VolumeC 19, Nreativeumber 2 Sewing Center NAewspril - September 2012 A Note to Our Friends As the warmer than usual winter slowly slips Bernina products, the QuiltMotion Software, has been inside into springtime, we've enjoyed not having snow and a big hit with everyone. If you haven't seen this new lots of cold weather. The rain has helped our yards product, designed especially for quilters, be sure to Bernina Owner Classes and the lakes are back up to normal levels, so I'm take a look! Page 2 getting the boat ready to go. The fall of this year will bring the Berry Patch our As we look forward in 2012, we are reminded 35th anniversary in business. A retail business never New Class Schedule of what a good year 2011 was for the Berry Patch. operates in a vacuum. It requires really supportive Pages 3 - 7 Our expansion of the year before has given us the and loyal customers and really loyal and competent Event Calendars opportunity to add more merchandise for you and employees. We are grateful we have both. Pages 8 - 13 allowed us to spread our wings a bit. We appreciate all the kind comments about the store this year and salute Thank you for your continued support, Stayce for all her hard work in merchandising. The class schedule has lots of new classes for Bob, Shirley, Stayce and the HOURS your review and don't forget Shirley's Recipe Corner. I can personally attest to how good it is! One of our entire Berry Patch staff Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

An Open Invitation - HolidayS Closed: Memorial Day Quilt Sitter News May 28 Join Us on Saturdays at 1 pm: Independence Day April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, and September 8 July 4 Have YOU tried the Berry Patch Quilt Sitters? or two blocks, an entire quilt or more. The non-profit Labor Day This super friendly group gets together once a month organization will also be of your choosing. Whether September 3 for fun, camaraderie, and a new design. you choose to give to military persons, children, BeRNINA Awards Quilt Sitters is designed for every skill level, women or elder folks, you will have many options Excellence Award Dealer from not even a beginner to the most experienced. of how you wish (or not) to give to the community. Gold Standard Award Winner It is for every machine brand owner and for hand We also have a "Show and Share" time if you Software Certified and/or machine piecers and quilters. You need not wish to show or tell something about the sewing Artista Certified bring any supplies as this is a lecture-demo type world. There are refreshments, door prizes and new 830/820 Certified get-together. A sample quilt or top and at least one friends to make. We meet the second Saturday of 1999 Dealer of the Year pattern are presented each time. Attention is given the month. Your first visit to Quilt Sitters is free and 2002 Dealer of the Year to the demonstration of different techniques that will only $5 thereafter. No need to sign up ahead of 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, give your work a "pop" of design, color or method. time, just be here. As an added bonus, you receive 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 & In addition, Gail provides ideas for making sewing a 15% discount on all fabrics. 2011 Century Club easier and more accurate. We're looking forward to seeing you on Satur- Our short-term bonus project for this year will days! Authorized Dealers of: be donation quilts. You may choose to do just one - Gail Serving the Metroplex Since 1977 4913 S. Hulen Street • Fort Worth, Texas 76132 • In Heritage Square - Across from Hulen Mall (817) 346-6400 • Toll-Free 1-866-BPF-1234 • www.berrypatchfabrics.com My Bernina® Machine Owners Intro Classes We’re excited about the training series that has been developed by Bernina to help you master your machine. These classes are available for all new machine purchases and are free of charge when you purchase your machine from the Berry Patch. If you have previously taken the Guide Classes, the information is the same -- only the names of the classes have changed.

If you have purchased your machine out of our marketing area, your dealer can pay the Berry Patch to provide your training and warranty - on a “space available” basis. If you purchased your machine from BP CLub us, we are happy for you to take a refresher class at any time. Remember, not all Bernina training is the same. Train with the best at the Berry Patch!

