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Lindee Goodall
Monday 9/21/20
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Just as flour, butter, and sugar aren't a cookie, neither is a digital file an embroidery design until you combine it with a few other "ingredients" and stitch it out. Do you know which ingredients work best? Do you know what techniques you need to master? A master baker knows how to combine various VIEW MORE...
Heather Kojan
Tuesday 9/22/20
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Scraps taking over your studio? Learn a fresh, modern string quilt block to tame your overflowing scrap bins, incorporating favorite small pieces too wonderful to toss. Heather’s tried and true tips and valuable hints for successful visual effects round out your classroom experience with joy. VIEW MORE...
Pam Damour
Tuesday 9/22/20
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sergers are a wonderful sewing tool and have so many wonderful features to help you achieve professional results in half the time. During this informative class, you will learn how to make piping, pleated trim, insert a zipper and make custom lace, all with the serger. At the end of class, you wil VIEW MORE...
Nelly Vileikis
Wednesday 9/23/20
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sometimes you just need a fun and easy pattern to make a quick, yet stunning quilt. Lily Pads is the one! This is an easy project that includes a lot of open spaces to play with quilting designs. During class, we will make 12 blocks using a stack and whack technique and possibly even start sewing th VIEW MORE...
Barbara Moore
Wednesday 9/23/20
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Small quilts are so popular and can be a great way to practice new techniques without a big investment. Barbara Moore, National Educator for Husqvarna Viking, is going to show some of her favorite feet and techniques during this lecture, including adding textural elements, that will make your qu VIEW MORE...
Rae Cumbie
Thursday 9/24/20
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
If you can make a quilt, you can create a quilted jacket that fits well while looking and feeling great. Learn how to gather great materials, plan your designs, work modularly, and build well-fitting quilted jackets. Enjoy a trunk show of jackets that illustrate the best battings, lining two differe VIEW MORE...
Nancy Roelfsema
Friday 9/25/20
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The holidays aren’t far off. Gather up your green, red and gold fabrics for this easy-to-create Christmas wreath. Nancy will share her favorite techniques to make paper piecing simple and fun. It’s as easy as sewing on the lines! Your seams will be straighter and your points crisper usin VIEW MORE...
Julie Luoma
Monday 9/28/20
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Beautiful and fascinating kaleidoscope blocks are fun and easy to cut and assemble using the see-through kaleidoscope templates. Cut multiple identical pieces with no more guessing whether you've lined up the image repeat you want, it's all very visible. Julie will show you how the points of the VIEW MORE...
Tammie Gerke
Tuesday 9/29/20
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Zippers are an essential part of many garments. Whether it is a centered, lapped, or an invisible zipper, if they are not installed properly, they can become the focal point for all the wrong reasons. Learn how to install a variety of zippers with ease and without frustration. Also, discuss adding z VIEW MORE...
Nelly Vileikis
Wednesday 9/30/20
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Nelly will share her techniques to add the perfect binding to your quilts. She will show you how to prepare and attach the binding. She will discuss several different binding treatments to enhance a quilt, including binding simple curved edges and extending the design to the binding. As a bonus, she VIEW MORE...
Donelle McAdams
Monday 10/5/20
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Template quilting is HOT! Once you have the know-how, you will be ready to quilt all your own projects rather than sending them out. The good news is you do not need to know how to free motion quilt to be a successful Template Quilter. Donelle will introduce you to the templates, tools and notion VIEW MORE...
Tammie Gerke
Tuesday 10/6/20
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
No one says, “I wish this didn’t have pockets.” because pockets are not just functional, they can also add interest, detail, and design to any garment. You will get caught up in Tammie’s enthusiasm for them as she shares a trunk show of many possibilities including patch, sid VIEW MORE...
Nelly Vileikis
Wednesday 10/7/20
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Piecing curves can be a challenge for anyone but think of the possibilities that curves can offer to your quilting life. If you can stitch an accurate 1/4-inch seam, you will quickly master Nelly’s easy process for perfect curves while designing and constructing this dramatic wall quilt. VIEW MORE...
Catherine Redford
Thursday 10/8/20
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join in to learn all the techniques you need for successful whipstitch wool appliqué. We’ll start by transferring your design, then cut the pieces out and arrange them accurately on our backgrounds. Catherine will show you how to make even appliqué stitches with beautiful sharp p VIEW MORE...
