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Nail in the Coffin Quilt Class with Bonnie - Melbourne

This is a fun and easy beginner class using 10" pre-cut squares as well as additional fabric to create a raw-edge applique Halloween themed quilt top. This quilt top comes together quickly. The goal is to complete the quilt top by the end of class.

Rope Bowl with Debbie-Sebastian

You will be "bowled away" at how easily this project comes together. Join Debbie as she shows you how to make a cute decorative rope bowl. Learn how to start your project, upturn your bowl to get the shape you want and how to secure it all with an end coil. You will also be making a holder for those all important eyeglasses.

Dirty Dozen Fiber Artists Meeting-Melbourne

This is a private meeting for the Dirty Dozen Fiber Artists group.

Oct 14
Embroidery 1 Lemonade Mug Rug with Beth (machine purchased elsewhere) - Melbourne
Oct 14
Embroidery 1 Lemonade Mug Rug with Beth (machine purchased at Q&L or STQ) - Melbourne
Oct 15
Longarm Basics Class with Phil - Sebastian

Classes


Classes - Sebastian


It seems like we makers have a gazillion tools that we like to use, right? Join Beth for this lecture demonstration to see her absolute favorites! You can join virtually via Zoom or come in-person.

Cost: $ FREE
You will be "bowled away" at how easily this project comes together. Join Debbie as she shows you how to make a cute decorative rope bowl. Learn how to start your project, upturn your bowl to get the shape you want and how to secure it all with an end coil. In this class you will be making the rope bowl and will add a machine embroidery design to the bottom of the bowl. Be sure to bring your 5x7 embroidery hoop to class.

Cost: $ 30.00
You will be "bowled away" at how easily this project comes together. Join Debbie as she shows you how to make a cute decorative rope bowl. Learn how to start your project, upturn your bowl to get the shape you want and how to secure it all with an end coil. You will also be making a holder for those all important eyeglasses.

Cost: $ 20.00
Come make a cute but handy pincushion for your sewing room or as gifts. A quick and easy embroidery project with just a little bit of sewing. Bring your embroidery machine and favorite embroidery threads. Stitch file will be provided.

Cost: $ 15.00
Come make a quick and easy accent piece for Halloween get togethers. We will be making the 18” quilted table topper, but you can customize to a 24” or 12” size by adding or removing additional “candy corn” and/or a border. This makes a good project to practice your free motion quilting or walking foot quilting skills. Or if your machine has IQ Designer on it, you can quilt by using fills. You can use binding strip or self binding. Ingrid will provide directions for self binding.

Cost: $ 25.00
Come make a zipper box that opens up into a wide tray to keep your items close at hand and easy to see. Great for traveling or organizing craft supplies or small projects. The separating zipper makes it easy to complete in short order. The project can be personalized with embroidery. If you would like to do the optional machine embroidery, please arrive by 12pm. All others can arrive at 12:30pm for class.

Cost: $ 30.00
Sewing 1 is the course you want to take to learn the basics about your new Baby Lock or Brother sewing machine you purchased at either Quilts and Lace in Melbourne or Sweet Time Quilting in Sebastian. Learn how to navigate around your machine, change a needle, wind a bobbin, thread your machine, troubleshoot, learn best practices and how to clean your machine. Please remember to bring your machine and accessories with you to class.

Cost: $ FREE
Sewing 1 is the course you want to take to learn the basics about your new Baby Lock or Brother sewing machine you purchased at either Quilts and Lace in Melbourne or Sweet Time Quilting in Sebastian. Learn how to navigate around your machine, change a needle, wind a bobbin, thread your machine, troubleshoot, learn best practices and how to clean your machine. Please remember to bring your machine and accessories with you to class.

Cost: $ 40.00
In Sewing 2, learn what all those presser feet that came with your machine can do. Zipper foot, buttonhole, blind hem and overcast are some of the feet you will cover in this class. You will love how easy many of these feet are to use. Please remember to bring your machine, accessories and presser feet with you to class.

Cost: $ FREE
In Sewing 2, learn what all those presser feet that came with your Baby Lock or Brother machine can do. Zipper foot, buttonhole, blind hem and overcast are some of the feet you will cover in this class. You will love how easy many of these feet are to use. Please remember to bring your machine, accessories and presser feet with you to class.

Cost: $ 40.00
Join Jennifer as she shows you step by step how to make this beautiful FPP mini quilt! No prior FPP experience is needed, but this pattern will require putting multiple sections together to form the hummingbird. In other words, bring some patience and kindness for yourself. You CAN do this. And we’ve got your back! In session 1, you’ll learn the basics of FPP and get started piecing the hummingbird sections. In session 2, we’ll combine the sections to form the mini quilt. As time permits, we will do simple line quilting. and binding with tips to finish your mini quilt as a mini quilt or make into a wall hanging or envelope backed pillow. This little jewel is sure to be a charming addition to your home or a lovely gift

Cost: $ 30.00
This is a quick “Let’s Get Started” in embroidery for those that want to make an embroidery project and learn at the same time! It is also a great class for those that are not sure if an embroidery machine is something they would like to own. We will make a mug rug with a cute lemonade glass, embellished with vinyl and fabric, all in the hoop. Bring your new BabyLock or Brother machine!

Cost: $ 10.00
This is a quick “Let’s Get Started” in embroidery for those that want to make an embroidery project and learn at the same time! We will make a mug rug with a cute lemonade glass, embellished with vinyl and fabric, all in the hoop. Bring your new BabyLock or Brother machine!

Cost: $ 50.00
Do you need to learn the nitty gritty of setting up your longarm machine to quilt your beautiful quilt top? Join Phil to learn about needles, batting, loading the quilt, tension and all those important basics. If you are interested in a new longarm, this is a good class for you, too! Learn how easy it is to get started with a longarm machine!

Cost: $ 40.00
Serger 1 is an introductory course on the Baby Lock 4-8 thread sergers. Highly recommended for new Baby Lock serger owners. Learn the basics of threading and overlock methods.

Cost: $ FREE
Serger 1 is an introductory course on the Baby Lock 4-8 thread sergers. Highly recommended for new Baby Lock serger owners. Learn the basics of threading and overlock methods.

Cost: $ 40.00
In Serger 2, you'll continue your Serger journey and further expand your knowledge with tips and tricks to make the job easier.

Cost: $ 40.00
In Serger 4, you'll continue your Serger journey and further expand your knowledge with tips and tricks to make the job easier, concentrating on coverstitch, chain stitch on the 8-thread serger and a few specialty feet.

Cost: $ FREE
In Serger 4, you'll continue your Serger journey and further expand your knowledge with tips and tricks to make the job easier, concentrating on the coverstitch, chain stitch and a few specialty feet.

Cost: $ 40.00
This is your opportunity to “test drive” several Baby Lock sergers to not only see what a serger can do, but to also see what the various models offer. You can then decide if a serger by Baby Lock is the right machine for you. You will make a beautiful decorative pillow. The techniques you will experience are the rolled hem, gathering, quilt-as-you-go and putting in a zipper, all on the serger! You will be so proud of yourself at the end of this class!

Cost: $ 40.00
A cute addition to your table adornments. We will use the rolled hem and cover stitch to create ruffles, then a quilt-as-you-go technique on the serger to assemble.

Cost: $ 30.00
If you recently received your machine or have had it for a while but are not yet comfortable with its use, COME ON IN! This is a basics class where we will go over the possibilities of scanning, cutting and editing.

Cost: $ 40.00