january & february 2016 newsletter for quilting, quilt...

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The new year has started. It’s sure to be amazing and we’ve filled the first two

months calendar. There was so much to pack into this newsletter and I wanted to

make sure I didn’t leave anything out.

Vickie Wall, who is a certified instructor for Judy Niemeyer, has a two day Pris-

matic Star class in January and a beginning paper piecing class in February. If

you have ever wondered if you could make perfect blocks, these classes are for

you and yes you can.

Tuffets are all the rage and we have our first class in February. Class size is

small, but if you don’t get in we’ll put you on the waiting list for a future class. I

think it’s going to be like trying to eat one potato chip or one piece of chocolate.

So many rooms, so many places to put your feet up.

Nancy Bednar is returning in February for two classes. A gathered skirt for

those of you love your serger and an Art Collage Cushion for those of you who

love embroidery. We will play with DesignWorks to complete your collage.

Sunday, January 17th is a Yard Sale in the classroom. We decided that is safer

due to our unpredictable weather. See page two for more information.

Our Artist in Residence Anna Koelewyn has decided to take a break from teach-

ing. Some of her classes are still on the schedule and will be covered by staff.

Luckily for all of us this means she will have more time to be creative. She will be

working on some pattern ideas that I’m sure will be fabulous. We will miss seeing

her on a regular basis.

Lastly, dime (Designs in Machine Embroidery) will be back with us in February. If

you attended the last Social you know you won’t want to miss this one. If you

missed it join us for four hours of fun. See page three for all the scoop.

Dawna, Fay, Susan and the rotary crew.

Store Hours

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10-6, Wednesdays 10-8

Sat 10-5, Sunday 12-5, Closed Mondays

Many classes have kits that are re-

quired and we have tried to keep their

expense to a minimum. Many classes

do not require a kit, but do require

supplies. We ask that you purchase the

class supplies from Bolts in the Bath-

tub. This is the how we can maintain

low class fees and continue to be here

for you. Thanks for your support.

Classes

Bring your own bag, or don’t take a bag to be entered

into our monthly drawing for a $15 gift card?

Your Sewing Room Away From Home

for Quilting, Quilt Lovers & Friends

January & February 2016

Newsletter

723 West Lancaster Blvd. Lancaster, Ca. 93534

(661) 945-5541 www.BoltsintheBathtub.com

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NANCY BEDNAR Nancy Bednar is a sewing educator, freelance instructor and author. A passionate sewer since

elementary school, she has explored and enjoyed many creative and practical aspects of sewing;

from garment and home dec projects to bridal, special occasion sewing and a love affair with the

serger. She regularly trains both Bernina dealers and consumers alike on fine garment sewing and

creative machine techniques using both the sewing machine and serger. Her published books in-

clude, Creative Serging, , as well as The Encyclopedia of Sewing Machine Techniques and Silk

Ribbon Machine Embroidery. Nancy creates in the Chicago area with her canine assistant, multi-

ple sewing machines and more yards of fabric and thread than she can count.

Art Collage Cushion 7 HOUR HANDS ON CLASS Create a personalized, embroidered and painted collage pillow

using built in DesignWorks and OESD Embroidery collections,

including cutwork appliqué.

Cutwork and PaintWork sta-

tions will be available for the

class to share. Bring the rest

of the supplies on the list and

be ready to unleash oh-so-

easy creativity that only Bern-

ina brings as your art

partner.

February 23rd, 9:30 - 6:30 pm

Class fee: $90

Simple Serger Tiered Skirt 6 HR. HANDS ON SERGER CLASS

Our sergers make it fun and incredibly easy to serge these

wardrobe classics in an afternoon. Bring your serger, acces-

sory Gathering Foot, 4 cones of thread and fabrics of your

choice. Learn how exclusive features of differential feed and

a basic serger stitch sewn with this spe-

cial foot can quickly create these fun to

wear skirts.

Bonus: Discover how to transform a lit-

tle girls favorite t shirt into a twirly

skirted sundress in a flash!

February 21st, 11 - 5 pm

Class fee: $60

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You must pre-register for all classes, whether or not there is a fee charged. We must know in order to plan properly.

Classes must be paid for at time of registration, you are not considered registered until the class fee is paid.

One week cancellation notice is required to refund or credit fees. No refunds for visiting teachers.

Materials list is provided at time of registration.

Please do not bring illegally copied patterns to class. Keep in mind it is illegal to copy materials that are copyrighted. Each student is required to have their own copy of a pattern or book if they are required for a class.

All brands of sewing machines are welcome in our classes (with the exception of Mastery classes).

As a courtesy to others, please mute cell phones while in class and exit the class to make/take a call.

