Have an Endless Hoop and don’t know what to do with it?  Or, want to purchase one but not clear on how to use it?   Come and join us for clear instructions & demostration on how, why & when to use the Endless Hoop.

Come and join us for basic 6D Embroidery classes!  Meet friends, receive handouts and ask questions.  Please bring your personal computers, dongle and notebooks.

This class is an introduction to your new Husqvarna Viking sewing machine.  Learn the basic features of your machine including how to create buttonholes and do a blind hem.  Please bring your machine, accessories, machine owner’s manual, sewing thread, and a pad and pen.

Includes the following machines:  all Sapphire models, all Opal models, Eden Rose, Tribute, and all Designer models.

You have your new Topaz 20, 30 or 50 sewing and embroidery machine; and you are ready to cut loose. This class will use your larger hoop. We’ll be programming lettering to go with a design, reviewing hooping, and stabilizers.

Come join the fun!

Learn to quilt!  The basic understanding of quilting is explained along with what tools, supplies and fabrics are needed.  Once you know the basics we can create a beautiful project together!

Our store will be closed for the day.

We will reopen at our normal hours tomorrow.

Sorry for the convenience.

Madeira Border Embroidery

Class supplies:

2 solid colors of fleece; 1/3 (12 inches each) yard

your machine

USB stick

water-soluble stabilizer

thread

normal cutting and sewing supplies

It’s that time of year again. Sorry for the invonvenience but we will be closed for inventory on January 3. We will re-open Saturday January 4, at 9:00 AM

We are closed today for our yearly Inventory.   Sorry for the inconvenience.  We will be open tomorrow, Saturday.

Please be advised that the Tacoma Viking Sewing Gallery will be closed all day on January 3, 2013 for inventory. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause.

Madeira Border Embroidery

Class supplies:

2 solid colors of fleece; 1/3 (12 inches each) yard

your machine

USB stick

water-soluble stabilizer

thread

normal cutting and sewing supplies

This class is an introduction to your new Singer and Mechanical Viking sewing machine.  Learn the basic features of your machine including how to create buttonholes and do a blind hem.   Please bring your machine, accessories, machine owner’s manual, sewing thread, scissors and a notebook and pen.

Includes all of the Singer machines and the Emerald 116 and Emerald 118.

No charge for this class if machine is purchased in the Viking Sewing Gallery

This class is an introduction to your new Husqvarna Viking or Singer sewing machine. Learn the basic features of your machine including how to create buttonholes and do a blind hem. Please bring your machine, all accessories, power cord, foot control machine user’s guide and sewing thread.

Includes the following machines:

• All Husqvarna Viking Models
• All Singer models

No charge for this class.

Connectivity and Advanced Embroidery

Embroidery Basics was just the start.  During this Connectivity and Advanced Embroidery Class, you will customize designs and learn how to interface your machine with your computer.  You can then transfer designs to and from your computer directly to your embroidery machine (Diamond Royal and Ruby). Or save on your USB stick. Please bring your embroidery machine, all accessories, embroidery arm and your computer if it is a laptop.

Includes the following machines:

• Husqvarna Viking® Designer Ruby deLuxe™
• Husqvarna Viking® Designer Diamond deLuxe™
• Topaz 20, 30, 50

Having attended Machine Introduction, Decorative Stitches and Embroidery Basics are helpful, but not necessary.

There is no charge for this class if the machine was purchased from a Viking Sewing Gallery. You need to bring your machine, embroidery arm, power cord, foot control, and book to class.

Space is limited.

You will receive a 15% discount on anything you purchase the day of class. (excludes machines and software).

Joyce will be teaching these Flannel receiving blankets just in time for that special baby gift!  Supply list available after sign up.

This class is an introduction to your new Husqvarna Viking® or Singer® sewing machine. Learn the basic features of your machine including how to create buttonholes and do a blind hem. Please bring your machine, all accessories, power cord, foot control, machine user’s guide, and sewing thread.

Includes the following machines:

• All Husqvarna Viking® Models
• All Singer® Models

No charge for this class.

Come learn more about your Designer Diamond or Ruby with us at our Diamond & Ruby Club! join with and get to know other Designer Ruby and Diamond owners to share in the fun together and you grow and learn how to create even more with your machines!

