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Algonquin Sewing Center Newsletter
May /
June 2009
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Sewing Machines, Sergers, Fabrics,
Yarns, Notions, Quilting Supplies, Patterns...
We Have It
All For You!
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News from the Store
Well here we are on our way into summer again. It's
been so busy here at the store, I've gotten a bit behind in the
newsletter department. But with so much coming up in the next
few months, I can't let it go any longer.
First of all, I guess I better break the big news. Brigitte,
our longest standing staff member has decided to move on in a new
direction. She will be leaving us in July. But not to
worry, we still have Helen and we also have an amazing new talent who
is training under Brigitte's talented and experienced eye; Wayne
Klatt. Wayne spins wool, knits, crochets, sews, quilts (hand
and machine) and is just an all around great fit for our shop.
After one of Brigitte's famous silk ribbon embroidery classes, Wayne
proved himself to be not only a quick study, but a true artist with a
needle! With decades of retail experience I feel quite
confident that Wayne will be able to provide the type of quality
service and sound advice that our customers have grown accustomed to.
Good Luck Brigitte!
Welcome aboard Wayne!
We've also been developing some of our existing talent in the
store. Helen has recently attended a Software Training workshop
at Husqvarna Viking in Toronto. After three intensive days of
training under one of Husqvarna's leading software education experts,
Helen assures us she is more than ready for the task of taking over
the new Sew Embroidery Club starting this summer. She will also
be our go-to person for software questions and problem.
Way to go Helen!
We've got TONS of classes coming up starting in the summer and really
picking up into the fall and winter. With a full crew of
instructors on board, we can have something going on every day or
night of the week so check your schedule and sign up for some great
instruction and have some fun while you're at it. Our teaching
staff now includes Karen Moore, Tracy Headley, Dawna Steele,
Helen Mc Gregor and Wayne Klatt. We will have some guest
appearances from others throughout the year also.
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Quilt Show
Weekend
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Don't forget
this weekend is the quilt show at the Petawawa
Civic Center.
Saturday May 30th : 10am - 5pm
Sunday May 31st : 11am - 4pm
Come on by and visit us at our booth. We're going to be showing
off our latest addition to the store; the Mega Quilter 18.8 longarm
on the new Grace Inspira quilt frame. We will have some UNBELIEVABLE
DEALS on the Sapphire sewing machines. Don't miss this
fantastic opportunity!
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Upcoming
Classes
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Unless otherwise stated, Cost does not include taxes
or supplies.
JUNE-
Beginners
Quilt Class:
This course covers care and use of tools, and introduction to
appliqué, strip piecing and machine quilting
With Helen McGregor
Date - Tuesday June 2nd and June 23rd
Time - 6 -8 pm
Cost - $30
Kit Available - $25 includes pattern and all materials.
Recommended optional walking foot.
July -
Kids Sewing Camp:
With Helen McGregor
Kids will learn the very basics of sewing and using a sewing machine
Kids can bring their own sewing machine, or we can provide one.
Please confirm requirements when registering.
Two sessions this summer ; July 6-10 & July
20-24
Time - 10am - 12pm daily
Cost is $100 & Includes all materials
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August
Classes
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Knitting
Socks for Beginners:
With Wayne Klatt
August 3rd , for 4 weeks
Time : 10am - 12pm or 6pm-8pm
Cost - $60
Snow Ladies Quilt.
 With Tracy Headley
This is quilt is a combination of
Embroidered quilting snow ladies and pieced borders.
Each week, we will work on a block, ending with borders.
This cute little ladies can be framed, or made into a
Large quilt or several small wall hangings to be shared
with friends.
Dates: starting August 3 - Nov 23. 13 classes
Times: 10-12 pm or 6-8 pm
Sew Creative Embroidery Club
With Helen McGregor
Starts : 19 Aug - One eve/ month for year
Time: 6:30 - 9pm
$300 prepaid for the year or $40 per class (Prepaying saves you
$180) More details to follow
Forest Hollow Technique Workshop -
With Tracy Headley
This pattern is a McKenna Ryan with fabric
line designed for it. During this workshop you will learn about
fusible web art, and how to put it all together. Drop by
the store to see the sample.
Dates - Aug 8th and Aug 22nd
Time - 10am - 2pm
Cost - $60
Kits available for full quilt $329. Includes 9
patterns,
all fabrics, batting, backing and fusible web.
All single patterns and fabrics are also available in the store.
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September Classes
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Magic Tiles
Quilt
With Dawna Steele
Dates ; 1st September for 4 weeks
Time: 10am - 12pm
Cost: $60
Sunbonnet
Sue - Teddy Bear Baby Quilt
With Tracy
This is a beginner quilting class. We will be covering machine
piecing and machine or hand appliqué.
