Mon. - Sat. • 10 am - 5 pm Open Thur. • 10 am - 6 pm
July • Aug • Sept 2015
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These classes are provided at no charge to customers that have purchased their machine at Becky’s Fabrics & Bernina. We want you to learn all the functions of your new sewing machine!
My Bernina 1
Bernette through 5-Series machines You will learn about thread, needle options, presser feet and basic stitching, plus oiling and machine maintenance. Tues., July 28................................. 9 am-noon Tues., Aug. 4..........................................5-8 pm Sat., Aug. 15.................................. 9 am-noon Wed., Aug. 19............................... 9 am-noon Tues., Sept. 8.........................................5-8 pm Wed., Sept. 30.............................. 9 am-noon
My Bernina 2
Bernette through 5-Series machines Explore the decorative stitches and lettering available in your machine. Plus, learn free motion quilting with the BERNINA Stitch Regulator. Tues., July 28.........................................1-4 pm Sat., Aug. 15..........................................1-4 pm Wed., Aug. 19.......................................1-4 pm Tues., Aug. 25.......................................5-8 pm Wed., Sept. 16......................................5-8 pm Wed., Sept. 30......................................1-4 pm
My Bernina 7 & 8 Sewing
1702 21st Street Lewiston, ID 83501 208-743-4448
My Bernina 7 & 8 Embroidery
7-Series and 8-Series machines After taking Embroidery Getting Started and Embroidery 1, this can be the next step in learning and using the special functions of embroidery exclusive to your machine such as continuous hooping and making sewing machine stitches embroidery. Sat., Aug. 22................................10 am-3 pm Tues., Sept. 29............................10 am-3 pm
Basic Serger Use
All Sergers This class covers threading, tension, corners, and rolled hem. (Sergers not purchased at Becky’s Fabrics are welcome, with a $40 class fee.) Thurs., July 16......................................1-4 pm Mon., Aug. 24.......................................5-8 pm Tues., Sept. 22......................................1-4 pm
Serge Ahead
My Bernina: Creative Options
All Sergers Your serger can do more than seaming and edge finishing. How about chain and cover stitching and embellishments? Wed., July 8...........................................5-8 pm Wed., Sept. 9.........................................1-4 pm
Embroidery: Getting Started
This 4-part class is intended for you to become comfortable navigating through the basic functions of your Bernina 7 embroidery software. Sat., July 18.............................................10 am Sat., Aug. 8..............................................10 am Sat., Sept. 12...........................................10 am
5-Series through 8-Series machines You will learn about decorative stitches, memory, and directional sewing. Tues., July 14...............................10 am-3 pm Tues., Aug. 11.......................................5-8 pm Wed., Sept. 2...............................10 am-3 pm
All Bernette/BERNINA embroidery machines This class will cover the basics of needles, threads and stabilizers. Bring your computer to class with artlink V7 loaded to practice getting designs ready. Mon., July 13........................................5-8 pm Wed., Aug. 12............................... 9 am-noon Wed., Sept. 9.........................................5-8 pm
Embroidery 1
7-Series and 8-Series machines Learn how to make your 7/8 machine really yours by exploring the various set-up areas. Then we move into the operation of the basic sewing side of the machine. Sat., July 25.................................10 am-3 pm Thurs., Sept. 10..........................10 am-3 pm
All Bernette/BERNINA embroidery machines Using a simple design, you will resize, combine and change density, then stitch out your creation. Mon., July 27........................................5-8 pm Wed., Aug. 12.......................................1-4 pm Tues., Sept. 22......................................5-8 pm
Our classroom is open for your use!
All Bernette/BERNINA embroidery machines This class covers multi-hooping, word art, using fabrics with texture and endless embroidery. Wed., July 8...........................................1-4 pm Tues., Aug., 18......................................5-8 pm
Gather your own group of sewing pals and reserve our classroom for the day! Just call to reserve the space, there is no fee. We’d love to have you!
