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Hi Fashion Sewing Machines Newsletter
April-June, 2020
The Sewing Machine Buzz By Jeff Vogel
Hello everyone! I am enjoying the warmer weather Please check out my YouTube Channel
and getting a chance to play a few holes of golf. and subscribe to BERNINA Jeff. My
I just returned from VDTA Convention where I videos give you tips on how to oil
found some new products to carry. We will debut your machine, needles and various
them at the Sew Savvy meetings. So, if you are not other subjects. Just search
a member, you can come once for free to see what BERNINA Jeff to find me
they are about; the $60 annual fee is totally worth and start watching and
the value you receive. Check with the shop and learning. I try to post a
website (hifashiongj.com) for details. new video every couple of
June 12th and 13th is our two-day OESD weeks. I will do requests; if
Embroidery Event and we still have room for you you have an idea for a new
to attend. video, let me know.
As always, thank you for your continued support!
Hi Fashion’s Quilters’ Quarter Inch... by Trista Pike
I am so happy to be writing for Spring, I am ready for a little Angela has all types of classes from large quilt BOMs to the
more sunshine! In May I will be meeting up with the Baby little zip bag class that potentially could be finished within a
Lock Folks including Pam Mahshie for some great Serger couple hours.
Class Projects. Get ready, Serger Peeps, for some fun with
Julie has the embroidery people happy with another round
Baby Lock Sergers.
of Edge to Edge Quilting and continues to find great in-the-
These ladies here in the store sure do a lot on a daily basis hoop projects for Embroidery Workshop.
to keep every type of sewing person going strong!
Lynn is even jumping in with some classes, watch for her
Lorraine has some great Calendar Club classes with different Hanging Towels and Patchwork “Beginning Piecing” class.
techniques. She also has many open sewing times for you to It is always fun to hear a story of how she fell in love with
work on anything you choose. quilting! Happy Spring!
2584 Patterson Rd., Unit B
Grand Junction, CO 81505 970-256-1293
Open Mon-Fri 9:30-5:30 hifashiongj.com
Sat 9:30-2:00 HiFashionGJ@aol.com
April 2020 CLASS SKILL KEY
GREEN: Very beginners, for your first lessons after purchasing a machine
BLUE: Intermediate Classes (You know how to use your machine)
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4
BOMA - Block of the Month RFC - Ruler Foot Class OSF - Open Sew Friday EYW - Embroidery Your Way
Anonymous 9:30am-12:30pm 10:00am-4:00pm 10:00am-4:00pm
10:00am-4:00pm WGC - Wool Gatherers Club TGIF - TGIF
1:00pm-4:00pm OR 5:30pm-11:30pm
5:00pm-8:00pm
6 7 8 9 SSR - Sew Savvy Retreat 10 11
MB - My Bernina Class 1 8:00am-5:00pm
BOMWT - BOM Work Time RPQC - Ruler Project Quilting BLS - Baby Lock Serger S&S - Sip & Serge
9:30am-12:30pm 9:30am-1:30pm OR Club (BOM) 10:00am-12:00pm BLB - Baby Lock Basics 10:00am-2:00pm
BACC - Bernina Accessories (1) 1:30pm-5:30pm 10:00am-4:00pm 10:00am-12:00pm
COMP - Computers 101 w/ Jeff
1:30pm-4:30pm 2:00pm-4:00pm EB - Embroidery Basics
1:00pm-3:00pm
13 14 15 16 17 18
MB - My Bernina Class 2 ABU - All Bottled Up CLC - Calendar Club MMF - Mixed Media Flowers FWR - Fun With Rulers FOS - Flipping Out Saturday
9:30am-12:30pm 9:30am-12:30pm Anything Goes 10:00am-4:00pm 10:00am-4:00pm 9:30am-1:30pm
BOMWT - BOM Work Time MW - Making Waves 10:00am-4:00pm Movie Night
1:00pm-5:00pm 1:00pm-5:00pm 5:00pm-8:00pm
20 21 22 23 24 25
BP - Beginning Piecing (1) BP - Beginning Piecing (2) FLC - Floral Chenille EEHQ - Edge to Edge Hoop FTCU - Floriani Embroidery ASG - American Sewing Guild
10:00am-4:00pm 10:00am-4:00pm 10:00am-4:00pm Quilting Software 10:00am-12:00pm
10:00am-4:00pm 10:00am-12:00pm
IQC - IQ Club QFK - Quilts for Kids
1:00pm-4:00pm 1:00pm-4:00pm
27 28 29 30
RSB - Ruler Skill Builder AOM - Apron & Oven Mitt CZSW - One Crazy Sister Club AGD - Embroidery Workshop
10:00am-4:00pm 10:00am-4:00pm Work Day 10:00am-1:00pm OR
10:00am-4:00pm 2:00pm-5:00pm
BOMWT - BOM Work Time
4:30pm-8:30pm
Call or Stop In to Sign Up for Your Lessons or Classes!
