My Bernina 1
Mon. - Sat. • 10 am - 5 pm Open Thur. • 10 am - 6 pm
Apr • May • June 2015
Issue 65
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. Sat., Apr. 4...................................... 9 am-noon Wed., Apr. 15........................................5-8 pm Tues., May 12................................ 9 am-noon Sat., May 30................................... 9 am-noon Mon., June 15............................... 9 am-noon Sat., June 27.................................. 9 am-noon
My Bernina 2
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., Apr. 18.................................10 am-3 pm Wed., June 10.............................10 am-3 pm
My Bernina: Creative Options 5-Series through 8-Series machines You will learn about decorative stitches, memory, and directional sewing. Wed., Apr. 15..............................10 am-3 pm Wed., May 13........................................5-8 pm
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. Sat., Apr. 4..............................................1-4 pm Wed., Apr. 29........................................5-8 pm Tues., May 12........................................1-4 pm Sat., May 30...........................................1-4 pm Mon., June 15.......................................1-4 pm Sat., June 27..........................................1-4 pm
Embroidery: Getting Started
My Bernina 7 & 8 Sewing
All Bernette/BERNINA embroidery machines Using a simple design, you will resize, combine and change density, then stitch out your creation. Wed., Apr. 8...........................................1-4 pm Mon., May 11........................................5-8 pm Tues., June 9.........................................1-4 pm
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. Pt. 1.Thurs., Apr. 9...............................5-8 pm Pt. 2.Fri., Apr. 10...................................5-8 pm Fri., May 8.....................................10 am-3 pm
Our classroom is open for your use!
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!
All Bernette/BERNINA embroidery machines This class will cover the basics of needles, threads and stabilizers. Bring your computer to class to practice getting designs ready. Wed., Apr. 8................................... 9 am-noon Wed., May 6..........................................5-8 pm Tues., June 9................................. 9 am-noon
Embroidery 1
Embroidery 2
All Bernette/BERNINA embroidery machines This class covers multi-hooping, word art, using fabrics with texture and endless embroidery. Tues., Apr. 21........................................5-8 pm Tues., May 5..........................................1-4 pm Wed., May 27........................................5-8 pm
www.beckysfabrics.com e-mail: [email protected]
Basic Serger Use
All Sergers This class covers threading, tension, corners, rolled hem and flat lock. (Sergers not purchased at Becky’s Fabrics are welcome, with a $40 class fee.) Mon., Apr. 20........................................1-4 pm Mon., May 11........................................1-4 pm Tues., June 2.........................................5-8 pm
Serge Ahead
All Sergers Your serger can do more than seaming and edge finishing. How about chain and cover stitching and embellishments? Thurs., Apr. 30.............................. 9 am-noon
Beginning Software
This 4-part class is intended for you to become comfortable navigating through the basic functions of your Bernina 7 embroidery software. Sat., Apr. 11.............................................10 am Sat., May 9...............................................10 am Sat., June 13............................................10 am
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., Apr. 11.............................................. noon Sat., May 9................................................ noon Sat., June 13............................................. noon
DesignWorks DECODED
Cracking the DesignWorks Software Mystery Lessons that demonstrate simple DesignWorks Software techniques to inspire the use of the DesignWorks tools. Sat. June 13.............................................. noon
Fat Quarter Frenzy
15 Fat Quarters for $30 Thurs., May 28 / 10-6 pm
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY THURSDAY 1 2 3 4 Alexandra’s 6th BERNINA Club My BERNINA 1 Sergers All About Embroidery 9-noon Birthday Sale
April
on Sale!
My BERNINA 2
9 am
Ladies Night Out 4-8 pm
1-4 pm
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Beginning Happy Easter!
