Important Note
Your supply list will indicate if you have any 'homework' such as cutting and preparation of fabric. It is important that you do your homework prior to coming to class so that you get the most out of your class.
You will find a (C) or (R) in front of the class/club names. This Indicates if the class is schedule in our Cary or Raleigh location.
Policies
Basic Sewing Supplies
Basic Embroidery Supplies
Calendar
Edge-to-Edge Quilting(C)
Date: Saturday, Dec 15th Cary location
Time: 10:30 to 1:30
Fee: $40.00 (plus purchase of Edge to Edge Software and Book)
If you have ever wanted to finish a quilt quickly, make a quilt completely on your own, or see what else you can do with your embroidery machine, then this class is for you. The Easy-Connect Quilting files and technique allow you to use your embroidery machine to get quilting results like you’d see from a long-arm quilter.
We will start from scratch stitching out a template and then quilt on a quilt sandwich .
Please do not bring panel or quilt to work on, this is a learning opportunity and you will be able to work on you panel or quilt at home following class
Requirements:
Edge-to-Edge Quilting on Your Embroidery Machine Software (Main Package - not expansion Package).
Edge-to-Edge booklet
Quilt sandwich - fabric - 2 pieces 1 1/2 yards by width of fabric, batting to match
Embroidery Machine with hoop that will accommodate at least 5.6" x 9.9" design.
Contrasting Embroidery Thread.
(C)Beginner to Advanced Beginner Quilting
Date: Thursdays - September 27, October 11, November 1, November 15, and December 6 - or - Saturdays - September 29, October 13, November 3, November 17, and December 8 Cary location
Time: 10am - 2pm. Bring your lunch if you like. There will be homework between classes.
Fee: $100
Join Sabrina for a great, hands on class where you will learn all the tips and tricks to create a finished quilt without all the frustration. If you are an absolute beginner or more advanced quilter that just wants to brush up on skills and techniques to get better results, this class is for you. You will complete a lap size quilt. There will be homework between classes, so come to class ready to move to the next step. This class is the first in a series that will help you build skills to become a great quilter!
More information and requirements
(C) Floriani Software
Date: Saturday, November 17thTime: 10:30 - 12:30
Cost: $25.00 ("BFU" customers - $10.00)
This is a hands on class. There are no classes for the summer.The next class will be in September
We think Floriani has the best software on the market today. Don't be overwhelmed by all the functions. Join Karen as they walk you through the simple basics. This is a hands on class so you are welcome to bring your laptop, or choose to just observe.
Leave class with a better knowledge of your software and the confidence to use it to its fullest.
**MUST have LATEST version of software loaded**
Topics for the up coming classes:
Create an In-th-Hoop project
Cut Work
Supplies:
Laptop and power cord
Mouse (optional)
Note book and pen
USB drive
What is Ruler Work?
Date: TBDTime: 10:30 - 12:00
Fee: FREE
Have you ever wondered what ruler work is? Join us while we introduce you to the acrylic rulers and special foot that help you make your creations. The rulers are clear and sit beside the ruler foot while you guide the stitches to create beautiful designs
We will cover all the basics and you will have an opportunity to see us use a ruler on a home sewing machine, not a longarm machine. You are able to create lots of shapes to make your own quilting design.
(C) Monogram Maddness
Dates: TBDTime: 10:30-1:00
Location: Cary location
Fee: $50.00 all inclusive Space is limited, sign up early.
You will have so sew much fun with our " Monogram Madness Class". Three great projects and full guidance on each. We will set up your machine and provide all you'll need.
This is a great time to test drive one of our affordable embroidery machines. Hey, call your friends and come as a group to learn all about embroidery. We will monogram on a beautiful leather clutch that you will love. Teaching you about hooping, stabilizing and selecting the right needle for the job. From leather to a cotton cap, that's right we stitch out a hat in this great class and one more item of surprise.
It's all the craze, everyone and everything is monogrammed. And we can teach you!
