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Tom's Sewing Machine
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Countryfolk Fabric
Tom's Sewing Machine
#102 - 8338 – 120th Street
Surrey, B.C. V3W 3N4
604-507-2841
Countryfolk Fabric
#5 - 45802 Luckakuck Way
Chilliwack, B.C. V2R 5P9
604-824-5643
Toll Free: 1-866-897-5643 * Fabric: www.countryfolk.ca * E-mail: [email protected] * Notions: www.tomssewing.com
Fall 2013
Here is our new list of classes and clubs that will run for September - December at which time another
list will be available. We have tried to provide a wide range of fun projects and some that might make
great Christmas gifts.
We are starting the season with a “Class Launch” in both stores. Surrey will have their class launch on
Sat Sep 7 at 10:00am and Chilliwack will have a class launch on Thurs Sep 12 at 6:30pm during Cake
Therapy. Join us as we go over all the great classes and clubs we are running. It’s a good time to see
the samples, ask questions and register for classes. Plus we’ll be celebrating the new season with
refreshments, goodies and in store specials!
Sign up for classes by Sat Sep 14 at 5pm and receive 10% off
Special Events
1.
Roll the Dice: Are you lucky? Come have some fun with us as we play a fabric
trading game. Bring 110 – 2.5” squares to play with. Come collect or trade fabrics
depending on your luck with the dice. These squares will be used to make a fun table
runner. We will provide you with a free table runner pattern using these squares
and a demonstration on how to put the table runner together. You really don’t want
to miss the fun!
Date: Surrey: Sat Sep 14 1:00pm – 3:00pm or Tues Dec 3
Chilliwack: Sat Oct 26 10:00am – 12:00pm
Fee: $ 15
Instructor: Cindy Newton/ Debra Palmer
Skill Level: Basic Quilting Skills
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10:00am – 12:00pm
2. Stocking Day! Come and make stockings for charity. Bring your scrap
Christmas Fabrics and make something special. We will have a template
you can use and people to guide and assist you. Each completed stocking
will get you 1 entry to our Christmas contest to win
Date: Surrey: Thurs Oct 10 10:00am – 3:00pm
Chilliwack: Sat Nov 2 10:00am – 3:00pm
Fee: $ NA
Instructor: Cindy Newton/ Lynn Garbay
Skill Level: Basic Quilting Skills
3. Win Fabric for a Year: At the end of our Contest we will hold a quilt trunk
show to give everyone a chance to see the amazing entries that are donated.
The trunk show will take place in Chilliwack on Wed Oct 16 and in Surrey
on Tues Oct 15. During the Trunk Show you will be able to vote on your
favourite quilt and the winner of $600. Mark your calendars to come in and
help us choose a winner. Get your quilts in and have a chance to win an
amazing prize. All quilts need to be handed in my Fri Oct 11 at 5:00pm
Date: Surrey: Tues Oct 15 10:00am – 12:00pm
Chilliwack: Wed Oct 16 10:00am – 12:00pm
4. Stocking Contest: Would you like to WIN an early Christmas gift? Grand prize will be a gift basket
valued at $500. One for each store. All of our customers (new and old) are invited to participate.
The prize will be awarded by random draw. To be eligible to win you will need to make a quilted
stocking. All stockings will be donated to charity. All stockings need to in by Sat Dec 7.
Date: Surrey: Sat Dec 7 5:00pm
Chilliwack: Sat Dec 7 5:00pm
5. Pillow Case Day! :Are you looking for a fun way to use up some of your stash
while helping others? We will be holding a free, one day pillowcase making
session, where we will lead you through the steps of creating a fast and
easy pillowcase. Since they are so quick to make there will be time to stitch
several. We are hoping that you will want to stitch one or more to donate to
a local charity and or Children's Hospital. We suggest that you use
children's prints or funky brights for the ones you will be donating. We will
also be collecting pillowcases for Halloween or Christmas if you would like to
drop off some pillowcases. A supply list will be available. A light lunch will
be supplied, but if you like, bring along a potluck dish to share.
Dates Chilliwack: Sat Sep 28 10:00am – 4:00pm
Surrey: Mon Oct 28 10:00am – 4:00pm
Fee: NA
Coordinator: Carole Hando/ Debra Palmer
Skill Level: all levels
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Clubs
6. New! Infinity Quilt: The Infinity quilt is really popular as it can
be made by ANYONE who has an embroidery machine: beginners to
advanced embroiderers. A beginner embroidery machine with a hoop
size of 5×5 inches (or larger) is all you need. This quilt as you go
quilt will teach you embroidery placement and some great quilting
techniques.
