SEWN LOVERLY WORKSHOPS - More information at sewnloverly.com Peeking Jack O Lantern Table runner - Oct 05, 2016, Instructor Victoria Jones Not enough time to make a quilt? A table runner just may be the project for you. ‘My Runners Keep Going’ is a wonderful book by Disa Designs. Class Fee: $ 45.00 Fat Quarter Pop Ups - Oct 05, 2016, Instructor Victoria Jones The Fat Quarter Pop Up is a fun little container that pops! A specially formed wire springs back into shape every time! Each pattern contains full color instructions, 1 small pop up (FQG121 Refills), elastic and a fun FQ Gypsy label. All you need to add is a FQ of fabric and stabilizer! Class Fee: $ 35.00 Victoria's Sit and Sew: (10:30 AM to 5 PM) - Oct 06, 2016, Oct 20, 2016, Nov 3, 2016, Nov 17, 2016, Dec 1, 2016, Dec 8, 2016, Dec 15, 2016, Dec 22, 2016, Dec 29, 2016, Instructor Victoria Jones Are you stuck and need assistance on a project, just want to get away from the house, sew, and maybe socialize while you're doing it or do you need the structured time? Victoria has started a Sit and Sew. Come, join in, meet new friends and get some projects completed. Class Fee: $ 10.00 per session Victoria's Sit and Sew: (6 PM to 9 PM) - Oct 06, 2016, Oct 20, 2016, Nov 3, 2016, Nov 17, 2016, Dec 1, 2016, Dec 8, 2016, Dec 15, 2016, Dec 22, 2016, Dec 29, 2016, Instructor Victoria Jones Are you stuck and need assistance on a project, just want to get away from the house, sew, and maybe socialize while you're doing it or do you need the structured time? Class Fee: $ 5.00 per session Suitable For Framing (Fabric Postcards) - Oct 08, 2016, Instructor Helene Knott Beautiful Fabric Postcards. Class Fee: $ 45.00 Journal Quilts - Oct 27, 2016, Instructor Helene Knott The Journal Quilt Project was started back in 2004 as a national challenge for quilters to form groups and create artworks in an 8 1/2″ x 11″ format to explore new techniques. Group members were to challenge themselves to try something new and then keep a journal about their projects. A display of many of these quilts was part of the International Quilt Festival in Houston every year. Class Fee: $ 25.00 Curvy Log Cabin Quilt - Nov 10, 2016, Instructor Victoria Jones Learn to create the illusion of curvy log cabin blocks in this new book by Jean Ann Wright. Use 1-1/2 inch and 2-1/2 inch fabric strips to create a 6 inch or 8 inch log cabin block. Class Fee: $ 45.00 Paper Piecing Primer - Nov 10, 2016, Instructor Victoria Jones Easily master sharp points, smooth curves, and precise piecing with my favorite technique! This will be a technique class on learning how to do paper piecing. If you’’ve tried it before and weren’t sure you really ‘got’ it this is perfect for you. We’ll also be stitching curves so you’ll actually practice two different techniques with this class. Class Fee: $ 35.00 Beginning Machine Quilting - Nov 12, 2016, Instructor Helene Knott This 2-part class focuses on a different design technique or fabric technique executed on a small, manageable scale. This class is aimed at students who want to stretch their design and construction skills. Confidence is encouraged, but not mandatory. 2 class commitment. Class Fee: $ 60.00 Beginning Quilt Building - Nov 15, 2016, Instructor Victoria Jones Learn to create a quilt! 6 Week class, starts November 15. Class Fee: $ 100.00
SEWN LOVERLY WORKSHOPS - More information at sewnloverly.com Apple Leaf Table Runner - Nov 15, 2016, Instructor Victoria Jones A simple paper pieced table runner or table topper that goes together very quickly. If you've wanted to try paper piecing this is a terrific project to try as the piecing is very simple. What a great way to freshen up your dining room table for the summer. Class Fee: $ 40.00 Pockets To Go Baskets - Nov 16, 2016, Instructor Victoria Jones Use this handy organizer next to your sewing machine... Class Fee: $ 45.00 Let's Twist Quilt - Nov 16, 2016, Instructor Victoria Jones Pinwheels. Fun, Fast and Easy. Featuring a dozen patterns using both the Lil' Twister and the Twister. From