CLASSES
Call for Reservations... Class Size is Limited!
1-319-365-3075
1-800-798-1655
Lower Level Center Court Westdale Mall
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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CLASSES | |
Call for Reservations... Class Size is Limited! | ||
1-319-365-3075 |
1-800-798-1655 | |
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Lower Level Center Court Westdale Mall |
Cedar Rapids, Iowa | |
BLOCK
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NEW! WILDFLOWER BLOCK #3 | |
| 1 (2 hr session) $20 | Carolyn | |
| Six colors make this special wildflower block. We will learn to make square triangles out of square pieces of fabric. Machine required. |
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Thursday March 4 6:00-8:00 pm | ||
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NEW! WILDFLOWER BLOCK #4 | |
| 1 (2 hr session) $20 | Carolyn | |
| Six colors make up this block. Learn to make the traditional flying geese pattern! Machine Required. | ||
Thursday April 8 6:00-8:00 pm | ||
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NEW! WILDFLOWER BLOCK #5 | |
| 1 (2 hr session) $20 | Carolyn |
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| Again six colors are used in this month’s block. An intense colored center square can make this a favorite design of yours. Machine Required. |
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Thursday May 27 6:00-8:00 pm |
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NEW! QUILT SOCIAL |
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1 (1 hr session) FREE! |
Carolyn | |
| Calling all quilters & hope-to-be quilters! Come and join us at the WSS Quilt Social. This class will offer you an opportunity to share your thoughts and talents in the area of quilting. If you are just learning to quilt you can gain valuable information from the more experienced quilters to help you along the “quilting road.” Each social begins with a show & share session followed by a different program. | ||
Saturday May 15 11:00-12:00 pm | ||
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BEGINNING QUILTING | |
| 2 ( 2 1/2 hr sessions) $30 | Carolyn |
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| Never made a quilt before and would like to? Then this class is for you! Create a memorable 45" x 75" quilted throw that you’ll enjoy for years. Best of all, you’ll complete this project in class! Must come prior to class date for fabric selection. Machine required. | ||
Tuesday March 16 & 23 1:00-3:30 pm OR Thursday May 13 & 20 6:00-8:30 pm | ||
NEW! STAINED GLASS |
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| 2 (2 1/2 hr sessions) $25 | Carolyn | |
| Many of you have asked for a class making this quilt. Beautiful bright color blocks outlined with black to create a stained glass look. Machine Required. | ||
Saturday March 6 & 13 9:30-12:00 pm OR | ||
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NEW! FINISHING QUILT TECHNIQUES DEMO | |
| 1 (1 hr session) $5 | Carolyn | |
| Need help doing the finishing step on your quilt? Come and see how easy it can be to add borders and bind your project. Spend an hour and be ready to tackle those unfinished quilts at home! No machine required | ||
Tuesday April 20 11:00-12:00 pm OR | ||
NEW! QUILT NOTIONS DEMO |
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| 1 (1 hr sessions) FREE! | Carolyn | |
| With the right notion some techniques can be accomplished so much easier and effectively. Come for an hour and learn how to use them correctly and go home with lots of ideas. No machine required. | ||
Saturday March 20 1:00-2:00 pm OR | ||
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NEW! PAPER PIECING DEMO | |
| 1 (1 hr sessions) $5 |
Carolyn | |
| Demystify the secrets of accurate paper piecing. Paper piecing is a process used to piece two fabrics together in the most precise way possible. Come and learn all the ins and outs of paper piecing and you’ll see why so many choose to use this technique when making quilt blocks. No machine required. | ||
Thursday April 15 6:30-7:30 pm OR | ||
NEW! CONTINUING THE THREAD - TIPS ON LONG ARM MACHINE STITCHING MOTIFS |
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| 1 (2 hr session) $25 | Anne |
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| Get ready, get set and join Anne as she teaches you some new free motion techniques that will boost your long arm quilting to a new level. Using examples by Frieda Anderson and Robbi Eklow of Quilting Arts, you will learn how to connect leaves, stitch contour lines that are flowing and more. You will have class time to practice the new motifs on paper before heading to the machines for “real time” practice. Seating is limited for these classes, so sign up early. No machine required. | ||
Thursday April 1 1:00-3:00 pm OR |
