Classes


Classes

Come try the three new hoops exclusive to the Designer Epic 3 or icon 3. Two new innovative hoops by Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff let you create like never before. The Special Technique Hoop allows you to embroider on both sides of the fabric without having to remove it from the hoop. Easily combine reverse embroidery techniques like felting and bobbin work with traditional embroidery to create one of a kind designs. Easily embroider tubular garments or items like bags, baby onesies, etc without undoing any seams with the Free Arm Embroidery Hoop. Then embroider with the market’s largest hoop ever using the Mega Turnable Hoop! Now we can complete embroideries up to 17 ¾” X 17 ¾” !

Cost: $ 30.00
Applique a monthly theme mini door-ornament or wall hanging. These mini quilts measure 5?X14?. They can be hung on a doorknob with a buttonhole or used with a little hanger. Fun seasonal applique is easy enough for beginners. Make all twelve or pick and choose the ones you want. We will be doing the Valentine Theme in January.

Cost: $ 30.00
Finally, a place to use all of those decorative stitches! Create your very own runner with the 1O" Go! Die or the new 6" Go! Die. Piece as many blocks as you like for a table runner or quilt. Fast, fun and always accurate with Accuquilt.

Cost: $ 30.00
This stunning block on board lends itself to so much variety. Choose two color or three color blocks. The effect will be uniquely yours when you cut and piece. BOB dies- Block on Board means all the pieces are cut at once on one die.

Cost: $ 30.00
This awesome table topper goes together so quickly. Save time, quilt more! You will be amazed at how precisely you can cut your pieces with the AccuQuilt Pineapple die! Piecing is so fast and easy you will have your topper done in a day!

Cost: $ 30.00
Welcome summer with this adorable table runner, adorned with appliqu?d flip-flops, buckets and a sandcastle. Appliqu? using traditional raw edge appliqu? or take advantage of the free embroidery machine appliqu? designs available. Your GO! Fabric cutter makes cutting each appliqu? shape a cool ocean breeze!

Cost: $ 30.00
Create this adorable spring or Easter table runner with your Go! Spring Medley die. So easy to cut your pre-fused applique shapes. Add the free embroidery designs to finish the edges with a motif, blanket or satin stitches.

Cost: $ 30.00
Quilt a fun apron shaped casserole hot pad to protect your table and counters. Try the quilt binder attachment on this small project. These make great gifts for all your friends and family. Charm pack or fat quarter friendly, also a great stash buster. Place a recipe in the pocket for gifting.

Cost: $ 30.00
Add a Christmas tree to any table. A mix of applique, embroidery and innovative quilting make it easy to have a Christmas Tree anywhere. Four embroidery designs and four custom quilting designs are included in the collection.

Cost: $ 30.00
Choose a pattern to appliqué on a tea towel or your favorite mug mat, table topper, or table runner from our many patterns and books. A great class for beginners of all ages to learn and master the basics of raw edge appliqué. You can trace with pencil and cut with scissors or try an AccuQuilt die! You will learn tips for adhesives, mirror image, and silhouettes.

Cost: $ 15.00
Choose a pattern to applique on a tea towel, or your favorite mug mat, table topper or table runner pattern from our many patterns and books. A great class for beginners of all ages to learn and master the basics of raw edge applique. You can trace with a pencil and cut with a scissor or try an Accuquilt die! You will learn tips for adhesives, mirror image and silhouettes.

Cost: $ 15.00
Choose your favorite mini quilt from one of the many patterns or books we carry. This is the perfect class for beginners who want to learn, master, and love the technique of paper piecing in a short time.

Cost: $ 15.00
Learn garment construction, quilting techniques, embroidery machine skills, accessories and bags. Choose your project from a pattern, book etc. and receive the help you need to complete your project. This class is for beginners or experienced sewists alike. Choose the hours that work for you.

Cost: $ 8.00
Learn garment construction, quilting techniques, embroidery machine skills, accessories and bags. Choose your project from a pattern, book etc. and receive the help you need to complete your project. This class is for beginners or experienced sewists alike. Choose the hours that work for you.

