FALL 2016 NEWSLETTER

10959 W Fairview Avenue, Boise, Idaho 83713 208-376-0087 www.quiltcrossing.com Open Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm; Sundays, Noon - 5 pm

 $129 We are so happy to have Janet Rae Nesbitt, former co-owner of Buggy Barn Quilts in Reardan, Washington, coming to town to teach classes. As the owner of One Sister Designs, she continues to design fabrics and write books with fun and whimsical designs, featuring her signature Crazy piecing technique. Janet will be the guest speaker at Boise Basin Quilters the evening of Thursday, February 16 at 7:00 pm. Visit www.boisebasinquilters.org for more informa- tion about the meeting. Classes include lunch - yum!

Piece Like Crazy: Crazy as it sounds, students can pick ANY crazy quilt from any One Sister or Buggy Barn publica- tion. That’s right - potentially, each student could be making a different quilt! In this fun class, students will learn Janet’s popular “crazy” piecing technique (stacking fabric, cutting on the lines, shuffling, and stitching it all together). This trademark piecing method is easy and forgiving, ensuring success for sewers of all levels. The fun technique keeps you coming back for more, one quilt after another, and will keep you "piecing like crazy" long after the class is over! We will have a few kits available for purchase; please ask for details in January. Thursday, February 16, 10:30 am-5 pm

Appliqué the One Sister Way: In this class, Janet will teach students how to do her needle-turn appliqué method, which includes NOT using ! You’ll learn how to prepare the motifs for placement on the background, how to make sharp points and keep inner valleys from unraveling, as well as learning how to make bias for vines. You may choose any project from any of Janet’s books or patterns for this class. Friday, February 17, 10:30 am-5 pm

Piece Like Crazy: This is the same class that we offer on Thursday. Saturday, February 18, 10:30 am-5 pm

What a great opportunity to learn from the best! Syl- vain, an award-winning quilter and digitizer, is coming from Bernina of America to teach you all the “How-To’s” of BERNINA Software 7/8. Whether you own the software today, are considering upgrading to level 7 or 8, or are thinking about purchasing it, this course will definitely get you “in the know”. You’ll build a foundation of knowledge with this hands-on class that will help you use many tools, including learning basic editing; having fun with lettering and monogramming, exploring the possibilities of Artwork Canvas; learning how easy it is to create appliqué with software; and many, many digitizing tips. The $199 fee covers both days. Sylvain Bergeron, Thursday & Friday November 10 & 11, 10:00 am-4:30 pm

Dear Friends, 

As usual, our calendar is jam-packed with events and classes! If you love , award-winning quilter and digitizer Sylvain Bergeron will be here in November. Janet Nesbitt is slated for Febru- ary when she’ll teach us all about her Crazy Piecing technique and Christmas Schoolhouse how she hand appliqués all her wonderful designs.

Christmas Schoolhouse is coming up in early November and partici- Saturday, November 5 pants always have the best time - and learn a lot! It’s a great way to get a jump start on gifts and décor for the Holidays. 10:00 am-4:30 pm

Speaking of Christmas, our periodic Model Sale is scheduled for Sat- urday, November 19. We sell our retired samples that day and they Want some great ideas for Christmas gifts would make great gifts. Part of the proceeds benefit the Idaho Hu- or décor? Just want to learn some new mane Society and other area animal shelters. You come out a double winner - you get something great and you give something great. techniques? See new in action?

APQS had such a great time when they were here last year that they Then join us for a day of learning! You’ll asked if they could do another Road Show. Of course, we said Yes! rotate from one station to another See details on page 13. throughout the day. Some stations will be Row by Row is in Hibernation until November 1, when shops can start selling their patterns and kits again. If you love to with felted make-it-and-take-its, some will be demos, wool, you’ll be excited to know that The Quilt Crossing is participating some lectures. You’ll get lots of goodies in another Shop Hop from the Row By Row organization, “Wooly Block and lunch, not to mention a great start on Adventure” (details on page 4). Cheryl Gunn has designed our block, so you know it’s one you want! your holiday season! IT IS SEW MUCH

Becky Goldsmith was a delight, as usual, when she taught classes FUN! here in August. She presented a program at Boise Basin Quilters on color and everyone is still talking about it! Because her timing was Only $89 for the entire day; perfect, she was able to go to the Western Idaho State Fair and see all your great quilts on display! includes LUNCH and all supplies.

And lots more! See you soon and thanks for your continued support!

The Sew & Sews at The Quilt Crossing

Class & Event Index Gathering Basket Page 8 Reversible Purse Page 9 Advanced FM Qltg w/ Rulers Page 10 Go! Rainbow Page 6 Page 8 America’s Garden Quilt Page 5 Gossip in the Garden Page 8 Saturday/Sunday Page 3 America’s State Flower Garden BOM Page 4 Insulated Bowl Holder Page 10 Simple Serger Table Runner Page 7 Amish with a Twist II & III Page 5 Jane’s Quick Holiday Gifts Page 10 Simple Whatnots Club Page 4 Anna’s Apron Page 10 Janet Rae Nesbitt Page 1 Software Sampler Page 11 APQS Road Show Page 13 Jester Jingle Tree Skirt Page 10 Spinning Cartwheel II Page 7 Basket Case BOM Page 4 Jo’s Garden Page 4 Stitcher’s Garden Page 3 Beginning Hand Appliqué Page 8 Kids’ Pillowcase Club Page 9 Sunday Ride Page 5 Beginning Quiltmaking Page 6 La Dolce Vita Page 4 Tea Time Placemats Page 7 Bernina DesignWorks Page 11 Longarm Certification Page 12 Thursdays with Ronald Page 7 Book Reviews Page 14 Longarm Free Motion Page 12 T-Shirt Quilt Page 7 Borders & Bindings Page 6 Machine Quilting Page 10 Tuffet Page 7 Cannery Row Page 5 Model Sale Page 3 Tuxedo’s Tales Page 4 Christmas Schoolhouse Page 2 Modern Clutch Page 9 What a Whirl Page 3 Common Threads Page 6 My Bernina Classes Page 11 Windflowers Page 7 Corny Candy Corn Coaster Page 13 My Bernina Serger Page 11 Wonky Houses Page 7 Crazy Christmas Placemats Page 10 My Bernina Software Boot Camps Page 11 Wool Appliqué by Machine Page 8 Curvy Pumpkins Table Runner Page 7 My First Skirt Page 9 Wool Floral Fantasy Page 8 Easy Appliqué by Machine Page 6 Noteworthy Notebook Page 10 Wooly Block Adventure Page 4 English Paper Piecing Page 8 On The Road w/ Software 7 Page 1 Youth Sew Club Page 9 Fancy Forest Page 6 One Spring Day Page 5 Farmer Jo’s Club Page 8 Pick Up Sticks Page 6 Free-Motion Quilting w/ Rulers Page 10 Practical Project Bags Page 9 Full Bloom Page 5 Project Runway Page 9 Funtastic Free Motion Feathers Page 12 Quilt As You Go Page 6 Recipe Page 15 