The Diamond and Ruby club is open to owners of the following Husqvarna Viking® Sewing machines:

• Designer Diamond Royale™
• Designer Diamond deluxe™
• Designer Diamond™
• Designer Ruby deluxe™
• Designer Ruby™

We will be closed Saturday January 4th for inventory.  We will be open Sunday January 5th at 11:00Am.  We are sorry for any inconvenience.  Thank you.

Class One includes all HUSQVARNA VIKING® sewing machine models.

We will teach fundamentals of your new sewing, operation, accessories while doing samples of blind hems, buttonholes, over locking & much more…

Class is free of charge.

Student Supply List:

Sewing machine/Power cord/Foot control

Accessories included with machine

User’s Guide

Quick Guide (if applicable)

Scissors

Thread

Cost: There is no charge for this class when machines are purchased through the Viking Sewing Gallery.

• All Husqvarna Viking Models
• All Singer Models
• General Class Policy • You are responsible for bringing your own machine, accessories, and sewing supplies to each class. We do not loan them out! • If the class has a cost, you must pay when you sign up.  Owner’s Classes are completely free when you purchase your machine at The Viking Sewing Gallery.  Our specialty classes do have a cost as well as some additional supplies that will vary with the class.  The fee must be paid when you enroll in the class.  
• Be courteous to your classmates and instructor:  Arrive early to class to set up. Class will begin promptly at the time shown on the calendar with no late arrivals.
• If you are unable to make a class at the time it is scheduled, please call to let us know as we frequently have others waiting for your seat!  We can then reassign you to another class as available.  Space is limited. You must contact  us so we can be sure to reserve your spot!      850-479-2112PLEASE PUT CELL PHONES ON MUTE DURING CLASS TIME.  IF YOU MUST USE THE PHONE, PLEASE EXCUSE YOURSELF

This class is an introduction to your new Singer and Mechanical Viking sewing machine.  Learn the basic features of your machine including how to create buttonholes and do a blind hem.   Please bring your machine, accessories, machine owner’s manual, sewing thread, scissors and a notebook and pen.

Includes all of the Singer machines and the Emerald 116 and Emerald 118.

No charge for this class if machine is purchased in the Viking Sewing Gallery

You need to own a Diamond or Diamond Deluxe. Call to register and get the supply list.

We will be using the very many techniques that this outstanding machine can do.

You need to own a Diamond or Diamond Deluxe. Cost is 10 dollars and we will need 3 people to sign up for class.

Make your very own ONE of a KIND!

No two of these jackets are the same, just like a snowflake.

There are 3 classes in this series.

This class is scheduled for Saturdays: December 7, December 21, and January 4 (2014) 1 pm – 3 pm

Cost for the series is $45.00.  Stop by and pay for your class to receive a materials list and what you can get started on.

Once you are registered and have paid for your class, purchase tools you may need from the Viking Sewing Gallery and you will receive a 10% discount.  Be sure to tell us when checking out.

If you don’t have a schedule that will allow you to take your owner’s classes on multiple days, we have an all-day class designed just for you where you can get your two or three classes in one day.  You may get a new machine for Christmas, or you may have had your machine for a while and haven’t been able to squeeze your classes into your schedule.  We have designed this compressed series especially for those who have time off during the Christmas holiday.  There will be a 45 minute lunch break where you can go to any of the multiple fast food restaurants nearby, or you can bring your own lunch. We have a limited number of seats available, so sign up early!

The class parts that are available for you depends upon which machine you own.  The Husqvarna Viking Sapphires, Eden Rose,   H-Class 100, Tribute, Emerald 183 and Emerald 202 machines get only parts 1 and 2 since they are not embroidery machines.  Part 3 is only for embroidery machines.  If your machine is not an embroidery machine, you may leave when we break for lunch.  When you reserve your seat for class, please let us know which machine you own.

In Part 1, we will teach you the basics of how to operate your machine (bobbin winding, threading, machine care and maintenance, the functions of the buttons/icons, machine hemming, and buttonholes).  Part 2 will give an overview of the basics of decorative stitching, applique by machine, free motion quilting, programming (if your machine includes this feature), and how to use twin and wing needles for heirloom sewing.  Part 3 goes through the basics of how to embroider with your embroidery unit (how to hoop, load a design, edit a design, add lettering, and stitch out).  We will also explain the various types of stabilizers that are used with machine embroidery.

