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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. Page edited 06-10

Monthly Programs - available by mail unless otherwise indicated. All monthly by-mail
items must have a credit card on file. We reserve the right to substitute fabrics of like quality and style.

The Official

Cuyahoga County Bicentennial Quilt

Abigayle's   Quiltery

Abigayle's is proud to announce this cooperative project quilt. Working in conjunction with the Cuyahoga County Bicentennial Committee, Cuyahoga County Public Library and the Cleveland Metroparks, we have designed a historical quilt for the Cuyahoga County Bicentennial celebration. We are giving the patterns free at all of the above locations.  The sample is currently hanging At Abigayles.  Please stop in to see this memorable quilt.  Join us in celebrating our heritage in Northern Ohio. The Bicentennial Committee has planned a wonderful quilt show at the Cuyahoga County Fair in August 9 - 15, 2010.  Plan on entering your quilt in the show.  What a coup to win a ribbon.  The winner will hold that position for another 100 years!!  Prizes include an exceptional BERNINA sewing machine.  Now is the time to make this a celebration to remember!

Baltimore Christmas Second Saturday each month Another fantastic quilt by P3 Designs!  We love the beautiful use of fun Christmas motifs 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 at no additional charge. Each block will be available for pick up on the 2nd Saturday of the month, patterns additional, but 25% off on that day only. Some blocks have inexpensive button kits that will also be offered at 25% off on that day.  Each of the 12 monthly blocks will be available for $5 thereafter ($15 for the center block) – as available. Borders, binding and backing are additional.  It is available by mail for $5 per block, patterns and buttons additional; postage additional.

Patch-Abilities Mini’s #3 Second Thursday each month Patch-Abilities has designed a monthly, mini wall hanging series. These cute quilts have seasonal flair with customized wire hangers to complement each design. The kits include fabric for the entire quilt, pattern and the hanger. Many include unique buttons! On the second Thursday each month, you can get 25% off. It is a great deal every day, but you get an extra discount on the second Thursday. Wait until you see the seasonal trio collections later this fall! It is available by mail at the regular price, but free postage for the current month on the second Thursday in the mainland U.S.

Block Bonanza First Saturday each month – Start anytime! One 15 minute demonstration On the hour at 9, 11 or 1 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.

Queen and Her Court Crown Jewel Third Saturday each month This 13 month, block of the month quilt, is available in the new batik version, Crown Jewel.  The center medallion is the Queen and the surrounding blocks are her court!  When you sign up for this BOM, there is a $20 registration fee (nonrefundable), which will be applied to the 13th month.  Each month's block is then available for purchase on the 3rd Saturday each month.  The pattern is  $25.99 the first month, the finishing kit is $ the last month and the blocks are regularly $5.00 each month, 25% off on 3rd Saturday only.  It is available by mail, pattern first month only; postage additional.

Floral Visions Quilt This is a 9 month, machine embroidered block of the month.  Our sample is made in cream silk.  Using Susan Fear's original thread pallet, it is one of the most beautiful quilts - ever!

Village Green - Thimbleberries Fourth Saturday each month 2010 Thimbleberries' Village Green starts this month - fourth Saturday each month.  The program is just a little different this year - as each month has multiple blocks to sew.  Lynette Jensen has designed a fun, 12 month, block of the month quilt that we have available in two color ways - Dusk and Midnight.  When you sign up for this club, there is a $20 registration fee (nonrefundable), which will be applied to the 12^th month.  Each month's block is then available for purchase on the 4^th Saturday each month.  On that day, you will receive 25% off when you purchase your monthly fabric and pattern.  It is available by mail - postage additional.

Garden Song Embroidery by Nancy Halverson

Abigayle's Embroidery Club -  Anyone interested in embroidery is invited, regardless of machine type or brand.  We want to share our enthusiasm for the newest and best techniques, styles and projects.  Please bring your completed show and tell.  There are prizes for everyone who shares!   Third Saturday each month (April cancelled due to special events). Snacks, special discounts and laughter are included in these club meetings. June 19 - The Quilts of Sarah Vedeler July 24 - Fourth Saturday in July - Fast Summertime Fun August 21 - Fabulous Fall Finery

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; postage additional. Please call for prices.

