Creative Classes Jan – Mar 2016
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
Workshops:
Anita Goodesign : Shop Hop Quilt
Make fun accessories for the baby using the Anita Goodesign Animal Adventure workshop collection. These will coordinate wonderfully with the Animal Adventure Quilt! Tue, Jan 26 & Feb 2 9:30am-3:00 (lunch break) Class Fee: $60 (includes kit supplies and design software), Instructor: Cindi Young
Create your own Shop Hop village Quilt using the Anita Goodesign Shop Hop collection Fri, Feb 19, Mar 4, & Apr 15 1-4pm Class Fee: $99 (Includes the Shop Hop Quilt embroidery collection) *** All Access club members through US- this is FREE to you! See us if you qualify Cost: $99 (includes software), Instructor: Cindi Young
Perfect projects for hosting friends and family, for casual gatherings and beautiful dinner parties. Learn cutting-edge techniques while having fun making beautiful projects! Mon, Jan 11 & 18 12-5pm Thu, Feb 4 & 18 12-5pm Sat, Mar 5 & 19 12-5pm Class Fee: $60 (includes kit supplies and design software), Instructor: Cindi Young
Mix & Match Quilting Snowflakes workshop with Sue Lynd Make this (or create your own "mix & match") Snowflake quilt. Sue will teach you the method of quilting in the embroidery hoop. She will also show you how to mix and match patterns to create your own version of winter snowflakes. Sat Jan 16, Feb 20, & Mar 26 10am-5pm Bring your lunch for break time Class Fee: $50, Instructor: Sue Lynd
Anita Goodesign Workshop: Anita's Playhouse
Anita Goodesign Workshop: Anita's Wonderland
Anita Goodesign: Mix & Match Quilting Snowflakes
Embroidered Quilting:
Embroidery Techniques:
Anita Goodesign:Garden Gate Quilting
Embroidery on Stretch fabrics (T-shirts & Sweatshirts)
Create your own version of Garden Gate using the Anita Goodesign Garden Gate Quilting package. Cindy will give you hints on how to create applique, stitched, 3D and folded blocks that you will use in your own Garden Gate. Wed, Jan 6, Jan 20, Feb 3, Feb 17, Mar 2, Mar 16 Mar 30 1-4pm Class Fee: $150 (includes design software), Instructor: Cindy Edwards
Learn the tricks to get your embroideries to look professional on stretch fabrics. Mon, Jan 11 9:30am - 12:30pm Thu, Jan 28 9:30am - 12:30pm Tue, Apr 5 2-5pm Cost: $25, Instructor: Staff
Bobbin work Tree in embroidery and sewing
Make this wonderful bobbin work tree for next year. You will learn the skills of bobbin work in embroidery and sewing. Wed, Dec 30 2015 and Wed, Jan 13, 2016 2-5pm Cost: $55 (includes embroidery design collection), Instructor: Cindi Young
Anita Goodesign : Anita's Essential Technique mini-quilt Learn all the techniques of the Anita Goodesign program by embroidering and sewing this FUN mini-wall quilt. Pick your own colors and fabrics. Change the layout to your liking.....have FUN! Thu, Jan 21 & 28 1-4pm Class Fee: $60 (Includes the Anita's Essentials Book (if you already have this, let us know....) Free if you are an Anita Goodesign Club member through our store or own the Anita's Essentials - call us if you qualify Instructor: Cindi Young
Block of the Month: Anita Goodesign: Christmas Classics BOM
Christmas Classics by Anita Goodesign is a wonderful way to enjoy applique and embroidered quilt blocks. Sue will guide you through a block a month to create your own 2016 Christmas Quilt! Wed, Jan 6, Feb 3, Mar 23, Apr 6, May 4, Jun 1, Jul 6, Aug 3, Sep 7 5-8pm Class Fee: $225.00 (includes design software), Instructor: Sue Lynd
Anita Goodesign Animal Adventure Quilt Class with Sue Make a fun Embroidered Quilt with Sue Lynd! Thu Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 17 5-8pm Class Fee: $250 (includes design software), Instructor: Sue Lynd
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BOM: My Favorite Things
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
