classes

Monday, January 26  BEGINNER SEWING | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMGreat class for beginners using the "hot dog" method to make a pillowcase for your home or bedroom.  You'll also learn an easy method for sewing the small trim on the pillowcase and sewing a french  seam.  1-3p. $20.  Carol

Tuesday, January 27 . BABYLOCK SOLARIS MACHINE CLASS | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMWe are starting a 4 month course for the Solaris machine owners.  This is a lecture class with overhead visuals.  
 

Tuesday, January 27 . FINISHING CLASS | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PMWe will be doing a lecture class on how to add border, quilting ideas and binding.  Come learn great techniques and finish up those quilt tops.  

Tuesday, January 27 . KIDS SEWING (BUSY BOBBINS) | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PMGet acquainted with a sewing machine provided by the Sewing Source.  Practice sewing on straight and curved lines Make a pincushion to hold pins from your sewing supplies.  A great way to start sewing as a hobby.  Carol. $25.

Saturday, January 31 (Last Saturday of every month) . EMBROIDERY CLUB | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AMEach month we have a lecture class on a new project. Bring your show and tell too. Very inspirational. Learn new techniques. Must register to get your designs. $20.

Monday, February 2 . REVERSIBLE APRON | 10:30 AM - 1:00 PMMake a reversible apron to wear at your superbowl party.  Really wonderful item for new sewers and eay to make. 
Carol $25.00

Tuesday, February 3 . BEGINNER QUILTING | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMLearn to quilt. We are excited to teach you all the basics of quilting from picking out your colors and fabric, using a rotary cutter and ruler to cut accurately and sewing your quilt top together. 3 CLASSES  for the quilting class, 4th class is option at an additional cost of $25 for finishing lecture class.  $75. for quilt class  Quilting class 3 days are 2/3, 2/10 an 2/24 1-3. Option finishing class is 3/3 for $25.   Sally

Saturday, February 7 MAGICAL EXPANDABLE TOTE | 10:30 AM - 1:00 PMA popular class sew a tote that expands 50% when unzipped Learn to sew on zippers and some sewing tricks (hacks) that will make this project a sure hit.  There will be some homework. 2/7 & 2/14, & 2/21.  Carol. $ 55.

Wednesday, February 11 . EASY DOES IT BAG by Annie | 10:30 AM - 3:00 PMMake a handy bag for your toiletries, or personal items.  you will learn some new tricks not in the pattern.  Colleen. $40.

Thursday, February 12 . SCAN N CUT DX (INTRO CLASS) | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMDo you own a Brother Scan n Cut DX and want to learn how to use it?  Or do you want to know what it can do for your embroidery machine applique?  This is product is amazing and this is an intro class to show you just that.  We will have follow up class to make things shown in this lecture intro.  Debbie.

Wednesday, February 18 . GOT YOUR BACK BAG by Annie | 10:30 AM - 3:00 PMA fun backpack to use everyday.  Can be used everyday for all your essentials items. 2/18 and 2/25  Colleen $55.

Saturday, February 21 . BLOCK OF THE MONTH CLUB | 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tuesday, February 24 . BABYLOCK SOLARIS CLASS 2 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMClass 2 of our 4 class series on the Solaris machine.

Tuesday, February 24 . KIDS SEWING (BUSY BOBBINS) | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PMLearning to use a pattern you can make a pair of shorts or pajama pants. We have a wide selection of colors and prints for you to select to make your new attire.  Carol. $25.00

Thursday, February 26 . ROPE BOWLS | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PMWant to learn a quick and easy craft project?  Learn to make a rope bowl.  During this class you will learn how to start the process of making a rope bowl, learn to build the sides of your bowl and a simple technique on how to finish your bowl. In between there are infinite possibilities on how to create rope bowl.  You can add wrapped fabric,you can dye your rope, you can use a variety of stitches from your sewing machine.  We will learn how to use the zig zag stitch to make your first bowl. Rope bowls are great to use in your sewing room and make quick and easy gifts.  They are great for men too. Mother's Day and Father's Day gift ideas.  Rose   $20.00

Saturday, February 28 (Last Saturday of every month) . EMBROIDERY CLUB | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AMEach month we have a lecture class on a new project. Bring your show and tell too. Very inspirational. Learn new techniques. Must register to get your designs. $20.

