Charm Party Tote Workshop in January
December 9th, 2009Join us for our Charm Party Tote Workshop on Friday January 8th.
Our tote bag is made from 5” charm fabric squares. It is fully lined, has two generous pockets on the inside and an envelope shaped pocket on the outside for keys.
Would you like a kit for this project? Just ask us and we can help.
Workshop starts at 9:30am - 2pm.
Tuition:$33.
Mexican Oilcloth now available
November 29th, 2009- colourful
- durable
- super easy to clean
Mexican Oilcloth is perfect for summertime tablecloths, tote bags, aprons, etc. We are currently stocking this handy fashion fabric in a range of blacks, reds and whites at just $14.95mt.
Deborah Louie teaching in 2010
November 29th, 2009Machine Quilting Workshops with Deborah Louie
Wednesday March 3rd - “Let’s Quilt” an introduction to Machine Quilting. Tuition- $85.
Thursday and Friday March 4th & 5th - Free Motion Quilting
This is the perfect next step for students who have completed Deborah’s Introduction class or students new to this form of quilting. Move onto free motion quilting, build your confidence and skills. Students will take a pattern and free form it to make their own unique designs. Start creating individual quilting patterns that are exclusively yours and which suit your quilts. Try your hand at roses, leaves, stars, spirals, etc. for borders, backgrounds and sashes. Tuition- $160.
Saturday March 6th - “Let’s Quilt with Stencils”
Deborah will teach you to quilt beautifully with stencils and then free form your own shapes to make unique and individual designs. Tuition- $85.
Summertime Events Schedule
November 29th, 2009Free Demonstrations on Wednesday January 6th from 11am - 2pm
Jan’s Favourite Sewing Tools-
Drop into the shop anytime between 11am and 2pm to see Jan demonstrating some terrific new tools and products (hint: the new 606 fusible applique spray is awesome). It’s all very casual, try the tools and products, ask as many questions as you like and check out our class samples for 2010. See you there!
Sewing with hot designer Amy Butler!!!!!!
Well, we wish………, but you can sew with Kelley our resident seamstress. Just purchase one of our great Amy Butler patterns and come along to sew. Kelley will guide you in cutting and constructing your project. Sew skirts, tunics, tops and more. An excellent workshop for beginners or just a nice timeout for you during the holidays.
Sewing with Amy Butler & Kelley workshops are on:
Wednesday January 13th from 9:30am - 12:30pm
Wednesday January 13th from 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Thursday January 14th from 9:30am - 12:30pm
Thursday January 14th from 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Friday January 22nd from 9:30am - 12:30pm
Tuition: $15.
Pleated Log Cabin Cushion
May 5th, 2009Want to use one of those gorgeous Moda Jelly Rolls or use up lots of scraps from the fabric cupboard? The pleated log cabin technique is the perfect answer. We will be making a cushion in class, but once you learn this very cool method, you can easily create a fun quilt.
Workshop on: Saturday May 23rd from 9:30pm – 3:30pm
Cost: $38. Pattern included. Plus requirements
Noughts & Crosses
May 5th, 2009Make this double bed sized quilt for someone who needs lots of O’s & X’s. We used “Jelly Rolls” for this quilt and a white tone on tone fabric for the background (which makes the O’s & X’s). We stitched our sample from the “Urban Couture” fabric by Moda and were really pleased with the modern edge this fabric created. This quilt would also look great from a good mix of your favorite scrap fabrics.
Workshop on: Friday May 15th from 9:30 – 3:30.
Cost: $40. Pattern included. Plus requirements.
BERNINA GTKYM (Get to Know your Machine)
May 5th, 2009Want to know a little more about your new machine? How do I do that buttonhole, again? What is this foot for? Jan will be reviewing the basics of your new BERNINA sewing machine and sharing a few tips and hints. Suits Activa and Aurora machine owners.
Classes on: Thursday May 14th from 9:30pm – 12:30pm
Cost: $5. for those who purchased their machines from our shop or $20. for others
Silk Ribbon Embroidery with Bernie Varkevisser
May 5th, 2009Temptations in Silk - Work at your own pace!
Join Bernie on the 1st Wednesday of the month to learn how to fold, twist, stitch, knot and manipulate silk ribbons to create an original embroidered masterpiece. In each lesson you will be introduced to the basics and move onto more advanced procedures. Bernie is such a creative and generous teacher, be sure to give silk ribbonwork a go! You may join these lessons at any time.
Lessons on: 1st Wednesdays May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5
Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm
Cost: $23. per lesson