Embroidery Getting My BERNINA 7/8 Started Sewing Pt. 1 5-8 pm
9-noon
My BERNINA 7/8 Sewing Pt. 2 5-8 pm
Software 10 am Software Inspiration noon
Q24 long-arm Party 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Beginning Hand My BERNINA 7/8 Kids: Bedroom Creative Options Quilting in the Appliqué Embroidery 10-3 pm 10-3 pm Organizer Hoop with Anita 10-4 pm 4-7 pm My BERNINA 1 Palouse Patchers Goodesign 5-8 pm Quilt Show 10-5 pm 10-4 pm Embroidery 1 1-4 pm
April 15-20 • FEELING TAXED? • 0% Interest for 36 months
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 In the Hoop Palouse Patchers Basic Serger Seaport Pinwheel Towel Quilt in the Hoop 1-4 pm Card Holder 1-4 pm Topper & Border Quilt Show Pressing Pad Quilt Show 10-4 pm
Embroidery 2
1-4 pm
1-4 pm
9-5 pm
5-8 pm
26 27 28 29 30 Serge Ahead Seaport My BERNINA 2 9-noon 5-8 pm Quilt Show 10-4 pm
25% off Echo Quilting & Cutwork Foot #44 Valid 4/1/15 - 4/30/15
Mother’s Day Sale May 7-11
Feeling Taxed? April 15-20
0% interest for 48 months
0% interest for 36 months
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY THURSDAY 1 2
May
3-Series on Sale!
25% off Bias Binders #88 with Foot #95/95c
BERNINA Club All About Embroidery
Sewn Seeds 10-3 pm
9 am
Valid 5/1/15 - 5/31/15
Begin. Software10 am 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Creative Stitch My BERNINA 7/8 Embroidery 2 1-4 pm
Fun-Ruffle Towel 1-4 pm
Embroidery Getting Started 5-8 pm
Ladies Night Out 4-8 pm
Sewing 10-3 pm
Software Inspiration
ISEW Shop Hop
ISEW Shop Hop
9-7 pm
noon
9-5 pm
May 7-11 • MOTHER’S DAY SALE • 0% Interest for 48 months
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Happy Mother ’s Day
Basic Serger 1-4 pm
Embroidery 1 5-8 pm
My BERNINA 1 9-noon
My BERNINA 2
Creative Options 5-8 pm
Paper Pieced Sunflower
Hexagon Braid Table Runner
10-4 pm
10-4 pm
1-4 pm
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Floral Illusions Table Runner 10-4 pm
Machine Quilting with the BSR 10-2 pm
Simply Leafy 10-3 pm
Kids: Water Bottle Carrier
Quilt in the Hoop Pincushion 1-4 pm
4-7 pm
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Memorial Day
31
Creative Stitch Fun Baby Bib 1-4 pm Embroidery 2
CLOSED
5-8 pm
Fat Quarter Frenzy Tote-All Purse-O-Nality 15 Fat Quarters 10-4 pm for $30 10-6 pm
My BERNINA 1 9-noon
My BERNINA 2 1-4 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, April 3, 9:00 am Todays Table Set a lovely table with a custom and reversible table topper. Make it plain or fancy with machine or embroidery techniques and use the overlocker/serger to quickly add napkins to complete the look. Teaser; chalk cloth & burlap may be used.
Friday, April 3 (continued) Chocolate is Good for You! If you love chocolate, you will love these kitchen towels embroidered with chocolate recipes. The chocolate recipes are stitched with small letters in which you will learn how to embroider successfully. These make great house warming or wedding gifts. Friday, May 1, 9:00 am At Your Fingertips Combine old and new to create a WOW accessory that keeps everything at your fingertips. In this original-designed clutch, mix tiny piecing for a bold geometric pattern, create a tweed from ordinary stitches, blend fabric with kraft-tex and more for this ‘IT’ clutch. On the Curve Positioning and embroidering multiple designs along a border or curved edge is sometimes a challenge. Learn how to make this process easy on this cute apron that sports a curved bottom hem.
Friday, June 5, 9:00 am Easy Style Dress Embrace the Maxi-Dress - or a tank - or any size in-between. This VERY easy to sew and simple-style dress leaves you plenty of time to embellish. Make it yours with pintucks, eyelets and Spanish hemstitching. Add decorative stitching and pintucks in subtle and classy ways. Take Me With You Working with knit fabrics and cut away stabilizers will be taught on this travel pillow which is what your little one (or you!) may need for a car trip or a trip to Grandma’s house. The pocket is a great place to stash a book or a magazine and the handle makes it easy to carry.