an apron to table runners and quilts using both sizes. Class Fee: $ 40.00 Beginning Quilting - Nov 20, 2016, Instructor Victoria Jones This six session class covers the basics of quilting from what tools and how to use them, picking fabrics, creating seven different blocks, adding borders, creating your quilt sandwich, and basic quilting techniques. Class Fee: $ 100.00 Flip Flap Bag - Nov 22, 2016, Instructor Victoria Jones This is designed as a cross body bag with two secret pockets and is fat quarter friendly. You'll be amazed by just how easy this project is just a little time consuming! The bag lends itself to using multiple fabrics and using buttons as embellishment. I made a few changes to my sample by adding additional stabilizer, enlarging the secret pockets and adding a second pocket to the main bag as well as a key fob. Easy changes to make if you so desire. Class Fee: $ 45.00 Ba-Da-Bing Ba-Da-Boom, It's a Basket - Nov 30, 2016, Instructor Victoria Jones Fun, fast, and easy! You get to decide what size you want your basket to be is it square or rectangle, tall or short. A great way to organize sewing tools during class untie the corners and it's flat for transporting back home! These baskets will make great gifts for everyone on your list. Class Fee: $ 35.00 Fat Quarter Pop Ups - Nov 30, 2016, Instructor Victoria Jones The Fat Quarter Pop Up is a fun little container that pops! A specially formed wire springs back into shape every time! Each pattern contains full color instructions, 1 small pop up (FQG121 Refills), elastic and a fun FQ Gypsy label. All you need to add is a FQ of fabric and stabilizer! Class Fee: $ 35.00 Little Gems Mini Quilts - Dec 07, 2016, Instructor Victoria Jones There are 15 different Little Gems in this book all paper pieced and finishing at 12" x 12". Class Fee: $ 45.00 Color Work Table Runner - Dec 07, 2016, Instructor Victoria Jones Gentle curves are cut without a ruler or template then sewn together to create the main part of your project. This may sound scary but you will find it very freeing and surprisingly easy. Small bits of contrasting color(s) are scattered here and there to create interest in the design (I used all black for mine but you could use several different colors if you wish). I used very narrow strips of the fabrics to get the final look that I wanted but the strips could be made wider also (would go together faster!). I think this could make great placemats as well as a table runner; also a great wall hanging. Class Fee: $ 40.00 Hot Bowl, Hot Pad! - Dec 13, 2016, Instructor Victoria Jones Create hot pads for bowls used in your microwave, the hot pad surrounds the bow1 and has a "lip" on it so that you can grasp to move the bowl from the microwave to the table. You can also make Splatter Guards to use for reheating items to protect your microwave from splatters. A great gift for yourself and your family or the new bride and groom. Class Fee: $ 25.00
SEWN LOVERLY WORKSHOPS - More information at sewnloverly.com Iron Caddy/Diaper Dock - Dec 13, 2016, Instructor Victoria Jones This tote will hold our iron when you travel and when you're ready to iron. Open this tote and it becomes a convenient pressing surface. Now, when you're ready to go home from your class or retreat, you can place the hot iron on the pressing surface, fold up the sides of the pressing surface, fasten the sides and you are protected from the hot iron. OR you can make a slightly larger one with vinyl coated fabric and it becomes a very handy pad for changing the baby and when not being used as a changing pad it will hold all the supplies needed for changing the baby. Class Fee: $ 35.00 It's a Wrap Baskets, Bowls & Totes - Dec 17, 2016, Instructor Victoria Jones You’’ll learn to make baskets, bowls, and/or totes in this fun class. Wrap cotton clothesline with strips of fabric and then zigzag the clothesline into fabulous shapes. Class Fee: $ 45.00 It's a Wrap Baskets, Bowls & Totes - Dec 20, 2016, Instructor Victoria Jones You’ll learn to make baskets, bowls, and/or