uilters Q Fall Ithaca ❧ New York 2019 Corner 518 W State (Martin Luther King Jr.) St www.e-quilterscorner.com 607•266•0850 [email protected] QUILTERS CORNER Whatever your wants and needs … HIGHLIGHTS We have you covered! New Block of the Month (p We are proud to carry two lines of sewing machines, 2) & Baby Lock. Between these two companies we are able to bring you a broad selection The latest cool stuff (pp 2-7) of the very best in what the industry has to offer. From Icon Experience With Carrie basic mechanical machines to November 7 & 8 (p 7) Philpott the most advanced machines Santa’s Sewing School on the market, we have you Thursday, November 14, covered! We support each Friday, November 15 or machine sold with one on Saturday, November 16 (p 6) one instruction and group classes as needed. These Food Drive November instructional classes are 29-December 1 (p 6) FREE with every machine 12 Days of Discounts (p 16) purchased. We further support these machines with Classes! You can see class onsite service. In addition, we samples and sign up on our support you with a broad selection of classes, whether you are website. (pp 8-15) just getting started with sewing or have years of experience. Stop in anytime to test drive your next machine!

NEW MACHINES ARE COMING! We are extremely excited to introduce new models from Baby Lock. Send your creativity into a new galaxy with the Baby Lock Altair. It makes realizing your sewing and projects a reality thanks to IQ Technology™ that allows you to wirelessly transfer images to your machine from your smart device using the IQ Intuition™ Positioning App for perfect design placement in the hoop or design creation in IQ™ Designer. Aerial takes your sewing and embroidery projects to new heights with a variety of advanced features you’ve come to expect from Baby Lock. It features IQ Technology™ that works with the machine’s “brain” to make sewing and embroidery easier. Ask us about special bundles on select machines as well as Koala Cabinets, available now thru October 15.

1 Night Watchman Block of the Month starts in september Our new block-of-the-month features some of our favorite woodland animals – a fox, an owl, fireflies, birds, a bear and more. All the fabric is batik with a modern flavor and glowing with the beautiful colors of nature. The animals are fused appliqué blocks and are interspersed with pieced blocks to create a lovely 50” x 66” finished . The program starts in September and runs for 12 months. The monthly fee is $18.99, all the fabric for the quilt top plus as well as patterns are included. You will receive full color step-by- step instructions, detailed graphics, reversed appliqué pages, plus seven inserts for positioning the appliqué. The is available separately for $42. Through November 30, pay for all 12 months up front and get a 10% discount!

Fat Quarter Fiesta has a new look! Spectacular Savanna is another wonderful We have made two animal pattern by previous samples Elizabeth Hartman, from this versatile the creator of Fancy fat quarter friendly Forest. It features pattern designed African animals – by our own Brynne an elephant, zebra, Sigg of Royal Quilt giraffe, lion, rhino, Designs. Our new gazelle, hippo sample features and wildebeest. pretty little florals. It The 64” x 84” quilt is a snap to make uses traditional and all you need is piecing – no paper a collection of your piecing or appliqué. favorite fat quarters The pattern also and a sashing fabric. includes instructions If you would like to replicate our sample we have for making a variety of and quilted pillow a fabric pack made up, or choose your own covers using individual animal and leaf blocks. fabrics and create a lap, twin or full/queen size We have a kit available for the quilt top. quilt.

2 We love our beautiful shop sample of the Natasha Tote made with cork! The pattern is written for a backed material such as Cork, Vinyl or Leather. It has a magnetic snap closure, two large outside with easy access and a handy zippered inside for all your valuables. It’s a nice practical size for everyday use. The Trifecta Zip Bag from Emmaline Bags Check out our includes instructions for six different sized selection of other bags that use internal wire frames. The frame provides structure to keep the bag in shape patterns featuring and help it stay open until you want it closed. cork including The Create gorgeous toiletry, makeup or pencil bags Cork Crossbody with the smaller sizes. The larger size could be and the Quick a handbag. There are lots of options such as Corky Wallet. Cork Quick Corky Wallet Crossbody accented top and bottom pieces and straps. The frames are sold separately – the large Style A, or The Creatively Yours Pouch is fun the small Style B which comes two to a pack so to make and is a great gift for family, friends, you can make two bags! teachers and coworkers as well! Use a mini charm pack (2-½” squares) to make one bag, or make four bags with a charm pack (5” squares). It Store and carry all your is 10” wide x 6” tall x 3” deep. Jackie is teaching project pieces and supplies a class on this. in the handy zippered Piecekeeper Project Bag with attached handle. The quilted back makes a sturdy base and the mesh front affords great visibility plus a bit of added stretchiness. The finished size is 11”H x 16”W.

