Clubs January-June 2017
2948 Council Tree Ave, Suite 107, Fort Collins, CO 80525 NE Corner of the SuperTarget building in Front Range Village 970-672-2147 www.the-sewingcircle.com
Clubs January-June 2017 Kids/Teen Sewing Clubs Kids/Teen Beginning Sewing: Complete the first 3 projects and then pick your own to further your skills! Project 1 & 2: Pillow case & Zipper Bag Project 2: Lounge (pajama) pants Cost: $17.50 per class, includes pattern, does not include fabric, thread or any notions. Instructor: Jo Barley
Tuesdays 4-6pm: Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 14, 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Jun 6, Jun 13, 20, 27
Thursdays 4-6pm: Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, Mar 9, 16, 23, 30, Apr 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, May 25, Jun 1, Jun 8, 15, 22, 27, 29
Kids/Teen Projects:
Create fun sewing projects that you will love to keep or give as gifts. Unleash your inner creativity! Kids/Teen Sewing Kit: Fri, Feb 17 & 24 4-6pm
Cost: $35, includes pattern
Kids/Teen Sewing Apron during Spring Break: Wed, Mar 15 1-3pm & Thu, Mar 16 4-6pm
Cost: $45, includes pattern
Kids/Teen Spring Project: Sat, Apr 8 10am - 1pm Cost: $30, Project Summer Carry-all
Kids/Teen Design your own Skirt for Summer
Sat, May 6 & 13 10am-12:30pm Cost $40, includes pattern
Kids/Teens Summer garments 4 week session
Superhero and their Caped Helper Sewing Experience This series is for the first time young sewing enthusiast (5+) and their adult helper. They will experience their first fabric prep, cutting and sewing project. Both sewing students need have no experience, but must have some desire, interest, focus & self-control.
Superhero Carryall and Cape for Youngster and Adult helper
This class is for the first time sewing enthusiast and the adult helper. The team will make a carry all for the superhero and a cape! Carryall—Sat, Feb 4 10am—12:30pm Cape—Fri, Mar 17 1-4pm Cost: $20 per class, includes pattern, does not include fabric, thread and notions.
Superhero Mask & Cuff for Youngster and Adult helper
This class is for the first time sewing enthusiast and the adult helper. The team will make a small mask and cuff for the special superhero! Mask— Sat, Apr 22 10am-12:30pm Cuff— Fri, May 26 1-4pm Cost: $20 per class, includes pattern, Instructor: Jo Barley
Foot Fever Workshops
Learn what all the feet for your machine and the optional accessory feet can do for your sewing. This is a technique class only. No project will be created. However, you may want to create your own resource manual just like the instructor! Sewing Feet Mon, Feb 6 1-3pm Serger Feet Mon, Apr 17 1-3pm Set Feet Mon, Jun 12 1-3pm Cost: $30 (free if you bought your machine from The Sewing Circle), Instructor: Staff
Royal Stitchers Club
For the "Royalties": Viking Epics, Diamonds, Sensations, Rubies and Pfaff Sensations & Performances. This class is just for you. Learn a little more about the use of your machine with these fun project.
Fri, Jun 2, 9, 16, 23 9:30am-12:30pm Cost $90, includes custom patterns
Decorative Stitched Pillow (IN THE HOOP!)
Instructor: Jo Barley
Jewelry Case with "Royalty only" specialty stitches!
Fri, Feb 3 10am-Noon Thu, Mar 23 1-3pm
Design Applique Family Tree
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Sat, Feb 4 1-3pm
Sat, Mar 25 1-3pm
Thu, Jun 22 1-3pm Sat, Jun 24 1-3pm Cost: $30/session (free if you bought your machine from The Sewing Circle), Instructor: Staff
2948 Council Tree Ave, Suite 107, Fort Collins, CO 80525 NE Corner of the SuperTarget building in Front Range Village 970-672-2147 www.the-sewingcircle.com
Serger Club Learn how to use your serger for more than rolled edges and seams! Each quarter we will utilize a different technique and help you think of ways you can do MORE with your serger! serger feet will be taught in the foot fever club. You can join that club to get familiar with the additional feet that are available for your serger.
Serger Cover
Thu, Feb 23 1-3pm
Heirloom PillowSlip
Sat, Feb 25 1-3pm
Thu, May 25 1-3pm Sat May 27 1-3pm Cost: $20 (FREE if you purchased your serger from The Sewing Circle), Instructor: Staff
Software Club
Learn to make basic designs for use in your embroidery machine. We will explore different modules of your Premier embroidery software quarterly.
Subway Art or creative "word art" using Fonts, Quickfonts, Super-Designs & frames Thu, Jan 26 1-3pm Sat, Jan 28 1-3pm
Embroidery MasterClass Presentation on: Differences on Applique Fri, Mar 3 1-3pm
Sat, Mar 4 10am-Noon
Thu, Apr 20 1-3pm
Sat, Apr 22 1-3pm
Fri, May 26 11am—1pm
Sat, May 20 Noon—2pm
Creating Fonts for your Sewing machine Using Encore
Splitting Designs
Wed, Jun 21 10am—Noon Sat, Jun 24 10am—Noon Cost: $20 (FREE if you purchased your software from The Sewing Circle), Instructor: Staff
Machine Embroidery Club
Learn more about your embroidery machine, hooping and stabilizing techniques. Althea will teach you creative ways to use embroidery. Receive a design with each class.
Crazy quilting in the Hoop: Mon, Jan 9 1-3pm
Tue, Jan 10 1-3pm Tue, Jan 17 6-8pm
Metal Hoop Embroidery:
Designer's Seminar (Adv Software Club) Push the limits of your software knowledge. Become a designer with lots of tricks and tips. This is an ADVANCED class and should
only be taken if you have a firm understanding of the basic software before attempting this class. Premier+ Ultra or TruEmbroidery 3 are required for this class.
Advanced Applique in Design Creator
Thu, Feb 23 10am—12:30pm or Sat, Feb 25 10am-12:30pm
Logos using Text and Graphics
Fri, Apr 28 1-3pm or Sat, Apr 29 1-3pm
Embossing
Fri, June 2 1-3pm or Sat, June 10 10am—Noon Cost: $20 (FREE if you purchased your software at The Sewing Circle), Instructor: Staff
Beginning Free Motion
Come and learn the basics of free motion and new methods of "moving" your fabric. You will learn the basics of free motion. Wed, Feb 1 1-3pm Thu, Feb 16 10am-12:30pm Thu, May 18 1-3:30pm Cost: $30 (free if you bought your machine from The Sewing Circle), Instructor: Staff
Free Motion Club
This is a FUN way to practice! We will be making a FUN small quilt with many different free motion samples and sewing them together with a fun joining method. You will want to come to ALL the clubs! We will be using the book “First Steps to Free-Motion Quilting” as the source of each month to create our FUN quilt top! Each block will be a different form of free motion! You MUST have the basics of free motion SOLID in your head! Fri, Feb 17 1-3pm Fri, Mar 24 1-3pm Fri, Apr 21 1-3pm Fri, May 5 1-3pm Fri, Jun 30 1-3pm Cost: $20 (free if you bought your machine from The Sewing Circle), Instructor: Staff
Quickie Quilts Club!
