Sewing, Quilting and Home Décor in January!

Sewing
	Friday, January 3rd Open Sew Instructor: None Time: 10 am to 4 pm Fee:Free
Description: Call up your friends. Come sit and sew at Mary Jos. Work on any project you need to finish.
	Saturday, January 4th Wrapped Baskets Instructor: Patti Hayden Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm Fee: $25
Description: Learn to make these amazing bowls, baskets and purses from clothesline and fabric, using simple wrapping and coiling methods and zigzag stitching. You’ll make one project in class, but you’ll learn the techniques to make any project. These projects are easy and FUN to make and they make great gifts! Anyone and everyone can do this!! Book: It’s a Wrap by Susan Brier (Not necessary for class)
	Saturday, January 4th Groovy Bag Instructor: Patti Hayden Time: 1pm to 4pm Fee: $40
Description: This bag is huge. Finished size is 12”x 24”x 40”. It’s perfect for whatever you need to carry; it’s fun to make, with lots of room for you to be creative and let your personality shine. These basic construction techniques will build a base for lots of future projects and you’ll have this great bag to carry everything you need to and from your classes. Bag is great for teachers, moms, picnics, yoga, the beach and weekend getaways; a full size quilt fits inside. BEWARE: all of your friends will want one!
	Tuesday, January 7th Stitch-By-Stitch Instructor: Pam Carter Time: 6pm to 9pm Fee: $100 includes Book/CD This is a 5 Session Class Continued Dates: January 14th, 21st, February 4th, and 11th
Description: Learn to sew one project at a time. Book: Included
	Thursday, January 9th Children's Pants Instructor: Carmen Baugh Time: 10am to 3pm Fee: $35 Same class offered again later in January, Thursday the 16th Time: 10am to 3pm
Description: Good quality, well-made children’s pants can cost anywhere from $32 - $66 a pair from stores like Ragsland, Best Dressed Child, Chez Ami and Orient Expressed of New Orleans. You will be able to make your own pants for a fraction of the cost. There are four versions of pants you can make from this new awesome Children’s Corner Parker pattern with 1 yard or less of fabric. In class, we will be making View A Long Pants. Once you master the techniques of making pants for children, you will be able to use this pattern all year round. The pattern includes Pants, Capris, Long Shorts and Shorts. Pattern comes in two size sets (1-4) and (5-8). This pattern is awesome because each size is a separate pattern piece, not tiered as other pattern companies do. Pattern: Parker’s Pants by Children’s Corner
	Saturday, January 11th Serger Club Instructor: Pam Carter Time: 9am to 11am Fee: $10
Description: There are some things a serger can do for your quilts that an ordinary sewing machine cannot, and you do not have to be an expert at sergering or quilting to get good results. This is a demo lecture so no need to bring your machine. Explore Serged Scarfs this month! Pattern: None
	Wednesday, January 15th It's in the Bag Instructor: Jessica Trimmer Time: 10am to 2pm Fee: $30 each Same class offered later in January, Saturday the 25th Time: 10am to 2pm
Description: Do you enjoy sewing? Carrying a purse or bag? Have you ever thought about making one for yourself? In this new series "It's in the Bag" I will teach you just that. Week 1: Bag Making Basics This class will cover the basic information you will need to create a bag of your own. There are a lot of tools that make the task easier including the right fabric, interfacing and thread. Please join us for this class as we take a hands on tour through Mary Jo's and talk about the items that you "can't live without" for creating your perfect bag. Pattern: Provided by Instructor
	Saturday, January 25th Girls Scouts Project Instructor: Jessica Trimmer Time: 10am to 3pm Fee:$15
Description: Please join us for “Bookmarks are Fun.” During this class you will learn: how to use a rotary cutter, pick the best fabric for your project, and how to thread your sewing machine as well as use at least 3 different stitches. Pattern: Provided by Instructor
	Thursday, January 30th My Favorite Tote Instructor: Jessica Trimmer Time: 10am to 3pm Fee: $30 each
Description: Create a tote made to fit your needs. Great size for carrying fabric, groceries, books and more! Pattern: Provided by Instructor
Quilting
	Tuesday, January 7th Rag Quilt Instructor: Daniela Hogan Time: 10am to 3pm Fee: $35
Description: Pull out the flannel and let’s make a rag quilt! This warm and comfy quilt is a must have in every home. Pattern: Supplied in class
	Tuesday, January 7th Paper Piecing: Tennessee Star Block Instructor: Patti Hayden Time: 6pm to 9pm Fee: $25
Description: Learn paper piecing, a foundation technique that will allow you to create blocks that are all the same size - each with precise, sharp points and perfectly matched intersections. This easy to learn method will open up the world of quilting to include designs you thought you couldn’t do. You’ll be seeing “stars”! We’ll focus on one star block per session. Book: 50 Fabulous Paper-Pieced Stars by Carol Doak
	Tuesday, January 14th In a Pinch Quilt Instructor: Daniela Hogan Time: 10am to 3pm Fee: $35 per session or $70 for both days This is a 2 Session Class Continued Dates: January 21st
Description: This class will teach you all the basics for putting your first quilt top together. From pressing to borders, you’ll learn it all. Whether you’ve never made a quilt before or you want to freshen up on the fundamentals, this class is for you. Pattern: In a Pinch by College Bound Quilts
	Thursday, January 16th Quilt with Aimee Instructor: Aimee Griffin Time: 6pm to 9pm Fee: $75 plus supplies This is a 4 session class Continued Dates: January 30th, February 6th & 13th
Description: Learn the fundamentals of quilting in this 4 session class, you’ll be on your way to becoming a master quilter. Pattern: Window Boxes by College Bound Quilts
	Wednesday, January 22nd Beginning Quilting Instructor: Kaye Carr Time: 10am to 4pm Fee: $75 This is a 2 session class Continued Dates: January 29th
Description: In this basic class, you will learn how to baste your backing so that you have no puckers or pinches. You will also learn to mark your quilt top and quilt simple but elegant straight lines. This class is just what you need to learn to quilt your first quilt top. Pattern: None needed
Home Decor
	Saturday, January 11th Home Dec Day Instructor: Susan Woodcock Time: 10am to 11am Fee: Free
Description: Join Susan Woodcock, AKA Home Dec Gal at Mary Jo’s Cloth Store every second Saturday of the month for free home decor mini-workshops starting at 10:00 am. 10:00 - 10:30 All about Lining & Interlining 10:30 - 11:00 Learn the French Blackout Lining Method
	Thursday, January 23rd Decorative Throw Pillow Instructor: Sindy Burges Time: 10am to 1pm Fee: $25 Pattern Provided by Instructor
	Friday, January 31st Tab Top Valance Instructor: Sindy Burges Time: 10am to 2pm Fee: $35
Description: Learn to make a tab top valance suitable for any kitchen bathroom or even a nursery. With the right fabric and optional trim and buttons to set it off, this valance will make any room. Pattern: Provided by Instructor