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NEW Gaggle of Geese - Friday,
May 2 & 9 |
NEW Gaggle of Geese
This is a great class for beginners. Kathy will show
students how to cut and accurately sew 4-patch blocks and flying geese blocks,
traditional quilt squares that are the foundation of many quilt patterns.
Two class sessions are scheduled for Friday, May 2 and 9.
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Instructor:
Kathy R. |
Fee:
$36.00 |
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Time:
6:00 - 9:00 pm |
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Special Guest Sherry Peterson Returns
Pieced Curves & the 6 Minute Circle - Wednesday, May 7 |
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Time:
1:00 - 4:00 pm |
Fee:
$29.00 |
| Instructor:
Sherry P. |
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Special Guest Sherry Peterson Returns
Pieced Curves & the 6 Minute Circle
Sherry will show you how to sew pieced curved and get perfectly
flat seams. The 6 minute circle is a technique that allows you to inset a
circular shape that will astound you! Class is planned for Wednesday, May 7. |
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NEW - Bride's Pillow - Saturday,
May 10 |
Bride’s Pillow
Make a ring bearer’s pillow or a
lovely gift for the honeymoon bed. This beautiful pillow will be a treasured
heirloom for future generations. Class will be held Saturday, May 10.
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Time:
10:00 am - 3:30 pm |
Fee:
$36.00 |
| Instructor:
Cindy H. |
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NEW Not Enough Cats - Saturday, May 17 & 31 |
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NEW Not Enough Cats
This is a great pattern that combines two popular techniques
to create a reversible throw. The front features an appliqued cat, and the
reverse side features a quilt as you go technique with wedge-shaped strips.
This is either a good opportunity to use up one of those precious
“collections” from your stash, or an excuse to purchase some new and trendy
fabrics you just can’t resist. Class is planned for Saturday, May 17 and 31.
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Time:
1:00 - 3:30 pm |
Fee:
$32.00 |
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Instructor:
Michelle M. |
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NEW Classic Blouse - Sunday, May 18, June 1 & 8 |
NEW Classic Blouse
From Start to Finish! Sylvia is our resident expert in garment construction, and
she’s a great teacher, too. She’ll guide you through each and every step,
including getting a good fit, in the making of this classic blouse. Pattern is
sized from petite through plus, a winning combination for every shape and size!
Three class sessions are planned for Sunday, May 18, June 1 and June 8.
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Instructor:
Sylvia C. |
Fee: $48.00 |
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Time:
1:00 - 3:00 pm |
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Color outside the box! Butterfly Table Topper - Friday, May 23 & 30 |
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Butterfly Table Topper
Learn how to permanently embellish fabric with crayons and create
a wonderful table topper. This is a fun one! Class will be held Friday, May 23
and 30.
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Instructor: Judy G. |
Fee: $32.00 |
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Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon |
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Back because you asked for it! One Block Wonder - Thursday, May 29
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One Block Wonder
Very fun and the results will surprise you! Students pick a
focal fabric, and after cutting and piecing, arrange the blocks in a way that
“speaks” to you. It’s a creative process combined with rotary cutting and
piecing just one block - one fabric. Instruction is planned for Thursday, May
29.
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Instructor:
Crystal S. |
Fee: $36.00 |
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Time:
8:30 am - 2:30 pm (short break for lunch) |
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THREAD DEMO |
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Learn how to use metallic
threads, rayons, polyesters, specialty embroidery threads,
yarns and ribbons, techniques for bobbin work, couching and more.
Saturday, May 31.
Instructor: Cindy H.
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am Fee: $10.00
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Color Theory - Wednesday, June 4 |
Color Theory
Stumped by color? In a rut? Come play in the
fabric room during this hands-on class. Scheduled for an early morning session
so we’ve got the place to ourselves, Wednesday, June 4.
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Time:
8:30 am - 10:00 am |
Fee:
$20.00 |
| Instructor:
Crystal S. |
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Back by Popular Demand - Tons of Fun!