Embroidery on Napped Fabric Towels
Have a fun time once a quarter making a quilt top using pre-cut fabrics. Unique and different designs - This is not your typical precut fabric quilt top! Each quarter you will work with a new and unique pattern using precut fabrics! We will have the sample up and patterns available 2 weeks prior to class. Each class will have a supply list handout which will be available in store or on-line.
Endless Embroidery on a pillowcase
April Club: Lucky Charms
Mon, Feb 13 1-3pm
Tue, Feb 14 1-3pm Tue, Feb 21 6-8pm
Felted Embroidery on Fabric: Mon, Mar 13 1-3pm Mon, Apr 10 1-3pm
Mon, May 22 1-3pm
Tue, Mar 14 1-3pm or 6-8pm Tue, Apr 11 1-3pm or 6-8pm Tue, May 23 1-3pm or 6-8pm
Design positioning for the beginner Mon, Jun 19 1-3pm
Tue, Jun 20 1-3pm Tue, Jun 27 6-8pm Cost: $20 (Free if you bought your machine at Page 2 The Sewing Circle), Instructor: Althea Richling
February Club: Diamonds are forever Wed, Feb 8, 15, 22 1-3pm
Wed, Apr 5, 12 May 3 1-3pm
June Club: Springtime Simple
Fri, Jun 9, 16, 23 1-3pm Cost: $40, Instructor: Staff
2948 Council Tree Ave, Suite 107, Fort Collins, CO 80525 NE Corner of the SuperTarget building in Front Range Village 970-672-2147 www.the-sewingcircle.com
Anita Goodesign Techniques workshop Start to Finish- Learn different techniques and put it all together. You will learn a variety of Anita Goodesign machine embroidery techniques. See what you can create with these new skills. You will be choosing your style from those techniques and creating a quilt or wall-hanging of your choosing from any of the Anita Goodesign embroidery collections. Learn how to join it all together as part of this wonderful workshop setting. Finish up this quarter with an all-day workshop to work on and put it all together. Sue will have many ideas here at the store for you to ponder over. Her binding technique is OUT OF THIS WORLD! If nothing else, this class will help you learn how to make your embroideries POP!
Winter Workshop:
Wed, Feb 8 5-6:30pm Thu, Feb 16 5-6:30pm Wed, Feb 22 5-6:30pm Wed, Mar 8 5-6:30pm Workday: Sat, Mar 11 10am - 3pm (bring a lunch and work with Sue's help) Cost: $ 50 (cost of embroidery designs and embroidery supplies not included), instructor: Sue Lynd
Anita Goodesign Workshops
Anita Goodesign Express January Workshop: Sunbonnet Sue Tea Towels Make 2 Tea-Towels in a fun workshop setting. One on linen, one on a “huck-like” toweling. Trim the edge of both with some fun fabric to make the towels a fun gift or hand-towel for your own home! You don’t bring a thing except your machine! You will receive the CD, Book and supplies. Mon, Jan 30 1-4:30pm Cost: $35, Instructor: Althea Richling
Anita Goodesign Express February Workshop: Blanket Stitch Snowman Placemat
What a fun way to make a winter potholder using appliqué in the hoop. Bring your machine and nothing else. We will provide the rest. You will receive the CD, Book and supplies. Mon, Feb 27 1-4:30 pm Cost: $35, Instructor: Althea Richling
Anita Goodesign Express March Workshop: Triple Free Motion Pot Holders Make two fun potholders during our workshop. You don’t bring a thing except your machine! You will receive the CD, Book and supplies. Mon, Mar 27 10am—2pm Cost $35, Instructor: Lena Sikorski
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Block of the Months
BOM Farm-Girl Vintage Sampler Join Candy for her fun way of making a sampler of vintage blocks. Learn special “Candy” techniques and vintage techniques in piecing. You will learn many different techniques and be inspired by Candy and each other to make your OWN version of this very popular sampler. Candy will make sure you learn many different methods that will help you become a better quilter and make a WONDERFUL sampler and FRIENDS! Fri Mar 31 10-11am Sat, Apr 1 10-11am Fri May 26 10-11am Sat, May 27 10-11am Fri, Jun 30 10-11am Sat, Jul 1 10-11am Fri, Aug 4 10-11am Sat, Aug 5 10-11am Fri, Sep 1 10-11am Sat, Sep 2 10-11am Fri, Oct 6 10-11am Sat, Oct 7 10-11am Fri, Nov 3 10-11am Sat, Nov 4 10-11am Fri, Dec 1 10-11am Sat, Dec 2 10-11am Fri, Jan 5 10-11am Sat, Jan 6 10-11am Fri, Feb 2 10-11am Sat, Feb 3 10-11am Fri, Mar 2 10-11am Sat, Mar 3 10-11am Fri, Mar 30 10-11am Sat, Apr 7 10-11am Fri, Apr 27 10-11am Sat, May 5 10-11am Cost $85, Includes Book & gift EVERY month at class, Instructor: Candy Brachle
BOM—My Favorite Things
Finish you’re “My Favorite Things” quilt with Candy. If you didn’t start it last year and you are intrigued, join in and start it now! It is never too late to join in! Fri, Jan 27 1-2pm Sat, Jan 28 9:30—10:30am Fri, Feb 24 1-2pm Sat, Feb 25 9:30-10:30am Sat Apr 29 9:30-11am Final Reveal Party Instructor: Candy Brachle
Carol’s BOM—Deco Gardens
Just the Block of the month if you love to embroider! This is a fun way to use your embroidery machine! You will learn how to REALLY use DESIGN POSITIONING well and machine embroidered appliqué. This is an award winning quilt that will KNOCK your socks off! You really will want to try it out! We need 4 people to do this class. So find a friend or two and let’s have some fun! We need to know who will be attending so that we can order your patterns. So, don’t delay in signing up! Sat, Feb 18 1-5pm Sat, Mar 18 1-5pm Sat Apr 15 1-5pm Sat, May 20 1-5pm Sat, Jun 17 1-5pm Sat, July 15 1-5pm Sat, Aug 19 1-5pm Sat, Sept 16 1-5pm Cost $ 220 (includes pattern and embroidery designs), Instructor: Carol Mancuso
2948 Council Tree Ave, Suite 107, Fort Collins, CO 80525 NE Corner of the SuperTarget building in Front Range Village 970-672-2147 www.the-sewingcircle.com BOM—Sewing Room Sampler
This is a fun weekly sampler that will make a 68 1/2” x 83 1/2” quilt or you can use the individual blocks in a variety of ways in other smaller projects. We will have many other project ideas for you. Mon, Apr 3 10am—Noon Mon Apr 10, 17, 24 May 1, May 8, 15, 22 10-11am Cost $60, pattern is included (pattern is $45)- drawing for a gift at each class, Instructor : Lena Sikorski
Bag it up Club Join our club making the newest fun bags using new and trendy tools! We will show you how to make them easy and FAST! Don’t forget, they must be CUTE and FUNCTIONAL!