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Beginning Software
Soft Inspirations INSPIRED
Inspired to create with Software 7 Lessons that show how BERNINA Embroidery Software 7 can be incorporated into every embroidery project. Sat., July 18.............................................. noon Sat., Aug. 8................................................ noon Sat., Sept. 12............................................ noon
DesignWorks DECODED
Cracking the DesignWorks Software Mystery Lessons that demonstrate simple DesignWorks Software techniques to inspire the use of the DesignWorks tools. Sat. July 18................................................ noon
Swiss National Day 60 Months NO Interest Saturday, August 1
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY THURSDAY 1 2 3 4
July
PB & J Days
Independence Day
Ladies Night Out 4-8 pm
Wed. - Sat., Aug. 12 - 15
Bring in a jar or 2 of peanut butter, cans of tuna or applesauce, and receive a discount coupon!
CLOSED
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Embroidery 2
QoV Sew Day
1-4 pm
10-4 pm
Serge Ahead
Sewn Seeds
Kids: Fabric Box
10-3 pm
1-4 pm
5-8 pm
BERNINA UNIVERSITY in Scottsdale, AZ • 9th - 12th
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Embroidery Getting My BERNINA Started Creative Options 5-8 pm
Machines 101 10-noon
Basic Serger
Quilt in the Hoop Beginning Software “Hearts Wallhanging” 10 am 10-3 pm Software Inspiration DesignWorks
1-4 pm
10-3 pm
noon
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Stitchin in the Kitchen 1 pm or 5 pm
Flora & Fauna Hand Stitched/ Folded Fabric Blocks
My BERNINA 7/8 Sewing
Kids: Q U I L T C A M P • 22nd - 24th • 1-4 pm each day
10-3 pm
10-4 pm
26 27 28 29 30 31 Embroidery 1 5-8 pm
My BERNINA 1
What’s New from BU
My BERNINA 2
Introduction to T-Shirt Quilt
9-noon 1-4 pm
CRAZY 8 SHOP HOP Thurs., Fri., Sat.
10 am
Aug. 6, 7 & 8 9 am - 6 pm
1-3 pm
It’s like a shop hop, but it’s not... no fees, no cards to stamp, and all summer to play! Simply visit any of the participating shops and receive a free pattern for a row in a quilt. Combine your rows in any way to create a unique quilt that represents the fun you had traveling throughout the summer. Travel with friends, discover new quilt shops and have fun collecting rows! SATURDAY All 50 US states and Canada, too! Prizes, collectibles and more fun! Create a quilt using at least 8 different 2015 rows from 8 different 2015 particiSATURDAY 1 pating RxR shops and be the first to bring it into a participating shop to win a Sewn Seeds stack of 25 fat quarters (6-1/4 yards of fabric!). Use that shop’s row in your quilt 10-3 pm and win a bonus prize! June 21st through September 8th 2015
Aug
Swiss National Day
60 Months 0% Interest SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY THURSDAY 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
QoV Sew Day 10-4 pm
T-Shirt Quilt 10-4 pm
My Bernina 1
Machines 101 1-3 pm
Beginning Software
Ladies Night Out 4-8 pm
10 am
Software Inspiration noon
5-8 pm
CRAZY 8 SHOP HOP • 9 am - 6 pm
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Barbados Bag 10-3 pm
Creative Options 5-8 pm
My BERNINA 1
Embroidery Getting Kids: Backpack 1-4 pm Started 9-noon Embroidery 1
9-noon
My BERNINA 2 1-4 pm
1-4 pm
PB & J DAYS • August 12-15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Embroidery 2 5-8 pm
My BERNINA 1 9-noon
My BERNINA 2 1-4 pm
Flora & Fauna Landscape Raw Edge Appliqué
My BERNINA 7/8 Embroidery 10-3 pm
10-4 pm
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Basic Serger 5-8 pm
30 31
My BERNINA 2 5-8 pm
Fall Into Autumn 10-4 pm
BERNINA Club All About Embroidery 9 am
A Mug Rug for all Seasons noon-4 pm
Beginning Quilting 9-5 pm
Bernina Club LIFESTYLES & All About Embroidery FEARLESS
Integrate sewing into your life. Lessons that incorporate presser feet, accessories, BERNINA machine and Overlocker/Serger techniques in projects for everyday living. Take the fear out of machine embroidery with lessons that focus on machine embroidery techniques, stabilizers, embroidery placement and design collections. Become empowered to overcome the fear of machine embroidery and enjoy embroidery success.
