Quilting & Fine Fabrics
Seams Like Home Quilting & Fine Fabrics 3901 Old Seward Hwy. #9 University Center Mall Anchorage, Alaska 99503 907-677-8790 www.akseams.com
August~December 2013
We have a lot of fun events and parties planned through out the rest of the year! Check out our website, facebook page and get added to our email and be the first to know all about the happenings at Seams Like Home! Thank you for choosing to shop with us! CLASS SKILL LEVELS Beginner~You must know your sewing machine. Basic skills will be taught.
If you are unable to attend a class and give us 10 days notice, we will give you an in-store credit for your class fee.
Beginner Plus~You already know the basics and are ready to expand your skills.
We are unable to give any refund or store credit for classes with out-ofstate visiting teachers if you are unable to attend.
Intermediate~You have sewing experience and are ready to tackle more difficult skills.
Ten days prior to the start of the class, the class is committed to go. After that time, there is no refund or in-store credit for missing a class.
CLASS POLICIES You must pay for the class when you register. Phone registrations are accepted with a credit card. The supply list is provided when you pay your class fee. We can mail or fax the supply list. Seams Like Home 907-677-8790
Shoppe Hours 10-7pm Mon.-Fri. 10-6pm Saturday 12-5pm Sunday Closed Thanksgiving Christmas Day
BERNINA EVENTS We have monthly classes planned. Come in and play with us! Check out the Bernina website to compare the machines, software and new products.
www.berninausa.com
CLASS SALE January 10, 11 & 12 2014 Class Fees and almost everything in the shoppe is discounted 20%. The Out of consideration for the instructor and other students, children sign up discount is for this weekend. and non-paying visitors are not CLOSING EARLY allowed at classes. Angleyn and Cliff are getting Thank you for shopping at SLH! married! We will be closing at 2pm on Saturday, September 14, 2013. Happy Day!
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August Classes
JUST FOR ME All Levels Angelyn & Enjoli $20 each session This monthly class is so much fun! Laughter, friendship and creativity equals a great time to be had by all. Bring a dish to share and come and sew! This is a fun, social time to get away from everyday chores! Pack up your quilting, or hand projects, and join the twins for an afternoon of companionship with other quilters thinking "just for me." Sunday, August 18 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, September 22 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, October 27 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, November 24 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, December 1 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, December 8 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, December 15 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, December 22 12:00-5:00pm
BEGINNING QUILTING
Beginner Lisa Phillips
$60 This class will cover beginning quilting techniques like using the rotary cutter, quilting terminology, making fabric choices, and constructing simple blocks. Blocks to be covered are the 9 patch, flying geese, pinwheel, rail fence and friendship star. You will also go over how to create the “quilt sandwich”, simple quilting and binding techniques. Wednesday, September 4, 11, 18 & 25 6:00-8:30pm OR Saturday, November 9, 16, 23 & 30 10:30-1:30pm FINISHED TOP, NOW WHAT? Beginner Plus Enjoli Strait $60 In this class we will discuss what to do next once you’ve finished your top, pieced your back and selected your batting! We are going to have a great time prepping our quilts and learning the basics of Free Motion Quilting! Get ready to have some fun and play with some free motion designs. Thursday, September 5, 12 & 19 5:30-8:30pm
BREAKFAST CLUB All Levels Marcia Brown $25 each session Treat yourself to a fiber-rich diet of fabric strips and breakfast recipes each month! Every month, Marcia will bring a delicious breakfast dish and recipe for you to enjoy. We’ll have the coffee on and the doors open at 8:30am. Bring a breakfast item and a copy of your recipe. You will LOVE how easy it is to complete a quilt each month. This is a one-of-a-kind quilt of the month series that you don't want to miss! It is best to sign up early to reserve your space! The class fills up quickly! Thursday, August 22 9:00-2:00pm Thursday, September 26 9:00-2:00pm Thursday, October 24 9:00-2:00pm Thursday, November 21 9:00-2:00pm Thursday, December 31 9:00-2:00pm
VIRTUAL BERNINA CLUB All Levels Gene Looman $10 each session Oh this is gonna be FUN! We’ll watch a presentation by a Bernina Educator and then re-create the project in a the hands-on session! Any machine is welcome to participate! Friday, September 6 5:30-8:30pm Friday, October 11 5:30-8:30pm Friday, November 8 5:30-8:30pm Friday, December 13 5:30-8:30pm
We now service ALL sewing machine brands! Call the shoppe to make an appointment and get that sewing machine in top working order! 677-8790
FEARLESS MACHINE QUILTING 1 Beginner Carol Wight-Jones $25 Do you have a closet full of unfinished quilt tops just waiting to be quilted? In this class you will learn the basics of free motion machine quilting. You will do several exercises involving a variety of quilting motifs that will help you finish all your projects. Plan on taking class 2 and expand your confidence and knowledge! Now is the time to get them done! Saturday, August 31 10:30-1:30pm Seams Like Home 907-677-8790
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September Classes FOCUS ON FEET All Levels Gene Looman $10 each session Bernina has created over 100+ feet! Each one has a different purpose and creates a different result! How do you know what you need?! Gene has organized the feet into like groups to help you become familiar with their purpose! Bernina has published a fantastically informative book series called Feetures! There are three volumes packed full of information! Special pricing on the featured feet! Saturday, September 7 2:00-5:00pm Saturday, October 12 2:00-5:00pm Saturday, November 9 2:00-5:00pm Saturday, December 14 2:00-5:00pm
VIRTUAL ALL ABOUT ME (machine embroidery) Gene Looman All Levels $10 each session Nothing is safe from embroidery! We’ve had so much fun embroidering on napkins, placemats, skirts, jeans, shirts, jackets, bibs and pretty much anything that has a blank spot! This is another great virtual class where we will watch a presentation from a Bernina Educator and then Gene will facilitate a lecture/demo session on the items featured in the presentation. Sunday, September 8 1:00-4:00pm Sunday, October 13 1:00-4:00pm Sunday, November 10 1:00-4:00pm Sunday, December 15 1:00-4:00pm GHASTLIE DIVA DOLL Intermediate Karen Smith $80 We will be using The Diva Pattern to make this wonderful and fun “Ghastlie Gal” with an attitude! You will be learning how to make the body, face (with eyelids and false eyelashes and wired fingers. Sunday, September 8, 15, 22 & 29 12:30-3:30pm
VIRTUAL SOFTWARE SAMPLER CLUB Gene Looman All Levels $10 each session We’ll be playing with the Designer Plus Software V6 program! A Bernina Educator will show step by step instructions and then we will recreate the project using our own computers! This class is for anyone who already owns Bernina Software (any level) and for those who are interested to know what it is all about! Bring your laptop and Gene will guide you through the project! Then when you go home, embroider it out and bring it back to the next class. For only $10 a session, it is a great introduction to the world of software! Saturday, September 7 10:00-1:00pm Saturday, October 12 10:00-1:00pm Saturday, November 9 10:00-1:00pm Saturday, December 14 10:00-1:00pm
BEGINNING SEWING 101 Beginner Norm VanManen & Debby Carter $75 This is a class where you will create a small sampler book of sewing techniques. Learn how to use your sewing machine, sew in a zipper, create a pocket, use your buttonhole foot, play with decorative stitches and appliqué. This is a great technique class. Two expert teachers will guide you through the process so you will have the confidence to start on your sewing and quilting projects. Monday, Sept. 9. 16, 23 & 30 5:30-8:30pm
REPURPOSED TOTE Beginner Debby Carter $30 We will be making grocery tote bags from 2 pairs of jeans and one flannel shirt~all used and yet repurposed! This is so stylish and economical! Saturday, September 7 2:00-6:00pm
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EMBELLISHMENT-SPARKLY STUFF Carol Wight Jones All Levels $25 +$10 kit fee Join this fun class and learn some fun techniques with which to document your quilting experience. The class will focus the various fun things you can do with foil and Angelina. You will also get to play with crystals, glitter, and lame’. You will make samples, and from those samples you will be able to make a small journal quilt or a larger quilt if you prefer. Wednesday, September 11 10:30-1:30pm
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JUST FOR ME All Levels Angelyn & Enjoli $20 each session This monthly class is so much fun! Laughter, friendship and creativity equals a great time to be had by all. Bring a dish to share and come and sew! This is a fun, social time to get away from everyday chores! It doesn't matter what you are working on or where it came from. Just pack up your quilting, sewing or hand projects, and join the twins for an afternoon of companionship with other quilters thinking "just for me." Sunday, September 22 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, October 27 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, November 24 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, December 1 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, December 8 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, December 15 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, December 22 12:00-5:00pm
