Welcome to Autumn 2013!
As with much of the U.S., our own little corner of Chester, Vermont was hit
with extreme heat this summer. Nonetheless, Country Treasures has been busy
with lots of visitors from all over the country.
We have assisted buses, vans, and even a limousine
filled with out-of-state quilters!
All
of our shoppers were eager to find what might be new, such as our many new fall
and winter fabric lines.
We know you
have been waiting for our new Fall class schedule.
In addition to the new classes by Sue and
Carolyn, Sarah will be teaching two classes featuring Deb Tucker’s rulers and
patterns.
So jump out of the pool, put
those swim suits away, and jump back into a quilt class and join our old and
new faces for a great fall schedule.
Weekly Quilting Classes – Fall 2013
INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED (8 weeks of
class).................... $56.00
Starting Tuesday, September 10
th,
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Instructor: Sue Ashe
The first project is the Take
4 set of placemats which can be made in one session. Why not ease back into
classes with a project that makes great gifts and is simply a fun project.
FARMER’S WIFE (6 weeks of class)................................................... $48.00
Starting Wednesday, September 11
th,
9:30 am – noon.
Also available as an on-line class, see page 5 below.
Instructor: Sue Ashe
Come join me as we piece together a sampler quilt (83” x 103”) using scraps
or reproduction fabrics. Every week we will work on several blocks and some
blocks will be assigned to work on at home.
Suitable for all levels but not recommended for first-time quilters.
BEGINNERS (8 weeks of class)............................................................ $56.00
Starting Wednesday, September 11
th, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Instructor: Carolyn Niesuchouski
The first project is the “Bricklayer’s Daughter” Tablerunner. This class is
designed for first-time, beginning quilters or for anyone who wants more
review.
We will learn all the basics and
do simple quilting and binding to finish this new tablerunner pattern.
INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED (8 weeks of
class).................... $56.00
Starting Thursday, September 12
th,
9:30 am – Noon
Instructor: Sue Ashe
The first project is the Take
4 set of placemats which can be made in one session. Why not ease back into
classes with a project that makes great gifts and is just a fun project.
JUDY
NIEMEYER CLUB (6 weeks of class)....................................... $48.00
Starting Friday, September 13
th, 9:30
am – Noon
Instructor: Sue Ashe
OK, I admit it—I am addicted to this method of paper piecing.
I’ve made four large quilts and some smaller
samples in the last year alone!
You will
have a choice of eight patterns from which to choose.
Unlike fussy paper piecing methods you will
cut layers of fabric at a time, and chain-sew sections together.
Sharp points, compasses, curve seaming all
become a piece of cake!
Suitable for all
levels but not recommended for first time quilters.
Weekend Workshops
QUILTS OF
VALOR QUILT-A-THON........................................... Priceless!
Friday
& Saturday, September 6th – 7th, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
We need quilters to cut
fabric, iron, sew, bind, and/or attach labels.
Bring your own fabric or work on one of the many kits I will have
ready. All quilts made will be donated
to veterans from Vermont. Come for the
day or a couple of hours. I appreciate
any and all help! Please sign up in
advance to ensure everyone has a seat!
FINISH UP
CLASS............................................................................... $30.00
Sunday, September 8
th, 1:00 pm –
4:00 pm
Instructor: Sue Ashe
This has been a very popular class. For all of you who have started any of
our block of the month quilts or just have unfinished projects, this is a great
opportunity to get them finished!!
DEB TUCKER’S VICTORIOUS.......................................................... $40.00
Saturday, September 14
th, 9:30 am
– 3:30 pm
Instructor: Sarah Furrer
Make a striking (55 ½” x 55 ½”) quilt.
In the process you will learn how to use Deb Tucker’s V-Block Ruler to
make star blocks and an interesting diamond border.
This
project is for the intermediate to advanced quilter. Pre-cutting is required for class.
MACHINE QUILTING I...................................................................... $30.00
Sunday, September 15
th, 1:00 pm –
4:00 pm
Instructor: Carolyn Niesuchouski
This is the first in a series of classes for machine quilting. We will get you
set up with the right tools and learn straight line quilting using a walking
foot. You will actually leave with your project quilted!!
The student will also learn modern quilting
ideas.
Sample tablerunner ideas will be
provided.
RESERVED – THE QUILTING DIVAS.............................................. $35.00
Saturday, September 21, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
The first project is the Stargello.
CHESTER FALL FESTIVAL................................................................ FREE
Saturday + Sunday, September 21 + 22, All
Day
On-going demo’s on the Chester Green, weather permitting.
STARGELLO......................................................................................... $40.00
Saturday, September 28
th, 9:30 am
– 3:30 pm
Instructor: Sue Ashe
Create this awesome table-topper using two color families of fabric or leave
one seam open and make a Christmas Tree Skirt!
If you can sew strips together you can make a stargello!
You have the option of adding a border like
my sample to make it larger.
Suitable for all levels but not recommended
for first time quilters.
