Classes
BERNINA SEWING CENTER
CLASS SCHEDULE JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER, 2022
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A Ghastlie Getaway – DeLeon Design – Alexander Henry Ups A Daisy – Michael Miller Chic Escape – Tilda – Tilda Fabrics Morning Light – Linzee Kull McCray – Moda Flower Pot – Lella Boutique – Moda Decorum – Basic Grey – Moda Boots & Blooms – Wendy Sheppard – P & B Nantucket Summer – Camille Roskelley – Moda Whimsical Fleur DeJoy – RJR Studio – RJR Studio Things Are Looking Up – Kim Schaefer – Andover Between – Alison Glass – Andover Sweet & Spookier – AGF Studio – AGF Gnome-ster Mash – Jennifer Pugh – Wilmington Halloween Whimsey – Teresa Kogut – Riley Blake Practical Magic – Laundry Basket – Andover Ale House – Kanvas Studios – Benartex Pixie Noel – Riley Blake O’Christmas Tree – Annie Downs – Henry Glass Hoffman Christmas (variety) – Hoffman Laundry Basket Favorites 3 (linen-look) – Andover In a Web –Halloween Spirit – Benartex Tinsel Town – Robert Kaufman Scaredy Cat – Rachel Hauer – Free Spirit Coriander Seeds – Corey Yoder – Moda Santa’s Tree Farm – Northcott Chambray Dots – Tilda - Tilda Fabrics Candelabra – Northcott House and Home – Michal Marko – Poppie Cotton |
Soar – Deborah Edwards – Northcott D is for Dream – Paper & Cloth – Moda Joyful Joyful – Stacy Iest Hso – Moda Timberland Trail – Stonehenge – Northcott Blue Escape – Laundry Basket – Andover Snowy Weather – Sue Penn – Free Spirit Tropicolor – Connie Haley – 3 Wishes Dogs in the City – Weekday Best – 3 Wishes Daisy Fields – Beverly McCollough – Riley Blake Dragonfly Dreams – Deborah Edwards – Northcott Autumn Gatherings – Primitive Gatherings – Moda Bee Ginghams – Lori Holt – Riley Blake Poinsettia Plaza – 3 Sisters – Moda Snowkissed – Sweetwater – Moda Spirited – Elise Genest – Northcott Pearl Splendor – Kanvas Studio – Benartex Cottage Cloth – Renee Nanneman – Andover LaVie en Rose – Pat Bravo – AGF Colorful – Jason Yenter – In The Beginning Merry Memories – Yuan Xu – RJR Skygazing – Giuccy Giuce – Andover Thicket – Alison Glass – Andover Sweet Ride – Laundry Basket Quilts – Andover Astrologika – Eye Candy Quilts - Andover |
JULY
Kimberbell Embroidery Projects
Saturday, July 2 Time: 10:00 – 4:00
This class is for anyone working on Kimberbell Embroidery projects. You can work on ANY Kimberbell project you want and get assistance from Myrt with any questions. It might be a quilt, bench pillow, mug rugs, wallhangings or ask for suggestions. Kimberbell has a wide range of levels for machine embroidery each with a variety of techniques. They are always coming out with new projects. And they are SO fun to do!
Instructor: Myrt Wittenberg Cost: $20 or Free with $50 purchase
Quilt As-You-Go
Tuesdays, July 5 & 19 Time: 12:00 – 4:00
In this class, you will learn to make projects without putting the entire thing through your sewing machine to quilt it. This class meets every other Tuesday afternoon; you will make a project of your selection (or Terry will make suggestions for projects if wanted). Each block will be pieced, then sandwiched with batting and quilted. It is fun to quilt and practice when it is only on a single block! Then you will use a sashing technique to join the blocks. You can use this technique with any quilt block, traditional to modern. This class is beginner friendly. Come join the fun!
Instructor: Terry Kelling Cost: $10/afternoon plus supplies
Advanced Software
Tuesday, July 5 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
In this class, we will digitize a 14-inch trapunto pillow, using echo quilting with a design in each corner and a flange.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5 plus supplies
Basic Software
Wednesday, July 6 Time: 10:00 – 12:30
We will watch the video and do the lesson on using the Auto-Digitize toolbox using lesson 6 in Software Inspirations.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5/session
Fun, Easy Quilting Projects with Myrt
Wednesdays, July 6, 13, 20 & 27 Time: 1:00 – 4:00
Let’s do some EASY quilting projects just for the fun of getting together and sewing! This class is open to ALL adult levels. We will select the projects from quick, easy patterns – nothing overwhelming! Fabrics are each individual’s choice.
