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PQW News December 9, 2016 Edition

Now through December 10

Receive a PQW $5 Gift Card for every $50 purchased online from the PQW Make a Gift of It! Collection

And, FREE shipping for orders $75 or more.

Here is how it works:

1. Now through December 10, make your Make a Gift of It! selections online. Be sure to indicate shipping preference: Priority Mail or PQW store pick-up.

2. Once shopping closes on December 10, we will package your order(s) and process your credit card. Remember, for every $50 spent online we'll include a $5 PQW Gift Card in your package.

3. Make a Gift of It! orders will ship by December 15, via Priority Mail (Free shipping for orders $75 or more. All other orders will have $12.95, or less, added for postage).

4. Orders to be picked up in the store will be ready by December 16.

5. Use your PQW Gift Card online or in store after January 1, 2017.

Questions? Please call Pennington Quilt Works at 609-737-4321 or email us at [email protected].

The Make a Gift of It Collection List Is the last 2 pages of this newsletter. The list is also available as a PDF from the link on PQW home page.


Boho Embroidery Hoop Art Class Saturday, January 28th

Nichole Vogelsinger

Join Nichole Vogelsinger, author of

Boho Embroidery for an

embroidery hoop art workshop

where you will learn a variety of

embroidery stitches that work well

with embellished hoop art. You will

either embellish a fabric of your

choice in a hoop or you will learn

how to mix and layer fabrics to

create a piece of art completely

unique to you! This class is suitable

for both the beginning embroiderer

and those already familiar with

embroidery. For examples of

Nichole's work, check out her

Instagram feed @wildboho, visit her

website www.wildboho.com or stop

by the shop to check out a sample

hoop in person!

Time: 10:30 - 1:30; Fee: $45 Floral Denim Jacket

This class is for the adventurous quilter who

wants to embellish an old favorite denim

jacket or maybe a new thrift store find. You

will be designing your own floral placement,

loosely following my sample layout, of raw

edge appliqué.

This is a two-part class starting with some

deconstruction of your jacket and choosing

fabrics and flowers for best visual design.

The second class will be fusing, threadwork

and sewing jacket back together.

Note: there will be some homework!

This class is suited for intermediate quilter

with some free motion quilting experience.

Instructor: Eve

Fee: $45

Saturday, January 14, 10–12 pm and Saturday, February 4, 10–1 pm

Skillbuilding- All in a Row

Back by popular request. Sew sampler blocks, Row

by Row. And with a row quilt you don’t have to

make many of one thing. Every row is a new

adventure. In this technique class you will learn to

improve your piecing skills. Design your own

layout with houses, baskets, stars and some

surprises.

Required: book and rotary skills

Instructor: Arlene

Fee: $108

Tuesdays, January 24, February 7, 21, and

March 7, 21, 28, 7–9 pm

http://www.wildboho.com/


Beginner Machine Quilting I

Your quilt top is finally pieced and your pattern ends with those three scary words “quilt as desired”. Now what? Take a deep breath, drop those feed dogs and start machine quilting ! In this class, you’ll learn to free-motion quilt some basic designs including curved lines, meandering, echoing, and loops. We’ll also discuss needles, threads, batting and tension.

Instructor: Sue

Fee: $36

Sunday, January 8, 12–4 pm

Make-it, Take-it: Open Wide Zipper Pouch

Want a quick and FUNctional project to

make for friends and family? Noodle-

head’s free pattern, the Open Wide

Zippered Pouch, is just what you are

looking for. Pennington Quilt Works invites

you to join us for a sewing event to make

one for yourself. Use of our Bernina

machines and all supplies are included in

the class fee.

Instructor: Marisa

Fee: $10

Tuesday, December 13, 10:30-11:30 am;

or 1:30-12:30 pm; or 1-2 pm; or 2-3 pm

Modern Quilt Guild Monthly Meetings, Second Tuesday 7-9 pm December 13

Modern quilting is a new and rapidly

growing movement in the quilting world.

The Modern Quilt Guild is made up of over

100 guilds across the country and world.

The MQG developed out of the thriving

online community of modern quilters and

their desire to start meeting in person.

All are invited to join us. Visit www.modernquiltguild.com to learn more about the

guild, or [email protected] or visit our blog

centraljerseymqg.blogspot.com

Snowflake Ornament Here’s a quick and easy project to get you in the mood for holiday decorating. These snowflake ornaments look great hanging on your tree or as decoration on gift boxes. Using fabric, fusible web, poster board and super glue, we’ll put together 2 ornaments in class. No Sewing Required!

