Clubs |
 | American Sewing Guild
Come see what all the excitement is about and get your creative juices flowing.
New ideas and tips every month.
ASG meets the 1st Saturday of each month
Cost: $ FREE |
| Crazy 8s Club for March
This is a new club being created especially for our 800 series customers. The time will be spent on new information, questions, special project ideas, and much more. Come and help us design this club to what you need. Look for more information on the website and in our e-mails.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Diamond/Platinum Club
Monthly embroidery project featured in the Diamond / Platinum Club design packs from Anita Goodesign. We will share tips, tricks, and techniques to improve your embroidery. Attendees will also learn new ideas for using designs and are invited to share lots of show-n-tells! FREE to D/P Club members, $20 for non-members.
Cost: $ FREE |
 | Diamond/Platinum Club
Monthly embroidery project featured in the Diamond / Platinum Club design packs from Anita Goodesign. We will share tips, tricks, and techniques to improve your embroidery. Attendees will also learn new ideas for using designs and are invited to share lots of show-n-tells! FREE to D/P Club members, $20 for non-members.
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 | Friday Night Stitchers
Join us for a fun "open sew". Bring your UFOs or anything "sewing" that has you stumped! We will be there to help guide you - a FUN class designed to hone your sewing skills and make new sewing friends!
Cost: $ 30.00 |
| Longarm Club
A new club for longarm quilters - (no, not quilters who have long arms). This club is open to anyone who has a longarm machine of any kind or even if you are just interested in learning about longarm quilting. Please join us.
Cost: $ FREE |
Creative Sewing |
 | Countdown Calendar
My family has a big year coming up in 2012 and I thought a countdown calendar to keep track of each event would be fun to make. I made my calendar up in black and white with pink, green, and red accents, but any color combination will work. It is a great way to use up fat quarters and scraps. The diagonal pockets will hold either a treat or a marker.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Easter Basket Class
MAKE THIS ADORABLE EASTER BASKET WITH TWO COORDINATING HALF-YARDS OF FABRIC. YOU WILL WEAVE THE STRIPS AND BIND OFF THE TOP. MAKE ONE TO KEEP AND ONE TO GIVE AWAY.
Cost: $ 25.00 |
 | EZ 4 New Moms
Moms and grandmas--this class is for you! Make a car seat canopy (baby not included) to cover your baby from heat, cold, or germs. Flip it up when you go inside. We will also make a fashionable, easy peasy nursing cover in this class.
Cost: $ 25.00 |
 | Only Owls
This past year I became a collector of owls. This obsession started subtly when I received a pair of owl-print pajamas as a gift and has blossomed into a full-blown passion for anything having to do with owls - owl fabrics, owl patterns, and owl embroidery designs. In this class you can fulfill YOUR owl passion with your pick of three different patterns from Susie C. Shore Designs - Hot Who oven mitt, Who Knew ornament, and Who’s Place placemats.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Rubber Stamping 101
Join the girls in a fun morning of rubber stamping—no experience necessary. We will stamp (and sew if you desire) to make darling greeting cards and decorate matching envelopes—all supplies are provided in a packet for you ready to go.
Cost: $ 20.00 |
 | Ruffled Pillow Slipcover
Fabulous ruffled fabric, a backing fabric, a pillow form and a bit of time and you’ll have a really fun pillow slipcover! Join us to learn how to make a zipper-free, washable pillow cover.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Tie-Lace Fashion Accessory (Cancelled)
Have fun learning how to transform a man‘s necktie into a unique scarf-like necklace. These easy-to-make, trendy accessories make ideal holiday gifts. Supply List Needed
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Wool Punch Art
Wool Punch
Cost: $ 30.00 |
Embroidery |
 | Digitizing for the Quilter's Square
Got that large hoop that’s still in the box? Now is the time to unleash that Quilter’s Square Hoop. Learn how to use your software to create a design for a beautiful pillow using the Quilter’s Square. We will be using the designs found in the software.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Digitizing Trapunto & Stippling
Learn how to digitize Trapunto design surrounded with stippling. This is perfect for quilting a pillow or a quilt square. We will be using designs within your software.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Embroidering Trapunto & Stippling
We will be Multihooping with the lg. oval and mega hoops. The design used for this will be the design we created in the class Digitizing Trapunto & Stippling.