Instructor: Myrt Wittenberg Cost: $10/afternoon
Kids’ Pillowcase Class
Thursday, July 7 Time: 1:00 – 3:00
Ages 9 and up are welcome to come make their own pillowcase. Class will start with each individual picking out their fabrics in store. Students will not but cutting their pieces but will use an iron and sewing machine. We will be using the burrito method and embroider their name on the cuff if time allows.
Instructor: Stephanie Demaray Cost: $20 (includes supplies)
NO Advanced Software on July 12
Basic Software
Wednesday, July 13 Time: 10:00 – 12:30
We will complete the lesson on Auto-digitizing and choose a graphic to use to apply the lesson for our own use.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5/session
Crafty Cutting Club
Saturday, July 16 Time: 1:00
This month’s project is a bleached T-shirt with HTV stencil. Please bring your own t-shirt and vinyl. We will apply the vinyl design and then spray bleach around. I will have the bleach, Hydrogen Peroxide, buckets and plastic bags for you to take your wet t-shirts home.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik
Advanced Software
Tuesday, July 19 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
We will begin stitching the top of the pillow using our digitized design. We might even get to adding the border.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5
Basic Software
Wednesday, July 20 Time: 10:00 – 12:30
In this class we will view the video on Lesson 7 and complete the lesson.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5/session
Pickle Blooms Table Runner
Friday, July 22 Time: 10:00 – 4:00
A fun project for the summer? This table runner pattern (which includes the placemats also) is a cute, large-scale applique with huge, funky flowers trimmed in rick rack. You will also cut bias strips and learn to make bias tape.
Instructor: Terry Kelling Cost: $15 plus supplies
Advanced Software
Tuesday, July 26 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
We will complete the pillow envelope back and flange. We will return to software for a lesson in V9.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5
Basic Software
Wednesday, July 27 Time: 10:00 – 12:30
We will continue with Lesson 7
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5/session
Catching Up With Terry
Friday, July 29 Time: 11:00 – 4:00
This is for students in Terry Kelling’s classes who may need a little extra help on her projects or maybe be making up a missed class. She will be available to assist you on anything she has taught (bags, patterns by Annie, etc).
Instructor: Terry Kelling Cost: $10
Monthly Open Machine Embroidery
Saturday, July 30 Time: 10:00 – 4:00
Come join others who also enjoy machine embroidery. This is for ALL levels of machine embroiderists! Bring your own embroidery project and work on it at your own pace – with some staff help available if needed. Finish up previous projects or start something new. Maybe you are new to machine embroidery and just need a little encouragement. Machines are available.
Classroom Attendant: Myrt Wittenberg Cost: $20 or FREE with $50 purchase
AUGUST
Beginning Quilting (Daytime)
Mondays, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Sept. 12 & 19 Time: 1:00 – 4:00
This class is for beginners in the truest sense of the word. Everything will be included from fabric selection, rotary cutting, piecing, quilting and binding! When you finish you will have a nice wall hanging or table top size quilt. And you will be ready to make a quilt on your own!
Instructor: Myrt Wittenberg
Cost: 7 classes for only $80 plus supplies (10% discount on class supplies)
Quilt As-You-Go
Tuesdays, August 2, 16 & 30 Time: 12:00 – 4:00
In this class, you will learn to make projects without putting the entire thing through your sewing machine to quilt it. This class meets every other Tuesday afternoon; you will make a project of your selection (or Terry will make suggestions for projects if wanted). Each block will be pieced, then sandwiched with batting and quilted. It is fun to quilt and practice when it is only on a single block! Then you will use a sashing technique to join the blocks. You can use this technique with any quilt block, traditional to modern. This class is beginner friendly. Come join the fun!
Instructor: Terry Kelling Cost: $10/afternoon plus supplies
Advanced Software
Tuesday, August 2 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
We will digitize a fall wall-hanging using couching, stump-work and applique. You will need to bring Bernina foot #43 for the couching and cord of your choice. I will have the wire for the stump-work and fabric scraps for the applique.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5
Basic Software
Wednesday, August 3 Time: 10:00 – 12:30
We will digitize a trapunto pillow or table runner using V9 software – Layout and Echo quilting.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5/session
Fun, Easy Quilting Projects with Myrt
Wednesdays, August 3, 10, 17 & 24 Time: 1:00 – 4:00
Let’s do some EASY quilting projects just for the fun of getting together and sewing! This class is open to ALL adult levels. We will select the projects from quick, easy patterns – nothing overwhelming! Fabrics are each individual’s choice.
