| HOLIDAY TABLE RUNNER
Make this enchanted table runner from a jelly roll or 2 1/2" strips. This is a fast and fun get it done for the holidays project.
Cost: $ 45.00 |
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| 830 BASIC OPERATION I
830 BASIC OPERATION I
Cost: $ FREE |
 | ADVANCED SMOCKING
Learn to make characters using the cable stitch for “stacking cables.” You will learn to follow a color plate and graph to create the design plate of your choice. We will also cover information on how to center and space designs as well as learning more advanced stitches such as bullion and herringbone.
3 x 2.5 hrs
Cost: $ 55.00 |
 | APRON APPRENTICESHIP
While acquiring basic skills and constructing retrochic style aprons you will create ties that bind through sewing and friendship. Join Berry Patch Fabrics Apron Apprenticeship every other month to fashion apron patterns by Taylor Made Designs,
Paisley Pinchushions and more.
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| Artista Club
Artista Club focuses on the embroidery aspect of our sewing and embroidery combination machines. Covers new techniques, products, etc.
Cost: $ 5.00 |
| ARTISTA EDITOR PLUS BASICS
Start enjoying your Artista software today and learn the basic skills needed to make the most of your embroidery software. Edit, convert, send designs to the machine and more.
1 x 3 hrs
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| ARTISTA SOFTWARE LETTERING CLASS
Learn the ins and outs of using the lettering in your Artista Software. Make the most of creating text, editing, kerning letters and all the other things you can do with words in your software. Unlock the mysteries and see the rewards in your embroidery designs.
1 x 3 hrs
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | BEGINNING QUILTMAKING
This class is designed for first time quilters or for those who have not sewn in a while. Here are all of the basics for piecing. The newer methods of rotary cutting, chain piecing and sewing strip sets are presented. Tips on fabric choices, achieving the vital accurate quarter inch seams, and so much more are included. Pre-requisite is to be able to thread your machine :-) Come let Gail hold your hand through all the steps of opening the door to new experiences of pleasure!
3 x 3 hrs
Cost: $ 65.00 |
 | BEGINNING SMOCKING
In this class you will learn the basic stitches (cables, waves and trellises) while constructing either a children’s garment or ladies night gown. We will cover construction of the garment as well.
3 x 2.5 hrs
Cost: $ 55.00 |
| BSR Blitz
If you are a Bernina Stitch Regulator owner, this class is for you! Teri will teach you the ins and outs of free motion with your BSR.
1 x 3 hrs
Cost: $ 30.00 |
| COLOR MAGIC
Choose a favorite color and gather up enough shades and variations of that color to make a quilt. An interesting and valuable lesson on working with colors. You could also make this in two or three colors, all the way on to a scrappy if you choose.
Cost: $ 65.00 |
| COOL RIVER
Subtle color changes make this an interesting piece to work on. It could easily be made in warmer colors and any size desired. It will still be a lesson in color triangles and shifting a pattern to fit the direction you want it to.
Cost: $ 60.00 |
| CREATIVE OPTIONS III (200, 630, 640, 730)
CREATIVE OPTIONS III (200, 630, 640, 730)
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| DIGITIZING BASICS
Create your own designs. Go from graphic to a design you can stitch. See how much fun and easy it is to use your Artista software to make your own creations. You are only limited by your imagination.
1 x 3 hrs
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | ECLIPSE
Create your own lunar landscape for a wall hanging, lap or bed size quilt. Batiks are perfect for this look, but it could be totally different and equally enticing in another style of fabric. How about “Aunt Grace’s” or your favorite florals? There are also other ways of laying out these blocks which will give it a totally different pattern. Join us and make this striking quilt uniquely yours.
2 x 4 hrs
Cost: $ 60.00 |
| EMBROIDERY BASICS & BEYOND
EMBROIDERY BASICS & BEYOND
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| FINISH IT UP!
Just in time to finish up those last minute Christmas projects. Come spend the day with Gail and let her expertise help you complete your projects without interruptions.
Cost: $ 45.00 |
| FREEDOM OF FREE MOTION
Have you always wanted to do free motion machine quilting and do it well? Then NOW is the time to begin or to improve your skills. Learn how to choose quilting designs and battings. See why pin basting works. Try several no-mark methods. Get tips on various needles and tricks for using decorative threads, plus so much more! Gail will also show you how to make a “virgin” quilt. All of this comes with hands-on instruction and plenty of individual TLC.
2 x 3 hrs
Cost: $ 65.00 |
 | INDIAN SUMMER
Whether you’ve never tried foundation paper piecing or are an “old hand” at it, you will love this slightly different method from Judy Neimeyer. There is less waste than with traditional paper piecing and you will end up with a beautiful quilt that is surprisingly fun and simple to make.
