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KNOW YOUR EMBROIDERY MACHINE
Thu Feb 7, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Thu Feb 14, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Thu Feb 21, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Tue Apr 15, 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tue Apr 22, 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tue Apr 29, 10:00am to 12:00pm
Bring your embroidery machine to class and learn all about the embroidery part of your machine. Learn how to hoop your fabric and how to place it in the right spot. Learn how to rotate mirror image and increase & decrease your design. Learn the proper stabilizer to use on different fabrics. The last class you will bring a T-shirt to embroider one of your designs on it.
This class is FREE if you buy your machine from Joyce's Sewing Shop.
(Kit is not included) Kit includes Workbook, Fabric & Stabilizers)
Teacher: Betty
Cost: $150.00 + kit $40.00

*EMBROIDERY CLUB
Last Thursday of each month, 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Last Monday of each month, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Using Snez Babic’s project sheets and designs, this club is a great time to get to know your embroidery machine. Hands-On (instructions & designs included). We have extra monthly designs and instructions for sale at $30.00 if you would like to try the projects on your own. February’s Thursday club will be held on Feb. 21st instead of the 28th.
Teacher: Betty
Cost: $30.00 + supplies

ATTIC WINDOW QUILT Wed Apr 30, 10:00am to 4:00pm Use a simple method to create the top of an attic window wall hanging that gives a stunning 3-D effect. Teacher: Marilyn Cost: $45.00 + supplies	BABY RAGGY QUILT Sat Mar 8, 10:00am to 4:00pm Make this warm cuddly rag quilt with the “quilt as you go” technique which makes it double sided, snuggly and practical. Teacher: Geri Cost: $45.00 + ptn + supplies
BEGINNER MINI QUILT Wed Feb 13, 10:00am to 4:00pm Wed Apr 16, 10:00am to 4:00pm Sat May 24, 10:00am to 4:00pm Small but mighty! Learn all aspects of quilting-the basics of rotary cutting, block piecing with ¼” seams, pressing, adding borders, machine quilting and binding your sample quilt ready to take home. Teacher: Marilyn Cost: $45.00 + supplies	*BLOCK OF THE MONTH” QUILT CLUB Mon Feb 11, 10:00am to 1:00pm Mon Mar 17, 10:00am to 1:00pm Mon Apr 14, 10:00am to 1:00pm Mon May 12, 10:00am to 1:00pm Use quilted designs from embroidery patterns by Janny Primrose. After embroidering the design, then use your fancy stitches to finish off the quilt block. Designer customers can use the Do All Quilt Hoop. Teacher: Betty Cost: $30.00 per class + designs + supplies
CROSSINGS Sun Apr 6, 10:00am to 4:00pm Sun Apr 13, 10:00am to 1:00pm This is quilting with the addition of piping and ribbons. Quirky but it works! Express your Colourful personality. Teacher: Geri Cost: $60.00 + ptn + supplies	DOUBLE TAKE RUNNER Sat Mar 15, 10:00am to 4:00pm Fri May 16, 10:00am to 4:00pm Add a new accessory to your home this spring with a fast but elegant project to fit any table or dresser. Very simple to make using a quilt as you go method. Teacher: Marilyn Cost: $45.00 + supplies