25% off BERNINA Products up to $300 Valid 6/1/15 - 6/30/15
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 BERNINA Club Sewn Seeds Russ’ Birthday Ladies Night All About Embroidery 10-3 pm Out 4-8 pm Sale
June
9 am
Basic Serger 5-8 pm
June 4-15 • TRADE-IN / TRADE-UP SALE
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Beginning Software
Embroidery Getting My BERNINA 7/8 Started Embroidery 10-3 pm 9-noon Kids: Travel Embroidery 1 Pillowcase 1-4 pm
10 am
Software Inspiration DesignWorks noon
1-4 pm
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 My BERNINA 1 9-noon
My BERNINA 2 1-4 pm
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Kids: Skirt or Shorts
9-noon both days
28 29 30
Quilt in the Hoop Chicken & Quilt Blocks 10-3 pm
My BERNINA 1 9-noon
My BERNINA 2 1-4 pm
A P R I L
Alexandra’s 6th Birthday Sale • Thursday April 2 Ladies Night Out Thurs. Apr. 2 4-8 pm $6 Quilting in the Hoop Mon. Apr. 13 10-4 pm $35+ with Anita Goodesign collection Kids Sewing: Tues. Apr. 14 4-7 pm $33 includes Bedroom Organizer everything
Feeling Taxed? April 15-20 / 0% interest for 36 months
Come use our classroom and join a fun group of ladies! We’ll order pizza! Choose one of the many Anita Goodesign Mix and Match collections to begin the process of making a quilt “their way”. This organizer slips between the mattress and box spring and has pockets that can hold books, flashlights, etc. Our kids classes are designed to help beginning students 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.
A P R I L (continued)
Beginning Hand Thurs. Apr. 16 10-4 pm $30 includes Appliqué pattern
Come spend the day with Corrine learning this most traditional quilting technique. She’s providing a choice of patterns. A great take-along craft! Minimum 2 students. Palouse Patcher’s Quilt Show • Saturday, April 18, 10 am-5 pm and Sunday, April 19, 10 am-4 pm In the Hoop Tues. Apr. 21 1-4 pm $20+ Complete a personalized card holder all in the embroidery hoop. Card Holder collection Pinwheel Towel Topper Wed. Apr. 22 1-4 pm $20+ Using the Lil ‘Twister, create a border for a towel, a pot holder OR stitch a & Border pattern table topper. All sizes included in the same pattern. Quilt in the Hoop Thurs. Apr. 23 1-4 pm $20+book This pad is done entirely in the hoop. You can use it as a hot pad in the Pressing Pad kitchen or a pressing pad in the sewing room. A project from “Piece in the Hoop” book. Seaport Quilt Show • Saturday, April 25, 9 am-5 pm and Sunday, April 26, 10 am-4 pm M A Y
HoopSisters “Sewn Seeds” Sat. May 1 10-3 pm Sat. June 6 10-3 pm $20/class or $125 for all 10 months includes designs
This is a 10-month embroidery block of the month program. Designs are multi-format, so ALL brands of embroidery machines can participate! With HoopSisters you can make perfectly quilted, pieced, and 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. Make ruffles using the ruffler foot and/or gathering foot and decorate a towel or get creative with what gets embellished with ruffles. Come use our classroom and join a fun group of ladies! We’ll order pizza!
