Kids Camp 2025 has been scheduled for July 14-18.  Stay tuned for more details.

Bernina Guide Classes

Embroidery-Cindi Luther instructor.  If you have purchased a machine with an embroidery unit, this class will get you started on the basics. 

Thursday, April 3, 2025. 9:30-12:30 

5Series  Guide Class-Pam Brunner instructor.  Learn your new machine.  Wednesday, March 19,2025. 10:00

7Series Guide Class-Pam Brunner instructor.

Serger  Liz Peak instructor.  Serger Guide Classes are available after purchase of any Serger. • One Guide Class for stand-alone coverstitch/chain sergers • Two Guide Classes for Overlock sergers • Three Guide Classes for combined Overlock and Coverstitch/Chain serger (L890) Class times are 10:30 – 1:00 on a date/day to be arranged. The instructor, Liz, will contact you with more details. You may also contact her at ADTSergeons@gmail.com

Embroidery Club  Cindi Luther, instructor. We are now working with Smith Street Designs "Project Portfolio 2" a 6 session program that uses different in the hoop techniques to build your embroidery confidence.  Our next project is this "Badge Holder".  Create a unique cork fabric badge holder with lots of pockets! Carry your badge, cards, phone, address labels, and ID in comfort using a strap that works for you. A variety of strap styles are presented along with decorative options for the badge holder. This would make a great gift for your sewing friends. Open to all brands of embroidery machines as long as you know how to operate the machine.  Next session is Saturday, July 12, 9:30-12:30.  $15.00. Supply list will be emailed to you after you register for the class.

Pinpoint Placement Cindi Luther Instructor  Have you purchased a Bernina Plus machine and don't know how to use those great new features?  This class will address pinpoint placement and how you can benefit from using it.  We will stitch a design on a cotton tea towel and you will be amazed how straight it will be without using your templates! $15.00 

Remember Gilligan's Island?  Bucket Hats are all the rage right now and they are so easy to make.  This class is inspired by the post  How to Make a Personalized Bucket Hat - WeAllSew.  Sizes from Newborn to Adult XL.  Pick out some fun fabrics and you are set. We will not be doing the embroidery in this lesson, but after you know how to do the hat, you can easily add personalized embroidery.  Cindi Luther - instructor.  Monday June 23, 10:30-3:00.  $20.00

Skill School  Anne Robinson, instructor.

So, you want to learn to quilt? Then you need to come to Skill School! What is Skill School?  It is a 6-month (once a month) class that will take you from learning how to use a rotary cutter and rulers to having a completed quilt top by class 6. And in class 6 we cover basting, machine quilting, and binding! It truly is an A – Z class. (Plus, you make new friends in class!)

NEW CLASS The new session will start on Saturday January 4 and continue through July 2025..

PATRIOTIC QUARTER-SQUARE TRIANGLES with STRIPES – Teacher – Billi Parus                

 This month, we are sewing quarter square triangles as part of borders for a Patriotic fabric center panel.  The center can be fabric or a panel, whichever you want to work with.  I chose a Patriotic theme, for both Memorial Day and July 4th, since we will not be meeting in June. 

Our quarter square triangles will also feature the strip-piecing technique....or you can use a striped fabric instead.

 The class is suitable for every skill level. Class fee: $20.00

Class will be on Tuesday, May 13th, from 10:30 – 3:30, with a ½ hour lunch.

 Please call Billi with any questions and/or if you plan to cut some before you come to class. Be sure to leave a message. Phone - #757-679-8118. Email:  rosemaryqn@aol.com.

Serger Bees - Liz Peake, queen bee.  Come join us to finish a project or start a new project and review future projects on the calendar.  Each month will present an optional Serger Bee Plus project – demonstration / directions provided to serge during the Bee or at home. Registered attendees will receive the Bee Plus supply list before the Bee.  Every third Saturday of the month, 10:30-2:30.

19 April – A Walker Caddy

17 May – Plastic Bag Holder

21 June – Shoe Bag Holder

Two-Day Event: Serger Techniques Pouch  Liz Peake, instructor.  Bring your own snacks / lunch. Partial Kit Provided – you provide the fabric and thread. Kit consists of the fusible fleece, the cording, and the polyweave zippered pouch – you select the zipper color. See sample pouch in the store. Limited seating to 8. Waitlist available. Note: This IS NOT a Bernina Ambassador Retreat This project features an abundance of decorative overlock stitches and techniques for the front of the bag, a no-sew zipper, and showcases coverstitch and chain stitches for the back. Options will be shown to stitch the back with overlock stitches too. Basically, all sergers welcomed! The Serger Techniques Pouch by Stitch It Sisters pattern required and available at the store. Use your fabric from your stash. Select your fabric / colors for your pouch according to the pattern supply list. Attended this event before? Join us again using different decorative stitches in the front. Attendees are required to pay when registering. Each attendee will receive more information before the event. Note: sergers may be left overnight in the classroom on the 14th! Friday Nov, 14,  10:30 AM – 5PM and  Saturday, Nov, 15 10:30 – 2:30PM. $35.00 for both days. Kit fee additional.