Classes / Winter – Spring 2012

After a fantastic summer and a very nice fall, we now have our winter classes ready.   We are again excited to be bringing to you a curriculum that includes quilting for all levels, specialty sewing, software and Digitizing classes and our popular basic sewing classes for clothing construction.  We will continue to offer our free machine mastery classes for customers who have purchased machines from us and we would like to welcome back our instructors for this next session:, Laura Sadler, Phyllis Jensen, Shirley Hartwick, Inez Drummond, Kelly Truthwaite and Wanda Steiner

Quilting

New - Pick Your Quilt Project (Beginner to Intermediate)

New Concept - Laura Sadler has put together a group of eight (8) projects from which to choose.  There is a project(s) for all skill levels from beginner to intermediate --- table runners to full size quilts.  Over the course of seven classes (3 hours each) plus one prep. Class, Laura will guide you through your project(s) of choice.  If you get one finished, then start another!!  Projects include:  Yellow Brick Road, Quilt as You Go Tablerunner, Better Star for All Seasons, Curved Piecing, Tennessee Waltz, Underground Railroad, Intermediate Sampler, Radiant Star.  The prep. class (1.5 hours) is your opportunity to discuss your project options with Laura.  At that time, you will receive your supply list.   Choose one of the two class time options: 

Thursdays, January 19 – March 1, 6:30 – 9:30p.m. or Sundays, January 22, Feb. 5 – March 11, 1-4 p.m.  The prep. class for both groups is Tuesday, January 10, 7 – 8:30 p.m. 

Registration:  $199  Fabric / Supplies Kit:  $125*  (*This amount may or may not cover all your fabric / pattern expenses and is in essence an in-store credit towards your fabric and other supplies required for the class.)

Quilt and Carry Bag

Back by popular request - Great to Carry all your gear to and from any Quilting Class.  Fits standard size cutting mats, rulers and all of your gear in a snazzy fabric bag that you make!  9 hours of instruction on Monday afternoons - Jan 9th, 23rd and Feb 6th from 1 – 4 p.m.

Registration fee is only $90.00 and the Fabric Kit fee is $112.00.

Beginning Patches Quilt for beginners! 

This is a fun pattern where you will learn all the basics as well as mitered corners.  6 Daytime Class on Tuesdays from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. starting January 17th till February 21st.   Registration fee is $180.00 and the fabric kit fee is $105.00 for the lap quilt, $95.00 for the baby quilt size!

Birdie Sling / Handbag Class  

(Instructor Laura Sadler)

This honey of a sling / bag holds everything and it’s easy to make (Great for Beginners).  Modern Styling and dynamic proportions will make this one of your favorite carry all bags.

Registration Fee - $60.00

Kit Fee (Fabric) - $60.00   (You choose the fabric from our store)

Monday January 23rd and Monday January 29th from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Stack and Whack Technique

Tuesday Evenings from 6 – 9 p.m starting on March 13th and finishing on April 17th / 6 classes.  Registration fee is $180.00 and the Fabric Kit fee (and quilt size) TBA

Please see the last page for registration details.  As space in each class is limited, please register early to ensure your spot and avoid disappointment.

New this session

Machine Embroidery Club

(with Kelly Truthwaite)

Join the fun at our Embroidery club!  We will be exploring different machine embroidery techniques such as embroidered appliqué, cutwork, lace, in the hoop projects, design positioning, endless designs, and more.  We will also talk about stabilizers and embroidering on different types of fabrics.  Bring your own embroidery projects for show and share!  You will have the option of attending a lecture-demo class once per month at no charge and / or hands on class ($40 per month) where you will work on a new project each month with Kelly’s guidance.

Lecture / Demo schedule – one Friday per month from 1 – 2:30 p.m. January 6th, February 3rd, March 2nd, April 13th, May 4th and June 1st. No Charge / pre-registration required / maximum of 20 per session At our shop!

Hands-on class Schedule:  One Sunday per month (offsite – please call for location details) from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on the following dates: January 8th, February 5th, March 4th, April 15th, May 6th and June 3rd. Pre-registration required / $40 per month / maximum 8 per session.

 

Basic Sewing Course – 10 Week Program

Instructor: Phyllis Jensen

These classes are geared towards learning basic skills that will give you the confidence to sew a wide range of projects including apparel. Once you develop the basics of sewing you are free to take your sewing in many directions.

Phyllis is a graduate of the University of Manitoba Apparel Design program and has been sewing for many years. This is her third year of running these classes at Quilt as Desired.

The classes are held on Wednesdays and you can choose from one of two sessions: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. or 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

The cost is $300.00 (payable to Quilt as Desired) plus a $75.00 kit fee for all the fabric and notions used in the classes payable to Phyllis.

The class has a maximum of 6 students per session. Students must have a sewing machine in good working order and a good knowledge of its operation.