May 2020 CLASS SKILL KEY
GREEN: Very beginners, for your first lessons after purchasing a machine
BLUE: Intermediate Classes (You know how to use your machine)
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
OSF - Open Sew Friday JB - Janome Basics
10:00am-4:00pm 10:00am-1:00pm
TGIF - TGIF
5:30pm-11:30pm
4 5 6 7 8 9
BOMA - Block of the Month EBB - Embroidery Beyond
OAB - Out & About Backpack BPP - Beginning Paper Piecing Basics OSF - Open Sew Friday MB - My Bernina Black 1 & 2
Anonymous 10:00am-4:00pm 10:00am-4:00pm 10:00am-4:00pm 9:30am-4:30pm
10:00am-4:00pm 10:00am-12:00pm
BOMWT - BOM Work Time WGC - Wool Gatherers Club
4:30pm-8:30pm 1:00pm-4:00pm OR
5:00pm-8:00pm
11 12 13 14 15 16
B235 - My Bernina SILVER BOMWT - BOM Work Time CLC - Calendar Club RPQC - Ruler Project Quilting FWR - Fun With Rulers QFK - Quilts for Kids
2, 3, 5 9:30am-1:30pm OR High Steppin’ Hexies Club (BOM) 10:00am-4:00pm 10:00am-2:00pm
9:30am-12:30pm 1:30pm-5:30pm 10:00am-4:00pm 10:00am-4:00pm Movie Night
PAB - Panel Bag 5:00pm-8:00pm
1:00pm-5:00pm
18 19 20 21 22 23
HAC - Happy Camper MBL - My Bernette Lesson CZSW - One Crazy Sister Club BLB - Baby Lock Basics FTCU - Floriani Embroidery
10:00am-1:00pm RSB - Ruler Skill Builder
10:00am-12:00pm Work Day 10:00am-12:00pm Software 10:00am-4:00pm
IHNC - In the Hoop Needle Case 10:00am-4:00pm JEFF - Basics with Jeff 10:00am-12:00pm
2:00pm-5:00pm BOMWT - BOM Work Time
1:00pm-5:00pm 3:00pm-5:00pm IQC - IQ Club
1:00pm-4:00pm
25 26 27 28 29 30
CLOSED MQWF - More Quilting with MQWF - More Quilting with AGD - Embroidery Workshop SSPM - Seasonal Swirl ASG - American Sewing Guild
Your Walking Foot (1) Your Walking Foot (2) 10:00am-1:00pm OR Placemats 10:00am-12:00pm
10:00am-4:00pm 10:00am-4:00pm 2:00pm-5:00pm 10:00am-4:00pm
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June 2020 CLASS SKILL KEY
GREEN: Very beginners, for your first lessons after purchasing a machine
BLUE: Intermediate Classes (You know how to use your machine)
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6
QFK - Quilts for Kids TAS - Take a Stand Bag RPQC - Ruler Project Quilting B578 - Bernina Settings 5,7,8 OSF - Open Sew Friday PHD - Project Half Done
9:30am-1:30pm 10:00am-4:00pm Club (BOM) 10:00am-12:00pm 10:00am-4:00pm 10:00am-4:00pm
SBC - Serger Boot Camp 10:00am-4:00pm WGC - Wool Gatherers Club TGIF - TGIF
2:00pm-4:00pm 1:00pm-4:00pm OR 5:30pm-11:30pm
5:00pm-8:00pm
8 9 10 11 12 13
BOMWT - BOM Work Time BLB - Baby Lock Basics GMG - Grandmothers Garden FWR - Fun With Rulers OESD EVENT OESD EVENT
9:30am-1:30pm 10:00am-12:00pm 10:00am-4:00pm 10:00am-4:00pm 9:00am-4:00pm 9:00am-4:00pm
MB - My Bernina Class 1 EB - Embroidery Basics
2:00pm-5:00pm 2:00pm-4:00pm
15 16 17 18 19 20
BACC - Bernina Accessories (2) BOMWT - BOM Work Time CLC - Calendar Club SSC - Sew Savvy Club SSC - Sew Savvy Club
10:00am-1:00pm 9:30am-1:30pm OR Fireworks Flag 5:30pm-7:30pm 9:30am-11:30am
MB - My Bernina Class 2 1:30pm-5:30pm 10:00am-4:00pm
2:00pm-5:00pm
22 23 24 25 26 27
BOMWT - BOM Work Time BOMA - Block of the Month CZSW - One Crazy Sister Club AGD - Embroidery Workshop FTCU - Floriani Embroidery ASG - American Sewing Guild
9:30am-1:30pm Anonymous Work Day 10:00am-1:00pm OR Software 10:00am-12:00pm
10:00am-4:00pm 10:00am-4:00pm 2:00pm-5:00pm 10:00am-12:00pm
HGT - Hanging Towels
2:00pm-5:00pm BOMWT - BOM Work Time IQC - IQ Club
4:30pm-8:30pm 1:00pm-4:00pm
29 30
RSB - Ruler Skill Builder BW - Bag Workout
10:00am-4:00pm 10:00am-1:00pm OR
2:00pm-5:00pm
Call or Stop In to Sign Up for Your Lessons or Classes!
