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Summer/Fall 2021 Country Stitches Sewing Machines and Quilting since 1982 www.countrystitches.com One of the Largest and Best Husqvarna Viking, Pfaff, Baby Lock, Juki, Bernina and Singer US Dealers East Lansing Jackson 2200 Coolidge Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823 1965 Boardman Rd, Jackson, MI 49202 (517) 351-2416 or 1-800-572-2031 (517) 782-7100 or 1-800-782-3830 Mon, Wed, Thurs: 10-7 • Tues, Fri: 10-6 Mon-Thurs: 10-6 • Fri: 10-5 Saturday: 10-4 • Sunday: 12-4 Saturday: 10-4 • Sunday: Closed Don’t Miss Country Stitches The Battle Birthday Party & Craft Show of the Brands Thursday, Thursday, August 12th th 10am-4pm • East Lansing only August 12 See the best of every Sewing Ma- 10am-4pm chine brand. Husqvarna Viking, East Lansing Pfaff, Baby Lock, Bernina and Juki all have specialists coming to show To Our Very Special Customers, you the features of their machines. You are cordially invited to help us celebrate at our This is a great time to see how the 39th Birthday Party brands compare and see which will We appreciate our customers and the support you have given us. We thank you by offering special birthday savings on world-famous Husqvarna Viking, Pfaff, be best for you. Juki, Bernina, Singer, and Baby Lock Sewing Machines and products. We also have GREAT DEALS on Koala, Tailormade, Arrow/Kangaroo and Unique Sew- * Each company has their best pric- ing Furniture, as well as: used, open stock, factory closeouts, classroom models es of the year. Don’t miss their great and demo machines! • Machine and serger specials are going on now! (So you can come in anytime specials. before or during the party.) • Special financing (UP TO 72 MONTHS INTEREST FREE) will be available now thru the event. Country Stitches Quilt Expo • Machines starting at $99. Thursday, Aug 12th, 10am-7pm • Friday, Aug 13th, 10am-6pm 39 Drawing Prizes Saturday, Aug 14th, 10am-4pm • Sunday, Aug 15th, 12pm-4pm See Page 20 for details Free Gift Country Stitches, Ltd. PRSRT STD 2200 Coolidge Rd. at Lake Lansing Rd. U.S.Postage for the First 100 People! East Lansing, MI 48823 PAID Thanks for your business! TGI Direct Thursday, August 12th (East Lansing only) Time Dated Material Sewing Machine Demos Thursday, August 12th 10 am-4 pm in East Lansing P.S. Don’t miss the sale! • 30% Off regularly priced fabric on bolt (max. 5 yards, ½ yard min., ½ yard increments) only in East Lansing • 35% Off Quilters Select Rulers, Cutting Mats and Rotary Cutters • 35% Off Sewing Machine Feet, Hoops and Needles • 35% Off Stabilizer Birthday Party Special Prices