Creative Stitch Fun Wed. May 6 1-4 pm $20 Ruffled Towel Ladies Night Out Thurs. May 7 4-8 pm $6 Mother’s Day Sale • May 7-11 / 0% interest for 48 months ISEW Shop Hop • Friday, May 8, 9 am-7 pm and Saturday, May 9, 9 am-5 pm Hexagon Braid Thurs. May 14 10-4 pm $35+ Use a simple method to make a braid and turn it into a table-runner. Table Runner magazine Paper Pieced Sunflower Sat. May 16 10-4 pm $35+pattern You will learn a paper piecing technique and the results are precise points and sharp edges. Floral Illusions Tues. May 19 10-4 pm $35+ Using designs from Sarah Vedeler, embroider and quilt a table runner. Table Runner collection Machine Quilting Wed. May 20 10-2 pm $25 Corrine has mastered the Bernina Stitch Regulator and you can too! with the BSR Students who don’t have the BSR are welcome to come learn also. Minimum 2 students. Simply Leafy Thurs. May 21 10-3 pm $35+book Put different serger techniques to work making a “Simply Leafy” wall Serger project hanging; you will be flatlocking, overlocking, and straight stitching with a regular sewing machine. Kids: Water Thurs. May 21 4-7 pm $25 incl. Our kids classes are designed to help beginning students learn the correct Bottle Carrier everything sewing techniques, while having a really fun time! No experience necessary. Sewing machines are provided. Sign up soon, as space is very limited. Quilt in the Hoop Fri. May 22 1-4 pm $20+book This quick project would make a great gift for your sewing friends. A Pincushion project from “Piece in the Hoop” book. Creative Stitch Fun Wed. May 27 1-4 pm $20 Using at least two different methods, you will make baby bibs. We will be Baby Bibs sewing on vinyl coated fabric, using the bias binder and sewing on Velcro. Tote-All Purse-O-Nality Fri. May 29 10-4 pm $35+pattern Unique ‘Bag within a Bag’ construction creates 4 roomy exterior and 2 large interior pockets. J U N E
Russ’ Birthday Sale • Tuesday, June 2 Ladies Night Out Thurs. June 4 4-8 pm $6 Trade-In/Trade-Up Sale • June 4-15 Kids: Travel Pillowcase Wed. June 10 1-4 pm $37 includes everything Kids: Skirt or Shorts Tues. June 23 Wed. June 24 Quilt in the Hoop Fri. June 26 Chicken & Quilt Blocks
9-noon $47 includes 9-noon everything (+$5 for shorts pattern) 10-3pm $35+book
Come use our classroom and join a fun group of ladies! We’ll order pizza! This regular size pillow case has a pocket and handle. Our kids classes are designed to help beginning students 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. Class participants can either choose to create a skirt or a pair of shorts. Becky will teach the correct sewing techniques. No experience necessary. Sewing machines are provided. (If they finish early, then we will call). This wall hanging combines the snowball block design with blue-work embroidery and quilting motifs. A project from “Piece in the Hoop” book.
Apr • May • June 2015
Issue 65
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. Sat., Apr. 4...................................... 9 am-noon Wed., Apr. 15........................................5-8 pm Tues., May 12................................ 9 am-noon Sat., May 30................................... 9 am-noon Mon., June 15............................... 9 am-noon Sat., June 27.................................. 9 am-noon
My Bernina 2
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., Apr. 18.................................10 am-3 pm Wed., June 10.............................10 am-3 pm
My Bernina: Creative Options 5-Series through 8-Series machines You will learn about decorative stitches, memory, and directional sewing. Wed., Apr. 15..............................10 am-3 pm Wed., May 13........................................5-8 pm
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. Sat., Apr. 4..............................................1-4 pm Wed., Apr. 29........................................5-8 pm Tues., May 12........................................1-4 pm Sat., May 30...........................................1-4 pm Mon., June 15.......................................1-4 pm Sat., June 27..........................................1-4 pm
Embroidery: Getting Started
My Bernina 7 & 8 Sewing
All Bernette/BERNINA embroidery machines Using a simple design, you will resize, combine and change density, then stitch out your creation. Wed., Apr. 8...........................................1-4 pm Mon., May 11........................................5-8 pm Tues., June 9.........................................1-4 pm
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. Pt. 1.Thurs., Apr. 9...............................5-8 pm Pt. 2.Fri., Apr. 10...................................5-8 pm Fri., May 8.....................................10 am-3 pm
Our classroom is open for your use!
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!