Required: Kit and pattern

Instructor: Sue

Fee: $18

Wednesday, December 14, 1–3 pm

Holiday Pajama Pants Learn how to make a pair of Holiday Pajama Pants for you or as a great gift for someone else. This class is designed for the person who wants to learn some basic sewing skills while making a beginner garment. We will discuss pattern layout, grain lines, proper pinning and cutting, the right stitch for the job and the difference between homemade and handmade. You’ll make a fun and easy pair of Pajama bottoms and even get to use the serger for professional looking inside seams.

Required: Book

Instructor: Eve

Fee: $36

Sunday, December 11, 11–3 pm


Spicy Spiral Table Runner

Learn to make this unique and stunning table runner with the look of bargello. All you need are 8 fat quarters of fabric to piece the top. It looks difficult, but it’s a snap to make. Pinning is not necessary and there are no points to match. Bet you can’t make just one! In this class, you’ll also learn how to make bias binding.

Required: pattern, ruler, and rotary skills.

Instructor: Sue

Fee: $36

Friday, January 13, 2017, 12–4 pm

Radio Way

A new scrappy quilt for beginners, designed to take you from cutting fabric to learning how to put on a binding. The blocks can be made with an “infinite” variety of colors and patterns

Instructor: Kim N.

Fee: $72

Mondays: January 23, 30, and February 6, 13, 10 am–noon

No Pattern Tote Bag

This class will teach you how to make a sturdy lined tote bag without a pattern. It uses a simple formula and can be made any size, with any type of fabric.

We will talk about design, fabrics and made or purchased handles and how each bag you make will look different and unique.

For this class we will be making a standard tote approximately 14” X 16” with made handles. You can choose to make your bag scrappy or more formal by the fabrics and exterior design

Required: rotary skills

Instructor : Eve

Fee: $36.00

Sunday, January 22, 12–4 pm Stash Class: French Mystery

Fee: $36

Thursday, December 29, 12–4 pm

How do I use my stash or all those leftovers from finished projects? I’ll give you hints on how to pick and cut ahead so you can get most of a quilt top done in 4 hours. Advanced beginner- Rotary cutting skills needed

Instructor: Marilyn

Stash Class: Diamond Scones

Fee: $36

Sunday, January 29, 12–4 pm

The 5 “B’s” of Quilting- (Blocks, Borders, Backing,

Batting and Binding)

The blocks are done. How do I finish this quilt? I’ll give you tips and techniques to square up and measure what you have to get those projects done. We’ll look at finishing options and learn how to measure backings and bindings. Come with a notebook and questions.

Instructor: Marilyn

Fee: $20

Friday, January 20 or Friday, January 24, 10:30 am–12:30pm


Square Tuffet

As with the very successful round tuffet class, the square tuffet will require sewing skills. With the use of templates, you will cut out all the pieces you need to finish your unique piece of furniture. The remainder of our time is spent learning how to sew 1/4 of your tuffet cover together. This will give you the confidence to go home and sew the remaining 3 sections. In the second class, we get out the power tools and you put it all together. Go to the website

www.allabouttuffets.com for more ideas.

Required: Upholstery kit - $120 fee payable to the instructor.

Instructor: Julie

Fee: $90

Saturday, January 21, 10–3 pm and February 18, 10–2 pm

My Little Tuffet

Want to use your favorite fabric to make a little tuffet? If this sounds interesting then this is the class for you. Designed to set your doll or favorite stuffed animal upon, but can be used as an accent piece for your home or sewing room. In this one day class you will learn foundation piecing to make the cover to your tuffet.

Required: Upholstery kit with pattern and rotary skills.

Instructor: Julie

Fee: $54

Monday, January 16, 10–4 pm

Quilts for Kids

On the first Tuesday of each month a group of charity-minded quilters meets at PQW to sew together for the organization, Quilts for Kids. Quilts are given to children who are ill, abused, or in difficult situations who could use the comfort of a quilt made for them. Experienced quilters only, please. Please bring your lunch or snack, your machine and sewing supplies. Quilt kits will be provided. Please register ahead so we know how many to expect.

