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Classes -
Class prices do not include
books, patterns or supplies, unless indicated. Classes must be paid for
at time of registration. Students are responsible for making sure
they have the supply list, supply us with a self-addressed envelope if it
needs to be mailed and bring the appropriate supplies. We reserve the
right to cancel a class if our minimum is not met. If you
cancel prior to five days before the class begins, you will receive a shop
credit equal to the amount paid. No credits or
refunds will be issued for student cancellations within five (5) days of the start of the
class. You must register to reserve your seat.
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Monthly Programs - available by mail unless otherwise indicated. We reserve the right to substitute fabrics of like quality and style. Postage rates - Standard - $5.25 U.S., Canada - $9.00 U.S., International - $15.50 U.S. |
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Abigayle's Mystery Quilt #26 Start anytime in February 2012 Color choices - Antique Florals in burgundy and parchment or Timeless Butterflies in tan with purple and rust Yes, its back! After many requests, the Abigayle's Mystery Quilt is back! Here's how it works - It is a six week mystery quilt. Week one - all the fabric for the top and binding is shipped to you with Clue #1. Each week thereafter, for five more weeks, a clue is mailed on Tuesday morning. Every mystery quilt is very different and available in two color ways. This mystery quilt has optional machine techniques that can be done on almost any sewing machine! Postage is $15 in continental U.S. for entire program.
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Add-a-Block First Thursday each month Need another great reason to
run to Abigayle's this month? Here's a good one! Stop in anytime
from 10a.m. to 8 pm on the first Thursday and get a one "Add-a-Block"
for FREE! The program features quick to make blocks in your choice
of three color ways; Burgundy and Paperbag, Fall Foliage, or Citrus
Batiks. The rest of the month a block
can be added for one dollar with any other purchase. Just simply
say, "Add-a-Block"! Bev is designing these blocks so you know
this is going to be fun. Twelve blocks will presented in this
series, with three different setting options. Available by
mail for $5.00 per block. Postage included in continental U.S. |
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Tuscan Gardens Third Monday each month Just announced by BERNINA! Starts in February! Tuscan Gardens is a BERNINA exclusive embroidery, that Susan Fears, (outstanding BERNINA educator), made into a beautiful quilt for the 2012 BERNINA Block of the Month. The designs are softly reminiscent of ancient decorative motifs. Timeless beauty of design is achieved using the BERNINA DesignerPlus v6 Software and your embroidery machine. We will combine, size, wreath and manipulate these embroideries to make the most gorgeous blocks. Join us each month for a software class and get that month's block fabric for FREE!
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Baltimore Liberty 70" x 70" Second Saturday each month You'll be setting off
firecrackers all year when you make this patriotic quilt in a
traditional Baltimore setting. The fabric for these blocks can cost
as little as $15. There is a $15 registration fee when you sign up
for this 13 month - block of the month. The fabric kits are offered
each month on the second Saturday, in the store, at no additional
charge, with that month's pattern purchase. Each block will be available for
pick up on the 2nd Saturday of the month, patterns additional, but
25% off on that day only. Each of the 12 monthly blocks will be $5 thereafter ($20 for the center block) – as
available. Center block, borders, binding and backing are additional. It is
available by mail for $5 per block, patterns, and postage
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Pumpkin Patch Third Saturday each month When we first saw this quilt, we thought it was so fun and had to make it! The blocks are large, graphic and easy. Make this quilt for your favorite Halloween Fan! There is a $15 registration fee when you sign up for this 10 month - Block of the Month. The fabric kits are offered each month on the third Saturday at a 25% discount, only when you come into the store that day. Borders, binding and backing are additional. This quilt is available by mail, please call for pricing, postage additional. |
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Block Bonanza
First Saturday
each month – Start anytime!
For the small sum of $5, you can make an entire quilt top. Each month we will present a block for you to complete and bring to the next session. If you complete the task, and bring it to the Saturday session, you will get the next block for free! The rules are strictly enforced, but the benefits are great! Pick your colorway from our three selections and off we go! At the end of the year you will have completed the blocks for a large quilt. Start anytime. Call for more details! Sorry, not available by mail.
