Class & Event Schedule

Class & Event Schedule -November- 2014 Classes for EVERYONE! 1056 Green Acres Road Eugene OR 97408 (Beltline & Delta Highway, in Delta Oaks Center) 541-345-2100 Website: Facebook: Facebook/ParamountSewing Email: info@paramount-sew-vac.com Hours: Monday-Friday 9-6 Saturday 9-5 Sunday Closed Quilting Machines and Quilt Frames and the LARGEST SELECTION OF THREADS in Lane County! Paramount is more than our name it s what YOU are to us! Sew & Tell SEWING CLUB Join Sew & Tell, our exciting sewing club where you ll learn techniques for sewing, serging and much more. We will demonstrate feet, threads, and great techniques to take your sewing skills to a new level. We ll also bring you up to date on new products we ve discovered. Members are encouraged to bring one show & tell sewing project they have made recently, and to join in the discussions by sharing thoughts and knowledge about the various topics. This is a lecture/demonstration club, with lots of fun learning. Come and gather with people who love to sew. Instructor: Millie Schwandt FEE: $35 per year; fee is prorated, based on when you join. You can also drop in to any session for only $5. You may attend which ever session fits your schedule: Wednesdays September 24, 15, November 19 2pm Wednesdays September 24, 15, November 19 6pm Saturdays September 27, 25, November 22 2pm Note: No Sew & Tell in Be sure to sign up to receive our Sew & Tell Reminder Emails to let you SEW SIMPLE CLASS: Earbud Keychain Pouch Haven t sewn for a while, or just want to make a quick, cute little project? Mickie s SEW SIMPLE CLASS is the place you want to be. Do you find your earbuds in a tangled mess in your purse? Keep them tangle-free in a cute little pouch attached to your keychain. These will make great gifts, and they re fast and easy, and a great way to use up those small bits of special fabrics you just can t part with.. Instructor: Mickie Broy Class Fee: $5 Friday 24, 2-5pm

1056 Green Acres Road, Eugene, OR 97408 541-345-2100 November quilting sewing embroidery software appliqué creative fun... CLASSES 2014 SOFTWARE SAMPLER This exciting hands-on class will teach you all kinds of wonderful things you can do with your BERNINA embroidery software. In this class we will watch Educator and Master Digitizer Amanda Whitlach go through the steps to make fabulous and fun projects using the exciting features of the BERNINA software. This is a great way to learn your software and be inspired to use these techniques in your own unique projects. This is a hands-on class using your laptop, or you can come and get the information from class and do the project at home. You will get a CD with a video of the lesson to take home each month. If you don t have this software but want to know more about why you might want it, you are welcome to audit this class. Just call to reserve your spot. If you decide you just can t live without it, your $10 class fee will be applied to your purchase. Instructors: Diane Williams & Millie Schwandt Monthly Class Fee: $10 Classes are on the 4th Tuesdays and 4th Wednesdays each month Tuesday 28, 6:30 8:30pm or Wednesday 29, 10am-12pm Weird & Wonderful Create special effects using different tools in the software. This is a chance to explore some of the less frequently used tools and take a look at the opportunities that Art Canvas provides. Please note date change: 22 class moved to Wednesday, 29 due to a scheduling conflict. Tuesday November 25, 6:30-8:30pm or Wednesday November 26, 10am-12pm In The Hoop Project Review the techniques learned throughout the year, and create a great quick gift that will embroider itself right in the hoop. NOTE: no Software Sampler in ALL ABOUT EMBROIDERY (formerly called All About ME ) For EVERYONE with an embroidery machine ANY BRAND! This Lecture/Demonstration series is designed to help you take your machine embroidery to a whole new level. Whether you just got your first embroidery machine, or you have been embroidering for a while, this series will provide you with lots of hints, tips and tricks to improve your stitchouts. Each month we will show new projects, and you will have a chance to see and possibly try the techniques shown in the class. You will also receive a CD to take home with all the information covered in the class. You don t need to bring anything to class, except your smile and maybe a notepad. In addition to the topics shown, each session will have a short book, pattern or gadget review. Instructors: Paramount Staff Members Monthly Class Fee: $10 Saturday 25, 10am 12pm Cross My Heart Cross my heart that this is an easy project to make, even though all the cross-crosses look complicated upon first glance. Revisit several techniques that were presented through the year, and create a fun sewing or cooking apron and potholder. Also learn quick fixes for the embroidery mistakes that happen from time to time. Saturday November 22, 10am 12pm Stitched Gifts that Pamper Stitch up quick and easy gifts that will be perfect for holiday gift giving and take a minimum of stitching time. As part of this lesson, also learn the best stabilizers and toppers to use on towels and terry cloth. NOTE: no All About Embroidery in Page 2 Color photos for every class are online at: www.paramount--sew--vac.com

