Serger Owner’s Class

This is open to all serger’s either singer or viking purchased from us.  This is your chance to learn the basics of what your serger can do for you.  So come join us & don’t forget your serger & 4 threads !!!

5D Professional Class #2

This is the 2nd class to get you going into your new 5D Professional Software !! So please join us with your software loaded on your computer & bring your dongle activated & registered.  We will open the doors for you to create whatever you wish.

Machine Owner’s Class #2

This is class #2 in the new machine owner’s series of classes.  This is for All machines that have programming capabilities.  So join us with your machine to continue learning your new machine.

5D Embroidery Extra #1

This class is to teach you the basics to navigate & use your 5D Embroidery Extra software with confidence & Enjoyment !!

Machine Owner’s Class #3

This is the 3rd installment of machine owner’s this is Embroidery basics.  This open to all Embroidery machines.  So come join us with your machine & embroidery arm attatchment .

Machine Owner’s Class #3

This is the 3rd installment of machine owner’s this is Embroidery basics.  This open to all Embroidery machines.  So come join us with your machine & embroidery arm attatchment .

Serger Owner’s Class

This is open to all serger’s either singer or viking purchased from us.  This is your chance to learn the basics of what your serger can do for you.  So come join us & don’t forget your serger & 4 threads !!!

Machine Owner’s Class #2

This is class #2 in the new machine owner’s series of classes.  This is for All machines that have programming capabilities.  So join us with your machine to continue learning your new machine.

Prairie Point Pillow

prairie point pillow

Join us in making this cute pillow using the prairie pointer. It’s a great way to get comfortable with your machine and to use up your fabric
scraps.  We have a new tool to make this even faster and professional.  Call to
reserve your spot.

 

Supply List

Supply List
1 yard of background fabric
83-5 inch squares
18 inch pillow form, I found that the 18 inch was too big, so you may want to wait until you put it together.
zipper to match and zipper foot
From the background fabric, cut 1 19 inch strip. From this strip, sub-cut a 19″x20 inch piecee for back of pillow, if you want to put in a zipper, if not than 19″square
. Then cut:
1-3×19″ strip
15-1 1/2 x 19″strips. You will have to use the left over background to cut some of your 1 1/2″ strips.
If you want to iron your prairie points before great, if not no problem. If you have a little iron and board you might want to bring that, we only have one iron here.

 

Precious Gems Club

This class is held every second sunday. This is great for those of you who haven’t been able to make our regular time slot. If you own a Designer Topaz, Ruby, or Diamond these are your Higher Education. Teaching you to maximize all the extra features of your machine!

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Precious Gems Club

This class is held every second sunday. This is great for those of you who haven’t been able to make our regular time slot. If you own a Designer Ruby Or Diamond these are your Higher Education Teaching you to maximize all the extra features of your machine and it’s FREE!

Times:2pm-4pm

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Precious Gems Club

This class is held every second sunday. This is great for those of you who haven’t been able to make our regular time slot. If you own a Designer Ruby Or Diamond these are your Higher Education Teaching you to maximize all the extra features of your machine and it’s FREE!

Times:2pm-4pm

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Buttonhole and Zipper Class

zipperLearn how to make button holes and put a zipper in with your new machine. Please bring a 5″ to 7″ zipper, your machine , all accessories and instruction book.

Maintenance Class

Sewing lady 2This class you will learn how to care for your machine, in between professional cleanings. Bring machine , accessories and instruction book.

Creative Class ( French Seam Pillowcase )

sewingThis class you will learn how to make a pillowcase with French seams . Supplies: 2/3yd fabric for body, 12″ fabric for Top, 2″ fabric for band and thread. You will also need your machine , accessories and instruction book.

New Owners Class ( Singers and Emeralds Only )

Sewing ladyThis Class you will learn how to thread machine and wind a bobbin . You will learn about some of your stitches and how you can use them for your projects . Bring all accessories and instruction book .

New Owners Class ( Designer Machine Only )

Designer_Diamond_deluxe_machineThis class you learn how to hoop and learn about stabilizers.You will also learn how to pull up a design from your machine and stitch it out . Bring all accessories and instruction book.

*Yummy Quilt Class (part 2)

We are going to be making this adorable baby quilt! We will be doing this quilt from start to finish. This class will be set up in 5 parts so as to have enough time for every step. When you buy the pattern it comes with instructions for several sizes but in class we will be making the baby size. Once you learn the technique of this quilt then you can make it in any size you would like.

This is a great quilt to use up all of your scraps!

Fabric List

Quilt size: 34″ x 46″

# of Rows: 3

Assorted 2 1/2″ strips: 16

Contracting Fabric*: 1 yard

Backing: 1 1/2 yards

Inspira fusible fleece batting: 45″ x 60″

*Includes Background & Binding

 

Supplies List

  • Yummy Quilt Pattern
  • Amount of fabric listed above

 

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5D Quilt Design Creator

This class will be to teach you how to use your 5D Quilt Design Creator software. This is a separate software than all of the other 5D software’s.