The petite Crescent Enjoy hand embroidery Tote from Noodlehead with vintage redwork is perfect for stashing a patterns from Redwork or hand sewing Plus. Each pattern includes project and a few the preprinted cotton and essentials. The zippered directions - you provide the front pocket holds little floss and needles. Designs items you want to keep include charming Farmyard secure and adds a fun Animals, Feathered Friends, detail, and there is an Christmas Ornaments and additional zippered delicate florals in Redwork pocket inside. The flat Revisited. bottom makes it easy to set on a table.

3 Leafy Treetops is a Here we go again! Every great gift for that new time we say, “This is the addition to the family last Quick Curve Ruler or as a sweet shower sample we are going gift. Choose your to make,” those crafty method of appliqué – women from Sew Kind Fast and easy fusible of Wonderful come up or classic hand with another irresistible appliqué (the shapes pattern! Posh Santa are super simple). is made with the Mini Sew four seams to Quick Curve Ruler. It is attach the borders, 28” x 38”. We have kits add a few details available. with hand embroidery Who could resist or pigma pen and the top is finished! The quilt these adorable measures 40” x 50”. Kits are available in two mitten ornaments? color ways. The Charcoal Mittens kit includes is a Birches the wool felt to lovely winter make six adorable wall quilt that mitten ornaments, measures 13” x complete patterns 15”. A bright red and illustrated cardinal nestles instructions, into a crook of embroidery floss a stately birch for tree in a forest and gold string for grove. The kit hanging your finished includes the mitten. The Redwork wool felt for Mittens kit includes appliqué, and the wool felt to make 100% cotton six ornaments, fabrics for instructions and background, iron-on transfer borders, back and binding. Also included are embroidery patterns, batting, embroidery floss, , precise floss and gold string patterns and complete illustrated instructions. for hanging. Each kit is only $18.99!

Triple Dresden Add these quick Tree Skirt is a quilt- to make Holiday as-you-go holiday Baubles to your project that quickly holiday decor. The comes together using pattern includes the Creative Grids directions for three 15° Triangle Ruler. sizes. These are a The skirt is - great way to utilize ible as well! Kits are scraps! available, and Krisin is teaching a class.

4 Antelope Canyon is a dramatic quilt designed Winter Manor includes 20 brand new designs by by Laurie Shifrin. The grace and mystery of Doug Leko from Antler Quilt Designs. The book Arizona’s gorgeous slot canyons inspired this has seven pieced quilts, one pieced table topper, 74-½” x 74-½” quilt. Choose precut strips or and twelve pieced table runners – all for just $21! yardage with a contrasting background for unique We chose two table runners to create kits for. log cabin style blocks perfect for any quilter with Snow Angel, 21” x 53”, is a lovely star pattern in a little experience. Rotate the blocks to create reds, golds and greens with a cream background. another stunning layout. There are more inspiring Jingle Bells, 19” x 56”, has red and green ideas, photos and directions for alternate stars on a cream background. We also carry a colorways included. Our sample uses two Garden collection of Doug’s Winter Manor fabric line from Delights II strip rolls available in the shop now Moda that is featured in the projects. (supplies are limited), and a white background fabric and looks like a beautiful garden maze.

Snow Angel

Jingle Bells Warm up your home this holiday season and spread the cheer with the darling Scandi Christmas Tree Skirt that might be the easiest tree skirt you will ever make! It measures approximately 47” in diameter. The pattern has detailed, clear color photo instructions. A variety NEW of kits are available, or let us help you choose Wonderfil Efina is a 60wt 2 ply 100% Egyptian fabrics to create the look you want. Cyndi will be Cotton, made exclusively from 100% Giza 88 teaching a class on this. - the highest caliber extra long staple Egyptian Cotton. Fibers spun with Giza 88 are prized for their extreme softness, strength, and unparalleled luster. Uniformity in diameter makes Efina™ the perfect choice for hand appliqué. It’s available in 60 original Sue Spargo colors on handy 164 yard spools. Efina™ was developed for hand appliqué and is also a great choice for machine appliqué and English paper piecing. At only $3.99 a spool, you can indulge in lots of colors.

