The Quilted Apple Newsletter for September-December 2007

Did you know that The Quilted Apple is 29 years old this fall?
We’ll be celebrating on October 26 & 27! – 25% off on everything!

Shop Hop is coming…September 21-29, 2007.  Have you bought your passport yet?  One lucky winner will go home with a new Bernina 230 Patchwork Edition which has a retail value of $1,549.00 (a 20 year warranty, classes and a one-year service check-up is included!) Ten other lucky quilters will win a beautiful quilt kit (which includes batting, backing and binding) from each of the participating shops!

Fall is almost here and with it comes the cooler weather and our winter visitors.  We will be un-veiling our new Block of the Month in October. I know you are all going to love Tonee’s newest design.  Here’s a little hint . . . it’ll be a row quilt with both piecing and appliqué...very cute!

Our schedule is filled with many exciting and new classes to share. Tonee’s, Fried Flowers, Pumpkins and Pilgrim’s Pride are not to be missed!  Arlene is offering a new Beginning Baltimore Class.  Suzy has several new seasonal penny rug classes; and Ginger Sanchez will be here with new penny rug design “Tannenbaum”.  Pat Grago is teaching Circling Japan and Prints Charming II and we are welcoming Sandy Bloniarz who will be teaching the cutest miniature punch needle Angel.  Donna has very cute dimensional pumpkins in a variety of sizes and will also be teaching the Bow Tucks Tote Class.  Elaine’s Star in A Star batik quilt will call to you from across the room.  There’s so much to see and do; it’ll be hard to decide which class to take!

Have you heard about the Home of the Brave Quilts?   This is a statewide effort to make quilts for the families of our Arizona armed forces who have been killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.  (There are similar groups forming in each state across the country.)  All the Arizona quilts are made using a specific block made with civil war era fabrics.  The quilts are all the same size and are actually a replica of the quilts made for soldiers in the civil war.  A free pattern is available and we’ve made some kits for those of you who don’t have civil war fabrics.  Proceeds from the cost of kits go toward the purchase of batting and backing for these quilts.  Please join us and make a block or two for this worthy cause.

Hope to see you soon!

-Jude

Free Demonstrations

(Bring a pencil, notebook, and basic sewing kit to demos!)

English Paper Piecing

With Jude Vegso

1-1:30, Wednesday, Oct.3

Try your hand at making a small pincushion using this technique.  All materials provided. This is a great take along project.

The Companion Angle

With Jude Vegso

1-1:30, Wednesday, Dec. 12

This is a great tool to have in your bag of tricks – I used it for our shop hop quilt.

Tee Shirt Demo

With Jude Vegso

1 – 1:30, Wednesday, Oct. 17

Learn all about using tee shirts to make a memory quilt.

Chenille Demo

With Jude Vegso

1-1:30, Wednesday,   Oct. 31

This technique is just too good not to pass on . . . pair a rectangle with a square and you have a unit that can be used for many different blocks!

Basic Classes

Beginning Hand Appliqué

Tuition $30.00

With Joan Hahn

Two 2-hour classes: 10-12 Thurs., Oct. 25 and Nov. 1  
Learn to appliqué on one of Laurene Sinema’s Antique Floral Quilt Blocks.  Your block can be made into a pillow or small wall hanging - the choice is yours!

Beginning Baltimore Style Appliqué

Tuition $9.50/Class

With Arlene Southworth

12 Two hour Classes: 10-12 3RD Wed. of the Month

This class is for the advanced appliqué student who wants more challenging blocks.  Learn to make dimensional flowers and many more techniques.

Beginning Quiltmaking

Tuition $26.50

With Jude Vegso

Two 2-hour classes: 10-12 Fri., Oct. 5 & Oct. 19

Learn basic machine piecing techniques while making a variety of six inch blocks.  Finish your blocks into a small wall hanging or a table runner.

Hand Pieced Sampler

Tuition $26.50

With Jude Vegso

Three 2-hour classes: 10-12 Thurs., Nov. 15, 29, Dec 6

Learn Patchwork the original way, by hand.  This wall hanging features a variety of hand piecing techniques to get you started.

