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Patchwork Plus Newsletter Spring/Summer 2016

Shop Hours:

Mon through Sat 10am-5pm Sun 12-4pm

Patchwork Plus Judi and Tom West, Owners

2532 Cherry Valley Tnpk (US Rt 20) Marcellus, NY 13108

315-673-2208 www.patchworkplus.com

Celebrating 30 Years

A Dream Turns 30!

On July 1, 2016, Patchwork Plus begins its 30th year.

Thirty years seems like a long time...three decades… YIKES! It’s hard to think back to 1986. Fellow quilter and friend, Carol Benson and I were having trouble finding 100% cotton fabric. Polyester was the rage. So we decided to open our own quilt shop. Neither of us had the slightest idea of what we were doing, we just knew what we liked. We found a small store front in Skaneateles, ordered a couple hundred bolts of fabric and opened our door on July 1, 1987. In 1994, Carol retired and I was on my own. The store continued to grow and in 1996 Tom and I took on Bernina sewing machines. We built our own building in 2006 and here we are. On July 1st we will be starting our 30th summer of business. I can truly say that I can't think of a better way to have spent those years. I have met so many wonderful people and had a lot of fun. I still can't wait to get to work in the morning. Thank you all for your support. The business is always changing and Tom and I look forward to the next several years. ~ Judi

It’s All Happening At The Patch

Stop in for the ultimate fabric experience!

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Proud new shop owners Judi and Carol

BERNINA training with Sylvain Bergeron and Barbara Mix

1987

1996

Skaneateles Byrne Dairy Building

2005

2009

“With its impressive size and inventory, this rural New York quilt shop is on the cutting edge.” ~ Better Homes and Gardens

. . . the dream continues

2006

Sweat equity in the new building

Grand Opening April 8, 2006

2014

Quilted In Honor Quilt Show September 2014

2016

2016 BERNINA

EXCELLENCE DEALER

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Upcoming Events...at The Patch

Invitation to the Party

Friday, July 1st 10 - 5 pm

Stop in for cake and refreshments and help

us kick off our year-long anniversary celebrations.

We’ll have a special announcement about a new program to recognize and thank our loyal customers. Don’t miss out on the fun!

...and the celebrations continue Watch Judi’s Notes throughout the year for

our anniversary specials and other celebrations.

TENT SALE

Saturday, June 18

7:00am

Row By Row Experience is coming June 21 - September 6, 2016

We’re celebrating our 30th year which means that the tent sale fabric will be

$3.00 per yard!

Over 800 pre-measured bolts of fabric will be in the tent at 7am at $3.00 per yard

when you buy the whole bolt.

The shop will open at 8am and everything in the shop will be 25% off with the

exception of sewing machines and special orders.

Quilt made by Judy Powers for the 2015 Michael Miller

Challenge

MARCELLUS MODERN

QUILT CLUB

The Marcellus Modern Quilt Club (MMQC) meets the second

Sunday of the month at 1pm

at Patchwork Plus.

We meet to support our interest in the

modern quilt movement, to inspire each other to “think out of the box” with

member demos, and to learn from our guest

speakers/teachers.

Meetings are open to visitors. Stop in on a Sunday afternoon and see what its all about.

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BERNINA Q24 Long Arm

Quilting Machine

Certification Program This program is designed to get you familiar with the Bernina Q24 Long arm so that you can quilt those long lost quilt tops! The class covers the navigation of the machine, squaring and loading the quilt on the frame and basic free motion techniques. The book and quilt panel/sandwich are provided in the cost of the class. Classes are offered on Mondays and Saturdays from 10 – 4pm. Cost: $120 (Limit 2 per class)

BERNINA Q20 Long Arm

Table Model

We also offer the certification program on the Q20 table model long arm. This class will cover the navigation of the machine as well as basic free motion techniques. The book and quilt panel/sandwich are provided in the cost. Classes are offered on Mondays and Saturdays from 10am – 2pm. Cost: $60 (Limit 1 per class)

Rental Program

The Long arm rental program has taken off at the “Patch”. Once you have completed the certification program, the Q24 long arm and the Q20 table model long arm are available for rental. Please call ahead to schedule a time as the slots fill quickly. Rentals are available on Mondays and Saturdays . Cost: $20/hour

Our trained staff, Terry and Mandy, are here to help you. Remember, becoming proficient at longarm quilting takes time

and practice. Our goal is to get you confident navigating the BERNINA Q24

and Q20 long arm machines.

