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Specialty Classes
Port Charlotte
Something's Christmas Gail
Different projects to get an early start on Christmas.
1 Class = 1 session
Saturday September 27 10-3
Cost $25.00 plus class supplies
Embellish Textile with Art Linda
You DO NOT have to be an artist to take this class! A variety of art medias for fabric are taught. Class creates unique fabric pieces using paint sticks, inks, Neocolor water soluble crayons and glitter. Everyone can achieve great results with a few simple tools.
1 class = 1 session
Wednesday September 17 1-4
Cost $25.00 plus class supplies
Compute and Sew Linda
This class is hands-on for those who own the Viking Disk 187, Mega Richelieu. Class is a "compute and sew" - bring your computer, dongle, sewing machine, embroidery unit, Disk 187, mega hoop and garment/fabric. First half of class uses software to tailor the design in your software.
1 class = 1 session
Monday July 21 10-1
Cost $25.00 plus class supplies
Intro to Aquamarine Ambiance Theresa
New from Jenny and Simon Haskins and inspired by the colors of the sea, the fabric and thread colors merge and blend into a beautiful treasure. We eill be doing one design each month. You can start anytime.
1 class per month
Friday April 4 10-2
Friday May 30 10-2
Friday June 27 10-2
Cost $20.00 plus class supplies
Getting Started with Dr Joe and Amanda Jane Kathy
Dr Joe and Amanda Jane are pleating machines used to create surface texture on fabric. Learn the basics of using your tool and create samples for inspiration.
1 class = 1 session
Thursday July 31 1-4
Cost $15.00 plus class supplies
The Boutique Bag Kathy
Create a beautiful evening bag for yourself or someone special. Pleating, smocking in the hoop and handbag construction are the skills you will learn in this class.
1 class = 2 sessions
Thursday August 7 & 14 1-4
Cost $30.00 plus class supplies
Braided Handle Tote LeOra
Need pockets on the outside of your bag? This bag has 6. Need custom sizes pockets on the inside of your bag? Make the number and size you need. Want a bag that doesn't look other bags? Here is the bag for you!
1 class = 1 session
Tuesday August 26 10-1
Cost $15.00 plus class supplies
Cookie Smart Handbag Sandy
This is one "Smart cookie" of a handbag. Not too big, not too small, but just right and the flap is removable so you can make it match anything with just a "flip of the flap".
1 class = 3 sessions
Monday August 11 & 18 & 25 1-3:30
Cost $35.00 plus class supplies
Rumbleford Bag Shirley
Rumbleford is an easy, creative bag to make for day trips or overnights.
1 class = 2 sessions
Friday September 5 & 12 12:30-4
Cost $35.00 plus class supplies
Loralie Sweatshirt Jacket Wendy
Create a fun to wear jacket from a sweatshirt. Learn applique, embroidery, free motion and binding.
1 class = 2 sessions
Wednesday September 3 & 10 2-4
Cost $20.00 plus class supplies
Purse in the Hoop Wendy
Complete this vintage purse right in the hoop. No Sewing!! Perfect gift for a bride, mother of the bride or your evening out.
1 class = 2 sessions
Tuesday August 5 & 12 10-12
Cost $20.00 plus class supplies
Scallops Gail
Here's a great easy way to get even scallops on a placemat, table runner or quilt.
1 class = 1 session
Saturday July 5 1-4
Cost $15.00 plus class supplies
Fuwari 101
Fuwari is the latest and greatest in dimensional embroidery designs. Learn step by step instructions on how to use this new technology. Stitch out your designs and get all the tips and tricks to success!
1 class = 1 session
Friday September 19 2-4
Cost Kit Fee plus supplies
Fuwari 102
Now that you have learned the Fuwari technique, let's advance to the next level and add some embroidery to your designs. Fuwari 101 is a pre-requisite.
1 class = 1 session
Friday September 26 2-4
Cost Kit Fee plus class supplies
Thread Painted Tapestry Tote Kathy
Use your Fabric Mover or Fab-U-Motion to free motion thread paint on tapestry fabric to create a lined tote bag.
1 class = 2 sessions
Friday June 13 & 20 10-1
Cost $20.00 plus class supplies
Fort Myers ETC
Jo-Ann Cleveland Ave Store
Playful Programming Linda L
Discover the fun side of programming. Work with decorative stitches, pictograms and candlewicking to create a block that can be used for many different projects.
