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1. but don t know how to get started Bring your pattern and learn the technique Or if you don t have a pattern Rita will provide a couple of simple free block patterns for you to try Bring a ruler with quarter inch markings a piece of template plastic approximately 2 x 6 inches and some fat quarters or fabric scraps Add a Quarter Ruler recommended Piecing with Rita Piecing and More With Rita 20 for 1 session or 55 for 3 sessions Sundays June 28 July 19 August 16 1 00 p m 4 00 p m Call and sign up each month by the Wednesday before class Class will be cancelled if no one signs up Work on any quilt started in one of Rita s classes Or any quilt made with 2 1 2 inch strips Or just come and get help and guidance on ANY project including interpreting patterns cutting techniques and construction Some of the projects you might want to work on include Braid quilts Happy Villages Accidental Landscapes Machine Applique or Tee shirt quilts Indicate what project you plan to work on when you sign up Sewing Machine Maintenance With Rita 15 1 session Sundays June 28 July 19 August 16 11 00 a m 1 00 p m Machines perform best when maintained properly Learn how to clean your machine including the feeddogs as well as how to adjust tension and discuss types of needles and threads and how to make sure you use the right needle with the right thread and the right bobbin thread with the top thread Bring you2. 9 00 a m 3 00 p m or Wednesday June 17 6 p m 9 30 p m Have a bag you always wanted to make but were shy to do it alone Come in and get your bag on in this class Bring your pattern and supplies and Pat will help to guide you through your journey to become a full fledged bag lady Beach Bag Bonanza NEW With Pat 40 supplies Wednesday July 1 6 00 p m 9 30 p m Just in time for Summer Beach fun Come in and put together a beach bag of your choice Three styles to choose from 4 Scattered Square Quilted Screen It Mesh Tote or Stripe it Rich Quilted Tote Choose the style fabric and machine quilting technique and off you go for the 4 of July weekend with a bag that will be the envy of all you come in contact with A good working machine and manual is required Knowledge of machine quilting needed for quilted bags Classes Upon Request With Rita Minimum class fee 20 for 3 hours 5 00 for each additional hour Rita offers private one on one or small group classes upon request Is there something you want to learn that isn t offered in our scheduled classes or is one of Rita s classes but you need to come at a different day and time If so send your request by email to quilts buddingstarquilts com or call the shop and leave your name and phone number for a callback Generally classes upon request are offered on available Sundays Mondays or Thursdays or can be scheduled on availabl
3. Friday sew all day and just leave everything set up Return the next day at 8 a m and sew until 3 p m pillowcases for Conkerr Cancer for kids Veterans Haven North for men vets and Center for Great Expectations for women DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED VIA EMAIL July 3 amp 4 August 21 amp 22 and 28 amp 29 Any Friday and Saturday except BAD WEATHER In case of bad weather please call the shop to check on class status Page 1 Budding Star Quilts Shop Talk Summer 2015 REGISTRATION FOR CLASSES Payment in full is necessary at the time of registration to hold your spot in any class You may send your check in the mail please include phone number stop in to pay or call with a credit card No class fee can be switched or refunded later than one week before the start of class or two weeks before the start of Camp If sufficient enrollment is not met for a class the class will be cancelled and your fee will be refunded Eight session hand classes run Wednesday mornings weekly 9 00 11 00 a m beginning May 20 Beginning Hand Quilting With Kathy 60 supplies eight sessions This class will take students from the basics of how to choose fabrics through how to bind a finished quilt Time will be spent on piecing appliqu and the quilting stitch while working on five small projects Perfect for the begin ner or those who have done some quilting but would like to sharpen their skills Text Required Super Qu