Our new Saturday/Sunday Sampler starts in January and is based on the “Sweet Tooth” quilt by Jaybird Quilts. The twelve-month program features pieced hexagon blocks, made either Looking for a ready-made gift for a friend or your- with templates or Jaybird Quilt rulers. self? Love to help out cats and dogs? Then be sure The start-up fee is $35 and you’ll pro- to attend our Retired Model Sale (finished examples vide your own background fabric. from books and patterns we no longer carry). A We’re offering with it two fabric op- percentage of proceeds from the sale benefit the tions: solid fabrics with a modern feel Idaho Humane Society & other area shelters or printed fabrics with a late-1800’s (cash or check only). Why not bring along a bag or flavor. The quilt consists of 24 blocks two of dog or cat food (12 patterns, each done in two color for the Pet Food Pan- combinations). Each month you’ll try, too? Just a heads up - this is the receive one block; to make the sec- venue where Cheryl Gunn, of Waltzing ond block, you can use your own With Bears, disposes of HER retired fabrics, or purchase one from us for $5.00, or buy a finishing kit - this models, too! includes two colors of background fabric and the additional 12 blocks Saturday, November 19, 10 am-5 pm (they will be picked up one per month). The solid fabric kit is $79.99; the print fabric kit is $114.99.

In case you haven’t participated before, Saturday Samplers are all about the rules. And the fun. And the rules somehow add to the fun. After the first month, if you personally (no proxies) 1) show up on time with 2) your finished block and 3) watch our demonstration, the next month’s kit is free. If you don’t meet all three requirements, never fear, the kit for that $10 a month month is only $5. You can come to either the Saturday or Sunday ses- Club members have so much fun and learn sion, BUT YOU MUST PREREGISTER so much during Stitcher’s Garden, that Staff, 1 session per month we’re now on Year 6! On the fourth Satur- Saturday, January 21, 9 am or Sunday, January 22, 1 pm day each month, we’ll discuss a variety of Saturday, February 18, 9 am or Sunday, February 19, 1 pm appliqué techniques, machine feet, and some of the lovely stitches that are on your $35 machine. The monthly demonstra- tions relate to blocks in the wonderful appli- If you are new to machine embroidery or qué quilt called “Stitcher’s Garden”, de- want to deepen the bond with your embroi- signed by The Stitch Connection, but are dery machine, this new embroidery series also applicable to a wide variety of other projects you will likely tackle is the perfect option for you. The finished in the future. quilt measures 30” square and classes are lecture/demo. The fee to join is $35; simi- The monthly cost is $10, or $100 for a prepaid year, and includes the larly to Saturday Sampler, after the first block for that month. If you recently purchased a Bernina month, block kits are free if you attend and from The Quilt Crossing, you can attend for FREE bring your completed blocks from the pre- for one year. You can start at any time - we continue to rotate through vious class. We’ll meet every other month the twelve blocks. Please remember to register each month - thank and you’ll typically have 3 blocks to embroider. You’ll receive the de- you in advance for your courtesy! signs, pieced block instructions (optional kits for the pieced blocks will be Staff, 1 session/month, 10:30 am-Noon, Saturdays available), and embroidery tips and techniques throughout this series. September 24, October 22, November 26, December 24 We are also offering a queen-sized embroidered quilt version, both de- & January 28 signs and fabric kits, so talk to a Bernina Babe to learn all! Laura Reardon, 1 session every other month Saturday, November 12, 9-10:30 am Gift Registry & Gift Cards

Don’t forget that we have a gift registry where you can sign up to get exactly what you’d like for all occasions. And remember gift Be Sure To Visit Us on cards - they’re always the perfect size and never go out of style or FaceBook expire! Search: The Quilt Crossing

 Wooly Block Adventure is a fun travel Based on your response, we know you love this and collecting experience for those Block of the Month program! It uses the English who enjoy stitching with wool. Just like Paper Piecing technique (we’re happy to show Row By Row Experience, it’s a new you how easy it is - just ask at the counter) for a kind of Shop Hop - simply visit any Grandmother’s Flower Garden quilt. Each month, participating shop during the two- for $4.99, you’ll pick up a packet of 19 pre- 3/4” month adventure and receive a FREE finished hexagon papers and fabrics - enough to pattern for an 8” block to make from make a flower. We’re using exclusively Jo Morton wool fabric. Most shops will also have fabrics. Every few months, we’ll also offer a packet of black fabric hexa- block kits for sale. The theme for this gons to use as the “path” for your garden. Blocks are ready the fourth Fall is “Winter Wonderland” and our Saturday of each month. No need to sign up for this one, but take care - block is designed by Cheryl Gunn of Waltzing With Bears. when we sell out of a block, it’s gone. You can start at any time (we’re already on Block 45 and it shows no sign of stopping!). Combine at least eight blocks and be the first to bring it into a partici- pating shop and you’ll win a wool fat quarter (16” square) and a $25 gift card to The Quilt Crossing - Woo Hoo! October 15 - December 15, 2016 This cityscape by Kimberly Rado is such a breath of fresh air! The 54” x 66” quilt is tem- plate-pieced so you’ll get a chance to brush up on your skills. This 12-month program started in March, but we’ve cut additional kits. In the first kit, you get the fabric for the first block and a booklet with instructions, pictures and pockets We just love the State Flower to hold the templates you’ll receive during the fabric from In the Beginning and next eleven months. The first kit is $54.99; realized it was the perfect fabric to subsequent kits are $14.99 each. It’s ready the make a Grandmother’s Flower first Saturday of the month. Garden quilt. You’ll fussy cut the State Flower fabrics, using a red pindot for each center, a colored We’re on Collection 5 of Kim Diehl’s pindot fabric for the next round, Simple Whatnots Club series and have and the State fabric for the outside round (these three fabrics as well fabrics ordered for Collection 6. There’s as precut hexagon papers are included in each kit). If you would like, a kit a month for these adorable, quick- you can purchase a cream pindot fabric for the garden path (minimum to-sew projects of Kim’s design, featur- of 3-1/2 yards). Our finished quilt, with the cream path, will measure ing her “Welcome Wagon” fabric line. about 56” x 76”. Because there are fifty states, hence fifty kits, you’ll Included in the project pattern are extra get two blocks per month, so you can finish before any new states are little snippets and morsels from Kim, admitted! We are starting this program October 15. The kits will be such as recipes, sewing tips & tricks, issued in alphabetical order and are $11.99 per month. This quilt is crafty things, and ideas for decorating made using English Paper Piecing; if you don’t know how to do that with quilts. The kit for each month de- technique, check out Myrna’s and Diana’s class on page 8. buts on the 2nd Saturday and includes the pattern and fabric for the quilt

