Sew Little Time, ltd.
34 East Main St.
Norwalk, Ohio 44857
Phone 419-660-0200
Fax 419-660-0227
Summer Shop Hours
M TH 10-8
T F 10-5
SA 10-3
Closed Wednesday & Sunday
JULY 2008
Class & BOM Schedule
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Classes are filling fast, so make sure that you sign up soon!
Call 419-660-0200 to reserve your place in the class.
Class Registration Policy
v Payment in full is required at the time of registration. This will guarantee your place in class.
v Please be sure that you are available to attend the class for which you are registered as fees cannot be refunded or transferred to another class unless the class is cancelled by Sew Little Time. We require a minimum number of 4 people for a class to run.
v Although we don't insist that you purchase all of your supplies from Sew Little Time, we appreciate your support. Sewing machines and kits are not included.
v Please bring a Basic Sewing Kit to all classes. This includes: pins, needles, scissors, a seam ripper, pencil, paper, cotton thread, ruler, rotary cutter, cutting mat, sewing machine, etc., unless otherwise noted.
v Please write down the dates and times of the classes for which you sign up. We try to give reminder calls when we can, but aren’t always able. We don't want you to miss out on your class!
CLUBS & Block of the Month
Elegant Garden Hand Appliqué
This is Block 1 of the Elegant Garden by Laundry Basket Quilts. In this block, you will learn beginning basics of needle turn appliqué, such as making templates, placing the pattern, and a variety of stitches. You will also learn how to make circles the easy way! There are a total of 24 block patterns in this series. We will be running the class as a continuous block of the month, so jump in any time. The class will meet on the third Tuesday from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. starting in September (9/16). Look for details on a starter kit and pricing in August.
Embroidery Club
The Embroidery Club is for anyone who currently owns or would like to own an embroidery machine, regardless of make or model. The group meets the second Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m. for an hour or so for coffee and goodies, demonstrations of products and techniques, special deals, show and tell, and open discussion. There’s a $20 fee to join the club, but no charge for attending meetings. Anyone who purchases an embroidery machine at Sew Little Time is automatically a member of the club with no membership fee. Leave your machine at home and join us for a time of sharing and learning!
‘Make It You’ is a program designed to help the younger generation to discover the fun, creativity, and endless potential of sewing and quilting. It’s open to young people ages 8 – 18, boys and girls. Our younger participants may require a parent’s or grandparent’s assistance for the first few times. There is a $20 one-time fee to join. The club meets every other Saturday afternoon from 2-4 pm. Please call for schedule & supply info. Sessions are free.
We will be making some really cool individual projects. New members are welcome! Beginning Feb. 9th and going through March 8th – Stuffed Snowmen! Note: No class on March 22nd due to Spring Break!
Underground Railroad Block of the Month
The Underground Railroad BOM meets the second Thursday of each month from 7-9 pm. It is $20 to join, and the book is around $23. Since the book requires 17 fabrics which are each used in several of the 15 blocks, we are offering a kit for $60 from which you can make all of the blocks. You will need to purchase additional fabric for finishing the quilt, depending on which finishing method you choose. Kare will be the instructor. This is a confident beginner/intermediate class. Sign up ASAP if you are interested! This will be a continuous block of the month, so new members can join anytime! Several people have mentioned having started this quilt on their own or at another shop in the past and not finishing – join the club and get that UFO completed!
Wild Flower Embroidery Quilt
Many of you will remember seeing some of these beautiful floral designs embroidered on batiks which were on display during our shop hop. We will be starting this machine embroidery block of the month in January and it will meet the 4th Saturday of each month from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. The cost will be $15 per month. The digitized pattern will be available on CD separately. Note: You must have an embroidery machine to participate.
Dear Jane Block of the Month
Actually, participants will be making a selection each month of the more than 160 blocks which comprise this well-known historical quilt. This quilt will use many different techniques, including machine piecing, hand piecing, appliqué, etc. If there is interest, we will make this a continuous block of the month and new members may join at any time. Dear Jane will meet on the second Monday each month from 6 – 8 pm beginning February 11th. A starter kit will be available, with participants adding more fabrics as they go. Book not included.
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Thimbleberries Club 2008
Sew Little Time is going to start the 2008 Thimbleberries club in April. We will be working strictly on the quilt for 8 months and have the top completed in November! We have pictures of the quilts and samples of the fabric, so stop in and see for yourself. We will be offering both the Lodge and Lakeside fabrics. We have ordered enough fabric for 20 kits from each. Fabric choice will be first come, first served.
