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BREAKFAST CLUB AKA DONNA’S POTLUCK10:00 am January 6, February 3, March 3Cost: $15 per month or $150 per year (2 months free)Join us at 10:00 am on the first Saturday of each month at Seams Like Home for some good home cooking and some fun quilting projects complete with pattern. I say “good home cooking” because some months we will eat breakfast first at 10:00 and then have a quilt demo and some months we will have the quilt demo first and then eat early lunch! This is not a preplanned program as in the past, which is why it is called potluck-for both the menu AND the pattern project. One thing we can be sure of is that it will be fun and the food will be good.

KIDS’ SEWING CLASSES10:00am-1:00pm Saturday, January 6, February 3, March 3Cost: $15 + materialsTeacher: Deb AugustineJoin Deb and make some fun projects that will build your sewing skills.

January – scarf made of oh-so-soft cuddle cloth

February – heart pillow embellished with various trims and decorative stitches

March – Easter egg placemat with stitched embellishments

HEARTS AND MORE VALENTINE RUNNERThursday, January 1110:00-3:00pmCost: $25 + materialsTeacher: Donna EicherThis is a project that will utilize the Hearts and More rulers from Sue Pelland. Come and see just how EASY it is to make hearts AND heart outlines with Sue’s rulers. You will impress yourself, I guarantee it, and be the envy of your friends when they see this runner!

BORDER CLASSEasy Braid and CheckerboardThursday, Jan. 11, 5:30-8 pmCost: $15Teacher: Anette DeNardoCome and explore some more options for adding pizazz to your quilt borders. No more boring borders once you learn these easy techniques. Class can be observed or hands on-it’s up to you!

BORDER CREEK STATION MYSTERY QUILT CONTINUESJanuary 13, 10:00 amFebruary 10, 10:00 amMarch 10, 10:00 am

NEW SATURDAY SAMPLERSecond Saturday of each month at 12:00 noonCost: $5 block Teacher: Donna EicherA Saturday Sampler is a series of 12 different blocks made monthly to be combined into a finished quilt top at the end of the program. You will need to pay $5 for the first block and attend class to pick up your block and watch the demonstration of how to complete it. Take it home and sew your block to bring back to the NEXT month’s class and you will get block two for FREE! If you do not have your block finished, you can purchase the next month’s block for $5. We will kit the blocks in two different color ways so that you can choose the one you prefer. Fabric requirements for the sashing and borders will be provided so that you can purchase what is needed to complete it-or shop in your stash! We will need to know how many kits to have prepared for the first session, so please sign up as soon as possible.

PREMIERE PLUS 2 SOFTWARE CLASSWord Sculpt WizardTuesday, January 1610:00-12:00 noonCost: $15 Teacher: Donna and LydiaJoin us once again as we continue our journey learning how to get the most from our awesome new software. This month we will be working through the Word Sculpt wizard, which is new to PP2! Be sure to bring your laptop with the software installed.

EMBROIDERY CLUBFeaturing Anita Goodesign’s Flora & Fauna Premium Plus CollectionWednesday, January 17 OR Saturday, January 20 10:00am-1:00pmWednesday, February 14 OR Saturday, February 17 10:00am-1:00pmWednesday, March 21 OR Saturday, March 17 10:00am-1:00pmTeacher: Beth VilsackThe Flora & Fauna Premium Plus Collection teaches 10 different embroidery techniques. The cost of the CD is normally $199, but we are offering the collection to you at $150 AND will include all of the classes from January through June as we explore six of the 10 techniques featured. I understand that perhaps not everyone will be able to make all six classes (although we hope you can and we have each class scheduled at 2 different times/days) but even if you only make a couple, you will still get your money’s worth as the CD

is significantly discounted. We want you to learn how to use your embroidery in many different ways. The techniques and projects for the next six months are listed below. If, by chance, you already own this CD collection, please let us know and we will work out another pricing arrangement for you.

January Lace Edge Technique Rose centerpiece (9” x 14”) for Valentine’s Day

February Landscape Technique Landscape block to be matted and framed for your décor

March Diamond Shape Quilt Block Several blocks to use in whatever way you choose

April Inserting zippers in the hoop Cosmetic or Travel bag for upcoming vacations

May Cutwork Technique Project TBD

June Shadow Work/Trapunto Technique Project TBD

CAKE MIX CLASS Thursday, January 18, 10:00am-2:00pmCost: $20 + materialsTeacher: Ruth BergenJust so you know-this is a sewing class and not a cooking class! We will be using the new Moda cake mixes to show you just how easy it is to create quilt blocks in paper piecing fashion from layer cakes, or from fabric squares cut into 10” squares. Ruth demonstrated these at Schoolhouse last September and they have been quite popular. If you are lacking confidence with knowing how to begin, come and join us. The goal is to have 3 blocks made by day’s end.

BASIC SEWING TECHNIQUESThursday, January 185:30-7:30pmCost: $Teacher: Deb AugustineThis class is NOT for someone who has never used a sewing machine. You must understand how to thread the machine, wind a bobbin, and understand the basics of your machine. This is, however, for someone who wants to go the next step and learn how to make some basic seams, hems, buttonholes, and various other techniques. The price includes a nicely packaged kit of instructions, reference material and the fabrics required to complete samples of the various techniques, which can then be fastened on the appropriate instructional pages for future reference. All you will need to bring is your machine and some thread in any color.

