Photos to Fabric
Once you see how easy it is to print photos on this amazing fabric, you’ll be well on your way to creating gifts that will last a lifetime. Bring a favorite picture no larger than 8 1/2” x 11” (with no copyright restrictions...oh, yeah…) and set aside some time to talk about & to try the new colorfast printer fabrics.
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Slouch Pouch
Our Slouch Pouch is a great shoulder tote for a walk around the farmers market, fashionable and ever-so-simple to make! Once you plug in to how to make one, you’ll be making thousands for everyone! And, in all kinds of sizes, too!
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Practically Perfect Host(ess) Apron PPHA
Believe it or not, it takes just a yard of fabric to construct this fabulous apron. The greatest thing to happen since sliced bread, its styling dates back just about as far, but you’ll certainly be the toast of the party!
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Yogi’s Yoga Bag
This carry-all is absolutely all-perfect for yoga on the goga! Never has been carrying your yoga mat and your yoga essentials been more fashionable or more you! And really! In three hours, you’ll finish one, and have time for a second one, too!
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Heirloom Basics HL1A
There’s little in the sewing world that can make your heart skip a beat like heirloom stitchery.
From pin tucks to rouching, from Madeira appliqué to entre-deux and well-beyond, heirloom is like comfort food for folks who sew! In this four-session class, we’ll dive deeply into all aspects of heirloom sewing by machine all the while making a blouse, a coverlet, pillow tops or simply just a sample book from the panels.
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Overcome Your Overlock-Yoga Pants & Top OYO
And yet, another NEW addition to the schedule (the “sch” pronouced “sh” for added effect), we thought the perfect companion to absolute terror was absolute bliss! It’s time to move through your serger fears! And what better way than to move through your overlock panic as you make a pair of yoga pants or pullover top which you can wear once you’ve completed them at your next yoga class? And, you can make it from our new organic cotton/hemp jersey knit thus doing much good for yourself and the environment
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Over the Shoulder Boulder Holder
This handy little dandy is a wonderful tote, and oh sew easy! Though not quite large enough for a bowling ball, it'll do nicely as an everyday carry-all and an amazing whip-it-up gift!
No huge commitment, you'll leave with at least one completed bag.
$40 includes pattern, plus materials.
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Paradise Bag
This bag gets more compliments and encore performance requests than any other bag we’ve designed! You’d never believe that such style could be whipped up in the course of 3 hours, but you will be the bee’s knees at every social engagement!
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EmbroiderEASE
It’s a perfect time to make time to master your Husqvarna Viking embroidery machine! You’ve got the software, you’ve got the machinery, you’ve got the best intentions, but you need a little kick to get you going. Well, come on then! EmbroiderEASE is just the class to get you embroidering full steam ahead. Each month, we’ll delve into those embroidery places that have you flummoxed but intrigued, stymied but tenacious, don't spend time spinning—spend more time embroidering! Put all your trepidations to rest during May when we explore the fabulously endlessly creative Endless Hoop. You’ll be intimidated no more once you find out just how easy it is to use. In June, you’ll wonder at how easy it really is to take one image—say, an Indian (just for you, Jeane) – that is enormously larger than our largest hoop, cut it up and put it back together such that you can actually sew it and no one will ever be the wiser. In July we’ll spend lots of time learning how to place, position, finesse and finalize multiple design elements. In July, we’ll delve into embroidered buttonholes, collars and cuffs – those little accents that add up to huge differences – the coveted WOW factor!
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Racket Jacket RJ
Becky quilted the fabric for this white-on-white quilted jacket. Russell made the jacket from Becky’s fabric. It is displayed at the register and has been quite the conversation piece. In session 1, we’ll take measurements to build a custom fit box coat utilizing Wild Ginger pattern making software. As soon as you’re measured, we’ll print patterns for you, and you’ll spend the rest of the day planning and quilting your jacket fabric. In session 2, we’ll cut patterns and construct the jacket.
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Year Of the Dragon YOTD
Even though 2008 is the Year of the Rat under the Chinese Zodiac, start off your own personal Year of the Dragon with a bang! All of us (or all of us willing to admit it) have a batik panel, or two or several, or a scarf or a fabulous piece of fabric or textile that we purchased because we just had to…and it’s been sitting about mocking us for oh, how long now? Here’s the perfect solution – a technique/design class combo designed to bring you and that orphaned piece of fabulous-something together into something wonderful. First session of class will feature a completely versatile piecing technique that can be translated into many formats; second session will be design work to finish up your masterpiece.
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Silk Roads Log Cabin SRLC
Ever want to learn how to work with silk? Ever want to learn how to make a courthouse steps log cabin with a bit of a flair -- color placement designed to create a completely secondary, very cool design? (You have to have your wits about you to realize it’s a log cabin.) Alas, this is the class for you! Both of these elements will be covered, and you’ll leave ready to create silk or log cabin masterpieces, or both all in one.
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Sew Totally Terrific Tote TTT
People ask us over and over for the perfect sewing tote. We’ve yet to find THE one, but this one comes pretty close, and can easily be used to tote just about anything from one place to another. And, with our new organic cotton and hemp fabrics, what a great opportunity to make a tote whose form follows function ecologically!
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Dyeing to Design with Brian Dykhuizen
During his first visit to Southern California and to Sewing Arts Center, Brian is offering a workshop developed specifically for us: “Dyeing to Design” – a 3-day intensive quilt design workshop incorporating Brian’s unique fabric dyeing techniques, quilt design and quilting.
Day 1 is an introduction to Brian’s fabric dyeing techniques — you’ll dye and paint several yards of fabric for your personal use! There’s a day off between Day 1 and 2 so that you can prepare your dyed fabrics.
Day 2 is all about design in which you will utilize your fabrics to design a wall-hanging size quilt.
Day 3 is all about quilting your masterpiece. This workshop is all inclusive (all you need do is show up with a basic sewing tools ), and is limited to 8 students. $400.
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Overachievers Anonymous
Independent Study
You’ve fledged, you’ve feathered. You’ve plunged death-defyingly from the nest. But having the reassuring cooing of Ms. McClure — well that still makes ALL the difference.. This is Becky’s answer to all those who keep flocking to class, then after exhausting almost every other quilting vehicle, WHAT NEXT? Take this opportunity to try your wings with confidence knowing that a watching eye is watching your every move.
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