Friday, July 1, 2016

New fun!

Gingerbread Houses with Suz Litzsinger


Get an early start on Christmas gifting and decorating! Join Suz to learn how to create these beautiful embellished gingerbread houses, complete with a hinged roof for opening. The pattern is included in the class fee, and has instructions for three different house sizes. Basic supplies (beads, sequins, felt) to make your first house will also be provided.  We've added a new date!  

Saturday September 10th
10 am to 1 pm
Class Fee: $40


Embellish N' Stitch with Cathy Callan

wool version

Jan's denim and cotton prints

Download the Instastitch Log Cabin blocks from the Sue Spargo website and bring your completed block to class each month where you will learn how to embellish it using several embroidery stitches. You can use the suggested stitches or get creative with your own, adding some beads and other fun embellishments. These blocks may be made using all wool, all cotton, or a mixture of - you can embellish one block a little or a lot so this project will have lots of flexibility and ways to personalize the project.  Bring your imagination and let's have fun stitching together! 

2nd Wednesday of the Month 
6 months total (September 2016- March 2017, skips December)
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Class Fee: $60

English Paper Piecing 101 with Jane Buys


Learn English paper piecing techniques in this introductory class! We will review a variety of methods and products that can be used to create all kinds of hand-pieced projects (tote bags, wall-hangings, quilts, etc.). Other topics to be covered include fabric considerations, various methods of basting papers, and finishing techniques.

You'll have a chance to try these methods and sample a variety of product options- plus get some construction tips from an expert! We'll provide 1 inch hexagons to get you started OR if you have a particular project or paper piecing shape that you want to work with, please bring it and you can get some personalized instruction too.


Friday October 21st
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Class Fee: $25


We're working on adding more classes - so another update should be out before the month is over.  And of course, we have some great new fabric to keep you sewing til the fall sewing season kicks off again!  These fabrics say it all - the full range of fun from traditional 1800 reproductions to contemporary and unique.  Stop by and take a peak at our RowxRow view of Mt. Baker and maybe you'll be inspired be one of these great new collections from Moda, Art Gallery Fabrics, and Washington Street Studios. 
Alpine

Bespoke Blooms

Cross Quilt

Essentials 

Lavish

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  2. You have so many great classes lined up. I'm looking forward to the English paper piecing class in Oct. Wonderful variety of fabrics too!

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