karen gray design

Updated Class Schedule

Hello Everyone!

Thanks so much to all who attended my BIG Sale last Saturday.  We really cleared out a lot of fabric and I am looking forward to beautiful new fabrics soon. The moment the fabrics arrive, I will properly introduce you to them.  I have a bunch of bolt ends and have been busy creating a remnant area in the shop. Stiop by soon and check that out.

We have a new revised Class Schedule for February, March, and April thanks to Gina.  Check it out and give me a call to reserve your spot - 336.779.6155.  It's time to start sewing!

 

 Karen Gray Design 

February/March/April Class Schedule 

Hot Dog Quilt 

Coming in April! This quilt will be a great wallhanging or child's quilt. Your fabric selection will give your dog its own personal style. Details to follow in a blog post....stay tuned! 

iPad Case 

Do you love your technology hate those plain, boring cases? Give your iPad some style! Join us to make an easy, cute and fun custom iPad case. With plenty of padding and a zippered front pocket, your iPad will be safe and sound, and your friends will be jealous. Instructions will be given for cases fitting iPad 1 and iPad 2 and can be adjusted for other tablets and e-readers. 

Saturday – March 3 – 10:00 – 1:00 pm 

Instructor: Angie Kimel $35 + materials 

Beginner Quilt Class 

We'll spend four Thursdays making "Pave the Way," the shop's own beautiful quilt that is featured in Quilt Sampler magazine. Come learn everything you need to know about making your first quilt. We'll talk about color, learn how to rotary cut, sew and attach borders. 

4 Sessions –Thursday – February 9, 16, 23 & March 1 – 10:00 – 12:00 pm - FULL

4 Sessions –Thursday – March 29, April 5, 12 & 19 – 6:00 – 8:00 pm 

Instructor: Kathleen Baden $80 + materials 

Metal Frame Coin Purse 

Take the mystery out of making a metal frame purse. This class will show you all the tips and tricks for making a super cute coin purse with a metal frame closure. 

Saturday – April 7 – 9:00 – 12:00 am 

Instructor: Gina Allen $40 (includes metal frame) + materials 

Decorative Pillow Finishing Class 

This is a great class for anyone wanting to learn how to turn your odd quilt blocks, hand embroidery, or appliqué into a finished pillow. We will cover creating a pillow design, making and applying welt cord, decorative elements like framing, ruffles and gathers. Basic machine sewing skills required. 

Tuesday – April 24 – 9:00 – 1:00 pm 

Instructor: Gina Allen $45 + materials 

Molly the Monster 

Molly the monster is pretty and pink; soft corduroy skin and felted spikes are seriously scary, she thinks! She'll bring smiles to little monsters in your life! This class is suitable for advanced beginners and up. We'll review curved seams, clippings and hand sewing techniques. 

Wednesday - February 1 - 12:15 - 3:15 pm 

Instructor: Gina Ponzi $40 + materials 

Portfolio Dress Class

This easy going pullover dress features a flattering neck yoke with softly gathered front details and unique side seam pockets. It's a favorite look for any season! This class is suitable for advanced beginners or intermediate sewers. We will complete this adorable frock in two, 2 1/2 hour sessions. Available by request. 

 

 

 $65 +materials

photo courtesy of www.sewlisette.com

String Quilt 

Learn the basic elements of how to make a string quilt block. Once you see how easy it is, you won't want to stop making them. This is a great way to use new fabric and leftover fabrics from your other projects. 

Wednesday - February 8 - 10:00 - 11:00 pm 

Instructor: Sue Lauer $10 

Super Star Quilt 

This fat quarter friendly quilt will give you the opportunity to play with color. It looks hard to make, but it's not. 

Saturday - February 4 - 10:00 - 12:30 pm 

Instructor: Sue Lauer $25 + materials 

Modern Log Cabin 

Make a traditional log cabin quilt in beautiful modern fabrics! Abraham Lincoln would be proud of us. This class will focus on your rotary cutting skills along with sewing that perfect 1/4." You can do it! Come see the sample at the shop and pick your color palette. This is not a beginner class even though you do get to color. 

