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A DASH OF WINTER
It's Christmas in July! Use three quilt block patterns and your favorite Christmas fabrics to create this table topper or wallhanging. It makes up quickl, so it would also make a nice gift. click for more informationAND YOUR POINT IS . . .
This simple nickel (5” charm square) quilt uses a fusible grid technique to piece “on point.” Even someone who has not put a quilt top together before can quickly master this project. click for more informationAPPLIQUE BY EMBROIDERY MACHINE
Applique has always been easy to do. Now it's even easier. Learn how to applique using your embroidery machine and software. You can use "stock" applique designs, or create your own in your PE Design software or Artista designer software. click for more informationAPRIL
Let’s have fun combining 2 Children’s Corner patterns, “Louise” and “Michael.” A sweet sleeveless top with crop pants that was featured in the April issue of Creative Needle. click for more informationARTISTA CHENILLE THROW
Did you know that your artista embroidery system can also help you create chenille? Jan will teach you how to embroider chenille blocks to make into a "throw" size quilt. click for more informationARTISTA SOFTWARE MASTERY
Learn the basics of customizing and digitizing with your artista software. Work with stock designs as well as create your own. click for more informationBABY RAG QUILT
Learn this quick and easy method of quilting and create a beautiful soft and raggy blanket for your baby. click for more informationBASIC HEIRLOOM SEWING
A notebook class designed to give you all the basic knowledge and techniques needed to get you on the road to creating beautiful heirlooms. click for more informationBEASON BAG
A stylish pocketbook - perfect for beginning sewers. click for more informationBEGINNING APPLIQUE
Welcome to the world of applique. Carol will teach you basic steps in creating your own applique magic. click for more informationBEGINNING HOME DEC
Gail will take you through a number of projects for your home including a table runner, circular tablecloth, pillow and curtain. You will actually sew miniature samples of most items and a few life size projects, including a pillow, round tablecloth and/or table runner. Access to a sewing machine at home is required, as there is homework involved with this class. click for more informationBEGINNING LAP QUILT
Even a beginner can complete this scenic lap quilt in what seems like no time. You will learn, or brush up on, basic rotary cutting and piecing as you watch your little pieces of fabric magically transformed into a work of art that even experienced quilters will be proud of. click for more informationBEGINNING SMOCKING
You will learn all the basic smocking stitches plus decorative additions and basic construction. click for more informationBIG DIGGERS
Possibilities has designed a quilt using Avlyn’s “Construction” fabrics. These brightly colored machines will generate some heavy-duty excitement for the young boy in your life. The center panel makes this quilt a quick project to finish. click for more informationBISHOP
Join Carol for a basic bishop class based on the Children's Corner Bishop pattern. This girls dress is suitable for 6 months and up and has a variety of styles in the one pattern, including long, short and angel sleeves. Must be able to smock. click for more informationBROTHER MASTERY
These instructional classes for new Brother Machine owners are included with the purchase of your machine at no extra charge. You will see first hand all of the presser feet and accessories for Brother. click for more informationCARDINAL TABLE RUNNER
Grace your winter table with this quick table runner. Using a panel for part of the runner is the secret. click for more informationCAROLINA SHOP HOP LAST DAY!
