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CLASSES
BASIC SEWING
with Betty Stewart 2:00 - 4:30 Friday, December5, 12, 19 $60.00
This 3 session adult beginning class will teach sewing basics. Learn how to choose fabrics and patterns. Learn to read a pattern guide, layout patterns correctly on fabric, proper cutting of fabric, sewing seams and finishes. You'll also learn how to make hems and casings for inserting elastic. You will complete a project in class as you learn. Store machines are provided.
with Betty Stewart to be scheduled $60.00
This 3 session follow up class to the Sewing 101 class continues the learning to sew program. Open sewing is encouraged, allowing you to pick your projec and receive help completing that project. All projects must be approved by the instructor. If you need help selecting a project Betty will be happy to suggest several to choose from. Machines are provide for this class.
APPLIQUE
with Emily Canzano 2:00-4:00 Wednesday, December 10 $10.00
2:00-4:00 Wednesday, January 14 $10.00
Beautiful hand applique os as individual as a fingerprint. Learn how to achieve beautiful results with simplified techniques for preparing, making,assembling and stitching applique fabrics. With each new block in this series of classes, you will learn reliable applique methods, including easy unit applique, appliqueing without templates and making perfect bias strips. You will also discover new methods for appliqueing tricky points and curves, narrow stems and vines with precicion. YOU ARE WELCOME TO JOIN THE SERIES AT ANY TIME.
with Staff 9:00-12:00 Tuesday, December 16 $25.00
Make your own gift bags for the holiday season. Applique a Santa face and cap on this bag that can hold those gifts for friends and family. This is a fun, fast project. Kits available for class.
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Fri Apr 21, 2006 11:15 pm MST
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PAPER PIECING
- FESTIVE TREE PAPER PIECING
With Betty Stewart to be scheduled $30.00
Learn how to paper piece while you create a lovely small wall hanging with a festive holiday tree that is embellished with trinkets. Basic foundation piecing makes constructing this an easy project. make one for yourself and one for a great gift..
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Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:11 pm MST
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CLOTHING
With Pam Snow to be scheduled $35.00
In this two session class, convert a pair of children's jeans into a "Glitzy Jean Skirt". You will remove seams, add fabric and reassemble. The result is a delightful little denim skirt embellished with decorative machine stitches, embroidery, ribbon, and crystals.
With Vivienne Flexman 10:00-1:00 Saturday, December 20 $25.00
Take your pick of these adorable little skirts and whip it up in no time. They are so sweet, you'll want to make several. Sergers will be made available if you want those nice finished seams. Sizes range from 2T to 14, and adult sizes.
With Delphine Torbeck to be scheduled $15.00
Take your pick of these adorable little skirts and whip it up in no time. They are so sweet, you'll want to make several. Sergers will be made available if you want those nice finished seams. Sizes range from 2T to 14, and adult sizes.
With Mary Rosales 1:00-4:00 Thursday, December 8 $25.00
Create this great adjustable apron from strips of fabric. It's fast and fun. The chevron pattern of strips is topped off with a useful pocket. Great for gifts or yourself!
MISCELLANEOUS
With Mary Rosales 9:30-2:00 Tuesday, December 2 $20.00
Stitch this joyful wall hanging to hold your holiday cards. Create a 18" x 32" background with borders. Applique a jolly Santa with his white beard and red hat holding a large pocket with the word joy on it. Add two tabs at the top and hang by a dowel rod. The pocket is large enough to hold all your Christmas cards. This makes a great girt for friends and family.
With Anne Carr 9:00-1:00 Wednesday, December 10 $25.00
Whip up this cute holiday wall hanging for yourself or as a gift. Five little Santa's peer out through the trees with realistic faces adorned by dimensional yarn beards, button eyes and a pom pom on their hats. Face kits are available for class. Instructions are included to make more faces. You can't make just one, these are too cute!
With Emily Canzano 1:00-5:00 Monday, December 15 $25.00
Use two contrasting fabrics to make a practical casserole carrier. It will hold a 13" x 9" or a 8" x 8" casserole dish. It even has a spoon holder. You will be the hit of the pot luck. class. Instructions
With Anne Carr 9:00-1:00 Thursday, February 12 $25.00
No Blarney! Sew a wonderful Celtic design on your choice of a table runner, T-shirt, tote bag, or the back of a purchase denim vest. learn how to use fusible bias and a double needle to make this a fun, fast project
With Joan Wren to be scheduled $30.00
In this two session lass, learn how to use Paint Sticks. In the first session learn techniques that can be used to create wonderful colorful designs on many surfaces including fabric. In the second session construct a project from your paint stick embellished fabric.