3 Sessions –Sunday – March 4, 18 & April 1 – 2:00 – 4:00 pm  - FULL

Instructor: Kathleen Baden $75 + materials 

Floral Wreath 

Get ready for Spring. Get started on a fun and easy wreath for your home or to give as a gift. It's a great way to use up your leftover fabrics. 

Saturday - March 10 or Wednesday - March 21 - 10:00 – 11:00 am 

Instructor: Sue Lauer $15 (includes wreath form) + materials 

Floral Pillow 

Brighten up any room with this stylish pillow. You will make the pillow and twisted flowers all in one class. Great for gifts, dorm rooms, etc. 

Saturday - March 10 or Wednesday - March 21 - 11:30 - 2:00 pm 

Instructor: Sue Lauer $25 +materials 

Sewing 101 - Beginning Sewing Series

Begin your sewing journey here! This class is for the true beginning sewer with absolutely no experience. Group/semi-private/private class options are available. Please contact the store for details and days/time available. 

Instructor: Cathy Zakula $15-hr group/ $20-hr semi-private/ $30-hr private +$15 material fee 

Home Decor Series: Flat Panel Focus 

Learn how to create beautiful window dressings using a variety of flat panels. This demo class will explain how to calculate yardage, match prints, seam, hem, line, and finish the top of your panels using a variety of treatments including rod pocket, headings, grommets, buttonholes, rings, clips, and tabs for panels of all lengths. Samples will be available illustrating the methods discussed and handouts will be provided. Available by Request. 

Instructor: Cathy 

Zakula $50 

Home Decor Series: Roman Shade 

The Roman Shade is a tailored window dressing that complements many styles of decor. Create it as a stand-alone treatment or to coordinate with flat panels to offer shade or privacy. This demo class will take you step by step through the process of creating a lined, Roman Shade including calculating yardage, hemming, lining, installing rings and draw cord, and mounting your beautiful finished shade. Samples will be available illustrating the various steps and handouts will be provided. Available by Request. 

Instructor: Cathy Zakula $50 

Home Decor Series: Fixed Top Treatments 

A fixed top treatment may be just the finish your window dressing needs to complete the look you envision. This window dressing can be used alone or to coordinate with flat panels and shades. You'll be amazed at the different looks you can achieve using this treatment! A variety of designs will be discussed and procedures will be explained from calculating yardage, seaming, hemming, trimming, lining, and mounting the finished treatment. Samples will be available and handout provided. Available by Request. 

Instructor: Cathy Zakula $50 

Zippers 101 

Scared of Zippers? Overcome your fear and learn centered, lapped and invisible zipper applications. If time permits, a small id/coin zipper pouch will be covered. Available by Request. 

Instructor: Cathy Zakula $30, materials provided 

Design Your Own Class 

Is there a class you would like to take, but you don’t see it on the schedule or it is not at a time that works for you? No problem, we offer group/private/semi-private classes designed by you. Just pick your project, pick the time and pick the day. We will take care of the rest. Contact the store for details. 

Open Sewing -$10 per hour

You are welcome to use the Bernina sewing machines, irons, and all the tools we have available, for your projects. We offer a clean, bright, quiet space to get creative. You should be familiar with sewing basics for this independent project time. Call the shop to schedule some time to get busy 

Please call the shop to reserve your class spot 336-779-6155 or stop by during shop hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 

 

 

 

 

Everyone is doing it...

Of course I am referring to making log cabins blocks ~ look at what Ann put together and she's a new quilter.  Pretty awesome!

Also ,  I want to show off the cool bag Laurie made for her daughter using a pattern by V & Co - The Abby Bag.  I like it, don't you?

Tomorrow is the BIG Sale and I had many shoppers in  today inquiring about the details.  Here's the scoop - SATURDAY ONLY SALE:

All Closeout fabric that is normally $6.00/yard will be $4.95/yard.  

All Regular priced quilting cotton -  $7.50/yard.

All Organic Cotton, Corduroy, Rayon, Voile, Linen, and Home Dec Weight Cotton - $9.95/yard

All Books and Sewing Patterns - 25% off

Quilt Kits - 50% off

Pillowcase Kits - 25% off

Shop will be open from 9 am - 5 pm.  

