Summer Classes & Workshops
Strip Quilt Society – On alternating months starting in February we offer a lecture on how to do that month’s pattern and we will also give other helpful quilt tidbits. Best of all, Patchwork Plus will pre-cut the 2 1/2” strips and bundle them for you. If you pre-register for the class, you will receive a $5 discount on the strip bundles and receive the pattern FREE! These classes will not require a year long commitment and you can start and stop at anytime. The classes will meet the 2nd Tuesday night of each month OR 2nd Wednesday morning of each month. Strip Bundles $40 ($35 if pre-register for class & the bundle)
Strip Quilt Society Lecture—
- Tue. 6:00 pm Feb. 12, Apr. 8, & June 10 – OR –
- Wed. 9:30 Feb. 13, Apr. 9, & June 11
Lecture Only $5
Sew Creations will meet the 1st Saturday of every month and the 1st Tuesday of every month at 10:00 A.M. Every month the instructor either demonstrates a new technique, a new way to use a tool or accessory, or a new pattern. All of the classes are lecture demo, and last one hour to 1 1/2 hours. The cost is $5.00 per class and you can pay five or 10 months in advance or pay as you go. The class does not meet in July and August. There is always show and tell which is a class favorite. New products, fabrics, books, patterns, and notions are always on display for you to see. These classes offer a great chance to learn new techniques and to fellowship with other ladies who share your interests. In September, Mariann will show you several quick hems that can be done by machine.
Handi-Quilter Classes - Patchwork Plus will rent the Handiquilter to use to machine quilt your project. Before renting the machine, you must complete a class on using the machine. The class is $75.00 and includes hands on instruction and a set of leaders. Please call the store if you are interested in a class and renting the Handiquilter.
Bernina Guide Classes – We are excited to offer you an expanded level of training for your Bernina sewing machine. These classes are available at no cost for all new and used Bernina machines purchased from Patchwork Plus. If you have had a guide class in the past and want to repeat the class, there is a $20.00 fee for each level. A 166 page workbook for all of the machines is available for $25. Or we can give you a CD of the workbook for $5, and you can print your own copy. Please let us know before class so that we can have your copy for you. Serger owners will be contacted individually.
Level 1 must be taken before proceeding to the other levels. The only exception will be if you have previously owned a similar Bernina sewing machine. Bring your machine, all accessories and books, thread, scissors, pen, and paper to class. Registration is necessary; we will not be calling you for class. A minimum of 3 people must sign up before the class will be held. After Level 1 & Level 2 are completed, you will be scheduled for embroidery and software classes if applicable.
All classes are taught by Bernina Certified and trained instructors. Remember, not all sewing machine training is the same. Our strength is our educational program. We encourage you to take both levels. If your Bernina was purchased elsewhere, call us for pricing (value $20 per hour).
Level 1 Care & Feeding of Your Machine, Threading, Buttonholes, Blind Hem, & Machine Basics
- May 14 —Wed. 1:00-4:00 pm
- May 30 — Fri. 9:30-12:30 pm
- June 19 —Thurs. 9:30-12:30 pm
- July 1 —Tues. 9:30-12:30 pm
- Aug. 11 —Mon. 9:30-12:30 pm
Level 2 Fabulous Feet and Memory Magic
- May 17—Sat. 9:30-12:30 pm
- June 19 —Thurs. 2:00-5:00 pm
- July 1 —Tues. 2:00-5:00 pm
- Aug. 11 —Mon. 2:00-5:00 pm
Bernina Embroidery Guide Class
- May 10—Sat. 9:30-12:30 pm
Designer Plus Guide Class
- May 10—Sat. 2:00-5:00 pm
Janome Embroidery Guide Class
- May 31—Sat. 9:30-12:30 pm
Block of the Month Classes
Garden Club—Welcome to the machine embroidery
appliqué! This is a great introduction to the technique of
using an embroidery machine to make appliqué quilts.
The Garden Club quilt pattern includes a CD with 11
appliqué embroidery machine designs. Some of the
designs are one-block designs and some of the designs
combine to make larger blocks. The regular designs
measure 5.5” x 7.5” and smaller. The Bernina
Mega-Hoop can be used for the larger designs. This
class will last for 7 months. Any embroidery machine is
welcomed but you must have completed your guide class
and be familiar with your machine. Class Fee: $40.00
plus supplies.
- Meets 1st Saturday from 9:30-1:00 pm
- Feb. 2, Mar. 1, Apr. 5, May 3, July, 5, & Aug. 2
Year in a Snap—Join us for a 12 month adventure in
machine appliqué. During this class we will make 12
small wall hangings or you can put the blocks together
into a quilt. Each block will represent a different month of
the year. We learn different methods of machine
appliqué as well as paper piecing, strip piecing, and
more. This is a great class for beginners. Class Fee:
$5.00 per month or $50.00 per year.
- Begins Jan. 26th.
- Meets the 4th Sat. of the month at 9:30 am.
