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BERNINA Academy of Creative Quilting - South 4
The BERNINA Creative Quilting Academy will give you hands-on experience in free-motion quilting, ruler work, couching, and more. Starting with simple stippling, you will explore different techniques to successfully quilt your next quilt! You will use all the machines that we have, including the Q20 Long arm, and construct a fabric sandwich which can be turned into a cushion or tote bag or even a zippered charm bag. If you are looking for a new machine for quilting and more, this is the event for you. This is a fun make-and-take event that will allow you to try out our lineup of fantastic BERNINA machines while learning the latest and greatest in techniques and tools!
Cost: $ 35.00
The BERNINA Creative Quilting Academy will give you hands-on experience in free-motion quilting, ruler work, couching, and more. Starting with simple stippling, you will explore different techniques to successfully quilt your next quilt! You will use all the machines that we have, including the Q20 Long arm, and construct a fabric sandwich which can be turned into a cushion or tote bag or even a zippered charm bag. If you are looking for a new machine for quilting and more, this is the event for you. This is a fun make-and-take event that will allow you to try out our lineup of fantastic BERNINA machines while learning the latest and greatest in techniques and tools!
Cost: $ 35.00
BERNINA Ruler Work Linen Tote (Hands On) - West 1
More fun with the fabulous BERNINA educator Roberta! Ruler Work is the hottest quilting technique out there and you have these new Rulers! Now what? We are going to spend the day experimenting with your rulers as we quilt a detailed medallion on a panel and then transform it into a fashionable linen tote bag. We are also going to review the different ruler shapes including clamshells, orange peel, and waves, and show you how to use them in fills and borders. By the end of this class you will have a better idea on how and where to use the different motifs for our quilt blocks. If you haven?t purchased Rulers and a Ruler Foot yet, we will offer you a 20% discount on them during this class!
Cost: $ 129.00
More fun with the fabulous BERNINA educator Roberta! Ruler Work is the hottest quilting technique out there and you have these new Rulers! Now what? We are going to spend the day experimenting with your rulers as we quilt a detailed medallion on a panel and then transform it into a fashionable linen tote bag. We are also going to review the different ruler shapes including clamshells, orange peel, and waves, and show you how to use them in fills and borders. By the end of this class you will have a better idea on how and where to use the different motifs for our quilt blocks. If you haven?t purchased Rulers and a Ruler Foot yet, we will offer you a 20% discount on them during this class!
Cost: $ 129.00
Perfect Pairings: BERNINA Demo/Trunk Show Featuring Ruler Work - South 4
Roberta is back, and she's here to share with you what she's loving right now from BERNINA! Join us for an evening of "Perfect Pairings". While sipping and nibbling on a 'Perfect Pairing' of refreshments, we'll show you what is new and cool from BERNINA, especially for Quilter's! We'll show you the hottest technique out there - RulerWork - including Clam Shells, Orange Peel and Waves and send you home eager to use rulers on your own projects. In addition, we will show you some of the great feet, accessories and software BERNINA offers and you'll learn why BERNINA is the 'Perfect Pairing' for Quilters! If you ever wondered what the fuss was about, come and see for yourself.
Cost: $ 25.00
Roberta is back, and she's here to share with you what she's loving right now from BERNINA! Join us for an evening of "Perfect Pairings". While sipping and nibbling on a 'Perfect Pairing' of refreshments, we'll show you what is new and cool from BERNINA, especially for Quilter's! We'll show you the hottest technique out there - RulerWork - including Clam Shells, Orange Peel and Waves and send you home eager to use rulers on your own projects. In addition, we will show you some of the great feet, accessories and software BERNINA offers and you'll learn why BERNINA is the 'Perfect Pairing' for Quilters! If you ever wondered what the fuss was about, come and see for yourself.
Cost: $ 25.00
WonderFil Boutique: DecoBob & Mirage - South 4
Welcome to WonderFil Boutique! You'll have the opportunity to play with DecoBob (80wt cottonized polyester), and Mirage (30wt rayon) on your own machine during this hands-on techniques class. With the guidance of our Threaducator, learn the experts' tips and tricks on not only how to make these threads run beautifully in your machine, but why to choose these threads for certain techniques and how simply changing the thread can give better results! You will learn which needle sizes to use, why using DecoBob as a bobbin thread gives the best success, and other things to keep in mind when using these specialty thread lines.
