Quilted Strait
PO Box 306
32280 Puget Way NE
Port Gamble, WA 98364
info@quiltedstrait.com
360.930.8145
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The pattern for these amazing quilts is published in the book Australian Spirit. The original technique uses a wedge ruler, but Leslie Dickinson has perfected a technique using a freezer paper wedge that is easier to do and allows for two spirals at once. The technique also allows the quiltmaker to make multiple wedges and then press them in place for quick cutting. The quilts in the book are made using Australian fabric from M&S Textiles which are amazing - you could also use batiks or perhaps your Kaffe Fassett stash.  Leslie's technique for creating spirals is a great jumping off point to make a quilt similar to those featured in the book, or to use as the basis for a quilt of your own design. Class is suitable for confident beginner to expert quilters.
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 Our passports are ready, our fat quarters are cut - Rhonda has designeda great giveaway pattern so, we are ready for the Fall Stash Dash. I am glad to notice that our requests of the weatherman have been answered and we should have some nice days.
Port Gamble is looking beautiful these days with the maple leaves just beginning to turn - you will want to linger after you have visited the quilt shop and have lunch at the General Store, maybe afternoon tea at the Tearoom or perhaps BBQ dinner at Mikes.
Be sure to visit the newest shop in Port Gamble - No.7 Books - featuring new and used books. (I hear that they just got in a whole big box of used quilt books).
See you soon!
piecefully
Kris |
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Enjoy Fall on the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsula's as you dash around to the six participating quilt shops and fill up your stash. While you are at each shop pick up a free pattern based on the Drunkard's Path Block and you will receive a free fat quarter at each shop.
October 3, 4 & 5, 2013
9am to 6 pm
Note: This year the Stash Dash is THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. Open House October 4, 5 & 6
 Take a peek at Port Gamble's New Studio space - set up especially for quilters.
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 Did you know that you do not have to belong to facebook to be able to see our page? Click on the link above - close the window that asks you to join - and then you can see our page with links to free patterns and shop news. |
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No matter what your phone or pad system - you can get a KALEIDOSCOPE APP for the camera. And if you have a kaleidoscope app - you have the equivalent of that little set of angled mirrors you used to carry around.  The more sophisticated programs allow you to "cut a wedge" out of the fabric and turn it into a spiral.  A handy tool, especially if you are going to take Leslie Dickinson's Spiral Walkabout Class.
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 These are only on sale in our online shop - but don't forget you can order online and pick up your order at the shop to save the shipping costs - just choose "PICK UP AT THE SHOP" as your shipping option when you check out.
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Amazing Quilt and Sewing Cookies. Some of them even have tutorials -Myou can make them next time the sewing group comes to your house.
 BUTTON COOKIE tutorial from Sweet Sugar Belle
Tomato pincushion and spool of thread cookies - includes detailed instructions for pincushion cookies.
Quilts and quilt block Cookies - There are not any directions for these cookies - but an clever collection of buttons, quilts and sewing notion cookies.
Quilt made with cookie blocks - Make half square triangle cookie blocks - and arrange them into a cookie quilt.
Lots of quilt and sewing cookie ideas - This site also includes links to the recipes for sugar cookies and royal icing. The royal icing post has several cookie decorating tips and techniques if you are new to cookie decorating.
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 Feathers & Friends Machine Quilting Class
Instructor: Peggy St. George
Friday, Oct. 4, 2013: 10:30 am to 4:30 pm Have you wanted to learn how to machine quilt feathers but were not sure how?This is the class for you!Come and learn how to quilt feathers and friends (designs with spines).Peggy will show you several ways to machine quilt feathers, from casual to traditional, and how to draw your own.The emphasis will be on quilting feathers with little or no marking |
 Beginning Machine Quiltmaking
Instructor: Vicki Adams
Tuesdays, Oct. 8,15,22,29 & Nov.5 & 12: 10:30 am to 2:30 pm
Learn or improve your basic machine quiltmaking skills while creating a nine block sampler quilt. Skills taught include rotary cutting, setting your sewing machine to get an accurate 1/2" seam, strip piecing, half-square and quarter-square triangles, flying gees, sashing and borders, layering your finished top, tips on machine quilting, and binding your finished quilt. Rotary cutting and piecing experience are not required, but students will need to know how to operate their own sewing machines. more...