Little Cupid Drawstring Bag This fun bag debuted during Christmas and is back for our winter series! Don’t miss it! Mon, Jan 23 10m—3pm Thu, Mar 2 10am—3pm Cost: $20, Instructor: Lena Sikorski
Frank Lloyd Wright Workshop The straight lines of Frank Lloyd Wright always make for interesting windows and even quilts. Make this quilt top in just a few hours with the help of Carol. We will take a lunch break or you can work right through! Mon, Mar 6 10am—5pm Cost: $45 (includes pattern), Instructor: Carol Mancuso
Camden bowls
Retreat Bag Wed, Jan 18 10am—1pm Wed, Jan 18 1-4pm Tue, Jan 24 1-4pm Wed, Jan 25 10am—1pm Sat, Feb 11 10am-1pm Cost: $30 (includes pattern), Instructor: staff
Tupelo Tag Along Bag
Make one of these beautiful zigzag stitched bowls. We will teach you a great technique using fusible interfacing! Wed, Mar 1 & 8 1-4pm Cost: $40 (pattern included with class), Instructor: Michelle Weatherly
This is not a beginner class. You must have intermediate sewing experience. You will also have sewing homework. Wed, Mar 22 & 29 10am—1pm Wed, May 31 10am– 4pm (bring a lunch) Cost: $40 (includes pattern), Instructor: Michelle Weatherly
Diagonal Placemats Class
Bendy Bag
Make one of these stunning placemats in just one class. Mon, Mar 27 1-4pm Sat, May 13 1-4pm Cost: $30(pattern included with class), Instructor: Carol Mancuso
Embossed Floor Mats Workshop Make your own embossed floor bathmats with your own personal sayings. Learn how to make them REALLY big! Compute in the morning (make your own embossed towel saying with Premier Ultra, 6D pro or TruEmb 3) and then stitch it out on 1/2 of the towel. Lunch, snacks and stabilizer for your project is provided! You will need to bring the towel with matching thread. Thur, Mar 9 9:30am—4:30pm Cost: $50, Instructor: Melissa Mangan Page 4
Wed, Feb 15 3-5pm Sat, Mar 4 1-3pm Cost: $25 (includes pattern), Instructor: Staff
Annex, Double-zip box pouches Tue, Apr 18 1-4pm Wed, Apr 19 9:30am-12:30pm Cost: $30 (includes pattern), Instructor: Staff
SweetPea Pods Wed, May 17 10am-12:30pm Tues, May 30 1-3:30pm Cost: $20 (includes pattern), Instructor: Staff
Poolside Tote Wed, Jun 28 10am—3pm Cost: $35 (includes pattern), Instructor: Staff
2948 Council Tree Ave, Suite 107, Fort Collins, CO 80525 NE Corner of the SuperTarget building in Front Range Village 970-672-2147 www.the-sewingcircle.com Mondo/Midi Bags
Supernova Dragonfly
A super large bag to carry EVERYTHING! Perfectly-matched seams, easy construction, roomy, comfortable bag using Quiltsmart grid interfacing technique. Thu, Mar 9 & 30 1-4pm Cost:$ 35, Instructor: Kathy Zavakos
“Supernova” was designed by Jeanie Sumrall-Ajero from Fort Collins, CO and dragonflies by JoAnnHoffman. They were digitized by our own Carol Mancuso who will be teaching the class. You will love taking the class! Embroider the dragonflies and place them creatively on the supernova fabric of your choice. This is a SUPER creative project that is stunning! Wed, Jun 14, Jul 12, Jul 26 10am-1pm Cost: $55+ Supplies, Instructor: Carol Mancuso
Sew Together Bag Become a pro at putting in zippers while making this make-up or sewing bag. Thu, Apr 13, 20, 27 Noon –3pm Cost: $35-includes pattern, Instructor: Lena Sikorski
Little Cupid Double Handed Potholder This cute double-handed potholder debuted with Little-Elves but is returning as a class for you to make out of your own fabrics for Valentines day! Just the thing to serve that wonderful Valentines meal! Mon, Feb 20 10am—2pm Cost: $20, Instructor: Lena Sikorski
Embroidering on Stretch Fabric (T-shirts) Workshop Beginning Embroidery on stretch fabric. Learn the proper types of embroidery, needles, stabilizers & interfacings. Learn how to embroider on stretch fabric without having the "pucker"ing that can occur with non-stable fabrics. Mon, Mar 20 1-4pm Cost: $25, Instructor: Althea Richling
Embroidering on Pants Workshop Pick your favorite jeans or non-stretch pants and embellish them with embroidery in this day-long workshop. Learn how to and what makes it easier to make the pants behave! Wed, May 3 10am-3pm Cost: $25, Instructor: Melissa Mangan
Machine Embroider on the Unusual Workshop With Barb Scott Have you ever wondered what more you can do with your embroidery machine? Barb will show you creative ways to expand your abilities. Wood, tin, leather….no problem. Come and try out some different techniques in this one of a kind workshop! Barb is an artisan with a wonderful eye for texture and color. She will be sharing her secrets of success with you. What stabilizers, thread, and needles work best. Where can you get the right balsa wood and the right thickness of leather? This is your chance to ask questions and try out different mediums in a great day of machine embroidery! If you don’t have an embroidery machine, NO PROBLEM, let us know and we will let you test drive one of ours! We will be embroidering on wood and leather in this workshop.
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Cost: $95, Lunch and all Supplies included, you bring your embroidery machine and it’s hoops.
2948 Council Tree Ave, Suite 107, Fort Collins, CO 80525 NE Corner of the SuperTarget building in Front Range Village 970-672-2147 www.the-sewingcircle.com Rainbow Nest Spring brings new arrivals and in her first story book, Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts brings you a charming story and an easy nine-patch baby quilt project with fun appliqué in the middle made of pre-cut fusible pieces making this quilt project a SUPER easy first timer quilt. Sat, Mar 11 & Apr 1 3:30—6pm Cost $60 (includes children’s book with pattern, set of fusible pieces for appliqué), Instructor: Lena Sikorski
Beginning Paper Piecing Placemats Learn the basics of paper piecing while you make these fun placemats with Jim. He will teach you how fun paper piecing can be! Then join him in making the Feathered Star Snowflake Table-topper! Fri, Feb 10 & 17 10am –Noon Cost: $40-includes paper piecing for 4 placemats, Instructor: Jim Fischer
Beginning Quilting– From the beginning Learn the basics of quilting: fabric, thread and needle selection. How to prepare the fabric, cut and piece & press accurately. No sashings or borders will be used on this quilt, only simple block assembly. This class will focus on the basics of making a SIMPLE quilt and quilting it with your own table-top machine. No separate binding is necessary. The backing will be used as the wrap-around binding. You can follow this class up with our very popular class Borders and Bindings. Some home-work will be required. Session 1: Mon, Feb 27 & Mar 13 10am—12:30pm & Apr 29 & May 1 1-3:30pm Session 2: Thu, May 4, 11 & Jun 1 & 15 1-3:30pm Cost: $45-includes pattern, Instructor: Roselyn Cutler
Borders and Bindings—Many different Methods!
