Workshops….……..... 2-4 Special Events …….. 5 Garments…………… 5-7 Embroidery………….. 8 Creative Sewing…..... 8-9 Two 4 $10…………… 10 Know Your Bernina… 11 Quilting…………….... 12-13 Serger……………….. 13 Know Your Bernina… 11 SFTH Policies ……... 14

February, March & April 2011

Sew from the Heart Welcome to

Volume 9 Number 1

Dear Sew from the Heart friends,

Happy New Year to all our dear SFTH family! We look forward to seeing many of our returning

winter visitors and of course, our ―stay in the valley‖ regulars. This is the time of year we

really get to enjoy our sewing creativity, with the hustle of the holidays behind us. We hope

you can join us for the many wonderful opportunities, included in this schedule, to Sew for the

Love of IT!

♥ This is our 9th year in the Phoenix, Quilt, Craft and

Sewing Festival at the State Fairgrounds on January

27th-29th. We‘ll be in the same place, but with new and

exciting products and offers!

♥ BERNINA is offering another fabulous financing offer

for Super Bowl Weekend. So, that seems like the

perfect time to have one of our wonderful Create with 8

parties on Friday, February 4th. Stay in the afternoon

for our Software Fair and learn about the amazing V6

Embroidery Software.

♥ Since February is the month for love; it is appropriate to

have our Customer Appreciation Week from February

14th-19th. You will LOVE the specials and savings.

♥ The month of March brings Embroidery Expressions, a

Complete promotion from BERNINA that includes

designs, projects and fabrics. We will be hosting an

embroidery demo day on Saturday, March 12th.

♥ We all know that April brings those confounded tax

forms! Sew from the Heart will help relieve the pain with

great Tax Day savings, April 14th-18th.

♥ We will also be kicking off a new Rewards Program for

our Love to Sew Cardholders. You will be rewarded for

attending classes, starting with the February class

schedule. The more classes you attend, the greater the

reward!

Sewing for the Love of IT!

From the heart, Susie

Special Events

Super Bowl Financing February 3-7

36mos. No interest financing on new

Bernina products over $3000.

Customer Appreciation Week February 14-19

Special offers during the week, plus a

special day for our Love to Sew

cardholders.

Tax Day Sale April 15-18

Special savings on machines, cabinets

and more.

Updated: 4/26/2010 2:50 PM

Workshops 2

Starry Path—English Pathway This traditional quilt from Kaye England measures

46x46‖ and would make a lovely table topper or

wall hanging. Sew from the Heart has kits made

up for this quilt featuring the fabric of the Eng-

lish Pathways Collection. These rich fabrics en-

hance the Ohio Star block, flying geese units and

border blocks resembling twisted ribbon that you

will learn to piece in class.

Tuition: $60

Class #21422 (class meets on

two separate days)

Mon Feb 7th & Mon Feb 14th

10am - 1pm

Supply List Needed

Ellen Speranzo

Fashion mavens tell

us that we all need a good button front blouse. So,

let‘s get busy create it ourselves. This 3-part

workshop is focused on creating a button front blouse

from pattern fitting to completion. Over the three

classes we will measure the pattern, trace the pattern

onto Swedish tracing paper, sew the Swedish tracing

paper to check initial fit, make pattern adjustments,

then cut and sew a muslin for one more fit check.

And...finally, construct the blouse.

Three Part Class

Tuition: $90 for

entire series

Class # 21403

Tuesdays 5:30 -

8:30 pm

Feb 1, 8 & March 1

Supply List Needed

Barbara Grace Button Front Blouse

Workshops & Seminars are not a part of the Love to Sew card free classes, but LTS card holders do get a 20% discount on workshop & seminar fees. Fees are due at the time of registration.

Tuition: $10 for LTS card holders

$30 for non card holders

Software Sampler Bernina Software Sampler is a hit

with customers and we‗re bringing

it to SftH. Each month we will go through

a software design project prepared by

Bernina‗s best and learn some new aspect

of our DesignerPlus Software. Students

will get a handout and CD to take home.

