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- Janome Projects Workshop
Bring your Janome machine and join us for one (or more!) of our
monthly Janome Project Workshops! Each month, we will offer a
sewing or embroidery project in 1 of 3 different categories:
Quilting, Home Dec, or Fashion. Projects are geared for
learning to use different machine feet, using your decorative
stitches, decorative threads, etc..(Class
fees will vary; machine requirements
will vary. Working knowledge of
your Janome machine required).
Attend either the 3rd Thursday or the following Saturday
of each month (1:30-3:30pm); Reservations
please.
Elizabeth Massa
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- Beginner Quiltmaking (Beginners
only, please)
Learn basics of building a quilt -1/4" seam, rotary cutting,
machine piecing, sashing, border, binding, quilting. This class
is 4 lecture/demo sessions - you will not sew in class,
but there is homework. Three block patterns are given at each
of the first three classes, and the last class you'll receive
the setting pattern to complete a small wallhanging. A lot of
information is condensed into 4 classes, so it is necessary to
attend all classes. *The class is free, but $10 deposit
is required to hold your spot and will be refunded as a shop
credit (all 4 classes must be attended to receive credit).
This session full; stay tuned -Sat.,
Jan 21, 28, Feb 4 & 18 (9:30am-12noon) min. 12/ max 25
*class fee: $10.00 deposit - Sherrie Thomas
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- Beginning Baltimore Album Quilt
(Prerequisite: Confident beginner to advanced appliqué
skill)
Join us for a series of 6 classes that will introduce the fine
art of Baltimore Album Quilts. Each lesson presents an understanding
of Baltimore Album quilts and their design that was so popular
in the mid 1800's. Each lesson also teaches one complete block,
and then enriches that basic lesson with additional patterns
for more practice. As you complete a block each month your journey
toward producing your own quilt will be well on its way. The
journey will take you from papercuts to wreaths and lyres.
6 classes - Wed., 9/28, 10/26, 11/30, 1/4, 1/25, 2/22
(1:30-4pm) In progress
class fee $87.00
Georgann Wrinkle
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 Spring
Garden Pin Cushion
Silk ribbons and flosses delight you, but you wonder how to use
them. Come discover how while making a small pillow-shaped pin
cushion. You will learn to embroider with silk ribbon in several
sizes, silk floss, and silk perle. Then add a few beads for sparkle.
When you finish, you will have a pretty little 4 by 5 inch pin
cushion and new techniques to use in other projects. There is
an optional kit ($17). Some previous hand sewing/embroidery skills
recommended.
Sat., Jan. 21 (1-4pm); min. 3
class fee $19.00; opt. kit $17.00
Cynthia Williford
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- Star of Bethlehem (pattern
by Laundry Basket Quilts)
Come create your own Star of Bethlehem quilt, a traditional design
that is bursting with energy. The star is constructed of units
you'll sew using strip piecing. You will design one gradation
for the inner star and a second one for the outer ring. You'll
paste down mock-ups of these first, and then create your strip
sets using these as guides. The inner star glow is paper pieced
and is optional. To construct the quilt, you will use
inset seams. If you haven't used these before, you will learn
how to do them. Don't be intimidated! It's a beautiful quilt
that you will love. Who knows, you might even make more than
one! Intermediate level.
Sat., Jan. 28, Feb., 4, 11 (9:30am-12:30pm); min. 3/max 10
class fee $54.00; patt. req'd $11.00
Cynthia Williford
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- Solitude
This class will show you how easy it is to create a picture that
is all your own using methods that include fusing, template-free
designing, machine appliqué, quilting, and thread painting.
Solitude is all fabric and thread. No actual paints are used.
The first session you will be composing and fusing your own cabin
in the snow using templates and then adding template-free elements
of your own design.
For session two you will need to bring your sewing machine as
you learn to satin-stitch and free-motion appliqué, as
well as complementing your work with thread painting. We will
also spend the last part of session two talking about framing
options for your new work of art. Prerequisite:
Confident machine skills, a machine with the capability of dropping
the feed dogs, a darning or free-motion foot, and an appliqué
foot (or clear open toe foot)
Sat., Jan. 28 & Feb. 4 (1:30-4:30pm); min. 4/max 10
class fee $38.00;
pattern in class $6.00
Cynthia Collier
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- Machine Applique (zig zag method only)
In this class, you'll be doing easy exercises to get you
started on successful machine appliqué. We will concentrate
on the invisible zig zag, but will also discuss what you need
to know about different threads, feet, and methods. You'll need
to bring your machine (in good working order) to class, and also,
purchase a small kit that will include thread, fusible, and some
fabric pieces.
Required machine features: zig zag stitch, width &
length stitch adjustment, open toe appliqué foot
Sat. morning classes (9:30am-12:30pm): (choose one)
Feb. 25, March 31, April 28
Sat. afternoon classes (1-4pm): (choose one) Feb.
11, March 17, May 19
class fee $19.00; kit: $11.00; min. 3/max 8
Annette Hebert
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- Waiting
March is a time along our Gulf Coast when birds start building
nests, laying eggs, and waiting for their spring chicks to hatch.
Join us as you learn to build your own nest in cloth and thread
as you create your own unique work of art. Techniques learned
will include fusing, template-free designing, machine appliqué,
quilting, and thread painting. "Waiting" is all fabric
and thread; no actual paints are used. The first session you
will be composing and fusing your own wildlife composition using
templates and then adding template-free elements of your own
design.
For session two, you will need to bring your sewing machine as
you learn free-motion appliqué and quilting, as well as
complementing your work with thread painting.
We will also spend the last part of session two talking about
framing options that will best suit your individual creation.
Prerequisite: Confident machine skills, a machine
with the capability of dropping the feed dogs, a darning or free-motion
foot
Sat., March 3 & 10 (9:30am-12:30pm); min. 4/max 10
class fee $38.00;
pattern in class $6.00
Cynthia Collier
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- Paper Piecing Basics
Have you always admired how intricate paper piecing patterns
are? Do you have a pattern and are confused with the technique?
This class will break down the steps for you and give you the
confidence to tackle the process step by step. Patterns will
be provided in class. Skill level: confident beginner
Thurs., April 5 (9:30am-12:30pm) OR
Thurs., May 3 (9:30am-12:30pm);
min. 3/max. 15
class fee $19.00
Tanya Smith
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- Baltimore Bouquet Wall Quilt
Learn how to make this Baltimore Album style quilt from the 1850s
inspired by the work of Judy Severson. You will be using today's
techniques of broderie perse, fused appliqué and free-motion
machine quilting as you create your own one-of-a-kind legacy.
You will also learn a Quilt-As-You-Go border technique for easily
finishing your 44" by 44" wall quilt.
Pre-requisite: Confident machine skills, a sewing
machine with the capability to drop the feed dogs, and a darning
foot attachment.
Sat., April 14, 21 & May 5 (1:30-4:30pm); min. 4/max 10
class fee $54.00
Cynthia Collier
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