The Quilted Garden

1310 N Main
Edwardsville, IL 62025

ph: 618-656-6538

NEWSLETTER 


fabrics * classes * notions * books * patterns * Hinterberg quilt frames * stamped embroidery blocks


 

July * August * September
2008
  •                  Quarterly
              Announcements


     Get your Sewing Machine Cleaned!
    Tom comes on Fridays just to clean your machine and make any minor repairs!  Same day turn around (usually); just call and let us know you are bringing in your machine.  Tom will do the rest. 
    Cost is $40 per machine.  (He does sergers too).

     

    Quilted Garden Moda University
    "QGMU"

    Sign up now for this monthly gathering of Moda maniacs!
    Each month we will have a new Moda project for you to create.  It may be a  wall hanging or a quilt. 
    It is different each month.  You may either sign up for just the kit OR the kit and workshop. 
    Pre-registration is required.

    Hinterberg Quilting @ The QG
    The QG is now a dealer for the Hinterberg Company’s Voyager quilting machine.
    In addition to the machine quilting frame, we now have the stretch machine frame which accommodates the Voyager.  So, guess what is next… we will rent quilting time on the machine right here in the shop – to YOU!  We are putting the program in place right now… come see our new ‘baby’.

     

    Monthly Groups~

    1. Mystery BOM (next session begin 1-09)

    2. Moda Club

    3.  Dinner and a Quilt

    4. Brown Bag Challenge

    5. Paper Piecers

    6. I Love Applique - really

    7. My Secret Garden (mystery quilt)

     

     

     

     

  •                CLASSES
    ... yes these are the classes for   July/Aug/Sept, we are still working
    on them... but we wanted to give you a 'sneak peak' of what we are  offering next quarter!  Some of the samples are in the shop! 


    Pillow Smock

    $ 15 Quilted Garden Exclusive

    6:00-8:00 Thursday, July 10

    Learn how to hand smock using the trellis design and then sew your masterpiece into a throw pillow.  Basic sewing experience and sewing machine required.

     

    Mother-daughter Sew

    $60 (inc's kit) A Quilted Garden Exclusive
    1:00-4:00 Sunday July 20

    For all ages of mothers/daughters... come and create 'matching' aprons while spending time together - a priceless afternoon!  You will learn basic sewing techniques in this class.  Sewing machine and basic sewing supplies required.


    Floral Wreath

    $25 A Quilted Garden Exclusive

    6:00-8:00 Tuesdays, July 15, 22

    This is a great class for those of that like to cut with scissors… your creative side will surface as we cut flowers from fabric, freely machine appliqué them to your blocks, designing as you go.
    Basic quilting experience and sewing machine required.
     

    Pinwheels and Chains

    $25 Saturdays, August 3, September 7

    Learn the secrets to perfect center matches on your pinwheels and working with small squares.  This quilt is perfect for a baby gift, or, change the fabrics and go for a queen/king size - you decide!  Basic quilitng and sewing machine required.

     

    Beginning Sewing for Adults!

    $45 (includes kit)

    5:30-8:30 Tuesday, August 5

    Learn your machine and how to use it as you make a throw pillow.  Sewing machine required

     

    Island Bag

    $20

    12:30-4:00 Sunday, August 10

    It's a great big circle, or is it.  It is pieced in strips, or is it.  How do you get the straps on there so it will close?  This big bag will be a great addition to your collection.  Look out, all your friends and family are going to want you to make them one!  Basic quilting experience and sewing machine required.

     

     Summer Logs

    $25 Quilted Garden Exclusive

    6:00-8:00 Tuesday, August 12, 26

    This is a traditional block that is dependent on your pieces skills to be successful.  We teach you how to cut and piece so that YOUR block measures 12 1/2" and will not need to be 'squared up' when done!   Basic quilting experience and sewing machine required.