John Thornton

Class # 21531

Tues Mar 15

10am - 1pm

Class # 21532

Tues Apr 19

10am - 1pm

Class # 21530

Tues Feb 15

10am - 1pm

Digitizing for

Beginners

If you are new to digitizing and want to learn how to

create spectacular embroidery designs, then this series of

classes is for you! Bring your computer and have fun with

your software. Supply list provides more detail about

each class. Tuition: $65

Class #21503

Sat Mar 26

10am - 4:30pm

Supply List Needed

Sarah Vedeler

Pre-requisite: You must have basic knowledge of

Windows and

have completed all Software Mastery classes.

Workshops 3

T-Shirt Quilts

Tuition: $65

Class # 21494

Sat., Feb. 12 10am - 4:30pm

Supply List Needed

Carla Bonifasi It‘s time to use a great technique for using all those t-shirts

you‘ve been saving, and turn them into a quilt of memories to

be used and cherished! This class will help you learn ways to

make the blocks for this quilt and then put them together in

interesting designs. In class you will start your very own t-

shirt memory quilt.

Software Using pre-digitized

Rose of Sharon designs, create

the embroidery machine

appliqué design for the outside

blocks for the Go! Cutter Rose

of Sharon Table Runner. This class is for V6 Editor Plus & Design Plus

The Bernina embroidery software, a

Go! Cutter and your embroidery module

- THE tools for stunning embroidery machine appliqué Rose of Sharon

blocks! Using pre-digitized roses, leaves, circles and stems, create Rose

of Sharon blocks from the Go! Cutter Rose of Sharon Table pattern.

Morning is software, afternoon is stitching.

Go Cutter - Rose of Sharon Table Runner

Embroidery Let the

Go! Cutter and your em-

broidery module do the

hard work for you to cre-

ate these stunning em-

broidery machine appliqué

Rose of Sharon blocks!

Note: There is a morning workshop for Editor Plus and Designer Plus owners to create their own Rose of Sharon block to stitch. For those who do not have the software or wish to attend the morning session, the block design will be available the day of class for $10 payable to the teacher.

Judy Danz

Tuition: $20

Class #21478

Fri Feb 18 10am - 12pm

Class # 21501

Fri Mar 25 10am - 12pm

Class # 21522

Fri Apr 15 10am - 12pm

Tuition: $35

Class #21479

Fri Feb 18 1pm - 4pm

Class # 21502

Fri Mar 25 1pm - 4pm

Class # 21523

Fri Apr 15 1pm - 4pm

Feng shui is the art of living in harmony with your envi-

ronment for health, wealth and happiness. What better

way to introduce a little Asian influence than with the

Asian Impression Quilt? Its sew and flip construction

is perfect the beginner as well as advanced quilter.

Choosing 5 coordinating, contrasting or theme ori-

ented fabrics allows for a personalized Zen creation!

Asian Quilt

Workshop

Tuition: $65

Class #21493

Sat Mar 19

10am - 4:30pm

Supply List Needed

Diane Bykowski

Workshops & Seminars are not a part of the Love to Sew card free classes, but LTS card holders do get a 20% discount on workshop & seminar fees. Fees are due at the time of registration.

Workshops 4

Workshops & Seminars are not a part of the Love to Sew card free classes but do get a 20% discount on class fees. Fees are due at the time of registration.

Learn how to digitize from artwork - a baked potato

and the lettering to put on the front of the Bake A

Potato Bag. You will learn how to make the bag that

will bake fluffy potatoes in the microwave. This is a

SOFTWARE Class! (Designer Plus Software)

Digitizing: Making a Potato Bag Deanna Fay

Tuition: $35

Class # 21482

Tues Feb 22

1:30pm - 5pm

Learn how to digitize letters and making them seasonal.

We will be using only your software and software

designs. You will learn how to change lettering to reflect

your desires for the future. This is a SOFTWARE

CLASS! (Designer Plus Software)

Digitizing: Seasonal Letters Deanna Fay

Tuition: $40

Class # 21496

Fri Mar 11

10am - 2pm

Stars - not a Workshop Sarah Vedeler

Come and play with the designs from Sarah‘s

stunning new stars collection. Whether you‘re

new to embroidered appliqué or already a pro,

treat yourself to some dedicated sewing time

to create the project of your choice.

