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Back to Basics Series In these classes, we will be presenting many different basic techniques, for everyone with a machine and the interest to learn something new or brush up rusty skills. Take any three and receive one of equal or lesser value free! Fee: $20 each class Basics of Applique This versatile decorative technique never goes out of style – cute & fun for kids to stylish and sophisticated for adults. Learn satin stitch, trapunto, quilted, reverse, & use of fusible web Monday, April 7, 1-3pm
Basics of Sashing & Borders Putting your quilt top together after the blocks are finished gives you the final results you want. Wednesday, April 9, 1-3pm Basics of Binding A Quilt Learn how to choose, cut, and stitch a doubled binding with mitered corners. Monday, April 14, 1-3pm Basics of Embroidery Precision Placement Where do you put your embroidery, and how do you get it exactly where you want it? Tuesday, April 15 10am-12 Basics of Embroidery Stabilizing There are so many stabilizers—which one do I use? Bring an item you wish to embroider or just questions about different projects and products. Get samples. Wednesday, April 16, 1-3pm Basics of Rotary Cutting Learn rotary cutting safety, proper cutting techniques, tools, and which cutters to use for what purposes. Monday, April 21, 1-3pm Basics of Serging a T-Shirt Intimidated by your serger? Trying to decide if you can use one? Sit down - make a T-shirt - find out just how easy it really is! Bring cut out T-shirt pieces. (or call ahead for kit) Monday, April 28, 10am-12
Basics of Fancy Bobbin Work Experiment with the amazing results you can get by winding decorative threads, yarns, ribbons, etc., on your bobbin and stitching top side down. More variety is possible with the Specialty Bobbin Case, but it can be done even with the regular bobbin case.. Monday, May 5, 1-3pm
Basics of Free Motion Quilting Learn to stipple, echo, trapunto, outline, and many other free motion techniques. Tuesday, May 13, 10am-12
Basics of Free Motion Thread Painting Embellish a print, create an embroidery, make lace and fabric with just thread. Thursday, May 29, 2-4pm
Basics of Heirloom Sewing There are a few simple techniques that create the gorgeous look of French Hand Sewing-tucking, gathering, entredeux, fancy bands. Tuesday, June 3, 1-3pm
Basics of Fabric Inking and Painting Try the Tsukineko Inks and Fabric paints along with the various techniques to create beautiful one of a kind designs. Monday, June 9, 1-3pm
Basics of Heirloom Serging The serger creates the same looks as the sewing machine, but faster! Tuesday, June 24, 1-3pm ************************** More Classes Exploring the Husqvarna Viking Website This web site is packed full of information, projects, tips & hints, and much more—learn to take full advantage of it! Print, download, ask questions, purchase designs, and more. Fee: $5 Tuesday, April 22, 11am-12
Embellish Your Jeans Skill /Machine: all, opt. emb. Hottest fashion accessory! Take a pair of jeans (or other pants), open up the seam to flatten them and decorate away! Embroidery, bobbinwork, lace, beads– your imagination is the limit. Fee: $15 (free with design purchase) Friday, April 25, 1-3pm
Japanese Kimono Skill /Machine: all Make a gorgeous robe in the traditional (and very simple) way it has been done for centuries, using only strips of fabric. Use plain fabric and embellish or use already embroidered or dyed fabric. Call for fabric requirements. Fee: $25 Tuesday, April 29, 10-4pm
Basic Sewing Techniques Workbook Skill /Machine: all, any machine This new workbook comes complete with all the supplies needed (except thread) to create a reference notebook of basic sewing techniques. Great for a beginner or as a brushup on rusty skills! Fee: $35, includes workbook 2 sessions: Wednesdays, 10am-12 April 30 & May 7
Quick & Easy Messenger Bag Skill /Machine: all One of the most popular new bag styles! So simple to make—decorate it anyway you want. Terrific gift idea. Call for fabric requirements. Fee: $20 Wednesday, April 30, 1-4pm
Fancy Footwork-Couching Skill /Machine: all Come and see how to use all those feet and accessories—the ones that came with your machine and the optional ones. No machine necessary, although you may bring one if you wish. You will have samples of all techniques. Featured: Chenille, fancy trim, braid, narrow braid, 7 hole cord, gimping, and beading feet. Fee: $5. Thursday, May 8, 10am-12