Michelle Umlauf
Friday 10/9/20
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Build your free motion confidence while making a lovely lace scarf. If you have ever wanted to try your hand at free motion sewing but were too afraid, this boutique style scarf is just the project. With Michelle’s guidance you will find that making the thread lace is so easy and it can even b VIEW MORE...
Jennifer Lee
Monday 10/12/20
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
In this introductory workshop to Sashiko, a Japanese form of decorative reinforcement stitching, students will learn about the history and the basic supplies needed to begin stitching this unique style. Jen will show you the best ways to transfer the design and demonstrate the stitches, as well a VIEW MORE...
Pam Damour
Monday 10/12/20
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Learning how to execute perfect miters to professionally finish the corners of your home décor, garment and quilting projects. In this technique workbook class, you’ll learn mitered corners with and without linings, mitered banding, mitered borders, reverse miters, asymmetrical mit VIEW MORE...
Tammie Gerke
Tuesday 10/13/20
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Buttons make the outfit, but even with amazing buttons, a poorly executed buttonhole will ruin the look. Bound buttonholes can add an additional level of class and sophistication to any garment and can be a fun embellishment as well. In this class you will learn how to make various shapes of buttonh VIEW MORE...
Michelle Umlauf
Wednesday 10/14/20
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Learn how to embroider the seemingly impossible-to-hoop while getting comfortable with the built-in lettering features on your own machine. Michelle will walk you through creating an inspiring message or commemorative date to personalize your choice of embroiderable stuffed animal. You will also lea VIEW MORE...
Nelly Vileikis
Wednesday 10/14/20
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Caught somewhere between the traditional pinwheel and a tessellating motif, these dynamic windmill blocks come together as if by magic! Fun and easy to make, they start as a pattern printed on freezer paper … and end up as a stunning table runner, square wall hanging or full-size quilt. Learn VIEW MORE...
Rhonda Pierce
Thursday 10/15/20
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Confused about what needle to use? What do all those numbers mean on the needle package? Is changing the needle really important before it breaks? Successful sewing is often about paying attention to the little things – like the needle in your sewing machine. Get the low-down about how this li VIEW MORE...
Julie Luoma
Friday 10/16/20
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
There are so many questions about pricing that need to be answered when setting up a business. How much should you charge for your service or product? What’s the difference between cash flow and profit? What’s fair? What should I consider when setting prices? What’s a fair profi VIEW MORE...
Michelle Umlauf
Saturday 10/17/20
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Unlock the mystery of stabilizing for all your sewing, quilting, serging and embroidery projects. Learning the differences between the various stabilizers can open a world of possibility and allow you to choose confidently whenever you have a project in mind. But, as Michelle knows, it can be a bit VIEW MORE...
Tammie Gerke
Tuesday 10/20/20
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Many times, cuffs and collars can have a mind of their own. Some never lay flat, some collars just don't want to stand up the way that they should and washing the garment sometimes makes the issue worse. Many of the issues are not with the way the collar or cuffs are attached, but rather how they ar VIEW MORE...
Heather Kojan
Wednesday 10/21/20
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Gather some favorite fabrics to make this stunning quilt. The large medallion blocks sew up quickly, and create a cool secondary medallion when stitched together. We'll use the Quick Curve Ruler to sew gentle curves and achieve fantastic results! Bring your own fabric, see supply list fo VIEW MORE...
Michelle Umlauf
Wednesday 10/21/20
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Learn easy methods to making soft three-dimensional projects including free motion sewing, sewing successfully with metallic thread, and adding optional machine embroidered lettering. You will truly learn “sew” much more in this class as you have fun making a fabric basket to display you VIEW MORE...
Heather Kojan
Friday 10/23/20
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A pineapple quilt made of pineapple blocks? Yes! We'll achieve pineapple perfection using a “magic” specialty ruler, simple quarter inch seams and deliberate color assignment for a visual twist on this fun favorite. Bring your own fabric, see supply list for details.
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Julie Luoma
Friday 10/23/20
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The name of a business is usually the first or second introduction to who and what the business is. What should your name say about you? Choosing a name for your business is no easy feat and is not just for business cards and the yellow pages anymore. Websites and social media sites need to be ta VIEW MORE...
