Embroidery Basics

This class is just the beginning of the wonderful world of Husqvarna Viking® embroidery!  It gives basic instructions on how to achieve beautiful embroidery using your new Husqvarna Viking® embroidery machine. Please bring your machine, embroidery unit, USB stick with designs, design book, bobbin filled with bobbin fill, and embroidery thread.

 

Includes the following machines:

  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Topaz™ 20
  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Topaz™ 30
  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Topaz™ 50
  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Ruby deluxe™
  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Diamond deluxe™
  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Diamond Royale™

 

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

 

No charge for class.

Embroidery Basics

This class is just the beginning of the wonderful world of Husqvarna Viking® embroidery!  It gives basic instructions on how to achieve beautiful embroidery using your new Husqvarna Viking® embroidery machine. Please bring your machine, embroidery unit, USB stick with designs, design book, bobbin filled with bobbin fill, and embroidery thread.

 

Includes the following machines:

  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Topaz™ 20
  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Topaz™ 30
  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Topaz™ 50
  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Ruby deluxe™
  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Diamond deluxe™
  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Diamond Royale™

 

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

 

No charge for class.

Creative Class ( French seam Pillowcase class )

Come and join us and get creative . We will be making a French seamaboutUsLogo_Inspira

pillowcase . Bring your machine, accessories, and instruction book.

List of fabrics:  Your choice of cotton prints. All fabric is the width of bolt.

3/4 yd  for the body

1/4 yd for the top

2″ stripe (optional)

Serger Advance

This class is a continuation on learning the basics to your new serger. Learn threading techniques for cover stitch and chain. Please bring your machine, accessories, machine owner’s manual, and serger thread.

 

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Includes the following machines:

  • Husqvarna Viking® Huskylock™ s21
  • Husqvarna Viking® Huskylock™ s25
  • Husqvarna Viking     Huskylock   936

 

No charge for this class, for machines purchased in this store.

Maintenance Class

needles_238x111This class you will learn how to care for your machine in between professional cleanings. Bring Machine , accessories and instruction book.

Store Closed – Easter

 

Happy Easter

Our store will be closed for the holiday.

Looking forward to seeing you as we move towards Summer.

 

 

 

Machine Decorative Sewing

Learn to use your machine’s decorative stitches and how to get the most out of those stitches.

Includes the following machines:

  • All Husqvarna Viking® Models (Exclude Emerald 116 & 118)

Please attended a Machine Introduction class first.

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).

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.

 

Embroidery Club ( Cutwork )

Software Cutwork NapkinThis class we will be learning cutwork embroidery . You will need to bring your New Designer Machine , embroidery arm, all accessories and instruction book .

Machine Advance – full

Learn to use your machine’s quilting stitches, free motion and how to program a series of stitches.  Please bring your machine, all accessories, power cord, foot control, machine user’s guide, and sewing thread, pen and paper for notes.

 

Includes the following machines:

  • All Husqvarna Viking® Opals, Sapphires, Topaz’s, Ruby’s and Diamonds.

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Having attended Machine Introduction is helpful.

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.

Machine Decorative Sewing

Learn to use your machine’s decorative stitches and how to get the most out of those stitches.

Includes the following machines:

  • All Husqvarna Viking® Models (Exclude Emerald 116 & 118)

Please attended a Machine Introduction class first.

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).

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.

 

HV Designer Series Machine Connectivity Software

During this Basic Software Class, you will learn how to use the 6D Explorer Plug In  Organizer and QuickFonts modules that are part of your connectivity software that comes with your Husqvarna Viking Embroidery machine. You can then transfer designs from your computer directly to your embroidery machine or usb memory stick . Please bring your  memory stick  and laptop computer with mouse.

Having your software installed and updated is helpful, but not necessary.

  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Topaz™ 20
  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Topaz™ 30
  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Topaz™ 50
  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Ruby deluxe™
  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Diamond deluxe™
  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Diamond Royale™

 

$5.00 charge for class.

Decorative Sewing

Learn to use your machine’s decorative stitches and how to program on your new machine.  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

 

Having attended Machine Introduction is helpful, but not necessary.

 

No charge for this class.

 

Maintenance Class

needles_238x111This class you will learn how to maintenance you Husqvarna Viking or Singer machine , in between professional cleaning. Bring your machine and all of the accessories.

Exquisite Monogrammed “Centre de Table”

Exquisite Monogrammed “Centre de Table” created by Alix Graham-Michele, our educator for this very special event!Equisite Monogrammed Table Runner

This attractive table runner will bring warm style to every meal. The linen’s natural luster, texture and drape give this runner a rich feel and make it perfect for formal and casual occasions alike. The embellishments and details you add to this table runner will have you exploring and enjoying the best features of your sewing machine. You will learn lots of new techniques that you can use on many of your future projects.

Serger Owners Class

This class is an introduction to your new serger.  Learn the basic features of your machine including basic maintenance, threading, how to stitch an overlock and rolled hem.  Please bring your machine, ALL accessories, owner’s manual and 4 different colors of serger thread.

Machines included in this class are the H Class 200S, Huskylock S-21, Huskylock S-25 and Singer 14CG754.

There is no charge for this class if your machine was purchased at the Viking Sewing Gallery.

Seating is limited, reserve your seat today.

Programming and decorative stitching (aka Owners 2)

Learn to use your Decorative Stitches and programming on your new machine.  Machines included in the lesson are Opal,  Eden Rose, Sapphire,  Topaz, Ruby and Diamond lines.

Please bring your machine, ALL accessories, Owner’s manual and sewing thread.