Supply list for parts 1 and 2

Your sewing machine and ALL of the accessories that came with it including the manual, power cord, and foot control
Scissors*
A spool of good quality thread, preferably not white or black
Eye glasses (if you need them)
Paper and pen for notes
A twin needle (1.6mm, 2.0mm, or 2.5mm size)*
A wing needle (100 or 120 size)*

Supply list for part 3

All of the above, plus:
Embroidery unit for your machine
2-3 spools of 40wt. rayon embroidery thread*
a bobbin wound with bobbin thread*
the hoops that came with your machine
the USB stick that came with your machine
the Sampler book that shows the embroidery designs that came with your machine

If you have the Husqvarna Viking H-Class 600E or the Singer XL400, you will need to bring your laptop.

If you want to bring a drink with you, make sure that it has a spill-proof top.

*These items are available for sale in the Viking Sewing Gallery.

We’re starting the year out easy with this cute scrap bag.  Learn to program stitches and simple bag construction.  The new In R Form batting alternative makes the bag stand up.

Connectivity and Advanced Embroidery

Embroidery Basics was just the start.  During this Connectivity and Advanced Embroidery Class, you will customize designs and learn how to interface your machine with your computer.  You can then transfer designs to and from your computer directly to your embroidery machine (Diamond Royal and Ruby). Or save on your USB stick. Please bring your embroidery machine, all accessories, embroidery arm and your computer if it is a laptop.

Includes the following machines:

• Husqvarna Viking® Designer Ruby deLuxe™
• Husqvarna Viking® Designer Diamond deLuxe™
• Topaz 20, 30, 50

Having attended Machine Introduction, Decorative Stitches and Embroidery Basics are helpful, but not necessary.

There is no charge for this class if the machine was purchased from a Viking Sewing Gallery. You need to bring your machine, embroidery arm, power cord, foot control, and book to class.

Space is limited.

You will receive a 15% discount on anything you purchase the day of class. (excludes machines and software).

We’re sorry for any inconvenience, but today is the one day a year that we close to count our inventory.  We hope to see you again soon at one of our classes another day!  Thank you so much for your cooperation!

This class is an introduction to your new Husqvarna Viking® sewing machine. Learn the basic features of your machine including how to create buttonholes and do a blind hem. Please bring your machine, all accessories, power cord, foot control, machine user’s guide, and sewing thread.

Includes the following machines:

All Husqvarna Viking® Computerized Models

No charge for this class, for machines bought in a Viking Sewing gallery.

This class will introduce you to the embroidery aspect of your Futura or Husqvarna Viking HClass Machine.   We will discuss stabilizers, needles, and threads that will help you achieve beautiful embroideries with your new machine.  Please bring your machine, embroidery unit, USB cord, laptop computer (if you have one) with program loaded on it, power cords for your computer and your machine, machine user’s guide, bobbin filled with bobbin thread, embroidery thread, embroidery hoops, and embroidery foot.

Includes the following machines:

• Husqvarna Viking HClass 600E
• Singer Futura XL-400

Having attended Machine Introduction and Decorative Stitches is helepful, but not necessary.

There is no charge for this class if machine was purchased from a Viking Sewing Gallery

The Viking Sewing Gallery will be Closed for Inventory

Learn how to create and place beautiful buttonholes.  Please bring machine and all accessories.

This class is an introduction to your new Husqvarna Viking® or Singer® sewing machine. Learn the basic features of your machine including how to create buttonholes and do a blind hem. Please bring your machine, all accessories, power cord, foot control, machine user’s guide, and sewing thread.

Includes the following machines:

• All Husqvarna Viking® Models
• All Singer® Models

No charge for this class if you purchased your machine from Viking Sewing Gallery.

Ages: 8 to 12 yrs old.
Class Size limited to 5.
Instructor: Linda

This class is an introduction to your new Husqvarna Viking or Singer machine. Learn the basic features of your machine, including how to create buttonholes and do a blind hem. Please bring your machine, all accessories, power cord, foot control, machine user’s guide, and sewing thread.