NEWS Basic Operation I 830 Basic Operation I All Sewing Machines Learn the basics of your Bernina You do not have to be a Learn the basics of your Bernina sewing machine. We will be Bernina owner to participate. sewing machine. We will be covering the correct way to Join us for a lecture-demo covering the correct way to thread your machine, care and of a new sewing technique or a new pattern or product. thread your machine, care and maintenance, how to do basic There are refreshments and maintenance, how to do basic sewing stitches, blind hem & show-and-share as well as sewing stitches, blind hem & holes. a few door prizes for some button holes. Tues. April 24 10:00 - 1:00 lucky attendees! Come for Sat. April 21 1:00 - 5:00 Sat. June 16 10:00 - 1:00 830 Basics & fun and fellowship! Fee: $5 Thurs. May 24 1:00 - 5:00 Thurs. July 26 10:00 - 1:00 Beyond Tues. June 19 1:00 - 5:00 Fri. Sept. 21 10:00 - 1:00 Learn all about the embroidery BERNINA CLUB Sat. July 28 1:00 - 5:00 features on your machine. We Meets every other second Fri. Aug. 24 1:00 - 5:00 830 Stitch Fun II will cover stabilizers, thread, how Saturday at 10:30 am - Thurs. Sept. 13 1:00 - 5:00 Learn about the accessories that to hoop as well as how to edit April 14, June 9, come with the machine and what designs. & August 11 Stitch Fun II you can do with them. We will Thurs. May 3 10:00 - 3:00 Covers new products, techniques or new ideas in Learn about the accessories that also cover new feet and sewing Sat. June 30 10:00 - 3:00 the general sewing area. Fun come with the machine and what techniques. Thurs. Aug. 16 10:00 - 3:00 time of fellowship, show and you can do with them. We will Tues. Apr. 24 2:00 - 5:00 Tues. Oct. 2 10:00 - 3:00 share. also cover new feet and sewing Sat. June 16 2:00 - 5:00 techniques. Thur. July 26 2:00 - 5:00 Serger Guide ARTISTA CLUB Sat. April 28 1:00 - 5:00 Fri. Sept. 21 2:00 - 5:00 Learn how to thread your serger Meets every other second Wed. May 30 1:30 - 5:30 from start to finish for a basic Saturday at 10:30 am - Tues. June 26 1:00 - 5:00 830 Creative Options III overlock stitch as well as a rolled May 12, (no meeting in Wed. July 11 1:00 - 5:00 We will be covering the use hem. We will also cover cleaning July), & September 8 Sat. Aug. 18 1:00 - 5:00 of the functions, the memory, and maintenance. Focuses on the embroidery Fri. Sept. 28 1:00 - 5:00 directional sewing, the set-up of Sat. May 5 9:30 - 12:30 aspect of our sewing and the machine and so much more. Fri. July 20 1:30 - 4:30 embroidery combination Creative Options III Tues. May 8 2:00 - 5:00 Tues. Sept. 18 10:00 - 1:00 machines. Covers new techniques, products, etc. (200, 580, 630, 730 only) Sat. June 23 9:30 - 12:30 We will be covering the use Tues. Aug. 2 10:00 - 1:00 SOFTWARE CLUB of the functions, the memory, Thurs. Sept. 27 2:00 - 5:00 Meets every month directional sewing, the set-up of on the second Tuesday at the machine and so much more. 10:30 am - April 10, May 8, Sat. May 19 9:30 - 12:30 (no meeting in June), July Thurs. July 19 1:30 - 4:30 10, August 14, & Tues. Aug. 21 10:00 - 1:00 September 11 Tues. Sept. 25 10:00 - 1:00 Visit our fastest growing group! This club covers all Embroidery Basics & aspects of Artista Software, Beyond is project oriented and covers several techniques Learn all about the embroidery from software to complete features on your machine. We project. Price includes CD will cover stabilizers, thread, how with video instruction and to hoop as well as how to edit project directions. designs. Fri. April 27 10:00 - 3:00 Sat. May 26 10:00 - 3:00 Thurs. June 21 10:00 - 3:00 Fri. July 27 10:00 - 3:00 Notice: We have made every effort to ensure that the information contained within this Tues. Aug. 28 10:00 - 3:00 newspaper is accurate and have presented it in good faith. However, due to human error or Sat. Sept. 15 10:00 - 3:00 printing oversight, we reserve the right to change merchandise pricing at any time. Berry Patch Fabrics Page 2 817-346-6400 Current Sewing Schedule ONE ON ONE INSTRUCTION NEW! QUILTED PLACEMATS Fee: $45 Edna Summers Skill Level I We offer one-on-one training for any sewing or 2 x 2 Hrs. Fee: $30 shopping machine technique that you want to learn. Call us Try your