Sewing, Quilting, and Home Décor in February!

Quilting
	Saturday, February 1st Savannah Instructor: Patti Hayden Time: 10am to 2pm Fee: $30
Description: Curved piercing is easy and fun; learn the technique for making this Savannah quilt top.
	Saturday, February 1st Block of the Month Instructor: Daniela Hogan Time: 9:00am to 10am Fee: $55
Description: This is a 10 month program. Each month you will pick up your block fabrics along with the block pattern and get full verbal and visual instructions. Once finished, quilt will measure 100"x100".
	Tuesday, February 4th Ms. Hogan Instructor: Daniela Hogan Time: 10am to 3pm Fee: $35
Description: If you’re looking for a new idea to use on your precut fabric, this is a class you will enjoy. Get out a pack of 10” stackers and come make one of these beautiful quilts. Daniela will introduce you to an easy technique that is the key to getting these blocks done quicker than you thought possible. Pattern: Ms. Hogan
	Thursday, February 6th Paper Piecing: Alaska 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
	Saturday, February 8th Quilter's Day Out Instructor: Aimee Griffin Time: 10am to 5pm Fee: $65 plus supplies
Description: It's a Party! Be the host of your own Quilting party. Your fee is free when you have 6 paid friends. Pattern: The Strip Quilt
	Tuesday, February 11th Galleria Instructor: Daniela Hogan Time: 10am to 3pm Fee: $35
Description: This quilt design is great to showcase a favorite fabric line. Join Daniela to learn how to put together these off set blocks. The appliqué centers add just the right touch to make the quilt complete!
	Tuesday, February 18th Gray Matters Quilt Instructor: Daniela Hogan Time: 10am to 3pm Fee: $35
Description: Clean lines and a restrained palette make this quilt a stylish focal piece for any space. This project will be done lickety-split using a fresh new piecing method. You’ll be pleasantly pleased at how little time it takes to complete this quilt top.
	Tuesday, February 18th Stain Glass Quilt Instructor: Cindy Jahnke Time: 6pm to 9pm Fee:$25
Description: Learn the technique in cutting through multiple layers.
	Thursday, February 20th Simply Strippy Quilt Instructor: Cindy Jahnke Time: 6pm to 9pm Fee: $25
Description: Come have some fun and bring your 2 ½” pre-cut strips. This quilt is fast and easy and you’ll learn how to add triangles to corners with ease.
	Saturday, February 22nd Machine Quilting Instructor: Karen Ponishcil Time: 3pm to 6pm Fee: $45
Description: Curvy, Geometric or Both? Learn what style you like best in this free-motion quilting class. Students will learn the basics of free motion quilting. This is a no mark technique workshop where you will be introduced to several different free motion quilting patterns.
	Wednesday, February 26th Feathers Machine Quilting Instructor: Karen Ponischil Time: 2pm to 5pm Fee: $45
Description: Feathers are the classic quilt motif. Learn the basics of creating feathers from the “shell/teardrop” shape in this free-motion quilting class. This is a minimal/no mark technique workshop where you will be introduced to several different feather patterns. Student will learn about thread, machine feet, needles and batting , as well as how to ready your machine starting and stopping. You’ll also learn several free-motion quilting feather motifs - with spine, without spine, free form and funky feathers.
	Thursday, February 27th Fiona Quilt Instructor: Cindy Jahnke Time: 6pm to 9pm Fee: $25 plus supplies
Description: Pull your pre-cut squares for this easy breezy quilt top.
Sewing
	Saturday, February 1st Faux Nuno Felted Scarf Instructor: Vickie Clontz Time: 10am to 5pm Fee: $75
Description: Create your own unique wearable art scarf in this felting class; we’ll start out needle felting and finish our scarf with wet felting to add lots of drama and texture! The beauty of this technique is in the versatility of fabrics you can use; we’re not limited to silk, but other fabrics such as polyester will work just as well. Washable, colorfast fabrics work best. Scarf shown measures 42” long x 15” wide, not including the fringe. Scarf size can vary according to the size of fabric you start with, or how much texture you want. All skill levels will enjoy this class.
	Wednesday, February 5th Wristlet Instructor: Jessica Trimmer Time: 10am to 1pm Fee: $25
Description: Fabulously sized wristlet perfect for a quick trip to town, you will create a small pocket inside perfect for your ID on the go.
