Fall 2015 Newsletter and Class Schedule e-mail:spatches@kernmail.com Hello my friend: It s been such a wonderfully busy summer with a fairytale, almost month long trip to France and England and precious time with our families in northern California and Kansas. Jake is fifteen and was in an amazing teen production of Les Miserables in which he had several solos. I must say it was a little weird (and wonderful) seeing your grandson playing a sailor singing Lovely Ladies. =) Jake s Brother Nathan is thirteen and also loves theater and was excited to attend a week of acting camp this summer. Our Kansas kids are heavily into soccer. Sarah is fifteen and being with friends seems to be the main focus of her day. She has a part time job, plays soccer and travels with her church on mission trips. Sarah s brother, Michael is thirteen and loves watching and playing soccer, Boy Scouts and fishing for bass at their family s lake house. Now that fall is just around the corner, it s time to think about indoor activities and the holidays. Our teachers have selected some exciting classes for our fall schedule and many would make quick and inexpensive gifts. If quilts sound like fun we have quilting classes for all skill levels. Why not invite a friend to join you for some time away together while learning a new skill? Our Harvest Hop is planned for October 9th & 10th so join us for refreshments, demos and a fun make-it and take-it and don t forget to mark your calendar for our annual model and holiday fabric sale November 27th & 28th. We hope to see you soon! Encourage one another, Swoon Sixteen Supersize your fun with these 16 blocks. Modern and stylish, this 72 finished quilt will make you want to supersize all your blocks! Saturday, January 2, 9:00am-3:00pm Instructor: Margo Ogden QUILTING CLASSES Stereo Get ready to make some noise when you find out how quickly this fun quilt comes together! Tuesdays, October 21, 28, 10:00am-1:00pm Instructor: Kara Haushalter Class: $32 Advanced Beginner Mini Stars The perfect Judy Niemeyer project for a beginner. Saturday, October 31, 10:00am-4:00pm Instructor: Patsy Carpenter Class $40 Beginner Pow Wow Arrows are one of the hottest trends these days. Grab some bright cuts and join us to perfect your flying geese skills. Tuesdays, October 6, 13, 6:30pm-9:30pm Instructor: Kara Haushalter Class: $32 Advanced Beginner Class Keys Beginner You are a beginning sewist if you wish to: 1. Learn how to use your machine. 2. Learn how to stitch with an accurate seam allowance. 3. Learn how to correctly use basic rotary cutting tools. 4. Learn how to construct simple projects. 5. Learn simple sewing terms. Advanced Beginner You are an advanced beginner sewist if you: 1. Know how to use your machine. 2. Have mastered the appropriate seam allowance. 3. Possess good rotary cutting skills. 4. Have constructed basic sewing projects including piecing, quilting, and binding a quilt and are fairly comfortable with your machine. 5. Are more experienced than a beginning sewist and are ready for advanced beginner. Intermediate/Advanced You are an intermediate advanced beginner sewist if you: 1. Are very familiar with your sewing machine. 2. Proficient in gauging seam width. 3. Possess accurate rotary cutting skills. 4. Confident in constructing and under standing most patterns. 5. Are more experienced than an advanced beginner and are looking for more challenging patterns and advanced sewing techniques while enjoying the company of others. All Levels: No prior experience needed. All skill levels welcome. 1
Machine Quilting In this full day class you will learn the basics of machine quilting on your home sewing machine. You ll make your own machine quilting sampler while you practice stitch in the ditch and lots of free motion stitches. Be sure to bring all of the goodies from the supply list to class as they are key to your success. Thursday, September 10, 10:00am-4:00pm Tuesday, November 17, 10:00am-4:00pm Instructor: Nancy Keown Class $32 Beginner Beginning Quilting Love all of these other classes but don t know the first thing about sewing? Well then here s the class for you. You ll learn how to slice, dice, stitch, sandwich, and quilt your very own quilt, giving you the know-how to join the big leagues. Thursday, September 3, 10, 17, 24, 6:30pm-9:30pm Thursday October 15, 29, November 5, 12, 9:00am-Noon Thursday, October 29, November 5, 12, 19 6:30pm-9:30pm Instructor: Jane Mulligan & Marissa Neal Class $63 Beginner Mother s Day