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Classes & Events

Posted by Johanna on May 29 2009 | events, Classes



Hand Appliqué Sewing Bee
Tuesday, December 21, January 18, February 15 and March 15, 7:00pm-9:30pm
1 session for $10. Fee can be applied to purchases that evening.
These sessions are open to anyone who has some hand appliqué experience. Join others to work on a project you have in progress. Sessions are open to anyone who has already learned some hand appliqué and wants to get together with others who love to stitch.


January Unfinished Projects Nights

Thursday, January 6, 13, 20 and 27, 6:30pm-9:00pm
1 session for $10. Fee can be applied to purchases that evening.

Stop by anytime and join us to sew, sew, sew. Bring any projects you have or find a new one-any project is welcome! You can bring your own machine or use one of the Cloth & Bobbin machines, be sure to call to reserve a machine in advance.


The “BQ” Quilt

Saturday, January 8 and 15, 2:00pm-4:00pm
2 sessions for $48, plus supplies.
Join Linda Rosenstein to make this very versatile quilt pattern. Choose between two block sizes and play with colors to make a unique quilt each time. You’ll be surprised at how easily this one goes together. 


Free Motion Quilting

Sunday, January 9, 1:00pm-4:00pm
1 session for $45, including supplies.
Bring your sewing machine and learn how to create beautiful quilting designs — stippling, circles, scallops and letters too. Join Linda Rosenstein for this afternoon of drawing with your machine and thread. We will supply the fabric and batting, bring your darning foot or use a store machine.


Getting to Know Your Sewing Machine
Thursday, January 13, 1:00pm-3:00pm
OR
Wednesday, January 19, 7:00pm-9:00pm

1 session for $40, plus supplies.
This is a great class for you if you have sewing machine phobia! Conquer your fear and come to this class to learn to thread the machine and to figure out what all those dials are for. Do some practice sewing and then make your own pillowcase. Bring your machine or use one at the store. Call if you need to schedule a different time.


Art of the Modern Rag Rug
Sunday, January 23, 1:00pm-4:00pm This session is full
OR
Sunday, February 20, 1:00pm-4:00pm

1 session for $45, plus supplies.
Join Cathy Hetznecker in learning to crochet a very contemporary variation on the rag rug. Use up your stash of fabric and add some new colors to create a table topper or keep going and make a rug. No sewing involved.


Make Your Own Roman Shades

Sunday, January 30, 1:00pm-4:00pm
1 session for $45, plus supplies.
Time for a winter redo for your windows? Take this class to learn how to make roman shades for your home. Measure the windows, pick the fabric and see how easy it is, you’ll finish the class with one ready to hang up  when you get home. Michelle Olsen will show you how to do it!


Winter Learn to Quilt Class

Thursday, February 3, 10, 17 and 24, March 3, 10, 17 and 24, 7:00pm-9:00pm
8 sessions for $100, plus supplies.
Take this class to learn the basics: choosing fabric colors, rotary cutting and piecing all the way to quilting and binding. You will finish the class with a beautiful lap quilt or wall hanging and be ready to make another. This class is open to anyone who has used a sewing machine and can sew a straight (or almost straight) line. This class always fills early so call soon if you want to join us. We will use Alex Anderson’s “Start Quilting” book.


Hand Appliqué Sampler

Tuesday, February 8, 22, March 8, 22 and April 5, 7:00pm-9:00pm
5 sessions for $75, plus supplies.
This class is designed to teach you how to appliqué by hand. Teri Weed will teach you a new skill that you can take with you anywhere. We will be using “The New Applique Sampler” book by Piece O’Cake Designs authors, Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins to learn hand appliqué techniques you can use to make this beautiful sampler.

Twisted Log Cabin Paper Piecing
Saturday, February 19 and 26,  2:00pm-4:00pm
2 sessions for $48, plus supplies.

Ready to learn a new way of putting pieces together? This is a great class to learn paper piecing, a technique to make all those points match perfectly. Linda Rosenstein will teach you the way to make this twist on the log cabin block to use for a table runner or to make more for a larger piece.

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Registration:
You can register for classes in person or on the phone. In order to reserve your space, we will need to receive payment for your fees. A supply list for each class will be available before the class. Samples of most projects will be displayed in the store. In the event you register for a class and find you cannot attend, refunds in the form of store credit are available as long as you cancel at least three days before the class. Classes will be held as long as there are a minimum of three students enrolled and a maximum of six so don’t delay registering if you are interested.

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