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Calendar for April 2012

Featured this month:  Events  Clubs  Specialty Classes  Classes & Workshops

Paypal at Quilters Dream We are thrilled to inform you that Quilters Dream now offers you the convenience of using PayPal "BUY NOW" buttons!  You can now make secure online payments for our classes and workshops using PayPal's secure online payment.  Don't worry if you are not a PayPal member since you can still pay with your credit card or debit card and it's SAFE!  What is PayPal?  As always, you may still call or email us with your credit card information if you prefer that method of payment.  Don't forget to register early with us, so we can secure your spot.

PLEASE NOTE that in order to hold your spot for a class, workshop or club, payment must be made in full when you sign up. Cancellations will be refunded up to one week only before your class date. If the class is cancelled by the store you will receive a full refund. Please make sure that you bring all necessary supplies and arrive 10 minutes before the start of class.

Ranking Levels

Please note our ranking symbols for class difficulty. If you have any questions feel free to call the store.

1. Beginner - I’m a newbie, please teach me.
2. Confident beginner - I’m no longer afraid of my rotary cutter.
3. Intermediate - I need a wee bit of a challenge.
4. Advanced - Now that’s a challenge!!!

 

Events

• Quilters UFO Days at Quilters Dream Now 2 days/month!
  Thursday, Apr 5 Friday, Apr 20 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

  Want a place where you can go and QUILT uninterrupted, socialize, and enjoy a nice cup of tea? Well, we have just the place for you! For just $10.00 you can attend one of our Un Finished Objects Days. A hostess will be on hand to answer any questions you might have. Fee: $10.00 per event

• Sewing UFO Days at Quilters Dream New for 2012!
  Friday, April 27 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

  Have you attended any of Linda’s garment sewing classes??? Even if you haven’t and you are a garment sewer, join Linda in the classroom to finish up those UFO’s. Need some advice? Linda will be on hand to answer those “what do I do now” questions. We’ll have the tea on, bring your project, relax and enjoy. Fee: $10.00 per event

• Saturday Night Pizza Party Everyone Welcome!
  Saturday, April 28 - 4:00pm to 10:00pm

  Plan on attending one or more of our now famous “Pizza parties"! Come for the fun, stay for the food and enjoy an entire evening of sewing and socializing.  Great time to catch up on those UFO’s! Sign up early - Spaces are limited!  Special added feature starting in January ***Door Prizes*** Fee: $25.00  per event (Includes pizza and munchies).

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Clubs

• The ‘Get to Know your Serger’ Serger Club with Linda Robertson
  Thursdays, Feb 16, Mar 15, Apr 26 and May 10 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm

  Do you have a Serger that is still in the box or sitting on the table collecting dust? Join our “once a month” Serger club to find out what your Serger can do for you and discover the wonderful world of Serging. Fee: $65.00 plus supplies Started in February.

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Specialty Classes

• Quilted Jacket with Linda Robertson
  Saturdays, March 31 and April 7 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

  Based on the lines of the Mandarin Jacket, this quilted jacket not only tests your sewing skills but also the imagination. You will be making your own strip fabric plus adding fabric strips to the sleeves. Let your imagination run wild and stitch together the quilted jacket of your dream. Fee: $65.00 plus supplies Started in March.

• Sherman's March with Lynne Huneault
  Wednesdays, April 11 and 25 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

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  This Civil War inspired quilt with its repeated block is the perfect tool for learning and practicing quick rotary cutting and sewing techniques. The best tips and tricks for completing a quilt like this one will be discussed and a 'Quick Reference Handout' will be given to each student at the end of the day. The original quilt was actually a yellow and white two-colour quilt so don't be held back by the sample. Show your colours! Fee: $65.00 plus supplies Beginning Apr 11/12 and 25/12 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

• Elegant Feathers with Holly McDonald
  Thursday, April 12 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