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NebulaAnn’s HappyBOM Hour! 1st Annual (Also: 2021 Sampler BOM) Join Ann on the third Saturday of CS Halloween Party every month at 10:30am-12pm in Join Ann for our First Annual Halloween Party! East Lansing or Virtually at home or She’s already working on her in our Jackson location for an hour costume and wants you to and a half of FUN! join her for a FUN time filled Happy Hour Highlights: with demos, laughs, piecing, • New Products and sewing tips and of course • Ann’s favorite items of the month FUN! Wear a costume and discounted! get a Free Goodie Bag. Prizes • A sneak peak of future events or for Best Costume, Most Cre- products ative, and Best Quilting/Sew- • Free Patterns for attending ing Costume. • Door prizes for In-Store and Party Highlights: Virtual students • Slide show of past Halloween costumes • Last Chance Items • Demos of Quick Gifts • First Chance Items (buy it before anyone else) • Amazing discounts • Demo of the COVID Friends Sampler BOM • Kits for many, many, many projects • And FUN!!! • Tips and Tricks to Call and sign up ASAP before all the In-Store spots are full. improve your piecing Don’t forget, you can watch from our Jackson location on a big and sewing skills screen. • Free Patterns Call Jackson to sign up to attend in Jackson (517) 782-7100 • Door Prizes East Lansing Saturday, August 21 and September 18 and • Trick or Treat Games October 16 and November 20, 10:30am-12pm, Fee: FREE! East Lansing Saturday, October 30, 10am-12pm or 1-3pm Fee: FREE! Blooming Fields BOM by Wing and a Prayer Design NEW! 108” x 108” This beautiful quilt is made with the 11 piece Tonga Blooming Fields Batik line and was built around the large 8” flower fabric. Col- ors in this line include light cream, shades of green, rich FREE PATTERN! rose and lavender. Come in to either location and get our The program begins in Sep- tember and will be our first Quilters Trek pattern FREE! Kits are avail- “Flexible” BOM program. able for purchase in store and online www. You can pay monthly and countrystitches.com. The kits include the receive one Kit/Block a month just like before or you pattern and fabric for the four 9 ½” blocks. can purchase as many Kits/ Blocks a month. We will cut Two options are available: Kit 1 - $19.99; Approx. 108” Square Kit 2 (includes pre-cut, pre-fused appli- complete kits in advance, so you can decide how long you want your BOM to last. qués) - $34.99 Program Details: • Wing and a Prayer Pattern with Full-Color fabric guide • All original Timeless Treasures Tonga Batiks for the top, borders and binding • Oops Bundle - extra fabric of the 10 fabrics used in the blocks (optional) • 10 yards of Coordinating 45” Backing (optional) • $10 Non-refundable Registration Fee • 12 Monthly kits @ $25.00 (Flexible--Purchase as many blocks as you wish a month) • Complete Kit $275 (Limited offer, ends August 31st, while supplies last.) Blue Cards not marked. Hint: The Oops Bundle can also be used to make coordinating pillows, bed 3 runners, or whatever you can think of to go with your gorgeous quilt! East Lansing & Jackson Clubs Embroidery Club/Embroidery PAP Software Owners Classes For owners of a Husqvarna Viking, Pfaff or Baby Lock Embroidery Machine. Our highly trained instructors will help you use your embroidery machine to its fullest. Each of our Software Owners Classes are a different segment of the TM August - Tapestry Zipper Bags: This is an In-The-Hoop Premier Plus 2 or mySewnet Software. You do not need to take them Project. You will make a zippered bag with unique, special in any order and you can join at any time. stitches on the front, giving the bag a Tapestry look. Fits East Lansing Monday, August 16 or August 30 or September 16 or 6x10 hoop or larger. Must bring your Embroidery Machine. September 27, Instr: Jackie Potes 10:15-12:15 Fee: $20 + supplies. Jackson Wednesday, August 4 or August 18 or September 8 or September East Lansing Mon August 16, Instr: Jackie Potes 2-5 22 or Thurs November 4, Instr: Jackie Potes 10:15-12:15 Jackson Wed August 4, Instr: Jackie Potes 2-5 Classes are FREE for anyone who purchased their software from CS. September - Free Spirit Embroidery: These designs have a Southwester feel to them. Feathers, Wild Soul, and Follow Your Dreams designs. You can put them on the back of a sweatshirt or on a tote bag. Must bring your Embroidery Free in-store Owners Classes Machine. Fee: $20 + supplies. East Lansing Thurs September 16, Instr: Jackie Potes 2-5 for as long as you own the Jackson Wed September 8, Instr: Jackie Potes 2-5 October - Machine Embroidery Read- sewing machine that you ing Pillow: Learn about placement of designs while making this adorable reading pillow. Must purchased at Country Stitches! bring your Embroidery Machine. Fee: $20 + supplies. East Lansing Fri October 22, Instr: Jackie Potes 2-5 Jackson Wed October 13, Instr: Jackie Potes 2-5 Acclaim

Software Club Your serging is about to receive a new level August - Learning to Use Modify: You will learn to use Modify in Premier Ultra of critical Acclaim! The Baby Lock Acclaim 2 or mySewnet to adjust and improve your embroideries and also transform them serger features RevolutionAir™ Threading into new ones. Class Fee: $30 that threads the loopers with just the touch Jackson Wed August 18, Instr: Jackie Potes 2-5 of a button and then threads the needles with September - Embossing: You will explore the Emboss tools in Premier Ultra 2 or mySewnet and learn to customize a superdesign and make a custom stamp. Class the touch of another. You’ll also serge ten- Fee: $30 sion-free with the Automatic Thread Deliv- Jackson Wed September 22, Instr: Jackie Potes 2-5 ery™ System (ATD) and the exclusive Wave November - Made-to-Order Superdesigns: Work with SuperDesigns in Premier Stitch will expand your creative options even Ultra 2 or mySewnet. You will learn to resize and adjust the property settings of the further - making every one of your creations 12 Months superdesigns. Class Fee: $30 stand out like no other. Interest Free Jackson Thurs November 4, Instr: Jackie Potes 2-5 $ Special 2999.99 Financing* Save $1000 with trade-in * When you use your Synchrony Home De- Sale good through August 28, 2021 sign Card. Equal monthly payments required. Kevin’s Club (only $10) In-Store or Virtual Kevin was a national educator for Husqvarna Vi- king, Pfaff, and Bernina for many years and taught throughout the country. Come and see ways to make your quilting and sewing easier and more creative. Kevin has an infectious laugh and loves entertain- ing our customers. His passion is to help students use their sewing machines to it’s fullest. August - Sergers: Why would I need a serger and what can I do with a serger? Fee: $10 East Lansing Thurs August 19, Instr: Kevin Conley 2-4 September - Sewing Machine Maintenance & Warranties: Come learn the basics on machine maintenance and how the warranty works. Fee: $10 East Lansing Thurs September 9, Instr: Kevin Conley 2-4 October - New Sewing Machine Products: Kevin will show off the new products from all the sewing machine manufactures and after-market companies. Fee: $10 East Lansing Thurs October 14, Instr: Kevin Conley 2-4 Learn How To Use Your Machine Any Make Any Model Sewing Machine If you bought your sewing machine elsewhere and didn’t get any training, this is the class for you. Bring any make or model basic sewing machine and learn the basics: threading, winding a bobbin, basic maintenance and more. You’ll also learn about threads and needles. All are welcome. Fee: $20 East Lansing Tues August 10 or September 14 or October 12 , Instr: Kevin Conley 10:15-1:15 Jackson Tues August 17 or September 21 or October 19, Instr: Kevin Conley 10:15-1:15 Call to sign up for these classes... East Lansing (517) 351-2416 x 4 or 1-800-572-2031 x 4 Bundle Value: $ Jackson (517) 782-7100 or 1-800-782-3830 4 4452.97 Country Stitches Birthday Specials