top and binding. When possible, we continue to kit Collections 1, 2, 3 & 4 (as fabrics run out, we are substituting other “Kim” fabrics). Simply won- When we asked Nancy if she derful! wanted to make the model of this darling quilt, she said “You had me when I saw the block of the lady”. Bonnie Sullivan, of All Through The Night, The 12-month program starts in designed another purrfectly darling Block of January and is ready the last day of the Month, this time featuring Tuxedo, the each month. The first month’s kit is cat. We are using Maywood Woolies flannel $54.99 and the other eleven months for the background and felted wool for the are $14.99 each. A Setting kit with appliqués of this 40” x 52” quilt. The twelve- four borders and binding is $29.99. month program is available on the first Satur- The quilt finishes at 51” x 66” and day of the month - we started in March but uses a variety of piecing and appli- have back issues so you can start at any qué techniques. time. The monthly kits, which include the pattern, background fabric, and wool for the “Excellent class!” “Thanks! Had a great time!: “Fabulous! appliqués, are $24.99. A Finishing Kit, which Thank you!” “Becky was Wonderful!” “So much fun!” includes the rest of the fabric for the front and the binding, is $59.99. A Comments from Longarm Certification Student Evaluations and Kit is $23.99. Cute as a kitten!  Cheryl Gunn, of Waltzing with Bears pattern com- pany, designed this wonderful Block of the Month for us. Our year is over, but we have a few sets of What a breath of fresh air! Patty has re- blocks still available - don’t miss out! It features drafted this former Block of the Month pattern wool appliqué on pieced cotton backgrounds and a to eliminate triangles so it’s ever so easy to variety of embroidery stitches. We’ve made a few create your own bed of flowers! The quilt is additional Starter Kits for $66.99. Each of the made from the Deco State Flower collection twelve block kits are $9.99. What fun! by In the Beginning Fabrics and each of the fifty blocks represents a different State Flower. The complete kit is $199.99 and includes both sets of instructions. We are in love with this darling quilt by Cherry Blossom Quilting. Joyce used Moda Grunge fabrics for the blocks that This glorious quilt, Amish With a Twist II, she hand appliquéd - the designer used based on quintessential Amish blocks and fusible web, so pick the method you love color palette, appeals to everyone. The 105” the most. We first offered it as a Block of square quilt is made from Marcus Brothers the Month, but now are selling complete Centennial Solids and is designed by Nancy kits for $199.99. If you’d prefer to pick Rink. We first offered it as a Block of the your own fabrics, the pattern is $44.99. Month, but now are selling complete kits for $209.99.

Amish with a Twist III is also designed  Beginner - someone who isn’t sure which end of the by Nancy Rink and uses Marcus needle to thread. Brothers solid fabrics to make these  Beginner Plus - has done more than glance at a rotary blocks based on traditional Amish cutting set and knows how to operate a sewing machine. quilts for a vibrant look that is true to Has probably taken a beginner class. Amish tradition but is also very con-  Looking for a challenge. temporary in feel. The complete kit is $229.99. Instructions are given for both the pieced option and the appli- qué option. The four appliqué blocks are also available pre-fused and laser-cut for an additional $11.99 each. To enroll, please come into the shop or mail us a list of desired classes with your payment enclosed. Almost every class has a sup- ply list; If you aren’t planning to be in the store in time to get one, This row quilt is a great way to get your please ask us to mail you one - it is your responsibility to show feet wet in the Modern Quilt Movement. up for class with the appropriate supplies. We appreciate it when We’ve used the Andover’s Dimples fabric you buy your class supplies from us. line - they read as solids but give just a little bit more texture and movement to the Phone registrations are taken with a credit card only. Class fees quilt. The pieces are relatively large so the MUST be paid at the time of registration. You are automatically quilt, which measures 91” x 96”, goes to- enrolled upon receipt of class fee, unless notified. Please register gether pretty quickly. Complete kits, which early to avoid disappointment from a class being full or cancelled due include the pattern, fabric for the front and to insufficient enrollment. We love your children, but your fellow students left theirs at home and hope you do the same! binding, are just $209.99. Class Passes may be transferred to another Class Pass class with one week’s notice. Passes are non-refundable and expire one year from purchase date. What a glorious “bed” of flowers you’ll have after you make this 80” x 96” quilt from We hate to say no, but we must commit to our teachers one week Fourth and Sixth Designs. The machine before the class begins, so we cannot give refunds or transfers appliqué technique is new and very intriguing after that time. You are welcome to send someone in your place. and the fabrics are from Island Batiks. If you Thank you for your understanding. weren’t able to participate in our Block of the Cancellation Policy for Out-of-town Teachers: Full refund with at least Month for this, we have a few (very few) 3 months notice. 50% refund with 1-3 months notice*. No refund for complete kits available for $229.99. An op- less than 1 month notice* (*unless we/you are able to fill your spot). tional Aurifil thread kit is available. If you prefer just the pattern, it is $32.99.   $30 Bogged down in your grand ambition for a Baltimore Album Quilt? Or, do  $45 per Section you just love the look of hand appliqué Learn to make a quilt from beginning to but consider “hand” to be a four letter end in this comprehensive course. word? If either of these apply to you, let DuAnn show Students will work on a star wall hanging you how to appliqué invisibly by machine. You’ll be while learning the process of amazed at just how much it looks like handwork. quiltmaking. We’ve broken the lessons down into two Please ask for a supply list and optional kit. sections to allow you enough time to get your DuAnn Wright, 1 session, Wednesday, November 16, 6-9 pm OR homework done! Monday, January 16, 6-9 pm

SECTION 1  $25 This three-week class covers the basics of designing and drafting a quilt, color, fabric selection, and machine piecing. Bring a pencil and Elizabeth Hartman’s “Fancy Forest” has become quite notebook to the first class. an internet sensation. Joyce fell in love with it and wants Nancy Doan, 3 sessions to share the experience of stitching up these adorable Thursdays, September 22, 29 & October 6, 6-8 pm OR Forest creatures. The process will reinforce your skills in Fridays, September 23, 30, & October 7, 10:30 am-12:30 pm precise cutting and stitching, and you will be delighted Thursdays, January 12, 19, & 26, 6-8 pm OR with the results. Please ask for a supply list. Fridays, January 13, 20, & 27, 10:30 am-12:30 pm Joyce Cambron, 1 session, Tuesday, Oct 18, 6-9 pm