JUDY NIEMEYER CLUB..................................................................... $48.00
Sunday, September 29
th, 9:30 am –
3:30 pm
Instructor: Sue Ashe
OK, I admit it—I am addicted to this method of paper piecing.
I’ve made four large quilts and some smaller
samples in the last year alone!
You will
have a choice of eight patters from which to choose.
Unlike fussy paper piecing methods you will
cut layers of fabric at a time, and chain-sew sections together.
Sharp points, compasses, curve seaming all
become a piece of cake!
Suitable for all
levels but not recommended for first time quilters. The price includes another all-day class at the
student’s convenience.
COLORSPLASH................................................................................... $40.00
Saturday, October 5
th, 9:30 am –
3:30 pm
Instructor: Sue Ashe
Always a favorite! This beautiful quilt is made using florals in the
Trip
Around The World pattern. You will be amazed at how it is constructed.
Your choice of sizes from crib to king.
Suitable
for all levels but not recommended for first time quilters.
BARGELLO........................................................................................... $40.00
Saturday, October 5
th, 9:30 am –
3:30 pm
Instructor: Sue Ashe
The Bargello lap quilt is
made using regular strip-piecing techniques and a range of fabrics that produce
a graduation of color from light to dark.
Suitable for all levels but not
recommended for first time quilters.
MACHINE QUILTING II..................................................................... $30.00
Sunday, October 6
th, 1:00 pm –
4:00 pm
Instructor: Carolyn Niesuchouski
You must have taken Introduction to Machine Quilting I or have prior machine
quilting experience. This class will concentrate on “free motion” quilting. Drop
your feed dogs and go!
JUDY NIEMEYER’S DOUBLE WEDDING RING............................ $40.00
Saturday, October 19
th, 9:30 am –
3:30 pm
Instructor: Sue Ashe
Everyone loves this classic design—but we are all put off because of all
those curves.
Using a Judy Niemeyer
paper piecing technique combined with traditional piecing methods the
difficulty level is cut down to a project suitable for all quilters.
You may choose from smaller projects like a
tablerunner or a crib quilt or jump right in and make a larger quilt.
Suitable
for all levels but not recommended for beginners.
MACHINE QUILTING III................................................................... $30.00
Sunday, October 20
th, 1:00 pm –
4:00 pm
Instructor: Carolyn Niesuchouski
You must have taken Introduction to Machine Quilting I and II or have prior
machine quilting experience. This class will concentrate on machine appliqué. We
will be using decorative stitches!!
RESERVED – THE QUILTING DIVAS.............................................. $35.00
Saturday, October 26, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
MACHINE QUILTING IV (ADVANCED).......................................... $30.00
Sunday, October 27
st, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Carolyn Niesuchouski
For those who want to advance their quilting technique or review your
skills.
Lots of new designs and ideas
from Modern Quilting will be used!
CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT................................................................. $40.00
Saturday, November 2
nd, 9:30 am –
3:30 pm
Instructor: Sue Ashe
OK, we all make
mistakes. I loved this pattern so I
ordered it. You should have seen my face
when I opened it up and found it was all appliqué! Nowhere on the cover does it
say appliqué. So I re-wrote the pattern
so it is all pieced—so much more fun! Suitable for all levels—a great beginner
project.
FINISH UP
CLASS............................................................................... $30.00
Sunday, November 3
rd,
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Sue Ashe
This has been a very popular class. For all of you who have started any of
our block of the month quilts or just have unfinished projects, this is a great
opportunity to get them finished!!
PICKUP STICKS.................................................................................. $40.00
Saturday, November 9
th, 9:30 am –
3:30 pm
Instructor: Sue Ashe
Pickup Sticks is a great quilt
made using charm packs or layer cakes. What
a wonderful class for beginners—easy piecing!
Your choice of tablerunner or lap quilts. Suitable
for all levels.
RESERVED – THE QUILTING DIVAS.............................................. $35.00
Saturday, November 16, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
TAKE 4 PLACEMAT SET.................................................................... $30.00
Sunday, November 17
th, 1:00 pm –
4:00 pm
Instructor: Sue Ashe
Take 4 is a quick and easy
project: a set of four placemats can be made in one afternoon. Great for gift giving! Suitable
for all levels—a great beginner project.
WOODPILE SAMPLER....................................................................... $48.00
Saturday, November 23
rd, 9:30 am
– 3:30 pm.
Also available as an on-line class, see page 5 below.
Instructor: Sue Ashe
In response to popular
demand, I am bringing back this beautiful sampler quilt designed by Terry
Atkinson. My sample was made using
1930’s prints but it will look great in any kind of fabric. Use your scraps or buy new fabrics for a more
planned quilt. Not
recommended for beginners.
DEB TUCKER’S NORTH STAR......................................................... $40.00
Saturday, December 7
th, 9:30 am –
3:30 pm
Instructor: Sarah Furrer
Make a striking and unique quilt using Deb Tucker’s Corner Beam ruler.
Learn a fun technique for those tricky
looking blocks.
This project is for the intermediate and advanced quilter. Pre-cutting required for class.