CATEGORY:
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Embroidering with the Quilter's Square
Learn how to embroider on the Qulter’s Square using the design we created in the Digitizing for Quilter’s Square Class
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Floriani Project of the Month
Come and use your Floriani Software in this monthly class.
Cost: $ 10.00 |
 | Friends in the Sea 3-D Embroidery Book
Come and learn how make this darling 3-D book for kids of all ages! Put your 3-D glasses on (2 included) and the magic begins! Way Cool!!!
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Jazzilicious! with Sarah Vedeler
It's not exactly a "Block of the Month" quilt but WOW what a quilt. You'll work on it monthly.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Leather Luggage Tags
You can embroider on leather. Judy can show you just how this is done.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Towel of the Month
Each month embroider a wonderful recipe on a towel, and enjoy the recipe while you sew!
Sign up for class - and you will receive an email letting you know the thread colors needed.
Cost: $ 20.00 |
 | Wool Punch Art
In this class, you will hone your skills in using the wool punch tool. We will
complete six samples that you can mount and hang as I have or use in any other creative way
you wish.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
Garments |
 | Altered Attitudes
In this class Carrie will continue to keep you in stitches by helping you fit and restyle your current wardrobe. Save money by altering/restyling clothes you already have. Learn how simple it is to make a small change that will make a big difference in how your clothes fit and hang. Learn proper ways to mark and stitch a hem, attach a lining, fix a droopy seat in your trousers. Hide a tummy, close a gap!
Change an outdated look! It's all in an altered attitude!
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Back to Basics Hand Stitches
Running stitch, basting stitch, back stitch, whip stitch – what do these terms mean? Hand sewing often gets a bad rap and I for one do not understand it. Maybe a bit of tutoring is all that’s needed. Come and learn some of the basics of hand sewing…threading a needle with ease, making a smooth knot, tailor’s tacks and more.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Back to Basics Seams & Seam Finishes
The basics are always good to learn, and for others – to review. In this class we will cover several of the most often used seams and seam finishes.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Clothing Construction
In this class you will learn how to measure before you start. Learn to lay out your pattern pieces to get the most from your yardage. Professional fitting techniques-seams-closures-zippers and sew much more! Carrie will teach you tips and tricks learned from keeping folks in stitches. This is an ongoing/open-ended series. Whatever you are in your sewing skills learn to make clothing without that handmade look.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Draft a Six-Gore Skirt
Six Gore Skirt
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Just ZIP It
This is the class where you will learn to insert zippers three ways!
Invisible, lapped and centered. You will then learn ‘finishing’ neck edge, waistband, seam intersections. Leave ready to finish your projects in a zip!
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Open Sew for UFOs!
We often need a bit more time‘ to finish things! Let‘s get together and do just that! Carrie will help you with finishing the projects that you are working on.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | See It Sew It Wear It
See It! Sew It! Wear It! is a block of time set aside for you to indulge your
passion for sewing clothing; this is a “Sit and Sew” for Garments.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Six Gores & More
Six Gores & More
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Zippers on the Fly
Zippers on the Fly
Cost: $ 30.00 |
Mastering Your Bernina |
 | Cutwork Tool Project
This cutwork accessory project class follows the Cutwork Mastery I & II classes. The class goes through an in-house designed project so that Cutwork Accessory users can learn stabilization, hooping, starching and layering techniques. We will design in the software together and then cut out/sew out in class as well.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Machine Mastery #1
Class #1: BASIC OPERATION: Designed for all BERNINA sewing machines including Bernette models, this class is a must for new owners. Learn what you need to know about the basic operation of your machine.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Machine Mastery #2
Class #2: STITCH FUN: Explore the decorative stitches and creative functions of your BERNINA sewing machine while learning embellishments for almost any type of project: this class is designed for all computerized BERNINA sewing machines.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Machine Mastery #3
Class #3: CREATIVE OPTIONS: Open to 730 and 8 Series owners, this class examines the distinctive features and functions that make these models unique and useful additions to your sewing rooms. (9 mm machines)
Things to Bring: Please bring the following to each mastery class: Sewing machine and accessories box, Owner's Guide, Mastery Workbook printed out, one new spool of all-purpose thread and a Basic Sewing Kit.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Machine Mastery Marathon
A condensed version of Machine Mastery classes #1 & #2
SERIES 8 OWNERS - please take Series 8 MM Classes 1 & 2 before taking this class.
