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Bags Bags BagsDownton Abbey Special

Rosa KlassenLady Sybil would love to carry this tote around Ireland. With lots of pockets and an easy zip top, you will have everything at your fingertips in seconds. Makes a great shoulder bag for shopping.

South Oct 08, 2016 9:30-4:30West Oct 29, 2016 9:30-4:30 Cost: $78.00

Don't Forget the Baby! Rosa KlassenThis diaper bag will carry everything you need for your tiny tyke; from diapers (of course) to bottles, change of clothes and even your own wallet and keys. Oh, and don't forget the toys. No need to carry another purse with you. This diaper

bag is stylish and functional. West Oct 11, 2016 6:00-7:30 (orientation) Oct 15, 2016 9:30-4:30 (class)

South Oct 17, 2016 6:00-7:30 (orientation) Oct 19, 2016 9:30-4:30 (class) Cost: $84.00

Steampunk Unique UniformsChar-Min Wade-Creller

Char-Min (VirgoVermeil): Steampunk Stylist, will provide a brief outline of Steampunk Theory including historical fashion notes and pop culture references focusing on persona development, embellishment symbolism and function. Learn to Mod (modify or

modernize) existing apparel basics in an atmosphere of luxurious permissiveness and empowerment.South Oct 14, 2016 9:30-4:30 Cost: $75.00

Creative SewingSteampunk Silhouette Solutions

Char-Min Wade-CrellerChar-Min (aka:VirgoVermeil): Steampunk Stylist, will provide a brief outline of Steampunk Theory including historical fashion notes and pop culture references focusing on silhouette. Learn to Mod (modify or modernize)

existing apparel basics in an atmosphere of luxurious permissiveness and empowerment.South Dec 2, 2016 9:30-4:30 Cost: $75.00


Basic Fusion Belly Dance Costume Carla Noble

Have you ever wanted to make your own belly dance costume? In this class, we will start simple by covering a bra and making a matching bra and skirt. This will give you the basic knowledge you will need to work up to even the fanciest costumes.South Sept 23 & 30, 2016 10:00-3:00 & Oct 7, 2016 9:30-4:30Cost: $110.00

Artistic Edge Cutter Appliqués Lois MillerDid you get one of those Artistic Edge digital cutters and don’t know what to do with it? You can make these wonderful positive-negative appliques to include on a quilt, table runner, clothing or whatever. Choose from a simple maple leaf or heart shape, digitize the stitches

and create the cutting file in the Creative Drawing software that came with the cutter, cut the fabric and use your embroidery machine to finish the job. No embroidery machine? No problem. You can use your regular machine to applique too. South Oct 18 & 25, 2016 6:00-9:00Cost: $56.00

Artistic Digital Cutter - The Basics Bev ShumilakYou’ve purchased your Artistic Edge Cutter. Now what? Join Bev and work through the basics of the cutter software. Once you have created your designs, you will send them to the cutter. We will make

samples using most of the features of your cutter.South Sept 30, 2016 10:00-3:00FREE with machine purchase from Central Sewing $55.00 If purchased elsewhere

Digital CuttersBrother Scan-N-Cut

Classes coming later this fall!


Faux Attic Windows Placemat Jaime ShumilakYour embroidery machine will make stitching circles

a breeze. Six circles will make the placemat, but you can add more to turn it into a table topper or runner. You will need to know how to get the embroidery designs to your machine. Design size is 150mm x 150mm.

South Nov 26, 2016 10:00-3:00 Cost: $60.00

Christmas Embroidered Table Topper Bev ShumilakBecause you asked for hands-on embroidery, Bev designed this table topper just for you! This topper will accent your home at Christmas. Make it glitzy or plain depending you your Christmas decor. Make one for yourself or make a few as gifts for family or friends. You will receive the cutting instructions and embroidery designs by e-mail approximately 2 weeks before the class. If you pre-cut your fabrics, you should have no problem finishing your topper. South Nov 09, 2016 10:00-3:00 Cost: $65.00

EmbroideryEmbroidery Fearless Bev Shumilak

Virtual Webinars are fun & informative. Join us at each monthly webinar. See firsthand how to create each project and go home with a DVD of project notes & files. This is a monthly

club that focuses on Machine Embroidery. FOR ALL EMBROIDERY MACHINES. South Sept 24, Oct 22 & Nov 19, 2016 10:00-3:00 Cost: $36.00

Christmas Embroidered Mug Rugs Bev ShumilakBev has digitized a set of 6 festive mug rugs. They are almost entirely made in the embroidery hoop. The designs are 150mm x 225mm in size. The designs will be e-mailed to you approximately 1 week before class. You will need to know how to get them to your machine, stick, card or whatever method your machine used to embroider the designs. If you need assistance with this, call the store at 780-469-1147.

