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October 2017
20% off 1/2 yard or more Through 10/31/2017
New in store now
And sooo much more!
Friday, October 13 10:00am-2:00pm Join us for the day making kennel quilts.
PLEASE call and register for classes at least one week prior to class start date.
2017 Block of the Month Saturday, October 7 9:30am-10:30am
Club Topic: Project Bags Saturday, October 7 11:00am-12:30pm
New Block of the Month This block of the month features positive, inspirational words each month. Make the entire quilt or choose individual blocks for mini quilts, or pillows. Each month you will receive a pre-fused and precut appliques, background, and any button embellishments. You can opt to make the individual blocks into mini quilts, wall hangings, pillows or if you wish to make the quilt you can purchase the necessary finishing kit. $25.00/month Beginning in October 28
9:30am-11:00am
You do not need to attend class to participate. Blocks will be available for pick on the first of the month
Class Symbol Key
=Beginner
=Beginner Machine Embroidery
=Advanced Beginner
=Intermediate
Beginner Beginner Quilting Learn to quilt in this new shorter format! We will teach you all the basics as you construct a table runner. You will learn quilt terminology, rotary cutting, sewing machine basics, piecing, quilting, and binding. All the techniques needed to make any quilted project of any size! Monday, October 9, 16, 23, 30 10:00am-12:00pm OR 6:00pm-8:00pm (4 week course)
$75 plus supplies
Instructor: Amy
Teen Sewing: Pillowcases Take the beginning sewing skills you have learned and apply it to making pillowcases. We will learn to measure and cut fabrics, accent trims, french seams and more. Ages 9 and up Thursday, October 20
4:00pm-5:30pm
$20 plus supplies
(1 day course)
Instructor: Amy
Bags Let’s Get Organized: Project Bags Perfect for organizing everything you need for each of your projects, these handy totes in four sizes have sturdy quilted bases and fun fabric details. The pattern includes complete instructions for four sizes of bags: small, medium, large, and extra-large. You’ll love this useful way to carry your projects-inprogress, organize toys, or travel with ease. Saturday, October 28 11:00am-2:00pm (1 day course) $35*
Instructor: Amy
*If you are a member of the Let’s Get Organized Club, you can take this class at a discounted price of $20.00
Intermediate Awesome Ocean The Awesome Ocean sea life sampler quilt features 8 brand-new blocks: Salty Seahorse, Octavian, Angelica, Tony the Turtle, Chuckles, Puffy, Mr. Manatee, and Kelp, as well as my popular Preppy the Whale. All blocks are sewn with simple straight and diagonal seams. No paper piecing!
Saturday, October 21 9:30am-12:00pm We will meet again in November and December $90 or FREE if a kit is purchased from Material Girls Instructor: Amy
Folk Garden Make a whimsical mini quilt featuring Amanda Murphy’s Folk Art Fantasy. The mini quilt is 1 of 3 designs featured in the pattern and measures 16 1/2” x 30 1/2”. They are a great way to learn and practice your machine applique. Kits are available Thursday, October 26 $35
10:00am-2:00pm Instructor: Charlotte
(1 day course)
All Machine Brands and Hoops of all sizes are welcome. There may be some limitations depending upon the largest hoop available for your machine.
Embroidery Hoop Envy Club
October Topic: Stitch yourself a set of sweet scissor cases to keep your favorite sewing tools safely stashed!!
Wednesday, October 18 $35
11:00am-1:00pm Instructor: Amy
School of Embroidery October Topic: Appliqué is the technique of applying fabric shapes to a background fabric and stitching them in place along the edges. Learn to appliqué on card stock by completing this fun and easy Appliqué Greeting Card. After completing the project you will be able to apply your knowledge to other appliqué projects. This project is compatible with any embroidery machine that has the capability to stitch a 5”x7” embroidery field. Wednesday, October 11 $20
11:00am-1:00pm (1 day course) Instructor: Amy
Free Standing Lace 101 Do freestanding lace structures intrigue and intimidate you at the same time? We will work through how to stitch free standing lace, proper way to dissolve the stabilizer, and how to assemble the pieces.
Saturday, October 7
1:00pm-4:00pm
(1 day course) $20
Instructor: Amy
Flower Dance Embroidery Block of the Month Flower Dance offers designs & a variety of projects is perfect for new embroiderers to learn about their machines, embroidery/quilting techniques and for experienced embroiderers to take their embroidery passion one step further. The patterns include instructions and designs for a bed-size quilt, plus each month are additional easy quilt patterns using the set of embroidery designs from that month. These patterns are designed for all hoop sizes. Join us on Saturday, October 14 from 9:30am-12:00pm for an introduction of the quilt and what to expect when the project begins in January 2017. Come and see if you are ready to dance!
(1 day course)
Become a Master of your BERNINA sewing machine! These classes are FREE to those who have purchased their BERNINA machines from Material Girls. You are welcome to join our classes if you did not purchase your machine from Material Girls for a small fee. Master Your Sewing Machine 2
Master Your Embroidery Software
For all current BERNINA models
For all current Version 8 Embroidery Software Owners
This class will explore the use of decorative stitches, machine functions, and memory with your BERNINA sewing machines. Please see our website for a supply list.
This class is designed to make you more comfortable with the basic and more advanced features in Version 8 Software.
Thursday, October 12
10:00am-12:00pm
Auto Digitizing Friday, October 6
10:00am-12:00pm
Master Your Sewing Machine 3
Master Your Serger
For all BERNINA models: 560, 570, 580, 740, 765, 770, 790, 880
For all current BERNINA models
This class is designed to familiarize you with the exclusive creative sewing operation of your BERNINA sewing machine. Please see our website for a supply list. No machines necessary. Lecture/Demo
This class is designed to be used as a step-by-step guide to familiarize you with the basic operation of your BERNINA sewing machine. Please see our website for a supply list.
Thursday, October 19
10:00am-12:00pm
Master Your BERNINA Stitch Regulator For Bernina Models that own a Bernina Stitch Regulator This class is designed to yourself with the capabilities of your BERNINA Stitch Regulator. Please see our website for a supply list.
Wednesday, October 25
10:00am-12:00pm
Saturday, October 21
1:00pm-3:00pm
November 13 & 14
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40% off While supplies last
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