Dates: Surrey: Thurs Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5, Jan 9, Feb 6, Mar 6, Apr 3,
May 1, Jun 5, Jul 3, Aug 7, Sep 4 10:00am – 1:00pm
Chilliwack: Mon Sep 23, Oct 28, Nov 25, Dec 16, Jan 27, Feb 24, Mar
24, Apr 28, May 26, Jun 9, Jul 28, Aug 25 9:30am – 12:30pm
Fee: $23 session plus $450 kit fee (2 payments of $225)
Instructors: Tom Sketchley
Skill Level: Basic Embroidery Skills
7. New! Square in a Square Club: Jodi Burrows wanted to find an
easy way to create amazing quilt blocks so she created the square
in a square ruler system. Come and learn new simple ways to make
quilt blocks. Find out how simple it can be to put together many
quilt block.
Dates: Surrey: Tues Sep 24, Oct 22, Nov 26, Dec 17 10:00am
– 11:00am
Chilliwack: Mon Sep 23, Oct 28, Nov 25, Dec 16 1:00pm –
2:00pm
Fee: $10 session
Instructors: Tom Sketchley
8. New! MC11000/ MC12000 Club: Add sparkle, class, and
elegance to your decor with this charming pillow. You'll use one
motif in four ways to really experiment with different
mediums so you can see where your embroidery machine can
take you. You'll use outline embroidery, filled embroidery,
stencils, and crystal templates, paint and a clothsetter.
Dates: Surrey: Wed Oct 2 & Oct 9 9:30am – 12:30pm
Chilliwack: Wed Oct 2 & 9 2:30pm – 5:30pm
Fee: $45 + $25 kit fee
Instructors: Tom Sketchley
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9. Feathered Star: With HoopSisters you can make perfectly quilted,
pieced, and decoratively stitched quilt blocks all in the hoop of an
embroidery machine. The 2013 EmbroidaBlock of the Month program
combines the fun and unique HoopSisters technique with digitized quilting
by Sharon Schamber, Master Quilter. Come in and see our sample, this
truly is a work of art. Pattern is only available by taking the class.
Pattern available for all machine in sizes 5”, 6”, 7”, 8”, 9”. Class started
in Jan.
Teacher: Kerri Sketchley/ Lynn Garbay
Class Fees: $25/ month
Skill Level: Basic Embroidery Skills
Dates: Surrey:
Evening Class : (Wed at 6:30pm - 8:30pm) Sep 25, Oct 23, Nov 27, Dec 11
Or Day Class: (Thurs at 10am – 12 noon) Sep 26, Oct 24, Nov 28, Dec 12
Chilliwack:
Day Class: (Tues 1pm – 3pm) Sep 24, Oct 22, Nov 26, Dec 17
10. Christmas Club: The last 3 months of Christmas club we will be
making coordinating projects to match your quilt. These will be
fun projects to reinforce the techniques learned in the quilt. New
members are welcome to join us for these fun Christmas projects.
Dates: Surrey: Wed Sep 25, Oct 23, Nov 27 10:00am –
1:00pm or
Sat Sep 21, Oct 12, Nov 16 10:00am – 1:00pm
Chilliwack: Thurs: Sep 5, Oct 3, Oct 24 9:30am – 12:30pm
Fee: $25 each session for existing Christmas Club Members
$35 for one session, $30 if you sign up for all 3 sessions
Instructors: Maureen Goldsmith/ Lynn Garbay/ Carole Hando
Skill Level: Basic Quilting Skills
11. Blessings of Winter Block of the Month: This wonderful quilt celebrates all
the joys of crisp winter days with plenty of snowflakes, snowmen, ice skates,
hot cocoa, and so much more! Die-cut felt snowflakes make appliqué easy,
while a variety of embellishments add sparkle and interest. Each month's kit
will include the pattern (with full-color block photos), fabrics, and embroidery
floss to complete one block. Finished Size 55" x 63"
Dates: Surrey: Wed Nov 20, Jan 15, Feb 19, Mar 19, Apr 16, May 21, Jun 18,
Sep 17, Oct 15, Nov 19 10:00am – 1:00pm
Chilliwack: Tues Nov 19, Jan 14, Feb 18, Mar 18, Apr 15, May 20, Jun 17, Sep 16,
Oct 14, Nov 18 9:30am – 12:30pm
Fee: $23 + $20 kit fee
Instructors: Maureen Goldsmith
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12. Embroidery Club for All Embroidery Machines: We are starting a
whole new embroidery club with a whole new line up of projects.