Class #1: Basics of needles, threads and fabric compatibility. Basic information about using your machine, seaming, securing and how to clean your machines.
Class #2: Learn about different types of seaming, hemming, elastics and how to apply them, buttonholes, sewing on buttons and darning.
Cost: $ 55.00 |
 | Mastering Your Embroidery: Machine Basics
This mastery class is for embroidery machine owners. Learn the ins and outs of your BERNINA or Deco embroidery machine - from the basics of hooping to customizing designs and Endless Embroidery. You'll discover all you need to get the most from your embroidery system.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Mastering Your Series 8 Class #1 - Sewing
Mastering Your Series 8 classes are specific for Bernina 820 & 830 machines & should be the first classes taken by a new owner. They are a combination of lecture, demo & Power Point demonstrations. You are welcome to bring your machine or laptop computer with the Bernina Series 8 Emulator loaded on it. You are also welcome to just follow along with the instructor's power point.
The Machine Mastery & Machine Embroidery Series are highly recommended for those new to sewing, embroidery of Bernina sewing machines and should be taken after taking these Series 8 Classes 1 and 2.
Class #1 Sewing: Threading, screen anatomy & navigation, stitches & Bernina Dual Feed.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Mastering Your Series 8 Class #2 - Embroidery
Mastering Your Series 8 classes are specific for Bernina 830 machines & should be the first classes taken by a new owner. They are a combination of lecture, demo & Power Point demonstrations. You are welcome to bring your machine or laptop computer with the Bernina Series 8 Emulator loaded on it. The Machine Mastery & Machine Embroidery Series are highly recommended for those new to sewing, embroidery of Bernina sewing machines and should be taken after taking Series 8 Classes 1 and 2.
Class #2 Embroidery: threading for embroidery, embroidery screen navigation, design selection & editing.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Serger Mastery #1
Class #1:Basic Serger Use: Designed to make you comfortable with your new serger. This class covers threading, tension settings and basic serger applications.
Things to Bring: Please bring the following to each mastery classes: Serger and accessories box, Owners Guide Mastery Workbook printed out, a new spool of all purpose thread and a Basic Sewing Kit. Serger Mastery #1 - 4 spools of serger thread (red, blue, yellow & green)
Kit Fee: $2.50 material fee for each mastery class to cover all the materials needed for the hands-on exercises.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Serger Mastery #2
Class #2: BASIC SERGER USE continued... this class continues with threading and goes into different threading for special stitching. Learn to use your serger for more than seaming and finishing edges. This class explores the use of serger accessory presser feet and attachments for both embellishment and practical uses. Discover how to incorporate chain and cover stitching if your model offers these features.