South Dec 03, 2016 10:00-3:00Cost: $70.00

Bernina VIP Eventwith Roberta Wynnyk

Join us for a special BERNINA VIP Embroidery event using your 8 series or 7 series machines and embroidery modules. We will be embroidering and sewing a lovely silk lined side-body bag. You will have the opportunity to try BERNINA PaintWorks and CrystalWorks and learn to insert a zipper completely in the embroidery hoop and at the same time refresh your knowledge about the WOW features of your machine. If you do not have an embroidery module, contact us to arrange for a loaner. Includes lunch.South Oct 15, 2016 10:00-5:00 Cost: $99.00


Getting To Know Your Babylock Sewing MachineIn this class, we will learn about the accessories that came with your machine, we will discuss the functions of your machine, maintenance and begin some techniques. The following week will cover some additional feet, special techniques and programming. South Sep 29 & Oct 6, 2016 6:00-9:00FREE with machine purchase from Central Sewing $150.00 If purchased elsewhere

Getting To Know Your Babylock Embroidery MachineYou will learn about stabilizers, threads, etc to make your machine embroidery awesome! We will also cover how to transfer embroidery designs to your machine.West Oct 11, 2016 1:00-4:00South Oct 21, 2016 10:00-1:00 FREE with machine purchase from Central Sewing $150.00 If purchased elsewhere

Getting To Know Your Bernina Sewing MachineIn this class, we will learn about the accessories that came with your machine, we will discuss the functions of your machine, maintenance and begin some techniques. The following week will cover some additional feet, special techniques and programming. South Oct 13, 2016 6:00-9:00 FREE with machine purchase from Central Sewing $150.00 If purchased elsewhere

Getting To Know Your Bernina Embroidery MachineYou will learn about stabilizers, threads, etc to make your machine embroidery awesome! We will also cover how to transfer embroidery designs to your machine.South Oct 27, 2016 6:00-9:00 FREE with machine purchase from Central Sewing $150.00 If purchased elsewhere

Getting To Know Your Husqvarna Sewing MachineIn this class, we will learn about the accessories that came with your machine, we will discuss the functions of your machine, maintenance and begin some techniques. The following week will cover some additional feet, special techniques and programming.South Sep 29 & Oct 6, 2016 1:00-4:00FREE with machine purchase from Central Sewing $150.00 If purchased elsewhere

Getting to Know Your MachineGetting To Know Your Husqvarna Embroidery Machine You will learn about stabilizers, threads, etc to make your machine embroidery awesome! We will also cover how to transfer embroidery designs to your machine. West Oct 11, 2016 6:00-9:00South Oct 13, 2016 1:00-4:00 FREE with machine purchase from Central Sewing $150.00 If purchased elsewhere

Getting to Know Your Husqvarna Epic Bev ShumilakThe Designer Epic is full of wonderful features. Join Bev for two days of hands-on training. Bring your machine on Monday and leave it here for a sleep over. It will be well rested and ready to go when you get here on Tuesday. The class will be divided into 4 sections: Machine Introduction, Decorative Sewing, Embroidery Basics, and Connectivity & Advanced Embroidery. South Oct 17 & 18, 2016 10:00-3:00FREE with machine purchase from Central Sewing $250.00 If purchased elsewhere

Getting To Know Your Sewing MachineBecome friends with your sewing machine! This course covers everything from general maintenance to the use of a variety of stitches and machine adjustments.West Sep 27 & Oct 4, 2016 1:00-3:30West Oct 1 & 9, 2016 1:00-3:30West Oct 18 & 25, 2016 1:00-3:30South Nov 3 & 10, 2016 1:00-3:30South Nov 3 & 10, 2016 6:00-8:30West Nov 12 & 19, 2016 1:00-3:30FREE with machine purchase from Central Sewing $150.00 If purchased elsewhere

