January 1

Sew Materialistic will be closed on Sunday, January 1.
We will re-open regular hours on Monday, January 2 from 11:00- 6:00.

New Store Hours

Sew Materialistic has changed our hours:

Sunday: 11:00- 6:00

Monday: 11:00- 6:00

Tuesday: 11:00- 6:00

Wednesday: CLOSED

Thursday: 11:00- 6:00

Friday: CLOSED

Saturday: CLOSED

Wednesday, November 16

We will be closed on Wednesday, November 16.
Re-opening regular hours Thursday, November 17 from 11:00- 6:00.
Sorry.

Thursday, November 3

On Thursday, November 3, Sew Materialistic will be opening only from 2:00- 6:00. We will re-open regular hours Sunday, November 6 from 11:00- 6:00.

Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience.

OPENED

Thank you all for your patience and well wishes, we are now re-opened for regular business hours:

Sunday- Thursday: 11:00- 6:00

Friday- Saturday: CLOSED

CLOSED

We will be staying closed until after Succot due the death of Malke Yablonsky. We will re-open regular hours Sunday, October 23 from 11:00- 6:00. Please call to confirm those days.

Closed

Due to a death in the family, Sew Materialistic won't be open as of right now. Please call on Sunday, to confirm if we are open.

Holiday Hours

Closed:

Rosh Hashana: Wednesday September 28- Friday September 30

Succot: Wednesday October 12- Saturday October 22

CLOSED

Due to a family emergency, our store will have shorter hours. Please call to see what time we're open until.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

For our online customers, you can order online but it will have a delay in getting out.

Class Schedule Fall 2011

BEGINNING QUILTING with Sarah V.

Level: Beginner

This 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.

Tuesday Days- October 25, November 1, 8,

15, 22, 29, December 6

11:00- 1:00

or

Tuesday Evenings- 6:00- 8:00

$150

BLOCK OF THE MONTH with Merrie H. (cont.d)

Level: All

Sunday Days- September 25, October 30, November 20, December 18

11:00

CHAIN STAR with Merrie H.

Level: Intermediate and advanced

Two blocks and a rainbow of colors create a bold, impressive graphic quilt.

Sunday Days- December 4, 11, 18

12:00- 3:00

$80

CHICKEN BUFFET with Blima N.

Level: All

A block of the month that is finished in just 4 days. Every class we work on another chicken (no feather plucking!). Enjoy this fun looking quilt top. Homework given and book required. Top only.

Thursdays Evenings- November 10, 17, 24,

December 1

6:00- 8:00

$80

DEAR JANE CLUB

Level: All

A continuing meeting of Janiacs who love the 4 ½” blocks and can’t get enough of them.

Last Monday of the month.

4:00- 5 :00

Free

EVERYDAY BAG with Sarah V.

Level: All

Using the Tahoe Tote pattern to make this great bag with lots of pockets is quick and easy. Jazz it up or keep it simple, either way I bet you can’t just make one. Pattern required.

Monday Days- November 7, 14

11:00- 2:00

$45

THE FLYING GEESE STAR with Charles J.

Level: Intermediate and advanced This is a class that will take the Radiant Star to a new level. In Cheryl Malkowski’s book “Blocks to Diamonds”, she has taken traditional quilt squares and transformed them into diamonds shape, and then arranged them into some of the most spectacular Radiant Star quilts. Using the simple paper piecing technique, we will work through her Flying Geese block. You will learn to do an easy method for “Y” set-in seams. Cheryl’s book is required for the class and printed paper piecing flying geese packages will be available for purchase on the first day of class.

Sunday Days- November 13, 20, December 4

2:00- 5:00

$85

HOLIDAY PLACEMENT with Sarah V.

Level: All

Pattern required. Just in time for the holidays, foundation pieced so the quilting is already done.

These lovely placemats are great for holidays all year round. Makes a perfect hostess gift.

Monday Day- October 3

11:00- 1:00

$35

JELLY ROLL STRIPE with Madi A.

Level: All

A fast and easy jelly roll quilt all in stripes.

Sunday Day- September 25

12:00- 3:00

$30 + supply fee

LANDSCAPE with Madi A.

Level: All

You will learn how o create a contemporary landscape using the raw edge appliqué technique. The finished piece will measure 4” x 6”. You can also adapt this technique for larger works as well.

Sunday Day- October 2

12:00- 3:00

$35

LEARN YOUR SEWING MACHINE

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.

Call for appointment: 718-338-6104.