Open Sew Barb  Mondays 10:30 – 4:00 p.m. Barb is hosting “sew what you want all day” sessions. Almost every Monday, you can bring your project and sew. As you know, you are always welcome to use our machines, so just bring yourself and your sewing basket. If you have started a project in one of Barb’s other classes, this is a perfect place to “get ‘er done”! Be sure to pre-register to save your seat.

Patrick Lose Party Projects Every month a new project! You may recognize Patrick Lose as the exciting fabric designer with the bright contemporary fabrics. Keeping with his festive nature, he has planned a party project each month featuring his newest fabrics in a small appliqué project. These easy projects will brighten your home year 'round!

Virtual BERNINA Club  Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Virtual Presentation Only or Friday  11:00 - 1:30 p.m. - Virtual Presentation AND Hands On Class June 17 & 18      To the Point - On-Point Settings for Quilts No July Sessions due to BERNINA University August 5 & 6          Appliqué and Other Tricks your                  Embroidery Machine Can Do 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. Sewing is done in a round robin style when appropriate. A CD with the project plans will be given at the end of class to each student. You must sign up in advance. Discounts and a coupon for the virtual portion of the class fee will be given at the end of the class as a thank you for attending.

BERNINA Software Sampler Saturday, June 12         2:00 - 4:30 no July session due to BERNINA University Saturday, August 21         2:00 - 4:30 Saturday, September 18       2:00 - 4:30 Saturday, October 16         2:00 - 4:30 Saturday, November 13       2:00 - 4:00 Saturday, December 11         2:00 - 4:30 A virtual presentation of software techniques and projects is made each month by BERNINA. We are lucky enough to be able to present a BERNINA educator LIVE each month through the internet. It is an interactive half hour of computerized teaching followed by a hands-on workshop. Bring your notebook computer (not mandatory), dongle and thread snips. We will have enough time to practice the featured techniques. Sewing is done in a round robin style when appropriate. A CD with the project plans will be given at the end of class to each student. Please sign up in advance. Discounts and a coupon for the virtual portion of the class fee will be given at the end of the class as a thank you for attending.

Heritage Trapunto Creations

Brewer's All About ME (Machine Embroidery) Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Virtual Presentation Only or Friday  11:00 - 1:30 p.m. - Virtual Presentation AND Hands On Class July - no sessions Aug. 5 & 6   Appliqué and Other Tricks your Embr. Machine Can Do This is the first time a notions company has offered anything like this in the way of consumer education.  It is a virtual presentation to help you with your embroidery!  It doesn't matter what brand or type of machine embroidery you are interested in, these seminars will delight you!  Sewing is done in a round robin style when appropriate. A CD with the project plans will be given at the end of class to each student. Please sign up in advance. Discounts and a coupon for the virtual portion of the class fee will be given at the end of the class as a thank you for attending.

Machine Training – You must bring your machine to machine trainings, unless you purchased your BERNINA 830 from Abigayles. Everyone needs to bring their own hoops to embroidery classes.

BERNINA Machine Training Mastery Class #1 - Tues. June 15  10:30 - 12:30 Mastery Class #2 - Tues.  June 22  10:30 - 12:30  Mastery Class #3 - Tues.  June 29  10:30 - 12:30  Mastery Class #4 -  Mastery Class #5 - Sat. June 12  1:00 - 3:00 Mastery Class #6 BERNINA only - Tues.  June 8  10:30 - 1:30  OR  Sat. June 19  1:00 - 4:00 Embroidery Mastery Class #1 - Sat. June 5  10:00 - 12:00 Embroidery Mastery Class #2 - Sat. June 12  10:00 - 12:00 Embroidery Mastery Class #3 - Sat. July 10  10:00 - 12:00  Machine mastery classes are included at no extra charge for machines purchased from Abigayles. Classes 1 - 5 are for all BERNINA and Bernette machines. Embroidery mastery classes are for BERNINA embroidery machines only. BERNINA 820/830 machines should sign up for the emulator classes as listed below. Please feel free to repeat any of these classes as often as you want. We want you to use your machine to its fullest! You must sign up in advance to reserve a seat. BYM