Please be prepared for different temperatures - if you get chilly with A/C please bring a sweater.

Please due to allergies do not wear perfume or have mint in class.

Please label your equipment to avoid confusion and to let us get your left items back to you.

No kids in adult classes – no adults in kids classes. No guests in any classes.

Our teachers make every effort to start on time – please try to be set up by class start time. Thanks!

Important Class Policy Information

Come join us to work on an unfinished

or new project. Spend time with the delightful com-

pany of others and see what everyone is finishing. We

are here if you have a question or two. For in depth

instruction, please join one of our classes.

Your Sewing Room Away From Home January 20th, February 3rd, 17th & 24th

$10.00 per session

Workshop Wednesdays VETERANS/PHILANTHROPIC

WORKSHOP

Join the AVQA members in the Bolts classroom once a

month. Help make quilts and other needed projects for

Veterans and Mothers of Fallen Soldiers.

Donations of quality fabric are greatly appreciated.

January 5th, February 2nd

10 - 3 pm

Join us in the classroom on

Sunday, January 17th, 12 - 4 for a

It’s a new year and we’re cleaning out some older bolts to make

room for some great new fabric and something big that’s coming. So

we’ve put together some 4 yard cuts for $20, 5 yard cuts for $25,

bags of scraps (You’ll be as surprised as us at the goodies we found) discontinued books

and patterns, plus some other surprise items. There might even be a

brand new Bernina! You won’t want to miss it.

YARD SALE

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Quilting & Sewing Classes 1 Key to Class Level

Beginner Intermediate Advanced

SUNDAY QUILT CLUB -

The Year of Completion

Instructor: Dawna Harrison

Join us for 2016 as we explore the new books, patterns, no-

tions and of course fabric. Bring a list projects to finish for

the year, there will be prizes for each one completed during

the year. Join the fun Sunday afternoons are

perfect time to get away and spend time with

other quilt enthusiasts.

12 - 4:30 pm. Lecture 1 pm

January 3rd, February 14th, March 6th

Class fee: $30 per quarter

Oh no! You cancelled it. Sometimes classes are cancelled because people wait too long to sign up.

Please register early to avoid disappointment.

GRACEFUL GARDENS Each month, Kaye’s tutelage through video shows how to choose fabric, cut & piece with Nifty Notions rulers and embroider designs. This versatile BOM adapts to any fab-ric selection . Fabric, rulers and designs must be purchased at Bolts. Program fee: $12 per month or $120 if paid in full at sign up. $24.95 retail book included . Please note: your credit card will be charged monthly as stated on BOM class contract. *Graceful Gardens Embroidery Designs from OESD not in-cluded in BOM fee.

January 9th, February 13th,

March 12th

10:15 am

WINTERGREEN

Instructor:

Dawna Harrison

This beautiful winter

quilt made with 3 Sis-

ters Wintergreen fab-

ric line by Moda is chal-

lenging, but well worth

the effort.

January 10th, 12 - 4 pm

Class fee: Free with purchase of Kit. (Only 2 Kits left)

January 7th - 10:30 am

or

January 9th - 2:30 pm

You choose which meeting you'll attend (you may alternate

between the two!). You must be seated by 10:30 am.

Pay a $5 cover-charge at the door and collect your free mys-

tery pattern. Visit with your friends and make some new ones.

Follow along on your pattern as you watch us demo this

month's quilt and learn some tricks and tips!

Your $5 gets you into the club and a free pattern...but

there's always some fun door prizes too! So to help you

maximize your chances to win, we have a few tips for you!

#1 - $5 at the door gets you your first ticket!

#2 - Be a VIP. Call ahead & RSVP for a ticket.

#3 - Pay with 5 - one dollar bills - get yet another ticket! #4

- Show a Strip Club quilt top and receive 2 tickets!

#5 - Bring some other Show & Share and receive 1 ticket!

You may not pre-pay for your club entrance fee. So have

your $5 in hand when you come...and let’s get stripping!

Remember some Strip club quilts kits are limited and

may be purchased prior to Club.

Strip Club

TENNESSEE WALTZ Instructor: Dawna Harrison The Tennessee Waltz quilt is a traditional pieced quilt with the illu-sion of curves is easily created using four-patches, star points and snowball blocks using spe-cialty rulers. Choose from a tablerunner to a king size quilt. Book & rulers required.

January 6th, 10:30 - 5:30 pm Class fee: $42

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SEWING MACHINE SERVICE & REPAIR Does your machine need a spa day? Let us take the tension out of your sewing by giving

your machine a treatment. Besides giving it a thorough cleaning, we’ll lubricate it, and check

it from hand wheel to bobbin case, making factory precise adjustments as necessary. We

will return it to you cleaned up and in tip top shape.