With PamSnow 6:00-8:00 Wednesday, December 3 $15.00
Creating original fabric is as easy as using your "ink jet" printer. Learn to personalize your projects by adding a printed label or photo. We will discuss photo sources, basic editing, fabric choices and copyright tips. Learn to insert photos into a word document for sizing and printing. Specific computer graphic programs will not be discussed. Includes a trunk show of Pam's projects featuring photos on fabric.
HEIRLOOM
With Janice La Rosa 9:00-2:00 Friday, February 6 $30.00
Create your own beautiful heirloom dress. Use basic heirloom techniques or more advanced fancy lace shapes. You are the designer of your own original dress. Pattern provided to make your choice of christening gown, child dress up to size 6X or doll dress.
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Sun Dec 30, 2007 11:56 am MST
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QUILTING CLASSES
With Emily Canzano (5 sessions)
1:30-3:30 - Tuesday, January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10 $60.00
9:30-11:30 - Monday, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 $60.00
This five session class is based on the book "Start Quilting" by Alex Anderson. The basics of quilt making will be covered as you piece different quilt block patterns in class. Then, brush up your skills on how to add borders, quilting and binding as you create a sampler quilt from your blocks.
with Susan Blake 9:30-11:30 Wednesday, December 3, 10 $40.00
In this 2 session class you will learn how to use the walking foot to quilt straight stitches and gentle curves. Then explore some free motion techniques, learn how to choose threads, needles and batting for your quilt will discussed. Also learn how to layer and mark your quilt. Kit included.
with Susan Blake 9:00-12:00 Monday, January 19 $20.00
Join the fun and experience the liberation of using "Twice Quilted Continuous Line Quilting Designs" by Glorianne Cubbage. In this class you will learn that crossing the lines while quilting is ok. Also learn how to modify and create your own quilting patterns using "Golden Threads" paper.After this class your quilts will astonish others with how good they look crisscrossed lines and all!
- EASY STRIPED TABLE RUNNER
with Mary Rosales 1:30-3:30 Saturday, November 15 $25.00
Create an easy, beautiful table runner from a striped print. Learn how to use the 8" Creative Grid ruler to easily make the perfectly matched pointed ends. Make it any size to fit your table or make several for great gifts! Includes pattern
with Mary Rosales 12:30-4:30 Thursday, November 20 $30.00
9:30-1:00 Friday, January 30 $30.00
This easy, beginner friendly quilt is a wonderful way to use a large scale print fabric. Combine large squares and rectangles of your focus fabric with nine patch blocks made of companion fabrics to create this fun, fast quilt.
- LITTLE CHARMER TABLE TOPPER
with Mary Rosales 9:30-12:30 Thursday, December 18 $30.00
This beautiful little 27" by 27" table topper is made from 5" charm squares. The interesting arrangement of the pattern creates several wonderful pointed edges around a square center. It's fast and esasy, you'll want to make several for yourself and as gifts.
with Mary Rosales 10:00-1:00 Saturday, November 15 $20.00
This 57" x 19" table runner is a great pattern for your fall table. Sew two each of three easy strip sets together to make this interesting pattern. It's so easy you can make one for every season or make several for gifts.
with Mary Rosales 1:00-5:00 Friday, November 21 $30.00
Create a stunning holiday quilt with this Jackie Robinson pattern. The sample uses our wonderful poinsettia fabric with metallic trim. use strips of fabric to create a partial log cabin pattern, then complete the block with setting triangles. This quilt goes together easily and stitches up quickly for a wonderful holiday quilt. 2 session class
with Emily Canzano 12:30-4:30 Tuesday, December 9 $30.00
Do you love Nancy halvorsen's new quilt "Twelve Days of Christmas? In this beginner class, learn techniques for fusible web applique. You will make one block in class and learn how to use fusible web, make and prepare patterns and stitch the outlines using a blanket stitch on your sewing machine. You will be surprized at how easy it is.
with Arlene Poynter 9:00-1:30 Thursday, November 13 $20.00
Create a wonderful fast and easy round holiday table mat using five coordinating fabrics. Cut the five fabrics into wedges and then sew them together using metallic thread and decorative stitches on your sewing machine. You'll want to make one for every occasion and it also makes a great gift!
with Anne Carr 12:30-4:30 Tuesday, November 18 $25.00
This quilt is a variation of the half log cabin block. It is constructed of twenty blocks using strips of five colors of th ecascade fabric collection. There are several color selections, each bolt has four shades of that color. The class will cover block construction and the placement of the twenty blocks.
with Anne Carr 12:30-4:30 Tuesday,December 2 $25.00
Wow your dinner guests with this beautiful stainded glass table runner, adapted from the pattern "Venetian Glass Window" featured in Designers' Quarters Magazine. The runner is pieced and then fusible tape is applied and stitched with a double needle.
