October Classes at Mary Jo's Cloth Store!

Quilting Classes

	Tuesday, October 13th & 20th STORM AT SEA Time: 10 am - 3 pm Instructor: Daniela Hogan Fee: $70 (both sessions)
Your eyes tell you there's cureved piecing, but there are no curved seam in this stunning quilt! The illusion of movement without stitching a single cureve makes this pattern appealing to quilters everywhere.
	Saturday, October 15th CHENILLE IT!!! Time: 11 am - 3 pm Instructor: Daniela Hogan Fee: $30
Have you ever fallen in love with a preprinted panel but not known what to do with it? Chenille it!!! In this class you will learn this stunning technique that works on any sized panel!
	Tuesday, October 6th WINTERBERRY Time: 10 am - 3 pm Instructor: Daniela Hogan Fee: $35
Get ready for Winter with this beautiful quilt. This class will concentrate on my favorite technique for making multiple half square triangles that come out perfect EVERY time!
	Tuesday, October 22nd QUILT FINISHING CLASS Time: 10 am - 3 pm Instructor: Daniela Hogan Fee: $25
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). Thsis is a free form class that you can bring your own project and work at your own pace!

Sewing

	Thursday, October 1st, 8th, 15th, & 22nd BEGINNING SEWING Evening Class Instructor: Mary Sue Christenbury Time: 6 pm - 8 pm Fee: $95 (includes all 4 sessions)
If you have always wanted to learn to sew, now is your chance! mary Jo's is offering hands on sewing classes that will get you comfortable with all the basics of sewing. This class is great for first timers as well as those who just need to revisit the fundamentals. In this 4 part class you will learn: sewing machine maintenance, tools of the trade, pattern layout, fabric selection, cutting and matching repeat patterns darts, gathers, zippers, tucks & pleats.
	Saturday, October 3rd CRAFTY CARRIER Instructor: Mary Sue Christenbury Time: 10 am - 1 pm Fee: $25
These crafty carriers have handles, outside divided pleated pockets on front and back, and a single outside pocket on each side. This is a great catch all bag for craft supplies, school tools and even your holiday necessities!
	Wednesday, October 7th & CONSTRUCTING A READY TO SMOCK BISHOP DRESS Instructor: Kathy Dykstra Time: 10 am - 1 pm Fee: $45 (both sessions)
In this class the student will learn how to construct a ready-to-smock bishop dress. Tiny French seams as well as beautiful bias bands will be mastered in this class. After sewing the fornts, pleat their bishop dress iwth confidence under the watchful eye of the instructor. Those without a pleater will have their dresses pleated by the instructor. Although bias band sleeves will be sewn in class, a quick and easy way to stitch an elasticized puff sleeve will also be discussed for use in future projects. An easy, self-packet with 2-button closure finishes the back of the dress. With the bishop dress full constructed, smocking and keeping stitch tension even is much easier to accomplish.
	Tuesday, October 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th BEGINNING SEWING Instructor: Mary Sue Christenbury Time: 10 am - 1 pm Fee: $95 (includes all 4 sessions)
If you have always wanted to learn to sew, now is your chance! Mary Jo's is offering hands on sewing classes that will get you comfortable with all the basics of sewing. This class is great for first timers as well as those who just need to revisit the fundamentals. In this 4 part class you will learn: sewing machine maintenance, tools of the trade, pattern layout, fabric selection, cutting and matching repeat patterns darts, gathers, zippers, tucks & pleats.
	Friday, October 16th DAILY DUFFLE Instructor: Mary Sue Christenbury Time: 10 am - 2 pm Fee: $25
This is a modern take on the classic duffle bag! It has plenty of room for that weekend getaway with a roomy inside and lots of pockets. It also has a zippered enclosure that keeps your treasures safe! The Daily Duffle finishes 18" wide, 10" tall and 10" deep. Super easy piping gives this bag a professional finished look. Can be worn as an over-the shoulder or carried by the handles.
	Thursday, October 29 GET IT DONE Instructor: Sheila Antell Time: 10 am - 1 pm Fee: $25
Need some help finishing an apparel or home dec project? Too many distractions at home? Join us for a "Get it Done" sewing class with our expert Mary Sue Christenbury.
BABY LOCK OWNER CLASSES Sewing 1 - Friday - October 2 - 9:30am - 12:30pm Sewing 1 - Tuesday - October 13 - 9:30am - 12:30pm Sewing 1 - Thusday - October 15 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm Sewing 1 - Friday - October 23 - 9:30am - 12:30pm Sewing 2 - Friday - October 9 - 9:30am - 12:30pm Sewing 2 - Tuesday - October 20 - 9:30am - 12:30pm Sewing 2 - Thusday - October 22 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm Sewing 2 - Friday - October 30 - 9:30am - 12:30pm Sewing 3 - Friday - October 16 - 9:30am - 12:30pm Sewing 3 - Tuesday - October 27 - 9:30am - 12:30pm Sewing 3 - Thusday - October 29 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm Serger 1 - Tuesday - October 1 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm Serger 1 - Thusday - October 15 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm Serger 2 - Tuesday - October 8 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm Serger 2 - Thusday - October 22 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Home Dec Days

	Saturday, October 10th HOME DEC DAYS Chair Cusions Instructor: Susan Woodcock Time: 11 am - 12 pm Fee: FREE
Demo - Located in the Home Dec department

Clubs & Events

	Saturday, October 10th EMBROIDERY CLUB Instructor: Pam Carter Time: 9 am - 10 am Fee: $10
Hooping Bulky items. Personalizing quilts, blankets, bath towels and sweatshirts is fun and gratifying if you know how. The challenge is properly hooping these bulky items. We will review the essential techniques and tips to easily hoop and embroider any bulky item.
	Friday, October 2nd or 9th KIDS CLUB Create Your Own Scarf Instructor: Melanie Stilwalt Time: 4 pm - 6 pm Fee: $25 (either session)
Instructional class designed to teach kids to sew by completing a project. This class focus on a decorative scarf created from strips and scraps of fabric as well as yarns, ribbons and metallic thread. It's a colorful fashion accessory that can be worn year round!

	EL CAMINO REAL - BLOCK OF THE MONTH MONTH 8
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" We reserve the right to substitue fabrics based on availabilty.
	Class Policy:
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 you 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 Jo's' 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! We reserve the right to substitute fabrics based on availability.