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  DO CIRCLES SCARE YOU??? This class is ideal for beginner quilters who want to learn piecing techniques and appliqué with fusible web. Make a wallhanging or lap quilt in the colours of your choice comprised of squares, rectangles and “curved circle squares". Fee: $45.00 plus supplies Beginning Apr 12/12 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

• Sewing Bag Carry All with Lynne Huneault
  Saturday, April 14 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

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  Who doesn't hate having to haul a cutting mat and too-long rulers around to classes? It's a necessary evil but no one said it had to be ugly! Spend a day making this wonderful tote and you will be able to carry your 18x24 inch mat, all of your rulers and even your rotary cutter and blades with ease. And you'll do it in STYLE! Fee: $45.00 plus supplies Beginning Apr 14/12 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

• Grandma’s Sewing Machine with Lynne Huneault
  Wednesday, April 18 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

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  If you don't own a Featherweight, you'd like to, right? Treat yourself to this one-day class and you'll walk away knowing just how easy it is to make watercolour quilts and you'll take home your very own 'featherweight' sewing machine. And the best part? The project is already in kit form which means none of the work and all of the fun!!! Fee: $40.00 plus supplies Beginning Apr 18/12 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

• New York Beauty with Lynne Huneault
  Saturday, April 21 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

  Have you always loved the look of the perfect points that only paper piecing can give you? Have you always thought: "I could never do that"?? Spend a day with us and we'll prove you wrong. Paper Piecing this beauty is a lot easier than it looks and yes, even you can do it. What colour combos do you think you would like??? Fee: $45.00 plus supplies Beginning Apr 21/12 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

• Bella Luna Autumn with Lynne Huneault
  Monday, April 23 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

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  We spotted this pattern created by Alaskan designer, Lisa Moore, in a wonderful little quilt shop in Skagway, Alaska. Lisa’s patterns reflect the beautiful Alaskan landscape and we couldn’t resist its easy curved piecing and beautiful batik look. Pattern also includes a quick and easy placemat. Fee: $45.00 plus supplies Beginning Apr 23/12 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

• Passion for Panels with Lynne Huneault
  Thursday, April 26 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

  Aren't panels great? They provide a quick and easy gift, they're "in-a-day" doable and they're cost effective. But what if you've done two, have 3 more to do and are just bored with it all? This class might just be what ‘The Panel Practitioner’ ordered. Gather up your panel(s), throw in some coordinating fabrics from your stash and head to the store. You'll spend a day putting together something truly original, you'll be inspired and you'll leave with one done and ideas to finish the rest. Fee: $45.00 plus supplies Beginning Apr 26/12 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

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  Round Robin Crazy Quilt With Veronica Richmond
  Saturday, April 28 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

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  Come to this fun workshop with a Crazy Quilt base block completed and enjoy a day of stitching on your fellow participants' blocks. You'll learn new techniques and you'll take home your own block at the end of the day, stitched by other workshop participants. You'll learn new ways of creating stitch patterns from your fellow workshop participants and you'll share a day of camaraderie and peaceful stitching. Fee: $45.00 plus supplies Beginning Apr 28/12 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

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Classes & Workshops

• Learn to Quilt with Louise Girard
  Session 3: Tuesdays, April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8 and 15 - *NEW* Mornings: 10:00 am - Noon or 1:00pm to 3:00pm or 7:00pm to 9:00pm

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  Learn the basics of quilt piecing, including accurate cutting and sewing skills, block construction, appliqué borders and assembly. This beautiful block sampler quilt teaches you how to construct both traditional pieced and appliqué blocks. Learn rotary cutting methods, the appliqué stitch, how to square up your quilt and prepare it for quilting. Fee: $65.00 plus supplies and pattern Beginning Apr 10/1, 17, 24, May 1, 8 & 15 - 10am - Noon Apr 10/1, 17, 24, May 1, 8 & 15 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm Apr 10/1, 17, 24, May 1, 8 & 15 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

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