Stitch and Flip Johnny Jump-ups - Wednesday, June 4 |
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Time:
10:30 am- 2:30 pm |
Fee:
$32.00
Kit Fee: $39.99 |
| Instructor:
Crystal S. |
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Stitch and Flip Johnny Jump-ups
Create this vibrant wall hanging with a fun technique and
beautiful fabrics. This project is a definite conversation piece and is a good
one for beginning to advanced stitchers. Foundation piecing simplifies the
construction, and an adventuresome spirit creates the flare! Instruction will
take place on Wednesday, June 4. This book is out of print, and we have special
permission from designer Valori Wells to reprint her directions. A kit of
fabrics and the pattern reprint is required for students. Instruction will take
place on Wednesday, June 4.
Note: This book is out of print, and we have received special permission from
Valori Wells to reprint this pattern for our class. |
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Hollyhocks and Hummers - Friday, June 6 & 13 |
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Time:
6:00 - 9:00 pm |
Fee:
$32.00 |
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Instructor:
Kathy R. |
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Hollyhocks and Hummers
Kathy will show students how grow a beautiful garden as well
as attract hummingbirds to it through the magic of fusible applique. Shhh,
you can almost hear the wings beating . . .
Class is planned for Friday, June 6 and 13.
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Back by
Popular Demand - Bouillabaisse -
Sunday, June 8 |
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Students can make some daring choices in
fabric to construct this quilt. Strip piecing techniques give way to
triangle cuts and end with the construction of quarter square triangle
blocks. This is a great way to use up your stash and make a scrap quilt, or
choose a theme with 1/4 yard cuts. Whichever you choose, you’ll have a
project that is uniquely yours. Instruction is planned for Sunday, June 8.
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Time:
10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Fee:
$32.00 |
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Instructor:
Jo L. |
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NEW! Bird Placemats - Wednesday & Thursday, June 10 & 11 |
NEW! Bird Placemats
Students will learn how to ‘paper piece” while making these
lovely placemats. Instruction will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, June 10
and 11.
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Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 noon |
Fee:
$29.00 |
| Instructor:
Judy G. |
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NEW Miranda Day Bag - Wednesday, June 11 |
NEW Miranda Day Bag
This is another winning pattern from Lazy Girl Designs. It’s
a perfect companion for a day on the go! It’s loaded with 10 inside pockets
- everything you need to help you stay (get?) organized. Finished size is
approximately 12” x 10” x 6” - just big enough to show off a great fabric!
Instruction is planned for Wednesday, June 11.
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Instructor:
Michelle M. |
Fee: $24.00 |
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Time:
1:00 - 5:00 pm |
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NEW Designer Quilt - Thursday, June 12 & 26 |
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Designer Quilt
That’s right! There are lots of design options with this class -
many block and setting styles that you pick to suit your fancy. Class is planned
for two sessions on Thursday, June 12 and 26.
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Time:
6:00 - 8:00 pm |
Fee:
$36.00
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| Instructor:
Jo L. |
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Weekender Bag - Saturday, June 14 |
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Instructor:
Cindy H. |
Fee: $36.00 |
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Time:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
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Weekender Bag
This bag is a favorite around here! Doni can’t do anything or go
anywhere without hers - her whole life is in that bag! Cindy will be teaching
this class on Saturday, June 14. |
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NEW and PRETTY! Zinnia Pillow- Monday, June 16 |
NEW and PRETTY! Zinnia Pillow
Join Cindy to create a conversation piece as well as a beautiful
pillow. Trendy fabrics will do all the talking!
Class is planned for Monday, June 16.
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Time:
10:00 am- 4:00 pm |
Fee:
$36.00 |
| Instructor:
Cindy H. |
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Sew for your 18” Doll - Tuesday & Wednesday, June 24 & 25 |
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Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Fee:
$29.00 |
| Instructor:
Vickie |
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Sew for your 18” Doll
Make a cute outfit for a favorite 18” doll. Great beginner class
and a great chance to spend some “together time” with your favorite young lady.