See you tomorrow.  Get some rest.

Karen

ox..

 

Domestic Goddess + BIG Sale next Saturday!

Happy Friday!

I thought I'd share a few photos of a very popular pattern we have in the shop ~ Amy Butler's Domestic Goddess.  I know it's a little early to be thinking of Spring cleaning, but it's on my mind.  I have a lot of glorious New Spring fabric scheduled to arrive next month, but I really need to focus on making room for it.  That's why I've decided to have a BIG Sale next Saturday in the Shop.  Everything will be on Sale ~ Fabric, Patterns, Kits, Books... Everything.  You won't want to miss it.  The Shop will be open from 9 am - 5 pm on Sale Day!  Start thinking about all the projects you are planning to complete this year - make a list.  I know I should tell you what the SALE details are... but just know that you will be saving a boat load.  I will also have refreshments for you ~ it's important to sustain while shopping for fabric, right?

Have a wonderful weekend.

See you soon,

karen

ox..

Jennifer's 1st sewing project using a pattern - Well done Jennifer!  Fabric used for this apron can be found in my etsy shop here.

Amy Jo's Domestic Goddess - looks great!  Makes me want to clean house... not really.

 

SATURDAY SALE , Januray 28, 2012 ~ Fun begins at 9:00 am!

 

Super Star

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to remind you that Sue will be teaching 2 awesome quilt classes this week ~ 1 day only class.  So this means you don't have to commit for longer than an a couple of hours - you can do that, right?  Sue will be sharing her secrets to making her famous Super Star quilt this Wednesday from 10 - 12:30 pm and on Saturday, Sue's String quilt class will inspire you to use up your scraps and make something wonderful.  I have a few spots open in both classes ~ give me a call or send me an email if you want to join the fun.

Have a great day!

Karen

shop #336.779.6155

karen@karengraydesign.com

ox

Oh Mickey You're So Fine...

Hello,

That song will be stuck in your head for hours now ~ sorry.  Check out Mickey with her lovely Innocent Crush Churn Dash Quilt - so pretty.
This pattern was designed by Kathleen Baden exclusively for the shop ~ Thanks Kathleen!  As you can see, it's completely adorable.  The pattern is available in my Etsy Shop and if you live close by, stop and pick up your very own copy of this classic pattern.

Have a wonderful day!

Karen

Log Cabin Love + New Class Schedule

Hello & Happy New Year!

I am so excited about all the good stuff we are planning in the shop these next few months.  I will do my very best to keep you posted with fun photos.  Last month Kathleen and her remarkable students made some pretty incredible log cabin quilts ~ inspired by the Modern Log Cabin Quilting book, which I highly recommend - both the book and the class.  Check out the all the log cabin happiness ~  

Laurie's Log Cabin - So pretty!

Tillie's lovely log cabin - can't wait to see it quilted!

GIna's log cabin - can't believe how amazing this looks... only 2 fabrics used!  

Barbara's masterpiece log cabin - she used baby whale corduroy for the blue - Awesome!

Kathleen's work of art - made with Amy Butler's Organic Soul and Lime green corduroy!  Wow, right?

This is the quilt back to Kathleen's Wow! quilt.  I love it, don't you?

Laurie, Barbara, Gina, Kathleen, & Tillie wrapped up in log cabin love

I know you want to make a log cabin now, don't you?  This class is not on the New Schedule, but Sue will be teaching a very cool  String Quilt and also a Super Star quilt class this month - perfect scrap buster opportunity.  Call me.

Karen

ox

Karen Gray Design January / February Class Schedule

Beginning Doll Making

This class will introduce sewers to the basic skills of doll making. This class is appropriate for advanced beginner sewers. We will make a one-piece doll with yarn hair, which could be suitable for small children. Participants will have homework.

3 Sessions – Thursday – January 12, 19 & 26 – 10:00 – 12:00 pm

Instructor: Jessie Lee Miller $60 + $25 kit

Beginner Quilt Class

We'll spend four Thursday mornings making "Pave the Way," the shop's own beautiful quilt that is featured in Quilt Sampler magazine. Come learn everything you need to know about making your first quilt. We'll talk about color, learn how to rotary cut, sew and attach borders.

