Winter/Spring 2015 6817 North May Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73116 | (405) 840-8911 | Mon-Fri 9:30am-6:00pm Sat 9:30am-5:00pm Dear Customers by John D. Ramsey It always seems like we are starting over in retail. It doesn’t matter what we did before; it’s what are we planning to do next! Well, we have some great plans for you this year! The Oklahoma City Winter Quilt Show, January 8, 9 & 10, 2015 starts off our year with a bang! We’ll be showing the New BERNINA Q24, sponsoring great classes, and having fun! January 30th & 31st, we’ll be having an Embroidery Seminar at OESD! Hang onto your hats, because that’s just the beginning – check out our special As of this writing, we have SEVERAL BERNINA 880 Sterling Edition Machines available, as well as the Swiss Edition of the BERNINA 530 at Terrific Prices! If you’re a quilter, you’ll want to come check out our Quilt Shop Demo BERNINA 550, as we have several of these machines in stock as well. On a personal note, I’m winding down to the end of my 39th year with BERNINA. In May of 1975, I packed up my goods from attending OU and joined my dad in “the family business”. I have to say I’m enjoying it more as time goes on. Having Emily in the business has been a big boost for me, as well as having the wonderful staff that we are blessed with now. I hope this year will be fun and entertaining for all of us, and that you’ll join us when you can! Thanks! John Bernina OKC Winter/Spring 2015 Newsletter 2015 Clubs Our clubs are a great way to learn about sewing, embroidery, or software. Enjoy fun and fellowship with others with similar interests. Just a few reasons to come to club: Lecture/Demo by one of our expert educators or guest teacher Door Prizes Show and Tell No signup required—just show up! Project CD available for $10, or FREE when you bring a show and tell Save 20% on notions on club day! Bernina Sewing Club Meets the Second Thursday at 10:00 am, 2:00 pm & 6:00 pm No fee Embroidery Club Meets the Fourth Tuesday at 10:00 am, 2:00 pm & 6:00 pm No fee Software Club Meets the Third Saturday at 10:00 am No fee January 8 February 12 March 12 April 9 January 27 February 24 March 24 April 28 January 17 February 21 March 21 April 18 Software Sampler Hands On Meets the Third Saturday at 1:30 pm (following Sofware Club) $10 fee January 17 February 21 March 21 April 18 1 880 Sterling Edition T he new BERNINA Sterling 880 has arrived! Come see this elegant new machine – only a limited number have been made. It’s simply stunning! In addition to the beautiful silver faceplate, the BERNINA 880 Sterling Edition comes loaded with bling! Some of the awesome goodies include: “It’s a Sterling Life” Embroidery Kit ($999 value) Packaged in a custom-made BERNINA branded gift box, contents: USB Stick with the “It’s a Sterling Life on Berkeley Square” modular quilt & embroidery design collection created for BERNINA by Sarah Vedeler BERNINA’s best accessories: PaintWork Tool CutWork Tool CrystalWork Tool Rotary Punch Tool Rotary Punch Needle Plate Commemorative Holiday Ornament Ornamental silver plate for personalized engraving personalized engraving. Adheres to the machine – value $40 Invitation to an exclusive 3-day Sterling Retreat at the BERNINA Creative Center with BERNINA Education Team and special guest Sarah Vedeler on select dates ($199 registration fee /value $449) 2 Special accessory and software offers – Instant Savings of 25% off the following items with purchase of the BERNINA 880 Sterling Edition: BERNINA Embroidery Software 7 Designer Plus BERNINA Embroidery Software 7 EditorPlus DesignWorks Software DesignWorks Software Code Cards Jumbo Hoop Want to know more? Call us at 405-840-8911 or come see us today. Bernina OKC Winter/Spring 2015 Newsletter Multi-Day Classes HoopSiSterS: Sewn SeedS Emily Ramsey and Christy Burcham 3rd Tuesday of each month, 5 month program $120, includes embroidery designs on a USB stick 1:30 – 3:30 pm, January 20, February 17, March 17, April 21, May 19 With HoopSisters you can make perfectly quilted, pieced, and decoratively stitched quilt blocks all in the hoop of an embroidery machine. The 2015 EmbroidaBlock of the Month program is a stunning on-point design with a Premier Quilt option and a Sampler Quilt option that are sure to please. 