Instruction will cover garment construction on a smaller scale and is planned
for Tuesday and Wednesday, June 24 and 25. Adult is free with child’s
registration .
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Cute Skirt - Wednesday, June 25 |
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Cute Skirt
This cute skirt will look great sewn out of cotton or denim for fall. Students
will learn how to read a pattern and some basic fitting techniques while at the
same time making a personal fashion statement. Class is planned for Wednesday,
June 25.
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Instructor:
Michelle M. |
Fee: $29.00 |
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Time:
10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
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Don't Stifle That Stipple!
Machine Quilting 101 - Thursday, June 26 |
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Machine Quilting 101
All aspects of machine quilting will be
covered including layering, marking methods, stitch types, background fillers &
specialty feet.
Kit of fabric and batting included.
Special discounts for students on class day!
Crystal is an award winning quilter.
Class is planned for Thursday, June 26.
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Instructor:
Crystal S. |
Fee: $54.00 |
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Time: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm |
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Shadow Applique - Friday, June 27 |
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Time:
1:00 - 4:00 pm |
Fee:
$29.00 |
| Instructor:
Nanette W. |
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Shadow Applique
Learn to add depth and dimension to your applique with shadows.
Nan will show you embellishing to make your own unique creation. Class is
scheduled for Friday, June 27.
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Sewing Machine Cover - Saturday, July 12 |
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Time:
10:00 am - 3:30 pm |
Fee:
$36.00 |
| Instructor:
Cindy H. |
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Sewing Machine Cover
Protect your most precious possesion
with a stylish (but functional) cover.
Sew one up for every season to keep you in the mood! Class is planned for
Saturday, July 12.
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Who Doesn’t Love McKenna Ryan?
Sea Breeze Applique - Sunday, July 13 |
Who Doesn’t Love McKenna Ryan?
Sea Breeze Applique
There are so many wonderful pattern collections that feature her
wonderfully detailed images. Join Nancy as she shows students how to approach
the construction of a block - from how to transfer the design, how to use
fusible web, and how to embellish a finished block. Nancy will be demonstrating
with a block from Sea Breeze, but the techniques you will learn apply to any of
McKenna Ryan’s designs. Instruction is planned for Sunday, July 13. |
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Time:
12:00 - 4:00 pm |
Fee:
$24.00 |
| Instructor:
Nancy L. |
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NEW Orient Express - NOTE DATE Change Saturday, July 26 |
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NEW Orient Express
Fabric strips are the new rage in creating quick quilts. Join
the fun with Mary and create a beauty from your favorite fabrics. Class is
planned for Saturday, July 26
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Time:
10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Fee:
$29.00 |
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Instructor:
Mary L. |
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Kids Camp - July 30, 31 and August 1 |
Kids Camp
Scheduled for that point in the summer when vacation has dragged on too long!
Kids aged 8 and up are invited to join the fun and create a colorful dresser
scarf or turn it into a tote. Beginners welcome - no experience necessary.
Instructor: Sue C. Fee: $75.00, includes kit
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Instructor:
Sue C. |
Fee: $75
includes kit |
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Time:
10:00 am - 12:30 pm |
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Back by Popular Demand - Puzzle Box - Sunday, August 3 |
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Puzzle Box
Join Jo as she teaches this popular
class. Choose a favorite focal fabric and just two accents. Planned for
Sunday, August 3.
Instructor: Jo L.
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Instructor:
Jo L. |
Fee: $29.00 |
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Time:
10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
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Portraits from Nature - Monday, August 4 |
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Time:
1:00 - 4:00 pm |
Fee:
$29.00 |
| Instructor:
Sherry P. |
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Sherry’s Picked Another Winner!