COLOUR FOR QUILTERS WORKSHOP Sat May 3, 10:00am to 4:00pm Do you have difficulty combining colours or selecting fabrics for your quilting projects? With guidance and encouragement you will develop a colour workbook exploring colour principles, use of the colour wheel, and see how colours relate and interact. You will work with a large selection of fabric swatches as well as your own fabrics as a basis for exercises. This introduction to colour will encourage you to use the colour wheel, develop an awareness of colour and become more confident in your colour selections. Teacher: Heather Stewart Cost: $45.00 + kit + supplies	FREE MOTION QUILTING Fri Apr 4, 1:00pm to 4:00pm Fri May 23, 10:00am to 1:00pm Sat Jun 7, 10:00am to 1:00pm BE BRAVE! Lower those feed dogs and get moving. We will do a little stippling, free motion and thread painting. I have heard it said that one needs to tipple before you stipple but that will not be required in the class. Teacher: Marilyn Cost: $30.00 + supplies
P.S. I LOVE YOU Sat Apr 5, 10:00am to 4:00pm Wed Jun 11, 10:00am to 4:00pm Use prairie points to make 3D pinwheel blocks, sash the blocks, add border and VOILA a beautiful one-of-a-kind treasured heirloom. Teacher: Marilyn Cost: $45.00 + bk + supplies	QUILT AS YOU GO BY THE BLOCK Wed Mar 19 & Apr 2, 10:00am to 1:00pm Can’t handle machine quilting a large quilt? Quilt a block at a time and then sew them together. Teacher: Marilyn Cost $45.00 + supplies
RAG JACKET Mon Feb 25, 2:00pm to 5:00pm Mon Mar 31, 2:00pm to 5:00pm You will fall in love with Betty’s rag jacket made with fat quarters. Teacher: Betty Cost: $45.00 + ptn + supplies	QUILTED PILLOW Tue Mar 18 & 25, 1:00pm to 3:30pm Tue Jun 17 & 24, 6:30pm to 9:00pm Take your Beginner Sewing Knowledge to the next level in the Home Dec field. Learn to sew in a lap zipper, make piping and simple quilting. Teacher: Sue Cost: $40.00 + supplies
SAMPLER QUILT Sat Apr 12, 10:00am to 12:00pm Sat Apr 19, 10:00am to 12:00pm Sat Apr 26, 10:00am to 12:00pm Sat May 3, 10:00am to 12:00pm Sat May 10, 10:00am to 12:00pm Sat May 17, 10:00am to 12:00pm Come out and bond with other quilters as you learn paper piecing, crazy quilting, applique and more. Make a lap size or double up your blocks for a double or queen size quilt. Teacher: Marilyn Cost: $100.00 or $20/class + bk + supplies	TOTALLY TWISTED CUSHION Fri Mar 14, 12:00am to 4:00pm Sat May 31, 10:00am to 2:00pm A luxurious cushion that’s easy to make. Smart twisted pinwheels are three- dimensional with a glittering bead centre. Teacher: Marilyn Cost: $35.00 + ptn + supplies
WHIRLYGIG QUILT BLOCK Wed Apr 9, 10:00am to 2:00pm Sat Jun 14, 10:00am to 2:00pm Create a quilt block with a WOW appeal where anything goes. Incorporate bias covered curved seams into your quilt and see how easy curves can be. Teacher: Marilyn Cost: $35.00 + supplies

SERGER: ACCESSORY FEET Thu Feb 28, 6:30pm to 9:00pm Fri May 9, 10:00pm to 12:30pm If you have never used those piping, ruffling, blindhem, elastic or cording feet that are in your toolbox - Now is the time! Teacher: Joyce Cost: $30.00 + supplies	SERGER: ADVANCED Wed Mar 12, 6:30pm to 9:00pm Wed Mar 19, 6:30pm to 9:00pm Tue May 13, 10:00am to 12:30pm Tue May 20, 10:00am to 12:30pm More advanced serger techniques. Teacher: Joyce Cost: $50.00 + workbook
SERGER: BEGINNER 1 Tue Feb 12, 10:00am to 12:30pm Thu Mar 20, 6:30pm to 9:00pm Fri Apr 4, 10:00am to 12:30pm Thu May 1, 6:30pm to 9:00pm Thu Jun 5, 10:00am to 12:00pm This class covers basic techniques for new owners and those who need a “refresher” course. This class is FREE when you buy a serger from our store. We will cover threading, tension adjustments, corners & curves, tie offs and maintenance. You can buy a kit for $5.00 or purchase a workbook for $49.99 that covers both serger 1 & serger 2. If you buy the workbook, Beginner 1 & 2 are FREE classes if you have purchased your serger from our store. Teacher: Joyce Cost: $30.00 (kits extra)	SERGER: BEGINNER 2 Tue Feb 19, 10:00am to 12:30pm Thu Mar 27, 6:30pm to 9:00pm Fri Apr 11, 10:00am to 12:30pm Thu May 8, 6:30pm to 9:00pm Thu Jun 12, 10:00am to 12:30pm This class covers changing your tension setting and practicing flatlocking and rolled hem. Elastic application is also covered. You can buy a kit for $5.00 or use the workbook you purchased for Serger 1. Teacher: Joyce Cost: $30.00 (kits extra)