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1056 Green Acres Road, Eugene, OR 97408 541-345-2100 November quilting sewing embroidery software appliqué creative fun... CLASSES 2014 HOOPSISTERS Jacobean Journey GROUP 2 This is a 5-Month class. With HoopSisters, you can make perfectly quilted, pieced, and decoratively stitched quilt blocks, all in the hoop of an embroidery machine! The 2014 Jacobean Journey Block of the Month combines the fun and unique HoopSisters techniques with digitized quilting by Master Quilter Sharon Schamber, and promises a few NEW techniques. There are a number of layouts to choose from including wall hangings to king sized quilts, and with this pattern there are also several variations of placemats, table runners and bed runners. The optional Double French Braid Border Designs not only create a stunning border, but also make a lovely quilt on their own, or they can add special touches to the smaller projects. There s nothing like a HoopSisters project to help make you best buddies with your embroidery machine, and if you have one of the new larger bed embroidery machines, you can make the new 9 blocks! Whether you are new to your embroidery machine or a seasoned Hoop-Stitcher, you re sure to learn something new with this spectacular pattern. Choose your favorite colors, or tone-on-tone. Absolutely stunning either way. Instructors: Diane Williams and Mickie Broy Monthly Class Fee: $30 includes designs loaded onto your USB stick (Please bring it to class each month) Wednesdays: 1, 10am-1pm Class 4 of 5 November 5, 10am-1pm Class 5 of 5 NO MESS, NO FUSS APPLIQUÉ This is a hand appliqué class devoted to using a specific and unique appliqué method taught by Glenda. This appliqué method DOES NOT use freezer paper, glue, templates, hemostats, or overlays -- hence the name "No Mess, No Fuss Appliqué". This method is highly portable and able to fit into a baggie in your purse. To view the classes, please visit the APPLIQUE pages on Glenda s website: www.glyncor.com FIESTA VASES QUILT This is a repeat of a previous class and is the instructor s favorite project. Beginning in April, students started using these beautiful patterns to learn Glenda s applique techniques from beginning to advanced. The project includes 2 filler blocks, pieced sashing, and 5 large blocks (7- months) or 8 large blocks (10-months). Prerequisite is Beginning No Mess, No Fuss Appliqué. Instructor: Glenda Correll Class Fee: $25 / month Group B: Mondays 20, November 3, 9:30am-3pm Page 4 Color photos for every class are online at: www.paramount--sew--vac.com

1056 Green Acres Road, Eugene, OR 97408 541-345-2100 November quilting sewing embroidery software appliqué creative fun... CLASSES 2014 PLAYING WITH FONTS Come and learn the secrets of manipulating the fonts in your embroidery software while you plan a great wall hanging of a favorite poem, song lyric, scripture or inspirational quote. This class is designed for FLORIANI, JANOME and BERNINA embroidery software: Instructor: Millie Schwandt Class Fee: $23 Tuesday 21, 10am-1pm GARMENT SEWING WORKSHOP You ve taken Millie s Garment Construction Tips & Tricks Classes, SO now let s put the samples into practical use. Come and work on a garment under Millie s mentoring. If you haven t taken the previous classes, you can call and set up a time to meet with Millie about taking the Workshop. Instructor: Millie Schwandt Class Fee: $39 per class Thursday 9, 10am-4pm Thursday November 13, 10am-4pm BINDING 101 The binding on the quilt is almost as important as the quilt itself, so let Mickie teach you the tricks to Finishing That Quilt with beautiful binding. This class will cover joining your binding strips, machine stitching mitered corners, and both hand stitch and machine stitched finishing of the binding. Mickie is a Binding Master! Instructor: Mickie Broy Class Fee: $10 Friday November 7, 1-4pm Color photos for every class are online at: www.paramount--sew--vac.com Page 5

1056 Green Acres Road, Eugene, OR 97408 541-345-2100 quilting sewing embroidery software appliqué creative fun... November 2014 CLASSES JOIN THE PARTY! NOVEMBER 8, 2014 Everyone from the beginner cra ing enthusiast to the more advanced sewer is welcome to be a part of the first live online sewing and cra ing event in history. Join thousands of crea ve minds for over 30 inspiring online courses taught by leading bloggers and educa onal experts from across the sewing Page 6 Color photos for every class are online at: www.paramount--sew--vac.com