All Bernette/BERNINA embroidery machines This class will cover the basics of needles, threads and stabilizers. Bring your computer to class to practice getting designs ready. Wed., Apr. 8................................... 9 am-noon Wed., May 6..........................................5-8 pm Tues., June 9................................. 9 am-noon
Embroidery 1
Embroidery 2
All Bernette/BERNINA embroidery machines This class covers multi-hooping, word art, using fabrics with texture and endless embroidery. Tues., Apr. 21........................................5-8 pm Tues., May 5..........................................1-4 pm Wed., May 27........................................5-8 pm
www.beckysfabrics.com e-mail: [email protected]
Basic Serger Use
All Sergers This class covers threading, tension, corners, rolled hem and flat lock. (Sergers not purchased at Becky’s Fabrics are welcome, with a $40 class fee.) Mon., Apr. 20........................................1-4 pm Mon., May 11........................................1-4 pm Tues., June 2.........................................5-8 pm
Serge Ahead
All Sergers Your serger can do more than seaming and edge finishing. How about chain and cover stitching and embellishments? Thurs., Apr. 30.............................. 9 am-noon
Beginning Software
This 4-part class is intended for you to become comfortable navigating through the basic functions of your Bernina 7 embroidery software. Sat., Apr. 11.............................................10 am Sat., May 9...............................................10 am Sat., June 13............................................10 am
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., Apr. 11.............................................. noon Sat., May 9................................................ noon Sat., June 13............................................. noon
DesignWorks DECODED
Cracking the DesignWorks Software Mystery Lessons that demonstrate simple DesignWorks Software techniques to inspire the use of the DesignWorks tools. Sat. June 13.............................................. noon
Fat Quarter Frenzy
15 Fat Quarters for $30 Thurs., May 28 / 10-6 pm
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY THURSDAY 1 2 3 4 Alexandra’s 6th BERNINA Club My BERNINA 1 Sergers All About Embroidery 9-noon Birthday Sale
April
on Sale!
My BERNINA 2
9 am
Ladies Night Out 4-8 pm
1-4 pm
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Beginning Happy Easter!
Embroidery Getting My BERNINA 7/8 Started Sewing Pt. 1 5-8 pm
9-noon
My BERNINA 7/8 Sewing Pt. 2 5-8 pm
Software 10 am Software Inspiration noon
Q24 long-arm Party 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Beginning Hand My BERNINA 7/8 Kids: Bedroom Creative Options Quilting in the Appliqué Embroidery 10-3 pm 10-3 pm Organizer Hoop with Anita 10-4 pm 4-7 pm My BERNINA 1 Palouse Patchers Goodesign 5-8 pm Quilt Show 10-5 pm 10-4 pm Embroidery 1 1-4 pm
April 15-20 • FEELING TAXED? • 0% Interest for 36 months
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 In the Hoop Palouse Patchers Basic Serger Seaport Pinwheel Towel Quilt in the Hoop 1-4 pm Card Holder 1-4 pm Topper & Border Quilt Show Pressing Pad Quilt Show 10-4 pm
Embroidery 2
1-4 pm
1-4 pm
9-5 pm
5-8 pm
26 27 28 29 30 Serge Ahead Seaport My BERNINA 2 9-noon 5-8 pm Quilt Show 10-4 pm
25% off Echo Quilting & Cutwork Foot #44 Valid 4/1/15 - 4/30/15
Mother’s Day Sale May 7-11
Feeling Taxed? April 15-20
0% interest for 48 months
0% interest for 36 months
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY THURSDAY 1 2
May
3-Series on Sale!
25% off Bias Binders #88 with Foot #95/95c
BERNINA Club All About Embroidery
Sewn Seeds 10-3 pm
9 am
Valid 5/1/15 - 5/31/15
Begin. Software10 am 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Creative Stitch My BERNINA 7/8 Embroidery 2 1-4 pm
Fun-Ruffle Towel 1-4 pm
Embroidery Getting Started 5-8 pm
Ladies Night Out 4-8 pm
Sewing 10-3 pm
Software Inspiration
ISEW Shop Hop
ISEW Shop Hop
9-7 pm
noon
9-5 pm
May 7-11 • MOTHER’S DAY SALE • 0% Interest for 48 months
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Happy Mother ’s Day
Basic Serger 1-4 pm
Embroidery 1 5-8 pm
My BERNINA 1 9-noon
My BERNINA 2
Creative Options 5-8 pm
Paper Pieced Sunflower
Hexagon Braid Table Runner
10-4 pm
10-4 pm
1-4 pm
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Floral Illusions Table Runner 10-4 pm
Machine Quilting with the BSR 10-2 pm
Simply Leafy 10-3 pm
Kids: Water Bottle Carrier
Quilt in the Hoop Pincushion 1-4 pm
4-7 pm
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Memorial Day
31
Creative Stitch Fun Baby Bib 1-4 pm Embroidery 2
CLOSED
5-8 pm
Fat Quarter Frenzy Tote-All Purse-O-Nality 15 Fat Quarters 10-4 pm for $30 10-6 pm
My BERNINA 1 9-noon
My BERNINA 2 1-4 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, April 3, 9:00 am Todays Table Set a lovely table with a custom and reversible table topper. Make it plain or fancy with machine or embroidery techniques and use the overlocker/serger to quickly add napkins to complete the look. Teaser; chalk cloth & burlap may be used.