5 Santa’s Sewing School Butterfly Brunch Thursday, November 14, Friday, November 16 or Saturday, November 17, 9-4

Our 2019 Row-by-Row quilt is in the shop now and will be available for mail order starting November 1. We have patterns and kits. You won’t want to miss this wonderful one day mini retreat. Previous participants tell us it is one of their favorite days of the year at Quilters Corner. Plan on being pampered while you sew and craft several projects perfect for yourself or gift giving. All kits and materials are included in the fee. And there’s food!!! Enjoy wonderful snacks, lunch and goodies! Special gifts and prizes for each attendee. Bring a friend or come solo, either way you will make new friends, sew, sew, sew, eat, eat, eat, and have sew much fun! The best part is leaving with several FINISHED projects/gifts. Stop by the shop to see samples you will be The 2018 Row-by-Row, Music in the Air, is making at our 2019 Santa Sewing School. available now. We have patterns and kits. Choose your day, Thursday, November 14, Friday, November 15, OR Saturday, November 16, 9-4. Sign up on line, call the shop or stop in. The fee for your one day mini retreat is $95. Don’t wait, space is limited. Help Stock our local Food Pantry Bring in a donation for the local food pantry Friday, November 29– Monday, December 2. As a thank you, we’ll give you a special Wild Card coupon you can use any day in 2020. Nonperishable food items, toiletries, cleaning supplies, pet food, and cash are all welcome. We will be emailing over forty more coupons throughout 2020. You will be able to print them out or show them on your phone. If you aren’t already on our email list, email us at [email protected] and ask to be added.

6 MORE ! ICON EXPERIENCE We now have 24 colors of 30” double-slide with zippers from ByAnnie. These hard-to-find #4.5 nylon-coil handbag zippers are perfect for all your bags, totes, and Carrie Philpott carriers. And, with so many colors in stock, you can pick just the right color for your project! Thurday November 7 Here’s why we like them: & Friday November 8, • Dress and skirt zippers are too 9:30-4 small for most bags. The #4.5 size is just the right size for Come find out what Pfaff’s purses, bags, and totes. top-of-the-line machines and • The wide zipper tape makes embroidery software can do! insertion easy. On Thursday, join Carrie Philpott at Quilters • Unlike zippers with chunky, Corner for a lecture, a trunk show of her beautiful molded polyester teeth, these samples and a presentation on Premier+™ handbag zippers are soft and 2 software. On Friday, you’ll experience the flexible, making them easy to amazing features of the performance icon™ and sew through. (No more broken the creative icon™ in a hands-on class while you needles!) create your own folded accessory bag. Sign up • The nylon coil is strong and for either day or both. durable zip after zip. Doors open at 9:00am both days; the sessions run 9:30-4:30. One day is $75. Save when you • The extra-long pull makes your bag or purse register for both days for $125. easy to open. Machines, kits and lunch are provided. Special • It’s very easy to insert a fabric zipper pull in pricing on both icon™ models will be available to the large opening of the one-piece zipper pull. participants. Call 607-266-0850 or visit our website to reserve your seat today. The Folded Corner Clipper is a useful and versatile ruler. It enables you to cut half-square Carrie simply loves triangles from strips that are the finished size plus to sew! She started designing and making 1/2” accurately and without marking. Blocks that her entire wardrobe at 14 use the Folded Corner Method (or sew and flip) years old. This passion such as Flying Geese, Snowball, and Square has extended into an in a Square can be done accurately and with international journey that no marking. The new Creative Grids version of has embraced every this ruler has their exclusive no feature that aspect of the and makes it easy to cut accurately. garment industry. From 1998-2004, Carrie owned and managed Main Street Sewing and Vacuum in Vancouver, WA. This expanded her love of sewing in the embroidery, digitizing, crafting, heirloom and arenas. She has received certification and training from Sue Hausman, Martha Pullen, Alex Anderson and Connie Crawford. Carrie will infuse you with inspiration and motivation to expand your sewing, quilting, embroidering love and skills.