Hand Quilting

Tuition $21.50

With Jude Vegso

One 2- hour class: 10-12 Tues., Nov. 6; 6-8 PM Tues., Nov. 20

Step by step, learn all about marking your top, layering your quilt and how to get those tiny stitches using the “rocking “method of hand quilting.

Paper Foundation Piecing by Machine

Tuition $24.50; Kit Included

With Jude Vegso

One 2-hour class: 10-12      Thurs., Oct. 4; 6-8 PM    Mon., Oct. 11

Great results can be yours when you learn to paper piece.  Uniform block size and accurate points are just two reasons you’ll love this technique.  No class project – Instead we will work our way through six or more different paper pieced blocks.  Step-by-step instructions are given.  You’ll be a paper-piecing pro in no time!

Machine Appliqué

Tuition $25.00

With Cindy Osburn

One 4-hour class: 10-2 Tues., Oct. 23 or Tues. Nov. 27

Learn fusible machine appliqué in one day while making the quilt on the cover of the Flowering Quilts Book by Kim Schaefer.  This would be a great project to make using all your scraps.  Time will be spent going over various fusible webs and threads.

Machine Quilting

Tuition $25.00

With Cindy Osburn

One 3-hour class: 10-1 Thurs., Oct. 18 or Fri., Nov. 16

Learn the basics of stitch in the ditch and continuous line quilting.  Learn to use your walking foot and when to change to free motion quilting.  Batting, threads, layering and pinning will all be addressed.  Give yourself permission to be creative and play while practicing on muslin.

Binding Class

Tuition $21.50

With Donna Travers & Jude Vegso

One 2 hour class: 1-3 Mon., Nov. 19

Donna & I are teaming up to show four different types of binding.  You’ll go home with samples that you will make in class, so you won’t forget

Tatting

Beginning Tatting

Tuition $32.50 - Materials Furnished

With Janet Carruth

Three 2-hour classes:1-3 Oct. 25, Nov. 1 & Nov. 15

Learn the basics of this wonderful lace so loved by our pioneer grandmothers. Perfect for delicate trims & edgings.

Tat and Talk Club

With Janet Carruth

See Clubs listing: Mon., Sept. 24; Mon., Nov. 26

Rug Hooking And Wool

Apple Ruggers Club (Rug Hooking Club)

With Janet Carruth

See Clubs listing: 6-9 PM Sept. 19, Oct. 17 & Nov. 21 at Janet’s house.

Saturday Hook–In Days – the fourth Saturday of every month: This session the dates are – Sept. 22, Oct. 27, Nov. 24 & Dec. 22.    Everyone is welcome!

Tannenbaum

Tuition $30.00

With Ginger Sanchez

One 2 ½ hour class: 10-12:30 Sat., Nov. 10

Make Ginger’s newest design in time for the holidays!  Kits will be available.

Scarecrow Penny Rug

Tuition $21.50

With Suzy Summersgil

One 3 hour class: 10-1 Sat., Sept. 29

What a cute penny rug from Buttermilk Basin – your house won’t be completely decorated without Winston.

Turkey Penny Rug

Tuition $21.50

With Suzy Summersgil

One 2 ½ hour class: 5:30 – 8:00   Tues., Oct. 9

This cute turkey penny rug is another original design by Suzy.  There’s time to make him for Thanksgiving!

Beginning Penny Rug

Tuition $ 24.50; Kit   $20.00

With Suzy Summersgil

Two 2 hour classes: 10-12 Wed., Oct. 31 & Nov. 14

Learn the basics of wool appliqué while making Santa Moon, a design by the folks at Need’l Love.

Come Dye with Me

Tuition $30.00

With Janet Carruth

One 4 hour class: 10-2 Mon., Oct. 29

Join Janet in her kitchen to learn the basics of dyeing wool.   Techniques include natural dye, splotchy dye, removing dye and over dye.

Beginning Rug Hooking

Tuition $30.00; Kit $35.00: includes   pattern, wool and hook.   Bring a 14” hoop to class.

