January Classes at Mary Jo's!

Quilting Classes

	Sat, Jan 9 TOWN SQUARE Time: 10am to 3pm Instructor: Sandy Cleasby Fee: $35
This is another Scrap Basket Sensations pattern! It combines 2.5" precut strips with background fabric to make this unique and beautiful design. If you don't have a precut set this is a perfect scrapbuster! Raid your scrap bin and come learn to make this flirty quilt.
	Sun, Jan 10, 17, 24 & 31 BEGINNING QUILTING Time: 1pm to 4pm Instructor: Cindy Jahnke Fee: $95 (includes all 4 sessions)
This class will teach you all the basics for making your first quilt from start to finish. From pressing to binding you will 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.
	Tues, Jan 12 & 19 RAISE THE ROOF Time: 10am to 3pm Instructor: Daniela Hogan Fee: $70 (includes both sessions) Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
If you love stars or log cabins then you'll want to take this class. If you love them both, even better! Join me as we learn to pair sawtooth stars with log cabins to create this stunning layout.
	Sat, Jan 16 MACHINE QUILTING BASICS (Free-Motion Quilting) Time: 10am to 1pm Instructor: Karen Ponischil Fee: $45
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.
	Sat, Jan 16 INTRO TO THREAD PAINTING Ginkgo Mini Time: 2 to 5pm Instructor: Karen Ponischil Fee: $55
Learn the basics of painting with thread. In this class student will learn how to add color, shading and highlights to a flat area to give it dimension. Student will learn: learn about stabilizers what threads work well for thread painting how to build color how to add overall color, shading and highlights
	Tues, Jan 26 QUILT FINISHING CLASS Time: 10am to 3pm 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). This is a free form class that you can bring your own project and work at your own pace!
	Mon, Jan 25 TAKE 5 Time: 10am to 3pm Instructor: Daniela Hogan Fee: $35
This class is amazing! Get 5/8 of a yard of 5 coordinating fabrics and in 5 hours your quilt top will be complete…Unless you're like me and you talk when you should be sewing! Either way we will have a great time learning this technique.

Sewing

	Wed, Jan 6, 13, 20 & 27 BEGINNING SEWING Instructor: Mary Sue Christenbury Time: 10am to 1pm 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.
	Thur, Jan 7, 14, 21 & 28 BEGINNING SEWING, Evening Instructor: Mary Sue Christenbury Time: 6 to 9pm 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.
	Jan 22 & 29, Feb 5, 12 & 19 PATTERN DRAFTING I Instructor: Mary Sue Christenbury Time: 10am to 1pm Fee: $125 (includes all 5 sessions)
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. 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.
	Sat, Jan 23 HEMMING BASICS Instructor: Mary Sue Christenbury Time: 10am to 1pm Fee: $25
Save money and headache by learning 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.
	Mon, Jan 25 ZIPPERS, ZIPPERS, ZIPPERS Instructor: Mary Sue Christenbury Time: 10am to 1pm Fee: $25
Learn various techniques on how to put in a Zipper. Zippers have never been so easy with these tried and true methods! You will learn how to out in a Centered (Dress) Zipper, Lapped Pants Zipper and Invisible Zipper.
	Sat, Jan 30 BEGINNING SMOCKING Instructor: Kathy Dykstra Time: 10am to 4:30pm Fee: $45
In this class the student will learn how to smock, from the preparation of tying off the pleated fabric to reading the graph and learning the different smocking stitches. Basic smocking stitches and simple flower embellishments will be learned in this class.

Clubs & Events

	Sat, Jan 9 EMBROIDERY CLUB Instructor: Pam Carter Time: 9am to 10am Fee: $10
Embroidery Computer Skills. In this class you will work on downloading an embroidery design.
	Fri, Jan 8 KIDS CLUB Fleece Scarf Instructor: Melanie Stilwalt Time: 4pm to 6pm Fee: $25 (includes 2 scarves)
Stay warm this Winter with a beautiful fleece scarf you make for yourself. You will love it so much you will want to make one for every day of the week! Pattern: Included in class

Block of the Month

Saturday, Jan 9 – Oct 8 Amish with a Twist III Instructor: Daniela Hogan Time: 9:30am-10:30am Registration Fee: $25 Fee: $29.99 monthly or $250.00 upfront

This essential basic now includes a group of vibrant colors with year-round appeal for quilters of any age or style. These colors are featured in Nancy Rink's new Amish With A Twist III, block of the month, entitled Best of Friends! Each participant can choose from a traditional pieced center or an appliquéd center medallion design. During this 10-month Block of the Month program, you will receive a color pattern and fabrics needed to complete your block each month. It also includes fabric for the borders and binding. As a bonus there are 2 free project patterns included.

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.