When you bring your machine in for repair, please bring the following items to help us ser-

vice it faster:

1) Bobbin and bobbin case (thread tension needs to be adjusted with your bobbin case).

2) Zigzag foot (#1) and regular, not straight stitch, throat plate.

3) Buttonhole foot, if you have a computerized machine.

4) Bring the machine in its case, along with the foot control and power cord and embroidery module if it has one.

5) For sergers, also bring four spools of the same thread.

If you are experiencing a problem, bring an example of the fabric and thread you are using. Sometimes we can diagnose and

correct the problem on the spot.

CHENILLE THROW QUILT

Instructor: Fay Harrison-Bergier

Faux chenille quilts are soft and

cuddly, and all you have to do is

sew straight lines. Learn the tips

and tricks needed to make your

own textured throw. Perfect for

panels.

January 24th, 12 - 4:30 pm

Class fee: $30

START QUILTING

Instructor: Staff

Lay the right foundation for a quilting passion.

A machine piecing class designed to help the new quilter get

off to the best possible start. You will make the rail fence

quilt top only. Students receive a

20% discount on the rotary cutter,

mat, rulers, fabric and other supplies

for class. Book required.

January 19th & 26th, 12 - 4:30 pm

Or January 20th, February 3rd &

17th, 5 - 8 pm

Class fee: $60 BALI WEDDING STAR

Instructor: Vickie Wall

Ongoing Class. Started in Sept.

January 16th & February 20th,

10:30 - 4 pm

Six Month Class fee: $240

Working on this quilt? Register

for one day at $40.

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A DELICATE BALANCE Delicate: distinguishing sub-

tle differences

Balance: counterpoise, habit

of calm behavior

A 81” x 81” block of the

month quilt with fabrics that

balance each other with dis-

tinguishing differences. Join in on the adventure as we

produce this beautiful quilt. Review of monthly seg-

ments meet on the 2nd Wednesday morning

of the month at 10:30. Or you may pick up

your packet anytime after the meeting.

Kits still available.

MONTHLY TABLE

RUNNER Instructor: Staff Beautiful fabrics and easy piecing tech-

niques make winning combinations. And

table runners are a great way to try new

blocks without committing to a quilt.

These runners may be used for all occa-

sions and don’t have to be considered

seasonal. Book or Pattern required.

January 11th & February 10th

1 - 4 pm or 5 - 8 pm

Class fee: $21 per session

Skill Level Beginner - someone who isn’t sure which end of the needle to thread

Intermediate -has done more than glance at a rotary cutter and knows how to operate a

sewing machine. Has taken a beginner class.

Advanced - Looking for a challenge

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FARM GIRL VINTAGE

Instructor: Staff

Farm Girl Vintage includes com-

plete instructions for 45 sam-

pler blocks in two sizes (6" and

12"), and a bumper crop of pro-

jects. We will be sewing all of

the 45 Farm Girl blocks from

the Farm Girl Vintage book and meet once a month on

Thursdays. Three blocks will be worked on each month

going thru the list in the book.

January 14th, February 11th

10 - 4 pm

Class fee: $25 per month

INTRO TO PAPER-PIECING


Come join Vickie as she walks you through

the Judy Niemeyer method of Paper Piec-

ing. We will concentrate our time on the

cutting instructions and the basic paper

piecing techniques. After this class you

will have the confidence to tackle one of

her larger projects. The blocks from this

project can be used to complete the

“Farmhouse Window Table Runner”.

February 5th, 12 - 4:30 pm

Class fee: $45,

$6.00 fee for Starter Kit is due to

instructor at class.

MESMERIZE

Instructor:

Corine Anderson

These hypnotizing blocks are

quick and easy to assemble,

but there are a few tricks

Corine will give you to make it

even easier.

January 31st, 12 - 4 pm

Class fee: $24

PRISMATIC STAR


This is a stunning star

made from a Judy

Niemeyer paper piec-

ing pattern, using

Judy’s new method to

piece the lone star.

There are no Y-seams

in this quilt, making

this a great beginner

quilt.

January 23rd & 30th

10:30 - 4 pm

Class fee: $90

TUFFET


No one could have predicted this latest craze in the

quilting/crafting world. Tuffets are a beautiful accent

to any home and they fit with any décor. What a won-

derful way to use your favorite fabrics! The options

are endless. Plus, they're great for resting tired feet

after a long day of piecing, or while you do handwork in

your favorite comfy chair. Let your imagination run wild

and create your own one-of-a-kind conversation piece

for your home or for a friend.

