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.