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Fabric ExpressionsPAT T E R N C O M PA N Y & Q U I LT S H O P

May - August 2016 Volume 67

Summer quilting adventures await

Open HOuseApril 29 - May 1

Spring is in air! It is warm outside; the birds are singing. It is time for new beginnings: new flowers are blooming, and new classes are starting at Fabric Expressions. This is going to be a busy summer. We are once again participating in “Row By Row.” This year’s theme is ” Home Sweet Home.” Row by Row runs starts on June 21 and runs through September 6. This year, Europe has been added. We will have our row on display and on our Facebook page by June 1. Shop Hop is coming in August. We have added another day to give you time to make it to the different shops. This year’s Shop Hop theme is “Colorado Road Trip” and will be August 4-7. Quilt –A-Fair will be September 23-24 at the Boulder County Fairgrounds. I plan on having a booth there again this year. We will be starting another mystery quilt in May. This is a six-month mystery designed

by Debbie Caffery. We will have supply list for you soon. The Open House would be a great time to get your fabrics for the quilt. The mystery last six months, with a new clue available each month. There is no cost to join the mystery if you come in each month and get your clue. If you don’t come in, the clue will cost you $3 per month. There are a lot of fun classes in this session.

We had a few request for classes and we are offering them. Gypsy Wife, and a class on English Paper Piecing are two examples of requested classes. If there is a class that you would like just let us know and we will see what we can do. We will be making pillowcases and donate them to the two charities that are near and dear to our hearts – Sun Gate and the Tennyson House on Monday May 16. We will be using donated fabrics for the pillowcase. If you have fabric that you know you are not going to use, why not donate it? You can drop off fabric and other sewing supplies, and we will get pillowcases to local charities that can use them. We will be starting a new block of the month program called Star Spangled Liberty. It is a nine-month program starting in September. We are taking sign ups now so we know how much fabric to order.

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Friday, April 29:10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, April 30:10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, May 1:Noon to 5 p.m.

Sign up for claSSeS See samples; find the best classes for you

15% off claSSeS (Sorry, no discounts on telephone registrations)

15% off fabric (1/2-yard minimum cut)

15% off booKS, paTTernS, pre-cuTS anD noTionS in STocK

25% off 4 yarDS or more of same fabric (Some restrictions apply)

roW by roW: This is like a shop hop but runs all summer long. The theme is Home Sweet Home. Every shop will design a row. A pattern will be available for free or you can get a kit from each shop. Combine your rows in any way to create a unique quilt that represents the fun you had traveling throughout the summer. Travel with friends, discover new quilt shops and have fun collecting rows! Exclusive Fabric Plates will be available in shops around the country. Each one is unique! Collect a bunch to create fun projects, sewing studio wall art or even a fun backing for your quilt. Starts June 21 and ends the day after Labor Day. Come in on Monday June 27th to make your row here at the shop. More details to come.

SHop Hop: Have you we are making changes to Shop Hop! Announcing new dates for 2016! Mark your Calendar! We’re adding a day! “Colorado Road Trip” is the theme. Shop Hop will start on Thursday August 4th and run through August 7th. Each shop will have a unique pattern and quilts made with our custom designed fabrics. Patterns and kits will be available at each shop only during Shop Hop. Finishing kits can be purchased after the shop hop.

Terrific TueSDay: Come in fun socialize with fellow quilters. I will demo a pattern that uses pre-cut fabric packs (Charm Packs, Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes) you receive a pattern for that project After the demo there is show and tell with a lot of really cool projects that our customers have made. If you bring a show and tell you could win a charm pack. We meet on the third Tuesday EXCEPT AUGUST. We will meet on the second Tuesday in August.5/17, 6/21, 7/19, 8/9*$5 for the four classed or a $2 drop-in fee.10am, 4pm, or 7pm Patterns are not provided if you miss the demo. You can purchase the pattern after.

