Quilting classes from Beginner to Advanced and weekly clubs where you can sew to your hearts content with the help of our enthusiastic, experienced staff.

Over 3,000 bolts of fabric including tons of Batiks!

We now offer ONLINE SHOPPING!

Largest quilt shop in the Niagara Peninsula!

The Quilting Bee Quilt and Sewing Shop155 Highway 20 West

Fonthill, Ontario L0S 1E0905-892-7926

www.thequiltbee.com

WINTER 2013

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Janome Pfaff Brother

QUILT EXPRESSION 4.0Realize your quilting potential!

Quilting is one of the most exciting forms of artistic expression. It needs a sewing machine which fulfills quilters‘ needs and gives their imagination free rein. Let your creativity run free as you experience the PFAFF® quilt expression™ 4.0 sewing machine.

Horizon Memory Craft 8900• Top loading full rotary hook bobbin system• 270 built in stitched up to 9mm wide, including 3 alphabets; 11

one-step buttonholes• Detachable AcuFeedTM Flex system• Auto tension system• Built-in, one-hand needle threaderBonus: Extension table included

NX-450QA Quilter’s Staple

•10directpatternsselectionbutton•129built-institchesand165fonts•2LEDlights•7-pointfeeddogs•Advancedneedlethreadingsystem

AMBITION 1.5Experience the new PFAFF® ambition™ 1.5 and feel the difference that makes these sewing machines truly special.

The largest sewing space* and the long free-arm makes sewing any size project effortless.*As compared to top competitor machines in this price range.

EXPRESSION 3.0Realize your potential and

experience a new dimension of sewing!Are you searching for new inspiration, the highest level of sewing ease, and modern technology? You will find all of this and more in the new expression™ 3.0 sewing machines from PFAFF®.

Janome 3160 QDC• 60 stitches, including 6 automatic buttonholes•Horizontalrotaryhook•Fullsizemachine•Extendedfreearm•Simplifiednavigationkeys•LCDscreenwithbacklightBonus: Includes hard cover

Janome 4120 QDC• 120 built-in stitches, including Alphabet•7one-stepbuttonholes•Manualthreadtensioncontrol•Built-inone-handneedlethreader•Snap-onpresserfeetBonus: Hard cover and instructional DVD included

Laura Ashley® Limited Edition Innov-ís NX2000 Sewing Machine•430built-inand30onCD•460IncludedSewingStitches•5quiltfeetandappliquéfeetincluded•AutomaticHeightAdjuster(AHA®)

feature for uniform stitches across varying fabric heights

DreamWeaver™ Innov-is VQ3000Our most advanced quilting and sewing machine

•561sewingstitches(531built-in,30onCD),141-stepbuttonholestyles,3sewingfonts,1Cyrillicfontand1Japanesefont

•SewStraight™LaserVisionGuide•V-Sonic™PenPalforsewing•Ourlargestworkspaceever-5’’x11.25’’• MuVit™ Digital Dual Feed

BEGINNER QUILTING with LyndaCOST: $50.00 plus supplies

If you have always wanted to quilt......but were afraid to try on your own, this is the class for you. Let us teach you the proper way to cut, piece and press your first project. This class includes your pattern. You only have to come in and pick the fabric of your choice.

Four weeksFridaymornings:Jan.25,Feb.8,15and22-1:30to4:00Friday evenings: Apr. 5, 19, May 3 and 10 - 6:00 to 8:30

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER with LyndaCOST: $20.00

You have made the Beginner Quilt. So now what? Take this class and learn what happens next and why. Learn to mark, sandwich, and baste your quilt so that it is ready for quilting. Learning to do the binding is also part of this class.

One classFriday morning: Mar. 22 - 9:30 to 12:00

MACHINE QUILTING with Jacki and KellyCOST: $35.00 includes kit

Learn the basics of machine quilting on your own domestic sewing ma-chine.Gentlecurves,stitchintheditchandfreemotionstippling.Walkingfoot and hopping foot are essential.

