Bernina Guide Classes

Embroidery-Cindi Luther instructor.  If you have purchased a machine with an embroidery unit, this class will get you started on the basics. 



5Series  Guide Class-Pam Brunner instructor.  Learn your new machine. 

7Series Guide Class-Pam Brunner instructor.

Serger  Liz Peak instructor.  Serger Guide Classes are available after purchase of any Serger. • One Guide Class for stand-alone coverstitch/chain sergers • Two Guide Classes for Overlock sergers • Three Guide Classes for combined Overlock and Coverstitch/Chain serger (L890) Class times are 10:30 – 1:00 on a date/day to be arranged. The instructor, Liz, will contact you with more details. You may also contact her at ADTSergeons@gmail.com

Embroidery Club  Cindi Luther, instructor. We are now working with Smith Street Designs "Project Portfolio 2" a 6 session program that uses different in the hoop techniques to build your embroidery confidence.  In our December session will complete this series with embroidered greeting cards.  How much more personal could you get?  Open to all brands of embroidery machines as long as you know how to operate the machine.  Next session is Saturday, December 13, 9:30-12:30.  $15.00. The design is included in the class fee.  Supply list will be emailed to you after you register for the class.

Pinpoint Placement  Cindi Luther Instructor  Have you purchased a Bernina Plus or PRO machine and don't know how to use those great features?  This class will address pinpoint placement and how you can benefit from using it.  We will stitch a design on a cotton tea towel using 2 point placement, and you will be amazed how straight it will be without using your templates! Then we will stitch out a sample of 4 point placement so you can learn how easy it is to stitch a design in perhaps a quilt block and have it fit even if your square isn't perfectly square.  Next class is Tuesday, September 23, 9:30-12:30. $15.00 

BARGELLO & 3-D Border -  Billi Parus, instructor   

This month, we have a “Two in One” class…..Bargello & 3-D! We will be sewing a Bargello border on our panel, using jelly rolls for the 2 ½” strips or cut your own 2 ½” strips. Plus we will be adding 3-D Bow Tie corner stones to our panel.

The class is suitable for every skill level. Class will be on Tuesday, November 11, from 10:30 – 3:30, with a ½ hour lunch. $20.00

Please call Billi with any questions and/or if you plan to cut some before you come to class. Be sure to leave a message. Phone - #757-679-8118. Email:  rosemaryqn@aol.com.

VB Wanna Be – Clam Up by Annie – Billi Parus - instructor

In this class we will be making “Clam Up” by Annie. This pattern has 5 different sizes, plus laminating the inside to make it water proof. There are lots of opportunities for holiday gift-making in this class. We will be making one of the larger clam ups and laminating it; and hopefully, have time to sew one of the smaller clam ups. If we run out of time, I will walk you through finishing one of the small clam ups. 

The class is suitable for every skill level. Class fee: $20.00

Class will be on Thursday, November 13th, from 10:30 – 3:30, with a ½ hour lunch.

I hope you enjoy them and I am always open to suggestions for other purses, bags, or totes.

Rope Bowl - Instructor, Anne Robinson.  Perfect Christmas Gift! Fast, fun, and useful! Using one clothesline you can make 2 or 3 bowls (depending on size). Super easy to customize with different fabrics. You'll be making bowls for everyone, once you have made one.

Danger – Very Addicting.  Tuesday, November 18. 10:30-3:30.  $25.00

The BIGGGGGG BAG! - Taught By – Anne Robinson

This bag is HUGE. It stands 14" tall and has 24" opening to get all your goodies in. All it takes is One Jelly Roll, One roll of 2 1/2" Batting, Some extra fabric for handles and that's all you need!!

Join in the fun on Monday, December 1, 10:30 - 3:30, $25.00.  Machine must have the ability to zig zag stitch**

757-201-0929- text with any questions!

Serger Bees - Liz Peake, queen bee.  Come join us to finish a project or start a new project and review future projects on the calendar.  Each month will present an optional Serger Bee Plus project – demonstration / directions provided to serge during the Bee or at home. Registered attendees will receive the Bee Plus supply list before the Bee.  Every third Saturday of the month, 10:30-2:30.



Two-Day Event: Serger Techniques Pouch  Liz Peake, instructor.  Bring your own snacks / lunch. Partial Kit Provided – you provide the fabric and thread. Kit consists of the fusible fleece, the cording, and the polyweave zippered pouch – you select the zipper color. See sample pouch in the store. Limited seating to 8. Waitlist available. Note: This IS NOT a Bernina Ambassador Retreat This project features an abundance of decorative overlock stitches and techniques for the front of the bag, a no-sew zipper, and showcases coverstitch and chain stitches for the back. Options will be shown to stitch the back with overlock stitches too. Basically, all sergers welcomed! The Serger Techniques Pouch by Stitch It Sisters pattern required and available at the store. Use your fabric from your stash. Select your fabric / colors for your pouch according to the pattern supply list. Attended this event before? Join us again using different decorative stitches in the front. Attendees are required to pay when registering. Each attendee will receive more information before the event. Note: sergers may be left overnight in the classroom on the 14th! Friday Nov, 14,  10:30 AM – 5PM and  Saturday, Nov, 15 10:30 – 2:30PM. $35.00 for both days. Kit fee additional.