Friday, Aug. 28, 9:00 am Home is Where the Heart Is A little here and there can complete each room of the house with decorative pillows you’ve seen in magazines–simple piecing, tapering, large letters, quilted effects, tiny ruffle trim and corded piping all create special effects for all styles. A Mug Rug for All Seasons These mug rugs are made entirely “in the hoop”. If you have not yet tried this embroidery technique, you will be amazed at how easy it is to create these pieced mug rugs and embroider appliqué designs all in one hooping.
Friday, Sept. 18, 9:00 am Mug Mat Mania Fun to make and fun to give away–little mug mats perfect for your favorite mug and snack. Create little works of modern art with simple painting, piecing, echo quilting and faux free-motion. Circle Around This unique fabric case in the shape of a circle closes into a half moon shape with a zipper to hold your jewelry or sewing necessities. We will explore ways to use both the sewing machine and software to stitch perfect circles for this case.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5
Sept
Thirteen’s a Charm Serger Quilt
My BERNINA Creative Options
10-4 pm
10-3 pm
Machine Quilting with the BSR
Sewn Seeds 10-3 pm
noon-4 pm
Ladies Night Out 4-8 pm
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Labor Day
My BERNINA 1 5-8 pm
CLOSED
Serge Ahead 1-4 pm
My BERNINA 7/8 Sewing
Embroidery Getting 10-3 pm Started 5-8 pm
QoV Sew Day 10-4 pm
Beginning Software 10 am
Software Inspiration noon
noon F A L L S A L E • 0% for 24 Months $500 or more • Sept. 10-14
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 BERNINA Club Panels & Large Prints 1-4 pm
Machine Binding noon-4 pm
Machines 101
Sept. 10-14 • F A L L S A L E
5-7 pm
Flora & Fauna Shadow Work/ Trapunto 10-4 pm My BERNINA 2 5-8 pm
AAE 9 am Circle Around noon-3 pm
LATAH COUNTY FAIR • 60 Months $300 or more • Sept. 15-21 1-10 pm
10 am-10 pm
10 am-10 pm
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Basic Serger 1-4 pm
Embroidery 1 5-8 pm
Latah Co. Fair 10 am-5 pm
AGD Embroidery Appliqué 10-3 pm
10-3 pm
Nez Perce Co. Fair 10 am-5 pm
Ladies Night Out Quilts of Valor Sew Day
Thurs. Mon.
July 2 July 6
4-8 pm 10-4 pm
10-4 pm
Kids: Key Fob 4-7 pm
27 28 29 30 My BERNINA 7/8 Embroidery
Beautiful Border Creations
My BERNINA 1 9-noon
My BERNINA 2 1-4 pm
$6
10 am-9 pm
NEZ PERCE COUNTY FAIR 10 am-10 pm
10 am-10 pm
FALL SALE
Sept. 10 - 14
O% for 24 Months - $500 or more
J U L Y Come use our classroom and join a fun group of ladies! We’ll order pizza! Come and enjoy a day of sewing without interruption and visit with other QOV sewers! We will have kits available if you do not have a QOV to work on.
Bernina University in Scottsdale, AZ • July 9th-12th Kids: Fabric Box Wed. July 9 1-4 pm $21 includes Come make a fun fabric box! Our kids classes are designed to help students everything learn the correct sewing techniques, while having a really fun time! No experience necessary. Sewing machines are provided. Sign up soon, as space is very limited. HoopSisters Sat. July 11 10-3pm $20/class or You can join this 10-month embroidery block of the month program anytime. “Sewn Seeds” $125 for all Designs are multi-format, so ALL brands of embroidery machines can 10 months participate! With HoopSisters you can make perfectly quilted, pieced, and incl. designs decoratively stitched quilt blocks all in the hoop of an embroidery machine. It is a stunning on-point design with a Premier Quilt option and a Sampler Quilt option that are sure to please. Choose 5”, 6”, 7”, 8”, and 9” Block Size. Machines 101 Wed. July 15 10 -noon $15 Need help using your sewing machine? This is the class for you. You will learn the basics of operation of your machine – all brands are welcome in this class. Quilt in the Hoop Fri. July 17 10-3 pm $30 Blocks are pieced and appliquéd in the hoop. A quick project for that last “Hearts Wall hanging” +book minute gift! A project from “Piece in the Hoop” book. Stitchin in the Kitchen Mon. July 20 1 pm or 5 pm $20 incl. Join us to stitch some fun things for your kitchen! Most projects are done designs completely in the hoop!
