Tissue Box Cover Embroidery Class
2023-05-26 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Join this fun class as you make an elegant tissue box cover for a boutique (square) type tissue box. The cover will be made up of five embroidery sections and then sewn together. At the time of class, you will receive nine different quilting pattern design files for a special season or to coordinate with any room in the home.
The designs will fit in a 5” x 7” hoop at the minimum, but if you have a 7×12, 8×12 or larger, you will learn how to make two sections in one hooping.
When registering, please ask for a supply list that can be emailed to your in box.

Luminaire 3/Solaris Vision Features – Demonstration & Lecture
2023-06-09 11:00 - 13:00
This month we will be creating a box bottom with a lid in IQ Designer or Design Center that will be great for gift giving for weddings, birthdays or end of the year holidays. Creating the box will include making the shape and size, assigning stitches, erase tool, copy and paste, color change and how to personalize the lid for the recipient. The box lid will be stitched after it is created and a handout will be included.

Quilt Group
2023-06-13 11:30 - 13:30, 2023-07-11 11:30 - 13:30, 2023-08-08 11:30 - 13:30, 2023-09-12 11:30 - 13:30, 2023-10-10 11:30 - 13:30, 2023-11-14 11:30 - 13:30, 2023-12-12 11:30 - 13:00

I Love to Sew - Charming Circles Ruler
2023-06-15 13:30 - 15:30
Create fun and easy projects using the Charming Circles Ruler! This ruler is great for using repurposed denim, scrap fabrics and batting to create blankets, table runners and toppers, place mats, pillows, tote bags, and mug rugs. Join us as Tracy demonstrates step-by-step how to make a place mat using denim and 5″ squares of fabric. Included will be sample projects using various stitching options to create a “shabby chic” look or a more refined finish using different sewing machine stitches.

Key Fob Embroidery
2023-06-23 10:00 - 13:00
Everyone needs a key fob or two! Join the fun making these unique Key Fobs that are completely embroidered in a 5” x 7” hoop. You will learn to embroider using faux leather and/or HTV Glitter Vinyl. These will make perfect stocking stuffers and gifts for family and friends to keep track of their keys or add them to a backpack, purse, bag or pouch zipper for an extra embellishment.
At the time of class, you will receive six different key Fob design files. A kit will be provided for purchase at the time of class. It will include materials for a faux leather and a HTV Glitter Vinyl key fob, Kam Snaps and 2 swivel hooks.

Jelly Roll Trivet
2023-06-30 10:00 - 13:00
This trivet is a perfect project size to learn the concept of making tubes from 2 1/2″ Jelly Roll strips and Katahdin cotton batting using your sewing machine. The tubes will then be assembled to a pleasing order and zigzagged together with a binding to finish the ends. The Jelly Roll Slice Rug will be discussed in class.
This class is currently full. If you are interested in this class, please call the store, 817-263-0572 to be added to the waiting list.

Luminaire 3/Solaris Vision Features – Demonstration & Lecture
2023-07-14 11:00 - 13:00
There will not be a class for July!

I Love to Sew Christmas in July
2023-07-20 10:30 - 15:00
Get started early on your Christmas sewing ideas. See creative demonstrations of fun projects for your Christmas gift list.
Be a part of this exciting day.
Call today to reserve your place, 817-263-0572. Seating is limited.
Thursday, 10:30 am – 3:00 pm
Fee $25.00
Includes: Lunch, door prizes, instructions to create the projects that are demonstrated, and lots of fun.
Plan now to attend.
Please register by Monday July 17, 2023.

Gift Box Embroidery
2023-07-28 10:00 - 13:00
Get ahead for the holiday season by learning to make these useful gift boxes in the hoop. There is a little sewing required after they are embroidered to give them their boxed shape. The bottom portion fits in a 7×12 and 8×12 hoop and the lid can be embroidered in a 6×10 hoop. They are in three different sizes and can be personalized for that special someone.
At the time of class, you will receive the complimentary design files for the boxes and a few bonus designs that have a value of $30.

Luminaire 3/Solaris Vision Features – Demonstration & Lecture
2023-08-11 11:00 - 13:00
We will explore adding different shapes, pattern fills, and motif fills to existing built-in embroidery designs from your machine or purchased designs. A handout with steps for this will be available. Also, other detail settings will be demonstrated in IQ Designer/Design Center that will add more creating possibilities to your embroidery. We will in addition revisit how to add purchased Pattern Fills to your machine for more options. Plus the feature of using echo and pattern fills in the embroidery side of the machine that can be added to your embroidery design of choice will be included.

I Love to Sew - Braiding/Couching Foot vs 3 hole Cording Foot
2023-08-17 13:30 - 15:30
Is there a time when one of these types of feet should be used over the other?
Come and see the types of feet and when to use them. Should one be used over the other if you are holding elastic down in place?
How wide can my ribbon be when using these feet?
Can you only use Yarn for one and not the other?
These are the questions I will be answering in our discussion.