- HOLIDAY PHOTO BLOCK QUILT
with Pam Snow 1:30-4:30 Thursday, December 4 $25.00
mini quilt. Use the photo as the focus block for this Turning Twenty around the Block quilt block. The mini quilt measures 16 1/2" square. Theperfect addition to your holiday decor or it makes a great gift for a friend of family member. You will leave class with a completed block.
with Marion Bergstrom 1:00-4:30 Tuesday, December 16 $25.00
9:00-12:00 Monday, February 9 $25.00
Love those large floral prints? This beautiful table runner is a great way to feature a large floral print. Add a few coordinating fabrics to the print and create a garden for your table. This easy to make pattern also has instructions for placemats.
with Mary Rosales 10:00-12:00 Saturday, February 21, 28 $35.00
In this two session class your project is quilted as you work alon, completely finished and ready for binding! You'll also learn the technique for reversible binding, allowing you to have one color of binding for your runner top and a different color for the back. Lot's of fun!
9:00-12:00 Thursday, January 29, February 5
With Emily Canzano 9:00-12:00 - Tuesday, January 20, 27 $35.00
This is a great class for beginners and those wanting to brush up on their quilt making skills. Learn to chain piece and how to get perfect sized blocks. Then learn how to arrange your blocks in this perrenial favorite quilt. You can make it scrappy or coordinate your colors using lights and darks.
- APPLIQUE BLOCK OF THE MONTH "Woman's Gotta Have It"
with Emily Canzano 9:00-12:00 $20.00 eash
Second Tuesday of each Month for 6 months
January13, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 9, June 9
Learn to machine applique with invisible thread whilr constructing this delightful and whimsical wall hanging titled "Woman's Gotta Have It". It is a great additon to your sewing room wall. Each month you can finish one block and learn a new technique. We will meet once a month for six months or if you are fast, you can finish it sooner! Kits are available or use your own fabrics and embellishments. Have fun embellishing with buttons, ribbons and beads
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Fri May 19, 2006 6:02 pm MST
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SERGING
With Janice LaRosa 1:00-4:00 Monday, November 24 $40.00
This beginning class, open to all brands of sergers, will teach you how to use and maintain your serger. Learn basic serging techniques and how to balance tensions. Notebook, fabric and thread included in class kit.
With Janice LaRosa 9:00-4:00 Tuesday, November 4 $60.00
In this class, open to all brands of sergers, create a sample notebook of techniques from basic seams, corners and circles to flatlock and rolled hems. learn easy construction methods hile serging a sample t-shirt. Notebook, fabric and threads included in class kit.
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Sun Dec 30, 2007 11:08 am MST
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BAGS & TOTES
With Arlene Poynter 9:00-3:00 Friday, December 5 $35.00
This purse can easily be made from a class kit in your choice of black or denim. Choose a fat quarter of any fun, bright fabric to make a removable outside cover. No need to change your purse, just change the cover! It is only limited by your imagination, a new cover for every occasion or mood of the day. Kit extra.
With Arlene Poynter 9:00-3:00 Thursday, December 11 $35.00
This purse is a larger version of the popular Smart handbag. It has pockets inside and a removable outside cover that has handy pockets on the sides. No need to change your purse, just change the cover! It is only limited by your imagination, a new cover for every occasion or mood of the day.
With Betty Stewart 9:30-12:30 Monday, November 17 $25.00
Making a backpack has never been so easy! This easy breezy backpack is adorable and useful. Choose your three favorite fabrics add a ribbon and whip it up so fast you'll have time to make them for your friends too!
With Staff 9:00-4:00 Tuesday, December 9 $35.00
Use several fabrics to create this wonderful quilted patchwork tote. The 19" x 13" tote is lined, has handy pockets on the outside and a button closure. make the handles your choice of short or long. Pattern included.
With Pam Snow 5:30-8:00 Tuesday, December 16 $20.00
9:00-12:00 Tuesday, February 10 $20.00
This reversible shoulder bag and scarf sash by Amy Butler is a roomy bag that is the perfect day rip or run around the town tote. Accessorize with the tie on scarf. Great for beginners. Finished size 17" x 24".
With Pam Snow 10:00-3:00 Friday, December 12 $30.00
9:00-2:00 Wednesday, January 28 $30.00
This honey of a sling, designed by Amy Butler, holds everything and it's easy to make. The 28" x 18" Birdie Sling will become one of your favorite carry-all bags. It's made of three coordinating fabrics and has large interior pockets.