Tuition: $60

Class # 21488 (class meets on

two separate days)

Fri Mar 4 & Fri Mar 18

10am - 1pm

If you‘ve already started a project

using one of Sarah‘s design collections or

you want to start a new project then

this is the class for you. Come for the

morning or full day of inspiration and

assistance to work on your project.

Embroider with Sarah Sarah Vedeler

Tuition: $30

Class # 21483 - morning only

Mon Feb 28 10am - 1pm

Tuition: $65

Class #21484 - all day with a lunch break

Mon Feb 28 10am - 4:30pm

Learn how to digitize microwave mitts in the hoop. We

will be digitizing a chili pepper from artwork and using a

design from ornaments in your software. This is a

SOFTWARE CLASS! (Designer Plus Software)

Digitizing: Microwave Mitt in the Hoop Deanna Fay

Tuition: $40

Class # 21490

Mon Mar 7

10am - 2pm

Cre-8-tive Parties

Software Fair What is so special about Bernina EditorPlus & DesignerPlus V6 embroidery

softwares? Come and find out first-hand what all the

buzz is about! You will have a hands-on opportunity to ex-

perience the amazing new features of these state-of-the-

art embroidery-design softwares and create your own

customized motifs at the event. Plus, enjoy all the fun

that goes with a Sew from the Heart special event: draw-

ings, gifts, special offers and loads of learning fun! Hurry

and register soon, space is limited.

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You are invited to attend a FREE class! We hop you can join us for a Cre-

8-tive Party. Not only will you leave with a beautiful completed project

that you will love, but BERNINA is offering some incredible specials!

We‘ll have samples, handouts, door prizes,

refreshments and lots of fun! And, best of

all, we‘ll provide all of your supplies and a

BERNINA 830 for you to sew and embroider

on as we walk you through every step.

Embroidery experience is not necessary!

“8 is Great“ 820/830 Owners Retreat

Tuition: $10 for LTS card holders

$30 for non card holders

Class #21421

Fri Feb 4 2-4:30pm

Class #21525

Sat Apr 16 2-4:30pm

Special Events

Join us for two days of sewing, demos and creative

inspiration on your 820 or 830 machine. No charge

for the class. Kits will be available for a fee.

Tuition: FREE, but you must

register

Class #21420

Fri Feb 4 10am - 1pm

Class #21524

Sat Apr 16 10am - 1pm

See It! Sew It! Make It!

Open Sew for Garments (formally Garment Club) Barbara Grace

Tuition $30 each class

Garments

This ―club‖ is easy to be a part of; there are no requirements to be at each meeting, no

pledge, and no board of directors. Bring your garment project – whatever that may be

and Barbara will be there to help you with any issues. Need another pair of hands to

mark a hem? Want someone to pin some alterations? Starting a new garment and want

help? Just wanna sew with friends? Then this is the class for you!!! All

Class # 21489

Sat Mar 5

1pm - 4pm

Class # 21507

Sat Apr 2

1pm - 4pm

Class # 21406

Sat Feb 5

1pm - 4pm

Friday Feb 25 - Saturday Feb 26

Embroidery Expressions

Thurs Mar 10-Mon Mar 21

Sat Mar 12 Embroidery Demos

-There will be special savings on BERNINA purchases

-Savings coupons on presser feet

- Try our embroidery machines with a FREE stitch out

Altered Attitudes Carrie will not be teaching this course during this

semester. Look for her classes in our summer

newsletter.

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We often need ‗a bit more time‘

to finish things! Let‘s get

together and do just that! Carrie will help you

with finishing the projects that you are working

on. All

Open Sew for UFO’s

Tuition $30

Class # 21476

Tues Feb 15 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Carrie Morgan

Susie’s Broomstick Skirt Susie Parker

Tuition $40

Class # 21541

Thurs Apr 28 10am - 2pm

Make a flattering 3-tiered skirt from silk or

cotton. This style is timeless, lovely and

flattering for ALL figure types, yes all!