Sep we will make fun magnets all in the hoop, Oct we will be making
a Poppy Plastic Bag Holder, Nov will be Christmas decorations made
in the hoop. All great projects that would make great gifts and are
just fun to make. This club has been designed to
work on all current brands and models of
embroidery machine with a min 5” x 7” hoop, if you
are not sure if your machine will work give us a call
to confirm. This club is a great way for the
beginner or the experienced embroiderer to become more familiar with their
embroidery machine. There will be a new project each month with new techniques
learned each month.
Dates: Surrey: Thurs Sep 19, Oct 17, Nov 21 1:00pm – 4:00pm or 6:00pm
–
9:00pm
Chilliwack: Wed Sep 18, Oct 16, Nov 27 1:00pm – 4:00pm or 6:00pm –
9:00pm
Fee: $25 each session (must sign up for the whole term, pattern included)
Instructors: Liz Busby/ Lynn Garbay
Skill Level: all levels
13.
Cake Therapy: If you haven’t already attended one of these sessions,
then it’s time you did to find out what you are missing. All we are going to
tell you for now is that it will take place once a month at both shops;
Thursday evenings and then the following Saturday morning. There are
NO FEES for these sessions, but there will be cake! And of course coffee
and tea too! What quilter doesn’t need “Therapy”, so sign up today to
reserve your spot. This club will be a combination of Strip Club and Cake
Therapy for those who have attended Strip Club in the past.
Surrey & Chilliwack:
Thurs. Sep 12 - 6:30pm – 8:00pm or Sat Sep 14 – 9:30am – 10:30am
Surrey Only
Thurs. Oct 10 - 6:30pm – 8:00pm or Sat Oct 12 – 9:30am – 10:30am
Chilliwack Only
Thurs. Oct 10 - 6:30pm – 8:00pm
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14. Basics Club: Do you want to save money on fabric? Join one of our new clubs
and save. Each month you will receive 1m of fabric from the club you choose.
Each month will be a different colour to add to your collection of basics. As
well as getting a great deal on the hottest new colours of fabric you will also
receive 20% off anytime you buy fabric from your selected club. The deal gets
better, if you join 2 clubs you will receive 25% off, if you join 3 clubs you will receive 30% off when
you purchase fabrics from your selected clubs. You can pick up your club purchases or have them
mailed out. This means you can save money on your basics any time of year!
New! Fusion Mist
Date: Surrey Tues Sep 10, Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10
Chilliwack: Wed Sep 11, Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11
Price: $9.95/m
Moda Marble Club
Date: Surrey Tues Sep 10, Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10
Chilliwack: Wed Sep 11, Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11
Price: $9.95/m
Hoffman Bali Watercolors Batik Club
Dates: Surrey: Tues Sep 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17
Chilliwack: Wed Sep 18, Oct 16, Nov 20, Dec 18
Price $11.95/m
“Quilt Til You Wilt”
15. These evenings continue to be very popular! Come in for an evening of “Fun and Finishing”. Bring in
those UFOs and the staff will guide you in finishing them. It’s always a lot more fun to work with
other quilters. We’ll have coffee, tea, and hot chocolate on hand and order in supper. Come to one or
come to them all. Bring along any project that you want to work on. Call us now to reserve your spot
as these sessions fill very quickly. If you would like to use one of our classroom sewing machines
please let us know as soon as possible.
Date: Surrey: Fri Sep 20, Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 13 6:00pm – 12:00 midnight
Surrey: Fee: $15
Chilliwack:, Fri Sep 13, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13 4:00pm – 10:00pm
Fee: $10.00 + a potluck item
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Day Retreats/ UFO Days
16. Would you like to spend the day in the company of other quilters, away from the distractions at
home? Then you need to sign up for one of our Day Retreats. We will provide a friendly work area,
refreshments and even pop in now and then to make sure you are working hard. All you have to do is
bring a potluck item and a project(s) you would like to work on.