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Quilted Village – The City Stitcher
Country houses
surround a town green in this pattern series. If you make one house a month,
you’ll have this quilt done in 13 months. This is hands-down the most
popular quilt we have ever seen! Kits are approximately $8.00 - $17.00.
Center green about $59.00. Patterns are additional. It is available by mail;
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Kid's Cree-8 Club Becky Conard Third Saturday each month 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. Repurposing, creating, sewing
and laughing. These are the goals of this club. Most projects will
be finished during the session. Deciding what to work on next is
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Virtual BERNINA Club 2012 Virtual Presentation or Hands On & Virtual
Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Virtual Presentation or Friday 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Virtual and Hands On Class
January 26 & 27 A Tisket a Tasket - Create a Sewing Basket February 23 & 24 What's Your Cargo? March 22 & 23 Simple Home Kitchen April 26 & 27 Accordion Mementos May 24 & 25 Too Stylish to Sleep June 28 & 29 Could it be Vera? No Class in July August 23 & 24 Artful Centerpiece September 27 & 28 A Touch of Whimsy October 25 & 26 Winter Robin Appliqué November 29 & 30 Funky Organizers No Class in December
Class fees are payable by the session or at a significant discount by the year!
A club for sewers and quilters, Virtual BERNINA Club
discusses techniques, feet, projects and tons of tips. This is an amazing
amount of information presented by a national educator via the internet at
Abigayles. Each month has a different subject and will encourage you to try
new sewing techniques. You must sign up in advance to get a CD
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BERNINA Software Sampler Virtual Presentation and Hands On Class
Tuesdays 11:00 - 1:00 p.m.
January 31 Digitizing Logos February 21 Embroider Texture March 20 Lettering Workshop April 24 Appliqué Workshop May 22 Create Hand Look Embroidery - Doodle Stitching June 19 Embroider a Button! No Class in July August 21 Mix It Up with Mixed Media September 18 Embroider on Photographs October 23 Embroidered Tile Technique November 20 Embroider a Clock! No Class in December
Class fees are per session or discounted by the year! A virtual presentation of software techniques and projects is made each month by a BERNINA educator LIVE through the internet. It is an interactive hour of computerized teaching. You must sign up in advance to get a CD of the class project.
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All About ME! Machine Embroidery Virtual Presentation or Hands On & Virtual
Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Virtual Presentation or Friday 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Virtual and Hands On Class
February 2 only Don't Sweat It March 1 & 2 Simple Home: The Baby Room - and More April 12 & 13 Holding It Together: Quilting with an Embroidery Machine May 3 & 4 From Head to Toe June 7 & 8 Under Wraps No Class in July August 2 & 3 If You Can't Stand the Heat...Make a Potholder! September 6 & 7 A Little or a Lot October 4 & 5 Thinking of You November 1 & 2 Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend No Class in December
Class fees are payable by the session or at a significant discount by the year!
A club for embroiderers, All About ME! discusses techniques, stabilizers, designs and tons of tips. This is an amazing amount of information presented by a national educator via the internet at Abigayles. Each month has a different subject and will encourage you to try new embroidery techniques. You must sign up in advance to get a CD of the class project.
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Serger Secrets Saturday New FREE Program! Second Saturday each month at 11 or 1 p.m. Starts February 2012 February 11 Add Pizzazz to your Sewing with Decorative Threads March 10 One Step Corded Pillows April 14 Spring Decorating for your Kitchen It is no secret that Nancy loves to share her passion for sewing with Sergers. This wonderful tool does everything from the simple to the sublime in seconds. For many however, this amazing machine remains a mystery. This new program will hopefully educate current serger owners and inspire new ones!
Nancy will demonstrate a simple project that features a serger technique, an accessory foot, or a decorative thread. Registered attendees will receive a written hand out for the project and a discount on the featured items. In addition, for each session attended, participants will receive a ticket for a drawing at the end of the year for a gift certificate to Abigayles! Additional entry tickets can be earned by bringing the completed prior month project, bringing a friend and still an additional ticket can be earned by bringing a serger Show and Tell. Miss a session? Prior project patterns will be available for $5.00. Don't own a serger? Please come and see what its all about!