Broomsticking technique for pleating will be

demonstrated.

Garments

Gossamer Top

Tuition: $35

Class #21506

Fri Apr 1

1pm - 4:30pm

Diane Bykowski

Is it crocheted? Is it knitted? Is it

lace? The answer is no to each of those

questions because it is ―crazy felt.‖

The look is completely con-trolled by

your choice of yarns and how densely

you choose to construct your top. This

is a fun project that can take on many

dimensions and is limited only by your

imagination! In class you will construct

the entire garment, but the joy and ele-

ment of surprise will come after you

launder and air-dry it!All

Clothing

Construction

Carrie Morgan

Tuition: $30

Class #21464

Fri Feb 11 10am - 1pm

In this class you will learn how to measure before you start.

Learn to lay out your pattern pieces to get the most from your

yardage. Professional fitting techniques-seems-closures-

zippers and sew much more! Carrie will teach you tips and

tricks learned from keeping folks in stitches. This is an

ongoing/open-ended series. Whatever you are in your sewing

skills learn to make clothing without that handmade look. All

Garments 7

Hemming Skirts

Back to Basics class aimed at getting a

good hem on skirts. We‘ll discuss

several different types of hems. All

Class #21467

Sat Feb 19

10am-12noon

Reading a Pattern

This back to basics class is aimed at acquainting you with a sewing

pattern. We‘ll discover how to choose a pattern based on

measurements, types of fabric, fit and more. We‘ll learn what the

words and symbols on the pattern envelope really mean. All

Class #21537

Tues Mar 22 2pm-4pm

Class #21509

Tues Apr 6pm-8pm

Back to Basics - Learn to Sew Tuition $20 per class

Supply list needed

Barbara Grace

Creative Sewing - Home Decor

Decorator Pillow

Barbara Grace Duvet Cover

Barbara Grace

Tuition: $30

Class #21477 Thurs Feb 17

10am-1pm

Class # 21495 Tues Mar 22

5:30pm-8:30pm

Create a beautiful cover for your comforter.

Simple sewing, buttonholes and buttons turn

your supplies into a fully functioning duvet for

your favorite comforter. The top layer

features a row of buttons that provide an

opening AND serve as a decorative accent.

Tuition: $30 Two class times

available

Class #21505 Tues Mar 29

5:30pm-8:30pm

Class # 21514 Tues Apr 12

1:30pm-4:30pm

A pillow to toss on a bed or chair made with your

choice of fabrics. In this class we will cut out

the pillow fabric, insert an invisible zipper and

sew - the goal is to leave class with a completed

pillow cover.

Personalized Classes

SftH offers private classes for anyone who wishes to learn a skill that is

not currently offered, or not offered at a convenient time for you. Sub-

ject matter will be discussed and a teacher secured to teach the re-

quested material at the agreed upon time or times. The charge for this

service is $50.00 per hour. Minimum 1 hour charge.

One-on-One Classes

Create an attractive caddy for your

favorite 9‖ x 13‖ casserole dish. Perfect

for pot luck suppers, picnics, or holiday

get-togethers. It works with hot or cold

dishes and has a pocket to place a

warmer/cooler packet.

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Bow Tie Placemats Ellen Speranzo

This 15‖ x 17‖ mat will make a lovely dinner table

place mat or done up in fabric with a sewing

motif, a pretty mat for your sewing room. The

technique is called ―flip and sew‖, an easy way to

create a project which is quilted as you sew it

together resulting in a fast finish.

Waffle Time Tablerunner

Embroidery Enjoy Embroidery? Check out our Workshops &

Mastery Classes- many incorporate embroidery!