Date: Surrey: Fri. Sep 27, Oct 25, Nov 22, Dec 20 10:00am – 4:00pm
Fee: $5.00 plus a Pot Luck item
Chilliwack: Fri. Sep 27, Oct 25, Nov 22, Dec 20 10:00am – 4:00pm
Fee: $5.00 plus a Bag Lunch
Machine Classes
17. Sewing Machine Level 1: This class will cover the basics of learning to
operate your machine. Threading your machine, winding your bobbin, tension
top and bottom , straight stitch, stitch length dials, stitch width dials
,needle up and down buttons, reverse, tension on zig zag ,dropping feed dogs,
needle positions, presser foot pressure, threads. For those of you who just
purchased a sewing machine at Tom’s or Countryfolk this would be lesson number 1.
Date: Surrey: By appointment
Chilliwack: By appointment
18. Sewing Machine Level 2: This class includes different types of
buttonholes blind hem , rolled hem, sewing on buttons, stretch
stitches, and other stitches on your machine. Learn how important
and useful your machines stitches are. For those of you who just
purchased a sewing machine at Tom’s or Countryfolk this would be
one of your FREE lessons.
Date: Surrey: By appointment
Chilliwack: By appointment
19. Sewing Machine Level 3: Level 3 is about computerized machines.
Decorative stitches , programming, memory , elongating stitches,
balancing stitches. You will be able to use more of those decorative
stitches on your machine. For those of you who just purchased a sewing
machine at Tom’s or Countryfolk this would be one of your FREE lessons.
Date: Surrey: By appointment
Chilliwack: By appointment
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20. Serger Class Level 1: Do you have a serger, but don’t understand
threading and tensions? This course will teach you how to thread your
machine, balance your tensions, lock that stitch at the end of your seam
and sew: inside corners, outside corners, inside curves and outside
curves.
Date: Surrey: By appointment
Chilliwack: By appointment
21. Serger Class Level 2: In level 2 we move onto 3thread serging. You will learn about 3-thread wide, 3-thread narrow, 3-thread
decorative, rolled hem, lettuce edge, pin tucks and spaghetti straps.
Date: Surrey: By appointment
Chilliwack: By appointment
22. Serger Class Level 3: In level 3 we deal with 2-thread serging, narrow and wide
flat locking, deco flat locking and the ladder stitch.
Date: Surrey: By appointment
Chilliwack: By appointment
23. Serger Class Level 4: In this new Level 4 we deal with
setting up your serger for 5 thread stitching along with
using a combination of a chain and overcast stitch. Various ways to use the
chain stitch by itself or for practical and decorative purposes will also be
covered.
Date: Surrey: By appointment
Chilliwack: By appointment
24.
Serger Class Level 5: Donna will focus on the threading for a cover hem and
top cover hem in this class.
Date: Surrey: By appointment
Chilliwack: By appointment
25. Machine Embroidery Level 1: Do you have a new embroidery
machine? Come learn the basics on how to set up your machine to do
embroidery. Find out about thread, stabilizers, how to hoop and how
to open patterns and get ready to embroider. You will also learn how
to save a pattern onto a USB stick or memory card.
Date: Surrey: By appointment
Chilliwack: By appointment
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Computer and Software Classes
26. Digitizer MBX: Beginners Level 1: This is a Demo of Digitizer MBX, no computers or sewing
machines required. Run Lines & Satin Lines ... everything you wanted to know, but were afraid to ask.
Bring a digital image to class. There will be handouts, but come prepared to take additional notes.
Note: Full colour photos typically do not make the best beginning subjects since there are too many
colours in them, company logos and clipart often make the best subjects.
Date: Surrey: Mon Sep 30 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Fee: $15
Instructor: John Weir
Skill Level: Beginner
27. Digitizer MBX: Beginners Level 2: This is a Demo of Digitizer MBX, no computers or sewing
machines required. This class will demonstrate Fills of all kinds, round, square, odd shapes and
hollows. Bring a digital image to class. There will be handouts, but come prepared to take additional
notes. Note: Full colour photos typically do not make the best beginning subjects since there are too
many colours in them, company logos and clipart often make the best subjects.
Date: Surrey: Mon Oct 21 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Fee: $15
Instructor: John Weir
Skill Level: Beginner
28. Digitizer MBX: Beginners Level 3: This is a Demo of Digitizer MBX, no computers or sewing
machines required. This will be bringing lines and fills together to create an embroidery. Photos or
digital images brought to the first 2 sessions will be considered and/or critiqued as the topic of this
session. Bring a USB memory stick if you want to take the finished results home. Note: Full colour
photos typically do not make the best beginninig subjects since there are too many colours in them,
company logos and clipart often make the best subjects.
