Hayes Sewing News Spring/Summer 2020 Newsletter and Event Schedule Dear Sewing Friends, We have been ordering lots of new patterns and quilting fabrics that have already started to arrive! So many pretty choices and lots of fun projects available. Back by popular request is Debby Brown with our Handi Quilter event with all NEW classes. All 4 classes are unique and first time we’re holding them. Sign up while space is available and join in the fun. Handi Quilter has also released a NEW sitdown midarm quilting machine that has a regulator build in-to the table for easier use, as well as an 18” throat space. Our floor model is ready for you to try her out. Accuquilt has been releasing lots of new dies! The applique dies all now feature a free embroidery download so that you can stitch around the shapes with your embroidery machine very easily. Have you tried out their BOB (Blocks on Board) dies? One die is all you need to make a particular quilt pattern. Plus, they have free patterns on their website if you would like to add some variations. Have you tried out the new Bernettes? With 3 different options to choose from—sewing, embroidery, or combination, which one will spark your interest? They have a larger throat space, built in scissors, and even built-in dual feed for sewing. With all of these new improvements, we also have a lot of new classes for you. Check out the NEW stickers and sign up today! Do you have a Baby Lock Destiny or Solaris and are intimidated with the IQ Designer? Join our new IQ Designer Club and learn how to use these great feature of your machine. NEW time slots! Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza Show coming up September 17-20, 2020. We look forward to seeing you! Trevor, Mary, Stephanie, Loretta, Pam, Patrycja, Helen, and Mary Jane 1 SAVE THE DATE October 2-3, 2020 “Fun with HandiQuilter” Education Event with Debby Brown Turning “Flimsies” into Quilts What’s New at Handi Quilter? Friday, October 2 9:00-12:00 Friday, October 2 1:00-4:00 Ready to tackle that pile of finished quilt tops? This is the Handi Quilter is always coming up with new fun perfect class for you! You will learn how to prepare your ways to help you be the very best quilter! In this quilt top, mark designs for quilting, choose batting and show and tell style class, we’ll play with all the lat- backing fabrics, baste, and picking the perfect thread to est gadgest, rulers, and feet and show you how to stitch it all together. Bring a pieced quilt top, if desired, to incorporate them into your quilting tool box. Come explore ideas and approaches to finishing your first quilt. and try out these tools and you’ll find your new fa- vorite! TOPICS INCLUDE: • How to prep your quilt top and backing for loading TOPICS INCLUDE: • How to select, resize using Quilter’s Assistant Pro- • Design, audition, and application tools portional Scale, audition and mark quilt designs • Quilt-loading and frame accessories • Batting choices • Handi Feet options • Threads, needles, and tension • Channel locks and straight line options • Basic free-motion quilting • Rulers and templates Tricks and Tips for Modern Quilting Styles Using Rulers and Templates Saturday, October 3 9:00-12:00 Saturday, October 3 1:00-4:00 Looking for the perfect circle or wave? Or how Looking for a more modern way to finish your quilts? about a heart or arc? These shapes are all possible Straight lines are very hot right now and give simple style with consistency and precision when you use a ruler to quilts with a more modern feel. We’ll look at different or template. Learn the safe way to use these tools, ways to create motifs using all straight lines with rulers starting with the right foot. We’ll explore designs and channel locks. We’ll break down these edgy designs like waves with channels, curved crosshatching, and using the simple straight line. echoing around applique. Rulers will become your new favorite quilting design tool. TOPICS INCLUDE: • Using rulers safely TOPICS INCLUDE: • Channel lock options • Ruler safety: Sure Foot, ruler base & the right • Creating perfect crosshatching rulers • Border designs with straight lines • Use ruler markings for precision and accuracy • Building a great all over pattern with straight lines • How to mark for rulers • Lots of rulers will be demonstrated! Classes are $35.00 each Sign up for all 4 for only $120.00 2 BASIC CLASSES CRAFT CLASS 5. MINI PROFESSIONAL TOTE BAG 1A, 1B. PILLOW WITH ZIPPER OR ENVELOPE BACK 4 Lessons NEW! 2-1/2 Hours $40.00 $75.00 includes pattern Pillows are a great way of changing the accent of a room. The MINI Professional Tote has 10 pockets, including a Learn this simple technique to create professional padded free standing zipper pocket in the lining to hold pillows. A great class for beginners or those afraid of your tablet. This tote is perfect for a busy, active woman zippers. Pick up supplies before class. for everyday use or travel. Pick up supplies before first 1A. Tuesday Afternoon May 12 1:30-4:00 class. 