2948 Council Tree Ave, Suite 107 NE Corner of the SuperTarget building in Front Range Village Fort Collins, CO 80525 970-672-2147 www.the-sewingcircle.com
Can you feel Fall in the air? We can all start sewing and quilting again....the flowers are almost dead. What are you sewing? Need a little inspiration? Check out what is going on here at The Sewing Circle. All classes have a supply list. Check our webpage for pictures, full descriptions and supply lists.
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Quilting Classes
Jenny Haskins Faux Knitting Table-Runner Learn to make faux knitted fabric and special free motion applique techniques. Nov 10, 17 & Dec 1 1:00-3:00 pm Cost: FREE with purchase of kit Instructor: Melissa Mangan T-shirt Quilt Class A t-shirt quilt is the perfect way to turn those loved shirts into a lasting memory. They make great graduation and birthday gifts! This class helps you get started on making the quilt top only. Thu, Nov 1 & 8 1:00 - 3:30 pm Cost $40, Instructor: Kathy Herman Lost Socks What a way to use up all your favorite scraps. Create this wonderful quilt that will certainly be a favorite. Thu, Dec 6 6:30 - 8:30 pm Cost: $20, Instructor: Kathy Herman Borders and Bindings Learn how to create simple sashings, borders and bindings. Learn how to create simple to complex sashings, borders and bindings. Multiple borders and sashings, square and mitered during lesson 1. Bindings during lesson 2. Wed, Oct 31 & Nov 14 3:00 - 5:00 pm Cost: $25, Instructor: Melissa Mangan Hootenanny Enjoy a simple quilt that will make you smile every time! Mon, Nov 12, 26 and Dec 10 6:00 - 8:00 pm Cost: $40, Instructor: Katie Mangan
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Diana's Field of Dreams Quick, Easy and most importantly: BEAUTIFUL! Tue, Oct 23 & Nov 6 2:00-4:00pm Cost: $ 35, Instructor: Diana Bluestein Beginning Quilting 101: Squares and Rectangles piecing Learn how to cut and assemble a simple beginning quilt. Sat, Oct 20, 27 & Nov 3 4:30 - 6:30pm Cost: $45, Instructor: Staff Beginning Quilting 102: Triangles and More Triangles Learn to work with Triangles and bias. Not as hard as you think. Wed, Oct 10, 17, 24 6:00-8:00 pm Cost: $ 30.00, Instructor: Staff Beginning Quilting 103: Panels and Borders Learn how to take a set of panels and create a quick and fun quilt by adding sashings and borders.
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Sat, Nov 10, 17, 24 4:30-6:30pm Cost: $25, Instructor: Staff Beginning Quilting 104: Fastest Strip Quilt EVER Use a jelly roll and make a really FAST Quilt. Fri, Nov 9 & 23 1:00 - 3:30 pm Cost: $20, Instructor: Staff 10-Minute Quilt Block The Coolest, fastest quilt top EVER! Thu, Nov 15 1:00 - 3:30 pm
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Buggy Barn Spring Fever with Optional Border Enjoy a fun and easy paper piecing quilt that does not require matching points!! Sat, Oct 20 1:00 -3:00 pm (organizational meeting) Mon, Oct 22 & 29 Noon - 3:00 pm Cost: $ 45, Instructor: Cindy Terwilliger
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Garment/Accessories
Beginning Sewing 101: The Basics Learn just the basics while making a small project Thu, Oct 11 & 18 6:30 - 8:30pm Cost: $20, Instructor: Jo Barley Beginning Sewing 102: Quick Tie Topper Fri, Oct 26 & Nov 2 1:00 - 3:00 pm Cost: $35, Instructor: Jo Barley Beginning Sewing 103: A line skirt Thu, Nov 8 & 15: 6:30-8:30 pm Cost: $25, Instructor: Jo Barley Beginning Sewing 104: Funked Out Apron Fri, Nov 30 & Dec 7: 1:00 - 3:00 pm Cost: $20, Instructor: Jo Barley Beginning Hand Embroidery Mon, Nov 12 Noon - 4:00 pm Cost: $20, Instructor: Sally Niemann Charm Party Tote Great way to use those adorable charm packs. Make a CUTE Party Tote! Wed, Dec 5 5:30 - 7:30 pm Cost: $ 20, Instructor: Debbie Metzner Jennifer Bag Very popular and easy bag. Great way to show off your favorite coordinating fabrics Wed, Dec 5 1:00 - 5:00 pm Cost: $30, Instructor: Debbie Metzner