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| Learn to Sew New FREE Program! Third Saturday each month at 11 or 1 p.m. February 18 Hem Your Jeans March 17 Facings Make All the Difference! April 21 T-Shirt Hems - Make it Easy
Sewing is one of the hottest new trends! In addition to being lots of creative fun, sewing is a necessary life skill. Ever wonder how to hem a pair of jeans, shorten a T-shirt or replace a zipper or button? Would you like to learn to read a pattern or add embellishments, patches and embroidery to ready-made clothing to create your own sense of style?
This program is designed to meet the needs of the beginner. The focus will be on clothing. Projects will be completed on entry level to midline sewing and embroidery machines.
Nancy will demonstrate a simple project that features a specific skill or technique. Registered attendees will receive a written hand out for the project and a discount on the featured items.
In addition, for each session attended, participants will receive a ticket for a drawing at the end of the year to win a gift certificate to Abigayles! Additional entry tickets can be earned by bringing the completed prior month project, bringing a new friend and still an additional ticket can be earned by bringing a new Show and Tell. Miss a session? Prior project patterns will be available for $5.00.
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Every Stitch Counts New FREE Program! Fourth Saturday each month at 11 or 1 p.m.
Everything
that you need to create stunning designs.
From a stable We proudly introduce Every Stitch Counts. Oklahoma Embroidery Supplies Designs (OESD) produces, the finest quality embroidery designs on the market. Their library is huge, with every up-to-date motif imaginable. Each month, they are producing three or four new collections for this program, at a reasonable price. This is designed to show the very newest in embroidery and projects that add real value to your purchase! Join the staff at Abigayles for a presentation from the embroidery experts at OESD. When you register, you will be eligible for discounts, project instructions and lots of ideas to spur your creativity. Cancel your dinner plans, you'll be home embroidering!
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Machine Training – Everyone must bring their machine to machine trainings, unless you purchased your BERNINA 830 from Abigayles. Everyone needs to bring their own hoops to embroidery classes. Please sign up in advance to guarantee a seat. BYM = Bring your Machine except Abigayle's 820/830 owners. Please see calendars for dates and times. |
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All machine brands may attend #1 - Basic Operation at no charge! We may require you to drop off your manual several days in advance of the class. Please register in advance. 830 customers should attend these classes.
My BERNINA Machine Training Please see calendars for dates and times
#1 - Basic Operation All BERNINA & bernette models
All BERNINA models except 1008
artista 640, 730, and 8 Series
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My BERNINA Embroidery Machine Basics All Embroidery Machines Embroidery machine training classes are included with machine purchase. Please feel free to repeat this class as often as you want. You must sign up in advance to reserve a seat. BYM, Module and Hoops, except 830 owners.
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My BERNINA 8 Series
#1 - Meet the Machine
BERNINA 820/830 classes are included at no extra charge for BERNINA 820/830's. Please feel free to repeat any of these classes as often as you want. We want you to use your machine to its fullest! Please sign up in advance.
Nancy has designed these classes to be a combination of recorded excerpts,
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Class One Serger Training free with any serger tuneup. We may require you to drop off your manual several days in advance of the class.
My BERNINA Serger
#1 - Basic Serger Use
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Self Serve Service - 820/830
Taking good care of your machine is foremost on any tech's mind. Join us to discuss the how's and why's of BERNINA 820 and 830 maintenance. We will show you the correct way to oil, clean and care for your machine.
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Service Tips 101
We can help
you understand how to keep your machine in top running condition.
Although everyone knows that a well
maintained machine lasts longer, how do we actually do it?
More importantly, when it works right, it is more fun to use!
We will show you how to
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Computer & Software These are hands-on classes exploring basic computer skills or specific software programs. Each class is structured to give an overview and is very specific in nature. Personal projects cannot be included in these classes; private lessons are scheduled individually. Bring your notebook computer with software loaded and updated, power cord and dongle.
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My BERNINA Software v6
Beverly Morris BERNINA EditorPlus v6 and DesignerPlus v6
We strongly suggest Classes 1 - 4 be taken in numerical order.
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BERNINA Software Sampler Virtual Presentation and Hands On Class
Tuesdays 11:00 - 1:00 p.m.
