Mary Jo's Welcomes Anita Goodesign Educator, Sandra!

Need some help organizing your sewing and craft room? Join us for our 2 day event, "The Perfect Sewing Room," December 4-5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.! During this fun filled weekend at Mary Jo's, you will complete 14 projects all themed around organizing your favorite room of the house with Anita Goodesign educator, Sandra!

Call 704.861.9100 to sign up today!

Fun Holiday Sewing Kids Camp!

Just in time for the holiday break! 

Need something fun to keep the kids entertained this Christmas break? Are the kids not sure what to give grandma? Well, bring the kids on down to Mary Jo's for a few days of crafting fun this holiday season for our first ever holiday kids camp!

Camp Includes:

• Very own BL-9 sewing machine to take home!
• Homemade gifts for family members and friends. 
• December 20-23: Stocking, pillow, ornaments and more!
• December 27-29: Adorable PJ bottoms and a fabric bowl!
• Great skills taught by fun educators!

Limited Space!
Call 704.861.9100 to reserve your child's spot! 

Mary Jo’s is an Official Partner of the 2015 Kiss 95.1 Gravedigger’s Ball!

Need the tools to win the largest costume contest in the Carolinas? 

We’ve got you covered with our 32,000 square feet of fabric and notions. We buy in huge bulk and pass the savings on to you!

Having trouble choosing the perfect costume?  

Here are 10 DIY costume ideas and the materials you can buy at Mary Jo’s to make them! Click the name for additional ideas and tutorials!

Minion

• royal blue tulle
• royal blue ribbon 

Mermaid

• shimmery green fabric
• green or turquoise sequined fabric
• turquoise and blue tulle

Sheep

• fleece fabric
• pink and black fabric or felt

Gumball Machine

• red fabric
• grey felt
• colored pompoms

Monarch Butterfly

• black, orange and white felt
• black elastic

Deer

• brown fabric
• furry fabric
• various shades of brown felt

Ninja Turtle

• green, red and yellow fabric or felt
• black or brown elastic for belt

Loofah

• pink, blue or purple tulle 
• stretch jersey fabric in a matching color

Star Wars R2D2

• white and blue fabric or felt
• blue and white tulle 

Spider Web

• black fleece

Don’t forget! 

Submit a photo of your DIY costume masterpiece to maryjosfabrics@gmail.com by November 2nd for a chance to win $75 in MJ Bucks!

Click here to purchase your 2015 Gravedigger's Ball tickets! 

November and December Classes at Mary Jo's!

Quilting Classes

	Monday, November 2, 9, 16 & 23 BEGINNING QUILTING CLASS Time: 10 am - 2 pm Instructor: Daniela Hogan Fee: $95 (all 4 sessions)
This class will teach you all the basics for making your first quilt from start to finish. From to you'll learn it all. Whether you've never made a quilt before or you want to freshen up on the fundamentals, this is for you.
	Tuesday, November 3rd HOLIDAY TABLE RUNNER Time: 10 am - 3 pm Instructor: Daniela Hogan Fee: $30
Get your home ready for the holidays with this festive table runner. It's a great way to jazz up any room. You can personalize it by adding your last name on one of the applique' lines. Consider making 2, one to keep and one to give!
	Saturday, November 7th LOG CABIN HIDDEN STARS Time: 10 am - 3 pm Instructor: Daniela Hogan Fee: $35
Divide your jelly roll into lights and darks to create a beautiful log cabin pattern. Add the sparkle of a hidden star to make this festive throw or full sized quilt.
	Tuesday, November 10th PINEAPPLES ON POINT Time: 10 am - 3 pm Instructor: Daniela Hogan Fee: $35
If you've always wanted to make a Pineapple quilt but thought it looked too complicated, you will love this class. The Creative Grids pineapple ruler is just the tool you need to make the intricate design of this quilt effortless.
	Tuesday, November 17th 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). This is a freeform class that you can bring your own project and work at your own pace!
	Saturday, November 14th WINTERBERRY Time: 10 am - 3 pm Instructor: Daniela Hogan Fee: $35
Get ready for winter with this beautiful quilt. This class will class concentrate on my favorite for making multiple half square triangles that come out perfect EVERY time!
	Tuesday, December 1st SCRAPPY RAILS Time: 10 am - 3 pm Instructor: Daniela Hogan Fee: $35
Looking for a great use for your 2 ½” precut strips? Need a quilt in a hurry? When time is of the essence this is a great “go to” project. Come learn my simplified technique for putting this quilt together. Not only does it go together quickly, but the finished product is beautiful.
	Tuesday, December 8th or 15th QUILT FINISHING CLASS Time: 10 am - 3 pm Instructor: Daniela Hogan Fee: $25 (either session)
Need some extra time and instruction on a project? Stumped onthe 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!
	Tuesday, November 10th RABBIT HOLE, A MODERN QUILT Time: 10 am - 3 pm Instructor: Pam Carter Fee: $25
This new interpretation of the Twisted Log Cabin Quilt is inspired by Alice's journey and what it might have been like as she travelled down to a world completely foreign to her.