Anna’s Candle Lanterns Skill /Machine: all, emb. machine Bring a small embroidery design and make a luminary-type lantern from a simple jar and candle! Fee: $35. All supplies included Tuesday, May 13, 1-4pm Or Saturday, June 7, 10am-1pm
Custom Wallet Skill /Machine: all Looks very impressive—like the expensive ones, but so simple to make! Then you can go on to make a matching purse in the quilted purse class! Fee: $25, includes vinyl, magnetic closure, and zipper. Wednesday, May 14, 1-4pm Or Monday, June 23, 6-9pm
Strip Pieced Log Cabin Blocks Skill /Machine: all Learn one of the most basic and traditional quilt piecing methods. Simple strip quilting techniques make blocks that can be arranged in dozens of ways. Fee: $15, kit available Friday, May 16, 10am-12
Collage Jacket Skill /Machine: all, any machine Use your fabric scraps randomly to convert a sweatshirt into a one of a kind jacket, or place fussy cut fabrics into a design. Then embellish with various threads and stitches—no two are ever alike! Call for fabric requirements. Fee: $25. kit available 2 sessions: Monday, 10am-2pm May 19 & June 2
Crocheted lace & Edgings Skill /Machine: all, computerized Use your decorative stitches, water soluble stabilizer, and wonderful threads to make quick work of an edging that looks almost hand done. Fee: $25, all supplies included Friday, May 30, 10am-12
Quilted Purse Custom design your own bag in your choice of fabric and trim—as a gift or just for fun! Once you make one, you’ll want to make more. Call for fabric requirements. see picture above Fee: $25 includes zipper 2 sessions: Wednesdays, 1-4 June 4 & 11
T-Shirt Memory Quilt Skill /Machine: all, any machine Everyone has stashes of T-shirts they hate to give up even if they can’t be worn! This quilt makes a wonderful gift, or a comforting reminder of the past. Call for fabric & interfacing requirements. Fee: $30 3 sessions: Saturdays, 10am-1pm June 14, 21, 28
Timtex Tote with Embroidered or Appliqued reversible topper Skill /Machine: all, opt. emb. Great tote by itself—interlined with Timtex for firmness so it can stand alone. Then add a decorative embroidered topper that can even be reversible and you have several different looks in one tote! Call for fabric requirements. Fee: $30. Kit available 2 sessions: Tuesdays, 10am-2pm June 10 & 24
Designer XXX Pre-Launch Party Thursday, June 12, 3pm
Home Dec Techniques—Mini Boudoir Skill /Machine: all, any machine Learn to dress any bedroom while creating a miniature set of furnishings– sheets, comforter, duvet cover, pillowcases, shams, dust ruffle, and more! Call for fabric requirements. Fee: $25 Wednesday, June 25, 10am-4pm
Pretty Pineapples Skill /Machine: all Updated version of a traditional quilting technique. Looks like you spent hours matching points, but we do it the quick and easy way. Fee: $25. Includes all supplies Friday, June 27, 10am-1pm
Convention Inspiration! Come and see what we brought home from Husqvarna Viking Convention 2008! Monday, June 30, 2-4pm
Turning Twenty Quilting Skill /Machine: all, any machine Fast Fun and Easy! New method for quick cutting and piecing gives you a quilt top in almost no time! The book series offers many variations, and a book purchase is required.. Call for fabric needed. Fee: $20 plus book 2 sessions: Mondays, 10am-12 June 30 & July 7
Puckered Perfection Jacket Skill /Machine: all Elastic thread in the bobbin makes quick work of shirring the fabric for this interesting wearable art jacket. Call for fabric requirements. Fee: $25 includes pattern 2 sessions: Mondays, 1-4pm July 7 & 21
Garden of Grace 3d fabric sculpture Skill /Machine: all, any machine Letitia Hutchins, Mt. Redoubt Designs, created these techniques for 3D peonies. Learn her fusible appliqué method as you create a gorgeous centerpiece with 3D flowers and dragonflies. Fee: $50 includes pattern & supplies 3 sessions: Tuesdays, 10am-1pm July 1, 8, 22
Quiltsmart Dahlia Medallion Skill /Machine: all Make this huge medallion dahlia for the center of a quilt in just a few hours! Easy, and almost no matching seams! Fee: $25, Dahlia pattern required, kit available. 3 sessions: Wednesdays, 10am-1pm July 2, 9, 23
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Please remember that all classes, even the free machine lessons, must be registered for ahead of time. If there are less than 3 signed up, the class will be cancelled or postponed. Classes cancelled due to weather conditions will be rescheduled later. When attending a sewing class, please bring your sewing basics– scissors, pins, thread, etc. |