| | "A" is for Applique, "E" is for Everyone! - SF-9Connie Spurlock
Fri. June 22, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Level: All Levels, Lecture/Demo
Category: Appliqué
Ever hear the phrase..."easy as A, B, C"? Well, fusible appliqué is in that category...anyone can do it. Learn about the versatility of patterns, choosing the right fusible, tracing your pattern pieces and getting the maximum out of the appliqué pressing sheet. Learn the trick to perfect satin stitching, options for finishing those raw edges and why we finish them. Great results and success can be just around the corner.
Kit/handout Fee: None
Student supply list: None
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| | Abbigail - WW-17Krisanne Watkins
Wed. June 20, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Level: All Levels, Hands-on
Category: Piecing
Machine(s): Sewing Machine required
Abbigail was designed to look great using a large variety of fabric genres from historical to modern. Abbigail transitions an original block packed with numerous techniques into a bright and beautiful quilt. There is a contrasting chain running through the blocks and setting that creates a lot of visual movement. Many opportunities to improve and expand your piecing skills abound, including square in a square, fast nine patch, quick corners, diagonal setting, and so much more.
Kit/handout Fee: $10 (Paid to the teacher in the classroom)
Kit includes: Pattern
Student supply list: Click to view/print (PDF)
Optional kit available: $130.00 includes pattern, plus all fabric, precut to complete quilt top and binding. To order the optional kit or have any questions, contact Krisanne at quailvalleyquilts@gmail.com
SEWING MACHINES ARE NOT PROVIDED. Bring your own machine in good working order, pedal and cord.
Package & Sewing machine storage is available temporarily and overnight, free of charge.
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| | Appliquilting on your Longarm Machine - WF-39Gina Perkes
Fri. June 22, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Level: Beginning, Hands-on
Category: Longarm Machine Quilting
This fun and creative class combine two great techniques: quilting and appliqué into one! The appliqué is stitched free motion and serves as the quilting stitch as well. This is the ultimate in multi-tasking! Discover how to create many different and unique appliqué stitches free motion. You will explore both raw edge techniques and turned edge invisible appliqué. A variety of free motion background quilting designs will also be explored with information on selecting appropriate designs and choosing the right quilting paths! You will have fun creating a quick table runner in class while learning the appliquilting technique along with great designs to compliment any appliqué quilt!
Kit/handout Fee: $25 (Paid to the teacher in the classroom)
Kit includes: All materials to make the class project.
Student supply list: notebook/sketchpad/pencil, light-colored marking pencil for quilting (such as Bohin or Sewline), thread snips.
This class is a hands-on, stand-up longarm class. Two students per machine head. The skills taught in this class can be used on any longarm where the machine moves attached to a stationary frame.
Innova Longarm Quilting Machines sponsored by Sew So Shop
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| | Aubryanna - WT-30Krisanne Watkins
Thur. June 21, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Level: Intermediate, Hands-on
Category: Piecing
Machine(s): Sewing Machine required
Aubryanna includes a technique that is often feared; partial seams. Once you understand the mechanics of the process, it becomes easily apparent that this is one technique that is actually rather simple. The blocks stitch up quickly. You will also experience flying geese, half square triangles, as well as how to embrace a diagonal setting.
Kit/handout Fee: $10 (Paid to the teacher in the classroom)
Kit includes: Pattern.
Student supply list: Click to view/print (PDF)
Optional kit available: $135.00 includes pattern, plus all fabric, precut to complete quilt top and binding. To order the optional kit or have any questions, contact Krisanne at quailvalleyquilts@gmail.com
SEWING MACHINES ARE NOT PROVIDED. Bring your own machine in good working order, pedal and cord.
Package & Sewing machine storage is available temporarily and overnight, free of charge.
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| | Awesome Athleisure Wear it Anywhere - SF-11Kathy Ruddy
Fri. June 22, 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Level: All levels, Lecture/Demo
Category: Sew Design & Fitting
The fashions of athleisure, yoga leggings and tops are now part of our everyday wardrobes and they're really fun to sew. Learn to make the most fashionable and wearable versions as you explore the components with an expert. Kathy, an experienced fitter who loves to work with knits of all types will show you how pick and size patterns to four-way stretch fabrics with different 'negative ease', how to resource fabrics and notions introducing "Filpar" elastic from Italy and special seaming techniques for both sewing machine and Serger to make flattering and fun athleisure wear. Learn how to copy yoga yokes from finished garments and then fit them to your leggings for a custom fit. You can even make this extra long yoke out of contrasting compression fabric and then upscale your low rise pants to the "Spanks" effect high rise pants that smooth and slim your waistline. Finally, learn to make the garments your own by adding details like pockets and zippers to hold your smart phone securely.
Kit/handout Fee: $6 (Paid to the teacher in the classroom)
Kit includes: Handout.
Student supply list: None
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| | Beginner Quilting - WW-3Dusty Farrell
Wed. June 20, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Level: Beginning, Hands-on
Category: Longarm Machine Quilting
Learn the basics of quilting. You will learn 10 plus free motion quilting designs. These are designs that you can use on customer quilts, and for your own projects. Fast, easy, quilting that looks great every time.
Kit/handout Fee: $20 (Paid to the teacher in the classroom)
Kit includes: Backing, batting, top, thread, and handout.
Student supply list: Sketchpad and pen, snips.
This class is a hands-on, stand-up longarm class. Two students per machine head. The skills taught in this class can be used on any longarm where the machine moves attached to a stationary frame.