Bouquet Quilt Normally, we all assume snowballs and flowers won t go together, but this beautiful bouquet quilt is out to prove us wrong! Use a layer cake or charm squares to sharpen your snowball block skills, and make a bouquet anyone would want! Wednesdays, November 11, 18, 10:00am-1:00pm Instructor: Kara Haushalter Friday Night Sew-in Spend a Friday night away with friends here at Strawberry Patches! Grab a project and your sewing machine and join us from 6-10pm for open classroom time. Bring a snackand a friend and let s get all this unfinished projects done! *Please note, this is not a class. This is an open classroom time. Fridays, Sept 11, Oct 23, Nov 13, Dec 11 6:00 pm-10:00pm Hostess: Kara Haushalter Class $10 Beginner Mini Stitch Have you ever thought, Wow, this quilt would be twice as cute at an eighth of the size? Well everyone will agree with this retro, mini quilt! Perfect for any room, these tiny machines will be sure to draw your eye and your fancy! Saturday, November 7, 10:00am-4:00pm Instructor: Becky Rhodes Floral Bouquet This quilt s cuteness is really on point! You ll use a jelly roll to make these sweet flower blocks while learning all the basics of setting triangles. Tuesdays, October 28 & November 11, 6:30pm-9:30pm Instructor: Andi Stewart Class $32 Beginner Log Cabin We know you ll all get cabin fever once you make this quilt. Traditional beats out modern in in this fast and fashionable jelly roll quilt. Wednesdays, September 30, October 14, 6:30pm-9:30pm Instructor: Andi Stewart Modern Maple Quilt Develop the skills to create your version of the modern maple blocks for an original quilt. Mondays, October 5, 12, 10:00am-4:00pm Instructor: Pam Gavin Class $48 Advanced Beginner T-Shirt Quilt Old sentimental T-shirts clogging up your closet? Why not stitch them together and lay them out for everyone to see! Learn the how to stich those memories into a scrapbook you can use! Thursdays, October 15, 22 6:30-9:30pm or Tuesdays, November 3, 17 10:00am-1:00pm Instructor: Andi Stewart Class $32 Advanced Beginner 2
BAGS, PLACEMATS AND STUFFED STUFF Sew Together Bag The Sew Together Bag is a nifty little bag with three zippered pockets, four open pockets, a pincushion and a great little needle landing all held together by a zipper that forms two handles. Mondays, October 19, 26, 6:30pm-9:30pm Instructor: Annette Warmerdam Class: $32 Advanced Beginner Jelly Clip Bag These are like potato chips bet you can t stop at one! Monday, October 5, 6:30pm-9:30pm Instructor Annette Warmerdam Bibs and Burpees Learn the steps for these great gift items and be the favorite of the baby shower! You will leave class with a completed bib and burpee set and an urge to make even more. Tuesday October 27, 10:00am-1:00pm or Thursday, October 2, 6:00pm-9:00pm Christmas Celebration Tree Skirt This beautiful 60 tree skirt/ table topper is sure to be the highlight of your Christmas display. Impress your holiday company with the amazing detail of this Judy Neimeyer pattern. Work on your paper piecing skills and create this stunning piece of work. Wednesday, September 23, Thursday, September 24 and Wednesday, September 30, 10:00am-1:00pm Instructor: Patsy Carpenter Class $105 Advanced Beginner Medallion Perfect class to hone your hand applique skills while creating this modern look pillow. Monday, Sept 14, 10:00am-4:00pm Instructor: Pam Gavin Class $32 Beginner I Case Learn how easy it is to work with Soft and Stable, including installation of a zipper while creating a perfect gift for everyone on your list. Mondays, November 9, 16, 6:30pm-9:30pm Instructor: Annette Warmerdam Thread Catcher This little item will thrill the heart of your sewing friends! Quick to stitch up and fill with goodies, a gift card and something sweet to eat and everything is covered. Friday, October 16, 6:00pm-9:00pm Single Girl Block You ll convert a multiple template pattern to a simple paper pieced block while creating this giant floor pillow, using curved piecing techniques in the process. Mondays, November 9, 16, 1:00pm-4:00pm Instructor: Pam Gavin Basic Pillow Join Annette as she walks you through the basic steps in creating a professionally finished pillow. Monday, October 12, 6:30pm-9:30pm Instructor: Annette Warmerdam KIDS CLASSES On-The-Go Travel Pillow If your student needs a nifty project to complete while polishing their cutting and sewing skills you will love this class with Andi. This is a slide on cover for a pillow while providing a pocket for a book or tablet to take along on your travels! And as an extra we will machine embroider the student s name on the pocket during the class. Tuesday, November 24 10:00am-1:00pm Instructor: Andi Stewart Class: $20 Beginner 3
