Our Fall class schedule once again is chock full of talent. As the fall approaches, why not challenge yourself with a new project or learn a new technique? There sure is plenty to choose from. Machine applique with your embroidery machine, paper piece a stunning masterpiece or try embellishing with thread. Is it time to maybe try our beginner's machine quilting class?
While you are in the store take a look at the new 300 Series sewing machines from Bernina. Maybe you have been considering buying a new machine. Now may be the right time. Bernina has a sewing machine for everyone's budget. Remember "Nothing Sews Like A Bernina. Nothing."
As we approach our seventh year here remember to mark your calendar for our Anniversary Sale in November. That's the time to stock up on everything in the shop.
We are adding an Art Quilt Club to our existing list of clubs. Come join Maria for a Saturday and learn an exciting technique that will change the way you look at quilting! Whatever choice you make, we hope to see you soon!
Lorraine
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To register for any of the classes you see here, print out the registration
form, fill it out, and send it in with your check or credit card information.
Feel free to mail it, fax it, or drop by with it.
Learn an innovative color- stacking technique for selecting fabrics. Discover an easy way to make templates and find tips for applique, creative embellishing, quilting and finishing ideas. North Pole Village is full of charming places for Santa and his helpers to work and play. Create a whimsical machine appliqued scene or stitch one of the two smaller scenes using elements
from just a few blocks. Not into Christmas? Well, that's okay! You can make any village you want just by simply changing the fabric! Level: Strong Beginner
This begins as a class in machine quilting. Learn all about using your walking foot, marking, and play with some simple background fillers. After a little bit of practice you can use your newly acquired skills to prepare the main portion of this bag. Then you will go on to bind your creation and turn it into a new bag.
Level: Strong Beginner
Yes, you can make this quilt! The secret to the perfect points on the Mariner's Compass is paper piecing. It's easier than you can imagine. Are you up for the challenge? Level: Strong Beginner
Janice has brought us more fabulous cubes! Learn how to mix dark and light fabrics to create the look of 3 dimensional squares and rectangles. ItĦos an easy technique
and a lot of fun! Level: Strong Beginner
Why does the photo only show the fabrics that Bethany used in her quilt? Well, it's a mystery quilt and you won't know how the quilt looks until you finish it! What does it look like? Who knows, because it's a mystery! Pick two colors that you love together, assemble 4 fabrics in each color, find a background that compliments them both and you're ready to go. You can choose the size you would like to make. Come and join the adventure! Level: Strong Beginner
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This cheerful quilt is made using your embroidery machine! The petals on the large sunflowers are three-dimensional, almost good enough to pick and place in a vase! You can make either the large quilt or the small wall hanging. Level: Strong Beginner
Machine applique this beautiful, tropical- themed quilt using batiks or any bright fabric of your choice! Barbara will also teach you how to embellish the quilt's border with beading.
In this class the goal is to design a small fused project. We will work from Lenore Crawford's pattern "Yelllow Cone Flower". It will be traced onto freezer paper, then transferred to a background fabric
on which the design will be fused, making it work like a "paint by numbers picture without the numbers". This makes it a breeze to complete. Maria will also demonstrate how to add fabric painting to your design to add detail and depth. You can paint your own work if you choose. She will also introduce a new form of binding called "interfacing". Level: Strong Beginner
Use this wonderful quilt to showcase those beautiful large print fabrics. Find lots of complimenting fabrics and you are on your way to creating this wonderful collage of prints. Bethany will show you how to quickly cut and piece this diamond shape.
Level: Strong Beginner
Easy, easy, easy! That's all we can say about this beautiful little quilt. These gorgeous flowers embroider quickly and all you have to know is how to change the thread! The pattern is simple and goes together in no time. Keep making squares and you can make it as
big as you want! Level: Strong Beginner
This everyday tote will suit many of your needs: shopping, a baby bag, or a carrying case for a small laptop. Four drop in pockets will keep all the essentials organized, and it has a magnetic closure on the flap.
Bring in the holidays with this cute quilt! The blocks are machine appliqued, the borders are made up of half-square triangles. Simple to make and fun to display! Level: Strong Beginner Instructor: Fran Perin
The photo shows the magnificent center of this gorgeous machine embroidered quilt. You will learn how to rehoop designs that may be too large to fit into your machine's hoop. We will also show you how to use Bernina Software to manipulate the designs to create the blocks.
Level: Strong Beginner. You must have a basic knowledge
of your embroidery machine.
Have no fear, the "Pineapple" blocks in this quilt are paper pieced and easy to do. This is a perfect quilt to use your scraps. You will learn how to make the block in this one day class. Continue making blocks at home and you will end up with a fabulous creation!