Garment Embellishment or Construction
Check back in the Fall for these classes...
Beginner Classes
Start Quilting with Alex Anderson—Bernina of America and Alex Anderson have developed a beginning quilting class for Patchwork Plus to use in our store. In this class, students will learn all the techniques needed to complete a quilt; rotary cutting, piecing, borders, quilting, and binding. The purpose of this class is to offer students a basic introduction into the wonderful world of quilting. Included in the cost of the class is the book “Start Quilting with Alex Anderson”. Class Fee: $50.00 plus supplies.
- Wed. July 9, 23, Aug. 6 & 20 6:00-8:30 pm
Beginner Instructor, Linda Tice
Machine Quilting Sampler—This class is designed to teach you the most basic techniques of machine quilting. We will be making a sampler quilt block 18” x 18”. You will be learning machine quilting techniques such as echoing, quilting w/ a walking foot, free motion quilting, stippling, and basic marking techniques. Class Fee: $25.00 plus supplies.
- Sat. June 14 9:30—1:30
Beginner Instructor, Barbara Cline
French Garden —This makes me feel like I'm getting ready to sit out in the garden with a beautiful throw on the bench beside me. This simple quilt is pieced together very quickly. You are sewing together squares and rectangles, and adding setting squares to the outside. You must have rotary cutting knowledge. You will be cutting some pieces at home before class. Great for a beginner project. Class Fee: $35.00 plus supplies.
- Mon. June 16 & 30 9:30-2:00 pm
Advanced Beginner Instructor, Linda Tice
Christmas Tree Skirt —If you start this summer, you should have the tree skirt done by Christmas. Using simple piecing techniques, we will piece a 1/2 log cabin and attach it to a pie shape wedge to make a tree skirt. Extra embroidery or couching is optional. Class Fee: $30 plus supplies.
- Mon. Aug. 11 & 18 6:00-8:30 pm
Beginner Instructor, Phyllis Reeves
Kwik Krazy Quilt —This is an easy way to make a crazy quilt using freezer paper to control scraps and grain lines. You will be using 12 inch squares that will be cut down to 9 1/2 inch squares. If you can count to 12, then this class will be a breeze. No experience necessary. You can make the baby or lap size quilt. Class Fee: $30.00 plus supplies.
- Tues. June 17 & 24 6:00-8:30 pm
Beginner Instructor, Phyllis Reeves
Miscellaneous Classes
Embroidered Table Runner—Take your embroidery to a new
level in this class where we will make a beautiful table runner
that will look grand on any table. This class will
get you comfortable with a variety of easy and accurate design
placement tips that can be applied to other machine embroidered
projects. We will use a decorative stitch and double needle to pintuck fabric. Class Fee: $35.00 plus supplies.
- Sat. Aug. 16 9:30-4:30 pm
Open to all embroidery machine owners.
Intermediate, Phyllis Reeves
Valances —Have you see the price of curtains and valances in stores these days? It is so much cheaper to make your own. Join us as we make a valance using a pattern designed just for 45" fabric. You can choose from 2 different patterns. We will learn how to measure the windows, fussy cut the fabric and complete the valance. These valances are from a new line of patterns designed by a graduate of JMU. Class Fee: $30.00 plus supplies.
- Mon. June 9 & 16 6:00-8:30 pm
Advanced Beginner Instructor, Phyllis Reeves
Sophia Carry-All —This is a very versatile bag that you can use for placing your small quilting projects in, or use as a small travel bag. We will be putting pockets inside, adding cording, putting a zipper in, and making our own handles. Class Fee: $35.00 plus supplies.
- Wed. July 2 9:30-4:30 pm
Advanced Beginner-Intermediate Instructor, Linda Tice
Miranda Day Bag —This purse is loaded with pockets. Choose to make the handles with your choice of fabric or use fashion handles. This project is rotary cut and free motion quilted. Class Fee: $30.00 plus supplies.
- Mon. June 2 & 9 9:30-12:00 pm
Advanced Beginner Instructor, Angie Smith
Cross Stitch & Photo-Snap w/Software —If you own Bernina software v. 4.0 or 5.0, then you have the cross-stitch function and the photo-snap option on your software. Come to this class and learn how much fun you can have with your designs using these options. Class Fee: $10.00 plus supplies.
- Sat. July 10 2:00-5:00 pm
All Levels Instructor, Kitty Carson
Embroidery Machine Paper Piece —One more fantastic task for your embroidery machine--paper piecing using your embroidery machine and hoop. You will be using traditional quilt block design to create 4- 4 1/2" blocks that can be stitched together with sashing and borders to complete a 12 1/2" quilt block or pillow top. During the class, you will learn the techniques of paper (foundation) piecing on your embroidery machine. Easy to do andn fun at the same time. Class Fee: $35.00 plus supplies.
- Sat. July 19 9:30-3 :30 pm
Instructor, Kitty Carson
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