We are currently signing people up! As in the past, there is a $20 fee to join the club. Payment of the registration fee allows you to reserve your choice of fabric – The Lake or The Lodge. The cost for our club will be $25 per month (8 months) if you pay as you go each month. If you would like to have your credit card number kept on file and have us charge you on the first of each month, you pay only $22.50 per month! For even more savings, pay $160.00 in full at the time of registration and your average cost is only $20 per month, plus we will waive the $20 registration fee!
Club meetings will be only on the first Saturday of each month from 10 – 11 am. At the monthly club meetings, we will offer helpful information on making that month’s block, show you extra projects for which we will have kits available, offer special deals on Thimbleberries products, have door prizes, and in general have a grand time!
Table Runners Club
If you’ve run out of beds and wall space, or have trouble completing a big project, why not join our new Table Runners Club! We’ll be using the “Mostly Table Runners 3” book plus additional patterns on occasion and making a different one each month. Kits will be available if you like our sample that month, or choose your own fabrics for a totally different look. Kits are available on a 1st come basis on the night of the class and any left over will be put out for sale the following day. The club meets on the third Monday of each month from 6-9 pm. This will be an ongoing club with a one-time membership fee of $30. Books and fabric sold separately.
Free Block of the Month Club
Well, the free part is up to you! Pay $5 for your first block (due when you sign up) and the rest are free when you come to the meeting with your completed block from the previous month! We’ll be offering two different color schemes on this fun and easy to make sampler quilt – scarlet & gray and Americana. Finishing kits will be available. The club meeting is on the first Thursday of each month from 7:00 – 8:00 pm. We still have room for a couple more people and it’s still just $5.00 to join. Club meeting #2 is on June 7th, so you can pick up your first block and have it done in time to get #2 free (We promise – it’s easy!) Sign up now!
New Thimbleberries Christmas Retreat!
BIG NEWS! Right down the street is a brand new retreat center called A Crop for All Seasons. They started out with retreats for scrapbookers, but were quickly informed that quilters love overnight retreats too! Imagine a weekend dedicated to you and the activity you enjoy most – quilting! We know how hard it is to find time to work on your projects, therefore we promise to provide you with a relaxing and rewarding weekend – you deserve it!
The spacious sewing room provides each guest with their own work space, comfortable chair, individual Ott lighting, drink holder, and even a foot rest! The facilities are awesome and they promise to pamper us with treats and home-cooked meals. We have reserved the facility for Saturday, September 20th and Sunday, September 21st. Check in will be 8:00 a.m. on Saturday and check out will be 2:00 p.m. on Sunday.
We will be making three projects from Lynette Jenson’s new Christmas Punch collection and book. Fabric for these three projects will be included: a 62 x 80 quilt, a table runner, and a Christmas card/Message holder. Kits for additional projects from the book will be available for sale as well. The cost will be $345 per person. A $100 deposit will secure your spot. Send your check and we will not cash it until the week of the retreat. If the retreat is cancelled, we will return your check. Space is limited to 12 people! Check your calendar and make your reservation today!
CLASSES, CLASSES, CLASSES
Free Little Gracie II Demo
Please join us for a FREE demonstration of the Little Gracie II Quilt Frame. Have you been researching different brands and types of quilt frames? Are you considering purchasing a machine/frame system in the next year? This free demonstration is for those individuals who do NOT currently own a machine quilting frame and would like information on the Janome 1600P and Grace frame. If you are interested in purchasing a quilt frame for your use at home, or would like to rent time on our quilt frame, this free demo should be your first step. The next session will be Monday, September 8th, 7:00-8:00 pm. Registration is required for these free sessions so that we may provide enough handouts, chairs, etc.
Beginner Machine Frame Quilting Training
Individuals must already own a machine frame quilting system in order to sign up for this class. The class is free to those who have purchased their frame from Sew Little Time, or you may call to set up a private session. Otherwise, the cost of the training is $30. The 2-hour session will include such topics as:
· Creating your quilt backing for best results
· The importance of batting selection
· How to load a quilt on the frame
· Understanding draw-in
· Maximizing your available quilting area
· Learning simple edge-to-edge patterns
The next beginner training session will be offered on Thursday, September 18th from 7-9 pm. If you’ve purchased your frame and need a little help getting started, Rachel will have you off and running and ready to complete your first quilt in no time! This training will be offered periodically.