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NEW! QBOT CUSTOMIZING |
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| 1 (2 1/2 hr sessions) FREE!**A.T. |
Anne |
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| A “must” class for QBOT owners. Would you like to learn how to join two quilt patterns together to create a larger one, rotate your quilt blocks, or record your own quilt patterns and stitch them out? Sign up for this class and learn all of the QBOT functions. No supplies required. | ||
Saturday April 3 9:30-11:00 am OR |
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BEGINNING SEWING | |
| 2 (2 1/2 hr sessions) $30 | Anne | |
| So you have decided you want to sew, but just don't know where to begin? We guarantee you a small class size with lots of PERSONALIZED INSTRUCTION and HANDS-ON experience. Discover how satisfying sewing can be and eliminate many frustrations you may have had in the past. Must come in prior to class to select fabrics. Machine required or we’ll provide. | ||
Wednesday May 12 & 19 1:00-3:30 pm | ||
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NEW! AQUARIUS JACKET |
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| 2 (2 1/2 hr sessions) $25 | Anne | |
| Brensan Studios has done it again with this colorful Aquarius Jacket! Using unique insertion techniques and a careful selection of fabrics, you can create a jacket that is serenely sedate of flamboyantly fun. Anne guarantees you will receive positive comments wherever you go. Machine required. |
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Friday March 19 & 26 9:30-12:00 pm | ||
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NEW! WRAP AROUND BELT |
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| 1 (2 hr session) $10 | Carrie |
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| Flatter your waistline and practice your pattern drafting skills with this custom wrap style belt. Let Carrie show you how easy it is to update your wardrobe and learn new construction techniques to complete this project. Machine required. |
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Tuesday May 11 1:00-3:00 pm |
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NEW! PATTERN ALTERATION 101 |
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| 1 (2 1/2 hr sessions) $25 | Garnet |
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| No matter what our age, every body has distinctive bumps, lumps and hollows. These bodily features are just one of the things that make us unique, but can also present a challenge. In class, you will learn adjustments to help you sew clothing with the best possible fit, with the most flattering look. Machine required. |
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Monday March 15 9:30-12:00 pm OR |
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| NEW! SAUSAGE PILLOWCASE |  | |
| 1 (2 hr session) $20 | Carolyn | |
| Need a little gift for someone? This is one of those gifts that will put a smile on the face of the receiver - whether an older adult, middle age, picky teenager or a child - or even the person who has everything. The fabric can be chosen to match the recipient’s interest, occupation,etc. The possibilities are almost endless! Machine required. | ||
Saturday April 10 9:30-11:30 OR
Tuesday April 13 9:30-11:30 | ||
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NEW! HANGER COVER | |
| 1 (4 hr session) $25 | Carolyn | |
| Ever find your jacket or favorite top lying on the floor of your closet? One solution to this mess is to make covers for your hanger. We will free motion a piece of fabric then cut and sew it into a cover for the hanger. A great project to learn or improve your free motion skills. |
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Tuesday April 27 9:30-11:30 am/12:00-2:00 pm OR | ||
| NEW! HEIRLOOM BLOCK OF THE MONTH |  | |
| 1 (3 hr session) $25 | Garnet | |
| Sewing makes memories that are passed on from generation to generation. This is a block of the month class. You will learn how to make pintucks, smocking, lace insertion and more. You can make as many blocks as you want. When you finish this series you will have a beautiful Heirloom quilt that can be passed on from generation to generation. Machine required. | ||
Saturday March 27 9:30-12:30 pm OR Monday March 29 9:30-12:30pm Monday April 12 9:30-12:30 pm OR Saturday April 17 9:30-12:30 pm Monday May 17 9:30-12:30 pm OR Saturday May 22 9:30-12:30 pm | ||
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APPLIQUE PZAZZ! |
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| 1 (2 hr session) $20 includes kit | Anne
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| Here is another class for those with new machines or who have newly returned to sewing. Anne will take the mystery out of some of the techniques and stabilizers needed when doing machine applique. Come join the fun and go home with a simple finished project. (May bring any brand zigzag machine or we can provide one) | ||