Dates: September 3, 10, 17, 24, and October 1
Times: 10 -12 pm or 6 - 8 pm
Cost - $90 (book purchase also required)
Mandarin Jacket
 With Dawna
Date : September 4th, 11th & 25th
Time : 10am - 12pm
Cost - $45
Fusible Web Appliqué Workshop
With Karen
Date : 12 September
Time : 10am - 2pm
Cost : $30
Beginners
Sewing/Quilting Club
With Tracy Headley
If you have project that you need some help with, this club is for
you. We meet every Monday. A teacher will be available to
help/guide you with your project, whether it is a sewing project or a
quilt
Date : September 14th - October 5th
Time: 10am-1pm
Cost - $90
Beginners
Knitting Mitts
With Wayne Klatt
Date : September 14th ,21st,28th & Oct 5th
Time : 10am - 12pm or 6pm-8pm
Cost - $60
Knitting/Crochet
Club
With Karen
Pick your own project and get support following a pattern and
learning new stitches. Beginners welcome too.
Dates : 16th September - 21st October (Wednesdays)
Time : 630-830pm
Cost $90
Fall
Placemat Workshop
With Tracy
Date : 18th September
Time : 10am - 2pm
Cost - $30
One Block Flannel Star Quilt
With Dawna
Date : 19th September
Time : 10am - 5pm
Cost :
$50
Halloween
Workshop
With Helen
Date : September 26th
Time : 10am - 2pm
Cost : $30
Yuletide Joy Quilt 
Date : Sept 30th, Oct 14th, 28th, & Nov 18th
Time : 10am - 12pm
Cost - $60
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October
Classes
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Fall
Placemats
With Tracy
Date : October 3rd
Time : 10am - 2pm
Cost - $40
Floral Wall Hanging
With Karen
Use Fab Art Pattern of your choice. Learn to add borders to
background fabrics, fusible web appliqué, layering batting and
backing, and ideas for embellishment.
Date : Oct 6th & 13th
Time : 630 - 830 pm
Cost - $30
Spring
Basket Wall hanging
With Tracy
 This is a
beginner/immediate embroidery quilt class.
This lovely little wall hanging comes with preprinted fabric for the
embroidery that is shaded and adds wonderful depth to the
embroidery. We will be meeting every
other Tuesday, so hopefully everyone will have a finished quilt
top at the end of the course.
Dates: September 29th , October 13th & 27th .
Times: 10 - 12 pm or 6 - 8 pm.
Cost - $45
Angels Among Us
With Karen
Create a beautiful wall hanging measuring 43" x 45". Block
of the month for six months. These blocks include fusible web
appliqué, machine/hand satin titch/blanket stitch, hand embroidery
and machine piecing.
Dates: Oct 15th, Nov 12th, Dec 10th, Jan 14th, Feb 11th & Mar
11th.
Time : 630 - 830pm
Cost : $90
Intermediate
Knitting Socks
With Wayne
Dates : Oct 19th, 26th, Nov 2nd & 9th
Time : 10am - 12am or 6-8pm
Cost - $60
Cambridge Squares
With Dawna
Dates : Oct 27th , Nov 3rd, 10th & 17th
Time : 1-4pm
Cost - $90
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November
Classes
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Beginners
Sewing/Quilting Classes
With Tracy
If you have project that you need some help with, this club is for
you. We meet every Monday. A teacher will be available to
help/guide you with your project, whether it is a sewing project or a
quilt
Time: 6-8pm
Dates : November 2nd - December 7th
Cost - $90
Warm
Winter Wishes
With Tracy Headley
Class will cover borders and piecing and machine quilting
Cozy cuddle quilt 55 ¼ " x 71 ¼ "
Dates : Nov 5th & 12th
Time : 10am - 1pm
Cost - $45
Beginners Log Cabin Quilt
With Karen
Great beginner quilt. Learn rotary cutting, following a  pattern, machine piecing,
adding borders and much more.
Date : Nov 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th
Time : 630 - 830 pm
Cost - $60 (Book purchase also required)
Have
Sheri Berry Holiday Workshop
With Tracy
 This quilt would make a
great couch quilt for those cold winter nights or a lovely Christmas
gift. During this workshop we will take a panel and make it into a
wonderful lap quilt. The first Saturday, we will make the top
and the second Saturday, we will learn different methods of quilting,
and get started quilting.
Dates: Saturday November 7 & 14
Time: 10 - 2 pm
Once upon a Star
 With Helen
Date : November14th
Time : 10am-3pm
Cost - $35
Flannel Quilt
With Tracy
 Class involves piecing and
appliqué. Beginner level
Dates : November 19th for 3 weeks
Time : 10am - 12pm or 6-8pm
Cost : $45
Intermediate
Knit Mitts
With Wayne
Dates : Nov 16th ,23rd,30th & Dec 7th
Time : 10am - 12am or 6-8pm
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Requirements for all sewing classes:
- Sewing Machine in good working order
and new needle
- Working knowledge of your sewing machine (not
necessary for beginners sewing
classes, but
helpful)
- Rotary cutter with sharp blade
- Self healing cutting mat
- Ruler - we recommend 18x6" or
24x6"
- Basic Sewing kit- should include scissors,
pins, seam ripper, extra
machine needles, bobbins, hand sewing needles, and tape
measure
- Patterns and Fabric as specified for each
class (some have pre-packed kits available)
- Thread to match project
- Decorative thread and embellishments as
required.
All of
these items are available at the store and are discounted 20% for
registered students, when purchased for a class.
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