Block-of-the-Month’s & Clubs Blue Star BOM *NEW* If you love blue, this medallion quilt (94" x 94") is the quilt you've been waiting for! Designed by Wendy Sheppard, it features the fabric line Rhapsody in Blue by Mary Koval. It all begins with a field of stars. Each month you'll make new blocks and/or borders and in just 10 months you'll be crossing the finish line with a beautiful new quilt. Instructor: Julie Garren Tuesdays, Jan. 10, Feb. 14, Mar. 14, Apr. 4, 6:30 Wednesdays, Jan. 11, Feb. 8, Mar. 15, Apr. 5, 10:30 Sign-Up Fee – $20 Kits for months 1-10 will be $19.99 each and include the pattern. Mail order is available for an additional shipping fee of $4.99 per month.

Deb Tucker Precision-Piecing Club *NEW* Rangeley Star This session in Deb Tucker Club, we’ll be making this fun, scrappy star quilt. These stars are so easy with Deb’s Tucker Trimmer 1 and each star comes out perfect with all of its points! These stars are fun and addicting to make. Each month, I will provide approximately 1 hour of instruction, and then you are welcome to stay and sew

as long as the classroom is open. Instructor: Katie Reed Tuesdays, Jan. 10, Feb. 14, Mar. 14, Apr. 11, 10:30-11:30 Thurs., Jan. 12, Feb. 9, Mar. 16, Apr. 13, 10:30-11:30 Saturdays, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Mar. 18, Apr. 8, 1:30-2:30 Club Fee: $35.00

Appliquér’s Anonymous Where inspiration abounds…. Whether you are a beginner or have been appliquéing for years, you are encouraged to join our group of appliqué enthusiasts. Each month, Shar will share an appliqué or embellishment technique. This session we continue stitching blocks from “Baltimore Elegance” by Elly Sienkiewicz or you can work on an appliqué project of your choice. Look forward to seeing you there! Instructor: Shar Snellman Thurs, Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 30, Apr. 20, 10:30-12:00 Club Fee: $42.00

Sarah’s Sewing Circle In times past, women gathered in circles to share their joys and sorrows and stitch on quilts. Join us as we revive this tradition in “Sarah’s Sewing Circle”. Each month Carrie will present vintage-inspired quilts and projects made from reproduction fabrics. Kits will be available at a 15% discount for club members. Club projects will help you perfect your skills while you make new friends. Group Leader: Carrie Quinn Tuesdays, Jan. 24, Feb. 28, Mar. 28, Apr. 25, 7:30-8:30 Wednesdays, Jan. 25, Feb. 22, Mar. 29, Apr. 26, 10:30-11:30 Fee: $30.00

Almost-Free 12 Month Block-of-the-Month *NEW* This year, we’ll be doing a row style quilt featuring 12 different 6” star blocks. Color options are Patriotic or Red & Brown. Each month we will do one of the 12 blocks. Do one block each month to make the lap size (66” x 74”) or sign up for and purchase a second kit each month for $3.00 to make a queen size (85” x 101”). It works like this: • The first month, purchase block 1 for $5.• Make block 1, bring it to the next demo and block 2 is

FREE!• Each month that you bring in the completed block

from the previous month, your kit will be FREE.• If you don’t complete your block or you can’t make it

to the demo, you must purchase your kit for $5.00(sorry but there are no exceptions…please don’t ask).

• We will split the finishing kit into two parts, whichwill be available for purchase in months 6 and 12.

Instructors: Katie & Carrie Tuesdays, Apr. 11, (will continue the 2nd Tues) 6:30 Fridays, Apr. 14, (will continue the 2nd Fri), 10:30 Saturdays, Apr. 8, (will continue the 2nd Sat), 10:30 Commitment Fee $20 - You will receive a coupon for $20 off your finishing kit at the end of the program

Pieceful Gathering Quilt Shop Winter 2017 Class & Club Offerings

Handwork Coffee Klatch Club Get away from the hustle-and-bustle of the real world for a couple of hours and enjoy some sit-and-stitch time with Carrie & Katie. It doesn’t matter what you’re stitching on, as long as it’s handwork, you can come and stitch. Carrie will be working on English Paper Piecing/Lucy Boston blocks and is happy to help you with those. Katie will obviously be working on wool! Group Leaders: Carrie and Katie Thurs., Jan. 19, Feb. 16, Mar. 23, Apr. 27, 10:30-12 Fee: $20.00