7 Quilters Corner Classes Fall 2019 Come in and look at the teachers’ samples in our classroom or view them on our website. You can stop by the shop to register, pick up the phone, 607-266-0850, or see classes online at www.e-quilterscorner.com. We hope to see you soon! Key: ♥ = great for beginners ☼ = daytime class ♥ Intro to Machine Appliqué Kristin Thompson Getting Started We will cover machine basics, ♥ Sewing School 101 how to choose the right threads, Linda VanNederynen needles, fusible webs, and Join the fun - step into the stabilizers. Practice satin , world of sewing. You will stitch, and more. gain useful sewing skills Start with easy exercises and then begin a small and learn techniques as quilt or wall hanging that uses your new skills. you make several projects. Machine with required. Fabric choices for clothing, Fri. Sept. 13, 12-4 PM $36 home décor, quilting, and crafting projects will be ♥☼ Sew Along with Cyndi covered. Learn to select Cyndi Slothower the proper tools and your projects for some supplies for your sewing projects. Projects dedicated sewing time. Cyndi include: Carry All Clutch, Table Runner/Topper, will assist you with any sewing Apron, Pillow with Zipper, and Lined Drawstring and quilting questions. Bag. and book required. Tues. Sept. 10, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Wed. Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9 and 16, 6-9 PM $108 Dec. 17, 6-9 PM OR Mon. Dec. 16, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM $27/session ♥☼ Learn to Quilt Cyndi Slothower ♥☼ Borders and Binding Basics This is a comprehensive Sheila Meehan class in the basics of Finish quilts with great- making a quilt: rotary looking borders and cutting, creating a variety bindings. Learn to frame of blocks, then playing your quilts with borders that with layouts and sewing do not get “wavy”. Sheila a top for a small quilt of will teach you to make bias your own design. Finally, and straight bindings, mitered and curved we will baste, machine corners. Binding by hand and with a machine will quilt, and bind. All sewing can be done in class. be covered. Machine required. Machine required, but you may use ours! Wed. Oct. 9, 12-3 PM $27 Mon. Oct. 7, 14, 21, Nov. 4, 11, 18, Dec. 2 and 9 Choose 9:30 AM-12:30 PM or 5:30-8:30 PM $216 ♥ Basting Cyndi Slothower ♥ Absolutely Beginning Sewing Machine Do you have a quilt top Operation finished that you need to Linda VanNederynen sandwich or baste in Start with turning on a sewing preparation for quilting? machine, threading, winding a Many hands make light work! Learn to baste in a , attaching feet and frame, one top each, and more if there is time. accessories. Maintenance, Thurs. Oct. 10, 5:30-8:30 PM $27 adjusting tension, selecting stitches, and stitching them out will also be covered. If you don't have a sewing machine or Use a classroom machine for might want a new one, use one of ours to help FREE! Reserve one when you you decide. sign up for class. Tues. Sept. 17, 6-9 PM $27 8 Machine Quilting Ruler Work ♥☼ Intro to Machine Quilting ♥☼ Getting Started with Westalee Rulers Cyndi Slothower Linda VanNederynen So many quilt tops, so little time! Westalee rulers are Learn the basics of machine designed for quilters to use quilting, first with a and on their home sewing then free-motion. You will learn machine as guides for free some simple designs that are motion quilting. Learn to beginner-friendly so you can finish properly attach the free your quilts with confidence. Machine required. motion ruler foot to your Sun. Oct. 13, 12-5 PM $45 machine, then to move the fabric while the foot hugs the edge of the ruler. ♥☼ Fearless Free-Motion - The Basics You’ll practice using several different rulers. Pat Merkle With Linda’s helpful tips and encouragement, Become fearless about free- you will soon be creating beautiful designs! motion quilting on your domestic Machine, foot, and rulers required. sewing machine. You’ll learn Thurs. Sept. 12, 9 AM-12 PM OR about basting, batting options, Fri. Dec. 13, 9 AM-12 PM $27 needle and thread choices, tension, and more. Learn to ☼ Ruler Work Club stitch on a line, travel, echo and then move on to John Kubiniec fun filler designs. Machine required, extension Would you like to expand table recommended. your knowledge and Sat. Nov. 23, 12-4 PM $36 experience using Westalee rulers for guided Advancing Skills free motion quilting? Join John for a monthly club. ♥☼ Stitcher’s Garden The 90 minute sessions Kristin Thompson will include demos, Create a beautiful quilt and learn pointers and tips on using featured rulers. Club more about your sewing machine, members will get an exclusive pattern and decorative stitches, and many quilting suggestions for a project. There will be different presser feet. Each month time for Show and Tell, and for questions about explore new techniques like using rulers. tucking, machine appliqué, , sewing on Wed. Sept.18, Oct. 23, Nov. 20, a by machine, and . Open 12-1:30 PM OR 5:30-7 PM $15/ per session to all makes and models of sewing machines. Each class stands alone. $36/session ☼ Westalee Sew Sun. Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 15, 12-4 PM John Kubiniec John will be available for unstructured sewing Piecing - Beyond the Basics sessions using Westalee Cyndi Slothower For those with basic quilt making skills who want rulers. Bring your quilting to take their piecing up a notch. Join Cyndi once project in process and a month as she leads you through cutting and your machine and rulers. piecing harder blocks: diamonds and y-seams, John will help you refine your techniques and give suggestions for curves, odd shapes and more. With these skills, quilting. you can tackle any block! You can choose a colorway and plan to attend multiple sessions, Wed. Sept.18, Oct. 23, Nov. 20, 2-5 PM but each class stands alone. Machine required. $27 per session Tues. Sept. 24, Oct. 22, Nov. 12, or Dec. 10, Take a class with a friend, 6-9 PM $27/session or make some new ones!