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3-Yard Quilts Cuddle Quilts Skill Level: Beginner Camden Bag or Bowl Skill Level: 1 or 2 Three-Hour Skill Level: Beginner Confident Beginner Class(es) 1 or 2 Three-Hour Class(es) 2 Three-Hour Classes Kits available These kits and many others available.

Diva or Mini Diva Wallet Skill Level: Intermediate 1 or 2 Three-Hour Class(es)

Collage Quilts & Table Runners Skill Level: Beginner 2-Three-Hour Classes Over 20 designs to Bargello Quilt choose from (No-Measure) Skill Level: Beginner NEW Double the 1 or 2 Three-Hour Fun Quilt Class(es) Skill Level: Kits available Beginner 1 or 2 Three-Hour Class(es)

NEW Bowl Cozy Skill Level: Beginner NEW Covered Boxes Three-Hour Class Skill Level: Beginner Pre-cut batting available 1 or 2 Three-Hour Class(es) Oval, Round, or Square Receive 10% Off all supplies required for class and Blue Cards are marked. Register Early; Classes fill quickly and Easy Striped Table Runner are subject to cancellation one week Skill Level: Beginner prior. All Kits Limited. 1 or 2 Three-Hour Class(es) 6 East Lansing & Jackson Pick Any Projects, Any Date In-store & Virtual Classes are $20 to $35 plus supplies, see page 6 for dates Pop-Ups - All Sizes Skill Level: Fabric Books Laptop Computer Confident Beginner Skill Level: Beginner Carrier 2.0 1 to 2-Three-Hour Three-Hour Class Skill Level: Class(es) Choose from the many Intermediate/ Sizes: Thread Catcher panels we carry Experienced making thru Laundry Hamper bags 1 or 2 Three-Hour Class(es)

Poppins Bags Low Voltage - Skill Level: Confident Sewer 72.5” x 90.5” Multiple Three-Hour Classes Skill Level: Poppins, Little Poppins, and Confident Beginner Mini Poppins 2-Three-Hour Classes Made with 2 ½” pre-cut strips or yardage Horsen Around Kits available Frameworks or What’s for Dinner? Skill Level: Beginner Three-Hour Class Malibu Sling Kits available Skill Level: Confident Beginner 2-Three-Hour Classes

Quilt As You Go Table Hot Stuff Oven Mitt, Trivet Runner or Wine Tote or Coasters Skill Level: Beginner Skill Level: Beginner Three-Hour Class Three-Hour Class Mini Brick Road Made with pre-printed interfacing Skill Level: Beginner Three-Hour Class Kits available Quilt As You Go the Pauline Rogers Way Skill Level: Confident Beginner Panel Quilts 2-Three-Hour Classes Skill Level: Beginner Instr: EL: Beverly or Gail 1 or 2 Three-Hour Jax: Gail only Class(es) Variety of Panels and Kits available

Jelly Roll Rugs - Oval, Rag Quilt Round, Square or Skill Level: Beginner Rectangle 2 Three-Hour Classes Skill Level: Beginner We have a large 1 or 2 Three-Hour selection of flannels Class(es)

Thangles Tulip Star Skill Level: Beginner Pillows & Placemats 1 or 2 Three-Hour Class(es) Skill Level: Confident Beginner Kaleidoscope Quilt Three-Hour Class Skill Level: Intermediate Jelly Roll Friendly 1 or 2 Three-Hour Class(es) Kits available

Pineapple Party Skill Level: Experienced Beginner NEW Weekend 1 to 3-Three- Duffle Hour Class(es) Skill Level: Kits available Intermediate 1 or 2 Three- Hour Class(es) 7 Country Stitches Birthday Specials