5”, 6”, 7”, 8”, and 9” Block Sizes. Multi-Formatted. Premier Quilt & Sampler Quilt layout options. Premier Quilt is 180 blocks Sampler Quilt is 64 with Optional Border CD Slideshows with step-by-step instructions. Video Instructions. Monthly Classes. graCeful gardenS Progressive Piecing Program Christy Burcham 3rd Wednesday of each month, 6 month program $85, includes ruler set 10 am – 12 pm, January 21, February 18, March 18, May 20, and June 17 Learn to make traditional blocks with smart piecing techniques! Improve your piecing quality with less stress and frustration. Each month we will learn a new block and watch video instruction direct from Kaye England herself! A set of specialty Nifty Notions rulers is included in the class fee! Specialty Classes Come & Sew emBroidery Come & Sew greeting CardS & laCe BooKmarKS Cheryl Boles/Arthene Paskvan Dates: 1/5/15, 2/2/15, 3/2/15 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Specialty NO FEE | 1 Session Need help or a time to get away and sew? Bring a project and get help or just enjoy the uninterrupted time to sew. Try out some BERNINA Accessories or sew on that BERNINA sewing machine that you are considering for your next purchase! Let us know when you sign up. Bernina OKC Winter/Spring 2015 Newsletter Dawn Andrew Start: 2/20/15 at 1:30 pm End: 2/20/15 at 4:30 pm Specialty | Embroidery $24.00 | 1 Session Learn how to stitch on paper and make your own greeting cards for different holidays throughout the year. Also, we will learn how to stitch out a standalone lace bookmark using embroidery thread and water soluble stabilizer. Anyone with an embroidery machine is welcome to attend! Supply list required. 3 Specialty Classes t-SHirtS & towelS Dawn Andrew Start: 3/13/15 at 1:30 pm End: 3/13/15 at 4:30 pm CatHedral window pillow Specialty | Embroidery Christy Burcham $24.00 | 1 Session Start: 4/3/15 at 10:00 am End: 4/3/15 at 4:00 pm Do you want to embroider towels and t-shirts? We will discuss the appropriate stabilizers to use and how to hoop. Anyone with an embroidery machine is welcome to attend! Supply list required. Specialty | Quilting appliQue By emBroidery maCHine Dawn Andrew $35.00 | 1 Session Learn to sew beautiful traditional cathedral windows on your sewing machine. This pillow-sized project is the perfect size to master this technique. tHree tulipS Start: 4/10/15 at 1:30 pm End: 4/10/15 at 4:30 pm Charlotte Hickman Specialty | Embroidery Start: 3/4/15 at 10:00 am End: 3/4/15 at 4:00 pm $24.00 | 1 Session Specialty | Quilting Do you want to embroider an appliqué design? Not sure where to start or what type of appliqué design to use? We will learn about the cut in place, pre-cut, raw edge and freestanding appliqué designs. We will discuss fabrics and stabilizers to use with the designs. Anyone with an embroidery machine is welcome to attend! Supply list required. $50.00 | 1 Session tiS tHe SeaSon Multi Hooped Embroidery/Claudia’s Creations Christy Burcham Start: 2/7/15 End: 2/8/15 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm Specialty | Embroidery $150.00 | Kit Fee: Embroidery Collection Required 2 Sessions Tis the Season depicts the scenes from Christmas past that warm our hearts and fill our memories! The machine embroidered designs are filled with lacework & lightweight pattern fills that make the embroidery process smooth, soft and fast. Each student will master Claudia’s “Perfect Placement” technique for fearless multi-hooping with accuracy in addition learn all her tips and techniques for perfect embroidery. 4 Quilting Make one of the three thread painted tulips in class using water soluble stabilizer and colorful tulip color threads. You can finish one of the tulips in class then Charlotte will suggest ways in which you may finish the other two tulips at home. Be sure and see the wall hanging in the Bernina store. Single iriS - appliQue Charlotte Hickman Start: 4/1/15 at 10:00 am End: 3/18/15 at 4:00 pm Specialty | Quilting $50.00 | 1 Session Let’s make a beautiful single iris flower using colorful paints and free-motion stitching. You may begin by using an original pattern included in the price of the class which was designed by Charlotte. She will walk you through each step in the painting and stitching of this small art quilt. Bernina OKC Winter/Spring 2015 Newsletter Specialty Classes painted iriS - appliQue HoBBy tote Charlotte Hickman Martha Sheriff Start: 3/18/15 at 10:00 am End: 4/1/15 at 4:00 pm Start: 4/29/15 at 10:00 am End: 4/29/15 at 4:00 pm Specialty | Quilting $50.00 | 1 Session Let’s make a beautiful single iris flower. You may begin by using an original pattern included in the price of the class which was designed by Charlotte. The iris will be fused to the background and appliquéd using free motion stitching. Quilting designs suggested by Charlotte will finish off the little wall hanging. Quilted & appliQue pot Holder Martha Sheriff Start: 2/3/15 at 10:00 am End: 2/3/15 at 4:00 pm Specialty | Quilting $35.00 | 1 Session Why on earth would you need 5 hours to make a pot holder? You may not