Understand how to easily edit, create, and design with the ARTSPIRA app. This all-in- one free cloud-based design platform from Brother gives you creativity right in the palm of your hand. ARTSPIRA is perfect for everyone whether you are a casual crafter/sewist or dreaming big as a small business owner. We will explore downloadable designs, (more…)

This is the ideal class for sewists that want to learn clothing and home décor construction. An Artist or Chef Apron is one of the quickest and most versatile garments you can sew as you learn sewing techniques and pattern fundamentals at the same time. You will learn to read a pattern, layout the pattern, (more…)

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 embroidery machine only (more…)

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. Experience the thrill (more…)

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, and all mats and accessories that (more…)

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…)

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. You will even (more…)

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 skills. Bring (more…)

Come and join the fun on how to make a Braided Twist Table Runner. The beauty of making the Braided Twist table runner is its simplicity. No Quilting, No Binding and No Handwork. After you learn the basics, then expand your creativity. and make them reversible, longer, and using 45° units. Date: Mon. March 18, (more…)

This class will show you how to make a pet come to life on photo fabric. These make great gifts to any animal lover. Examples are posted in Ashby.   Date: Wednesday, Feb. 21 Time: 10:30am-2:30pm Cost: $50 Instructor: Terry (more…)