Date: Surrey: Mon Nov 18 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Fee: $15
Instructor: John Weir
Skill Level: Beginner
Quilt Classes
29. Folded Star Pot Holder: Have you seen the great new way to create Folded
Star projects? These make great gifts but you might find you want to give it
away. It’s a stash or scrappy project. Supply list available. Precutting before
class is necessary.
Date: Chilliwack: Tues Sep 10 10:00am – 2:00pm
Surrey: Wed Sep 11 10:00am – 2:00pm
Fee: $ 30 + pattern $11.95
Instructor: Maureen Goldsmith
Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills
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30. Get to Know Your MC8900: Learn to use the features of the
MC8900 by creating a quilt sampler. Our sample will showcase many
of the machine’s capabilities such as button holes, appliqué stitches,
mirror imaging, the dual feed feet, cloth guide, the list goes on. You
will leave this class knowing so much more about how to use your
machine and a few new tips on how to do things on your MC8900.
Date: Surrey: Mon Sep 16 & 23 10:00am – 1:00pm
Fee: $45
Instructor: Kerri Sketchley
Skill Level: must have basic sewing skills
31.
Walking Foot Quilting: How do you know where to quilt? Choosing patterns
and planning what to do can be easier than you think. Using your walking foot is
the easiest way to finish quilting some of those tops we all have. We will discuss
threads and tips and tricks. Bring a quilt already basted with pins, thread or
spray baste, and we will make a plan for it and get it underway.
Date: Surrey Tues Sep 17 10:00am – 2:00pm
Fee: $ 30
Instructor: Cindy Newton
Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills
32. Home is Where the Haunt Is: Filled with fun and whimsical touches, this wall
hanging is sure to be a frightful delight! Embroidered blocks such as “Mind
Your Mummy” and “Bugs & Hisses Welcome Here”, or the dimensional flower on
the witch hat, add to the cuteness of the design.
Date: Surrey: Wed Sep 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Chilliwack: Thurs Sep 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Fee: $20.00/ session (includes pattern)
Instructor: Carole Hando/ Lynn Garbay
Skill Level: must have basic sewing skills
33. Chinese Puzzle: Make a small wall-hanging or table topper about 28"
square with "wow" factor. You can place the puzzle pieces in many
different ways creating many different looking quilts. Come and learn
this fun folding technique.
Date: Surrey: Fri Sep 20 10:00am - 4:00pm
Chilliwack: Mon Oct 7 1:00pm – 5:00pm & Mon Oct 21 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Fee: $45 + pattern $9.95
Instructor: Irene Harvalias/ Evelyn Haines
Skill Level: beginner & beyond
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34. Thread Catcher: Join us to make a quick ‘n easy addition for your sewing
room or as a gift for a friend. A quilted version of the bag or plain the
choice is yours.
Date: Surrey: Sat Sep 21 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Chilliwack: Fri Nov 1 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Fee: $23 (includes pattern)
Instructor: Carole Hando/ Evelyn Haines
Skill Level: must have basic sewing skills
35. Log Cabin Beginner: In this class students will create a Log Cabin
lap sized quilt, 42 x 52. They will learn fabric selection and
preparation, rotary cutting, piecing, block joining, basting the
layers, as well as the basics of machine and hand quilting in the six
sessions. Supply list available. This fun quilt looks much more
complicated than it is and will teach you everything you need to
know to move on to more advanced projects.
Date: Surrey Thurs Sep 26, Oct 3, Oct 10, Oct 24, Nov 7, Nov 14 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Fee: $ 90
Instructor: Cindy Newton
Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills Fee: $90
36. Porch Swing: 80” x 90”Another great way to use 2 1/2” Jelly Roll strips is
to create this quick & easy quilt. This quilt has been designed by a local
designer & can be made to any size you desire using the 10” blocks that you
create.
Date: Surrey: Mon Sep 30 10:00am – 4:00pm
Fee: $45 + pattern $12.95
Instructor: Carole Hando
Skill Level: Beginner
37. Storm at Sea: We will use Marti Michell’s pattern and template
set to simplify this traditionally complicated quilt pattern. Come
and find out how straight lines can give you the illusion of curves
and how easy templates can be to use. You will need the “Storm at
Sea” template set as well as set “A” to make a 9” block or set “B” to
make a 12” block.