4. Bring your device cellphones tablets laptops and the user manual that came with it if you have one Rita will schedule one on one 1 hour appointments during Technology Day Follow up sessions can be scheduled To make your appointment email quilts buddingstarquilts com or call the shop at 908 236 7676 Gift Certificates Make great gifts We are happy to take phone orders and will mail the certificates right out Remember they are always the right size and they never expire Check your E mail for updates i STAY SHARP the CUSTOM QUILT LABELS a Are you truly FINISHING your quilt Every quilt deserves to be signed and now Scissors or knives need sharpening Just we can help make that last step easy drop them off at Budding Star Quilts where they will get the expert attention of our local sharpening specialist Price list available in the shop Ginny will hand write exactly what you want on a custom quilt label Stop by the shop to see samples and place your order When you sign up for the email newsletter you also receive special announcements about new arrivals new fabrics new kits new classes Page 5 Budding Star Quilts Shop Talk Summer 2015 BUDDING STAR QUILTS Lebanon Plaza Lebanon NJ 08833 Are you on our E MAIL list Please be sure we have your email address If you do not have email please contact the shop and we will make special arrangements to mail to you Did you kn
5. Budding Star Quilts Shop Talk Summer 2015 Budding Star Quilts SHOP TALK Lebanon Plaza Route 22 Lebanon NJ 08833 908 236 7676 www buddingstarquilts com Monday Thursday 10 00 a m 5 30 p m Friday Saturday 10 00 a m 5 00 p m Sunday 1 00 4 00 p m CLOSED Memorial Day May 25 Father s Day June 21 Independence Day July 4 Labor Day September 7 SALE Friday June 5 and Saturday June 6 e 10 a m to 5 00 p m Sunday June 7 e p m to 4 p m e Selected fabrics 50 Off e All Samples 50 Off e Everything else 10 Off Be On The Look OUT No other discounts apply New 2015 Please bring a donation for the local food pantry Your thoughtful Mystery Quilt ness is greatly appreciated It is not too late to start the Budding Star Quilts original QU ILT CAMPS 2015 Mystery Quilt Come in where it s comfy and friendly and sew for 5 days straight Cost 120 00 Get one step each month for six Call to reserve your spot as soon as possible months when you purchase your race ok you p y Monday Friday June 15 19 9 to 3 daily fabrics from Budding Star Monday Friday July 20 24 9 to 3 daily We are sure you will love the Monday Friday August 10 14 9 to 3 dail finished quilt ONCAYAR TUA AMENS o 3 daily WEEKEND CAMP DATES June through August PILLOWCASES For Charity Join us in our next workshop to make Come for your very own two day camp Cost 60 00 Arrive at 9 a m on
6. ch method Or use Charm Squares my favorite You ll need 4 background squares for every 5 focus squares Finishing Class with Melanie With Melanie 20 per session Mondays June 22 July 27 5 00 pm 8 00 pm or Sunday August 23 1 00 p m 4 00 p m Finishing class is time to work on ANY project you want to This is time set aside to sew without the distractions of home with other quilters to chat with and with a teacher nearby to help as needed This is time to machine piece it is not a machine quilting class CANCELLATION POLICY AIll Classes Cancellation must be done by PHONE which has a 24 hour answering machine or IN PERSON 1 week cancellation notice for regular classes 2 weeks notice for camp SIGN UP for the Email Version of the Budding Star Newsletter Youll receive a link to the online newsletter once a quarter When you receive email notification that a new newsletter is available you may download it to print or simply go to the website and start browsing sale information is always on the home page You ll also receive occasional announcements when new collections and products arrive as well as reminders about sales and special events Call or email the shop at quilts buddingstarquilts com to be added to our electronic distribution list Budding Star will not sell or give your email address to anyone else Page 3 Budding Star Quilts Shop Talk Summer 2015 Machine Piecing Workshops cont Hand Bind
7. e evenings Disappearing Nine Patch BASIC NEW With Rita 30 1 session Sunday June 14 11 a m 4 p m or Thursday July 30 11 a m 4 p m Easiest of this new series of Disappearing block classes This is a wonderful way to use charm squares or 10 inch squares and remember Budding Star Quilts will cut 5 inch and 10 inch strips for you if you don t have or can t find charm squares or layer cake squares you like In this class you ll learn basic Disappearing Nine Patch several versions available all using a basic nine patch block as a starting point You ll be amazed how easily the nine patch turns into a gorgeous complicated looking quilt See also I Spy Disappearing Nine Patch Variation class Disappearing Sixteen Patch NEW With Rita 30 1 session Sunday July 26 11 a m 4 p m Raid your stash for charm squares 2 1 2 inch strips or cut your own squares 4 to 6 inches max Make 16 patch blocks apply the wizardry of cutting and putting the blocks back together again in new ways This particular form of Disappearing block looks particularly well with sashing to set off the redesigned blocks Disappearing Four Patch NEW With Rita 30 1 session Sunday August 2 11 a m 4 p m Or Thursday August 6 11 a m 4 p m Would you believe a completed baby quilt top in a couple of hours that looks like you spent days on it Layer cakes 10 inch blocks make quick work using the Disappearing Four Pat