Flora & Fauna- Hand Stitched/ Tues. July 21 10 am-4 pm $36+collection A different quilting technique will be done each month from the Anita Goodesign Folded Fabric Block (one-time purchase) collection “Flora and Fauna”. Attend all of the classes and you will have a finished wall hanging at the completion of the series. Kids: Quilt Camp Wed.-Fri. July 22-24 1-4 pm $140 includes Learn how to make a zig zag quilt (without piecing triangles!) Our kids classes are each day everything OR designed to help students learn the correct sewing techniques, while having a $60 with really fun time! No experience necessary. Sewing machines are provided. Sign up a supply list soon, as space is very limited. What’s New from BU? Wed. July 29 10 am Introduct. to the “T-shirt Quilt” Wed. July 29 1-3 pm This is the class to prepare you for the T-shirt Quilt class on Tues., Aug. 4. Swiss National Day • 60 Months NO Interest • Sat., Aug. 1 HoopSisters “Sewn Seeds” Sat. Aug. 1 10 am-3 pm $20/class or Join anytime! This 10-month embroidery block of the month program. Designs $125 for all are multi-format, so ALL brands of embroidery machines can participate! With 10 months HoopSisters you can make perfectly quilted, pieced, and decoratively stitched includes designs quilt blocks all in the hoop of an embroidery machine. It is a stunning on-point design with a Premier Quilt option and a Sampler Quilt option that are sure to please. Choose 5”, 6”, 7”, 8”, and 9” Block Size. Quilts of Valor Sew Day Mon. Aug. 3 10 am-4 pm Come spend a fun day sewing quilt tops for our local military personnel. Kits available for those that sign up in advance. T-Shirt Quilt Tues. Aug. 4 10 am-4 pm $50 pattern Put that collection of T-shirts together to make a one of a kind quilt. There will be optional a pre-class to get you prepared and then come ready to make your quilt in class! Machines 101 Wed. Aug. 5 1-3 pm $15 Need help using your sewing machine? This is the class for you. You will learn the basics of operation of your machine. All brands are welcome in this class. Crazy 8 Shop Hop / Thurs., Aug. 6 – Sat., Aug. 8 / 9 am-6 pm each day Ladies Night Out Thurs. Aug. 6 4-8 pm $6 Come use our classroom and join a fun group of ladies! We’ll order pizza! Barbados Bag Tues. Aug. 11 10 am-3 pm $30+pattern This fat quarter friendly bag is roomy with lots of pockets. You can make the handle long enough to use as a cross body bag. PB & J Days / Wed., Aug. 12 – Sat., Aug. 15 It’s our 4th-annual back-to-school food drive for the YWCA Aug. 12-16. Bring in a jar or 2 of peanut butter, cans of tuna or applesauce…whatever else works in kids’ school lunches. As a thank you, we’ll have discount coupons for you! Kids: Backpack Thurs. Aug. 13 1-4 pm $28 includes Sew a simple backpack! Our kids classes are designed to help beginning students everything learn the correct sewing techniques, while having a really fun time! No experience necessary. Sewing machines are provided. Sign up soon, as space is very limited. Flora & Fauna - Landscape Thurs. Aug. 20 10 am-4 pm $36+collection “Flora and Fauna” by Anita Goodesign offers a method when stitching out a Raw Edge Appliqué (one-time purchase) quilting in the hoop technique. Complete the series and you will finish with a wall hanging! Fall Into Autumn Wed. Aug. 26 10 am-4 pm $36+pattern Practice embroidery multi-hooping using Claudia’s “Fall Into Autumn” design collection and make a table runner or wall hanging. This fool-proof technique is different and extremely easy! A