February Classes at Mary Jo's Cloth Store

Quilting Classes

	Tuesday, February 3 and 10th RAISE THE ROOF Time: 10am to 2pm (2 sessions) Skill Level: Intermediate/ Confidant Beginner Instructor: Daniela Hogan Fee: $70.00
Raise the Roof: If you love stars or log cabins this class is for you. If you love them both, even better! Join me to learn to join sawtooth stars and log cabins in this stunning layout.
	Wednesday, February 4, 2015 GET ORGANIZED SERIES II: THREAD CATCHER Time: 10 am to 3 pm Instructor: Kathy Dyas Fee: $30.00 per class or $75.00 for all 3 classes
Now it time to organize our sewing area. Let’s get started with this cute & practical thread catcher. It also an attached pincushion plus a place to store a small pair of scissors.
	February 5,12,19 & March 5th BEGINNING QUILTING (NIGHT) Time: 6pm to 9pm Instructor: Cindy Jahnke Fee:  $75.00 all 4 classes
This class will teach you all the basics for making your first quilt from start to finish. 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.
	Wednesday, February 11, 2015 GET ORGANIZED SERIES II: SEWING MACHINE COVER Time: 10 am - 3 pm Instructor: Kathy Dyas Fee: $30.00 per class or $75.00 for all 3 classes
The perfect way to add that special touch to your sewing area. Using half square triangles create a Chevron or pinwheels to add accents to your machine cover.
	Thursday, February 12th SAVANNA Time: 10 am - 3 pm Skill Level: Intermediate/ confidant Beginner Instructor: Daniela Hogan Fee:$35.00
With so many ways to set these curvy squares, you'll be addicted no matter which pattern you choose. Take a trip to the Savanna with me and I'll teach you to how easy these curves are to stitch.
	Wednesday, February 18th GET ORGANIZED SERIES II: SEWING MACHINE MAT & PINCUSHION Time: 10 am - 3 pm Instructor: Kathy Dyas Fee: $30.00 per class or $75.00 all 3 classes
Your sewing machine’s best friend has finally come to the rescue. The sewing machine mat with pockets make handy tools accessible as well as protecting your table. Add the pincushion to complete the deal.
	Tuesday, February 24th QUILT FINISHING CLASS Time: 10am-3pm Instructor: Daniela Hogan Fee:  $35.00
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!
	Wednesday, February 25th CASTLE COURTYARD Time: 10am to 3pm Instructor: Kathy Dyas Fee:  $35
I love creating beautiful quilts that are easy to make. This quilt is simply using squares and half-square triangles. The perfect quilt to highlight your favorite fabric inside this lovely center block.
	Wednesday, February 25th OR Saturday, February 28th MACHINE QUILTING BASICS (FREE-MOTION QUILTING) Time: 10am - 1pm OR 2pm - 5pm Instructor: Karen Ponischil Fee:  $45.00
Curvy, Geometric or Both? Learn what style you like best in this free-motion quilting class. You 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. Student will learn: -about thread, machine feet, needles and batting -how to ready your machine -starting and stopping -several free-motion quilting designs (curvy and geometric)
	Wednesday, February 25th OR Saturday, February 28th FEATHERS, FEATHERS, FEATHERS! Time: 2pm to 5pm Instructor: Karen Ponischil 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)