Cost: $ 40.00
Welcome to WonderFil Boutique! You'll have the opportunity to play with DecoBob (80wt cottonized polyester), and Mirage (30wt rayon) on your own machine during this hands-on techniques class. With the guidance of our Threaducator, learn the experts' tips and tricks on not only how to make these threads run beautifully in your machine, but why to choose these threads for certain techniques and how simply changing the thread can give better results! You will learn which needle sizes to use, why using DecoBob as a bobbin thread gives the best success, and other things to keep in mind when using these specialty thread lines.
Cost: $ 40.00
WonderFil Boutique: DecoBob & Mirage - West 1
Welcome to WonderFil Boutique! You'll have the opportunity to play with DecoBob (80wt cottonized polyester), and Mirage (30wt rayon) on your own machine during this hands-on techniques class. With the guidance of our Threaducator, learn the experts' tips and tricks on not only how to make these threads run beautifully in your machine, but why to choose these threads for certain techniques and how simply changing the thread can give better results! You will learn which needle sizes to use, why using DecoBob as a bobbin thread gives the best success, and other things to keep in mind when using these specialty thread lines.
Cost: $ 40.00
Welcome to WonderFil Boutique! You'll have the opportunity to play with DecoBob (80wt cottonized polyester), and Mirage (30wt rayon) on your own machine during this hands-on techniques class. With the guidance of our Threaducator, learn the experts' tips and tricks on not only how to make these threads run beautifully in your machine, but why to choose these threads for certain techniques and how simply changing the thread can give better results! You will learn which needle sizes to use, why using DecoBob as a bobbin thread gives the best success, and other things to keep in mind when using these specialty thread lines.
Cost: $ 40.00
WonderFil Boutique: InvisaFil - South 4
This techniques class allows students to learn first-hand how to use 100wt InvisaFil? thread and discover its benefits! This ultra-fine thread offers a great breadth of utility, and you can utilize it in your sewing room and apply it to multiple projects. Students will learn how to use InvisaFil for hand and machine applique, English paper piecing, stitch in the ditch, and stippling. This class is a great introduction to the multiple uses of InvisaFil and will show you how you can get better results simply by changing the thread. It?s also a wonderful opportunity for students to try out several techniques under the guidance of the Threaducator.
Cost: $ 40.00
This techniques class allows students to learn first-hand how to use 100wt InvisaFil? thread and discover its benefits! This ultra-fine thread offers a great breadth of utility, and you can utilize it in your sewing room and apply it to multiple projects. Students will learn how to use InvisaFil for hand and machine applique, English paper piecing, stitch in the ditch, and stippling. This class is a great introduction to the multiple uses of InvisaFil and will show you how you can get better results simply by changing the thread. It?s also a wonderful opportunity for students to try out several techniques under the guidance of the Threaducator.
Cost: $ 40.00
WonderFil Boutique: InvisaFil - West 1
This techniques class allows students to learn first-hand how to use 100wt InvisaFil? thread and discover its benefits! This ultra-fine thread offers a great breadth of utility, and you can utilize it in your sewing room and apply it to multiple projects. Students will learn how to use InvisaFil for hand and machine applique, English paper piecing, stitch in the ditch, and stippling. This class is a great introduction to the multiple uses of InvisaFil and will show you how you can get better results simply by changing the thread. It?s also a wonderful opportunity for students to try out several techniques under the guidance of the Threaducator.
Cost: $ 40.00
This techniques class allows students to learn first-hand how to use 100wt InvisaFil? thread and discover its benefits! This ultra-fine thread offers a great breadth of utility, and you can utilize it in your sewing room and apply it to multiple projects. Students will learn how to use InvisaFil for hand and machine applique, English paper piecing, stitch in the ditch, and stippling. This class is a great introduction to the multiple uses of InvisaFil and will show you how you can get better results simply by changing the thread. It?s also a wonderful opportunity for students to try out several techniques under the guidance of the Threaducator.
Cost: $ 40.00
WonderFil Boutique: Razzle, Dazzle & Sizzle - South 4
These thick and gorgeous 8wt threads are perfect for embellishing projects in all kinds of ways, but many beginners won't know how to begin using them as they won't fit through the eye of a sewing machine needle. This class will focus on showing how beautiful these threads can be when used for couching by hand and machine, and hand embroidery. The Threaducator will demonstrate machine couching you'll get the opportunity to try it for yourself! Learn how to use decorative stitches that you see in crazy quilting, hand embroidery and wool applique.