skills at using half square triangles and let us know what you want to learn and we to create these unique placemats. You will be able spree will schedule you with the appropriate teacher at a to create many different designs using all the same time that works for both of you. pieces. How about some Fridays, May 4 & 11 10 am - 12 pm FREE Berry Patch NEW! IRON CADDY Wednesdays, August 1 & 8 10 am - 12 pm merchandise? Edna Summers Skill Level I Just save your original 2 x 2 Hrs. Fee: $30 NEW! POT PINCHERS Berry Patch Fabrics cash Join this fun class to create a tote that carries a Edna Summers Skill Level I register receipts, and when small iron and doubles as an ironing surface. Edna 1 x 3 Hrs. Fee: $25 they total $500, we’ll give will cover the technique making perfect piping. Join Edna to learn the ins and outs of making you a Gift Certificate for Thursdays, April 19 & 26 10:30 am - 12:30 pm these cute potholders. Stitch them up for yourself $50. A few boundaries do Mondays, June 18 & 25 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm or for a gift for a friend. apply … only non-sale Fridays, September 7 & 14 10 am - 12 pm Friday, May 18 10 am - 1 pm items are included. Bernina Monday, September 10 10 am - 1 pm machines and cabinets NEW! JACOB'S JAZZ TABLE are excluded (accessories RUNNER NEW! MACHINE EMBROIDERY QUILTING are okay) and sales tax is Gail Curnutt Skill Level I Debbie McFatridge Skill Level I excluded. 3 x 2 Hrs. Fee: $45 1 x 4 Hrs. Fee: $35 This table runner looks difficult but its not! Using 830 Bernina Machines Only strip piecing and two fabrics, a beginning quilter Become an expert with the feature of virtual can complete this project easily. positioning on your embroidery machine to quilt Mondays 10:30 am - 12:30 pm any size quilt. April 23, 30 & May 7 Thursday, May 10 1 pm - 5 pm Thursdays 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Tuesday, August 7 1 pm - 5 pm June 28, July 5 & 12

shirley's BERNINA recipe corner DAY SPA This recipe belonged to my Call today and book your Spa Grandma Rodgers. I think the reservation! thing that makes it extra good Berry Patch Fabrics is is marinating the chicken. proud to announce the new Bernina Day Spa for your sewing machine. Grandma's Chicken Salad The first Tuesday of each It's a good basic recipe to add your special touch. This is month appointments will be one of our family favorites. available to service or repair Cook 4-6 chicken breasts. seasoned salt and pepper The proportions will depend on your Bernina. Just make an Cut into small pieces. chopped onion if desired the amount of other ingredients appointment between 10 Marinate overnight in a mixture green grapes used but I usually use about a and 11 a.m. Your machine of 1 T. vinegar, 1 T lemon juice, cup of each and then about will be available for pick-up and 2 T. vegetable oil. For the dressing combine equal 1/4 cup milk or less. by 5 p.m. the same day. amounts of mayonnaise and Add 3-4 hard boiled eggs, Miracle Whip. Enjoy! The Bernina Day Spa is chopped ideal for customers who live 1 c. celery Add a small amount of milk. out of town. General Service is $89.50.

Creative Sewing Center News Page 3 www.berrypatchfabrics.com Current Sewing Schedule BEGINNING SMOCKING ☞ COLOR MAGIC Stayce McPhail Skill Level I Judie Matasso Skill Level I 3 x 2.5 Hrs. Fee: $55 3 x 3 Hrs. Fee: $65 In this class you will learn the basic stitches Choose a favorite color and gather up enough (cables, waves and trellises) while constructing shades and variations of that color to make a either a children’s garment or ladies nightgown. quilt. This is an interesting and valuable lesson in sewing We will cover construction of the garment as well. choosing and working with colors. You could also Tuesdays 10 am - 12:30 pm make this in two or three colors, all the way to classes May 15, 22 & 29 scrappy if you choose. Wednesdays 5:30 pm - 8 pm Wednesdays 2 pm – 5 pm July 18, 25 & August 1 May 2, 9 & 16 Wednesdays 10 am - 12:30 pm Fridays 2 pm – 5 pm September 12, 19 & 26 August 31, September 7 & 14 Many classes have kits that are required and we have ADVANCED SMOCKING ☞ COOL RIVER tried to keep their expense Stayce McPhail Skill Level II Judie Matasso Skill Level