First Annual Miles of Pillowcase Smiles
September 12-19, 2010
On Sunday, September 12 we’re kicking off the first annual Miles of Pillowcase Smiles! Drop off one or lots of pillowcases for ConKerr Cancer now through September 19. If you prefer, you can bring a $10 donation to the store for ConKerr to assist them in their efforts to bring smiles to many sick children in the Philadelphia area.

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Hand Applique Sampler
Tuesday, September 14, 28, October 12 & 26, 7:00pm-9:00pm CLASS IS FULL.
4 sessions for $60, plus supplies.
This class is designed to teach you how to appliqué by hand. Teri Weed will teach you a new skill that you can take with you anywhere. We will be using “The New Applique Sampler” book by Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins to learn hand appliqué techniques you can use to make this beautiful sampler.

Getting to Know Your Sewing Machine
Thursday, September 16, 11:00am-1:00pm
OR
Wednesday, September 29, 7:00pm-9:00pm
OR
Wednesday, October 13, 11:00am-1:00pm
OR
Wednesday, October 6, 7:00pm-9:00pm
1 session for $40, plus supplies.
This is a great class for you if you have sewing machine phobia! Conquer your fear and come to this class to learn to thread the machine and to figure out what all those dials are for. Do some practice sewing and then make your own pillowcase. Bring your machine or use one at the store. Call if you need to schedule a different time.

Fall Learn to Quilt Class
Thursday, September 16, 23 & 30, Thursday, October 7, 14, 21 & 28, Thursday, November 4, 7:00-9:00pm
8 sessions for $97, plus supplies.
Take this class to learn the basics: choosing fabric colors, rotary cutting and piecing all the way to quilting and binding. You will finish the class with a beautiful lap quilt or wall hanging and be ready to make another. This class is open to anyone who has used a sewing machine and can sew a straight (or almost straight) line. This class always fills early so call soon if you want to join us. We will use Alex Anderson’s “Start Quilting” book. CLASS IS FULL. CALL IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE FOR A DAYTIME CLASS.

Art of the Modern Rag Rug
Sunday, September 19, 10:00pm-1:00pm
1 session for $45, plus supplies.
Join Cathy Hetznecker in learning to crochet a very contemporary variation on the rag rug. Use up your stash of fabric and add some new colors to create a table topper or keep going and make a rug. No sewing involved.

Oliver + S Workshop:
Nature Walk Pants & Shirt or Hopscotch Skirt and Top
Saturday, October 2, 10:00am-4:00pm
Workshop and lunch for $85, plus pattern and supplies.
Come learn from expert sewist and pattern designer, Liesl Gibson, the creative mind behind Oliver + S children’s patterns. Make one or both of these patterns for a boy or girl using the new knits. Liesl will teach you the techniques you need to sew clothes your kids will love to wear.

Make Your Own Raincoat
Wednesday, October 13, 20 and 27, 7:00pm-9:00pm
3 sessions for $50, plus pattern and supplies.
Make yourself a raincoat with the new laminated or heavier weight home decorator cotton fabrics. We will use a Kwik Sew pattern to make this jacket which can be make in different lengths to fit your wardrobe. Cindy Friedman is ready to show how easy it can be to make a coat the way you like it.

Funky Log Cabin
Sunday, October 10 and 17, 1:00pm-3:00pm
2 sessions for $55, plus supplies.
Break away from worry over cutting a perfect strip! Create a wall hanging or quilt and get in touch with your inner artist. Linda Rosenstein will teach you how to break the rules.

Gift Bowls
Saturday, October 16, 1:00pm-4:00pm
1 session for $48, plus supplies.
Start your gift making early! Use our new Halloween, Christmas and Hanukah collections to make pretty and useful bowls to get into the spirit and get a head start on some special people on your list.

Quilt Block Pillow
Saturday, November 6, 1:00pm-4:00pm
1 session for $48, plus supplies.
This class is for you if you think you might like to try quilting but aren’t sure if you are ready. Come together with Kim Gervais and learn how to cut the fabric, sew it together and make a classic Churn Dash block into a beautiful pillow for your bedroom or living room.

Pajama Pants
Thursday, November 11, 7:00pm-9:30pm
OR
Sunday, December 5, 1:00pm-4:00pm
1 session for $48, plus pattern and supplies.
A perfect gift for adults or kids and a good project for an almost beginner sewer. Make pajama pants from the Favorite Things Sleep Well pattern in cotton or comfy flannel for colder nights.

T-shirts in Your Size
Sunday, November 14, 1:00pm-5:00pm
1 session for $50, plus pattern and supplies.
We’ll use the “Perfect T-shirt” pattern by Pamela’s Patterns to make a t-shirt to fit your body. Pick a sleeve and neckline you like and learn to make this pattern for perfectly fitting shirts.

Patchwork Tree Skirt
Sunday, November 18, 7:00pm-9:30pm
1 session for $45, plus pattern and supplies.
Time to put your personality into a Christmas tree skirt for your home. We’ll use the “Home for Christmas” pattern to make this really pretty patchwork tree skirt. You’ll want to choose your fabrics in advance so you can cut your strips and be ready to go when you come to class. Check out our Christmas collection, we’ll have a finished sample in the store.

Gift Bags
Sunday, November 21, 1:00pm-4:00pm
OR
Sunday, December 12, 1:00pm-4:00pm
1 session for $45, plus pattern and supplies.
Stop using wrapping paper and make your own gift bags. Use our Hanukah or Christmas fabric to make 2 different styles of bags in a variety of sizes. We’ll use a Kwik Sew pattern for these projects.

Registration: You can register for classes in person or on the phone. In order to reserve your space, we will need to receive payment for your fees. A supply list for each class will be available before the class. Samples of most projects will be displayed in the store. In the event you register for a class and find you cannot attend, refunds in the form of store credit are available as long as you cancel at least three days before the class. Classes will be held as long as there are a minimum of three students enrolled and a maximum of six so don’t delay registering if you are interested.