Getting To Know Your Sweet 16 Mila deRegtLearn how to use your Sweet 16 from an expert. She will give you hints, tips and techniques to make your quilting faster, easier and more professional.South Oct 11, 2016 6:00-8:30West Nov 22, 2016 6:00-8:30 FREE with machine purchase from Central Sewing $150.00 If purchased elsewhere


Getting To Know Your Serger In this class you will learn the parts of your serger, your accessories, threading and basic 3 and 4 thread techniques.West Sep 20, 2016 1:00-3:30West Sep 20, 2016 6:00-8:30South Sep 22, 2016 1:00-3:30South Sep 22, 2016 6:00-8:30West Nov 1, 2016 1:00-3:30 West Nov 1, 2016 6:00-8:30South Nov 17, 2016 1:00-3:30South Nov 17, 2016 6:00-8:30West Nov 22, 2016 1:00-3:30 West Nov 22, 2016 6:00-8:30South Dec 8, 2016 1:00-3:30 FREE with machine purchase from Central Sewing $150.00 If purchased elsewhere

Getting To Know Your Ovation SergerWe will go through chainstitch, various wave stitches and uses for various size coverhems. You must have taken "Getting To Know Your Serger" for the basic threading techniques.South Oct 20, 2016 1:00-3:30 FREE with machine purchase from Central Sewing $150.00 If purchased elsewhere

Getting To Know Your Sweet 16 Mila deRegtLearn how to use your Sweet 16 from an expert. She will give you hints, tips and techniques to make your quilting faster, easier and more professional.South Oct 11, 2016 6:00-8:30West Nov 22, 2016 6:00-8:30 FREE with machine purchase from Central Sewing $150.00 If purchased elsewhere

Kids' Learn To Sew From beginners to more advanced, this weekly 1½ hour class teaches kids the basics of sewing and following patterns. The teachers adapt each lesson to the skill set of those enrolled. This class runs from September 2016 to May 2017.Cost: $17/class to be paid monthly by post dated payments.

Kids’ Learn To Sew Barb EmersonSouth Tuesdays 4:00-5:30 5:45-7:15 Wednesdays 11:00-12:30 1:00-2:30 2:45-4:15 Thursdays 1:00-3:00

Kids’ Learn To Sew Nickie FetzkoSouth Saturdays 9:30-11:00 11:15-12:45 1:00-2:30 2:45-4:15

Kids’ Learn To Sew Diana LieskovskyWest Saturdays 9:30-11:00 11:00-12:30 1:00-2:30

Kids’ & Teens’ Sewing

Advanced Kids´ Learn To SewThis weekly 2 hour class builds on the skills learned in the Learn to Sew class. New techniques will be taught based on the skill set of those enrolled. This class runs from September 2016 to May 2017. West Tuesdays 4:00-6:00

Diana Lieskovsky

South Thursdays 4:00-6:00Barb Emerson

Cost: $17/class to be paid monthly by post dated payments.

Teens´ Sewing In these weekly 2 hr classes, the students will sew garments suited to their sewing ability. This class is for teens 13 & up. (Sept to May)West Tuesdays 6:00-8:00

Diana LieskovskySouth Thursdays 6:30-8:30

Barb EmersonCost: $17/class to be paid monthly by post dated payments.


Learn To SewLearn To Sew 1 & 2 Eleanor McDonoughBeginner sewers will learn the basics of the sewing machine, different fabrics, laying out a pattern, and sewing simple garments. Sewers with some experience will increase their skills by learning about zippers, buttonholes, buttons and pockets. South Oct 13, 2016 6:00-8:00

(orientation)

Oct 22-Nov 12 9:30-3:00(classes)

Cost: $165.00

Learn To Sew 1 & 2 Bev GrenierWest Sept 22, 2016 6:30-8:30

(orientation) Oct 1-Nov 29 9:30-3:00 (classes)Cost: $165.00 No Class Oct 8th

Learn To Sew 1 & 2 Pat DoerksenWest Sept 28 – Nov 16 10:00-1:00 Cost: $165.00

Learn To Sew 2 & 3 Barb EmersonUsing your selected pattern for a blouse, skirt, pants or jacket, learn to sew in zippers, buttons and buttonholes, sleeves, pockets and linings. South Sept 19 – Nov 28 6:00-8:30 Cost: $165.00 No Classes Oct 10 & 31

