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December
19, 2008
I
started writing this on Monday because I forgot a few things
last week.....and a lot has happened this week. I have
decided (I am the boss after all!) to offer our customers a
Christmas break.....For your last minute shopping get 15%
off until December 23. Carol set out a table
of "Santa Suggests....
Shop: We
have had a wonderful few weeks with all the new fabrics
coming in. This week we received new polar fleeces.
These will be perfect for the KidSew Christmas Sew Camp.
We also received nice single knits in solids and prints and some
jacket weight woven fabrics. Need something special
for the Holidays? We received 1 bolt of black knit
with "sparkles".
We
are still expecting 3 fabric orders in before Christmas...
The
long awaited Kwik Sew order came in and we have an almost
full cabinet.
I
love the Clover Silk Pins! That's why we put them in
our beginner sewing kits. They are the best to use for
young and old sewers. Very sharp and the heads don't
melt when you press them! I have ordered a whole
pile....they are in and will make a great stocking stuffer.
We also have in the Clover Magnetic Pin Caddy (pink, green
and purple). The strong magnet grabs the pins and the
lid stays secure while on the go.
The
Burda magazines came be in this week.
There are some lovely patterns for winter sewing. As
one customer said when I called her....."I just love
looking at the pictures!".
Mail
Order....you can now place an order and we'll mail
it out to you. We'll be starting with the Kwik Sew
patterns. Call the store and we'll put your pattern
order in the mail within 24 hours. No postage charges
for the next little while. We'll grow to include
notions and a selection of fabrics. Let your friends
know who live outside the Calgary area that we will mail
Kwik Sew patterns to them. Apparently, no one in
Edmonton sells the whole line.
Beginner
Serger: Learn
to thread your serger and adjust the stitches with
confidence. We'll explore the variety of stitches
and techniques we can do with our sergers. Great
for those who have new sergers, are looking to buy a
serger (we have a couple we can rent) and those who
haven't used theirs in a while.
WONDERFIL
DAY: Come join us on Friday, January 23 for a time
with Donna...this Wonderful lady will be demonstrating the
Wonderfil line of threads. Learn about the different
weights, how to use them in your projects, get ideas and a
gift!!!!! More details to come.
Serger
Tune Up: Has your serger worked hard this fall?
Has it hardly worked at all recently? Either way, give it a
winter vacation and have it serviced. Especially in
our dry climate, our machines should be serviced and
lubricated on a regular basis. Be nice to your serger
and it will last you a long time. Book your serger in
by December 31 and pick it up January 5th. Cost is $80
plus parts. Our technician (Jerry) will be here Friday
(and Saturday if needed) to work on your machines.
Sewing machines are welcome too!
Store
Hours. We'll be closed Wednesday December
24 through to Sunday, December 28.
There,
lots to think about. I am sure we'll see you
sometime in the near future. Don't forget to check
out all our classes and all we have to offer.
Have
a great weekend!
December 8, 2009
THEY
ARRIVED, THEY ARRIVED!!!! Ok, I know I get
excited, but it's like Christmas every day/week. We
received some quilting cottons and batiks on Saturday as well
as a few fun flannels. The long awaited fashion
fabrics have arrived. These new fashion fabrics are
poly/rayon/spandex and rayon/spandex knits.
Beautiful drape for some really lovely dresses or tops.
Poly/rayon/spandex wovens that would be lovely in pants or
skirts. We also received some 100% polyester wovens that
would sew up into dresses, skirts and pants. So, now we
need to re-arrange AGAIN. All our new inventory is 20%
off. We have put up a few signs so that you can see what
is new.
We
have also set up a table at the front of the store for some
winter clearance fabrics. These are priced at 30-50%
off.
Classes
Mail
Order....you can now place an order and we'll mail it
out to you. We'll be starting with the Kwik Sew
patterns. Call the store and we'll put your pattern
order in the mail within 24 hours. No postage charges
for the next little while. We'll grow to include notions
and a selection of fabrics.
Store
Hours. We'll be closed Wednesday December 24
through to Sunday, December 28.
I
tried to keep this one short and sweet! Have a
great week sewing......
December 2, 2008
I
missed sending out the update last weekend....got that terrible
cold and ended going home mid day on a couple of days. My
head was full and I couldn`t think straight. Thanks, dear
husband for being so generous and sharing!!!!! Seriously,
we are both on the mend and feeling much better.