Wednesday April 7 1:00-3:00 pm OR | ||
NEW! HEIRLOOM TECHNIQUE DEMO |
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| 1 (1 hr session) $5 | Garnet | |
| Heirloom sewing involves joining laces, fabrics and embroidered insertions to make your own fabrics. You can then use your “created fabrics” to make clothing or other projects. Join this class and learn the many different ways you can create an heirloom. | ||
Saturday March 13 1:00-2:00 pm OR | ||
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NEW! BOBBIN CASE DEMO | |
| 1 (1 hr session) $5 | Garnet | |
Bobbin work is a fun way to embellish ready made items. Watch how Garnet uses all types of textured thread and sews in her bobbin ti create fascinating texture to fabrics. No machine required. | ||
Wednesday March 24 10:00-11:00 am OR | ||
| NEW! GO GREEN APRON |  |
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| 1 (2 hr session) $20 | Penny |
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Come in and go “GREEN” with Penny. She will show you how to cut those old denim jeans into a very trendy apron. Then you can add your flare of stitches and embellishments to create a beautiful finished project you can take home!! Machine required. |
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Thursday March 25 6:00-8:00 pm OR |
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NEW! TEXTILE MAGIC DEMO | |
| 1 (1 hr session) $5 | Anne |
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Come in for a trunk showing to enhance your imagination and creativity. Watch before your eyes how this fabric manipulation product creates texture with steam. Turn any project into a work of art. No machine required. |
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Thursday March 18 1:00-2:00 pm OR |
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| NEW! THREAD PAINTING DEMO |  |
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| 1 (1 hr session) $5 | Garnet |
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Come in and learn the technique of free motion embroidery. See how to embellish with all types of threads and how to create and show long stitches. Turn any printed fabric into a work of art. No machine required. |
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Wednesday April 7 10:00-11:00 am OR |
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NEW! IN A CLUTCH | |
| 1 (4 hr session) $20 | Carrie |
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Perfect for the on the go girl, this stylish clutch has enough room for your basics and features two outside pockets and an inside pocket as well. Fashionable and functional, this purse will be the must have accessory for spring. Machine required. |
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Friday April 30 9:30-11:30 am/12:00-2:00 pm |
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| NEW! QUICK CHANGE SHOWER CURTAIN |  |
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| 2 (2 1/2 hr session) $25 | Carrie |
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Need to spruce up your bathroom for Spring but don’t want to make a long term commitment? Well we have the answer for you with this quick change shower curtain. Interchangeable panels on this curtain can be easily swapped out for any season or mood in a snap! Machine required. |
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Friday April 2 & 9 1:00-3:30 pm |
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| SERGER ABC'S |  | |
| 1 (2hr session) FREE! | Garnet | |
| When you bought your machine, you were given a basic lesson to get you acquainted with your serger. Now that your machine is home, you realize you’ve forgotten what you learned! Come to this class and you will be refreshed on the basic 2, 3 and 4 thread and many other techniques and quick tips! WSS Serger required. | ||
Wednesday April 14 1:00-3:00 pm | ||
| GET SET TO EMBROIDER |  | |
| 1 (1 1/2 hr session) FREE!**A.T. | Staff | |
| This class is for NEW EMBROIDERY MACHINE OWNERS. Learn how to hoop your fabric properly, operate the unit, rotate designs and much more. This class is also useful for the embroiderer who wants to review the basics. (Must bring your Viking machine with embroidery unit. Non Designer Series.) | ||
Tuesday March 9 1:00-2:30 pm OR
Saturday April 3 11:00-12:30 pm | ||
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VIKING DES SE/D1 BUILT IN CUSTOMIZING |
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| 1 (D1: 1 1/2 hr session, DSE: 2 1/2 hr session) FREE!**A.T. | Penny | |
| Practice built-in customizing using rotation, mirror image, resizing and placement. Your own embroidery design layouts couldn’t be easier. Learn to click and drag your designs, fine tune easily with zooming functions, and sew much more! (Must bring Designer 1 or Designer SE with embroidery unit.) | ||