Long Arm StudioMaking the Longarm Work for You Joan SmithWhether your a new HQ owner planning to start a long arming business, or want to make the best use of your quilting machine rental time at CSM, Joan has the tips and techniques to move you to the next level of confidence and productivity to have fun using your longarm. If you are overwhelmed by your new HQ, or want to try quilting on a HQ rental, move from overwhelmed to comfortable in one class with Joan at your side all the way. From start to finish, learn hints and tips that will make each quilt a success. Learn to float through loading your quilt, starting small for big gains in achieving productivity and building confidence as a long arm quilter. Complete the baby or lap quilt top you bring to class while you learn the steps, from loading to finishing, using a pantograph design. We are all about finishing quilts. South Sep 27, 2016 10:00-4:00South Oct 12, 2016 10:00-4:00South Nov 24, 2016 10:00-4:00 Cost: $150.00

Central’s Longarm Club Sandii EasthopeOur longarm club is growing! Don’t miss out on the sharing and education directed by Sandii Easthope. Learn about products and gadgets designed to make your longarm quilting fun and easy. Get advice from other quilters and grow in knowledge, expertise and enjoyment of longarm quilting!South Oct 01, 2016 1:00-3:00South Nov 5, 2016 1:00-3:00South Dec 10, 2016 1:00-3:00 Cost: $15.00/class


Free Motion Freedom, Skill Building Joan SmithMove your skills up from pantographs to confident free motion quilting. Learn methods to select and stitch custom free motion designs to suit each quilt. Whether finishing quilts for friends, family, customers or comfort quilts for charity, learn to fill each quilt top quickly with unique free motion quilt designs. Start working with rulers, stencils, marking tools, forming a feather and learn how to stitch your binding on your long arm. Learn to use channel locks, for a modern quilt effect. Decide which quilt design will best enhance each quilt top and how to analyzeSouth Oct 04, 2016 10:00-4:00South Nov 29, 2016 10:00-4:00South Dec 7, 2016 10:00-4:00 Cost: $150.00

Deciding on Surface Design Connie AndersonAll that work in your beautiful quilt! How do you choose designs and stitching that will enhance its beauty? How do you choose what’s ‘just right’ for your quilt? This class is instructional in nature (no hands on) with lots of ideas, guidance and suggestions to bring it all together! You are invited to bring a pieced quilt (or 2) along that you are seeking advice on.

South Oct 11, 2016 1:00-4:00South Nov 10, 2016 1:00-4:00 Cost: $150.00

TNT - Training Orientation for Longarm Rental Connie Anderson

Tension, Needles & Thread! This hands-on training will prepare you to finish your own quilts. Become a professional longarm quilter! This class is a prerequisite for Central’s machine rental program. South Oct 06, 2016 1:00-4:00South Oct 31, 2016 1:00-4:00South Nov 25, 2016 1:00-4:00 Cost: $150.00

Hopscotch Quilt on the Longarm! Sandii EasthopeNow is the time to have some fun with the children/grandchildren and make a quilt they can cover up in or throw on the floor and play a game of Hopscotch. Whichever they choose, it is sure to be a good time! Kit of fabric squares included. You will need to add some fabric of your own to contrast or co-ordinate with the squares. Pick up

your kit Oct 7th.South Oct 20 &21, 2016 10:00-3:00Cost: $165.00

Building A Longarm Business Joan SmithDo you love quilting and want to explore the possibility of turning it into a profitable home business? Learn the steps to find out, if this is right for you and then make it work. Start out knowing whether you can make a return on your investment and how to create a plan that provides a road map to achieve your goals; whether it is only one quilt a month for friends and family for a small fee, or to earn a living quilting for others. Find out how to define your mission, the steps to achieve it, knowing what to consider to market your services profitably, right from getting started, to making important decisions. How and what to know; from tools, design issues and thread inventory to service and pricing that makes for happy customers. Ways to deal with our customers quilt issues, and handle the decisions we are required to make as a small business owner, while getting to know your quilt customer’s wants and needs when it comes to their dealing with treasured quilt tops for our customers. How to use forms and records required to support you as you move through your journey.South Oct 25, 2016 10:00-3:00 Cost: $150.00