CLOTHING Sixties Smock A classic style that looks cool in the kitchen or on the go! Easy to construct style features a square neckline & curved hem with tie back. Friday, September 25, 6:00pm-9:00pm Ginger Gather your wits for this project ladies, as Barbara shows you the ins and outs of making this adorable children s top or dress. Tuesdays, September 15, 22, 10:00am-1:00pm Class $32 Beginner Drag Along Need a tiny quilt for that new tiny human in your life? Make our original drag along quilt! Minkee, Chenille, and gorgeous cottons make for a great learning tool and an even better baby gift! Friday, November 6, 5:30pm-9:00pm or Tuesday, December 1, 10:00pm-1:00pm Class $25 Beginner Shortcake For a garment project with maximum cuteness and satisfaction, this is it! If you are a beginning sewist or a person that is intimidated with clothing or you just want a fun Friday night out of the house, this is the class for you. You will learn boutique quality tips and tricks for a beautifully finished project. Friday, September 18, 5:00pm-9:00pm Class $25 Beginner MACHINE EMBROIDERY Sundance A modern sampler, designed to showcase the highlights of BERNINA machines that creatively blends patchwork piecing, machine embroidery, appliqué, and quilting. Class fee includes pattern and embroidery design. Saturday, November 14, 28, 10:00am-4:00pm Instructor Becky Rhodes Class $75 Advanced Beginner Need Free Sewing Time? Did you know our classroom is available for you to use when we don t have a class scheduled during the day? We re here to help you as best we can when you get stumped by your project. Or maybe you just need a place to meet a friend and sew. Following are dates our classroom is open for you to use. Reservations are not needed but friendly personalities are welcomed! Mondays, September 21, 28, October 19, 26, November 2, 23, 30, December 7, 14, 21, 28 Tuesdays, October 6, 20, December 1, 15, 22, 29 Wednesdays, September 9, October 14, November 25, December 9, 16, 23, 30 Thursdays, September 3, Oct 1, December 3, 10, 17, 31 Frosty s Wonderland Learn how to quickly put your applique blocks together using the cameo tool. Raw edge applique completes a delightful winter quilt using charming animals from the forest. Saturday October 3, 24, 10:00am-4:00pm Instructor Becky Rhodes Class $48 Advanced Beginner Class Registration Policy: All classes are filled on a first come, first served basis. Class fees must be paid in full at the time of registration and cannot be refunded or transferred. If a class is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment a refund will be issued. Class fees do not include supplies unless otherwise stated. For a complete supply list for all classes visit our website at. 4
BLOCK OF THE MONTH PROGRAMS Purrfectly Pieced Bonnie Sullivan Perfect for the cat lover! Appliqued and pieced using Woolies flannel with instructions by Bonnie Sullivan. We ve kitted this for a block of the month into 5 months at $24.95 each month. Kit includes pattern, fabric for the top and binding plus button finishing kit. This will finish at 33 x 37. You ll save 10% when you purchase all 5 kits at once for $110.30. Limited quantity. Paradise in Bloom Technique of the month is on the 1st Saturday of the month. Basically this is a block of the month and each month you will learn the techniques needed to complete that section of your Paradise in Bloom top. If you want to make this queen sized be sure to sign up for the extension class. Let us help you put your fabrics together. Prep class is Saturday, February 6, 10:00am-3:00pm. Class dates are all Saturdays: March 5, April 16, May 21, June 4, July 2, August 6. Instructor: Patsy Carpenter Class Fees: $200 Beginner Mystery Quilt! New mystery quilt by Border Creek Station that will utilize the beautiful fabrics from 3 Sisters - Mille Couleurs line for Moda fabrics. Warm fall colors; browns, beige, tans, brick red and some of the florals that the designers are known to produce. The kits will be available for 8 monthly installments beginning November through June. Prices not available at this time. Modern Quilt Friendship Group You can t go wrong with a group that has friendship in the name! Come kick up your heels with fellow modern chicks just like you. Meetings are every third