9 Serger Fun Garments ♥☼ Absolutely Beginning Class for Sergers ♥☼ Intro to Garment Sewing Nancy Crouch Linda Van Nederynen This class is for anyone who has Learn core sewing techniques a serger and needs help from the specific to garment sewing. Linda very beginning: basic threading, will teach you terminology, inserting needles, adjusting pattern selection, layout and tension. Class size is kept small. cutting options, fabric, thread and Serger required. needle choices and more, all while sewing your Thurs. Oct. 10 OR Dec. 5, 1:30-4:30 PM $30 very own skirt. Pattern and machine required. Thurs. Sept. 19, 9 AM-3 PM $54 ♥☼ Make Friends With Your 4-Thread Serger Nancy Crouch ♥☼ Knits 101: Leggings Increase your four-thread serging skills: more Stephanie Allen threading, changing needles, stitch length and Learn the secrets of sewing with width, turning inside and outside corners, knits! Make an entire pair making circles, even a casing. Serger required. of leggings from start to finish in Thurs. Oct. 24, 1:30-4:30 PM $27 one class. Learn to cut out, sew and topstitch with knits. Pattern ♥☼ Child’s T-Shirt fee $13 payable to the teacher in Nancy Crouch class. Machine required. Learn a lot about sewing with Sat. Sept. 28, 10 AM-2:30 PM $41 knits, while making a child’s size t-shirt. Nancy is a serger queen; ♥ Knits 101: Underwear Making she’ll provide you with a kit and Stephanie Allen guide you to success. Serger Make your own underwear! required. Kit fee of $9 payable to the instructor in You’ll learn techniques for class. working with knits including Fri. Nov. 22, 1:30-4:30 PM $27 cutting out, sewing seams, and topstitching for a ♥☼ Sew with Your Serger: Shorts & Tote professional look. The Nancy Crouch pattern features a comfortable contoured Make some gifts, start to waistband. Pattern fee $13 payable to the finish, all on your serger! It’s teacher in class. Machine required. amazing how much you learn Thurs. Oct. 17, 5:30-8:30 PM $27 about your machine while making a project. Basic How to Adjust the Bodice serging skills required. Bring Stephanie Allen your serger or use one of ours. Kit fee of $8 Are you frustrated with the payable to the instructor in class. way your tops fit? We will Fri. Dec. 13, 1:30-4:30 PM $27 learn common adjustments for fit issues including: a Tuesday morning small or large bust, narrow or wide shoulders, full tummy, charity sewing – and length adjustments for a it’s fun to sew with tall or petite height. Learning other people! how to adjust for your unique body will give you THE SEW GIVERS meet on confidence to sew your own clothing. You will Tuesdays in Quilters Corner’s practice these adjustments on 1/4 scale patterns, then adjust your own patterns, if desired. spacious classroom from 10AM-noon Pattern fee $4 payable to the teacher in class. to sew for local charities. They Machine required. welcome your participation. Wed. Nov. 6, 5:30-9 PM $32

10 ♥☼ Tree Topper and Ornament Gifts & Fun Things Kristin Thompson Stitch some dimensional stars for all ♥☼ Zipper Pouch seasons: tree toppers and ornaments Jackie Puleo for friends and family, patriotic This fully lined zip pouch is so decorations for summer, or a group of stars to much fun to make, you will add some fun to a child’s room. Pattern and want to make several for gifts. machine with zig zag stitch required. Use a mini charm pack or simply scraps from Fri. Oct. 18, 10 AM-2 PM $36 your stash. Pattern and machine required. Fri. Sept. 20, 2-5 PM $27 ♥☼ Fabric Greeting Cards Sally Sumner ♥ Beeswax Food Wraps Looking for a quick project that Linda VanNederynen uses your scraps? This class is Beeswax food wraps are the for you! Greeting cards are fun, perfect eco-friendly food storage creative, and a great way to explore new stitches solution. In this class, Linda will and techniques. Machine required. Supply fee of share with you her recipe and method of making $5 payable to the instructor in class. beeswax wraps to use as a replacement for Wed. Oct. 30, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM $27 plastic wrap. These are perfect for wrapping sandwiches, leftovers, snacks and virtually every ♥☼ Jelly Roll Rug food storage need. (Wax materials fee $10 Kristin Thompson payable to teacher in class) All it takes to make this fun area Mon. Sept. 30 OR Dec. 16, 6-9 PM $27 rug is a jelly roll (set of 42, 2 1/2" strips) and strips of cotton batting. ♥ Tissue Box Cover Ups It's lots of fun and so customizable. Cyndi Slothower One jelly roll makes a rug about 30" Give a room a little style makeover with x 44". Beginners are welcome. this quick project! It would make a great Pattern and machine required. gift. Machine and pattern required. Sat. Nov. 2, 10 AM-3 PM $45 Tues. Oct. 8, 6-8 PM $18 ♥☼ Triple Dresden Tree Skirt ♥☼ Scandi Christmas Tree Skirt Kristin Thompson Cyndi Slothower A Quilt As You Go, reversible The 47” wide Scandi Christmas holiday project that quickly Tree Skirt is easy to sew, and a comes together using the great gift or lovely for your own Creative Grids 15-degree ruler. holiday decor. We love the buttons! Pattern, ruler and machine You may choose to simply top stitch or add required. Kits available. embroidery to complement this beautiful Sat. Dec. 7, 10 AM-2 PM $36 project. Pattern and machine required. Fri. Oct. 11, 10 AM-4 PM $54 Make Your Own Class