Pantographs Sandii EasthopeIf speed, consistency and excellence is what you desire this is the course for you. From a beginner to advanced quilter come and learn some tips and techniques for using these helpers. A sneak peek at using them for corners, edge to edge, borders and much more. Come in and have fun while learning in a rapid paced relaxing environment.South Oct 27, 2016 10:00-1:00 Cost: $75.00


Straight Talk With a Curve Connie AndersonHere’s your opportunity to learn how to use rulers or accuracy in design and to generate new quilting ideas! There’s so much you can do to create new designs, the fast, accurate and simple

way! Make a sampler in class that will continue to inspire you! South Oct 27, 2016 1:00-4:00South Nov 15, 2016 1:00-4:00 Cost: $150.00

HQ Rulers Lois MillerStraight line? Curves? Circles? Waves? Scallops? There’s a ruler for that. Bring some sample fabric and at least one ruler and explore the possibilities. You can even try one that you don’t have yet and fall in love with all the possible variations.South Oct 28, 2016 10:00-1:00 Cost: $75.00

Vintage Treasures Joan SmithTransform those vintage linens hiding in the back of your linen closet into a quilted heirloom treasure. Combine crochet doilies, embroidered napkins or runners and linen table covers, etc., using the classroom Longarm at Central Sewing Machines to free motion stitch your own treasured items. Bring your linens, batting and a back (up to 30” x 30”) to class to create your own unique Vintage Heirloom Treasure. South Nov 16, 2016 10:00-4:00 Cost: $150.00

Free Motion Quilting - Bounce Back Feathers Free Motion Quilting feathers are beautiful and not as difficult as many people think they are. In this class we’ll focus on the style of feathers that a lot refer to as longarm feathers. We’ll play with the shape and size and add a variety of design elements. South Nov 18, 2016 9:00-12:00 Cost: $ 125.00

Strip Quilt Appliqué Table Runner Combine strip piecing, quilt as you go and machine applique in this lovely seasonal table runner. No longarm experience necessary.South Nov 18, 2016 1:00-4:00 Cost: $125.00

Handi Quilter Long Arm Eventwith Allison Spence

Quilt It My Way Sometimes the hardest part of quilting is choosing your quilting designs. In this class we’ll explore, discuss and practice a variety of quilting motifs and see how a little change can make a big impact. We’ll also look at how to combine motifs for a unified and pleasing quilt finish.South Nov 19, 2016 9:00-12:00 Cost: $125.00

Borders and Bindings No matter how beautiful the piecing, if the border isn’t sewn on properly, the quilt won’t lay flat and it will be miserable to quilt. We’ll discuss the importance of piecing quilt borders correctly for a perfectly flat quilt. We’ll review a few methods of binding to achieve continuous binding and mitered corners. This is a lecture and demo class.South Nov 19, 2016 1:00-4:00 Cost: $125.00


QuiltingWelcome to the Lake ...Introduction to Appliqué

Jan FowlerMade totally of leftovers of other projects, a small amount of fusible stabilizer and thread, and you not only learn how much fun applique can be but you also have made a nice wall-hanging for the cabin or give as a gift to the generous people who invite you to their cabin.

South Sep 27, 2016 6:00-9:00 Cost: $32.00

Beginning to End Linda Stolee In this class, we will cover the basics of making a quilt from start to finish.West Oct 01, 2016 10:00-11:30 (Orientation) Oct 15- Nov 26 10:00-1:00

(Classes)Cost: $135.00

Halloween Cat Appliqué (made totally out of scraps) Jan Fowler

Quit carving the pumpkin and borrowing your neighbours’ cat to put the scare into the kids. This applique wall-hanging goes together quickly and will prevent all the pumpkin MESS! Pattern is supplied by instructor along with many applique tips and secrets.

South Oct 8, 2016 1:00-4:00 Cost: $32.00

Quilting 201- Disappearing Hourglass Mila deRegt

It’s a new kid on the block design to help the beginner quilters learn new skills. The pattern is called “Disappearing Hourglass”. A simple block turned into an intricate design by playing with just 2 colours. Challenging but the final

result is very rewarding. South Oct 18 -Nov 15 6:00-9:00 Cost: $120.00

Placemats Jan FowlerYou can buy them over and over at the store with the

greeter wearing a blue vest or you can make your own and wash them over and over. Pattern is supplied by the instructor and includes a matching runner. A great housewarming or hostess gift but think about your own table and how much you need and want to serve good food on pretty placemats.