I`ve
had a couple of sales rep visits in the past week and don`t ask
me what I ordered last week!!!!! But I know I did order
more fashion fabrics as well as quilting cottons.
Yesterday, I ordered some organic cotton knits and a bamboo
interlock as well as some lovely batiks that should be in at the
end of January....that will give us something to look forward to
in the winter doldrums. We received a new roll of the
Hobbs Heirloom Cotton Polyester batting. I just love this
stuff and I think you do too. We often run out of it....so
I have another roll on hold with the distributor that they`ll
send out as soon as we need it.
I
am waiting (quite impatiently now) for some fashion fabrics to
arrive. These are goods from Manufacturers.
Christmas
is just around the corner and we have planned two adult classes
to help you make a few gifts for friends or family
KidSew
Classes: Our monthly classes are now done and we have
scheduled single classes so that your child can come and sew
something special for a teacher, grandparent or parent for
Christmas. Classes are 2 hours in length and the projects
are all priced at $10 each. There are spaces in our
afternoon classes (4-6pm) as well as some of our daytime
(Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings) classes. If you
have a child who is interested in sewing, but you don`t want to
invest in a full month, these December classes would be perfect.
Call the store for more details.
Check
the web site for our KidSew new year schedule. Don`t
delay, some classes are filling up and we will strictly adhere
to the policy of 6 students maximum in a class! We have
set dates, but don`t have projects yet for the Spring Camps.
Stash
Buster Events: Check the web site for information about
our Stash Buster Events. Everyone has a stash of quilting
fabrics and feels guilty buying new fabrics. We`re here to
help. We have scheduled 6 events for the last Friday night
of each month (January - June).
We
are still working on the Adult class schedule for the New Year.
We are also looking for more instructors. Give us a call
with your ideas for classes that you would like to teach....or
like to take.....we are looking for someone to teach classes in
outer wear (parkas, wind suits, etc).
Have
a great week sewing....don`
November
15, 2008 This
was our Happy Birthday Week. We celebrated our 3rd
anniversary at Needleworks, Jerry had a birthday (no guessing how
old) and Liz is now a quarter century old!!!! I feel OLD
having a really grown up daughter and husband in his 50s!!!!.
We had the best birthday cake from Marble Slab at Market Mall.
We all would recommend the black cherry ice cream. KIDSEW
CLASSES: I
can't express my excitement and pleasure each day as our young
sewers come in. They are always so excited and eager to get
going on their projects. We had 4 new boys start sewing this
month as well as a couple of new girls. The demand is
growing and I am getting worried that I won't be able to have
enough spaces for everyone. I find that I can teach 6
children comfortably and effectively in a class. If we add
even one more body.....I somehow feel out of control. I want
to be able to have hands-on contact with each child during each
class. I would really love to find someone to come on
board to help us with the KidSew classes....so the search
continues for someone to come in and learn about our KidSew
Program, loves children and sewing and wants to help us out.
Contact the store if you are interested in teaching some KidSew
classes. Christmas
is coming and we have the gift project samples on display. To
make things easier, we have priced the kits at $10 including GST.
So, your child can come in and make a special gift and keeping it
a secret too. We will do our best to guide your child in the
most appropriate fabric choices and projects. Contact us if
you have any concerns or comments. If
I can get to my sewing machine this weekend, I will finish and
display the sample jacket for the Christmas camp. The
project is a Magic/Bog coat. The children will start with a
rectangle of fleece fabric and embellish (appliques, thread,
stitches), then cut and sew the jacket. We
have started to schedule our January and February classes. I
need to check on school holidays and classroom availability and
we'll fill the schedule in the next week or so. I don't
expect the schedule to change much. Our homeschool classes
will run 10am - 12 noon, after school classes 4-6pm and Saturdays
9-11 and 11am-1pm. If you have any comments or questions
regarding our new format (2 hour classes), please let us know.
ADULT
SEW CLASSES: We
are starting to work on the new year schedule. Let us know
what you are interested in learning so that we schedule our
classes to meet your needs. The following are what we have planned
for the next few months.
Fun
Fridays:
anytime after 4pm, you are welcome to come and sew. I will
stay as long as needed. If you need my help specifically,
let me know. Otherwise, Hermina will be here each week and
can help you if you need any guidance. Placemats for Meals On Wheels: have some time on your hands? Have some leftover fabric from a recent project?....why not make a place mat for Meals on Wheels. Carol has given me permission to post the information on the web site....we will be a collection site. Bring your completed placemat to the store by the end of November and we will give you a gift!!!!! Stash Busters: We are planning a great program for the new year for all of use with any size of fabric stash at home. We will post more information on the web site soon. Have a great week sewing.