January 31 Digitizing Logos February 21 Embroider Texture March 20 Lettering Workshop April 24 Appliqué Workshop May 22 Create Hand Look Embroidery - Doodle Stitching June 19 Embroider a Button! No Class in July August 21 Mix It Up with Mixed Media September 18 Embroider on Photographs October 23 Embroidered Tile Technique November 20 Embroider a Clock! No Class in December
Class fees are per session or discounted by the year! A virtual presentation of software techniques and projects is made each month by a BERNINA educator LIVE through the internet. It is an interactive hour of computerized teaching. You must sign up in advance to get a CD of the class project.
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Quilt Motion for BERNINA
Software and hardware for the BERNINA Quilt Frame and any BERNINA machine from the aurora 440 and up!
Class 1 - Software
Please note: Class 1 is mandatory to be admitted into Class 2
Class 2 - Using the Frame Enjoy the benefits of a professional automated
quilting system in the comfort of your own home! You design it,
QuiltMotion quilts it! QuiltMotion takes you seamlessly through
pattern design to stitching with absolute ease. With your
BERNINA Quilt Frame and Machine, QuiltMotion comes with all the
hardware and software you need, including an easy to use LCD screen
and QuiltCAD, the powerful pattern design software. QuiltMotion
brings together all the aspects of the quilting process, taking you
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Tuscan Gardens Beverly Morris Third Monday each month Just announced by BERNINA! Starts in February! Tuscan Gardens is a BERNINA exclusive embroidery. Susan Fears, (outstanding BERNINA educator), designed a beautiful embroidered quilt for the 2012 BERNINA Block of the Month. The designs are softly reminiscent of ancient decorative motifs. Timeless beauty of design is achieved using the BERNINA DesignerPlus v6 Software and your embroidery machine. Join us each month for a software class and get that month's block fabric for FREE!
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Electric Quilt 7
Schedule private lesson with instructor – 1 hour class
Requires Windows ® XP, Windows ® Vista, or Windows ® 7, and an internet
connection. Will run on Macs through Virtual PC or Parallels (XP, Vista, or
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Basic Computer Skills Kathryn Morris
Schedule private lesson with instructor – 1 hour class
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Classes - Class prices do not include books, patterns or supplies, unless indicated. Classes must be paid for at time of registration. Students are responsible for making sure they have the supply list, supply us with a self-addressed envelope if it needs to be mailed and bring the appropriate supplies. We reserve the right to cancel a class if our minimum is not met. If you cancel prior to ten days before the class begins, you will receive a shop credit equal to the amount paid. No credits or refunds will be issued for student cancellations within ten (10) days of the start of the class. You must register to reserve your seat. Please see calendars for dates and times |
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Machine Embroidery Projects – All sewers are welcome in our machine embroidery classes. We are providing our BERNINA 830's in the classroom, but unless stated, you will not be able to finish some projects without an embroidery machine at home. Classes will be noted that can be finished with our embroidery machines in class. Unless provided for class, you must purchase a copy of the machine embroidery CD and bring it to class – no sharing. We fully respect copyright laws.
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Wild!flowers Embroidery Project with Beverly Morris
This lovely machine embroidered quilt captures the wildflowers around us. Just six different flowers make up this entire quilt! The classes cover each flower in detail, with step by step instructions so that even the first time embroiderer will have success. This quilt is ideal for the new embroidery student, as well as the confident quilter. Kits are available. Homework involved. |
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From the Heart Ornaments Embroidery Project with Beverly Morris
Learn how to make these ornaments in the embroidery hoop. Once you know the basics, you'll be able to make enough to give to all your friends and loved ones on Valentine's Day. We will even change lettering to names or other phrases! Fun to embroider, we'll be able to make several during class. Get ready, this class is all about production! Candy is not for everyone, but these stitched sentiments are! Kits are available. Finish in class! |
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Steampunk Bag Embroidery Project with Beverly Morris
What is the biggest fashion statement made everyday, by most women? It's our purse! Simple or busy, large or small - it communicates to others our sense of style. Now here is the real question - Have we allowed ourselves to become a little worn around the edges; not as clean or shiny as we used to be? Well, no more, I say! This bag communicates a fresh, bold look with wool and silk. Perfect for finishing out the winter, it will teach you good techniques for making bags. We will embroider, crazy patch with zippers, add buttons and feel proud to carry this bag! Kits are available. Embroidery finished in class! |
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Simple Home - Ruffled Pillow Embroidery Project with Beverly Morris
We just love this project! Embroidery, appliquéd ruffles and a simple slipcover lesson - all in one decorator pillow. The addition of embroidery gives it more of an upscale look. Most importantly, it is fun to make! Shabby Chic with a twist!