SeWing macHine SerVice: Bring your sewing machines in for a cleaning and basic tune-up while you shop. Kurt will work on your Berninas and Patrick from Above and Beyond will work on Phaff, Elna, Brothers and most other machines. If there is something specific you need done to your machine, let us know before you come so they can bring the needed parts. Make your one-hour appointment today!Bernina 5/18, 6/22, 8/24Above and Beyond 6/20, 8/810 a.m.-2 p.m. $95 (Sorry, no discounts)

Class sCheduleneeDleWorK arounD THe WorlD: We are continuing the study of the European countries this summer. The locations of study areas and block needlework will be: The Czech Republic and Slovakia – motifs of flowers, basic embroidery. The Netherlands and Belgium – windmill with tulip, appliqué and blue-work embroidery; Finland including Lapland – TBA; and Sweden – Dala horse, Swedish weaving. We would love to have you join us as we tour Europe and reach into Scandinavia. 5/1, 6/6, 7/11, 8/1 10 am JaNelle $60

Table-runner TueSDayS: You pick the patterns, and we will spend the morning making a table runner. You can make a different runner each month. They will make great gifts. Meets the first Tuesday of each month. Pattern required.Tuesday 5/3, 6/7, 7/5, 8/2 10 amAlison $40

inKTenSe ii: Now that you know how to use the Inktense pencils, come spend the afternoon with Zenith and work on a project of your choosing. You must have taken Intro to Inktense before taking this class. Inktense pens required. Class will meet on the Saturday.Sat. 5/7, 5/14, 7/2, 8/13 11 amZenith $50

meDallion: A great table-topper that comes together quickly and easy. The pattern comes in four different sizes. You can make a large quilt for the table or a mini quilt. You pick the

size you want to make. Pattern required. Mon. 5/9 10 amAlison $35

Turning pageS: A fun wall hanging with interchangeable mini-monthly themed quilts. There is paper piecing and appliqués in the quilts. The first class we will make the main wall hanging, then you make a different mini

quilt that snaps on the base. We will meet on the second Wednesday of the month. Pattern required.Wednesday 5/11, 6/8, 7/13, 8/10 10 amAlison $40 or $50

pilloWcaSeS for cHariTy: American Patchworks and quilting magazines challenged quilt shops to start making pillowcases and donate them to charity. The goal is to make one million. They are almost at 700,000. We will spend the day making pillowcases with donated fabrics. Space is limited, so you will need to sign up.Monday 5/16 10-6pmAlison

engliSH paper piecing: have you ever wanted to learn how to English paper piece? You can make the traditional Grandmother’s flower garden or many other patterns. There are a

lot of traditional and modern patterns out there. We will teach you the technique, but be careful – it can be addicting. A kit will be provided with fabric and precut hexagon papers.Tuesday May 24 10 amAlison $45 kit included

elK: Learn to make this fun wall hanging of an elk with the look of a stained glass window. You will learn how to work with bias strips. You can

buy already purchased bias strips if you like. Pattern required.Saturday 5/28 10 amAlison $40

arcaDia anD empire place: Sassafras Lane now has a second book out, so Judy will be teaching both Arcadia and Empire Place. Both quilt are paper pieced. No paper piecing experience necessary. Some people have already started Arcadia but you can join in. Book required.Tuesday 5/31, 6/28, 7/26, 8/30 11 amJudy $50

gypSy Wife: Gather up your fabrics and make this fun and unique sampler quilt. Jen Kingwell has put blocks together with a wide variety of strips to make this stunning quilt. I have also seen it made with just two colors for the strips, and it was beautiful. If you do not have a stash but would like to make this scrappy looking quilt we can put a kit together for you. We will meet once a month on Fridays or Sundays to make this quilt. Book required.Friday 5/13, 6/10, 7/8, 8/12 Noon orSunday 5/29, 6/19, 7/24, 8/28 NoonAlison $60

POLICIES: Class fees are refundable with one week’s notice, except for special classes and events. Fabric Expressions reserves the right to cancel a class up to three days prior to the scheduled date. If such is the case, your fee may be transferred or refunded. Please be considerate of others and do not bring children with you to class.

