Summer class schedule 2016

Tom's Sewing Machine &

Countryfolk Fabric Tom's Sewing Machine #102 - 8338 – 120th Street Surrey, B.C. V3W 3N4 604-507-2841

Countryfolk Fabric #5 - 45802 Luckakuck Way Chilliwack, B.C. V2R 5P9 604-824-5643

Toll Free: 1-866-897-5643 * Website: www.tomssewing.com * E-mail: info@klssewing.com

Summer 2016 Here is our new list of classes that will run for July - Aug at which time another list will be available. We have a great list of classes so don’t miss out.

Sign up for classes by Sat July 9 at 5:00pm and receive 10% off classes.

Day Retreats/ UFO Days 1. Would you like to spend the day in the company of other quilters, away from the distractions at home? Then you need to sign up for one of our Day Retreats. We will provide a friendly work area, refreshments and even pop in now and then to make sure you are working hard. All you have to do is bring a potluck item and a project(s) you would like to work on.

Date: Surrey: Fri. July 22 10:00am – 4:00pm Fee: $5.00 plus a Pot Luck item

Machine Classes 2. Sewing Machine Level 1: This class will cover the basics of learning to operate your machine. Threading your machine, winding your bobbin, tension top and bottom , straight stitch, stitch length dials, stitch width dials ,needle up and down buttons, reverse, tension on zig zag ,dropping feed dogs, needle positions, presser foot pressure, threads. For those of you who just purchased a sewing machine at Tom’s or Countryfolk this would be lesson number 1.

Date: Surrey: Thurs Jul 21 10am – 11:30am Fee: $10 + Manual $15 Instructor: Liz Busby Skill Level: beginner

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3. Sewing Machine Level 2: This class includes different types of buttonholes blind hem , rolled hem, sewing on buttons, stretch stitches, and other stitches on your machine. Learn how important and useful your machines stitches are. For those of you who just purchased a sewing machine at Tom’s or Countryfolk this would be one of your FREE lessons.

Date: Surrey: Thurs July 28 10am – 11:30am Fee: $10 Instructor: Liz Busby Skill Level: Must have completed level 1 4. Sewing Machine Level 3: Level 3 is about computerized machines. Decorative stitches, programming, memory , elongating stitches, balancing stitches. You will be able to use more of those decorative stitches on your machine. For those of you who just purchased a sewing machine at Tom’s or Countryfolk this would be one of your FREE lessons.

Date: Surrey: Thurs Aug 4 10:00am – 11:30am Fee: $10 Instructor: Liz Busby Skill Level: Must have completed level 1

Quilt Classes 5. Rocky Mountain Bear Claw Table Runner and Pillows: Utilize a squared up version of one of Quiltworx newest blocks. The pattern contains enough units to make a Table Runner (4 blocks) and 2 pillows (6 locks) or any combination you choose. This fun pattern is aimed at the confident beginner or more advanced sewer who wants to learn this fun block and master curved piecing. Julie will show you a great technique to help you do this.

Date: Surrey: Sat July 9 10:00am – 4:00pm Fee: $ 45 + pattern $36.95 Instructor: Julie Faulkner Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills 6. Hoopsisters Finishing Class: Bring in any Hoopsisters project that you have started or want help starting. We can help with any questions you have or you can just sit in air conditioning and get a project finished.

Date: Surrey: Thurs July 14 12:30pm – 3:00pm or Mon Aug 17 12:30pm – 3:00pm Fee: $ 15 Instructor: Liz Busby Skill Level: Beginner and Beyond Summer Class Schedule 2016

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7. Petals Placemat: Join Julie Faulkner (Certified Instructor, Judy Niemeyer Quilting) for this 1 day class in which you will make 1 of the new from Quiltworx petals (Impatiens) placemat but have instruction to make more! The Impatiens pattern provides enough foundation papers to make (4) five-petal flowers. This pattern is both Fat Quarter and Yardage friendly, giving you the options to get as colorful as you like with your petals! The pattern includes a package of (4) Stitch-N-Peel Flower Centers for a perfectly sized applique

center every time!