RESERVED – THE QUILTING DIVAS.............................................. $35.00
Saturday, December 14, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Instructor: Sue Ashe
***KITS ARE AVAILABLE FOR MOST CLASSES***
Parking and classroom entrance in rear of
building. Bring your lunch.
Please let us know at least one week in advance of
your class if you would like a kit made.
PICTURES OF THE CLASS PROJECTS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEE ON OUR WEBSITE
DEAR JANE CLASS
Country Treasures will be
having a class inspired by the exhibition of Dear Jane quilts at this year’s
Vermont Quilt Festival. It will be some
time during our Winter class session. We
have the book, rulers and DVD in stock.
Sarah has already started on her quilt.
Soon all of us will be Jane-iacs!!
FALLING LEAVES RETREAT
Our Falling Leaves Retreat is scheduled for November 5 –10, 2013.
We may have a few openings for anyone who
would like to join us for a week of non-stop fun!
If you are interested, please call Country
Treasures – 802-875-4377.
QUILTS OF VALOR
We continue to accept all quilts or quilt tops for our Quilts of Valor
program. Both Sue and Carolyn are donating time to machine quilt.
Anyone interested in joining in please email
or call us.
We would particularly
appreciate any donation of time to bind quilts, and any donation of materials
such as new batting or new threads or monies to purchase batting and thread. Please
continue to make quilts for our returning veterans.
For more information, please go to
www.QOVF.org.
*** NEW—ON-LINE CLASSES!! ***
For those of you who cannot come every week I have made it possible for you
to complete two of our classes via the Internet!
This class session Woodpile Sampler and
Farmer’s Wife are available as on-line classes for $48.00.
Here is how it will work: after you have paid
for the class, I will email the first lesson.
Once you have completed the homework, you will send me a picture of the
completed block(s) and I will send you the next lesson!
Registration Form for Classes
Minimum of 6 students per class
No telephone registrations unless you use a credit
card.
Should the class be cancelled, class fee will be
refunded.
NO refund of class fee should a student cancel without
a two week notice.
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Payment method: circle one: Check Credit Card (MC, VISA or
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TALKING QUILTS
My good friend Jeannette Pié is retiring because of medical reasons.
She originated the Talking Quilt quotes and
patterns.
She has asked me to take over
her business.
Sometime in the fall I
will become the distributor of her Talking Quilts business!
For more information on Talking Quilts please
visit her website at
www.easyaspiedesigns.com.
CONKERR CANCER – PILLOWCASES
Please remember to continue to make pillowcases for the cause for kids with
cancer. Remember that all pillowcases must be washed and placed in a plastic
Ziploc bag. Thanks!
COMING EVENTS
July
11 – October 7 A Slice of
Cheddar: Antique Pennsylvania Quilts at the New England Quilt Museum, Lowell,
MA
August
1 – September 22 Billings Farm &
Museum 27th Annual Quilt Exhibition, Woodstock, VT
August
8 – 10 Lowell Quilt
Festival, Lowell, MA
August
15 – 18 World Quilt
Show—New England, Radisson Center of New Hampshire, Manchester, NH
September
2 Labor Day,
Country Treasures is open 10 am – 5 pm
September
14 – 15 Bennington Quilt
Fest 2013, Bennington, VT
September
16 – 22 New England Air
Museum: Fights and Fantasies Quilt show 2013
September
21 – 22 Chester Fall
Festival on the Green
October
14 Columbus
Day, Country Treasures is open 10 am – 5 pm
October
17 – December 28 Roots of Modern Quilting:
Everything Old is New Again at the New England Quilt Museum, Lowell, MA
October
19 – 20 Second Annual
Deerfield Valley Quilt Show, Norton House, A Quilter’s Paradise, Wilmington, VT
November
5 – 10 Falling Leaves
Retreat, Country Treasures, Chester, VT
November
11 Country
Treasures will be closed for Veteran’s Day
March
21 – 30, 2014 Vermont Shop Hop
May
29 – June 1, 2014 Spring Retreat,
Country Treasures
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
·
The shop will be open Labor Day, September 2 and
Columbus Day, October 14 from10 am – 5 pm.
·
During the Chester Fall Festival weekend the
shop will be open extra hours on Sunday, September 22 from 10 am – 4 pm.
·
Country Treasures will be closed for Veteran’s
Day, Monday, November 11.
FABRIC JUST
IN
Southern Nights and Rio from Fabri-Quilt, Snow Babies and Flannel Essentials
from Henry Glass, Dashing All the Way and Winter Wishes from Hoffman, Whisper
Prints, Damask Rose and Urban Zoologie (in regular cotton and flannel) from
Robert Kaufman, Fields of Gold and Kimberly’s Garden from Maywood Studio,
Judy’s 25
th Anniversary, Primo Plaids and Romantic Old Charleston
from Marcus Brothers, Christmas Countdown from Moda, Margo’s Favorite Shirtings
from Newcastle, Attic Treasures and Mia from Red Rooster, It’s Elementary from
Wilmington, and Midnight Blues from Windham Fabric.