D1: Wednesday April 21 10:00-11:30 am | ||
EMBROIDERY STABILIZER WORKSHOP |
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| 1 (1 1/2 hr session) FREE!**A.T. | Karen | |
| This is a hands-on workshop that develops confidence in hooping, stabilizing and placement. Practice with a complete variety of toppings, backings, spray adhesives and helpful products. (Must bring Viking Embroidery machine with embroidery unit). | ||
Thursday March 11 6:30-8:00 pm OR | ||
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EMBROIDERY SOCIAL - EMBROIDERY 101: TWIN NEEDLE ELEGANCE |
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| 1 (1 1/2 hr session) FREE! | Anne | |
| If you’ve never used a twin needle before, come to this social and learn elegant and unusual effects that you can create just by doubling your lines of thread. For those of you who are new to West Side, our socials are great “show and tell” times. Bring in your current embroidery projects and inspire others with your talents! (Psst – there are always goodies to eat and a door prize too!) | ||
Friday May 14 10:00-11:30 am OR | ||
VIKING DES DIAMOND BUILT IN CUSTOMIZING |
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| 1 (2 ½ hr session) FREE!**A.T. | Anne | |
| This class is the perfect overview of part “2" of your personal training. Practice built in customizing techniques like design shaping, design positioning, resizing your design and sew much more! The new design positioning technique is perfect when you want to connect embroidery designs to cover a large area, like a quilt! (Must bring Designer Diamond with embroidery unit.) | ||
Monday April 5 9:30-12:00 pm OR | ||
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VIKING DIAMOND POSITIONING |
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| 1 (2 1/2 hr session) FREE! **A.T. | Anne | |
| No more graphs; no more lines; no more guessing. Your new Diamond lets you put your design exactly where you want it! Come learn the easy steps that will make you a “design placement pro”! Viking Embroidery Machine and Unit required. | ||
Thursday April 1 6:00-8:30 pm | ||
NEW! VIKING DESIGNER DIAMOND PILLOW SHAPER |
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| 1 (2 1/2 hr session) FREE! **A.T. | Anne |
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| Some of you may have missed the first Diamond Pillow Shaper class last fall. Now is your chance to sign up for this information–filled class. Using your Splendid, Crown or Royal Hoop, Anne will take you through the steps toward creating your own original embroidery design using Design Shaping on your machine. It’s a fun day and no two designs will be the same! NOTE: Students must complete this course before they can take the Advanced Diamond Pillow Shaper class to create with their Majestic Hoop. Viking Designer Diamond with Embroidery Unit required. | ||
Thursday March 11 1:00-3:30 pm |
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EMBROIDERY
101 TECHNIQUES |
| NEW! EMBROIDERY 101 - SPRING CUTWORK |  |
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| 1 (2 hr session) FREE! **A.T. | Anne |
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| Did you know your machine comes with free cutwork designs? Cutwork embroidery designs are a form of beautiful needlework where portions of the background fabric are cut away and discarded, with the edges finished in satin stitches. Come in and learn the steps involved in creating these elegant embroidery designs. Viking Embroidery Machine and Unit required. | ||
Monday April 19 9:30-11:30 am OR |
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| NEW! EMBROIDERY 101: APPLIQUE |  |
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| 1 (2 hr session) FREE! **A.T. | Penny |
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| Haven’t used your embroidery applique designs? Let your machine do the work. Use any material and watch your machine create a beautiful satin stitch edge. Penny will be incorporating non-traditional materials in place of traditional applique fabric for different looks. Mmmm...how about candy wrappers, clear vinyl, printed fabric... Ooops! Have I tempted you yet? Sign up and be surprised!! Viking Embroidery Machine and Unit required. | ||
Saturday March 20 9:30-11:30 am OR |
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NEW! EMBROIDERY 101: ENDLESS HOOP |
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| 1 (2 hr session) FREE! **A.T. | Penny |
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| Have you ever wanted to make yards and yards of trim, create a lacy edge on a tablecloth or border your sheets? This is your chance to learn the Endless Hoop. See how simple it is to create any design endlessly! Viking Embroidery Machine and Unit required. | ||