Sewing

	Thursday, November 5th, 12th & 19th INTERMEDIATE SEWING CLASS Instructor: Mary Sue Christenbury Time: 6 pm - 9 pm Fee: $75 (all 3 sessions)
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.
	Wed, November 4th (10am - 2pm) OR Sunday November 15th (1pm - 5pm) CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT Instructor: Mary Sue Christenbury Fee: $25 (either session)
Make a Beautiful One-of-a-Kind Christmas Tree Skirt. We will be using McCall's Pattern M6453. Select fabrics that will compliment your décor or make it for an early gift for Christmas.
	Thursday, November 5, 12 & 19 INTERMEDIATE SEWING CLASS Evening Instructor: Mary Sue Christenbury Time: 6 pm - 9 pm Fee: $75 (all 3 sessions)
Learn more advanced techniques for sewing clothing and crafts. We will discuss when to use certain interfacings, matching plaids andstripes, and directional fabrics. Learn when to clip inner curves, whento 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.
	Friday, November 6th QUILTING ACCESSORY KNOW HOW Dual Feed Quilting Foot Instructor: Pam Carter Time: 10 am - 3 pm Fee: $20
Do you own a Baby Lock machine that has a Dual Feed Walking foot and are not sure what to do with it? We will teach you the reasons for using this great accessory foot as well as the quilting bar and beam (if your machine came with one). So get ready to have a great time!
	Saturday, November 7 or Wednesday, November 11 HOLIDAY PLACEMAT & NAPKIN Instructor: Mary Sue Christenbury Time: 10 am - 1 pm Fee: $20
Using the Double Mitre Ruler, come learn to make this beautiful super easy and fast placemat. Your place setting won't be complete without a matching napkin. We will also learn to make and fold those to set the perfect holiday table!
	Sunday, November 8th EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP Instructor: Pam Carter Time: 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Fee: $20
This is the first workshop in a series following our Anita Goodesign events. The tea towel and topper will make a great gift for any occasion. So grab you linen towels and get ready to have some fun!
	Saturday, November 14 (10am - 3pm) or Sunday, November 8th (1pm - 6pm) GET IT DONE Instructor: Mary Sue Christenbury Fee: $25
Need some help finishing an apparel or home december project? Too many distractions at home? Join us for a "Get it Done" sewing class with our expert Mary Sue Christenbury
	Saturday, November 14th NO THREAD. NO LIMITS. Embellisher Class Instructor: Melanie Stilwalt Time: 10 am - 1 pm Fee: $45 + Kit Fee
Creative ideas will flow for home crafters and quilters with the Baby Lock Embellisher, a machine for sewers that doesn't require any thread. With twelve individual barbed needles that mesh one fabric into another without the need for thread or threading, the Embellisher will transport home crafters and quilters to higher creative levels on a variety of projects including quilts, decorative throw rugs, scarves, scrapbooks, decorative stationery, greeting cards and more.
	Sunday, November 15th EASY PIECING AND QUILTING ON A SERGER Instructor: Pam Carter Time: 12:30 pm - 5 pm 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.
	Tuesday, December 1st or Monday, December 7th CHRISTMAS STOCKING Instructor: Mary Sue Christenbury Time: 10 am - 12 pm Fee: $10
You will be amazed at how simple this stocking is. Just 4,YES FOUR!!!, seams and you are done. NO hand sewing.
	Wednesday, December 2nd CHRISTMAS TREE SKIRT Instructor: Mary Sue Christenbury Time: 10 am - 2 pm Fee: $25
Make a Beautiful One-of-a-Kind Christmas Tree Skirt. We will be using McCall's Pattern M6453. Select fabrics that will compliment your décor or make it for an early gift for Christmas.
	Sunday, December 6th DAILY DUFFLE Instructor: Mary Sue Christenbury Time: 1 pm - 5 pm Fee: $25
This adorable Duffle Bag is just perfect for a weekend get-away or would make the perfect Christmas gift for someone you love. This bag has 8 external pockets for keeping your personal things organized. Finished Bag Measures 18” x 10”x 10”
	Thursday, December 10th GET IT DONE Instructor: Mary Sue Christenbury Time: 10 am - 3 pm Fee: $25
Need some help finishing an apparel or home december 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 November Overlock Owner's Class 2 - Thursday, November 12th, 6pm - 9pm Overlock Owner's Guide Class - Thursday, November 5th, 6pm - 9pm Owner’s Guide Class 101 - Thursday, November 5th, 6pm - 9pm Owner’s Guide Class 101 - Tuesday, November 17th, 9:30am - 12:30pm Owner’s Guide Class 201 - Thursday, November 12th, 6pm - 9pm Owner’s Guide Class 201 - Tuesday, November 24th, 9:30am - 12:30pm Owner’s Guide Class 301 - Friday, November 13th, 9:30am - 12:30pm Owner’s Guide Class 301 - Thursday, November 19th, 6pm - 9pm December Owner’s Guide Class 101 - Tuesday, December 8th, 9:30am - 12:30pm Owner’s Guide Class 101 - Thursday, December 10th, 6pm - 9pm Owner’s Guide Class 201 - Tuesday, December 15th, 9:30am - 12:30pm Owner’s Guide Class 201 - Thursday, December 17th, 6pm - 9pm Owner’s Guide Class 301 - Tuesday, December 1st, 9:30am - 12:30pm Owner’s Guide Class 301 - Saturday, December 19th, 9:30am - 12:30pm Owner’s Guide Class 301 - Tuesday, December 22nd, 9:30am - 12:30pm Overlock Owner's Guide Class 1 - Thursday, December 10th, 6pm - 9pm Overlock Owner's Class 2 - Thursday, December 17th, 6pm - 9pm

