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!!