Come and join us as we continue to learn the features of Floriani Total Control Universe Software. Our classes are designed to help you feel more comfortable with the software. Each month the class will work on a software lesson or project which will focus on a different technique or tool to help you advance (more…)

Sewing Basics 2 Complete a small project as you take your basic sewing machine skills to the next level in this hands-on class. Learn sewing techniques such as maintaining accurate seam allowances, what are grain lines, proper pinning, and pressing your seams. Master sewing curves and corners in addition to easily creating a machine-made buttonhole. (more…)

Quilted Wallhanging with Derwent Ink Pencils and Machine Embellishment This will be a small wallhanging in which you will learn how to blend Derwent Inks and then embellish the final product before quilting. A sample will be on display at Ashby’s. Supplies required: Sewing machine with ability to drop feed-dogs 80/12 sewing needle Black 40 (more…)

Embroidery Machine Basics Learn how and why proper hooping, placement with the hoop template, and using the correct stabilizer creates a professional embroidery design stitch-out. Develop skill selecting and editing designs by rotating, enlarging, reducing, mirroring, and combining with other designs. Learn how to select the proper needle , correct tension issues, and much more. (more…)

Embroidery Machine Project Experience tips and techniques to complete an embroidery project in class. Bring your embroidery machine with the embroidery unit, hoops, power cord, instruction book, one wound bobbin (please use machine embroidery bobbin thread), machine accessories, and small thread snipping scissors. Bring a formatted blank flash drive or bring your laptop if your (more…)

Machine Basics Learn the parts of your sewing machine along with sewing terms as you thread your machine, wind a bobbin, and more while sewing a little project. Find out how and when to adjust machine tension, change needles, and troubleshoot common sewing problems. You will complete a sewing project in class utilizing your new (more…)

Scan N Cut DX Basics “Christmas” Learn or review the basics of your SCANNCUT DX machine as well as tips and techniques to scan designs, cut paper, vinyl, fabric, cardstock, etc. to complete future projects as well as an in class project. Bring your SCANNCUT DX machine, power cord, formatted usb/flash (2-4Gb), non-fabric cutting scissors, (more…)