3 x 4 hrs
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| KISS! KEEP IT SIMPLE SEWING
This three hour class is designed to zip the novice through a simple project while learning the ins and outs of the sewing machine. You will make a small shoulder bag in class; a great introduction to sewing. Guaranteed to leave you in stitches even if you have never sewn a seam.
1 x 3 hrs
Cost: $ 25.00 |
 | MACHINE EMBROIDERY TILE SCENE
Using one of Anita Goodesigns Embroidered Tie Scene Designs, we will create a work of art for the holidays. Learn all about the right stabilizers, hooping techniques and how to put the embroidery tiles together when finished.
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| NEW! QUILT AS YOU GO
In this class we will make samples of several quilt as you go techniques, of course no hand work! These will be small projects or samples that will allow you to determine which techniques will work for your larger quilts.
2 x 3 hrs
Cost: $ 45.00 |
| PIECED APPLIQUE
Join Teri as she teaches you Penny Haren's innovative techniques for creating perfect blocks for pieced applique projects.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
| Quilt Sitters
Quilt Sitters is a monthly meeting with camaraderie and wonderful quilting. Receive a new pattern, see a special technique that will aid your piecing accuracy, and more that will inspire your creativity.
Cost: $ 5.00 |
 | QUILTERS' QUICK COURSE
This class presents the most versatile skills of perhaps any class we offer. The easy techniques offer something for almost everyone, from confident beginner to the more experienced piecer. The horizontal piecing in this row quilt offers loads and loads of ideas. Checkerboards, triangles, connectors, stars, ribbons, and braids are taught. Fabric selection, size changes, planning, and so much more are included. Speed, accuracy and design innovation are also a part of this class. You’ll have a lifetime of skills with a variety of techniques. Come join us for a new pleasure in your life!
4 x 2 hrs
Cost: $ 60.00 |
| QUILTING IN THE HOOP
Now that you have an embroidery machine you can learn how to quilt in the embroidery hoop. You won’t want to miss this! Imagine how quickly you might get that quilt quilted!
1 x 3 hrs
Cost: $ 30.00 |
| SERGER GUIDE
SERGER GUIDE
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| Sit & Sew
Sew and/or quilt all evening. Work uninterrupted to finally complete some of those unfinished objects!
Cost: $ 40.00 |
| Software Club
Artista Club covers all aspects of Artista Software, has a project, techniques and includes a CD with video instructions and project directions each month.
Cost: $ 5.00 |
 | STARS BRIGHT AND LIGHT
Star light, star bright, how many stars in my quilt tonight? There may be quite a few, once you sew this gem together. These stars twinkle over the surface like blinking lights and you or your gift recipient can cuddle up 'til morning. Multi-fabrics dance across the top and are highlighted by the background, which has the look of even more stars. Come learn how to make this delight, one easy step at a time. You'll be so pleased when you say, "Why thank you, I made it myself!"
Cost: $ 60.00 |
| STITCH FUN II
STITCH FUN II
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 | TAPESTRY GARDEN QUILT
You may find after taking this class, that making one quilt with this pattern is just not enough! It takes on a totally different personality according to the fabrics used. Judie has taken out the templates, and streamlined the cutting instructions, so you can make this striking quilt faster and more easily than you would imagine. How about one for yourself and another as a gift for someone special?
2 x 4 hrs
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| TIME FOR A CHAIN
This class gives you several choices. You may decide to make this old favorite in a single, double or triple chain. You also have a choice of several different sizes. The fabric you use will determine whether your Irish Chain quilt is traditional or more contemporary. Whatever you choose, this is a fun, easy class using strip piecing methods to make a beautiful quilt that looks like it took much more time and effort than it actually did.
Cost: $ 60.00 |
| TO THE NINES
Join us for this class and make this fast, fun and easy to finish quilt. Our sample is made from one focus fabric and a "Bali Pop" - which is the batik equivalent of a jelly roll, but you could also use a variety of other fabrics just as effectively. Join us and make a throw size or bed size quilt in a short time while letting the fabrics do most of the work for you.
Cost: $ 60.00 |
| TUMBLING BLOCKS
What a fantastic design with which to play! Here are wonderful 60 degree optical illusions. When Gail took this class from Martha she said, "It's the best single class I ever had for learning value!" You, too, can experience this same sense of accJust in time to finish up those last minute Christmas projects. Come spend the day with Gail and let her expertise help you complete your projects without interruptionomplishment. Come join us for an exceptional learning opportunity with plenty of fun and individual attention included.