South Oct 20, 2016 6:00-9:00 Cost: $32.00

One Block Wonder - The WOW Quilt! Opal Blackstock

This quilt will amaze everyone who sees it. Each block is unique and impressive! What is it? A One-Block-Wonder! Blocks are made from one single large print fabric.

Through the magic of straightforward cutting and simple 1/4” seams you will construct a quilt where every block is unique and appears to have complex seams - but doesn’t. All seams are straight lines, no insets - even thought it looks like that is what is needed to join the hexagon blocks. Join this class and create a WOW quilt that will be treasured forever. South Oct 7 & 21,2016 9:30-4:30Cost: $104.00

Panel Plus Ingenuity = Quilt Jan FowlerYou bought the panel and now you don’t know what to do with it other than add a bunch of borders. Where is the challenge in that? Join me in figuring out the math ...grade three math is as hard as it gets...to make it into a cool wall hanging or a full sized quilt.

South Oct 24, 2016 6:00-9:00 Nov 7, 2016 6:00-9:00 Cost: $56.00


Shadow Box (paper pieced) Lois MillerWho knew that only two shades of two different colours could create such a 3-dimensional effect? Paper piecing makes the matching easier. In this case, size doesn’t matter. You can make the piece as small as a table runner or as big as a queen size quilt.

South Nov 1, 2016 6:00-9:00 Nov 8, 2016 6:00-9:00 Cost: $56.00

Painted Daisies Lois MillerThis string of daisies would make a wonderful addition to a holiday table or add to the end of a bed. Or make it into a circle for a round table. Practice curved seams where the match at the end will be covered by a circle appliqué so precision is not nearly as important as it usually is. South Nov 3, 2016 6:00-9:00 Nov 10, 2016 6:00-9:00 Cost: $56.00

Stained Glass Table Runner Lois MillerEasy enough for beginners, this beautiful runner will add a touch of class to your Christmas table. The bias Christmas tree on the end can be changed out for some other motif if you would like. The Christmas tree is quick, easy and looks very elegant.South Nov 7, 2016 6:00-9:00

Nov 14, 2016 6:00-9:00 Cost: $56.00

Calming Quilt Opal BlackstockIf you or a loved one have times when you are anxious, restless or worried this quilt is for you. Put it on your lap or on a nearby flat surface and benefit from the calming effects that come from stroking textured blocks and fidgeting with activity blocks. This quilt can be customized to meet the needs of a toddler, someone with Alzheimer’s or autism or a

person who is inclined to worry. Make it for yourself or a loved one. South Nov 15, 2016 6:00-7:30 Nov 22 & 29 2016 6:00-9:00Cost: $65.00

Poppies...showcase big print fabric Jan Fowler

STOP!!!! Don’t chop up that large print fabric into tiny pieces. Frame it instead. This pattern is designed to eliminate wastage and showcase that pretty print. Pick the focus fabric and three colors that you want to frame it with...easy

peazy and three hours later you are ready to put it on your table. South Nov 17, 2016 6:00-9:00 Cost: $32.00


Free Motion Quilting - Easy 1 2 3’s Bored with quilting straight lines? This technique class is for you! A beginners class and a great refresher too. Add flowing lines and movement to your quilts. Marjiree will demonstrate the 1 2 3`s of drawing and quilting your designs. Drawing creates muscle memory, your quilting road map. Bond with your machine and master thread tension. Fall in love with quilting your quilts. South Oct 3, 2016 10:00-4:00 Cost: $125.00

Feathers - Easy 1 2 3’s You asked and we listened. A one day technique class for you! Feathers add beauty, movement and dimension to your quilts. Spines add detail, definition and pizzazz. Marjiree will demonstrate the 1 2 3`s of drawing and quilting your designs. Drawing creates muscle memory, your quilting road map. Discover feathers that make your heart sing and are fun to quilt. Join us for Feathers - Easy 1 2 3’s South Oct 4, 2016 10:00-4:00 Cost: $125.00