The Feathered Snowflake was designed as a tree skirt but is shown in the store as a table topper. It is created by 8 wedges of an octagon, then assembling those together. Join Jim in making this fun table topper or tree skirt. Either way, you will end up with a beautiful piece! Fri, Feb 24, Mar 24, Apr 7, Apr 21, May 19 10am-12:30pm Cost: $85 (includes pattern and instructions), Instructor: Jim Fischer
Learn 3 different methods and learn many different techniques on how to add sashings, borders and bindings and most importantly how to keep a quilt SQUARE! You will make 3 small quilts (table runner, placemat & hot pads) utilizing the technique that you are learning. All supplies will be provided in class. You will be selecting the fabrics for this trio at your first class. You will need to purchase or bring thread. Some home-work will be required. Thur, Mar 2, 23 & Apr 23 10am—Noon -orSat, May 27 10am—5pm (bring a lunch) Cost: $65-includes pattern, fabric and batting, Instructor: Jan Weber
T-shirt Quilting
Drunkards Path/9-Patch Quilt
Feathered Snowflake (Jim)
Let us help you take those wonderful t-shirts and make a memory quilt. Wed, Apr 5, 12, 26 10am—Noon Cost: $45, Instructor: Staff
Camden Bowls and “Mini” Camden bowls Make one of these beautiful zigzag stitched bowls. We will teach you a great technique using fusible interfacing! Wed, Mar 1 & 8 1-4pm Cost: $40 (includes pattern), Instructor: Michelle Weatherly Page 6
Combine your 9 patch blocks with Drunkards Path to make this unique quilt top. Tues, Mar 7, 21 & Apr 4 10am—12:30pm Cost: $50 (includes pattern), Instructor: Jan Weber
Summer in the Park Beginning to Advanced beginner class for Adults. Class is for quilt top only. The quilt forms the look of an onpoint quilt, but is sewn in rows. Wed, May 10 & 17 1-3:30pm Cost: $30(includes pattern), Instructor: Staff
2948 Council Tree Ave, Suite 107, Fort Collins, CO 80525 NE Corner of the SuperTarget building in Front Range Village 970-672-2147 www.the-sewingcircle.com Jelly Turnover Quilt This quilt comes together like “Peanutbutter & Jelly”–hence its name, the Jelly Turnover Quilt. It is done with pre-cuts and is very easy even though it looks difficult! Try it out for a fun second quilt, or just another fun one! Wed, May 10, 24 & Jun 7 10am—12:30pm Cost: $45—includes pattern, Instructor: Roselyn Cutler
Machine Embroidery Basics Workshop Just start embroidering with a machine? Come join us for a fun new series to learn the BASICS in machine embroidery! You will experience many different techniques in a short period of time. Not only will you learn the basic techniques, but also the types of stabilizers, toppers and needles you will need to use. This is a QUICK START workshop for those of you that are just getting started! We will work strictly on the embroidery machine. No computers will be needed—all designs will be made in class and provided for you.
You will be making samples of each style discussed to put in a workbook. Workbook pages will be provided as part of the workshop. Workshop #1: Fri, Mar 31 10am—4pm Simple Embroideries, Monograms, Lace embroideries (Freestanding Lace), Redwork, Stipple scribble, Fringing & candlewicking
Workshop #2: Fri, May 12 10am—4pm Applique & specialty techniques: Standard appliqué, reverse appliqué, Trapunto & Shadow Work
Workshop #3: Fri, Jul 7 10am—4pm Towels: Borders, towels with nap, embossing on nap. Working on pockets or making pockets. Cutwork (windows). Working on stretch fabric
Workshop #4: Fri, Aug 25 10am—4pm All in the hoop: Coasters, Gift Card holders, Zippered bags, Quilting in the hoop
SPRING into Sewing Classes! Only $5 Embroidering “Buddies” Purchase the embroiderable buddy (prices vary) of your choice and with our help, customize it for Valentines or a young person. Stabilizer and thread will be provided. We will help you design your embroidery for the front of your buddy! Then just sit back and watch it stitch! Fun way to test drive a machine! Wed, Mar 15 1-3pm Cost: $5 + cost of buddy, Instructor: Staff
Decorator Key Fobs Bring your favorite fat 1/8 yd of fabric, matching thread and coordinating 18” zipper (we will provide the Fob end) and we will make this fun key fob! All supplies will be provided. You don’t even bring a machine! Fun way to test drive a machine! Tue, Apr 25 1-3pm Cost: $5, Instructor: Staff
Hot-Dog Pillow Cases Make a quick pillow case for fabric of your choosing. These make easy gifts. You will be provided a pattern that will help you make more after the class. You don’t even bring a machine! Fun way to test drive a machine! Tue, May 16 1-3pm Cost: $5, Instructor: Staff
Circle pot-holders with Decorative stitches Make a Potholder using fun decorative stitches from the machine. All supplies will be provided. You don’t even have to bring a machine! It’s a fun way to test drive a machine! Wed, Jun 8 1-4pm Cost: $5, Instructor: Staff
Quick Zippered Bags Make easy zippered bags in a flash. You
Cost: $ 75 per workshop—includes supplies– bring a lunch will make at least 2 lined bags in this class. All supplies will be provided and and your embroidery machine and hoops. Instructor: Staff
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you will leave with zippers to make a few more bags. Includes all the supplies to make at least 2 bags in class. No machine needed. You can test drive one of ours. Wed, Jul 19 10am—12:30pm Cost: $5, Instructor: Staff
2948 Council Tree Ave, Suite 107, Fort Collins, CO 80525 NE Corner of the SuperTarget building in Front Range Village 970-672-2147 www.the-sewingcircle.com More Beginning Quilting & Appliqué: Square One Learn the basics of piecing and simple appliqué. The appliqués are laser-cut with fusible already on the back! This is a really fun, fast and easy beginner quilt! Don’t miss your opportunity to have fun with us! You will experience: strip piecing, triangle work and appliqué all in the same quilt! Don’t forget decorative stitching! Thu, Jun 8, 15, 22, 29 10am—Noon Cost: $25 + supplies, Instructor: Jan Weber
Beginning Quilting & Applique: Daisy Dots Spring Projects Join us for the weekly spring/summer appliqué projects. All of these come in this one project pattern set! We will be making one per session. Easy assembly: we will cover easy assembly techniques and top it off with the fun and quick appliqué (the appliqués are laser-cut with fusible already on the back!) Thu, May 4, 11, 18, 25 10am-Noon Cost: $25 + Supplies, Instructor: Staff
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Coming soon…….. fun new easy piecing and appliqué patterns and laser-cut appliqués . These make really fun and easy quilts!
2948 Council Tree Ave, Suite 107, Fort Collins, CO 80525 NE Corner of the SuperTarget building in Front Range Village 970-672-2147 www.the-sewingcircle.com
STORE POLICIES
Refund Policy: within 10 days for store credit. No refunds after 10 days.
Software books, patterns and fabric are nonrefundable or returnable.
Machine repairs are warranted for 30 days after repair.
Returned check fee is $35
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Private lessons are available. Please call store to schedule with the teacher that fits your needs. All private classes are charged per hour. For more information please call 970-672-2147
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CLASS POLICIES
Class dates and times are subject to change based on weather conditions and staffing.
Please call 970-672-2147 to sign up and verify the correct times.
Payment is required at the time of class registration.
Class supplies should be purchased at The Sewing Circle whenever possible. We appreciate your patronage. Your purchases help us stay in business.
Students purchases for the class and other purchases the day of class are 10% OFF
Class materials must be purchased in advance of class. If fabric must be washed, ironed, or cut prior to class, no class time will be available to prepare fabric.
Cancellation policy: Cancellations more than 24 hours in advance will be credited to an upcoming class. If the cancellation is the day of the class or the student does not attend class, no refund or credit will be given.
Come early to get the machine set up and supplies ready for class.
Class minimum = 1 student.
Store has the right to cancel due to weather or health of instructor.
Your instructor will provide you the best experience possible. Please refrain from bringing children or visitors to class so that your teacher can provide the best for all attending.