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Enhance your quilt-making experience with an exciting Ruby 90 variety of stitch patterns and specialty quilt accessories Escape in your project, without getting available only for the DX-2000QVP. lost in the process, using the innovative Sale good through August 28, 2021 DESIGNER RUBYTM 90 sewing and embroidery machine. • mySewnetTM Connected - Cloud, Library, Blog, Apps, and more • 10.1” Capacitive Touch Tablet-Like Screen Juki DX 4000 • Compatible with optional Ribbon Embroidery Attachment $ • Thread Portioning System - deLuxeTM Save 3000 Stitch System • Fully automatic needle threader with Trade-in • Spacious working area, over 12” wide and 5.5” tall 60 Months Interest • Design Positioning for accurate embroi- Free Financing dery design placement Only $200 a month, • Design Applique to create appliques on Feel comfort and power with JUKI’s Kokochi DX-4000QVP! Built with screen Plus... you in mind, the DX-4000QVP comes with new state-of-the-art features • Top and Bobbin Thread Sensors including a 7” touchscreen capabilities with WiFi capabilities, a large 12” • Automatic Presser Foot Lift of sewing space, bobbin thread alert, light color changes, and a multitude of • Designed and Engineered in Sweden other functions. The DX-4000QVP crowned with the name, “Kokochi” meaning “good feel- TM ing” as a reflection of JUKI’s Japanese heritage. Feel comfort and power Free mySewnet with the DX-4000QVP! Gold Embroidery • JUKI Smart Feet • 7” color touch panel that can be operated like a smartphone Software with • Notification before bobbin thread runs out • Adjust the Presser Foot Pressure with the $ Purchase easily accessible dial Sale 3999.99 • Store Recall Stitch Patterns $ • Visualization of Adjustment Values Reg. 5999.99 * When you use your Synchrony Home Design • Change Color Temperature of Lights Sale good through August 28, 2021 Card. Equal monthly payments required. 8 Sale good through August 28. 2021 Country Stitches Birthday Specials In Stock and Waiting For You! Singer M3500 Perfect for any type of sewing with a full range of stitches Presto II • Accessories included are located in the Start your next project and storage area at the front of your machine watch it get finished in no • Easy one-step buttonhole for consistent time at all. The Presto II results every time features 100 built-in stitches and a bright LCD touchscreen that • Automatic needle threader quickly allows you to select and adjust stitches note by note. It also speeds threads machine with ease along at 850 stitches per minute helping you get through your quilt- • Free arm to sew hard-to-reach areas ing and sewing projects fast. Only $149.99 - Reg. $399.99 • LCD Screen • Advanced Needle Threader Sale Singer Heavy Duty 4452 • 100 Built-in Stitches $ Perfect for any type of sewing with a • 4 Built-in Alphabets • Automatic Thread Cutter 799.99 full range of stitches $ • Accessories included are located in • Quick-set Bobbin Winder Save 500 the storage area at the front of your • Quick-set Top-Loading Bobbin Sale good through August 28, 2021 machine • Easy one-step buttonhole for consistent results every time • Automatic needle threader quickly threads machine with ease • Free arm to sew hard-to-reach areas Only $279.99 - Save $220 Husqvarna Viking EMERALDTM 116 Brilliant The EMERALD™ 116 is a ma- A sewing machine that’s chine ideal for all types of sewing; suited for any type of proj- from a beautiful, one-of-a kind ect? That’s genuinely BRIL- dress to curtains that duplicate LIANT! Part of the Baby Lock Genuine Collection, the Brilliant is ready those seen in a magazine. The to handle anything from garments to home decor to quilts with ease. EMERALD™ 116 machine has Plus, it’s packed with plenty of stitches and helpful, easy-to-use features, many practical features you will making your next creation absolutely brilliant! love including the built-in needle • 90 Stitches including 10 One-Step threader, a handy Sewing Guide Buttonhole Styles Reference Chart, a hard cover for • Quick-Set, Drop-In Bobbin Sale storage and an effortless one-step buttonhole. • Hands-Free Knee Lift $ Only $399.99 • Push Button Features 899.99 • Programmable Stitch Functions 1/2 Off! TM Husqvarna Viking EMERALD 118 • Advanced Needle Threader Sale good through August 28, 2021 The EMERALD™ 118 is a machine ideal for all types of sewing; from a beautiful, one-of-a kind Perfect Machine to take to dress to curtains that duplicate those seen in a magazine. The EM- Clubs & Classes ERALD™ 118 sewing machine, has many practical features you will love; i.e. the built-in needle threader, a handy Sewing Guide Reference Chart, a hard cover for storage and an effortless one-step buttonhole. $ - Save $120 Topaz 50 Only 479.99 Sale good through August 28, 2021 It’s magical the way sewing plus embroidery turns something ordinary into something extraordinary. Jubilant With the DESIGNER TO- PAZ™ 50 sewing and embroidery machine you also get the Want a machine that’s a jack-of-all-trades advantage of built-in assistance and yet small enough to take on the road, to time-savers to help you bring your Sale a class or even to a friend’s house? The ideas to life. Push your creativity Baby Lock Jubilant sewing machine is $ ideal for a variety of sewing projects like to a completely new level. Expect fabulous sewing and remarkable 2999.99 quilt piecing, smaller home décor and even basic