Class fee does not include supplies unless stated. Pick up or request a supply list when registering by phone.

you picK THe purSe: Beth is offering a purse class over two Sundays. You pick one of the patterns available at Fabric Expressions and Beth will help you put it together. Sun 6/12 & 6/26 12:30 – 5pm Beth Corn $60

HanD QuilTing: Learn the art of Hand Quilting. JaNelle will show you everything from how to prepare your quilt, basting, marking, hoops, different threads, battings, and how the hand quilting stitch is done. We will have a kit provided for you with with everything you need learn to quilt.

Monday June 13 10 am – 12 pmJaNelle $45 kit included

Hexie garDen: Stars and flowers fill this springtime garden. At first glance, you might think Hexie Garden is beyond your skill set, but wait. The block is sewn together in rows like a 9-patch. Terry’s special trick helps align the seams for perfect blocks every time. Pattern required. Kit available upon request.Friday 6/17& 7/15 10 amAlison $45

TuffeT: Make your own custom footstool also known as a “Tuffet.” You can make it with a lot of different fabrics or just two. You will learn how to make it with a 15-degree ruler and assemble it the second class. Pattern, ruler required. Sat. 6/25 or 8/27 10-5 Alison $50

abSoluTe beginnerS: Discover quilt making and learn the basics without a great investment in time or materials. You can use our rotary cutter, mats, and rulers as you construct a lap size quilt. In one weekend, JaNelle will teach you basic machine piecing techniques, and by the end of the weekend most people have the main part of the quilt completed. Space is limited. Pattern provided.Saturday 6/4 10-4:30 pm and Sunday 6/5 Noon-4:30 pmJaNelle $75

QuilTing KiT: You will be stylin’ and on top of things when you go to your next quilt retreat

or quilting class. You will have everything you need in one place with this quilting kit. It is made with fat quarters. Pattern required.Tuesday 6/14 10 amor Sunday 7/10 NoonAlison $40

WHere’S froSTy: A funny quilt with applique circles and snowman parts. We will use our accu-cutter to get make perfect circles. You can appliqué them in the method of your choice. Pattern required.Thurs 6/16 &6/30 10 amAlison $60

macHine QuilTing101: Learn the fundamentals of machine quilting. You will learn everything your need to know from preparing your quilt top to free motion quilting. You will spend the day practicing different techniques using a variety of battings and quilt blocks. Space is limited. Kit and book required.Saturday 6/18 10 amJaNelle $75 Kit fee included

DeSerT Dance: This pattern was inspired by the colorful costumes worn by the Native American dancers as they dance to the beat of the drums. The pattern has a southwest look to it. I used spring colors and added a floral border to it. Pattern includes instructions for a 64” x 72” and 80” x 90” project. Pattern required.Friday 7/1 & 7/22 10 amAlison $60

macHine embroiDery WiTH an SeWing macHine: Learn how to machine embroidery using a regular sewing machine. You will need a darning foot and be able to drop your feed dogs.Wednesday 7/6 10-1 pmZenith $35

SWeeTHearT QuilT: Come make this fun quilt of pieced hearts. The pattern is made using charm squares. You can make it with any type of fabrics. The pattern uses holiday fabrics with a modern look. We will make this quilt in two classes.

The first class you will make the heart blocks and the second class we will put the quilt together. Pattern required.Thursday 7/7 & 7/21 10 amAlison $60

beginning inKTenSe. Learn the technique of painting on fabric with Inktense pencils. Zenith will show you teach you tricks using the pencils. Intense pens required.Saturday 7/9 11amZenith $35

STiTcH anD folD WreaTH: This is a quick and fun project. A little stitching, some folding and you’ll have an unusual three-dimensional wreath for a door, wall or table. Add some beads for sparkle, if you wish. This gorgeous wreath will be charming wherever you display it, and for any season. We can easily imagine it made up in colors for spring, summer and autumn. Pattern required.Tues 7/12 10 amOr Sat 7/23 10 amAlison $40

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appliQué club: Do you have a passion for appliqué? Are you interested in working on projects, learning various techniques, participating in show and tell and sharing your morning with fellow appliqué enthusiasts? Come join our monthly club! This year’s project will be a three-color monthly block exchange. This club as already started but you can still join. This is how it works. You pick black and white fabrics that will be used as backgrounds and then you pick a color to be appliquéd on your background fabrics. You can as many shades of your color you pick. You can have more than one color also. Each month you will be responsible of making a 12-inch block using the fabrics other members have chosen. We meet on the second Friday of each month. If you are already a member of the club you already signed up for the year. Fridays 5/13, 6/10, 7/8, 8/12 $50