Clubs & Events

	Fri, November 6th or 13th KIDS CLUB Scarf Organizer Instructor: Melanie Stiwalt Time: 4 pm - 6 pm Fee: $25 (either session)
Instructional class designed to teach kids to sew by completing a project. Organization has never been so much fun or so fashionable! Jazz up an old hanger and add pizazz to your closet when you learn to make this scarf organizer.
	Sunday, December 20th - 23rd KIDS HOLIDAY CAMP SESSION I Instructor: Melanie Stilwalt Time: Sunday 1pm - 4pm, Monday - Wednesday 9:30am - 12:30pm Fee: $230 (includes BL9 sewing machine)
Gift giving has never been so much fun as when you create your own presents. Get ready for the Holiday and check names off of your list. Join Melanie as she teaches you how to make a Christmas stocking, a pillow, ornaments for the tree and more!
	Sunday, December 27th - 29th KIDS HOLIDAY CAMP SESSION II Instructor: Pam Carter Time: Sunday 1pm - 5pm, Monday - Wednesday 9:30am - 2pm Fee: $230 (includes BL9 sewing machine)
Need a creative way to enjoy your Christmas break? Mary Jo's Kids camp is the perfect place for you. Join Pam as she shows you how easy it can be to make a perfect fitting pair of pajama bottoms and a cute bowl!

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.

Where are all of the costume and bridal fabrics?!

Mary Jo’s was the first big-box store in the industry. Just a few decades ago, future brides and their families would come to Mary Jo’s for one intense shopping spree. During the spree, they would buy everything necessary to make each of their dresses and turn themselves out as an ensemble by virtue of their coordinating clothing. For years we have thrived as one of the only one-stop suppliers in the nation to costume designers of theater productions and films.

Today, our bridal and costume fabric inventory is much smaller - an index to the fabric industry at large. Fabrics that used to come in quantities of 2,000 yards or more, are now reduced to as few as 500 yards. Unfortunately, almost all of these fabrics are now produced by mills overseas and the quantity they produce is made to order. This method of production does not take into account retail stores, nor does it support the home sewing market.

As more garment manufacturing moves overseas, fewer leftover bolts of fabric, called “off goods,” are available to fabric retailers in the United States. Less selection hurts independent stores, like us, who built their reputation on having the widest selection around. While in the past we might try to keep 15 shades of a certain fabric on the shelves, that’s just not possible if manufacturers cut back to only seven shades.  Today only enough goods are made to fill orders – nothing extra like in the past.