Instructor: Myrt Wittenberg Cost: $10/afternoon
Necessary Clutch Wallet
Fridays, August 5 & 12 (2 session class) Time: 11:00 – 4:00
This small clutch by Emmaline Bags is amazing. It has a zipper pocket, 12 card slot pockets, and two long pockets for cash or check books. Room for a cell phone and more. You can add a wrist strap or shoulder strap. Size 8”x4” by 1” depth width at bottom.
Instructor: Terry Kelling Cost: $10/session plus supplies
Kimberbell Embroidery Projects
Saturday, August 6 Time: 10:00 – 4:00
This class is for anyone working on Kimberbell Embroidery projects. You can work on ANY Kimberbell project you want and get assistance from Myrt with any questions. It might be a quilt, bench pillow, mug rugs, wall hangings or ask for suggestions. Kimberbell has a wide range of levels for machine embroidery each with a variety of techniques. They are always coming out with new projects. And they are SO fun to do!
Instructor: Myrt Wittenberg Cost: $20 or Free with $50 purchase
Advanced Software
Tuesday, August 9 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
We will complete the design and begin stitching the wall-hanging.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5
Basic Software
Wednesday, August 10 Time: 10:00 – 12:30
We will refine the design until it is to our liking.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5/session
Advanced Software
Tuesday, August 16 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
We will continue with stitching the wall-hanging.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5
Basic Software
Wednesday, August 17 Time: 10:00 – 12:30
We will explore the Corel side of the software, watch the video, and complete the lesson.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5/session
Just In Case
Friday, August 19 Time: 11:00 – 4:00
These folding organizers By Annie have inner pockets made of mesh and vinyl, zipper closures, and magnetic snaps. They come in two sizes 7”x6”x2” (small) and 10½”x8”x1/2” (large). Can be used as sewing organizers or as purse organizers.
Instructor: Terry Kelling Cost: $10 plus supplies
Crafty Cutting Club
Saturday, August 20 Time: 1:00
We will attempt etching glasses with color. Please bring your own glasses or plates or both. I will have the transfer tape.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik
Advanced Software
Tuesday, August 23 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
Continue with placement and decorating the wall-hanging with 3D leaves and flowers.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5
Basic Software
Wednesday, August 24 Time: 10:00 – 12:30
We will continue to explore the Corel side of the software.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5/session
Catching Up With Terry
Friday, August 26 Time: 11:00 – 4:00
This is for students in Terry Kelling’s classes who may need a little extra help on her projects or maybe be making up a missed class. She will be available to assist you on anything she has taught (bags, patterns by Annie, etc).
Instructor: Terry Kelling Cost: $10
Monthly Open Machine Embroidery
Saturday, August 27 Time: 10:00 – 4:00
Come join others who also enjoy machine embroidery. This is for ALL levels of machine embroiderists! Bring your own embroidery project and work on it at your own pace – with some staff help available if needed. Finish up previous projects or start something new. Maybe you are new to machine embroidery and just need a little encouragement. Machines are available.
Classroom Attendant: Myrt Wittenberg Cost: $20 or FREE with $50 purchase
Advanced Software
Tuesday, August 30 Time: 1:00
Complete the wall-hanging with some quilting in the negative spaces using decorative stitches and fills in the machine and software.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5
NO Basic Software on August 31
SEPTEMBER
Running With Scissors
Fridays, September 2, 9 & 16 (3-session class) Time: 11:00 – 4:00
This pattern, designed by Annie, is for constructing a zip-up tool case. It has pockets in mesh, vinyl and fabrics to fit your tools including scissors, rotary cutters, rulers and more.
Instructor: Terry Kelling Cost: $10/session plus supplies
Kimberbell Embroidery Projects
Saturday, September 3 Time: 10:00 – 4:00
This class is for anyone working on Kimberbell Embroidery projects. You can work on ANY Kimberbell project you want and get assistance from Myrt with any questions. It might be a quilt, bench pillow, mug rugs, wallhangings or ask for suggestions. Kimberbell has a wide range of levels for machine embroidery each with a variety of techniques. They are always coming out with new projects. And they are SO fun to do!
Instructor: Myrt Wittenberg Cost: $20 or Free with $50 purchase
Quilt As-You-Go
Tuesdays, September 6 & 20 Time: 12:00 – 4:00
In this class, you will learn to make projects without putting the entire thing through your sewing machine to quilt it. This class meets every other Tuesday afternoon; you will make a project of your selection (or Terry will make suggestions for projects if wanted). Each block will be pieced, then sandwiched with batting and quilted. It is fun to quilt and practice when it is only on a single block! Then you will use a sashing technique to join the blocks. You can use this technique with any quilt block, traditional to modern. This class is beginner friendly. Come join the fun!