Class 1 - Before you Sew

If your desire is to complete a project that looks professional, becoming familiar with all the tools available will make your job a lot easier. Guidance will also be given in planning your project, pattern selection and size, selecting the appropriate fabric and notions, pattern layout, marking and cutting.  Wednesday January 25, 2012

Class 2 - Perfect Seams and Seam Finishes

A great seam starts with great stitches. Using the correct needle and thread for your fabric and setting balanced needle and bobbin tensions are crucial for a perfect strong seam. Techniques such as stay stitching, easing, under stitching, and grading seam allowances give your project a professional finish.  Wednesday February 1, 2012

Class 3 – Hems

Almost all items you sew will have a hem---pants, skirt, sleeves, tops, table linens and curtains to name a few. The skills you learn can also be used on ready to wear. Choosing the correct hem for each project, measuring and marking techniques will be covered as well as step by step instruction for a wide variety of hems.  Wednesday February 8, 2012

Class 4 – Closures Part 1 - Zippers

Most sewing projects will require some sort of closure. Zippers provide neat and functional closures. When simple steps are followed they are a breeze to put in. The following zipper insertions will be covered: centered, lapped, invisible and separating. Wednesday February 15, 2012

Class 5 – Closures Part 2 – Buttonholes, snaps etc.

When zippers won’t do, there are many other closures that can be used. Class content will include button and buttonhole selection, preparing your fabric, positioning, marking and tips on how to achieve the best buttonhole using your machine. Sewing on buttons by hand and machine will be taught. Other types of closures will be discussed.  Wednesday February 22, 2012

Class 6 – Darts/ Pleats/ Gathers

Darts are what gives your garment shape to fit around the contours of your body. This class will teach you how to mark and sew durable single and double point darts. Pleats are used for fitting and you will be taught how to mark, fold and sew them. A wide range of gathering techniques will be practised so you will have the knowledge and skills required to use the method of your choice when they are required.  Wednesday February 29, 2012

Class 7 - Facings

Facings are used to enclose raw edges and can be used to clean finish many parts of a garment. Topics covered will include fabric selection, cutting, maintaining the shape, types and applications of interfacings, stay stitching, under stitching, grading, clipping and notching.  Wednesday March 7, 2012

Class 8 – Waistlines

There are many options for finishing off waistlines of skirts and pants. Some are dictated by fashion trends but when you make your own garments you are free to choose your personal preference. Having this knowledge and skill, you will be able alter your ready to wear garments. Instruction will be given for a sewn in waistband and an elastic cased band.  Wednesday March 14, 2012

Class 9 – Collars and Lapels

You are now ready to add some detail to your sewn garments with a collar and lapels. You will create a collar with wrapped corners for perfect collar points and insert it on a garment neckline with clean finishes and facings.  Wednesday March 21, 2012

Class 10 – Sleeves

In this class you will learn easy techniques to attach sleeves to your garments with a professional look.  You will sew in shirt sleeves on your sample from class 9 and create a bodice with curved back seams, curved front darts and insert set in sleeves on your sample bodice.   Wednesday March 28, 2012

New this Session / 5D Embroidery Software Classes

Husqvarna Viking 5D Embroidery Software brings to you a new level of creativity in embroidery.  To get you started, this series of classes will take 5D Embroidery Software owners through all modules – from 5D Configure and 5D Organizer to 5D Design Creator.  Classes are once per month for four hours.  Registration is per month so that you can choose the module(s) that interest you.

January – 5D Configure and 5D Organizer, Sunday January 29th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

February – 5D Embroidery and Emb. Extra, Sunday February 26th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.   

March – 5D Stitch Editor and Design Aligner, Sunday, March 25th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

April – 5D Design Creator, Sunday, April 29th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

May – 5D Portrait Stitch and Family Tree, Sunday May 27th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Please note that all of these classes are offsite.  Please call the shop for details as to the location.  Registration is $40.00 per month.

Quilting and Sewing Classes Registration Policies and Procedure

For everyone’s comfort and health, our classroom is a fragrance-free zone.

We limit the amount of participants in each class to between 6 – 8 participants (depending upon what is being taught) to ensure proper space is allowed for each individual.

Payment of registration and kit fees is due when you register for a class.

Fabric kit fees are a requirement  if you wish to take a course from Quilt as Desired.

The kit fee subsidizes the overall cost of the course, keeping the registration fee low.

Classes not meeting minimum enrollment will be canceled one week in advance of the class date. If we must cancel the class for that or any other reason, we will refund your fees. We will call you if the class is cancelled.  If you need to cancel a class, refunds will be given only if you cancel at least 7 days prior to the class. You are welcome to send a friend in your place if you cannot attend.

Make sure you get a supply list for each class when you pay for your class.   However, do not choose your fabric for the fabric kit until we know that we have enough participants to hold the class.

If you’d like to use one of our machines for a class, just let us know before class. This is a great way to "test drive" a new machine.

When you take a class at Quilt as Desired, we intend to teach you the basic concepts for the class. Our goal is to provide you ample time to grasp the concepts and do part or most of the project. The time allowed may not be enough to finish the entire project, but you will have the knowledge needed to complete it very successfully.