Featherweight FUNatics Club Bring your own machine and compare notes with other Featherweight owners and collectors. Demi will often have little projects for you to do, or you can just stitch on your own projects. It is sure to be a pleasant evening! Group Leader: Demi Wians Thursdays, Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 30, Apr. 27, 7-9 Fee: $25.00

Pieceful Stitchers Club The Pieceful Stitchers are a group of quilters who meet on the first Thursday of each month to spend time sewing and chatting. The meetings are very informal and there is no group leader. The group may choose to do a specific project or work on individual projects. Group Leader: Carrie (kind of) Thursdays, Jan. 5, Feb. 2, Mar. 2, Apr. 6, 7-9 Fee: $20.00

Fall Classes & Workshops

Double Wedding Ring *NEW* Join Shar as we re-visit this popular design from the 1930’s. During this two session class she will lead you through the construction of the block while offering precision cutting and piecing tips. If you have never tried curved piecing, now is the time. This is the perfect project to take your skills to the next level! Instructor: Shar Snellman Saturdays, Feb. 11 & 25, 10:30-1:00 Thursdays, March 23 & 30, 1:00-3:30 Fee: $35.00

The Beatle Bag *NEW* The Beatle Bag is your personalized traveling bag designed by Abby Lane Quilts. This fabulous bag can be used to carry your hand sewing, beading or cross stitch

projects. With its Beatle Bag Inserts (included with pattern), all your items will be safely organized in this cute and versatile bag. The Beatle Bag is excellent for all kinds of uses. Instructor: Stacie Moseley Saturday, February 4, 10:30-2:30 Friday, March 3, 10:30-2:30 Fee: $30.00

Stitching Travel Pillow *NEW* This travel pillow designed by Primitive Gatherings is perfect for stashing your in-progress quilt blocks. Take it with you to stitch as you travel or use it at home when you’re stitching on the couch. In class, Vivian will teach

you a variety of embroidery stitches that you can use to embellish the top. Instructor: Vivian Glenz Tuesday, January 31, 6:00-9:00 Saturday, April 29, 10:30-1:30 Fee: $23.00

The Great Wave *NEW* The Wave! This is a great quilt for a beginner quilter or someone wanting a contemporary looking quilt. It can be made in twin, full, queen, or king and can easily be adapted to match any décor. The first class will cover cutting and

layout. Second class will be sewing the quilt together. Instructor: Barb Meyer Wed, Feb 1 & 15, 6:30-8:30 Sat, March 11 & 18, 10:30-12:30 Fee: $30.00

Diva Frame Wallet *NEW* This frame wallet will definitely turn some heads! It’s the perfect accessory and so simple that even a beginner can do it. You’ll want to make one to go with every bag you have! You can even use it as a clutch. Instructor: Stacie Moseley Friday, January 13, 10:00-1:00 Wednesday, March 1, 6:00-9:00 Fee: $23.00

Croweaving *NEW* Join Carrie for her latest foray into rug making. If you have a ready supply of 1 ½” strips, or a lot of leftover fabric that can be cut into strips, this is a great way to use them up and end up with a beautiful rug. Make it scrappy from your stash, or purchase fabric to make a planned beauty. There are no tools involved in this simple technique, and anyone can do it. Once you get

started, you won’t want to stop! Instructor: Carrie Quinn Friday, February 3, 10:30-1:00 Wednesday, April 12, 6:30-9:00 Fee: $20.00

Designing Quilts Using Excel *NEW* Did you know that Microsoft Excel can work as a graphic design program for designing quilts? In class, we will learn some basic techniques, and you may even get a quilt designed. Bring a laptop to class, with Excel loaded on it, and be ready to have some fun! Instructor: Carrie Quinn Saturday, January 7, 10:30-1:00 Friday, March 10, 10:30-1:00 Fee: $20.00

Eldon 3-Part Quilt Class Are you looking for a challenge? Do you like traditional quilts but want something a little extra? Eldon may be just the quilt for you! Join Julie for guidance on every step of the process from selecting fabrics and organizing the cutting, to constructing the blocks and putting them all together. This might be that once-in-a-lifetime masterpiece quilt you’ve been waiting for! Julie will

provide about 1 ½ hours of instruction each month and then you are welcome to stay and sew as long as the classroom is open. Instructor: Julie Garren Tuesdays, Feb 7, Mar 7, Apr 4, 10:30-12:00 Fee: $35.00

Kaleidoscope Pinwheels Ever wonder how to make kaleidoscope blocks? Learn the technique to make easy and fabulous kaleidoscope blocks, or use the same technique with fat quarters or snippets to make fun pinwheel blocks. Instructor: Tricia Baldwin Thursday, Feb. 2, 10:30-1:30 Fee: $23

