CLASS SCHEDULE

ADVANCE REGISTRATION AND FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED
1/2 refundable up to one week before class

Class Quilt Gallery

Winter 2010

ST. NICHOLAS DAY CELEBRATION - BERNINA HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
~ TRY BEFORE YOU BUY CLASS
SATURDAY, DEC 5th, 10:00-12:00pm. FREE!
Refreshments and Holiday Cheer!

VELVET EMBOSSING WITH COLOR
1 session – Julia Follett
Add extra effects and dimension by using color as you emboss a velvet scarf. This technique can be used for clothing, accessories, or home dec. Stamps will be provided or bring your favorite ones. Scarf lengths of velvet available to purchase in many colors. The final effect is stunning and makes a wonderful gift! SATURDAY, DEC 12th.
1:30-4pm. Fee $20. Materials fee $5.00.

BERNINA CLUB
1st session – Kay Hoffman
Enjoy learning about the Bernina Cutwork Accessory and Software. Create gorgeous shapes for embellishment, explore infinite possibilities of reverse appliqué, or add delicate edgings and eyelets with ease. Bernina Cutwork Accessory eliminates tedious hand cutting of appliqué shapes, unusual patchwork pieces, cutwork elements, edgings and more!
SATURDAY, JAN 9th.
10-12:00pm, Fee $12 each or $30/ 3 sessions.

BERNINA DESIGNER PLUS SOFTWARE CLASS
1st of 3 sessions – Marlee Carter Variegated Thread Designs: Use the new tools in V6 to create designs for using your variegated thread. These designs have a lot of punch in a shorter stitching time. V5 users can also do this.
SUNDAY, JAN 10th.
1:00-4:00pm. Fee $40.

BEGINNING QUILTING
5 sessions - Kerin Ferrin
Discover the wonderful world of quilting! Students learn the basic skills of quiltmaking such as rotary cutting, piecing, borders, quilting, binding, and labeling as they construct a charming Rail Fence wallhanging using “Start Quilting With Alex Anderson.” Bernina sewing machines available during class.
SESSION l - MONDAYS, JAN 11th - FEB 8th.
SESSION ll - MONDAYS, MAR 1st - MAR 29th.
6:00 – 8:30PM. Fee $75.

OPEN SEWING
Winter sessions - Margi Varnum/Carla Clarke
This class is for anyone who wants help with any sewing project. Come have fun and learn valuable sewing tips from the experts! Please call to register by noon the day before class.
TUESDAYS, JAN 12th - MAR 30th, 6:00-8:30pm
THURSDAYS, JAN 12th - MAR 25th 10:00-12:30pm
Fee $15/session.

BEGINNING SEWING AND BEYOND
5 or 2 sessions – Carla Clarke
This hands-on class covers sewing basics including pattern and fabric selection, pattern layout and pinning, cutting, fitting, interfacing, construction techniques, seam finishes and more. Students will complete a garment and should have some previous experience with their sewing machine. (Bernina sewing machines available during class.)
SESSION l: 5 - WEDNESDAYS, JAN 13th - FEB. 10th
SESSION ll: 5 - WEDNESDAYS, MAR 3rd - 31st
6:00 – 8:30pm. Fee $70.

BASIC SERGING
2 sessions-Julia Follett
Afraid of your serger? Basic serger operations are covered during the first class - threading and thread tensions, using stitch length and differential feed and problem solving. In the second class the serger is used for an actual project. Students should leave the class confidently using their own serger.- any brand serger! SATURDAYS,.JAN 16th & 30th.
10:00-12:30pm. Fee $50.

SUSAN CARLSON PORTRAIT COURSE
3 sessions – Susan Carlson
Learn the basics of creating a fabric collage portrait. Susan has devised a no-pressure “cutting loose” approach creating a personified sun's face. Each student will begin with the same design, learning how to create a face step-by-step, adding their own unique touches in the process. Course runs one day a month for three months, allowing time to work at home before returning for feed-back and further instruction. See sample at www.susancarlson.com.
SATURDAYS, JAN 16th, FEB 13th, and MAR 6th.
1-5:00pm. Fee $180

 

 

OPEN EMBROIDERY STUDIO
open sessions – Elayn Chesser Come to OPEN EMBROIDERY STUDIO with any embroidery project that is challenging you or if you just want to get started embroidering! Please register by the Friday before class.
SUNDAYS, JAN 17th, FEB 21st , and MAR 21st.
10:00 – 4:00pm. Fee $25/day or $18/half day

NEW YORK BEAUTY/MARINER’S COMPASS
1 session – Cheri Wilkins
Complete a small wall hanging or pillow top, or get started on a series of blocks that can be used in a quilt. Learn several methods for handling the curves of a Beauty or Compass block. Use brilliant, high-contrast colors to produce a very dramatic look. Experience with Paper Piecing helpful, but not necessary, as there will be a short review of paper piecing at the start of the class.
SATURDAY, JAN 23rd.
9:30-4:00pm. Fee $50.

AMY BUTLER MARKET TOTE/TRAVEL DAY TOTE
1 session – Sheri Nadeau
Learn step-by-step how to make one of these totes designed by one of the most popular, contemporary designers, Amy Butler. Try using one of the new laminated fabrics. Purchase Amy Butler CD for this class (CD includes these totes and 20 other projects)
SUNDAY, JAN 24th.
12:30-4:30pm. Fee $25.