	Wednesday, February 12th It's in the Bag Instructor: Jessica Trimmer Time: 10am to 2pm Fee: $30 each
Description: 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. This multi-week class will prove to be an invaluable resource for you as you venture into bag making on your own. Each week Jessica will highlight different aspects of bag making, important tools, and invaluable resources. Taking all 5 classes will give you the ability to confidently create a bag that fits all your wants and whimsy! Pattern: Provided by Instructor This class is scheduled later in the month. Date: Saturday, February 22nd Time: 10am to 2pm
	Thursday, February 13th A Line Dress Instructor: Carmen Baugh Time: 10am to 3pm Fee: $35
Description: This adorable dress is perfect for the winter season. You will learn dress construction with lining, cover buttons, how to make a buttonhole and how to make and add a ruffle to the dress. This class is also scheduled later in the month. Date: Friday, February 21st Time: 10am to 3pm
	Tuesday, February 25th Stitch-by-Stitch Instructor: Pam Carter Time: 6pm to 9pm Fee: $130 includes book/CD This is a 5 session class Continued Dates: March 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th
Description: Learn to sew one project at a time.
	Thursday, February 27th Lunch Bag (It's a Cinch) Instructor: Jessica Trimmer Time: 10am to 3pm Fee: $30
Description: Cute lunch bag with a cinched top and handle make this an ideal choice for both kids and adults. Using lightweight interfacing, the bag is easily flattened for ease of storing when school is out, or once you have finished lunch. Pattern: Provided by Instructor
	Saturday, February 22nd Girl Scout Project Instructor: Jessica Trimmer Time: 3pm to 5pm Fee: $15
Description: Two hours of learning and fun with the girl scouts! New project each month. Pattern: Provided by Instructor
Home Decor
	Tuesday, February 4th How To Dress your Windows Instructor: Susan Woodcock Time: 6pm to 8pm Fee: $25
Description: Are you redecorating your home, and you need inspiration for window treatment ideas? Would you like to learn more about planning and sewing curtains and valances? Join home décor sewing expert, Susan Woodcock, for a fun and informative look at window treatment styles and sewing techniques. Learn how to measure your window, choose the best fabric and lining, create a custom style for your window, select hardware and the supplies and methods used in making window treatments. Pattern: Instructor will provide a list of available patterns
	Thursday, February 6th Shower Curtains Instructor: Sindy Burges Time: 10am to 1:30pm Fee: $35
Description: Spruce up any bathroom with a custom shower curtain by learning the basics of making your own with any home dec fabric and learn to make perfect button holes on our Baby Lock machines.
	Saturday, February 8th 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 10am. 10am to 10:30am: Choosing Trims for Your Projects 10:30am to 11am: Learn How-To Apply Trims
	Tuesday, February 11th Dust Ruffles Instructor: Susan Woodcock Time: 6pm to 8pm Fee: $75 This is a 3 session class Continued Dates: February 18th & 25th
Description: 3-part class you will make a custom gathered and lined dust ruffle for your bed. You will learn how to measure the bed, figure yardage and sew together the fabric and lining for a high-end, beautiful finished dust ruffle. A sewing machine at your home is needed to complete required work between classes.
	Saturday, February 15th Goblet Pinched / Pleated Panel Instructor: Sindy Burgess Time: 10am to 2pm Fee: $40
Description: Ready to spruce up your home? This class will get you on your way to making beautiful drapery for your home.
	Friday, February 28th Fabric Framed Pillow Instructor: Susan Woodcock Time: 10am to 3pm Fee: $40
Description: Do you have a needlepoint, tapestry or embroidery and can’t decide if it should be framed or made into a pillow? Combine both with a fabric framed pillow! In this class, you will learn how to make pillows with framed borders for square or round needlework. Pattern provided by instructor
Clubs
	Saturday, February 8th Serger Club Instructor: Pam Carter Time: 9am to 11am Fee: $10
Description: There are some things a serger can do for your sewing projects 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. You will be able to do some hands on work and explore fun new ideas with a serger machine. Book /Pattern: None
	Saturday, February 15th Embroidery Club Instructor: Pam Carter Time: 9am to 11am Fee: $10
Description: Join us and learn embroidery features in this monthly club. New project each month. No need to bring your machine as this is a lecture style class with hands on using our machines. Book /Pattern: None