November
1, 2008 While
the cat's away, the mice will play. I am heading off for my
fall sewing/quilting week. A week full of semi-uninterrupted
sewing... I will need to eat and sleep. .....the
girls wanted to know how busy they should expect to be next week
while I am away. I told them that we will have an anniversary
sale.
Needleworks has been open for 3 years already! Wow!!!
so, when you come in, pick up a discount card. You will get
a discount from 10% to 50% off all our in-store inventory!
We'll re-plenish the cards each day so everyone will have a chance
to win those 50% discount coupons.
We have a few more flannels and knits in this week. I placed a notions order last week which should be in any day. Classes
starting in the next few weeks are as follows. Full details
are on the web site.
Drop
in for a visit. The classroom will be empty all week, so if
you need to lay out a pattern or layer a quilt, call the store and
book some time. $5. Have
a great week sewing October 14, 2008 A happy post Thanksgiving and successful Election Day to everyone!!!! We
ran away to The front of the store (outside) looks terrible, but we hope this will not last too long. Our big sign has been taken down, but we are getting new stucco and the landlord is working hard to keep a fresh face on the building. Bare with us as we deal with outside scaffolding…..but I am sure it will be worth the wait and hassle. We have been busy receiving quilting and fashion fabrics…..new in are a half dozen batiks…..I LOVE THEM; lovely oriental prints; juvenile cottons and flannels; denim, home dec jacquards, knits and silks. The fashion fabrics are from a new supplier. We thought we would order a selection to see how we (and you) like them. Our KidSew classes have been going well. Most are full. We set monthly dates and these have proved a good thing for all of us. Families can now plan on a monthly basis for their class days and times. We have single days in December….book to sew a Christmas gift or plan for a few extra days of sewing. Kwik Sew patterns are going up November 1, 2008. We have been trying to keep the prices stable the last little while, but we will be receiving new price stickers for the pattern cabinets….so, we will up our prices when they come in. Pick up the patterns or the KwikSew books while the prices are still good…..not that they are going to go up a lot, but KwikSew are a bit more expensive than the other North American pattern companies and you’ll notice the price difference. A reminder that KwikSew patterns are all multi sized, printed on good quality paper with clear detailed sewing instructions. They are drafted on realistic body measurements and they fit well The have also put our a great measuring and alteration booklet. Pick yours up today. I’ll update the newsletter this week….missed the beginning of October, but the dates are still ok for many of our classes. If you want a class scheduled, call us or email with your preferences. Classes
starting soon----check the web site for full details. ·
Reversible
Quilting ·
Quilter’s
Primer ·
Easy
Sewing the ·
20
designer tips ·
Whole
Cloth Quilting ·
Beginner
Serger Donovan’s blog has been updated….check it out http://donovanstransplantjourney.blogspot.com October 4, 2008 Swap & Shop Today!!!!
We have an Akasha Fashion and Trunk Show on Thursday evening at 6:30pm….Cindy will show us what she has to offer in the Akasha clothing pattern line and tell us about the Palmer/Pletsch fitting program. Sarah will also share about Neighbourlink Calgary and we encourage everyone to bring an item for the gift bags. I have contacted a nearby bakery and will make arrangements for a nice spread on Thursday evening. PLEASE let us know if you are planning to attend…we want to make sure we have enough goodies, coffee and chairs.
Next Weekend is Thanksgiving, so the store will be closed on Monday….no classes. But we do have lots starting in the next few weeks. Full details can be found on our web site. Don’t forget that if you see a class that interests you, but the dates or times aren’t good…..call the store, leave your name and number and best class times and we’ll see what we can do for you.