Each month embroider a wonderful

recipe on a towel, and enjoy the

recipe while you sew! All

Susie Parker Towel of the Month

Tuition: $20 each class Supply List Needed

Class #21465

Fri Feb 11 2pm-4pm

Class #21497

Fri Mar 11 2:30pm-4:30pm

Class #21521

Thur Apr 14 10am-2pm

Creative Sewing

Tuition: $30

Class #21500 Mon Mar 14

1:30pm-4:30pm

Supply List Needed

This 18‖ x 42‖ runner is a special one for several

reasons: it‘s a great accuracy -builder for new

quilters, it takes only a small amount of fabric,

and it works up quickly. The key for success with

Waffle Time is selecting a bold or interesting

focus fabric for the center panel. This pattern

is easily adaptable for every season and holiday

with the right focus fabric.

Ellen Speranzo Tuition: $40

Class #21527 Tues Apr 19

12:30pm-4:30pm

9in. x 13in. Casserole Caddy Kathy Peltier

Tuition: $30

Class #21544

Tues Apr 26 10am-1pm

Supply List Needed

Creative Sewing 9

Kathy Siders Working with Tyvek

Easter Egg Mats

Watercolor on Fabric

Sewing for Dogs - Dog Coat Doesn‗t your best friend on four paws de-

serve a new coat for this upcoming winter?

This is your chance to make him or her a new coat well in

advance of cooler climes. Make one for a friend‗s dog…

they won‗t forget it. You can also personalize it with em-

broidery. We will have Designer-Plus V6 up and running to

create a lettering motif. All

Tuition: $30 - (two part class)

Class #21491

Thurs Mar 10 11am-12noon

Thurs Mar 17 10am-12noon

Supply List Needed

In the first class, we will paint the tyvek and

let it dry for 6 days, then in the second class,

wee will incorporate it into a quilt. This is a

fun and fast project where you can showcase

any of your favorite embroideries or photos

printed onto fabric.

Kathy Siders In this class we will be working with

watercolor crayons. In class, you will

complete two flowers, including all the

quilting. You will finish at home, either

bound using the traditional method or you

will be provided instructions to mount on a

canvas like the samples.

Supply List Needed

John Thornton

Tuition: $30

Class #21536

Thurs Mar 31 10am - 1pm

Supply List Needed

Make your choice of a large Easter egg table

runner or 2 smaller placemats, the technique is

the same. Or, if you wish, make an oval

springtime runner by repositioning the

template. You will learn how to make and apply

bias binding the easy way.

Supply List Needed

Ellen Speranzo

Tuition: $40

Class #21508

Tues Apr 5

12:30pm - 4:30pm

Tuition: $30

Class # 21492

Thurs Mar 10

1:30pm-4:30pm

10 2 hours for $10

Bath Time Hoodie

Fabric Box

Do you have a favorite t-shirt with a design that you love - but

you never wear? Make it into a pillow! You will make a pillow (size may

vary because of shirt) and learn the tricks of working with t-shirt

knits. All

Tuition: $10

Class #21135

Mon Apr 11

1pm-3pm

Supply List Needed

T-Shirt Pillow

Ellen Speranzo

Tuition: $10

Class #21382

Tues Apr 5

10am - 12pm

Supply list Needed

Make baby‘s bath time cozy with a boutique-style

bath towel with a quilted patchwork hood.

Generously sized to wrap an infant through

toddler, this will make a wonderful shower gift

for the special baby! Not a quilter? Make the

hood from a single piece of baby flannel.

Tuition: $10

Class #21512

Sat Apr 9

10am-12noon

This is a super-quick project to use up those fat quarters

you have in your stash. If you wish to personalize them using

your emboirdery module, you can! These little boxes are

great for gift-giving: fill them with home-made bread,

cookies, sewing supplies,etc. Use them in your bureau

drawers as dividers or on your nightstand to hold jewelry.

They fold flat for packing so put one in your suitcase to hold

jewelry and your change in your hotel room. All

Susie’s Apron Susie Parker

Tuition: $10

Class #21526

Fri Apr 22

2pm-4pm

This is a great quick apron that

Susie will share with you. Supply

list and pattern included with the

project. This apron is made from a

20‖x28‖ T-Towel.

