Classes
BERNINA SEWING CENTER
CLASS SCHEDULE APRIL, MAY & JUNE, 2022
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Hooked – Al Agnew – Northcott Fabrics Beautiful Day – Corey Yoder – Moda Halcyon – Jason Yenter – In the Beginning Fabrics Hibiscus – Simple Simon – Riley Blake Designs American Dream – Dani Mogstad – Riley Blake Designs Daybreak – Fran Gulick – Riley Blake Designs Wanderlust – Stephanie Peterson Jones – P & B Textiles Mint Crush – Lisa Audit – Wilmington Prints Ale House – Kanvas Studios Tulip Tango – Robin Pickens – Moda Cotton Beach – Tone Finnanger – Tilda More Pie – Dana Willard – Figo Fabrics Saddle Up – Ellen & Clark Studio – Northcott Fabrics Morning Light – Linzee Kull McCray – Moda Garden & Globe – Erin McManness – Cotton & Steel Frankie – Basic Grey – Moda Unruly Nature – Jen Hewett – Ruby Star Society Astra – Janet Clare – Moda Nice Ice Baby – Deena Rutter – Riley Blake Designs Mystic Mountain – Hoffman Spectrum – Hoffman Fabrics Jewel Basin – McKenna Ryan – Hoffman Fabrics |
Hey Y’All – Alli K Design – Moda Renew – Sweetwater – Moda Promenade – 3 Sisters – Moda Decorum – Basic Grey – Moda Flower Pot – Lella Boutique – Moda Candy Cane Lane – April Rosenthal – Moda Cheer & Merriment – Fancy That Design House – Moda Christmas Faire – Cathy Holden – Moda Tiny Beasts – Tula Pink – Free Spirit Fabrics Tiny Stripes & Dots – Tula Pink – Free Spirit Fabrics Ups-A-Daisy – Michael Miller Fabrics Blossom & Grow – Maureen Florellini – Studio E All Is Well – AGF Studio Halloween Spirit – Kanvas Studios Halloween Whimsy – Teresa Kogut – Riley Blake Designs Between – Alison Glass – Andover Practical Magic – Laundry Basket Quilts – Andover Oracle – Eye Candy Quilts – Andover Nantucket Summer – Camille Roskelley – Moda Chic Escape – Tone Finnanger – Tilda Seashore Drive – Sherri & Chelsea – Moda Coriander Seeds – Corey Yoder - Moda |
APRIL
Kimberbell Embroidery Projects
Saturday, April 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, 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
Quilt As-You-Go
Tuesdays, April 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, April 5 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
We will stitch out the egg that we digitized last week.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5 plus supplies
Basic Software
Wednesday, April 6 Time: 10:00 – 12:30
Introductory lesson to icons in V9. We will work V9 Workbook.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5/session
Fun, Easy Quilting Projects with Myrt
Wednesdays, April 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
Advanced Software
Tuesday, April 12 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
We will explore the nine new fonts in V9 and their applications in the Designer Plus workbook.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5
Basic Software
Wednesday, April 13 Time: 10:00 – 12:30
We will explore the nine new fonts in V9 and their applications in the Designer Plus workbook.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5/session
Project Bags 2.0
Fridays, April 15 & 22 (2-session class) Time: 12:00 – 5:00
Project Bags, designed by Annie, are totes to keep each of your projects organized! The pattern includes 4 sizes from small to extra-large. The sturdy bases are quilted, a zippered closure keeps everything contained, and see-through vinyl lets you see what’s inside!
Instructor: Terry Kelling Cost: $10/session plus supplies
Crafty Cutting Club
Saturday, April 16 Time: 1:00
In this lesson we will explore cutting vinyl and apply vinyl to a bleached t-shirt.
Supplies needed are vinyl of your choice and a t-shirt plus your cutting machine and tools and a computer with software loaded on.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik
Advanced Software
Tuesday, April 19 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
In this class we will explore mapping keyboard lettering and its application, pages 12 -14 in the Designer Plus workbook.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5
Basic Software
Wednesday, April 20 Time: 10:00 – 12:30
In this class we will explore mapping keyboard lettering and its application, pages 12 -14 in the Designer Plus workbook.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5/session
Demo Daze
Tuesday, April 26 Time: 1:00
Let’s have some fun at Bernina. Join Phyllis Ditto for surprise demos that will include something fun for everyone that loves fabric, sewing and quilting. *Free-motion & ruler ideas* What’s New* Out of the Box projects* One thing is for sure, it will be fun, informative and quilty! We can’t wait to see you all!!! Sign up ahead of time and get entered into a give-away! FREE
Advanced Software
Tuesday, April 26 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
Introduction to manual digitizing using V9 pages 18-22 in workbook.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5
Basic Software
Wednesday, April 27 Time: 10:00 – 12:30
Introduction to manual digitizing using V9 pages 18-22 in workbook.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5/session
Catching Up With Terry
Friday, April 29 Time: 12:00 – 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, April 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
MAY
Beginning Quilting (Daytime)
Mondays – May 2, 9, 16, 23, June 6, 13 & 20 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, May 3 & 17 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, May 3 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
In this class we will explore Quilting Effects, pages 23 and 24 in the workbook.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5
Basic Software
Wednesday, May 4 Time: 10:00 – 12:30
In this class we will explore Quilting Effects, pages 23 and 24 in the workbook.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5/session
Fun, Easy Quilting Projects with Myrt
Wednesdays, May 4, 11, 18 & 25 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
Ruler Wrap
Fridays, May 6, 13 & 20 (3-session class) Time: 12:00 – 5:00
You will make a project designed by Annie to store and carry rulers, an 18” x 24” mat, rotary cutters and more to classes. This organizer may be hung or folded for travel. A detachable padded strap makes carrying easy. Finished project opens up to 67” long and has 6 interior mesh compartments! Comes in 2 sizes.