Our sample will be premiered during the March "All About ME" presentation.
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Lettering for Any Room Embroidery Project with Beverly Morris
Easy embroidery and simple sewing is name of the game for this project. Fun lettering is a decorator detail in many fine rooms. Whether you are doing a baby room, a sewing room or an all-purpose room, lettering instantly brings whimsy into the mix. Express yourself in your own home, not just on facebook!
Our sample will be premiered during the March "All About ME" presentation. Kits are available. Finish in class! |
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A Vintage Spring Embroidery Project with Beverly Morris
A tiled design can yield big, big embroideries. Whether you have a large hoop for you machine or not, you can accomplish a wonderful, large embroidery. Designed to look like a vintage poster, this spring scene will grace your walls when the weather starts to (finally) warm!
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Embroider Texture Embroidery Project with Beverly Morris
Whaaat? In the hoop Needle Felting? Yes, yes, yes! Now we're talkin'! If you love the texture and freedom that wool and needle felting give, but you are a resistant to free-form designing, this is a class that will amaze you. We will embroider dimensional ribbon, couch a yarn in the hoop and needle felt an artistic piece - all in the hoop! Wow! Come out and play with us, you'll look at it through the eyes of a kid again!
Our sample will be premiered during the February "Software Sampler" presentation.
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The Garden Club Embroidery Project with Beverly Morris
The Garden Club is a machine embroidered quilt that is easy to accomplish with a little help from Bev. The classes cover each flower in detail, with step by step instructions so that even the first time embroiderer will have success. This quilt is ideal for the newer embroidery student, as well as the confident quilter. Kits are available. Homework involved.
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Customize a Binder Cover Software and Embroidery Project with Beverly Morris
Love, love, love this project! Besides being extremely useful, it is a beautiful way to upscale a common 3-ring binder! We will choose your favorite fabric and embroidery designs. Then we will design your binder cover in BERNINA software. This is a full, fast paced class that will delight and challenge your skills. Homework involved.
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Beginning Sewing
Choose from any of the
following classes to learn the basics of sewing. These classes are suitable
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Four Weeks to a Quilt
Nancy Bryant Beginning Quilting
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Corded Bowls
Beginning Sewing
Even if you have never sewn, you can get superior results with this project. One simple stitch on the machine and good technique will be taught. All materials are included in the cost of this class, so all you have to do is show up! Bring your non-sewing friends and everyone will leave with a small finished bowl of their own!
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This book features many quilts designed by Nancy Bryant and Beverly Morris! |
Machine Quilting 1 Nancy Bryant
Beginning Machine Quilting Start with this machine quilting class, and you will see how easy and forgiving machine quilting can be! Learning proper technique and using the correct accessories make all the difference between successful and stressful. Nancy will help you to become confident and professional in your quilting choices. Join her for this quilting "freedom" class using the technique from Joyce Drexler of Sulky Threads!
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Machine Quilting 2 Nancy Bryant Beginning Machine Quilting
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Two Sided Serger Quilt Nancy Bryant Beginning Serging
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Hand Quilting Nancy Bryant Beginning Hand Quilting A time-honored skill, the hand quilting technique is easy to learn. Students experience improved quality of their stitches and increased speed by the end of this quick class. Nancy loves the rhythm and almost Zen-like state when she quickly hand quilts large quilts (It’s her therapy!). Join her to learn the best techniques and tools.
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Needleturn Appliqué Beverly Morris
Beginning Hand Appliqué
One of Bev's favorite things to do is needleturn appliqué. This is a very special technique for her, so join her she can share her love of hand arts! She will show you the finer tips and techniques which will make your hand appliqué look like you have been doing it for years. Needleturn appliqué is one of the great traditional hand needle arts.
