Christmas In July July 5th-30th AWS
Christmas In July July 5th-30th Crystalwork and String Art th Tuesday, July 5 , 10-1 Donna/$0 Did you know your crystal work tool can do more than make crystal templates? In this class we will practice using the tool to punch a design into cardstock, and play with string art to make beautiful greeting cards or ornaments. Your kit will include everything you need to punch and “sew” three designs. Neck Cooler th Wednesday, July 6 , 9-12 Cristina/$0 It’s hot outside! Make several of these to give as gifts now or at Christmas. These neck coolers will chill out your loved ones on the hottest of days! Swirly Tree Skirt th Thursday, July 7 , 10-4 Penny/$0 Penny always knows all the tricks and how to have fun when it comes to sewing! Join in for this one of a kind tree skirt. This is one class you will not want to miss. Paper Pieced Mug Rug th Thursday, July 7 , 9-12 Cristina/$0 Learn the easy peasy paper piecing method while making a fun Christmas tree mug rug. It is cute and simple! Fold n’ Stitch Wreath th Monday, July 18 , 1:30-4:30 Donna/$0 The fold n’ stitch wreath looks great hanging on a door, or flat on a table for a centerpiece! And it’s not just for Christmas! Make one for any season or holiday by changing up the fabrics! In class we will begin the process of making the wreath. You may not finish the wreath in class, but you will leave with a thorough understanding of how to complete the project.
Deck the Table th Saturday, July 9 , 10-4 Tanja/$0 Come join me for a day of fun while we decorate your Christmas table. The matching table runner and placemats will add just the right “wow” to your festive occasion. You’ve Got Mail th Tuesday, July 12 , 1:30-4:30 Cassie/$0 Learn how to make this simple and fun way to organize all of your mail. Even make one just to display your Christmas cards. The possibilities are endless for organization. Perfect gift for any age! Chloe Cross Body Bag th st Thursdays, July 14 & 21 , 10-1 Donna/$0 Need a gift for a girl on the go? This cross body bag from Pickle Pie Designs is sure to be a hit. After some initial fabric preparation, the bag is made entirely in your embroidery hoop. (Maxi or Jumbo hoop required). In class one we will cut and prepare all of the fabrics. In class two we will make the bag. Make one to give away and one to keep! Blanket Stitch Applique Snowman th Friday, July 15 , 10-1 Donna//$0 Brush up your appliqué skills by making this cute snowman mug rug using the pattern “Silly Snowmen” by Karen Eckmeier. Get tips and tricks from Donna for appliquéing different shapes in small and larger sizes. (Check to make sure your machine has a built in blanket stitch.) After this class, you will have the skills you need to make the wall-hanging as pictured on the pattern, or the pillow top as seen in the store. Your kit includes the fabrics, batting, fusible web and buttons need to make one mug rug.
Cobblestone Quilt (Wilmington Prints Club) th Saturday, July 16 , 10-4 Jacinta/$0 This Wilmington Prints pattern is free and so is the class! No matter which way you decide to sew your pieces together, you will have a finished product great for those loved ones this season! Make it in
bright colors for your cheery friends or neutral colors for the special men in your life.
Glass Etching th Wednesday, July 20 , 10-1 Donna/$0 Glass etching is a great way to personalize a gift! You can try out this technique using your silhouette cameo to cut a glass etching stencil. We will cut a stencil and etch a votive candle holder in class. You will then have the confidence to create lots of one of a kind gifts for everyone on your list! The Secret Pocket Hanger nd Friday, July 22 , 9:30-1:30 Rosa/$0 Travels and need a secret place to stash your valuables? This hanger cover is perfect! So easy to put together you will want one for every outfit. Dresden Tree Skirt nd Friday, July 22 ,12:30-4:30 Jacinta/$0 Back by popular demand, this Dresden Tree Skirt will we sure to get your creative juices flowing! Jelly Bag (Bag of the Month) rd Saturday, July 23 , 10-1 Cristina/$0 Once you make one of these small Jelly Bags, you’ll want to make one for everyone on your list! Perfect fit for your phone or camera. Kits will be available which even includes batting and Velcro! Log Cabin Santa th Monday, July 25 , 10-1 Donna/$0 Fans of the traditional log cabin block will love making Santa. It’s easy to make and can be personalized in many different ways. (Think different fabrics, facial expressions, and hat toppers). Most students will complete one Santa in class. Your kit will include enough fabric, batting, felt and floss to complete two Santas. In the Hoop Gift Card Holder th Tuesday, July 26 , 10-1 Donna/$0 Giving the gift card this year? How about putting it in this cute gift card holder which doubles as a tree ornament? This is a great quick and easy project for the beginning embroiderer. Your kit will include the
stabilizer and felt you need to make one gift card holder. (Check the supply list for the threads you will need to bring to class.) Fat Quarter Pop-Up th Wednesday, July 27 , 1:30-4:30 Cassie/$0 All it takes is 1 fat quarter and you can have a fun and simple Pop-up Can. Perfect for traveling or organizing your sewing needs. Watch out, this will have your “popping” for more! Sweetpea Pod th Thursday, July 28 , 10-1 Carrie/$0 Sweetpea Pods hold your treasures like peas in a pod, and sit open for easy access. Use Lazy Girl’s One-Zip technique: cut your zipper to pieces, sew one side in straight and flat, bend to create a loop, then put the zipper pull back on to make this precious pod.