If you are interested in learning more about pantographs, a class can be arranged with Terry on Saturdays.

BERNINA All About ME (Machine Embroidery) Club The Bernina All About ME (Machine Embroidery) Club focuses on machine embroidery techniques, stabilizers, embroidery placement and design collections. The group meets once a month (sometimes twice depending on the complexity of the project). Upcoming projects are chalkboard signs, seasonal mug rugs and multiple hooping techniques. Overcome that fear of machine embroidery and have fun with your Bernina! Watch Judi’s Notes for the upcoming projects, supply lists and dates. Cost $5.00

We will soon be heading off to Bernina University in New Orleans. We are excited to see what new things Bernina has and share them with our quilting family!

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On the Road with Software 7

This is a two day hands-on event for anyone who wants to learn more about Software 7 or upgrade to Software 7. Attendees will gain hands-on experience with the editing and digitizing tools, explore lettering, monogramming, applique, Artwork Canvas and more. Bernina educator Sylvain Bergeron will take attendees on a software adventure and demonstrate the endless possibilities with Bernina embroidery. Dates: August 25-26 Time: 9-5pm Cost: $175 (includes lunch and snack for both days)

Upcoming Events

Will we see you at the show?

We are excited to have AQS QuiltWeek return to Syracuse for a second year. We had such fun last year! Michelle and Sylvain will join us again in the BERNINA booth. Whether your passion is for sewing, quilting, embroidery or all three, they will help you choose the machine that’s just right for you. What will you find in The Patch booth? Staff are busy sewing samples, making kits and selecting some eye-catching fabrics that we can’t resist bringing to the show. See you there!

Buses welcome! Are you traveling to Syracuse by bus? Be sure to make

Patchwork Plus one of your stops before you head home. We’ll have lots of specials at the shop and don’t forget

that bus groups receive an additional 10% off their purchases.

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Classes...at The Patch

PINWHEEL FLIGHT with Ron Stefanak This is Ron's new modern quilt design and pattern with lots of negative space for quilting opportunities. The pinwheels in the quilt seem to take flight. Make the quilt as shown or use the blank grid Ron will provide for you to make the quilt your own design and have adult coloring fun! This is a paper-pieced quilt. Ron will share lots of tips and techniques that will help you become a confident paper-piecer.

Wednesday, June 15 1 - 5pm $40.00

ORION’S STAR with Perri Kentner You will fall in love with this variation on a log cabin. This versatile pattern may be made in every size from wall hanging to king-size. You can make this scrappy or planned; batiks or traditional; multiple colors or gradations of one color. If anyone has ever wanted to make a black and white quilt, this might be the time. Use blacks and whites for the log cabin strips, then use bright colors for the center stars to make them really pop. To make this block Perri will be using the Deb Tucker "Wing Clipper” for the flying geese points of the stars. If anyone is familiar with this ruler, you know they will be perfect!

Friday, May 13 10 - 4pm $40.00

EMBELLISHING A NATURE PRINT with Jan Navales MOTHER NATURE ALWAYS HAS THE BEST OFFERINGS… This class is very fun and very easy. Learn how to “nature print” and then use free motion stitching to embellish your artwork. If you have never done either, this is the perfect class to learn both. There are NO strict guide lines and no mistakes. We will discuss layouts and colors to help you make great art. You will be printing fabric using leaves, dry your print and then do free motion stitching on your finished piece. The feel of the print has a soft hand and is great for even a whole quilt. No heat setting, machine washable. This creative endeavor is wonderful for adding your very personal touch to bags & totes, borders for curtains, table runners and mats, wall hangings and what ever else your mind can think of. We are allowing 4 hours for this class. It may not take that long. Whenever I offer this class everyone wants to print more. Our goal is it to finish one small piece with border fabrics of your choice.