STaSH club: Do you have a large fabric stash? There are a lot of books and patterns out there to help use up some of your scraps and stash. We are starting a new club. We will be working scrappy quilts. The first quilt by Pat Speth (Nickel Quilts) from one of her books you pick. After that the club

members will pick the projects. Bonnie Hunter and Edyta Sitar have some great scrappy quilt books and patterns. Book required.Friday 5/27, 6/24, 7/29, 8/26 10 amAlison $40

Kim DieHl club: Each month will feature a new “do-able” little quilt with traditional patchwork and a sprinkling of some appliqué here and there! Designed by Kim Diehl. They really will be “do-able” & none of the

quilts will be larger than 40” square! The “Simple WhatNots Club” will meet on the forth Thursday of the month. I will demo the pattern at 10am, you are welcome to stay at sew on any Kim Diehl project you would like to work on. Thursday 5/26, 6/23, 7/28, and 8/25 10 amAlison Dale Monthly Kit Fee

exTraorDinary log cabin: The Log Cabin quilt pattern is one of the most beloved and recognized of quilt designs. Judy Martin has written books on different ways to put together log cabin quilts. We will meet once a month and you can make one

or more quilts. Book required. Space is limited.5/12, 6/9, 7/14, 8/11 10 amAlison Dale $40

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show your love of country with BOM

STar SpangleD liberTy: Salute the flag and create a timeless patriotic quilt to show throughout the year. You’ll love the latest from Pam Buda -- her BOM offers two options for the center row, along with American anecdotal history about our national anthem, The Star Spangled Banner, the Pledge of Allegiance, Old Glory flag facts, and about Betsy Ross, who played an epic role in the birth of the new nation. This Block of the Month begins this September and runs through May 2017. $28

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log Jam: Local quilt designer Kate Colleran has designed another quilt called “Log Jam” and it is in a new book Called “75 Fun Fat Quarter Quilts” We will be making her quilt. Book required.Saturday 7/16 10 amAlison $40

a iS for appliQué baSicS: If you enjoy handwork, you will love appliqué. Freezer-paper techniques are easy to learn and portable. Make a lovely sample using pre-cut squares and Fabric Expressions’ fool-proof method. It is also effective for turn-under machine appliqué. Kits included.Sunday 7/17 12-30-4:30Beth $45

unDer THe STarS: A fun and whimsical quilt that looks like snowmen under a blanket. The snowmen are appliquéd. This quilt is fat quarter friendly or a great way to use up your stash. Pattern required.Monday 7/18 and 7/25 10 amAlison $60

Spicy Spiral Table runner: This table runner uses 8 fat quarters or quarter yard cuts. Using a 10 or a 9-degree ruler the cutting makes this dramatic pattern swirl and dance when sewn together. Seasonal or holiday fabrics sew up beautifully. This is easier than it looks but with fantastic results!” Pattern required.Sunday 8/14 12:30 pmBeth $45

ufo’s: Bring in your Un Finished Objects and have fun sewing with oth-ers. Both day and evening

sessions are available. Pre-registration required; $5 each session (Sorry, no discounts.)

Monday 10-3pm 5/23, 7/4, 8/15 8/22, 8/29 Tuesday 10-3pm 5/10, 8/16, 8/23Wednesday 10-3pm 5/4, 5/25, 6/1, 6/15, 6/29, 7/20, 7/27 8/17, 8/31Thursday 10-3pm 5/6, 5/19, 5/25 6/2, 8/18Friday 10-3pm 5/6, 5/20, 6/3, 8/19Friday 5-10pm 5/27, 6/24 7/15Saturday 10-3pm 5/21, 8/20Saturday 5-10pm 5/14 6/18, 7/30 8/27Sunday 12-5pm 5/8, 5/29,7/3 7/31 8/21