Classes
BERNINA SEWING CENTER
CLASS SCHEDULE OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER 2022
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Buttercup & Slate – Corey Yoder – Moda Thicket – Alison Glass – Andover Skygazing – Giucy Giuce – Andover Bee Ginghams – Lori Holt – Riley Blake Dragonfly Dreams – Deb Edwards – Northcott Blue Escape – Edyta Sitar – Andover Sweet Ride – Edyta Sitar – Andover Autumn Gatherings Flannel – Primitive Gatherings – Moda D Is For Dream – Paper and Cloth – Moda Joyful Joyful – Stacy Iest Hsu – Moda My Little Farm – Michael Miller – Michael Miller Snowkissed – Sweetwater – Moda Tinsel Town – Wishwell – Robert Kaufman Merry Memories – Yuan Xu – RJR Fabrics Chic Escape – Tone Finnanger – Tilda Saddle Up – Ellen & Clark Studio – Northcott Coastal Walk – Liberty Fabrics – Riley Blake Create – Ali K Design – Moda Nantucket Summer – Camille Roskelley – Moda August 2022 Kaffe Fassett – Kaffe Fassett – Free Spirit Coffee Always – Lorilynn Simms – Wilmington Prints Woodland Blooms – Sanderson – Free Spirit Steampunk Express – Desiree’s Designs – QT Fabrics Daisy Fields – Beverly McCullough – Riley Blake Opulent Floral – Michael Miller – Michael Miller Wild Meadow – Sweetfire Road – Moda Daffodils & Dragonflies – Kansas Troubles - Moda |
Timberland Trail Flannel – Linda Ludovico – Northcott Sweetness – Wishwell – Robert Kaufman Birdsong – Gingiber – Moda Firefly – Sara Watts – Ruby Star Society/Moda Eclectica – Dan Morris – QT Fabrics Cinnamon & Cream – Fig Tree Quilts – Moda Dwell – Camile Roskelley – Moda Eufloria – Create Joy Project – Moda Fluent – Anna Maria Horner – Free Spirit Moon Garden – Tula Pink – Free Spirit Solace – Cyndi Hershey – P & B Textiles Surfaces Stonehenge – Deb Edwards – Northcott Love In Bloom – Louise Pretzel – Figo Fabrics Magic Friends – Mia Charro – Free Spirit Calico – Lori Holt – Riley Blake Ride the Range – Tara Reed – Riley Blake Kaffe – 85 & Fabulous – Kaffe Fassett – Free Spirit Whale Song – Deb Edwards, Melanie Samra – Northcott Leafy Keen – Amanda Niederhauser – Riley Blake Forest Friends – Jennifer Long – Riley Blake With a Flourish – Simple Simon & Company – Riley Blake Happy Blooms – Sue Penn – Free Spirit Dazzle – Jason Yenter – In The Beginning Colorwheel – Annabel Wrigley – Windham Forget Me Not – Allison Harris – Windham Hometown – Tone Finnanger – Tilda Eau De Parfum – Stephanie Brandenburg - Northcott |
OCTOBER
Quilt As-You-Go
Tuesdays, October 4 & 18 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
Intermediate Software
Tuesdays, October 4, 11 & 25 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
In each session, new lessons will be taught straight from Bernina using Bernina Software Version 9. We will explore new techniques and functions.
Instructor: Michelle Luce Cost: $5 plus supplies
Introduction to Software
Wednesdays, October 5 & 12 Time: 10:00 – 12:30
This beginning class in software is perfect for new owners of Bernina Software Version 9, those users who need a good refresher to software, or even those who just want to see what Bernina Software is all about. You do not need to own software to take this class – come find out what software can do for you.
Instructor: Michelle Luce Cost: $5/session
Fun, Easy Quilting Projects with Myrt
Wednesdays, October 5, 12, 19 & 26 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
Kid's Make & Take Trick or Treat Tote
Saturday, October 8 (2 SEPARATE TIMES) Time: 1:00 OR 3:00
Ages 6 and up are welcome to come make their own tote bag with your help! Class will start with each individual picking out their fabrics in store. Choose from our extensive Halloween selection or any other fabric in the store for a more everyday style. Students will not be cutting their pieces but will use an iron and sewing machine. If time allows we will machine embroider their names on their finished bags.
Instructor: Stephanie Demaray Cost: $5 plus supplies (approximately $15-$25 each bag)
Let’s Quilt A Snowman
Thursday, October 13 Time: 1:00
Join me for this fun, no piecing required, free motion quilting class. You will get your rhythm going while gaining practice quilting this adorable snowman panel from Moda. The panel includes the front, backing and binding. Just add batting, thread and a smile. The supply list and pre-class preparation will be available at the store when you pick up your panel. Please let us know if you need a machine when you sign up.
Instructor: Phyllis Ditto Cost: $10 plus supplies
Acorn Swag
Friday, October 14 Time: 11:00 – 4:00
Time to decorate for fall – and this adorable acorn swag will work in many places. The pattern is free and uses mini charms if desired to make the acorns. Just a cheerful, fun project.
