Take a Class...Earn Class Cash! Country Traditions 330 North Main Fremont NE 68025 (402)721-7752 www.countrytraditionsonline.com Classes & Events Country Traditions 330 North Main Fremont NE 68025 (402)721-7752 Newsletter www.countrytraditionsonline.com Spring & Summer 2016 Edition Geri Education Coordinator We’ve just finished with Shop-Hop and it was so much fun seeing all the traveling visitors! It was fun to show them new techniques and projects while they were here. Now it’s time to try some of those out in class! Bring your friends and spend time connecting with them. You’ll be glad you had time to catch up, socialize and learn something new, at the same time you are being creative! We have so many new items in the shop, you will want to come check out all the great fabric and kits that just arrived. One kit LuAnn and I really enjoyed making was Sweet Tooth, a quilt made with Kona cottons. The kit was so well assembled, we were able to take the fabrics right off the roll, cut and sew together blocks, and assemble a fabulous quilt top in record time. The quilt looks like it was difficult to piece, but was actually very simple! We have several new patterns and some gorgeous new fabric in the Stonehenge and ColorWorks collections that follow that concept. You will have to come in and see Prickly Heat, Brightly Woven and Intrigue that we made from these fabrics. While you’re here, check out the Metro Rings quilt that LuAnn is teaching. It looks like a traditional wedding ring, without the difficulty. We have been having so much fun in class! The Tuffet, that everyone is raving about makes a great conversation piece for your home. Make some great summer projects that are fast and fun to put together. We have great fabric Tubular Baskets to cover your potted flowers. Blooming Fireworks, made with an X-Block technique will make a great summertime table runner and placemat set. Some fun techniques scheduled are foundation piecing with our new gorgeous collection of Jacqueline de Jonge patterns. We are teaching her Happiness smaller project, as well as Jinny Beyer’s Migrations. We have many fascinating fabric folding patterns, and in class we will make the popular Folded Circle Centerpiece. Brush up on some basic quilting methods with Binding Basics class. Stretch your imagination by trying different fabric to make the great designs by Scott with Log Cabin Sampler and Points North. We are celebrating the official Log Cabin Day with our Log Cabin GO! class. Chop Chop Braid is another beautiful quilt made with the AccuQuilt GO! cutter. We’re starting to plan new quilts for Christmas in July. We’ll inspire you to get a head start on your holiday sewing! Join us in class to learn the holiday projects Triple Dresden Tree Skirt and quilt-as-you-go Fast & Furious stockings. Bring your embroidery sewing machine to the Lunch Box Quilts Embroidery Retreat and get some great hands on instruction from their founder, Angie Steveson. It’s a two day retreat filled with lots of new ideas, great inspiration, and fun! We hope you are inspired to start something new, and we look forward to seeing you in the classroom in the upcoming months! Your Country Traditions Friends Customer Quilt Show 1st Annual Country Traditions May 2nd - May 21st, 2016 Earn Store Cash! Lighten Your Stash! Country Tradition’s Annual Ultimate Quilters’ Garage Sale Thursday, Friday, Saturday July 7th, 8th, 9th, 2016 July 14th, 15th, 16th, 2016 For details come to Country Traditions or check www.countrytraditionsonline.com Christmas In July Store Event Thursday, July 21st- Wednesday, July 27th, 2016 P N F & P review the ewest abrics rojects G I C S et nspired for the hristmas eason The Holidays are only Months Away! Come visit the show in our Classroom Studio and see quilts from past classes at the shop. Everyone profits when they learn, but Country Traditions makes it even more profitable. For every class you take in 2016, you will receive your registration fee back in “Class Cash.” Bring in your completed project from class and receive more Class Cash! Use the cash during our Holiday Affair at the end of the year for great gift and quilt items! Embroidery Retreat Visit www.countrytraditionsonline.com for more info Friday, August 5th & Saturday, August 6th
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Take a Class...Earn Class Cash!
Country Traditions330 North Main
Fremont NE 68025(402)721-7752
www.countrytraditionsonline.com
Classes & EventsCountry Traditions
330 North MainFremont NE 68025
(402)721-7752
Newsletter www.countrytraditionsonline.com
Spring & Summer 2016 Edition
Geri
Education Coordinator
We’ve just finished with Shop-Hop and it was so much fun seeing all the traveling visitors! It was fun to show them new techniques and projects while they were here. Now it’s time to try some of those out in class! Bring your friends and spend time connecting with them. You’ll be glad you had time to catch up, socialize and learn something new, at the same time you are being creative!
We have so many new items in the shop, you will want to come check out all the great fabric and kits that just arrived. One kit LuAnn and I really enjoyed making was Sweet Tooth, a quilt made with Kona cottons. The kit was so well assembled, we were able to take the fabrics right off the roll, cut and sew together blocks, and assemble a fabulous quilt top in record time. The quilt looks like it was difficult to piece, but was actually very simple! We have several new patterns and some gorgeous new fabric in the Stonehenge and ColorWorks collections that follow that concept. You will have to come in and see Prickly Heat, Brightly Woven and Intrigue that we made from these fabrics. While you’re here, check out the Metro Rings quilt that LuAnn is teaching. It looks like a traditional wedding ring, without the difficulty.
