We are proud to
offer an array of classes designed for folks who enjoy the tactile qualities of
fabric and fibers. Our professional instructors will help you learn how to
create items using their techniques but allowing you to be the artist.
For classes that involve sewing machines, students should bring their own sewing
machine that they are able to use without supervision. If you would like
to take a sewing class but do not know how to use a machine, we offer a class on
learning how to use it. Should your machine be 'on the fritz' or unusable,
we do have a simple economy machine that makes a great backup.
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Asymmetrical Patchwork Jacket
With Gay Volz
(2-part class)
Monday, September 22 and 29
6pm-8:30pm
Cost: $55
Bali Flannel, Japanese, Batik, Fancy Silks....the choices are endless! Show
your creativity and style with this comfortable, unstructured lined jacket. The
raglan sleeves and diagonal piecing add to the design and comfort. During class
#1 you will be given instruction and assistance in selecting fabric and proper
layout to achieve the look you want. Class #2 will involve sewing the jacket
together following simple steps and using self-made bias tape. In addition to
the fabric, a sewing machine and basic sewing supplies are needed for this
class. Folks who register are encouraged to meet with the instructor prior to
class to choose the fabrics, as several designs will be used.
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Learn How to Use Your Sewing Machine with Terry Owen
(single session)
Saturday, Sept 27 9am-12pm
Cost: $35
Do you want to take some
of our sewing and quilting classes but you can't because you don't know how to
use your sewing machine? Store employee/veteran sewing teacher Terry Owen will
help you learn the basics, including tension, bobbin-threading, zig-zag, and
other commonly used functions. Bring your user's manual, as machines can differ
greatly from brand to brand, model to model. Once you have learned and
practiced you'll be able to really expand your creative freedom with some of our
sewing classes!
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Simple Pillow with
Gay Volz
(Single Session)
Wednesday, Oct 1, 2008 6pm-8:30pm or
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2008 9am-11am
Cost: $25
Gay will teach two very important aspects of creating a well made pillow: the
corded edge and the zipper. Cording will be provided. See supply list for
items students must bring.
Note: This class will NOT focus on
piecing or designing the pretty pillow top. It is purely for the refined
construction aspects that make a pillow washable and professional in
appearance. If you want to learn how to create a decorative quilted pillow top,
sign up for Gay’s Mini Quilt for Beginners class .
Supplies needed:
~ sewing machine you know how to use, with a zipper foot
~ 1 yard of fabric
~ 14” coordinating zipper
~ thread
~ 16” pillow form (available for purchase in-store)
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Here, Have a Handmade Pincushion! with Gay Volz
(Single Session)
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
9am-11am
Cost: $10
What a great gift for your friends who sew! Gay will teach a simple technique
to create your own pincushions with the fabric you want to use.
Supplies needed:
~ 8 scraps of fabric, minimum 3”x6” in size
~ sewing machine you know how to use, with sewing supplies
~ embroidery floss
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Fabric Portfolio with Terry Owen
(single session)
Saturday, Oct 11, 9am-noon
Saturday, Nov 1, 9am-noon
Cost: $40
Be the envy of your class, office or craft group! Keep your notes and pen in a
handmade fashionable portfolio, made with fabric that you will choose. Sample
is in the store if you want to see it before you register, but register soon!
Above example was made with
Terrie Mangat's Buddha Party fabric from Free Spirit.
Supplies:
~For small portfolio -- 2 fat quarters (contrasting or complementary) and 1/3
yard of the Stitch'N' Shape
~For large portfolio -- 2/3 of a yard for the outside, 1 fat quarter for the
inside lining.
~2/3 yard of Stitch'N'Shape
~Matching and contrasting thread
~sewing machine that the you are familiar with and know how to use
~basic sewing tools (shears, pins, needle, seam ripper, etc)
~rotary cutter, 24" ruler and mat
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Fabric Dying-Print
Block Technique
with Pat Sturtzel
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Time: 11am-4pm, brown bag lunch
traveling from out of town to teach....minimum 6 students to hold class
Price: $55
Learn how to create custom-designed fabric using your own carved fabric
stamp. Pat will teach carving techniques using different materials that will
become your stamp, including soft-cut print blocks and compressed sponge. Most
of the class will be dedicated to designing and carving your stamps, while the
actual stamping of the fabric will be reserved for approximately the last hour.