1 class = 1 session
Saturday May 10 10-12
Friday June 27 2-4
Cost $20.00 plus class supplies
Know your Feet Accessories Marilyn
Don't know what all those extra feet are for? Bring them to this class! Learn tips and techniques for all those feet and accessories for you Husqvarna Viking sewing machines.
2 classes = 1 session
Tuesday July 15 10-12
Monday September 15 10-12
Cost $15.00 plus class supplies
Scallop Valance Sandy
You can make a very ordinary project look very special using this scallop valance technique. Learn how to adjust how many scallops are needed for your size valance. It's easy and fun to make this simple valance that you just fold over a curtain rod when finished.
2 classes = 2 sessions
Saturday August 2 & 9 12:30-2
Thursday September 18 & 25 2-3:30
Cost $30.00 plus class supplies
Fuwari 101 Linda L
Fuwari is the latest and greatest in dimensional embroidery designs. Learn step by step instructions on how to use this technology. Stitch out your designs and get all the tips and tricks to success!
2 classes = 1 session
Saturday July 26 2:30-4:30
Friday August 15 2-4
Cost Kit Fee plus class supplies
Fuwari 102 Linda L
Now that you learned the Fuwari technique, let's advance to the next level and add some embroidery to your designs.
1 class = 1 session
Saturday September 20 12-2
Cost Kit Fee plus supplies
Make it Mega Linda L
Use your mega hoop to create an elegant embroidery. Embroider the leg of your pants (like our sample) or a table runner, dresser scarf, quilt block or jacket. You pick your project and we'll help you do it!
2 classes = 1 session
Wednesday July 30 2-4
Saturday August 30 2:30-5
Cost $25.00 plus class supplies Embroidery 101
Embroidery 101 Linda Grashorn
A beginner class in machine embroidery. No software required. Three separate classes. First, is how to make beautiful monograms. Next class is lace ornaments and in the last class, we'll make decorative borders.
3 classes = 1 session
Tuesday July 22 1-4
Tuesday August 12 1-4
Tuesday September 23 1-4
Cost $20.00 plus class supplies
Dimensional Embroidery Applique Linda L
Use your embroidery machine to create a garden of 3 dimensional flowers! We put them on a shower curtain, but you may put them on a project of your choice. A tote or a hat would be cute!
2 classes = 2 sessions
Friday August 15 & 29 6-8
Thursday September 11 & 18 10-12
Cost $35.00 plus supplies
Pet Carrier Lynda C
This classy pet carrier is made with 2 different fabrics and straps tying at the shoulders. Your pup will be proud to be carried in this carrier!
3 classes = 1 session
Monday July 21 2-4
Monday August 25 10-12
Monday September 22 2-4
Cost $20.00 per class plus supplies
Pet Harness and Leash Lynda C
This chic harness is for small animals and can be made in 5 sizes. Make one to match your pet carrier!
2 classes = 1 session
Monday July 28 2-4
Monday September 29 2-4
Cost $20.00 plus class supplies
Chair Covers Lynda C
Are you bored with those nondescript white molded chairs? You can change those dull chairs into conversation pieces that will add color and style to your decor.
2 classes = 2 sessions
Tuesday July 22 & 29 2-4
Tuesday September 2 & 9 6-8
Cost $25.00 plus class supplies
Wing Needle Fun Marilyn
Using homespun fabric (Monks cloth), we will make a set of placemats and napkins that are perfect for everyday use. Along the way, we'll make friends with that wing needle that you have never used!
2 classes = 1 session
Tuesday August 19 10-1
Tuesday September 9 1-4
Cost $20.00 plus supplies
Take-along Sweatshirt Marilyn
Use your creativity and have fun with this. We will restructure a common sweatshirt using trims and embellishing techniques from our sewing machines. A must-have for our highly air-conditioned places that we visit.
2 classes = 1 session
Tuesday July 29 10-1
Tuesday September 30 1-4
Cost $20.00 plus supplies
Fort Myers Alico
Jo-Ann Gulf Coast Center Store
Naples
Banner of the Month Charlotte
Cute little banners each month - perfect to brighten up your home for the season at hand.
1 class per month
Thursday April 3 12:30-2:30
Tuesday April 29 10-12
Friday May 30 10-12
Tuesday June 24 1-3
Cost $12.00 plus supplies
Fresh Felt Flowers Julie
These are so cute -- you won't know when to stop!
