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Happy (Canadian) Thanksgiving! Busy month already. Classes are in full swing and we’re gearing up for the next set at the end of the month. And sneak peek: at the beginning of November, we’re happy to announce our new quilting class, Make a Quilt!!! Perfect for beginners and those who want a challenge. For some free pre-Halloween fun, swing by the studio Sunday, October 21st between 1:30 and 5:30. This is your opportunity to work on that costume you’ve been waiting to make! Instructors will be available to help you wing it and we’ll have a fabric/pattern swap going on to help you clean house or stock up. Donations graciously accepted for Unicef.
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Pin Cushion Bracelet
(1) Find a bottle cap, and cut out a circle of fabric approximately four times the size. Cut out a suitable sized ball of foam.
(2) Wrap the foam in the fabric, folding and pinning at all sides. Take a needle and thread and sew the corners of the fabric to meet in the middle.
(3) Using a strong glue attach the ball to the cap, leaving the smooth side of cap free for your wrist.
(4) Cut a vinyl strap long enough to fit around your wrist. Glue cap to the strap and leave to dry.
(5) Get some Velcro with tape and attach appropriately, et voila! |
Are you notorious for dropping pins on the floor? Danger zone! Just buy some sticky sided magnet strips and put a couple on the top of your machine to hold those pins as you sew. You can also put a magnet strip on the side of your machine to hold your small metal thread clippers.
FYI: Beginning early November, we will be welcoming a quilting-for-beginners course to our roster! This class runs for seven weeks (it’s three hours per class) and teaches you all the quilting basics. Each session will focus on making a different type of quilt, so take the course again and again. Class bonus: you will leave each program with a finished quilt! Prerequisite: Introductory Sewing or Quick Start.
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In this month of thanks, squeeze in a sewing class, workshop, or a few hours of studio time. We’ve got all our regulars running this month and a new quilting class coming in November!
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 Introductory Sewing |
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Trust us when we say we’ll have you sewing so quickly your head will spin faster than your bobbin. You’ll be learning all of the sewing basics and making three fantastic projects, which include a zippered pouch, drawstring bag and a skirt.
Curtsey to your left. Applause.
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Ready to Wear |
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In this fairly non-structured class, students choose any commercial pattern to work on throughout the course with help from our talented instructors. And several hands-on demos are taught each week. Get as creative with your fabric and pattern as you want, oh yeah!
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Quick Start |
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Did your apron go MIA at the same time you developed a deep desire to sew? Count yourself lucky, your destiny has been revealed. In this four-week class, we jump-start your sewing skills, teach you how to make an apron, plus get you sewing a tote bag the first day.
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Make a Quilt |
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Forget patchwork of the past. These days, craft is cool and fashionistas quilt. Learn the basics and make a quilt from start to finish. Meet other stylish, creative cats and gossip up a storm while you make a table runner and patchwork pillow in November’s upcoming session.
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