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OH-MI Shop Hop March 17, 18 & 19.

Prizes, Sales Free Gift & More. Passports only $5.00

Bus trip

Sat. March 19, $55.00 includes passport.

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Free 7 part pattern for quilt. Get a different color fabric pack at each shop for $8.00 each.

Please check the website for any changes, additions & updates.



Did you know we are, BERNINA, Koloa & Accuquilt dealers!

Sew What’s News

144 Sycamore, Wyandotte, Mi. 48192 734-281-1344 e-mail: sewwhat59@

Hours: Mon., Tue., Wed., Fri. 10 - 5, Thur. 10 - 7, Sat. 10 – 4 & Sun. 12 - 4

We are now 19 years old! So… as we look ahead to the big 20, we will have specials every month all year long. Plus receive 1 raffle slip for every $100.00 you spend on regularly priced items. On Jan 27, 2017 we will draw prizes of gift certificates – 1st prize (1) $1000.00!!!

2nd prize (2) $250.00

3rd prize (3) $100.00

Scheduled specials –

Feb. all books 19% off

Mar. all charm packs 19% off

Apr. all jelly rolls 19% off

I am making a few changes to some things that we have been doing for a long time. If you see ** then there is either a new time, day or price.

Don’t want to go out, but still want to shop? Check out our website you can place an order on line or call ahead and we will have it ready for you.

Meet the Teachers Open House

Thursday March 10, 6-8

Stop in and see the new class projects and get your questions answered.

Get 20% off any class supplies purchased.

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How about this… a shop hop type event with no fees, no passports and all summer to play? Simply visit any of the participating shops and receive a free pattern for a row in a quilt. Combine your rows in any way to create a unique quilt that represents the fun you had traveling throughout the summer. Be the first person to turn in a completed quilt at a participating shop and win 25 fat quarters. Travel with friends, discover new quilt shops and have fun collecting rows!

Optional fabric kits & fabric vanity license plates available.

Prizes, collectibles and more!

June 21 – Sept. 6, 2016

BERNINA guide classes –

For those of you who need a refresher or those of you who have purchased your machine from us, guide classes are available. You must call to reserve your spot at least 4 days in advance.

Every 1st Saturday morning - Basic Sewing guide class, afternoon - Basic Embroidery. Every 3rd Wednesday Basic Sewing guide class, every 4th Wednesday Basic Embroidery. $20.00 or free if you purchased your machine from us.

Inside this issue:

Block of the months 2 Classes 3

Classes & FYI 4

Spring 2016

Volume 19, Issue 1

Hours: Mon., Tue., Wed., Fri. 10 – 5,

Thur. 10 – 7 & Sat. 10 - 4

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Make & Takes

Stitchers Garden with Pat M.

Now you don’t have to wait to join in on this block of the month.

In this class/ Block of the Month you will learn a new machine stitching technique each month. Bobbin work, piping, couching and more. Learn what wonderful things you can do with your machine. After all why did you get a machine with more than 1 stitch? Jump in on the 1st Saturday, in March or May. From 1-3pm. Sign up at least 1 week in advance. Then attend the ongoing class, on the 3rd Saturday each month, 1-3. Each kit with class is $32.00, 26.00 or 22.00 per month. 13 months.

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A New Age –

BOM - Quilt Club

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River Rock – Block of the Month

Quilt Camp **

This is like a mini retreat. Bring in a project or 2 and sew without interruption for 3 days or only 1 if that’s all you can get away for. Mon., Tue. & Wed. Apr. 4, 5 & 6, May. 2, 3 & 4, 10am-4:30. We provide light refreshments in the morning & lunch. So take some time for friends and sewing. $25.00/3 days or $10.00/a day.

**March - 2 days only, Mon 7th & Tues. 8th.

EQ Club

Would you like to go further into the world of EQ? Learn

features such as importing fabric, drafting your own applique,

adding text and/or applique to a project and much more.

Each month Pat will feature a new topic.

The last Saturday of the month. 10:30-12. $15.00 a session.

Feb. 27, Mar. 26 & Apr. 30

Go! Sampler Club

Use up your stash while making any of the quilts featured in the Go! Sampler book by Quilt in a Day. Each month meet with other quilters and see the progress everyone is making on their sampler. Every month Pat will show you tips for working with any of the Go! cutters. We will also have special pricing on a die of the day. Free. Sundays 1-3, Feb. 28, Mar.20, Apr. 24

Sewing Help**

What do you need help with? Do you need to learn a new technique or are you wondering how to put it all together. In this class you pick the project. Binding, paper piecing, machine applique, piecing, your choice. Carol will be here from 11 - 1 most Tuesdays and the 4th Saturday 10- 12 to help you. You must call at least 4 days ahead to reserve you spot.$10.00.

Pizza / Mexican Night **

Grab a project and come on in the 2nd or (5th Mexican) Friday. We’ll have pizza, salad & pop, and you can sew from 4:30-9:00 pm. The cost is only $8.00. You must R.S.V.P.

Classes

Learning to Longarm – Gina

Would you like to rent our longarm ($20.00 per hour) and quilt your own quilt? In this class you will learn to load a quilt & do free motion quilting on our machine. You will also learn proper care of the machine. Limit of 4 students, Sat. March 12, 11-2. $45.00.

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Quilt As You Go -

Janet

Learn this technique and save. No longarmer is needed when you quilt each block before sewing them together. You can choose your favorite block or cheater panel blocks. Tool is needed for this block. One will be provided so you can try it out first. Sat. March 12, 12-3. $20.00 plus supplies.

