Have you ever embroidered something, even correctly followed the directions, and the results are an unacceptable surprise? This class focuses on decoding the enigmas of unexpected outcomes, what causes them and how to fix them. Beginners and seasoned embroiderers alike will learn the causes (and VIEW MORE...

Just when you thought you knew all the latest sewing hacks that existed - along comes an educator that introduces new ways to use what you already have, new tools to make your job easier and tips and techniques that will save you a lot of time and frustration. DO NOT MISS THIS LECTURE/DEMO! Get t VIEW MORE...

Want a quick, easy, fun project to do with your family this summer? Looking for a way to get started in sublimation? Sublimation is a method of printing that transfers a design onto a material or fabric using ink and heat. Join Libby as she covers the basics and offers helpful hints for using Art VIEW MORE...

Tired of doing the same old embroidery? Feeling like things are stagnant with your machine embroidery? Want something exciting? If you answered yes to any or all the questions, it is time to reinvigorate your machine embroidery with Michael and his team. You will explore ribbon embroidery, fringe VIEW MORE...

Using just one Charm Pack plus a pretty fabric for the borders is all you need to make a quick and delightful small quilt. In this class, you will learn how to sew a perfect quarter inch seam as you construct a classic patchwork layout. Linda will teach you how to have all of your pieces match up VIEW MORE...

This skill builder class is focused on the most versatile building block in a quilter's bag of tricks, the half-square triangle. Explore a dozen ways to make half square triangles, learn the math behind it, and play with a collection of tools to help make them more quickly and accurately. Inc VIEW MORE...

Learn how to finish your quilts on a domestic machine while enjoying all the control of your walking foot. Learn how to prep your tops for quilting with your walking foot, including marking and basting techniques. Then, make several stitched samples using different quilting styles including match VIEW MORE...

If you have been wrestling with the idea of trying out a serger, this is the class you do not want to miss! Most people test drive a car before they purchase it, so why not test drive a serger! Learn what a serger can do, the type of projects you can produce, the various features that are offered VIEW MORE...

Unbelievable! A whole knit tee-top in just a few hours? Are you kidding me? You can do it! We promise! It’s quick, easy, looks very professional, and it’s all created with your serger. We have chosen a luscious, soft-as-butter knit in combination with its dyed-to-match ribbing to make VIEW MORE...

Knits can confound even the most seasoned embroiderer from time to time. Alicia has had plenty of experience working with a wide range of knits over the years, and has collected all her favorite, tried and true techniques for you. Join her as she shares her collection of top tips and easy tricks VIEW MORE...

Learn the fundamentals of draping pants as you work along with Joe to create a basic straight pant using a body form. This includes learning about taking proper measurements, comparing them to the body form, calculating for and drawing the initial pattern from those measurements and then tweaking VIEW MORE...

Confused about what needle to use? What do all those numbers mean on the needle package? Is changing the needle before it breaks really that important? What needle should I use? Successful sewing is often about paying attention to the little things – like the needle in your sewing machine. VIEW MORE...

Feel like you’re missing out on something? Like knowing how to hoop things that just don’t look hoop-able? Those days are over, as Alicia shares easy ways to tame those seemingly impossible items and get them under your embroidery needle without a struggle. As with all her courses, VIEW MORE...

Frustrations abound with the challenge of fitting anything other than a B cup for the bust. So, whether you are larger or smaller, full, or flat, rounded or pointed, or some other interesting combination, this is the class that will help you come out a winner in the fitting battle with the bust! VIEW MORE...

Do you have accessory feet that beg the questions, “Why did I buy this foot?” Or this foot came with my machine, but what does it do? Either way, this lecture is for you, whether you are a garment maker, quilter, doll maker, heirloom stitcher or home dec diva, you will find uses to ma VIEW MORE...

Print and Cut -- it's one of the most-used techniques with electronic cutters! The ability to print then cut your designs allows you to create a wide variety of projects to include stickers, invitations, and sublimation! We'll cover many different techniques for successful cutting, then w VIEW MORE...

Every embroiderer, whether a novice or a seasoned veteran, has, at some point, been plagued by puckered designs, outraged by skewed outlines, and frustrated by fabric shadow-through. Learn simple, successful methods to combine fabric, designs, and stabilizers for picture perfect results. We will VIEW MORE...

Libby has found a new way to use an ink jet printer to create designs using photos or multi-colored images, adding them to any type of fabric using Siser’s new Direct to Vinyl (DTV) products. Your projects will take on a whole new dimension. Learn the secrets of working with this fantastic VIEW MORE...

