Come join Sam Fung, Educational Coordinator for Janome America, and make a 6” x 9” Steno Notepad cover.  Experience some of the remarkable features of the Memory Craft 11000SE with this delightful and exciting project.  Monogramming, Redwork, On-screen Editing, Arching and Built-in Embroidery are just a few of the ideas that can bring this fantastic Notepad Cover to a new level!! This is the perfect opportunity to share your passion for sewing and create a one-of-a-kind notepad cover for yourself or for loved ones.

Dates:  Friday Jan. 22nd or Sat. Jan. 23rd.  Both classes are from 10am-2pm.

Kit Fee: $10.00 Includes complete sewing kit and a light lunch.

Space is limited.  Registration ends one week before each class.

In this class you will learn basic sewing techniques such as different seams, seam finishes, sewing curves and corners, sewing a blind hem, and sewing a buttonhole.  In addition, you will learn 3 ways to secure your seams such as backstitch, tying-off, and locking stitches.  This class is packed with techniques to get you started with garment or home décor sewing.

Date:  Mon. Nov. 16th, OR Mon. Dec. 14th, OR Mon. Jan. 11th, 6-8:00pm

Instructor: Kathy Gingras

Class Fee: $25.00

Kit Fee: $5.00

This hands-on class is for the new sewer or someone that has not sewn for a while.  You will learn parts of your sewing machine; sewing terms, how to thread your machine, wind a bobbin, insert a needle, and sew a straight seam.  At the end of the class you will be comfortable with your machine, have the knowledge to troubleshoot some common sewing problems.

Date: Mon. Nov. 2nd, OR Mon. Dec. 7th, OR Mon. Jan. 4th, 6-8:00pm

Instructor:  Kathy Gingras

Class Fee: $25.00

Kit Fee: $5.00

So you’ve learned the basic smocking stitches, now what?  In this class you will learn how to cut and prepare fabric for smocking, read a smocking plate, center the design, sew in an insert and sew the smocked jumper together.
Date: Mon.  Jan. 25th, and Mon. Feb. 1st, 10:30-12:30pm

Instructor: Linda Hargis

Class Fee: $30.00

Kit Fee: $15.00 (Kit includes pattern and smocking plate)

Learn the most commonly used smocking stitches: the cable stitch, stem stitch, basic waves. Bring scissors, water soluble marking pen and 3 skeins DMC Embroider floss.
Date: Mon. Jan. 11th, 10:30-12:30pm

Instructor: Linda Hargis

Class Fee: $20.00

Kit Fee: $5.00

Take the next step with your serger.  Learn to do flat locking, blind hems, make pintucks, gather and apply lace. This will add skills learned in Serger Basics I.

Date: Wed. Dec. 2nd, 10-1pm

Instructor: Diane Faulkner

Class Fee: $35.00

Kit Fee: $10.00

Learn the basics of using your serger in this hands-on class and create a notebook of your samples.  We’ll cover threading tricks, tensions, practice seam finishes, corners, curves, rolled hems plus work with decorative/specialty thread.  This is a great class if you are curious about sergers.  If you don’t own one, then we will be happy to loan you one for the class.

Date: Wed. Nov. 18th, OR Wed. Jan. 13th, 10-1pm

Instructor: Diane Faulkner

Class Fee: $50.00 Includes fabric for samples and use of decorative threads.

Learn the basics of raw edge appliqué, how to work with different shapes, and discover different stitch options of your machine.  We will practice stitching techniques, discuss stabilizers, fusible products, threads, and other supplies needed to make your projects successful.  Learn to make wonderful gifts by adding appliqué to tea towels, pillows, garments, or other items.

Date:  Thur. Jan. 14th, 1-3pm OR 6-8pm

Instructor: Sarah Sorenson

Class Fee: $25.00 +supplies

Using this wonderful program, you will learn to create and alter a design both manually and automatically from a picture; import an existing embroidery design and edit it through simple exercises.

Date: Mon. Nov. 16th, OR Wed. Jan. 20th, 10-2pm

Instructor: Diane Faulkner

Class Fee: $35.00

This class continues our second series of 4D software classes designed for the beginning user or those needing extra help by starting with the very basics.  As the class progresses, we explore additional modules of the software.  To be ready for advanced modules, students must attend the first three classes.  This class meets the 3rd Saturday of the month.

Date: Sat., Nov. 21st, Dec. 19th, Jan. 16th, 10-12:30pm

Instructor: Cheri Collins

Class Fee: $25.00

Continuation of the classes that began in February.  We meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month for this quarter due to holidays and return to the 4thThursday next quarter unless there is some conflict.  Not too late to join in on the classes and learn your software.

Date: Thur. Nov. 19th, Dec. 17th, Jan. 21st, 10-12:30pm

Instructor: Cheri Collins

Class Fee: $25.00

Appliqué with the embroidery machine is another technique many of our customers ask about.  This class will take you through all the steps necessary to stitch appliqué  designs with your machines.

Date:  Wed. Dec. 16th, OR Wed. Jan. 20th, 6-8pm

Instructor: Sarah Sorenson

Class Fee: $15.00 +supplies

Are you hesitant to try a new technique with your embroidery machine?  Sign up for this “In-The-Hoop” class to make a coin purse and put the zipper in with your embroidery machine.

Date:  Wed. Dec. 9th, OR Tues. Jan. 12th, 6-8pm

Instructor: Sarah Sorenson

Class Fee: $15.00 +supplies

Need a gift that is quick and easy?  This workshop is packed with projects and ideas for the new embroiderer or those with experience.  Our embroidery projects will include In-the Hoop embroidery appliqués, free standing lace, and embossed embroidery designs.  After a short lunch break, we will continue with our holiday theme by making lace Christmas ornaments.

Date:  Fri. Dec. 4th, OR Sat. Dec. 5th, 10-3pm

Instructor: Sarah Sorenson

Class Fee: $40.00 +supplies

Bring ¼ yard of solid color fabric in one of the following colors: cream, white, tan or brown.  Machine embroidery thread in the following colors; white, tan, light brown, dark brown, grey and orange.  Neutral sewing all purpose thread.

Date: Sat. Jan 9th, 10:30 – 12:30pm

Instructor: Cookie Gaynor

Class Fee: $20.00

Kit Fee: $10.00

Bring 4 precut – 10 x 10 cotton squares, same fabric.  Bring embroidery thread in red, green and silver/gold.

Date: Sat. Dec. 12, 10:30-12:30pm

Instructor: Cookie Gayner

Class Fee: $20.00

Kit Fee: $10.00