This beautiful fall quilt will look great in your home. Of course it doesn't have to be done in fall colors! This easy machine embroidery technique which does not use fusible web will be taught in one class. Alternatively, you can substitute Merry Christmas, Halloween or
Island Breeze patterns. Your choice! Level: Strong Beginner
Reminiscent of bags we used to carry in the 1960's (when we we all kids, right?), this is a modern, boxy handbag that is reversible. This is a "throw it in and go"
bag, quick to make and fun to use. Level: Strong Beginner
The technique for quickly adding mitered borders is such a breeze, you will use it to make placemats and napkin sets as holiday gifts for your family and friends. You can use this technique to finish quilts, too! Level: All
Selena and Bethany brought this pattern back from Spring Market and since then we havenĦot been able to keep it in the store! These oven mitts are a blast to make and use. They will surely
spice up your kitchen and are great for gifts! Level: Strong Beginner
We call this quilt "Picnic Lunch" because the triangles are picnic to make using the Half Square Triangle Exchange Papers from Laundry Basket Quilts and it's just the right size for a picnic lunch! Come to this one day class and learn
this technique for making loads of 1/2 square triangles in a snap. You'll have enough to share with your friends! Level: Strong Beginner
It's a pin cushion and a scap bag all sewed up togetherin one of the cutest flowers ever. One Abbey Bag is never enough. It makes a great gift for your sewing friends.
Turn plain dishtowels into priceless
gifts! The towels are embroidered with recipes using new "Lunchbox Quilt" designs. Trim with fabric and you have a wonderful, quick gift! Level: Strong Beginner
Join us in our third annual apron day. It is a tradition to bring a freshly baked bread to someone the day before Thanksgiving wrapped in an apron. Of course you can do it on Thanksgiving too! Come and Learn how to make a stylish, simple apron in under 3 hours. It will look fabulous on you or as a gift for the Holidays! Level: All levels
This lovely placemat and tablerunner set is embellished with machine appliqud poinsettias. This is a very quick project and perfect for dressing up your holiday table. Level: Strong Beginner
Make this adorable Advent calendar in one class! When itĦos done youĦore ready to fill the pockets with candy, coins, messages or love notes. Makes a great gift! Level: All levels
Miniature art quilts are so much fun to make and are so easy. Don't miss this free fun class where you will learn how to use art quilt supplies to make your own mini art quilt. You will learn ways to use Angelina fibers, beads, lutradur, decorative
yarns and ribbons, fabric scraps, water soluble stabilizer and more! Get ready to have fun! Level: All levels
Come applique with friends! Different applique techniques will be shared while we
machine applique this beautiful "Aloha" quilt. You have the option to hand applique the quilt or bring your own applique project.
All Levels
Bernina Club meets bi-monthly to show you the latest techniques, feet and accessories that will inspire you to take your Bernina to great creative heights! Leave your machine at home and try out what youĦove
learned on one of our Bernina machines. How can we entice you to attend? Well, the club is FREE to everyone who attends and you will receive a 10% discount (for VIPĦos this is an additional 10% on your usual discount) on any Bernina foot or accessory that is demonstrated during the meeting. Choose either the day or night session. All Levels
This club is devoted to machine embroidery. The club meets quarterly and we will be demonstrating some great projects and techniques that you can do on your embroidery machine, no matter what make or model of
your machine. Just like the Bernina Club, the Embroidery Club is Free to everyone and you will receive a 10% discount (20% for VIP's) on any product that we demonstrate during the meeting
Instructor: Marcy Lawrence
Class Fee: Free
Mon. -- Nov. 1
7:00pm-9:00pm
Sat. Nov. 6
10:00am-12:00pm
Bernina Mastery Class
Open to all Bernina owners, this class will help you get to know your sewing
machine better. We will cover all the fundamental functions and then show you
additional ways to get the most out of your Bernina. This class is free to those
who have purchased a Bernina at The Happy Quilter. All levels.
Instructor: Marcy Lawrence
Class Fee: Free to those who purchased their
Bernina machine at The Happy Quilter, all others $300
Wed. -- Sept. 29, Oct. 6, Oct. 13
6:30pm-9:00pm
Bernina Embroidery Mastery Class
Open to all owners of Bernina machines with an embroidery module, this one day
class will cover how to set up your embroidery module, prepare your fabric for
embroidery and then stitch out a sample. This class is free to those who have
purchased a Bernina Embroidery Machine or Embroidery Module at The Happy Quilter.
Instructor: Marcy Lawrence
Class Fee: Free to those who purchased their
Bernina embroidery machine or embroidery module at The Happy Quilter, all others $75.00
Wed.--Oct. 20
6:30-9:00pm
Bernina 820/830 Mastery Class
This class is for owners of Bernina's latest machines, the 820 and 830. You will learn about the features that make your machine special
Instructor: Bethany Morelli
Class Fee: Free to those who purchased their
Bernina 820 or 830 at The Happy Quilter, all others $75.00
Thurs.--Oct. 28
10:00am-12:30pm
HQ Happy Fridays
Join our quilting get-together! Join your friends to work through the evening, working on your current projects or bring in your pile of scraps and Bethany will give you tips on how to cut, organize, and provide ideas for scrap quilts. Level: All
We are very excited about supporting the charity ConnKerr Cancer
(www.conkerrcancer.org). We will spend the day creating pillowcases to be
donated to this worthy cause. These pillowcases will be donated to sick children
in local hospitals. What a great reason to clean out your stash! Drop by and
make a pillowcase (or two or three, etc.) Sewing machines and sergers will be
set up so all you have to do is sit and stitch. Why not just join us for the fun
and give a kid a smile? Level: All Levels
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