SERGER: CHAIN STITCH PILLOW Tue Feb 26, 10:00am to 1:00pm Thu May 15, 6:30pm to 9:00pm Make this decorative chain stitch pillow with Pearl Crown Rayon thread. You need to have the chain stitch on your serger. Teacher: Joyce Cost: $30.00 + supplies	SERGER: GIFTS Wed Apr 30, 6:30pm to 9:30pm Tue May 27, 10:00am to 12:30pm Make 5 different gifts using decorative threads & putting in zippers on the serger. Teacher: Joyce Cost: $30.00 + supplies
SWEATPANTS Fri Feb 29, 10:00am to 12:30pm Wed Apr 9, 6:30pm to 9:00pm Bring your sewing machine or serger and make your sweatpants to match your newly made sweatshirt. Use ribbing to match your fabric or just blind hem the bottom. Teacher: Joyce Cost: $30.00 + ptn + supplies	SWEATSHIRT Fri Feb 22, 10:00am to 1:00pm Wed Apr 2, 6:30pm to 9:30pm Come and make a sweatshirt with us. Decorate it with flat lock stitches on your serger or sewing machine. We have lots of interlock and jogging fleece with matching ribbing to choose from. Teacher: Joyce Cost: $30.00 + ptn +supplies

ANIMAL BLANKET OR PILLOW Tue Apr 8, 10:00am to 2:00pm Tue Jun 10, 6:00pm to 10:00pm Make a lamb, elephant, dog or monkey attached to a blanket or make a pillow. A perfect gift! Teacher: Sue Cost: $35.00 + ptn + supplies	APPLIQUE Sat Mar 8, 1:00pm to 4:00pm Fri Jun 6, 10:00am to 1:00pm Learn a variety of ways to machine applique. Use various products eg. Wash-away thread, Steam A Seam 2, Solvy, 12 wt cotton thread, etc. Teacher: Marilyn Cost: $35.00 (kit included)
BEGINNER SEWING CLASS (AGES 10-14) March Break: Mon Mar 10 & Tue Mar 11, 10:00am to 12:00pm OR Wed Mar 12 & Thu Mar 13, 10:00am to 12:00pm Learn the basics to get you starting to sew. Sewing machines can be provided. Teacher: Irene Cost: $35.00 + supplies	BISTRO BAG Sat Mar 1, 10:00am to 4:00pm Fri May 2, 10:00am to 4:00pm A great design you’ll want to make many of – Just ask Marilyn. The inside has three compartments, one zippered to keep your wallet safe. Use your own colour scheme and add some “bling” if desired. Teacher: Marilyn Cost: $45.00 + ptn + supplies
BOUND BUTTONHOLES & WELT POCKETS Wed Mar 26, 10:00am to 1:00pm Fri May 2, 5:00pm to 8:00pm Conquer your fear of bound buttonholes and welt pockets. Learn how easy it is to stitch a rectangle, pull fabric through to have a perfect buttonhole. Teacher: Irene Cost: $30.00+ kit	BUTTONS & HEMS Fri Mar14, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Wed May 7, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Fri Jun 13, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Button popped off? Are your skirts and pants always too long? Learn tips on how to make sure the length is perfect and buttons are sewn on the proper way so that safety pins become a thing of the past. Teacher: Irene Cost: $25.00 + supplies