but there are a lot of techniques built into this project that you will learn easy ways to accomplish. The techniques you will be learning are machine applique, free motion quilting, straight binding and bias binding. This is a great pot holder and makes a great gift for friends and family as well as gives you an opportunity to practice those techniques with a small project. Even if you think you already know these techniques, you just might learn some easier ways of doing them making them easier, more satisfying as well as look much better. Quilter’S wallet Martha Sheriff Start: 3/5/15 at 10:00 am End: 3/6/15 at 4:00 pm Specialty | Quilting $60.00 | Kit Fee: $5, plus pattern | 1 Session Making your own wallet is something you can brag about every time you take it out of your purse. And you’ll be so proud of this one because you will finish it in class and be ready to transfer all your stuff to it as soon as it is finished. And there’s enough room for all those things you need – 15 card pockets, an ID pocket, a zippered change pocket, four bill/checkbook pockets and a pen holder and a removable strap. After making over 50 of these wallets, you can be assured that Martha has found every shortcut and easy technique to finish a very professional looking wallet. People will swear it’s a name brand! There will be a $5 kit fee which includes the vinyl for the ID pocket, the findings for the removable strap and the Velcro closure. Bernina OKC Winter/Spring 2015 Newsletter Specialty | Quilting $20.00 | Kit Fee: pattern required | 1 Session This tote goes together quickly and is a little different than most totes because it’s square. It’s and 8” square at the bottom and works great for a lunch tote. I’ll show you some options you can do with it. You’ll also learn the concept of designing your own tote to whatever size you need using the simple construction of this tote. It has two side pockets for patterns, or whatever else you want to put in there. This tote can be used for a variety of things and also makes a great knitting or crochet bag. Pick some fun fabrics and let’s have a great time. folded faCetS: BaSKetBall Susan Masters Start: 1/23/15 at 1:30 pm End: 1/23/15 at 4:30 pm Specialty | Quilting $24.00 | Kit Fee: $ 28.00 | 1 Session Learn Susan’s signature folded facets technique and make a gorgeous basketball design! Fabric kit ($20) and pattern ($8) purchase required at class. folded faCetS: Snowman Susan Masters Start: 1/28/15 at 12:30 pm End: 1/28/15 at 4:30 pm Specialty | Quilting $24.00 | Kit Fee: $ 28.00 | 1 Session Sir Snowman is here to guide you through the winter months! He’s fun to make but needs an extra hour of class for the silk ribbon snowflakes! Once you learn the folded facets technique you can do any of the patterns. Use your machine to the fullest with interesting decorative stitches. Fabric kit ($20) and pattern ($8) purchase required at class. 5 Specialty Classes folded faCetS: HeartS Susan Masters Start: 2/4/15 at 1:30 pm End: 2/4/15 at 4:30 pm Specialty | Quilting $24.00 | Kit Fee: $ 28.00 | 1 Session These beautiful hearts are perfect for Valentine’s or any day! Learn the folded facets technique for a truly unique wallhanging! Fabric kit ($20) and pattern ($8) purchase required at class. Beginning Quilting Susan Masters Start: 3/20/15 at 1:30 pm End: 3/20/15 at 4:30 pm Specialty | Quilting $24.00 | Kit Fee: $28.00 | 1 Session This folded facets project features a gorgeous fish in a scenic landscape. Once you learn the folded facets technique, you can use any of the folded facets patterns. Fabric kit ($20) and pattern ($8) purchase required at class. t-SHirt QuiltS Susan Masters Susan Masters Start: 2/11/15 End: 2/25/15 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm Start: 4/8/15 at 1:30 pm End: 4/8/15 at 4:30 pm Specialty | Quilting Specialty | Quilting $64.00 | 2 Sessions $24.00 | Kit Fee: $28.00 | 1 Session Basics, basics and even more basics. Learn the fundamentals of rotary cutting, quarter-inch seam allowance, block reading and construction, pressing, piecing and borders. You will piece a 38” square top that features 2 traditional quilt blocks as well as shortcut tricks. From thread to squaring up, you’ll have the basics of piecing covered. We’ll look at techniques, design layouts, lots of block optionsand construction styles. We’ll also make 2 sample blocks. folded faCetS: eaSter BaSKet folded faCetS: roSeS Susan Masters Start: 4/22/15 at 1:30 pm End: 4/22/15 at 4:30 pm Specialty | Quilting Susan Masters $24.00 | Kit Fee: $28.00 | 1 Session Start: 2/27/15 at 1:30 pm End: 2/27/15 at 4:30 pm Elegant Roses created using the lovely folded facets technique. Once you learn