Tuesday, March 15, 2016

April Classes at Mary Jo's

Quilting Classes






Tues, April 5

DOUBLE DRESDEN
Instructor: Daniela Hogan
Time: 10am to 3pm
Fee: $35
This quilt has a modern twist to the basic Dresden quilt. Creating a point at both ends gives you a whole new modern look. The Dresden Ruler is a versatile tool that is great to have with your quilting supplies. Join us as we learn how to use it!




Fri, April 8

FREE-MOTION QUILTING
ON THE BABY LOCK TIARA

Instructor: Linda Hall
Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm
Fee: $50 (kit included)
With Baby Lock Grip and Template Quilting System The Creative Motion Quilting Design System was created by a quilter for quilters to make Free Motion Quilting faster and easier for the Beginner yet versatile enough for the more advanced stitcher.

The system includes: Tru-Grip – with an offset holder for the Baby Lock Tru- Stitch Regulator. Free-Motion Grip – without the offset. Template pattern inserts for Structured Free-Motion Quilting. The main component is the Tru-Grip tool that acts as another set of hands to hold the quilt steady while free-motion quilting. The Tru-Grip also holds the Tru-Stitch Regulator secure so that the quilter can concentrate on his/her designs rather than holding on to the tools. No more racing motor or jerking speed, no more split second delay in movement and the machine's response, no more difficulty in controlling the machine or the stitch patterns, no matter how complex. Creative focus and flow is undisturbed without distraction when using it.




Sat, April 9

JANUARY SUNRISE
Instructor: Linda Hall
Time: 9:30am to 5pm
Fee: $50 (fiber kit included)
This one-day workshop features a combination of felting and embroidery to create more realistic landscapes. You will learn how to create a landscape on the Embellisher Machine then create machine embroidered appliques' with the Baby Lock Destiny IQ Designer and applies them to a needle felted background. The tree is uploaded into the Destiny IQ Designer and stitched out in two different settings that overlap to create a 3-Dimensional look. Call to reserve your seat!



Sat, April 16

AMERICAN FLAG
Instructor: Jean Cable
Time: 10am to 4pm
Fee: $40
What a wonderful, patriotic wall hanging or small quilt. It looks like it's waving in the breeze. Very simple to make. No corners to match. It doesn't get any better than this. Get it done in time for Memorial Day or 4th of July. Quilt finishes to approximately 43x58.




Tues, April 19

SUGAR AND SPICE
Instructor: Daniela Hogan
Time: 10am to 3pm
Fee: $35
Another great pattern using 2.5" precuts! We all love those precut packets and can't resist purchasing them, now it's time to start using them! In this class we will streamline cutting the 2.5" strips. Then we will mix them up to create this stunning quilt.




Tues, April 26

QUILT FINISHING CLASS
Instructor: Daniela Hogan
Time: 10:30am to 3pm
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!

Sewing





Mon, April 4

ON THE GO LARGE CAR ORGANIZER
Instructor: Mary Sue Christenbury
Time: 9:30am to 1:30pm
Fee: $25
Keep your car tidy & transport bits & pieces in style. Waverly provides great organizer accessories for your car or any room in your house, this sewing pattern will make a useful addition to your rafty patterns.





Wed, April 6, 13 & 20

INTERMEDIATE SEWING CLASS
Instructor: Mary Sue Christenbury
Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm
Fee: $75 (includes 3 sessions)
The Beginning Sewing Class is NOT a prerequisite for this class. Learn more advanced techniques for sewing clothing and crafts. We will discuss when to use certain interfacings, matching plaids and stripes, and directional fabrics. Learn when to clip inner curves, when to notch outer curves, trim corners properly, stay-stitching, reinforced stitching, ease-stitching (for set in sleeves), under-stitching, princess seams, and sew a curved piece of fabric to a straight piece of fabric. Hand sewing: Hand-make thread eyes, attaching hooks and eyes, buttonhole placement, and sew on snaps.



Thurs, April 7, 14 & 21

INTERMEDIATE SEWING CLASS
Evening Class
Instructor: Mary Sue Christenbury
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Fee: $75 (includes 3 sessions)
The Beginning Sewing Class is NOT a prerequisite for this class. Learn more advanced techniques for sewing clothing and crafts. We will discuss when to use certain interfacings, matching plaids and stripes, and directional fabrics. Learn when to clip inner curves, when to notch outer curves, trim corners properly, stay-stitching, reinforced stitching, ease-stitching (for set in sleeves), under-stitching, princess seams, and sew a curved piece of fabric to a straight piece of fabric. Hand sewing: Hand-make thread eyes, attaching hooks and eyes, buttonhole placement, and sew on snaps.