SECTION 2  $35 You’ll start this session with your finished blocks. You’ll learn how to set them together (with lattice, set blocks, etc.), add borders, Welcome Spring in a great way by determine and mark a quilting design, develop quilting techniques, making the Go! Rainbow Bouquet and attach binding. Wall Hanging (24 ½” x 28 ½”), de- Nancy Doan, 3 sessions, signed by Edyta Sitar. Jane will Thursdays, October 27, November 3 & 17 6-8 pm OR guide you through the construction, including the Fridays, October 28, November 4 & 18, 10:30 am-12:30 pm use of the Accuquilt Cutter to prepare your appli- Thursdays, February 9, 23, & March 2, 6-8 pm OR qué pieces. She will demo the appliqué press Fridays, February 10, 24, & March 3, 10:30 am-12:30 pm sheet, share techniques for machine appliqué, and how to construct the multi-colored outside border. Please ask for a supply list.  $30 Jane Sparrell, 1 session, Wednesday, January 25, 1-4 pm Do your quilts remind you of the ocean - all wavy? In this technique class, you’ll learn how to accurately  $40 measure, cut and attach borders and bindings to quilts so they lay flat every time. Please ask for a supply list. After taking Becky Goldsmith’s class, Jane was DuAnn Wright, 1 session, Thursday, October 13, 6-9 pm inspired to share the technique with others. The pattern is found in Becky’s new book “The Quilter’s Practical Guide to Color” (required for class but not  $25 a month included in the class fee), and is lovely, modern, fast, and fun! You will learn to combine improvisa- Have you taken Beginning Quilting and tional cutting with speedy piecing techniques. are looking to improve your skills? Come join in the fun! Please ask for a supply list. This primitive-style sampler quilt is the perfect next Jane Sparrell, 1 session, Wednesday, January 11, 1-5 pm step. In this ongoing class, you’ll learn a new tech- nique every month - appliqué, paper piecing, curves  $35 - as you make one or two of the blocks in Cheri Saf- If you’ve ever wondered how to use the fiote-Payne’s pattern “Common Threads” (pattern not “Quilt As You Go” technique, this class included in class fee). Please ask for a supply list. will teach you how easy it is. You’ll use Nancy Doan, 1 session per month the “Easy Diamonds” pattern by Fun and Sundays, October 23, November 27, & January 22, 1-4 pm Done (not included in the class fee) to sew and quilt individual blocks. After sewing the blocks and rows together, your quilt is finished - Fun and Done! Please ask for a supply list. Have we got a deal for you! Purchase one of our Donna Hale, 1 session, Friday, October 14, Class Passes for $60 and you get up to ten hours of 10:30 am-3:30 pm instruction in our fabulous Class Pass Classes. Look for the symbol “Becky was great! Thanks! It was fun!.” to see which ones qualify. You can transfer to another Class Pass class with one week’s notice. Passes are non-refundable and expire Comment from a Longarm Certification Student Evaluation one year from purchase date.   $75 Joyce is offering 10 hours of instruc- tion to guide you through the curved- piecing technique used to complete  $35 her beautiful bed-sized Spinning Make this adorable pump- Cartwheel II quilt. In the first six-hour session, kin table runner students will begin piecing the swirling center me- (approximately 18” x 49”) dallion. Class 2 addresses placing the circle within for Halloween and the background square, and Class 3 features the Thanksgiving. You will be amazed at foundation pieced outer border. how easy it is to cut and piece the curves for the pumpkins, using the Joyce Cambron, 3 sessions, Tuesday, November 1, 10:30 am-5 pm Quick Curve Ruler. Jane will also share ideas for quilting, etc. The book AND Tuesdays, November 15 & 29, 1-3 pm that is required for the class includes a lot of fun projects to use with your new Quick Curve Ruler. Please ask for a supply list.  $12 a session Jane Sparrell, 1 session, Monday, October 3, 1-4 pm This open-sewing class is perfect for those who want a little help with their quilting project or just want to sew in the delightful com-  $25 pany of others. Ronald will be on hand to provide help or just to Are you afraid of your serger? Resolve to cheer you on! tame that fear in the New Year! This Ronald Deaton, 1 session per week, class will help you to become familiar with Thursdays, 10 am-3 pm threading your Bernina serger and making the tension adjustments needed to achieve a variety of  $35 stitches while creating a table runner in your choice of Do you have a stack of toddler t- batik or dupioni silk fabrics. This is a basic serger use shirts or baby clothes that are too class and we will explore two, three, and four thread precious to pitch? Let Donna show stitches, including , flatlock, and rolled hems. Your serger must you how to turn them into a quilted be in good working order and you will need to bring the manual. Please memory that everyone can enjoy. The process is ask for a supply list easy enough for all skill levels. You can use this Tracy Fries, 1 session, Tuesday, January 24, 1-5 pm class as a springboard to make larger quilts with the skills you learn and the tips provided in class  $40 about piecing and simple quilting on your domes- tic machine. We will use the book “Terrific T-Shirt Quilts” (required but not included in class fee). Please ask for a supply list. Create either one of these fun, Donna Hale, 2 sessions, Monday, October 24 & 31, 1-4 pm fast, and cute leaf patterns by Judy Niemeyer. The patterns feature a new  $45 technique called “curved paper piecing” to add the center vein to the Inspired by fabrics, leaves. Use your favorite seasonal fabrics Joyce came up with a new project to create wonderful gifts or accents for your featuring her Windflower blocks. home. The first class will get you started on The result is a vibrant floor pillow. cutting and piecing. The second session She wants to share her curved piecing tech- will provide instruction for adding the center nique to help you make one too. If you’ve been vein and completing the project. Please ask for a supply list. saving a Layer Cake collection for the perfect Sandy Lieske, 2 sessions, Sundays, October 16 & 30, 1-4 pm

project, consider making the bed quilt shown on the cover of her pattern (required for class but  $70 not included in the class fee). Please ask for a supply list. Who can resist? These tuffets are so in- Joyce Cambron, 2 sessions, Wednesdays, January 11 & 18, 6-9 pm credibly cute that no one seems to be able to stop at just one! In the first class, you’ll  $25 learn how to foundation piece the tuffet top. Joyce has used this pattern to make small quilts to deco- In the second session, you’ll attach the top rate for Christmas and Springtime, so free your imagina- to the base. Apparently this is a hilarious tion to choose fabrics for your Wonky House blocks. process, as evidenced by the peals of Students have a great time learning her fun, easy tech- laughter coming from the classroom. So nique for foundation piecing using this great pattern. far, everyone has left the second class with Foundations printed on freezer paper for some of the a finished tuffet. A kit and pattern are required but not included in the blocks will be provided by your instructor. class fee. Please ask for a supply list. Joyce Cambron, 1 session, Monday, Oct 10, 6-9 pm Donna Hale, 2 sessions, Mondays, November 14 & 28, 1-5 pm OR Mondays, January 9 & 23, 1-5 pm