Mug Rug for all Seasons Fri. Aug. 28 noon-4 pm $20+collection These mug rugs are made entirely “in the hoop”. If you have not yet tried this embroidery technique, you will be amazed at how easy it is to create these pieced mug rugs and embroider appliqué designs all in one hooping. Beginning Quilting Sat. Aug. 29 9 am-5 pm $50 Corrine will teach you proper cutting, accurate piecing, how to put on a border, “sandwiching”, machine quilting and binding! Minimum 2 students. “Thirteen’s a Charm” Serger Quilt Tues. Sept. 1 10 am-4 pm $36+book Using your serger and thirteen different fabrics, make a scrappy quilt. Machine Quilting Thurs. Sept. 3 noon-4 pm $25 Corrine has mastered the Bernina Stitch Regulator and you can too! Students who with the BSR don’t have the BSR are also welcome to come learn. Minimum 2 students. Ladies Night Out Thurs. Sept. 3 4-8 pm $6 Come use our classroom and join a fun group of ladies! We’ll order pizza! HoopSisters “Sewn Seeds” Sat. Sept. 5 10 am-3 pm $20/class or This program is on-going! Designs are multi-format, so ALL brands of embroidery $125 for all machines can participate! With HoopSisters you can make perfectly quilted, 10 months pieced, and decoratively stitched quilt blocks all in the hoop of an embroidery includes designs machine. It is a stunning on-point design with a Premier Quilt option and a Sampler Quilt option that are sure to please. Choose 5”, 6”, 7”, 8”, and 9” Block Size. Quilts of Valor Sew Day Fri. Sept. 11 10 am-4 pm Come spend a fun day sewing for QOV. Kits available upon request! Fall Sale / Thurs. Sept 10 through Mon. Sept 14 Panels & Large-Scale Prints Mon. Sept. 14 1-4 pm $20 Don’t know what to do with all those panels or large scale prints you have in your stash? Come and learn some basic tips for using these fabrics and see some examples of Corrine’s. We will also discuss sources for patterns to help use these fabrics. Minimum 2 students. Machine Binding Tues. Sept. 15 noon-4 pm $25 Simply easy machine binding, no handwork, bring your project and get it done! Minimum 2 students. Flora & Fauna - Shadow Wed. Sept. 16 10 am-4 pm $36 Use the Anita Goodesign collection “Flora and Fauna” and stitch out a quilting Work/Trapunto +collection technique in class as you learn each method and have a finished wall hanging (one-time purchase) at the completion of the series. A different technique will be done each month. Latah Co. Fair, Moscow, ID / Thurs., Sept. 17 - 1-10 pm / Fri., Sept. 18 - 10 am-10 pm / Sat., Sept. 19 - 10 am-10 pm / Sun., Sept. 20 - 10 am-5 pm Circle Around Fri. Sept. 18 noon-3 pm $20+pattern This unique fabric case in the shape of a circle closes into a half moon shape with a zipper to hold your jewelry or sewing necessities. AGD Embroidery Appliqué Wed. Sept. 23 10 am-3 pm $30+ Using designs from Anita Goodesign, you will learn the “in the hoop appliqué” collection method. You will need to purchase ‘Homestead’ Special Edition collection or another collection that uses the appliqué technique. Kids: Key Fob Wed. Sept. 23 4-7 pm $23 Sew a keyfob with secret pocket & lanyard! Becky will teach the correct sewing techniques. No experience necessary. Sewing machines are provided. Nez Perce Co. Fair, Lewiston, ID / Thurs., Sept. 24 - 10 am-9 pm / Fri., Sept. 25 - 10 am-10 pm / Sat., Sept. 26 - 10 am-10 pm / Sun., Sept. 27 - 10 am-5 pm Beautiful Border Creations Sat. Sept. 26 10 am-4 pm $36+pattern Create a beautiful table topper using the”Triangle Frenzy” pattern and a border print of your choice.