Feathers - Spineless Wonders Ever wonder how to quilt fast and even easier feathers? This technique class has the answers! Create the illusion of a spine with no backtracking. Marjiree will demonstrate the 1 2 3`s of drawing and quilting your designs. Drawing creates muscle memory, your quilting road map. Discover which designs you love to quilt. Expand your quilting skills and you’ll never be bored. South Oct 5, 2016 10:00-4:00 Cost: $125.00

Quilting Classeswith Marjiree Kale


Quilting Classes with Allison Spence

Free Motion Quilting - Sashing & Borders Allison SpenceExplore the endless possibilities and variations that can be quilted in 2” to 6” wide sections. Play with changing the direction and size of designs that can be used in sashings and borders. Explore the freedom of making variations to create unique designs! South Nov 17, 2016 9:00-12:00 Cost: $125.00

Free Motion Quilting - Flowers & Leaves Allison SpenceLearn how to use the 5 basic shapes to create a variety of flower and leaf motifs. You will be amazed at what can be created by just changing one of the basic shapes. South Nov 17, 2016 1:00-4:00 Cost: $ 125.00

Quilting Classes with Joan Statz

Free Motion Quilting Joan StatzLearn free motion quilting Joan’s way. In this class we will learn how to quilt many of the designs in Joan’s new free motion quilting book as well as tips for successful free motion quilting. West Oct 22, 2016 9:30-4:30 Cost: $65.00

Appliquilt Workshop Joan StatzJoin Joan Statz, creator of Joan’s Own Designs, for an informational weekend on appliquilting. In this weekend workshop, you can choose one of Joan’s unique appliquilt wall-hanging patterns or design your own. South Nov 25 & 26, 2016 9:30-4:30Cost: $110.00


SergerBabylock Serger FeetThis hands- on class will give you confidence with some of the specialty feet available for your Baby Lock serger. Join us and be amazed at the great results these feet will give your projects.West Oct 4, 2016 1:00-4:00South Oct 27, 2016 6:00-9:00 Cost: $39.00

Serger - Baby Gift Set Pat DoerksenLet’s have fun with your serger! Enjoy this fast method

for making a receiving blanket or towel, bib and burp pad. Practice using decorative threads and 4 thread serging. These are a pleasure to give. West Oct 28, 2016 10:00-2:00

Cost: $36.00

Serger - Between the Sheets Pat DoerksenFitted bed sheets are so fast and easy - using your serger. Learn how to apply elastic and if you have that elastic accessory foot for your serger, discover how to use it! Sheets can be made for cribs up to king size. West Oct 14, 2016 10:00-2:00 Cost: $36.00

Serger - Festive Placemats and Napkins Pat Doerksen

It’s amazingly easy to serge impressive placemat edges. Learn how to serge and set up using decorative threads and the rolled edge for napkins. You will complete 2 or more placemats and napkins in class. Then serge

more for family and friends! West Nov 15, 2016 10:00-2:00 Cost: $36.00

Serger Modern Baby/Lap Quilt Pat DoerksenOnce you learn this fast and easy serger method, you will want to do More! Choose bright pastels, prints, stripes etc fabrics and let the fun begin. This is a great 4 thread serger refresher project. West Nov 25, 2016 9:30-4:30 Cost: $60.00

Embroidery SoftwareBernina Software Inspirations Bev ShumilakJoin Bev for this monthly club in Webinar format to learn more about your software. This class will focus on Version 7 with a smattering of Version 8. Learn new software techniques each month and then take home a DVD of project instruction and videos. Classes are

held monthly. South Sep 21, Oct 26, & Nov 23 2016 10:00-12:00Cost: $36.00

Premier+ Mystery Bev ShumilakJoin Bev for these exciting mystery classes using the Premier+ Embroidery System from Husqvarna. Bring your computer with the Premier+ software installed and work through these mystery lessons.South Oct 11 & Nov 8, 2016 1:00-3:00Cost: $68.00

Bernina Design Works DECODED Bev ShumilakJoin us for webinars that demonstrate simple DesignWorks Software techniques to inspire the use of the DesignWorks tools. A DVD will accompany each class.South Sep 21, Oct 26, & Nov 23 2016 1:00-3:00Cost: $36.00


Wardrobe EssentialsCool Couture Sewing Tricks Pat DoerksenPerfect buttonholes, pucker free sleeves, industry jacket lining, and designer elastic waistbands don’t just happen - they take skill and require processes that put you in control. Prepare samples of professional techniques to improve your sewing skills.West Oct 21, 2016 10:00-2:00 Cost: $46.00

Kid’s Lined Jacket with Roll Back Cuffs Lois Miller

Make this wonderful little kid’s lined jacket completely by machine. Use raincoat fabric for the outside and polar fleece for the inside - cozy!!! The lining side shows on the turnback cuff and inside of the hood. Sizes 2 - 7.