  $35 $10 a month We all love to work with wool to achieve We have been working/ beautiful appliqué pieces. It produces a playing away on this fun richness and depth like no other fabric but pieced and appliquéd quilt the handwork required takes a lot of time. from Anni Downs, Austra- What if you used your sewing machine and lian designer and owner of Hatched and thicker threads to achieve a similar result in much less time? Jane will Patched. Instead of using print fabrics, show you how to adjust your machine for these threads and give you we’re using Andover’s Textured Solids some tips to make it look almost like you did it by hand. Magic! Please line and are creating our own prints with ask for a supply list. Sue Spargo’s Eleganza threads. SO Jane Sparrell, one session, Wed, November 9, 10:30 am-1:30 pm MUCH FUN. You’ll purchase a Starter Kit ($149.99), which includes the pattern, five yards of background fabric, and an assortment of 1/3 yard cuts of Textured Solids fabrics. Attending the monthly Stitchalongs (Starter Kit purchase required for attendance) will

give you even more fun, some gossip, Patty’s help with your appliqué, and her handouts of the stitches/threads/motifs she used to make this  $25 Do you love hand appliqué but never great quilt even better! seem to have time for it? Patty will show Patty Hinkel, 1 session/month, Wednesdays, 6-8 pm October 5, November 2, December 7, January 4, & February 1 you easy techniques to prepare your project and make it so portable, you’ll take it with you wherever you go. In this class, you’ll  $25 work on a simple flower of Patty’s design and learn Sashiko began when Japanese peasants developed how to apply the same methods to your own projects. a stitching technique that they called “little stabs” to Please ask for a supply list. patch torn and worn clothing. Modern Sashiko is a Patty Hinkel, 1 session, Tuesday, September 27, 6-9 pm OR running stitch worked in repeating or interlocking Monday, November 28, 6-9 pm OR patterns through one or more layers of fabric. You’ll Tuesday, January 10, 6-9 pm learn this relaxing technique as we work on a placemat. Please ask for a supply list.  $25 Teri Brown, 1 session, Wednesday, Nov 2, 10:30 am-12:30 pm

English Paper Piecing (EPP) is all the rage. EPP should stand for “Easy, Portable, and Perfect”  $45 because it’s easy to learn, you can take your pro- In this two-session class, you’ll learn how to make ject with you in a sandwich bag, and every point this colorful table runner or wall hanging of DuAnn’s and corner always meets perfectly. Let Diana & design. The entire project can be made from wool or Myrna show you how in this no-stress class. you can use a cotton/linen blend for the background. Please ask for a supply list. Using simple shapes, you’ll learn how to whip stitch, Diana Benedick & Myrna Walters, 1 session, using matching wool thread, and how to embellish Monday, October 24, 6-8 pm layered wool circles with a variety of stitches. Please ask for a supply list. $25 per month DuAnn Wright, 2 sessions, Tuesdays, What fun we have with our unique version of Jo’s October 4 & 11, 6-8 pm Little Women Club. It’s essentially a Block-of-the- Month class, featuring Jo Morton fabric and the Farmer’s Wife Sampler Quilt book by Laurie Aaron Hird. After you’ve purchased the book, you’ll receive a kit each month to make two blocks  $35 from the book. We’ll hand-piece during our ses- sion, have a snack, share information, and talk This useful basket is a great gift about the wonderful stories told in the book (inspired by the Farmer’s idea for a gift-giving occasion, Wife Magazine subscriber responses to this question posed by the or for carrying quilting supplies magazine in 1922: “If you had a daughter of marriageable age, would around. You’ll learn to make you, in light of your own experience, have her marry a farmer?”). this completely washable, durable, and useful Myrna Walters & Diana Benedick, 1 session per month basket using 2-1/2” strips that cover a beefy, Saturdays, September 24, October 22, November 26, December 24, two-side fusible batting. The pattern (not included in class fee) has two size options. Please ask for a supply list. & January 28, 10:30 am-Noon Donna Hale, 2 sessions, Mondays, November 21 & December 5, 1-4 pm

Would you like to view the class schedule in a calendar format? Check out the color-coded pdf calendar at www.quiltcrossing.com.  $30  This chic modern clutch is so easy to sew! The bag is fully lined with one pocket inside, making it roomy enough for all the essen- tials. Embellish with custom embroidery, FREE crystals, or fabric flowers. The frame is Do your children or grandchildren love to sew and easily glued on, making a fabulously fin- help others? Invite them to join us in making ished clutch. The Starter Package includes cheery pillowcases for the Ryan’s Case for Smiles the pattern and one purse frame - if you want to make more, the frame is Foundation (formerly ConKerr Cancer). Kids 8-18 available separately. Please ask for a supply list. years old are welcome (bring your own machine if Jane Sparrell, one session, Wednesday, September 28, 1-4 pm you have one). We meet on the 3rd Friday of each month. Adults can help, too, by donating  $45 cute fabric (3/4 yard minimum) or gift cards. Tracy Renspurger, Fridays, October 21 & November 18, 3-5 pm Learn to sew as you create a flattering A-line skirt. Discover an easy way to insert a on your first lined skirt. We will learn how to use a sewing ma-  $20 a session chine, chose fabric, cut out a pattern, marking and Is there a budding sewista in your 9 to 15 pressing. Please ask for a supply list. year-old child or grandchild? Watch him or Teri Brown, 3 sessions, Tuesdays, her develop sewing skills and excitement January 17, 24, & 31, 6-9 pm over completed projects. Students select from suggested projects in a binder at the

shop’s main counter or bring their own devel-  $30 opmentally appropriate patterns. Projects Learn how to insert a zipper, work with may be completed in one class or over the vinyl, and attach a handle as you make a course of several classes—it depends on small (12” x 12”) project bag in this class. student skills and complexity of the project or The bag is such a useful organizational work completed at home. Sewing machines, tool, you’ll want to go home and make more in other irons and basic sewing tools are provided. sizes. It is a great gift that you can personalize with Sewists provide fabric, pattern, and notions such as thread and . names or monograms, or just by your choice of fabrics. Please ask for a Register for class dates that work for you and ask to see the binder of supply list. ideas. Jane Sparrell, 1 session, Thursday, October 20, 6-9 pm Norma Jean Sprouffske, 1 session, Thursdays, October 13, October 20, November 17, December 8, or December 29, 4-6 pm  $50 a session Do you love to sew but have a hard time with garments? Is pattern fitting a problem for you? Let Teri help you move forward with your garment sewing and design skills. This all-day class is a workshop of hands-on, supervised sew- ing for intermediate to advanced students who want extra help. Bring any garment project that you would like assistance in starting, fitting or completing. Teri Brown, 1 session, Tuesday, October 11, 10:30 am-5:30 pm OR Tuesday, November 8, 10:30 am-5:30 pm OR Friday, December 9, 10:30 am-5:30 pm OR Friday, January 6, 10:30 am-5:30 pm

 $45 This cute and practical purse is a great addition to any wardrobe. Perfect for travel, it has a button-on reversible cover that lets you mix and match it with a range of outfits. A bonus clutch pattern is included that can be made to coordinate with your purse (we won’t have time to work on the clutch in class). Please ask for a supply list. Jane Sparrell, 2 sessions, Mondays, November 7 & 14, 6-9 pm

 $25 Learn and practice this very popular tech-  $35 nique to quilt on your home sewing ma- Easy and fun to sew, these placemats make a chine. Use rulers specially designed for beautiful gift. You’ll use six fat quarters to create free motion quilting to create spirals, cir- six colorful placemats that you’ll enhance with cles, feathers and clamshells without sten- decorative machine stitching (you are welcome cils or drawing them first. In addition, you'll to use non-Christmas fabric, of course!). Com- learn to manage large quilt sandwiches plete your placemats with binding sewn on by which is usually the most challenging part for domestic machine quilters. machine - no hand work. Please ask for a supply list. Please ask for a supply list. Teri Brown, 1 session, Tuesday, October 4, 10:30 am-1:30 pm OR Karen Hodge, 1 session, Wednesday, October 19, 6-9 pm OR Tuesday, December 13, 6-9 pm Sunday, November 13, 1-4 pm