Date: Surrey: Tues Oct 1, 22, 29 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Fee: $45 + pattern $8 + Storm at Sea template $16
Instructor: Cindy Newton
Skill Level: Basic Quilting Skills
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38. The Witch is In 18” x 36”: Back by popular demand! Join us to create this fun
and whimsical wall hanging for Halloween. Fusible machine appliqué techniques will
be taught as this wall hanging is created. Pre- class preparation is required.
Date: Surrey: Fri Oct 4 10:00am – 4:00pm
Fee: $45 + pattern $9.95
Instructor: Carole Hando
Skill Level: must have basic sewing skills
39. Christmas Star Log Cabin: Another scrap project
but the scraps are planned out. The sample uses
whites, and a mixture of reds and Christmas prints. It would make a
great table topper or maybe a wall hanging. You may stay with the
Christmas colour theme or use any colour plan of your choice. Precutting strips will make the project come together quickly.
Date: Surrey Sat Oct 5 10:00am – 4:00pm
Fee: $ 45
Instructor: Cindy Newton
Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills
40. A Spell Gone Wrong: Make a fun small project for Halloween. This is
a quick assembly with raw edge appliqué and envelope construction.
Pattern includes buttons. Size: 13″ x 9 3/4″
Date: Surrey: Mon Oct 7 10:00am – 4:00pm
Fee: $45 + $17.95 (includes pattern& buttons)
Instructor: Carole Hando
Skill Level: must have basic sewing skills
41. Scrap Workshop - No Peeky Nine Patch: By Request This project is a great way to put some of
those scraps to work. By precutting the squares and turn them into blocks ready for a quilt. This
time we are going to be using only black and red and white. We can call it our newspaper quilt – you
know – black and white and red (read) all over. Cut 270 2-1/2" squares before class. We will explore
the many setting possibilities to make your one of a kind quilt.
Date: Surrey Tues Oct 8 10:00am – 1:00pm
Fee: $ 23
Instructor: Cindy Newton
Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills
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42. Marble Pools: The Marble Pools quilt uses one simple block in two color
ways. Blocks are composed of pool rims and pools. The color placement of
rims creates an illusion of three dimensions. Come and learn how to stitch
this block and how colour placement makes this block look 3D.
Date: Surrey Fri Oct 11 10:00pm – 1:00pm & Fri Nov 1 10:00pm –
12:00pm
Chilliwack: Mon Sep 23 2:30pm – 5:30pm & Mon Oct 28 2:30pm –
4:30pm
Fee: $37.50 plus pattern $9.95
Instructor: Tom Sketchley
Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills
43. Stippled Table Topper :Do you want to learn how to stipple?
Come learn stippling from a new perspective. Come find out how
to set up your machine to work for you and see what great work
you can create. We will make a small table topper as practice.
Date: Surrey: Tues Oct 15 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Fee: $ 23.00
Instructor: Tom Sketchley
Skill Level: beginner
44. Santa Wall Hanging 13” x 15”: This whimsical Santa wall hanging
will delight children of all ages old and young! Machine applique will
complete the raw edged applique design, some experience is suggested
but anyone could complete this cute project.
Date: Surrey: Wed Oct 16 & 30 10:00am – 1:00pm
Fee: $45 + Pattern & Kit $21.99
Instructor: Carole Hando
Skill Level: must have basic sewing skills
45. Easy as ABC & 123 Pattern: An excellent choice for a beginner project, looks
complicated but goes together, “Easy as ABC & 123.” This is a fat quarter friendly
pattern which uses just one block to create an intriguing design. Instructions for six
sizes are included in the pattern: Crib (35" x 53"), Lap (57" x 75""), Twin (78" x
96"), Full (88" x 97"), Queen (99" x 99"), and King (108" x 108"). In class you can
make a crib or lap quilt.
Date: Surrey Fri Oct 18 10:00am – 4:00pm
Fee: $45 plus pattern $9.95
Instructor: Irene Harvalias
Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills
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46. Cats Meow: Whether you are a cat lover or know some-one that loves cats, this quilt pattern is a
must have. Seven adorable embroidery appliqué cats and five additional cat
related designs complete this collection. We will use these designs to make a
fun must have wall hanging. This project uses a 7” x 11” Hoop so if you have a
Janome this can be done on the MA Hoop for the MC11000 or MC12000.