Saturday, August 13 9:30 - 1:30pm $40.00

CARE AND FEEDING OF YOUR FEATHERWEIGHT with Sharon Stroud If you missed it before, Sharon is back with this essential class for all Featherweight owners. You will go home knowing how to clean and oil your machine, where to lubricate, how to do simple repairs and more. This is for the old black Singer Featherweight machine only.

SATURDAYS: August 27 or November 5 12:30 - 4:30 pm $25.00

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Classes...at The Patch

BEGINNER DRESSMAKING with Doreen Hares Summer is coming. It's a perfect time to check out the new fabrics in the shop. Let's make a one-of-a-kind sun dress. We will start at the beginning with how to read a pattern, laying out the fabric and cutting. The result is a simple sun dress. This class is for new garment makers. Monday, May 23 12 - 4pm $35.00

Introducing our new sewing teacher…Doreen Hares

For over 30 years I have been working at my home as a self-taught seamstress. My husband and I raised 3 daughters. During this time I've

made wedding gowns, bridesmaids and prom dresses, even dance costumes. How lucky am I?

I'm now ready to share my talent with others.

SEWING CAMP FOR KIDS with Doreen Hares We will spend 4 days cutting and sewing a small quilt, all the way through to the quilting and binding. Along the way we will learn good techniques for safely cutting and sewing as well as skills to accurately piece a quilt. No experience necessary. Monday through Thursday, August 15 –18 10 – 2pm $100.00

RIVER ROCK Block of the Month

Abundant with stars, this is a 9-month BLOCK OF THE MONTH program featuring Marcus Fabrics’ Primo Batiks River Rock collection and Sarah Maxwell’s piecing directions. Patterns and kits are now available for months 1 thru 3 and new kits will be available on the first of each month. Cost: $27.95 per month.

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Classes...at The Patch

SILVER LANE SAMPLER with Judy Sheridan A great “next” class for beginners! Learn to piece five traditional blocks (Log Cabin, Pinwheels, Drunkards Path, Flying Geese and Friendship Stars) as you create this 63” x 87” pieced quilt top featuring all five! Taught in a “Perfect Your Piecing” format with step by step directions paced for success with accurate results as you learn a new block each month before adding two borders the sixth class. Book Required: Silver Lane Sampler by Doug Leko Fridays: May 6, 20, June 3, 17, July 8 & Aug. 12 11:00am to 2:00pm $100.00

Wool Applique Bunny Pincushion with Nancy Austin This is a great class for anyone who wants to try appliqueing with wool. Wool applique is very forgiving and extremely addictive. Nancy shows you how to applique and provides handouts. Purchase the complete kit from Patchwork Plus or, if you have your own wool, you can buy just the pattern. Your applique should be finished by the end of the afternoon, and you can assemble the pincushion at home (easy-peasy).

Friday, May 20 2:30 - 4:30pm $15.00

Patiently Waiting Wool Applique Table Runner with Nancy Austin This is a lovely wool appliqued table runner. It’s appropriate for anyone who enjoys wool applique, or anyone who wants to learn. Wool applique is easier than regular applique because there is no seam allowance to turn under. Nancy will guide you through appliqueing the pieces, advise you on what stitches to use and provide you with a bunch of tips and handouts. The kit can be purchased from Patchwork Plus, and comes with your choice of backgrounds—light or dark. Sample is in the dark background.

Sunday, Aug 21 12:30 - 3:30pm $25.00

MODERN LEAF QUILT with Wenda Coburn Learn an easy technique for curves while creating this modern quilt. Join Wenda as she helps you explore the quarter-circle block that makes up the traditional Drunkard’s Path quilt and the Leaf Quilt. Simple colors and easy piecing make this quilt a joy to create.