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*Foot of the Month Block 10

   Use the Join and Fold Edging Foot along with different types of edging, such as lace, embroidered trims or various fabrics with the beautiful HUSQVARNA VIKING® stitches to create beautiful edgings. This foot will easily guide the edging and the base fabric through the openings in the front of the foot, fold the base fabric and simultaneously sew the edging in place.

 

Sewing Supplies:

Join and Fold Edging Foot

• INSPIRA® quilting needle

• Two strips 3″ long x 19″ wide of fabric 6

• One strip 2″ long x 19″ wide of fabric 1

• Ribbon, twill tape, lace, etc.

• Robison-Anton 40 wt. rayon embroidery thread

• Bobbin thread

• INSPIRA ® Tear-A-Way stabilizer

*Foot of the Month Block 10

   Use the Join and Fold Edging Foot along with different types of edging, such as lace, embroidered trims or various fabrics with the beautiful HUSQVARNA VIKING® stitches to create beautiful edgings. This foot will easily guide the edging and the base fabric through the openings in the front of the foot, fold the base fabric and simultaneously sew the edging in place.

 

Sewing Supplies:

Join and Fold Edging Foot

• INSPIRA® quilting needle

• Two strips 3″ long x 19″ wide of fabric 6

• One strip 2″ long x 19″ wide of fabric 1

• Ribbon, twill tape, lace, etc.

• Robison-Anton 40 wt. rayon embroidery thread

• Bobbin thread

• INSPIRA ® Tear-A-Way stabilizer

Serger III

Serger Class Part III  (S21, S25, 936 Owners Only) 

Bring Machine with accessories

  • Power Cord
  • Foot Control
  • Thread ( One Each – Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, Purple)

Additional items needed

  • paper
  • pen

Limited Space

Serger I

Serger Class Part I (H Class 200, S21, S25)

Bring Machine with accessories

  • Power Cord
  • Foot Control
  • Thread ( One Each – red, blue, yellow, green)

Additional items needed

  • paper
  • pen

You must call to reserve you spot.  904-771-6800

 

 

Embroidered Toy Quilt – session 2 of 3

Many of you saw this project when Viking educator, Alix Graham Michele, visited with us in February. She has given us permission to teach her class here in Mayfield Heights! Created with the Inspira Toys embroidery designs and 5D software*,**, this quilt will delight any youngster! The 3 session class will begin with the software*/** and how to create the blocks for the quilt, and then we will embroider & quilt in the hoop. Finally we will assemble the quilt.

*No software?  No problem!

**Even if you have little or no experience using the software, you can take this class!

This is a 3 session class. All sessions are required to be taken together. The class dates are Tuesday June 25th, July 2 & July 16th  from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. To sign up for this class, please register for the first session by June 25th. Upon registration for the first session, you also register for the remaining sessions.

 

Class Fee $60

Instructor Kathy Fromme

Supply list available in store. Students must pre-register and pre-pay so that the class will not be cancelled. Class fees are payable by cash or check only. Class size is limited; to hold your space please pay for the class in advance.

 

New Owners II

Owners Class II

Bring Machine with accessories

  • power cord
  • foot control

Additional items needed

  • paper
  • pen

We will be using Options Feet in this Class, if you own any please bring and advise instructor

  • Open Toe
  • Edge Joining
  • Gathering
  • Pin Tuck

 

New Owners III

Owners Class III

Bring Machine with Embroidery Unit

  • Small Hoop
  • Sample Design (USB Stick, Card, Floppy)
  • “R”  or  Sensor “Q” Foot
  • Power Cord

Additional items needed

  • paper
  • pen

You must call to Reserve you spot.

Quilting the Quilt

 

Sometimes it's about what you have time for. Sometimes it depends on our skill level. Straight line can still give you a great finished product.

Sometimes it’s about what you have time for. Sometimes it depends on our skill level. Straight line can still give you a great finished product.

Well, we embroidered our strip, pieced and piped some more strips and put them together to make a top. What’s next?

This class is an introduction to straight line quilting – stitching in the ditch, cross hatching, creating design with straight lines.

All makes and models welcome. Students will need a walking foot for their machine.

 

Jelly Roll Race

APRIL PHONE PICTURES 033Ever wonder what to do with those pretty rolls of pre-cut fabric strips?  We will be having a Race, a Jelly Roll Race!  Come and piece together a lap size quilt top in under an hour!  We will have prizes for the fastest. Bring your own machine, or call ahead to reserve the use of one of our Viking Floor models. Purchase your Jelly Roll from Joann Fabrics before the race (hint: they are on sale for 40% off thru July 6.)  The Race will begin at 3:00 pm on Saturday July 20th.  It’s time to start your creative “engines”. See you at the starting line!

Call (763) 416-4678 to register for the Race.

Class One – Basic Machine Operations – Evening

For everyone with a machine purchased at Viking Sewing Gallery. Come in and learn how to sew on different fabrics.