With Janet Carruth

Two 2 hour classes: 6:30-8:30 PM Wed., Nov. 7 & 14

Janet’s original design can be finished into a pillow or a wall hanging.  Learn all the techniques that will give your work a professional look.

Miniature Punch Needle Angel

Tuition $30.00

With Sandy Bloniarz

Two 2 hour classes: 6-8 PM Tues., Nov. 6 & 13

Come make a guardian angel pin to sit on your shoulder or to give to a friend.  We will learn miniature Russian Punch Needle.  Beginners welcome.  Kits available.

Classes

Pilgrims’ Pride

Tuition $30.00

With Tonee White

Two 3 hour class: 1-4   Thurs., Oct. 11 &18

Here’s a small Thanksgiving wall hanging with all the elements of the season!  Easy appliqué and piecing using lots of wool!

Three Wishes

Tuition $21.50

With Jude Vegso

One 2-hour class: 10-12      Tues., Dec. 4

Combine Lakehouse floral fabrics with the Three Wishes pattern and it’s a winning combination for one beautiful quilt.  My version is a bit different from the pattern – so you have options!  Kits available!

Holiday Spice

Tuition $24.50

With Kay Hunt

One 4 ½ hour class: 9:30-2     Mon., Nov. 5

This little bell pull is just the thing for a quick gift!  Kay’s instructions using sew and flip construction assures wonderful results!  Kits available!

Basic Log Cabin

Tuition $24.50

With LeAnn Davis

One 4-hour class: 10-2      Fri., Nov. 2

Learn to make this traditional quilt block using Eleanor Burns method of construction.  Once your blocks are completed, there are many setting options to explore.

Fried Flowers

Tuition $30.00

With Tonee White

One 4 hour class: 12-4 Thurs., Nov. 8

Big funky flower motifs make up this colorful stash buster wall hanging.  Learn needle-turn appliqué or use your favorite method of appliqué on this one.

Circling Japan 

Tuition $30.00

With Pat Grago

One 6-hour class: 10-4 Wed., Nov. 7

Join Pat and learn all her secrets for making this wonderful quilt.   If you have never done any curved piecing, this is a great one to learn on.  

Pumpkins

Tuition $26.50

With Tonee White

One 4-hour Class: 12-4 Fri., Oct. 12

Here’s a “sign” for the season.  Pumpkins spelled in wool felt on labels over a group of what else – pumpkins!  Have fun with simple appliqué and piecing.

Diamond Delight Table Runner

Tuition $24.50

With Kay Hunt

One 4 1/2-hour Classes: 9:30-2 Wed., Oct. 10

Here is a quick sew and flip table runner that will make a great gift!  Kits are available!

Prints Charming II

Tuition $24.50

With Pat Grago

One 6-hour class: 10-4 Wed., Oct. 24

Try something new with Charm packs . . . how many traditional blocks can you make? . . . the possibilities are endless!

Flower Maze

Tuition $21.50

With LeAnn Davis

One 3 hour class: 10 -1       Tues., Oct. 30

LeAnn will show you the basics using this wonderful Thimbleberries pattern.  Beginners Welcome!

Star in A Star

Tuition $21.50

With Elaine

One 4-hour class: 10-2 Sat., Oct. 13

This quilt will call to you from across the room!  The use of color and value is what makes the stars either recede or come forward!  Elaine will show you how to use Marti Michelle’s templates to construct this block with ease.

One Block Wonder

Tuition $24.50

With Christi Kempff

One 3-hour class: 10-1 Saturday, December 8

Chose one wonderful fabric and see what kaleidoscopic effects are created when you put your blocks together! Christi will share all her helpful hints and step by step instructions.

Ribbons & Bows

Tuition $24.50

With Kay Hunt

One 4 1/2 hour class: 9:30-2     Wed., Dec. 5

This tablerunner is a great gift idea.  Kit includes everything and most of the cutting has already been done by Kay!

Dimensional Pumpkins

Tuition $21.50

With Donna Travers

One 2 hour class: 10-12      Thurs., Oct. 4

Donna will share all her secrets for these cute pumpkins.  What fun!