Date: Surrey: Sat July 23 10:00am – 4:00pm Fee: $ 45 + pattern $36.95 Instructor: Julie Faulkner Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills

8. No Peeky Nine Patch - No Holds Barred: Another no-peeky but this time, no rules. No colour guidelines, no theme, just cut up your scraps into 2 ½ inch squares. You will need about 300 to take part. One optional setting will use sashings and four patches as cornerstones. If you want to prepare for the sample setting, cut another 225 squares at 2 ½ inches. After the fun, we can discuss other possible setting options for your blocks Date: Surrey: Sat July 30 10:00am – 4:00pm Fee: $ 45 Instructor: Cindy Newton Skill Level: Beginner and Beyond 9. License Plate by Patchabilities: Choose either the Butterfly House or the Braqgin Pole to make a neat wall hanging to showcase your Row by Row licence plates or use it as a vertical row for your row by row quilt. Fusible web makes it fun and fast.

Date: Surrey: Sat Aug 6 10:00am – 4:00pm Fee: $ 45 + pattern $11.95 Instructor: Cindy Newton Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills

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10. Match Game I Spy: We make this project using pairs of squares. They can be fun kid prints, bright colours, and cool patterns. This quilt is two games in one. Kids can play I Spy or find the matching blocks. You need 60 pairs of 5 inch squares.

We trade in class so it is very easy to make up the 60 pairs.

Each 5 inch strip yields 8 squares so you will have plenty to trade. This pattern can become a real addiction. I’m on my

third one already.

Date: Surrey: Fri Aug 12 10:00am – 2:00pm Fee: $30 Instructor: Cindy Newton Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills

11. Colourwash: Do you want to learn how to strip-piece? Do you want to use your stash to make a beautiful quilt? Do you want to learn about colour values/shades? Then come and learn how to make this quilt that looks complicated but is quite easy. Due to popular demand we are running this class again. Don't miss out on the fun!

Date: Surrey: Sat Aug 13 10:00am - 4:00pm Fee: $45 Instructor: Irene Harvalias Skill Level: Beginner & Beyond 12.

Flying Geese by the Bunch: 2 hour technique class. Learn how to quickly make a flock of Flying geese for rows or borders. A pieced border can sometimes be the finishing touch needed and flying geese will work up to any size.

Date: Surrey: Mon Aug 15 10:00am – 12:00pm Fee: $15 Instructor: Cindy Newton Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills 13. Leftover Jelly Roll: This jelly roll quilt uses a constant colour and an easy assembly method to create a quilt with style and panache in record time. Sewing your strata is the hardest part. The size of the quilt can be increased by adding extra strips or an extra half jellyroll or borders.

Date: Surrey: Fri Aug 19 10:00am – 4:00pm

Fee: $ 45 Instructor: Cindy Newton Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills Summer Class Schedule 2016

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14. How Do You Know What to Quilt?: Now you have a top for quilting. What to do? What to do? Every time I complete one of my own, someone asks the question to find out how I got to the final design. Some quick standards and some a little more complicated. We will come up with ideas for your quilt and you will see how we get there to make the next one easier.

Date: Surrey: Mon Aug 22 10:00am – 2:00pm Fee: $30 Instructor: Cindy Newton Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills 15. Arabian Star Quilt: Make a traditional pattern a modern way. One day class to plan the colours, learn the technique for the corners, and make the top. Supply list available. Finished Quilt is 40 x 52 Date: Surrey: Fri Aug 26 10:00am – 4:00pm Fee: $ 45 Instructor: Cindy Newton Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills ***Registration required for all classes *** Payment required at time of registration. Phone registration taken with credit card payment ***Cancellations must be made 4 business days prior to class for a full refund ***We reserve the right to cancel a class 48 hours before class, with full refund, if registration is too low. ***Please ensure you have your supply lists and all supplies before class. ***No babies, children or guests in class ***If you do not have supply list 7 days before class, please call the store ***Due to allergies please refrain from wearing perfume or other scents in the classroom.

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