Fall & Winter Classes & Workshops
Nanc Christopherson: National Teacher from Handi Quilter - November 17-21, 2010 Nanc Christopherson will be at Patchwork Plus to offer a variety of long arm classes. Click here for a full class listing.
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
- Sept. 14 — Tues. 9:30-12:30 pm
- Nov. 6 — Sat. 9:30-12:30 pm
Level 2 Fabulous Feet and Memory Magic
- Sept. 14 — Tues. 2:00-5:00 pm
- Nov. 6 — Sat. 2:00-5:00 pm
Deco Embroidery Guide Class
- Sept. 21 —Tues. 2:00-5:00 pm (Deco and Janome machines only)
Artista Software Guide Classes
- Sept. 21 — Tues. 9:30-12:30 pm Editor Plus
- Oct. 5 — Tues. 2:00-5:00 pm Auto Designer
- Nov. 9 —Tues. 1:00-4:00 pm Designer Plus
September 23, 7 pm or September 24, 11 am
Inside Out
Bias bound , bias covered, zippered and serged are all seam techniques that make a project look great on the inside, but what about bringing it to the front? Incorporate the seam into a decorative detail for all to see—on the front!
October 28, 7 pm or October 29, 11 am
Strip Delights
Earn your stripes with these pieced projects with a striped effect. Easily created from jelly rolls or rotary cut strips we will create some fantastic looks for quilting and easy styled clothing. Decorate the strips with endless embroidery or stitch recipes.
November 18 , 7 pm or November 19, 11 am
Embellished Table
Set a pretty table for the Holidays. Utilizing a variety of appliqué styles—raw edge, fused, decoratively stitched, or embroidered—create table settings, plain or fancy, for all your entertaining for the rest of the year.
All About M.E. – All About M.E. is an in-store, virtual education event that combines a 30-45 minutes embroidery presentation by a knowledgeable educator, followed by a hands-on program. Each virtual program will target all embroidery machine owners, regardless of brand. Class Fee: $10.00
September 10, 11 am
In the Right Place
Embroidering ready-made garments can be fun, but challenging. This class teaches tips on embroidering ready-to-wear, including how and when to open seams, ideal products to use, coordinating designs, and appropriate stabilizers to use. We will also discuss embroidering area such as collars and cuffs that can’t be hooped in the traditional way.
October 8, 11 am
Christmas Creations
We will get you started on your road to embroidering some quick and easy gifts for Christmas.
November 5, 11 am
Knits, Velvets, & Corduroys, Oh My!
This class features embroidery products needed for flawless embroidery on fabrics generally considered “difficult.” Learn tips and tricks for dealing with difficult fabrics, choosing appropriate designs and designing a well-planned garment or other project.
December 3, 11 am
From Oops to Hooray
Ever have one of those embroidery “oops” moments? Explore the symptoms, diagnoses, and remedies for what might at first appear to be a disastrous mistake in embroidery! The class will cover ways to creatively cover and hide holes, spots, and stains in otherwise perfectly good garments. It will also cover prevention methods to keep those mistakes from happening in the first place.
Patchwork Classes
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Children's Classes
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