Embellished Purse
2023-08-23 10:30 - 13:30
We have a new instructor, Joan Whitcomb, who is a true artist when using all kinds of materials. She will be teaching her first class on August 23, Wednesday from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. Please see more details below.
Create a one of a kind Embellished Purse by adding different fabrics, ribbons, lace, beads, trinkets etc. Fabric and embellishing items will be provided for making the purse. The foundation of the purse will be in either a beige suede or denim. The $35 class fee includes the foundation and embellishing items the instructor will be supplying.
Bring: Sewing Machine, foot control, electric cord, zigzag all-purpose foot, bobbin, assortment of sewing thread, scissors, pins, fabric scraps or embellishments from your stash if you choose.

Rectangle Tissue Box Cover Embroidery
2023-08-25 10:00 - 13:00
Join this fun class as you make the rectangle shape tissue box cover. The cover will be made up of five embroidery sections and then sewn together. At the time of class, you will receive seven different quilting pattern design files to coordinate with any room in the home.
The designs will fit in a 6” x 10” hoop at the minimum, but if you have a 7×12, 8×12 or larger, you can learn how to make the two end sections in one hooping.
When registering, please ask for a supply list that can be emailed to your in box.
At the time of class, you will receive the complimentary design files for seven different rectangle tissue box covers that have a value of $45.

Luminaire 3/Solaris Vision Features – Demonstration & Lecture
2023-09-08 11:00 - 13:00
This month I’ll be showing how to create simple shapes in Design Center and IQ Designer as an applique and at the same time it will be used to quilt when placing them in various places on a table runner. When deciding placement of the design the use of the scanning and projector features will be covered plus much more. Be sure to mark your calendar for this fun and creative learning experience.

I Love to Sew
2023-09-21 13:30 - 15:30
Stabilizer is the topic for September. Tracy plans to cover Tear-away, Cutaway, Cutaway No-Show Mesh, Adhesive Tearaway, Fibrous Wash-away, and Toppings. There will be good samples and not so good samples for comparison and when to use one type and not another. Each attendee will receive a small packet sample of labeled stabilizers to use as a reference source.

Embroidered 3D Stuffed Pumpkins
2023-09-29 10:00 - 13:00
Let’s get ready for the Fall season by creating these 3D Stuffed Pumpkins using your embroidery machine to stitch out the pieces, construct them with the sewing machine, add some stuffing a branch for the stem and learn to create an awesome bow. The designs come in seven sizes and each size has six different fills. At this time the class is full. You can contact the store and we can add you to the waiting list.

I Love to Sew
2023-10-19 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-12-14 11:30 - 14:00

Luminaire 3/Solaris Vision Features – Demonstration & Lecture
2023-10-20 11:00 - 13:00
I’m so excited to share with you how to create couching embroidery on your embroidery machine! We will go over step-by-step that includes setting up the machine, choosing the built-in designs, yarn choices, accessories needed, combining Design Center/IQ Designer fills and finishing the design. I hope you will come join the fun as we explore this wonderful feature on your machine.

Embroidery/Sewing Zipper Pouch
2023-11-03 10:00 - 13:00
Join the fun making a Zipper Pouch that will include both embroidery and sewing! The pouch backing will be embroidered in the hoop using one of 12 different possible fills and two size choices available. The layering will be different from the usual conventional way when embroidering. The sewing will involve a zipper with added fabric strips and then attached to a clear vinyl that will make up the front for ease of seeing items that will be stored in the pouch. To complete the pouch, a binding will be added giving it a finishing frame. The pouch has many uses for sewing items, first aid kits, travel items, etc. They will make wonderful gifts for the upcoming holiday! The collection has a $60 value that is complimentary when taking the class.

I Love to Sew
2023-11-16 13:30 - 15:30
This time of year is a great time to create something quick and easy! Towels are excellent canvases for adding both sewing and embroidery embellishments. The demonstration will be showing how to use your decorative sewing stitches to attach novelty printed stripe cotton fabrics that make them unique. We have toweling yardage that can be either made into a table runner, towel or a pillow cover and add embroidered sayings or a name to give as a gift at this up coming season.

Luminaire 3/Solaris Vision Features – Demonstration & Lecture
2023-11-17 11:00 - 13:00
Subject: Border Function
This great feature is wonderful for creating repeated patterns for borders, filling the hoop or patches.
You can use embroidery designs that are either built-in the machine or ones you purchase work with this great feature.
We will explore the icons and how to use them as we use different designing options like the frames and the utility embroidery patterns that are found in your machine.

Snow Globe Embroidery - Snowman
2023-12-01 10:00 - 13:00
These cute ITH Snow Globe Ornaments include a layer of clear vinyl over the design, glitter vinyl for a sparkly snowman and feature tiny, loose snowflake confetti inside.
A kit will be available to purchase to complete the Snowman Snow Globe design at the time of class.
The website is below from A Stitch in Time Designs.
The design collection of four different ITH Snow Globes Ornaments is required and can be purchased at https://astitchintimedesigns.com/.

Quilt Club - January
2024-01-09 11:30 - 13:00