♥☼ Tuffet Workshop ♥☼ Make Your Own Class Kristin Thompson Cyndi Slothower Everyone needs a Are you stuck on a tuffet, a one-of-a-kind quilting or sewing piece of upholstered project? Dedicate some furniture for your time to sew with other home or for a gift. In this two-session workshop, like-minded folks. Bring you will sew a tuffet cover and build the upholstered whatever you wish to foundation. There will be some sewing required work on and Cyndi will between sessions. Basic sewing skills, pattern, assist. tuffet upholstery kit, and sewing machine required. Mon. Sept. 23, 12-5 PM OR Sat. Oct. 12, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM and Sun. Dec. 8, 12-5 PM $45 Sat. Oct. 19, 9:30 AM-1 PM $95 11 New Owner Classes Software

♥☼ PFAFF and Baby Lock Sewing Machine ♥☼ Premier + 2 New Owners Training - Linda New Owner Classes Learn to configure and set up your new software We are committed to helping you learn the features of your and build skills with basic functions. You’ll learn to new computerized sewing machine. Second helpings are use components such as Lettering, Encore, welcome and cheerfully served. Each session is FREE w/ machine purchase from QC or $125. If you do not see your Photostitch, Wordsculpt, and Crosstitcher. model listed, please call for an appointment. Free with software purchase from Quilters Corner or $125. Baby Lock Sergers, All Self-Threading - Edith Tues. Oct. 1, 8 15 and 22, 9 -11 AM A. Basic Operation, Learning Icons, Basic Feet Mon. Oct. 7, 1-4 PM ☼ Software Club Triumph, Ovation, Acclaim, Accolade and Merrie Wilent Victory also take: Owners of Premier + Ultra or Premier + 2 Ultra B. Specialty Feet and Special Techniques are welcome to join anytime for software Mon. Nov. 4, 1-4 PM continuing education. You’ll explore many techniques and modules and receive a full color Baby Lock Altair, Aerial, Aventura, Accord lesson handout in our Software Club. Bring (A and B ) - Pat laptops, power cord, and dongle if you use one. Symphony, Crescendo, Presto, Soprano (A $23 per session. only) Creative Cross Stitch A. Basic Operation, Learning Icons, Basic Feet Learn some of the advanced features of the Wed. Sept. 18, 9 AM-12 PM Cross Stitch module. B. Embroidery Fri. Sept. 27, 2-4:30 PM Wed. Nov. 6, 9 AM-12 PM Zen Flower PFAFF Ambition and Expression Combine applique and (except Expression 720) - Cyndi for a pleasing Sun. Sept. 22, 12-4 PM OR floral design. Thurs. Nov. 21, 5-9 PM Friday, Oct. 11, 2-4:30 PM

PFAFF Expression 720, Performance 5.0 and In-the-Hoop Dangler 5.2 and Creatives (except Icon) - Edith Add decorative stitches along the edges A. Basic Operation, Learning Buttons, Basic Feet of applique letters to make dangling Fri. Sept. 13,10 AM -1 PM words. B. Special Techniques Fri. Nov. 1, 2-4:30 PM Fri. Oct. 18, 1-4 PM C. Embroidery and Precise Positioning (for Creatives only) Fri. Nov. 1,10 AM -1 PM TOL Clubs

PFAFF Performance and Creative Icon - Linda ☼ Top of the Line machine owners can join Linda By appointment to expand your knowledge and skills regarding the endless features of your amazing machine. Projects and techniques will be covered. Babylock Destiny and Solaris—Linda $27/session By appointment PFAFF Icon Club Thurs. Oct. 17, 9 AM-12 PM

Baby Lock Destiny and Solaris Club

Thurs. Oct. 17, 12:30-3:30 PM

12 Hand Work EPP Club ♥ Intro to Hand Appliqué Kristin Thompson Hand appliqué is wonderful to see, a pleasure to do, and it’s portable! Learn the techniques for invisible needleturn appliqué and the tricks for mastering all the basic shapes. Kristin will have you hooked. Thurs. Sept. 12 and 19, 6-9 PM $54

