

We’ve finally joined the times and now have a Facebook page! Please become our friend ☺!

You’ll find updates to our NEW Monthly Drawing on Malke’s blog (www.thequilter.wordpress.com), as well other Sew Materialistic news and nonsense…

HAPPY AND HEALTHY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!

From all of us,

Malke, Blima, Lena, and all the Teaches

P.S. Never trust a weatherperson unless you

know he/she has a window.