| OLD GLORY!
BE READY TO WOW YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY THIS FOURTH OF JULY YOUR OLD GLORY FLAG QUILT!
Each month you will receive two new block patterns and by the end of June you will have everything you need to finish this spectacular flag wall quilt. Pull from your stash or let us coordinate this patriotic project for you!
RECEIVE A SPECIAL FABRIC DICOUNT COUPON
AT THE FIRST CLASS!!
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| UNIVERSAL PANEL PATTERN
Most of us have at least one panel we bought because it was just so cute and then it sits in the “stash heap” because we don’t know what to do with it! Choose a panel and add three (or more) fabrics then come to class and make this quick and easy quilt plus learn how to do this with ANY panel.
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Beginner Classes |
| BEGINNING MACHINE APPLIQUE
In this 2 Hour class, you will learn how to set your machine for the satin stitch. You will also learn how to use fusible web. Then you will practice satin stitching around different shapes on scrap fabric.
Cost: $ 16.00 |
| BEGINNING PAPER PIECING
Make it easy on yourself to accurately piece tiny pieces and sharp points, by learning how to paper piece! If you can sew a straight line, you can learn the technique! Great for beginning quilters as well as those more advanced. Foundations provided in class.
Cost: $ 24.00 |
| BEGINNING QUILTING ~ CUTTING & PIECING SIMPLE BLOCKS & QUILTS
This is a good class for brand new quilters who have NEVER used a rotary cutter or made a quilt block, however, each student MUST be comfortable using their sewing machine. Learn the basics of rotary cutting, and quilt block piecing, plus how to put a simple project together. Students will piece a small table runner or wall hanging in class with some homework.
Cost: $ 48.00 |
| MAKING BLOCKS AND PIECING THE TOP
This is a good class for any quilter who wants to learn how to choose fabrics, how to accurately piece quilt blocks, and how to decide what to do with these blocks. Students will piece three or four blocks of three different patterns and can use these nine or twelve blocks in a project of their choice.
Cost: $ 96.00 |
Clubs |
| DOLL CLUB
Sit and Sew. A light lunch will be served.
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| EMBROIDERY CLUB
Each session of Embroidery Club is full of embroidery designs, projects and ideas that can be used on garments, home dec, kid stuff and more. You will receive full color direction sheets for several projects as well as original designs on a diskette or your own flash drive in your particular machine's format. No need to download from the Internet or convert designs. During this fun lecture-demo class you will also learn helpful hints on embroidering and hooping techniques, stabilizers, marking and new products. Bring your own projects for “show and tell and there always a chance to win a door prize. Classes meet three times every other month with a morning, evening and weekend session for your convenience. Your teacher is Pattie Otto from Great Copy Patterns
Cost: $ 20.00 |
| GROOVY GIRLS CLUB
Great News!! Groovy Girls has gotten a face lift. Instead of being a lecture format class now the meetings will be a project construction class. In October we will be making Cash and Carry. November will excite you with a fun appliqué project. Be sure to check out the samples in the classroom. Never fail, us Groovy Girls will have fun food with a Free Recipe and of course our Free door prizes. Be There and Be Groovy!
Cost: $ 10.00 |
 | PATCHWORK PARTY
Karin is busy as a bee gathering new tips, techniques, new and advanced quilting information, fabrics, and tools for the 2012 Patchwork Party season. Small projects and short block of the month projects will be focused on. Professional speakers will be coming in to give small lecture/demos, and will be eager and willing to answer all your quilting questions. Are you thinking of trying your hand at quilting? Beginners, intermediate, and advanced quilters are welcome. Show & Tell is shown every month, so please come and share your creations with all of us.
Cost: $ 10.00 |
 | THIMBLEBERRIES CLUB 2012 PATTERN PARTY
FAST AND FUN!! That is the theme of this years Thimbleberries Club! You will have an opportunity to create at least four projects with a choice of four color-ways! The projects are smaller and you will be able to finish one projects per quarter! The signup sheets are eagerly waiting for your name, and the kitchen is open and ready to start preparations for each months Thimbleberries recipe that we serve. All new books, patterns, kits and fabrics from Thimbleberries will be at your disposal for viewing and purchasing.
This year we are also offering a stitchery sampler. This project can be done by hand or machine. Let Karin show you how. Hands-on demos will be presented and Show & Tell will be conducted. A chair is waiting for you, so pack up that sewing machine, grab YOUR Show & Tell and haul your enthusiasm over to our classroom and become a member of one of the neatest clubs.
Cost: $ 8.00 |
Community Service |
| HUGS FOR KIDS
Pack up your machine and join us on one or more of the dates listed below. Patterns, fabric, & accessories are all provided for these quick and easy-to- assemble stuffed animals. These delightful little critters bring needed comfort to children in traumatic situations.
