Curious about how paper piecing works? Try out this time saving technique that gives you precision on detailed blocks. You will learn two different methods. Traditional method sewing through the paper then tearing off later and a freezer paper technique where you can re-use the papers.
Accurate piecing makes all the difference. Learn how to get a perfect 1/4” seam allowance, create strip sets for quicker block creation and how to match seams perfectly.
Learn the basics of quilting with Westalee templates on your domestic machine. Achieve custom finished looks beyond meandering and straight- line quilting. Be inspired to combine designs, create designs, and complete quilting projects from beginning to end!
For owners of BROTHER machines purchased at The Sewing Center that have hooped embroidery. Class will cover the functions in embroidery, combining designs, adding lettering, and how to correctly hoop your fabrics.
Stabilizer Basics is free to those who have purchased any brand of embroidery machine from The Sewing Center. Class will cover the types of stabilizers and their uses. How to determine what kind and how much stabilizer to use for various fabrics/techniques. Lots of examples are shown and there is plenty of time for questions. Have some things you've embroidered that didn't turn out as you would like? Bring them to class to discuss how to fix/improve your stabilization methods.
Learn the art of machine quilting on your domestic machine through this hands-on class. Machine Quilting Basics will cover echo, cross hatching, stitch-in-the-ditch, decorative, and free-motion quilting. Discussion of threads, needles, and layering and basting a quilt top for home-machine quilting will be included in the class. This is a two day class.
Serger Basics is for those who purchased a serger from The Sewing Center. Class will cover all of the features of your machine and how/when to adjust them. You will also learn how to serge inner and outer curves and corners.
For owners of BERNINA machines purchased at The Sewing Center that have hooped embroidery. Class will cover the functions in embroidery, combining designs, adding lettering, and how to correctly hoop your fabrics.
Learn how to quilt with your embroidery machine. This class will get you comfortable with all of the settings you need to have your outline quilting look beautiful on your quilting projects
Not your traditional lone star. Using Judy Martin's comprehensive approach to strip-pieced lone stars will give you new confidence to make lone stars. It's innovative designs will provide ample inspiration; and the accurate patterns and how-to information will guide you every step of the way as you create your own singular star quilt. This is a two day class.
Learn to make feathers with straight, curved, and circular spines. Learn to round corners and to vary the size of your feathers as you increase your confidence.
Quilt borders help frame your quilt and draw attention to your beautifully pieced quilt top. Borders can range from thick to thin and simple to complex. You can even add multiple borders if you want! Learn everything you need to know about sewing a simple quilt border.