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 Bargello With a Twist Class
Instructor: Maggie Ball
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013: 10:30 am to 4:30 pm
Maggie's book, Bargello Quilts with a Twist, provides enormous potential for creating original designs. If you've felt intimidated by the Bargello technique of sewing numerous strips together, never fear. To make this easily constructed strip-pieced block, you only need to sew four strips at a time. . more...
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 French Braid Cotton Theory Class
Instructor: Mo Harrah
Second Saturday of the Month - Threes sessions beginning October 12, 2013. 11 am to 4 pm Prerequisite: Beginning Cotton Theory Class Use Betty Cotton's clever quilt-as-you-go technique to create and quilt a beautiful French Braid Quilt of your own. Mo will provide instruction for piecing,quilting, binding and Cotton Theory construction. Keep up with your homework and you will finish the class with a double-sided French Braid quilt that is finished, quilted and bound with a unique two-fabric binding.
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NOTE: This class was scheduled to begin in September but was postponed so if you did not sign up in time for the September date, you have another chance! |
 Ink on Wool Workshop
Instructor: Barb Schultz
Sunday, October 13, 2013: 11 am to 3 pm
Add dimension and shading to your wool applique projects with Barb Schultz at Enchanted Valley Arts. Barb has developed several special techniques for using the Tsukineko inks with wool. Barb has provided a sweet little autumn pattern for you to use in class to practice your techniques. The focus on the class will be on using the inks - instruction for the wool applique is not included. more...
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 Pint Jar "I Spy Class"
Instructor: Celeste Alexander
Thursdays, October 17 & 24, 2013: 10:30 am to 4 pm
Add dimension and shading to your wool applique projects with Barb Schultz at Enchanted Valley Arts. Barb has developed several special techniques for using the Tsukineko inks with wool. Barb has provided a sweet little autumn pattern for you to use in class to practice your techniques. The focus on the class will be on using the inks - instruction for the wool applique is not included. more...
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 Machine Applique Class
Instructor: Ann Jones
Wednesday, October 23, 2013: 10:30 am to 3:30 pm
Learn to do turned edge appliqué using your sewing machine! Ann's machine applique technique insures great results whether you have one layer or several layers of applique, all with the ease of machine stitching. This is a technique class, so you will complete a sample pattern provided by Ann in class. more...
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 Spiral Walkabout Class
Instructor: Leslie Dickinson
Thursday, October 24, 2013: 10:30 am to 4:30 pm
This pattern for these amazing quilts is published in the book Australian Spirit. The original technique uses a wedge ruler, but Leslie Dickinson has perfected a technique using a freezer paper wedge that is easier to do and allows for two spirals at once. The technique also allows the quiltmaker to make multiple wedges and then press them in place for quick cutting. The quilts in the book are made using Australian fabric from M&S Textiles which are amazing - you could also use batiks or perhaps your Kaffe Fassett stash. Leslie's technique for creating spirals is a great jumping off point to make a quilt similar to those featured in the book more...
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 Girls Day Out with Roxanne Carter
Instructor: Roxanne Carter
Third Saturday of the Month: 11 am to 4 pm Beginners Welcome
Join Roxanne Carter for a class one day a month. Learn easy techniques to make quilting fast and fun and take advantage of her extensive quilting expertise. You can choose any project that you want to work on from her books or patterns or just bring in your own project that you need help with. This is a time for you to ask questions and get the help you need! Beginners are always welcome, Roxanne has a several great patterns to start off new quilters. more... |
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