  $25 Need some quick gifts to give this Holiday Season? Jane has compiled several of her favorites, each easily made in an afternoon. You’ll im- This class is the "next step" after taking Free press everyone on your list! Motion Quilters with Rulers on a domestic or Noteworthy Notebook: This easy-to-make cover is sit-down machine. Learn how to incorporate perfect for standard composition notebooks and is handy ruler work into the overall quilting design of a for class notes, recipes, to use as a journal - the possibili- finished quilt top. Using an easily pieced quilt ties are endless. You’ll go home with a completed note- top, adapt the rulers to create a quilted sam- book cover and lots of ideas for future ones as Jane pler quilt. The pattern for the quilt top (must be made before class) is shares fun ideas for customizing them. Bonus: Jane is included on the supply list. Must have taken Free Motion Quilting with including instructions for a bookmark to hand or machine Rulers. embroider. Please ask for a supply list. Karen Hodge, 1 session, Tuesday, January 10, 1-4 pm OR Wednesday, November 30 1-4, $25 Sunday, January 29, 1-4 pm

Insulated Bowl Holder: These bowl holders are so much fun to make and use, you’ll want to make several for yourself,  $30 friends, and family. They stack and store easily Is your top finished and you’re wondering and are very handy in the kitchen. They protect what to do next? If so, this class is just what your hands when eating cold foods (like ice cream you’ve been waiting for. Learn how to mark, - yum!) as well. It’s fun to personalize them with your fabric choices, and sandwich, and machine quilt using both the they are reversible! Please ask for a supply list. walking foot and the foot. You’ll amaze yourself! Wednesday, December 7, 1-4 $30 Please ask for a supply list. The required kit is $10.

Anna’s Apron: This unique apron incorporates a kitchen or hand towel DuAnn Wright, 1 session, Tuesday, November 1, 6-9 pm OR as part of the apron body. No need to reach across the Monday, January 9, 6-9 pm kitchen counter to find a towel as it will always be close at hand. This apron is such a cute and practical gift for Need to Rent A Machine ? a friend or yourself! Please ask for a supply list. Wednesday, December 14, 1-4 $30 For your sewing convenience and pleasure, we have a limited number of Bernina sewing

machines available for rental during classes. If  $25 you’ve wanted to try a computerized machine or Ready to learn Foundation Piecing and have difficulty bringing your own machine, reserve one when you have an adorable Christmas tree skirt to register for class. Reservations are on a first come basis (2 per class - use or share as a result? Joyce has two no embroidery modules). The fee is $5.00 per class session, plus a suggested colorways on her pattern for $2.00 refundable deposit. you to be inspired by. This easy project is a perfect introduction to a foundation piecing technique used by some of the best designers in the field. Please ask for a supply list. Private Lessons Joyce Cambron, 1 session, Wednesday, Oct 26, 10:30 am-1:30 pm Can’t remember how to put in a zipper or make a ? Don’t know how to use the serger or embroidery machine you bought ten years ago? Do you just prefer to learn one-on-one? Call us at 376- 0087 and ask for the “Bernina Babe” who is working that day. She’ll REMEMBER, WE SERVICE MOST BRANDS AND have the appropriate instructor call you back to make arrangements for TYPES OF SEWING MACHINES AND SERGERS. private tutoring. At only $25 per hour, it’s a great bargain! 11

 $99 a year FREE* or $35 a session These classes are free to those who purchased Bernina DesignWorks lets you put their machines at The Quilt Crossing. You still your creativity into three dimen- need to pre-register and we would ever so appre- sions. The modules - , ciate it if you would let us know when you are PaintWork, and CrystalWork - can unable to attend. *If you purchased your Bernina work independently of each other or can be combined to make a dyna- from another dealer, you are welcome to take the classes when space mite design! All use the embroidery capabilities of your machine but is available, but there is a fee. It is possible the dealership where you replace the needle with a tool (one that cuts, one that paints, and one purchased your machine may pay this fee for you; ask a Bernina Babe that makes a beveled stencil for crystals). Learn how to use these great if you have questions. Please remember to download and print a copy embellishing tools in our quarterly lessons. of each workbook before class from: www.quiltcrossing.com/classes/ Laura Reardon, 1 session per quarter, My Bernina. Please ask for a supply list, and, if desired, reserve a fabric kit. Saturday, December 10, 2:30-4:30 pm Saturday, April 8, 1:30-3:30 pm Saturday, June 10, 1:30-3;30 pm Saturday, August 12, 1:30-3:30 pm Designed for all Bernina sewing machines, including Bernette models, Saturday, October 14, 1:30-3:30 pm this class is a must for new owners. Learn about the basic operation of Saturday, December 9, 1:30-3:30 pm your new machine in this informative, fun class. Staff, 1 session, Wednesday, October 12, 10:30-3:00 pm OR  20* Saturday, November 19, 10:30 am-3 pm OR If you just purchased your BERNINA Designer Plus V8 or Wednesday, December 21, 10:30 am-3 pm OR have recently upgraded to V8, this is the class for you! Saturday, January 14, 10:30 am-3 pm OR Come learn about the features: improved auto digitizing, Wednesday, February 8, 10:30 am-3 pm

lettering basics, monogramming, editing, globe effort, mirror merge, and the basics of the new V8 User Interface. *$85 if software was purchased elsewhere. Explore the decorative stitches and creative functions of your Bernina Laura Reardon, 1 session, Saturday, February 4, 1-5 pm while learning for almost any type of project. The class is designed for all computerized Bernina sewing machines.  $20* Staff, 1 session, Saturday, October 15, 10:30 am-3 pm OR In the second class of this series, we’ll cover manual and auto digitizing, Wednesday, November 16, 10:30 am-3 pm OR as well as some of the new features exclusive to V7/V8, such as Tra- Saturday, December 17, 10:30 am-3 pm OR punto and . Note: Boot Camp I is a prerequisite to this Wednesday, January 18, 10:30 am-3 pm OR class. *$85 if software was purchased elsewhere. Saturday, February 11, 10:30 am-3 pm V7: Laura Reardon, 1 session, Saturday, Oct 8, 2-5:30 pm V8: Laura Reardon, 1 session, Saturday, February 11, 1-5 pm Open to all 580, 7-Series, and 8-Series owners, this class examines  *$125 a year the distinctive features and functions that make these models unique We just love Bernina’s V7 and V8 software and useful additions to your sewing room. and are offering an exclusive club for those Staff, 1 session, Saturday, September 27, 10:30 am-3 pm OR of you who own it. There is something for Saturday, December 3, 10:30 am-3 pm OR every level of experience with these easy, Tuesday, January 31, 10:30 am-3 pm project-based classes. Software Sampler helps you discover the incredible world of embroidery software, one tool at a time. Besides the lessons, you’ll get project handouts, designs, Learn the ins and outs of your Bernina or Deco embroidery machine. videos, and more. During each session we’ll cover two lessons. *or $35 From the basics of hooping to customizing designs and Endless Em- a session. broidery, you’ll discover all you need to get the most from your embroi- Laura Reardon, 1 session per month, 10:30 am-12:30 pm dery system. V7 & V8: Saturdays, October 8 and December 10 Staff, 1 session, Saturday, October 1, 10:30 am-3 pm OR V8: Saturdays, April 8, June 10, August 12, October 14, Tuesday, December 6, 10:30 am-3 pm OR and December 9 Saturday, January 21, 10:30 am-3 pm