We have a limited number of machines in the classroom for classes you may be taking. If you are expecting to use one of the classroom machines, please let us know in advance.
Please bring your own specialty needles, feet, bobbins, rotary cutter, rulers, scissors, thread and other accessories.
If you will be attending a computer class and need to borrow the store laptop, please let us know in advance so that we can plan and have it ready for you.
Clubs January-June 2017 Kids/Teen Sewing Clubs Kids/Teen Beginning Sewing: Complete the first 3 projects and then pick your own to further your skills! Project 1 & 2: Pillow case & Zipper Bag Project 2: Lounge (pajama) pants Cost: $17.50 per class, includes pattern, does not include fabric, thread or any notions. Instructor: Jo Barley
Tuesdays 4-6pm: Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 14, 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Jun 6, Jun 13, 20, 27
Thursdays 4-6pm: Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, Mar 9, 16, 23, 30, Apr 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, May 25, Jun 1, Jun 8, 15, 22, 27, 29
Kids/Teen Projects:
Create fun sewing projects that you will love to keep or give as gifts. Unleash your inner creativity! Kids/Teen Sewing Kit: Fri, Feb 17 & 24 4-6pm
Cost: $35, includes pattern
Kids/Teen Sewing Apron during Spring Break: Wed, Mar 15 1-3pm & Thu, Mar 16 4-6pm
Cost: $45, includes pattern
Kids/Teen Spring Project: Sat, Apr 8 10am - 1pm Cost: $30, Project Summer Carry-all
Kids/Teen Design your own Skirt for Summer
Sat, May 6 & 13 10am-12:30pm Cost $40, includes pattern
Kids/Teens Summer garments 4 week session
Superhero and their Caped Helper Sewing Experience This series is for the first time young sewing enthusiast (5+) and their adult helper. They will experience their first fabric prep, cutting and sewing project. Both sewing students need have no experience, but must have some desire, interest, focus & self-control.
Superhero Carryall and Cape for Youngster and Adult helper
This class is for the first time sewing enthusiast and the adult helper. The team will make a carry all for the superhero and a cape! Carryall—Sat, Feb 4 10am—12:30pm Cape—Fri, Mar 17 1-4pm Cost: $20 per class, includes pattern, does not include fabric, thread and notions.
Superhero Mask & Cuff for Youngster and Adult helper
This class is for the first time sewing enthusiast and the adult helper. The team will make a small mask and cuff for the special superhero! Mask— Sat, Apr 22 10am-12:30pm Cuff— Fri, May 26 1-4pm Cost: $20 per class, includes pattern, Instructor: Jo Barley
Foot Fever Workshops
Learn what all the feet for your machine and the optional accessory feet can do for your sewing. This is a technique class only. No project will be created. However, you may want to create your own resource manual just like the instructor! Sewing Feet Mon, Feb 6 1-3pm Serger Feet Mon, Apr 17 1-3pm Set Feet Mon, Jun 12 1-3pm Cost: $30 (free if you bought your machine from The Sewing Circle), Instructor: Staff
Royal Stitchers Club
For the "Royalties": Viking Epics, Diamonds, Sensations, Rubies and Pfaff Sensations & Performances. This class is just for you. Learn a little more about the use of your machine with these fun project.
Fri, Jun 2, 9, 16, 23 9:30am-12:30pm Cost $90, includes custom patterns
Decorative Stitched Pillow (IN THE HOOP!)
Instructor: Jo Barley
Jewelry Case with "Royalty only" specialty stitches!
Fri, Feb 3 10am-Noon Thu, Mar 23 1-3pm
Design Applique Family Tree
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Sat, Feb 4 1-3pm
Sat, Mar 25 1-3pm
Thu, Jun 22 1-3pm Sat, Jun 24 1-3pm Cost: $30/session (free if you bought your machine from The Sewing Circle), Instructor: Staff
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Serger Club Learn how to use your serger for more than rolled edges and seams! Each quarter we will utilize a different technique and help you think of ways you can do MORE with your serger! serger feet will be taught in the foot fever club. You can join that club to get familiar with the additional feet that are available for your serger.
Serger Cover
Thu, Feb 23 1-3pm
Heirloom PillowSlip
Sat, Feb 25 1-3pm
Thu, May 25 1-3pm Sat May 27 1-3pm Cost: $20 (FREE if you purchased your serger from The Sewing Circle), Instructor: Staff
Software Club
Learn to make basic designs for use in your embroidery machine. We will explore different modules of your Premier embroidery software quarterly.
Subway Art or creative "word art" using Fonts, Quickfonts, Super-Designs & frames Thu, Jan 26 1-3pm Sat, Jan 28 1-3pm
Embroidery MasterClass Presentation on: Differences on Applique Fri, Mar 3 1-3pm
Sat, Mar 4 10am-Noon
Thu, Apr 20 1-3pm
Sat, Apr 22 1-3pm
Fri, May 26 11am—1pm
Sat, May 20 Noon—2pm
Creating Fonts for your Sewing machine Using Encore
Splitting Designs
Wed, Jun 21 10am—Noon Sat, Jun 24 10am—Noon Cost: $20 (FREE if you purchased your software from The Sewing Circle), Instructor: Staff
Machine Embroidery Club
Learn more about your embroidery machine, hooping and stabilizing techniques. Althea will teach you creative ways to use embroidery. Receive a design with each class.
Crazy quilting in the Hoop: Mon, Jan 9 1-3pm
Tue, Jan 10 1-3pm Tue, Jan 17 6-8pm
Metal Hoop Embroidery:
Designer's Seminar (Adv Software Club) Push the limits of your software knowledge. Become a designer with lots of tricks and tips. This is an ADVANCED class and should
only be taken if you have a firm understanding of the basic software before attempting this class. Premier+ Ultra or TruEmbroidery 3 are required for this class.
Advanced Applique in Design Creator
Thu, Feb 23 10am—12:30pm or Sat, Feb 25 10am-12:30pm
Logos using Text and Graphics
Fri, Apr 28 1-3pm or Sat, Apr 29 1-3pm
Embossing
Fri, June 2 1-3pm or Sat, June 10 10am—Noon Cost: $20 (FREE if you purchased your software at The Sewing Circle), Instructor: Staff
Beginning Free Motion
Come and learn the basics of free motion and new methods of "moving" your fabric. You will learn the basics of free motion. Wed, Feb 1 1-3pm Thu, Feb 16 10am-12:30pm Thu, May 18 1-3:30pm Cost: $30 (free if you bought your machine from The Sewing Circle), Instructor: Staff
Free Motion Club
This is a FUN way to practice! We will be making a FUN small quilt with many different free motion samples and sewing them together with a fun joining method. You will want to come to ALL the clubs! We will be using the book “First Steps to Free-Motion Quilting” as the source of each month to create our FUN quilt top! Each block will be a different form of free motion! You MUST have the basics of free motion SOLID in your head! Fri, Feb 17 1-3pm Fri, Mar 24 1-3pm Fri, Apr 21 1-3pm Fri, May 5 1-3pm Fri, Jun 30 1-3pm Cost: $20 (free if you bought your machine from The Sewing Circle), Instructor: Staff
Quickie Quilts Club!