NEW OWNER’S CLASSESClass 1 Understanding the BasicsTuesday, January 23, 1-3pm

Class 2Decorative Stitches & ProgrammingTuesday, January 30, 1-3pm

Class 3Embroidery BasicsTuesday, February 6, 1-3pm

Instructor, Beth Vilsack, explains technique in class.

OWL APPLIQUE BLOCK FOR BEGINNERSWednesday, January 2410:00-2:00Cost: $20 + materialsTeacher: Janet LangleyWHOOOO wants to learn how to applique? YOU will once you see this super cute owl block-an original design by our own Janet Langley! Learn the basics of what’s required to get optimal results from a pro! We will cover the entire applique process from beginning to end so you will have a completed owl at the end of class.

OUTSIDE THE SEWING BOX – VALENTINE WREATH

Thursday, January 2510:00am-1:00pmCost: $15 + materialsTeacher: Ruth BergenBring in a wire coat hanger and pink and red fabric scraps and leave with a beautiful heart wreath for on your door! This class requires NO sewing knowledge whatsoever AND no needle and thread. Great for any “crafty” person who likes to work with fabric and be creative!

BEGINNING QUILT CLASS 101Thursdays, Jan. 25-Mar. 226-8 pm (8 weeks)Cost: $75 + materialsTeacher: Anette DeNardoThis is a brand new beginning quilting class that will result in a finished baby size quilt. Learn all of the basics needed to construct, quilt, and bind a baby quilt using piecing techniques.

SEWING CLOTHING (BEGINNING TO INTERMEDIATE SEWERS)Thursday, Feb. 1 & 8, 1-3 pmTeacher: Deb AugustineCost: $30 + materialsLearn to sew a garment from start to finish! This 2-session class covers everything from cutting out the pattern to seaming and finishing. Participants should pre-purchase Simplicity Pattern # 8172 (not available through Sew Special). Please allow us to assist you with fabric choices, yardage and to purchase needed notions. We have excellent fabric choices for this beautiful kimono-like coverup: Embrace Double Gauze, batiks, Fairy Frost as well as lightweight cotton fabric. Either a conventional sewing machine or serger may be used in class.

BAILEY ISLAND HOBO BAGFriday, Feb. 210am-3pmCost: $25 + materialsTeacher: Beth VilsackRegardless of the groundhog’s prediction, we are going to have a great time making this new purse which uses strips of batting! Who doesn’t have leftover batting, and this is a great way to use it up. Join us for some fun and learn a new sewing skill.

PREMIERE PLUS 2 SOFTWARE CLASSEncoreTuesday, Feb. 1310am-noonCost: $15Join Donna and Lydia and learn about the Encore feature of your software. You will be amazed at how you can “morph” simple designs into complex designs of various shapes and sizes. The designs you create can look much like a kaleidoscope, meaning you can play with this feature forever. Join us!

OUTSIDE THE SEWING BOX - SPRING FLOWERS WITH TERIAL MAGICThursday, Feb. 22 10am-1pmCost: $15 + materialsTeacher: Ruth BergenCome and join Ruth as you make some beautiful flowers to welcome spring (which is just around the corner!) Using Terial Magic for stability, create a bouquet to be placed in a vase or use them individually to embellish anything from clothing to home décor!

SERGER BASICS 101Saturday, Feb. 24, 10am-1pmCost: $15 + materialsTeacher: Deb AugustineMany of you got new sergers for Christmas and need to gain confidence using them. This class is the basics, which is good for those who may have had their serger for a while, too! Learn or review the best practices to get the most satisfaction from your serger.

GIRLS WITH ATTITUDE TABLE RUNNER FROM HAPPY HOLLOW DESIGNSFriday, March 910am-3pmCost: $25 + materialsTeacher: Beth VilsackThis is the cutest chicken pattern ever and uses the fusible quick grid that Happy Hollow projects are so well known for. Four hens “with attitude” to adorn your country kitchen! Join us!

PREMIERE PLUS 2 SOFTWARE CLASSCreating an Applique Design or PatchTuesday, March 13, 10am-noonCost: $15Have you ever wanted to make a name patch that could be sewn onto another garment or item? How about making an applique design and adding the outline/tack down stitch to do so? With Premier Plus 2 software you can! And quite easily I might add. That will be our topic for this month. Remember to bring you laptop to gain the most benefit from class.

LILY APPLIQUE CLASSWednesday, March 1410am-3pmCost: $25 + materialsTeacher: Janet LangleyTake your applique skills to the next

level. This beautiful lily was designed by Janet Langley from a photo she took in her backyard. During class we will also discuss how you can make you own applique patterns from various sources of inspiration.

OUTSIDE THE SEWING BOX – MACRAME OWLThursday, March 2210am-1pmCost: $15 + materialsTeacher: Ruth BergenYes, you did read macramé-but it’s not with that ever popular cord form the 70’s! We will use FABRIC, scraps of fabric, to make the cutest little macramé owl ever! No sewing involved. All of our “Outside the Sewing Box” classes use fabric but no sewing. Come and join us if you love crafting or fabric!

BASIC SERGER TECHNIQUESSaturday, March 24, 10am-1pm Cost: $40 (all materials included)Teacher: Deb AugustineEach student will receive a spiral bound serger technique workbook complete with clear and concise instructions plus all the fabrics, stabilizers and trims needed to complete the workbook. This is a very thorough learning tool to advance your knowledge of the serger and its techniques. I have a feeling you will be surprised to learn the many things your serger can do!