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Beginner Quilting – Esther (1) |
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This is the perfect class for those who have never quilted before, and for those who would like pointers to improve their skills and become more confident quilters. Learn the basics of quilting as you construct a small quilt suitable for a table topper, a baby quilt or a wall hanging. Starting with fabric selection (in the store) during the first class, you will learn about color and design. Following classes will cover step by step instructions on rotary cutting, piecing, quilt construction, borders, sandwiching, machine quilting and finally binding. I am an enthusiastic quilter and would enjoy sharing my love of quilting with you! Enjoy 24 hours classroom time. Pattern is provided. **Homework is required** Skill Level: 1 Fee: $135.00 Day classes: 12:30pm to 3:30pm Tuesdays; Feb 21 - Aprl 10 Or Evening Class: 6:30pm to 9:30pm Thursdays: Feb 16 - April 5 6:30pm to 9:30pm 
   
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Kids Can Sew - Lynette (1) |
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Lynette welcomes all returning students to the on going Kids Can Sew program. Look for new Kids Can Sew Camps during the summer months for sewers 7 – 12 years old. Watch our website for updates! 
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Adults Can Sew - Melinda (1) |
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Now that holidays are over, take the time to learn how to sew! Join Melinda in learning how to use your sewing machine, lay out patterns, construct and finish a simple pair of pajamas. Fee: $60.00 plus supplies
Evening Class: 6:30pm to 9:30pm Wednesdays: March 7, 14, 21, 28 
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Free Motion Machine Quilting - Allan Emerson (1/2) |
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Are you frustrated with free motion quilting or are you just scared to try it on your machine? Join our special guest instructor Allan for a day to solve all your problems! He is a machine quilting expert who has many years of experience in the sewing industry and who is currently a Baby Lock dealer in Red Deer, AB. He services all makes and models of sewing machines, so he knows how to help you handle your machine to make the most of your free motion quilting skills.
In this class, sewing machine basic maintenance is covered, along with an explanation of how a sewing machine works! The science of machine needles, thread selection and differences, and sewing machine thread control will give you the knowledge you need to handle those many quilt tops. Allan will provide inspiration as you to learn 4 basic patterns, stitch length management and quilting combinations to let you quilt like a pro!
Fee: $60.00 includes fabric/batting kit
Saturday, April 21 10 am – 4 pm with 1hr lunch break |
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Bring on the Binding Class - Allan Emerson (1) |
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After the quilting is done, get your project to the finish line in fine style! Allan is coming back for another special day of quilting techniques to get your quilts properly bound and looking great. Learn how to square your quilt and control borders, and to get the perfect miter on every corner. Excellent class to follow up free motion quilting! All levels of sewers. Fee: $40.00 includes fabric/batting kit Saturday May 26 10 am – 2 pm with lunch break |
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Baby Rag Rag Time Quilt – Jo (1/2) |
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Back by popular demand! Simple and fun, the baby rag quilt continues to be an excellent choice for beginner quilters who want to make a gift for a special baby. Fast to piece together with quilting as you go, sew simple blocks together into a flannel quilt that doesn’t even need a binding finish! Skill Level: 1-2 Fee: $30.00 Tuesdays, March 6 & 13 6:30pm – 9:30 pm |
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Machine Maintenance - Allan Emerson (1) |
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This is an excellent class for anyone who owns a sewing machine, new or old! Learn from a sewing machine expert how to care for your machine and to work out any problems you may be having with thread breakage, tensions, needles and quality of stitching. Find out exactly how your sewing machine works. Bring a notebook and get your questions answered!
Fee: $40.00
Saturday, April 14
10am – 12:30 pm or 1:30 pm – 4:00pm |
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Introduction to Photo Transfer - Esther (All) |
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In this class we will discuss several ways of transferring photos to fabric which is used to make memory quilts, posters, and fractures! This is a discussion class only, no supplies are necessary. We will discuss fabric sheets, photo selection, and ways to print. Now you can go home with confidence and print your own “fabric” using your computer inkjet printer for your projects!
**This class is a prerequisite for our “Fabulous Fractures” class if you choose to print your own fabric to “fracture”**
Fee: $20.00
Saturday April 28
1:00pm to 4:00pm 
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