July Classes at Mary Jo's Cloth Store

Quilting Classes

	Wednesday, July 2nd Open Sew Time: 10am - 5pm Fee: $Free (no instructor in classroom)
Need some time in the classroom? Join us for some fun Open Sew time!
	Tuesday July 8th Paper Piecing Club (TENNESSEE) Time: 6pm to 9pm Instructor:Patti Hayden 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 could never do.  You’ll be seeing “stars”!!
	Wednesday July 9th Paper Piecing Club Time: 1pm to 5pm Instructor: Aimee Griffin Fee:  $25 each month
Want to learn how to paper piece? This class is for you. A simple star that will prove to be a technique that you will love for life! The first class is a planning class with a demo on the paper piecing technique. You will want to join us each month in making a new star until you have enough to make a quilt! You decide on the size.
	Wednesday July 9th Machine Quilting Basics Time: 10am to 1pm Instructor: Karen Ponischil Fee: $45
In this class students will learn the basics of free motion quilting. This is a no mark technique workshop where the student will be introduced to several different free motion quilting pattern designs. Students will learn about thread, machine feet, needles, batting, how to ready your machine, as well as starting and stopping several free-motion quilting designs.
	Thursday,  July  10, 17, 24 & 31 (4 sessions) Quilt with Aimee Time: 6pm  to 9pm          Instructor Aimee Griffin Fee: $75
You’ll be on your way to becoming a master quilter once you learn the fundamentals of quilting in this 2 session class. Pattern: Window Boxes
	Friday July 11th, 25th (2 sessions) Sonoma Stars Time: 10am to 3pm Instructor Aimee Griffin Fee: $55
This quilt pattern is reminiscent of a quiet summer evening in the beautiful wine country of California. This pattern is just one of 6 projects you can make from the book, "Six Halves Make a Whole Lot More," with just 5 half yards.
	Monday July 14th Simply Strippy Time: 1pm to 5pm Instructor Aimee Griffin Fee: $25
Fun with 2 1/2" strips, another quick and easy quilt.
	Wednesday, July 16th Binding Basics Time: 1pm to 5pm Instructor: Aimee Griffin Fee: $15
In this class you will learn how to bind your quilt for a beautiful finish!
	Friday, July 18th Stack and Whack Instructor: Aimee Griffin Time: 10am  to 5pm Fee: $55
Watch how intricate quilts appear with ease that is nearly magical when you stack the repeats and whack them - it's that easy!
	Saturday July 19th Machine Quilting Basics Time: 10am to 1pm Instructor: Karen Ponischil Fee: $45
Students will learn the basics of free motion quilting. This is a no mark technique workshop where the student will be introduced to several different free motion quilting pattern designs. Students will learn about thread, machine feet, needles, batting, how to ready your machine, as well as starting and stopping several free-motion quilting designs.
	July 21-24 Kids Summer Camp (Quilting) Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm Instructor Daniela Hogan Fee: $230 includes sewing machine,fabric kit, and thread
Kids learn the key steps to making their first quilt!
	Monday july 30th Pre cut Playground Time: 11am -4pm Fee: $25
Each class we’ll work on a different quilt top using pre-cut fabrics. Stop in to see the next pattern we’ll be using.

Sewing Classes

	Tuesday July 8th and 15th The Cute Skirt Time:   6:00pm – 9:00pm Instructor: Pam Carter Cost - $45
The cute skirt, easy and fun, what else can we say?
	Tuesday July 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th (4 Sessions) Pattern Drafting I Class Time: 6pm to 9pm (4 sessions) Instructor: Mary Sue Christenbury Fee: $100
Learn how to take exact body measurements and make a Body Glove Pattern out of muslin. Learn to cut & spread body glove to make a pattern that fits you perfect. Adapt body glove to make your own pattern. This is an intermediate to advanced class. Students should have sewing experience and be able to read a pattern.
	Thursday July 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st (4 sessions) Sewing Concepts Time: 6pm to 9pm Instructor: Mary Sue Christenbury Fee: $100
Learn about the basic concepts of sewing, sewing machine maintenance, hand and machine sewing. Tools of the trade, pattern layout, Fabric Selection, Interfacing, cutting, matching repeat patterns, seam finishes, darts, gathers, easing, tucks, zippers, pleats and closures.
	July 14-17 Kids Summer Camp (Sewing) Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm Instructor Jessica Trimmer Fee: $230 - includes sewing machine, fabric kit, and thread
Kids learn the key steps to sewing while making small projects!
	Tuesdays, July 22nd Suzy’s Sack Time:   6pm to 9pm Instructor: Pam Carter Cost - $25
Cute little sack/bag, fun, easy, and a must have!
	Tuesdays, July 29th Aprons Time:   6pm to 9pm Instructor: Pam Carter Cost - $25
Ready for some fun aprons? Fun and easy aprons are here!

Home Décor Classes

	Thursday July  17th Ottoman Time: 6pm to 9pm Instructor: Susan Woodcock Fee: $35
Need a splash of color in your home and an extra seat in the house? This seminar style class will teach you how to make a fun, small ottoman.

Clubs

SERGER CLUB AND EMBROIDERY CLUB WILL NOT MEET THIS MONTH DUE TO GIRLS DAY OUT EVENT.

Home Dec Days

	Saturday July 12th Time: 11am to 12pm Instructor: Susan Woodcock Fee: Free
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 11am Schedule: 11:00 – 11:30 Add Details with Inset Banding 11:30 – 12:00 Learn How-To Make a Mitered Banding Corner