CREATIVE SEWING CIRCLE First Tuesday of each month, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Get Creative! We have a lot of ideas to inspire you. Come together with your projects for show & tell and get new ideas demonstrated for future projects. We will cover sewing machine projects and different feet used plus any new product on the market. A great time for everyone!! $5.50 + GST per meeting OR $49.95 + GST / year	DOLL CHOTHES Thu Mar 6, 10:00am to 12:30pm Tue Apr 29, 6:30pm to 9:00pm Thu Jun 19, 10:00am to 12:30pm For your own personal collection or for a special child’s doll, join us for some creative fun in making a garment for the dolls wardrobe. Teacher: Sue Cost: $30.00 + ptn + supplies
FITTING PANTS Wed Feb 13, 10:00am to 1:00pm Wed Feb 20, 10:00am to 1:00pm Wed Feb 27, 10:00am to 1:00pm Tue Apr 8, 15 & 22, 6:30pm to 9:30pm Take a basic pattern and make it fit to a “T”. Use the fly-front zipper template to make it easier to put in the zipper. Teacher: Irene Cost: $60.00 + ptn + supplies	JACKET-TAILORED Tue Mar 18, 10:00am to 1:00pm Tue Mar 25, 10:00am to 1:00pm Tue Mar Apr 1, 10:00am to 1:00pm Learn designer techniques for tailoring a jacket that will become a wardrobe staple. Collars, lapels, hems are featured as well as a good fit. Teacher: Irene Cost: $60.00 + ptn + supplies
JEAN JACKET Tue May 13, 6:30pm to 9:00pm Tue May 20, 6:30pm to 9:00pm Tue May 27, 6:30pm to 9:00pm Everyone needs a jean jacket! Learn how to apply a collar, cuffs, and how easy it is to have perfect topstitching. Teacher: Irene Cost: $55.00 + supplies	KNOW YOUR COMPUTER SEWING MACHINE Wed Feb 20, 10:00am to 12:00pm Wed Feb 27, 10:00am to 12:00pm Wed Mar 5, 10:00am to 12:00pm Wed Mar 12, 10:00am to 12:00pm Sat Mar 15, 10:00am to 12:00pm Sat Mar 22, 10:00am to 12:00pm Sat Mar 29, 10:00am to 12:00pm Sat Apr 5, 10:00am to 12:00pm Sat May 3, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Sat May 10, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Sat May 17, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Sat May 24, 1:00pm to 3:00pm Wed May 7, 10:00am to 12:00pm Wed May 14, 10:00am to 12:00pm Wed May 21, 10:00am to 12:00pm Wed May 28, 10:00am to 12:00pm This is a 4-week course for you to get familiar with your computer sewing machine. Make a workbook with info on needles, thread, tension, pressure feet and samples of different techniques. From the basic to the advanced sewing is learned in this course. Class is FREE when you buy a sewing machine from us (kit extra). Kit includes Workbook & Fabric. Teacher: Geri/Marilyn Cost: $150.00 + $40 kit
KNOW YOUR SEWING MACHINE Fri Feb 1, 5:00pm to 8:00pm Sat Feb 23, 1:00pm to 4:00pm Fri Mar 28, 5:00pm to 8:00pm Sat Apr 12, 1:00pm to 4:00pm Fri May 9, 5:00pm to 8:00pm Sat Jun 7, 1:30pm to 4:30pm Learn to feel comfortable with your machine. Threading, self-maintenance, sewing techniques, accessory feet, etc. are covered. Free Class with the purchase of a non- computerized sewing machine from Joyce’s Sewing Shop (kit extra). Kit includes Workbook & Fabric. Teacher: Geri/Sue Cost: $40.00 + $20 kit	PAINLESS PAPER PIECING Wed Apr 23, 10:00am to 2:00pm This is a good chance to try paper piecing to see if it’s for you. Two samples using two different methods will be shown. Teacher: Marilyn Cost: $35.00 + supplies
PLACEMAT & NAPKIN Thu Mar 20, 10:00am to 1:00pm Wed Jun 25, 10:00am to 1:00pm For that special gift or for yourself, learn to make a simple quilted placemat and matching napkin. This class takes you to the next level after Sewing Fundamentals I Teacher: Sue Cost: $30.00 + supplies	QUICK, QUICKER & QUICKEST GIFTS Fri Feb 22, 6:30pm to 7:30pm Fri Feb 29, 6:30pm to 7:30pm Mar 7, 6:30pm to 7:30pm Come and join us for a repeat of “Quick, Quicker & Quickest Gifts” shown in December 2007. The projects will be demonstrated by Sue Hausman and you will receive the project instructions FREE.