Tech Corner
By Jeff Vogel
Machine Maintenance
Customers often ask me about how often they Sewing machines like to be exercised to keep the
should have their sewing machine serviced. I oil moving inside them, even if you don’t sew on
explain to them that it is a matter of how much fabric please run your machine for a few minutes
time has passed and how much you use your every month or two. Use the straight and zig zag
machine. If you are an enthusiastic sewist, I modes to prevent gumming up parts.
recommend you have your machine cleaned, Also, keep a fresh needle in your machine;
oiled and serviced once a year. If you use your the newer the needle the less force it takes to
machine just a few times a month or less and you penetrate the fabric.
keep the lint cleaned out, then you can go 18
months to two years between maintenance. The Happy Sewing!
reason my maximum is two years is because this
dry climate will evaporate the oils inside your
machine. The oil gets old and will actually turn to
a varnish gummy consistency.
The new models of sewing machines are not
designed for the consumer to open and oil
yourself, plus the electronics inside the machine
need to be properly grounded and static shock
eliminated. Just like your vehicle, the owner’s
manual will provide a schedule, or you can just
call the shop to see if your machine is ready for a
maintenance.
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Learn Basic Skills:
Get Started with Bernina Classes
My BERNINA Black Classes mb Bernina 5, 7, 8 Settings b578
This class is for BLACK BOBBIN Machines. Classes are included Get the full potential out of your new machine. Jeff gets into all the
with your new BERNINA. We want you to enjoy your new machine internal settings to get your machine best set for the things you want to
and we encourage you to take advantage of classes and learn all the neat accomplish. Also, this is a great time for questions and answers.
functions that your BERNINA has to offer. Registration is required; a kit Date: Thursday, June 4
fee does apply. BERNINAS purchased from elsewhere may also attend Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Fee: Free w/ Purchase
classes for a fee of $30.00 per session.
Instructor: Jeff Vogel
Class Fee: Free w/ Purchase
Kit fee: $20.00 BERNINA Accessories (session 1) bacc
Instructor: Angela Jones Angie is starting a new series of classes using a new BERNINA Workbook
Class 1 and various BERNINA feet and accessories. Session one will include
The Basics! This class covers basic information on the machine, needles different methods of couching. You’ll be making samples of Basic
and thread. Learn the basic functions and features of your BERNINA. Couching, Attaching a Strand of Beads, Flat Couching, and Free-Motion
Everything from sewing a seam to perfect button holes will be covered in Couching.
this class. Note: This
Class 2 is a repeat
Explore functions further! Different types of decorative stitches, class from
embellishments, and other techniques with your BERNINA. last quarter.
Class Dates are as follows: We will be
Class 1 Monday, April 6, 9:30am-12:30pm using feet 21,
12/12C, 22,
Monday, June 8, 2:00pm-5:00pm
25, and 43.
Class 2 Monday, April 13, 9:30am-12:30pm Skill Level:
Monday, June 15, 2:00pm-5:00pm Beginner
Class 1 & 2 Saturday, May 9, 9:30am-4:30pm Date: Monday,
April 6
My Bernina Silver 2, 3, 5 b235 Time: 1:30pm-
This class is for SILVER BOBBIN Machines. Enjoy your new 4:30PM
machine. We encourage you to take advantage of classes and learn all the Fee: $20.00
neat functions that your BERNINA has to offer. Registration is required; Instructor:
a kit fee does apply. BERNINAS purchased elsewhere may also attend Angela Jones
classes for a fee of $30.00 per session.
Class Fee: Free w/ Purchase
BERNINA Accessories (session 2) bacc
Angie is continuing her series of classes using the new BERNINA
Kit fee: $20.00 Accessories Workbook and various BERNINA feet and accessories.
Date: Monday, May 11 Session two will include TWO different topics: Sewing Specialty Fabrics,
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm and Applique & Decorative Stitches. You’ll be making samples of how to
Instructor: Angela Jones sew Jeans/Denim, Leather, Vinyl and Plastic; and Blanket Stitch, Invisible
Appliqué and Decorative Stitches. We will be using feet 8/8D, 51,
My Bernette Lesson mbl 52/52C/52D, 56, 20/20C/20D, 39/39C.
Jump in and get to know all the buttons on your New Machine. Bernette Skill Level: Beginner
machines are Swiss Designed by BERNINA. Date: Monday, June 15
Class Fee: Free w/ Purchase Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
Kit Fee: $10.00 Fee: $20.00
Date: Tuesday, May 19 Instructor: Angela Jones
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Instructor: Angela Jones
Class Policies
1. Pre-registration and payment required to hold space in class.
2. No refunds if student cancels less than seven days prior to class start date. No refunds are given for classes missed.
