January 2013 Calender:
Friday, Jan. 4 : "Pizza & Projects"
4-9pm $10
Includes pizza and dessert (BYOD-bring your own drink) I usually host this the first Friday of each month so you can plan according. Work on whatever, machine or hand.
Wednesday, Jan. 9 or Jan. 23 "Cut, Sew & Press!"
10-1 $18 A beginner's class for rotary cutting, sewing an accurate quarter-inch seam, and learning correct pressing technique. We'll just practice with some scraps or fat quarters.
Friday, Jan. 11: "Binding 101"
10-1 $18 Learn how to make, sew on and miter, and hand-finish really good looking binding.
Saturday, Jan. 12: "Easy Striped Table Runner"
10-1 $18 What fun with a border print and the 60-degree ruler! You will seek out border stripes after making one of these runners. What a nice gift you can make in one day.
Thursday, Jan. 17: "Hand Quilting 101"
6-8pm $12 Learn the in and outs of hand quilting:)
Saturday, Jan. 19: "Tankini" table runner
10-1 $18 I made four of these for Christmas gifts...really fun. The pattern has three sizes. We'll be making the mini for class; uses 3 fat quarters.
Saturday, Jan. 26: "Featherweight Club"
2-6pm free The last Saturday of every month, I host this club for our little black beauties!
Wednesday, Jan. 30: "Beginning Baltimore-Style Hand Applique"
10-1 or 6-9 $50 (3 classes/Jan., Feb.,March) I have had a lot of requests for hand applique lately, so here it is. Mimi Dietrich's new book was my inspiration. It is a perfect beginner size wall hanging of 28" x 28" and the book is superb.
Sunday, February 3: "Super Bowl" Sew-In
3-9pm $15 (includes dinner) Work on whatever, with no football or distractions. Limited seating; register early!
Note-I offer private and group (min. of 4 students) classes, which we can try to schedule around your time frame. Just inquire with me at the shop. And, as always, I take class suggestions on what you want to learn.
Starting Monday, January 28, we will have
"Super Bowl" Specials all week through Saturday, Feb. 2