AMY BUTLER FRENCHY BAG OR BIRDIE SLING
1 session – Sheri Nadeau
Learn step-by-step how to make one of these stylish bags designed by one of the most popular, contemporary designers, Amy Butler. Purchase pattern for this class.
SATURDAY, JAN 30th
1:30-5:30pm. Fee $25.

 

 

 

 

ROMAN SHADES
1 session - Sheri Nadeau
Learn how to make Roman Shades. This class will lead you through the steps to make Roman Shades for all your window needs! You will learn the steps from cutting, sewing, and mounting the shade. Pick your favorite home dec fabric or use some of the great quilt fabrics for your project. Have your shade measurements with you when signing up (must decide if you want to mount shade inside the frame or outside of it). Instructor will provide the lining fabric, rings, and cord. Materials fee $10.
SUNDAY, JAN 31st,12:00-5:00pm OR
WEDNESDAY, MAR 3rd
9:30-3:00pm. Fee $50.

BEYOND BEGINNING QUILTING
6 sessions
This class is for confident beginners and will review rotary cutting, piecing, borders, quilting, binding, and labeling while adding new skills to their quilting repertoire as they construct a Check and Balance quilt from “Keep Quilting With Alex Anderson.” Bernina sewing machines available during class.
THURSDAYS, FEB 4th – MAR 11th.
6:00 – 8:30pm. Fee $90.

WEEKENDER TOTE
1 session – Anne Bishop
Enjoy making this tote by Penny Sturges from the new Kaffe Fassett or Phillip Jacobs Design Rolls, batik “Bali Pops” or from all your wonderful scraps. Quick and easy strips embellished with decorative stitching if you like. See the totes in the online gallery or at the shop.
SUNDAY, FEB 7th.
12:00-5:00pm. Fee $25.

 

 

 

 

 

BERNINA CLUB
2nd session – Carla Clarke
Learn about the Bernina Pintucking Feet (#30-#34) and the Piping Foot #38. Pintucking feet make it a breeze to sew exactly parallel rows of tucks for fabrics ranging from very fine to heavy. Use the Piping Foot for straight or curved piping applications and edge stitching along bulky trims such as webbing and strapping. This class is a lecture demo with detailed handouts included.
SATURDAY, FEB 13th
10-12pm. Fee $12 or $20/ 2 sessions.

BERNINA DESIGNER PLUS SOFTWARE CLASS
2nd of 3 sessions – Marlee Carter Hearts Galore: Create multiple hearts easily using Corel Draw as the starting point. See how easy it is to create a group of related designs but all different. These would make lovely centers for an Irish Chain quilt’s block centers.
SATURDAY, FEB 14th.
1:00-4:00pm. Fee $40

ONE-PIECE PAPER PIECING
1 session – Cheri Wilkins
Learn a new method of paper piecing using a one-piece paper foundation and a simple, quick folding & sewing technique. Saves time, improves accuracy, and results in a complete block, without sewing individual pieces together! You will be amazed at how easily you can complete some very complex blocks. Suitable for beginners or experienced paper-piecers.
SATURDAY, FEB 27th
9:30-4:00pm. Fee $50.

IT FITS! THE CLASSIC SHIRT
3 sessions – Margi Varnum
Students will learn to make a collar with a collar band,a double yoke, French cuffs and a regular barrel cuffs,sleeve plackets, hidden buttonhole front placket, flatfell seams and rolled hems. Add many options to personalize your shirt with pleats, gathers, full sleeves,
narrow sleeves, different collars. And it will fit!
SUNDAYS, FEB 28th, MAR 7th & 28th .
10-3pm. Fee $90.

BERNINA CLUB
3rd session
Bernina Stitch Regulator Workshop. Come play with the Bernina Stitch Regulator. Bring your project or we have one for you. Learn tips for success with various decorative threads.
Saturday, March 13th
10:00-12:00pm. Fee $12.00

BRAID EMBELLISHED TABLE TOPPER OR TOTE
1 session – Laura Sexton
Learn this simple braid technique to add interest to your projects. Add it to a tote, purse, jacket cuff, or table runner and go from simple to snazzy - let your imagination go wild! Choose from several different braid techniques. See sample in the online gallery or at the shop.
SATURDAY, MAR 13th.
1:00-5:00pm. Fee $25.

BERNINA DESIGNER PLUS SOFTWARE CLASS
3rd of 3 sessions - Marlee Carter
Buttonholes in Embroidery? Yes, and it couldn’t be easier. Digitize an over the door Banner with seasonal additions as you learn how to have the embroidery machine create buttonholes for quilting and garments.
SUNDAY, MAR 14th.
1:00-4:00pm. Fee $35.

IMPROVISATIONAL QUILTING WITH JAPANESE FABRICS
1 session - Cheri Wilkins
Leave your preconceived ideas about color and perfect piecing at home. Work with unusual fabrics, cut without templates, experience new and sometimes surprising color combinations to create a small quilt top or a block that may be completely different from your expectations. Although the focus is on using antique Japanese fabrics (available at Portsmouth Fabric Co.) this creative technique can be used with almost any fabric combination.
SATURDAY, MAR 20th.
9:30-4:00pm. Fee $50.

 

FABRIC IMAGES/PORTRAITS
2 sessions – Susan Carlson
Create an image using Susan's innovative layering/ collage method. Class includes a short slide show of examples pertaining to choice of class. Individual design, fabric selection, construction, borders, and quilting will be discussed
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, APR 10th & 11th.
10-4pm. Fee TBA