Tuesday, September 15, 2015

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.












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