Embroidery on Napped Fabric Towels
Have a fun time once a quarter making a quilt top using pre-cut fabrics. Unique and different designs - This is not your typical precut fabric quilt top! Each quarter you will work with a new and unique pattern using precut fabrics! We will have the sample up and patterns available 2 weeks prior to class. Each class will have a supply list handout which will be available in store or on-line.
Endless Embroidery on a pillowcase
April Club: Lucky Charms
Mon, Feb 13 1-3pm
Tue, Feb 14 1-3pm Tue, Feb 21 6-8pm
Felted Embroidery on Fabric: Mon, Mar 13 1-3pm Mon, Apr 10 1-3pm
Mon, May 22 1-3pm
Tue, Mar 14 1-3pm or 6-8pm Tue, Apr 11 1-3pm or 6-8pm Tue, May 23 1-3pm or 6-8pm
Design positioning for the beginner Mon, Jun 19 1-3pm
Tue, Jun 20 1-3pm Tue, Jun 27 6-8pm Cost: $20 (Free if you bought your machine at Page 2 The Sewing Circle), Instructor: Althea Richling
February Club: Diamonds are forever Wed, Feb 8, 15, 22 1-3pm
Wed, Apr 5, 12 May 3 1-3pm
June Club: Springtime Simple
Fri, Jun 9, 16, 23 1-3pm Cost: $40, Instructor: Staff
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Anita Goodesign Techniques workshop Start to Finish- Learn different techniques and put it all together. You will learn a variety of Anita Goodesign machine embroidery techniques. See what you can create with these new skills. You will be choosing your style from those techniques and creating a quilt or wall-hanging of your choosing from any of the Anita Goodesign embroidery collections. Learn how to join it all together as part of this wonderful workshop setting. Finish up this quarter with an all-day workshop to work on and put it all together. Sue will have many ideas here at the store for you to ponder over. Her binding technique is OUT OF THIS WORLD! If nothing else, this class will help you learn how to make your embroideries POP!
Winter Workshop:
Wed, Feb 8 5-6:30pm Thu, Feb 16 5-6:30pm Wed, Feb 22 5-6:30pm Wed, Mar 8 5-6:30pm Workday: Sat, Mar 11 10am - 3pm (bring a lunch and work with Sue's help) Cost: $ 50 (cost of embroidery designs and embroidery supplies not included), instructor: Sue Lynd
Anita Goodesign Workshops
Anita Goodesign Express January Workshop: Sunbonnet Sue Tea Towels Make 2 Tea-Towels in a fun workshop setting. One on linen, one on a “huck-like” toweling. Trim the edge of both with some fun fabric to make the towels a fun gift or hand-towel for your own home! You don’t bring a thing except your machine! You will receive the CD, Book and supplies. Mon, Jan 30 1-4:30pm Cost: $35, Instructor: Althea Richling
Anita Goodesign Express February Workshop: Blanket Stitch Snowman Placemat
What a fun way to make a winter potholder using appliqué in the hoop. Bring your machine and nothing else. We will provide the rest. You will receive the CD, Book and supplies. Mon, Feb 27 1-4:30 pm Cost: $35, Instructor: Althea Richling
Anita Goodesign Express March Workshop: Triple Free Motion Pot Holders Make two fun potholders during our workshop. You don’t bring a thing except your machine! You will receive the CD, Book and supplies. Mon, Mar 27 10am—2pm Cost $35, Instructor: Lena Sikorski
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Block of the Months
BOM Farm-Girl Vintage Sampler Join Candy for her fun way of making a sampler of vintage blocks. Learn special “Candy” techniques and vintage techniques in piecing. You will learn many different techniques and be inspired by Candy and each other to make your OWN version of this very popular sampler. Candy will make sure you learn many different methods that will help you become a better quilter and make a WONDERFUL sampler and FRIENDS! Fri Mar 31 10-11am Sat, Apr 1 10-11am Fri May 26 10-11am Sat, May 27 10-11am Fri, Jun 30 10-11am Sat, Jul 1 10-11am Fri, Aug 4 10-11am Sat, Aug 5 10-11am Fri, Sep 1 10-11am Sat, Sep 2 10-11am Fri, Oct 6 10-11am Sat, Oct 7 10-11am Fri, Nov 3 10-11am Sat, Nov 4 10-11am Fri, Dec 1 10-11am Sat, Dec 2 10-11am Fri, Jan 5 10-11am Sat, Jan 6 10-11am Fri, Feb 2 10-11am Sat, Feb 3 10-11am Fri, Mar 2 10-11am Sat, Mar 3 10-11am Fri, Mar 30 10-11am Sat, Apr 7 10-11am Fri, Apr 27 10-11am Sat, May 5 10-11am Cost $85, Includes Book & gift EVERY month at class, Instructor: Candy Brachle
BOM—My Favorite Things
Finish you’re “My Favorite Things” quilt with Candy. If you didn’t start it last year and you are intrigued, join in and start it now! It is never too late to join in! Fri, Jan 27 1-2pm Sat, Jan 28 9:30—10:30am Fri, Feb 24 1-2pm Sat, Feb 25 9:30-10:30am Sat Apr 29 9:30-11am Final Reveal Party Instructor: Candy Brachle
Carol’s BOM—Deco Gardens
Just the Block of the month if you love to embroider! This is a fun way to use your embroidery machine! You will learn how to REALLY use DESIGN POSITIONING well and machine embroidered appliqué. This is an award winning quilt that will KNOCK your socks off! You really will want to try it out! We need 4 people to do this class. So find a friend or two and let’s have some fun! We need to know who will be attending so that we can order your patterns. So, don’t delay in signing up! Sat, Feb 18 1-5pm Sat, Mar 18 1-5pm Sat Apr 15 1-5pm Sat, May 20 1-5pm Sat, Jun 17 1-5pm Sat, July 15 1-5pm Sat, Aug 19 1-5pm Sat, Sept 16 1-5pm Cost $ 220 (includes pattern and embroidery designs), Instructor: Carol Mancuso
2948 Council Tree Ave, Suite 107, Fort Collins, CO 80525 NE Corner of the SuperTarget building in Front Range Village 970-672-2147 www.the-sewingcircle.com BOM—Sewing Room Sampler
This is a fun weekly sampler that will make a 68 1/2” x 83 1/2” quilt or you can use the individual blocks in a variety of ways in other smaller projects. We will have many other project ideas for you. Mon, Apr 3 10am—Noon Mon Apr 10, 17, 24 May 1, May 8, 15, 22 10-11am Cost $60, pattern is included (pattern is $45)- drawing for a gift at each class, Instructor : Lena Sikorski
Bag it up Club Join our club making the newest fun bags using new and trendy tools! We will show you how to make them easy and FAST! Don’t forget, they must be CUTE and FUNCTIONAL!