     

    Your Second Quilt

    $25 Quilted Garden Exclusive

    6:00-8:00 Thursdays, August 21, 28

    Okay, you have conquered strips and squares, it is time to broaden your horizon and venture into... triangles.  This is the perfect throw size quilt to expand your general quilting skills on.  Basic quilting experience and sewing machine required

     

    Wavy Sweatshirt 

    $20 A Quilted Garden Exclusive

    12:30-4:00 Sunday, August 24

    You will amazingly transform a sweatshirt into a jacket WITH a collar.  Fun use of the wavy ruler enhances the look.  Basic sewing experience helpful, SM required.

     

    Hexagons

    $15 Quilted Garden Exclusive

    10:00-12:00 Saturday, August 30

    Fussy cut, random cut, template cut, you may use it all to make this unique table topper.  A fun project that will make a great gift for a friend, hostess, or YOU.  Basic quilting experience and sewing machine required. 

     

    Beginning Quilting by Machine 

    $50  A Quilted Garden Exclusive

    6:00-8:00 Tuesdays

    September 2, 9, 16, 23

    Are you ready to learn to quilt by machine, or just need a refresher course???  Jenice will take you step by step through the entire process starting with how to pick out your fabric, rotary cutting, machine piecing, layering, basting, quilting and binding a table runner.  Plus a lot of tips along the way!  For the very beginner, SM required

     

    Leapin' Lizards

    $ 20 A Quilted Garden Exclusive

    1:00-4:00 Sunday, September 14

    Learn how to fussy cut and piece block by block to create this novelty quilt.  You will just have fun making it!   Basic quilitng and sewing machine required

     

    Hand Quilting for Beginners   

    $20 A Quilted Garden Exclusive

    1:00-3:00 Sunday, September 28

    This is class for those of you that want to learn to quilt by hand!  We will teach you the in’s and out’s of ‘rocking the needle’.  Just as in hand piecing, once you have completed this class, and with a little practice, you will have the confidence to quilt a large quilt all by yourself.  This popular class fills quickly, so check your calendar and give us a call… This is a beginner class, no experience required.

     

    Hand Quilting for Beginners   

    $20 A Quilted Garden Exclusive

    1:00-3:00 Sunday, September 28

    This is class for those of you that want to learn to quilt by hand!  We will teach you the in’s and out’s of ‘rocking the needle’.  Just as in hand piecing, once you have completed this class, and with a little practice, you will have the confidence to quilt a large quilt all by yourself.  This popular class fills quickly, so check your calendar and give us a call… This is a beginner class, no experience required.

     


    Quilt Appraisals 

    Whether you have a quilt heirloom made by you, an aunt, great-grandmother, or a garage sale find, these quilts should be appraised for their replacement value/worth.  Hallye is certified through the American Quilter’s Society, so her appraisal may be used for insurance purposes.  Some of us just like to know what the value of all our hard work is worth…Hallye can satisfy that curiosity.  Call to set up an appraisal time.


                Hand Piecing for Beginners 

    Quilted Garden Exclusive

    Join us as we learn how to use needle, thread, fabric and templates to hand piece three common quilt blocks just like our grandmothers did.  These blocks can then be pieced into a small quilt top.  This is a class for beginners, no experience required.

     

    Hand Applique for Beginners   

     A Quilted Garden Exclusive

    Learn the basics of hand appliqué using freezer paper and needle turn combined.  In the end you will know how to prepare your piece and stitch curves, points, stems and even how to make prairie points.
    This is truly a beginners class, so experience needed.

     

SHOP HOURS


Monday – Friday 9:30-5:00   

Saturday 9:30-4:00 

Sunday 12:00-4:00

And by appointment if needed!

Other News

Remember… if our classroom is not in use, it is available for you to come and baste a quilt, meet with friends, or even sew the day away uninterrupted by the washing machine and telephone, just call...


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quiltedgarden@quiltedgarden.com  (618) 656-6538

1310 N Main
Edwardsville, IL 62025

ph: 618-656-6538