Check Donovan’s blog for the further updates on his lung transplant. He is going home on Monday! http://donovanstransplantjourney.blogspot.com
Have a great week sewing. Sunday, September 28, 2008 Jerry and I dropped in this afternoon to unload our car and put some of the display items away from the Creative Stitches Show. It was a long weekend, but I think we accomplished our goals…..hand out all our brochures, sell Kwik Sew patterns and take class registrations. The hardest part about these weekends is the constant standing still on concrete. At the store I am always moving…..I very rarely stand still. I will head home soon to put up my still achey toes. We sold out of the Burda patterns that we took to the show……we have ordered more and they should have been in last Thursday….hopefully on Monday. Huge thanks go out to Liz, Arla and Judy for their help in the booth, getting ready before the show and packing up after. Jerry helped with the set up and the pack up as well. Thanks everyone for your support and eagerness to help. Just a reminder that this coming week is a store wide sale. 15% off everything. There are some kits and clearance patterns that are 50% off and all Quilting Fat Quarters will be 25% off. On Saturday is our first Fall Swap & Shop. Bring in donation items during the week as well as items to sell. Come on Saturday 9am-noon for some great deals. Pick what you want from the donated items and you decide what you want to pay. All donations will go directly to Neighbourlink Calgary. The only class we have starting this week is the Dresden Delight. This is a simple pattern that can be used as a Placemat, table runner or even a full size quilt. Class starts at 12:30 on Wednesday for one week only. Next Week we have the Akasha Trunk and Fashion Show. Come and see what Akasha Clothing is all about. Cindy will explain her line and the fitting techniques she uses. We’ll have discounts, draws and goodies. Please call the store to tell us you are planning to come. We want to make sure we have enough chairs (and goodies) for everyone! A donation to the Gifts 4 Gals would be greatly appreciated. Don’t forget to check the web site for all the details about the classes, the Swap & Shop and the Fashion Show.
September
25, 2008 The booth at the Round Up Center is set up….not fully organized, but set up!!!! With that in mind, we will be closed Friday and Saturday. We have taken the Kwik Sew cabinet, all our patterns, books and magazines with us. The
Burda Magazines have arrived. Please pick up your copy as
soon as possible. If you decide you don’t want this issue,
please let us know. ·
SEPTEMBER
26 & 27 - - - CREATIVE
STITCHES at the Round Up Center. Drop by and
visit. ·
SEPTEMBER
29-OCTOBER 4 - - - STORE WIDE ·
SEPTEMBER
4 - - - First ever fall SWAP
& SHOP. We are trying something new.
Who knows…..it should be a great success!!!!! ·
OCTOBER
9 - - - AKASHA TRUNK AND
FASHION SHOW. Cindy will show us all that is and
is new at Akasha Clothing. She invites any previous students
to come and model their outfits made from classes. She will
explain how the new Akasha patterns will include fitting before
cutting steps for better fitting coats, jackets and dresses.
We’ll have great goodies and drinks. Please bring a
donation for the GIFTS 4 GALS (see our web site) and your
admission is half price. Pre-registration is not necessary,
but appreciated. We want to know how many chairs to set
up….be it 4 or 40! Enter the draw for some great prizes
while you are here. Have
a great weekend!!!!!
September 13, 2008 Attached is the latest issue of Needlenews. We have quite a list of classes for the fall. Check out the web page to access the supply lists and see pictures. We’ll keep updating the web site as pictures and supply lists become available. We have booked at booth at Creative Stitches at the end of September. Come by for a visit. We have advanced tickets…..so save yourself a few dollars and get advanced tickets for one day or the two days. Fall Swap & Shop Saturday, October 4; 9am to noon. We are trying something new. Many participants had trouble pricing the items they wanted to bring to the swaps we have had in June and they were donating the proceeds anyway….so we are trying a donation Swap & Shop. We’ll have an area for items that are priced and an area for items that are un-priced. When you pick up some items that are un-priced, all you need to do is put some cash in the jar. You decide what the items are worth to you. You can pay at the cash desk for the items that are priced. We are also going to try a cash only process. If you do find that you want to use a debit or credit card, we’ll tack on 50¢ so that we can donate as much as possible to Neighbourlink Calgary. For information about Neighbourlink Calgary check out their web site… www.neighbourlinkcalgary.ca Classes · Adult Beginner Sewing starts on Monday evening at 6:30pm. There is still room for a couple more. We try to keep the classes small so that all students have individual attention. · We have scheduled a lot of classes with Cindy Chambers the new owner of Akasha Clothing and a certified Palmer Pletsch instructor. We hope that the combination of the classes we already offer, this will round things out nicely for more experienced sewers. Check her list on the web site. Cindy’s first scheduled date is on October 9 at 6:30pm. Akasha Trunk and Fashion Show We want to see