1056 Green Acres Road, Eugene, OR 97408 541-345-2100 quilting sewing embroidery software appliqué creative fun... November 2014 CLASSES MIXED MEDIA HOLIDAY PILLOWS Learn to use a variety of media to create beautiful, memorable pillows. Transfer Art Paper, Printed Treasures printable fabric, Heat n Shrink, machine applique and machine embroidery are some of the options you ll learn. You can use several as you create these great pillows for yourself and for gifts. This is a 2-part class. Instructor: Susan Stark Class Fee: $30 for both days Class 1 of 2: Saturday, 11 10am-1pm Pick Your Mix: This is a planning day, not sewing, where you will learn all your options and decide which techniques you want to use to create your pillows. Susan will give you some homework to do before the next class. Class 2 of 2: Saturday, November 1 10am-3pm Sew Your Mix: Bring your machine and all the homework, and sew up your amazing pillow. Come and see Susan s beautiful samples. You ll be inspired to try something new! CIRCLE SORBET Sewing in circles is really FUN, but we need to warn you it s also addictive. There are no curved seams, just lots of places to use decorative stitches, or plain stitches if you prefer. Make it bright or subtle. This technique uses your circular stitch attachment to make it super easy and super accurate. This class has been so incredibly popular that we have added extra sessions so you can learn to sew in circles, too! Instructor: Mickie Broy Class Fee: $25 Friday 10, 10am-4pm or Wednesday 22, 10am 4pm or Friday November 21, 10am 4pm Color photos for every class are online at: Page 7

1056 Green Acres Road, Eugene, OR 97408 541-345-2100 November quilting sewing embroidery software appliqué creative fun... CLASSES 2014 FREE, UNLIMITED MACHINE INSTRUCTION LESSONS When you purchase your JANOME, BERNINA or PFAFF sewing machine, serger, embroidery machine or quilt machine and frame at Paramount, you get FREE, unlimited one-on-one Machine Instruction Lessons. We want you to learn how to use your new equipment, so please call to schedule your personal lessons with one of our educators at your earliest convenience. If you need to learn how to use your sewing machine, regardless of what brand or where it was purchased, please see our Sewing Machine Basics class, or call to inquire about upcoming sessions. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT OUR CLASSES Choose the right type of class for YOU! Beginner: Whether you've never threaded a needle, you re experimenting with a sewing machine or serger, or just haven t sewn in years this is a great class for you. These simple, basic classes will increase your knowledge and skill level while you create a fun project. This class is also suitable to anyone who has additional sewing skills. Intermediate: When you have completed a number of beginning sewing projects and are looking to increase your knowledge base, choose this level of class. We focus on tools and techniques to make you an even better home sewer. Suitable for a confident beginner. Advanced: These classes cater to experienced sewers. Choose these when you want to become familiar with new and advanced types of sewing projects under the guidance of a professional. Hand Appliqué: These classes are for hand applique, not machine. Please see class descriptions for any prerequisite or other requirements for the class. Machine Embroidery: You will either be using your embroidery machine in this class, or it is a lecture/ demonstration class about machine embroidery. All brands of embroidery machines are welcome in these classes. Please be sure to ask if you have any questions. Software: Bring your laptop with the appropriate software already installed. Please be sure it s up-to-date with the most current update before coming to class (we need everyone to be on the same page ). Bring your external mouse, mouse pad, power cord, and dongle (if your software needs one). Please be sure to ask if you have any questions. How to Register: To register for a class, simply come by Paramount in person or call 541-345-2100. Class fees are due when you register. Be sure you get a supply list for each class when you pay for your class so you know what to bring. You will receive a 15% discount on any items specified on the class supply list. Please note: to comply with U.S. copyright laws, if an instructor specifies a book, embroidery design or other unique item for the class, each student must own their own copy. Refunds and Cancellations: Classes not meeting minimum enrollment will be canceled one week in advance of the class Date. If we must cancel the class for that or any other reason, we will refund your fees. We will call you if the class is cancelled. We pay our teachers for a guaranteed number of students, so if you need to cancel a class refunds will be given only if you call and cancel at least 7 days prior to the class. You are welcome to send a friend in your place if you cannot attend, but we will be unable to refund the tuition. Other information: If you d like to use one of our machines for a class, just let us know a day or two before the class. This is a great way to "test drive" a new machine. We design most of our classes to accommodate all levels of sewing skills, beginning to advanced if you have any questions about a class, please do not hesitate to ask. For all-day classes, you will have a break around noon. You may bring a lunch (we have a refrigerator & microwave) or you can purchase lunch nearby. When you take a class at Paramount, we intend to teach you the basic concepts for the class. Our goal is to provide you ample time to grasp the concepts and do part of the project. The time allowed may not be enough to finish the entire project, but you will have the knowledge needed to complete it very successfully. For their safety, we cannot allow children to attend an adult sewing class with you. And for everyone s comfort, our classroom is a fragrance-free zone. Thanks for your consideration of others. Page 8 Color photos for every class are online at: www.paramount--sew--vac.com

