31. March 2009 by admin.

We have just received some of the new Heather Ross collection from Kokka. It is the Princess and the Pea, some frogs, unicorns and flowers. It is really cute. Lot’s of new fabric arriving in the next few weeks…

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28. March 2009 by admin.

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28. March 2009 by admin.

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27. March 2009 by admin.

Journal Quilt Group with Catherine Conkey  $10       1st Thursdays    6:30-8:00pm       Journal Quilts are mini quilts the size of a piece of paper,   8 1/2 X 11 inches.  By working small, you can try out  new techniques, and experiment without a huge time or fabric investment, and it is really fun.   Catherine will demonstrate a technique, and give you a word and phrase to use as inspiration. A member of the group gets to choose a focus fabric and then it is up to you to put your spin on the theme. At the following months meeting , you return with your finished quilt for “show & tell”.  The results can be funny, amazing, inspiring, touching , or thought provoking…and all in one night! All skill levels are welcome.

Hand Stitching/Wool group   with Jolyn Buhl  $10               4th Thursdays  6:00-8:00pm        Work on your hand stitching project and get some tips and tricks to make the going easier. No machines !!!      

Fix it & Finish it Class  with Sue Terpin  $25   4th Sundays  5:30-8:30pm    Need help with a pattern?   Never finished that skirt because you ran into construction problems? Is your invisible zipper visible?   Bring in your unfinished garment/troubled  sewing project and Sue will help you get it done.  Class size is limited to 4 people so everyone gets personal attention and a chance to clear up those unfinished or problem  projects.  Be sure to sign up early!   all skill levels welcome     space still available for March 28th session.       

Toddlers Dress  with Sue Terpin  $20                                       Sunday   March 14th  9:00-11:30am                                       The pattern for this cute and easy dress can be found in the book “Making Childrens Clothes” which is available for purchase at the shop for $17.95 with your paid registration (normally $19.95), or bring your own copy of the book.  The pattern is quick and simple and you’ll be whipping these up for your little girl in no time.   skill level: confident beginner

2 sided Sun Hat  with Sue Terpin  $20                                       Monday  March 15th  6:30-9:00pm                                 The pattern for this hat is in “Making Childrens Clothes” which is available at the shop for $17.95 with your paid registration (normally $19.95) or you can bring your own copy.   Just in time for spring break!  Keep your little ones faces out of the sun, or Sue can help you modify the pattern to make an adult sized hat. They’re really cute…hats for the whole family???    skill level:confident beginner 

Schoolhouse Tunic  with Sue Terpin  $35                                    Monday & Wednesday   March 29th & 31st   6:30-9:30pm          This popular pattern looks great on everyone!  Comfy and easy to make as either a top, tunic or dress.   No zippers or buttonholes!   this class is   2 sessions     skill level: confident beginner       

Beginning Sewing with Sue Terpin  $45                                                          Tuesdays   March 30th, April 6th & 13th   6:30-9:00pm                             Make a pair of PJ pants for yourself while learning the basics and getting to know your machine.  You will learn to trace, read, and cut out a pattern, finish your seams, hem and make a buttonhole. ”Weekend Sewing” by Heather Ross is required for the class pattern. You may purchase the book for $23.50 with your paid registration (normally $27.50)  or bring your own copy to trace the pattern from. You’ll be making these for the whole family in no time!   This class is 3 sessions    skill level: beginner   

Juliet Tunic  with Sue Terpin  $45                                                                    Mon/Wed   April 5th, 7th & 12th   6:30-9:00pm          Get ready for warmer weather with this great pattern you can make as either a top or lengthen it into a dress.   You will learn an invisible zipper and have a great garment that really fits!   This class is 3 sessions  skill level: confident beginner

Liverpool Tunic  with Sue Terpin  $55                                                                Sundays     April 11th, 18th 25th & May 2nd   9:00-11:30am                                     Amy Buter’s Liverpool Tunic  can be made short as a top, or longer as a tunic or dress.  You will learn collars, cuffs,  buttonholes and covered buttons!  This is a great year-round top…check out our gorgeous sample.   This class is 4 sessions  Skill level: intermediate 

Lotus Tunic & Cami  with Sue Terpin   $55                                                  Mon/Wed   April 14th, 19th & 21st   6:30-9:30pm     Using the Amy Butler pattern  Sue will guide you through the making of this very flattering dress. This is a garment that will get you through many a season.   This class is 3 sessions  skill level: intermediate  this class has a waitlist

Smocked Sun Dress with Sue Terpin  $25                                             Tuesday  April 20th  6:30-9:30pm                                     Summer is coming!  Learn to work with elastic thread to create this very versatile garment for either your child or yourself. You can make it as either a top or add length and have a great summer dress.  You won’t believe that you can get it done in one night!   skill level: confident beginner

Beginning Quilt Making  with Jolyn Buhl $55                                       Mondays    April 26th, May 3rd & May 10th    6:30-9:30pm                                      Learn the basics,  from measuring and cutting to quarter inch seams. Put it all together and make this lap or baby sized quilt.  Totally manageable, totally cute.  Check out our flickr page to see some of the quits made by previous classes.    This class is 3 sessions   skill level: beginner    waitlist

Check back often…we are adding classes all the time… and look for pictures of our class samples under the Upcoming Events category.

*Prices listed are for the class fee only. Patterns and materials are not included unless noted. We can email you a supply list at the time of your paid registration.

** There is a 3 student minimum on most of our classes. If we cannot fill the class we will let you know 1 week prior and of course refund your class fee.

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