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Machine Appliqué Beverly Morris
Beginning Machine Appliqué
The fun of machine appliqué lies in the ease in which you can accomplish very complicated looking quilts. Intricate drawings? No problem! Come and explore the variety of products, techniques and tips that are available to for machine appliqué. I will become one of your favorite machine arts!
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Paper Piecing Beverly Morris
Beginning Paper Piecing
Do you crave perfect points, unique angles and small pieces? Paper piecing is the technique you need to make it perfect every time. Once you learn this technique, you can jump into almost any paper piecing project and make it perfect!
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Mitered Placemats
Nancy Bryant Easy First Sewing Project
Quilting
is the first step to making these placemats. Fast and fun,
you'll want to make a set for everyone on your gift list.
You will learn easy quilting and finishing techniques that will
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Perfect French Bindings
Binding demonstration
The class will show the basic techniques in making and applying binding. The French binding is the longest lasting and most accurate of the binding techniques. Nancy will show you how to cut, press, sew, turn and finish for a perfect binding.
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Foundation Piecing Beverly Morris
Beginning Foundation Piecing
Starting with a foundation fabric, we will learn how to add fabric. Whether you would like to use a color kit or your scrap fabrics, you will love the results. Bias edges, no problem with foundation piecing! Scrap quilts were often made using this technique, because every little piece of fabric could be salvaged. If you want a project on a budget, give this one a try!
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Amy Butler's Barcelona Skirts Beginner's A-Line Skirt
Making custom clothing starts by learning simple, achievable skills. Learn the basics of pattern reading, selection, fabric skills and the necessary tools, including your sewing machine basics. This skirt is flattering for all figure types and a perfect "first" project! When you make your first skirt with us, you will wonder why you ever bought premade skirts. This class is suitable for most ages. The more the merrier!
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Flowers for My Wedding Ring & Bali Wedding Star Sue Wilson - Certified Instructor
A premium class with a full 16 hours of instruction!
These two Judy Niemeyer quilt patterns are understandably the most popular ones we've seen. Sue will show you the sections, tips and even the appliqué techniques. Choose your favorite 2 1/2" strip packs and off you go! Either pattern can be made in this four part session. Actually, it's almost like getting two complete classes for the price of one!
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Weeping Willow Sue Wilson - Certified Instructor
A Judy Niemeyer Quilt
So, you love these Judy Niemeyer quilts, but you don't know where to start? Join Sue for a two day workshop, learning the techniques that are unique to Judy Niemeyer. Sue is a much loved educator not only for her patient style, but for her wealth of sewing knowledge. Be sure to sign up in advance, this class will only be offered once this year.
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Lollipop Bags Beverly Morris
When you need a fun little bag to brighten an outfit, this one is the best. Any fabric works, especially the great new spring fabrics that are here. Learn how easy it is to install an inexpensive zipper, make a strap and whip these bags together! Make several to go on the boat, or to the picnic, or the barbeque this spring! |
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Fundamentally Fun
Table Runner or Placemats
How much fun is this project? Very fun with Val's super easy techniques! Choose a large print fabric, a coordinating jumbo rick-rack and an accent color. The curves are simple enough for a beginner. This pattern works up so fast, you'll start up production for the entire family!
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BERNINA Needlepunch Attachments
Fiber Art Surface Design using the BERNINA Needlepunch Attachment
Abigayles loves the BERNINA Needlepunch Attachment, which is now available for rotary hook machines! Using fiber, wool roving, yarns and all kinds of fun textures, the machine will punch through the layers to form a solid new fabric, which is artfully styled by you. Everyone has success with this technique and you will love the new fibers. No sewing is involved to form the design. BERNINA has many features not found on other machines or attachments, so be sure to visit us and see what is so unique to BERNINA!
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Bulls Eye Nancy Bryant
When we featured this quilt in the shop a few years ago, we had to make one in every color way! For those of you determined to reduce your stash and make some quick quilts for gift giving, here is your project! Start by selecting a gathering a wide variety of fabrics 10” square or smaller. Cut circles, layer them and sew around the edges, no edge finish, fraying is part of the design. Cut them in half twice, and reassemble. No fussy matching of corners! Not confident in your fabric selection? Choose from our kits of preselected fabrics. Just too much fun!