Carla Bonifasi

Ellen Speranzo

Brainy Baby Ball

Carla Bonifasi Tuition: $10

Class #21538

Mon Mar 21

10am-12noon

Supply list Needed

A variation of the classic Amish Puzzle Ball

pattern, this cuddly patchwork ball has lots of

places for little hands to grab on to. It

tumbles softly but won‘t roll away from baby.

This project can be done by hand or by

machine. (Hand is just as easy.)

11 Know Your Bernina - 830 Classes

Don’t Forget!

Save 15% on all

class supplies

purchased at

SFTH.

Good quality fabric scissors

Small scissors or thread snips

6‖ seam gauge or ruler

Seam ripper

Straight pins

Fabric marker

Needles for your machine

Pen and paper for notes

Anything you commonly use for a day

of sewing

Here‘s what you should have in your ―Basic Sewing Supplies‖.

Please let us know if you have any questions! Basic Sewing Supplies

Know Your Decorative Stitches Ellen Speranzo

Tuition: $30

Class #21499

Mon Mar 14

10am - 1pm

Supply list Needed

Ever wonder about the decorative stitches in

your machine? Ever wish you knew what they

looked like and how many there are? No matter

what make or model machine you have, come and

make a helpful resource guide for yourself. You

will use your machine with greater confidence and

creativity. All

Cutwork Tool Mastery John Thornton

Please take S8 Mastery 1 & 2

before taking these classes.

This series of classes are

designed to teach the fan-

tastic new features of these

high-end sewing computers.

These classes will take you

―Beyond the Basics!‖

Tuition: $30

Mary Lou Micheaels

Thurs Feb 24 1:30pm-4:30pm 21454

#4 Cooking Up Creativity

Thurs Mar 24 1:30pm-4:30pm 21454

#5 Endless Embroidery

Thurs Apr 21 1:30pm-4:30pm 21457

#6 Alphabet Soup

Series 8—Beyond the Basics

Here is your chance to learn about your

Bernina Cutwork Tool & Cutwork Software in

this 3 part series. John will help you really

learn this wonderful new tool from Bernina.

Tuition: $30

Class #1 - #21533

Tues Feb 22 10am-1pm

Class #2 - #21534

Tues Mar 29 10am-1pm

Supply list Needed

Quilting 12

Paper Piecing

If you are new to quilting, or simply want to review and update

your quilting skills, this is the series for you. In 6 classes we

will cover all that you need to know in order for you to become a

quilter! The first class is a required class since it covers the

basics. All Ellen Speranzo

Learn to

Quilt

Tuition: $30 per session

Supply List Needed

Carla Bonifasi

Here‘s your chance to try paper piecing. You‘ll

make several basic blocks and learn some

tricks that make it sew much easier. $5 kit

fee payable to the teacher. All

Class 1 I want to be a Quilter! Intro to quilting. Lecture/Demo

Class 2 How did you make that block? (measuring, cutting, pressing,

piecing)

Class 3 Putting it all Together (piecing rows, borders and quilt sandwich)

Class 4 Quilt as Desired (methods of quilting, marking a quilt, BSR)

Class 5 That‘s all Folks! (BSR practice, binding)

Class 6 That‘s all Folks! (finishing all aspects and adding a quilt label)

Easiest Quilt Ever All you need is a Jelly Roll and a few hours and you‘ll

have the easiest and quickest quilt you‘ve ever made!

(A jelly roll is 40 or more strips of 2 1/2‖ wide fab-

rics.) You won‘t believe how quickly this one goes

together! Strongly recommend Learn to Quilt series

before attempting this quilt.

Ellen Speranzo

Learn a fantastic binding technique that is completed entirely by machine with NO

HAND SEWING! And it can be applied to any quilt. The binding includes a very narrow

corded piping that will take your finished quilts up to the next level.