Join us July 11-19th for the 8th Annual Carolina Shop Hop. See home page for complete details. click for more informationCAROLINA SHOP HOP THRU THE 19TH
Join us July 11-19th for the 8th Annual Carolina Shop Hop. See home page for complete details. click for more informationCATHEDRAL WINDOW ORNAMENTS
Decorate your tree with style. These elegant quilted ornaments are a quick and fun way to start the Christmas season. click for more informationCHARM PARTY TOTE
Grab a charm pack and create a great tote with two large pockets inside and an envelope style pocket on the front. Learn a few quilting tips as you stitch something fun for your wardrobe. click for more informationCHEF'S APRON
This is a quick apron that is easy to sew and fun to embellish. It would be a great gift to stitch up in a hurry. click for more informationCHENILLE APPLIQUE
Jan will teach you how to make use of those fabric scraps to create more than just another applique. Use your embroidery machine and software to create your own chenille applique. Or even use the chenille to make pot holders and other kitchen accessories! If you do not have your own embroidery machine or digitizing software, you can make arrangements before class to use one of ours. click for more informationCHENILLE SCARF
Using the new Casu Designs patterns, Carol will show how to make your very own chenille scarf. This quick and easy project will introduce you to the art of chenille as well as provide you warmth and style this winter season. click for more informationCHLOE'S COVER UP FOR BEACH AND BATH
Make this adorable one-piece sleeveless robe for your little one to use at the beach this summer. Sizes 6 months - 4 years. A great garment to coordinate with her swimsuit. click for more informationCIRCULAR TABLE CLOTH
Learn how to figure fabric requirements for circular table topper. Construct a reversible, piped table topper. click for more informationCRISS CROSS LOVE
Criss Cross Love can be made as a twin, double or queen sized quilt using the suggested Garden Magic fabric or fabrics of your choice. You will use your rotary cutting and piecing skills to make a lovely bed-sized quilt. Not for beginners! 6 Three-hour sessions. BYOB - $20/session. click for more informationCUTE SKIRTS
Start your fall wardrobe with an easy to make flounced skirt. This trendy skirt is an easy project for beginners as well as great fun for all. Adult sizes only. click for more informationDESIGN A QUILT WITH ARTISTA SOFTWARE
This quilting and patchwork program is packed with powerful ways to beautifully combine quilting and embroidery. Design your quilt, add embroidery and you can view every detail before you stitch it out. This program does it all – even the math. Bring your laptop computer and learn how to make this part of the artista software work for you. click for more informationDIGITIZING 101
One of the best features of the artista software program is the ability to create your own designs. Turning artwork into stitches – digitizing – is a creative process that can by satisfying and rewarding. In this hands on class, we will work with elements of a good design and artwork for digitizing, developing a digitizing plan and creating a road map for better digitizing. click for more informationDIGITIZING 102
A follow up to Digitizing 101. In this hands on class we will work with stitching order, color refining, designs, and using digitizing tools and color blending, blackwork run, gradient fill, and wave effect. Must take 101 first. click for more informationDIGITIZING 103
One of the best features of the artista software program is its ability to create your own designs. Turning artwork into stitches – digitizing – is a creative process that can be satisfying AND rewarding. In this hands-on class, we will work with stitching order, color refining designs, and using digitizing tools – colors blending, blackwork run, gradient fill, wave effect. Must take Digitizing 102 first. click for more informationDISCOVER YOUR CREATIVE GENE'S
Bring a pair of "older" loved jeans to class and go home with a Designer Pair ($450 value). Preparation required. So register early. Embroidery, directional stitching and BSR required, but not to fear you may use ours if you don't have one of your own! We will somewhat "enjeaneer" your design and provide you with "jeanspiration!" Class size limited. click for more informationDISCOVER YOUR CREATIVE GENE'S II
Come embellish a jacket to go with your jean. More fun, country music and BBQ too! click for more informationDOTTIE'S DAY DRESS
Your child will look sweet in this smocked from the shoulder dress with a center box pleat. A peter pan collar and back buttoned belt completes this adorable dress. Smocking skills are required. click for more informationDRUNKARD'S PATH
Join Gail on her new adventure . . . For those who are tired of stitching the straight and narrow and are adventurous enough to beginning travels on a circuitous route. There are more than 80 designs for the Drunkard's Path and we are prepared to try them all. click for more informationDRUNKARD'S PATH - SECOND JOURNEY