♥ Intro to English Paper Piecing: Hexagons Linda VanNederynen Learn the basics of English Paper Piecing and the delight and Zen of hand work. We will explore the many possibilities of using hexies: classic, modern, and trendy. You will create a flower hexie to turn into a trivet, expand into a placemat, or a larger piece. A perfect portable project. ♥ We invite you to attend this group and Mon. Oct. 7, 6-9 PM $27 share in learning the diverse designs, styles, and techniques which English Paper Piecing ♥☼ Big Stitch Quilting and Binding offers. There is no charge to participate. At Cyndi Slothower each gathering, Linda and Kristin will share Learn a quick and easy hand quilting with you what is trending in the world of stitch, then a hand "EPP": the latest tools and gadgets that will make binding your quilts lots available as well as techniques in basting, of fun. Stitch on your own quilt in sewing, layout and design. Share your tips progress or make a small wall and findings, and bring your project. If you hanging in class. are new to EPP, please come and see what Wed. Oct. 16, 9-11 AM $18 it is all about. (Also consider the class Intro

to English Paper Piecing: Hexagons listed ♥☼ Free Form Hand Embroidery under Hand Work.) Sally Sumner Wednesdays, 6-8 PM Release your creative spirit! Come Sept. 11, Oct. 30, Nov. 13, Dec. 11 FREE explore free form hand embroidery. Learn basic stitches perfect for embellishing your work. E.A.T. Group (Exploring Advanced Wed. Nov. 6, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM $27 Techniques) meets monthly to share machine techniques. If you enjoy Featherweight researching and trying new things with ♥☼ Care and Feeding of Your Featherweight fabric and would like to share your work Sharon Stroud in progress and creative techniques, An essential class for all please come. owners of old black Singer Membership is free. Featherweights. You will learn Please call Sherry to register to clean and oil your machine, where to lubricate, how to do at 607-592-5235. simple repairs, and more. Machine required. Meets the third Monday of every month Sun. Oct. 27, 11:30-3:30 PM, or at Quilters Corner from 1-3 PM. Wed. Oct. 30, 1:30-5:30 PM $36

13 ☼ Beautiful Bargello Pat Costantini Sew Many Quilts! Bargello looks complicated, but ♥☼ Fabric Collage Quilt Pat will help you construct this Valerie Leftwich beauty simply. Accuracy cutting A giraffe, elephant, owl, fox and and in sewing a 1/4” is the secret. Pat will more! Choose a fabric collage quilt give suggestions for choosing your 12 fat pattern from Laura Heine, and quarters and give sewing homework. Then return Valerie will help you bring it to life! to create your beautiful bargello. Machine required. This is easy enough for a beginner Wed. Nov. 6, 2-4 PM and and so much fun! Pattern required. Wed. Nov. 13, 10 AM-4 PM $72 Sat. Sept. 14 or Sat. Nov. 9, 10 AM-4 PM $54 SPECIAL WORKSHOP: Sharon Bottle Souva is a fiber ♥☼ One Block Wonder artist with an MA who teaches Valerie Leftwich design and color classes at the Choose one great fabric and one college level. Here’s an block shape and make a one-of-a- opportunity to explore color, value, kind quilt. No fussy cutting and no texture and design that will set-in seams. Book and machine required. enhance your future quilt making. Wed. Sept. 25, 10 AM-4 PM $54 ♥☼ Playing with Color and Texture ♥☼ Studio with Valerie Sharon Bottle Souva Valerie Leftwich In this workshop, we will explore the use of color, Whether you have a One Block value and texture. Original designs will transform Wonder quilt in progress or need help into quilt blocks, which repeated, will develop with a fabric collage quilt, Valerie will secondary patterns and beyond. Guidance on help you finish your project. use of value and color will achieve a design that Sun. Sept. 29, 12-4 PM or is strong and dramatic. Machine required. Fri. Dec. 6, 12-4 PM $36 Fri. Oct. 25, 10 AM-4 AM $70