Summer In The Park
Choose your own color palette to customize your "Favorite Things". Learn 7 different methods of applique and a variety of ways to make flying geese & pinwheels. Candy will be expanding your abilities in both applique and piecing techniques. Join her monthly to pick up your pattern and learn the techniques of the month. Each class is scheduled for 2 hours, but may be less depending on the techniques discussed that month. Friday 1-3pm Jan 22, Feb 26, Mar 25, Apr 22, May 27, Jun 24, Jul 22, Aug 26, Sep 23, Oct 28, & Nov 25 Class Fee: $90.00 (includes pattern), Instructor: Candy Brachle
Beginning to Advanced beginner class for Adults. Class is for quilt top only. The quilt forms the look of an on-point quilt, but is sewn in rows. Mon, Feb 1 10am-noon & Feb 8 9:30am-12:30pm or Thu, Mar 10 6:30-8:30pm & Mar 24 6:30-9pm Cost: $25 , Instructor: Michelle Weatherly
Sparkle Quilt
This charming quilt can be made with pre-cuts and some minimal yardage for backgrounds. Roselyn will help you learn to piece 1/2 square triangles and make large triangle units for the star. This is not a beginner class. Thu, Jan 21 & 28 6-8pm Tue, Mar 8 & 15 10am-noon Cost: $30 (includes pattern) , Instructor: Roselyn Cutler
Quilting Classes
Beginning Quilting
Learn the basics of quilting, from the beginning! Sat, Jan 30, Feb 6, Feb 27 3:30-5:30pm Fri, Mar 11, Mar 18, Apr 1 2:30-4:30pm Class Fee: $30 Instructor: Staff
Pick-up Sticks
Make your own ADDICTING quilt, baby size or larger! Wed,Feb 3 & 10 10am - Noon Class Fee: $45 (includes book), Instructor: Roselyn Cutler
Basic Raw Edge/Fused Applique
Learn to raw-edge applique by machine, using steam-a-seam and your decorative stitches. Make a throw pillow top during class. Design ideas will be available in class. Learn the method using one of the sample designs or design your own! Thu, Feb 4 4-7pm & Sat, Feb 6 2-5pm Cost: $25 , Instructor: Rita VanDyne
T-shirt Quilting
Design your own T-shirt Quilt! Wed, Jan 20, 27 & Feb 10 6-8:30pm Class Fee: $45 , Instructor: Michelle Schneider
Drunkards Path
Learn how to sew concave and convex curves while making a wonderful quilt top. See how easy it is to sew curved edges. Thu, Feb 4 & 11 9:30am - 12:30pm Cost: $40, Instructor: Jan Weber
String Theory
Learn the basics of foundation piecing while clearing out your scrap bin. This is a good way to use selvages and other scraps. The whole quilt will not be made in this class. You will learn and complete up to 4 pieces which will then be put together. Sat, Feb 6 9:30am-12:30pm Cost: $20 , Instructor: Katie Roth
Borders & Binding
Learn how to create simple to complex sashings, borders and bindings. Multiple borders and sashings, square and mitered, and multiple bindings Tue, Feb 9, 16, & 23 9:30-11:30am or Wed, Apr 6, 13, & 20 3-5pm Cost: $35 , Instructor: Jan Weber
Postage Stamp Quilting
Make your own postage stamp quilt from a cross stitch pattern, the fast way! Wed, Jan 27, Feb 10 & 24 1:30-3:30pm Class Fee: $55, Instructor: Carol Mancuso
Introduction to FREE-MOTION
This free motion club is only for Home Sewing(Tabletop) MACHINES. Start with the basics and learn how to move in a free-motion fashion. These are small practice sessions to learn how to tune your free motion quilting skills. Tue, Jan 12 1-3pm Tue, May 10 1-3pm Tue, Sep 13 1-3pm Cost: $20, Instructor: Katie Roth
SLAB Quilting
Use your scraps to make this fun quilt. Learn the rules of SLAB quilting (as defined by our modern quilters!) Thu, Jan 14 10am - noon Sat, Feb 27 1-3pm Thu, Mar 3 6-8pm Cost: $15, Instructor: Cindi Young
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Garments, Bags & Ho ome Dec
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QuiltSmart Mondo Bags: Just the Beginning