Sewing Classes

	Monday, February 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd PATTERN DRAFTING 1 Time: 9am–12pm Instructor: Mary Sue Christenbury Fee: $100 all 4 classes
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.
	Tuesday, February 3rd, 5pm-8pm OR Wednesday, Feb 4th, 9am-12pm SEWING CONCEPTS 4: FINISHING IT UP Instructor: Mary Sue Christenbury Fee: $30.00 per class or $100.00 all 4 classes
In this class we will be learning how to finish your project to make it look professional. You will learn several hand hemming techniques, Top Stitching, Pressing seams – straight and curved, Button Placement, Sewing on buttons, Making Button Shanks, Closing openings – Such as on a pillow, and other “tricks of the trade”
	Wednesday, February 4th KIDS CREATE WITH MELANIE Time: 10am–1pm Instructor: Melanie Stiwalt Fee: $20
Kids will learn to make fleece tied blankets!
	Jan, 6,13,20,27 and Tuesday, Feb 3 (class 5 of 5) STITCH BY STITCH, LEARN TO SEW ONE PROJECT AT A TIME (5 CLASSES) Time: 6pm-9pm Instructor: Pam Carter Fee: $100 Class Limited to six students
Learn how to sew making 4 different projects. This class will teach you different sewing Techniques.
	Monday, February 9th CLASSIC JUMPER Time: 1pm – 5pm Instructor: Mary Sue Christenbury Fee: $30.00
Make a Classic Jumper Dress. Learn the proper way to layout a pattern and cut out and sew a simple jumper dress.
	Monday, February 9th HEMMING BASICS Time: 1pm – 4pm OR 5pm - 8pm Instructor: Melanie Stiwalt Fee: $30
Learn what TO DO and NOT TO DO when hand hemming dress pants, dresses, jeans, and skirts. You will learn at least 3 different hand hemming techniques and how to use your blind hem stitch on your sewing machine and other useful hemming tips.
	Friday February 13th STABILIZER: DECODED Time: 10:30am - 4:00pm Instructor: Pam Carter Fee: $65.00
Discover the best ways to avoid: puckering, wrinkling and distortion. We will take your machine embroidery to new heights by referencing which needles, marking and hooping method work best for an assortment of fabric types.

Home Décor

	Tuesday, February 24, 2015 GROMMET DRAPERY PANEL Time: 6pm - 9pm Skill Level: Intermediate Class Length: 3 hours Class Size: Minimum of 3 students and maximum of 8 students Instructor: Susan Woodcock Fee: $45.00 per person
Grommet draperies are a popular style, and are simple to make once you learn the basic steps and techniques. In this class you will make one, sample size grommet top drapery panel with lining. You will leave class ready to make grommet draperies for you own home!

Home Décor Days

	Saturday, February 21st DOUBLE EDGE RUFFLES Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Demo: Located in the Home Dec department Instructor: Susan Woodcock the Home Dec Gal Fee: Free
Join Susan Woodcock, AKA Home Dec Gal at Mary Jo's Cloth Store every Saturday of the month for free home decor mini workshops starting at 11am.

Clubs

	Saturday, January 10, 2015 EL CAMINO REAL BLOCK OF THE MONTH
From Nancy Rink, this quilt pairs her flair for color with prints inspired by California's rich history, a blend of Spanish Mexican and Native American traditions. Bright color and intricate motifs echo the decorative tile work of El Camino Real (The King's Highway) and the architecture of the region. The finished quilt measures 94 1/2" x 114". During this 12-month Block of the Month program, you will receive the pattern and fabrics needed to complete the quit top including borders and binding. There is a $30 non-refundable start-up fee and then only $25.95 per month. Save $90 and pay for the entire 12 months at once for $280! Classes start the first Saturday of February 2015 and continue the first Saturday of each month from 9 am – 10 am.
	Saturday, February 14th EMBROIDERY CLUB Time: 9 am - 10:30 am Instructor: Pam Carter Fee: $10.00 Must sign up prior to class. Class size is limited!
Last month we focused on MonogramWorks this month we will take a closer look at FontWorks. So, for all of you that have Designer’s Gallery Fontworks and are not sure how to use the Appliqué feature we will be doing a demo lecture on how to create these beautiful appliqué monograms. We will resize for both large and small hoop sizes. Great for tote bags, pockets, towels and more! Club is located in the Mary Jo’s Sewing Center – Baby Lock embroidery machines will be set up for the perfect hands on experience! You do not need to own a Baby Lock embroidery machine to come. We welcome all wanna be embroiders’ as well as those that have embroidered for years. So expect to have a great time!
	Class Policy:
-The class fee must be collected when you sign up for the class to guarantee your seat. Each fee is listed next to the class listing. -If you cannot attend a class for which you have registered you must let us know 7 days prior to class time. We will be happy to refund your class fee and/or register you in another class. / -If you cancel after the 7-day time allowance, up until the day of the class, your class fee is nonrefundable. -A minimum of 3 students is required for class. If this requirement is not met, usually the class will be canceled and you will be refunded your class fee. Mary Jos reserves the right to cancel classes for any reason. If this happens, you will be refunded your class fee. -There are no refunds on class fees for 'Special Event' teachers/classes within 30 days of class date unless we can fill your spot with another person. NO EXCEPTIONS!