♥☼ Quick Curve Ruler Diamonds Sheila Meehan Cyndi Slothower Sew curves quickly and easily, even Learn to cut 60° diamonds, sew them if curved piecing is new to you. in diagonal rows and add side and Choose a pattern and fabric using corner triangles. You will make a lap or the Quick Curve Ruler or the Mini baby quilt. Machine required. QCR, and Sheila will show you how! Sun. Nov. 24, 12-4 PM $36 Suitable for advanced beginners with rotary cutting skills. Ruler and machine required. CLASS POLICIES Wed. Oct. 16, 1-4 PM $27 ● Payment must accompany class registration. ● You may withdraw from a class and receive a full refund up to one week before the class begins. After ♥☼ Portrait in Collage that time, no refunds will be issued. Valerie Leftwich ● We'll notify you and give a refund if we cancel a class. Start with an enlarged photo - of ● Be considerate of your teacher and other class yourself, a special friend or favorite members; please leave children and guests at home. animal. Using an easy collage ● We encourage you to make sure the class has the minimum enrollment before you purchase supplies. technique, you will create a one-of-a ● Sewing machines are available and free for class -kind portrait. use; be sure to reserve one when you register. Mon. Oct. 28, 10 AM-4 PM $54 ● Remember to request your 10% discount when buying supplies for Quilters Corner classes. Ithaca Modern Quilt Guild ● Please purchase supplies before class begins so you don’t miss anything! Meetings are the first Sunday of every ● If your class will be held outside of store hours, month from 1 to 3 PM at Quilters Corner. please use the back door near the parking lot. If it is All are welcome. Bring show and tell! locked, use the doorbell.

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♥☼ Sew Together Bag ♥☼ Embroidery on Denim Shirt or Jacket Ellen Burlew Linda Van Nederynen Learn to make this extremely Express your own style and embellish functional bag that can be a gently used or new denim shirt/jacket used for sewing to go, with machine embroidery. Learn about for makeup, or to carry in your the many types of denim and the use of tote as a “grab-and-go” for a stabilizers & thread. All experience quick trip to shop. It holds an amazing levels with machine embroidery are amount! Pattern and machine required. welcome. Use your own embroidery Sat. Sept. 21, 11 AM-4 PM $45 machine or ask to use one of ours. Thurs. Dec. 12, 9 AM-12 PM $27 ♥☼ Waxed Canvas Tote Linda Van Nederynen ♥☼ Machine Embroidery Workshop Waxed canvas or waxed Join us monthly to create and fabric has the look of leather stitch beautiful embroidery with imperfections, but it is designs. We select wonderfully much easier to sew. In two digitized projects from a variety sessions you will learn to of embroidery design wax your own cotton canvas companies: Anita Goodesign, fabric and then sew it into a Sweet Pea, Pickle Pie, Urban Threads, rugged, durable, water Kimberbell, Susan O’ Very and more! All levels of resistant, everyday tote. embroiderers encouraged. The hands-on Learning this technique will workshops will take you from beginner to expert lead to many new sewing as you learn fabric choices, thread choices, options. Booklet required. hooping, stabilizers, and techniques. Embroidery Waxing materials fee $10 payable to instructor machine required - all makes and models are in class. Machine required. invited. If you don’t have an embroidery machine, Thurs. Oct. 3 and 10, 9 AM-12:30 PM $63 you are welcome to use one of ours. Monthly design CD and kit purchase required, payable at ♥☼ Boxed Bottom Cork Bag registration. Linda VanNederynen Class fee $27 per session Cork is natural, versatile, September: renewable, washable, Thursday 26th, 9 AM-12 PM durable, pliable and anti- OR Friday 27th, 9 AM-12 PM microbial. It’s the new leather! Quilters Corner October: has a wonderful selection Thursday 24th, 9 AM-12 PM of cork in many colors OR Saturday 26th, 10 AM-1 PM and sizes. Join Linda as you combine cork with November: your favorite fabric to Thursday 21st, 9 AM-12 PM create this versatile and useful bag. Learn to OR Friday 22nd, 9 AM-12 PM “box” the bottom of this bag with cork, put in a and insert a zipper. Enjoy learning this Open Sewing at Quilters Corner! technique to create a variety of bag sizes in this style. Machine required. Join in most Tuesdays and Wednesdays from Thurs. Dec. 5, 9 AM-12 PM $27 12-4 PM. Work on your project in our beautiful classroom. Make new friends! Machines and irons are ready. Call to reserve a table. Only $5 You can sign up online! per session! Additional times may be available during shop hours – call to find out. www.e-quilterscorner.com 607-266-0850

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Coming in December Let us help stuff your stocking. This December during our 12 Days of Discounts, we’ll be offering special savings on twelve gifts chosen especially for quilters and sewers. Each day’s special will be announced by What you can expect: email; be sure you’re on our email list • Open early to accommodate your so you don’t miss out! Just email us at schedule [email protected] and ask • Goodie bags for everyone to be added to our email list. • Light snacks provided • Clean bathrooms • Cold water to fill your water bottles • Extra staff on hand to provide assistance We’ll Be Closed • Demonstrations provided upon request • Thanksgiving, November 27 & 28 • Christmas, December 24 & 25 Give us a call to see what dates are • New Year’s Day, January 1 available for an outing your group will talk • Inventory Day, January 6 about for a long time: 607-266-0850. The minimum group size is ten.

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