Date: Surrey: Mon Oct 21 & Nov 25 10:00am – 1:00pm
Fee: $45 + embroidery patterns $50
Instructor: Kerri Sketchley
Skill Level: must have basic sewing skills
47. My Little Christmas Tree 18” x 22”: This
delightful wall hanging can be created using only two fabrics. Once you
have made one for yourself you will want to make more for friends.
The technique is a simple straight stitch raw edged fusible machine
appliqué. Some pre-class preparation required.
Date: Surrey: Sat Oct 26 10:00am – 4:00pm
Fee: $45 (includes pattern)
Instructor: Carole Hando
Skill Level: must have basic sewing skills
48. Retro Heart 20 x 20: Another great Heart pattern. Surprise! This pattern highlights the importance
of value: dark outline, inside light and outside medium. This is a great way to use up some of those
tone on tones we all collect. Four blocks will give you a 40 inch square lap-sized quilt. It’s a fun easy
pattern that goes together with strips.
Date: Surrey: Mon Oct 28 & Nov 4 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: $30
Instructor: Cindy Newton
Skill Level: Basic Quilting Skills
49. Three-D Log Cabin: This is a “how-to” class, but written instructions will be
given on how to make a small table runner. This fun block can make a cushion
front, a tote bag front or whatever else you’d like to make out of it. Once you’ve
learned the “how”, the rest is up to you. The folded strips of the log cabin give
it a 3-D effect which looks harder than it is, and can easily be made out of
scraps or co-coordinating fabrics – the choice is yours.
Date: Surrey: Thurs Oct 31 10:00am - 4:00pm
Fee: $45
Instructor: Irene Harvalias
Skill Level: Basic Quilting Skills
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50. Tea Cozy: Does your tea cool off too fast in the tea-pot? This is the
perfect solution – AND – if you have lots of tea-drinking friends, it
would make a great Christmas/birthday present. It takes very little
fabric and is a fun and easy project to make. Warning: Nobody
leaves the class unless their tea-cozy is finished! You might even
have time to make two – or three, depending on how fast you work!
Date: Surrey: Sat Nov 2 10:00am - 4:00pm
Fee: $45
Instructor: Irene Harvalias
Skill Level: Basic Quilting Skills
51. Baby Rag Quilt: Need a quick gift? Learn how to make a rag quilt with
borders over the two class sessions that will complete this fun project.
Date: Surrey: Mon Nov 4 10:00am – 2:00pm & Mon Nov 18 10:00am –
12:00pm
Fee: $45.00 (includes pattern)
Instructor: Carole Hando
Skill Level: must have basic sewing skills
52.
Paper Pieced & Strip Pieced Table Runner: Quilt-as-you-go with small paper
pieced tulips in the centre - Finish a table runner in two sessions. First make a
centre block of tiny pieced tulips. Then quilt it as you piece it in the traditional
Pioneer Braid pattern starting with your tulip center square. Makes a quick gift or a
nice addition to your table or make more than one in holiday themes.
Date: Surrey: Tues Nov 5 & 12 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Fee: $30
Instructor: Cindy Newton
Skill Level: Basic Quilting Skills
53. Victorian Runner 28” x 41”: Join us to create this stunning table
runner. It is easier to make than it looks as we will be using a simple
technique to create the look of curves without sewing curves. Some
pre-class preparation required.
Date: Surrey: Wed Nov 6 & 13 10:00am – 2:00pm
Fee: $60 + pattern $9.95
Instructor: Carole Hando
Skill Level: must have basic sewing skills
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54. Placemats & Company: Two fabrics will create this quick and easy
placemat in class and then you will want to make more for yourself
as well as a quick gift for friends. Suitable for beginners.
Date: Surrey: Fri Nov 8 10:00am – 12:30pm
Fee: $20 + pattern $10.99
Instructor: Carole Hando
Skill Level: must have basic sewing skills
55. Hearts and Stars Revisited: This is such a cool pattern. It’s actually a
non-pattern. It’s a great technique to make small pieced stars set on a
diagonal. When you put them together a cute little wonky star appears.
This is another great scrap project and you can make as many as you want
to make a quilt of any size. It would also go together to make a great table
runner. And as you know, hearts can be any colour.