Bionic Gear Bag This is the perfect bag for sewing notions – next to you on the couch or for classes and retreats. It was originally

designed to be multipurpose for everything from electronic gizmos to cosmetics, jewelry, or art supplies. Instructor: Tricia Baldwin Wednesday, March 1, 10:30-3:30 Fee: $35.00

Binding by Machine Making a baby quilt? Table runner? Wall hanging? Some projects need extra support on the binding because of use and washing. Or… sometimes we just don’t have time to sit and hand-stitch binding. This is a hands-on class to learn multiple techniques and you will have samples to take home. Added bonus is a fun coffee cozy! Instructor: Tricia Baldwin Wednesday, April 26, 6:00-9:00 Fee: $23.00

Lucy Boston - English Paper-Piecing Join Carrie as she shares her current obsession, English Paper-Piecing. She will show you her technique for perfect piecing using paper templates, and share her tips for creating beautiful blocks with fussy cutting. There are a variety of shapes available, but we will learn hexagons, diamonds and the honeycombs and squares used in the Lucy Boston quilt. Instructor: Carrie Quinn Wednesday, April 19, 6:30-9:00 Fee: $20.00

Mini Paper-Pieced Pineapple Do you have more quilts than beds and you’ve gifted everyone you know with a quilt? Perhaps you’ve always liked the pineapple pattern but didn’t want to make all those blocks, or maybe you’ve saved lots of small scraps and have been looking for just the right project. This miniature pineapple quilt is paper-pieced and looks great framed or as a pillow. Brush up on your paper-piecing

skills and see the many different looks you can get by careful color placement. You might decide to make more than one! Instructor: Julie Garren Friday, February 24, 10:30-1:00 Wednesday, March 29, 6:30-9:00 Fee: $23.00

Camden Bowl Tutorial Join Tricia for a one hour tutorial (you will not make anything in class) on how to make this awesome bowl. You will learn the tips and tricks for the best way to put this cool project together. Buy your supplies from us (batting & pattern) and get a discount on the class fee! Instructor: Tricia Baldwin Wed., March 15, 6:30-7:30 Fee: $15.00 OR $10 if you purchase supplies from us

Wool Applique by Machine Wool applique can be done on the machine too! If you love the look of wool but handwork isn’t your thing, then come learn how to do wool on the machine! In class, Katie will teach you how to trace, fuse and then stitch your pieces down by machine. You will get a good start on the center portion in class and then Katie

will give you some pointers on how to do the log cabins so you can finish this great wall hanging. Instructor: Katie Reed Saturday, Jan 28, 10:30-1:30 Thursday, March 9, 10:30-1:30 Fee: $23.00

Deb Tucker UFO Day This is an opportunity for those of you with unfinished Deb Tucker projects to come and work on them. Katie will be happy to refresh your memory on any of the tools or patterns. Bring your Deb Tucker Club projects, Rapid-Fire Lemoyne or Hunter Stars, or even BOM parts that use her rulers and never got finished. We’ll stitch all day and you can bring or order lunch. Instructor: Katie Reed Thursday, January 5, 10:30-2:30 Thursday. April 6, 10:30-2:30 Fee: $20.00

Pieceful Quilt Academy From the Extreme Beginning to the Photo Finish, we will teach you how to put together a beautiful quilt and along the way introduce you to a community of new friends. The Quilt Academy is a series of classes designed help you learn the basic techniques that you will need to make a quilt from start-to-finish. The classes are divided into levels so that quilters with different levels of experience can feel free to take any class they want to. Classes do not need to be taken in order.

Quilting 101 – Extreme Beginner In this three-part, introductory class, you will get a general overview of quilting with hands-on demonstrations of the basic tools and techniques. We’ll be making a “Rail Fence” quilt with two borders that can be used as a baby quilt or a lap quilt! By the end of the three sessions you should have a completed quilt top. Sign up for our finishing class to learn how to quilt and bind it on your own, or have it quilted by our fabulous long-arm quilters. Instructor: Tricia Baldwin Wednesdays, Jan 11, 18 & 25, 6:30-9:00 Fee: $55.00

Quilting 201 – Finishing Class This is a two-part class that covers putting your quilt together, basic machine-quilting techniques, binding and labels. The class is designed to finish your completed top from our Extreme Beginner class. If you don’t have a top from our Extreme Beginner class, you can bring a small quilt top (no bigger than 40” x 40”) of your own to finish in this class. Instructor: Demi Wians Wednesdays, Feb 8 & 22, 6:00 – 9:00 Fee: $45.00 *Sign up at the same time as Q101 and receive a 15% discount!