$25 for first hour

LONGARM QUILTING with Merrie H.

Level: All

Learn to load thread and quilt on our long-arm quilting machine. Supplies included.

By appointment.

$110 for 3 hours

Note: Rent time on the Longarm machine and work on your own project, at your own pace.

PHOTO TRANSFER with Blima N.

Level: All

Have you been tempted but afraid of picture transfers? Poppycock! Easy, easy, easy- give it a try.

By Appointment only.

$12- 2 hours

SPLIT STAR with Charles J.

Level: Intermediate and advanced

This is a class that will take the Eight Point Star to the next level. The basis for the design is the 45* diamond, but the twist is splitting it in half so you have two beautiful fabrics in your star. You will learn to do set-in seams, and other great techniques from Jan Krentz’s “Quick Star Quilts & Beyond”. Both the book and Fussy Cutter 45* Diamond Guide are required.

Sunday Days- October 23, 30, November 6

2:00- 5:30

$85

STACK THE DECK with Merrie H.

Learn easy “no worry” curves using stacks of fabric and free form cutting.

Wednesday Evenings- October 5, 26

5:00- 7:00

$50

SUNBONNET SUE with Sarah V.

Level: All

A traditional cutie that we will be making into a 4 block quilt top. We will be using Eleanore Burns' method so everything goes together quickly and easily. Homework given, and book required.

Sundays- November 6, 13, 20

11:00- 1:00

$80

X BLOCK with Sarah V.

Level: Confident Beginner

Rulers will transform strips or easy pieced blocks into spectacular quilts. No waste, use the trimmed pieces to form the blocks. Homework given. Book & ruler required.

Sundays- November 27 December 11,18

3:30- 5:30

$65

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

advance to hold your spot. We accept credit card, cash or check.

You may secure your registration in person, phone or email. Refunds

for class fees can be made if we are notified at least two weeks

before the start of a class. The refund will be made in the same

manner in which it was paid.

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. Supplies

are not included. The supply list is provided at time of registration.

Sewing machines are available for students after class time, by

appointment.

During the run of a class, each student gets a 10% discount on any

store purchase. Be sure to get your key chain for a bonus

Regular Store Hours

Sunday- Thursday:

11:00- 6:00

Friday- Saturday:

Closed

Wednesday, August 17 our store will be closed.

We will re-open regular hours

Thursday August 18, 11:00- 5:00.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

We will be closed on:

Tuesday, August 9.

Re-open regular hours

Wednesday, August 10 from 11:00- 5:00.

Summer News 2011

Summer hours will start July 1. The hours will be: Monday- Thursday: 11:00- 5:00 Friday- Sunday: Closed Call 718-338-6104 to make an appointment for after hours. We're happy to offer a chidren's sewing class starting July 5 every Tuesday & Thursday 10:00- 12:00. Call now to register!

Holiday Hours

Sunday, June 5: 11:00- 5:00

Monday, June 6: 11:00- 5:00

Tuesday, June 7: 11:00- 1:00

Wednesday, June 8- Saturday June 11: CLOSED

Open regular hours on

Sunday, June 12: 11:00- 6:00

We're going on a trip!

We enjoyed the Manhattan trip so much and soon we are going on another N.J. trip that we have done before. It was very successful last time and I hope it will be again. Anyone interested, please call us at Sew Materialistic at 718 338 6104. Since it's a car trip, we have limited space so please book early.

Newsletter/ Classes for Spring 2011

Spring 2011

May & Spring time thoughts. It has been a

really long and hard winter; we can all use

some of that vitamin D.

By now, I’m sure you all know that SEW

MATERIALISTIC has moved to 1184 E.

18th St. between Avenue K & L, side door

entrance. We’ve finally gotten our act

together and can find our stock more

easily. Classes, of course, will continue

through the summer and we hope you will

take advantage and take a relaxing break

from your roller coaster life. Come in, laugh

a little, relax a little, and learn a lot!

We will, unfortunately, no longer be

carrying dressy fabric due to lack of space.

We will, however, continue to carry linings.

Special orders will be taken for schools,

camps and what not. (As always you’ll

receive a discount.)

My favorite pick:

Have you tried Fray Check? It’s a

marvelous product to have in your sewing

box to prevent unraveling. Some people

like to treat the edge of ribbons- use Fray

Check. Have a splitting seam and need a

stopgap?- use Fray Check. Seams starting

to unravel?- use Fray Check.

New items in stock:

Nursing bra hooks. Change your current bra

into a nursing bra for only $2.99!