1 class = 2 sessions
Tuesday August 12 & 19 2-4
Cost $20.00 plus supplies
Sew Now What! Terry
You know basic terminology and mastered entry level sewing skills. Now it's time for zippers, waistbands, facings, interfacings, matching plaids, pockets and more. Select a pattern with input from the teacher and get those creative juices and sewing skills perfected.
1 class = 3 sessions
Thursday July 24 & 31 & August 14 6-8
Cost $45.00 plus supplies
Points on Parade Merrilee
Make a nice vest or sweatshirt pattern with yarns, beads, prairie points and binding. You will learn a lot of techniques along the way. Come and see it and have a lot of fun.
1 class = 3 sessions
Thursday August 14 & 21 & 28 2-4
Cost $25.00 plus supplies
Sewing Cats Charlotte
Spice up your wardrobe with this embroidered topper.
1 class = 3 sessions
Thursday June 5, 12, & 26 6-8
Cost $30.00 plus supplies
Bits and Pieces Merrilee
This is an easy fitting vest or jacket with pieced front and back panels. Inserts are perfect for machine embroidery or your favorite collection of vintage linens or treasured fabric scraps.
1 class = 2 sessions
Friday August 15 & 22 10-1
Cost $30.00 plus supplies
Classy Skirt Charlotte
It's time to get back to garment sewing and this is the place to start.
1 class = 2 sessions
Wednesday June 7 & 21 1-3
Cost $20.00 plus supplies
Classy Vest Charlotte
Coordinate with the Classy skirt or just a great wardrobe addition - this has endless possibilities.
1 class = 2 sessions
Wednesday June 7 & 21 10-12
Cost $20.00 plus supplies
Vintage Chenille Jacket Merrilee
This lightweight jacket has a diamond and flower design reminiscent of vintage chenille.
1 class = 2 sessions
Saturday June 14 & 28 10-1
Cost $30.00 plus supplies
Basket Sewing Kay
You will learn the basics of basket making on your machine and have a delightful and colorful purpose for that stash.
1 class
Saturday September 20 1-4
Cost $18.00 plus supplies
Denim Delight Merrilee
Bring a denim shirt or vest and let your imagination run. We will take wire ribbon and rmbroidery and create something beautiful.
1 class = 2 sessions
Friday September 12 & 19 10-1
Cost $30.00 plus supplies
Embroidery on Sweaters Kay
This popular class is back! Unravel the secrets for perfect embroidery on sweaters.
1 class
Monday September 15 2-5
$18.00 plus supplies
Asymmetrical Sweatshirt Julie
It's never too early to start your holiday embroidery and this shirt is a great way to start!
1 class = 2 sessions
Monday September 23 & 30 2-4
Cost $20.00 plus supplies
Fun Skirt Charlotte
You will use a variety of fabrics and colors to construct this versatile addition to your wardrobe.
1 class = 2 sessions
Saturday July 12 & 19 10-1
Cost $30.00 plus supplies
Seasonal Applique Skirt Charlotte
Really cute - you will be set for fall - techniques can be used on almost anything - you aren't limited to just skirts.
1 class = 2 sessions
Thursday September 18 & 25 2-4
Cost $20.00 plus supplies
Halloween Costuming Terry
This year you are going to start early and have the one of a kind costume for you or your kids that you thought you couldn't make. We'll help with fabric suggestions, layout, sewing, fit and much more.
1 class = 2 sessions
Saturday September 6 & 13 2-4
Cost $22.00 plus supplies
Aquamarine Ambiance Merrilee
It's new from Jenny and Simon Haskins. Inspired by the colors of the sea, the fabric and thread colors merge and blend into a beautiful treasure.
1 class per month
Thursday July 24 10-12
Thursday August 15 10-12
Thursday September 5 2-4
Cost $18.00 per class plus supplies
Fuwari 101
These designs are digitized to be fuzzy - come on in and be one of the first to have this type of embroidery.
1 class
Tuesday July 22 1-4
Cost NO CHARGE for class, small kit fee for supplies
Fuwari 102
Expand your Fuwari skills and test out different applications for this fun embroidery.
1 class
Monday September 29 10-1
Cost NO CHARGE for class, supply list | 