DIAPER MAKING Beginner Plus Caitlin Risi $35 If you have ever been interested in cloth diapering this is your chance to learn how easy and fun diaper making can be. Join us and learn how to stylishly diaper your child! Students will learn how to make either a pocket style or All-in-one style cloth diaper. These are the most popular styles of cloth diapers for their ease of use and cuteness factor! We will cover the different construction techniques , fabric choices and closures. Wednesday, September 18 & 25 5:30-8:30pm JUDY NIEMEYER INTRO Beginner Sue Wilson $20 Have you ever admired Judy Niemeyer’s beautiful quilts, but been too intimidated to try to make one? Or have you debated about investing the time and money in trying Judy’s paper piecing technique because you weren’t sure you’d like them? Here’s your chance to make a table topper or pillow top, with minimal investment! Select two fat quarters from the store, and your fabric, papers, tools and instruction will be included in your class fee. Warning: You may become addicted. Friday, September 20 5:30-8:30pm
FEARLESS MACHINE QUILTING-Flowers Carol Wight-Jones Intermediate $25 This free motion quilting class will focus on flowers and the various ways you can quilt them. You will be able to try out several different flower types, some realistic, some fantasy! Wednesday, September 25 10:30-1:30pm
CACTUS FLOWER Beginner Sue Wilson $40 Come join us to create Judy Niemeyer’s beautiful Cactus Flower Table runner. Sue Wilson is a certified teacher and will be able to successfully guide you through the steps. She’s even available to help you pick out the fabric Saturday, September 21 10:00-6:00pm
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MACHINE CARE 101~ALL BRANDS All Levels Gene Looman
$15 Anyone who sews knows that our machines are our babies! We love them dearly and hate to send them to the shop for repair. This workshop will go over how to do a basic cleaning, as well as some tips and tricks to keep your machine running beautifully between servicing. Enjoli is a certified Bernina repair technician and will give you a technician’s inside scoop to the world of sewing machine repair and care. You will not need your machine for this class and you don’t have to own a Bernina to benefit from this class! Thursday, September 26
5:30-8:30pm OR Tuesday, November 26
5:30-8:30pm
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BARGELLO Beginner Plus Cheryl Campbell $60 Bargello quilts are based on needlepoint patterns of the same name. Undulating waves of color come up to a point and then swoop down to a trough before rising up again. This dramatic zip sagging pattern offers an ideal use for fabric in your stash, as you will need a wide selection of different colors/prints to complete it. While the bargello pattern looks complicated, it takes more trick than talent to complete this design. Sunday, September 29 & October 6 12:00-5:00pm
SUPER TOTE Beginner Plus Enjoli Strait $45 This “super tote” makes a great travel bag, whether you’re traveling near or far you will be able to carry everything you need in this bag. With four inside pockets, one large outside pocket and a recessed zipper closure you will be sure everything will stay in its place. This bag is beginner friendly and the zipper technique is so easy! Friday, September 27 6:00-8:00pm & Saturday, September 28 10:30-3:30pm
NEW SATURDAY SAMPLER begins January 17 & 18, 2014~sign up begins December 1. New color runs and quilt blocks will be available for viewing in November.
SNOW SKIRT Intermediate Debby Carter $50 Have you wanted one of those very popular and warm snow skirts? Now you can make one of your own, and choose from a variety of fabric colors and trims. Once you learn the make on of these skirts you can make others for friends and family! Saturday, September 28 10:30-4:30pm OR Thursday, October 24 & 31 5:30-8:30pm
Come in and see the blocks for 2013 and the team members will tell you all about the program!
BREAKFAST CLUB All Levels Marcia Brown $25 each session Treat yourself to a fiber-rich diet of fabric strips and breakfast recipes each month! Every month, Marcia will bring a delicious breakfast dish and recipe for you to enjoy. We’ll have the coffee on and the doors open at 8:30am. Bring a breakfast item and a copy of your recipe. Marcia will compile all of the recipes and at the end of the year, organize them into a recipe book. You will LOVE how easy it is to complete a quilt each month. This is a one-of-a-kind quilt of the month series that you don't want to miss! It is best to sign up early to reserve your space! The class fills up quickly! Thursday, September 26 9:00-2:00pm Thursday, October 24 9:00-2:00pm Thursday, November 21 9:00-2:00pm Thursday, December 31 9:00-2:00pm
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EMBELLISHMENT~THREADPLAY Carol Wight Jones All Levels $25 In this class you will learn various fun things you can do with threads, fabrics, and other fun embellishments. You will learn ways to add texture to elements in your quilts. Look forward to a little free motion thread work, (oops, I mean play!), creating texture for tree bark and branches, and more. You will make samples, which you can later add to a quilt. Wednesday, October 9 10:30-1:30pm
HONEY QUILT Beginner Plus Enjoli Strait $65 Templates, skinny sashing and you favorite color; that is all you need to have fun with this fresh and modern quilt. You will learn how to cut using a template, and how to work with super skinny sashing without wanting to pull your hair out. To make it even more fun, choose your solid fabrics in shades of your favorite colors! Tuesday, October 1, 15, 22 & 29 5:30-8:30pm
BIRDIE SLING Beginner Angelyn Starr $45 Amy Butler is one of our favorite designers! This is a simple and cute tote bag that will feature your favorite fabrics. This is a bag that is hard to stop at just one! Thursday, October 10 & 17 5:30-8:30pm
LAYER CAKE QUILT Beginner Debby Carter $35 We will be making a 10-minute block quilt using a precut layer cake. This quilt goes together very quickly and looks great. Simple enough for beginning quilters. You may be able to complete this quilt top during the class time. Saturday, October 5 10:30-2:30pm
VIRTUAL BERNINA CLUB All Levels Gene Looman $10 each session Oh this is gonna be FUN! We’ll watch a presentation by a Bernina Educator and then re-create the project in a the hands-on session! Any machine is welcome to participate! Friday, October 11 5:30-8:30pm Friday, November 8 5:30-8:30pm Friday, December 13 5:30-8:30pm
BEGINNING SEWING 102 Beginner Norm VanManen & Debby Carter $60 Students will be using a store bought pattern to make a unisex bathrobe. They will learn to read a pattern, follow directions, make adjustments, use interfacing and make a belt and pockets. The instruction from this class will give students confidence to begin using patterns of their choice for clothing construction. Monday, October 7, 14, 21 & 28 5:30-8:30pm
FOCUS ON FEET All Levels Gene Looman $10 each session Bernina has created over 100+ feet! Each one has a different purpose and creates a different result! How do you know what you need?! Gene has organized the feet into like groups to help you become familiar with their purpose! Bernina has published a fantastically informative book series called Feetures! There are three volumes packed full of information! Special pricing on the featured feet! Saturday, October 12 2:00-5:00pm Saturday, November 9 2:00-5:00pm Saturday, December 14 2:00-5:00pm
KUSPUK Beginner Plus Yvonne Emery $100 Have you been admiring all of those kuspuks we have on display around the shoppe? Yvonne is known around town as the “Kuspuk Lady”! She’s been making kuspuks for years and years and has tons of experience, plus hints and tips to make it fit just right! Learn how to select the correct pattern size, make personal adjustments, cut, construct, and embellish with purchased trim. Yvonne will also show you kopucking. Tuesday, October 8, 15 & 22 5:30-8:30pm
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PET BED ~Community Service All Levels Cheryl Campbell FREE Donate minutes to hours for sewing dog & cat beds for animals in shelters. Save your fabric scraps for to be used for the bed stuffing. Donate fabric yardage (stash that no longer inspires you) pillowcases and sheets and we will sew them into usable pet beds. Saturday, October 19 12:00-4pm
VIRTUAL SOFTWARE SAMPLER CLUB Gene Looman All Levels $10 each session We’ll be playing with the Designer Plus Software V6 program! A Bernina Educator will show step by step instructions and then we will recreate the project using our own computers! This class is for anyone who already owns Bernina Software (any level) and for those who are interested to know what it is all about! Bring your laptop and Gene will guide you through the project! Then when you go home, embroider it out and bring it back to the next class. For only $10 a session, it is a great introduction to the world of software! Saturday, October 12 10:00-1:00pm Saturday, November 9 10:00-1:00pm Saturday, December 14 10:00-1:00pm