4 Sessions –Thursday – February 9, 16, 23 & March 1 – 10:00 – 12:00 pm

Instructor: Kathleen Baden $80 + materials

Simple Skirt Class

This high-waisted skirt is adorable and super fun to sew and wear! Make it long and use corduroy for Fall and Winter, or shorten it up and switch to voile for Spring and Summer!

Saturday - January 7 - 10:00 - 1:00 pm

Instructor: Gina Ponzi $50 + materials

Elephants on Parade

These elephants are oh so sweet! We'll spend a few hours creating a one-of-a-kind masterpiece for you or to give to someone special! Once you've mastered the Mommy, you can shrink the pattern to create a whole family! This class is suitable for advanced beginners and above. We'll review curved seams, clipping, and hand sewing techniques.

Wednesday - January 4 - 12:15 - 3:15 pm

Instructor: Gina Ponzi $35 + materials

Molly the Monster

Molly the monster is pretty and pink; soft corduroy skin and felted spikes are seriously scary, she thinks! She'll bring smiles to little monsters in your life! This class is suitable for advanced beginners and up. We'll review curved seams, clippings and hand sewing techniques.

Wednesday - February 1 - 12:15 - 3:15 pm

Instructor: Gina Ponzi $40 + materials

String Quilt

Learn the basic elements of how to make a string quilt block. Once you see how easy it is, you won't want to stop making them. This is a great way to use new fabric and leftover fabrics from your other projects.

Saturday - January 21 - 10:00 - 11:00 pm or Wednesday - February 8 - 10:00 - 11:00 pm

Instructor: Sue Lauer $10

Super Star Quilt

This fat quarter friendly quilt will give you the opportunity to play with color. It looks hard to make, but it's not.

Wednesday – January 18 - 10:00 - 12:30 pm or Saturday - February 4 - 10:00 - 12:30 pm

Instructor: Sue Lauer $25 + materials

Sewing 101 - Beginning Sewing Series

Begin your sewing journey here! This class is for the true beginning sewer with absolutely no experience. Group/semi-private/private class options are available. Please contact the store for details and days/time available.

Instructor: Cathy Zakula $15-hr group/ $20-hr semi-private/ $30-hr private +$15 material fee

Zippers 101

Scared of Zippers? Overcome your fear and learn centered, lapped and invisible zipper applications. If time permits, a small id/coin zipper pouch will be covered. Available by Request.

Instructor: Cathy Zakula $30, materials provided

Home Decor Series: Flat Panel Focus

Learn how to create beautiful window dressings using a variety of flat panels. This demo class will explain how to calculate yardage, match prints, seam, hem, line, and finish the top of your panels using a variety of treatments including rod pocket, headings, grommets, buttonholes, rings, clips, and tabs for panels of all lengths. Samples will be available illustrating the methods discussed and handouts will be provided. Available by Request.

Instructor: Cathy Zakula $50

Home Decor Series: Roman Shade

The Roman Shade is a tailored window dressing that complements many styles of decor. Create it as a stand-alone treatment or to coordinate with flat panels to offer shade or privacy. This demo class will take you step by step through the process of creating a lined, Roman Shade including calculating yardage, hemming, lining, installing rings and draw cord, and mounting your beautiful finished shade. Samples will be available illustrating the various steps and handouts will be provided. Available by Request.

Instructor: Cathy Zakula $50

Home Decor Series: Fixed Top Treatments

A fixed top treatment may be just the finish your window dressing needs to complete the look you envision. This window dressing can be used alone or to coordinate with flat panels and shades. You'll be amazed at the different looks you can achieve using this treatment! A variety of designs will be discussed and procedures will be explained from calculating yardage, seaming, hemming, trimming, lining, and mounting the finished treatment. Samples will be available and handout provided. Available by Request.

Instructor: Cathy Zakula $50

Design Your Own Class

Is there a class you would like to take, but you don’t see it on the schedule or it is not at a time that works for you? No problem, we offer group/private/semi-private classes designed by you. Just pick your project, pick the time and pick the day. We will take care of the rest. Contact the store for details.