We’ll help you to learn all the parts and feet that come with your machine too

Please bring: Your sewing machine, accessories and book, spool of pastel thread and scissors.

Cutwork using Cutwork needles

She’s back!  Rose Marie is teaching a cutwork class using the cutwork needles.  Bring your embroidery machine and thread and join her as you stitch beautiful cutwork with needles.  Material and stabilizer is provided.  Pre-registration is required for this class.

Beginning Sewing

Have you always wanted to sew but didn’t know where to start?  This class is for you!  Spend a couple of hours learning the basics of machine sewing.  A class supply list will be provided upon registration.

Ironing Board Caddy

 

Ironing is a part of life for all sewers.  We spend considerable amounts of time in front of our ironing board but how often do we have to search for our tools?   We will create an Ironing Board Caddy that hangs off of your ironing board with embroidery.  Don’t have an embroidery machine?  No problem! Use a focus fabric instead.  This class is $25 and all you need to bring is your fabric and machine.  A supply list will be sent upon registration for the class.

Advanced 5D Training

Come, join us as we learn advanced features of our program.   You will need your laptop,5D Pro (Plus) and dongle for this class.  Please register in advance for this class.  We will review some of the advanced features of the 5D Pro.

5D Organizer

We will go over the Communication disc and Organizer that came with your embroidery machine.  You will need your laptop with the Organizer disk that came with your machine (hint: in the back of the owner’s manual).  Please register in advance for this class.  You can call the store at 540-857-8948 with questions.

 

Machine Introduction and Embroidery Basics (600E and 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.  Please bring your machine, embroidery unit, USB stick with designs, design book, bobbin filled with bobbin fill, embroidery thread and laptop.

This class is intended for, but not limited to, Husqvarna Viking Model 600E and Singer XL-400.    Pre-registration is required.

No charge for this class.

Heirloom Club: Sampler Heirloom Quilt – Block 2

The sampler heirloom quilt will consist of nine blocks.  Each block will feature a different heirloom technique.  The second block will feature  pintucks and lace shaping.  The cost for this club is $5.00

Supply List:

Husqvarna Viking Sewing Machine

14 x 14 square of main fabric (batiste, broadcloth, light weight linen)

8 x 6 square of complementary fabric

French Lace: ¾ of yard insertion and 1 ½ yard of edging

Threads: 2 heirloom spools and a bobbin, pearl crown color thread or DMC pearl thread #5 (brighter color, better shade for pintucks)

Needles: universal #70 or #80, twin needle 2.0 mm (universal or embroidery #75), wing # 100 or #120

Feet: B foot, Open Toe (optional), 5 groove pintuck foot

Notions: spray starch, marking pen, glass head pins, scissors and lace scissors

Shaping Board

Inspira® Stitch & Ditch ™ Stabilizer

If you need French lace, please contact the store prior the club.

 

Circular Attachment #1

Learn how to use the NEW circular attachment while making a decorative pillow.

***Registration required and  you must purchase the circular attachment to take the class

Class consists of two 3 hour classes – Saturday, July 20 and Saturday, August 3.

Cost $30 plus materials

 

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Sewing Machine Basics: Owner’s 1

Now that you have a new Viking or Singer sewing machine, it’s time to plug it in and start sewing! But first, come to this free class to learn how to wind a bobbin, thread the machine and sew a straight line. Bring your sewing machine, power cord, foot control, all accessories, owner’s manual, colored all purpose thread and scissors.

Applique Pillow #3 of 3

Learn to applique on your machine by placing a 3D bear pattern on fabric. Included in the class is the bear pattern. Incorporated in the class is applying cording to the pillow, making button holes and sewing on buttons with your machine.

** Registration required – $30 covers cost of class, supplies are an additional cost

The class has three two hour sessions to complete the project and you must begin with class #1.

 

Applique Pillow

 

Applique Pillow #2 of 3

Learn to applique on your machine by placing a 3D bear pattern on fabric. Included in the class is the bear pattern. Incorporated in the class is applying cording to the pillow, making button holes and sewing on buttons with your machine.

** Registration required – $30 covers cost of class, supplies are an additional cost

 The class has three two hour sessions to complete the project and you must begin with class #1.

 

Applique Pillow

 

Applique Pillow #1 of 3

Learn to applique on your machine by placing a 3D bear pattern on fabric. Included in the class is the bear pattern. Incorporated in the class is applying cording to the pillow, making button holes and sewing on buttons with your machine.

** Registration required – $30 covers cost of class, supplies are an additional cost

The class has three two hour sessions to complete the project and you must begin with class #1.

 

Applique Pillow

 

Market Bag #2

This class includes sewing and embroidery techniques in making a reversible shopping bag. It includes pockets and is made with fat quarters.

** Registration required

Class will include two 3 hour classes to complete the project.

Cost for the class is $30 plus materials and pattern.

Class begins Saturday, July 13 and will be continued on Saturday, July 27 from 2-5pm.

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