New Owners Machine Mastery Classes

(Instructor:  Kelly Truthwaite)

These classes are for those of you who have recently purchased a sewing machine, embroidery machine or serger from Quilt as Desired. 

We encourage you to take any or all of them that are relevant to the machine you purchased.  Although there is no charge, registration is necessary to hold your spot.  Students are to bring their machine and all standard accessories including the manual, foot control and power cord.  You have up to one year from the date of purchase to take these classes.

As we have a waiting list for many of these classes, we respectively request that any cancellations be communicated to us as soon as possible so that we can fill your spot.

Sewing Machine

Mastery Level 1 - You will become familiar with your machine, its parts and their functions, threading, bobbin winding, balancing tension, machine needles (which one to use when), machine maintenance and troubleshooting.  This class is a prerequisite for all other Machine Mastery classes.  Dates – January 14th at 10 a.m., February 4th at 10 a.m., February 25th at 1 p.m., March 24th at 1 p.m.

Mastery Level 2 – You will become familiar with basic utility stitches including what stitches to use when sewing with knits, blind hem, jeans hem, buttonholes and sewing buttons on with your machine.  You will create samples to keep for reference.  Dates – December 17th at 3:30 p.m., January 14th at 1 p.m., February 11th at 1 p.m., March 3rd at 1:00 p.m.

Mastery Level 3 – Basic quilting techniques will be covered including how to get a “scant” ¼” seam allowance, using your walking foot (even feed/dual feed foot) to quilt layers by stitching in the ditch, channel stitching and using your machine’s decorative stitches.  You will learn how to set up your machine for free motion quilting.  As well, you will try your hand at satin stitch and blanket stitch appliqué.  You will create samples to keep for reference.  Dates –  January 7th at 11 a.m., January 28th at 10 a.m. and February 18th at 10 a.m., March 14th at 10 a.m., April 7th at 10 a.m.

Mastery Level 4 – This level is for those who have a computerized machine with memory and programming functions.  Dates –  January 7th at 1:30 p.m., January 28th at 1 p.m. and February 18th at 1 p.m., March 17th at 1:00 p.m., April 7th at 1:00 p.m.

Sergers

Mastery Level 1 – You will learn how to thread your serger with ease and the mysteries of balancing your serger’s tension will be solved!  You will create samples of balanced tension as well as unbalanced tension to keep for reference.  Dates – January 14th at 3:30 p.m., February 25th at 3:30 p.m.

Mastery Level 2 – You will become familiar with basic serger applications creating samples to keep for reference.  Dates – December 17th at 1 p.m., February 11th at 3:30 p.m., March 17th at 3:30 p.m.

Embroidery

Mastery Level 1 – This class is an introduction to hooping fabric and stabilizer and stitching out your first embroidery design. Dates –  January 7th at 3:30 p.m. March 3rd at 3:30 p.m.

Mastery Level 2 – You will become familiar with your embroidery machine’s built-in editing features, how to transfer designs from your computer to your embroidery machine, and how to use templates for positioning your embroidery designs.  Dates –  February 4th at 3:30 p.m., March 24th at 3:30 p.m.

Mastery Level 3 – This class is an introduction to the use of stabilizers.  You will create samples for reference using four of the most common fabric types and the appropriate stabilizer for a successful design stitch-out.  Dates – February 18th at 3:30 p.m., March 31st at 1 p.m.

For all owners of the new Janome Horizon 12000 Sewing and Embroidery Machine as well as all owners of the Husqvarna/Viking Designer Diamond, Designer Diamond Deluxe and the Ruby, please note the additional (new) classes in the Machine Mastery Series of classes.  These classes are free and available to those who have purchased their machines from Quilt as Desired.

Janome Horizon 12000 Sewing and Embroidery Machine – Part A.

This class will give you an overview of all the amazing features of your new machine both in regular sewing and embroidery modes.  Please bring your machine, manual, and all accessories including embroidery unit and hoops.  Thursday, January 12, 1 – 3:30 pm.  Please register to reserve your spot.

Janome Horizon 12000 Sewing and Embroidery Machine – Part B.

The focus of Part B is to become familiar with the Horizon Link features of the Janome Horizon 12000.  .  Please bring your machine, manual, and all accessories including embroidery unit and hoops.  Also, a lap top if you have and the cable that connects your computer to your machine.  Thursday, January 26, 1 – 3:30 pm.  Please register to reserve your spot.

 

H/V Designer Diamond and Designer Diamond Deluxe – Design Shaping

The design shaping features let you use stitches and designs to create original embroideries instantly without additional software.   Please bring your machine, manual, and all accessories including embroidery unit and hoops.  Saturday, January 28, 3:30 – 5:30.  Please register to reserve your spot.

H/V Designer Diamond, Designer Diamond Deluxe and Ruby – Design Positioning

The design positioning feature makes it easy to place your designs with amazing precision.  Joining of large embroideries has never been easier!  Match your embroideries perfectly every time. Please bring your machine, manual, and all accessories including embroidery unit and hoops.  Saturday, February 4, 1:00 –3:00.  Please register to reserve your spot.