Tuesday, March 3 . FINISHING CLASS | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMThis is a lecture class to learn how to finish your quilt top.  We will be discussing borders and different ways to quilt and binding your quilt

Friday, March 6BLOUSE CLASS | 10:30 AM - 1:00 PMBeginner blouse class that will take you from Spring to fall.  
3/6 and 3/13    $55  ColleenTuesday, March 104 WAY PLACEMAT | 10:30 AM - 1:00 PMMake one placemat that can be turned to 4 different patterns or seasons.  Great way to change up your table.  $25.00 

Thursday, March 12 .  SCAN N CUT (APPLIQUE CUTTING FABRIC) | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMWe will be cutting out fabric for our applique pieces on our embroidery design.  We will also review how to cut out pieces for doing applique without an embroidery machine.  $25. Debbie

Monday, March 16UMBRELLA CLASS | 10:30 AM - 2:00 PMGet ready for April showers and sew up an umbrella in your choice of fabric.  Sewing Source will supply a serger for you to use during the class.   We have children, adult and doll umbrella frames too which will be available to purchase.  3/16 and 3/23. $45

Thursday, March 19 . PIVOT & SLIDE (ALTERING TECHNIQUE) | 10:30 AM - 1:00 PMLearn to alter your patterns using the pivot and slide technique.  Please wear a tank top to get an accurate measurement.  $30.
Colleen

Saturday, March 21 . BLOCK OF THE MONTH CLUB | 9:30 AM - 10:00 AMEach month we teach a lecture class on a new block.  If you bring your previous block back your new kit is free.  

Tuesday, March 24 . BABYLOCK SOLARIS CLASS 3 OF 4 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMThis is class 3 of our series. Lecture class.   Sandy

Tuesday, March 24 . KIDS SEWING (BUSY BOBBINS) | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PMMake a pillowcase for your bedroom using the hotdog method.  It doesn't really invlove hotdogs.  $25. Carol

Wednesday, March 25  STRIPOLOGY CLASS (QUILT IS WINNIE) | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMAnother great quilt from the stripology book, taught by Lynn Ray. If you already made a stripology quilt or just starting out using the "stripology" tool you won't want to miss this class. Accurate and easy to use your quilts will be much easier to make. We have all the supplies for you to take this class too. $50

Thursday, March 26 . EDGE TO EDGE QUILTING (EMBROIDERY MACHINE) | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMLearn to do Edge to Edge quilting with your embroidery machine.  You will bring your machine to class for this one.  $ 35. Colleen

Saturday, March 28 (Last Saturday of every month) . EMBROIDERY CLUB | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AMEach month we have a lecture class on a new project. Bring your show and tell too. Very inspirational. Learn new techniques. Must register to get your designs. $20.

Saturday, April 18 .  RAG QUILT | 10:30 AM - 1:00 PMDo you like to make "rag quilts" but don't want to cut all those squares?  Come learn to make an easy baby quilt with 2 pieces of fabric (flannel) and no square cutting.  Just in time for spring. P.S. if you have leftover you can make two burp cloths.  Easy peasy!! Sandy. $30.

Thursday, April 2   ON THE GO by Annie | 10:30 AM - 3:00 PMSmall but mighty bag to take on vacations or just around town.  Will be great for those quilt events when you want something small.  4/2 and 4/9.   $ 55  Colleen

Saturday, April 18 . BLOCK OF THE MONTH CLUB | 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Saturday, April 25 (Last Saturday of every month) . EMBROIDERY CLUB | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AMEach month we have a lecture class on a new project. Bring your show and tell too. Very inspirational. Learn new techniques. Must register to get your designs. $20.

Tuesday, April 28  SOLARIS CLASS 4 OF 4 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PMThis is our last class of the series for the Solaris  Come join us for a lecture class to learn more about this amazing machine. 

 Saturday, May 30 (Last Saturday of every month) . EMBROIDERY CLUB | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AMEach month we have a lecture class on a new project. Bring your show and tell too. Very inspirational. Learn new techniques. Must register to get your designs. $20.

Saturday, June 27 (Last Saturday of every month) . EMBROIDERY CLUB | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AMEach month we have a lecture class on a new project. Bring your show and tell too. Very inspirational. Learn new techniques. Must register to get your designs. $20.

Saturday, July 25 (Last Saturday of every month) . EMBROIDERY CLUB | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AMEach month we have a lecture class on a new project. Bring your show and tell too. Very inspirational. Learn new techniques. Must register to get your designs. $20.

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