Large quantities of fabric must be requested months in advance, and chances are it’s “one run and done.” No manufacturer wants to be sitting on thousands, or even hundreds, of unsold yards of fabric. While some excess does become available, the majority of it is shipped to New York or the West Coast, at which point shipping it would outweigh the price of the fabric itself.

Let us assure you, our valued costume and bridal fabric shoppers, that you have not been forgotten and that your business is greatly appreciated. It is not by choice that we carry less of your favorites and we too are frustrated by the overall shortage of costume and bridal fabrics.

We cannot say enough how sad it makes us to feel as though a large portion of our client base feels forgotten. We strive to make each and every customer feel welcomed and appreciated; your needs are important to us. Please feel free to come in or message us with any questions and we will do our best to assist you with finding any fabric you might need.

September is National Sewing Month!

National Sewing Month was founded September 21, 1982 at the request of the American Home Sewing & Craft Association, an industry and trade association which supports the sewing and craft industries. President Ronald Reagan declared September as National Sewing Month in recognition of the importance of home sewing to our Nation.

Several other proclamations naming September as National Sewing Month were issued by President Reagan during his time in office stating, “Tens of millions of Americans sew at home. Their efforts demonstrate the industry, the skill and the self-reliance which are so characteristic of this Nation.”

There are no records of how National Sewing Month was celebrated in its early years and few references exist on any specific outreach, activities or advertising. In the summer of 2004, the Home Sewing Association (HSA) (formerly the American Home Sewing & Craft Association) renewed its dedication to National Sewing Month by commissioning a new logo.

In May of 2005, the HSA submitted a proposal to the Office of Proclamations asking for a revival of National Sewing Month. The letter stated, “The revival and recognition of September as National Sewing Month gives the industry an annual celebrated boost to all those associated in the business of home sewing. The re-declaration of this proclamation will aid in promoting and energizing commerce, re-inspiring consumers and introducing sewing to new demographics.”

On July 20, 2005, the Special Assistant to the President and Director of Presidential Correspondence sent a note of regret that the request could not be accommodated. HSA’s management understood that a new proclamation was not a requirement to promote September as National Sewing Month and a full advertising campaign was launched, including press releases, ads, flyers, web banners and a digitized logo available for free download from their website.

After the re-launch of National Sewing Month in 2005, the HSA placed major efforts on marketing and promoting the National Sewing Month campaign. Themes like “Sewing… the alternative yoga,” “Sewing… Express Your Creative Spirit” and “Sewing…it’s what you make of it” were chosen and support and participation from local and national retailers, the American Sewing Guild (ASG) chapters, sewing educators, online retailers, school systems and other sewing enthusiasts really helped the campaign gain popularity within the sewing world.

In December of 2007, the HSA closed its doors, but just a few months later the American Sewing Guild (formerly part of the HSA) joined forces with the Sewing & Craft Alliance, a new program started by HSA’s former Executive Director and its former webmaster. The ASG wished to continue the promotion of National Sewing Month while providing a central location for the distribution of National Sewing Month information and materials to organizations, educators, sewing enthusiasts and anyone else interested in promoting or participating in activities for National Sewing Month.

Today, National Sewing Month is presented by the Sewing & Craft Alliance in partnership with the American Sewing Guild. Here are some ways you can get involved in national sewing month:

• Teach a family member or friend to sew – start with a trip to Mary Jo’s of course!
• Volunteer your time and teach sewing to a local youth organization like Girl Scouts and 4-H Clubs.
• Make it possible for someone to learn how to sew! Volunteer your time or donate fabrics, equipment and sewing supplies to local women’s groups.
• Sew more often. If you haven't been sewing lately, come into Mary Jo’s to find out what's new in the sewing world!
• Join your local chapter of the American Sewing Guild at www.asg.org and participate in its activities. 
• Register for a class here at Mary Jo’s and bring a friend!
• Contact your local public television station and make a contribution that supports sewing programs.
• Create your own sewing circle of friends; it’s fun to sew (and take trips to Mary Jo’s) with others!

National Sewing Month is the perfect time to celebrate and indulge in your passion for sewing and a great opportunity to start sewing if you never have before! But, keep in mind that the creative, therapeutic and calming effects of sewing are joys that we can celebrate throughout the entire year.

Happy Sewing!

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.