3. Full refund will be made if class is cancelled by Hi Fashion. A full week’s notice will be given.
4. A student is expected to have all required supplies as per class supply list prior to first session of class. 5. Supplies purchased for a cancelled class
may be returned as long as they were not cut items. Receipt required.
6. Please make arrangements for your children.
4Baby Lock and Janome Classes
Baby Lock Basics blb Janome Basics Class jbc
Hands-on entry level to your new machine; we dive right in with Are you new to Janome? Or have you missed out on training with
functions and features on these great machines. We want you to your Janome machine? We are happy to help! We feel you should
be comfortable with your new machine and get full potential. be confident in what your machine can do for you. Fee is $30.00,
This lesson, we feel, is very important so we offer it monthly. Fee FREE if machine was purchased at HFSM.
is $30.00, FREE if machine was purchased at HFSM. “LOVE OF Date: Saturday, May 2
SEWING," CONVENIENT ONLINE CLASSES! Get direct access to Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
the Baby Lock Educators, only available with select models. Fee: $10.00 (Kit)
Dates: Friday, April 10 Instructor: Lorraine Prinster
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Date: Thursday, May 21
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm IQ Club iqc
Date: Tuesday, June 9 Get to know your Baby Lock IQ Designer with Jeff and Trista. Making
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm the most of our Endless Creativity on these wonderful machines. Bring
Fee: $10.00 (Kit) your machine for a play-date with others; we often learn more in groups,
Instructor: Trista Pike sharing ideas and techniques.
Dates: Fridays; April 24, May 22, June 26
Baby Lock Serger Mastery bls Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Congratulations on your new serger! This lesson is especially fun Fee: No Charge, Must have machine with IQ Designer
with the impressive air threading. We will get to know all the parts Instructors: Jeff Vogel & Trista Pike
of the machine and how to set up for different stitches. You will
leave confident in how to read your threading chart. We will touch
a bit on a few techniques. Online classes available for a limited
time at: https:sewedclasses.com.
Date: Thursday, April 9
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Fee: $30.00 or FREE if purchased at HFSM
Kit Fee: $5.00
Instructor: Trista Pike
5Informative, Fun Sewing Times
Computers 101 with Jeff comp Embroidery Workshop agd
This class is for those of you who love to embroider, but struggle with New machine owners or those wanting practice with the basics in
computers. The class will teach skills needed to enhance your embroidery machine embroidery, this class is for you. Cost is $30.00 for the quarter
software experience such as drop and drag, transfer designs, finding saved including designs and class kit. Don’t want to transport your machine?
projects, and whatever else comes up. Bring your laptop, or with advance Borrow one of ours, just $60.00 for the quarter. We only have room
notice we can provide one if you use a desktop PC. for 9 participants each session, morning or afternoon. Design packets
Date: Thursday, April 9 are available to purchase from Anita
Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm Goodesign, Pickle Pie, Smith Street or
Fee: $20.00 others depending upon availability.
Instructor: Jeff Vogel Dates: Thursday; April 30, May 28, June 25
Times: 10:00am-1:00pm Or 2:00pm-5:00pm
BASICS with Jeff jeff
Instructor: Julie Wright
Do you need help threading, winding a bobbin, simple maintenance
and just knowing how to use your sewing machine? Jeff will help you Wool Gatherers Club wgc
with your “tension” issues and get you started. Even if your machine is Lots of wool projects, but no time to work on them? Come join Lorraine,
40 years old, bring it in and learn how to use it! This is not intended to she is here for you. Bring any wool or hand projects to work on during
replace the My Bernina or Baby Lock Basics classes, but rather a quick meeting times. This class is a members “club," sign-up anytime and we
start or review until you can attend them. All machine brands welcome. will pro-rate the price for the remainder of the year.
Sorry no sergers. Dates: Thursdays: April 2,
Date: Thursday, May 21 May 7, June 4
Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm Times: 1:00pm-4:00pm OR
Fee: $25.00 (FREE if purchased at HFSM) 5:00pm-8:00pm
Instructor: Jeff Vogel Fee: 12 month membership
$60.00
Open Sew Friday osf
Instructor: Lorraine Prinster
Join us for a fun filled day of Open Sewing! You bring whatever project
you would like to work on. We provide assistance if needed, lunch, and Sew Savvy Club ssc
a space to work without any distractions. Bring your friends for a “retreat Our Sew Savvy Club
style” day, or make new friends each month. One sign-up per person, per welcomes everyone who has
month. an interest in sewing. The
Dates: Fridays; April 3, May 1, May 8, June 5 annual membership is $60.00. Members will receive 15% off on their
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm loyalty card qualified purchases. We meet four times a year; your choice
Fee: $25.00 each session of Thursday evenings at 5:30p.m., or Saturday at 9:30 a.m. On Sew Savvy
meeting dates, Thursday thru Saturday, members receive Double Boxes on
Instructor: Lorraine Prinster
their loyalty cards. You will receive two coupons for $25.00 each toward
Thank Goodness It’s Friday tgif any class for twelve months. We encourage show and tell at the meetings
Come in for a fun filled time with Lorraine on Friday Nights! Work on and you can receive extra drawing tickets for bringing your finished
your projects without any interruptions and dinner is included. Bring your projects. We have two exclusive sewing retreats per year and members
group of girlfriends, or come in and make new friends! Space is limited, are first to see the new fabrics and gadgets at the meetings. On top of
so sign up early! all that, you receive $10.00 off our events where we bring in national
Dates: Fridays; April 3, May 1, June 5 educators or presenters. At our year end party, we draw for an annual
Time: 5:30pm-11:30pm grand prize worth over $600.00.