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Strip Smart Quilts: Merry Go Round Learn the strip smart method of sewing strips, then cutting the pieces of the quilt. EASY! Mon, Nov 5 5:00 - 7:00 pm Wed, Nov 14 5:30 - 7:30 pm Cost: $35, Instructor: Carolyn Richter Happy Village Make your own happy village wall art. Wed, Oct 17, 24, Nov 7 3:30 - 6:00 pm Cost: $55, Instructor: Candy Brachle
Carol's Fancy Iron Tote Make a cute tote for your cute mini-iron. Free Pattern courtesy of Carol. Wed, Nov 7 1:00 - 4:00 pm Cost: $ 20, Instructor: Carol Mancuso Carolyn's Ironing Tote Make a small embroidered tote for your mini-iron. Mon, Nov 26, 1:00 - 3:30 pm Cost: $20, Instructor: Carolyn Richter Keep the Change Wristlet Easy wristlet to hold all your change. Wed, Oct 31 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Cost: $20, Instructor: Roselyn Cutler Sewing Repairs Bring your items that need repair and let us show you how to fix them. Sat, Oct 27: 3:00 - 5:00 pm Cost: $10, Instructor: Pat Moore Wool Felt Permission Purse (embroidery machinerequired) Make a cute wool purse using decorative stitches Embroider them out to make perfect shapes. Great class to learn software use of stitches in the hoop or sew with decorative stitches Thu, Oct 23, 30, Nov 6 6:00 - 8:00 pm Cost: $25, Instructor: Carol Mancuso
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Home Dec & Crafts
Folded Star Learn how to create the folded star and use it in a hotpad, table pad, mini-wall quilt or block for a larger quilt. Sat, Oct 13 2:00 - 5:00 pm or Thu, Nov 1 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Cost: $20 Instructor: Katie Mangan Reversible Pillows Make a set of fun pillows that can take on a different look every day. Thu, Nov 1 6:30 - 8:30pm Cost: $20, Instructor: Staff Spicy Spiral Tablerunner So very different and unique this wonder project will "spice" up the conversation at your table. Use different color ranges and values from dark to light with eight different fabrics. Wed, Oct 3 10:00 am - Noon Cost: $30, Instructor: Linda Lilly Special Bears with Pat Make a special Bear with Pat. Sat, Nov 10 & 17 3:00 - 6:30pm Cost: $15, Instructor: Pat Moore Playing with thread: Free Motion Art Free Motion Art - the beginning! Tue, Oct 30 & Nov 6 10:00 am - Noon Cost: $35, Instructor: Rita VanDyne Scrappy Selvage Table Topper Bring all your selvage edges and learn a fast, fun table topper that will make you feel like you are recycling and creating at the same time. Thu, Oct 4 & 18 1:00 - 3:00 pm Tue, Nov 20 & 27 10:00 am - Noon Cost: $25, Instructor: Roselyn Cutler Li'l Twister Wreath Use the Lil Twister tool to make this wonderful Wreath - one for every occasion Sat, Nov 3 & 17: 1:00 - 3:00 pm Cost: $ 45, Instructor: Rita Van Dyne