Thursday May 13 1:00-3:00 pm OR |
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SPECIALITY CLASSES & NEW DATES |
| E-mail is the only way that we can quickly notify you of any additional class sessions or speciality classes. We’ll also be notifying you of special sales and savings. | |
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NEW! DECORATIVE WREATH | |
| 1 (1 1/2 hr session) FREE!*A.T. | Anne | |
You don’t own an embroidery machine, but would like to add a little special touch to your projects. Anne has figured out how to take some simple decorative stitches, a circular attachment and a little imagination to create this pretty floral wreath. Once you learn this technique, you can experiment and create some of your own “faux” embroidery designs. Machine required. |
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Monday May 3 1:00-3:30 pm OR | ||
| NEW! BABY BIB |  |
| 1 (2 1/2 hr session) FREE!*A.T. | Carrie |
| Clean up your little one in a cinch with this adorable baby bib featuring velcro closures and bottom pocket. Learn just how simple it is to bind your bib with the adjustable bias binding foot as well as other Viking feet to complete this functional project. Machine required. | |
Monday May 18 9:30-12:00 pm OR Saturday May 29 1:00-3:30 pm | |
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NEW! HEMMING DEMO | |
| 1 (1 hr session) FREE!*A.T. | Carrie |
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Learn how to professionally finish your garments with simple easy steps using your Viking feet. This demo will teach you various techniques such as a blind hem, rolled hem, and french seam that will build your confidence in your garment construction or any hemming project. No machine required. |
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Thursday March 25 1:00-2:00 pm OR |
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MASTERING THE BASICS |
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| 1 (2 ½ hr session) FREE!*A.T. | Karen |
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You’ve had your personal training, but just need a little refresher. Practice your buttonholes, try all 25-29 needle positions, review threads, work with all the feet that came with your machine, learn about needles and more. Machine required. |
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Saturday April 10 1:30-3:30 pm OR |
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PROGRAMMING AND MORE |
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| 1 (2 ½ hr session) FREE!*A.T. | Carolyn |
| You’ve mastered the basics with your machine... now it’s time to go a little further. Refresh yourself on all of the programming capabilities of your machine. See how simple it is to create beautiful decorative stitch borders. Learn to save your stitches in your stitch memory bank. Work with your mirroring functions, different thread weights and more! Machine required. |
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Tuesday April 6 9:30-12:00 pm OR Saturday May 29 9:30-12:00 pm |
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| Once you have installed and completed the tutorial with your Viking software, you will want to attend the following classes to discover even more techniques and applications. |
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4D REFRESHER | |
| 1 (2 hr session) FREE!**A.T. | Karen | |
| Not sure where to start with your new 4D software? Or are you interested? If you don’t own 4D Embroidery this is a perfect chance yo see why you need this program. This introductory class will take you through the basics of this very user friendly program. Combine designs, add text, create endless designs and sew much more. | ||
Saturday March 6 1:00-3:00 pm OR | ||
| NEW! 4D MONOGRAM WIZARD |  |
| 1 (1 hr session) FREE!**A.T.. | Penny |
| Have you seen the new 4D Monogram Wizard? See the ease of creating unique monograms and names. Then add that extra touch by using decorative frames and flourishes. Using this software will show your style and personality in just moments! |
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Friday March 12 10:00-11:00 am OR Friday May 14 12:30-1:30 pm |
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NEW! QUILT DESIGN CREATOR LESSON #1 | |
| 1 (1 hr session) FREE!**A.T. | Penny |
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| If you own or want to see why you should own Quilt Design Creator, come to this class. Penny will be going over transferring quilt designs to the Q-bot and transferring quilt designs to embroidery files. We will create a design using the copy, paste and multiply tools then saving your design. | ||
Thursday April 15 1:00-2:00 pm OR |
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