Designed to make you comfortable with your new serger, this class covers threading, tension settings, and basic serger applica- tions. We offer this class free to those who bought their serger at The Quilt Crossing. If you bought yours elsewhere, there is a fee. Please remember to register to reserve a space and ask for a supply list. Staff, 1 session, Monday, November 14, 10:30 am-12:30 pm 12  $75 Learn both sides of the Longarm machine in this skill-building class. In the first session, you will learn about designing shapes and fills. In the  $75* second class, we will use that design and fill in with a variety of patterns, textures, and shapes to create a one-of-a-kind whole cloth table runner. Plus Supply Fee of $19.95 Our Longarm Certification Class is a prerequisite. Kit purchase required. We are so happy to have our Longarm Colleen Murphy, 2 sessions, Tuesdays, October 18 & 25, 6-8 pm Quilting Studio open for your quilting enjoyment! Four APQS Millennium systems are ready to help you finish LONGARM QUILTING STUDIO PASS those quilts! All are equipped with the WOW! Have we got a deal for you! Our Longarm Quilting Studio Pass is Bliss track system for extra smooth and just $150. That gets you ten hours of rental time, one valet pass, and a easy machine movement. Because Certification Class (if you haven’t taken our class or want a little re- they are constructed from aircraft aluminum, they are about half the fresher). What’s Valet Service? Drop your project off in advance and we weight of other longarm machines - combine that with the Bliss track have it pinned in the frame so you can start quilting as soon as you ar- and they move like butter! Multi-positional handles allow you to adjust rive. So, that’s a value of up to $300, all for $150! The value of having them so they are at the right angle for you. Speaking of making them your quilt finished - PRICELESS! *Class fee waived with the purchase just right for you, all four have a hydraulic table lift so the table can be of a Studio Pass (supply fee is not). raised or lowered to the perfect height in seconds. The automatic quilt advance with foot pedal control is so easy, you kind of look forward to “Everything was very organized. Becky was very informative & it! Our goal is to make this a fun, happy experience for you, so please helpful. Evey was the first person who introduced me to the class don’t hesitate to ask for help or let us know how to make it better. information - very friendly and welcoming. Thank you!” Comment from a Longarm Certification Student Already taken a certification class somewhere else? Feeling a little rusty? We can show you how to use the controls and help you brush up during your regular rental time (but heck, if you buy a *Studio Pass, the class is free and it’s always fun, so why not take it anyway!).

Staff, one session, $75* plus Supply Fee of $19.95, all sessions are 9 am-1 pm Thursday, September 29 Saturday, October 8 Thursday, October 20 Saturday, October 29 Thursday, November 10 Saturday, November 19 Saturday, December 3 Saturday, January 7 Thursday, January 12 Thursday, January 26

P.S. We are Authorized APQS and Intelliquilter dealers, just in case you want one for your home!

 $90 Everybody loves feathers! This versatile design element applies easily to traditional and contemporary quilting styles. In this class, you will learn about feather construction, fitting to space, spines and lines. You will also have 3 hours of machine time to apply what you have learned. Colleen Murphy, 2 sessions, Wednesdays, November 16, 6-8 pm AND November 30, 6-9 pm THE YARD SALE

“I feel much more confident about being able to Be sure to check out our Yard Sale area. As always, eve- do what I want to do on quilts.” rything in the Yard Sale is reduced in price, usually 35 - 50% of retail. Then, on the first and last days of the Comment from a Longarm Certification month, the price is dropped an extra 20%! What a deal! Student Evaluation This is a great source of fabric for quilt backs, rag rugs, or just to add to your stash. You’ll also find a selection of patterns, books, notions, and gifts that we are discontinuing.

13 KID’S CANDY CORN COASTER

Trace the pattern on paper. Use the whole pattern to cut a backing Lay the three piece on the backing, out of felt. being sure to tuck the 1/4” overlap Cut the pattern apart on under the piece above it. Glue or the lines and cut the in place and machine stitch largest shape from yellow close to all cut edges, through all felt, adding a 1/4” overlap layers. If desired, A Corny Joke to the top part of the around the cut edges. pattern. Who won the skele- ton beauty contest? Cut the middle shape No body. from orange, adding a A Corny Recipe from Aunt Betty 1/4” overlap to the top part. Mix one dry-roasted peanut and one candy

Cut out the top section corn in mouth and chew until happy. from white felt. Line up the three pieces, tucking the overlap part Another Corny Joke

What did the baby Candy Corn say to the Mommy Candy Corn? Where’s Pop Corn?

APQS Road Show Longarm Quilting Experience

The APQS Road Show crew is traveling across the country, bringing our longarm quilting machines to you! This is your chance to get your hands on one of our longarm quilting machines to discover the model that is right for you.

Join us at The Quilt Crossing on Tuesday, November 15, 9:30 am - 1 pm. Space is limited!

Designed for quilters who do not currently own a longarm machine, this FREE seminar includes valuable information about owning your first longarm.

 Discover resources for templates, batting, freehand instruction manuals, wholesale contacts, thread, etc.  Find out where to buy pantograph patterns, books, and stencils to make your longarm quilting fun and hassle-free.  Learn business philosophies, products and services, pricing, marketing, and income forecasting (you’ll even get a Sample Business Plan).  Explore the differences between each APQS machine model.  Learn which accessories are the “gotta haves” to make your quilting fast and easy.  Learn how to oil, clean, and service your machine to provide years of quilting fun!

Exclusive discounts to attendees - save up to $4000!