The Infomercial :

Our move has generated many questions

about parking and transportation. Alternate

side is Tuesdays & Wednesdays until

11:00am (how cool is that? We open at 11!)

The B11 and B6 run on Avenue J and stop on

E.18th, we are between K & L. The B9 runs

on Avenue M and stops on E.18th, we are

between K & L. The train stops on Avenue M

and/or Avenue J, which is on East 16th

Street, and we are still between K & L.

Call between our regular store hours: 11:00-

6:00 for an evening appointment.

A few points to remember:

- Sew Materialistic offers a 25% discount on

any $100+ purchase to all camps, schools,

and businesses. A 10% discount on any

purchases under $100.

- We offer demos on quilting for any function

at a minimum fee. Everyone leaves with a

small project and an introduction to quilting.

All ages.

From us,

Malke, Blima, Lena, and all the Teachers

P.S. “In Seattle you haven't had enough

coffee until you can thread a needle on your

sewing machine while it's still running.”

CLASSES:

BEGINNING QUILTING with Sarah

Level: All

This 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.

Mondays- May 9, 16, 23, 30 June 13, 20, 27

11:00- 1:00

$150

BIG BAG with Sarah V.

Level: All

Learn to make a large tote perfect for all your

shopping needs or a diaper bag. Pocket

placements and quilting are your choice.

Wednesdays- June 1, 15

11:00- 1:00

$45

CHEATERS TUMBLING BLOCK with Merrie H.

Level: All

Love ‘tumbling blocks’ but hate the idea of setin-

pieces? Start on this classic quilt top the fun

& easy way.

Tuesdays- July 12, 19

1:00- 3:00

$45

CHICKEN BUFFET with Blima Y.

Level: All

A block of the month that is finished in just 4

sessions. Every class we work on another

chicken (no feather plucking!). Enjoy this fun

looking quilt top. Homework given and book

required. Top only.

Tuesdays- May 24, 31, June 14, 21

4:00- 6:00

$80

CHILDREN SEWING CLASS with Malke Y.

Level: Beginner

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, elastic and zipper!

Sundays- May 15, 22 10:30-12:30 and June 5,

12, 19 10:30-1:00

$100

COLLAGESCAPE with Madi A.

Level: All

You will be creating an original paper collage,

which will be the basis for your own individual

quilt.

Wednesdays- June 15, 22

4:30- 6:30

$35

DEAR JANE CLUB

Level: All

A continuing meeting of Janiacs who love the 4

½” blocks and can’t get enough of them.

Mondays- May 30 June 27

4:00- 5:00

Free

FOUNDATION PIECING 101 with Malke

Level: All

An introduction to accurate piecing by machine;

it is indeed possible!

By appointment only.

$25

I SPY SWAP

Level: All

A group for trading novelty fabrics. No sewing,

but ideas will be discussed.

Wednesdays- May 4, June 1

5:00- 6:00

Free

JELLY ROLL STRIPS with Madi A.

A fast and easy jelly roll quilt, all in stripes.

Sunday- May 29

11:30- 2:30

$30 + supply fee

LEARN YOUR SEWING MACHINE

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.

Call for appointment: 718-338-6104.

$25 for first hour

LONGARM QUILTING with Merrie:

Learn to load thread and quilt on our long-arm

quilting machine. Supplies included.

By appointment.

$110 for 3 hours

Note: Rent time on the Longarm machine and

work on your own project, at your own pace.

MAD GAB MEET

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 setup

for you.

Tuesdays- May 24, June 21

7:00- 9:00

PHOTO TRANSFER with Blima Y.

Level All

Have you been tempted but afraid of picture

transfers? Poppycock! Easy, easy, easy- give it

a try.

By appointment only.

$12- 2 hours

RICKY TIMS KALEIDESCOPE with Merrie H.

Level: intermediate- advance

You will astound yourself on how easily this

stunning straight-line pieced quilt top goes

together. Quilt sample on display.

Wednesday 6:30- 9:30

June 1, 15, 22

$90

SUNBONNET SUE with Sarah V.

Level: All

A traditional cutie that we will be making into a

4 block quilt top. We will be using Eleanore

Burns' method so everything goes together

quickly and easily. Homework given, and book

required.

Mondays- May 9, 16, 23

1:30-3:30

$80

TRIP

CALL FOR DETAILS 718-338-6104

T-SHIRT CLASS with Malke Y.

Level: All

Have T-shirts lying around that you can't wear

but don't want to dump? Quilt it, of course!