FEARLESS MACHINE QUILTING~Leaves Carol Wight Jones Intermediate $25 This machine quilting class will focus on leaves and the various ways you can quilt them; small or large, plain or fancy, there are many variations, all free motion. Wednesday, October 23 10:30-1:30pm BREAKFAST CLUB All Levels Marcia Brown $25 each session Treat yourself to a fiber-rich diet of fabric strips and breakfast recipes each month! Every month, Marcia will bring a delicious breakfast dish and recipe for you to enjoy. We’ll have the coffee on and the doors open at 8:30am. Bring a breakfast item and a copy of your recipe. Marcia will compile all of the recipes and at the end of the year, organize them into a recipe book. You will LOVE how easy it is to complete a quilt each month. This is a one-of-a-kind quilt of the month series that you don't want to miss! It is best to sign up early to reserve your space! The class fills up quickly! Thursday, October 24 9:00-2:00pm Thursday, November 21 9:00-2:00pm Thursday, December 31 9:00-2:00pm
PENGUIN FAMILY Beginner Plus Karen Smith $40 We will be creating an adorable penguin family using a fun mixture of fabrics. Each penguin is made the same way, so you can pick the size you want to make and then make more later on. I will also show how to make Kansashi Flowers using a really neat Clover notion and coordinating fabrics. These penguins use basic sewing skills and are fairly easy to construct. Sunday, October 13 & 20 12:30-3:30pm TABLE CHARM TWO Beginner Lisa Phillips $45 This is a strip quilting technique class to create 4 place mats and 1 coordinating table runner. Perfect for holiday gifts and with a little finesse and a few extra scraps, a variation set of 2 extra place mats can be made. Wednesday, October 16, 23 & 30 6:30-8:30pm
SNOW SKIRT Intermediate Debby Carter $50 Have you wanted one of those very popular and warm snow skirts? Now you can make one of your own, and choose from a variety of fabric colors and trims. Once you learn the make on of these skirts you can make others for friends and family! Thursday, October 24 & 31 5:30-8:30pm
NIGHT DIAPER Beginner Plus Caitlin Risi $50 We will be making a fitted diaper and a wool cover. The fitted diaper will be a pocket style so that you can customize the absorbency for your baby. Your baby’s bum will be so stylish! Wednesday, October 16, 23 & 30 5:30-8:30pm
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BERNINA ADDED VALUE When you purchase your Bernina machine from Seams Like Home, you aren’t just getting a box and being sent on your way. You’re establishing a relationship with like minded people who love Bernina! In order to make this the best experience ever, we’ve built an “added value” package to go with every Bernina sale. This includes: First year cleaning FREE ($139+ value) Labor on warranted parts FREE ($100+ value) Learning My Bernina Classes FREE ($300+ value) Enthusiastic Bernina Fans at SLH
BEGINNING PAPER PIECING Beginner Angelyn Starr $45 This fun little pillow will teach you the basics of paper piecing without the stress of trying to tackle a whole quilt. Come try this great technique in this modern design. Just so you know, This technique is addicting when you see your results! Pssst....this is the secret to those PERFECT points! Saturday, October 26 10:30-3:30pm JUST FOR ME All Levels Angelyn & Enjoli $20 each session This monthly class is so much fun! Laughter, friendship and creativity equals a great time to be had by all. Bring a dish to share and come and sew! This is a fun, social time to get away from everyday chores! It doesn't matter what you are working on or where it came from. Just pack up your quilting, sewing or hand projects, and join the twins for an afternoon of companionship with other quilters thinking "just for me." Sunday, October 27 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, November 24 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, December 1 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, December 8 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, December 15 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, December 22 12:00-5:00pm
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EMBELLISHMENT~LEAVES All Levels Carol Wight Jones $25 Embellishing is not limited to adding things to your quilt. There are many things you can do with fabric that make great embellishments. In this class you will do several exercises to learn a variety of techniques to make leaves your embellishment. Some examples are in the quilt, others are not. There will be a little thread play and other delights. You will make samples, which you can later add to a quilt. Wednesday, November 6 10:30-1:30pm
FELTED MITTENS All Levels Debby Carter FREE Come and learn how to make a pair of felted mittens that will be donated to Covenant House. We would appreciate donations of fleece for the lining, felted sweaters (wash in hot water and dry on high~one time is usually enough). When you leave you will have a pattern and the know-how to make your own! Saturday, November 2 10:00-1:00pm OR Saturday, November 2 2:00-5:00pm
HOUNDSTOOTH Beginner Plus Angelyn Starr $50 Come join this class to make a quick modern quilt. It Looks complicated, but you will be surprised at how easy it is to put together Wednesday, November 6, 13 & 20 5:30-8:30pm
SHELL SEEKERS Beginner Plus Karen Smith $25 This a fun pattern and would make a great gift “bag.” In this class, you will learn how to put in a simple zipper. Also, this project will allow you to play with a lot of colors, some free motion embroidery, and fusible applique. There are a lot of ways to embellish this turtle. After making several of these turtles, Karen has made a change to the pattern that makes a nicer finished project; which of course she will share how to do it. Sunday, November 3 & 10 12:30-3:30pm
SNOW VEST Beginner Plus Debby Carter $50 Do you already have one of the popular snow skirts and would like to make a matching vest? In this class you will be making a Snow Vest – using rip stop fabric and parka lining. We have many choices of rip stop colors available and lots of beautiful trims. Thursday, November 7. & 14 5:30-8:30pm
FINISHED TOP, NOW WHAT? Beginner Plus Enjoli Strait $60 In this class we will discuss what to do next once you’ve finished your top, pieced your back and selected your batting! We are going to have a great time prepping our quilts and learning the basics of Free Motion Quilting! Get ready to have some fun and play with some free motion designs. Tuesday, November 5, 12, 19 5:30-8:30pm
BEGINNING QUILTING
Beginner Lisa Phillips
$60 This class will cover beginning quilting techniques like using the rotary cutter, quilting terminology, making fabric choices, and constructing simple blocks. Blocks to be covered are the 9 patch, flying geese, pinwheel, rail fence and friendship star. You will also go over how to create the “quilt sandwich”, simple quilting and binding techniques. Saturday, November 9, 16, 23 & 30 10:30-1:30pm
FOOTBALL FANATIC Beginner Plus Cheryl Campbell $50 Are you (or your hubby/boyfriend) a football fan? This quilt makes a great couch accessory for the football season! The quilt involves simple straight line piecing and a little fusible web applique’. You will learn how to create your own applique’ pieces to customize your field to the team of your choice. Tuesday, November 5, 12 & 19 5:30-8:30pm
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BREAKFAST CLUB All Levels Marcia Brown $25 each session Treat yourself to a fiber-rich diet of fabric strips and breakfast recipes each month! Every month, Marcia will bring a delicious breakfast dish and recipe for you to enjoy. We’ll have the coffee on and the doors open at 8:30am. Bring a breakfast item and a copy of your recipe. Marcia will compile all of the recipes and at the end of the year, organize them into a recipe book. You will LOVE how easy it is to complete a quilt each month. This is a one-of-a-kind quilt of the month series that you don't want to miss! It is best to sign up early to reserve your space! The class fills up quickly! Thursday, November 21 9:00-2:00pm Thursday, December 31 9:00-2:00pm
FUSIBLE WEB 1 Beginner Angelyn Starr $40 There are so many fantastic fusible web projects available! Learn the difference between the fusible products and create a simple fusible web wall hanging with the kit designated on the supply list. This class will give you a sampling of this technique to see if you love it as much as Angelyn does. Thursday, November 7 5:30-8:30pm BINDING WORKSHOP Beginner Debby Carter $45 In this class we will be learning how to make straight and bias binding, how to sew on binding in a variety of ways, how to dress-up binding with flat piping, and the last class will be time to complete the binding on your own quilt that needs finished! Friday, November 8, 15 & 22 5:30-8:30pm
MACHINE CARE 101~ALL BRANDS All Levels Gene Looman
$15 Anyone who sews knows that our machines are our babies! We love them dearly and hate to send them to the shop for repair. This workshop will go over how to do a basic cleaning, as well as some tips and tricks to keep your machine running beautifully between servicing. Enjoli is a certified Bernina repair technician and and will give you a technician’s inside scoop to the world of sewing machine repair and care. You will not need your machine for this class and you don’t have to own a Bernina to benefit from this class! Tuesday, November 26
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EASY BREEZY Beginner Angelyn Starr $45 This lap size quilt is great for using that cut of fabric you just couldn't bear to cut into little pieces. You will feature it inside of a key board border where you can enjoy it in it's entirety all day long! Sunday, November 17 12:30-4:30pm FEARLESS MACHINE QUILTING~SPIRALS Carol Wight Jones Intermediate $25 Did you know that you can use Tyvek in your quilts? Yes, it is the stuff used in house construction, and in indestructible envelopes. I will show you several ways to manipulate Tyvek and you will end up with several samples. This is such a fun class, you will want to go home and do much more! Wednesday, November 20 10:30-1:30pm