8. ilter II Advanced Hand Quilting With Kathy 60 supplies eight sessions This class is designed to build on techniques learned in Be ginning Quilting Students will refine piecing and appliqu techniques draft patterns from a picture design their own blocks and work with color During the class students will complete a full size album sampler quilt top quilting to be done after the completion of the class Text required Super Quilter IT Heirloom Garden With Kathy 60 supplies eight sessions This is an original Budding Star Quilts design Join us now in class to begin this project See the completed quilt at the shop then pick your own color palette and start a master piece of your own HAND QUILTING amp APPLIQUE CLASSES Hand Binding With Kathy 30 supplies Saturday July 18 8 00 a m 2 00 p m Come let s truly FINISH your quit Sew your binding onto the front of your quilt before class and in class hand stitch it to the back Learn tricks for going faster and creating perfectly invisible stitches Class will include a big sur prise and free gift We will also discuss signing your quilt It will be a fun day of stitching together Hand Project Finishing With Kathy 60 supplies eight sessions Stuck on a project Just not sure how to finish Can t find time to quilt Come spend two hours a week for eight ses sions getting help encouragement and having lots of fun with other quilters Hand Quilt
9. ing With Kathy 30 supplies Saturday July 18 8 00 a m 2 00 p m Come let s truly FINISH your quit Sew your binding onto the front of your quilt before class and in class hand stitch it to the back Learn tricks for going faster and creating perfectly invisible stitches Class will include a big surprise and free gift We will also discuss signing your quilt It will be a fun day of stitching together I Spy Disappearing 9 Patch Variation NEW With Rita 30 1 session Sunday July 12 11 a m 4 p m Thursday July 30 11 a m 4 p m You ll never make an I Spy Quilt any easier than this Your Nine Patch blocks will miraculously turn into fully sashed and cornerstoned I Spy Blocks Pick up a package of I Spy charm squares from Budding Star pick a background fabric to cut into 5 inch squares and see the magic happen Note You may use 10 inch squares if you prefer Machine Binding With Rita 20 1 session Thursday July 9 1 00 p m 4 00 p m or Sunday July 19 11 a m 2 00 p m You ve probably heard about it but have you tried totally binding your quilt by MACHINE Yes it really works Bring a quilt and your binding to class and learn how to sew the binding onto the back of the quilt then bring it forward to the front and sew it so it is virtually invisible on the front You need a sewing machine that can sew either a blanket stitch or a blind stitch and a presser foot that has an open toe so you can see whe
10. ing Bee With Kathy Saturday June 27 8 a m 2 p m Having trouble finding time to hand quilt Wondering if you are using your frame correctly Join us for a day long hand quilting session Bring your frame and quilt ready to sit down and stitch 30 Rose Sampler Supreme With Kathy 60 supplies eight sessions This is a much loved shop appliqu project Choose your own fabrics amp use the shop stencils in class as you begin or continue this classic quilt N Knitting DO IT YOUR WAY With Mary Ann B e B ee02ee0e ee02020202000000080800080008000080000000000000000000000000000008000000000000008000000808008088080808808888 8 Four classes per Session 80 FOR FOUR CLASS SESSION Remaining Session 2 June 9 amp 23 New Session 1 July 7 amp 21 August 4 amp 11 Time any 2 hour block between 11 a m and 6 p m If you have tried knitting before and it did not work here is your new beginning in a super friendly environment STEP 1 Choose your Project Finish an old project Start a new project Socks Hats Gloves Anything else Step 2 Choose your Time e Any 2 hour block between 11 a m amp 6 p m STEP 3 Come and Have Fun BEGINNER FRIENDLY Page 2 Budding Star Quilts Shop Talk Summer 2015 Machine Piecing Workshops A SEWING MACHINE CLEAN AND IN GOOD WORKING ORDER IS REQUIRED FOR ALL MACHINE CLASSES Be Proud Be a Bag Lady With Pat 30 supplies Sunday June 7