Cost: $ FREE |
| QUILTS FOR SOLDIERS
Quilts for Soldiers is a quilt making workshop to provide quilts for service members in V.A. hospitals, and children of soldiers. We ask that you bring your machine, rulers, thread, and all usual quilting supplies. If you don't have some of these, we will have some, too. Donated fabric is available OR you may bring any fabric selection of your choice. Anyone interested in a contribution instead of attending may also do so. You can contact Nancy Larsen at 637-5275.
Cost: $ FREE |
Embroidery Classes |
| ENDLESS EMBROIDERY
Do you feel like it’s a endless venture learning how to use THE ENDLESS HOOP for your border projects?
Let Ann and Debi show you how quickly & efficiently you can learn this unique method of hooping.
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| HOW 2’S OF EMBROIDERY
Let Ann and Deb show you or renew your knowledge of the how 2’s of embroidering.
Cost: $ 16.00 |
| HOW 2’S OF EMBROIDERY
Let Ann and Deb show you or renew your knowledge of the how 2’s of embroidering.
Learn how 2 line up designs to make an endless design. Use your endless hoop or your large embroidery hoop.
Cost: $ 16.00 |
Events |
| SLEEP IN YOUR OWN BED RETREAT
Gather your quilting buddies and come for a weekend of sewing and socializing.
Cost: $ 55.00 |
| STRIP THERAPY
COME STRIP WITH US!
ALL YOU NEED IS A JELLY ROLL ( 0R (40) 2 1/2” STRIPS OF YOUR FAVORITE FABRICS) AND A SEWING MACHINE TO MAKE A QUILT TOP IN ONE HOUR!!
JOIN US FOR A FUN, FAST AND
AFFORDABLE WAY TO MAKE A QUILT TOP IN ONE NIGHT.
WE’LL HAVE PIZZA, WINE PUNCH AND PLAY STRIP GAMES!! YOU COULD GO HOME WITH ENOUGH JELLY ROLL STRIPS TO MAKE ANOTHER QUILT! YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU WILL WIN IN OUR SPECIAL DRAWING!!!
$25.00 INCLUDES DINNER
Cost: $ 25.00 |
Quilting Classes |
| BASIC CIVIL WAR QUILT
BASIC CIVIL WAR QUILT
BARBARA VALLONE
This class is for the Civil War fabric collectors to help them use those wonderful fabrics. Students will make 24 simple 4 Patch blocks at home and then exchange them in class for a unique scrappy and simple Civil War quilt. Supply list will give directions for making simple 4 Patch blocks.
Cost: $ 24.00 |
| BORDER STRIPE PLACE MATS
Starting with a border stripe fabric, these place mats go together in a jiffy yet look like you've spent a lot more time piecing them. The class will include template making, piping ideas, quilting with decorative stitches and coordinating napkins to make these a perfect addition to your table.
Cost: $ 24.00 |
| EGGS ON PARADE
These are the cutest Easter Eggs - GREAT for any Easter basket. They are 3 dimensional wool appliquéd Easter eggs. Mary Ann Fehl will teach the appliqué technique by Hand or by Sandy Schoettler by Machine
Cost: $ 24.00 |
| FREE MOTION QUILTING FOR CHICKENS
Are you afraid to free motion quilt? Did you try it once and that was enough? Well it’s time to try again! Learn some unconventional machine settings, then practice free motion designs you never thought you could quilt. Your confidence will grow by the minute with the right tools and tips!
Please bring the machine to class that you are comfortable sewing with.
Cost: $ 24.00 |
| FREE MOTION QUILTING FOR CHICKENS PART 2
Prerequisite: Free Motion Quilting for Chickens Class.
If you took the Free Motion Quilting for Chickens class and felt comfortable and even confident with the techniques taught, then Part 2 is just for you. You’ll use free motion quilting patterns, muslin, and some mixed media techniques to complete a unique take-home project worthy of being displayed on your wall.
Cost: $ 48.00 |
| GINGER ROSE BLOCK OF THE MONTH
Nancy Murty of Bee Creative Studio has designed the fabric and pattern to make Ginger Rose, an 8-part sampler quilt that mixes old-fashioned florals with contemporary graphic prints in colors that capture the beautiful colors of nature on a late summer or early autumn day. The finished quilt will measure 73" x 90". Along with the main pattern you also get bonus patterns each month to allow you to create other projects – table toppers, lap quilts and runners.
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| SENSATIONAL MACHINE QUILTING
Even if you’ve taken Chris’s class before, this is a whole new ball game! Yes, we will cover the basics, grid, channel, echo, stitch in the ditch – but that’s where we kick off the dust and really crank it up. Eye balls, bananas Le border, spirals, feathers, too much to mention! MUST HAVE: free motion foot AND walking foot to take the class
Cost: $ 40.00 |
| SIZZLIN SIXTIES
Strip pieced hexagon blocks made easy!” Heather Peterson's method is just that and with the new 60 degree double strip ruler it's even faster. Once you've made the blocks, there are endless setting options and NO “Y” seams.