Cost: $ 8.00
Choose the Holly and Berries or the Snowflake pattern in the Art to Heart book by Nancy Halverson and practice advanced piecing. Both use the same pattern, but you will be amazed by the two different looks!

Cost: $ 30.00
Start with traditional binding, perfect mitered corners, diagonal pieced finish, and steam a seam fusing. Then experience the quick and easy method with the "Quick Easy Miter Binding Tool" perfect for small projects. Finally, try your hand with the newest Husqvarna Viking or Pfaff Quilt Binder Attachment.

Cost: $ 30.00
A perfect wall hanging or table runner for your library. The words ?READ? float above a row of colorful books. And a plant. This is an embroidablock technique by Hoopsisters. Stitch files for a matching pillow and bookmark are also included.

Cost: $ 40.00
Breadcrumbs is a table set designed to showcase a favorite focus fabric or solid color. Large pieces make this a quick project. Pattern includes two versions, one with a single focus fabric, the second with the focus fabric and a coordinating accent.

Cost: $ 30.00
Cathedral windows, a quilt design inspired by stained glass windows, offers endless options for choosing colors to carry out a theme. Frame those colors with gentle folds and accent with buttons for a classy addition to any living room. Add piping and invisible zipper for a great finish.

Cost: $ 30.00
Another great in-the-hoop project from Amelie Scott Designs. Choose from eight classy in-the-hoop zipper pouches that are fully lined with finished seams! There are two sizes. Make a set in a day. You will be addicted and want to give a set to everyone you know.

Cost: $ 30.00
An easy to follow sewing pattern to create your very own “ Crafters Tote“. This tote bag is perfect for taking your latest craft project with you when out and about, while keeping everything organized and in its place! With a handy tool caddy on the front to hold your tools and notions, the crafters tote is a great way to use those scraps or showcase your favorite fabric collection.

Cost: $ 30.00
Creativate Embroidery Software contains our most powerful creative tools yet. Easily create beautiful designs with step-by-step guidance and access to the most wizards in the industry. Be inspired by Spiro Design, Word Sculpt, Photo Stitch, Film Strip, and more. Available as a subscription or boxed.

Cost: $ 30.00
Create this cutwork design in your Premier + 2 software. Sample a variety of tools in the create module while digitizing these Zen flowers with cutwork. We will create the entire piece with no jump stitches! Bring your embroidery machine to complete your masterpiece.

Cost: $ 30.00
Bring in a "ready to quilt" project (table runner, bench pillow backing, panel, baby, or lap quilt) and choose the best all-over quilting design from Amelie Scott Designs. These designs come in three sizes and multiple formats so they will work for most embroiderers. You will learn how and where to start quilting, consider your hoop options, including magnetic and learn tips for re-hooping using design positioning for continuous quilting.

Cost: $ 30.00
Experience all the new features of the Husqvarna Viking Designer Epic 3 while creating a notebook cover. Floating Stitches, New Font, Patchwork Program, Stitch Creator, Projection, and Free Arm Embroidery will all be featured during this class. Great class to try an Epic 3 and see what the excitement is all about.

Cost: $ FREE
Using your embroidery machine-of course! We will use the Yarn Couching Foot Set, yarn and water soluble stabilizer. Learn to hoop several designs overlapping in the hoop to hold them all together. Start with a scarf, then add as many additional designs to create a larger project.

Cost: $ 30.00
Effortless and feminine, this flattering classic-but-contemporary piece can take on many different looks depending on how you style it. Choose three quarter length sleeve or long sleeve with cuff, stand up or band collar. Dress includes side seam pockets. Both versions include an inset front placket with a fun pleated detail. An inverted box pleat at back and a curved shirttail hem that is longer in the back. Learn how serger differential feed makes the curved hem a breeze.

Cost: $ 30.00
These bowl cozies make great holiday or hostess gifts. The Go! Die simplifies the process. No more measuring or marking darts. Everything is cut out and ready to stitch.

Cost: $ 15.00
Fractured Table Topper or Table Runner. When is breaking up a good thing? When you're talking about the GO! Fractured Tumbler-3" finished die. This innovative die gives you unique shapes to create two different blocks and dozens of fun projects.