Gail continues on her new path. Are you in? click for more informationELLIOTT
Bring a smocked insert or embroidered yoke front to the first class and construct a cute button-on-the shoulder romper for girls and boys. This revised version of the Children's Corner pattern "Elliott” is sure to be a hit with your little one. 2 Three-hour sessions. BYOB - $35.00 plus supplies, I-A. click for more informationEMBROIDERED BORDERS
Introducing the Border Calculator. See how easily this border software calculates the number of pattern repeats and design placement for your individual dimensions. Whether its linear, round, oval, or rectangular, your border will fet precisely with the greatest of ease and without gaps on your garment or tablecloth – no other software required. In class, you will use the program, which includes 30 embroidery designs, on your laptop computer to plan your border. Then you will stitch your border onto an oval table runner. And with the larger embroidery hoops, such as the Mega Hoop or the Hoop It All, you won’t have to as often. Must purchase the Border Embroidery Set. click for more informationEMBROIDERY 101
Is your embroidery unit still in the box? Does the thought of using your embroidery machine send shivers down your spine? Then join us as we discuss stabilizers, hooping techniques, centering designs, hoop tricks, needle choices, design placement, and creating/using templates. We will embroider simple quick designs on a variety of fabrics. click for more informationEMBROIDERY 102
This class is for those ready to tackle embroidering more than one single design on a garment or a home dec project. We will create a large design using several smaller designs. Also appliqué techniques will be discussed, demonstrated and practiced. You will have the option of completing a table cloth or table runner. 1 Three-hour session. BYOB - $20.00 plus supplies, B-A. click for more informationEMBROIDERY 103
Learn how to use your giant hoop-it-all to create large designs or scenes by coming designs. If you are not the proud owner of a large hoop-it-all and are interested in experiencing how easy it is to use, please join us. We will work on a cuff for a pillow case. 1 Three-hour session. BYOB - $20.00 plus supplies, A. click for more informationEND OF THE BOLT SALE
Join us the last business day of the month for our monthly END OF THE BOLT SALE! Receive 40% OFF any bolt 5 yards or less. Excludes batiks and heirlooms. You must EMPTY the bolt to receive the discount! click for more informationFABRIC BOWLS
Can you really make a bowl out of fabric? It's fast, fun, and easy. Jan will show you how step by step. Start with a flat "textile sandwich" made out of fabric plus optional embellishment techniques, and turn it into a 3-D bowl. What will they think of next? click for more informationFAN DANCE APPLIQUE
The exclusive Advance Applique function found in Version 5.0 of the Bernina Designer Plus Embroidery Software takes creativity to a new level. Combine stitch types and colors with embroidered details from the Creative Genes Design collection to add texture and dimension to any appliqué project. click for more informationFREE MOTION 101
Like to be in control? Then this class is for you? Learn the basic techniques for free motion embroidery or free motion quilting with OR without the Bernina Stitch Regulator (BSR). If you can draw it with a pencil . . . you can stitch it with a needle. click for more informationFRIENDS AND FLOWERS
Mary Engelbreit and Moda have teamed up together to create this wonderful group of fabrics for a great quilt. Start with this adorable panel and simply add borders using various quilting techinques. click for more informationGINGERBREAD HOUSE
WOW! 3-D Embroidery! New from Cactus Punch is a three-dimensional gingerbread house that will become a family heirloom. Learn new embroidery techniques such as applique, embroidering with puffy foam and working metallic threads. The designs are on a CD so you must have the Magic Box or software to transfer them into your embroidery machine. Embroidery field must be at least 5X7. click for more informationGIRL'S SMOCKED COMBO OUTFIT
Bring a completed smocked insert to the first class and join Carol for 3 weeks to construct this adorable Children's Corner "Amy" to create a button shouldered top with Children's Corner "Lettie" to make simple carpris or slacks with ruffle. click for more informationGREAT GRANDMA'S FANS- BLOCK OF THE MONTH
The soft colorings in this quilt bring to mind images of antique quilts found in hope chests. Learn the traditional Grandmother's Fan block and how to round the corners of your quilt. Purchase of the "Sentimental Journey circa 1800's" fabric supports breast cancer research through Northcott's Quest for a Cure program. 4 Three-hour sessions. BYOB - $20/session plus supplies, B-A.