Open Sewing

$10 per hour

You are welcome to use the Bernina sewing machines, irons, and all the tools we have available, for your projects. We offer a clean, bright, quiet space to get creative. You should be familiar with sewing basics for this independent project time. Call the shop to schedule some time to get busy. 

Please call the shop to reserve your class spot 336-779-6155 or stop by during shop hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 

SALE in the Shop this Saturday!

I am having a BIG Sale in the Shop this Saturday. I will be filling the shelves with so many fabulous fabrics once I close the shop on Friday.  It will be tons of fun!

I hope you can make it.

karen

ox

Flaunt! Recap

Hello!

Thank you to everyone who came to the Flaunt! event to support local & handmade goodness.  It has taken a full week for me to recover from all the fun we had and I can't tell you how many phone calls/emails I've received requesting  a Spring Flaunt!  I'm thinking about it, but need a little more time to pass so I can completely forget how much work went into the preparations.  Which leads me to my huge thank you list ~ I truly could not have done it without all the support from Sue and Gina, all the extremely swift & efficient volunteers, the awesome vendors, Sean Mettler, ReynoldaVillage, and let's not forget Westminster Fabrics for adding a new level of commotion to the day.  The Raffle ticket system was a big success.  In addition to the contribution all the vendors made, we were able to sell enough raffle tickets to donate $1000 to Brenner Children's Hospital, which is more than double from last year!   I'm feeling really good about this and you should too.  We had 20 raffle winners -  with the Grand Raffle prize going to Lauren Flogel.  Congratulations Lauren.  The Grand raffle was comprised of fabulous items with a value of $500 - a Sizzix Big Shot, Amy Butler's New Lark Collection Fat Quarter Bundle, Handmade knit hat by The Little General, 10 Amy Butler Patterns,  a cute Doll quilt & pillow, + hours of happiness Lauren will experience while admiring her loot.  Let's face it, there really is no $$ value to this prize.

I also want to thank all the kind ladies who brought their quilts in to be exhibited at the event - Kathleen Baden, Tillie Willis, Lauren Flogel, Sue Lauer, Gina Allen, and Laurie Cook.  The quilts all looked spectacular and I know they offered so much inspiration to onlookers. 

Thanks to my husband and son for taking photos of the extravaganza to share with you - enjoy! 

Have a nice day.

Karen

ox....

ps ~ I have more quilted totes in stock

pss ~ thank you Brewnerds and Red, Hot & Blue for being at Flaunt! to provide sustenance, caffeine, and good stuff to everyone.  You're the best!!

and so it begins....

beautiful quilts + passageway to cotton madness

Amy Butler's Daisy Chain

Amy Butler table

Debbie & Jolynn - extraordinarily awesome volunteers

Jolynn suggests buying the whole bolt! ;)

Angie cuts & folds at the speed of light!

Amy showing Maddie how to organize the fabric - a true art!

quilts by Sue Lauer, Kathleen Baden & Tillie Willis

quilts by Kathleen Baden an Lauren Flogel

Raffle quilt made & donated by Sue Lauer

Flaunting in progress

the always popular Ginabean table

Anita flaunting & strutting

Sean Mettler providing fantastic entertainment along with sidekicks Tami Bateman & Daniel Gray

Cotton Chaos

Our 2nd Annual  Flaunt Event is on Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm and it is going to be a rockin' good time.  There will be awesome vendors selling their amazing handmade wares, fabulous Giveaways and Raffles for some great stuff, fantastic music, good food, need I say more? ok, I will.   A portion of the vendors fees and the raffle ticket sales will be donated to Brenner Children's Hospital.  Red. Hot, and Blue BBQ, Brewnerds, and Kernel Kustard will be on site serving up some deliciousness.  Plus Country singer Sean Mettler will be in the Cow Barn singing his tunes - you are going to love him.  Of course, he will have CDs available for you to purchase at the event.  Oh, did I mention that Westminster Fabrics sent a truckload of glorious fabric especially for this event - yes they did!!  Over 9000 yards that will be available for $5.00/yard.  There's more, but  I don't want to completely overwhelm you.  Just get some rest and plan on hanging out in Reynolda Village all day on Saturday, October 22.  I do want to mention that the vendors have been working hard preparing some especially wonderful stuff for this event and that really is the reason why I host this event - to support  handmade & local.  Be prepared to find some fantastic original items and also note that the majority of the vendors operate on a cash/check basis - so stop at the bank before heading over to the Village.  There is not an ATM machine in the vicinity. 