Having attended Owners 1  is a prerequisite.

There is no charge for this class if your machine was purchased at the Viking Sewing Gallery.

This class is full.

Getting to know your new sewing machine (aka Owners 1)

Introduction to your new machine.  Learn the features of your new machine including basic maintenance, bobbin winding, creating button holes and doing a blind hem.

Please bring your machine, ALL accessories, Owner’s manual,  and sewing thread.

Includes Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Eden Rose, Topaz , Ruby and Diamond machines.

There is no charge for this class if your machine was purchased at the Viking Sewing Gallery.

This class is full.

Machine Applique Tote Bag

Tote Bag Applique

Supply List

  • Your Sewing and Embroidery Machine
  • Tote Bag (I used a bag 18″ x  16″ x 3″)
  • Applique design of your choice ( I used the watermelon from the Picnic Time Lunch Box Quilt Pattern)
  • Embroidery threads for your design
  • Fabric scraps for your design
  • 7/8″ Ribbon for top embellishment
  • Regular sewing thread
  • Applique Scissors
  • General Sewing Supplies

New Owners Class ( Emeralds and Singers ) Only

emerald_116_238x111This class you will learn the basic about your new machine. You will how to thread your machine and bobbin, you will also learn how to toggle through your machine. Bring all your accessories and instruction book.

Decorative Sewing – Class 2

Learn to use your machine’s decorative stitches and how to program on your new machine.  Please bring your machine, all accessories, power cord, foot control, machine user’s guide, a small pair of scissors and good quality sewing thread. (You might also like a pen and paper to take notes.)  This class is for all computerized Husqvarna Viking Machines.

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Foot of the Month – Block 1

Block 1

In Block 1 we will be learning how to use your Circular Attachment to make circles with finished edges that will then be “hand” appliquéd to the base block using invisible thread.

Basic Machine Embroidery

You have your new Husqvarna Viking Sewing and Embroidery machine and you’re chomping at the bit to make it embroider. This is your class!  We  will cover

  • Basic hooping
  • Stabilizer basics
  • Threads
  • Pulling up designs

And much more!

This class is best taken before joining Embroidery Club.

Embroidery Club – April 10, 2014 – Evening

Have you noticed that aprons are vogue? This one features smocked detailing on the pocket and the band. And LOOK at all those gathers. Is there an easy way to do gathers?

Join us and see!

Charming hostess apron

Serger Basics – April 14, 2014

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

 

Includes the following machines:

  • Husqvarna Viking® H|Class™ S21 and S25

 

 

Service Project for Motts

Calling all Sewists who would like to come to the aid of Motts Children’s Hospital’s Loss Coordinator.

We’re asking people to join us on the First Tuesday afternoon of each month to make Preemie Quilts for Motts.  We have room for 10 sewists. We will be using JoAnn’s classroom (roomier). So dig into your stash for fabrics that will bring at least a wispy smile to the parents of these children.

If you work or are a very independent sewist, you can drop your quilt off to us; and we will get yours to Motts.
Are you new to quilting and want to make a small project. This is your project! We have several small quilt designs to select from. Also, this month, Yessant, will review the fundamentals of a basic quilt binding.

Join us.

 

Questions – call 734-975-4525

Owner Basics Computerized Vikings – April 2014

This class is an introduction to your new Husqvarna Viking®  Opal, Sapphire, Topaz, Designer Ruby deLuxe, or Designer Diamond deLuxe. Learn the basic features of your machine including how to create buttonholes and do a blind hem, as well as, conquer your sewing advisor and master your tools.  Please bring your machine, all accessories, power cord, foot control, machine user’s guide, and sewing thread.

Class is open to the following machines

Opal 650 and 670

Sapphire 875Q and Eden Rose

Topaz 20, 30, and 50

Designer Ruby deLuxe

Designer Diamond deLuxe

Designer Diamond Royale

 

 

Sew “U” Quilt Series #2.2 Fabric Selection

Learn the basics of color theory & fabric selection. Learn how to pick colors with the WOW factor! Take class 1 “Rotary Cutting” and class 2 Color Theory & Fabric Selection” together and save $5.00.

Instructor: Sue Ingrassia

Sew “U” Quilt Series #1.2 Rotary Cutting

Learn the basics of rotary cutting. Precise cutting makes your projects piece together much easier! Take class 1 “Rotary Cutting” and class 2 Color Theory & Fabric Selection” together and save $5.00.

Instructor: Sue Ingrassia

Quilted Jacket Session 2

Color blocks are all the rage! Make a modern quilted jacket using foundation piecing. This is a great skill to add to your sewing tool box.

Class Fee $40

Instructor Sue Ingrassia

 

 

Quilted Jacket Session 1

Color blocks are all the rage! Make a modern quilted jacket using foundation piecing. This is a great skill to add to your sewing tool box.

Class Fee $40

Instructor Sue Ingrassia
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Quilted Jacket

Quilted Jacket

6D Cross Stitch Program

If you have 6D Premier software and want to create designs to be stitched out as cross stitch, this class is for you.

 

Supplies needed.  A laptop with the software installed.

5 D Software Class

Calling all 5D owners come to this class for an overview and get questions answered.  Supplies needed a laptop with the program loaded.

 

Quilt Club

This month we will explore the nine patch block.  Come make your quilt and when you have completed it we will demonstration on the Platinum 16 how to quilt it.

Wednesday Night Sit and Sew

Lets get ready for Easter with this wonderful Easter Kit that just arrived.  Make lace eggs to decorate with and egg covers with baby chicks on them.  Soo much fun.