garments. embroidery! with Trade-in • 80 built-in stitches including 8 one-step • Interactive Color Touch Screen $ buttonholes • Large Embroidery Area - Only 83.33 a month up to 14 1/4” x 8” • Automatic needle threader $ 36 Months Interest • LCD screen Sale 599.99 • Large Sewing Surface - almost 10” • Quick-set, drop-in bobbin • EXCLUSIVE SENSOR Free Financing $ TM • Free-arm sewing Save 300 SYSTEM Technology * When you use your Synchrony Home Design • Drop feed for free-motion techniques Sale good through August 28, 2021 Card. Equal monthly payments required. Sale good through August 28, 2021 9 Machine Quilting Basics Using Ruler Templates East Lansing & Join us for an introduction to “Ruler work” on your home sewing machine using acrylic templates. The day will start with the “How To’s” of basic machine quilting Jackson Classes including the best products and tools to use. Beverly has been machine quilting for a very long time and loves using her rulers and templates. She will teach you how In-Store & Virtual to use each of the templates in the “Starter Set”. By the end of class you will have the skills and knowledge to quilt your own quilts at home. Ruler foot and Template Learn To Quilt - 10% Off and Set for your machine required for class. Call or come in and we will show you Loyalty Card Marked what will work with your machine. Fee: $40 + supplies (Must bring your own machine, Ruler Foot and Template set) These classes can be taken individually or as a series. East Lansing Sat September 11, Instr: Beverly Martin Rakowski 10:15-3:30 Color Theory/Fabric Selection/Rotary Cutting - Class #1 Learn tips to make fabric selection easier. The instructor will go over color selection, pattern choices, sashings, borders and more. You’ll also learn or refresh Hand Embroidery - using Blooms & Blossoms Book your rotary cutting techniques and skills and get help selecting your next project. Learn how to prep and transfer design images to Beginner friendly! Fee: $15 + supplies fabric. Learn about the materials and tools needed East Lansing Mon September 13, Instr: Beverly Martin Rakowski 10:15-1:15 for hand embroidery and basic embroidery stitches Basic Piecing - Class #2 including the backstitch, French knots, Lazy Daisy, You’ll work on two basic blocks, Log Cabin Fly stitch, and variations on those simple stitches. and Four Patch. Learn step-by-step how to piece This is a great class for everyone, beginner and expe- precisely and press for accurate results. Beginner rienced. During class you will work on the Sampler friendly! Fee: $20 + supplies Stitched Garden pictured here and you will have the East Lansing Mon September 20, Instr: Beverly skills to complete it at home. Fee: $40 (fee includes Martin Rakowski 10:15-1:15 fabric and threads for the Sampler) Jackson Any PAP class with Gail, see page 6 East Lansing Mon August 23, Instr: Jen Miller 2-5 or 6-8:45 Basic Triangles - Class #3 Advanced Hand Embroidery Class Learn how to make accurate half square trian- This class is for anyone who has done a little hand em- gles (HST) and Flying Geese blocks. HSTs are broidery. Jen will teach ten to twelve stitches and help probably the most commonly used patchwork you become more proficient in hand embroidery. You component and are often a vital part of many will feel relaxed and satisfied knowing you are learning popular blocks. Beginner friendly! Fee: $20 skills you can use to create a piece of art. Let Jen help + supplies you enhance your abilities and take you to the next level! East Lansing Mon September 27, Instr: Beverly Martin Rakowski 10:15-1:15 Fee: $20 plus supplies Jackson Any PAP class with Gail, see page 6 East Lansing Mon September 20, Instr: Jen Miller 2-5 Sashing & Borders - Class #4 or 6-8:45 What is “sashing”, why and when do you Working with Wool Appliqué & need it in your quilt, how wide should Hand Embroidery it be and what color? All of these ques- Choose one of these cute proj- tions will be covered and many more. ects. You will learn the basics of The methods taught in this class can how to prep the wool, transfer be applied to any size quilt. This class These blocks are taught in #2 & #3 patterns using fusible web, ap- will give you the confidence to select and plying wool appliqué attach sashing and borders to your quilts. Beginner friendly! Fee: $20 + supplies and basic embroidery East Lansing Mon October 11, Instr: Beverly Martin Rakowski 10:15-1:15 stitches. This is a great Jackson Any PAP class with Gail, see page 6 class for anyone inter- Binding Basics - Class #5 ested in working with wool and hand embroi- Learn how to bind an actual quilt. Bring a baby quilt, lap quilt, wall hanging, or dery. Fee: $20, Kits available. table runner (max. 45” x 60”). You will learn how to easily cut strips for binding, East Lansing Mon October 4, Instr: Jen Miller turn 90-degree corners perfectly and more. Project must be ready to bind (i.e. 2-5 or 6-8:45 completely quilted). *The Basic Machine Quilting class is a great class to learn how to machine quilt your project for this class. Beginner Friendly! Fee: $20 + supplies T-Shirt Quilt Prep Class - Beginner East Lansing Mon October 18, Instr: Beverly Martin Rakowski 10:15-1:15 Bring all the T-Shirts you might want in your quilt. Jackson Any PAP class with Gail, see page 6 You will learn how to choose and prepare your T-Shirts for your quilt during this class. You must Basic Machine Quilting take this prep class before