how many people we can squeeze into our space…all our furnishing are moveable, so we should be able to get lots of people in the store. Cindy will use students and customers to show you what is new with Akasha. She will explain her approach to fitting before cutting and let you try on any garments before you purchase any patterns. We’ll have coffee and goodies available. Bring a donation for Neighbourlink Calgary and your admission is half price. For information about Neighbourlink Calgary check out their web site… www.neighbourlinkcalgary.ca Pre-registration is appreciated, but not necessary. · We have booked a Beginner Serger as well as a few other serger classes for Saturday afternoons this fall. We don’t have kids scheduled for the afternoons in the hope that we can run some adult classes. Let us know what you would like us to offer on Saturdays. · We have scheduled a Quilter’s Primer class for Monday evenings starting October 20. This class will give you lots of great information. We truly believe it is a very valuable course as you will learn (almost) all that you need to know to make many, many, many quilts! · Jane is returning with the Bra Making class and Cloning 101. Both of these classes are great! Learn to make a bra that fits!!!!!! Learn how to copy ready made items so you can re-create your favorite clothing. · Our popular Free Motion Quilting classes are starting to fill, so we have scheduled a 2nd Beginner class for later in October. We have dates also for the Feather and the Whole Cloth Quilt. Learn to finish your own masterpieces. Shop · The new Burda World of Fashion should be in by the end of the week. If you want a copy, just give the store and shout and we’ll add your name to the hold list. Speaking of the hold list, if we do call you, please let us know right away if you don’t want this issue. · We have a new fabric supplier….and have placed an order….so, should have more quilting fabric in the store by the end of the week. We also ordered some more flannels, so they may be in the next shipment. For those of you who pray, please pray for the son of friends….as I write, he is being fitted with new lungs!!!!! http://donovanstransplantjourney.blogspot.com/ Have a truly great week!
September 5, 2008 We had a staff meeting this week. We covered a lot of topics including Creative Stitches and a Fall Swap & Shop.
Kwik Sew: I was at the grocery store this week and bought a sewing magazine. The cashier and I started talking and I was telling her about Needleworks and selling the Kwik Sew patterns. She told me that she had sewn the same child’s sweat suit pattern 23 times. As her children grew, she bought the next size up and made that 15 times! She couldn’t remember how many times she had used the same bathing suit pattern!!!!! We’ll see Barbara at Needleworks soon I am sure!
Needlenews: We have updated the newsletter, but will have a more complete one ready next week. I am waiting to hear from a couple of instructors about classes we want to book in the next few months.
Classes:
Our fall slate of classes begin this Saturday. We are
excited about our KidSew as well as the adult classes. We
have planned an exciting program using the Easy Sewing the
Beginner Sewing Kits: we have made up packages filled with what we consider all sewers should have in their sewing kits. These are available at 15% off retail price. We have also brought in some boxes and cases to keep everything nice and neat.
Have a great week sewing.
August
30, 2008 My thoughts are with all the parents who are sending their kids off to school on Tuesday. For some of you it will be “Ya Hoo”, for others “Boo Hoo”. There is always great excitement when September rolls around. Although, by the calendar, we are just past the middle of the year, for most of us the year is just starting. We think of the year being the school year (September to June). Our activities begin again in the fall. So, with that in mind….what are you going to start new this fall?
We have a number of sewing and quilting classes for you to join this fall. We want to encourage you to learn something new. How about learning to sew! How about learning to sew with a new-to-you fabric? How about learning how to use your new sewing machine? How about learning to start or finish a quilt. Our fall newsletter will be ready for next week….check the web site. There is already lots for you to do right away.
Some of our plans are as follows. These are classes that we would like to work into our schedule. Call or email the store if you are interested. Leave us your name, phone number and preferred time for the course and we’ll do our best to take your preferences into consideration as we plan.
Treat Yourself Tuesday: We are considering a move to Fridays……what to call it we don’t know, but are thinking 2 Friday afternoon-evenings a month. Come and sew….we might even include supper!
The above are just a few of the things we would like to offer this year. Your input is invaluable.
KidSew: Our class registration is on going. Check the web site or call the store for class times available.
July 21, 2008 We
have attached the newest update of the NeedleNews. We have
included updated information for some of our fall classes. We
have had a super 2 weeks with some great younger sewers. Our
KidSew classes have been well received and the kids have sewn
broomstick skirts, T-Shirts, wrap skirt, dresses and bags!