Friday, April 3 (continued) Chocolate is Good for You! If you love chocolate, you will love these kitchen towels embroidered with chocolate recipes. The chocolate recipes are stitched with small letters in which you will learn how to embroider successfully. These make great house warming or wedding gifts. Friday, May 1, 9:00 am At Your Fingertips Combine old and new to create a WOW accessory that keeps everything at your fingertips. In this original-designed clutch, mix tiny piecing for a bold geometric pattern, create a tweed from ordinary stitches, blend fabric with kraft-tex and more for this ‘IT’ clutch. On the Curve Positioning and embroidering multiple designs along a border or curved edge is sometimes a challenge. Learn how to make this process easy on this cute apron that sports a curved bottom hem.
Friday, June 5, 9:00 am Easy Style Dress Embrace the Maxi-Dress - or a tank - or any size in-between. This VERY easy to sew and simple-style dress leaves you plenty of time to embellish. Make it yours with pintucks, eyelets and Spanish hemstitching. Add decorative stitching and pintucks in subtle and classy ways. Take Me With You Working with knit fabrics and cut away stabilizers will be taught on this travel pillow which is what your little one (or you!) may need for a car trip or a trip to Grandma’s house. The pocket is a great place to stash a book or a magazine and the handle makes it easy to carry.
25% off BERNINA Products up to $300 Valid 6/1/15 - 6/30/15
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 BERNINA Club Sewn Seeds Russ’ Birthday Ladies Night All About Embroidery 10-3 pm Out 4-8 pm Sale
June
9 am
Basic Serger 5-8 pm
June 4-15 • TRADE-IN / TRADE-UP SALE
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Beginning Software
Embroidery Getting My BERNINA 7/8 Started Embroidery 10-3 pm 9-noon Kids: Travel Embroidery 1 Pillowcase 1-4 pm
10 am
Software Inspiration DesignWorks noon
1-4 pm
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 My BERNINA 1 9-noon
My BERNINA 2 1-4 pm
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Kids: Skirt or Shorts
9-noon both days
28 29 30
Quilt in the Hoop Chicken & Quilt Blocks 10-3 pm
My BERNINA 1 9-noon
My BERNINA 2 1-4 pm
A P R I L
Alexandra’s 6th Birthday Sale • Thursday April 2 Ladies Night Out Thurs. Apr. 2 4-8 pm $6 Quilting in the Hoop Mon. Apr. 13 10-4 pm $35+ with Anita Goodesign collection Kids Sewing: Tues. Apr. 14 4-7 pm $33 includes Bedroom Organizer everything
Feeling Taxed? April 15-20 / 0% interest for 36 months
Come use our classroom and join a fun group of ladies! We’ll order pizza! Choose one of the many Anita Goodesign Mix and Match collections to begin the process of making a quilt “their way”. This organizer slips between the mattress and box spring and has pockets that can hold books, flashlights, etc. Our kids classes are designed to help beginning students 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.