Fee: $25.00 each session Sew Savvy Dates: Retreat:
Instructor: Lorraine Prinster Date: Thursday, June 18 Date: Friday, April 10
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Block-of-the-Month Anonymous boma Date: Saturday, June 20
Did you start a block of the month and not finish it? Maybe it was Plain Time: 9:30am-11:30am
& Fancy, Monthly Minis or Mistletoe Lane, or maybe even an old Simple
Whatnots block of the month??? Well, how ‘bout we get together and American Sewing Guild & Friends asg
finish them! That’s what Block-of-the-Month Anonymous is all about This is a great opportunity to sew together with other local sewing ladies.
moral support and group therapy to finish up some of those old block- Contact Charlene Knoll: 970-241-2913 or email gmesaemb@acsol. com
of-the-month projects. By finishing them, we are making room for new for more information.
projects, right?!?! Lunch is included. Dates: Saturdays; April 25, May 30, June 27
Dates: Wednesday, April 1; Monday, May 4; Tuesday, June 23 Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm Movie Night mvn
Fee: $25.00 each session A fun relaxing evening of hand work and a movie. Bring goodies to share,
Instructors: Angela Jones or Lorraine Prinster if you would like. Remember, only 10 of us in class, so you don’t need to
bring a lot.
Serger Boot Camp sbc
Dates: Fridays; April 17, May 15
Does your serger keep breaking threads? Does it create tension for you or
Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm
just need tension adjustments? Or, do you just have questions in general
Fee: $10.00 per session
about how to use your serger more effectively? This is the class for you!
Instructor: Lorraine Prinster
ALL BRANDS of sergers WELCOME! This class is very limited in space, so
please sign up early. Project Half Done phd
Date: Monday, June 1 Need another open sew option? We thought so! Come join Lorraine for
Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm another day of getting your projects completed.
Fee: $30.00 Date: Saturday, June 6
Instructor: Jeff Vogel Time 10:00am-4:00pm
Fee: $25.00 each session
Instructor: Lorraine Prinster
6Quilting and Embroidery Basics
Ruler Foot Class 101 rfc Embroidery Basics eb
Learn to quilt like a pro! Bring your new rulers and quilting gloves, we This lesson, offered monthly, is meant for new Embroidery Machine
will help you get the hang of how to get the best finished product with owners, ALL BRANDS. You will learn the basics of how to hoop your
these wonderful tools. fabric, transfer a design, basic editing, and stitch out the design. Fee is
Date: Thursday, April 2 $35.00, FREE if machine was purchased at HFSM.
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm Date: Friday, April 10
Fee: $10.00 Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Instructor: Shanna Rendon Date: Tuesday, June 9
Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Fee: $35.00 (FREE if purchased at HFSM)
Instructor: Jeff Vogel
Embroidery Beyond Basics ebb
A continuation of Embroidery Basics. Jeff will show perfect positioning,
getting to know different stabilizers and expand your general embroidery
knowledge.
Fun With Rulers fwr Date: Thursday, May 7
Playing with Sew Steady Rulers and the side effect produces amazing Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
looking quilts. Shanna is our Westalee Certified instructor. This is Open Fee: $35.00 (FREE if purchased at HFSM)
Work time, a great opportunity to work side by side with Shanna and Instructor: Jeff Vogel
learn from the best. Bring your own project.
Prerequisite Class: Rulers 101.
Embroidery Your Way eyw
Bring a machine embroidery project you are working on and stitch it out
Dates: Fridays; April 17, May 15; Thursday, June 11
with friends! This class is similar to our other “Open Sew” days, but just for
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
embroiderers. And, also like our other “Open Sew” days, lunch is on us!
Fee: $25.00 per session
Skill Level: Confident Beginning Embroiderer
Instructor: Shanna Rendon
Date: Saturday, April 4
Ruler Skill Builder rsb Time: 10:00am–4:00pm
This class is exactly what it is titled, projects start with the Starter Set Fee: $25.00
Template Pack and build your skills. Instructor: Angela Jones
Pre-Requisite: Ruler Foot 101 Floriani Embroidery Software ftcu
Skill Level: Beginner Get to know your Floriani FTCU (Floriani Total Control U) software with
April: Pattern 4 Circles Rule. A whole cloth quilt using straight lines and Jeff and Angie.
