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DECEMBER 2014
Winter 2015 Class Scheduel

IN THIS ISSUE...

Quilted Strait will be closed

Dec. 31st

January 1st

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Make Tracks!

There are a couple of shelves of Christmas fabric that are 50% off until January 5th - and we still have a few things left from our sample sale that we will leave up until January 5th.

Wanted to drop a quick hello to post our holiday hours for New Year's and to update the class offerings in 2015. There still a few more to be posted in the Winter Class schedule - a hexie technique class and a

few more that have escaped the notes on my desk for the moment.

While we have all enjoyed the slower pace that happens at the shop in December, I for one, am ready to put away the holiday decorations, finish the last cookie crumbs and get out my sewing machine!

We have finished our inventory chores at the shop and are making way for new fabrics and are working out the logistics of getting the new class samples all hung in the shop and making Christmas disappear - but for a few more days-we still have some holiday fabrics and they are one sale at the moment and last I checked there were still a couple of calendars on sale also.

Happy New Year to everyone from all of us at Quilted Strait.

Piecefully,
Kris

Port Gamble Fiber & Fabric 2015

Sneek Peak at Ruby Short McKim Block of the Month

I am so excited to join Kansas City Star and McKim Studios to bring you a block of the month pattern series based on Ruby Short McKim's Flower Basket Quilt.

Ruby McKim's work might be familiar to some of you - she might be best known for her book One Hundred and One Patchwork Patterns published in 1931 The complete book text and downloadable PDF patterns are now available online at no charge. Not unlike many of today's quilt artists, she was also a good business woman and was able to successfully market her skills and her original patterns appeared in the Kansas City Star newspaper as well as several other publications and she maintained a thriving mail order business as well.

In 1931, Grammy published One Hundred and One Patchwork Patterns. These patterns were a compilation of old time quilt patterns redrawn or reworked by Grammy. The informative text was written by Grammy and possibly Granddaddy. Many people still consider this book to be their 'Quilt Bible'. Reprints of the book have been revised and omit a lot of the original content. Our website includes everything from the original 1931 printing, all 101 patterns are free to download, and the valuable text can easily be printed. If interested go to http://www.101patchworkpatterns.com. - See more at: http://www.mckimstudios.com/02bio/bio.shtml#sthash.MR8TvHkx.dpuf

Ruby's Flower Basket Quilt patterns have been remastered by Merrily McKim Tuohey, youngest granddaughter of Ruby Short McKim and owner of McKim Studios. Kim Conner of Maple Grove, Minn. has updated the instructions for today's quilters, and the Flower Basket Block of the Month patterns will offer instructions for embroidered flowers with a pieced basket base in addition to Ruby's original instructions for appliqu�. The use of crayons to color the embroidered blocks will offer an additional option.

We will have more details soon and will begin taking sign-ups toward the end of January!

Peony Block - Embroidery

Peony Block - embroidered and colored

Peony Block - Applique

CLASSES

ELECTRIC QUILT BASICS

THURSDAYS, FEB 12 & 19

Have you purchased Electric Quilts EQ6 or EQ7 for Mac or PC and just haven't managed to get a good start with the software. This class is perfect for you. Winona has many years experience using the Electric Quilt Software and can help you get a good handle on basic design skills. Read More

LIBERATED STARS with Gwen Marston

(two openings remaining)

THURSDAY MARCH 12
Gwen Marston has been teaching students how to make liberated, free pieced stars since the early '90's She will demonstrate the entire process, and will repeat the demonstration as many times as needed, making sure that all students 'get it."