Portraits from Nature
Combine fusible applique with satin stitch, add some beads and
other embellishments, do a little thread painting, and you’ve got a care free
little garden that will give you pleasure for years to come. Class is scheduled
for Monday, August 4.
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Quilting In Pieces - Monday, August
4 and 25. |
Quilting In Pieces
Learn to break your quilt
top down into pieces that are easily handled for machine quilting, then assemble
them into a top that looks as if it was quilted in one piece. Bring your
unquilted blocks to class. Instruction is planned for Monday, August 4 and 25.
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Instructor:
Nanette W. |
Fee: $36.00 |
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Time:
10:00 - 12:00 noon |
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Duffle Bag - Wednesday, August 6 & 13 |
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Instructor:
Michelle M. |
Fee: $32.00 |
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Time:
9:00 am - 1:00 pm |
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Duffle Bag
Make packing for a trip fun when you have a great bag made
just for you! Michelle is an expert bag maker, and she’ll show you the tips
and tricks to create this bag in either of two sizes, planned for Wednesday,
August 6 and 13.
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YO YO Fun -
Saturday, August 9 |
It’s fun to make Yo Yo’s, just come and
see! Dress up a piece of clothing, make a fashionable purse, update one of
last year’s sweaters or spice up a pair of flip flops! You choose what you’d
like to do with all those Yo yo’s! Class is scheduled for Saturday, August
9.
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Instructor:
Cindy H. |
Fee: $36.00 |
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Time:
10:00 am 3:30 pm |
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Teen’s August Summer Camp - Wednesday - Friday,
August 13 - 15 |
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Gear Up for School
Teen’s August Summer Camp
Calling All High School and College Gals!
No Sewing Experience Needed!
Manhattan Messenger Bag
Calling all teens aged 13 and up! Make a trendy (but useful!) Messenger Bag to
haul all your stuff to and from school, the library (does anybody go to the
library anymore?) or wherever you feel like making a statement, secure in the
knowledge you’ve got EVERYTHING with you! Class sessions are planned for
Wednesday through Friday, August 13 - 15.
Sewing Machines available upon request.
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Time:
3:00 - 5:30 pm |
Fee:
$48.00 + supplied |
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Instructor:
Judy G. |
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Pumpkins Table Topper - Sunday, August 17 |
Pumpkins Table Topper
Join Tina as she guides you through the construction
of this attractive project. The stained glass look of this fusible applique with
prairie points binding will dress up any table! Class is scheduled for Sunday,
August 17.
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Time:
12:00 - 4:00 pm |
Fee:
$29.00 |
| Instructor:
Tina R. |
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Back by Popular Demand Magic Tiles - Sunday, August 24 |
Magic Tiles
Grab a handful of coordinating fat quarters to combine with a
background solid to construct this quilt top. Students will learn this black
leading technique as Sue guides students through the construction of “Magic
Tiles” during this session on Sunday, August 24. Streamlined piecing and cutting
techniques mean you get this one almost done in class!
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Time:
12:00 - 6:00 pm |
Fee:
$32.00 |
| Instructor:
Sue D. |
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New Raspberry Kiss - Thursday, August 28 |
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New Raspberry Kiss
Learn the techniques to create the perfectly sharp
points featured in the arcs of Raspberry Kiss. Clever construction makes this
two-color quilt easier than it looks! Join Crystal for instruction scheduled for
Thursday, August 28.
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Time:
9:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Fee:
$32.00 |
| Instructor:
Crystal S. |
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Create a Cozy Memory T Shirt Quilt - Sunday, September 14 |
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Create a Cozy Memory T Shirt Quilt
Do you have drawers full of t-shirts
commemorating sporting, theater or summertime activities? Put them to good
use before they’re worn out by creating a t-shirt quilt. Sue will show you
how to do it on Sunday, September 14.