We have some spaces available for August. Check with the
staff at the store for openings. I have posted pictures on
the web site, so have a look and admire their work. Just
arrived: A
bundle of quilting fabrics arrived on Saturday. Some of them
would be perfect for the 4-Patch Stack quilt. I have already
made a bag with 2 of the fabrics. The July Burda has arrived
(sorry, I keep forgetting to tell you). We are expecting a
couple more fabric orders next week as well. Treat
Yourself Tuesday; don’t
forget that on Tuesdays from 1-9pm you can come and sew. We
often have people in who just want to sew with minimal
interruptions, who want some help with a project and who want to
come and visit. Whatever suits you. Only $2.50 per
hour and we’ll have a nice chat and get some sewing done.
No need to call ahead, we always have room for 1 or 2 more. Classes:
·
Stained
Glass: Learn
the all-time easiest method of creating stunning stained glass
quilts. Students will learn how easy it is to cut, press and
apply bias tape to complete any stained glass design.
Includes choice of pattern. Tues & Thurs, July 29
& 31; 10am-1pm $68 (pattern included) ·
4-Patch
Stack: Come
for some time of simple fun and play. All you need is fabric,
pins, your rotary cutting tools and sewing machine. We'll
discuss layout ideas as well. You'll be amazed how a simple
fabric can create such striking blocks. Wed
Aug. 6; 6:30-9:30pm $30 ·
Quilt
As You Go/Reversible Quilting: You
will learn in this class the benefits of quilting a block at a
time and joining the individual blocks to make a complete quilt.
This is not a how to quilt class, but a how to join class.
So, bring some orphan blocks, or make up a few quick ones and
learn this super technique! Wed,
Aug 13; 12:30-3:30pm $30 ·
Classic
Skirt: Learn
how to fit and sew an unlined skirt with a full waistband and
zipper. Thurs
Aug. 14; 5:30-9:30pm $50 (pattern included) ·
Serger
Basics: 3hours
is almost too little time to show you all there is to know about
your serger, but we'll try! In this class the students will learn
how to thread their serger with confidence, how to recognize good
tension and how to adjust the machine for perfect tension.
Students will also learn about the other stitches their serger can
do. We also have some machines available for rental if you want to
try a serger to see if you like it before buying one. Wed
Aug. 20; 6:30-9:30pm $30 ·
Free
Motion Quilting:
We have had a few requests for a Summer Class, so have scheduled
the following dates. Mon & Wed, Aug. 25 & 27;
6:30-9:30pm. ·
Adult
Beginner Sewing: This
class is for those who haven’t sewn before or who haven’t sewn
for a long time. You will make two projects (a tote bag and a
pullover top) as you learn how to use your new or new to you
sewing machine. Mon. Sept 15, 22, 29, Oct 6; 60-9:30pm ·
Easy
Sewing the o
Start
with a basic T-Shirt and then make alterations to the
pattern and learn how to add personal design elements. Tues Sept
9, 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 14; 6:30-9:30pm o
Sew a
basic blouse with collar and cuffs. Turn the shirt into a dress or
coat and learn more about personal design changes and
embellishments. Tues Oct. 21, 28, Nov 11, 18, 25, Dec 2;
6:30-9:30pm o
Pants
and Skirts are wardrobe basics. Make more than one and learn
how to fit the crotch and prevent uneven skirt hems. Tues Jan. 6,
13, 20, 27; Feb 3, 10;6:30-9:30pm ·
Perfect
Fit Blouse:
Learn how to alter the bust darts or seams on a blouse so that you
will want
to wear it and make it again. Thurs Oct. 2 (6:30-7:30), 9, 16, 23;
6:30-9:30pm $130 (pattern included) ·
Classic
Skirt: Learn
how to fit and sew an unlined skirt with a full waistband and
zipper. Thurs
Aug. 14; 5:30-9:30pm $50 (pattern included) ·
Beginner
Quilting: We
offer 2 beginner quilting classes. These classes are
designed to teach you the basics of quilt making. Learn how
to use rotary cutters, sew with accurate seam allowances, layer,
quilt and stitch binding to the quilts. Each class is 5
lessons long. The first is a bit easier, you make the same
block over and over. The 2nd class teaches a few more
techniques. o
1-2-3
Quilting: Chose
from 3 different quilt designs in 3different sizes. o
Quilter’s
Primer: This
class is a 6-block sampler where , you will learn how to make
triangles, measure and add sashing and borders. ·
Free
Motion Quilting-Beginner:
This class will have you creating beautiful quilting
stitches in no time. Use a practice quilt to learn and master
some beautiful fill stitches for your next quilt. Students will
also learn how to use templates and explore stitching on the
line. Mon
& Wed, Aug. 25 & 27; 6-9pm CALLING |