May 16 th , 17 th , & 18 th - Spring Sew Fair July 16 th , 17 th , & 18 th - Embroidery Camp September 13 th & 14 th - Love of Sewing Retreat November 7 th , 8th, & 9 th - Holiday Sew Fair

Upcoming Events

Joyce Hughes Trunk Show Tuesday, March 12th 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Admission is free but seating is limited. Call 410-465-6366 to sign up! Come meet Joyce Hughes, Art Quilt designer and author of the new book "Creating Art Quilts with Panels". Joyce does amazing, beautiful work and seeing her art quilts in person is a real treat. Come get inspired with us as we welcome her back to the shop! Book signing and light refreshments served after the trunk show.

Serger Camp with Lori Hernandez Tuesday, April 16th, Wednesday, April 17th & Thursday, April 18th 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Howard County Fairgrounds Dining Hall Camp price: $299 Call 410-465-6366 for sign up and supply list Bring your Baby Lock Serger! If you don't own a Baby Lock Serger, one will be provided for you at no additional charge. Price includes kit, lunch and snacks! Lori's three days of serger excitement will take you on a journey you will never forget. Lori Hernandez's experience, creativity and passion for teaching will set your feet on solid ground! If you're a beginner or a seasoned serging sewist this is the class for you. Lori has designed this class to take you through foundation techniques, creative projects and embellishing know how. So many think sergers are just for cutting and finishing those edges. Sergers do that beautifully, but get ready to experience sew much more! Quilting, Construction, Zipper Insertion, Lori's "Cover Hem Plaid Technique", Flatlocking, Wave Stitch Edging, Chain Stitch Embellishing, Lori's "Rolled Hem Piping Technique" just to name a few of the serging possibilities you will experience.

Upcoming Classes

Sewing Classes

Maui Pant with Pattie Otto  Monday, March18th  10:30 am - 4:00 pm  $50 plus supplies Intermediate The ultimate in comfort, these comfy lounge wear pants and capris are easy to sew and fun to wear. The stylish waist sits at the high hip and has four finish options: elastic, elastic with self-fabric draw cord (either inside or outside),draw cord only or draw cord elastic. Class wil cover cutting, construction, and tips for sewing elastic waistbands. Pattie will have try-on pants available to help you select the correct size and length to help you choose your perfect fit.

Denali Vest with Pattie Otto Friday, March 22nd 10:30 am - 4:00 pm $80(includes kit) plus supplies Confident Beginner Create a stunning front zipped vest or jacket with curved pockets using the new Denali Vest and Jacket pattern from Great Copy Patterns. During class you will have access to try-ons to aid in selecting the correct size, fitting advice before you cut out your vest and construction tips as you sew your fleece vest. Class will also include applying fold-over elastic, inserting a front zipper and stitching an easy baseball style ribbed collar. Class fee includes Polartec 200 fleece, black zipper black fold-over elastic and stabilizer. Extra fabric will be available for purchase for those who choose to make a jacket instead of a vest or add a hood.

Beginning Sewing with Pattie Otto Saturday, March 23rd 10:15 am - 3:45 pm  $65(includes kit) plus supplies Beginner Are you new to sewing or looking for a refresher? This class will introduce you to the inspiring world of sewing while you create a versatile Ten Pocket Tote. Class will begin by familiarizing you with the basics of your sewing machine as you learn the mechanics, practice threading, how to wind a bobbin and use seam guides to sew simple seams. After you have selected your fabrics, you will then proceed to cut out your tote using both patterns and rulers. Sewing techniques will include simple seams and hems, seam finishes, top stitching and tips for accurate sewing. Pattie will also demonstrate quick seam finishes, handle variations, easy embellishments and optional closures. Class fee includes fabric and thread.