1056 Green Acres Road, Eugene, OR 97408 541-345-2100 November quilting sewing embroidery software appliqué creative fun... CLASSES 2014 U.F.O. DAY Have you taken a class from Mickie, but still haven t finished the project? Well, don t fear that U.F.O. (Un-Finished Object) any longer. Let Mickie help you get it done! Instructor: Mickie Broy Class Fee: $15 Tuesday November 18, 10am-4pm COUNT ON IT! Count the days down to all your special events each month. These cute wall hangings are fast, fun and easy. Based on the book Count On It by Nancy Halvorsen, you ll find one for each month of the year. Instructor: Mickie Broy Class Fee: $21 Tuesday 7, 10am-3pm Tuesday November 4, 10am-3pm OPEN SEW get it DONE and have some FUN Do you have unfinished sewing projects you d like to get out of your UFO (Un-Finished Objects) pile? Sometimes there are just too many distractions at home! Our classroom is available for your use, and staff is on hand to answer questions. Bring your machine, your project, and all supplies needed to complete it. If you need to borrow a machine, just let us know when you sign up. We re here to help. FREE! Space is limited, so please call to register. Look for OPEN SEW on our calendar for dates and times. There s always something FUN happening at Paramount! Subscribe to the FREE Paramount E-News! You ll receive all the latest news about classes, products, sales, E-News Specials, fun events and more! Sign up at: www.paramount-sew-vac.com You can also follow us on FACEBOOK: www.facebook/paramountsewing Color photos for every class are online at: www.paramount--sew--vac.com Page 9

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 HoopSisters 4 of 5 Jacobean Journey 10am 2 3 4 Emerald Valley Quilters Quilt Show Lane Co. Fairgrounds 10-5 5 Emerald Valley Quilters Quilt Show 10-4 6 7 Count On It 10-3 8 OPEN SEW 1-5:30 9 Garment Sewing Workshop 10-4 10 Circle Sorbet 10-4 11 Mixed Media Holiday Pillow Part 1 of 2 10-1 12 13 14 15 Sew & Tell Club 2 or 6 16 SEWAPALOOZA! 10am 4pm 17 SEWAPALOOZA! 10am 4pm 18 SUPER SATURDAY SALE 19 20 Appliqué B Fiesta Vases 9:30-3 21 Playing with Fonts 10 1 22 Circle Sorbet 10-4 23 24 Sew Simple: Earbud Keychain Pouch 2-5 25 All About Embroidery 10 Sew & Tell Club 2 26 27 28 BERNINA Software Sampler 6:30-8:30 29 BERNINA Software Sampler 10-12 30 31 Happy Halloween 1 Mixed Media Holiday Pillow Part 2 of 2 10-3 3 Daylight Saving Time Ends 3 Appliqué B Fiesta Vases 9:30-3 4 Count On It 10-3 5 HoopSisters 5 of 5 Jacobean Journey 10am 6 7 Binding 101 1-4 8 The Sewing Party 9 10 11 12 OPEN SEW 1-5:30 13 Garment Sewing Workshop 10-4 14 15 16 17 18 UFO Day 10 4 19 Sew & Tell Club 2 or 6 20 21 Circle Sorbet 10-4 22 All About Embroidery 10 Sew & Tell Club 2 23 24 25 BERNINA Software Sampler 6:30-8:30 26 BERNINA Software Sampler 10-12 27 CLOSED Thanksgiving 28 REGULAR HOURS: 9am 6pm 29 REGULAR HOURS: 9am 5pm 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 OPEN SEW 1-5:30 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 HOLIDAY HOURS: 9am 2pm 25 CLOSED Christmas Day 26 27 28 29 30 31 HOLIDAY HOURS: 9am 6pm 1 CLOSED New Years Day 2 REGULAR HOURS: 9am 6pm 3 REGULAR HOURS: 9am 5pm Additions or changes to the class calendar are announced in the Paramount E-News, a weekly newsletter that is sent to subscribers. It s FREE and you can subscribe at: www.paramount--sew--vac.com