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Instructor:
Sue C. |
Fee: $29.00 |
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Time:
12:00 - 4:00 pm |
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NEW Tree’s Up, Lights Out - Saturday,
September 20 |
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NEW Tree’s Up, Lights Out
Take some of the stress out of the holidays by
planning ahead. Join Judy as she guides you through the
construction of this great project - reds, greens and creams give it a holiday
flair, but this would be cute in blacks and whites, too! Class is planned for
Saturday, September 20.
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Time:
10:00 am- 4:00 pm |
Fee:
$29.00 |
| Instructor:
Judy G. |
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NEW Angels Among Us - Sunday,
September 21 |
NEW Angels Among Us
This is a beautiful project that just exemplifies the
peace and grace of the holiday season. Finely finished with a technique that
looks like stained glass without the fussiness of stitching on bias tape. Join
Tina on Sunday, September 21. Instructor: Tina R.
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Instructor:
Tina R. |
Fee: $29 |
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Time:
12:00 am - 4:00 pm |
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Mediterranean Morning - Friday, September 26 |
Mediterranean Morning
How can you go wrong when you’re using the stunning Bold Over
Batiks? Join Nanette as she guides students through the construction of this
beautiful wall hanging. Students may also use the Spanish Sunset kit, a similar
version in a different color way, reds and oranges. Instruction will include
fusible applique, bead embellishment and a little “fussy cutting”. The kit
includes the batiks, beads and pattern, and is discounted for class
participants. Instruction is planned for Friday, September 26. |
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Time:
1:00 - 5:00 pm |
Fee:
$29.00 |
| Instructor:
Nanette W. |
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Embroidered Snowman Sampler - Friday, September 24 &
October 22 |
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Embroidered Snowman Sampler
Even if you’ve had it with snow and snowmen, you’ll fall in
love with these guys! You have to see the store sample to really appreciate how
cute this is. Kathy will get the (snow) ball rolling on Friday, September 24 and
October 22.
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Time:
6:00 - 9:00 pm |
Fee:
$32.00
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Kathy R. |
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Elegant! Kimonos - Sunday, September 28 |
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Elegant! Kimonos
Beautiful Asian prints set the tone for this elegant wall
hanging. This project is good for intermediate to experienced quilters with a
knowledge of paper piecing techniques. Class is scheduled for Sunday, September
28 and is for advanced beginners.
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Time:
10:00 am- 2:00 pm |
Fee:
$32.00
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| Instructor:
Jo L. |
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Buggy Barn Pumpkins -
Saturday, September 27 |
Buggy Barn Pumpkins
Join Mary for this not so spooky Halloween quilt. The
candy corn border is so cute you could almost eat it! Class is planned for
Saturday, September 27.
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Instructor:
Mary L. |
Fee: $32.00 |
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Time:
10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
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Friday
Sit and Sew
Come join us
on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month to “sit and sew”.
Take advantage of this opportunity to finish up old projects
or start new ones, share sewing tips and tricks, socialize and make new friends!
11:00 am -
5:00 pm
$5.00 Chair Fee Call now to reserve your space!
Participation limited to the first 10 registrants. Light refreshments will be
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Software
Classes |
4D Stitch Editor - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
4D Design Creator - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
A new set of workshops is planned for owners of
4D Embroidery Software.
If you have already taken the 3 classes we offer, come
join us to learn even more about your software. Bring your laptop; we
will work on projects that you take home to sew out. In our first
workshop, we will work on scanning items into the 4D Extra software to
digitize into embroidery files. In the second workshop, we will
troubleshoot and fine tune your digitized files. If you've wondered how
to take your grandchild's drawing and embroider it on a tote bag for
them; if you have a logo you'd like to embroider on a shirt; if you
would like more practice working on the many tools in 4D Extra, this
workshop is for you.
Fee: $30
Instructors: Karen B. and Terry K. Time: 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Session1: May 23 Session 2: June 13 |
Bernina Embroidery Software Overview
Join Georgianne as she explains the capabilities and
strengths of the Bernina Embroidery Software FREE But you Must
PreRegister
Call for dates and times, please. Instructor: Georgianne |