BERNINA 820/830 Emulator Classes Emulator Class #1 - LIVE! Tues.  May 4  2:00 Emulator Class #2 - 830 only- LIVE! Tues.  May 11  2:00 Emulator Class #3 - LIVE! Tues.  May 18  2:00 Emulator Class #4 - LIVE! Tues.  May 25  2:00 Emulator Class #5 - LIVE! Tues.  June 1  2:00 Emulator Class #6 - LIVE! Tues.  June 8  2:00 Emulator Class #7 - LIVE! Tues.  June 15  2:00 BERNINA 820/830 emulator classes are included at no extra charge for BERNINA 820/830's purchased from Abigayles. Feel free to bring your notebook computer to work on during class, but it is not mandatory. We will have one machine available during class to work on particular techniques or answer questions. Please feel free to repeat any of these classes as often as you want. We want you to use your machine to its fullest! You must sign up in advance.

All Brand Serger Mastery Classes Serger Mastery Class #1 Weds. June 16  10:30 - 1:00 Serger Mastery Class #2 Weds.  June 23  10:30 - 1:00  Serger Mastery Class #3 Weds.  June 30  10:30 - 1:00  Serger Mastery Class #4 Weds.  July 21  10:30 - 1:00 Serger Mastery Class #5 Weds. July28  10:30 - 1:00 Serger mastery classes are included at no extra charge for BERNINA or Pfaff sergers purchased from Abigayles.  Please feel free to repeat any of these classes as often as you want. We want you to use your serger to its fullest! You must sign up in advance.  BYM

PFAFF Machine Training Basic Machine Training Machine Training #1 - Sun.  June 6  3:00 - 4:00 Machine Training #2 - Sun.  June 13  3:00 - 5:00 Machine Training #3 - Sun.  June 27  3:00 - 5:00  Machine Training #4 - Sun.  July 27  3:00 - 5:00 Machine Training #5 - by appointment We offer free machine training for any machine purchased at Abigayles. Classes #1 & #2 are for all machines. Class #3 is for machines with memory. Class #4 is for embroidery machines. Class #5 is 4D File Assistant and is included in some machines. Students MUST have this program loaded into their notebook computers. Please feel free to repeat any of these classes as often as you want. We want you to use your machine to its fullest! BYM

Computer & Software – Students are encouraged to bring notebook computers to class. 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.

BERNINA Software Mastery v6 Sundays   12:30 - 2:30 Class 1 - June 6, Class 2 - June 13, Class 3 - June 20 BERNINA has the newest software, with the easiest to use features. Version 6 has great new tools that make it a snap to digitize, enlarge, appliqué, whatever you need to embroider! The quilt design program is fun and easy to use. The mastery program at Abigayle's will allow you to learn in a "no stress zone"! To make the most of these classes, bring your notebook computer and work along with the tutorials. This series will not teach basic computer navigation - ask for a lesson with Reneah before coming to class please. Class #3 is just for the DesignerPlus v6 software.

BERNINA Software Sampler Saturdays  2:00 - 4:30 - June 12, August 21 (no session in July due to BERNINA University) A virtual presentation of software techniques and projects is made each month by BERNINA. We are lucky enough to be able to present a BERNINA educator LIVE each month through the internet. It is an interactive half hour of computerized teaching followed by a hands-on workshop. Bring your notebook computer (not mandatory), dongle and thread snips. We will have enough time to practice the featured techniques. Sewing is done in a round robin style when appropriate. A CD with the project plans will be given at the end of class to each student. Discounts and a coupon for the class fee will be given at the end of the class as a thank you for attending.

4D Organizer Pfaff creative vision only Schedule private lesson with instructor – 1 hour class 4D Organizer is a great way to file and access your embroideries in your computer. As with all of the Pfaff 4D software, it is compatible with other brand embroidery systems. It is available in the complete 4D Suite or as a stand alone program. Students MUST have this program loaded into their notebook computers before class.

Electric Quilt 7 Schedule private lesson with instructor – 1 hour class Learn the ins and outs of this incredibly creative quilt design program. Learn how to set blocks, choose fabrics and even add quilting designs. Make many virtual quilts and choose the best one to actually sew. Quilts and their yardages can be printed and brought to Abigayles! Test your ideas with a click of a mouse rather that a snip of your scissors. Requires Windows ® XP, Windows ® Vista, or Windows ® 7, and an internet connection. Will run on Macs through Virtual PC or Parallels (XP, Vista, or Windows ® 7 version).