1B. Wednesday Morning September 9 10:30-1:00 Thursday Morning 10:30-12:30 May 7, 14, 21, 28 2A, 2B. MANAGING YOUR MACHINE 2 Hours $35.00 6. JELLY ROLL RUG—OVAL Is your machine a mystery? Do you want to get more 2 Lessons $85.00 includes one pattern done in less time? Come and learn the basics on your Have you seen the new popular jelly-roll rugs? Take this machine. (You need to know your make and model when hands-on class to learn the latest techniques and tools you sign up.) Topics covered: cleaning and oiling, types to complete these beautiful decorative rugs. Pick up of needles, threading, basic seaming, buttonholes (if supply list before first class. your machine has them), blind hemming, mending, and Tuesday Afternoon June 9, 16 2:00-4:00 gathering. Class size limited. Bring your machine, cords & accessories. Your machine must be in working order 7. MICROWAVE BOWL COZY and complete. You MUST bring it in before the day of 3 Hours $37.00 NEW! class to have it checked by us. A hot bowl of soup or chili is great—except 2A. Saturday Morning May 16 10:30-12:30 when it’s too hot to take out of the microwave! No more 2B. Wednesday Morning Sept 23 10:30-12:30 burning your fingers and hands when removing from the microwave. Pick up supplies before class. 3A, 3B, 3C. SEW AN EASY PATTERN Thursday Afternoon June 25 2:00-5:00 4 Lessons $75.00 Pick a pattern marked “EASY”, and come and cut it out, 8. LITTLE POPPINS BAG and sew it up! Learn measuring, and cutting techniques, 3 Lessons $75.00 includes pattern & stay as well as seaming and hemming techniques. No Burda Zipper top bag in two sizes. Lots of pockets on the or Vogue Patterns. inside keep everything organized. Structural stays keep 3A. Saturday Morning 10:30-12:30 it in shape. Pick up supplies before first class. May 30, June 6, 13, 20 Tuesday Afternoon 1:30-3:30 3B. Wednesday Morning 10:30-12:30 October 13, 20, 27 July 22, 29, August 5, 12 3C. Saturday Morning 10:30-12:30 9. JELLY ROLL RUG—RECTANGLE NEW! October 10, 17, 24, 31 2 Lessons $85.00 includes one pattern 4A, 4B. FINISH UP PROJECTS Have you seen the new popular jelly-roll rugs? Take this 2 Lessons $45.00 hands-on class to learn the latest techniques and tools Need help finishing up that project? Stuck on a certain to complete these beautiful decorative rugs. Pick up step? Just want some time set aside for your sewing? supply list before first class. This is the class for you! Sign up now! Space is Thursday Afternoon October 22, 29 2:00-4:00 limited. Stephanie will call you to discuss your project before the first class. 33. ENGLISH PAPER PIECING—MILLY’S BAG 4A. Wednesday Morning June 3, 10 10:30-12:30 2 Lessons $75.00 includes pattern 4B. Wednesday Morning October 21, 28 10:30-12:30 Are you hexi-crazy? Interested to learn a more traditional way of piecing hexagons? This is the class for Need a Quick you. All of the sewing in the class will be done by hand. & Easy Project? Paper templates and fabric cutting out will be covered. Try one of our NEW Pick up supply list before class. Friday Afternoon 1:30-3:30 Pillowcase Kits! August 14, 28 $12.99 Note: This class skips a week 3 34. PAPER PIECING—ELEPHANT & I BAG 3 Lessons $95.00 includes pattern NEW! SERGER CLASSES Create this versatile tote bag using J. Sampou’s wildly popular pattern Elephant & I. 12. SERGED TOTE BAG This class will teach you paper piecing skills along 2 Hours $40.00 with bag construction techniques. Learn to make an easy bag with handles and a pocket Pick up supply list before class. on your serger! It will be lined, and lots of fun to make. Wednesday Afternoon 1:30-3:30 Don’t have a serger but want to try one out? Reserve one September 23, 30, October 7 for class. Pick up supplies before class. Tuesday Afternoon May 19 1:30-3:30 13A, 13B.