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NEW YORK BEAUTY CLASS
THIS CLASS IS FULL - CONTACT US TO BE ADDED TO THE WAIT LIST

TUESDAYS, JAN. 13 & 27

New York Beauty is a classic, iconic and complex quilt. And it is one that can be in every quilter's library of completed projects thanks the magic of foundation paper piecing. Join Ann Trujillo as she walks you through the steps for foundation piecing this beautiful block. Read More

GIRL'S DAY OUT WITH ROXANNE CARTER

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2015
Join Roxanne Carter for an open class one day a month. Take advantage of her extensive quilting expertise to get help on a project or work on one of her patterns. The 2015 Block of the Month (quilt above) begins in January - patterns and instructions are included in the price of the class. Beginners welcome! Read More

BOWL ART CLASS WITH
HILDE MORIN

SAT. & SUN, OCT 10 & 11, 2015

Hilde was born in Caracas, Venezuela and currently resides in Portland, Oregon, USA. She exhibits at local and international venues including SOFA (Sculptured Objects and Functional Art) Chicago and New York, Museum of the Americas-Florida, and Galer�a Ex�gono-M�xico, CIART (Centro Integral de Arte Textil) in Argentina.

Create a three dimensional art piece in the shape of a bowl. Starting with heavy duck canvas, you will shape a bowl and then decorate with your own design and embellishments. Size of finished bowl is approximately 16" diameter.

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TSUKINEKO INK OPEN WORKSHOP

SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2015

(Pre-requisite: must have taken a class previously from Barb)

Open workshop for anyone who has taken an ink class from the talented Barbara Schultz. This is an opportunity to finish up class projects with Barb's help, or get her advice on a project using the inks you have underway or want to start. A great chance to take advantage of her expertise and experience. Bring your inks, your projects and your questions! Read More

BEGINNING FREE MOTION MACHINE QUILTING

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Join Peggy St. George for an introduction to free motion quilting. You will learn about needles, thread, and batting as well as lots of free motion quilting techniques. Most of the class will involve hands-on practice, so you will have ample opportunities to try out Peggy's techniques and methods for yourself while taking advantage of Peggy's expertise and encouragement. Peggy's class always provides a supportive, stress free environment to learn or practice this new skill set! Read More

QUILT SAMPLER CLASS

BEGINS SUNDAY, JAN. 18

This class is for the person who wants to learn quilt-making, for the quilter who wants help improving skills, and for the one who wants to know why past quilting attempts haven't brought satisfying results. The techniques are all here, including rotary cutting, hand piecing, appliqu�, English paper piecing, strip piecing, foundation piecing, mastering that elusive 1/4" seam, machine piecing, working with templates, how to decode a pattern, dealing with sashes and borders, sandwiching the layers, and, the best part, you'll have a beautiful 12-block quilt to prove what you've learned, and to enjoy for the rest of your life!

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STRING QUILTS

with Gwen Marston
(one opening remaining)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11
String quilts have been made since 1860. Most string quilts were foundation pieced, a precursor to modern paper piecing. Foundation piecing, in Gwen Marston's opinion is slow. Her approach to string quilts has been to discover a quicker technique to create the classic string quilt look.

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FEATHERS & FRIENDS MACHINE QUILTING CLASS

FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2015
Have you wanted to learn how to machine quilt feathers but were not sure how or a little intimidated by their beauty? 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 and similar designs with little or no marking. Come and get started on your feather journey!

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ADVENTURES IN DESIGN with Joen Wolfrom

THIS CLASS IS FULL - CONTACT US TO BE ADDED TO THE WAIT LIST

BEGINS SATURDAY FEB.7, 2015

This class is for anyone who wants to learn how to create designs that are awesome, exciting, innovative, and/or beautiful. This expanded nine-month, eight-day class gives you the opportunity to explore the entire design spectrum.

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BEGINNING HARDANGER THIS CLASS IS FULL - CONTACT US TO BE ADDED TO THE WAIT LIST

Learn as you Stitch! Complete this sweet little keepsake and learn a few basic Hardanger stitches and techniques. The class fee includes a kit with all of the fabric and threads you need.