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JUST FOR ME All Levels Angelyn & Enjoli $20 each session This monthly class is so much fun! Laughter, friendship and creativity equals a great time to be had by all. Bring a dish to share and come and sew! This is a fun, social time to get away from everyday chores! It doesn't matter what you are working on or where it came from. Just pack up your quilting, sewing or hand projects, and join the twins for an afternoon of companionship with other quilters thinking "just for me." Sunday, December 1 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, December 8 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, December 15 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, December 22 12:00-5:00pm
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EMBELLISHMENT~TYVEK All Levels Carol Wight Jones $25 + $10 kit fee Did you know that you can use Tyvek in your quilts? Yes, it is the stuff used in house construction, and in indestructible envelopes. Carol will show you several ways to manipulate Tyvek and you will end up with several samples. This is such a fun class, you will want to go home and do much more! Wednesday, December 11 10:30-1:30pm
HANDY WHO Beginner Karen Smith $25 This is a fun and very easy project for organizing your sewing room that is cute too. This organizer can be also used on a desk or kitchen – it all depends on what you put in the pockets and etc. Sunday, December 1 12:30-4:30pm
BREAKFAST CLUB All Levels Marcia Brown $25 each session Treat yourself to a fiber-rich diet of fabric strips and breakfast recipes each month! Every month, Marcia will bring a delicious breakfast dish and recipe for you to enjoy. We’ll have the coffee on and the doors open at 8:30am. Bring a breakfast item and a copy of your recipe. Marcia will compile all of the recipes and at the end of the year, organize them into a recipe book. You will LOVE how easy it is to complete a quilt each month. This is a one-of-a-kind quilt of the month series that you don't want to miss! It is best to sign up early to reserve your space! The class fills up quickly! Thursday, December 31 9:00-2:00pm
JUST FOR ME All Levels Angelyn & Enjoli $20 each session This monthly class is so much fun! Laughter, friendship and creativity equals a great time to be had by all. Bring a dish to share and come and sew! This is a fun, social time to get away from everyday chores! It doesn't matter what you are working on or where it came from. Just pack up your quilting, sewing or hand projects, and join the twins for an afternoon of companionship with other quilters thinking "just for me." Sunday, December 1 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, December 8 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, December 15 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, December 22 12:00-5:00pm FAVORITE SHIRT TOTE Beginner Debby Carter $35 Students will create a tote bag from a favorite shirt – could be one of their shirts that no longer fits or a favorite shirt belonging to a boyfriend, dad or grandfather. Students could even “upcycle” a shirt purchased at a used clothing store. Tote will finish best if made from wool, corduroy or heavy flannel shirt. The tote can be embellished with favorite buttons or pins. Thursday, December 5 & 12 5:30-8:30pm
BUY BERNINA Purchasing a new machine is an exciting experience! As with any investment, you should educate yourself on the product. Research online. Purchase offline.
SNOW WRAP Beginner Plus Debby Carter $50 We will be making a new style of snow skirt – it's a wrap! This skirt will give desired warmth and also allow for getting in and out of cars and walking. As always, there is the option of adding trim and/or embroidery. Come take a look at the sample! Saturday, December 7 & 14 10:30-1:30pm
Be a value shopper~not just price. Ask about price guarantees. Expect and embrace training. Try before you buy. Allow yourself room to grow.
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SLH & Stillpoint Lodge Wednesday, June 4-Sunday, June 8, 2014 Pictorial Quilting with Kathy McNeil Stillpoint Lodge in Halibut Cove, Alaska is a beautiful facility, which has a relaxed, informal atmosphere. It is a place where your creative soul is set free! This is the perfect setting to explore the wonders nature, not only in Kathy McNeil’s workshop, but also during your free time. Stillpoint is the newest architectural award-winning wilderness lodge in Alaska. Visit their website, www.stillpointlodge.com to view the spectacular setting for this workshop. Kathy McNeil is an internationally award winning quilt artist, teacher and judge. Appliqueing and sewing thousands of little scraps of fabric together, she creates quilts that look like paintings. These wall hangings are inherently and symbolically full of love and comfort. Often using over a hundred different fabrics in one compositions, she revels in adding small details and surprises for her viewer to find. The quilting adds an additional element of texture to her work. Her quilts are frequently featured in museums, magazines , calendars and international shows. Many of her quilts are in private collections. Visit her website at www.kathymcneilquilts.com. Retreat fee is $1200.00 and $1,300 if making equal monthly payments. The retreat fee includes; lodging in a wonderful cabin, all gourmet meals and snacks, instruction, workshop fees, kayak lessons, guided meditation, yoga lesson, transportation from Homer to Halibut Cove on the ferry, tour of Gull Rock on the noon ferry, access to the boardwalks and art galleries of Halibut Cove, gift bag full of goodies, wi-fi, sauna and use of all the lodge facilities. Participants provide workshop supplies, sewing machines, transportation to and lodging in Homer, gratuities for lodge staff, and personal items. Maximum 18 participants.
This is a great anniversary gift, birthday present or Mother’s day surprise! Ask about our lay-away plan.
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SLH & Stillpoint Lodge~Wednesday, June 4-Sunday, June 8, 2014 Kathy McNeil ~Pictorial Quilting Send registration form with payment to Seams Like Home 3901 Old Seward Hwy. #9 Anchorage, AK 99503 907-677-8790 phone 907-677-8791 fax Name _______________________________________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________________________ Phone (home) _________________________________(cell) ___________________________________________ Email _______________________________________________________________________________________ Emergency contact/s name ______________________________________________________________________ Phone (home/work) ____________________________(cell) ___________________________________________ Allergies (including food) or medical conditions we need to be aware of __________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Room mate preferences _________________________________________________________________________ Payment~check one _____ I have enclosed a check payable to Seams Like Home for the full amount of $1,200. _____ I authorize my credit card to be charged the full amount of $1,200. _____ I authorize my credit card to be charged $200 down payment now and then 5 monthly payments of $220 each to total $1,300 to be paid in full by May 1, 2013. SLH will contact participant to establish payment schedule. _____Limited single cabins are available first come for an additional $100. Please check and add $100 to the fee. Name as it appears on the card ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Billing Address if different than Mailing Address _____________________________________________________ Card #____________________________________________ Exp. Date ___/___ VIN ______________________ Signature ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Cancellation Policy~Cancellations received in writing at least 30 days before the retreat will be refunded less a $150 registration fee. After that time, no refund will be given. Registration may be transferred to a new person of your choice, or we may have someone on a waiting list, but you are still responsible for the $150 non-refundable cancellation fee. The new person will send in their registration form and fee and we will refund your fee less your $150 non-refundable cancellation fee within 2 weeks of written notification. We reserve the right to cancel your reservation and will refund your prior payments less $150, if monthly payments are not made or if the credit card used for making monthly payments is declined. Liability Waiver and Indemnification Agreement: I hereby agree to Indemnify Seams Like Home and Stillpoint Lodge from damages, and agree never to make any claim for injury, loss, or damage to me and/or my property for any reason. I acknowledge that $150.00 of the Retreat fees is non-refundable if I cancel my retreat reservation and that 100% is not refundable if cancelled after the 30 day date. Seams Like Home 907-677-8790
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August~December 2013
We have a lot of fun events and parties planned through out the rest of the year! Check out our website, facebook page and get added to our email and be the first to know all about the happenings at Seams Like Home! Thank you for choosing to shop with us! CLASS SKILL LEVELS Beginner~You must know your sewing machine. Basic skills will be taught.