A P R I L (continued)
Beginning Hand Thurs. Apr. 16 10-4 pm $30 includes Appliqué pattern
Come spend the day with Corrine learning this most traditional quilting technique. She’s providing a choice of patterns. A great take-along craft! Minimum 2 students. Palouse Patcher’s Quilt Show • Saturday, April 18, 10 am-5 pm and Sunday, April 19, 10 am-4 pm In the Hoop Tues. Apr. 21 1-4 pm $20+ Complete a personalized card holder all in the embroidery hoop. Card Holder collection Pinwheel Towel Topper Wed. Apr. 22 1-4 pm $20+ Using the Lil ‘Twister, create a border for a towel, a pot holder OR stitch a & Border pattern table topper. All sizes included in the same pattern. Quilt in the Hoop Thurs. Apr. 23 1-4 pm $20+book This pad is done entirely in the hoop. You can use it as a hot pad in the Pressing Pad kitchen or a pressing pad in the sewing room. A project from “Piece in the Hoop” book. Seaport Quilt Show • Saturday, April 25, 9 am-5 pm and Sunday, April 26, 10 am-4 pm M A Y
HoopSisters “Sewn Seeds” Sat. May 1 10-3 pm Sat. June 6 10-3 pm $20/class or $125 for all 10 months includes designs
This is a 10-month embroidery block of the month program. Designs are multi-format, so ALL brands of embroidery machines can participate! With HoopSisters you can make perfectly quilted, pieced, and 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. Make ruffles using the ruffler foot and/or gathering foot and decorate a towel or get creative with what gets embellished with ruffles. Come use our classroom and join a fun group of ladies! We’ll order pizza!
Creative Stitch Fun Wed. May 6 1-4 pm $20 Ruffled Towel Ladies Night Out Thurs. May 7 4-8 pm $6 Mother’s Day Sale • May 7-11 / 0% interest for 48 months ISEW Shop Hop • Friday, May 8, 9 am-7 pm and Saturday, May 9, 9 am-5 pm Hexagon Braid Thurs. May 14 10-4 pm $35+ Use a simple method to make a braid and turn it into a table-runner. Table Runner magazine Paper Pieced Sunflower Sat. May 16 10-4 pm $35+pattern You will learn a paper piecing technique and the results are precise points and sharp edges. Floral Illusions Tues. May 19 10-4 pm $35+ Using designs from Sarah Vedeler, embroider and quilt a table runner. Table Runner collection Machine Quilting Wed. May 20 10-2 pm $25 Corrine has mastered the Bernina Stitch Regulator and you can too! with the BSR Students who don’t have the BSR are welcome to come learn also. Minimum 2 students. Simply Leafy Thurs. May 21 10-3 pm $35+book Put different serger techniques to work making a “Simply Leafy” wall Serger project hanging; you will be flatlocking, overlocking, and straight stitching with a regular sewing machine. Kids: Water Thurs. May 21 4-7 pm $25 incl. Our kids classes are designed to help beginning students learn the correct Bottle Carrier everything sewing techniques, while having a really fun time! No experience necessary. Sewing machines are provided. Sign up soon, as space is very limited. Quilt in the Hoop Fri. May 22 1-4 pm $20+book This quick project would make a great gift for your sewing friends. A Pincushion project from “Piece in the Hoop” book. Creative Stitch Fun Wed. May 27 1-4 pm $20 Using at least two different methods, you will make baby bibs. We will be Baby Bibs sewing on vinyl coated fabric, using the bias binder and sewing on Velcro. Tote-All Purse-O-Nality Fri. May 29 10-4 pm $35+pattern Unique ‘Bag within a Bag’ construction creates 4 roomy exterior and 2 large interior pockets. J U N E
Russ’ Birthday Sale • Tuesday, June 2 Ladies Night Out Thurs. June 4 4-8 pm $6 Trade-In/Trade-Up Sale • June 4-15 Kids: Travel Pillowcase Wed. June 10 1-4 pm $37 includes everything Kids: Skirt or Shorts Tues. June 23 Wed. June 24 Quilt in the Hoop Fri. June 26 Chicken & Quilt Blocks
9-noon $47 includes 9-noon everything (+$5 for shorts pattern) 10-3pm $35+book
Come use our classroom and join a fun group of ladies! We’ll order pizza! This regular size pillow case has a pocket and handle. Our kids classes are designed to help beginning students 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. Class participants can either choose to create a skirt or a pair of shorts. Becky will teach the correct sewing techniques. No experience necessary. Sewing machines are provided. (If they finish early, then we will call). This wall hanging combines the snowball block design with blue-work embroidery and quilting motifs. A project from “Piece in the Hoop” book.
