Skill Builders. Intro to Free-Motion Quilting

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1 Skill Builders Intro to Free-Motion Quilting Take your creations to the next level with freemotion quilting. Get hands-on experience with several beginning designs, learn about helpful resources and notions, view inspiring examples, and still have time to polish your skills in a relaxed, supportive environment. Janome machines only Tuesday, July 10 - or- Saturday, August 11 - or -, Sep. 26 Lauren Ayer Serger Techniques New to serging or do you only use your machine to finish edges? This is the class for you! Workbook includes fabrics and space to mount your samples. This class will give you the confidence to use your serger for many different projects. Prerequisite: Serger Basic Usage Saturday, July 28 - or- Friday, August 24 2:00pm to 5:00pm - or - Tuesday, September 25 Class Fee $85 (Includes book) Liz Ballowe Stitch Therapy Sew, socialize, and share skills with others. Bring a project to work on and your machine, if you need it. It s a great time to finish up a UFO or get a little help finishing a SCSF class project! Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited so sign-up is strongly recommended. Every Thursday (except July 19) 2:00pm - 4:30pm Fee $5 Beginner Confident Beginner Intermediate Skill Level Guide for Classes New to sewing or is a bit rusty but ready to have some fun! Student is familiar with basic sewing machine operations & accessories. Fairly new to sewing. Has taken a few classes and/or made some projects. Student is familiar with basic sewing terminology & notions. Has rotary cutting experience. Regularly enjoys sewing and is ready to learn new techniques. Student has previous pattern layout experience. Advanced Experienced sewist ready for a challenge!

2 LONG ARM CERTIFICATION & RENTAL Long Arm Rental Program Do you sometimes wish that you could quilt your own quilts on a long arm but just don t have the space? Now you can! After a one-day certification class you will be qualified to rent our 18 long arm on a 12 frame with the option of robotics. Also available for rent is the AQ16 Sit Down model with optional stitch regulation. A brief certification class will be required. RENTAL INCLUDES: Use of cleaned and oiled machine, access to computerized quilting design and thread libraries, staff member available to answer questions at any time Comfortable with free-motion quilting Long Arm Rental Blocks: Half Block 2 hours $40 Full Block 4 hours $80 Double Block 6 hours $120 Sit-Down Long Arm Rental Blocks: Half Block 2 hours $30 Full Block 4 hours $60 Double Block 6 hours $90 Long Arm: Certification Class Gain the experience you ll need to participate in our Long Arm Rental Program. This class will teach you how to load your quilt as well as the basics of using the machine. We will cover basic free motion quilting and how to work with the built-in robot. By the end of class you will be able to quilt an all-over design on your own quilt. Class fee includes a set of leader zippers, 2 needles, 1 pre-wound Magna-Glide bobbin, 1 empty bobbin, a 2 hour practice session, and a mentored first rental. Call to Schedule Class Fee $150 Zoë Tallada Lauren Ayer We can accommodate up to 3 students per class. Sit-Down Long Arm: Certification Class Gain the experience you ll need to participate in our Sit-Down Long Arm Rental Program. This class will teach you the basics of using the machine. We will cover some of the basic free motion quilting designs. By the end of class you will be feeling more comfortable operating the machine and you will be able to quilt your own quilt. Class fee includes 2 needles, 1 pre-wound Magna-Glide bobbin, 1 empty bobbin, a 1 hour practice session, and a mentored first rental. Call to Schedule Class Fee $50 Lauren Ayer All certifications are one-on-one.

3 SEWING TECHNIQUES & PROJECTS Kids Sewing Camp Summer vacation is the perfect time for kids to learn to sew or improve their sewing skills--whatever their level of experience. This 4-day camp will help them gain and build confidence while making fun projects. Ages 8-14 Have-It-All Wallet Take everything with you with this sleek, versatile wallet. Pockets for credit cards, bills, checkbook, coupons, coins and other loose items keep it all neat and organized. Serged Coordinates Learn how to select and sew different knits. Learn 6+ serger techniques. We ll make 4 garments, fitted to you, including a shirt, jacket or vest, skirt, and pants. By the end of the series you ll be ready to make more of your favorites. Monday to Thursday July 16 through 19 1:30pm to 4:00pm Class Fee $99 (includes book) Liz Ballowe Fridays July 20 & 27 Pattern $12 Liz Rickert Tuesdays 7/24, 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28 & 9/4 Class Fee $25/ session Pattern $10 Liz Ballowe Tag Along Tote All you need to create this fun and functional cross body bag are three fat quarters, a pattern, and your sewing machine. Tuck your cell phone in the pocket, add a dash of cash, and away you go. Myla Tank Top Myla is a simple to make, breezy tank with subtle flared shaping and a hem that gently sweeps low in the back. This is one tank you will wear year round-- alone on hot summer days or layered for cool weather style. Tuesday July 31 Pattern $11 Liz Rickert August 8 1:30pm to 5:30pm Class Fee $28 Pattern $17 Lorraine Gruys