If you are unable to attend a class and give us 10 days notice, we will give you an in-store credit for your class fee.
Beginner Plus~You already know the basics and are ready to expand your skills.
We are unable to give any refund or store credit for classes with out-ofstate visiting teachers if you are unable to attend.
Intermediate~You have sewing experience and are ready to tackle more difficult skills.
Ten days prior to the start of the class, the class is committed to go. After that time, there is no refund or in-store credit for missing a class.
CLASS POLICIES You must pay for the class when you register. Phone registrations are accepted with a credit card. The supply list is provided when you pay your class fee. We can mail or fax the supply list. Seams Like Home 907-677-8790
Shoppe Hours 10-7pm Mon.-Fri. 10-6pm Saturday 12-5pm Sunday Closed Thanksgiving Christmas Day
BERNINA EVENTS We have monthly classes planned. Come in and play with us! Check out the Bernina website to compare the machines, software and new products.
www.berninausa.com
CLASS SALE January 10, 11 & 12 2014 Class Fees and almost everything in the shoppe is discounted 20%. The Out of consideration for the instructor and other students, children sign up discount is for this weekend. and non-paying visitors are not CLOSING EARLY allowed at classes. Angleyn and Cliff are getting Thank you for shopping at SLH! married! We will be closing at 2pm on Saturday, September 14, 2013. Happy Day!
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August Classes
JUST FOR ME All Levels Angelyn & Enjoli $20 each session This monthly class is so much fun! Laughter, friendship and creativity equals a great time to be had by all. Bring a dish to share and come and sew! This is a fun, social time to get away from everyday chores! Pack up your quilting, or hand projects, and join the twins for an afternoon of companionship with other quilters thinking "just for me." Sunday, August 18 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, September 22 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, October 27 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, November 24 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, December 1 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, December 8 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, December 15 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, December 22 12:00-5:00pm
BEGINNING QUILTING
Beginner Lisa Phillips
$60 This class will cover beginning quilting techniques like using the rotary cutter, quilting terminology, making fabric choices, and constructing simple blocks. Blocks to be covered are the 9 patch, flying geese, pinwheel, rail fence and friendship star. You will also go over how to create the “quilt sandwich”, simple quilting and binding techniques. Wednesday, September 4, 11, 18 & 25 6:00-8:30pm OR Saturday, November 9, 16, 23 & 30 10:30-1:30pm FINISHED TOP, NOW WHAT? Beginner Plus Enjoli Strait $60 In this class we will discuss what to do next once you’ve finished your top, pieced your back and selected your batting! We are going to have a great time prepping our quilts and learning the basics of Free Motion Quilting! Get ready to have some fun and play with some free motion designs. Thursday, September 5, 12 & 19 5:30-8:30pm
BREAKFAST CLUB All Levels Marcia Brown $25 each session Treat yourself to a fiber-rich diet of fabric strips and breakfast recipes each month! Every month, Marcia will bring a delicious breakfast dish and recipe for you to enjoy. We’ll have the coffee on and the doors open at 8:30am. Bring a breakfast item and a copy of your recipe. You will LOVE how easy it is to complete a quilt each month. This is a one-of-a-kind quilt of the month series that you don't want to miss! It is best to sign up early to reserve your space! The class fills up quickly! Thursday, August 22 9:00-2:00pm Thursday, September 26 9:00-2:00pm Thursday, October 24 9:00-2:00pm Thursday, November 21 9:00-2:00pm Thursday, December 31 9:00-2:00pm
VIRTUAL BERNINA CLUB All Levels Gene Looman $10 each session Oh this is gonna be FUN! We’ll watch a presentation by a Bernina Educator and then re-create the project in a the hands-on session! Any machine is welcome to participate! Friday, September 6 5:30-8:30pm Friday, October 11 5:30-8:30pm Friday, November 8 5:30-8:30pm Friday, December 13 5:30-8:30pm
We now service ALL sewing machine brands! Call the shoppe to make an appointment and get that sewing machine in top working order! 677-8790
FEARLESS MACHINE QUILTING 1 Beginner Carol Wight-Jones $25 Do you have a closet full of unfinished quilt tops just waiting to be quilted? In this class you will learn the basics of free motion machine quilting. You will do several exercises involving a variety of quilting motifs that will help you finish all your projects. Plan on taking class 2 and expand your confidence and knowledge! Now is the time to get them done! Saturday, August 31 10:30-1:30pm Seams Like Home 907-677-8790
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September Classes FOCUS ON FEET All Levels Gene Looman $10 each session Bernina has created over 100+ feet! Each one has a different purpose and creates a different result! How do you know what you need?! Gene has organized the feet into like groups to help you become familiar with their purpose! Bernina has published a fantastically informative book series called Feetures! There are three volumes packed full of information! Special pricing on the featured feet! Saturday, September 7 2:00-5:00pm Saturday, October 12 2:00-5:00pm Saturday, November 9 2:00-5:00pm Saturday, December 14 2:00-5:00pm
VIRTUAL ALL ABOUT ME (machine embroidery) Gene Looman All Levels $10 each session Nothing is safe from embroidery! We’ve had so much fun embroidering on napkins, placemats, skirts, jeans, shirts, jackets, bibs and pretty much anything that has a blank spot! This is another great virtual class where we will watch a presentation from a Bernina Educator and then Gene will facilitate a lecture/demo session on the items featured in the presentation. Sunday, September 8 1:00-4:00pm Sunday, October 13 1:00-4:00pm Sunday, November 10 1:00-4:00pm Sunday, December 15 1:00-4:00pm GHASTLIE DIVA DOLL Intermediate Karen Smith $80 We will be using The Diva Pattern to make this wonderful and fun “Ghastlie Gal” with an attitude! You will be learning how to make the body, face (with eyelids and false eyelashes and wired fingers. Sunday, September 8, 15, 22 & 29 12:30-3:30pm
VIRTUAL SOFTWARE SAMPLER CLUB Gene Looman All Levels $10 each session We’ll be playing with the Designer Plus Software V6 program! A Bernina Educator will show step by step instructions and then we will recreate the project using our own computers! This class is for anyone who already owns Bernina Software (any level) and for those who are interested to know what it is all about! Bring your laptop and Gene will guide you through the project! Then when you go home, embroider it out and bring it back to the next class. For only $10 a session, it is a great introduction to the world of software! Saturday, September 7 10:00-1:00pm Saturday, October 12 10:00-1:00pm Saturday, November 9 10:00-1:00pm Saturday, December 14 10:00-1:00pm
BEGINNING SEWING 101 Beginner Norm VanManen & Debby Carter $75 This is a class where you will create a small sampler book of sewing techniques. Learn how to use your sewing machine, sew in a zipper, create a pocket, use your buttonhole foot, play with decorative stitches and appliqué. This is a great technique class. Two expert teachers will guide you through the process so you will have the confidence to start on your sewing and quilting projects. Monday, Sept. 9. 16, 23 & 30 5:30-8:30pm
REPURPOSED TOTE Beginner Debby Carter $30 We will be making grocery tote bags from 2 pairs of jeans and one flannel shirt~all used and yet repurposed! This is so stylish and economical! Saturday, September 7 2:00-6:00pm
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EMBELLISHMENT-SPARKLY STUFF Carol Wight Jones All Levels $25 +$10 kit fee Join this fun class and learn some fun techniques with which to document your quilting experience. The class will focus the various fun things you can do with foil and Angelina. You will also get to play with crystals, glitter, and lame’. You will make samples, and from those samples you will be able to make a small journal quilt or a larger quilt if you prefer. Wednesday, September 11 10:30-1:30pm
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JUST FOR ME All Levels Angelyn & Enjoli $20 each session This monthly class is so much fun! Laughter, friendship and creativity equals a great time to be had by all. Bring a dish to share and come and sew! This is a fun, social time to get away from everyday chores! It doesn't matter what you are working on or where it came from. Just pack up your quilting, sewing or hand projects, and join the twins for an afternoon of companionship with other quilters thinking "just for me." Sunday, September 22 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, October 27 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, November 24 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, December 1 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, December 8 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, December 15 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, December 22 12:00-5:00pm