Quilting 202 – Advanced Beginner This is a two-part class which will include the introduction of triangles and flying geese. In the class, you will make a table runner while learning about the effect of color placement. You should complete the top of your runner during the class. Sign-up for our Finishing Class to learn how to quilt and bind your table runner. Instructor: Julie Garren Weds, March 8 & 22, 6:30-9:00 Fee: $35.00

Quilting 301– Beginning Hand Appliqué Have you always admired appliqué designs but didn’t know where to begin? In this 2 session class, Shar will demonstrate and teach you hand appliqué fundamentals. You will learn the invisible appliqué stitch, as well as prepared and needle-turn appliqué methods. Our quilt design for this class provides the opportunity to stitch a variety of shapes including curves and points. Shar will share tips and tricks for stitching each of them. Instructor: Shar Snellman Sat, Mar 25 & April 22, 10:30-12:30 Fee: $30.00

Quilting 302 – Beginning Machine Appliqué Demi has taken Machine Appliqué to a new level and

she knows all the tips and tricks that will make it easy for you! Join her in making this flower basket wall hanging. Instructor: Demi Wians Friday, Jan 27, 10:30-1:30 Fee: $23.00

Quilting 303 – Beginning Paper-Piecing Also known as foundation piecing, this technique will enable you to produce odd shapes, small blocks and perfect points with ease. In class, you will learn the process as you make a traditional schoolhouse block (finished size 4"). Use this block as the center of a medallion style quilt or practice your new skills by making 3 more blocks to make a wall hanging or table runner. Instructor: Julie Garren Saturday, January 21, 10:30-1:30 Wednesday, April 19, 10:30-1:30 Fee: $23.00

Quilting 304 – Beginning Wool Appliqué In this introductory wool class you will learn wool basics, how to use fusible with wool, and how to do the buttonhole stitch. In class, you will get all of your pieces cut out and fused and you will start stitching. You

will go home feeling confident and able to finish this great project. Instructor: Debbie Lazarski Wednesday, April 5, 6:00-9:00 Fee: $23.00

Quilting 306 – Machine Quilting Workshop The Gammie Girls do a great job, but that doesn’t mean you can’t do some of your own quilting. Learn the basics of machine quilting, including preparing your quilt sandwich, selecting thread and batting, straight-line quilting with a walking foot, and free-motion quilting. Spend time in class practicing your new skills so you will be ready to work on your own projects. Instructor: Julie Garren Friday, April 21, 10:30-2:30 Fee: $35.00

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Events & Other Fun Stuff

Great Stash Dash - January 13-22 Purchase your passport for just $10 (or $15 after January 1) and receive your stash dash tote! During the 10 day dash, visit 12 great shops to get your passport stamped and receive 15% off your entire purchase.

Kathleen Tracy Trunk Show & Book Signing February 18th, 10:30 Kathleen has a new book of small quilts and we couldn’t

be more excited! Her beautiful doll quilts are based on traditional patterns and perfect for reproduction fabrics. She’ll be bringing along a trunk show of quilts from the book and will do a book signing afterwards. Fee: $5.00 OR FREE if you pre-order the book from Pieceful Gathering

Fifth Annual Pieceful Retreat - March 3-5, 2017 Join us for a wonderful, relaxing weekend of sewing and fun at the Techny Towers Retreat Center in Techny, Illinois (near Northbrook). The facility will open at 3:00 on Friday, with official retreat activities beginning after dinner at 6:00. Carrie will be leading the optional retreat project which is a snippet stew mystery! Other retreat activities will include Fat Quarter Bingo, “Show and Tell” and lots of chocolate eating! Fee includes five delicious meals (Friday dinner – Sunday brunch) and overnight accommodations. A non-refundable deposit of $50 is required to hold your spot. Sign-up soon, spaces are filling up quickly. Fee: $280 triple, $290 double or $330 single

Pieceful Valor Quilters Pieceful Gathering is proud to provide a meeting place for this wonderful group, which is associated with the Gazebo Valor Quilters from Huntley. The goal of this group is to blanket service-members and veterans with comforting quilts of love. This group is always looking for volunteers to join them in this worthy cause. Fabric is provided, so all you need to bring is your machine (or use one of ours) and basic quilting supplies. Please sign-up ahead of time so we know how many to expect. Group Leader: Tricia Fridays, Jan. 20, Feb. 17, Mar. 24, Apr. 28, 11-4

