Sewing for Beginners with Kelley
August 30th, 2010 | Workshops
Stitch It Up! Learn to make clothing with Kelley our resident and very talented seamstress! Just purchase one of our garment patterns and come along to sew. Kelley will guide you in cutting and constructing your project. Sew skirts, tunics, tops and more. Excellent workshops for beginners or anyone who would like a few extra . . . Read More »
Silk Ribbon Embroidery with Bernie Varkevisser
August 30th, 2010 | Workshops
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 . . . Read More »
Sewing Children’s Clothing
August 30th, 2010 | Workshops
These workshops suit all skills from beginners and onwards. Jan Smith is your tutor for these “anything is possible” lessons. Discover easy ways to create fun and stylish outfits for young children (0-5 years) with the book Making Children’s Clothing by Emma Hardy. By combining a few quick-to-learn stitches with great fabrics and trims, you . . . Read More »
Getting Even Wilder with Wool Felt Bags
August 30th, 2010 | Workshops
A creative workshop with Bernie Varkevisser Select a wool felt shoulder bag or clutch purse to embellish in this slightly crazy, but definitely fun workshop. Anything goes! It’s all GOOD. Workshop on: Thursday September 30th from 9:30am – 12:30pm Cost: $23. Plus requirements
Sit & Sew Afternoon
August 30th, 2010 | WorkshopsDo you have a sewing project you would like to work on at your own pace? Then our Sit & Sew afternoons could be the perfect answer. Work on cushions, quilts, garments, kids outfits, anything goes. Jan Smith will be there to offer her usual cheerful assistance and expert sewing advice while you complete your . . . Read More »
Learning Needle turn Applique
August 30th, 2010 | Workshops
Learn the fine art of needle turn appliqué on this beautiful wreath that will teach you inside and outside curves and points, vines and leaves. Like most things, it’s easy once you know how and Daiva will share all the tricks she has picked up along the way. The right fabrics, threads, needles, etc. make . . . Read More »
Make it Cozy or a Summer Garden
August 30th, 2010 | Workshops
Having fun with Jelly Roll/Layer Cake Quilts Layer Cakes are packs of 10” fabric squares and Jelly Rolls are 2 ½” wide strips of fabric. These fabric packs certainly save a lot of cutting time. We have two quilt options for you to make in this workshop. Make it Cozy is a super simple quit . . . Read More »
New York, New York
August 30th, 2010 | Workshops
with Jan Smith Let the Fireworks begin! Jan has wanted to teach this class for ages and we are excited to finally be able to offer it. This foundation pieced quilt or wall hanging was created using a collection of gorgeous batik fabrics. The quilts star patterns appear to be a burst of fireworks. All . . . Read More »
Black & White Crazy Bag
August 30th, 2010 | Workshops
with Bernie Varkevisser This bag is all girlie. Bernie V shows you how to piece together the gorgeous B & W bag and then embellish and embroidery it with a crazy flower garden. This is seriously cute. Workshop on: Friday October 22nd from 9:30 – 2:30pm Cost: $38. plus basic requirements
Lisa’s Merry Christmas Stocking
August 30th, 2010 | Workshops
Ho! Ho! Ho! No doubts about it. Santa will be certain to fill this jolly patchwork stocking with goodies. The stocking has a foundation pieced Christmas tree in the centre and a big cuff trimmed with prairie points and jingle bells. It’s a must have for your favorite kids (little & big)! Workshop on: Saturday . . . Read More »
BERNINA GTKYM (Get to Know your Machine)
August 30th, 2010 | Workshops
Want 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. Workshop on: Friday October 29th from 9:30am – . . . Read More »
Let’s Try Hand Quilting
August 30th, 2010 | WorkshopsDaiva enjoys teaching these special one day hand quilting lessons. She will share tips and hints and the method she uses for achieving even results. You will be working on a pre-printed miniature wholecloth quilt in class. Workshop on: Saturday November 20th from 9:30 – 2:30pm Cost: $48. Pre-printed wholecloth panel, quilting thread, backing and . . . Read More »
Embroidery Stitches – Prints Charming style
August 30th, 2010 | Workshops
Come and join us for this fun Saturday morning workshop. Bernie V will be teaching basic embroidery stitches that can be used for all kinds of great projects to embellish your world. We are stitching on fabulous hand printed panels from Prints Charming. Embroidery goes Mod!!! Workshop on: Saturday November 6th from 9:30 – 12:30pm . . . Read More »
Never too many Bags
August 30th, 2010 | WorkshopsWe luv making bags. Choose from the Smarty Girl Book Bag, the Favorite Things Cargo Tote or the Boutique Chic Traveler bag. They are all useful, fun and well…….a girl can never have too many bags! Workshop on: Friday December 3rd from 9:30 – 3:30pm Cost: $38. Plus requirements (one pattern of your choice included . . . Read More »