DIAPER MAKING Beginner Plus Caitlin Risi $35 If you have ever been interested in cloth diapering this is your chance to learn how easy and fun diaper making can be. Join us and learn how to stylishly diaper your child! Students will learn how to make either a pocket style or All-in-one style cloth diaper. These are the most popular styles of cloth diapers for their ease of use and cuteness factor! We will cover the different construction techniques , fabric choices and closures. Wednesday, September 18 & 25 5:30-8:30pm JUDY NIEMEYER INTRO Beginner Sue Wilson $20 Have you ever admired Judy Niemeyer’s beautiful quilts, but been too intimidated to try to make one? Or have you debated about investing the time and money in trying Judy’s paper piecing technique because you weren’t sure you’d like them? Here’s your chance to make a table topper or pillow top, with minimal investment! Select two fat quarters from the store, and your fabric, papers, tools and instruction will be included in your class fee. Warning: You may become addicted. Friday, September 20 5:30-8:30pm
FEARLESS MACHINE QUILTING-Flowers Carol Wight-Jones Intermediate $25 This free motion quilting class will focus on flowers and the various ways you can quilt them. You will be able to try out several different flower types, some realistic, some fantasy! Wednesday, September 25 10:30-1:30pm
CACTUS FLOWER Beginner Sue Wilson $40 Come join us to create Judy Niemeyer’s beautiful Cactus Flower Table runner. Sue Wilson is a certified teacher and will be able to successfully guide you through the steps. She’s even available to help you pick out the fabric Saturday, September 21 10:00-6:00pm
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MACHINE CARE 101~ALL BRANDS All Levels Gene Looman
$15 Anyone who sews knows that our machines are our babies! We love them dearly and hate to send them to the shop for repair. This workshop will go over how to do a basic cleaning, as well as some tips and tricks to keep your machine running beautifully between servicing. Enjoli is a certified Bernina repair technician and will give you a technician’s inside scoop to the world of sewing machine repair and care. You will not need your machine for this class and you don’t have to own a Bernina to benefit from this class! Thursday, September 26
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BARGELLO Beginner Plus Cheryl Campbell $60 Bargello quilts are based on needlepoint patterns of the same name. Undulating waves of color come up to a point and then swoop down to a trough before rising up again. This dramatic zip sagging pattern offers an ideal use for fabric in your stash, as you will need a wide selection of different colors/prints to complete it. While the bargello pattern looks complicated, it takes more trick than talent to complete this design. Sunday, September 29 & October 6 12:00-5:00pm
SUPER TOTE Beginner Plus Enjoli Strait $45 This “super tote” makes a great travel bag, whether you’re traveling near or far you will be able to carry everything you need in this bag. With four inside pockets, one large outside pocket and a recessed zipper closure you will be sure everything will stay in its place. This bag is beginner friendly and the zipper technique is so easy! Friday, September 27 6:00-8:00pm & Saturday, September 28 10:30-3:30pm
NEW SATURDAY SAMPLER begins January 17 & 18, 2014~sign up begins December 1. New color runs and quilt blocks will be available for viewing in November.
SNOW SKIRT Intermediate Debby Carter $50 Have you wanted one of those very popular and warm snow skirts? Now you can make one of your own, and choose from a variety of fabric colors and trims. Once you learn the make on of these skirts you can make others for friends and family! Saturday, September 28 10:30-4:30pm OR Thursday, October 24 & 31 5:30-8:30pm
Come in and see the blocks for 2013 and the team members will tell you all about the program!
BREAKFAST CLUB All Levels Marcia Brown $25 each session Treat yourself to a fiber-rich diet of fabric strips and breakfast recipes each month! Every month, Marcia will bring a delicious breakfast dish and recipe for you to enjoy. We’ll have the coffee on and the doors open at 8:30am. Bring a breakfast item and a copy of your recipe. Marcia will compile all of the recipes and at the end of the year, organize them into a recipe book. You will LOVE how easy it is to complete a quilt each month. This is a one-of-a-kind quilt of the month series that you don't want to miss! It is best to sign up early to reserve your space! The class fills up quickly! Thursday, September 26 9:00-2:00pm Thursday, October 24 9:00-2:00pm Thursday, November 21 9:00-2:00pm Thursday, December 31 9:00-2:00pm
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EMBELLISHMENT~THREADPLAY Carol Wight Jones All Levels $25 In this class you will learn various fun things you can do with threads, fabrics, and other fun embellishments. You will learn ways to add texture to elements in your quilts. Look forward to a little free motion thread work, (oops, I mean play!), creating texture for tree bark and branches, and more. You will make samples, which you can later add to a quilt. Wednesday, October 9 10:30-1:30pm
HONEY QUILT Beginner Plus Enjoli Strait $65 Templates, skinny sashing and you favorite color; that is all you need to have fun with this fresh and modern quilt. You will learn how to cut using a template, and how to work with super skinny sashing without wanting to pull your hair out. To make it even more fun, choose your solid fabrics in shades of your favorite colors! Tuesday, October 1, 15, 22 & 29 5:30-8:30pm
BIRDIE SLING Beginner Angelyn Starr $45 Amy Butler is one of our favorite designers! This is a simple and cute tote bag that will feature your favorite fabrics. This is a bag that is hard to stop at just one! Thursday, October 10 & 17 5:30-8:30pm
LAYER CAKE QUILT Beginner Debby Carter $35 We will be making a 10-minute block quilt using a precut layer cake. This quilt goes together very quickly and looks great. Simple enough for beginning quilters. You may be able to complete this quilt top during the class time. Saturday, October 5 10:30-2:30pm
VIRTUAL BERNINA CLUB All Levels Gene Looman $10 each session Oh this is gonna be FUN! We’ll watch a presentation by a Bernina Educator and then re-create the project in a the hands-on session! Any machine is welcome to participate! Friday, October 11 5:30-8:30pm Friday, November 8 5:30-8:30pm Friday, December 13 5:30-8:30pm
BEGINNING SEWING 102 Beginner Norm VanManen & Debby Carter $60 Students will be using a store bought pattern to make a unisex bathrobe. They will learn to read a pattern, follow directions, make adjustments, use interfacing and make a belt and pockets. The instruction from this class will give students confidence to begin using patterns of their choice for clothing construction. Monday, October 7, 14, 21 & 28 5:30-8:30pm
FOCUS ON FEET All Levels Gene Looman $10 each session Bernina has created over 100+ feet! Each one has a different purpose and creates a different result! How do you know what you need?! Gene has organized the feet into like groups to help you become familiar with their purpose! Bernina has published a fantastically informative book series called Feetures! There are three volumes packed full of information! Special pricing on the featured feet! Saturday, October 12 2:00-5:00pm Saturday, November 9 2:00-5:00pm Saturday, December 14 2:00-5:00pm
KUSPUK Beginner Plus Yvonne Emery $100 Have you been admiring all of those kuspuks we have on display around the shoppe? Yvonne is known around town as the “Kuspuk Lady”! She’s been making kuspuks for years and years and has tons of experience, plus hints and tips to make it fit just right! Learn how to select the correct pattern size, make personal adjustments, cut, construct, and embellish with purchased trim. Yvonne will also show you kopucking. Tuesday, October 8, 15 & 22 5:30-8:30pm
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PET BED ~Community Service All Levels Cheryl Campbell FREE Donate minutes to hours for sewing dog & cat beds for animals in shelters. Save your fabric scraps for to be used for the bed stuffing. Donate fabric yardage (stash that no longer inspires you) pillowcases and sheets and we will sew them into usable pet beds. Saturday, October 19 12:00-4pm
VIRTUAL SOFTWARE SAMPLER CLUB Gene Looman All Levels $10 each session We’ll be playing with the Designer Plus Software V6 program! A Bernina Educator will show step by step instructions and then we will recreate the project using our own computers! This class is for anyone who already owns Bernina Software (any level) and for those who are interested to know what it is all about! Bring your laptop and Gene will guide you through the project! Then when you go home, embroider it out and bring it back to the next class. For only $10 a session, it is a great introduction to the world of software! Saturday, October 12 10:00-1:00pm Saturday, November 9 10:00-1:00pm Saturday, December 14 10:00-1:00pm