Cost: $ 40.00
These thick and gorgeous 8wt threads are perfect for embellishing projects in all kinds of ways, but many beginners won't know how to begin using them as they won't fit through the eye of a sewing machine needle. This class will focus on showing how beautiful these threads can be when used for couching by hand and machine, and hand embroidery. The Threaducator will demonstrate machine couching you'll get the opportunity to try it for yourself! Learn how to use decorative stitches that you see in crazy quilting, hand embroidery and wool applique.
Cost: $ 40.00
WonderFil Boutique: Razzle, Dazzle & Sizzle - West 1
These thick and gorgeous 8wt threads are perfect for embellishing projects in all kinds of ways, but many beginners won't know how to begin using them as they won't fit through the eye of a sewing machine needle. This class will focus on showing how beautiful these threads can be when used for couching by hand and machine, and hand embroidery. The Threaducator will demonstrate machine couching you'll get the opportunity to try it for yourself! Learn how to use decorative stitches that you see in crazy quilting, hand embroidery and wool applique.
Cost: $ 40.00
These thick and gorgeous 8wt threads are perfect for embellishing projects in all kinds of ways, but many beginners won't know how to begin using them as they won't fit through the eye of a sewing machine needle. This class will focus on showing how beautiful these threads can be when used for couching by hand and machine, and hand embroidery. The Threaducator will demonstrate machine couching you'll get the opportunity to try it for yourself! Learn how to use decorative stitches that you see in crazy quilting, hand embroidery and wool applique.
Cost: $ 40.00
WonderFil Boutique: Show & Tell - South 2
Join our WonderFil Threaducator as they kick off their boutique event line up with this show & tell event! Featuring beautiful samples showing different thread types, weights, and the multitude of ways specialty threads can be used to bedazzle a project, we'll get you excited to see what you can create with WonderFil! Each thread line will be covered (we have 13 different WonderFil varieties!!), with thoughtful explanations as to how they've been used to blend, show off, disappear, or to give a project a professional finish.
Cost: $ 15.00
Join our WonderFil Threaducator as they kick off their boutique event line up with this show & tell event! Featuring beautiful samples showing different thread types, weights, and the multitude of ways specialty threads can be used to bedazzle a project, we'll get you excited to see what you can create with WonderFil! Each thread line will be covered (we have 13 different WonderFil varieties!!), with thoughtful explanations as to how they've been used to blend, show off, disappear, or to give a project a professional finish.
Cost: $ 15.00
WonderFil Boutique: Show & Tell - West 1
Join our WonderFil Threaducator as they kick off their boutique event line up with this show & tell event! Featuring beautiful samples showing different thread types, weights, and the multitude of ways specialty threads can be used to bedazzle a project, we'll get you excited to see what you can create with WonderFil! Each thread line will be covered (we have 13 different WonderFil varieties!!), with thoughtful explanations as to how they've been used to blend, show off, disappear, or to give a project a professional finish.
Cost: $ 15.00
Join our WonderFil Threaducator as they kick off their boutique event line up with this show & tell event! Featuring beautiful samples showing different thread types, weights, and the multitude of ways specialty threads can be used to bedazzle a project, we'll get you excited to see what you can create with WonderFil! Each thread line will be covered (we have 13 different WonderFil varieties!!), with thoughtful explanations as to how they've been used to blend, show off, disappear, or to give a project a professional finish.
Cost: $ 15.00
WonderFil Boutique: Spagetti & Fruitti - West 1
12wt cottons, Spagetti? and Fruitti?, will be the feature in this hands-on techniques class! Students can play with the threads, experience how they run on their machines, and learn the best settings and decorative stitches to run the thread successfully. Free motion stitching, decorative machine applique and hand quilting will be covered. Serger technique samples will also be shown. You'll also learn about the benefits of Spagetti and Fruitti?s ultra-low lint finish, making it an ideal thread for reducing lint build up in the machine. These threads give projects a clean, professional stitch quality that can be relied on.
Cost: $ 40.00
12wt cottons, Spagetti? and Fruitti?, will be the feature in this hands-on techniques class! Students can play with the threads, experience how they run on their machines, and learn the best settings and decorative stitches to run the thread successfully. Free motion stitching, decorative machine applique and hand quilting will be covered. Serger technique samples will also be shown. You'll also learn about the benefits of Spagetti and Fruitti?s ultra-low lint finish, making it an ideal thread for reducing lint build up in the machine. These threads give projects a clean, professional stitch quality that can be relied on.
Cost: $ 40.00