you take another class Use your sewing machine to quilt with us to make a T-Shirt Quilt. Fee: $20 plus your quilt. Learn and practice different supplies methods of machine quilting on this East Lansing Sign up for any PAP Class specially designed panel. After taking (see page 6 for dates) this class you can move onto your own Jackson Sign up for any PAP Class quilt confidence. Some sewing experi- (see page 6 for dates) ence needed. Students should bring their sewing machine to class. Kit required. Fee: $20, Kit Fee: $18.99 + supplies Books and patterns are available East Lansing Wed September 8 or Wed October 27, Instr: Beverly Martin Rakowski, 2-5 or 6-8:45 for class projects to purchase Jackson Mon August 16 or Mon October 18, Instr: Sue Walz, 10:15-1:15 separately from class. Visit our website to download a PDF version of this newsletter: Call to sign up for these www.countrystitches.com/SummerFall2021NL.pdf classes... Free subscription to our Email Newsletter - Sign up for our Email Updates! Get our weekly Hot East Lansing (517) 351-2416 x 3 or Sheet, updates, special event invitations, coupons, 1-800-572-2031 x 3 Newsletter notification and more. Jackson (517) 782-7100 or http://www.countrystitches.com/phplist/?p=subscribe 10 1-800-782-3830 Quilting Techniques These classes will teach Quilting Technique: you a vast array Pieced Block-Carpenter’s Square of techniques Take a classic pattern on a new quiltmaking adventure! that will help strip-pieced for easy assembly. Learn tips and tricks you improve to improve your “precision piecing”. The “Balancing your piecing Act” block will be discussed in this class. skills. Take the East Lansing Mon November 1, 2-5 or 6-8:45 entire 10 class Quilting Technique: Lone Star series and fin- For a successful Lone Star block, accuracy is essential ish with a complete quilt top or pick the when cutting the strips, stitching the diamonds, and techniques you want to learn and make a block or two. pressing the seams. The Lone Star quilt block is likely Class fee: $20 per three hour session plus supplies or $175 for the complete one of the most recognizable quilt patterns to Americans. series plus supplies (One block will be started in each class.) East Lansing Mon November 8, 2-5 or 6-8:45 Techniques Taught (one per class): Quilting Technique: Quilt Top Assembly and Border • Foundation Paper Piecing Prep •English Paper Piecing There are several layout op- • Precision Piecing - Twisted Log Cabin tions for this quilt. Learn how to • Traditional Block Piecing - Burgoyne Surrounded “balance” your quilt, piece by “sections” and precisely • Fusible Appliqué - two methods match blocks and sections to have a perfectly symmet- • Bargello Block rical quilt when finished. You will also be given instruc- • Striped Pieced Block - Carpenter’s Square tions on preparing your fabric for the “Pieced Border & • Lone Star - precise pressing Binding Demo” class. • Block Assembly & Border Prep East Lansing Mon November 15, 2-5 or 6-8:45 • Pieced Border & Binding Demo Quilting Technique: Pieced Border & Binding Demo Pieced borders are a great way to add another design Quilting Technique: Foundation Paper Piecing element to your quilts. This border design can be used Foundation Paper Piecing is a very accurate method on any quilt no matter the size or shape. Learn how to go around a corner with of patchwork, which is especially useful for creating a pieced border while having it line up perfectly. There will also be a demon- extremely precise points, piecing unusual shapes and stration about binding. We also have a three-hour class called “Binding Basics” achieving crisp, clean lines in your patchwork. It can that is hands on. This is taught every few months and can be taken before you be used for simple blocks like a square-in-a-square or complete the series. elaborate patterns like a Mariner’s Compass. East Lansing Mon November 22, 2-5 or 6-8:45 East Lansing Mon September 13, 2-5 or 6-8:45 Quilting Technique: English Paper Piecing Inst: Beverly Martin Rakowski English paper piecing (EPP) is done entirely by hand Class Fee per Session/Technique: $20 plus supplies so you can give your machine a rest and sew ‘old OR school’. It is most effective for shapes that do not Complete Series Fee: $175 plus supplies (10 three hour sessions) (No refunds or have long straight sides and will require numerous substitutions, there will be no make up classes if students miss a class.) set-in corners, such as hexagons. Because EPP is done by hand, it makes a terrific on-the-go project. Quiltworx/Paper Piecing - Judy Neimeyer Method This class can be taken on it’s own. Foundation Paper Piecing is a very accurate East Lansing Mon September 20, 2-5 or 6-8:45 method of patchwork, which is especially Quilting Technique: useful for creating Twisted Log Cabin extremely precise This block looks incredibly complicated but it isn’t. points and piecing It’s typically put together as a paper pieced block but unusual shapes. with a little patience and extra measure (meaning…. Choose either measure measure measure – THEN cut!) you’ll really project pictured enjoy watching this block unfold. The Double Star- here and you will learn the basic “How To’s” as well burst block will also be demoed. as a couple techniques unique to Judy Neimeyer’s East Lansing Mon September 27, 2-5 or 6-8:45 methods. Fee: $35 plus supplies (kits available) Quilting Technique: Pieced Block-Burgoyne