I to a minimum. Many 3 x 2.5 Hrs. Fee: $55 2 x 4 Hrs. Fee: $60 classes do not require a Learn to make characters using the cable stitch Subtle color changes make this an interesting kit, but do require supplies. for “stacking cables.” You will learn to follow a piece to work on. It could easily be made in We ask that you purchase color plate and graph to create the design plate warmer colors and to any size desired. It will be the class supplies from the of your choice. We will also cover information a good lesson in color, triangles, and shifting a Berry Patch. This is the on how to center and space designs as well as pattern to fit the direction you want it to go. only way we can maintain learning more advanced stitches such as bullion Fridays 1 pm – 5 pm low class fees. and herringbone. June 22 & 29 Fridays 10 am - 12:30 pm Wednesdays 1 pm – 5 pm Our classes are presented June 1, 8 & 22 September 19 & 26 for the individual use of Wednesdays 10 am - 12:30 pm those attending. If you August 15, 22 & 29 ECLIPSE teach somewhere else or Judie Matasso Skill Level I plan to do so, please let us SMOCKED GARMENT CONSTRUCTION 3 x 4 hours Fee: $75 know. We have different Stayce McPhail Skill Level I Create your own lunar landscape for a wall class fees when we train 3 x 3 Hrs. Fee: $65 hanging, lap or bed size quilt. Batiks are perfect teachers. Come and learn all of the special tips for sewing for this look, but it could be totally different and together your smocked garments. We will construct equally enticing in another style of fabric. How Most classes fill quickly, so a basic yoke dress in class with the focus on about “Aunt Grace’s” or your favorite florals? There we suggest you register collars, piping, plackets, french seams and more. are also other ways of laying out these blocks to early to reserve your spot! Fridays 10 am - 1:00 pm give it a totally different pattern. Join us and make August 3, 10 & 17 this striking quilt uniquely yours. Wednesdays 1 pm – 5 pm Skill Level I FRENCH MACHINE BABY BONNET June 6, 13 & 20 Some sewing Stayce McPhail Skill Level I experience will be 1 x 3.5 Hrs. Fee: $25 TAPESTRY GARDEN QUILT helpful. Basic use Learn the art of French machine sewing while Judie Matasso Skill Level I of your sewing machine creating a baby bonnet. Techniques covered are 2 x 4 Hrs. Fee: $60 may be required. Some -to-lace, lace to entreduex, rolling, whipping You may find after taking this class, that making Skill Level I classes are and attaching lace to fabric edges and so much one quilt with this pattern is just not enough! It true beginner’s classes more! This is a wonderful class to create a takes on a totally different personality according to and you start from the precious baby bonnet for a special child. the fabrics used. Judie has taken out the templates, very beginning. Thursdays 1:30 pm - 5 pm and streamlined the cutting instructions, so you can May 17 make this striking quilt faster and more easily than Skill Level II Saturday 9:30 am - 1 pm you would imagine. How about one for yourself and These are not basic September 29 another as a gift for someone special? sewing classes, so you Fridays 1 pm – 5 pm will need a MACHINE EMBROIDERY June 8 & 15 background...perhaps TILE SCENE the basic classes or Stayce McPhail Skill Level I experience in other 3 x 3 Hrs. Fee: $60 areas of sewing. When Using one of Anita Goodesigns Embroidered machines are required, Tile Scene designs, we will create a work of art Check out recently updated photos of you should be well for you for the holidays. Learn all about the right Berry Patch Fabrics classes showcasing familiar with the stabilizers, hooping techniques and how to put the functions of your embroidery tiles together when finished. Gail Curnutt's projects at: specific model Tuesdays 2 pm - 5 pm www.gailsquilts.com of machine. July 17, 24 & 31