this technique, you can use any of Susan’s folded facets patterns. Fabric kit ($20) and pattern ($8) purchase required at class. Specialty | Quilting $24.00 | Kit Fee: $ 28.00 | 1 Session Create a beautiful basket of eggs using the folded facets technique! Create this elegant wallhanging in time for Easter. Fabric kit ($20) and pattern ($8) purchase required at class. deCoratiVe tHreadS Susan Masters Start: 3/19/15 at 1:30 pm End: 3/19/15 at 4:30 pm Specialty | Quilting $24.00 | 1 Session Learn all about working with the new threads and needles available! You will make sample sheets using different weight threads and with universal to topstitch needles. This is good time to learn your machine’s capabilities. From free motion couching to bobbin work, you can explore the excitement of stitching! 6 folded faCetS: fiSH Sewing maCHine artS pantS muSlin Claire Kennedy Start: 1/21/15 End: 1/22/15 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Specialty | Sewing Machine Arts $120.00 | 2 Sessions Pants-a cinch to sew up—it only takes an afternoon. But that’s after you have a GOOD pattern. Leave class with a muslin that Claire will fit to you. Variations on the pant sloper provided to make a variety of pants (yoga leg cut, boot leg cut, straight leg, classic office pant, and more) and pant details (side slant, welt & besom pockets and more). [email protected] Bernina OKC Winter/Spring 2015 Newsletter Specialty Classes aCtiVe wear witH Claire Claire Kennedy SilHouette Start: 2/9/15 End: 2/10/15 10:00 am to 4:00 pm SilHouette: BaSiC operationS Specialty | Sewing Machine Arts Rachel Boles $120.00 | 2 Sessions Pants-a cinch to sew up—it only takes an afternoon. But that’s after you have a GOOD pattern. Leave class with a muslin that Claire will fit to you. Variations on the pant sloper provided to make a variety of pants (yoga leg cut, boot leg cut, straight leg, classic office pant, and more) and pant details (side slant, welt & besom pockets and more). [email protected] KnitS Claire Kennedy Start: 3/10/15 End: 3/11/15 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Start: 2/6/15 at 10:00 am End: 2/6/15 at 4:00 pm Specialty | Silhouette $30.00 | Kit Fee: $ 3.00 | 1 Session Learn the basics of using the Silhouette Studio Software and your Silhouette Cameo! We will cover operation of the Silhouette Studio Software in the morning and make a project in the afternoon where we will cut fabric. SilHouette: Bernina V7 Rachel Boles Specialty | Sewing Machine Arts Start: 1/26/15 at 10:00 am End: 1/26/15 at 4:00 pm $120.00 | 2 Sessions Specialty | Silhouette Knits are not only fashionable, but easy to sew and care for. Claire will teach you the essentials of working with knits and creating a quality knit garment. $30.00 | Kit Fee: $5.00 | 1 Session manneQuin Claire Kennedy Start: 4/13/15 End: 4/14/15 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Specialty | Sewing Machine Arts $120.00 | 2 Sessions A good mannequin is a valuable tool for a good fit. It’s virtually impossible to see, much less fit, all parts of your body but with a mannequin you can. This can also be pinned to and re-fitted to reflect any changing shape (the mannequin needs to change with us to remain useful!). Star pillow Martha Sheriff Start: 1/14/15 at 1:30 pm End: 1/14/15 at 4:30 pm Specialty | Sewing Machine Arts $20.00 | pattern required | 1 Session In this class you will make the Star Pillow and you will learn the concept of putting it together, which is easier if you use 3 different fabrics. So bring 3 coordinating fat quarters, a bag of stuffing, your machines and the usual sewing supplies and have a great time. This pillow can be made in any size from very small to large floor pillow size. The size we will make in class makes a great travel pillow. This is a fun class, come ready to have a good time and make a (or maybe two) star pillow with me. Bernina OKC Winter/Spring 2015 Newsletter Learn how the Silhouette Studio Software and your V6 or V7 Bernina Embroidery Software can work together to unleash endless possibilities. We will cover how to create the cut file for an applique embroidery design while creating an in the hoop project. In the afternoon we will cut out the fabric for a small project and embroider it. SilHouette & deSignworKS Rachel Boles Start: 2/17/15 at 10:00 am End: 2/17/15 at 4:00 pm Specialty | Silhouette $30.00 | Kit Fee: $ 5.00 | 1 Session Learn how the Silhouette Studio Software and your Bernina Cutwork or DesignWorks with the cutwork module can work together to unleash even more possibilities! We will cover how to create the cut file for an applique embroidery design created in DesignWorks while creating an in