Kimberbell-Jar Full of Flowers – There’s something nostalgic about collecting wildflowers and bringing them home to arrange in a Mason Jar. You will learn how to create dimensional embroidered flowers with fringe and how the vinyl embroidered applique adds to the unique look of the vintage jar.
Instructor–Kathy June 12th 6:00-9:00 Class Fee - $15 Design CD - $29.99 + tx (includes 6 designs in 3 sizes)
June Software Inspirations – Auto Digitizing has more controls than ever before. Let’s investigate what’s new with Auto Digitizing in Software 8 and learn how to improve auto digitized designs by inserting traveling stitches and starts & stops.
Instructor – Lori June 19th 1:00-4:00 Class Fee - $10 (must have Bernina V8 Software)
July All About Embroidery – Sometimes we would like to embroider on a curve rather than in a straight line. This demo with explore the options available to get a design perfectly placed around a curved edge.
Instructor – Lori July 10th 1:00-3:00 Demo Fee - $5 Open to All
Kimberbell – Lemonade Mug Rug – With fabric and vinyl applique, you will create a lemonade glass that’s always half full. Stitch the quilted pennant background in a contrasting color for celebration or blend with the background fabric to emphasize the drink and slice of citrus garnishing the cup. You’ll find this mouthwatering design delish for an entire mixology of sodas.
Instructor – Kathy July 17th 6:00-9:00 Class fee- $15 (includes fabric) Design- $5+tx
Ruler Work - The Latest Craze in Quilting, & Yes It Can Be Done On Your Sit Down Regular Sewing Machine! This is a technique where you guide the Specialty Ruler Foot along the edge of the Quilting Template to produce a perfectly straight line, curved angle or circular shape and you end up producing gorgeous, intricate quilt designs. This has been a popular longarm tool for years, but could this technique work for a home sewing machine? Yes it can! Come learn how.
Instructor – Lori July 24th 10:00-4:00 Class Fee-$15 Kit Fee - $89.99 + tx.
Note – Ruler Foot & Templates must be purchased from The Sewing Nook (included in kit). Class fee and kit fee must be paid before your place is held for these classes.
July Software Inspirations – Learn to use all the controls associated with the Outlines & Offset tool in Software 8.
Instructor – Lori July 31st 1:00-4:00 Class Fee - $10 (must have Bernina V8 Software)
Kimberbell – Summer Popsicle - Did you ever count the days of summer in popsicle sticks? This Kimberbell original
Embroider by Number project has us reminiscing of summer vacation when the only thing on our to-do list was “play.” With three layers of icy sweetness, the pieced popsicle block features crosshatch quilting on the large and medium sizes with optional ribbon loops for hanging. The small size is just right for a pin cushion, coaster, or ornament.
Instructor – Kathy August 7th 6:00-9:00 Class Fee - $15 (includes Fabric) Design - $5 + tx
August All About Embroidery – We will delve into embroidering on baby & children’s things as we csreate an easy flip and sew baby bib using pre-printed batting. We will also talk about successfully embroidering on a onesie.
Instructor – Lori August 14th 1:00-3:00 Demo Fee - $5 Open to All
Kimberbell –Lovebirds Tandem Bicycle Tote - Riding a tandem bike takes cooperation & practice. Thank goodness machine embroidery isn’t that much work! In our tandem design, little lovebirds look sweet perched on the bicycle seat and handles, and we adore the baskets of blossoms with fringe flowers too.
Instructor – Kathy August 21st 6:00-9:00 Class Fee - $10 Design - $5 + tx Tote - $12.99 + tx