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Stockings made Easy: Using Panels Make a simple set of stockings using Panels. Mon, Nov 26 10:00 am - Noon Cost: $20, Instructor: Debbie Metzner Beginning Hand Embroidery Learn the basics of hand embroidery. Mon, Nov 12 Noon - 3:00 pm Cost: $15, Instructor: Sally Niemann Embossing Towels, blankets and much more Make Wonderful embossed towels for yourself and your loved ones. Design is included FREE. Sat, Oct 20 1:00-3:00 pm Cost: $15, Instructor: Melissa Mangan Scrappy Selvage Table Topper Save your selvages for this fun table topper. If you don't have any, a bag of selvages (which you can purchase) will do the trick. Thu, Oct 4 & 18 1:00 - 3:00 pm Tue, Nov 20 & 27 10:00am - Noon Cost: $25 Instructor: Roselyn Cutler Scrappy Selvage Placemats Save your selvages for this fun Place mat set. If you don't have any, a bag of selvages (which you can purchase) will do the trick. Thu, Oct 11 & 25 1:00 - 3:00 pm Cost: $20 Instructor: Roselyn Cutler Doll Clothes for your 18" Doll Make a full wardrobe before Christmas for the 18" Doll under your tree Tue, Oct 9 & 23 10:00am - Noon Tue, Nov 20 & 27 1:00 - 3:00 pm Pattern is included FREE with paid class Cost: $30, Instructor: Rita VanDyne Happy Village Learn to create your very own Happy Village. Wed, Oct 17, 24 & Nov 7: 3:30 - 6:00 pm Cost : $55, Instructor: Candy Brachle
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• Baby Burp Clothes Super Easy Baby Burp Clothes....add a wonderful 44"x 44" blanket and you have a wonderful gift. Mon, Oct 29 4:30 - 6:30 pm Cost: $15, Instructor: Karen Groves
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Dresden Table Topper Hot Pad Learn to make Dresden plates while making a very COOL hot-pad! Tue, Nov 13: 10:00 am - Noon Cost: $20, Instructor: Roselyn Cutler
Kids Club(ages 8+)
Hanging Wall Pocket Thu, Oct 11, 4:00 - 6:00 pm Picnic Mats (placemats) Thu, Oct 18, 4:00 - 6:00 pm Hot Pads Thu, Oct 25, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
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Laundry Bag Thu, Oct 4 4:00 - 6:00 pm Sewing Kit Thu, Nov 1 4:00 - 6:00 pm Needle Book Thu, Nov 8 4:00 - 6:00 pm
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ALL Kids Club $15 per session plus supplies
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Instructor: Jo Barley
Young Adult Sewing Club (ages 12+)
Sewing 103 for Teens: Composition Covers Tue, Oct 2 4:00 - 6:00 pm Cost: $15 Sewing 106 for Teens: Just a Tote with window screening Tue, Oct 9 4:00 - 6:00 pm, Cost: $15 Sewing 109 for Teens: Lunch Bunch Lunch Bag Tue, Oct 16 4:00 - 6:00 pm, Cost: $15
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ALL Young Adult Sewing Club sessions are $15 per session plus supplies
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CD Pocket Thu, Nov 15 4:00 - 6:00 pm Christmas Gifts for Mom Thu, Nov 29 4:00 - 6:00 pm Thu, Dec 6 4:00 - 6:00 pm
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Sewing 110 for Teens: Claire Cami Tunic/Dress Tue, Oct 23, 30 & Nov 6 4:00 - 6:00 pm Cost: $45 Sewing Kit Thu, Nov 13 4:00 - 6:00 pm, Cost: $15 Quilted Circles Bag Thu, Nov 20 4:00 - 6:00 pm, Cost: $15 Christmas Gifts for Mom Thu, Nov 27 4:00 - 6:00 pm, Cost: $15 Thu, Dec 4 4:00 - 6:00 pm, Cost: $15 Instructor: Jo Barley
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Clubs
Doll's and Friends Club
Molly & friends have flexible elbows and knees so they sit or stand, and pose nicely. Shoes shown are baby shoes size 1, available where baby clothes are sold. Pattern to make felt shoe is included. Straw hat with 4-3/4" opening will fit doll. Thu, Oct 25, Nov 29 & Dec 27 6:00 - 9:00 pm Cost: $5, Instructor: Sue Lynd
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Hand Embroidery Club:
Bring your hand embroidery, enjoy a cup of tea and let Sally help you with stitches that are new or difficult. Mon, Nov 5, Dec 3, Jan 7, Feb 4, Mar 4: Noon - 4:00pm Cost: FREE, Instructor: Sally Niemann
Software Club:
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If you purchased your software at The Sewing Circle, you may attend this class for FREE! Cost: $ 15, Instructor: Melissa Mangan Gift Card Holder Wed, Oct 3 10:00 am - Noon Family Tree wall Hanging-Pro Required Wed, Nov 7 10:00 am - Noon Picture THIS! Portrait Stitch -Pro Required Wed, Dec 5 10:00 am - Noon
Serger Club:
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If you purchased your Serger at The Sewing Circle, you may attend this class for FREE! Cost: $15, Instructor: Staff Fabulously Frilly Bag Fri, Oct 12 10:00 - Noon Circle Tree Napkins Fri, Nov 9 10:00 - Noon Fabulous Feet tote Bag Fri, Dec 14 10:00 - Noon Quick Fleece Blanket Jan date TBD Chain Stitch Clutch Feb date TBD
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1-2pm or 6-7pm Session Mon, Oct 15 & Nov 19 1:00-2:00 pm or 6:00 - 7:00 pm Cost: $5 per session, Instructor: Staff
Goose Tracks BOM: Block of the Month - never too late to start!!! Session 1: last 2 sessions Thu, Oct 25 & Wed Nov 21 9:30am - Noon (Session 1 attendees are welcome to join us during session 2 times) Session 2: Fri, Oct 19, Nov 16, Dec 21, Jan 18, Feb 15: 9:30 - Noon Cost: $180, Instructor: Melissa Mangan
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If you purchased your embroidery machine at The Sewing Circle, you may attend this class for FREE! Eyeglass carrier Tue, Oct 16 1:00 - 3:00 pm -orThu, Oct 18 10:00 am - Noon X-mas Hanging Mitten Tue, Nov 13 1:00 - 3:00 pm Thu, Nov 15 10:00 - Noon Free-Standing Lace Ornament Thu, Dec 20 10:00 - Noon Cost: $15, Instructor: Althea Richling
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Know the Basics of Digitizing? Now what - Come and learn the Secrets of Professional Digitizing. 104: Applique Fri, Oct 19 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 105: Complex Digitizing with manual tools Wed, Nov 14 10am - Noon 106: Stitch Editor Wed, Dec 12 10am-Noon Cost: $20, Instructor: Melissa Mangan 9 70 -6 72 -2 147
Free Motion Club Learn to use your table top machine to free-motion quilt • Stippling vs Meandering Mon, Oct 22 3:00 - 5:00 pm • Pre-printed feathers for practice Mon, Nov 19 3:00 - 5:00 pm • Pantographs Mon, Dec 31 3:00 - 5:00 pm Cost: $15, Instructor: Melissa Mangan
ROYAL Stitchers Club
For our Top-of-the-line owners, come and learn more techniques that are unique to your machine (Viking Ruby, Viking Diamond, Pfaff Sensation, Pfaff Vision, Pfaff Performance.) • Shaping a Clock? Thu, Oct 11 10am - Noon • Trapunto Center Piece or Journal Cover Thu, Nov 8 10am - Noon • Quick Monogrammed Hand-Towels Thu, Dec 13 10am - Noon Cost: $ 15, Instructor: Melissa Mangan
Heirloom Club Learn Heirloom techniques every month with Linda • Holiday Apron Tue, Oct 2 & Nov 6 1:00 - 3:00 pm • Berry Sweet Bag Brighten someone’s day with this cute little bag. This is a sweet, very simple little bag for a girl of any age. An adjustment of the length of the handle makes this work for anyone of any age. Tue, Dec 4 & Feb 13 1:00 - 3:00 pm Cost: $15 Instructor: Linda Lilly
SCISSOR SHARPENING DAY IS MONDAYS! Work with sharp tools - Bring in your scissors and knives for sharpening! Items are sharpened Monday mornings and ready for pickup later that day! Prices vary: ($3-$8 depending on size and brand)
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Big Girls Don't Cry Club
Have an Embroidery machine with a REALLY Large Hoop and don't know what to do with it? This is the class for you. Big Girls Don't Cry Club will resume in 2013. In the meantime, Big Girls (Big embroidery machines) are encouraged to join us at Hoopsisters Club......Same time, same place.