FEARLESS MACHINE QUILTING~Leaves Carol Wight Jones Intermediate $25 This machine quilting class will focus on leaves and the various ways you can quilt them; small or large, plain or fancy, there are many variations, all free motion. Wednesday, October 23 10:30-1:30pm BREAKFAST CLUB All Levels Marcia Brown $25 each session Treat yourself to a fiber-rich diet of fabric strips and breakfast recipes each month! Every month, Marcia will bring a delicious breakfast dish and recipe for you to enjoy. We’ll have the coffee on and the doors open at 8:30am. Bring a breakfast item and a copy of your recipe. Marcia will compile all of the recipes and at the end of the year, organize them into a recipe book. You will LOVE how easy it is to complete a quilt each month. This is a one-of-a-kind quilt of the month series that you don't want to miss! It is best to sign up early to reserve your space! The class fills up quickly! Thursday, October 24 9:00-2:00pm Thursday, November 21 9:00-2:00pm Thursday, December 31 9:00-2:00pm
PENGUIN FAMILY Beginner Plus Karen Smith $40 We will be creating an adorable penguin family using a fun mixture of fabrics. Each penguin is made the same way, so you can pick the size you want to make and then make more later on. I will also show how to make Kansashi Flowers using a really neat Clover notion and coordinating fabrics. These penguins use basic sewing skills and are fairly easy to construct. Sunday, October 13 & 20 12:30-3:30pm TABLE CHARM TWO Beginner Lisa Phillips $45 This is a strip quilting technique class to create 4 place mats and 1 coordinating table runner. Perfect for holiday gifts and with a little finesse and a few extra scraps, a variation set of 2 extra place mats can be made. Wednesday, October 16, 23 & 30 6:30-8:30pm
SNOW SKIRT Intermediate Debby Carter $50 Have you wanted one of those very popular and warm snow skirts? Now you can make one of your own, and choose from a variety of fabric colors and trims. Once you learn the make on of these skirts you can make others for friends and family! Thursday, October 24 & 31 5:30-8:30pm
NIGHT DIAPER Beginner Plus Caitlin Risi $50 We will be making a fitted diaper and a wool cover. The fitted diaper will be a pocket style so that you can customize the absorbency for your baby. Your baby’s bum will be so stylish! Wednesday, October 16, 23 & 30 5:30-8:30pm
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BERNINA ADDED VALUE When you purchase your Bernina machine from Seams Like Home, you aren’t just getting a box and being sent on your way. You’re establishing a relationship with like minded people who love Bernina! In order to make this the best experience ever, we’ve built an “added value” package to go with every Bernina sale. This includes: First year cleaning FREE ($139+ value) Labor on warranted parts FREE ($100+ value) Learning My Bernina Classes FREE ($300+ value) Enthusiastic Bernina Fans at SLH
BEGINNING PAPER PIECING Beginner Angelyn Starr $45 This fun little pillow will teach you the basics of paper piecing without the stress of trying to tackle a whole quilt. Come try this great technique in this modern design. Just so you know, This technique is addicting when you see your results! Pssst....this is the secret to those PERFECT points! Saturday, October 26 10:30-3:30pm JUST FOR ME All Levels Angelyn & Enjoli $20 each session This monthly class is so much fun! Laughter, friendship and creativity equals a great time to be had by all. Bring a dish to share and come and sew! This is a fun, social time to get away from everyday chores! It doesn't matter what you are working on or where it came from. Just pack up your quilting, sewing or hand projects, and join the twins for an afternoon of companionship with other quilters thinking "just for me." Sunday, October 27 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, November 24 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, December 1 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, December 8 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, December 15 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, December 22 12:00-5:00pm
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EMBELLISHMENT~LEAVES All Levels Carol Wight Jones $25 Embellishing is not limited to adding things to your quilt. There are many things you can do with fabric that make great embellishments. In this class you will do several exercises to learn a variety of techniques to make leaves your embellishment. Some examples are in the quilt, others are not. There will be a little thread play and other delights. You will make samples, which you can later add to a quilt. Wednesday, November 6 10:30-1:30pm
FELTED MITTENS All Levels Debby Carter FREE Come and learn how to make a pair of felted mittens that will be donated to Covenant House. We would appreciate donations of fleece for the lining, felted sweaters (wash in hot water and dry on high~one time is usually enough). When you leave you will have a pattern and the know-how to make your own! Saturday, November 2 10:00-1:00pm OR Saturday, November 2 2:00-5:00pm
HOUNDSTOOTH Beginner Plus Angelyn Starr $50 Come join this class to make a quick modern quilt. It Looks complicated, but you will be surprised at how easy it is to put together Wednesday, November 6, 13 & 20 5:30-8:30pm
SHELL SEEKERS Beginner Plus Karen Smith $25 This a fun pattern and would make a great gift “bag.” In this class, you will learn how to put in a simple zipper. Also, this project will allow you to play with a lot of colors, some free motion embroidery, and fusible applique. There are a lot of ways to embellish this turtle. After making several of these turtles, Karen has made a change to the pattern that makes a nicer finished project; which of course she will share how to do it. Sunday, November 3 & 10 12:30-3:30pm
SNOW VEST Beginner Plus Debby Carter $50 Do you already have one of the popular snow skirts and would like to make a matching vest? In this class you will be making a Snow Vest – using rip stop fabric and parka lining. We have many choices of rip stop colors available and lots of beautiful trims. Thursday, November 7. & 14 5:30-8:30pm
FINISHED TOP, NOW WHAT? Beginner Plus Enjoli Strait $60 In this class we will discuss what to do next once you’ve finished your top, pieced your back and selected your batting! We are going to have a great time prepping our quilts and learning the basics of Free Motion Quilting! Get ready to have some fun and play with some free motion designs. Tuesday, November 5, 12, 19 5:30-8:30pm
BEGINNING QUILTING
Beginner Lisa Phillips
$60 This class will cover beginning quilting techniques like using the rotary cutter, quilting terminology, making fabric choices, and constructing simple blocks. Blocks to be covered are the 9 patch, flying geese, pinwheel, rail fence and friendship star. You will also go over how to create the “quilt sandwich”, simple quilting and binding techniques. Saturday, November 9, 16, 23 & 30 10:30-1:30pm
FOOTBALL FANATIC Beginner Plus Cheryl Campbell $50 Are you (or your hubby/boyfriend) a football fan? This quilt makes a great couch accessory for the football season! The quilt involves simple straight line piecing and a little fusible web applique’. You will learn how to create your own applique’ pieces to customize your field to the team of your choice. Tuesday, November 5, 12 & 19 5:30-8:30pm
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BREAKFAST CLUB All Levels Marcia Brown $25 each session Treat yourself to a fiber-rich diet of fabric strips and breakfast recipes each month! Every month, Marcia will bring a delicious breakfast dish and recipe for you to enjoy. We’ll have the coffee on and the doors open at 8:30am. Bring a breakfast item and a copy of your recipe. Marcia will compile all of the recipes and at the end of the year, organize them into a recipe book. You will LOVE how easy it is to complete a quilt each month. This is a one-of-a-kind quilt of the month series that you don't want to miss! It is best to sign up early to reserve your space! The class fills up quickly! Thursday, November 21 9:00-2:00pm Thursday, December 31 9:00-2:00pm
FUSIBLE WEB 1 Beginner Angelyn Starr $40 There are so many fantastic fusible web projects available! Learn the difference between the fusible products and create a simple fusible web wall hanging with the kit designated on the supply list. This class will give you a sampling of this technique to see if you love it as much as Angelyn does. Thursday, November 7 5:30-8:30pm BINDING WORKSHOP Beginner Debby Carter $45 In this class we will be learning how to make straight and bias binding, how to sew on binding in a variety of ways, how to dress-up binding with flat piping, and the last class will be time to complete the binding on your own quilt that needs finished! Friday, November 8, 15 & 22 5:30-8:30pm
MACHINE CARE 101~ALL BRANDS All Levels Gene Looman
$15 Anyone who sews knows that our machines are our babies! We love them dearly and hate to send them to the shop for repair. This workshop will go over how to do a basic cleaning, as well as some tips and tricks to keep your machine running beautifully between servicing. Enjoli is a certified Bernina repair technician and and will give you a technician’s inside scoop to the world of sewing machine repair and care. You will not need your machine for this class and you don’t have to own a Bernina to benefit from this class! Tuesday, November 26