Little Cupid Drawstring Bag This fun bag debuted during Christmas and is back for our winter series! Don’t miss it! Mon, Jan 23 10m—3pm Thu, Mar 2 10am—3pm Cost: $20, Instructor: Lena Sikorski
Frank Lloyd Wright Workshop The straight lines of Frank Lloyd Wright always make for interesting windows and even quilts. Make this quilt top in just a few hours with the help of Carol. We will take a lunch break or you can work right through! Mon, Mar 6 10am—5pm Cost: $45 (includes pattern), Instructor: Carol Mancuso
Camden bowls
Retreat Bag Wed, Jan 18 10am—1pm Wed, Jan 18 1-4pm Tue, Jan 24 1-4pm Wed, Jan 25 10am—1pm Sat, Feb 11 10am-1pm Cost: $30 (includes pattern), Instructor: staff
Tupelo Tag Along Bag
Make one of these beautiful zigzag stitched bowls. We will teach you a great technique using fusible interfacing! Wed, Mar 1 & 8 1-4pm Cost: $40 (pattern included with class), Instructor: Michelle Weatherly
This is not a beginner class. You must have intermediate sewing experience. You will also have sewing homework. Wed, Mar 22 & 29 10am—1pm Wed, May 31 10am– 4pm (bring a lunch) Cost: $40 (includes pattern), Instructor: Michelle Weatherly
Diagonal Placemats Class
Bendy Bag
Make one of these stunning placemats in just one class. Mon, Mar 27 1-4pm Sat, May 13 1-4pm Cost: $30(pattern included with class), Instructor: Carol Mancuso
Embossed Floor Mats Workshop Make your own embossed floor bathmats with your own personal sayings. Learn how to make them REALLY big! Compute in the morning (make your own embossed towel saying with Premier Ultra, 6D pro or TruEmb 3) and then stitch it out on 1/2 of the towel. Lunch, snacks and stabilizer for your project is provided! You will need to bring the towel with matching thread. Thur, Mar 9 9:30am—4:30pm Cost: $50, Instructor: Melissa Mangan Page 4
Wed, Feb 15 3-5pm Sat, Mar 4 1-3pm Cost: $25 (includes pattern), Instructor: Staff
Annex, Double-zip box pouches Tue, Apr 18 1-4pm Wed, Apr 19 9:30am-12:30pm Cost: $30 (includes pattern), Instructor: Staff
SweetPea Pods Wed, May 17 10am-12:30pm Tues, May 30 1-3:30pm Cost: $20 (includes pattern), Instructor: Staff
Poolside Tote Wed, Jun 28 10am—3pm Cost: $35 (includes pattern), Instructor: Staff
2948 Council Tree Ave, Suite 107, Fort Collins, CO 80525 NE Corner of the SuperTarget building in Front Range Village 970-672-2147 www.the-sewingcircle.com Mondo/Midi Bags
Supernova Dragonfly
A super large bag to carry EVERYTHING! Perfectly-matched seams, easy construction, roomy, comfortable bag using Quiltsmart grid interfacing technique. Thu, Mar 9 & 30 1-4pm Cost:$ 35, Instructor: Kathy Zavakos
“Supernova” was designed by Jeanie Sumrall-Ajero from Fort Collins, CO and dragonflies by JoAnnHoffman. They were digitized by our own Carol Mancuso who will be teaching the class. You will love taking the class! Embroider the dragonflies and place them creatively on the supernova fabric of your choice. This is a SUPER creative project that is stunning! Wed, Jun 14, Jul 12, Jul 26 10am-1pm Cost: $55+ Supplies, Instructor: Carol Mancuso
Sew Together Bag Become a pro at putting in zippers while making this make-up or sewing bag. Thu, Apr 13, 20, 27 Noon –3pm Cost: $35-includes pattern, Instructor: Lena Sikorski
Little Cupid Double Handed Potholder This cute double-handed potholder debuted with Little-Elves but is returning as a class for you to make out of your own fabrics for Valentines day! Just the thing to serve that wonderful Valentines meal! Mon, Feb 20 10am—2pm Cost: $20, Instructor: Lena Sikorski
Embroidering on Stretch Fabric (T-shirts) Workshop Beginning Embroidery on stretch fabric. Learn the proper types of embroidery, needles, stabilizers & interfacings. Learn how to embroider on stretch fabric without having the "pucker"ing that can occur with non-stable fabrics. Mon, Mar 20 1-4pm Cost: $25, Instructor: Althea Richling
Embroidering on Pants Workshop Pick your favorite jeans or non-stretch pants and embellish them with embroidery in this day-long workshop. Learn how to and what makes it easier to make the pants behave! Wed, May 3 10am-3pm Cost: $25, Instructor: Melissa Mangan
Machine Embroider on the Unusual Workshop With Barb Scott Have you ever wondered what more you can do with your embroidery machine? Barb will show you creative ways to expand your abilities. Wood, tin, leather….no problem. Come and try out some different techniques in this one of a kind workshop! Barb is an artisan with a wonderful eye for texture and color. She will be sharing her secrets of success with you. What stabilizers, thread, and needles work best. Where can you get the right balsa wood and the right thickness of leather? This is your chance to ask questions and try out different mediums in a great day of machine embroidery! If you don’t have an embroidery machine, NO PROBLEM, let us know and we will let you test drive one of ours! We will be embroidering on wood and leather in this workshop.
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Cost: $95, Lunch and all Supplies included, you bring your embroidery machine and it’s hoops.
2948 Council Tree Ave, Suite 107, Fort Collins, CO 80525 NE Corner of the SuperTarget building in Front Range Village 970-672-2147 www.the-sewingcircle.com Rainbow Nest Spring brings new arrivals and in her first story book, Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts brings you a charming story and an easy nine-patch baby quilt project with fun appliqué in the middle made of pre-cut fusible pieces making this quilt project a SUPER easy first timer quilt. Sat, Mar 11 & Apr 1 3:30—6pm Cost $60 (includes children’s book with pattern, set of fusible pieces for appliqué), Instructor: Lena Sikorski
Beginning Paper Piecing Placemats Learn the basics of paper piecing while you make these fun placemats with Jim. He will teach you how fun paper piecing can be! Then join him in making the Feathered Star Snowflake Table-topper! Fri, Feb 10 & 17 10am –Noon Cost: $40-includes paper piecing for 4 placemats, Instructor: Jim Fischer
Beginning Quilting– From the beginning Learn the basics of quilting: fabric, thread and needle selection. How to prepare the fabric, cut and piece & press accurately. No sashings or borders will be used on this quilt, only simple block assembly. This class will focus on the basics of making a SIMPLE quilt and quilting it with your own table-top machine. No separate binding is necessary. The backing will be used as the wrap-around binding. You can follow this class up with our very popular class Borders and Bindings. Some home-work will be required. Session 1: Mon, Feb 27 & Mar 13 10am—12:30pm & Apr 29 & May 1 1-3:30pm Session 2: Thu, May 4, 11 & Jun 1 & 15 1-3:30pm Cost: $45-includes pattern, Instructor: Roselyn Cutler
Borders and Bindings—Many different Methods!