Come ready with inspiring designs and sketches that you will use for your
design. If you have your own various linoleum and carving blades, bring them.
If not, Pat will have a few on hand for students to share. Students must bring
3-5 solid or hand-dyed colored cottons as well as white cotton. Fabric can be
purchased at STTT prior to class.
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Beauty and the Beast: an art quilt story by Cathy Jeffers
(Single Session)
Sunday,
October 26
11am-4:00 p.m.
Brown Bag Lunch Limit 6 participants
Cost: $75
Everyone
knows that they have all of the beautiful fabric in the kingdom, but by chance
is there a beast amongst them all? Well…Fear not! Beauty and the Beast will
teach you how to tame that old ugly “Ugh” fabric and pair it up with something
you really love!
The True
Love Test: We will be creating a gorgeous floral design from the Beauty and the
Beast fabric and the large print fabric.
Supplies:
~ 2 fabrics that you either love or hate that somehow coordinate (either by
color, print size, design or theme.)
~ Sewing kits, embellishments, thread, cord, seed beads and other small found
objects, sewing kit, fusible, and other fun decorative items. Embellishments
and fusible is available at the Trove if you need any.
~ One large print fabric.
~ Sewing machine that you know how to use. Simple machine is available at STTT
to share if needed.
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Make a Simple Bag with Gay Volz
(Single Session)
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
6pm-8:30pm
$25
Gay will
show you how to make a simple lined tote bag with strap handles. You can pick
out the fabrics and she’ll teach you how to put it all together. Pellon (the
interfacing that makes up the body of the bag) will be provided. Let the kids
test it out 2 days later!
Supplies needed:
~ sewing machine that you know how to use, and sewing supplies
~ 1-1/4 yards of the main fabric that the bag will look like
~ 2/3 yard fabric for the trim
along bottom of bag
~ 2/3 yard fabric for the lining
~ matching thread
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Santa’s Secret Stuff Bag With Gay Volz and Becky Hancock
(Single Session)
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Cost: $35
Take the Christmas Stocking to a new level! This one-time workshop consists of
two parts: design and sew the stocking with Gay, and
then embellish it with Becky. The aim is to create an exciting, colorful,
non-traditional stocking that will be a cherished gift.
Supplies needed:
~ sewing machine that you know how to use, and sewing supplies
~ 6-8 fat quarters you want to use. We have a trunk and several baskets of
already-cut fat quarters, as well as pre-selected and coordinated fat quarters.
~ embellishments, trinkets, charms, beads, threads, and trims. These are
available at the Trove.
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Simple Mini-Quilt Wall Hanging for Beginners with Gay
Volz
(Two Session Class)
Tuesday, October 21 and 28, 2008
6pm-8pm
Instructor: Gay Volz
Class Size: 3-5
Price: $35
So you know how to use your sewing machine but you just don't know where to
start when it comes to creating your first quilt. This class will teach you the
fundamentals in machine piecing, making the quilt "sandwich", adding a border
and creating the binding. Students will make a 16"x16" finished wall hanging
using a simple grid design, as seen in the photo.
The first class will be dedicated to piecing the grid and starting on the
quilting. The second class will be dedicated to adding a border and a binding.
Skills learned in this class can be applied toward future quilting endeavors!
You will have a chance to work on your square between the classes in case you
want to get adventurous and expand on the design, as well as be ready for the
next steps in quilt building.
Supplies needed:
--Sewing
machine
--4 different fat quarters (available in-store)
If you have it, bring:
--rotary cutter and mat
--basic sewing supplies: scissors, thread
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Extra Large bowl by Amy
Fabric Coiled Bowls with Amy E Wallace
(Single Session)
Thursday, November 20, 2008 THIS CLASS
IS FULL
New Date Added: Sunday, December 14, noon-3pm
6pm-9pm
$35
Using a
simple recipe of rope, fabric strips and hot glue, students will create, from
beginning to end, their own fabric coiled bowl. This technique is not new to
the world, however Amy’s use of color, pattern and her own handmade
embellishments landed her a spot on HGTV’s “That’s Clever!”. All supplies will
be provided but you may purchase your own fabric from the shop if something
catches your eye. This is a two-handed process, so good manual dexterity is
important.