Surrounded East Lansing Sat October 2, Instr: Ivory Geerligs The Burgoyne Surrounded quilt block is a traditional 10:10-3:15 block that can be made in many different variations. Quiltworx: Help Me Class You will learn how to make perfect 4 patch and 9 Bring the Quiltworx project you are currently working on and Ivory will help patch blocks. Both blocks are found in many, many you gain the understanding and skills needed to continue. Sign up and tell us quilts. After making the Burgoyne Surrounded block the project you have begun and any specific concerns you have. Ivory will share you will have the skills to make most any straight her vast knowledge with you to help you be successful. Fee: $20 plus supplies. pieced block. East Lansing Wed October 20, Instr: Ivory Geerligs 2-5 or 6-8:45 East Lansing Mon October 11, 2-5 or 6-8:45 Quilting Technique: Fusible Appliqué’--Two methods taught NEW Serger Sewing Caddy Sewing curves and circles can be intimidating, but with Bring your serger and make this easy project that goes together in a snap. It’s the appliqué you will enjoy these perfect size to hold sewing supplies, shapes and start using them make up, a first aid kit, and more! more and more. There are Serger must be able to chain stitch. many ways to appliqué, you Must bring own serger to class. will learn two different meth- Fee: $25 plus supplies ods in this class. Appliqué East Lansing Thurs September 23, will become a great tool in 6-8:45, Instr: Liz Hubert your quilting “tool box”. The Feathers block will be discussed. East Lansing Mon October 18, 2-5 or 6-8:45 Quilting Technique: Bargello $ A bargello quilt is made of strips of fabric sewn to- 5 Open Sew gether to create the appearance of movement. They When you need a place to spread out your project or want to sew with friends, look complicated, but if you can sew a straight seam, sign up for one of our scheduled “Open Sew” dates or call us and we will $ you can do this! Any beginner quilter can master the find a time and space that works for you. Only 5 per person. necessary skills needed. East Lansing Mon October East Lansing (11-3): Fri August 6 or Sat August 7 or Fri August 27 or 25, 2-5 or 6-8:45 Tues September 7 or Tues September 28 or Fri October 22 Jackson (11-3): Fri August 20 or Sat August 21 or Fri September 24 or Sat September 25 or Fri October 8 or Sat October 9 Only $5 per person. Call and reserve a table ASAP. Limited space. 517-351- 2416 ext 3 Call and reserve a table ASAP. 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All Projects am/aft Embroidery aft Jax Software Owners Jax Virtual Ann’s Happy Jax Teeny Tiny Collage Hour Quilts am/aft Jax PAP - All Projects Jax Teeny Tiny Collage Quilts Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 17 18 EL Quilting Techniques: 19 Jax Any Make Any Model 20 EL Kimberbell FITB 21 EL PAP - All Projects aft/eve 22 EL Embroidery Club aft 23 EL Bernina Embroidery Fusible Applique Sewing Machine am EL Quiltworx: Help Me EL Viking/Pfaff Owner Week 2 EL $5 Open Sew 11-3 EL PAP - Quilts EL Serger Owner Week 2 Jax Juki Owner aft EL Viking/Pfaff Owner Jax Baby Lock/Juki Serger Jax PAP - All Projects EL PAP - Quilts eve Week 3 am Week 2 aft Jax Basics: Machine Jax Kimberbell FITB Jax PAP - All Projects am Quilting am Jax Viking/Pfaff Owner Jax Teeny Tiny Collage Week 2 aft/eve Quilts am Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 24 25 EL PAP - All Projects/Quilt 26 27 EL Baby Lock Owner wk 1 28 EL PAP - All Projects aft/eve 29 Jax Baby Lock Owner aft 30 EL CS Halloween Party aft/eve EL Basics: Machine Quilting EL Viking/Pfaff Owner EL PAP - All Projects EL Quilting Techniques: aft/eve week 3 aft/eve EL Teeny Tiny Collage Bargello EL Viking/Pfaff Emb 1 am Quilts EL Teeny Tiny Collage Jax Viking/Pfaff Owner Quilts aft/eve week 3 am 18 EAST LANSING Country Stitches’ (517) 351-2416 or 1-800-572-2031 Lake Lansing Rd. Exit 79 2200 Coolidge Road Calendar of Events One block east of US-127 on Lake Lansing Road Kimberbell Home Sweet across from Meijers (12,000 sq. ft.) Quilters Trek Haunted Home 2-Day Retreat Store Hours: FREE Pattern (in-store only) East Lansing Mon, Wed, Thurs: 10-7 • Tues, Fri: 10-6 East Lansing Sat: 10-4 • Sun: 12-4 Fri Sept 10 & Sat Sept 11 www.countrystitches.com Now - Tues August 31 OESD Sew Happy JACKSON Country Stitches 2-Day Retreat (517) 782-7100 or 1-800-782-3830 Birthday Party& Craft Show East Lansing 1965 Boardman Road East Lansing Easy to find: I-94 at exit 138 (at US-127) Fri Sept 24 & Sat Sept 25 Go 1 block south on West Ave then Thursday, August 12 2 blocks west (right) on Boardman Rd. OESD (just past Lowe’s) Country Stitches Expo Embroidery Essentials Store Hours: East Lansing East Lansing Mon-Thurs: 10-6 • Fri: 10-5 Thursday, August 12- Sat: 10-4 • Sun: Closed Thurs September 23 www.countrystitches.com Sunday, August 15 Floriani Hands On Event Visit our website to download a PDF version of Ann’s Happy Hour East Lansing this newsletter: East Lansing Fri October 8 or Sat October 9 Sat Aug 21 & Sept 18 & www.countrystitches.com/SummerFall2021NL.pdf Oct 16 & Nov 20 CS Halloween Party East Lansing Quilt-A-Thon Sat October 30 Have Fun! East Lansing & Jackson Fri Sept 3 & Sat Sept 4 NEW Kimberbell PAP Club Bring A Friend! East Lansing - See Page 13 Take A Class! Country Stitches now carries OESD Products and has events scheduled! (see below) Come in and see the HUGE selection of threads, stabilizers, designs and OESD kits