Try out this fun quilting method - using something VERY different. It can be washed and dried and looks the same as it did before it was dirtied! It will not wrinkle up- rather holds the original shape. This is a great way to try out your quilting skills. Fri, Jan 29 1-4pm Sat, Feb 20 1-4pm Thu, Mar 24 9:30am - 12:30pm Cost: $35 (includes the book), Instructor: Cindi Young
Beginning class: A super large bag to carry EVERYTHING! Perfectly-matched matched seams, easy construction, roomy, comfortable bag using Quiltsmart grid interfacing technique. Mon, Feb 15 & 22 9:30am - 12:30pm Class Fee: $30, Instructor: Michelle Schneider
QuiltSmart Midi Bags: Design your own
Intermediate class: Learn to design your own patterns on your midi bag. Pre-requisite: Beginning Mondo Bag. Mon, Feb 29 9:30 - 11am Class Fee: $15, Instructor: Michelle Schneider
Me, Mommy & My doll - preview
This is a FREE class for the young sewing enthusiast to try with her adult helper. Students will be making a drawstring bag. All supplies will be provided, including a machine to use. Sat, Jan 9 1-3pm Sat, May 14 1-3pm Class Fee: Free (all supplies are provided), Instructor: Jo Barley
Poolside Tote
This bag class is for an intermediate sewer. This bag has a ton of space and is a wonderful tote for on the go, grocery shopping or going to the beach! Sat, Mar 5 9:30-11am Sat, Mar 12 12:30-5pm Cost: $35 (includes pattern) , Instructor: Katie Roth
Me, Mommy & My doll
Sewing for the 18" Doll by the young person and an adult (Mom, Dad, Aunt, Uncle, Grandma, Grandpa, special someone.) This class is a BEGINNING sewing class for the young doll owner. Age recommendation is 7+ years of age. The adult must attend the class with the young sewer as their assistant. Sat, Jan 23, 30, & Feb 6 at 1:30 - 3:30pm Spring Break Session: 10am - 12:30pm: Mon - Mar 14, Wed - Mar 16, Fri - Mar 18 OR Sat, May 21, 28, & Jun 4 1-3pm 3pm Class Fee: $35/session - purchase of book is required if not already owned, Instructor: Jo Barley
Sew Together Bag
Become a pro at putting in zippers while making this make make-up or sewing bag. Wed, Mar 2 & 9 9:30am - 12:30pm Class Fee: $30, Instructor: Katie Roth
Adult Garment Sewing
Sewing garments can sometimes be difficult because of the "fitting". Let Jo help take the stress out of all the steps. Tue, Jan 5, 12, 19, 26 6:30-8:30pm Mon, Feb 1, 8, 22, 29 1-3pm Class Fee: $75, Instructor: Jo Barley
Wrapped Basket and Bags
Make a fun clothesline fabric rolled Basket or Tote. Easy new method with lots of fun! Learn how to put handles and flowers on your basket if you have made them before. Thu, Mar 3 & 24 1-3:30pm Class Fee: $20, Instructor: Staff
Beginning Tiered Skirt
Make a tiered skirt for a child or yourself with just a few measurements. This is an teen/adult beginner class. Sat, Jan 30 9:30am-3:30pm Tue, Mar 22 & 29 6-9pm Cost: $35, Instructor: Rita VanDyne
UFO (UnFinish hed Objects) Saturday Night Sewing with Friends!
Join us for a potluck, socializing and sewing together! What a fun way to spend an evening. Finish up a few of those Unfinished Objects with others around to help or give suggestions. Everyone in the UFO is the expert at something! Saturdays 4-10pm: Jan 9 & 23, Feb 6 & 20, Mar 5 & 19, Apr 2, 16 & 30, May 14 & 28, Jun 11 & 25 Class Fee: $5, Host: Staff
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Class Policies
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
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.
Refund 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 at a rate of $25 per hour with our instructors. $50 fee with Melissa, our owner. Call the shop to schedule a lesson.
Customer Loyalty Program
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A weekend in the mountains, sewing, visiting, playing, sleeping.... February 25-28th, 2016
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