Contact Deb for more information: [email protected]

Meets: 10:15–3 pm January 10, 2017 February 7, March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6

Private Class For times when a regularly scheduled class just won’t do, we offer private classes to fill the void. Let’s say that a class you're interested in requires rotary skills, and you’re still snipping along with scissors. Well a 1-hour private class will bring you up to speed. Or say that you really want to get the hang of paper-piecing or some other skill. Or maybe our classes just don’t fit in your schedule. Talk to any one of us and we’ll find you the right person at the right time to teach you what you need to know. $25 per hour per person.

Policy for class registration

You must pay for a class in full in order to receive the class supplies list and to reserve your place. You may register by phone, on line, or in the store. If you need to cancel, please do so at least 10 days prior to the first class in order to receive a full refund. If an emergency arises and you cancel less than 10 days before the first class, but at least one day before, a class certificate will be issued. Please use this for emergencies only as late cancellations can be problems for us. All books and patterns and some special tools required for a class can be purchased at a 20% discount after paid registration. Check that class enrollment minimums have been met before purchasing supplies.


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One Block Wonder

The One-Block Wonder is a one of a kind quilt composed of hexagonal kaleidoscope blocks created from a single fabric. The technique creates an art quilt full of swirling movement. For an optional border, you can also use the same fabric. In this class you will learn to how prepare and cut your fabric. The real fun begins when you start designing your individual unique quilt top.

Required: Rotary skills and book; One-Block Wonders by Maxine Rosenthal.

Instructor: Marla

Fee: $45

Saturday, February 11, 10–1 pm and Saturday, February 25, 10–12 pm

Bias Binding Workshop

Finish that quilt the way it deserves! A well-done binding can make or break the finished product. In this technique class, you’ll learn to trim your quilt, cut the binding on the bias, piece the strips together and sew the binding to your quilt. You will work with a practice piece that you can keep for future reference. Great for both first-time binders, and those who want to perfect their skills.

Instructor: Marilyn and Dottie

Fee: $36

Sunday, January 29, 1:30–4:30 pm or Monday, February 27, 10–1 pm

Dinner Wear Placemat

Dress up your table setting with easy-to-sew placemat sporting a bow-tie band to keep your silverware neat and tidy. Great hostess gifts and make one for each holiday. It’s a perfect project for our 3-hour class.

Required: magazine and rotary skills

Instructor: Arlene

Fee: $27

Monday, January 30, 6–9 pm

Market Street Apron

Hit the market or do chores and hobbies in this cute little workhorse of an apron. With curvy details, it looks feminine with a generous pocket panel. The crisscross straps make it a breeze to slip on and its longer length ample wrap around will keep your clothes tidy and clean. Make this speedy gift for all those special people in your life.

Required: pattern and rotary skills

Instructor: Arlene

Fee: $27

Monday, February 13, 6–9 pm

Ultimate Travel Bag

The perfect travel companion, this functional bag includes a comfortable padded adjustable carrying strap and quick-grab side handles, as well as a handy strap across the back to help secure the bag to rolling luggage. With a zippered and slip pockets on the front, back and ends as well as a full zippered pocket and three more slip pockets inside, the bag will keep everything organized. Best of all you will learn all these skills in an all day class.

Required: pattern, rotary skills, and using a walking foot

There is prep work before class.

Instructor: Mary

Fee: $54

Saturday, March 4, 10–4 pm

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MACHINE CLUBS AT PQW

Whether your machine is ready (or over-due!) for

regular servicing, or is experiencing some issues,

Stepfon Andrews will be here to take care of any

problems you may have. Stepfon has over 20 years in

repairing machines of all makes and models, and will be

performing all our Bernina Warranty work. Remember

that any Bernina machine you purchase at PQW comes

with a one-year in-store full warranty.

Starting at just $99.99 ($179.99 for Bernina 7 & 8

series) for cleaning, oiling, and complete inspection.

(Of course, repairs needing parts may take longer).

He’ll be here: December 20.

MACHINE REPAIRS AT PQW

All About Embroidery Club

A monthly club that focuses on machine embroidery. Each month we will watch a video presented by Kay Hickman of Bernina of America. You will receive a CD that includes a PowerPoint of the video, a tips and tricks handout and a featured embroidery design. We will have machines set up for you to try the featured technique. Open to all, but if you are a Bernina user please bring an oval hoop and its grid.

Instructor: Ro

Thursdays: 1-4 OR 6:30-9:30

Details for 2017 to follow

Stitching Fun

Decorative stitching, memory,

alphabets, combi-mode and special

techniques. For all electronic

machines.