Free DemonstrationsThere is no fee for these fabulous demonstrations and no need to sign up. Just come and have fun! Phoenix Rising Challenge Kick Off Come learn more about this year’s challenge and see some examples of how to get started. Pick up the first month’s challenge directions as well. Leader: Katie & Carrie Tuesday, Tuesday January 24, 10:30 OR 6:30

Primitive Spring We will have an assortment of primitive springtime projects to inspire you. Many of the projects will be from the Spring issue of Primitive Quilts Magazine. Leader: Katie & Staff Tuesday, February 28, 10:30 OR 6:30

Carrie’s Color Theory Do you ever wonder why some quilts just seem to pop and others are kind of dull and boring? Some people just seem to have a natural ability to put fabrics together and come out with gorgeous quilts. It is not so hard if you know a couple of secrets. Maybe you remember the old color wheel from grade school? Carrie will give you a little refresher on the wheel, and then explain how

it applies to fabric, and what you can do to make your quilts more interesting. Leader: Carrie Tuesday, March 28, 6:30 OR Friday, March 31, 10:30

Oh Glory! Patriotic Demo In this free demo, we will have a trunk show of patriotic projects from the book Oh Glory! by local designer Kathy Flowers. Kathy will join us at the demo as well for a book signing! Leader: Debbie Lazarski Tuesday, April 25, 10:30 OR 6:30

Meeting Dates for Continuing BOM’s American Crossroads 9 Month BOM (months 7-9) Tuesdays, Jan. 3, Feb. 7, Mar. 7, 6:30 Wednesdays, Jan. 4, Feb. 1, Mar. 8, 10:30 Merrie Christmas 9 BOM (months 4-7) Tues, Jan. 17, Feb. 21, Mar. 21, Apr. 18, 10:30 or 6:30

Now you can register for many of our classes and clubs on our website!

www.piecefulgathering.com

Christmas Open House & Discount Registration - December 3rd, 10-4

Receive 10% off any classes or clubs! Students must register in person. Phone registrations will

be accepted starting Dec. 8th.

Summer Open House & Discount Registration April 1st, 10-4

Receive 10% off any classes or clubs! Students must register in person. Phone registrations will

be accepted starting April 5th.

Pieceful Long Arm Quilting Service At Pieceful Gathering we have our own Gammill Statler Stitcher Long Arm quilting machine located in the upstairs portion of our shop. We have four very talented quilters who would love to help you create a beautifully finished quilt. Please be assured that the love and care that you have already devoted to your quilt will be continued here at Pieceful Gathering.

How to Prepare Your Quilt: • Square up quilt top and backing, and clean all loose threads. • All quilts tops should be pressed to flatten the seams. • We recommend that you purchase your batting from us. If you

do wish to provide your own batting, it must be at least 5 inches larger than the quilt top on all 4 sides.

• Backing material must be at least 5 inches larger than the quilt top on all sides. Remove all selvages and if the back is pieced the seams need to be pressed open.

• All completed quilts are squared up at no additional charge.

Pieceful Class Levels To make sure that we are able to accommodate all of our customers some classes have levels. Some are not applicable.

Beginner: for those who are new to quilting. No experience is necessary.

Advanced Beginner: for those who are fairly new to quilting but know how to use a rotary cutter and are comfortable with their machine.

Intermediate: For people who have been quilting for awhile and are looking to expand their skills.

Pieceful Policies - Help us Keep the Piece! You may register in person at the shop or over the phone using a credit card. Payment is expected at the time of registration. We cannot hold a space for you until you have paid for your class. If you cannot make it to a class, you must cancel at least one week in advance in order to receive a 90% refund. Block-of-the-Month programs and sign-up fees are non-cancelable. Signing up for a BOM is like putting a quilt on lay-away. You are making a commitment to purchase the entire set of patterns or kits.

Most classes require basic sewing supplies including a sewing machine in good working order, thread, scissors, straight pins, seam ripper, pencil, paper, rotary cutter, mat and ruler. We do have some classroom supplies and several classroom machines which are available for your use. If you wish to use one of our machines, please let us know when you register so that we can try to accommodate everyone that needs one.

In order for each student to get the most out of the classes we request the following:

* Please arrive 15 minutes early. * Please turn off cell phones or set to vibrate. * Please do not bring children or guests to class. * Please refrain from wearing scented products. * We always appreciate it when you purchase your

fabric from us.