Explore how the serger operates from the inside out as you learn how width is used to improve stitches, how to create a perfect balanced-tension control strip to test your stitches for each new fabric and thread you use, a sequential tension formula that works on any model and with all thread typ VIEW MORE...

Have you struggled with sleeves that are too big, too small, or just don’t seem quite right? Join Joe for this hands-on sleeve pattern drafting class. You will be using your very own measurements to create a pattern that is perfect for you. Once you have a basic well-fitting sleeve, you can VIEW MORE...

No drawing ability needed, really. You willl use simple stencils to trace designs onto freezer paper-backed muslin…. How easy is that? Then, starting with crayons, you will simply color (mostly inside the lines). Jill will help you with shading and application techniques, then take you on VIEW MORE...

Dating back to the late sixteenth century, Dorset buttons are a great way to embellish your quilting project and knitwear. Finish them as jewelry pieces if you wish. They are functional too! Start the class by making the traditional Blandford cartwheel to learn the basics before discussing some v VIEW MORE...

Elevate your garments and take them to the next level with a tried-and-true workroom secret. Don’t let the title fool you, this is one of the ways designers make ordinary garments look extraordinary. We will look at the possibilities of shaped openings and learn a way to make them fast and VIEW MORE...

With her tremendous creative talents as an appliqué artist, Annie Smith will share her expertise as you work together to craft a number of charming floral appliqués.  You will walk away with a beautifully embellished piece that could form the basis of a pillow, a needle case or even a zipper VIEW MORE...

Come join Eric for a fun filled time “painting” with thread. Before embroidery machines came into vogue, the only way to embroider with a machine was to drop the feed dogs and away you went. Eric is going to go “old school” and share his award-winning techniques and excell VIEW MORE...

The classic Dresden quilt block looks fresh and modern, full of color, in the mini quilt. Pick up lots of tips during class to make this gem go together easily and perfectly. Make one as a mini or make many for a full-sized quilt! Bring your own fabric; see supply list for detail VIEW MORE...

Did you know that you can make a quilt completely on a serger?

That is right, you read this correctly! You will experience the revolutionary Bernina Air-Threading serger to construct a quilt quickly and easily: you will learn how to sew with Cuddle (by Shannon Fabrics) as you piece one VIEW MORE...

Created entirely on your serger, this little bag is chock-full of serger techniques that you will love to learn. First, Alicia will show you how to insert a zipper by serger, one of the quickest and cleanest ways to insert a zipper. You will also learn how to create your own piping, which gives t VIEW MORE...

Whatever the size, an embroidery machine is an effective and efficient tool for getting those special projects quickly finished with perfection. Learn which designs are most successful for custom quilting or corner-to-corner coverage and which need caution. Find out how to measure and scale desig VIEW MORE...

You have often admired the welt pockets on well-made garments while wondering how they accomplished such a feat. It is easy with a few tricks. Armed with Jim's secrets to creating perfect welt pockets, you will be able to sew everything from a classic double welt to a shaped welt pocket. You VIEW MORE...

You CAN fit the seat of your pants by knowing how your shape differs from the pattern shape! Learn how using a Flexible Curve can give you a picture of yourself that you will never get with a camera. Curves matter! Learn how to shape the pattern for your shape. Learn the correct order to check yo VIEW MORE...

Join us in creating the perfect gift for any occasion. Personalize a covered glass container with a cute design while learning the intricacies of etching cream to create a permanent design. Libby will talk about etching on tile and slate and how using a special etched look adhesive vinyl will cre VIEW MORE...

So, you just got your first embroidery machine (and/or new set of embroidery designs) and you have been stitching away but what to do with all the amazing designs you have stitched? Turn those stitched-out embroidery samples, that you worked so hard on, into something beautiful. Discover how simp VIEW MORE...

Hop into 'TOPS’ with Kathy as she shares her unique sewing techniques that are faster, easier, and get better results than many traditional approaches. The discussion will include information about interfacings, straight and fusible tapes, and bias. To “top” it off, Kathy wi VIEW MORE...

The 7-hole cord foot and the braiding foot are both forms of couching feet that complement each other but act very differently. Playing with a variety of threads, fibers, fabrics and trims, create samples of more than a dozen different techniques both practical and decorative. The techniques will VIEW MORE...

Nick has done it again! He has taken the great parts of the Magic Jacket and transformed it into a Boho, tunic length vest. Perfect for spring and summer layering, it will certainly become your go-to vest. From the inseam button band to the cute, gathered pockets it is sure have people asking,  VIEW MORE...