Donelle McAdams
Monday 10/26/20
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Let’s do more template quilting to create beautiful quilting designs. Donelle will cover the basic design possibilities and you will learn how to manipulate the templates to create unique designs. This class is a continuation with the Westalee Design Sampler Set 1 Templates designed for tho VIEW MORE...
Pam Damour
Tuesday 10/27/20
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fabric shades have always been a staple in decorating because they are decorative and functional. In this workshop, students will learn how to make a roman shade from start to finish. Pam will teach you the professional techniques on how to measure for shades, calculate yardage, proper cutting a VIEW MORE...
Heather Kojan
Wednesday 10/28/20
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Big hexagons, in a rainbow of fabrics, makes for a speedy quilt top! We will work with wedges and angles, but no Y seams all straight sewing, and a hint of English Paper Piecing. Clever piecing and cutting, plus the use of 30 and 60 degree templates, gives this unique design. This vibrant quilt VIEW MORE...
Nelly Vileikis
Wednesday 10/28/20
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Optical illusions made easy! They are stunning whether made from traditional prints or modern fabrics. Learn the importance of value, the lightness or darkness, in color while building these easy 3D strip pieced blocks. A great class for the intermediate or more advanced quilter, your most important VIEW MORE...
Heather Kojan
Thursday 10/29/20
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Simple construction and large blocks make this a perfect beginner friendly quilt. We'll talk about best practices for cutting and piecing, a little bit of quilt math, color selection and final assembly. I'll be sewing right alongside you and will be there to answer any questions you may have alon VIEW MORE...
Julie Luoma
Friday 10/30/20
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The difference between a hobby and a business is the focus. If you just want to have fun and make enough to cover your expenses, that’s a hobby. If you have financial goals beyond your costs, that’s a business. In this class, Julie will be offering resources to research and find VIEW MORE...
Donelle McAdams
Monday 11/2/20
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Learn how to strip piece and create border designs with the Westalee Design Sampler Set 1 Templates. You will also discover many more ways to manipulate the templates, while working to improve your ruler quilting techniques and stretching your creativity. If you weren't hooked before this class, VIEW MORE...
Pam Damour
Tuesday 11/3/20
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
This clever organizer opens to have five clear vinyl pouches to hold anything you desire. It can be a great sewing kit, travel organizer, great for crafters, and knitters too! It folds neatly into a smart looking bag. The handles are designed to hang on a door or hook, and Velcro™ allows th VIEW MORE...
Nelly Vileikis
Wednesday 11/4/20
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
In this hands-on machine quilting class, we will explore techniques for machine quilting and all the important details to take the stress out of free motion quilting. Learn to machine quilt many designs including free-form and stencil derived. Become informed on different kinds of batting and what VIEW MORE...
Julie Luoma
Friday 11/6/20
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
One of the hardest decisions to make when setting up a marketing budget is where should the money go. Business cards, social media, and print advertising, oh my! Juile is going to share her best secrets for getting the most for your money when it comes to marketing your business, whether it's an VIEW MORE...
Pam Damour
Tuesday 11/10/20
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Inspired from days gone by, when ladies would sit by the fire sewing by hand, while listening to someone read the latest great novel. The sewing box has a lid, that when removed, opens like a flower, exposing "petals" that will hold a variety of sewing notions. This project is like eating potato VIEW MORE...
Michelle Umlauf
Wednesday 11/11/20
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2-Day Class: November 11th and November 18th Remembering which stabilizer to use for different types of fabric can be challenging, but not anymore! Embroider along with Michelle while creating samples that showcase the best use of stabilizer for the type and weight of fabri VIEW MORE...
Julie Luoma
Friday 11/13/20
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Bookkeeping is an essential part of running and growing a business and finding a system that works for you is not always easy. Julie will show you how to be headache free when it comes to tax time, offer advise on how much to set aside for taxes and show you to spreadsheets are not the enemy. Bes VIEW MORE...
Donelle McAdams
Monday 11/16/20
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
TempLee Quilting is a variation of Quilting with Templates. You will fall in love with this technique of using Template Quilting with a second layer of "peeker" fabric. After quilting the design, we will use embroidery snips to cut away parts of the design to expose a second layer of fabric. It VIEW MORE...
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