May

Quilters Mercantile
May 2015
Quiltipedia
Quilters seem to have a love/hate
relationship with thread. Each quilter will
have their favorite thread. Unraveling the
mystery of thread is more than can be in this
one article but we will attempt to help and
hopefully not confuse!
Each spool of thread has a set of
numbers on it. Usually these numbers are
30 wt, 40 wt., or 50 wt. forward slash and a
2 or 3.These numbers are the size of the
thread which is based on the Gunze Count.
The Gunze Count is the first number
in the weight of the thread. This indicates
the length of thread in kilometers. So a spool
that has 50 wt. on it really means that it
requires 50 kilometers of that thread to
weigh one kilogram. Therefore, the larger
the number the finer the thread.
The second number indicts how
many strands or plies are wrapped together.
For example 3 means 3 ply thread.
The Denier method is another
method used to indicate the weight of
thread. This method uses the length of the
thread weighted in grams. With this system
the higher the number the heavier the
thread. The spool will indicate if it is Denier
and might read 100/2. So the thread
consists of a two ply each weighing 100
denier each.
There is one more method for
weighing thread and it is called the Tex
method. This too measures the weight in
grams but it is based on 1000 meters. The
Tex method numbers are like the Denier, in
that the larger the number the heavier the
thread.
So check out the numbers on your
spool of thread and you will know what they
mean.
Resources: wiseGEEK answers on thread weight
Happy Mother’s Day
Quilters Mercantile is celebrating all Mothers
On Saturday, May 9th bring in a picture
of your children (2 or 4 legged)
and receive 25% off
one cut of fabric.
Free Demo
Wednesday, May 27th, 10:30 AM
Sheri will show you 3 basic stitches
commonly used in all embroidery projects.
Look What’s New at QM
> Superior Threads prewound bobbins, L style,
fits most machines.
> Superior Threads pre-wound bobbins
“Frosted Donuts”, regular price $49.99,
sale price $39.99 each.
> Check out the new pattern rack.
“Sew many patterns and sew little
time!”
> Jaybird mini ruler and patterns.
> Mini/Travel Irons.
Two styles to choose
from.
> Summertime Sampler by
Erica Kapow, 12 quilt blocks that include
colorful wool appliqué.
***New items at QM continues on Page 3. ***
QM May Classes
> May 5th, Tuesday, 10:00 - 1:00,
Teacup Pincushion, $10.00 + bring a
teacup. includes pattern, Janet
Lockett, instructor.
> May 7th, Thursday, 10 - 5, Open Sew - $5.00.
> May 8th, Friday, 11:00 - 2:00, Papercrafting,
$15.00, kit inc., Kristi, instructor.
> May 12th Tuesday, 9:30 - 5:00,
Patriotic Table Runner, Part I, $20.00,
pattern included, This table runner is
perfect for Memorial Day or July 4th
decorations. There is a pre-class
assignment so be sure to pick up your
supply list in advance. Sheri Smith,
instructor.
> May 12th, Tuesday, 5:30 - 8:00, Ditch Stitchers.
> May 13th Wednesday, 9:30 - 5:00, Patriotic Table
Runner, Part II, Sheri Smith, instructor.
> May 14th, Thursday, 10 - 5, Open Sew - $5.00.
> May 15th, Friday, 10:00 - 2:00, Patch
Abilities’ Ride’em Cowboy, $10.00 +
pattern, Kits available. 6”x 20” finished
banner with raw edged appliqué. Be sure
to pick up your supply list before class.
This is continuing the series of monthly
Patch Abilities patterns. Tammi Estill,
instructor.
> May 16th, Saturday, 10:00 3:00, Shopping Pretty, $15.00 + pattern,
Back by popular demand. This roomy
bag has pockets to hold all your stuff!
Janet Lockett, instructor.
> May 19th, Tuesday, 10:00 12:00, Crazy Quilt / Embroidery
Club, $10.00, Join the Crazy Quilt
Block of the Month and Embroidery
Club, learn color and fabric choices
for your blocks along with
foundation piecing and embroidery stitches. Be
sure to check out the new book on Crazy Quilting,
Sheri Smith, instructor.
> May 19th, Tuesday, 1-4 Bertie Club FREE,
Sheri Smith, instructor
> May 20th, Wednesday, 10:00 5:00, Spooling Around, $15.00
pattern included, 6 large spools
and 11 small spools plus a little
origami makes this the perfect wall
hanging for any sewing room.
Diane Kyllingstad, instructor.
> May 21st, Thursday, 10 - 5, Open Sew - $5.00.
> May 22nd, Friday, 1 -3, Dayton Valley Quilters.
> May 23rd, Saturday, 10:00 - 3:00, Spooling
Around, $15.00 pattern included. This class is
being offered again. Diane Kyllingstad, instructor.
> May 25th, Monday, Carson Valley Quilt Guild.
> May 26th, Tuesday, 10 - 4
Five Chic & Quick Bags, $15.00
+ pattern. Learn how to sew in a
zipper. Choose the size bag you
want to make, OR make all of
them. Includes simple quilting.
Sheri Smith, instructor.
> May 27th, Wednesday, 10:30, FREE Demo.
> May 27th, Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30,
Come Fly With Me, $25.00 + pattern,
Flying geese made into a wavy pattern to
make a table runner or larger bed runner.
Ruthann Bilansky, instructor.
> May 28th, Thursday, 10 - 5, Open Sew - $5.00.
> May 30th, Saturday, 10:00 3:00, Crazy 8’s, $20.00 + pattern,
This table cloth is easy to make,
yet looks like you worked hard.
Janet Lockett, instructor.
Look What’s New at QM - continues from page 1
> QM has a huge selection of
> “Sweet & Simple”
patterns. Prices
vary from $2.00 to
$4.00. Perfect for
travel projects or slip into a card for
your secret pal!
Pincushion patterns.
> 108” backing fabric. QM has
several colors and patterns and
more are on the way.
> QM has many embroidery
patterns with a variety of designs.
We also have iron on designs.
> Scissors at an affordable price.
Buy one for your travel kit and
one for your quilt buddy.
> Schmetz quilting
needles for the home sewer/
quilter.
> QM has buttons, and now we
have teeny tiny buttons. Perfect
for all your quilt and craft projects.
> More “Easy Does It” books
have arrived. The “Patriotic”
book is here just in time for Memorial Day and 4th of July
holidays.
> More “American Album Blocks”
by Pearl Pereira.
Enchilada Casserole:
2-3 chicken breasts cooked and cut up,
1 small can of green chili enchilada sauce,
1 can cream of chicken soup,
shredded cheddar cheese,
1/2 chopped onion,
corn tortillas,
1/4 c. milk,
Mix chicken soup, enchilada sauce, 1/4 c. milk in
bowl. In 8x8 pan make 3 layers with tortilla chips,
chicken, some liquid mixture, chopped onion. Top
with cheese. Bake at 450, set timer and go sew for
30-40 minutes. Suppers ready.
*Green chilies can be added to the soup/sauce mix.*
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Open Sew
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Mother’s
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Table Runner, Part I
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Ditch
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Patriotic
Table Runner, Part II
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Cowboy
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Shopping
Pretty Bag
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Bertie Club
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Come Fly
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Quilters Mercantile Mini Quilt Retreat
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Who are these barefoot sewers?
Hey what's a rhino
doing at a quilt retreat?
Carrot table runner class
Machine Quilting Class
Pretty Purse Pincushion class