Berry Patch Fabrics Page 4 817-346-6400 Current Sewing Schedule BAYWATCH APPLIQUE IN HOOP Judie Matasso Skill Level I Teri DeBolt Skill Level I 2 x 4 Hrs. Fee: $60 1 x 3 Hrs. Fee: $30 A quilt that would be simple to make in a larger or In this class Teri will teach you all the different ways smaller version according to your needs, Baywatch of doing appliqué in the hoop. Learn all about the can either be done in “watery” colors for a look different techniques, stabilizers, fusible products like the sample, or any other combo of colors for a that these appliqué patterns require. sewing totally different look. A good lesson in color choice, Monday, June 4 2 pm – 5 pm color placement and several different blocks. Thursday, September 20 10 am – 1 pm classes Fridays, May 4 & 11 1 pm – 5 pm BSR BLITZ DRUNKARD’S WAVE Teri DeBolt Skill Level I Judie Matasso Skill Level I 1 x 3 Hrs. Fee: $30 3 x 4 Hrs. Fee: $75 If you are a Bernina Stitch Regulator owner, this Whenever there is a Learn paper piecing, or just improve your skills class is for you! Teri will teach you the ins and outs question about you while making this beautiful quilt. It may be a wall of free motion with your BSR. participating in a class, don’t hanging size like the sample, or larger as shown Thursday, June 7 2 pm – 5 pm hesitate to discuss it with on the pattern. You might choose to use just two Monday, August 13 10 am – 1 pm us. We try to accommodate colors or a whole range of colors. Join us for this everyone if possible. fun and informative class and see how easy it is to NEW! BERNINA BINDER WORKBOOK make one of your own. Teri DeBolt Skill Level I Mondays 1 pm – 5 pm 1 x 3 Hrs. Fee: $30 July 16, 23 & 30 Binder basics, curves, corners, using decorative stitches and how to start and stop your binding This symbol represents OH MY STARS Thursday, June 7 10 am – 1 pm classes that require you Judie Matasso Skill Level I Monday, August 13 2 pm – 5 pm bring your sewing machine. 3 x 4 Hrs. Fee: $75 This is based on a Kaye England pattern, but looks QUILTING IN THE HOOP oh so different in these fabrics. It’s a good lesson Teri DeBolt Skill Level I ☞ in how fabric choices change the character of 1 x 3 Hrs. Fee: $30 This symbol represents your quilt, plus you will learn about making stars, Now that you have an embroidery machine you classes that specialize in side setting triangles and diagonal piecing just can learn how to quilt in the . You handwork. to mention a few of the high points of this class. won’t want to miss this! Imagine how quickly you Come join us and see how simple it is to make this might get that quilt quilted! beautiful quilt your own. Monday, June 4 10 am – 1 pm Mondays 1 pm – 5 pm Thursday, September 20 2 pm – 5 pm May 7, 14 & 21 KISS - KEEP IT SIMPLE SEWING MOON DANCE Heather Carr Skill Level I Judie Matasso Skill Level I 1 x 3 Hrs. Fee: $25 E-Mail 2 x 4.5 Hrs. Fee: $60 This three hour class is designed to zip the novice Make anything from a table runner to a king size through a simple project while learning the ins bed quilt using the same single design concept and outs of the sewing machine. You will make a List you will learn in this class. It’s great for a favorite small shoulder bag in class; a great introduction to panel you’ve been saving, or a picturesque piece sewing. Guaranteed to leave you in stitches even if of fabric like the one in the sample. We can discuss you have never sewn a seam. fabric choices in the first class, but by all means Thursday, May 31 6 pm – 9 pm bring a favorite piece you might have been saving Thursday, June 21 6 pm – 9 pm We use our e-mail list to for just this kind of pattern. Thursday, August 23 6 pm – 9 pm Fridays, July 6 & 13 1 pm – 5:30 pm keep you informed about upcoming events and other WHICH WAY DID HE GO vital information because of Judie Matasso Skill Level I the speed and efficiency. 3 x 3 Hrs. Fee: $65 Be sure we have a current Use some of the small pieces from your stash, or e-mail address for you. start with new fat quarters, add some black and It’s easy to do! you’ll be on your way to a beautiful lap or bed size quilt. These “Crossroads to Jericho” blocks Go to our web site, make up quickly and easily, but create a striking www.berrypatchfabrics.com. pattern, whether using bright tone-on-tone fabrics, or something lighter and more mellow. Anyway you Afterwards, be on the choose to do it, you’ll be surprised how easy and lookout for Berry Patch fun making this quilt will be. Updates - vital information Wednesdays 2 pm – 5 pm and coupons for your use August 29, September 5 & 12 will be included!