Cost: $ 24.00 |
| X BLOCK
This fabulous little ruler will make you look like a star quilter. It only looks complicated. Starting with simple strip sets (straight cuts and straight seams) you create your quilt blocks, then with the “cutoffs” create the border, a runner or a second quilt. Choose your pattern: Mo's Basket, Topsy Twosy or Thornton.
Cost: $ 24.00 |
Sewing Machine Classes |
| BEYOND MACHINE BASICS PART II
We will continue to increase our sewing skills. This class is a lecture/demonstration and hands on. You will need your sewing machine (please make sure it is in good working order). We will work on creating the following samples:
Buttonholes – button hole foot
Blind hem – blind hem foot
Self-trim for a neckline
Notched turtleneck collar
Lettuce edge neck application
Cost: $ 24.00 |
| MACHINE BASICS
If you are new to sewing, or returning to sewing this class is for you! Participants will become familiar with the mechanics of the sewing machine. They will put to use what they have learned by constructing 3 projects: a pillowcase, scissor caddy and pin cushion.
Cost: $ 32.00 |
Software Classes |
| 4D/5D EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE
In this 2 month class session you will be using your lettering knowledge and techniques as follows:
Cost: $ 16.00 |
| 5D SOFTWARE CLUB
Debbie and Marlene will show you what’s New with the
5D Software.
Cost: $ 16.00 |
Specialty/Technique |
| BASIC PHOTO TRANSFER
Let’s get out some of those old Photos and make something with them instead of keeping them in a box. We can make a Quillow, wall hanging, tissue holder or maybe even a pillow. I will show you how to transfer pics to fabric to make any of the above.
Cost: $ 16.00 |
| BEYOND MACHINE BASICS PART I
This is a hands-on lecture/demonstration class. Let’s take the fear and mystery out of how to install a zipper in a project. Participants will sew 3 different zipper applications. Other topics will include: how to apply ribbing to a neckline, hemming, and how to apply elastic in a waistline.
Cost: $ 24.00 |
| CREATIVE LAMPSHADES
When looking around the store you will see many embellished lamps and lampshades. Now you can make your own. Bring in a lamp and/or lampshade that you want to embellish. Karin will help you create a one of a kind decorator lamp what won’t break the bank.
Cost: $ 24.00 |
| FABRIC BASKET
Learn from Cheryl as she teaches her own design of the fabric basket. Wrap cording with your favorite fabric and voila! you get a basket.
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| GARDEN WALL QUILT USING YOUR MACHINE DECORATIVE STITCHES
Would you like to do more with your machine decorative stitches? Well now you can! Students will learn how to make flowers, ferns, grasses, leaves and even weeds with these stitches. You will design your very own fantasy garden wall hanging. Knowledge on how to use your stitches is necessary. No free motion, hoop, or quilting experience is necessary. Come and learn a fun new technique.
Cost: $ 32.00 |
| NEEDLE FELTED JACKET
Needle felting is so easy! Join Sandy for the fun of designing your own jacket. You can use the Needle felting tool or a Needle felting machine. You will be given the directions for a 3 dimensional wool beaded flower pin that is on the jacket. It will be demonstrating in class. Don’t miss this for something different.
Cost: $ 40.00 |
| PUNCHNEEDLE
Beginning basics of Punchneedle, designing, choosing threads for different effects. Sign up early...class fills quickly.
Cost: $ 16.00 |
| Spring Birds
Let’s celebrate Spring and make an imaginary 3-D fanciful bird. They make cut decorations for any room in your house. You will learn how to sew stuff and make your bird stand. Choose any fabric you like to make this whimsical bird. Fun for all who love to sew.
Cost: $ 32.00 |
| The Great Wrap Jacket
It’s a jacket! It’s a scarf! It’s The Great Wrap Jacket!! You are just 4 seams away from completing this versatile fashion statement. It is a must have for those in-between seasons, special occasions or chilly plane rides. Sign up today so you are not left out in the cold.
Cost: $ 24.00 |
| THE MAGICAL EXPANDABLE TOTE BAG
Never worry again about how you are going to transfer all of those new found goodies home from a shopping spree or vacation. This bag goes from a fashionable tote to almost double its size in seconds. This bag will give a whole new meaning to “shop till you drop”.
Cost: $ 32.00 |
| VICTORY BAG PURSE
The pattern has 2 choices. You can make either in the class. Sandy will be teaching zippered inner pockets on this one.
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| WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A SWEATSHIRT
You won’t need a pattern for this jacket. You will be designing this one yourself. Your pattern is a sweatshirt that you cut apart. Then it is covered with a wool or a batik fabric. The next step is embellishing the jacket –either couching yarn, needle felting, appliqué, etc. Or you can do all of the above. Come join the fun!
Prerequisite: You must have the sweatshirt cut when you come to class. If you don’t know how contact Sandy for a one on one.
Cost: $ 40.00 |