SAVOIR FLAIRE BAG Thu Mar 13, 2:00pm to 5:00pm Thu Mar 20, 2:00pm to 5:00pm Thu Apr 3, 6:30pm to 9:30pm Thu Apr 10, 6:30pm to 9:30pm Savoir-Flaire is a simple tote in its construction, but is spectacular when made with vibrant fabrics and trims. One thing that is for certain, everyone will agree that your bag has a certain “je ne sais quoi”…how do you say: “Savoir Flaire” Teacher: Betty Cost: $45.00 + ptn + supplies	SAVY STENCIL APPLIQUES Tue Apr 15, 1:00pm to 4:00pm Tue Apr 22, 1:00pm to 4:00pm Tue Apr 29, 1:00pm to 4:00pm Use stencils to make appliqués. Learn how to use a stencil and continuously sew without stopping. Sew bias tape on and learn how to blanket stitch. Teacher: Betty Cost: $60.00 + supplies
SEWING FUNDAMENTALS I Tue Feb 12, 6:30pm to 9:00pm Tue Feb 19, 6:30pm to 9:00pm Thu May 1, 10:00am to 12:00pm Thu May 8, 10:00am to 12:00pm Whether you are a beginner or just haven’t sewn lately, this class is designed to give you the ABC’s of basic sewing. Students will learn to select the proper size pattern and sew a pair of pants or shorts. Even if you have never sewn before, this will give you confidence to tackle any sewing project. Teacher: Sue Cost: $40.00 + ptn + supplies	SEWING FUNDAMENTALS II Thu Mar 11, 6:30pm to 9:00pm Thu Mar 18, 6:30pm to 9:00pm Thu Mar 25, 6:30pm to 9:00pm Thu May 15, 10:00am to 12:30pm Thu May 22, 10:00am to 12:30pm Thu May 29, 10:00am to 12:30pm After taking Fundamentals I, why not make a simple blouse to go with that pair of slacks or shorts? Build on your sewing knowledge in this class by learning to set in sleeves, use interfacing and sew buttonholes. Sign up for both Fundamentals I & II together and get $10.00 off. Teacher: Sue/Irene Cost: $50.00 + supplies
SILHOUETTE VEST OR JACKET Thu Apr 3, 10:00am to 1:00pm Thu Apr 10, 10:00am to 1:00pm Mon Jun 2, 6:30pm to 9:30pm Mon Jun 9, 6:30pm to 9:30pm Make up this uniquely seamed vest or jacket and explore some embellishment ideas. Teacher: Irene Cost: $45.00 + ptn + supplies	STAINED GLASS APPLIQUE Thu Apr 3, 2:00pm to 5:00pm Thu Apr 10, 2:00pm to 5:00pm Thu Apr 17, 2:00pm to 5:00pm Learn a new way of making bias binding and a new technique of appliqué. It is very quick and easy. Teacher: Betty Cost: $60.00 + ptn + supplies
SUNBONNET SUE & SAM Mon Apr 21, 2:00pm to 5:00pm Mon Apr 28, 2:00pm to 5:00pm Learn Grammas way of “TURNED UNDER EDGE” appliqué. Use lots of fancy stitches on your sewing machine. Teacher: Betty Cost: $45.00 + ptn + supplies

COMPUTER – 4D STUDIO Thu Mar 13, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Thu Apr 24, 10:00am to 12:00pm Work your embroideries on computer. Learn how to rotate designs, mirror or combine designs with different shapes/fonts. Teacher: Betty Cost: $25.00	WINDOWS XP CLASS Thu Apr 17, 10:00am to 12:00pm Learn the different aspects of Windows XP. Learn how to download embroidery designs from a CD or floppy and send the designs to a floppy or reader/writer card for sewing on your sewing machine. Teacher: Betty Cost: $25.00
SOFTWARE CLUB Mon Feb 18, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Mon Mar 17, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Mon Apr 21, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Learn how to get around on your computer by doing some great projects especially designed for your 4D Embroidery Software. Hands-on (instructions included). Teacher: Betty Cost: $25.00 each session

Grouped by type and listed alphabetically.
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