Things to Bring: Please bring the following to each mastery classes: Serger and accessories box, Owners Guide Mastery Workbook printed out, a new spool of all purpose thread and a Basic Sewing Kit. Serger Mastery #2 - 4 spools thread (same color)
Kit Fee: $2.50 material fee for each mastery class to cover all the materials needed for the hands-on exercises.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
Quilting |
 | Beginning Machine Quilting
This class is for the beginner who would like to appliqué and doesn’t want to
do it by hand. You will learn several techniques for machine appliqué.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Charm Pack Table Runner
Make.this adorable table runner using a charm pack and coordinating fabric. It goes together quickly and is fun to make
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Free Motion Background & Fillers
This class is a must for the basics of free motion machine quilting. Do you have areas in your quilting that just aren't easy to fill? Judy will teach you some great filler patterns and backgrounds to help make your machine quilting look wonderful.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Learn to Quilt Series: Class 1
Learn to Quilt Series
Cost: $ 30.00 |
| Learn to Quilt Series: Class 2
Learn to Quilt Series
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Learn to Quilt Series: Class 3
Learn to Quilt Series
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Learn to Quilt Series: Class 4
Learn to Quilt Series
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Learn to Quilt Series: Class 5
Learn to Quilt Series
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Learn to Quilt Series: Class 6
Learn to Quilt Series
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Paper Piecing
Come and try paper piecing. You’ll make several basic blocks and learn some tricks that make it sooooo much easier. $5 kit fee payable to the teacher
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | QQC Batik Squares
This quick and easy project is perfect for the beginning quilter, but sophisticated enough for all. It is made up of 5” charms cut from fat quarters, and finishes at 57 x 66”.
Cost: $ 35.00 |
 | QQC Bertha Quilt
This quick and easy project is perfect for the beginning quilter, and it provides a good opportunity for free motion quilting with your BSR. It is made up of 5” charms, and finishes at 25 x 28”. Be sure to check out the various colorways on pages 7 and 9 before selecting fabrics.
Cost: $ 35.00 |
 | QQC Charlotte Quilt
In this class you will make a table topper or baby quilt and learn how to construct a bow-tie block. The open spaces provide an opportunity for newer quilters to learn how to use a frixion pen with a stencil to create a free motion quilted design with the BSR. This easy quilt is made up of 5” charms, and finishes at 32 x 32”. Be sure to check out the various colorways on pages 11 and 13 before selecting fabrics.
Cost: $ 35.00 |
 | QQC Greta Quilt
This is a nice, easy class for beginners, but is a good accuracy skill-builder class for more experienced quilters. The blocks and sashings provide an opportunity for newer quilters to learn how to use a Frixion pen with a stencil to create a free motion quilted design with the BSR. This easy quilt is made up of 5” charms, and finishes at 36 x 36”. Be sure to check out the various colorways on pages 27 and 29 before selecting fabric.
Cost: $ 35.00 |
 | Quilt Clinic
Do you have questions about batting or binding? Unsure about how to “quilt as desired?” Need time to finish those UFOs that are piling up? Then Quilt Clinic is for you! You will have a block of time in which to work on your own project with a teacher available to assist you. Be sure to bring your pattern or book.
Cost: $ 35.00 |
 | Quilting with Skillbuilders
Skillbuilders
Cost: $ 50.00 |
 | Strip Teaser Table Topper
Watch as you manipulate strips of fabric to create a table topper or the center of a quilt. It is so much fun to see it take shape!
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Zen Doodle Art Quilt (Cancelled)
Come and learn to quilt with your doodles.
Cost: $ 40.00 |
Serger |
 | Serger Fun
Let's use your serger to make some fast, fun projects. You'll make 2 or 3 projects start to finish in class. It's amazing to see how quickly you'll get done. Please take SERGER MASTERY classes before this class. A kit fee of $7.50 is to be paid the teacher.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
Software (Beyond Mastery) |
 | Software Sampler
Bernina Software Sampler is a hit with customers and we're bringing it to SftH. Each month we will go through a software design project prepared by Bernina's best and learn some new aspect of our DesignerPlus Software. Students will get a handout and CD to take home.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
Software Mastery |
 | Mastering Your Bernina Embroidery Software #1 V6
Class #1: Start with the basics of the V6 Bernina Embroidery Software. Learn to calibrate your screen. Discover the magic of the icons on the tool bars, how to resize, rotate & mirror designs, utilize thread matching, fabric settings, basic lettering functions, print designs & send designs to your machine.