11. ow that you can find a photo of most class samples on our website http www buddingstarquilts com Quilt in a Day Choose any of our Pre cut Kits Choose the quilt you would like to make Register in advance for the day you would like to sew Bring your sewing machine to the store on the day of your class and prepare to have fun Depending upon the size and pattern you choose and how quickly you work you may or may not quite finish your top If you do not finish you will be well on your way and you will know by the end of class exactly how to finish it More questions Call or stop by Cost 30 00 plus supplies Wednesdays 11 30 a m 5 30 p m Any Wednesday except July 1 August 19 amp 26 Fridays 9 00 a m 3 00 p m Any Friday except July 3 August 21 amp 28 Saturdays 8 00 a m 2 00 p m Any Saturday except July 4 August 22 amp 29 Bonus Take 5 QIAD classes within 12 months and your 6th class is free Page 6
12. r machine AND your machine s user manual If you don t have the manual email the make and model of the machine to quilts buddingstarquilts com at least a week before class so Rita can do some research Budding Star Quilts Shop Talk Summer 2015 Snappy Splendor Wavy Tablerunner T Shirt Quilt With Pat 40 00 supplies With Rita 40 2 sessions supplies Sunday June 7 9 00 a m 3 00 p m Thursdays June 11 amp July 2 or Wednesday June 17 6 p m 9 30 p m 11 00 a m 4 00 p m Tired of your everyday straight table runner Worried Have a collection of T shirts you ve wanted to make into a about how are you going to finish it and quilt it Put your quilt It s surprisingly easy In Session 1 no sewing worries aside and think on a curve with this quilt as you machine needed you will organize and cut your tee shirts go wavy reversible table runner All straight seams a and learn how to stabilize them with fusible stabilizer We wedge ruler and only 8 fat quarters per side and some will review a number of different layout options and design batting will result in a lovely interesting table runner that one that works best for your selection of T shirts In you can get twice the use from 0 degree wedge ruler Session 2 you will sew the quilt top sewing machine and pattern required required A Strippy Scrappy Rag Project Tree Skirts With Melanie 20 1 session supplies With Kathy 30 supplies Choo
13. re you re stitching For class a small quilt such as a table runner or a sample quilt sandwich is recommended Oh and if you don t already know the technique you ll also learn how to finish the binding ends using perfect binding Magic Pillow With Kathy 30 supplies Any QIAD Session see page 6 for dates These are great gifts for your student headed off to college Fast and easy and DONE in 4 hours quilted too Come see the lap comforter that folds into a pillow Sign up for any Quilt in a Day session Mini Stars Table Runner With Rita Sunday August 9 11 00 a m 4 00 p m This is the first of two new Judy Niemeyer table runner classes this year Come learn paperpiecing using Judy Niemeyer s preprinted pattern sheets and cutting shortcuts Each Mini Stars pattern required provides paper to make two 2 17 x 51 inch table runners each featuring 3 large 30 and 4 small eight pointed stars Polish your paperpiecing skills for the next challenge coming this fall the Tea Leaf Table Runner for which previous paperpiecing experience will be required Additional class session upon request Mom and Me With Kathy 30 supplies Saturday July 11 8 00 a m 2 00 p m Bring Mom or Grandmom to class and make a log cabin quilt top A great gift to create for a loved one Paperpiecing 101 With Rita 20 1 session Sunday June 28 1 00 p m 4 00 p m Want to learn how to paperpiece Have a pattern
14. se any date listed for Finishing Class with Melanie Any QIAD Session see page 6 for dates but mention Scrappy Rag when you sign up Time to start getting ready for the Christmas season Make Cotton scraps from home a cozy flannel backing and the a Tree Skirt your family or friends will cherish rag technique creates a great sofa quilt Pick up print out a supply sheet so you can be ready for class with at least Twister Tote some strips and batting cut Pattern required though I have With Pat 30 00 supplies modified it for our class purposes Strippy Rag by Quilt Sunday June 7 9 00 a m 3 00 p m Country or Wednesday June 17 6 p m 9 30 p m Want to try a new twist on the common tote bag Come Technology Day Need help with your cellphone in and see what all the excitement is about with the laptop or sewing or embroidery machine Twister tool while being able to finish an ample size tote With Rita 20 bag in the process It s fun and puts a new spin on tote Thursdays June 25 or July 16 10 00 a m 5 00 p m style See the store sample for design and size No As those of you who attend quilt camp know Rita is our previous bag experience needed 5 Twister Tool and technology guru We thought you d like the opportunity pattern required for help with any device that s giving you problems or that maybe you received during the Holidays and just haven t had time to figure out yet
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