East Lansing Fri September 24 & Sat September 25, 10-5 East Lansing Thursday, September 23, 10-5 $ $ Fee: 200 (includes kits & lunch) • Guest Instr: Tamara Evans Fee: 25 • Guest Instr: Tamara Evans Call to reserve your seat and kit • 517-351-2416 ext 4

Call to reserve your seat • 517-351-2416 ext 4 19 Country Stitches Anniversary Sale Prices Country Stitches Quilt Expo We missed seeing all of you at the AQS & OSQE (Novi) shows last year. So we are setting up our 40’ booth in our large classroom just for you! Don’t miss the kits, deals and more!

Featured Items: • Kits available for most projects in the “Booth” (while supplies last) • Discount on notions & tools used in the projects. • “Last Chance” items you can’t live without. Location: EL store only • “Yard” Sale: 1 yd pieces of Quilting Cottons only $4.99 a yard. $ Hours: Thurs Aug 12th, 10am-7pm • Fri Aug 13th, 10am-6pm • 2 Fat Quarter (18” x 22”) Sat Aug 14th, 10am-4pm • Sun Aug 15th, 12pm-4pm • 39 Drawing Prizes for our 39th year in business (Aug 12th only) Hint: Supplies are limited so come as soon as you can! • Extra Drawing slips for every $20 spent on “Booth” items (Aug 12th only) There will be kits for every project, while supplies last. Great discounts on notions and tools and anything else we can find. There will even be a “Last Chance” area for items we can’t get again. Closeout, Open Stock, Classroom and Factory Serviced Disounted Machines Classroom Factory Serviced Closeout

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$ $ Sale 349.99 $ $ Sale 4499.99 Sale 399.99 Save 450 $ Reg. $469.99 Save 1500 Only 5 Available Only 6 Available Only 2 Available Interest Free Financing Available from 6 Months to 60 Months* Closeout Closeout Creative TL 2020 PE 2200 QVP Longarm Icon Limited Edition with 10-Foot Frame Open Stock Sale $8999.99 With Trade-in Save $7500 - Only 3 Available Sale $1599.99 Sale $7999.99 Factory Serviced Save $900 Save $5000 Sale $7999.99 Only 4 Available Only 1 Available $ Sale good through August 28, 2021 or while supplies last 20 Save 8500 - Only2 Available When you use your Synchrony Home Design Card. Equal monthly payments required. *