Class 5 #21413- Mon Feb 7 1:30-4:30pm

Class 6 #21468- Mon Feb 14 1:30pm-4:30pm

Tuition: $30

Class #21448

Thurs Feb 10th

10am-1pm

No Hands Piped Binding

Class 1 #21515

Tues Apr 12 5:30pm-8:30pm

Class 2 #21516

Tues Apr 19 5:30pm-8:30pm

Class 3 #21517

Tues Apr 26 5:30pm-8:30pm

Class 4 #21518

Tues May 3 5:30pm-8:30pm

Tuition: $30

Class #21481

Mon Feb 21

1:30pm-4:30pm

Supply List Needed

Tuition: $40

Class # 21513

Sat Apr 9

12:30pm-4:30pm

Sarah Vedeler

This class is for the beginner who would like to

appliqué by machine rather than by hand. You

will learn several useful techniques for machine

appliqué. All

$5 kit fee paid to the teacher

Carla Bonifasi

Learn to Quilt: Machine Appliqué’

Tuition: $30

Class # 21480

Mon Feb 21

10am-1pm

Supply List is Needed

Kits are available

for this quilt.

Quilting 13

Serger

Let‘s use your serger to make some fast,

fun projects. You‘ll make 2 or 3 projects

start to finish in class. It‘s amazing to see

how quickly you‘ll get done.

Please take Serger Mastery classes first.

$5 Kit fee paid to the teacher

Tuition: $30

Class #21504

Monday March 28

10am—1pm

Supply List Needed

Serger

Fun #1

Carla Bonifasi

Serger

Log

Carla Bonifasi

Tuition: $40

Class #21540

Monday, March 28

1:30pm - 5pm

Supply List Needed

Make these log cabin blocks for a wallhanging or a

table topper. Yes – you can make this quilt with

your serger! It‘s fast and very secure using your

overlock stitch.

Begin this new monthly series of classes

based on the composition of the traditional

Century of Progress Block with a contempo-

rary twist. Choose a color scheme for this

―stash-buster‖ project. Learn a variety of

piecing techniques. Construct each large

block, one at a time, with simple and easy

hands-on instruction. Learn to make quick

checkerboard patterns, an embellished

Greek key block, a Chevron bargello block,

prairie points and more.

Supply List Needed Tuition: $30

Class # 21402 Tues Feb 1 10am-1pm

Class # 21485 Tues Mar 1 10am-1pm

Barb Janson

Get Creative: Art

Quilt Series

This is a fast and fun quilt that goes

together quickly. The pattern is

from Blue Underground Quilts. Add

plaids or stripes to make this quilt

even more lively. So Let’s have some

fun making this bright quilt.

Carla Bonifasi

A Bit Askew Quilt

Tuition: $

Class # 21545

Mon Apr 4

10am-3pm

Supply List Needed

SFTH Class Policies 14

Class Prerequisites:

Please read the class description carefully. If the description lists a prerequisite, that is a requirement of the class. This is an important element of the class to maximize the learning environment for all class participants. Thanks for adhering to this policy!

Thank you for reading carefully through these policies. This is an important communication tool so that you are more satisfied with our educational program, are prepared when you come to class, and receive the maximum benefits from your class experience at Sew from the Heart. Registration is only complete upon full payment for your class. You may register by phone with a credit card, or in person. There is a Meet the Teachers event approximately every three months. Please check the calendar for the next MTT event.

All classes, seminars, workshops and events require registration.

The following lists our Love To Sew Card benefits:

• Benefits apply from date of purchase until expiration noted on the front of the card.

• Sew Creative Club membership! Check our monthly clubs section for a full list of benefits of the SCC membership!

• Register for Sew from the Heart “tuition” classes at NO CHARGE! Registration is ALWAYS required, even with the Love to Sew Card. Refer to schedule for applicable classes.

• Receive a 20% discount on all SftH Seminars and Workshops.

• LTS cardholders receive a 15% discount every day on notions and accessory purchases. Discount good with card only!

• Special LTS cardholder sale days.

• Our Love to Sew card program is tailored to your schedule. Choose the plan that works best for you! 1 month is $39.95, 3 months $69.95 (save $50), 6 months $129.95 (save $110) and the best value,12 months $199.95 (Save $280). The best sewing education value in the valley!