Cost: $ 30.00
Round and round this classic block goes, with just a touch of modern illusion. As complex as it may look, this easy block is easy for any quilter to create with this die to do the hard work of cutting for you. Designed to cut an entire two color block in one pass through any Go! Cutter this is a die you need in your collection.

Cost: $ 30.00
Look no further for a cute and clever project you can make and share with ease. These little mitts are perfect for tucking into gift baskets for friends or useful in the kitchen for yourself. Use Insul-Bright to keep those hands safe.

Cost: $ 15.00
Heirloom sewing is not just for "little girl's fancy dresses." Explore techniques to use in adult garments, quilting, home decor and more using a variety of fabrics, trims and more. This sampler project uses twin needle pin tucks, cathedral window, wing needle work and welting. Finish as a pillow or dresser scarf.

Cost: $ 30.00
These great owners classes enhance the value of your Husqvarna Viking Epic or Pfaff Creative icon Embroidery Machines. Receive printed directions for your workbook binder and a project using the technique

Cost: $ 20.00
INTRODUCTION TO FREE MOTION QUILTING Learn how to prepare for free motion quilting, including your mind, body, machine and a quilt project. Next, we?ll test drive the process. You can choose to draw boxes on a whole cloth or bring in a pieced sampler. In each block you will test drive a different method of free motion quilting. It?s not for everyone, but if you like the concept of free motion, you?ll go home and practice to perfect the process. You can also try out the Platinum 16 sit-down quilter! $30

Cost: $ 30.00
Let’s get acquainted with the Quilt Binder Attachment. It is much easier than you may think. Learn how to set it up and adjust the depth to create a simple woven coaster. Build your confidence so you try binding a quilt!

Cost: $ 15.00
These darling woodland forest animals come in 5 sizes. There are four animals to choose from. Each of these are made entirely in the hoop, including special techniques. The raccoon has a chenille tail and the bunny tail is fringe. These are the perfect gift bags for all ages.

Cost: $ 30.00
This is a one-hooping embroidery project. Make one, and you'll want to make more, simply because there are so many specialty fabric options to choose from. Options include vinyl, cosplay, glitter, sequins etc. The best part of the way your gecko is made is that this stuffed animal doesn't have to be turned right side out! You decide what filling to use and if your gecko is lazy or active. This gecko was created in the Premier +2 software. These fun creatures make great stocking stuffers.

Cost: $ 15.00
Mayfair table accessories are from the book “Make It Home with Three Yard Quilts". Want smaller, easier projects verses a full quilt? Then let’s create these fun beginner friendly table runner and placemats. Three yards will make a table runner and four placemats. Showcase your favorite focus fabric with the large center squares.

Cost: $ 30.00
Combine traditional quilt blocks like Flying Geese, Log Cabin, Bear Paw, and Half Square Triangles with adorable pumpkin appliqués. This predominately orange quilt measures 58X74. Fun and beginner friendly.

Cost: $ 25.00
Design this stocking using the Creativate software to create the patches and use the Momento Craft Cutting machine to precisely cut all the patches out. Whether you use the included design or create your own, the software makes it easy to plan, personalize, and stitch a stocking that is uniquely yours

Cost: $ 30.00
These stylish notebooks are embroidered in the hoop and are handy to store your needle packages for quilting, embroidery and sewing. Available in three different sizes, they are perfect to take to class or retreats, or to give as gifts for your sewing friends.

Cost: $ 15.00
Choose your favorite table runner from this monthly series. Adorable appliques with seasonal appeal are quick and easy to do. Perfect class for a beginner to try applique.

Cost: $ 15.00
This exclusive Block of The Month is a take on a Baltimore Album Quilt. Each beautiful block features a monthly theme, with a total of twelve machine embroidery appliqué designs.

Cost: $ 25.00
PERFECT EMBROIDERY PRO

Cost: $ FREE
Discover all the great features your new Pfaff has to offer.

Cost: $ 20.00
Get organized! Pick a pair of pretty fabrics for picnics, parties, or any room in the house. Perfect for parking pint size jars filled with life's little necessities.

