Thursday, March 27, 2014

Sewing, Quilting, & Home Décor in April!

Quilting



Tues, April 1st

Texas Chain
Instructor: Daniela Hogan
Time: 10am to 3pm
Fee: $35

Not all chains are Irish! Join Dani in taking strip piecing to a new level while making this Texas Chain.




Tuesday, April 1st

Paper Piecing Club
Instructor: Patti Hayden
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Fee: $25

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"!!


Wednesday, April 2nd & 9th

T Shirt Quilts
Instructor: Aimee Griffin
Time: 10am to 3pm
Fee: $65

Gather all those T-shirts you just can't throw away and make a memory quilt.



Thursday, April 10th & 17th

Ms Hogan
Instructor: Aimee Griffin
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Fee: $45

Like working with 10" squares? This quilt is fast, fun, and before you know it's done!



Saturday, April 5th

Leaf Placemat
Instructor: Vickie Clontz
Time: 10am to 3pm
Fee: $45
Create a beautiful centerpiece or place-mat using pre-cut jelly-roll strips in your favorite coors. Quilt as you sew in this easy-breezy techniqe featuring an optional self-napkin ring. We'll make one in class; the 20-piece jelly-roll pack is enough to make 4-6 placemats.



Monday, April 7th

Quilt with Aimee
Instructor: Aimee Griffin
Time: 11am to 2pm
Fee: $75 plus supplies

Learn the fundamentals of quilting in this 4 session class, you'll be on your way to becoming a master quilter.
This is a 4 session class
Continued Dates: April 14th, 21st, and 28th.
Pattern: Window Boxes

Tuesday, April 8th

Square Dance
Instructor: Daniela Hogan
Time: 10am to 3pm
Fee: $35

Looking for a new way to use a layer cake? Don't want tot chop up your elarge print fabrics? Then I've got the perfect pattern for you. Grab your favoite layer cake or largee print fabrics and join me for a "Square Dance".

Wednesday, April 16th

Machine Quilting Basics
Instructor: Karen Ponischil
Time: 10am to 1pm
Fee: $45


Student will learn the basics of free motion quilting. This is no mark technique workshop where the student will be introduced to several different free motion quilting patter designs.
Student will learn: about thread, machine feet, needles and batting how to ready your machine starting and stopping several free-motion quilting designs.

Saturday, April 19th


Stabilizer Class
Instructor: Pam Carter
Time: 1pm to 4:30pm
Fee: $30
Take your emboridery to heights by learning about stabilizers, needles and more in this lecture! We will discuss the what, when and why of stabilizers, needles and thread.


Tuesday, April 22nd


Feathers Machine Quilting
Instructor: Karen Ponishcil
Time: 10am to 1pm
Fee: $45
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 -how to ready your machine starting and stopping-several free-motion quilting feather motifs (with spine, without spine, free form and funky feathers).

Tuesday, April 29th


Finishing Class
Instructor: Daniela Hogan
Time: 10am to 3pm
Fee: $35
Need some extra time and instruction on a project? Stumped on the next step of something you started? Join Daniela and get the help you need with those WIP's (Work-in-progress). This is a free form class that you can bring your own project and work at your own pace!



Sewing

Friday, April 4th

Child Pillowcase Dress
Instructor: Carmen Baugh
Time: 10am to 3pm
Fee: $35


We bet you can't just make one. Join Carmen as she shows you step by step instructions to this addictive dress.


Tuesday, April 1st

Stitch-by-Stitch
Instructor: Pam Carter
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Fee: $100 includes Book/DVD


Learn to sew one project at time. Book included.

This is a 5 session class
Continued Dates: April 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th.






Wednesday, April 9th

It's in the Bag
Instructor: Jessica Trimmer
Time: 10am to 3pm
Fee: $30


I admit I was really scared of zippers at first, but I quickly found a few tricks that make them a little less scary - throw in a curved seam and yikes! Don't worry, I will take you step by step through both. We will make a stylish yet functional cosmetic sized pouch. Yes, it has a zipper, and a rounded top, and we will throw a few simple pickets, just to make sure you remember how.

This class is also offered on April 26th


Thursday, April 10th

Spring Apron
Instructor: Jessica Trimmer
Time: 10am to 2pm
Fee: $30

Looking to brighten the kitchen this spring? How about adding this cute apron to your kitchen wardrobe?




Monday, April 11th or 12th

Serger Event
Instructor: Joan Friedrich
Time: 10am to 5pm
Fee: $45 each day includes boxed lunch and class kit

From Basics to advanced techniques, learn all about serger machines.





Saturday, April 19th

Wrapped Baskets
Instructor: Patti Hayden
Time: 10am to 1pm
Fee: $25

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 everone can do this!!

Book: It's a wrap, (book is not necessary for class)

Home Decor



Thursday, April 10th

How to Dress Your Windows
Instructor: Susan Woodcock
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Fee: $25

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.


Thursday, April 17th

Creating Custom Cushions
Instructor: Susan Woodcock
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Fee: $25

In this class you will learn about the materials and supplies used to make custom cushions. This class will help you make the right choices before you tackle a cushion project; saving you time and money. Susan will share sewing tips for creating boxed edges, covering welt cord, adding zipers & show how to create new, wrapped foam inserts.

Clubs



Saturday, April 19th

Embroidery Club
Instructor: Pam Carter
Time: 9am to 11am
Fee: $10

New techniques each month.




Saturday, April 12th

Home Dec Days
Instructor: Susan Woodcock
Time: 10am to 11am
Fee: FREE

Join Susan Woodcock, AKA Home Dec Gal at Mary Jo's Cloth Store every second Saturday of the month for free home décor mini-workshops

10:00-10:30 Pillow Styles & Design Ideas
10:30-11:00 Learn How-To Choose Pillow Forms

Kids Sewing



Monday, April 14th

Fun for Kids
Learn to Sew Pillowcase

Instructor: Melanie Stilwalt
Time: 3pm to 5pm
Fee: $25 plus supplies

Calling all kids 10 years and older. Come learn how to sew with Melanie. This week learn how to make a pillowcase using the tube style, learn how to make hidden seams and a French seam.

Book/Pattern: provided in class


Monday, April 21st

Fun for Kids
Learn to Sew

Instructor: Melanie Stilwalt
Time: 3pm to 5pm
Fee: $25 plus supplies

Calling all home school kids 10 years and older. Come learn how to sew with Melanie. This week learn how to make an apron with pockets.

Book/Pattern: provided in class.




Monday, April 28th

Fun for Kids
Learn to Sew

Instructor: Melanie Stilwalt
Time: 3pm to 5pm
Fee: $25 plus supplies

Calling all home school kids 10 years and older. Come learn how to sew with Melanie. This week learn how to make an apron with pockets.

Book/Pattern: provided in class.




Saturday, April 26th

Girl Scout Project
Instructor: Jessica & Kathy Trimmer
Time: 10am to 3pm
Fee: $15

Two hours of learning and fun with the girl scouts, new project each month.


To sign up for any of the above classes, call 704-861-9100!

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