Date: Surrey: Sat Nov 9 10:00am - 2:00pm
Fee: $30
Instructor: Cindy Newton
Skill Level: Basic Quilting Skills
56. MC11000/ MC12000 Stippled Table Topper: Do you want to
learn how to stipple in the hoop. Come and we will make a table topper,
the perfect size to learn how to set up your machine for stippling. We
will even go through the process of printing templates. Must have the
Accuquilt Quilt Kit.
Date: Surrey: Tues Nov 12 10:00am – 1:00pm
Fee: $23
Instructor: Kerri Sketchley
Skill Level: must have basic sewing skills
57. Heart Throb: Come make an original pattern starting with a two piece heart appliquéd to a
dynamically diagonal background. The sample is hand appliquéd but you may use a machine appliqué
method if you want.
Date: Surrey Thurs Nov 14 10:00am – 1:00pm
Fee: $ 23
Instructor: Cindy Newton
Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills
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58. Newport Bag: This handy bag can be made using 5” Charm Squares or a solid
fabric, either way it is a fun bag to create. The bag has a magnetic closure
with inside & outside pockets. Finished size 15” wide X 11” tall X 4” deep
Date: Surrey: Fri Nov 15 10:00am – 4:00pm
Fee: $45 + $10.95 pattern
Instructor: Carole Hando
Skill Level: Beginner
59. Get to Know Your MC15000: Let’s play with the new features on the Janome MC15000. Create a
sample that reflects the exciting new embroidery designs of the MC15000. We will also look at
several of the machines editing functions as we get to know this amazing new machine.
Date: Surrey: Tues Nov 19 10:00am – 1:00pm
Fee: $23
Instructor: Kerri Sketchley
Skill Level: must have basic sewing skills
60. Tea Bag: Ever wondered what to do with all those jelly rolls you
couldn't live without? Or do you have some leftover strips from a
project? With only seven 2 ½ " strips and half a meter of coordinating
fabric you can make yourself (or someone you love!) a lovely little
bag.This bag can be finished in one session.
Date: Surrey: Sat Nov 23 10am - 4pm
Fee: $45 plus pattern $9.95
Instructor: Irene Harvalias
Skill Level: beginner & beyond
61. Planning a Panel: So you have this wonderful panel - Now what? Panels can be used as the start of an
amazing one-of-a-kind quilt. By adding pieced and plain rows and borders, a panel can become an
amazing quilt. Some panels are so beautiful, they look almost like paintings and can be enhanced and
enlarged with some simple techniques. Bring your panel and we will make individual plans that will be
easy to follow and give you striking results.
Supply list and small kit fee
Date: Surrey: Thurs Nov 28 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Fee: $23
Instructor: Cindy Newton
Skill Level: must have basic sewing skills
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62. Curves and Corners Table Runner 16” x 54”: Do you like seasonal
runners? If so, join us to create this runner and learn how to do a simple
curved effect without sewing curves. Your choice of fabric will determine
the season.
Date: Surrey: Fri Nov 29 10:00am – 4:00pm
Fee: $45 + pattern $10.95
Instructor: Carole Hando
Skill Level: must have basic sewing skills
63. Playing with your Jelly Roll: Do you have a jelly roll or any
other set of 2 ½” strips sitting in your stash and are you
wondering what to do with it? Well, wonder no more. By sewing
all those strips together, you can make a multitude of different
blocks. All you need is that Jelly Roll, your sewing machine, a
cutting mat, ruler and cutter, and your imagination. Come and
have some fun creating unique blocks and make a quilt like
nobody else’s.
Date: Surrey: Sat Nov 30 10:00am - 4:00pm
Fee: $45
Instructor: Irene Harvalias
Skill Level: Basic Quilting Skills
64. Wonky Nine Patch: Finally a pattern just made for those wonderful fat
quarters that you've been collecting. It can be made in brights or with any
colour theme you want. Easy and fun.
Date: Surrey: Sat Dec 7 10:00am – 4:00pm
Fee: $45 + pattern
Instructor: Cindy Newton
Skill Level: Basic Quilting Skills
***Registration required for all classes
*** Payment required at time of registration. Phone registration taken with credit card payment
***Cancellations must be made 4 business days prior to class for a full refund
***We reserve the right to cancel a class 48 hours before class, with full refund, if registration is too low.
***Please ensure you have your supply lists and all supplies before class.
***No babies, children or guests in class
***If you do not have supply list 7 days before class, please call the store
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