Quilted Keepsake Ornament th Friday, July 29 , 10-1 Donna/$0 Back by popular demand, our annual ornament is always a hit. If you’ve never made one before, sign up now to learn the technique to making this beautiful ornament. We will make the basic ornament in class, but you will get tips and tricks to making other variations. Your kit includes the Styrofoam ball, fabrics, ribbons and pins to make one ornament. Cuddle Quilt th Saturday, July 30 , 10-4 Cassie & Christiana/$0 Cuddle quilts are perfect for any age. Join us for a fun afternoon where you will learn how to easily sew our cuddle quilts together. Kits will be available in store to purchase.
Deck the Table th Saturday, July 9 , 10-4 Tanja/$0 Come join me for a day of fun while we decorate your Christmas table. The matching table runner and placemats will add just the right “wow” to your festive occasion. You’ve Got Mail th Tuesday, July 12 , 1:30-4:30 Cassie/$0 Learn how to make this simple and fun way to organize all of your mail. Even make one just to display your Christmas cards. The possibilities are endless for organization. Perfect gift for any age! Chloe Cross Body Bag th st Thursdays, July 14 & 21 , 10-1 Donna/$0 Need a gift for a girl on the go? This cross body bag from Pickle Pie Designs is sure to be a hit. After some initial fabric preparation, the bag is made entirely in your embroidery hoop. (Maxi or Jumbo hoop required). In class one we will cut and prepare all of the fabrics. In class two we will make the bag. Make one to give away and one to keep! Blanket Stitch Applique Snowman th Friday, July 15 , 10-1 Donna//$0 Brush up your appliqué skills by making this cute snowman mug rug using the pattern “Silly Snowmen” by Karen Eckmeier. Get tips and tricks from Donna for appliquéing different shapes in small and larger sizes. (Check to make sure your machine has a built in blanket stitch.) After this class, you will have the skills you need to make the wall-hanging as pictured on the pattern, or the pillow top as seen in the store. Your kit includes the fabrics, batting, fusible web and buttons need to make one mug rug.
Cobblestone Quilt (Wilmington Prints Club) th Saturday, July 16 , 10-4 Jacinta/$0 This Wilmington Prints pattern is free and so is the class! No matter which way you decide to sew your pieces together, you will have a finished product great for those loved ones this season! Make it in
bright colors for your cheery friends or neutral colors for the special men in your life.
Glass Etching th Wednesday, July 20 , 10-1 Donna/$0 Glass etching is a great way to personalize a gift! You can try out this technique using your silhouette cameo to cut a glass etching stencil. We will cut a stencil and etch a votive candle holder in class. You will then have the confidence to create lots of one of a kind gifts for everyone on your list! The Secret Pocket Hanger nd Friday, July 22 , 9:30-1:30 Rosa/$0 Travels and need a secret place to stash your valuables? This hanger cover is perfect! So easy to put together you will want one for every outfit. Dresden Tree Skirt nd Friday, July 22 ,12:30-4:30 Jacinta/$0 Back by popular demand, this Dresden Tree Skirt will we sure to get your creative juices flowing! Jelly Bag (Bag of the Month) rd Saturday, July 23 , 10-1 Cristina/$0 Once you make one of these small Jelly Bags, you’ll want to make one for everyone on your list! Perfect fit for your phone or camera. Kits will be available which even includes batting and Velcro! Log Cabin Santa th Monday, July 25 , 10-1 Donna/$0 Fans of the traditional log cabin block will love making Santa. It’s easy to make and can be personalized in many different ways. (Think different fabrics, facial expressions, and hat toppers). Most students will complete one Santa in class. Your kit will include enough fabric, batting, felt and floss to complete two Santas. In the Hoop Gift Card Holder th Tuesday, July 26 , 10-1 Donna/$0 Giving the gift card this year? How about putting it in this cute gift card holder which doubles as a tree ornament? This is a great quick and easy project for the beginning embroiderer. Your kit will include the
stabilizer and felt you need to make one gift card holder. (Check the supply list for the threads you will need to bring to class.) Fat Quarter Pop-Up th Wednesday, July 27 , 1:30-4:30 Cassie/$0 All it takes is 1 fat quarter and you can have a fun and simple Pop-up Can. Perfect for traveling or organizing your sewing needs. Watch out, this will have your “popping” for more! Sweetpea Pod th Thursday, July 28 , 10-1 Carrie/$0 Sweetpea Pods hold your treasures like peas in a pod, and sit open for easy access. Use Lazy Girl’s One-Zip technique: cut your zipper to pieces, sew one side in straight and flat, bend to create a loop, then put the zipper pull back on to make this precious pod.
Quilted Keepsake Ornament th Friday, July 29 , 10-1 Donna/$0 Back by popular demand, our annual ornament is always a hit. If you’ve never made one before, sign up now to learn the technique to making this beautiful ornament. We will make the basic ornament in class, but you will get tips and tricks to making other variations. Your kit includes the Styrofoam ball, fabrics, ribbons and pins to make one ornament. Cuddle Quilt th Saturday, July 30 , 10-4 Cassie & Christiana/$0 Cuddle quilts are perfect for any age. Join us for a fun afternoon where you will learn how to easily sew our cuddle quilts together. Kits will be available in store to purchase.