totes in this fun class. Wrap cotton clothesline with strips of fabric and then zigzag the clothesline into fabulous shapes. Class Fee: $ 45.00 Tutti Fruitti Table Runner - Dec 27, 2016, Instructor Victoria Jones This is a great paper-piecing project; it will finish in an octagon shape and would make an unusual wall hanging or table topper. The finished size is 28" x 28". The techniques learned in this project will include paper piecing, and while you will not finish the project during the class we will discuss how you will be able to finish it yourself later. Class Fee: $ 45.00 Delectable Quilt - Dec 28, 2016, Instructor Victoria Jones While this design may look difficult, it is very easy and is a great project to use a Layer Cake pre-cut (10" squares). The quilt is designed to finish at 77" x 90-1/2" (finished block size is 7" x 8-1/2") but I believe it can be made to almost any size very easily think about making it as a table runner or bed runner. My sample is much smaller at about 47" x 54". This project can also be made using all the same fabric in each block rather than mixing them all up. Class Fee: $ 45.00 Green Tea Table Runner - Dec 28, 2016, Instructor Victoria Jones A fun and easy quilt with eight strip-pieced leaf blocks, which are arranged in an off-set fashion separated by both skinny and wide sashing strips. Class Fee: $ 45.00 Winter Birds Table Runner - Jan 10, 2017, Instructor Victoria Jones Create a whimsical snowman table runner with a bright cheery bird to fend off the winter doldrums. The finished size is 12 1/2" x 37 1/2" or you can make just half the table runner and use it as a small wall hanging or banner. Class Fee: $ 45.00 Which Way Quilt - Jan 11, 2017, Instructor Victoria Jones Don't let this quilt pattern confuse you, Which Way Quilt Pattern is a Jelly Roll friendly quilt pattern that is perfect for all beginner quilters. This pattern provides instructions for quilts in 3 sizes: Throw, Twin and Full. This modern quilt pattern looks great in all fabrics and is a quick pattern to sew. Class Fee: $ 40.00 Mondo or Midi Bags - Jan 11, 2017, Instructor Victoria Jones These 'catch-all' bags are great for the beach, overnight trips, or toting your fabric stash to class or retreat. The Mondo bag is 'huge' while the Midi Bag is approximately half the size. This is a great place to use Charm Packs, the 2-1/2" square Candies, or your scraps. Both bags are made using 2-1/2" squares and a pre-printed fusible interfacing (included in the pattern) to make stitching all the seams EASY!! (I promise). So fun and easy you won't want to make just one! Class Fee: $ 45.00
SEWN LOVERLY WORKSHOPS - More information at sewnloverly.com Peek- A -Boo Runner - Jan 18, 2017, Instructor Victoria Jones Using easy quilt as you go techniques (or not if you prefer) all you'll need to do to finish this table runner after the piecing is complete will be to trim your project and add binding. The cathedral window style openings are magically created during the initial piecing and add a wonderful pop of color. What a great gift for anyone on your shopping list. Class Fee: $ 40.00 Mondo or Midi Bags - Jan 18, 2017, Instructor Victoria Jones These 'catch-all' bags are great for the beach, overnight trips, or toting your fabric stash to class or retreat. The Mondo bag is 'huge' while the Midi Bag is approximately half the size. This is a great place to use Charm Packs, the 2-1/2" square Candies, or your scraps. Both bags are made using 2-1/2" squares and a pre-printed fusible interfacing (included in the pattern) to make stitching all the seams EASY!! (I promise). So fun and easy you won't want to make just one! Class Fee: $ 45.00 Metropolis Tote Bag - Jan 28, 2017, Instructor Victoria Jones This messenger style bag is fully lined and has two pockets inside. The handles are perfect to put over your shoulder. The bag can be made from six fat quarters. The 'city' design is chic and would lend itself to embellishment if you wanted. The finished size is 15" x 14" x 2". Class Fee: $ 45.00