Friday, June 10 10am - 1pm $25.00

We have included in this newsletter classes that are currently on the calendar.

Watch Judi’s Notes for new pop-up classes as they are added to the shop calendar.

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Classes...at The Patch

SKILL BUILDERS with Sharon Stroud 2016 is another year of skill builders for machine piecers. We will feature new 15-inch block designs--some a bit easier, some a bit harder, but all chosen to increase your skills. No block will be repeated this year--so don't hesitate! Join Sharon for lots of fun and tons of information that you can apply to all your machine work! All skill levels welcome! Friday sessions have been added to accommodate the popularity of this series. CHRISTMAS STAR 11 Friday, June 24 or Saturday, June 25 10am - 4:30pm $40 per session PROVIDENCE Friday, Sept 9 or Saturday, Sept 10 10am - 4:30pm $40 per session FLYING GEESE Friday, Dec 9 or Saturday, Dec 10 10am - 4:30pm $40 per session

Christmas Star 11 June 24 or 25

Providence September 9 or 10

Flying Geese December 9 or 10

CLASS POLICY REGISTRATION: A deposit of half the class fee must be paid when you register for a class. Phone-in registrations will be accepted with a credit card payment. The remainder of the fee is due at the first class. If you are registering for a class by mail, please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for your supply list. REFUNDS: Refunds are available when a cancellation is made at least one week before the first class. In fairness to our teachers, if you cancel within 6 days of the class the fee is non-refundable unless there is a waiting list and your spot can be filled. If a class is cancelled by the teacher or Patchwork Plus, you will receive a full refund. SUPPLY LISTS: Supply lists for classes will be provided upon registration. If you are one of the first to sign up for a class, do not purchase supplies until we are sure that there will be sufficient enrollment. SEWING MACHINES: If you are unable to bring your own sewing machine, sewing machines are available for use in class. Please sign up for one when you register.

Students receive a 10% discount on all class

STITCH & FOLD WREATH with Wenda Coburn This popular wreath is everywhere right now. You can create it with just a few fabrics and a few hours. But be aware you can't just make one!

Tuesday, May 24 10am - 1pm $25.00

SIMPLICITY with new teacher and Patchwork Plus staffer Sue Sealy Just as the name implies, this quilt is easy to make using the “Strip Tube Ruler” You will be amazed at how fast and precise the blocks come together. Make a table runner or keep putting blocks together for a beautiful quilt top. Come see samples made from different fabrics at the shop. Pattern and Strip Tube Ruler required.

Monday, June 13 1 - 3pm $25.00

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The Knitting Corner

Knitting….at the Patch

SPRING again - well - we hope! After a calm Winter....... Spring came in with a big WHITE surprise. Our first "Knit In" was a big success so watch for a date in the fall to do it again. We took 84 hats from the "Knit In" and more to the Samaritan Center, 155 hats in all and they, needless to say, were very pleased to receive them. In the last few years we have donated over 600 hats to several charities and certainly expect to continue this project, We have several free patterns for these hats. I expect you will all keep knitting some projects over the summer. Our books are 25% off and our sale yarn area is well supplied, with new additions from time to time. ~ Kitsie Demeree

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MONDAY KNITTERS Calling all knitters to attend Monday Knitters on the first Monday of the month. We meet in the morning and in the evening. Bring what you are working on and enjoy the company of other knitters. We share ideas for knitting projects and techniques as we work on our own individual projects. Help is available if you need some assistance.

10am - 12:30pm and 6:30pm - 9pm

May 2 - June 6 - July 11 (second Monday) August 1 - September 12 (second Monday)

SANDPIPER COWL with Kitsie Demeree A fair isle cowl that increases in diameter as it approaches the shoulder area. Learn to knit a fairly simple 2/3 color cowl using a circular needle. We will learn the following while knitting this: two color knitting, long tail cast on, methods of increasing, methods of bind offs.

Wednesdays: May 11, May 25, June 8 1:30 - 3:30pm $ 30.00