Instructor: Terry Kelling Cost: $10 plus supplies
Placemats Quilt As You Go
Thursday, October 20 Time: 10:00 – 3:00
These placemats by June Tailor are cute and functional and easy to make! Simply select and cut fabrics, add backing, and sew by number. This project will make 6 placemats already quilted! Great for the upcoming holidays.
Instructor: Michelle Luce Cost: $10 plus supplies
Demo Daze
Tuesday, October 25 Time: 1:00
Let’s have some fun at Bernina! Join Phyllis for a surprise demo that will include somethings fun for everyone that loves fabric, sewing, and quilting. *Free-motion & ruler work ideas *What’s new *Out of the box projects One thing’s for sure, it will be fun, informative, and quilty.
Instructor: Phyllis Ditto Cost: FREE
Catching Up With Terry
Friday, October 28 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, October 29 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
NOVEMBER
Quilt As-You-Go
Tuesdays, November 1 & 15 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
Intermediate Software
Tuesdays, November 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
In each session, new lessons will be taught straight from Bernina using Bernina Software Version 9. We will explore new techniques and functions.
Instructor: Michelle Luce Cost: $5 plus supplies
Introduction to Software
Wednesdays, November 2, 9, 16 & 23 Time: 10:00 – 12:30
This beginning class in software is perfect for new owners of Bernina Software Version 9, those users who need a good refresher to software, or even those who just want to see what Bernina Software is all about. You do not need to own software to take this class – come find out what software can do for you.
Instructor: Michelle Luce Cost: $5/session
Fun, Easy Quilting Projects with Myrt
Wednesdays, November 2, 9, 16 & 23 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, November 4 & 11 (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, November 5 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
Beginning Quilting (Daytime)
Mondays, November 7, 14, 21, 28, Dec. 5, 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)
Christmas Stockings Quilt As You Go
Tuesday, November 8 Time: 10:00 – 3:00
Get yourself in the holiday spirit by making a new Christmas stocking. Using June Tailor’s quilt as you go stocking pattern, you will sew by number on printed batting and end up with a 10” x 18” stocking. Guaranteed easy and fun!
Instructor: Michelle Luce Cost: $10 plus supplies
Bowl Cozies
Thursdays, November 17 Time: 10:00 – 3:00
Who doesn’t need something to hold their hot bowls that come straight from the microwave? These are safe to be heated in microwave and will protect your hands from burns. Very handy and quick to make! Great for gifts.
Instructor: Michelle Luce Cost: $10 plus supplies
Snowman Placemats
Friday, November 18 Time: 10:00 – 4:00
This quarter we will make fun, snowman placemats for the winter season. All of the pumpkin placemats they made last quarter turned out so cute. This is a great class if you want to try applique because it is easy applique. 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
Demo Daze
Tuesday, November 22 Time: 1:00
Let’s have some fun at Bernina! Join Phyllis for a surprise demo that will include somethings fun for everyone that loves fabric, sewing, and quilting. *Free-motion & ruler work ideas *What’s new *Out of the box projects One thing’s for sure, it will be fun, informative, and quilty.
Instructor: Phyllis Ditto Cost: FREE
Catching Up With Terry
Friday, November 25 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, November 26 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
DECEMBER
Tie Up Projects With Terry
Fridays, December 2, 9 & 16 Time: 11:00 – 4:00
Terry wants to help her students tie up year-end projects. Maybe you started a project with Terry but never quite finished it. Or maybe you need to start a new, small project that you need to finish by year end. These Fridays are for you to tie up some loose ends!
Instructor: Terry Kelling Cost: $10/session
Kimberbell Embroidery Projects
Saturday, December 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, December 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
Intermediate Software
Tuesdays, December 6, 13 & 20 Time: 6:00 – 8:00
In each session, new lessons will be taught straight from Bernina using Bernina Software Version 9. We will explore new techniques and functions. Instructor: Michelle Luce Cost: $5 plus supplies
Introduction to Software
Wednesdays, December 7, 14 & 21 Time: 10:00 – 12:30
This beginning class in software is perfect for new owners of Bernina Software Version 9, those users who need a good refresher to software, or even those who just want to see what Bernina Software is all about. You do not need to own software to take this class – come find out what software can do for you.
Instructor: Michelle Luce Cost: $5/session
Fun, Easy Quilting Projects with Myrt
Wednesdays, December 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
Demo Daze
Tuesday, December 27 Time: 1:00
Let’s have some fun at Bernina! Join Phyllis for a surprise demo that will include somethings fun for everyone that loves fabric, sewing, and quilting. *Free-motion & ruler work ideas *What’s new *Out of the box projects One thing’s for sure, it will be fun, informative, and quilty.
Instructor: Phyllis Ditto Cost: FREE
Monthly Open Machine Embroidery
Saturday, December 31 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
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 |
December 1 |
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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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December 8
December 15 |
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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 |
December 22 |
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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.