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ANNUAL POTLUCK Come join us for a new pleasure in your life! Gail Curnutt & Judie Matasso Skill Level I Wednesdays 10 am - 1 pm 2 x 5 Hrs. Fee: $75 May 16, 23, 30 & June 6 Get ready for the store's most popular on-going Mondays 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm class! Be prepared for a wonderful weekend of fun August 6, 13, 20 & 27 times and super techniques. We begin with a real classes potluck supper and the rest of the weekend will be FREEDOM OF FREE MOTION like a retreat without the cost of a room Gail Curnutt Skill Level I Judie and Gail will offer you several choice 3 x 3 Hrs. Fee: $65 designs and you'll have time to practice some of Have you always wanted to do free motion the latest methods for fast and easy piecing along machine quilting and do it well? Then NOW is the time to begin or to improve your skills. Learn how with quilt tops that have panache. Come prepared to choose quilting designs and battings. See why for fun, food and fabulous designs. We believe that our class pin basting works. Try several no-mark methods. Saturday, July 21 & 5 pm - 10 pm Get tips on various needles and tricks for using schedule is an important Sunday, July 22 1 pm - 6 pm part of the service we decorative threads, plus so much more! Gail will provide. Our teachers and also show you how to make a “virgin” quilt. All of A+ BINDINGS staff work hard to provide this comes with hands-on instruction and plenty quality training in many Gail Curnutt Skill Level I of individual TLC. areas and we appreciate 1 x 3 Hrs. Fee: $25 Fridays 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm your participation. Join us for the fourth "B" of quilting. This class May 18, 25 & June 1 covers a neat, narrow binding with no obvious Thursdays 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm In the future, we will make seams. Even the joining between the beginning August 2, 9 & 23 three the minimum number and ending seams are concealed. See the optional of students for a class to completely machine stitched binding. Your corners BEGINNING QUILTMAKING be held. We ask that you will have a perfect and flat 45-degree angle with no Gail Curnutt Skill Level I sign up for the classes you wrinkles or lumps. Don't miss learning this last step 3 x 3 hours Fee: $65 wish to take as soon as you in truly completing a quilt! This class is designed for first time quilters or for decide, rather than wait to those who have not sewn in a while. Here are all see if the class makes with Tuesday, May 29 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Wednesday, August 22 1:30 pm - 4:30 of the basics for piecing. The newer methods of the minimum three students. rotary cutting, chain piecing and sewing strip sets This will help us with are presented. Tips on fabric choices, achieving scheduling. FINISHING A QUILT Gail Curnutt Skill Level I the vital accurate quarter inch seams, and so We also request that you 1 x 3 Hrs. Fee: $25 much more are included. Pre-requisite is to be purchase the supplies You've completed a top and now what? Let Gail able to thread your machine :-) Come let Gail necessary for the class from guide you step-by-step through 3 of the 4 Basic hold your hand through all the steps of opening us. This is the only way we B's: Backing, Batting, and Basting. How and why the door to new experiences of pleasure! can maintain our low class to use a walking foot, stitching in the ditch, even Tuesdays 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm fees. If the minimum three labels and hanging sleeves will be included. This April 24, May 1 & 8 students is not met, we will Wednesdays 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm refund your class fee. We class is designed for beginners, but it is also a good review for more experienced sewers. Recall July 18, 25 & August 1 suggest you purchase any Sundays 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm specialized supplies after the the saying, "A quilt isn't a quilt until it's quilted"? September 16, 23 & 30 class has made. We can call Guess what? You will be ready for a true quilt and you to let you know before many more! NO FEAR INVISIBLE MACHINE the class date. Tuesday, May 22 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm APPLIQUE Wednesday, August 15 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Finally, we ask that you call Gail Curnutt Skill Level I us if you have signed up 1 x 4 Hrs. Fee: $30 QUILTERS' QUICK COURSE and paid for a class, but do Have you been reluctant to try applique? Or have Gail Curnutt Skill Level I not intend to attend. If you you tried it and weren’t pleased with the results? call us three days before 4 x 3 Hrs. Fee: $60 No need to fear! Gail is here with simple tricks the class date, we will be This class presents the most versatile skills of to tame your worries. You will be surprised with happy to refund your fee. perhaps any class we offer. The easy techniques a “hearts on squares” design. Hearts are great This happens often and the