Saturday from 1-4 pm. Open to all quilters, tall or small, at no fee. September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19 1:00pm-4:00pm Winter-ific Kit Designed by Lisa Bongean from Primitive Gatherings. Finishes at 19 x 19. Kit includes layer cake, border and binding fabrics plus wool for the border appliques. Instructions and the papers for piecing the 1/2 half square triangles are also included. We also offer 3 block of the month kits/payments for $23 or purchase full kit initially for $61.99. Limited quantity. Words to Live By - Primitive Gatherings This stunning quilt finishes 86 x86 and includes...12-wool applique blocks, one center applique block, 4 border applique blocks, all the setting and border triangles, innerborder and binding. The blocks each will have an inked word. All will be done on a cotton background with wool applique. The 12 wool blocks are 12 inches and the center block is 24. This will run 14 months and you are committing to all 14 months. Program agreement is non-cancelable. Price $24.95 per month. You ll save 10% when you purchase all 14 kits at once for $282.87. Limited quantity available. Wool Club Our wool club at Strawberry Patches meets on the first Wednesday of each month, and we ll have an afternoon and an evening session. There is no kit or lesson for the meeting and each person should bring a project to work on. Wednesdays, September 2, October 7, November 4, December 2 Afternoon session is 1:00pm-4:00pm Evening session is 6:00pm-9:00pm Hostess: Jane Mulligan All Levels No Fee! Holiday Hours: Closing November 25 at 4:00pm. Closed Thursday, November 26 for Thanksgiving. Closing Thursday, December 24 at 2:00pm. Closed Friday, December 25 for Christmas. Closing Thursday, December 31 at 4:00pm. Closed Friday, January 1 for New Year s Day. 5
BERNINA MASTERY CLASSES Mastery classes are FREE with the purchase of your BERNINA from Strawberry Patches. Mastery classes are for all BERNINA owners and are designed to teach you in a hands-on classroom situation all the wonderful things your new BERNINA can do. It is our belief that sewing should be an ongoing and enjoyable learning experience. Mastery classes are available to those who have purchased their BERNINA from another dealer for a fee of $25 per class. The following classes are for all machines, 330, 350, 380, the 5 Series machines, 530, 550, 560, 580 and the 7 Series 710, 750, 780. Classes must be taken in order. Owners of 8 Series machines will need to arrange for classes with the instructor. Mastery 1 Tuesday, Sept 8, 6:30pm-9:30pm Friday, Sept 4, 1:00pm-4:00pm Tuesday October 13, 6:30pm-9:30pm Friday, October 16, 1:00pm-4:00pm Tuesday, November 3, 6:30pm-9:30pm Friday, November 6, 1:00pm-4:00pm Friday, December 4, 1:00pm-4:00pm Tuesday, December 8, 6:30pm-9:30pm Mastery 2 Tuesday, September 15, 6:30pm-9:30pm Friday, September 18, 1:00pm-4:00pm Tuesday, October 20, 6:30pm-9:30pm Friday, October 23, 1:00pm-4:00pm Tuesday, November 10, 6:30pm-9:30pm Friday, November 20, 1:00pm-4:00pm Friday, December 11, 1:00pm-4:00pm Tuesday, December 15, 6:30pm-9:30pm Embroidery Mastery Tuesday, September 22, 6:30pm-9:30pm Friday, October 30, 1:00pm-4:00pm Tuesday, November 24, 6:30pm-9:30pm Friday, December 18, 1:00pm-4:00pm Overlock/Serger Mastery BERNINA Overlock/Serger mastery classes are also available as listed. The fee is $25 per class if you purchased your machine from another dealer. Monday, November 30, 6:30pm-8:30pm Everyone is invited to join us for BERNINA Club. You do need to own a BERNINA in order to attend. We will learn new techniques and preview the newest fabrics and patterns in the store. Plus, bring finished projects for our s how-and-tell and have your name entered in a monthly drawing! We do not meet in April, August or December. Wednesday, September 16, 6:30pm or Thursday, September 17, 10:00am Wednesday, October 21, 6:30pm or Thursday, October 22, 10:00am Wednesday, November 18, 6:30pm or Thursday, November 19, 10:00am Wednesday, January 20, 2016 6:30pm or Thursday, January 21,2016 10:00am BERNINA Serger/Overlocker Specialty Class Not only do sergers stitch faster than conventional sewing machines, but they combine several steps to speed up the sewing process. This class will help you learn or re-learn basic serger/overlocker skills. Discover what balanced serger/overlocker stitches should look like as you recognize the purpose of each thread. Gain confidence in adjusting tensions for a variety of serger/overlocker stitches. Monday, September 28, 6:30-9:30pm Instructor: Annette Warmerdam Class $20 Advanced Beginner Sewing Machine and Overlocker Serger Servicing In-store machine service and repair now available at Strawberry Patches! Our technician is certified in all makes and models of machines and sergers and we guarantee his work! He is normally here every other Tuesday. Bring your machine in Monday and it s ready for you on Wednesday. Machine Service Dates September 8 September 22 October 6 October 20 November 3 November 17 December 1 December 15 December 29 6