UFO
Spend the evening finishing up some of those unfinished projects while enjoying the company of others. An instructor will be at hand to help you with those pieces you just can't figure out. (bring a dish to share) Oct 5, Oct 19, Nov 2, Nov 16, Nov 30, Dec 7, Dec 21, 510pm Cost: $5 per session, Instructor: Staff
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Embroidered Pillowcases Sat, Dec 1: 1:00 - 5:00 pm Decorative Dish Towels Sat, Dec 8: 1:00 - 5:00 pm Insulated Bread Bowl Liner/Cover Sat, Dec 15: 1:00 - 5:00 pm Cost: $10 each, Instructor: Staff
Sewing machine and Serger Service & Repair A clean machine is a happy machine. When was the last time you had your machine professionally cleaned and tuned? Clean & Tune all brands: Sewing Machines (basic and newer) $99 Sewing Machines (older-over 20 years) $139 Sergers $139 Repairs (Viking and Pfaff): Clean & tune + parts (depending on availability)
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New Machine Owners
• Serger 1: New Owner's Serger Class: • Owner's 1: New Sewing Machine Owner's Class General Maintenance, Understanding the basic features ofGeneral maintenance, 4 thread overlock, your sewing machine Sat, Oct 6: 1:00 - 3:00 pm understanding tension. Sat, Oct 20: 10am-Noon Tue, Oct 30: 6:30-8:30pm Sat, Nov 10: 10am-Noon Tue, Oct 9: 6:30-8:30pm Sat, Dec 1: 10am-Noon Tue, Dec 11: 6:30-8:30pm Sat, Dec 22: 10am-Noon Tue, Nov 20: 6:30-8:30pm Cost: $55 (free if your machine was purchased at The Cost: $55 (free if your machine was purchased at The Sewing Circle) Instructor: Staff Sewing Circle) Instructor: Staff • Serger 2: New Owner's Serger class: • Owner's 2: New Sewing Machine Owner's Class 2 & 3 thread Functions Programming & creative uses of your stitches Sat, Oct 27: 10am-Noon Tue, Nov 6: 6:30-8:30pm Sat, Oct 6: 10am-Noon Tue, Oct 16: 6:30-8:30pm Tue, Dec 18: 6:30-8:30pm Sat, Nov 17: 10am-Noon Tue, Nov 27: 6:30-8:30pm Sat, Dec 8: 10am-Noon Cost: $55 (free if your machine was purchased at The Cost: $55 (free if your machine was purchased at The Sewing Circle) Instructor: Staff Sewing Circle) Instructor: Staff • Serger 3: New Owners Serger: • Owner's 3: New Embroidery Machine Class: Coverstitch & Chainstitch Embroidery Tue, Oct 23: 6:30-8:30pm Sat, Nov 3: 10am-Noon Tue, Oct 2: 6:30-8:30pm Sat, Oct 13:10am-Noon Tue, Dec 4: 6:30-8:30pm Sat, Dec 15: 10am-Noon Tue, Nov 13: 6:30-8:30pm Sat, Nov 24:10am-Noon Cost: $55 (free if your machine was purchased at The Cost: $55 (free if your machine was purchased at The Sewing Circle) Instructor: Staff Sewing Circle) Instructor: Staff • Software Owner's 1: Learn how to use the • Quilt Design Creator Software Class #1 Configure and Organizer modules of 5D Embroidery Fri, Oct 26 10:00 am - Noon System. For NEW Pfaff or Viking Embroidery machines Cost: $55, (free if your software was purchased at owners, 5D Embroidery, 5D Embroidery Extra or 5D The Sewing Circle) Instructor: Melissa Mangan Professional Owners. Wed, Oct 10: 1:00 - 3:00 pm Sat, Oct 27: 1:00 - 3:00 pm Thu, Dec 13: 6:30 - 8:30 pm Cost: $55, (free if your software was purchased at The Sewing Circle) Instructor: Melissa Mangan • Software Owner's 2: Creating your own embroideries using text and embroidery files Wed, Nov 14: 1-3pm Cost: $55, (free if your software was purchased at The Sewing Circle) Instructor: Melissa Mangan • Software Owner's 3: Creating your own embroideries from clipart or drawings Wed, Dec 12: 1-3pm Cost: $55, (free if your software was purchased at The Sewing Circle) Instructor: Melissa Mangan 7|P a g e
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