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Orchid Top & Skirt – Carol.C.

A pleated skirt and the buttoned-back, top with contrasting front bow tie. The fitted waist skirt has deep box pleats and side zipper. Child sizes 2T-8. 4 session class. Thursday Mar. 24 & 31, Apr. 7 & 14, 6-8.

$45.00 plus supplies.

Kids Learn to Sew – Carol

Let your young adults learn to sew while making a few simple projects. Each month will feature a new project. Children under 10 must have an adult chaperone.

Saturday Mar. 5, 12-3. PJ bottoms $15.00 plus supplies.

Sat. Mar. 26, 1-4 Tote bag $15.00.plus supplies.

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Beatle Bag – Carol B.

The Beatle Bag is your personalized traveling bag. We use it as a sewing kit, but you could store beads, flosses, make-up or jewelry. Great for all kinds of uses. 11in x 20in. Includes 4 Beatle Bag Inserts. 2 session class. Thursday Mar. 24 & 31, 6-8.$25.00 plus supplies.

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Swing Coat – Carol C.

This unlined swing coat features raglan sleeves & back yoke for a sophisticated style. Instructions include inseam pockets & two sleeve length options. Sizes: XS-3XL. 2 session class, Sat. Apr. 2 & 9, 12-3. $35.00 plus supplies.

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The Learning Curve Runner –Carol B.

Make this runner with perfect circles. Easy peasy! Really. Instruction sheet includes 14 blocks and 5 borders, so you can combine TLC units, with or without other units, in an infinite number of ways to make 12in circle blocks and 4in curved borders of your own design. Sat. Apr. 2, 1-3. $15.00 plus supplies.

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Continuing On – Judy

If you know the basics of sewing and rotary cutting, but would like to know 4 ways to make a flying geese unit, at least 4 ways to make a half square triangle unit, 1 paper pieced block, sashing and more this is your class. You will make a 6 block sampler quilt top while exploring various ways to make some of the more common quilt block units.

5 session class. Wed. Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27 & May 4, 6-8. $55.00 plus supplies.

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Pineapple - Judy

Create perfect 6; 8; or 10 inch finished Pineapple blocks with the Pineapple Trim Tool by squaring up each round of strips as they are sewn. Since each round of strips is squared up before the next set is added, the blocks are perfectly square.

Thur. Apr. 7, 6 -8. $15.00 plus supplies.

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Machine Applique –

Carol B.

Learn machine raw edge applique with fusible web while making 1 block for this adorable quilt.

Sat. Apr. 9, 1-3. $15.00 plus supplies.

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Diamond Star – Pat

Create this sparkling medallion star with long strips instead of lots of bias-cut diamonds. And to make it even easier, the construction technique is designed to avoid set-in seams and bias edges. This pattern uses the Creative Grids 45-degree Diamond Dimensions Ruler. Pattern has instructions for two sizes, 72in x 72in and 96in x 96in. 2 Session class. Thur. Apr. 14 & 28, 6-8. $25.00 plus supplies.

Machine Free Motion Quilting – Gina

Learn how to quilt your own quilt on your own home sewing machine.

Sat. Apr. 9, 11-12:30. $15.00

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OH-MI Shop Hop Quilt – Sue P.

Sue made our quilt, let her show you how easy the blocks are to make. Sue will have some tips that worked for her. Sat. Apr. 16, 10:30-12:30. $15.00 plus supplies.

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Precision Piecing – Janet

Learn to accurately sew square patches, from a 4-patch to a 16-patch block; then choose between making a “Bitty Pillow” or continue to build the 16-patch block into a 12” square block, which can make a larger pillow, or a quilt block. Sat. Apr. 23, 12-3. $20.00 plus supplies.

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Machine Applique –

Sue

Learn machine raw edge applique with fusible web while making 1 block for this adorable quilt.

Sat. Apr. 23, 10:30-12:30. $15.00 plus supplies.

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4-Patch Stacked Posies – Gina

Learn to make these kalieoscope type blocks quickly using only 4 repeats of fabric and squares to make simple 4-patches.

Thur. Apr. 28, 6-8. $15.00 plus supplies.

Friday Sit & Stitch – Most every Friday I will put on a pot of coffee and you are welcome to come in and work on a project or two. The classroom is open from 10-4.

This is my 1st newsletter in about 1 ½ years. Yes it has taken me that long to find my new normal (maybe?) Thank you to everyone for all of your help and support since Bill’s death. Judy

Monthly – Block of the month and more

FYI – Sign up for classes at least 4 days in advance, to ensure we have pattern/supplies for you. Although last minute sign ups are sometimes possible.

This is a 9 month Batik BOM. The 1st month you will receive your pattern and one 10 1/2'' square multi pack. The remaining 8 months you will receive one multi pack plus binding fabric in month 9. Each additional months kit is $ 27.00. Finished quilt size 77 1/2''x85''. Join anytime. 3 spaces available.

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Come to the meetings or just pick up your block each month. Registration $18.00 + 12 monthly kits for $16.00 each. Optional club meeting on the 3rd Thur.2-4 or 6-8, with show& tell, snacks & tips. Earn quilt bucks at the club meetings to be used at the Dec. pot luck & auction. Join anytime.

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After Thanksgiving Sale Saturday Nov. 30th. Watch for details.

After Thanksgiving Sale Saturday Nov. 30th. Watch for details.

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