Westalee Design Circles on Quilts Templates. Also uses rulers from the Dates: Fridays; April 24, May 22, June 26
starter set of Westalee Design templates. 38” x 38”. Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
May: Pattern 1, Table Runner and Place Mats. An easily pieced and Fee: No Charge, Must own Floriani Software
quilted table runner with placemats. The pattern uses the Westalee Design Instructors: Jeff Vogel & Angela Jones
Templates Starter Pack. A great place to start learning how to use your
quilting templates on pieced quilts. 48” x 12” & 12” x 12” MORE Quilting with Your Walking Foot mqwf
June: Pattern 2, Simple Circles. A small Simple Circles block designed to So, you want MORE quilting with your walking foot designs? How
use the Westalee Design Circles on Quilts Templates, Crosshair Ruler and about triangles and borders! We will be using
a straight ruler. Create a wall hanging or cushion cover whilst learning a different book for this two-day class to make
how to use these versatile templates. 12: x 12”. more quilting samples. The “Quilting with Your
Dates: Monday, April 27; Walking Foot” class is required before you take
Saturday, May 23; Monday, June 29 this class.
Times: 10:00am-4:00pm Skill Level: Intermediate
Fee: $25.00 per session Dates: Tuesday & Wednesday, May 26 & 27
Instructor: Shanna Rendon Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Fee: $50.00
Instructor: Angela Jones
Beginning Piecing bp
An Intro to Quilt Piecing/Patchwork. Learn the basics of piecing a quilt!
This class is for newbies who want to learn how to step into the world of
quilt piecing. We will explore your machine, what notions and tools are
must haves, fabric selection and preparation,
cutting, stitching, pressing and putting it all
together! The goal will be to have a finished
quilt top at the end of the class! You need
to have a machine you are familiar and
comfortable using. If you’ve always wanted
to make a quilt, come join us and jump into
a world of fun! This is a 2-day class.
Skill Level: Beginner
Dates: Monday & Tuesday, April 20 & 21
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Fee: $30.00
Instructor: Lynn Perrizo
7Block of the Month Quilt Classes
BOM “Work Time” bom Wool Garden Baskets
We have reformatted our work sessions for our block-of-the-month A smaller wool project, with adorable garden baskets, perfect to work on
programs. We will now offer work sessions that combine all of our current some of those decorative
block-of-the-month programs, instead of sessions that are specific to each stitches! Complete project
program. You can attend one session per month, to give you a little more includes wool and cotton
flexibility in your picking a session that meets your schedule. Because fabrics, from Primitive
more people will be involved in each session, please make sure you sign Gatherings.
up, and cancel if you cannot attend. (If you haven’t finished BOM projects 12 months, starting
for programs that have ended, you can attend BOM Anonymous). January 2020
CURRENT BOM PROGRAMS INCLUDE: Finishes to 23” x 28”
Ruler Quilting Club, Calendar Sampler, Wool Garden Baskets, Botanica Fee: $10.99 /Month
Park, Black Diamond, One Crazy Sister 12 Months for the year of
2020
April, Dates & Times: Limited Space remaining
Tuesday 7, 9:30am-1:30pm or 1:30pm-5:30pm
Monday 13, 1:00pm-5:00pm
Wednesday 29, 4:30pm-8:30pm
May, Dates & Times:
Monday 4, 4:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday 12, 9:30am-1:30pm or 1:30pm-5:30pm
Tuesday 19, 1:00pm-5:00pm
June, Dates & Times:
Monday 8, 9:30am-1:30pm
Tuesday 16, 9:30am-1:30pm or 1:30pm-5:30pm
Monday 22, 9:30am-1:30pm
Tuesday 23, 4:30pm-8:30pm
Instructors: Angela Jones or Lorraine Prinster One Crazy Sister
12 months, starting March 2020
8 Individual Projects
Ruler Project Quilting Club (BOM) rpqc $64.99 per month
Modern Quilting and Traditional Blocks. Are you ready to start quilting
your own patchwork projects? Join our Design Club to get inspired with
13 traditional blocks patterns each with 4 unique quilting designs using One Crazy Sister Workdays czsw
Westalee Design Rulers. Get an Instructional Video, Template, Pattern These workdays are restricted to the One Crazy Sister block of the month
and more with each release. Plus, a full day in the classroom with our program participants. We will be working on different Crazy projects in
very own Westalee Certified Instructor. Membership includes: Notebook, the BOM program throughout the year, meeting on the second Monday of
crosshair ruler, stitching line discs, design your way patterns, program each month from January through October.
guide and quilt assembly instructions and quarterly releases. Releases Skill Level: Confident Beginner
include 3 Patchwork and Design Patterns, 3 Highlighted Templates and 3 Dates: Wednesdays; April 29, May 20, June 24
Instructional Videos for patchwork assembly and quilting. Time: 10:00am–4:00pm
Prerequisite: Ruler Foot 101 Class Fee: Included with BOM fee
Skill Level: Beyond Beginner Instructor: Angela Jones
Pattern: Essence of Tradition
Dates: Wednesday, April 8; Thursday, May 14; Wednesday, June 3
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Entire Year: $350.00 if paid
in full
Monthly pymts: $40.00
Instructor: Shanna Rendon
8New Block of the Month Quilt Classes
Black Diamond Live Love Meow
10 months, starting May 2020-Feb 2021 Leanne Anderson and Henry Glass are responsible for this adorable lap
Finishes to 90” x 90” quilt (46” x 64”). The center
$19.50 per month design is a panel so that makes
it a quick start! Starts in April
and runs five months.