the hoop project. In the afternoon we will cut out the fabric for a small project and embroider it. 7 Specialty Classes SilHouette: BaSiC operationS Rachel Boles Start: 3/5/15 at 10:00 am End: 3/5/15 at 4:00 pm Specialty | Silhouette $30.00 | Kit Fee: $ 3.00 | 1 Session Learn the basics of using the Silhouette Studio Software and your Silhouette Cameo! We will cover operation of the Silhouette Studio Software in the morning and make a project in the afternoon where we will cut fabric. SilHouette & Vinyl Rachel Boles Start: 4/6/15 at 10:00 am End: 4/6/15 at 4:00 pm Specialty | Silhouette $30.00 | Kit Fee: $5.00 | 1 Session Learn the basics of cutting vinyl with your Silhouette Cameo! We will explore the Silhouette Studio Software in creating designs and make a project with vinyl. SilHouette & deSignworKS Rachel Boles Come and digitiZe witH raCHel Rachel Boles Start: 1/12, 1/19, or 3/23/15 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Specialty S | Software $25.00 | 1 Session Come and get tips and tricks to digitizing your projects in BERNINA Embroidery Software 6 or 7 while working on it! Software Classes 1 & 2 must be taken before this class. SilHouette: BaSiC operationS Rachel Boles Start: 1/19/15 at 10:00 am End: 1/19/15 at 4:00 pm Specialty | Software $30.00 | Kit Fee: $ 3.00 | 1 Session Learn the basics of using the Silhouette Studio Software and your Silhouette Cameo! We will cover operation of the Silhouette Studio Software in the morning and make a project in the afternoon where we will cut fabric. Start: 4/13/15 at 10:00 am End: 4/13/15 at 4:00 pm digitiZing paper pieCing Specialty | Silhouette Rachel Boles $30.00 | Kit Fee: $ 5.00 | 1 Session Learn how the Silhouette Studio Software and your Bernina Cutwork or DesignWorks with the cutwork module can work together to unleash even more possibilities! We will cover how to create the cut file for an applique embroidery design created in DesignWorks while creating an in the hoop project. In the afternoon we will cut out the fabric for a small project and embroider it. 8 Software Start: 4/2/15 at 10:00 am End: 4/2/15 at 4:00 pm Specialty | Software $30.00 | 1 Session Learn how to digitize paper piecing patterns and piece in the hoop! We will digitize a quilt block in the morning and stitch it out in the afternoon. Bernina OKC Winter/Spring 2015 Newsletter important ClaSS information To reserve a place in class, please sign up as early as possible. Minimums must be met so that the teacher may prepare for a class. Many times a class does not make because you were waiting for others to sign up. Full payment at time of registration is required for class reservation. We will cancel a class if fewer than the minimum are enrolled four days before the class. If we must cancel a class, your money will be refunded in full. If you must cancel, we must be notified at least four days before the first class in order to refund your money. Please do not ask us to make exceptions. Registration for Classes at Bernina oKC Mail with class fee to: 6817 North May Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 Or call (405) 840-8911 to register by phone Name: ______________________________________ Home Phone: ________________________Work Phone: ________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Model of Machine or Serger to be used in class: ___________________________________________________________________________ 1. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Class Name Class Date Time Fee 2. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Class Name Class Date Time Fee 3. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Class Name Class Date Time Fee 4. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Class Name Bernina OKC Winter/Spring 2015 Newsletter Class Date Time Fee 9 EVENTS OESD Embroidery Seminar This exciting event will be held at OESD’s facilities in Edmond! You’ll get a chance to learn from embroidery experts, including Dawn Andrew, embroidery specialist for OESD. Choose to attend one or both days. Attend both classes and save $10 on your enrollment fee. Hands-On Day January 30 | 9:30 am – 4:00 pm $79 In this class you’ll make two fun in-the-hoop embroidery projects - a gift card holder and a cup cozy! You’ll also get a chance to tour the OESD facilities, meet the artists and digitizers, and learn a variety of embroidery techniques. Your class fee includes use of our machines (we’ll set it up for you – you don’t need to bring anything!), supply kits, the designs used in class, and lunch! 