Vendors at the Event:
Gina Allen - Handmade fabulousness
Carrie and Christine Pippins - Beautifully sewn gift items & jewelry
Lisa Alley - Amazing Quilts
Justiann Ard - Witch Hazel Handmades
Jitka Helmus - Handcrafted Jewlery
Christy Little - Green Street Pottery
Anita & Marietta - Cricket's Creations - Fabulous bears & pillowcases
Susan Robbins - Nest of Many Colors
Dana LeBlanc - Handcrafted jewelry
Phonechay Vankham -  cute hand knit hats, crochet bracelets
Kenye Cross - Gorgeous Handbags
Colleen Yarnell - Handmade Quilted Gifts
Ellen Christian - Fine Art
Sherry Herzberg - Fine Art
Gina Ponzi - The Little General
Jessie Lee Miller  - Handmade Dolls
Mary Lea Bradford - Fabulous Handmade Stuff
Lesley Fields - You're that Girl Designs - Home & Wedding Accessories
Elizabeth Dibagno - Carolina Baby Boutique
Cami Sharick - Whimsical Anythings
Kelly Christie - Lucky Soap Company
Katherine Campbell - Cool buckets & Banners

$5/yard Designer fabric by the following:
Amy Butler
Kaffe Fassett
Brandon Mably
Heather Bailey
Dena Fishbein
David Walker
Tina Givens
Annette Tatum
Ty Pennington
Erin McMorris
Valori Wells
Anna Maria Horner
Kathy Davis 
Eleanor Grosch
Verna Mosquera
Philip Jacobs

also,
Denyse Schmidt, Tanya Whelan, Joel Dewberry, Jay McCarroll, and Jennifer Paganelli.  There could be more, but that's all I can think of right now.

The Event itself takes place in the Cow Barn which is located directly across from my shop in Reynolda Village.  I will have event specials in the shop as well - 1/2 price quilt kits and fat quarter bundles are just a few deals I have lined up for you.  Also, I just took delivery of Amy Butler's new Lark Collection yesterday and will have that available for you to admire and buy.  I am feeling a little overwhelmed after writing this post.... Can't wait to see you.

Get rested.

Karen

ox

 

 

Flaunt! Event on Saturday, October 22 + November/December Class Schedule

Hello!

Things have been extra hectic in the shop lately which has prevented me from keeping up with this blog.  Everyday I have good intetions of keeping you in the loop, but mysteriously the day comes to an end and well, you know the end of the story.  I am trying to arrange for a few extra hours to be added to each day.

We have an amzing NEW class schedule for November/December!   I am still in denile that we are at the end of 2011 - what happened?  It's crazy how quickly time zips by.  I think I will plan to consciously slow down in 2012, but no time for that kind of talk now :)   Here's the New and exciting Class Schedule ~ a BIG  thanks as always to Ginabean for making this happen:

Karen Gray Design November/December Class Schedule

Beginning Doll Making

This class will introduce sewers to the basic skills of doll making. This class is appropriate for advanced beginner sewers. We will make a one-piece doll with a painted faced and yarn hair, which could be suitable for small children. Participants will have homework.

3 Sessions - Tuesday – November 1, 8 & 15 – 5:30 – 7:15 pm or Thursday – November 10, 17 & December 1 – 10:00 – 12:15 pm

Instructor: Jessie Lee Miller $60 + $25 kit

Beginner Quilt Class

We'll spend four Wednesday mornings making "Pave the Way," the shop's own beautiful quilt that is featured in Quilt Sampler magazine. Come learn everything you need to know about making your first quilt. We'll talk about color, learn how to rotary cut, sew and attach borders.

