| Something Different: Embellishments
& Special Techniques |
  Sonoran Scrappy Tote
It's time for a tote bag class that focuses on embellishment! This desert scene is embellished using only your machine's built in decorative stitches and a variety of fun thread colors. You don't have to have a lot of built in stitches - you can get great results from utility stitches like zigzag & buttonhole. The Marys will help you select great fabric and stitch combinations. In the 2nd session, we'll assemble your bag with lots of hints to make it go together perfectly. Class fee includes original design for desert appliqué design.
Instructors: Mary Harney & Mary Ramsey
Thursday June 21 — 9:30 am- 3:30 AND Thursday June 28 — 1 pm – 4 pm
$40
Patternista Ornament
Embellish your way to a beautiful object brimming with sparkle and "bling". Receive instruction in "non-sewing" techniques. It's satisfying, creative and fun. You end up with a beautiful treasure that could be a gift to others or just yourself. Come join our instructive beading party!
Instructor: Lois Podolny
Mondays, August 6 & 13 — 1-4pm
$25
 Rachel’s Garden - Free Motion Embroidery
Introduction to Free Motion Embroidery - Have you wanted to try doing free motion sewing but quilting a project seemed too intimidating to start? Start small & simple in this class. We'll learn several techniques to create small flowers for that you can appliqué into your own fantasy garden. The appliqué approach allows risk-free learning - if you don't like your flower, make another, and another.....until you get the right blossom. Sewing machine requirements include the ability to drop your feed dogs, sew zigzag stitches with varying width, and a darning foot (hopping foot on a spring) with an opening large enough to accommodate your machine's zigzag stitching (call Mary if you have questions). Students will need to purchase "Thread Magic Garden" book.
Instructor: Mary Ramsey
Wednesdays July 18 & 25, August 1 — 1 pm – 4 pm
$40
No Name Runner
Add a touch of whimsy to your dining table with this funky little runner. Simple shapes make this design easy to accomplish with freezer paper applique and a little zig-zag stitching. You can stay with Susie’s basic designs or make some changes and invent one of your own. Get a little extra fabric and make some fun placemats from the leftovers.
Instructor: Susie Weaver
Friday May 25 — 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
$40
Natural Inspiration Leaf Bowl
Combine your scraps, threads and imagination inspired by nature! Learn to use heat set moldable Inn-spire™ to get the leaf bowl shape. We will also be thread painting the leaf’s veins. The instructor will give out additional projects sheets on how to use the “Inn-spire” product for additional projects
Instructor: Donata Pfisterer
Thursday May 24 — 1 pm – 4 pm
$30
How Do I Quilt This Quilt?
Ever had trouble figuring out what to quilt on your latest masterpiece? Join Master Quilter Linda Powell in a fun session where we’ll discuss different ways to quilt each person’s quilt top, and you'll start an idea sketch book.
Instructor: Linda Powell
Friday August 10 — 1 pm – 4pm
$40
Bat’s in the Rug
Have any leftover batting pieces? How about 2 ½” strips? Join me as we take your leftover pieces of batting & fabric strips and turn them into a fashionable rug. Great for a special gift or to spruce up any area in the house.
Instructor: Anna Hastings
Friday August 17 — 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
$40
 G-Squared Tote Bag
Grommets and Gussets. Here’s a fun tote bag to make, start to finish in one day. From an easily pieced and quilted bag exterior to a fabric origami lining that will create lots of pockets inside. These techniques can be applied to other tote bag projects. You will learn an easy way to create a gusset on the outside of the bag, and a fun way to use drapery grommets. Linda will have lots of tips to make this easy and lots of ideas to make this bag your own…change the size, the pockets, embellishments…you are only limited by your imagination. And they make a great gift!!
Instructor: Linda Powell
Friday August 24 — 9:30 am –4:30 pm
$40
Flower Petal Table Settings
The color combos for this fun and easy reversible table mat are endless. The two sides can contrast - use only two colors, make each petal a different color, the sky is the limit. The matching silverware caddy makes this a perfect picnic project. Make one or make many.
Instructor: Lynda Riell
Wednesday June 6 · 1 pm – 4 pm
$15
 No Sew Basket or No Sew Purse
Learn this old technique to make either or both projects. Both projects are based upon weaving wrapped fiber, and once the technique is mastered can be applied to many shapes. It's easy, fun, relaxing and a very portable project.
Instructor: Lynda Riell
Thursday May 31 · 1 pm – 4 pm
$15
Intro to Hand Dyeing
Hand-dye fabric in plastic bags! In this workshop you will dye three yards of fabric in a set of colors. The basics of dye chemistry and an introduction to color theory are part of the class. There is an additional supply fee of $25, which includes written instructions, color wheel, use of the instructor’s dyes, small bottle of Synthrapol, dust mask, dye chemicals and other miscellaneous supplies. Additional supply list will be provided upon class registration. Don’t forget to wear old clothes and shoes!
Instructor: Donata Pfisterer
Friday June 1 — 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
$20
Four-Sided Placemat
Tired of washing your placemats after one or two uses? These four-sided placemats are for you! Choose four different fabrics that you love – fat quarters are dandy - and create these unique and fun mats for yourself or a friend.
Instructor: Lynda Riell
Tuesday July 10 · 1 pm – 4 pm
$15
Into to EQ7
Have you been curious about this amazing computer drawing program from Electric Quilt Company? It’s easier than ever to learn. This beginner’s class will show you just how user-friendly the program is – by the end of class you will have designed your very own quilt, and have the confidence to continue when you get home; where your inspiration and creativity are sure to flourish. Best of all, EQ7 can serve as your virtual design wall, to audition fabrics, block placement, setting options, border sizes, etc. You can see before you sew! Once you “EQ,” your computer will become an important tool in your sewing room! Students must have laptop with a personal copy of EQ 7 installed on it to take this class.
Instructor: Donata Pfisterer
Thursdays July 19 & 26 — 1 pm – 4 pm
$30 |