Wednesdays- May 11, 18, 25

3:00-5:00

$50

TWISTED STARS with Merrie H.

In August, call for info.

X BLOCK with Sarah V.

Level: Confident Beginner

Rulers will transform strips or easy pieced

blocks into spectacular quilts. No waste, use

the trimmed pieces to form the blocks.

Homework given. Book & ruler required.

Mondays- May 30, June 13, 20

1:30-3:30

$65

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

classes is due in advance to hold your spot. We accept

credit card, cash or check. You may secure your

registration in person, phone or email. Refunds for class

fees can be made if we are notified at least two weeks

before the start of a class. The refund will be made in

the same manner in which it was paid.

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. Supplies are not included. The

supply list is provided at time of registration. Sewing

machines are available for students after class time, by

appointment.

During the run of a class, each student gets a 10%

discount on any store purchase. Be sure to get your key

chain for a bonus

Regular Store Hours

Sunday- Thursday

11:00- 6:00

Friday- Saturday

Closed

Call during regular store hours at

718-338-6104 for after hours appointment.

Address:

1184 E.18th street between Ave. K & L

Right hand side door.

Come in and enjoy!!

Passover Schedule:

We will be closed from

Monday, April 18- Tuesday, April 26.

Re-opening regular schedule 11:00- 6:00

Wednesday April 27.

Have a good one!

Moving/ Opening UPDATE

Due to a delay in construction, our GRAND RE-OPENING has been pushed off one week.

We will be having our Grand Re-Opening on Sunday, March 27 @ 1184 E. 18th St (side door).

We are very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause...

Hope to see you next week!

MOVING

SEW MATERIALISTIC

IS CLOSED TEMPORARILY.

WE WILL RE-OPEN

MONDAY MARCH 21 @

1184 E18th STREET

BETWEEN AVE K & L

(side door)

SPECIAL SALES AND GIFTS!!

If you need something, please leave a message

on our phone and we'll try to get back to you.

718- 338- 6104

Store Hours:

Sunday- Thursday 11:00- 6:00

FAT QUARTER SALE!!

SALE

10 FAT QUARTERS*

FOR $10.00.

DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS GREAT DEAL!!

ONE WEEK ONLY

SUNDAY FEB 20- FRIDAY FEB 25

*FAT QUARTERS 18" X 22"

* CASH AND CARRY ONLY

A NOTE

To all our customers and friends,

SEW MATERIALISTIC is on the move again. We will temporarily be at our old address of 1310 Coney Island Ave for the month of March. Please come visit us there for all your sewing and quilting needs. Watch out for our Grand Opening at our PERMANENT location in April.

Sorry for the inconvenience,

Malke, Blima, Lena

UFO

Cluadia's UFO

UFO's are not only in New Mexico!

Malke Y's UFO's

Eyal's 3rd baby quilt, he's now 11 yrs old.

Joshy's 3rd baby quilt, he' not 11 yrs old.

Tal's attic window. He's 6 years old.

Round Robin.

2 Quilters Village quilts I am making at the same time.

Charity quilt for Chai Lifeline.

You have to date a lot of fros before you find your prince. For Milca Rana.

Menacham's photo transfer Kaleidescope.

9 patch pizazz.

Cheaters quilt. Hand project to do when I get my treatments.

Eleanour Burns garden batice quilt.

Crazy quilt started 18 years ago. Needs a back.

Beginning Sewing Class

These girls finished from start to finish a lovely bag

that can be taken anywhere.

Congrats!

2011 Quilt Challenge Guidelines:

Deadline for entries: Sunday, March 27

1) Purchase our challenge packet which includes:
*fat quarter

2) Create a wall hanging using a recognizable piece of challenge fabric plus fabrics of your own choice.

3) The finished quilt cannot be larger than 24” x 24”.
4) The quilt must be made of three layers top, batting, and backing. The three layers should be attached in some way ie. tying, quilting etc.
5) All quilts must have a sleeve and paper label pinned to the quilt. The label should include your name, phone number, or/and address.
6) Your name should not appear anywhere on the front of the quilt.
7) The quilt must have a title and artists’ statement. Please type approximately 50 words.
8) The quilt must be delivered to SEW MATERIALISTIC by 6:00 on March 27. Quilts will be on display from March 28- May 1.
9) The public is invited to vote for the favorite entry (once a day) until March 18. The winner of the $72 and $36 gift cards will be announced May 2. The exhibit will be closed on May 1.
10) Please pick up your quilt between May 1- 8. We can make arrangements for return shipping.