$20.99 per month and
includes backing fabric.
In this two day event, you’ll create six different projects, plus you’ll learn valuable embroidery tips and techniques to
make your own projects more successful and less stressful! Gain inspiration as you view a wide variety of embroidery
projects on display and learn how to choose the right products for most any type of project.
Friday & Saturday, June 12 & 13
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. • Doors Open at 8:30 a.m.
Cost: $89 • Sew Savvy Members $79
Event Location: American Lutheran Church, 631 26½ Road, Grand Junction, CO 81506
9Specialty Project Classes
Take a Stand Bag tas Bag Workout bagw
This is another great bag from “By Annie”. The small size is designed to Have you taken one of Angie’s bag classes but didn’t finish it? Come to
make a perfect stand for the “Running With one (or both) of these sessions to get that bag done! Must be a bag that
Scissors” tool case, but is great on its own. The Angie has taught, no “rogue” patterns. Need a little help? Sign up for one
large size can hold an iron or small sewing class…. Need more help? Sign up for both class sessions to get a full day
machine. Two zippered pockets on the outside of help!
of the tote and two inner mesh pockets keep Skill Level: Beginner
everything organized and easy to view. The Date: Tuesday, June 30
small stand-up tote measures 8-3/4”H x 12”W Time: 10:00am-1:00pm OR 2:00pm-5:00pm
x 6-1/2”D. The large stand-up tote measures Fee: $15.00 per session
12-1/2”H x 16”W x 8”D. Instructor: Angela Jones
Skill Level: Intermediate
Dates: Tuesday, June 2 Quilts For Kids qfk
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm This is a charity project, quilts made for kids. Kits are provided and you
Fee: $30.00 just bring your sewing machine and smile. Sit and sew for a good cause.
Instructor: Angela Jones This would be a great opportunity to get some pressure free piecing
practice in; or just have fun! Fun is a class requirement!
Date: Saturday, April 25
Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Date: Saturday, May 16
Beginning Paper Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Piecing bpp Date: Monday, June 1
Learn the fundamentals of Time: 9:30am-1:30pm
foundation paper piecing. Floral Chenille flc
Pattern provided. We will be using a beautiful floral panel set to make this wall hanging, or
Skill Level: Beginner it can be used as a rug. You could even make it into a floor pillow. Easy
Date: Wednesday, May 6 and fun project. This is a great project
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm for non-quilters, you don’t even have
Fee: $30.00 to sew very straight! We have several
Instructor: Julie Wright options of panels for you to choose
from.
Skill Level: Beginner
Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Sip & Serge sns Fee: $30.00
Celebrate National Serger Month with us, a fresh beverage in hand, we Instructor: Angela Jones
have a project and time
on the beautiful Baby
Lock Sergers. There will
be special deals and some
good old fashioned fun
with sewing!
Skill Level: Introduction
to Beginners
Date: Saturday, April 11
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Fee: $15.00 Making Waves
Instructors: Trista Pike and
Jeff Vogel mw
These waves are appliquéd
Out and About Backpack oab
on, no curved piecing!
This is another great By Annie pattern! This bag features lots of zippered Neat, huh? Pick your
and slip pockets to keep small items organized and separated. A cell own colors to match your
phone or wallet can be stored in an optional hidden pocket for quick room. Fat quarter friendly,
access, yet out of sight. Two padded strap size options are available, small or use yardage. Your
extends to 26”, regular extends to 34”. The backpack itself measures 11 choice of sizes, finishes to
½” H x 6” to 10” W x 2 ½” to 3 ¾” D. 45” x 57” or 63” x 81”.
Skill Level: Advanced Skill Level: Beginner with
Date: Tuesday, May 5 Appliqué Experience
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm Date: Tuesday, April 14
Fee: $30.00 Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Instructor: Angela Jones Fee: $20.00
Instructor: Angela Jones
10Specialty Project Classes
Mixed Media Flowers mmf Apron and Oven Mitts aom
Here comes spring! We will be painting this basket of flowers on a 18” It’s a two-fer! Take one class, make TWO projects.
x 15” bag. It is a cotton duck fabric, but anything will work. Also, you The apron is made using a fun panel, and then
can use any color of bag. You make matching oven mitts with coordinating
could also paint on one of Hi fabric. Great for yourself, or great as a gift.