Instructor: Terry Kelling Cost: $10/afternoon plus supplies
Advanced Software
Tuesday, September 6 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
In this class we will attach the binding using Bernina binding foot #88. We will learn to complete the mitered corners using this foot.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5
Basic Software
Wednesday, September 7 Time: 10:00 – 12:30
We will revisit some V8 lessons and complete them using the improvements in V9, such as branching.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5/session
Fun, Easy Quilting Projects with Myrt
Wednesdays, September 7, 14, 21 & 28 Time: 1:00 – 4:00
Let’s do some EASY quilting projects just for the fun of getting together and sewing! This class is open to ALL adult levels. We will select the projects from quick, easy patterns – nothing overwhelming! Fabrics are each individual’s choice.
Instructor: Myrt Wittenberg Cost: $10/afternoon
Advanced Software
Tuesday, September 13 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
Back to lessons in the software. We will be using the new features in V9.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5
Basic Software
Wednesday, September 14 Time: 10:00 – 12:30
In this class we will apply the special effects and use stamps to create a mug rug or table-runner.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5/session
Crafty Cutting Club
Saturday, September 17 Time: 1:00
We will make a fall floral arrangement using paper or crepe paper. We will cut the flower petals and roll them to shape them.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik
Advanced Software
Tuesday, September 20 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
Continue lessons in V9 software.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5
Basic Software
Wednesday, September 21 Time: 10:00 – 12:30
We will watch the video and complete the lesson in Software Inspirations.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5/session
Pumpkin Placemats
Friday, September 23 Time: 10:00 – 4:00
Come make fun placemats for fall or Halloween. You will learn applique, wide ric-rac placement and more. The pattern includes placemats for spring, summer and winter so you can have a festive table for all four seasons. Can also be used for wall hangings. Pattern: Seasonal Placemats by The Whole Country Caboodle.
Instructor: Terry Kelling Cost: $15 plus supplies
Monthly Open Machine Embroidery
Saturday, September 24 Time: 10:00 – 4:00
Come join others who also enjoy machine embroidery. This is for ALL levels of machine embroiderists! Bring your own embroidery project and work on it at your own pace – with some staff help available if needed. Finish up previous projects or start something new. Maybe you are new to machine embroidery and just need a little encouragement. Machines are available.
Classroom Attendant: Myrt Wittenberg Cost: $20 or FREE with $50 purchase
Advanced Software
Tuesday, September 27 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
Using Halloween illustrations, we will digitize a Halloween wall-hanging or table runner. Remember to choose well-defined graphics that are more along simpler lines.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5
Basic Software
Wednesday, September 28 Time: 10:00 – 12:30
We will use last week’s lesson and apply it to a mug rug and play with ways to decrease and increase the density of a design.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5/session
MASTERY SCHEDULES
Machine Mastery is for BERNINA 880 Plus, 790 Plus, 770QE, 740
BERNINA 590, 570QE, 535, 480, 475QE, 435
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Mastering Your Bernina Sewing Machine Class times |
Thursdays 10:00 – 1:00
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Session 1 – Machine Overview and menus. Needles, Thread, Feet, Securing stitches, Backstepping, Pattern Repeat, Pattern Functions, Elongation, Altered Memory |
August 25 |
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Session 2 – Permanently Altered Stitch, Saving Stitch, Triple & Edgestitching, Vari-Overlock, Long Stitch, Blind Hem, Stretch Stitch, Dual Feed, Balance
Session 3 – Button Holes, Attaching Buttons, Creative Consultant, Combi Mode with Stitch Patterns & Lettering, Free-Motion, Stitch Regulator
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September 1
September 8 |
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Session 4 – 880 Plus and 790 Plus machines only Sideways Motion Stitches, Multi-Directional, All-Over Directional, Connecting Stitches, Stitch Designer, Distortion |
Septmber 15 |
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Mastery classes are FREE to our customers who have recently purchased a Bernina Sewing Machine. Please call and register so we know how many to plan materials. Thank you!
Class Cancellation and Refund Policy: Please sign up early to reserve your place in class. Classes must be paid for before our cancellation deadline (three days before class starts). You may cancel and receive a full refund up to three days before class. After the three day limit you will receive store credit. If a class is cancelled by us you may have your class fee refunded or receive store credit. If class enrollment does not meet the minimum requirement, it may be cancelled.