Quilting Confections News for December 2008
Holiday Hours
| Wednesday, December 24: | 10:00am – 4:00pm |
| Thursday, December 25: | Closed |
| Friday, December 26: | Closed |
| Saturday, December 27: | 10:00am – 4:00pm |
| Sunday, December 28: | Closed |
| Monday, December 29: | 10:00am – 4:00pm |
| Tuesday, December 30: | 10:00am – 4:00pm |
| Wednesday, December 31: | 10:00am – 4:00pm |
| Thursday, January 1: | Closed |
On Friday, January 2 things will be back to sanity and so will the store hours. Come for sit & sew on January 2 – we promise not to bring any turkey!
Birthday Bash
Monday, November 24 to Saturday, November 29
Help us celebrate our first birthday! We'll have a special sale each day, and cake on Saturday.
Monday, November 24 – Save a bundle on a bundle! Buy one bundle or kit
and get the 2nd at half price!
Tuesday, November 25 – All things for cutting 25% off –
blades, cutters, rulers and templates
Wednesday, November 26 – All patterns, books, Thangles 25% off
Thursday, November 27 – Battings and threads 25% off
Friday, November 28 – Notions 25% off!
Saturday, November 29 – All bolted fabrics are 25% off! And ... we'll have
cake!
Classes
Enjoy classes in our spacious classroom with lots of table space, two oversize ironing boards, a huge design wall, great teachers, and good company. Whether you come with someone you know or venture in on your own, you are sure to make new friends, learn new skills, and have a great time! By the way, if you need to cancel a class after registering, you can get a full refund up until one week before the first class.
Radical Rachel
Tuesdays, November 18, 25 and December 2, 6:00 – 9:00
Fee: $60.00
Instructor: Sue Pilutti
Level: Intermediate and up
Sue will lead you through the basics of doll making including how to stitch, stuff and sculpt your doll. Rachel has lots of character, drop by to have a closer look.
Dresden Plate Candle Mat
Saturday, November 22, 10:30 – 1:30
Fee: $20.00 plus supplies
Instructor: Marlene O'Neil
This piece would be lovely under a center piece or a pretty candle. It's fast to make and would be a lovely hostess gift – just add a candle and you're there!
Introduction to Artist Trading
Cards
Wednesday, Nov. 26, 6:00 – 9:00
Fee: $20.00
Instructor: Michelle Dobrin
Level: All are welcome
Learn a bit about Artist Trading Cards and how you can make your own. You can trade them or even use them as gift tags. Michelle will show you how!
Sewing with your Feet
Monday, December 1, 10:30 – 1:30
Fee: $20.00
Instructor: Anne Black
Level: All are welcome
Learn how to use all those feet that came with your sewing machine. You'll be amazed a what you can do by machine! Did you even know that you can use your sewing machine to sew buttons on??? Anne will show you how.
Reversible Place Mats
Thursday, December 4, 10:30 – 3:30
Fee: $35.00 plus kit
Instructor: Lynda Goble
You can make two reversible place mats or 4 tops. Put a birthday fabric on back and they can be multi-use! This is a challenging class with a bit of foundation piecing and mitered borders. Check out our sample, they're smashing!
Marlene's Travel Pouch
Saturday, December 6, 10:30 – 2:30
Fee: $25.00
Instructor: Marlene O'Neil
Level: Confident Beginners Welcome
This is a neat little bag that will carry your passport and your wallet and all the necessities when you don't want to carry a big purse. Take it along for shop hops, quilt shows, and anytime you want to travel light. It's a neat gift for a quilting friend or a teenager!
Sue's Thread Catcher
Wednesday, December 3 Tlime: 10:30 – 1:00
Fee: $20.00 plus supplies
Inst: Sue Aylesworth
Level: Newbies welcome
Make one for your sewing table and another to leave on the ironing board. Make more to give to your quilting and sewing friends! Still time to make a few last minute holiday gifts!
Pillow Case - Free class with Purchase!
Monday December 8, 1:30 – 4:00
Instructor: Sue A.
Level: Newbies welcome
Our November class filled up so fast, you may have missed out. Here's another chance to make a special pillow case for someone on your gift list. You can use it to wrap an oversized gift and the recipient has a beautiful seasonal pillow case to use too! And..you get a free class and a chance to spend the afternoon with your sewing buddies. We have lots of wonderful prints to choose from!
Crazy Squares Tote
December 11, 10:30 – 4:30
Instructor: Sue Pilutti
Level: Intermediate
Fee: $35.00
Learn how to make a great tote bag from the Pro! Sue Pilutti is one of "The Two Bag Ladies" We've been admiring their bags and totes for some time now. Sue will share some tips on how to make your own bag with style!
Beautiful Bowls – Advanced
Saturday, December 13 Time: 10:30 – 3:30
Instructor: Michelle Dobrin
Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Fee: $70.00
Another opportunity to make a beautiful, artful bowl. This class will be dedicated to the art of making original bowls – one fluted and another in "petals". Picture a beautiful bowl to hold your special holiday ornaments – or to be an ornament in itself.
Coming in 2009!
- More embroidery machine classes with Anne Black
- Saturday Learn to Quilt class
- Electric Quilt
- Applique Club with Pat
- Monthly Demo's
For Sale
Bernette for Bernina 4 thread serger Funlock 007D Deluxe - $300.00. Bernina 1000 Designer sewing machine, lots of extra feet including walking foot and cut 'n' sew foot - $500.00. Both machines work beautifully. Please contact Diana Ahmed 519-948-3498.
Sewing Machine Needles
Several years ago I was teaching a quilting class and one of the participants was having some trouble with her machine stitch quality. When this happens I have a few questions I always ask, such as when did you last clean/oil your machine, is it threaded properly, when did you last change the needle, to which she replied, "You can change the needle?" Yikes! Yes, you can change the needle, and probably more often than most people tend to. There's a lot to learn about sewing machine needles. According to my reference guide - the sewing machine needle is the most crucial element in the stitch forming process. In terms of sewing satisfaction, the cost of using a discount brand needle always exceeds the price of purchase. The following is a bit of information you might find interesting, taken from the Shmetz "Ready Reference".
Needle Size
Home sewing machine needles use a dual designation to represent their size. The first number is the Number Metric (NM) and is a measurement of the diameter of the needle shaft in millimeters multiplied by 100 to remove the decimal reference. A sewing machine needle with a diameter of 0.80mm corresponds to a NM80. To combine two commonly used measurement systems, the number metric is joined with the corresponding Singer needle number. Thus we always see the NM75 used in conjunction with the Singer number 11, or 80/12, 90/14 and so forth. As a general rule, always select the needle size to accommodate the thickness of the thread being used and the needle point style to accommodate the type fabric sewn.
Needle Type
With all the different types of threads and fabrics available today individual creativity is virtually unlimited. Many fabrics and threads come with special requirements for their use. Trying to sew with the wrong needle point or wrong needle size can be very frustrating. Choosing the correct point and size in combination with the fabric and thread to be used is essential to obtaining desired results. For every sewing application there is always a "best" needle to use. Taking a few moments to identify that needle can produce a truly satisfying sewing experience.
The needle most used by quilters is the Universal. The slightly rounded Universal point makes it perfect for sewing on a variety of knit and woven fabrics. This is a great general purpose needle. Sizes range from NM60 to NM120. This needle is sold in packs of individual sizes as well as assortment packs NM70/80/90
Store Hours
| Mon-Thu: | 10 – 6 |
| Friday: | 10 – 8 |
| Saturday: | 10 – 5 |
| Sunday: | Closed |
Location
We are located right across from Windsor Airport. (Map)