The Feathered Snowflake was designed as a tree skirt but is shown in the store as a table topper. It is created by 8 wedges of an octagon, then assembling those together. Join Jim in making this fun table topper or tree skirt. Either way, you will end up with a beautiful piece! Fri, Feb 24, Mar 24, Apr 7, Apr 21, May 19 10am-12:30pm Cost: $85 (includes pattern and instructions), Instructor: Jim Fischer
Learn 3 different methods and learn many different techniques on how to add sashings, borders and bindings and most importantly how to keep a quilt SQUARE! You will make 3 small quilts (table runner, placemat & hot pads) utilizing the technique that you are learning. All supplies will be provided in class. You will be selecting the fabrics for this trio at your first class. You will need to purchase or bring thread. Some home-work will be required. Thur, Mar 2, 23 & Apr 23 10am—Noon -orSat, May 27 10am—5pm (bring a lunch) Cost: $65-includes pattern, fabric and batting, Instructor: Jan Weber
T-shirt Quilting
Drunkards Path/9-Patch Quilt
Feathered Snowflake (Jim)
Let us help you take those wonderful t-shirts and make a memory quilt. Wed, Apr 5, 12, 26 10am—Noon Cost: $45, Instructor: Staff
Camden Bowls and “Mini” Camden bowls Make one of these beautiful zigzag stitched bowls. We will teach you a great technique using fusible interfacing! Wed, Mar 1 & 8 1-4pm Cost: $40 (includes pattern), Instructor: Michelle Weatherly Page 6
Combine your 9 patch blocks with Drunkards Path to make this unique quilt top. Tues, Mar 7, 21 & Apr 4 10am—12:30pm Cost: $50 (includes pattern), Instructor: Jan Weber
Summer in the Park Beginning to Advanced beginner class for Adults. Class is for quilt top only. The quilt forms the look of an onpoint quilt, but is sewn in rows. Wed, May 10 & 17 1-3:30pm Cost: $30(includes pattern), Instructor: Staff
2948 Council Tree Ave, Suite 107, Fort Collins, CO 80525 NE Corner of the SuperTarget building in Front Range Village 970-672-2147 www.the-sewingcircle.com Jelly Turnover Quilt This quilt comes together like “Peanutbutter & Jelly”–hence its name, the Jelly Turnover Quilt. It is done with pre-cuts and is very easy even though it looks difficult! Try it out for a fun second quilt, or just another fun one! Wed, May 10, 24 & Jun 7 10am—12:30pm Cost: $45—includes pattern, Instructor: Roselyn Cutler
Machine Embroidery Basics Workshop Just start embroidering with a machine? Come join us for a fun new series to learn the BASICS in machine embroidery! You will experience many different techniques in a short period of time. Not only will you learn the basic techniques, but also the types of stabilizers, toppers and needles you will need to use. This is a QUICK START workshop for those of you that are just getting started! We will work strictly on the embroidery machine. No computers will be needed—all designs will be made in class and provided for you.
You will be making samples of each style discussed to put in a workbook. Workbook pages will be provided as part of the workshop. Workshop #1: Fri, Mar 31 10am—4pm Simple Embroideries, Monograms, Lace embroideries (Freestanding Lace), Redwork, Stipple scribble, Fringing & candlewicking
Workshop #2: Fri, May 12 10am—4pm Applique & specialty techniques: Standard appliqué, reverse appliqué, Trapunto & Shadow Work
Workshop #3: Fri, Jul 7 10am—4pm Towels: Borders, towels with nap, embossing on nap. Working on pockets or making pockets. Cutwork (windows). Working on stretch fabric
Workshop #4: Fri, Aug 25 10am—4pm All in the hoop: Coasters, Gift Card holders, Zippered bags, Quilting in the hoop
SPRING into Sewing Classes! Only $5 Embroidering “Buddies” Purchase the embroiderable buddy (prices vary) of your choice and with our help, customize it for Valentines or a young person. Stabilizer and thread will be provided. We will help you design your embroidery for the front of your buddy! Then just sit back and watch it stitch! Fun way to test drive a machine! Wed, Mar 15 1-3pm Cost: $5 + cost of buddy, Instructor: Staff
Decorator Key Fobs Bring your favorite fat 1/8 yd of fabric, matching thread and coordinating 18” zipper (we will provide the Fob end) and we will make this fun key fob! All supplies will be provided. You don’t even bring a machine! Fun way to test drive a machine! Tue, Apr 25 1-3pm Cost: $5, Instructor: Staff
Hot-Dog Pillow Cases Make a quick pillow case for fabric of your choosing. These make easy gifts. You will be provided a pattern that will help you make more after the class. You don’t even bring a machine! Fun way to test drive a machine! Tue, May 16 1-3pm Cost: $5, Instructor: Staff
Circle pot-holders with Decorative stitches Make a Potholder using fun decorative stitches from the machine. All supplies will be provided. You don’t even have to bring a machine! It’s a fun way to test drive a machine! Wed, Jun 8 1-4pm Cost: $5, Instructor: Staff
Quick Zippered Bags Make easy zippered bags in a flash. You
Cost: $ 75 per workshop—includes supplies– bring a lunch will make at least 2 lined bags in this class. All supplies will be provided and and your embroidery machine and hoops. Instructor: Staff
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you will leave with zippers to make a few more bags. Includes all the supplies to make at least 2 bags in class. No machine needed. You can test drive one of ours. Wed, Jul 19 10am—12:30pm Cost: $5, Instructor: Staff
2948 Council Tree Ave, Suite 107, Fort Collins, CO 80525 NE Corner of the SuperTarget building in Front Range Village 970-672-2147 www.the-sewingcircle.com More Beginning Quilting & Appliqué: Square One Learn the basics of piecing and simple appliqué. The appliqués are laser-cut with fusible already on the back! This is a really fun, fast and easy beginner quilt! Don’t miss your opportunity to have fun with us! You will experience: strip piecing, triangle work and appliqué all in the same quilt! Don’t forget decorative stitching! Thu, Jun 8, 15, 22, 29 10am—Noon Cost: $25 + supplies, Instructor: Jan Weber
Beginning Quilting & Applique: Daisy Dots Spring Projects Join us for the weekly spring/summer appliqué projects. All of these come in this one project pattern set! We will be making one per session. Easy assembly: we will cover easy assembly techniques and top it off with the fun and quick appliqué (the appliqués are laser-cut with fusible already on the back!) Thu, May 4, 11, 18, 25 10am-Noon Cost: $25 + Supplies, Instructor: Staff
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Coming soon…….. fun new easy piecing and appliqué patterns and laser-cut appliqués . These make really fun and easy quilts!
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STORE POLICIES
Refund Policy: within 10 days for store credit. No refunds after 10 days.
Software books, patterns and fabric are nonrefundable or returnable.
Machine repairs are warranted for 30 days after repair.
Returned check fee is $35
Special orders require payment in full at time of order.
One discount per purchase.
Private lessons are available. Please call store to schedule with the teacher that fits your needs. All private classes are charged per hour. For more information please call 970-672-2147
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CLASS POLICIES
Class dates and times are subject to change based on weather conditions and staffing.
Please call 970-672-2147 to sign up and verify the correct times.
Payment is required at the time of class registration.
Class supplies should be purchased at The Sewing Circle whenever possible. We appreciate your patronage. Your purchases help us stay in business.
Students purchases for the class and other purchases the day of class are 10% OFF
Class materials must be purchased in advance of class. If fabric must be washed, ironed, or cut prior to class, no class time will be available to prepare fabric.
Cancellation policy: Cancellations more than 24 hours in advance will be credited to an upcoming class. If the cancellation is the day of the class or the student does not attend class, no refund or credit will be given.
Come early to get the machine set up and supplies ready for class.
Class minimum = 1 student.
Store has the right to cancel due to weather or health of instructor.
Your instructor will provide you the best experience possible. Please refrain from bringing children or visitors to class so that your teacher can provide the best for all attending.
We have a limited number of machines in the classroom for classes you may be taking. If you are expecting to use one of the classroom machines, please let us know in advance.
Please bring your own specialty needles, feet, bobbins, rotary cutter, rulers, scissors, thread and other accessories.
If you will be attending a computer class and need to borrow the store laptop, please let us know in advance so that we can plan and have it ready for you.