Sat, April 9

ON THE GO LARGE CAR ORGANIZER
Instructor: Mary Sue Christenbury
Time: 1pm to 5pm
Fee: $25
Keep your car tidy & transport bits & pieces in style. Waverly provides great organizer accessories for your car or any room in your house, this sewing pattern will make a useful addition to your rafty patterns.




Mon, April 11

EASY PIECING SERGER PILLOW
Instructor: Mary Sue Christenbury
Time: 10am to 2pm
Fee: $25
Inspired by the modern quilt movement, Susan Zellers created this quilt using her Ovation Baby Lock Serger. As an educator for Baby Lock she has always used her serger to piece garments because it is faster then her conventional machine. So she experimented with the chain stitch and found it very strong, fast and easily removed, and not a knife to deal with. We love this technique and thought you would too!




Fri, April 15

SERGER VEST
Instructor: Mary Sue Christenbury
Time: 10am to 1pm
Fee: $20
Enjoy making this SUPER-EASY Circular Serger Vest. Bring your serger set up for the 3 thread rolled edge and you'll be finished in no time.




Sat, April 16

SERGER: THE NEXT FOOT FORWARD
Instructor: Melanie Stiwalt
Time: 10am to 4pm
Fee: $50
Specialty presser feet can save time and simplify your sewing, but only if you know how to use them! You will learn techniques for using basic and specialty feet to give your projects a professional look.




Sun, April 17

EASY PIECING SERGER PILLOW
Instructor: Mary Sue Christenbury
Time: 1pm to 5pm
Fee: $25
Inspired by the modern quilt movement, Susan Zellers created this quilt using her Ovation Baby Lock Serger. As an educator for Baby Lock she has always used her serger to piece garments because it is faster then her conventional machine. So she experimented with the chain stitch and found it very strong, fast and easily removed, and not a knife to deal with. We love this technique and thought you would too!




Sat, April 23

STARFISH
Instructor: Sandy Cleasby
Time: 10am to 3pm
Fee: $35
Inspired by the underwater sea life of Hawaii, this quilt is a beautiful and timeless piece that will bring a splash of color to any room. Use a jelly roll + a charm pack OR a fat quarter bundle to get started on your very own version of the Starfish Quilt. This class is for advanced beginners to intermediate students; and while it may look intimidating, we'll use techniques that will result in precise points and perfectly squared blocks.




Thurs, April 28

SERGER VEST
Instructor: Mary Sue Christenbury
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Fee: $20
Enjoy making this SUPER-EASY Circular Serger Vest. Bring your serger set up for the 3 thread rolled edge and you'll be finished in no time.




Thurs, April 28

GET IT DONE
Instructor: Mary Sue Christenbury
Time: 10am to 2pm
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.

Clubs & Events



Fri, April 1

KIDS CLUB:
Spring Purse
Instructor: Melanie Stiwalt
Time: 4pm to 6pm
Fee: $25
This purse is fun, flirty and perfect for Spring! It's a great way to accessorize and all your essentials will fit perfectly inside. Come work on your sewing skills in this hands on kids class.



Sat, April 9

MAKE IT CUSTOM DEMONSTRATION:
Pintuck Wave Pillow
Instructor: Mary Sue Christenbury
Time: 11am-12pm
Fee: FREE
This week Mary Sue will show you how to make Decorative Throw Pillows using pintucks. Pintucks can add a special detail to a project but are a simple sewing technique. Join Mary Sue for this FREE demonstration in our Drapery Department.



Sun, April 10

MAKE IT CUSTOM DEMONSTRATION:
Pintuck Wave Pillow
Instructor: Mary Sue Christenbury
Time: 2pm-3pm
Fee: FREE
This week Mary Sue will show you how to make Decorative Throw Pillows using pintucks. Pintucks can add a special detail to a project but are a simple sewing technique. Join Mary Sue for this FREE demonstration in our Drapery Department.



Owner's Guide
Class 101

Tuesday, April 5th, 9:30am-12:30pm
Thursday, April 7th, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Tuesday, April 26th, 9:30am-12:30pm



Owner's Guide
Class 201

Tuesday, April 12th, 9:30am-12:30pm
Thursday, April 14th, 6:00pm-9:00pm



Baby Lock Embroidery
Machine Owner's
Class 3

Tuesday, April 19th, 9:30am-12:30pm
Thursday, April 21st, 6pm-9pm



Overlock Owner's Guide
Class 1

Tuesday, April 5th, 2:00pm-5:00pm
Thursday, April 7th, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Tuesday, April 19th, 2:00pm-5:00pm
Thursday, April 28th, 6:00pm-9:00pm



Overlock Owner's Guide
Class 2

Tuesday, April 12th, 2:00pm-5:00pm
Thursday, April 14th, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Tuesday, April 26th, 2:00pm-5:00pm
Thursday, April 28th, 6:00pm-9:00pm

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.