Fashion’s fabulous fat quarters Skill Level: Beginner
and make it into a wall Date: Tuesday, April 28
hanging. Just not too much Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
print pattern on the fabric. I Fee: $30.00
will be supplying all paint and Instructor: Angela Jones
brushes. There might be hand
stitching for those of you who
love it!
Skill Level: Beginner
Date: Thursday, April 16
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Fee: $40.00
Instructor: Doe Clore
All Bottled Up abu Panel Bag pab
These bags feature inner mesh dividers to hold and protect small bottles, Here’s a fun and colorful bag! Start with a pre-printed panel; and end up
like nail polish or essential oils, but could also with a great bag with lots of pockets; a good bag for taking projects to
hold spools of thread, Sewers Aid and Fray class or retreat.
Check bottles. This is a By Annie’s pattern and Skill Level: Beginner
uses Soft and Stable to give the bags body and Date: Monday, May 11
cushioning. These bags have a zippered top Time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
and come in three different sizes. Pattern sizes: Fee: $20.00
Small is 5”W x 3 ½”H x 2 ½”D, Medium is Instructor: Angela Jones
8”W x 3 ½”H x 2 ½”D, Large is 11”W x 3 ½”H
x 2 ½”D.
Skill Level: Beginner
Date: Tuesday, April 14
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Fee: $20.00
Instructor: Angela Jones
Flipping Out Saturday fos
These cases can store and carry pens and pencils, sewing tools, knitting
needles, and more! When open, the cases convert into desktop stands by
folding down their tops, allowing easier access and visibility of contents
without sacrificing stability. Mesh pockets on the inside help organize Happy Camper Sewing Machine Cover hapc
supplies. Two size options available. Small: 8½”H x 3½”W x 3½”D when This is an adorable sewing machine cover! Uses a pre-printed panel
closed, 4½”H x 3½”W x 3½”D when folded down; Large: 14½”H x called “Vintage Camper”. Can be made in two sizes, Small is 15½” x 11”
5½”W x 5½”D when closed, 8”H x 5½”W x 5½”D when folded down. x 7”; Large is 17½” x 12½”
Skill Level: Beginner x 8”.
Date: Saturday, April 18 Skill Level: Beginner
Time: 9:30am-1:30pm Date: Monday, May 18
Fee: $20.00 Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Instructor: Angela Jones Fee: $20.00
Instructor: Angela Jones
11Specialty Project Classes
Seasonal Swirl Place Mats sspM Calendar Club clc
Machine Embroidery in the Hoop and Quilting, Amelie Scott Designs. A new year brings new projects! Come join Lorraine for 12 more months
One-yard fabric makes 4 placemats using Easy – Connect Edge to Edge of fun. These are mostly table runners, quick and easy to finish for gifts or
Quilting. Recommended pre-requisite: Prior Edge to Edge Quilting class, for your own table.
not required. Dates: Wednesdays; April 15, May 13,
Skill Level: Intermediate June 17
Date: Friday, May 29 Times: 10:00am-4:00pm
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm Patterns:
Fee: $30.00 April: Anything Goes Table Topper
Instructor: Julie Wright May: High Steppin’ Hexies
June: Firework Flag
Fee: $25.00
Instructor: Lorraine Prinster
Grandmother’s Garden gmg
Modern Grandmother’s Flower Garden. Hex-a-ma-jig Ruler Quilt. Learn
easy ruler technique to make this classic table topper in your favorite
fabrics. No Y seams, half Hex ruler required.
Skill Level: Beginner
Date: Wednesday, June 10
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Fee: $30.00
Instructor: Julie Wright
Hanging Towels hgt
Handy and Fun Hanging Kitchen Towels. These hanging kitchen towels
are easy and fun to make!
Great for your kitchen
or to have on hand to
give as a gift. Bring your
imagination so you
In-The-Hoop Needle Case Notebook ihnc can “personalize” your
Make a useful little wallet to hold packages of sewing machine needles. project for yourself or
This is an in-the-hoop embroidery project from Pickle Pie Designs. Quick someone special!
and easy; make one for you and one for a frined! Can be made in three Date: Monday, June 22
sizes. Small, hoop size 5”x7”, holds 8 needle packs; Medium, hoop size Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm
7”x12”, holds 12 needle packs; Large, hoop size 9”x14”, holds 18 needle Fee: $20.00
packs. Instructor: Lynn Perrizo
Skill Level: Beginning Embroiderer
Date: Monday, May 18
Time: 2:00am – 5:00pm
Fee: $20.00
Instructor: Angela Jones Edge To Edge Quilting in the Hoop eeqh
Learn Amelia Scoot’s method of Easy – Connect quilting technique with
your embroidery machine. 10 Run novelty designs. Julie will teach you
the steps to succeed in finishing those UFO’s, soon you’ll be quilting like
a pro!
5” x 7” Hoop required. Book Required
Skill Level: Beginner
Date: Thursday, April 23
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Fee: $40.00
Instructor: Julie Wright
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