Advanced Machine Frame Quilting Training
Individuals in this training session must have previous machine frame quilting experience or complete Beginner Machine Frame Quilting Training (see above). As in the beginner training, we require that those in this class already own a machine frame quilting system. The class is free to those who have purchased their frame from Sew Little Time, or you may call to set up a private session. Otherwise, the cost of the training is $45. The 3-hour session will include such topics as:
· Squaring up
· Importance of and creating side tension
· Understanding & using pantographs
· Turning a quilt for border quilting
· Learning more advanced patterns/techniques
The next advanced training session will be offered Thursday, October 23rd, 6 – 9 pm.
One Block Wonder
In this class, Kare will teach you how to make a kaleidoscope quilt sewn in rows! The effects are breathtaking when you use these cutting and sewing techniques and a little creativity with your fabric. You’ll start by experimenting with different fabric prints to see how they look in kaleidoscope. By the end of the second session you’ll have your blocks put together without a single y-seam! Class meets Saturdays, October 18 and November 1, 1–3 pm. Cost will be $25. Pattern and fabric not included.
Beginner Quilting
This class starts with square one! During the four class sessions we will cover rotary cutting, piecing, borders and much more. By the time you are finished, you’ll have all the skills you need to complete your quilt top. Sessions will be on Saturday afternoons beginning in late October and early November. Times will be announced soon. The cost is $60.00. Fabric is not included. Most participants follow this class with the Basic Machine Quilting class. Call to get your name on the list if you are interested!
Machine Quilting
We’ve had lots of requests for this class! You will practice several different machine quilting techniques on fabric we will provide, including stippling, straight line, and free motion quilting. Bring your own machine and walking and darning feet if you have them. Class meets on Saturday, October 25 from 10 am – 1 pm. Cost for the class is $30.
The City Bag
We’ve had many requests to do this class again! This popular and easy Lazy Girl Purse will be the envy of all your friends! Class will be on Saturday, November 15 from 10 am – 1 pm. Cost is $20, pattern and supplies not included.
It’s a Wrap
This fun technique is both versatile and easy to do! Participants will need to bring a sewing machine and walking foot, though no sewing experience is required. We’ll teach you all you need to know to make a variety of projects, including placemats, coasters, chair pads, table runners, rugs, purses, and tote bags. The only limit is your imagination! Class will be on Monday, September 29, 6 – 9 pm. Cost is $20. Book and supplies not included.
Binding Methods
Don’t be at a loss after your quilt has been quilted! In this binding class, you will learn how to construct, apply, and finish a quilt binding for a real polished look. Methods for joining strips, mitering corners, and stitching down the binding will be covered. Class meets on Thursday, November 20 from 7 – 9 pm. Practice materials will be provided. Cost for the class is $25.
Basic Computer Training
Don’t be afraid of your computer or computerized machine! We’re here to help with a basic computer operations class in which you will learn to open files, copy and paste, create folders, click and drag, download designs, and much more. A computer for each person is required. We have 3 computers that can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants are encouraged to bring their own computers. The cost of the class is $35. Class will be Saturday, August 23rd from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. For those who need individual attention, private lessons are available for $25 per hour.
Aunt Philly’s Toothbrush Rugs
The very popular Aunt Philly’s Toothbrush Rug class is back! The next session will be Thursday, August 21st from 6-9 pm. Please call if you are interested! As before, the classis is free if you buy the required 10 yards of fabric at Sew Little Time. Otherwise the cost is $25. The pattern and tool are additional.
McKenna Ryan In Full Bloom Join PJ to make your choice of the Sleeps Six or Sugar Fix wall hanging from the In Full Bloom Series. In this class you will learn fusible appliqué, free motion quilting, including the McTavishing method. Use fun embellishment techniques, such as yarn, ribbon work and beading. One pattern and embellishment kit included. Other patterns, supplies and fabric are not included. Class will consist of two sessions: Saturday, September 27, 10 am -3 pm and Saturday, October 11, 12 – 3 pm. Cost for the class is $45. A minimum of 6 students is required for this creative and fun class. Skill Level: Intermediate
Create Your Own Class
Have a quilt you’ve been wanting to make but can’t quite tackle it alone? Grab 3 friends to sign up with you and we will offer a class on the pattern of your choice! Our minimum class size is four people. We’ll figure out the cost of the class and one of our many talented teachers will instruct you. Payment will be required at the time of sign-up and no refunds will be given.
Gift Certificates – Sew Little Time offers gift certificates in any denomination for that special quilter or embroiderer on your list. These are great for the holidays, birthdays, retirement gifts, or a special thank you. We also have “Wish Lists” printed up, so don’t leave your family and friends guessing as to what you want! Stop in and make them a list so there won’t be any confusion as to what you mean by rotary cutter, fat quarters, or Thimbleberries book (there are at least a dozen)!