4 SEWING TECHNIQUES & PROJECTS Bow n Go Bag This perfect summer bag is no slouch. It has just the right amount of structure for picnics, shopping, or a stroll along the beach. Even better when paired with Bow n Go Flip Flops. Finishes at 14 W x 10 H x 8 D s 7/25, 8/1 & 15 Class Fee $63 Pattern $10 Kelly Naranjo Bow n Go Flip Flops Dress up a pair of new or loved flip flops with bright or bold fabrics. Use the scraps from your Bow n Go Bag, or choose new fabrics to coordinate with your favorite summer top. August 22 10:00am to 3:00pm (with lunch break) Class Fee $28 Pattern $6 Kelly Naranjo Pattern from a T-Shirt Do you have a favorite shirt you wish you had 20 of? Now you can! Learn how to make a pattern out of an existing garment, then use that pattern to create your new favorite. For sewing machines or sergers. Must have previous garment construction experience Friday August 3 & 10 Liz Ballowe Quilt-in-the-Hoop Table Runner Use your embroidery machine to applique and quiltin-the-hoop all in one go with this innovative project. We ll start the blocks in the first class, then finish the project using simple quilt-as-you-go assembly. Saturday August 4 & 18 1:00pm to 4:00pm Quick Trip Quilts Begin a new sewing adventure with one of three Quick Trip variations. These stunning quilts are deceptively simple using bargello-style piecing. Let your personality shine through with your fabric and color selections. Fridays 8/10 8/17 9:30pm to 4:30pm - or - Saturdays 9/22, 9/29 & 10/6 9:30am to 12:30am Class Fee $63 Book $19 Myrna Landt

5 SEWING TECHNIQUES & PROJECTS Pieced Tote Bag This adorable pieced tote is perfect for knitting projects, slumber parties, or, with a waterproof fabric, as a swim bag. Finished dimensions: 15 W x 15 H x 7.5 D Saturday August 25 Pattern $15 Cherryl Sena Pillow Sham Dress up your bed with this stylish double mitered pillow sham. Choose from regular, queen, or king size, and between two closure types--overlap and zipper. August 29 Sharon Gerard Quilt-as-You-Go Improv Bag Show off your creativity with the QYAG Improv Bag. The larger bag finishes at 16 W x 15 H x 4 D, while the smaller one finishes at 11 W x 13 H x 3 D. Fridays Aug 31 & Sep 7 Pattern $10 Liz Rickert Jelly Roll Rug 2 Now, all skill levels may participate in the joy of Jelly- Roll Rug making! No stitching around tight curves, just sewing straight "seams." Uses 1 Jelly Roll. Finished size: 32" x 42" Fridays September 14 & 21 Pattern $11 Liz Rickert Paper Piecing Learn the fundamentals of foundation piecing in this hands-on class. A choice of printed patterns and fabric scraps will be provided. September 26 Book $16 Myrna Landt

6 SEWING CENTER CLUBS Embroidery Adventures! In this monthly club, we ll guide you on your adventure as you create 3D machine embroidery projects in the hoop. You'll explore a variety of techniques and styles while completing a new project every month. Make for yourself or give as gifts. Annual membership required. s 7/11, 8/1, 9/5 Annual Fee $60 plus Design CDs Sharon, Connie, & Terry PEP Club Create an embroidery design from start to finish while exploring the tools in your software. Learn digitizing procedures and techniques that will take your skills and confidence to a whole new level. This club meets monthly. Must have current version of software s 7/11 & 8/29 no club in Sep 2:00pm to 4:30pm $25 per session Digitizer Club Create an embroidery design from start to finish while exploring the tools in your software. Learn digitizing procedures and techniques that will take your skills and confidence to a whole new level. This club meets monthly. Must have current version of software s 7/18 & 8/15 no club in Sep 9:30am to 12:00pm $25 per session Simple Cut Club Get familiar with your digital cutter and cutting software while making fun & simple projects. Open to owners of Simple Cut, Artistic Crystals, or Artistic Suite software. This club meets monthly. Pre-requisite: Intro to Simple Cut Thursdays 7/26 & 8/23 no club in Sep $25 per session

7 SEWING CENTER CLUBS Block of the Month Wonder Block Make this stunning kaleidoscopic quilt in your embroidery hoop one block at a time. There are twelve different appliqué blocks, plus sashings and cornerstones. SVG files are included so you can use your digital cutter to pre-cut the applique pieces, or rent ours! (see Connie for information) Friday 7/27 Friday 8/24 Friday 9/28 9:00am - 12:30pm $15 per session includes design files Club Get familiar with the fantastic features and functions of your Janome HMC We ve chosen a demonstration format for this class so bringing your machine is optional. Meets the first Tuesday of every month. Open to owners of Janome machines. Tuesdays 7/10, 8/7 9:30am - 11:30pm $60 Annual Fee

8 MACHINE EMBROIDERY & SOFTWARE Introduction to Machine Embroidery 500e Learn the basics of your embroidery-only machine. We will cover machine operations and maintenance as well as on-board editing. By completing a simple project, you will learn the basic skills necessary to ensure success and have beautiful results. Janome machines only complimentary with machine purchase Friday July 20 Sharon Gerard AcuTools & Embroidery Editor Plan projects and edit embroidery designs with the ease and convenience of your computer. Learn to print templates and transfer designs to you machine via USB flash drive, direct connect, or WiFi (S9 only). For owners of Janome 550e or Skyline S9 complimentary with purchase August 8 Introduction to Machine Embroidery Complete Learn the basics of your embroidery machine during this two-part class. Part one will cover machine operations and maintenance as well as on-board editing. By completing a simple project, you will learn the basic skills necessary to ensure success and have beautiful results. Janome machines only complimentary with machine purchase Saturday September 1 9:30am to 4:00pm Sharon Gerard Stitch Composer Create your very own custom decorative stitches from scratch using the Stitch Composer software on your PC and your sewing machine in this hands-on class. For owners of Janome S7, S9, 9400, 12000, & complimentary with purchase September 12 Favy Martinez