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YOUR MACHINE$50.00 includes kit Teacher: Doreen Skill level: Beginner This class is designed for anyone new to sewing, returning to sewing or anyone who has purchased a new machine. Learn about threads, needles, tension, trouble shooting. The purpose of the different stitches and feet will also be covered. Kit materials are included. Monday, June 7, 14, 21 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
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SEWING CLASSES
Teacher: Tracey One simple block can do some amazing things! This classic quilt block can be set in so many different ways. From lap to king, soft and subtle to bold and funky...you decide. Tuesday, May 18, 25, June 1, 8 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
HAND PIECED
MARINER'S COMPASS Teacher: Marcie In this class, join Marcie as you hand piece a classic Mariner's Compass. Hand piecing is an easy, time honoured, relaxing technique to enjoy while travelling, sitting on the patio or while watching TV. No machines required! There will be a small additional fee for template kits. Tuesday, May 18, 25, June 1 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
BEGINNER QUILTING
GROUP A Teacher: Marcie A great starting point to a creative and fulfilling hobby! Quilting for beginners can be quite overwhelming. Have you always wanted to make a quilt but didn't know where to start? This is the class for you! Marcie will be taking you through all the steps from start to finish to make this small lap/crib quilt. You will be learning rotary cutting, 1/4” piecing, quilting, French binding and so much more. You will be so proud to be taking home a finished quilt! Tuesday, May 18, 25, June 1, 15, 22, 29 6:00 – 9:30 p.m.
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NAP MAT Teacher: Marcie This is such a cute idea! Make this for a little one in your life. It rolls up and is secured by Velcro straps and is easy to carry, with a handle, to the pool, picnics or Grandma's house. Tuesday, June 8, 15, 22, 29 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
PROFESSIONAL TOTE BAG GROUP A
Teacher: Tracey This fabulous bag has become a real favourite. Filled with lots of pockets inside and out, this bag can serve many purposes. For a laptop, school, work, or diapers, this bag is awesome! Tuesday, June 15, 22, 29, July 6 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
PILLOW SHAMS Teacher: Marcie Now that you have finished that beautiful quilt, how about making matching pillow shams? In only two classes you will make a pair of shams to match your quilt. Let Marcie show you how! Tuesday, July 13, 20 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
SCRAP HAPPY Teacher: Sharon We all have a stash that needs to be depleted to make room for more fabric! You will make a wonderful twin size quilt (or larger if you want to do more home work!) using half-square triangles and one other fabric that will highlight all your scraps and unify the whole piece. To get ready you can start cutting your scraps into 5" squares right away! Wednesday, May 26, June 2, 9, 23 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
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STACK AND WHACK Teacher: Sharon Choose a fabric with a large, colourful pattern, cut out your layers and be amazed at the results. Each quilt is totally unique, just like its maker. ( For reference you may wish to purchase the book Magic Stack 'N' Whack Quilts, as handouts will not be given out in class due to copyright issues.) Wednesday, May 19, 26, June 2, 9 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
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QUILTER’S HOODIE Wednesday, May 26, June 2, 9, 23 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Teacher: Sharon This beautiful braided runner is perfect for your dining room table or long buffet. Its dramatic use of value works with any colour scheme and is simple enough to finish quickly that you'll want to make more as gifts. (For reference you may wish to purchase the book French Braid Quilts, as handouts will not be given out in class due to copyright issues.) Wednesday, June 30, July 7 1:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Teacher: Sharon Using photo-transfer techniques and your personal memories, make a wonderful wall hanging to celebrate a milestone in your life. It will be a wonderful gift for a special birthday, anniversary or wedding. Sharon will go over settings, photo-transfer and using special fabrics such as clothing and neck-ties to make your project truly one-of-a-kind. Wednesday, June 16, 23, 30, July 7 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Teacher: Tracey One simple block can do some amazing things! This classic quilt block can be set in so many different ways. From lap to king, soft and subtle to bold and funky.....you decide. Thursday, May 13,
20, 27, June 10
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Thursday, May 13, 20, 27, June 10, 17, 24 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Teacher: Doreen Do you own Digitizer Junior? Is it still in the box? Or is it installed but has had little use? Then join Doreen in learning this wonderful program that will open up a whole new world of creating your own embroidery designs. Learn how to change fill types, design size and shape, combine designs, add lettering, create monograms, digitize your own drawings and so much more. Thursday, May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