Two classesThursday afternoon: Feb. 21 - 1:30 to 4:00Wednesday afternoon: April 3 - 1:30pm to 4:00pm

BEYOND BEGINNER with CathyCOST: $70.00 plus book & supplies

You have done a Beginner quilt class and the Putting it Together class. Let Cathyguideyoufurther.Avarietyoftechniqueswillbeusedtocompleteeightblocks,andoneappliquéblockforthissamplerquilt.

6 weeksMondayafternoons:Jan.28,Feb.11,18,25,Mar.4and11-1:30to4:00

BEGINNER APPLIQUE with JackiCOST: $35.00 includes kit

Exploreseveraltechniquesofhandappliqué.Preparethefabric,practicetheAppliquéstitchandlearnaboutvariousthreads.

One classThursday afternoon: Apr. 11 - 1:30 to 4:00

BEGINNER MACHINE APPLIQUE with LyndaCOST: $35.00 includes kit

Exploreseveralmethodsofmachineappliqué.Learntosetyourmachinefor best possible results. Machine needs to be able to do an overcast stitch.

One classTuesday morning: Apr. 9 - 9:30 to 12.30

BEGINNER PAPER PIECING with JackiCOST: $35.00 includes kit

Do you look at a paper pieced quilt and wonder if you would like to learn? Then this istheclassforyou.Jackiwilltakeyouthroughthetechniqueinanafternoonclass.

One classWednesday afternoon: Mar. 27 - 1:30 to 4:00

QUICK CURVE RULER with LyndaCOST: $50.00 plus supplies

Many of you have asked for this class so here it is. Using theQuickcurverulerandoneofJennyPedigo’spatterns“UrbanBirthday”makethisstunningquilt.It’smodernand sure to please that young teenager or modern think-ing person in your life. Use some of our great Kaffe Fassett prints, the “Pretty Little Things” as Kelly did, or just go totally your own way.

Four weeksThursday afternoon: Feb. 28, Mar. 14, 21, 28 - 1:30 to 4:00

STEPPING STONES with RiaCOST: $75.00 plus supplies

This quilt is designed to teach a simple concept using 2 fabric strips of fabric to create a very appealing block design. This quilt was designed for all skill levels. Let Ria lead you along through this stunning quilt.

Three all day classesThird Saturday of the month: Feb. 23, Mar. 23 & Apr. 27 - 10:00 to 4:00

WWWW Working With Wool Workshop with LyndaCOST: $40.00 plus kit

“FlowerGardenCrazyTablemat”fromPrimitiveGatherings.JoinLyndaandmakethiswool“crazy-patch”tablematwithwoolappliquédflowers.Hand dyed woolens are used along with matching perle cottons. A variety of embroidery stitches will be explored.

First Thursday of the month: Feb. 7, Mar. 7, April 4 and May 2

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Free Technique ClassesThese are becoming a great favourite at the Bee. There are many new rulers, patterns and tools to make your quilting easier. We offer these free classes so you can try them. We know you will love them. First come first served. Lim-ited space so sign up early. In order to participate in these free classes you will needtopurchasetheitem(s)usedforthistechniqueattheQuiltingBee.

LOOSE CHANGE with LyndaYouwillneedtobuy“FiveandDime”rulerand“LooseChange”Book.

Friday afternoon: Apr. 5 - 1:30 to 4:00

DRUNKARDS PATH with LyndaTo learn this technique you will need to purchase a “Drunkards Path” kit from The Quilting Bee. You get to pick your fabrics and we will cut your fab-rics using our brand new “Drunkards Path” Die cut. What a way to save time and have your pieces cut accurately for you.

Thursday afternoon: Feb. 14 - 1:30 to 4:00

WEDDING RING with NellieJudyNiemeyer-designerhasfinallycreatedaWeddingRingtemplate. You will need to buy this template to take this class. Some other supplies are needed.

Tuesday afternoon: Apr. 23 - 1:30 to 4:00

ENGLISH PAPER PIECING with CathyOne more time. We have been asked to repeat this class. This one fills up quickly. You only need to purchase a kit. The instructions are free.