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EASY BREEZY Beginner Angelyn Starr $45 This lap size quilt is great for using that cut of fabric you just couldn't bear to cut into little pieces. You will feature it inside of a key board border where you can enjoy it in it's entirety all day long! Sunday, November 17 12:30-4:30pm FEARLESS MACHINE QUILTING~SPIRALS Carol Wight Jones Intermediate $25 Did you know that you can use Tyvek in your quilts? Yes, it is the stuff used in house construction, and in indestructible envelopes. I will show you several ways to manipulate Tyvek and you will end up with several samples. This is such a fun class, you will want to go home and do much more! Wednesday, November 20 10:30-1:30pm
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JUST FOR ME All Levels Angelyn & Enjoli $20 each session This monthly class is so much fun! Laughter, friendship and creativity equals a great time to be had by all. Bring a dish to share and come and sew! This is a fun, social time to get away from everyday chores! It doesn't matter what you are working on or where it came from. Just pack up your quilting, sewing or hand projects, and join the twins for an afternoon of companionship with other quilters thinking "just for me." Sunday, December 1 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, December 8 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, December 15 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, December 22 12:00-5:00pm
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EMBELLISHMENT~TYVEK All Levels Carol Wight Jones $25 + $10 kit fee Did you know that you can use Tyvek in your quilts? Yes, it is the stuff used in house construction, and in indestructible envelopes. Carol will show you several ways to manipulate Tyvek and you will end up with several samples. This is such a fun class, you will want to go home and do much more! Wednesday, December 11 10:30-1:30pm
HANDY WHO Beginner Karen Smith $25 This is a fun and very easy project for organizing your sewing room that is cute too. This organizer can be also used on a desk or kitchen – it all depends on what you put in the pockets and etc. Sunday, December 1 12:30-4:30pm
BREAKFAST CLUB All Levels Marcia Brown $25 each session Treat yourself to a fiber-rich diet of fabric strips and breakfast recipes each month! Every month, Marcia will bring a delicious breakfast dish and recipe for you to enjoy. We’ll have the coffee on and the doors open at 8:30am. Bring a breakfast item and a copy of your recipe. Marcia will compile all of the recipes and at the end of the year, organize them into a recipe book. You will LOVE how easy it is to complete a quilt each month. This is a one-of-a-kind quilt of the month series that you don't want to miss! It is best to sign up early to reserve your space! The class fills up quickly! Thursday, December 31 9:00-2:00pm
JUST FOR ME All Levels Angelyn & Enjoli $20 each session This monthly class is so much fun! Laughter, friendship and creativity equals a great time to be had by all. Bring a dish to share and come and sew! This is a fun, social time to get away from everyday chores! It doesn't matter what you are working on or where it came from. Just pack up your quilting, sewing or hand projects, and join the twins for an afternoon of companionship with other quilters thinking "just for me." Sunday, December 1 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, December 8 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, December 15 12:00-5:00pm Sunday, December 22 12:00-5:00pm FAVORITE SHIRT TOTE Beginner Debby Carter $35 Students will create a tote bag from a favorite shirt – could be one of their shirts that no longer fits or a favorite shirt belonging to a boyfriend, dad or grandfather. Students could even “upcycle” a shirt purchased at a used clothing store. Tote will finish best if made from wool, corduroy or heavy flannel shirt. The tote can be embellished with favorite buttons or pins. Thursday, December 5 & 12 5:30-8:30pm
BUY BERNINA Purchasing a new machine is an exciting experience! As with any investment, you should educate yourself on the product. Research online. Purchase offline.
SNOW WRAP Beginner Plus Debby Carter $50 We will be making a new style of snow skirt – it's a wrap! This skirt will give desired warmth and also allow for getting in and out of cars and walking. As always, there is the option of adding trim and/or embroidery. Come take a look at the sample! Saturday, December 7 & 14 10:30-1:30pm
Be a value shopper~not just price. Ask about price guarantees. Expect and embrace training. Try before you buy. Allow yourself room to grow.
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SLH & Stillpoint Lodge Wednesday, June 4-Sunday, June 8, 2014 Pictorial Quilting with Kathy McNeil Stillpoint Lodge in Halibut Cove, Alaska is a beautiful facility, which has a relaxed, informal atmosphere. It is a place where your creative soul is set free! This is the perfect setting to explore the wonders nature, not only in Kathy McNeil’s workshop, but also during your free time. Stillpoint is the newest architectural award-winning wilderness lodge in Alaska. Visit their website, www.stillpointlodge.com to view the spectacular setting for this workshop. Kathy McNeil is an internationally award winning quilt artist, teacher and judge. Appliqueing and sewing thousands of little scraps of fabric together, she creates quilts that look like paintings. These wall hangings are inherently and symbolically full of love and comfort. Often using over a hundred different fabrics in one compositions, she revels in adding small details and surprises for her viewer to find. The quilting adds an additional element of texture to her work. Her quilts are frequently featured in museums, magazines , calendars and international shows. Many of her quilts are in private collections. Visit her website at www.kathymcneilquilts.com. Retreat fee is $1200.00 and $1,300 if making equal monthly payments. The retreat fee includes; lodging in a wonderful cabin, all gourmet meals and snacks, instruction, workshop fees, kayak lessons, guided meditation, yoga lesson, transportation from Homer to Halibut Cove on the ferry, tour of Gull Rock on the noon ferry, access to the boardwalks and art galleries of Halibut Cove, gift bag full of goodies, wi-fi, sauna and use of all the lodge facilities. Participants provide workshop supplies, sewing machines, transportation to and lodging in Homer, gratuities for lodge staff, and personal items. Maximum 18 participants.
This is a great anniversary gift, birthday present or Mother’s day surprise! Ask about our lay-away plan.
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SLH & Stillpoint Lodge~Wednesday, June 4-Sunday, June 8, 2014 Kathy McNeil ~Pictorial Quilting Send registration form with payment to Seams Like Home 3901 Old Seward Hwy. #9 Anchorage, AK 99503 907-677-8790 phone 907-677-8791 fax Name _______________________________________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________________________ Phone (home) _________________________________(cell) ___________________________________________ Email _______________________________________________________________________________________ Emergency contact/s name ______________________________________________________________________ Phone (home/work) ____________________________(cell) ___________________________________________ Allergies (including food) or medical conditions we need to be aware of __________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Room mate preferences _________________________________________________________________________ Payment~check one _____ I have enclosed a check payable to Seams Like Home for the full amount of $1,200. _____ I authorize my credit card to be charged the full amount of $1,200. _____ I authorize my credit card to be charged $200 down payment now and then 5 monthly payments of $220 each to total $1,300 to be paid in full by May 1, 2013. SLH will contact participant to establish payment schedule. _____Limited single cabins are available first come for an additional $100. Please check and add $100 to the fee. Name as it appears on the card ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Billing Address if different than Mailing Address _____________________________________________________ Card #____________________________________________ Exp. Date ___/___ VIN ______________________ Signature ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Cancellation Policy~Cancellations received in writing at least 30 days before the retreat will be refunded less a $150 registration fee. After that time, no refund will be given. Registration may be transferred to a new person of your choice, or we may have someone on a waiting list, but you are still responsible for the $150 non-refundable cancellation fee. The new person will send in their registration form and fee and we will refund your fee less your $150 non-refundable cancellation fee within 2 weeks of written notification. We reserve the right to cancel your reservation and will refund your prior payments less $150, if monthly payments are not made or if the credit card used for making monthly payments is declined. Liability Waiver and Indemnification Agreement: I hereby agree to Indemnify Seams Like Home and Stillpoint Lodge from damages, and agree never to make any claim for injury, loss, or damage to me and/or my property for any reason. I acknowledge that $150.00 of the Retreat fees is non-refundable if I cancel my retreat reservation and that 100% is not refundable if cancelled after the 30 day date. Seams Like Home 907-677-8790
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