Innova Longarm Quilting Machines sponsored by Sew So Shop
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| | Beginner Rulers (Domestic Machines) - WF-40Stephanie Farrell
Fri. June 22, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Level: Beginning, Hands-on
Category: Domestic Machine Quilting/Sewing
Machine(s): Sewing Machine required
Learn how to use a ruler foot and Learn how to use a ruler foot and templates on your home machine. Create beautiful finished quilts in your own home. Never pay for quilting again. Stephanie's designed these tools with quilters in mind. No marking, no pining, no fuss, no muss, just super easy quilting. Join the fun you'll be quilting all over patterns, swirls, and feathers by the end of class.
Kit/handout Fee: $95 (Paid to the teacher in the classroom)
Kit includes: Mini Ruler foot to fit your machine, five-piece beginners set of templates, a cheat sheet, link to online tutorials.
Student supply list: Sewing machine with extension table if you have one. Pencil, notepad, thread snips, 2-1 yd. quilt sandwiches spray basted together. If you have a mini ruler set and foot please bring it.
SEWING MACHINES ARE NOT PROVIDED. Bring your own machine in good working order, pedal and cord.
Package & Sewing machine storage is available temporarily and overnight, free of charge.
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| | Beginning Needle Turn Applique - WS-52Carrie Ann Fondi
Sat. June 23, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Level: Beginning, Hands-on
Category: Handwork
Machine(s): not required
Beginning Needle Turn Appliqué. Hand Appliqué Basics. Students will learn how to use any appliqué pattern (for needle-turn), turn seam allowances under using two different techniques. Techniques will be taught for perfect points, valleys and small circles.
Kit/handout Fee: $25 (Paid to the teacher in the classroom)
Kit includes: Class pattern, fabrics, thread and needles.
Student supply list: Basic hand sewing supplies. (scissors, needle threader, thimble)
Paper Scissors & Fabric scissors
Appliqué Pins
Chalk pencil in blue and white
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| | Butterfly Fussy Fusible Collage - WT-28Beth Watts
Thur. June 21, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Level: All levels, Hands-on
Category: Appliqué
Machine(s): not required
Learn how to create this Beautiful Butterfly, create appliqued flowers and add some pizzazz with Hot Ribbon and Crystals.
Kit/handout Fee: $89 (Paid to the teacher in the classroom)
Kit includes: Pattern, Fabric, Stabilizer Fusible, Hot Ribbon, and Crystals.
Student supply list: Scissors.
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| | Caution! Curves Ahead - WF-44Jenny Pedigo
Fri. June 22, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Level: All levels, Lecture/Demo
Category: Longarm Machine Quilting
Jenny Pedigo of Sew Kind of Wonderful will teach how to use curved rulers to add interest and variety to traditional straight-line pieced quilts, borders and negative spaces. Learn how to enhance secondary designs with a combination of straight and curved quilting to bring out the beauty of each quilt.
Kit/handout Fee: None
Student supply list: Bring paper and pencil/pen.
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| | Continuous Bias Binding - WF-36Gail Bird
Fri. June 22, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Level: All levels, Hands-on
Category: Domestic Machine Quilting/Sewing
Machine(s): Sewing Machine required
Make a place mat (square corners) and an oven mitt (rounded corners) using 1/2 inch continuous bias binding with the SIMPLI-EZ bias ruler. Join the ends of the binding to make an invisible and strong seam. Hand-done blind stitch completes the project.
Kit/handout Fee: $20 (Paid to the teacher in the classroom)
Kit includes: Binding material; reversible, pre-quilted fabric; printed instructions.
Student supply list: Sewing machine in good working order; rotary cutter and optional large cutting mat (17" x 23" minimum); basic sewing supplies: light machine thread and bobbin, fabric scissors, sharp embroidery needle and straight pins.
On loan during class: SIMPLI-EZ Bias Ruler; Bohin fine line marking pencil with different colored leads. (Both items can be purchased after class.)
SEWING MACHINES ARE NOT PROVIDED. Bring your own machine in good working order, pedal and cord.
Package & Sewing machine storage is available temporarily and overnight, free of charge.
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| | Copy Cat Sewing Workshop - WW-4Kathy Ruddy
Wed. June 20, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Level: All levels, Hands-on
Category: Pattern Making
Machine(s): not required
Learn a series of new techniques which enable you to sew clothes just like the ones you already own and love. In this longer-form interactive class, you'll discuss favorite garments of fellow students (maybe yours!), identify the reasons they're so well liked, then decide what to copy and how to do it. Explore Kathy's tried-and-true steps for copying sleeves, darts, seams, and gathers, learn to identify grain line, and more, as you discover how to create a whole new wardrobe -- inspired by your favorite looks and clothes. Learn to add facings, seam allowances, hemlines, smooth curves and more. You'll learn about choosing the right fabrics, and how to correctly add details like ruffles, pleats, and pockets to make a garment more interesting and more "you".
Kit/handout Fee: $25 (Paid to the teacher in the classroom)
Kit includes: Tutorial, Drafting pen, and Seam Allowance Ruler.
Student supply list: A new box of Waxed paper, Cut Right Brand, permanent felt marking pens, paper scissors, Magic Transparent tape (green label) pins, measuring tape. AND: a pair of jeans, slacks or skirt with slash side pockets and a garment with details you want to copy. You can come to class without garments, but Kathy says you get the biggest bang for your buck when you bring what you want to copy! She will review the collection of garments and pick from those to demonstrate her waxed paper techniques for copying ready to wear.
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