Wednesday afternoon: Feb. 27 - 1:30 to 4:00

NEW CLUBSA & E Club with Nellie

COST: $85.00 plus supplies

Allbrandnew!WearereinventingourAppliquéandEmbroideryClubus-ing the theme Language of the Flowers”.1.Wewillbelearningthelostartofthelanguageoftheflowers2. You will be able to add as much or as little embroidery as you want.3. Each quilt will be your own unique creation.Wewillbeusingtheflowersanddiscussinglayouts.Nelliewillguideyouthrougheachflowercreationandembroiderystep.

FirstSaturdayofthemonth:StartsJan.5toDec.7-9:30amto12:30pm

Round Robin with CathyCOST: $85.00 plus supplies

We have been asked to run this club again. A great pattern andagreatteacher.Cathywillleadyouthroughthisstunningquilt. We have planned a day that you can come in and pick out your favourite fabrics for this quilt.

11 monthsSecond Wednesday of the month: Starts Feb. - 1:30 to 4:00

SUE DALEY ENGLISH PAPER PIECING CLUB with Nellie and Cathy

COST: $70.00 book plus supplies

TheresponsetoEnglishPaperPiecinghasbeenphenomenalsowe’vedecidedtoturnitintoaclub!ChoosefromoneofseveralkitsfromSueDaley and join others who share your passion!

9 monthsFirstSaturdayofthemonth:StartsMar.2toNov.2-1:30pmto4:00pm

3 New Blocks of the MonthAn Ornate Garden 87 1/2” x 105 1/2”A stunning quilt in rich colour from Maywood Studio fabrics.

First month: $98.00 this is your registration, pattern and all the sashing and borders. The next 4 months are $27.95. This includes all the rest of your fabrics and binding.

Starts in February for 5 monthsWe have limited space available.

A Graceful Winter 49” x 51”“BrandNew”.Thisstunningwallhangingisamust.Amaryllis,Cardinalsand puffy, ruched snowmen are just a few of the beautiful blocks in the stunningquilt.Appliquéandpiecingarecombinedtomakethisblockofthe month heirloom suitable for hanging the entire season.

CostandstarttimeTBA.

Cobblestone Way 51” x 63”This is a different take on a block of the month. This one comes in rows andwillgofor7months.Therearepiecedandappliquérows.Averyuniquequilt.ItcanbeapickuportakeaclassamonthwithJacki

CostandtimeTBA.

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Handi Quilter Avante 18” Longarm Machine

with Studio Frame

The Quiliting Bee Quilt and Sewing Shop is a four time award winning Handi Quilter dealer.

We don’t just sell these great machines ... we use them every day!

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We have longarm supplies including thread, pantographs, stencils, Leader Grips and so much more!!

Handi Quilter Sweet Sixteen

Sit Down Machine

Comeswithtable,opentoefootandhorizontalspoolpin(StitchRegulator

availableasseparatepurchase)

$4,695

Stitch regulated, front and rear handlebars, leaders, laser light, twelve foot

(ortenfoot)studioframeandmore!

$8,895Stitch regulated, front and rear handlebars, leaders, laser light, twelve foot frame and more$12,295

Handi Quilter Fusion 24” Longarm Machine

with Studio Frame

HQPro-Stitcher’spreci-sion stitch-regulated system provides you with the high-est quality product. Using integrated HQ technology, the HQ Pro-Stitcher offers

the best of both worlds: computerized quilting and

free-motion quilting with the flickofaswitch.

Pro-Stitcher

Tru-Stitch Stitch Regulator

Sweet Sixteen now has optional stitch regulator

We now offer ONLINE SHOPPING

EventExciting news! Handi Quilter educator Debby Brown will be at The Quilting Bee on March 1st and 2nd. Debby learned to quilt after her youngest child was born and was instantly hooked. After hand quilting many quilts for herself and for others, she started her long-arm quilting business. Over 1,000 quilts later, she still finds new inspiration and ideas daily and looks forward to the promise of each new quilt top. As a Handi Quilter Educator, she delights in teaching new quilters and watching them discover their own style of quilting. Have your questions answered and watch demonstrations which will inspire you to go back and try them on your own machine! More details regarding her visit to be announced as they become available. Like us on facebook to be among the first to know about this and other Quilting Bee news!