Clubs
Embroidery/Kimberbell/Pickle Pie/Serger
Date: Wednesday, Dec 5th
Time: 10:30 to 1:00
Fee: $30.00
Location: Cary Store
Whether you are new to embroidery or have had your machine awhile, come and join us on a monthly basis as we explore using our embroidery machines. We will be exploring doing different techniques and using different fabrics. Some projects will be ITH (In the Hoop), putting a zipper in that won't have you pulling out your hair and exploring our creative stitches on our machines.
The following will give you a brief description of the upcoming Embroidery Club Projects.
(C) KimberBell Embroidery Club & Pickle Pie Hoop Envy Club
Dates:Friday or Saturday - Dec 7th or 8th
Time:10:30 - 12:30
Fee: KimberBell - $10.00 Software provided - bring a USB stick to class;
Fee: Pickle Pie - demo of project free, software $30.00
Location: Cary Store
This will be a sew out instructional class. We will build each project that will walk you through all the steps to create a beautiful project. You will get your KimberBell files and instructions on the USB drive you must bring to class. Pickle Pie software available.
Remember those paint by number coloring pictures you may have done as a child? All you had to do was follow the directions, coloring or painting each shape a specific color, and before you knew it, you created a fun mystery picture!
The piecing projects you’ll find in such projects like the “Machine Embroider by Number™” or zipper pouches, works the same way, but with fabric piecing on the embroidery machine—and we promise it’s still just as easy!
Don’t be overwhelmed by the number of steps in each design. They are each small steps that are easy to follow along. You will see us build the project showing each step with you and you will have full color instructions to follow at home. And although there are a number of color changes in the design, that is only meant to “tell the machine to stop” between steps. Usually only 1 or 2 thread changes are needed.
If you lose track of which step you are on, your step by step directions include an icon indicating which step from the embroidery design corresponds with that specific step in the directions.
KimberBell:
Dec 7th or 8th:
Pickle Pie:
Dec 7th or 8th:
(C) Serger Club
Date: Wednesday, November 28th , 2018 Cary location
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Fee: $15.00 bring your own supplies
Project: Tree Skirt
Learn the cute "Carnation Gathering Method" with Pam as we create a beautiful tree skirt that your family will enjoy for years to come. Using three of your favorite fabrics gather and construct this beauty. We will be using the four thread and three thread this month for construction and finishing. You are welcome to bring your own baby lock and we will also have classroom machines available to use.
Classes
The American Sewing Guild (ASG) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to people who believe sewing is a rewarding and creative activity and advance sewing as an art and life skill. We hope to encourage and inspire people to sew. The Raleigh, NC chapter has about 200 members who attend Neighborhood Group meetings in Raleigh, Cary, Chapel Hill/Carrboro, Durham, and surrounding area The officers and leaders are all volunteers. ASG members are welcome to attend any or all Neighborhood Group meetings throughout the USA. Non-members may attend TWO meetings; thereafter ASG membership is required. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in sewing, machine embroidery, etc. If you are interested in attending a Neighborhood Group meeting to see our 'sewing friends network' in action and hopefully becoming a member of the ASG, please contact Renee at caryday@asgraleigh.org. The Cary Day Neighborhood Group meets on the second Wednesday of the month from 1030am to 12 noon. We all hope you will join us for lots of fun and encouragement. You will not be disappointed!
If you have ever wanted to finish a quilt quickly, make a quilt completely on your own, or see what else you can do with your embroidery machine, then this class is for you. The Easy-Connect Quilting files and technique allow you to use your embroidery machine to get quilting results like you would see from a long-arm quilter. We will start from scratch stitching out a template and then quilt on a quilt sandwich . Please do not bring panel or quilt to work on, this is a learning opportunity and you will be able to work on you panel or quilt at home following class Requirements: Edge-to-Edge Quilting on Your Embroidery Machine Software (Main Package - not expansion Package). Edge-to-Edge booklet Quilt sandwich - fabric - 2 pieces 1 1/2 yards by width of fabric, batting to match Embroidery Machine with hoop that will accommodate at least 5.6" x 9.9" design. Contrasting Embroidery Thread. Basic Embroidery Supplies
Cost: $ 40.00