This class applies to both Editor Plus & Designer Plus levels of the Bernina Embroidery Software V6. This class is a prerequisite to Software #2.
Things to Bring: These Version 6 classes are lecture/demo. All you need to bring is paper, pencil, and Owners Workbook. Laptops may be brought to class, however, the instructor cannot take time from class to deal with computer or software problems that may arise.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Mastering Your Bernina Embroidery Software #2 V6
Class #2 Version 6: Learn how to utilize Portfolio, edit a design & auto digitize. In this class you will learn about removing overlaps, how to use the magic wand & touch on the Art Canvas portion of the software. This class applies to both Editor Plus & Designer Plus levels of the Bernina Embroidery Software V6.
This class applies to both Editor Plus & Designer Plus levels of the Bernina Embroidery Software V6. Students must complete Software #1 before enrolling in Software #2.
Things to Bring: These Version 6 classes are lecture/demo. All you need to bring is paper, pencil & Owners Workbook. Laptops may be brought to class, however, the instructor cannot take time from class to deal with computer or software problems that may arise.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Mastering Your Bernina Embroidery Software #3 V6
Class #3: Manually digitize an embroidery design. Learn to use the new tools in V6 – morphing, carving stamp, outline effect, sculptured fill, star stitch, ripple stitch, stipple fill, contour fill, cross stitch fill & freehand drawingClass #3: Manually digitize an embroidery design. Learn to use the new tools in V6 – morphing, carving stamp, outline effect, sculptured fill, star stitch, ripple stitch, stipple fill, contour fill, cross stitch fill & freehand drawing.
This class applies to the Designer Plus level of the Bernina Embroidery Software V6. Students must complete Software #1 & #2 before enrolling in Software #3.
Things to Bring: These Version 6 classes are lecture/demo. All you need to bring is paper, pencil, and Owners Workbook. Laptops may be brought to class, however, the instructor cannot take time from class to deal with computer or software problems that may arise.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
 | Mastering Your Bernina Embroidery Software #4 V6
Learn basic navigation of Art Canvas, the CorelDRAW Essentials 4 portion of the Bernina Embroidery Software V6.
This class applies to the Designer Plus level of the Bernina Embroidery Software V6. Students must complete Software #1, #2 & #3 before enrolling in Software #4.
Things to Bring: These Version 6 classes are lecture/demo. All you need to bring is paper, pencil, and Owners Workbook. Laptops may be brought to class, however, the instructor cannot take time from class to deal with computer or software problems that may arise.
Cost: $ 30.00 |
Special Events |
 | Cre-8-tive Party!
You are invited to attend a FREE class! We hope you can join us for a Cre-8-tive Party. Not only will you leave with a beautiful completed project that you will love, but BERNINA is offering some incredible specials! We‘ll have samples, handouts, door prizes, refreshments and lots of fun! And, best of all, we‘ll provide all of your supplies and a BERNINA 830 for you to sew and embroider on as we walk you through every step. Embroidery experience is not necessary!
Cost: $ FREE |
| FEET ures
Learn about a different Bernina foot each month which will also have a special!
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| Sew Creative Club - Renaissance Costumes
Renaissance Costumer Annmarie Bitondo will speak about creative processes associated with creating authentic Renaissance clothing. The process involves reviewing historical journals, portraits and documents and transforming it into 21st century "garb". She will bring some books and discusss the short cut methods she uses. Costumes and accessories will be available
Cost: $ 25.00 |
| Sew Creative Club - Tool Time with the Techs
Noel and Rick will demonstrate how a sewing machine forms a stitch, the factors that work against you in the quest for the perfect stitch, and how to correct common technical issues.
Cost: $ 25.00 |
Workshops & Seminars |
 | TShirt Quilt Workshop
TShirt Quilt
Cost: $ 65.00 |
 | Turn Your Photo Into An Art Quilt - Workshop
Art Quilt
Cost: $ 70.00 |