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MCTAVISHING FREE MOTION MACHINE QUILTING

SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2015

Learn the art of McTavishing from Peggy St. George. She is certified by Karen McTavish to teach this style of machine quilting, and will show you how to create this beautiful quilting design. All styles of quilts can benefit from this technique, from applique and wholecloth quilts, to pieced and art quilts. Spend just a few hours in class and you will be well on your way to adding this technique to your machine quilting repertoire. Some free-motion machine quilting experience is required, since this is not a beginning class.

PANEL AND INK CLASS

SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2015

Turn a charming pre-printed shell panel into a work of art using Tsukineko Inks and Pens. Class time will be devoted to use of inks and creation of items to use in your shadow box. While dimensions and cutting directions will be supplied at the class, construction of the background and finishing techniques will not be specifically covered in the class. No sewing machine required.

CUSTOM SET FOR ELECTRIC QUILT

FRIDAY, MARCH 20

The Custom Set feature of Electric Quilt provides for many versatile quilt layouts. The class will be project oriented and will cover three types of quilts: (1) Photo or tee shirt quilt; (2) start with a panel; and (3) modern quilt.. Read More

TAKE ALONG HAND APPLIQUE

TUESDAY, JAN. 6

When you have learned the technique of needleturn applique, you have a wonderful tool for taking your applique with you everywhere! Ann will teach you everything you need to know from fabric preparation to the hand stitching technique as you work on this little applique flower. Beginners welcome! Read More

FREE FORM BARGELLO

TUESDAY, FEB. 10 & 24

The purpose of this class is for the student to understand the process of how to design your own Bargello quilt or wall hanging, or runner. Once you understand the basic construction concepts, you will understand how much fun you can have and will then be able to create your own beautiful bargello quilt. In class Ann will walk through the basic design elements with you and help you create your own bargello Read More

BACKGROUND BONANZA FREE MOTION QUILTING CLASS

FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2015

Come join us to learn how filling in backgrounds with interesting patterns can create texture, depth and movement in your pieced, applique or art quilts. This is a hands-on workshop where you will expand your free-motion skills, creating a portfolio of stitched samples you will be able to use as your reference. Some free motion experience is required, this is not a beginning class. This promises to be a fun day of learning.

INTERMEDIATE DRAWING FOR ELECTRIC QUILT

FRIDAY, APRIL 3
The class will learn to (1) Edit blocks from the library, (2) Understand the Precision Bar (block size, snaps and graph paper, (3) use Arc tool for New York Beauties and Grid tool for 9-patch, (4) and, if time allows, patch- draw tools. Read More

CITYSCAPE CLASS WITH
HILDE MORIN

WED,THUR, & FRIDAY, OCT 7, 8, & 9, 2015

Hilde Morin, a fiber artist, looks for drama in the creation of art quilts. Drama in the form of color, texture and pattern. She finds her inspiration in both, natural and in architectural scenes, having a particular interest in cities, towns, buildings and weathered structures.

Design and create your own cityscape or skyline...detect common design elements, create building blocks, stack them into your own cityscape and put it all together using improvisational piecing techniques. Add character to your city by experimenting with different surface design techniques. Recommended size of work for class is 36" or less on each side.

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TURNING LEAVES QUILT BLOCK CLASS

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2015

Make this beautiful leaf block using with instructor Ann Jones, using her quick turned edge machine applique techniques.

Make a table runner, a wall hanging and a beautiful lap quilt. You will make several blocks in class as time permits, and ideas will be discussed in class for projects using the blocks, but students will complete their projects at home.

Class registration for quilting and sewing classes at Quilted Strait can be done online, in person, by sending a check in the mail or phone us at (360)930-8145 or TOLL FREE AT 1-855-GOQUILT. Your place in the class can be held as soon as we have received your payment for the class.

More Classes on the class page or search the class calendar .

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Quilted Strait
PO Box 306
32280 Puget Way NE
Port Gamble, WA 98364
360.930.8145
info@quiltedstrait.com