Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Shop Minnesota Fabric is Finally Here!



Stop in and check it out!  You can pre-order your fabric today & pick it up when you are out shop hopping in July & August!

     

Escape the Heat with a fun class in June!

Quilting -101
This class will cover the quilt making from the very beginning.  You will learn to cut with a rotary cutter, sew with exact ¼” seams, how to make and arrange your blocks to complete the quilt. We will also cover putting on borders.  This is a great class to take if have not made a quilt or just made small project.  Our Pattern is called Hop, Skip and Jump.  It is a Triple Expresso pattern that has 3 quilts in one pattern.  You decide when your blocks are done which version to make.  Stop in to see the sample and pick up your supply list.
Dates: Thur June 3, 10 & 24 Times:  6:30pm – 9:00pm     Fee: $35 (Included Pattern)


Learn to Crochet
If you always wanted to learn to crochet, or have forgotten how....this is the class for you.  Learn the basic stitches and practice your skill by making a small project in the process.  For ages 10 through adult.
Dates: Fri June 4 & 11 Time:  10:00 – 12:00     Fee: $10

Friday Night/Day Out
Open to sewers, knitters and crafters! Bring any unfinished project and join us for a night/or day of uninterrupted sewing or crafting. Complete your projects in no time.  We will be there to help if you need it. The 1st  & 3rd  Friday of the month. Bring a beverage. Snacks will be provided.    Register by the Thursday before each class.
Dates: June 4 & 18    
Times: Day- 1:00 – 5:00pm OR Night 6:3010:30     Fee $ 6 per session



Super Simple Pillowcase
Learn a new way of making a pillowcase that is easier then the old way, and always looks great. It is fast and simple with less stitching time.  Stop in to see the samples, choose your own fabric, or use one of our kits.
Date: Sat June 5 Time: 1:00 – 3:00  OR 
Wed June 23 Time: 6:00 – 8:00  
Fee $ 9 (pattern included)


Basic Sewing
Learn to use a sewing machine. You will learn to thread your machine, winding a bobbin and sew with your own machine, You will cut and sew a simple project that you can complete in class.  Sewing machines are available if needed. However you may want to learn on the machine you will be sewing at home
Date: Sat June 5 Time  10:00 – 12:00  Wed June  9  Time  6:30 – 8:30     Fee: $9

Binding Class
Learn how to put a binding on your quilt.  We will teach you how cut, join, press and sew your binding on to make that great looking mitered corner.  Bring is your own project, or ask for one of our donations quilts for you to bind. 
Date:   June 7     Time: 6:30-8:30     Fee: $10

Mother /Daughter Quilting Day
Spend the day with your daughter and make a quilt that you can put together in one day. The Moms will be doing the cutting and pressing, the daughters the sewing.  Easy Triple Treat pattern.  Stop in to see the sample and pick up your supply list.
Date: Fri June 25 OR  Sat July 24     Time: 12:00 – 5:00     Fee $15 (Book required)

Accu-cut
Learn how to use our Accu-cut machine and rent it out for only $15 an hour.  Get your entire quilt cut quick and easily.  
Call to reserve your time with this machine and then get right to your sewing.  First time users will need a 15 minute lesson on how to use this great machine.

Date: Schedule your own time.     Fee $15 hour

Long Arm Certification Class
Learn to use the long arm machine and finish your own quilts on it.  Take the one on one class and then you are able to rent out the machine. We will give you a practice quilt to give a try and learn how to use.
Date: Call to set up a time.     Time: 2 ½ hour session     Fee:  $60