Basic Computer Skills Reneah Raffey Schedule private lesson with instructor – 1 hour class Having problems finding things that you have saved on that darn computer? Are you frustrated and feel like it is a chore every time you want to do anything on the computer? Reneah is very patient and a very good computer teacher. Since it is a one-on-one session, you will have her full attention. She will help you understand how it works and why. Finding folders, organizing files, saving – all the basics are covered. Let her show you how to become friends with the computer!

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.

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.

Garden Club Angie Class #1 - Weds - June 30  2:30 - 4:30 This quilt is a great way to progress in your skills as a machine embroiderer. Slightly increasing in difficulty, each class will show a new technique or an in the hoop skill. As you know, we love the machine embroidered appliqué and this quilt shows you why. It is a quilt that will be cherished for generations to come! Homework involved.

Wild!flowers Sweater Wednesday, June 16  2:00 - 4:30 p.m. Everyone loves these floral embroideries.  They are great for a beginning machine embroider.  Easy machine appliqué in the hoop assures successful projects.  We have used a plain sweater and made it something very special with these great designs.  Bring a plain sweater or sweatshirt to class and you'll leave with a custom garment!  Finish embroidery during class.

Beginning Sewing – Choose from any of the following classes to learn the basics of sewing. These classes are suitable for the student with no sewing or clothing experience.

Tropical Table Runner by Patrick Lose

Three Weeks to a Quilt Nancy Bryant Beginning Quilting Saturdays - May 8, 15 & 29  3:00 - 5:00 This class is designed to allow you to completely finish your first quilt. Nancy shows you all the basics, from rotary cutting to threading the machine. You will piece your blocks, then add sashing and borders. The last week you will layer and quilt! Homework is necessary, but most of the sewing is done in class. This a great “I’ve never sewn or quilted before” class!

Nancy's Machine Quilting I Nancy Bryant Thursday, June 23  2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Nancy will show you the basics of machine quilting. Use of the preprinted panel from the Skillbuilder Mastery series allows you to practice free motion and walking foot quilting designs on a pre-printed practice quilt. Allowing yourself to practice on this panel will help develop your quilting confidence. Nancy will also show you how to layer and pin to get started. With this skill, you can keep creative control of your quilting projects. You will feel comfortable finishing all your quilts after this class.

Skills Classes

Yellow Brick Road Patricia Wright Wednesday, June 10 & 24  12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Patricia makes the most beautiful quilts using this classic beginner pattern.  She uses quick cutting and piecing techniques to shortcut the time needed to make this quilt.  Use sophisticated batik fabrics with unique color combinations for a modern look or classic Thimbleberries for a county look.  They all look wonderful in this pattern.  It's great for kid's quilts too!  Patricia has scheduled two sessions to include the quilting.

Bev's Lemonade Runner Beverly Morris Tuesday, June 22 & 29  10:30 - 1:00 p.m. This is a premier of a new pattern from Abigayle's.  Dreaming of summer brought visions of icy pitchers of lemonade enjoyed in the garden.  Since we always translate life into fabric, of course a table runner was born.  Yellow and white for Bev and Cherry Lemonade - red and off-white for Nancy.  Simple color placement, half square triangles, on-point piecing with added jumbo rick-rack come together in a little quilt calling for outdoor fun.  The second class will include quilting the runner in class on our new BERNINA 830 embroidery machines for perfect quilting in the hoop. (Designs included in class fee!)  You will leave with your runner almost done!  Just bring on the lemonade!  Finish embroidery during the second class.

Nancy's Creative Curves Nancy Bryant Wednesday, June 23  2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Nancy has been requested to do her easy piecing - yes easy piecing - curves class.  Very sophisticated looking quilts can be easily made using the methods of Elisa's Backporch.  You will love the acrylic templates for fast, multiple layer cutting and the great instructions in the books.  Nancy has alot of fun teaching this class, so join her and you'll see why!

PFAFF

* 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.

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