News: Debra Gabel and Featured Classes
Posted on Monday, August 1st, 2011, by Lisa, the Web Gal
She Came, She Saw, She Conquered Us with Amazing Work!
Debra Gabel plus inspiring quilts plus Kathy B’s famous lemon cream pie all add up to a fabulous weekend. One participant said, “It truly was amazing! I am so jealous of all of you who will be taking the workshop tomorrow! I should be sleeping, but my mind is working overtime to take in all of the inspiring things I learned tonight! Debra, it was awesome!”
Debra thought the Gals were pretty awesome too judging by her Facebook post, “Thanks to all you wonderful NY quilters in Syracuse! It was fun to meet you all! Janet and her shop rocks! You are very lucky to have such a great shop and great creative shop owner! Remember to all of those who where in the workshops….DeSHCMUTZing! is the key! Thanks, Debra.”
And More Facebook Love!
A recent visitor to the store posted on Facebook saying, “My husband and I visited this store recently and trust me, he is not fabric fan, but he was impressed. Said they were all about customer service. What a novel concept and very appreciated! We will go back again every time we are in Syracuse.” We sure do appreciate your comments and look forward to seeing you again!
Classes in Syracuse and Oswego
Syracuse Classes
Learn to Sew! It’s sew much fun!
Here is a photo of Janet’s daughter Jolene with the pillow she made in the Learn to Sew class. In this fun class for beginners, you learn how to make a pillow from one of your old t-shirts. All supplies (except the t-shirt) are included in the class fee of $50. And if you act fast, you can save $25 with a Living Social deal good at either the Syracuse or Oswego store.
- Syracuse, Afternoons: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
- Tuesday, August 16 or 30, or September 20
- Friday, August 26 or September 30
- Sunday, August 21 or 28, or September 11
- Syracuse, Evenings: 5:30 – 8:30 pm
- August 9, 16, or 30, or September 20
For Oswego class times, please call the store at 315-343-0272.
Machine Quilting with Wenda Coburn
Syracuse, Saturday, August 6, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
This is the class for those who enjoy making quilt tops, but have trouble completing the project. Take this class and learn all the basics of quilting your quilts on your own sewing machine. Wenda will begin by teaching important basting techniques and move on to straight line and free motion quilting. Class includes demonstrations and discussions of tips and tools that will improve your stitches. Bring your machine, threads and muslin squares to practice your new skills. Fee: $25
More from Wenda!
The UFO Bag
Syracuse, Saturday, August 6, 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Do you have a UFO that will never end up being a quilt? Bring it to class and turn it into a bag! Learn some great bag construction tips from Wenda, a bag lady who quilts! This project is a great weekender tote or handy for bringing your supplies to class. Also makes a really good diaper bag for a new mom. Students need to bring a quilted piece to class – start with a UFO or pretty piece of fabric. Fee: $25
Embroidery 101 with Gay Silkey
Syracuse, Sunday, August 7, 12:30 – 3:00 pm
New class! Gay has been stitching since she was a small child. Learn three classic stitches in the class to use in a large number of embroidery projects. Leave the class with confidence to stitch numerous embroidery patterns. Perfect class for anyone who has never embroidered or anyone needing to refresh their skills. Class covers basic knowledge of thread, needles and stitches. Pick up a class kit with everything you need to complete a beautiful cotton tea towel: thread, needles, tea towel, hoop, and pattern. Fee: $25
More from Gay!
Dominoes Table Runner
Syracuse, Wednesday, August 10, 2:00 – 4:00 pm or 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Gay calls this one “fun, fast and quirky!” Cut and stitch your 2-1/2 inch strips into a vibrant tablerunner that resembles tumbling dominoes! Start with a jelly roll or bali pop and you are off to a fast start. Great gift . . . if you can bear to give it away! Fee: $20
Oswego Classes
English Paper Piecing with Laura Abbott
Oswego, Thursday, August 4, 10:00 am – Noon
One of the best things about English Paper Piecing is that you can take it anywhere! It is the ultimate in portable projects. Learn to piece classic quilt blocks by hand and enjoy the precision of this method. Make a pincushion with Laura and take your new skill to new levels with a variety of different patterns, blocks and projects. Class includes fabric and pattern. Fee: $20
$10 class in Oswego!
5 Seam Table Runner with Janet Dehm
Oswego, Tuesday, August 9, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Fast, easy and clever! This tablerunner project by The Quilt Company is one of the top in the country. Fabric companies design fabric just to use with this pattern. Join Janet in the Harborview classroom and see what the fuss is all about. Betcha’ can’t make just one! Fee: $10
Cardinal in the Pines New Block of the Month!
Syracuse and Oswego
Look at this beautiful fabric! The cardinals become the focus of the blocks in a 65″ x 77″ quilt that will be complete by the holidays. Perfect for a gift or just keep it for you. Begin with part one in September and in two more months you will have all you need to complete the quilt top, including a large running stripe for the outer borders. $38 per month for 3 months. $38 reserves your kit and covers the payment of your last month. Bonus – Gay Silkey will be offering three free demos days in the Syracuse shop. Limited number of kits. Sign up in either store!