Jelly Roll Rug with Lisa Cowan Monday, April 29th 10:30 am - 4:30 pm  $60 plus supplies Beginner Join Lisa as she walks you through turning a jelly roll (or 42 of your left-over 2 1/2" strips) and Katahdin On-a-Roll batting into a rug measuring approximately 30" x 44".

Sedona Skirt with Pattie Otto Friday, June 14th 10:30 am - 5:00 pm  $60 plus supplies Intermediate Create a fabulous fun and flirty skirt that's perfect for any occasion. The Sedona Skirt is a unique five panel skirt with a full lower yoke, elastic waist and asymmetrical hem. This pattern is sized XX-Small to XXX-Large (waist 20-42 and hips 30-53). You can make your skirt long or short from rayon or cotton batik. Pattie will have all sizes of try-on skirts available to help you select the correct size and length. She will also show you how to easily cut and handle lightweight fabrics, stabilize bias edges and share tips for sewing elastic waistbands.

Embroidery Classes

Edge-to-Edge Quilting on your Embroidery Machine with Terri Miller Saturday, June 22nd 10:30 am - 2:30 pm  $40 plus supplies Confident Beginner Join Terri as she walks you through Amelie Scott Designs’ Edge-to-Edge Quilting in the hoop. Learn how to determine what size design to use, plan where to start quilting, make templates, and use the “Easy-Connect Quilting” technique to quilt.

Serger Classes

Knits for the Absolutely Terrified with Pattie Otto Friday, May 31st 10:30 am - 12:30 pm  $20 Beginner Racks are filled with them, as are your closets and drawers. Knits are everywhere, so why aren't you sewing with them? Are you a little hesitant? Are your palms a bit sweaty? Admit it. You're terrified of sewing with knits. Put these fears to rest with this fun and exciting class. Included will be advice on how to select the right knit for your tees, tanks, cardigans, pullover and more as well as layout and cutting pointers and super quick construction tips for professional results every time. Pattie will also share her tip for handling the new ITY and other curly knits. You'll be amazed at how easy knits really are to sew. This is a lecture class.

Knits Serger Techniques with Pattie Otto Friday, May 31st 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $30 plus supplies and $15 kit fee payable to Pattie the day of class All Levels Master the four basic techniques needed to serge knits: seaming, neckbands, hems and applying elastic. This hands on class covers basic seaming on a variety of knit types and where and when to use stabilizers and top stitching. Practice four different neckband techniques including how and when to use the Knit Binder. Several hemming options will also be covered including cover stitch basics on a variety of knit fabrics. Simple elastic waistbands for pull-on pants will be explored as well as a professional cover stitch option. You will complete multiple samples with detailed class worksheets that you can apply when making knit garments. The kit includes Knits for the Absolutely booklet, worksheets, and fabric for samples. . ‌ ‌

Summer Tee with Pattie Otto  Monday, June 17th  10:30 am - 4:00 pm  $50 plus supplies Beginner You'll want to fill your closet with these classic and comfy summer tees. Join Pattie as she shows you how to select the right fabric, fitting techniques and quick serging methods. Class will use Great Copy #2550 Savannah Tee which is sized ladies X-Small to 3X and has petite, average and tall sizing. Try-ons will be available to aid you in selecting the correct size. Pattie will aid through the layout, cutting and construction for the perfect summer tee.

Quilting Classes

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Shenandoah Panel Quilt with Lisa Cowan Monday, March 25th 10:30 am - 4:30 pm $60 plus supplies Confident Beginner Lisa will walk you through the steps to create a stunning wallhanging using Creative Solutions' Shenandoah quilt pattern and a fabric panel. This simple pattern goes together quickly. Perfect quarter inch seams are not required, there are no points to match, and adjustments are easy to make. Pick your favorite panel and coordinating fabric and let Lisa guide you through the process.