Don’t miss out - reserve your spot today by calling The Quilt Crossing at 208-376-0087. Creative Quilt Challenges Playtime Naptime Anytime By Pat Pease & Wendy Hill Quilts By Kim Schaefer

Wow, what a fun and a new take on your stan- If I had a grandchild, (oh please, oh please), dard quilt book! Not a book of quilt patterns or I'd make every quilt in this book. Kim’s new- quilt techniques, it's a shot of adrenaline to your est book demonstrates why she is such a creative quilting journey. positive force in the quilting commu- nity. Every single pattern in this colorful and Wendy and Pat employ a relaxed and intriguing creative book is a winner. writing style that makes you feel as if you're with friends on a quilting retreat - friends who Fourteen projects are designed for all levels keep coming up with fabulous quilt ideas. You'll of quilters from beginners to advanced. Each swear they are sitting right across the table pattern includes a pieced layer and an appli- from you as you trade stories and what-ifs. qué layer. The included full-size appliqué patterns are reversed for easy fusible appliqué. What a time saver! The book centers around seven unique quilt ideas designed to explore new and diverse ways of approaching the quilting process. Whether Do you know a dinosaur fan? "Dinosaur Stomp" is truly dinomite! I you're an individual quilter or a quilt group, you'll find your creativity be- may have to make "Rocketing Through Space" for myself. I laughed ing tickled as Wendy and Pat crack open each challenge. Their enthusi- out loud at the "Monster Mash" quilt. If you know a child who thinks asm, imagination and vision are what make this book so fabulous - and there may be monsters under his bed, dispel that notion with an oh-so they rub right off on the reader. -cute monster quilt on top of his bed. Your little princess will love "Princess Palace" complete with unicorn, butterflies and flowers to From new twists on old quilt blocks to double sided quilt binding to "why adorn her castle. One of my favorite patterns is the "A-Z" quilt; I love it works", this book is packed with fresh ideas. You'll visit techniques the playful font used for the alphabet letters. such as set-in squares, quilt facings, an interesting quilt-as-you sew method and the use of non-conventional fabrics. When was the last Kim Schaefer includes ideas for placemats, pillows, t-shirts and as if time you thought about using zippers in a quilt? Have you ever looked at that wasn’t enough, she finishes with a way-too-cute drum seat pat- a certain color and thought you would never, ever use it? You will now. tern. Rock on Kim!

Creative Quilt Challenges is chock full of beautiful quilts, wonderful ideas Playtime, Naptime, Anytime Quilts is a total winner in my book! and just plain fun for all quilters. I really recommend this book.

Spooktacular Don’t forget Boise Basin Quilters Quilt Guild. We meet on the third Thursday of each month (except July & December) at the Church of Halloween Fabric Sale Christ, 2000 El Dorado Street. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the meeting begins at 7 pm. See you there! 30% off between October 15 and Fright Night 1/2 yard minimum cut We’re a drop-off site for pillowcases for this wonderful organization. Ryan’s Case for Smiles mission is to Easy Cat Beds: Looking for an easy way to give to your com- brighten the lives of sick children in munity? Make some cute beds for the cat kennels at the hospitals by giving the kids their very Idaho Humane Society. All you have to do is sew two fat own handmade pillowcase. Your quarters of colorful* fabric together on three sides, using donations go to area hospitals - thanks to you, St Luke’s Pediatric Unit a 1/2” allowance (you can also use a half yard). has been officially declared a “No White Pillowcase Zone”. You’ve do- Turn right side out and use it to line a small trash can in nated so many, we’ve totally lost track. your sewing room. When you have pet-safe scraps, like fabric or bat- ting, drop them in the bag. When it’s full, turn under the last seam and stitch it up. Of course, you can always just insert a pillow form instead. Drop it off at The Quilt Crossing, and we’ll see it gets to the shelter. FABRIC BANK!!! *Cats don’t see color well but potential adopters do, so let’s make them as appealing as possible! Are you interested in clearing out some of that fabric you know you’ll never use? Bring it in Don’t forget, we are a drop-off site for the Pet Food Pantry: and deposit it in our donation box. Please Pet Food Pantry, an on-going program developed by make sure all deposits are 100% cotton fabric the Idaho Humane Society, the Idaho Food Bank, and and of usable size. On the other side of the Meals On Wheels. Why not pick up a little extra to coin, are you part of a group that makes quilts donate when you are getting food for your own dog or for charitable purposes and are you looking for fabric “on account of” cat? never having enough? Then come on down and make a withdrawal! Those making withdrawals are on the honor system. We’ll all reap divi- dends! Nancy’s Japanese Chicken Salad Go Greener!

Dressing Bring in your empty pint-size bottle of Mary Ellen’s Best 3/4 cup salad oil Press Spray Starch and we’ll refill it from our gallon con- 1/3 cup rice vinegar tainer. You’ll save $1.00 off the normal 16-ounce size price. 1/3 cup sugar We have a variety of scents available. You’ll be a little 2 Tbsp soy Sauce greener and save a little green in the bargain! 1 Tbsp sesame seeds 1-2 Tbsp Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce Simmer first three ingredients until sugar dissolves. Add remaining ingredients and cool.

Chicken: Use about four ounces of boneless chicken breasts per person. For Marinade, combine a can of orange juice concentrate and The Hot Flash one of pineapple juice concentrate with a little chopped garlic. Mari- Would you like to get news from The Quilt Crossing in a nate in the refrigerator a few hours or overnight. Grill or broil until the flash? Hot off the press, so to speak? Do you want to be the first inner temperature is 165 degrees and cut into bite-size chunks. in your quilt group to know when a new line of fabric arrives? Brown Rice: Cook brown rice according to package directions, using When a new book finally hits the streets instead of just the one ounce (uncooked) per serving. magazine ad? What that odd little notion is for? If a spot is still

Cabbage: Chop green cabbage, allowing about 1 cup per serving. available in a class? Then sign up for “The Hot Flash”. We publish once or twice a month. To sign up, simply go to our Ramen Noodles: crush a package of Ramen Noodles (discard sea- website, www.quiltcrossing.com, click on “Newsletters”, then on soning packet) and toast on a cookie sheet at 350 degrees until lightly “Hot Flash” and enter the information; or give us your email ad- brown. dress the next time you are in the store; or just text QUILTING to Other Ingredients: Chopped green onions, dry roasted peanuts, and 22828. Easy peasy. sweet chili sauce. We’ll include reminders for our fun events and some unadvertised specials. Don’t miss it! In individual bowls, place a serving of rice, cabbage, and chicken. Ladle dressing on to taste. Add noodles, green onions, peanuts, and chili sauce.

Feel like taking a little risk? We’re having a progressive sale on our Christmas fabric in December. Prices get lower as time goes by - but, will the fabric you want still be there if you wait? That’s the chance you take!

December 1-7 20% off December 8-14 30% off December 15–31 40% off

1/2 yard minimum cut

LONGARM QUILTING STUDIO PASS

WOW! Have we got a deal for you! Our Longarm Quilting Studio Pass is just $150. That gets you ten hours of rental time, one valet pass, and a Certification Class (if you haven’t taken ours or want a little refresher). That’s a value of up to $300, all for $150! The value of having your quilt finished - PRICELESS!

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*Offer valid October 15, 2016 through January 31, 2017. Offer applies to one single pur- chase of new BERNINA 880 or B 790 machines. Offer good for one (1) base model BERN- INA Sewing Studio by Koala. Customer is responsible for shipping and handling costs of $349 and any additional add- ons such as the XL Lift (a sew- ing machine opening and lift platform designed for the larg- est machines) and inserts (wood or acrylic). Cannot be replaced with any other offer. Not valid on previous pur- chases. Taxes are not in- cluded in the total purchase calculation. Cannot be re- deemed for cash. Some exclu- sions may apply. Subject to availability. Available while supplies last. OCTOBER 15 THROUGH JANUARY 31