We have been having so much fun in class! The Tuffet, that everyone is raving about makes a great conversation piece for your home. Make some great summer projects that are fast and fun to put together. We have great fabric Tubular Baskets to cover your potted flowers. Blooming Fireworks, made with an X-Block technique will make a great summertime table runner and placemat set.
Some fun techniques scheduled are foundation piecing with our new gorgeous collection of Jacqueline de Jonge patterns. We are teaching her Happiness smaller project, as well as Jinny Beyer’s Migrations. We have many fascinating fabric folding patterns, and in class we will make the popular Folded Circle Centerpiece.
Brush up on some basic quilting methods with Binding Basics class. Stretch your imagination by trying different fabric to make the great designs by Scott with Log Cabin Sampler and Points North. We are celebrating the official Log Cabin Day with our Log Cabin GO! class. Chop Chop Braid is another beautiful quilt made with the AccuQuilt GO! cutter.
We’re starting to plan new quilts for Christmas in July. We’ll inspire you to get a head start on your holiday sewing! Join us in class to learn the holiday projects Triple Dresden Tree Skirt and quilt-as-you-go Fast & Furious stockings.
Bring your embroidery sewing machine to the Lunch Box Quilts Embroidery Retreat and get some great hands on instruction from their founder, Angie Steveson. It’s a two day retreat filled with lots of new ideas, great inspiration, and fun!
We hope you are inspired to start something new, and we look forward to seeing you in the classroom in the upcoming months!
July 7th, 8th, 9th, 2016July 14th, 15th, 16th, 2016
For details come to Country Traditions orcheck www.countrytraditionsonline.com
Christmas In JulyStore Event
Thursday, July 21st-Wednesday, July 27th, 2016P N F & Preview the ewest abrics rojects G I C Set nspired for the hristmas eason The Holidays are only Months Away!
Come visit the show in our Classroom Studio and see quilts
from past classes at the shop.
Everyone profits when they learn, but Country Traditions makes it even more profitable. For every class you take in 2016, you will receive your registration fee back in “Class Cash.” Bring in your completed project from class and receive more Class Cash! Use the cash during our Holiday Affair at the end of the year forgreat gift and quilt items!
Embroidery Retreat
Visit www.countrytraditionsonline.com for more info
Friday, August 5th & Saturday, August 6th
Class Fee:$19.99 + pattern, fabric & supplies
Skill Level: Intermediate
Instructor: LuAnn
MigrationsThis Jinny Beyer pattern makes intricate points easy to achieve. Learn how easy it is to make an impressive design simply by sewing on the line!
Friday, May 13, 201610:00am-1:30pm
Classes & Events Country Traditions330 North Main
Fremont NE 68025(402)721-7752
Spring & Summer 2016 Edition
Class Policies www.countrytraditionsonline.com
Thursday, May 12, 20166:00pm-9:30pm
Class Fee:$19.99 + pattern, fabric & supplies
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Geri
Tubular BasketsThese cute, fun, and convenient baskets will store just about anything, including your potted flowers and plants. The baskets get their support f rom plumbing tubing!
Country Traditions Class Policies: Reservations are required for all classes, clubs & events. PAYMENT IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION TO HOLD YOUR PLACE IN CLASS. Complete class supply lists will be given when you register for the class. Classes require three or more students for the class to be held. If the class is canceled by Country Traditions due to low enrollment, your class fee will be refunded. If the class is postponed due to weather the class will be rescheduled. So that we may commit to our teachers, sorry, there is NO refund if you cancel. Please check class dates and your own calendar carefully before registering. If an emergency occurs, you can send a friend in your place. A sewing machine is required for most classes, you are welcome to reserve our Classroom Models, please arrive early for class so we can review how it works with you. Due to copyright laws, if the class requires a pattern or book, each student is required to purchase one. Samples of class projects are on display at the store. Students are encouraged to purchase their class project supplies from Country Traditions. In appreciation, Students purchasing supplies from Country Traditions will receive a 20% discount on their supplies. Gather your friends and sign up today! You’ll have so much fun!
Class Fee: $19.99 + fabric & supplies
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Geri
Binding BasicsIn class you will learn multiple binding techniques to give you a professional looking finish to your quilt projects!
Thursday, May 19, 20166:00pm-9:30pm
Metro RingsThis great looking quilt looks like a traditional wedding ring, without all the cutting and templates. It’s much easier and faster using the Quick Curve method!
Class Fee: $19.99 + pattern, fabric & supplies
Skill Level: Intermediate
Instructor:LuAnn
Friday, May 20, 201610:00am-1:30pm
Thursday, May 26, 20166:00pm-9:30pm
Class Fee: $19.99 + pattern, fabric & supplies
Skill Level: Experienced Beginner
Instructor: Geri
Prickly Heat A combination of the awesome new ColorWorks pre-printed fabric and some piecing makes this striking, colorful quilt easy to construct.