Cancellation and refund policy:

We must make a commitment to our instructors one week prior to the start of each class. Cancellations are required for all classes, seminars and workshops, including those registered with your Love to Sew Card. Refunds will only be made for cancellations ONE WEEK or more ahead of the class start. If a class is cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, enrollees will receive a full refund. Unless otherwise noted, a

minimum of THREE STUDENTS are required for a class.

If you are unable to attend class, even if you are a Love to Sew card holder, please notify us! Thanks!

PLEASE NOTE: To insure you get the most out of class be sure to arrive early enough to get set up by the start time. Our classes are very full of inspiration and creativity and don't have “catch-up” time built in. If you are a few minutes late, you are welcome to join our class, take notes, observe, and go home inspired and ready to be creative.

We welcome any brand of machine in our classes. We also offer the use of our classroom machines. Please let us know at the time of registration if you would like to use one of our Bernina machines.

Sewing Skill Levels:

Beginner: Student has little or no sewing experience; intensive assistance required; techniques must be taught.

Confident Beginner: Student has some sewing experience and general knowledge of their machine.

Intermediate: Student has basic sewing skills, but needs assistance and demonstration of techniques.

Advanced: Student needs little assistance with sewing. Role of instructor is in an advisory capacity focusing on technique, and design theory.

All: No particular skill level is required. All students, from beginner to advanced, can successfully complete course content.

All

Computer Skill Levels:

Beginner: Student has little or no computer experience; needs assistance with basic Windows operations.

Intermediate: Student has basic computer skills and basic understanding of Windows operations: needs assistance with software tools and applications. Advanced: Student has very good computer competency. Role of instructor is in an advisory capacity.

SFTH Monthly Clubs

SCC is open to sewing enthusiasts of all interests and experience. Owners of all brands of machines are wel-

comed.

SCC Club meets the first Thursday of every month. The daytime group meets at 10am to 12pm. The evening

group meets at 7pm to 9pm. Club members are welcome to attend either session.

Monthly programs are set in a lecture format designed to inspire sewing creativity with a broad range of

topics. Make new sewing friends, bring show & tell for a special gift and indulge in refreshments.

SCC membership is included with your purchase of the Love to Sew Card (see cost and options on page 16)

If you do not purchase the LTS Card, then the annual Membership for Sew Creative Club is $75. The single

non-member meeting fee is $25. The minimum discount during your Club day is 20% off notions and accesso-

ries. Frequently additional specials are made available to SCC members.

SCC Extra-specials with discounts over and above the 20% are offered on Club Day.

Sew Creative Club

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The mission of Sew from the Heart is to inspire the

creativity of sewing enthusiasts of every interest and

experience with superior: Sewing Products Educational Support Service with Smiles

We believe in Sewing for the Love of It!

Our Mission American Sewing Guild

Join us for a fun ―open sew‖. Bring

your UFOs or anything ―sewing‖ that

has you stumped! We will be there to

help guide you - a FUN class de-

signed to hone your sewing skills and

make new sewing friends! All Susie Parker

Friday Night

Stitchers

The 800 Club The 800 Club

Come see what all the excitement is

about and get your creative juices

flowing. New ideas and tips every

month. 1st Saturday of each month

10am - 12pm

Feb 5th Mar 5th Apr 2nd

Tuition: $30 each class

Fridays 6pm - 9pm

February 11th #21466

March 11th #21499

April 22nd #21528

Bring your machine and sewing supplies!

Thurs. Feb 3 10am #21407 & 6pm #21408

John Thornton - Embroidery and Software - and his Show and Share / Feetures Demo

Thurs Mar 3 10am #21407 & 6pm #21487

Barbara Kammerzell (docent for the Phoenix Art Museum)- Lace / Feetures Demo

Thurs Apr 7 10am #21510 & 6pm #21511

Guest speaker April Connie Schrick /Feetures Demo

This is a new club being created especially for our

800 series customers. The time will be spent on

new information, questions, special project ideas,

and much more. Come and help us design this club

to what you need. Look for more information on

the website and in our e-mails.

Tuition: $25

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