Join Becky every 3rd Saturday of the month for our BERNINA Version 7 Software Sampler. Watch a web broadcast and use your laptop to learn new techniques to fully utilize your embroidery software. Each session $20. No club meetings in December. Going in Circles Work with the beautiful outline stitches in the software as well as create your own stitch patterns from scratch. Manipulate the stitches to create beautiful circular pattern stitch embroideries. Saturday, September 19, 9:00am-Noon In-the-Hoop! Create a Pencil Pouch project to embroider in the hoop. Work with fonts, embroider the zipper and quilting to complete the project. Saturday, October 17, 9:00am-Noon Coming Up Roses Everything will be coming up roses as you learn to create stitches using the free-hand drawing tool with a photo as a template no artistic skills needed. Explore the option of adding needlepunch for additional color. Saturday, November 21, 9:00am-Noon Each month on the second Friday afternoon we will enjoy a webinar hosted by a BERNINA educator to walk us through the monthly project. Each session is $20 and you ll leave with a CD full of information and sample designs for the monthly project featured. No club meetings in December. Circle Around This unique fabric case in the shape of a circle closes into a half moon shape with a zipper to hold your jewelry or sewing necessities. We will explore ways to use both the sewing machine and software to stitch perfect circles for this case. Friday, September 11, 1:00pm-3:00pm What s in Your Wallet? Focus on some basic troubleshooting guidelines to make your embroidery look its best. We will make this wallet fold flat and it hides your credit cards or loyalty cards for easy access. It is easy enough for beginners, but fun for anyone to make. This the perfect project to show off your embroidery designs. Friday, October 2, 1:00pm-3:00pm Vested Interest This versatile vest has subtle shaping that flatters figures of all shapes and sizes. We will talk about do s and don ts when embroidering on clothing. Learn to choose the right stabilizer for garments. Friday, November 13, 1:00pm-3:00pm SPECIAL EVENTS 15th Bi-Annual Cotton Patch Quilters Guild Show February 13 & 14, 2016 at The Kern County Fairgrounds 7
Strawberry Patches 6433 Ming Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93309 (661) 835-1738 e-mail:spatches@kernmail.com Notes from the Patch Blog: http://patches.typepad.com/ www.facebook.com/strawberrypatches Regular Business Hours: Monday-Friday10:00am-5:30pm, Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm. Closed Sundays. SPECIAL EVENTS HARVEST HOP! Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10, 10:00am-6:00pm both days. Features 7 great shops across the San Joaquin Valley for you to visit. Go to www.harvestshophop.com for more information. Join the group to help make charity quilts for youngsters. They meet here on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 10:00am-1:00pm. We re also a drop-off point if you have finished Linus quilts to donate. Tuesdays, September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8 Blocks for the Brave Join this group to make quilts for our wounded service members returning from recent wars or conflicts. The group meets here the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 1:00pm-4:00pm, right after the Linus Project so the dates are the same. Strawberry Patches Model Sale! Once a year we clean the storeroom and gather models we no longer need. Quilts, little girls dresses, pillows, handbags, tea towels all those wonderful samples you ve admired in our store and that we no longer need will be drastically marked down just in time for Christmas gift giving. So if your good intentions of making all your Christmas gifts this year didn t quite go as planned, come visit us Friday, November 27th and Saturday, November 28th, during regular business hours. We won t tell anyone that you didn t make them! 8