You must have working knowledge of your sewing ma-

chine, be able to thread it, adjust tension and adjust

stitch width and selection. Your sewing machine must

also do a zigzag stitch in order to complete the pro-

ject. Class fee does not include pattern, materials or

Tuffet Kit.

February 6th,

10:30 - 2:30 pm

Sewing cover

and

February 7th,

12 - 4 pm

Upholstering &

Assembly

Class fee: $60

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January 22 -Lesson 1: Tiny Tote

Kick off the year with a lesson in Artwork Canvas fo-

cusing on the Contour Tool. Create unique embroidered

letters and shapes to embellish your tiny tote.

February 19th - Lesson 2: Pattern Play

Pouch Create a pouch to keep track of your software

security devices while experimenting with pattern

fills, outlines, and stamps. Use built-in patterns or

create your own to give your Pattern Play Pouch its

own personality.

When life gives you

scraps,

make a quilt.

CASSEROLE CARRIER

Instructor: Corine Anderson

Tired of burning your hands

on your way to the potluck?

Sew your own casserole car-

rier. Holds a 3 quart casse-

role dish or salad bowl.

Would make a fabulous gift!

February 28th

12 - 4 pm

Class fee: $24

Quilting & Sewing Classes 3

Software & Embroidery

DIME PERFECT EMBROIDERY

PROFESSIONAL SOFTWARE

Learn the basics of your software, the

tools in your toolbox and how to use them.

February 12th , 10:30 - 1:30 pm

BINDING


Does binding have you in a bind? Come learn how easy

it is to have a straight grain binding with perfect mi-

tered corners and a seamless closure. Lecture/demo.

January 13th, 12 - 1:30 pm

February 12th, 3 - 4:30 pm

Class fee: $18

Learn great tips on using embroidery stabilizers and

other products including the latest software designs.

Members receive a monthly Club CD with lesson presen-

tation and project ideas.

Class meets at 10:30 am

January 22 - Lesson 1: Appliqué a la Embroidery

Create a picture perfect appliqué with your embroidery

machine while making charming kitchen towels custom-

ized to match your decor. Stabilizers and other products

that make your embroidered project look professional

will be discussed.

February 19th - Lesson 2: It’s Hoopless!

You don’t always have to hoop an item in order to embroi-

der it. Learn when and when not to use hoopless

embroidery. Find out what stabilizers work successfully

for this technique as you make a unique bag that will hold

your sewing needs, cords & cables, or beauty supplies.

Instructor: Dawna Harrison Fee: $15 per class

Learn new techniques and increase your Bernina V7

Software skills, by working through a series of pro-

jects lead by a Bernina Educator in a video presenta-

tion. V7 Designer Plus Software is used in the virtual

trainings. Class fee includes CD with lesson presenta-

tion and project ideas for using design. Bring your lap-

top and prepare to learn tricks that allow you to pro-

duce professional looking embroideries.

Class meets at 12:30 pm

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MASTERY classes are complimentary with the purchase of a new or pre-owned machine from Bolts in the Bathtub**. Learn how to get the most out of your Bernina. The more wonderful fea-tures your machine has, the greater your number of classes. All machine owners take Mastery Ba-sics and Mastery Beyond. Call or come in to reserve your space (pre-registration required).

** Includes all used “modern” style” machines. * Class free with purchase of machine at BITB .

MASTERY BASICS Class covers the care of your machine, threading, bobbin winding, maintenance, needles, thread, practical stitches, and buttonholes. Call to Schedule. Class fee: $100*

MASTERY BEYOND Alphabets, decorative and quilting stitches, use of twin needles, walking foot, BSR, & memory or combi-mode. Call to Schedule. Class fee: $100*

SERGER BASICS

Build confidence in learning to thread your serger. Learn 4 and 3 thread over-lock, rolled hem, adjusting tension, stitch length and dual feed. Please call to schedule. Class fee: $75*

7 & 8 SERIES MASTERY

You’ve purchased your dream machine – now come and learn the ins and outs of this top of the line home machine. Learn the basics and then some using a simulator on your laptop. January 27th 10 - 5 pm Class fee: $150*

* Class free with purchase of machine at BITB

MASTERY EMBROIDERY BASICS Learn how to embroider with your machine. Become acquainted with needles, threads, stabilizers and how to access your designs. Call to schedule. Class fee $100.

7 & 8 SERIES EMBROIDERY MASTERY The 7 & 8 Series can do so much more in embroidery, from hoop sizes to other special features. Mastery Embroidery Basics must be taken first. Call to Schedule. Class fee: $120*

Did you know BERNINA Webinars are available @www.bernina.com on a multitude of subjects?

Go to Promos & Events - Webinars to see upcoming and Archived Webinars.

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