With Arlene Poynter 9:00-1:00 Thursday, January 15 $20.00
The Desk Deli is a great little lunch bag! it is made to carry a frozen microwaveable lunch, water bottle or can of soda. The pockets lining the inside hold silverware, a frozen ice pack, energy bar and the pattern also includes a fabric napkin. The handles are long enough to slip over your shoulder, and they can fold over when you stash your Desk Deli in the refrigerator at work.
With Betty Stewart 9:00-12:00 Tuesday, January 6 $40.00
Use two coordinating fabrics, applique a design on the front flap or add yo-yos. Then sew the fabrics together to create this easy jiffy tote with handy pockets. This class includes everything you need, including use of a sewing machine.
With Arlene Poynter to be scheduled $30.00
This smaller 11" wide x 10" tall x 5" deep version of the Bow Tucks bag is perfectly sized for everyday use as a purse. it has a great pocket for keys on the outside. It's very sturdy, with a rigid bottom and straps that fit over the shoulder. It's one of our favorites!
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Sun Dec 30, 2007 11:17 am MST
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MACHINE EMBROIDERY
With Janice LaRosa $25.00 each month
It's all about "Machine Embroidery" is a monthly class to educate, inform, and inspire owners of embroidery machines. Hands-on projects will be used to promote good embroidery habits. introduce new embroidery products, and inform participants of useful embroidery tips and techniques.
1:00-4:00 Tuesday, October 21 or 5:00-8:00 Tuesday, October 21
"Table Linens"
We will create a machine embroidery quilted placemat and a matching napkin. Learn how to hoop and quilt with your embroidery machine, then learn how to place a design in the napkin corner and embroidery without hooping. How to rehoop a tablecloth for a design that goes all around the tablecloth will be demonstrated.
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1:00-4:00 Tuesday, November 25 or 5:00-8:00 Tuesday, November 25
"Clothing"
Bring your choice of clothing to be embroidered. How to choose the best design for the garment, placement of the design and hooping problem garments will all be covered.
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1:00-4:00 Tuesday, December 23 or 5:00-8:00 Tuesday, December 23
"Dimensional Applique"
Learn how to create wonderful dimensional designs and applique on your project using EasyStitch Applique pre- cut kits. These are great on towels, throw pillows, and jackets.
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1:00-4:00 Tuesday, January 27 or 5:00-8:00 Tuesday, January 27
"Embroidery Bobbin Work"
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With Janice LaRosa 9:00-12:00 Wednesday, December 3 $20.00
This hands on class will teach you how to use the Mega Hoop with your Aurora or Artista embroidery machines. Learn how to create large designs or combine smaller designs to cover a larger area. Limited Mega Hoops are available for class use for a try before you buy.
With Janice LaRosa 1:00-4:00 Wednesday, December 3 $25.00
Create an appliqued quilt block on the embroidery machine. You can have beautiful appliqued quilts with satin or butonhole stitches all the time. This hands-on class will cover pre-cut applique, trim in place applique, as well as stabilizing and hooping your quiltblock for embroidery. Kit included.
With Joan Wren 9:00-1:00 Friday, December 12 $35.00
This clutch, by Vicki Tracy, is extremely creative, and you can feel free to break all the rules and mix designs and fabrics with wild abandon. You will creat the purse pieces entirely in the embroidery hoop, then sew the pieces together and embellish.
- SCRAPBOOK WITH EMBROIDERY
With Joan Wren to be scheduled $15.00
In this lecture and demonstration class, learn how you can add embroidery designs to your scrapbook. You will learn how you can embroider on paper, and how to use large and small designs to embellish your memories. Take your scrapbook beyond ordinary with embroidery.
With Janice LaRosa 9:00-12:00 Monday, December 8 $25.00
Learn how to embroider a set of towels with a theme design or monograms for your home or as a gift. learn how to hoop your project, what stabilizers to use, the best threads to use with towels and placement of designs. We wil also discuss how to create coordinating design themes in this hands-on class.
EMBROIDERED PILLOWCASE
With Janice LaRosa 12:30-3:30 Monday, December 8 $25.00
This embroidered pillowcase will add a designer touch to the look of your bed. The embroidered floral design is created by combining motifs to form a "bouquet." The edge is shaped to mirror the bouquet design and the accent color strip is added to complete the designer look. Use a combination of floral embroidery designs or designs of your choice. Pillowcase pattern included.
With Marion Bergstrom 2:30-5:30 Thursday, November 6, 13 $40.00
Use your embroidery machine to create beautifully stitched crazy quilt blocks. The embroidery stitches in this 29" square wall hanging from the Fancy Stitchin' pattern by Smith Street Designs mimic the hand-sewn stitchery of traditional crazy quilting.
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Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:05 pm MST
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