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I really can't believe we are heading into Fall already ~ what happened to Summer? Let me know if you have a valid answer to that question. Anyway,here are a few photos of some spectacular projects completed by my fabric friends - amazing! + The NEW Class Schedule is filled with tons of inspiration - check that out call the shop 336.779.6155 if you would like to sign up for a class.
Enjoy what's left of Summer.
karen
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Jen's gorgeous Anna Tunic bu Amy Butler/fabric Sparrows/Lilac by Joel Dewberry
Etta's perfect little baby gift - made with Amy Butler Soul Blossoms fabric
Leslie's Bordered Diamond Quilt - Pattern from Simple Shapes Spectacular Quilts by Kaffe Fasset
Karen Gray Design Class Schedule September/October
New! The Block Swap
Coming this Fall! Stay Tuned For All The Details
Flirting the Issue Skirt
This simple high waisted skirt by Anna Maria Horner is versatile, flattering and super stylish! You'll want one in every color for every season!
Thursday – September 29 – 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Gina Ponzi $60 + materials
Baby Elephant Toy
These stuffed elephants are soft, sweet and super huggable. They're sure to become the favorite snuggle buddy of someone special.
Thursday – October 13 – 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Instructor: Gina Ponzi $40 + materials
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.
2 Sessions - Tuesday – October 11 & 25 – 5:30 – 7:15 pm
Instructor: Jessie Lee Miller $40 + $25 kit
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 – Friday – September 23, 30 & October 14 – 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Instructor: Kathleen Baden $75 + materials
Moms Gone Wild Beginner Quilt Class!
Drop those sweet little children off in pre-school and come take a class with me. We'll spend four Tuesday 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. I promise you will be done in time to pick up those same sweet little children.
4 Sessions – Tuesday – September 20, 27, October 4 & 11 – 9:30 – 11:30 am
Instructor: Kathleen Baden $80 + materials
Baby Churn Dash
Ready to learn how to make 1/2 square triangles?? The baby churn dash is the quilt for you! Buy a kit or pick your own colors. Make a baby quilt or get busy and sew a throw size. You pick. You need to have basic rotary cutting and sewing skills mastered before this class.
3 Sessions – Wednesday – September 28, October 5 & 19 – 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Instructor: Kathleen Baden $75 + materials
Fat Quarter Bag
Come learn how to make the perfect Christmas gift. Everybody needs a fat quarter bag! Come see the sample at the shop. You can construct this great bag in 3 hours. I will help you! Then you can make bunches of them for Christmas presents...
Saturday - September 24 – 10:00 – 1:00 pm
Instructor: Kathleen Baden $40 + materials
Pinwheel Table Runner
Christmas will be here soon. If you like to make handmade gifts for friends and family this table runner would be a quick and easy gift to make.
Wednesday – October 12 or October 26 – 10:00 – 2:00 pm
Instructor: Carrie Pippins $30 (pattern included) + materials
English Paper Piecing / Hexagon Table Runner (Part 1)
Make a table runner, pillow, or continue to sew and make a quilt with hexagon English Paper Piecing. If you would like a hand project to carry along when you are “waiting” this is perfect. This is a great scrap buster project. Carrie will bring her Accuquilt Go Cutter to cut the hexagons out in a flash.
Thursday - September 15 – 10:00 – 12:00 pm
Instructor: Carrie Pippins $25 (includes hexagon shapes) + materials
English Paper Piecing / Hexagon Table Runner (Part 2)
Now that you have all your Hexagons made… turn them into a beautiful table runner. Carrie will show you how!
Thursday - October 13 – 10:00 – 12:00 pm
Instructor: Carrie Pippins $10 + materials
Shoo Fly Quilt
Don't you love all the large print fabrics that Karen keeps teasing us with? Hate to cut them up? Try this easy, big block quilt. Learn the basics in class and go home to finish it up in a few hours. This is a hands on demonstration class.
Tuesday – September 13 – 10:00 – 12:30 pm
Instructor: Sue Lauer $30 + materials
One Big Star Quilt
Stop by the shop to see this star quilt. It looks hard to make, but it's not. This fat quarter friendly quilt will give you the opportunity to play with color.
Wednesday – September 14 – 10:00 – 12:30 pm
Instructor: Sue Lauer $30 + materials
Circle and Curves
Intrigued by how to make a quilt with circles and curves? Try your hand at the various techniques to add circles and curves to your quilts. This class is a hands on demonstration.
Wednesday – September 21 – 10:00 – 12:30 pm
Instructor: Sue Lauer $30 + materials
Intermediate/Advanced Doll Making
Ready to tackle making a more advanced doll? This class is appropriate for intermediate/advanced intermediate sewers. You can expect to "graduate" class with a general knowledge of how to make a doll body, how to embroider or paint a doll face, how to make a dress, and how to creatively embellish your project! Participants will have homework.
Instructor: Jessie Lee Miller $10-hr group/ $15-hr semi-private/$25-hr private + materials ($30 kit)
Baby Essentials
Making gifts for babies is easy and so much fun. In this class you will be using cotton flannel, fleece, terry cloth, and cotton prints to make adorable Baby Essentials that any recipient will treasure. You will leave class with a Baby Blanket, a burp cloth, coordinating wash cloth, and an Appliqué Onesie. Basic machine skills are required.
Thursday – September 22 or October 27 – 10:00 – 12:30 pm
Instructor: Gina Allen $35 + materials
Patchwork Belt
Grab your fabric scraps and learn all the tips and tricks to make a very stylish Patchwork Belt. Make some for yourself or for your friends! Basic machine sewing skills are required.
Thursday – September 29 or October 6 – 10:00 – 12:30 pm
Instructor: Gina Allen $35 + materials
Marlo Bloom Bag
Dress up your wardrobe with the smart and stylish Marlo Bloom bag pattern by Heather Bailey. This reversible handbag is perfect for toting everything, even your hand-work, such as knitting, appliqué, or embroidery.
2 Sessions- October 18 & 20 – 10:00 – 12:30 pm
Instructor: Gina Allen $55 + 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.
Monday - September 19 – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
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.
Monday - October 3 – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
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.
Monday - October 17 - 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Instructor: Cathy Zakula $50
Kid's Sewing Club
If you are between the ages of 6-10 and LOVE to create things, then the Kid's Sewing Club could be the place for you! This club will meet twice a month on Monday afternoons beginning Monday, September 19 from 4:00-5:30pm. You will learn hand and machine sewing skills while creating some really cool fun stuff! A personal tool list is available. Additional supplies may be required as needed.
Instructor: Cathy Zakula $20 per session
September 19 - Project: Personalize your sewing tool and idea box! Please bring a shoe box or cigar box to club. Learn two hand stitches.
October 3 - Project: Create your very own pin cushion and "Stuffie" using your new skills! What's a Stuffie? Come to club and find out!
October 17 - Project: Learn to attach a button and create a "Wonder Wallet"...a very cool way to carry important things with you.
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
These gorgeous fabrics would make a great picnic quilt!