Instructor: Terry Kelling Cost: $10/session plus supplies
Kimberbell Embroidery Projects
Saturday, May 7 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, May 10 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
This class is about advanced applique, we will practice using artwork to turn into applique and reshape to ensure closed shapes. Pages 25, 26 and 27 in the workbook.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5
Basic Software
Wednesday, May 11 Time: 10:00 – 12:30
This class is about advanced applique. We will practice using artwork to turn into applique and reshape to ensure closed shapes. Pages 25, 26 and 27 in the workbook.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5/session
Advanced Software
Tuesday, May 17 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
We are going to diverge for a moment in this class and explore multi-hooping.
There will be a handout to accompany for this class.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5
Basic Software
Wednesday, May 18 Time: 10:00 – 12:30
We are going to diverge for a moment in this class and explore multi-hooping. There will be a handout to accompany for this class.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5/session
Crafty Cutting Club
Saturday, May 21 Time: 1:00
We will revisit print and cut using white sticker paper. We will learn how to set up the page and apply registration marks to cut stickers.
Supplies needed are print and cut vinyl sticker paper, your cutting machine and computer.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik
Advanced Software
Tuesday, May 24 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
We will begin working in the Creator Workbook for V9 which focuses on lettering and monogramming. In this lesson we will tour the screen and toolbox icons and complete the basic lettering lesson to include pages 1-15 of the workbook.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5
Basic Software
Wednesday, May 25 Time: 10:00 – 12:30
We will begin working in the Creator Workbook for V9 which focuses on lettering and monogramming. In this lesson we will tour the screen and toolbox icons and complete the basic lettering lesson to include pages 1-15 of the workbook. Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5/session
Catching Up With Terry
Friday, May 27 Time: 12:00 – 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, May 28 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, May 31 Time: 1:00
In this lesson we will do an editing review lesson using branching and resequencing colors. Pages 16-18 in the workbook.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5
JUNE
Basic Software
Wednesday, June 1 Time: 10:00 – 12:30
In this lesson we will do an editing review lesson using branching and re-sequencing colors p.16-18 in the workbook.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5/session
Fun, Easy Quilting Projects with Myrt
Wednesdays, June 1, 8, 15 & 22 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
Catch All Caddy/In Control
Fridays, June 3, 10 & 17 (3-session class) Time: 12:00 – 5:00
Take control of your belongings with this small caddy – perfect size for your sewing table or to take to classes. Featuring 5 outer pockets to slip tools in, zippered pocket on one end, dividers on inside for organization and padded handles. You can stuff this bag full with everything you need!
Instructor: Terry Kelling Cost: $10/session plus supplies
Kimberbell Embroidery Projects
Saturday, June 4 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
Quilt As-You-Go
Tuesdays, June 7 & 21 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, June 7 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
In this lesson we will explore monogramming using the updates in version 9 pages 19 – 20 in the workbook.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5
Basic Software
Wednesday, June 8 Time: 10:00 – 12:30
In this lesson we will explore monogramming p. 19-20 in the workbook. We will also digitize artwork using Auto-digitize in the software p. 21-22. We will edit the design by changing stitch angles and reshaping.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5/session
Advanced Software
Tuesday, June 14 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
In this lesson we will digitize artwork using Auto-digitize in the software, pages 21 and 22 in the software. We will edit the design by changing stitch angles and reshaping.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5
Basic Software
Wednesday, June 15 Time: 10:00 – 12:30
We will learn how to digitize using the magic wand tools. When using the magic wand tools, the stitch order needs to be considered to decrease the amount of editing necessary to have a good stitch out.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5/session
Crafty Cutting Club
Saturday, June 18 Time: 1:00
We will revisit using sublimation paper on coasters or a tote bag which can be purchased from any craft store and cutting a design of your choice.
Supplies needed are sublimation paper, your cutting machine and computer.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik
Advanced Software
Tuesday, June 21 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
We will learn how to digitize using the magic wand tools. When using the magic wand tools, the stitch order needs to be considered to decrease the amount of editing necessary to have a good stitch out.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5
Basic Software
Wednesday, June 22 Time: 10:00 – 12:30
In this lesson we will learn how to create an applique from the new basic shapes included with V9 and edit the applique p. 25-26.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5/session
Advanced Software
Tuesday, June 28 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
In this lesson we will learn how to create an applique from the new basic shapes included with V9 and edit the applique, pages 25-26.
Instructor: Maureen Piesik Cost: $5
REMINDER: No Basic Software on Wednesday, June 29.
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 |
May 19 |
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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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May 26
June 2 |
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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 |
June 9 |
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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.