South Oct 04 & 11, 2016 6:00-9:00Cost: $56.00

Pant Drafting Aradhana ShahEveryone should have a well fitted pant/trouser in their closet. In this class you will learn measuring techniques and draft a pant foundation pattern. After a test-fit we will make the necessary alterations and perfect the pant block which can be used for other designs.

West Sep 19-Nov 21 10:00-1:30 No Class Oct 10Cost: $250.00

Pattern Drafting I Aradhana ShahIn this course you will learn basic measuring techniques and draft a torso foundation. You will draft a blouse/top with collars, facings, sleeves, darts and learn how to fit and alter the pattern.

At the end of the class you will have a custom made torso pattern block.South Sep 24-Nov 19 9:30-1:00 Cost: $250.00

Zippers Made Easy Pat Doerksen

This step by step sample class will show you the easiest and fastest methods to adding zippers to your projects. Gain confidence in inserting lapped, fly and invisible zippers.

West Nov 4, 2016 10:00-2:00 Cost: $36.00


Pattern Alterations and Body Measurements for the Right Fit In this hands-on workshop you will learn to identify the fitting problems and how to solve them. Ron will show how to correct fitting problems regarding sloping and square shoulders, large bust, high and low bust, broad and round upper back, sway back or down-sloping back waistline, large upper arm, tight armholes, flat seat and many more.South Oct 3, 2016 10:00-4:00 Cost: $110.00

The Ultimate Fitting/Sewing Retreat Three days with Ron Collins for the ultimate fitting retreat. Is fitting your nemesis? Bring your favorite patterns and muslins and let’s start fitting. Go home with patterns altered just for you.South Sep 29, 30 & Oct 1 2016 10:00-4:00South Oct 5, 6 & 7 2016 10:00-4:00 Cost: $295.00

Working with Burda Pattern Magazine sBurda Magazine offers over 50 patterns in ONE magazine! The photos make it look great and easy, but once you get it home it looks like Greek to most. Ron eliminates the confusion, interprets the symbols, finds your size and outlines the pattern.South Oct 4, 2016 10:00-4:00 Cost: $ 90.00

Alteration & Fitting with Ron Collins

Bra Making - Basic Bra In this class you will make a basic white bra designed to fit you. Margaret will draft each person’s pattern according to their own measurements. A kit with all the fabrics and supplies will be given to each student. There will be additional supplies available in class. South Oct 13 & 14 2016 9:00-5:00Cost: $275.00

Bra Making - Cup Design Styles In this class you will learn how to change your basic cup pattern into any style you want. South Oct 15, 2016 9:00-5:00 Cost: $162.00

Bra Making with Margaret Ferguson


Drafting and Fitting Workshop In this workshop, draft your pattern according to your personal measurements (much easier than you think.) Then, cut a trial pair of pants, fit, alter if necessary and transfer the alterations to the original draft, so you have a well-fitted pattern to work with all the time. Then we cut and sew the final pants according to the style you want. Working in a classroom environment will give you a lot of experience in fitting as you see your fellow students being fitted. South Oct 18, 19 & 20, 2016 9:00-4:00 Cost: $295.00

Dress Fitting Retreat! Dresses are very popular this fall and very "cool" to wear! Create a couple of dresses, easy to sew, comfortable to wear. With one well fitted pattern, design a couple of different styles. Make them casual or dressy, using woven or knit fabric (or both). Trudy will help you and make it easy and fun. South Nov 8, 9 & 10 2016 9:00-4:00 Cost: $295.00

The One Step Zipper! This 3-hour class is an eye opener. Imagine being able to sew a zipper in one minute with one pin (perhaps 5 min the first time). We’ll sew lapped, invisible and front-fly zippers and a non-wobbly zipper in fleece or leather. South Oct 17, 2016 6:00-9:00 Cost: $30.00

Pure Couture with Trudy Jansen

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