offer something for almost everyone, from confident beginnings as they cover all the “innies” and class space is unused. Many beginner to the more experienced piecer. The “outies” of these easy techniques! Three methods of the classes have a waiting horizontal piecing in this row quilt offers loads will be presented, one that uses wash away paper. list of students that would and loads of ideas. Checkerboards, triangles, Do join us for this excellent class! like to attend. connectors, stars, ribbons, and braids are taught. Sunday, May 20 1 pm - 5 pm Fabric selection, size changes, planning, and so Thanks for your Wednesday, June 27 1 pm - 5 pm much more are included. Speed, accuracy and understanding! Tuesday, September 11 1 pm - 5 pm design innovation are also a part of this class. You’ll have a lifetime of skills with a variety of techniques. Berry Patch Fabrics Page 6 817-346-6400 Current Sewing Schedule BEGINNING SEWING KIDS CAMP I Heather Carr Skill Level I Heather Carr Skill Level I 2 x 3 Hrs. Fee: $45 5 x 2 Hrs. Fee: $150 This class is specifically patterned to take you Fee includes supplies. through the steps of creating a garment including: Summer is a great time to have fun and learn learning what all the notions (or tools) do, using to sew! We will do both in this beginning sewing a sewing machine (did you know they have two class tailored just for kids. The campers will learn feet?), fabric selection (so many fabulous choices), the basics of the sewing machine and sewing reading a pattern, cutting and constructing. You construction while making a pair of shorts and will make a pair of pajama pants. After this class pajama bag. By the end of the week, the campers you'll feel 'sew' confident when starting your next with their newly acquired skills, will be eager to project. show off their creations. personalized Thursdays 6 pm – 9 pm Monday - Friday, June 11 - 15 10 am – 12 pm April 26 & May 3 Thursdays 6 pm – 9 pm NEW! KIDS SEW SWEET II wish list July 26 & August 9 Heather Carr Skill Level II Guarantee you get the gift Thursdays 6 pm – 9 pm 5 x 2 Hrs. Fee: $150 you want by coming in and September 27 & October 4 Fee includes supplies. filling out your wish list Pre-requisite: Kids Camp I for an upcoming birthday NEW! ABC’S OF BABY Campers will sew an apron and a cupcake hotpad. or holiday! We can list APPAREL They will finish up the week wearing their projects your wishes for you under Heather Carr Skill Level I while making sweet treats! your history file in our 2 x 3 Hrs. Fee: $45 Monday - Friday, June 25 - 29 10 am – 12 pm store computer system. Want to learn to sew for your little one? New moms Now, when that special and new sewers unite to explore the ABC’s of KIDS QUILT CAMP someone wants to purchase sewing. While learning to read a pattern, selecting Heather Carr Skill Level I something for you, we can fabric, and exploring sewing machine basics, you 5 x 2 Hrs. Fee: $150 help by letting them know will create a sundress with matching panties. Fee includes supplies. exactly what you've been Thursdays 6 pm – 9 pm Our Kids Quilt Camp is a week long camp designed wishing for. We also have May 17 & 24 to offer kids a great learning environment to create free gift-wrapping service Thursdays 6 pm – 9 pm and complete their very own chenille quilt. We will available upon request. How September 13 & 20 have lots of fun and by the end of the week each easy is that?! child will have made a throw size quilt to keep or NEW! PILLOW PERFECTION give as a gift. Heather Carr Skill Level I Monday - Friday, July 16 - 20 10 am – 12 pm 2 x 2 Hrs. Fee: $30 Show your unique style – whether you like vibrant TOTE TUTORING prints or subtle hues) and save money by sewing Heather Carr Skill Level I these fun oversized pillows. By learning basic 1 x 3 Hrs. Fee: $25 use our sewing skills and techniques using specialty feet, Purses, totes and carryalls -- it's all in the bag! you will be on the path to many more home Every other month create a functional bag with classroom decorating projects. a personal touch. The various styles will explore Thursdays 6 pm – 8 pm techniques using numerous stiffeners, hardware June 7 & 14 and closures. Thursdays 6 pm – 8 pm Tuesday, April 17 6 pm – 9 pm August 30 & September 6 Tuesday, June 19 6 pm – 9 pm We are happy to have Tuesday, August 21 6 pm – 9 pm you use our classroom for APRON APPRENTICESHIP working on your projects. Heather Carr Skill Level I Need a big surface to pin a 1 x 3 Hrs. Fee: $25 quilt or layout other projects? While acquiring basic skills and constructing retro- Use our classroom! We are chic style aprons you will create ties that bind happy to have you use it through sewing and friendship. Join Berry Patch anytime we are not having a Fabrics' Apron Apprenticeship every other month class. to fashion apron patterns by Taylor Made Designs, Paisley Pincushions, and more. Call us to check on Tuesday, May 15 6 pm – 9 pm availability and Tuesday, July 24 6 pm – 9 pm Tuesday, September 18 6 pm – 9 pm come on over!

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