Basics Plus with Pat Brousil Tuesday, April 23rd, 30th and May 7th  10:30 am - 12:30 pm $60 plus supplies Beginner This class is designed to teach techniques that are used in many simple quilts. We will concentrate on Flying Geese, paper piecing, strip piecing and half square triangles. The pattern focuses on large animal appliques; however, other designs can be used. Machine embroidery, computer generated machine appliqué or pre-printed panels can fill in the 12" x 24" rectangles. Pieced borders highlight the designs. Before signing up for this class, you should know how to use a rotary cutter and sew an accurate 1/4" seam allowance.

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Log Cabin with Pat Brousil Thursday, April 25th   10:30 am - 3:30 pm $52 plus supplies Confident Beginner Use a paper piecing pattern, some strips of fabric, and a sewing machine to create a Log Cabin block. Repeat. Arrange blocks. Ta-Da... you have a quilt top. Before signing up for this class, you should know how to use a rotary cutter. Class fee includes paper piecing pattern.

Beginning Quilting with Pat Brousil Tuesday, June 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th 10:30 am - 12:30 pm  $80 plus supplies Beginner Pat's 30 years experience of teaching quilting will give you the confidence and knowledge to make beautiful quilts. You will learn all of the basics you need to make your first quilt.

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Patchwork Apple Table Topper with Lucile Gordon Thursday, June 6th   1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $30 plus supplies Beginner The new Shabby Fabrics Patchwork Apple Table Runner pattern combines simple piecing with applique to create a cute table runner. In this class, Lucile will show you a strip piecing method for creating the fabric for the Patchwork Apple and how to cut out and applique your apple to the background fabric.

Clubs

Beginner Free Motion Club John Anderson Saturday, March 2nd - 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Saturday, April 6th - 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Saturday, May 4th - 10:30 am - 12:30 pm $10 plus supplies Beginner Let John show you how to improve your free motion skill in this monthly class! Bring your machine and extension table and prepare to have fun.

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Intermediate Free Motion Club John Anderson Wednesday, March 20th - 10:30 - 12:30 Wednesday, April 24th - 10:30 - 12:30 No Club in May $10 plus supplies Intermediate Been free motioning for a while and want to learn something a bit more complex? Join John in this class for advanced techniques! Bring your machine and extension table and prepare to have fun.

Serger Club - Lisa Cowan Exploring 2 thread stitches and the Subsidiary Looper Thursday, March 21st OR Saturday, March 16th 10:30 am - 12:30 pm $10 plus supplies All Skill Levels - All Overlock machines welcome Lisa will show you various 2 thread stitches (Flatlock, Blanket, Ladder, and Rolled Edge) using the Subsidiary Looper. There is a $4 fit fee payable to Lisa the day of class. No Serger Club in April and May due to Store Events.

March Embroidery Club - Terri Miller Embroidery on a Sweatshirt Wednesday, March 13th 10:30 am - 12:30 pm $10 plus supplies All Skill Levels We're going to learn about stabilizers, toppers, and placement for embroidering on a sweatshirt.

April Embroidery Club - Terri Miller Connecting Designs Wednesday, April 10th 10:30 am - 12:30 pm $10 plus supplies All Skill Levels We're going to learn about placing designs using templates, the border key, and fabric marking.

Destiny Club -Debbie LaFrance Creating Embroidery from fabric Wednesday, March 13th - 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Class Fee $10 All Skill Levels Deb will show you how to use IQ Designer to create an embroidery design from fabric.

Floriani Club - Brad Martin Monday, March 4th - 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Monday, April 1st - 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Monday, May 6th - 1:30 pm -3:30 pm Class Fee $10 All Skill Levels Join Brad as he explores all the many things you can do with Floriani Total Control U. Just bring your computer and a USB Drive, he'll take care of the rest. .

Sit N Sew Friday, March 1st - 10:30 am - 3:30 pm Friday, April 5th - 10:30 am - 3:30 pm Friday, May 3rd - 10:30 am -3:30 pm Class Fee: Free Come in with your projects to finish and enjoy sewing with friends. Seating is limited so you must reserve a spot. .