HOT LITTLE BAG/WALLET DUO Teacher: Tracey This is a fun, simple little purse you can make in four different sizes. So quick to make that we've added a wallet to match!! Thursday, June 17, 24, July 8, 15 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Teacher: Doreen Join Doreen and make this super simple jacket for now or early fall. Dress up any outfit by choosing one of our many different fabrics. The jacket features a slimming inverted back pleat and side seam pockets. Thursday, June 17, 24, July 8 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Now that you know how to sew, the next challenge is to get the proper fit. Whether you have shoulder hip, waist or bust line fit problems there is a right way to make pattern adjustments. This class is a must for anyone with fitting issues. Join Doreen for the perfect fit. You will have a complete set of measurements taken, learn how to make pattern alterations and alter one jacket or top pattern. Thursday, August 12, 19, 26, September 2 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
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Teacher: Marcie Set yourself free from straight line quilting. Learn to perfect your concentrated background fillers such as stippling, meandering, feathers....and more! You should have some machine quilting experience or have taken Sharon's Machine Quilting class prior to this class. All work will be done with your darning or free motion foot and by disengaging the feed dogs on your machine. This is a technique class and you will not be creating a quilt top. Friday, May 14, 21, 18, June 4 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
QUILT DIVA Teacher: Sharon Really, aren't we all quilt divas in one way or another? Learn fusible web and machine appliqué techniques while you create your own personalized quilt diva to hang in your sewing room or studio to let everyone know that a creative, wacky woman sews there. Personalize yours in your favourite colours and add your own special touches like broken jewellery, quilt pins and other embellishments. Friday, May 14, 21, 28, June 4 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Teacher: Sharon Back by popular demand! Once again, a sample board will be available to help you choose your fabrics, but it's a mystery to the end. One of the great things about this class is how beautiful and different each student's quilt turns out to be. Group A – Friday,
May 14, June 4, 18, July 9
Teacher: Marcie There are a lot of techniques in this pretty little runner. You will be learning satin stitch machine appliqué, sashings with corner stones, mitered and scalloped borders with bias binding. Friday, June 11, 18, 25, July 2 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
WINDOW PANES Teacher: Sharon What started out as last session's mystery quilt is this session's project, but you at least get to see what it looks like beforehand. Simple piecing, stunning results! (For reference you may wish to purchase the book Lots of Scraps, It's Time To Quilt, as handouts will not be given out in class due to copyright issues. Friday, June 11, 18, 25, July 9 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Teacher Marcie Bring a panel to life by learning how to 'paint' it with free motion stitching and different coloured threads for shading your work. You should have some free motion quilting experience for this class. Friday, July 9, 16, 23 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
BEGINNER QUILTING
GROUP B Teacher: Marcie A great starting point to a creative and fulfilling hobby! Quilting for beginners can be quite overwhelming. Have you always wanted to make a quilt but didn't know where to start? This is the class for you! Marcie will be taking you through all the steps from start to finish to make this small lap/crib quilt. You will be learning rotary cutting, 1/4” piecing, quilting, French binding and so much more. You will be so proud to be taking home a finished quilt! Saturday, May 15, 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26 1:30 – 5:00 p.m.
PROFESSIONAL TOTE
BAG GROUP B Teacher: Tracey This fabulous bag has become a real favourite! Filled with lots of pockets inside and out, this bag can serve many different purposes. For a laptop, school, work, or diapers, this bag is awesome! Saturday, July 3, 10, 17, 24 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
IRISH CHAIN Teacher: Tracey Traditional and simple, this quilt is easy to make using strip piecing methods. Try a dark background with bold colours for a contemporary feel or go soft and light for summer. Make it in any size from lap to king. Saturday, May 29, June 5, 12 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Teacher: Sharon Have you been
intimidated by the term "art quilt"? Have you admired them
at quilt shows or in magazines and said to yourself, "I
could never do one of Saturday, August 21, 28 1:00– 4:30 p.m.
"GIT-R-DONE"
DAY Teacher: Sharon Have you started a quilting project here at the Ultimate Sewing Centre, but haven't had the incentive to finish it yet? Here's your chance to complete that UFO (UnFinished Object) under Sharon's guidance no matter what stage your project is at. Sunday, May 30 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
If you're not sure what to bring to class, please call us,
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