4 Sessions – Wednesday – November 9, 16, 23 & 30 – 10:00 – 12:00 pm

Instructor: Kathleen Baden $80 + materials

Christmas Gifts

If you need some quick Christmas gifts why not consider making a Christmas Tree Pillow or a hot pad with an extra pocket to add kitchen goodies. Each is quick, easy, and handmade by you.

Christmas Tree Pillow

November 15 or December 15 – 10:00 – 12:00 pm

Instructor: Carrie Pippins $20 + materials

Pocket Hot Pad

November 10 or December 15 – 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Instructor: Carrie Pippins $10 + materials

The Opportunist Skirt

This Little General original skirt is quick, cute, and full of options to make it uniquely yours! Choose corduroy, voile, or fashion weight cotton, tabs or no tabs, pockets or no pockets, contrasting panel or no contrasting panel--the options are limitless!

Wednesday – November 9 – 3:00 – 6:00 pm

Instructor: Gina Ponzi $60 + materials

Simple Skirt

This "wardrobe staple" skirt is easy to make, comfy to wear and simply adorable!

Wednesday – November 16 – 3:00 – 6:00 pm

Instructor: Gina Ponzi $60 + materials

Mr. Monster

ROOOAARR! Mr. Monster is saying you should take this class! He tries to be scary, but with his soft corduroy body and felt spikes he's just a little too cute to take seriously. He's the perfect gift for that little man in your life!

Wednesday – November 30 – 3:00 – 6:00 pm

Instructor: Gina Ponzi $40 + materials

Sewing 101 - Beginning Sewing Series

Begin your sewing journey here! This class is for the true beginning sewer with absolutely no experience. Group/semi-private/private class options are available. Please contact the store for details and days/time available.

Instructor: Cathy Zakula $15-hr group/ $20-hr semi-private/ $30-hr private +$15 material fee

Home Decor Series: Flat Panel Focus

Learn how to create beautiful window dressings using a variety of flat panels. This demo class will explain how to calculate yardage, match prints, seam, hem, line, and finish the top of your panels using a variety of treatments including rod pocket, headings, grommets, buttonholes, rings, clips, and tabs for panels of all lengths. Samples will be available illustrating the methods discussed and handouts will be provided. Available by Request.

Instructor: Cathy Zakula $50

Home Decor Series: Roman Shade

The Roman Shade is a tailored window dressing that complements many styles of decor. Create it as a stand-alone treatment or to coordinate with flat panels to offer shade or privacy. This demo class will take you step by step through the process of creating a lined, Roman Shade including calculating yardage, hemming, lining, installing rings and draw cord, and mounting your beautiful finished shade. Samples will be available illustrating the various steps and handouts will be provided. Available by Request.

Instructor: Cathy Zakula $50

Home Decor Series: Fixed Top Treatments

A fixed top treatment may be just the finish your window dressing needs to complete the look you envision. This window dressing can be used alone or to coordinate with flat panels and shades. You'll be amazed at the different looks you can achieve using this treatment! A variety of designs will be discussed and procedures will be explained from calculating yardage, seaming, hemming, trimming, lining, and mounting the finished treatment. Samples will be available and handout provided. Available by Request.

Instructor: Cathy Zakula $50

Zippers 101

Scared of Zippers? Overcome your fear and learn centered, lapped and invisible zipper applications. If time permits, a small id/coin zipper pouch will be covered. Available by Request.

Instructor: Cathy Zakula $30, materials provided

Design Your Own Class

Is there a class you would like to take, but you don’t see it on the schedule or it is not at a time that works for you? No problem, we offer group/private/semi-private classes designed by you. Just pick your project, pick the time and pick the day. We will take care of the rest. Contact the store for details.

Open Sewing

$10 per hour

You are welcome to use the Bernina sewing machines, irons, and all the tools we have available, for your projects. We offer a clean, bright, quiet space to get creative. You should be familiar with sewing basics for this independent project time. Call the shop to schedule some time to get busy.

Please call the shop to reserve your class spot 336-779-6155 or stop by during shop hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 

 

I don't want to completely overwhelm you with details - but my Big Flaunt! event is just around the corner.  We have BIG things planned for.  More details this week - maybe even tomorrow!

Have a wonderful day!

karen

ox..