Class Schedule
Sewing Guild
Tuesday September 7th 10:00 Fee: None
The Stitchers of Hope, a chapter of the American Sewing Guild will be meeting on the first Tuesday of every month at 10:00. Come learn and share projects with a great group.
Embroidery Club
Wednesday September 8th 1 to 2p.m Fee: None
Everyone with an embroidery machine is welcome. This is an opportunity to meet with other embroiders, share ideas and make fun projects. Club meets the second Wednesday of each month. Call for details as to what we are making and to get a supply list. Don't forget to bring your sew n tell.
Beginning Quilting Class (Disappearing Nine Patch) - Teacher: Betty Adams
Saturday September 11th 10:30-2:00 Fee: $20
If you have always wanted to learn how to quilt but were afraid you couldn't do it, this is the class for you. Learn the beginning techniques for making a quilt, using a rotary cutter and ruler, sewing ¼" seams, and squaring up your blocks. Simple and easy to learn, this quilt goes together very quickly and can be done in an afternoon. Fabric and notions must be purchased from Fenton Sew N Vac and a 10% discount applies to items purchased for class.
Basic Applique Class - Teacher: Robin Zimmer
Thursday September 14th
9:00-10:30 Fee: $15
Learn the techniques needed to do your own appliqué on quilts or other items. We will explore 2-3 different options using the sewing machine and stabilizers. This is not machine embroidery appliqué. Kit is supplied.
Missouri Star Block - Teacher: Betty Adams
Thursday September 16th 2:00-4:00 Fee: $15
Lear the technique for the Missouri Star Quilt Block from Eleanor Burns Pioneer Quilts.
Basic Computer for the Embroiderer Letterworks III - Teacher: Robin Zimmer
Friday September 17th 9:00-11:00 Fee: $20
Learn the steps needed to create wording, Monograms, or add wording to your existing designs with Letterworks III. Fee includes book.
Rag Quilt Quilt - Teacher: Dorothy York
Thursday September 23rd 10:00-2:00 Fee: $15
Learn the technique for making a Rag Quilt. Fabric must be purchased from Fenton Sew and Vac. 10% discount applies to all supplies needed for class.
Mosaic Magic Quilt - Teacher: Betty Adams
Friday September 24th 10:00-2:00 Fee: $20
This quilt top is created using a single modified long cabin type block. Just select a focus fabric and different fabrics to coordinate with it. Different moods can be created by the selection of fabrics. The pattern contains fabric requirements for five different sizes-from wall to king size. Price for class includes the pattern.
Kids Club - Teacher: Robin Zimmer Fee: $15
Saturday September 25th Choose from 10:00, 12:00 or 2:00 class times. Kit supplied. Each class last 1 hour.
You can register for class either at the store or by phone. Fees are due at the time of registration and can be paid in person at the store, by credit card over the phone, or with a check through the mail. A paid class fee is the only thing that guarantees your spot in class and prevents you from being "bumped: when the class fills.
Class registration closes three (3) days prior to the scheduled class date.
No fees will be refunded or credits issued for a missed class. Our commitment to our instructors does not allow make-up classes. Refunds or in-store credits will be issues only if: (a) The store cancels the class, or (b) You notify us three (3) days prior to the scheduled class date.
Only registered students may attend a class. Any one "sitting-in" must also register.
In order to provide high-quality sewing education, we ask that materials and supplies for classes be purchased at Sew N Vac whenever possible. Students are eligible to receive a 10% discount off regular priced merchandise for class materials and/or for purchases of regularly priced merchandise on the day of the class.
Please refrain from using colognes and perfumes; someone in class may have an allergic reaction to heavy fragrances.
The classroom opens 15 minutes before scheduled class time.