TuffetTuffets are a beautiful accent to any home and fit with any decor. Let your imagination create a one-of-a-kind conversation piece! We will begin the top construction in session 1, and work on assembling the Tuffet in the 2nd session.
Class Fee: $39.99 + pattern, fabric & supplies Finishing kit available
Skill Level: Beginner with a knowledge of your machine
Saturday, April 30 & June 4, 201610:00am-1:30pm
GO!Cutterproject
4 Patch Stacked PosiesMake a gorgeous quilt using only ONE print fabric for the blocks and borders! This method uses repeats in the fabric to make a kaleidoscope effect in the blocks.
Friday, May 27, 201610:00am-1:30pm
Class Fee:$19.99 + pattern, fabric & supplies
Skill Level: Beginner with sewing experience
Instructor:Geri
Thursday, June 16, 20166:00pm-9:30pm
Friday, June 17, 201610:00am-1:30pm
Saturday, June 25, 201610:00am-1:30pm
Class Fee: $19.99 + pattern, fabric & supplies
Skill Level: Experienced Beginner
Instructor: LuAnn
Friday, July 8, 201610:00am-1:30pm
HappinessThis foundation pieced smaller project is a great way to try out Jacqueline de Jonge’s techniques. The Happiness quilt looks great in all different fabric combinations.
Class Fee: $19.99 + book, fabric & supplies
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Geri
Friday, July 22, 201610:00am-1:30pm
Fast & Furious StockingYou will have so much fun making these quilt-as-you-go stockings, that you will want to line your mantle with them!
Block Party BagTurn squares of fabr ic in to a wonderful bag with lots of pockets. This pattern has lots of options!
Class Fee:$19.99 + pattern, fabric & supplies
Skill Level: Beginner with sewing experience
Instructor:Geri
Brightly WovenThe new Gradations fabric is gorgeous in this quilt that gives an illusion of fabrics woven together.
Class Fee: $19.99 + pattern, fabric & supplies
Skill Level: Beginner with a knowledge of your machine
Instructor:Geri
Thursday, June 2, 20166:00pm-9:30pm
Friday, June 3, 201610:00am-1:30pm
Class Fee:$19.99 + pattern, fabric & supplies
Skill Level: Intermediate
Instructor: LuAnn
Make this easy French Braid quilt in Chop Chop time, using the AccuQuilt GO! If you would like to try out the AccuQuilt cutter, this would be a fun class to experience the AccuQuilt method of faster cutting.
Points NorthThis is a striking quilt designed by our staff member Scott Flanagan. We’ll learn some great piecing methods to achieve accurate blocks.
Class Fee:$19.99 + pattern, fabric & supplies
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Instructor:Geri
Class Fee: $19.99 + pattern, fabric & supplies
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Geri
Quilt historians believe that the Log Cabin design became popular in 1863, when the Union army was raising money for the Civil War by raffling quilts. Come celebrate the official Log Cabin Day with us. Your logs will be cut the modern way with the GO! cutter.
GO!Cutterproject
Chop Chop Braidwith the AccuQuilt GO!
Friday, June 24, 201610:00am-1:30pm
Blooming FireworksThis reversible table runner and placemat set is fast and easy using the Basix template and a jelly roll!
Log Cabinwith the AccuQuilt GO!
Class Fee:$19.99 + pattern, fabric & supplies
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: LuAnn
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Triple Dresden Tree SkirtA quilt-as-you-go tree skirt, that goes together quickly!
Class Fee: $19.99 + pattern, fabric & supplies
Skill Level:Beginner with sewing experience
Instructor: Geri
TuffetIt’s time for Thursday evening Tuffet! We will begin the top construction in session 1, and work on assembling the Tuffet in the 2nd session.
Class Fee: $39.99 + pattern, fabric & supplies Finishing kit available
Skill Level: Beginner with a knowledge of your machine
Thursday, July 28 & August 256:00pm-9:30pm
Friday, August 5th & Saturday, August 6th, 2016
Reserve your spot today!
Join Lunch Box’s Angie Steveson in the Creative Center Classroom! Pick your favorite Lunch Box Quilt Design, and work through the retreat with her support and guidance. She will share her tricks and special techniques she uses while creating her fun and inspiring embroidery designs.
IntrigueA fascinating wedge quilt that’s made with the new beautiful Gradations striped fabric.
Folded Circle CenterpieceThis popular dimensional project is made of many layers of folded fabric.
Log Cabin SamplerA Learn several techniques to cut & piece quickly. This quilt can be AccuQuilt GO! friendly for faster cutting.
Touchdown!Kick off football season by making a fun quilt in your favorite team colors.
Class Fee: $19.99 + pattern, fabric & supplies
Skill Level:Beginner
Instructor: Geri
Class Fee: $19.99 + pattern, fabric & supplies
Skill Level:Beginner
Instructor: Geri
Class Fee: $19.99 + pattern, fabric & supplies
Skill Level:Beginner
Instructor: Geri
Class Fee: $19.99 + pattern, fabric & supplies
Skill Level:Beginner with rotary cutting experience