Cost: $ 60.00 |
| TURNING TWENTY AGAIN
You've seen the book, but you haven't really seen this quilt until you see it made up. This quick, fun quilt is a great project for yourself or as a gift. Try it in batiks, children's prints or Asian prints. It works in just about anything you can come up with, and is fun for beginners and experienced quilters alike.
Cost: $ 45.00 |
| VERTICAL VISION
Do you have a particular group of fabrics you would like to use in a project but are just not sure what pattern would work best? Well, this class may be wonderful or you could use your favorite color in a variety of different fabrics, as shown in the book. Any way you decide to do it, it's a fun and different style of quilt, and can be made in several different sizes.
Cost: $ 60.00 |
| WEEKEND WILD THING
Choose a great large-scale print, whack it up and zip on some straight contrasting pieces. Whoop-ti-do! You'll have a super looking, really snazzy quilt top. This is ideal for beginners or a quick and easy project for those with more experience. Join us for a retreat type class that will be loads of fun with super sewing and lots of great sharing.
Cost: $ 60.00 |
| SMOCKED GARMENT CONSTRUCTION
Come and learn all of the special tips for sewing together your smocked garments. We will construct a basic yoke dress in class with the focus on collars, piping, plackets, french seams and more.
3 x 3 hrs
Cost: $ 65.00 |
| OH MY STARS
This is based on a Kaye England pattern but looks oh so different in these fabrics. Its a good lesson in how fabric choices change the character of your quilt. Plus you will learn about making stars, side setting traingles and diagonal piecingjust to mention a few of the high points of the class. Come in and let us choose with you so it will be uniquely yours.
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| BEGINNING SEWING
This class is specifically patterned to take you through the steps of creating two fun projects including: learning what all the notions (or tools) do, using a sewing machine (did you know they have two feet?), fabric selection (so many fabulous choices), reading a pattern, cutting and constructing. You will make a pair of pajama pants and a stylish tulip purse. After this class you'll feel 'sew' confident when starting your next project.
4 x 2 hrs
Cost: $ 45.00 |
| MACHINE APPLIQUE
Let Linda teach you the ins and outs of machine appliqué. Learn about stabilizers and the different stitches for appliqué as well as how to stitch corners and curves.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
| MAKE IT AND SEW IT - MONOGRAMMING CLASS
Make a design in your computer and stitch it out. Learn the process of making monograms and how to get from the concept to the actual stitch-out. This is a great way to learn to use the Monogramming Tool in your software and to help you understand the digitizing to stitching concept. I promise you'll find this a "no stress" fun and informative class.
1 x 3 hrs
Cost: $ 30.00 |
| APPLIQUE IN HOOP
In this class Terri will teach you all the different ways of doing appliqué in the hoop. Learn all about the different techniques, stabilizers, fusible products that these appliqué patterns require.
1 x 3 hrs
Cost: $ 30.00 |
| A+ BINDINGS
Join us for the fourth "B" of quilting. This class covers a neat, narrow binding with no obvious seams. Even the joining between the beginning and ending seams are concealed. See the optional completely machine stitched binding. Your corners will have a perfect and flat 45-degree angle with no wrinkles or lumps. Don't miss learning this last step in truly completing a quilt!
1 x 3 hrs
Cost: $ 25.00 |
| FINISHING A QUILT
You've completed a top and now what? Let Gail guide you step-by-step through 3 of the 4 Basic B's: Backing, Batting, and Basting. How and why to use a walking foot, stitching in the ditch, even labels and hanging sleeves will be included. This class is designed for beginners, but it is also a good review for more experienced sewers. Recall the saying, "A quilt isn't a quilt until it's quilted"? Guess what? You will be ready for a true quilt and many more!
1 x 3 hrs
Cost: $ 25.00 |
| NO FEAR INVISIBLE MACHINE APPLIQUE
Have you been reluctant to try applique? Or have you tried it and weren’t pleased with the results? No need to fear! Gail is here with simple tricks to tame your worries. You will be surprised with a “hearts on squares” design. Hearts are great beginnings as they cover all the “innies” and “outies” of these easy techniques! Three methods will be presented, one that uses wash away paper. Do join us for this excellent class!
1 x 4 hrs
Cost: $ 30.00 |
| ME, A QUILTER? WHO'D HAVE THOUGHT?
Here's a perfect class and an ideal project to first try quilting. Why not come and see if it's something you want to pursue further? We'll machine piece a pillow top, cut it up and sew it back together in a different way. Then we'll quilt it and wrap it for a super decorative accent. Even binding (like on a larger quilt) will be done. Don't miss this class "experiment" and expand your horizons!
Cost: $ 60.00 |