Quiltmaking Skills

Special attention to the features on

your Bernina that are especially useful

in quilting. Piecing, machine appliqué,

free-motion quilting, and using the

walking foot are covered. We’ll include

the BSR if you have one.

Embroidery Basics

Learn to find, set up, and manipulate

designs, and stitch them out with

success. Unravel the mysteries of

threads, stabilizers, and hooping. For

machines with embroidery units.

When you purchase your new Bernina

sewing machine at Pennington Quilt

Works we want to be certain that you

use it to its fullest potential and with

total confidence and enjoyment. At

pick up, one of our Bernina specialists

will spend some time with you to be

sure you know the basics of running

your machine. Then we’ll schedule 2

private hours with you and a Bernina

educator to begin exploring with you

all you’d like to learn. From there

you’ll be guided into more private or

small group classes to go as far as

you’d like. Here are the areas you can

expect to cover in classes:

Sewing Machine Basics

Machine Basics covering basic

operations, practical applications and

machine care.

More Embroidery Techniques

Learn to do embroidered appliqué (our

favorite!) while you dig deeper into

your machine’s embroidery features

and perfect your skills.

Take the basics class first.

My Bernette

When you purchase your Bernette

from PQW, we will arrange your

individual or small class sessions to fit

your schedule.

My Bernina 7 and 8 Series

The Newest 7and 8 Series machines

have their own unique features and

we’ll tailor your sessions to them.


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A. Mettler Polysheen Real ThreadColor Chartno5341 $10.00

B. All About Tuffets’ Mini Tuffet Kitsr2130 $80.00

C. Chaco-Liner Chalk Wheel White no1563 $7.00Blue no1112 $7.00Yellow no2455 $7.00

D. Folding Travel Scissorsno5335 $7.99

E. Quilter’s Socksgi1802 $9.99

F. Lori Holt Sew Cute Bookmarksgi1797 $9.98

G. Lori Holt Design Board10 inch no5247 $9.0018 inch no5248 $15.00

H. Sew Stack - Combo Kitno5198 $39.99

I. 2017 Engagement Calendargi1794 $14.95

J. Tulip Needle Gift Setno5344 $49.95

K. Mini Wonder Clips (20-piece)no5268 $12.95

L. SuperBobsth4012 $15.00

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Add Your Own Gift Ideas. Print this list and make your selection(s). Give it to your family or leave it with us to show them when they come in.

Make a Gift of It . . .Pennington Quilt Works www. http://penningtonquilts.com

M. Sewline Glue Pen no3369 $7.99

N. Sewline Glue Pen Yellow Refill no5333 $3.95

O. Magic Mirrors no1749 $13.00

P. New Hexagon Perpetual Calendar gi1789 $23.99

Q. What’s My Angle Tool no5205 $10.00

R. Acid-free Storage box Medium no5345 $18.95 Large no5343 $27.95

S. Easy Kut Scissors no2663 $13.50

T. Schmetz Professional-Grade Machine Needles Microtex 70/10 no5329 $4.95 Microtex 80/12 no5328 $4.95 Quilting 90/14 no5327 $5.49

U. Magic Pressing Mat no5342 $55.00

V. Tula Pink 8 inch Shears no5088 $39.99

W. Tula Pink 6 inch Straight Scissor no5243 $24.99

X. Tula Pink 4 inch Microtip Scissor no5244 $17.99

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Y. Quilt with Tula and Angela bk4014 $26.99

Z. Millefiore Quilts 2 bk3934 $53.75

AA. Superior Thread Holder no5317 $24.95

BB. Bernina Foot Book sl1010 $79.00

CC. Bernina Fun Feet 10 sc1017 $29.25 10C sc1092 $46.00 10D sc1362 $60.50 12 sc1019 $34.00 18 sc1023 $52.75

DD. Sunday Ride Software sw2722 $49.50

EE. Kitchen Love Software sw2723 $49.50

FF. Electric Quilt 7 sw2032 PC $199.95 sw2154 MAC $199.95

GG. Electric Quilt 7 Upgrade sw2033 PC Upgrade $89.95

HH. Kimberbell It’s a Cinch Gift Bag Software sw2717 $24.00 $30.00

II. Kimberbell Machine Embroidery by Number Software sw2698 $7.99 $9.99

JJ. Fabric Confetti Elemenopea Software no2715 $55.00

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