10 Lunch Box Quilts – Angie Steveson Hands-On Workshop March 26 or 27 | 10 am – 5:00 pm $75 Join Angie Steveson from Lunch Box Quilts for a hands-on six hour workshop. You will enjoy working on a Lunch Box Quilts appliqué pattern of your choice. Select from pattern favorites such as Cat’s Meow, Ooh la la, Fancy Feathers, or whatever quilt pattern you choose. You decide, because after all this day is for you! Learn the skills necessary to confidently stitch embroidery applique. From stabilizers to stitching, acquire all the tips and techniques to make your quilt top a success. Embroidery Essentials Spend the day with friends and Angie as she keeps you stitching and entertained with her stories and experiences from the quilting world! January 31 | 9:30 am – 4:00 pm Lunch Box Trunk Show $49 Thursday, March 26 | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Saturday’s class will consist of three lecture/demos. In the first, you’ll learn the basics of quality embroidery, including stabilizer choices, needles, threads, and hooping techniques. Next, you’ll see great ideas for creative embroidery in a trunk show packed with samples! Finally, you’ll see techniques for editing embroidery designs with your embroidery software to customize your designs. Lunch and goody bags are included in the class fee. $10 See a variety of samples from Angie as she shares her unique embroidered quilts style! Bernina OKC Winter/Spring 2015 Newsletter eVentS Ricky Tims Quilting Seminar February 28 | 10 am – 7 pm $150 Join us for a day of fun and learning with quilting superstar Ricky Tims! You’ll get three classes with this world-renowned quilter, a catered lunch, and an evening concert! JUST A QUILTING FOOL: MACHINE QUILTING INFORMATION OVERLOAD Join Ricky as he shares many of his secrets and methods for fine heirloom quality machine quilting on a domestic sewing machine. He’ll teach the techniques used in his award-winning quilts in a way that leaves you amazed at how simple they are. His entertaining and informational program will give you the confidence you need to machine quilt like the pros. Filled with tips and tricks, even hand quilters will find the information to be beneficial. Also included are instructions on quilting design and innovative marking techniques for both improvisational and preplanned quilting. RHAPSODY QUILTS In this information packed lecture/demo, learn the design process Ricky used in his award winning Bohemian Rhapsody and Fire Dragon Rhapsody quilts to create your own individual and unique quilt. Ricky will show you how to design an original Rhapsody medallion while demonstrating some of the techniques that have made his Rhapsody quilts so memorable. You will leave with the confidence and knowledge to begin your own “Rhapsody” but the information on design and techniques will be indispensible for other quilting projects too. KOOL KALEIDOSCOPE/CONVERGENCE QUILTING This strata-based Kool Kaleidoscope quilt is a huge “WOW”! The exciting result will look complicated but the simple construction and dynamic visual impact will appeal to both confident beginners and advanced quilters. No two Kool Kaleidoscopes ever turn out the same! In addition, Ricky will discuss his ever-popular Convergence Quilts, an addictive method for creating simple, easy, and fun quilts! Bernina OKC Winter/Spring 2015 Newsletter Musician & Contemporary Quiltmaker Ricky Tims has successfully blended two diverse passions into one very unique and interesting career. His skills as a pianist, composer and producer have been evident by the thousands who have heard his music. His success as a quilter is equally significant. He is known in the international world of quilting as a best-selling author, enthusiastic and encouraging teacher, an award-winning quilter, fabric designer, and a talented and spellbinding speaker. His innovative and entertaining presentations, feature live music and humor combined with scholarly insights and wisdom. His quilts have been displayed worldwide and are highly regarded as excellent examples of contemporary quilts with traditional appeal. Ricky has made quilts that have won numerous international awards. He began designing and making quilts in 1991. In 2002 he was named as one of The Thirty Most Distinguished Quilters in the World. In 2009 he was selected (in a three-way tie) by the readers of Quilter’s Newsletter Magazine as The Most Influential Person in the Quilting Industry. In 2008 he was profiled and featured on the popular television news show, CBS News Sunday Morning with Charles Osgood. 11 6817 North May Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73116 Return Service Requested PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID Okla. City, OK Permit No. 1541
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