Includes the following machines:
Husqvarna Viking Emerald 116 and 118
Husqvarna Viking H|Class 600
Singer XL-400

This class is an introduction to your new Husqvarna Viking® sewing machine. Learn the basic features of your machine including how to create buttonholes and do a blind hem. Please bring your machine, all accessories, power cord, foot control, machine user’s guide, and sewing thread.

Includes the following machines:

All Husqvarna Viking® Computerized Models

No charge for this class, for machines bought in a Viking Sewing gallery.

Flat-felled Foot, 9mm

9 mm Flat-felled seams such as the typical jeans seams, are extremely durable and popular. 9 mm flat-felled seams are often used in home dec items. They add a decorative touch when sewn with a contrasting thread.
Best results will be achieved on medium to heavy weight fabrics.

This class is an introduction to your new Husqvarna Viking sewing machine. Learn the basic features of your machine including how to create buttonholes and do a blind hem. Please bring your machine, all accessories, power cord, foot control, machine user’s guide, and sewing thread.

Includes the following machines:

• Husqvarna Viking Opal 650 & Opal 670
• Husqvarna Viking Eden Rose 250C
• Husqvarna Viking Sapphire 875Q, 930, & 960Q
• Husqvarna Viking Topaz 20, 30, & 50
• Husqvarna Viking Designer Ruby Deluxe
• Husqvarna Viking Designer Diamond Deluxe
• Husqvarna Viking Designer Diamond Royale

Basic introduction on how to use Machine.

This class is an introduction to your new Husqvarna Viking® or Singer® sewing machine. Learn the basic features of your machine including how to create buttonholes and do a blind hem. Also included in the class is information on threads, needles, and machine maintenance.

Bring your sewing machine, foot control, power cord, all of the accessories that came with your machine, owner’s manual, scissors, a spool of all-purpose sewing thread (100% cotton or 100% polyester and NOT white or black),  paper and pen for notes and eye glasses (if you need them).

Includes the following machines:

• Husqvarna Viking® Models Emeralds, Platinum.
• All Singer Models

Space is limited, reserve your spot today.

In order for us to start class on time, please arrive 5-10 minutes before class is to begin to allow you to have time to set up.

If you signed up for this class but later find that you will be unable to attend, please let us know well in advance so that we can call a person on our waiting list to take your place.  If there are too few to sign up, we reserve the right to cancel the class.   Also, please be kind to those with fragrance sensitivity by refraining from wearing colognes and perfumes.  Thank you.

Three Classes

January 6, January 13 and January 20 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

This class is an introduction to your new Husqvarna Viking® sewing machine. Learn the basic features of your machine including how to create buttonholes and do a blind hem. Please bring your machine, all accessories, power cord, foot control, machine user’s guide, and sewing thread.

Includes the following machines:

All Husqvarna Viking® Emerald Models purchased inside a Viking Sewing gallery.

No charge for this class. Please call the store (805-379-5772) as these classes have limited seating.

This class is an introduction to your new serger. Learn the basic features of your machine including how to thread your serger,  to do basic overlock.  Please bring your machine, accessories, machine owner’s manual, and serger thread.

Includes the following machines:

• Husqvarna Viking® H|Class™ 200S
• Husqvarna Viking® Huskylock™ s21
• Husqvarna Viking® Huskylock™ s25

No charge for this class, for machine purchased in our store.

This class will introduce you to the wonderful world of 6D Software.  You will learn what all those little icons are for, how to resize designs, how to combine designs, and so much more.  The fun is just beginning!

There is no charge for this class if software was purchased from a Viking Sewing Gallery.

This months block uses a cool foot that you can join edges of you fabric to trims: Ribbon, Lace, etc. to wonderful effect. Block 10 of 12.

This class is number 5 in a series of 12 and features the Flat-Felled foot.

Class one in machine operations. Learn the basic uses of your machine and some of the feet that comes with your Husqvarna Viking Sewing or Embroidery machine.

We’re starting the year out easy with this cute scrap bag.  Learn to program stitches and simple bag construction.  The new In R Form batting alternative makes the bag stand up.