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A Tisket, A Tasket Basket Nancy Bryant
The search for the perfect work basket is over! This one has it all; a plethora of easy access pockets, a central storage area and easy grip handle. Not just for sewing, imagine how your child would use it, or your favorite gardener, or a budding artist...Great for Easter too! |
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Everyone can wear this easy fitting style. A longstanding favorite pattern, The Camp Shirt has been given an update. Learning how to make perfect collars, set sleeves, outstanding buttonholes and simple hems will give you confidence to make several versions. Spring is right around the corner. You need to have a new outfit ready to go to enjoy the warmer weather! |
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Keep the Change - A Snap Happy Wallet Beverly Morris Find a fun fabric and just an hour or two and you can have a great wallet made. The Snap Happy patterns utilize a carpenter's measuring tape for an easy and effective closure. It is so fun to make these wallets (Shhh - don't tell - I'm making these in all colors as presents for birthdays or Christmas!)
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Make It Snappy Beverly Morris
Do you need an organizer that is easy and actually works? Pockets are held closed using the easiest closures! Make it easy with beautiful cotton fabrics or (like our sample), embroidered with pet screening pockets! You will be so happy when find yourself using this organizer all year long!
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Easy Striped Table Runner
How easy? It really doesn't get easier. The hardest part is deciding where to cut your stripe! Once that is done, the ruler does all the work. We should be able to start quilting and be very close to done before class is over! Stop in an see our beautiful stripes, purchased just for this class.
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Kaffe Fassett Reversible Ribbon Belt Kaffe Fassett has designed the ribbons for this stylish and beautiful, reversible belt. Super easy - no, REALLY easy! You will be able to wear your new sewing project home in minutes. It looks great with jeans too. When you buy the ribbons and buckle from us, this class is FREE! This project really only takes about 10 minutes to stitch, but it looks like a million bucks! |
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Locker Hooking We all need a project that will use up those scraps of fabric (and why did we buy that cowboy boot fabric?). Easy enough for children, locker hooking can produce decorator quality rugs, chair pads and table covers. It is a great project for when you are sitting outside enjoying the warm weather. This no-sew project will inspire your non-sewing friends too!
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Braided Runner
Choosing fabric is just the start of the fun of this great runner. When you sew it, you are also quilting it! When you are finished with the piecing, you are also finished with the quilting. How? Is it really possible? Yes, and it is done in just a few hours. Warning - you can't make just one!
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Marti Michell's Log Cabin Nancy Bryant
Nancy knows how to get perfect log cabin blocks. Choose your favorite fabric line and you'll have square, even log cabin blocks in no time. The second class is planned for quilting in the hoop. Learn the easy way to quilt with Nancy and Marti Michell!
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| For My Valentine Table Runner Quick block piecing and simple appliqué are a perfect combination for this seasonal table runner. The Shabby Fabrics design is modern looking, so even your younger valentines would love it. |
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Four Sided Placemats Nancy Bryant So, you ask, how can a placemat have four sides? Well, you'll just have to come see our sample to find out! You'll choose four different fabrics and create these fun oval placemats. How about different sports fabrics for that pre-teen, or four seasons of fabric? The possibilities are endless with this easy to make project!
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| Private Lesson Don’t see your project or
convenient class time listed here? No problem. Name the
project, pick your date and time, even name the teacher. We’ll plan
a class around you. Choose any sewing, piecing a quilt
project, machine quilting, machine embroidery, embroidery software,
serger, basic machine training, hand appliqué, hand quilting, or
paper piecing project… my darling, is there anything we can’t do? |
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* Class prices do not include books, patterns or supplies, unless indicated. Classes must be paid for at time of registration. Students are responsible for making sure they have the supply list, supply us with a self-addressed envelope if it needs to be mailed and bring the appropriate supplies. We reserve the right to cancel a class if our minimum is not met. If you cancel prior to five days before the class begins, you will receive a shop credit equal to the amount paid. No credits or refunds will be issued for student cancellations within five (5) days of the start of the class. "BYM" = Bring Your Machine.