Cost: $ 30.00
We will use the Premier+2 Modify module to edit a design into seven new elements. Then we will use Encore to build a larger design that can be used for a table runner. We will incorporate the use of Split Project Wizard to cut this full design into the proper size to stitch out in the 360X200 hoop. Premier Modify module will be used in this lesson. Premier+2 Ultra or the Design Enhancer Add on package required.

Cost: $ 30.00
Create your own mini quilt in the (FREE) Creativate Quilting Software. Once your design is ready we will send the pieces to the Crafting Software and let the Momento accurately cut it. This is a great opportunity to see how all the components work together to make crafting sew easy and fast. Once the pieces are sewn together into a panel we will turn that into a cute pouch. Easy beginner project. Come see what it is all about and try something new.

Cost: $ 30.00
This is a great beginner class. First we will make 8” blocks using the Accuquilt Qube system. Then we will turn that block into a 12”X18” placemat by adding various borders. A little quilting and then binding with the quilt binder attachment. A great opportunity to try the Accuquilt cutting system and the binder attachment.

Cost: $ 30.00
This stylish lightweight jacket features 3/4 length cuffed sleeves, interesting hem details and textured fabric sections created with "Texture Magic", a really fun new product to try!

Cost: $ 30.00
Four placemats all at once? How efficient! With edge to edge embroidery by Amelie Scott Designs, it's a great technique to try. An embroidery design is included on each placemat then quilting from edge to edge. All four done at once. Separate, bind and enjoy.

Cost: $ 30.00
Create this elegant heirloom stocking with your serger! Build your skills with the techniques covered including: gathers and rushing, decorative rolled hem, one-step piping, faux piping and curves. Stitches used are 4-Thread overlock and 3-Thread rolled edge.

Cost: $ 15.00
Build a Quilt on your embroidery machine. You'll learn to applique and quilt in the hoop. Try a new technique for joining the blocks. Once you learn the quick and easy techniques you will want to make several other projects! Brought to you by "Amelie Scott Designs".

Learn to sew garments, create quilts or get help with embroidery techniques. You choose your project, bring your supplies and instructions and receive the help you need to complete your project. This is for beginners and experienced sewists alike. Join us for as much time as you like during specified hours.

Cost: $ 8.00
SEWING WORKSHOP Learn to sew garments, create quilts or get help with embroidery techniques. You choose your project, bring your supplies and instructions and receive the help you need to complete your project. This is for beginners and experienced sewists alike. Join us for as much time as you like during specified hours.

Cost: $ 8.00
The silicone trivet/potholder is fun to make with lots of techniques to learn. Quilting, binding, using the adjustable bias binder, and edge stitch foot make it fast and easy. Personalize them with fabric choices for yourself or great gifts

Cost: $ 15.00
Utilize those beautiful border prints you had to have but --now what to do? Grab your favorite border print, a triangle ruler and we will have a classy table topper in no time.

Cost: $ 30.00
Enjoy this Block of The Month of the 12 Days of Christmas with joy-filled takes on the theme. Two blocks per session will allow you to finish in 6 months. We will explore options for appliqué, embroidery, and ribbon embellishment that will help you to customize your quilt.

Cost: $ 30.00

Events

Back by popular demand! Vickie will share her extensive knowledge of the Accuquilt cutting system and her beautiful quilts. Even if you have attended in the past it's always great to review and be re-inspired. There will be four different sessions, take one or take all.

Cost: $ 15.00
Sew and Share your latest projects with other sewing enthusiasts during our Holiday Open House Celebration. There will be refreshments, project previews, special holiday pricing, and a free Christmas ornament make and take project (while quantities last). Receive bonus points for bringing your creations. Come join the fun! 10-2 Appleton: Friday, November 20th Waupaca: Saturday, November 21st

Cost: $ FREE
The Quiltworx/Judy Niemeyer Poinsettia is the perfect project for the Holidays but is impressive in any color scheme for year round use. This project can be made round for a great table topper or square background to display on a wall.

Cost: $ 140.00