click for more informationHANNA'S SUNDRESS
A versatile square neck dress that buttons in the back. Easy and Simple construction made even EASIER using Gail's construction tips. Sizes 1 - 8. Learn to make the "speedy" version and possible variations for the future.Some preliminary work is required. Please call BSC for instructions. click for more informationHARVEST SPICE BLOCK OF THE MONTH
Join us for this colorful block of the month quilt with nine different pieced blocks set on point. (There is no applique.) Each month learn skills in rotary cutting, piecing, fussy cutting, mitering borders, applying binding, etc. 12 Three-hour sessions. BYOB - $20.00 per session plus supplies, B-A. click for more informationHOLIDAY CHORUS
Inspired by a love of songbirds, a wren, nuthatch, cardinal, titmouse, Christmas robin and a chickadee all appear on the printed fabric panel. This 5 part series can be completed in one of two sizes – a smaller throw size of 68x68” or a larger size of 87x100.” This one quilt you won’t want to miss out on. We will meet every other week. click for more informationHOME DEC 101 - PIPINGS
Finishing your pillows, curtains and table toppers with piping gives a more professional finish. Gail will assist you with choosing the appropriate size piping and fabric for your project. Also learn aobut presser foot selection, piping construction and application. Lecture/Demo with some hands on. click for more informationHOME DEC 102 - RUFFLES
Ruffles – what, when, where and why do they look so good? Learn how full, how wide and where to use the different types of ruffles. LectureDemo with some hands on. click for more informationHOME DEC 103 - CIRCULAR TABLECLOTH
Learn how to use your 101 or 102 knowledge by completing a circular tablecloth. Gail will show you how to determine the correct size for your round table and finish with either piping or a ruffle. Home Dec 101 or 102 required before taking this class. click for more informationHOODED RAINCOAT
Using laminated fabric we will make a lined hooded raincoat from a "Favorite Things" pattern. THis embellished raincoat will keep you dry all spring long. click for more informationINTERMEDIATE ARTISTA DIGITIZING
Comfortable with the basics of your artista Designer Plus software? Are you ready to start doing some serious digitizing? Jan will teach you how to improve the look of your digitized designs. Bring your laptop computer and work with different fill stitches and outlines. click for more informationINTERMEDIATE ARTISTA SOFTWARE
Your artista software is NOT just for digitizing. This hands on class is designed to build on the skills you learned in your introductory artista digitizing class. Techniques of monogramming, creating appliqués and borders, using the wreath and kaleidoscope tools – all this and more. Bring your questions and we will learn together. click for more informationINTERMEDIATE SMOCKING
Expand your smoking horizons with ribbon, beads, and beautiful stitches. A great way to embellish your smocked garments or projects. Prerequisite beginners smocking. click for more informationINTRODUCTION TO FOUNDATION PIECING
Discover how easy it is can be to have perfect points, even in a star block. We will use a foundation with our sewing lines on it, so that even those who have never sewn before can “sew a straight line.” Before you know it, you have enough blocks to complete a pillow top, a wall hanging, a lap quilt. . . the list goes on. click for more informationINTRODUCTION TO QUILTING
Make a beautiful, yet practical wall hanging, while learning rotary cutting, piecing, layering, machine quilting, and binding. This class will teach you many ways to use your machine to quilt and piece fabrics and quick & foolproof methods for doing so. 4 Three-hour sessions. BYOB - $60.00 plus supplies, B-A. click for more informationIRISH LINEN DRESS
We’ll transform 2 of our beautiful embroidered linen towels into a sweet summer sundress for the little girl in your life. “Louise” from Children’s Corner patterns is used with some modifications. click for more informationJELLY ROLL
We’re on a roll! Anyone, even someone who has never quilted before, can make this easy scrappy quilt. Brush up on your rotary cutting skills. Then Jan will show you the shortcuts to piecing the blocks and constructing the quilt top. And, as a finishing touch, learn how to miter the outside border. click for more informationKIDS CAN QUILT
Join Jan in making a smaller quilt just for kids. Learn the basics of quilting including reading a pattern, measuring, and sewing in a straight line. click for more informationKIDS CAN SEW - PAJAMAS
What a fun project for children ages 9 years and older as they learn basic sewing skills. We'll be constructing simple pull-on pajama pants along with a great co-ordinating pillow case. Come and join the fun! click for more informationKIDS CAN SEW DOLL QUILT
Foundation piecing is an excellent way to learn how to sew in a straight line, and have something to show for your efforts. Jan will show your child how to put together this doll quilt, especially sized for American girl dolls. Bring a bag lunch.click for more information