Bow Tucks Tote

Tuition $25.00

With Donna Travers

One 3 hour class: 1-4 Mon., Oct. 15 

 Donna will teach you everything you need to know about making this stylish tote from Quilts Illustrated – it has lots of pockets and will help keep you organized!

Fa La La La La

Tuition $30.00

With Tonee White

One 5 hour class:  Fri., Nov. 9

This cute Christmas Wall Hanging is filled with holiday motifs.  Easy appliqué and a few embellishments ensure success!

Continuing Classes

Whitework Sampler

$9.50 per session

With Arlene Southworth

One 2-hour class from 1-3 in the afternoon on the first Saturday of each month.  Dates this session are:  Sept.
1, Oct. 6, Nov. 3 and Dec. 1.  It’s not too late to join in and work on this three color appliqué quilt – with only three color choices you can concentrate on those all important stitches!

Folk Art Adventure

$9.50 per session

With Arlene Southworth

Meet once a month to work on this wonderful wool quilt.  Dates this session are:  Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov.19, Dec. 17 and the final class on Jan. 21, 2008.

Beginners are welcome in most of our classes.  If you have a question as to skill level necessary for any of our classes, please ask at the front desk.  We will be happy to direct you to a class that will suit your needs.  A Class Supply List will be provided for all classes at registration

Clubs

Apple Ruggers Club - This rug hooking club with Janet Carruth meets 11 times a year on the third Wednesday evening of each month from 6-9 pm. at Janet’s House.   Meeting dates this session are: 

Appliqué Lovers Club with Arlene Southworth meets on the first Saturday of each month from 10 to 12 Noon.  Dates this session are Sept. 1, Oct. 6, Nov. 3 and Dec. 1.  $9.50 per session.

Girl Gang Club with Tonee White meets 12 times a year at 6:30-8:30 pm on the fourth Monday of the month.  Come and join this fun loving group of quilters.  A block or blocks of the month with kits are available or just bring your own project to sew and share.  Dessert each month and an occasional 6 PM to midnight sew-in make this an opportunity to make friends and ply your craft.  Meeting dates this session are:  Sept. 24, Oct. 22, Nov. 26 and Dec. 10*.  A 6 to Midnight Sew-In is scheduled for Sept. 28th.
Annual Dues $35.00.

Tat & Talk Club with Janet Carruth meets six times a year on the fourth Monday from 10 to 12 in the morning.  Each month there is a new project and a morning of sharing.  You must know basic tatting.  This session the club will meet on Sept. 24 and Nov. 26. Annual Dues $35.00.

Thimbleberries Club meets every month on the second Tuesday.  The group will be led by Angie Steveson and meets from 10-12.  The group will be working on the Home & Garden Quilt designed by Lynette Jensen.    Meetings this session are on Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13 and Dec. 11.  Please note that the Oct. 9th Meeting is an all day Sew-In!   Annual Dues $35.00.

Third Saturday Thimbleberries Club
Join LeAnn and Cindy and make the Home & Garden Quilt designed by Lynette Jensen.  Meeting time is 10-12.  Dates this session are:  Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17 & Dec. 15.   Annual Dues $35.00

1800 Women’s Club   The focus of this group will be Jo Morton’s “Little Quilts” and her civil war era fabrics.  This club will be lead by Tonee White and meets the third Tuesday of the month from one to two in the afternoon.  Meetings this session are Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20 and Dec. 18.   Annual Dues $35.00.

*Indicates a change from the regular schedule.

Other Quilting events

Prescott Pines Questers Antique Quilt Show
September 14, 15, 2007
The old clubhouse at Antelope Hills Golf Course
1989 Club House Drive, Prescott, AZ

 

  For the Love of Quilts
September 29 &30, 2007
      Blue Ridge Middle School
Pinetop, Lakeside, AZ

   A Covey of Quilts II
           October 12, 13, 2007
    Cottonwood Middle School
              Cottonwood, AZ

 

   Sunsets, Sage, & Cactus – We love you Arizona!
2007 Quilt Show, November 2 & 3
    Community Aquatic Center,
         100 Park Ave on SR 95
          Lake Havasu City, AZ

 

       Quilt Camp in the Desert
  January 20-26, 2008

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