This class is an introduction to your new Husqvarna Viking sewing machine. Learn the basic features of your machine including how to create button holes and do a blind hem. Please bring your machine, all accessories, power cord, foot control, machine user’s guide, and sewing thread. This class is free with purchase of your machine from the Viking Sewing Gallery.
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Embroidery Club – Watermelon and Ants Placemat
Embroidery Club – Watermelon and Ants Placemat
OPEN SEW
This is a fabulous time for you to work on a project! Bring your machine, a project and all necessary items to work on or complete your project. In this class it is you working on your project. If you get stuck, we can help you. But you must have a basic knowledge of sewing to participate. REMEMBER: We do not teach you how to sew, we show you how to use your machine.
Embroidered Toy Quilt – session 3 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.
Embroidered Toy Quilt – session 1 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 Friday August 2nd, 9th and 23rd from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm. 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.
5D Software Basics
Not sure how to use our Software. Come to our 5D software basics class. You will learn about the 5D Organizer, 5D Embroidery and 5D Embroidery Extra. Learn how to save creations, , find designs, combine, color sort and how to use QuickFont to make any font in your computer a style you can embroider.
5D Software Basics
Not sure how to use our Software. Come to our 5D software basics class. You will learn about the 5D Organizer, 5D Embroidery and 5D Embroidery Extra. Learn how to save creations, , find designs, combine, color sort and how to use QuickFont to make any font in your computer a style you can embroider.
5D Software Basics
Not sure how to use our Software. Come to our 5D software basics class. You will learn about the 5D Organizer, 5D Embroidery and 5D Embroidery Extra. Learn how to save creations, , find designs, combine, color sort and how to use QuickFont to make any font in your computer a style you can embroider.
5D Software Basics
Not sure how to use our Software. Come to our 5D software basics class. You will learn about the 5D Organizer, 5D Embroidery and 5D Embroidery Extra. Learn how to save creations, , find designs, combine, color sort and how to use QuickFont to make any font in your computer a style you can embroider.
Serger Class Basics 2
This class is a continuation on learning the basics to your new serger. Learn threading techniques and more. Please bring your machine, accessories, machine owner’s manual, and serger thread.
Includes the following machines:
• Husqvarna Viking® H l Class™ 200S
• Husqvarna Viking® Huskylock™ s21
• Husqvarna Viking® Huskylock™ s25
Serger Class Basics 2
This class is a continuation on learning the basics to your new serger. Learn threading techniques and more. Please bring your machine, accessories, machine owner’s manual, and serger thread.
Includes the following machines:
• Husqvarna Viking® H l Class™ 200S
• Husqvarna Viking® Huskylock™ s21
• Husqvarna Viking® Huskylock™ s25
Serger Class One
This class covers all the basic operations and stitches on your new serger. Come in and get comfortable with how a serger works and how to thread it. Once you’ve mastered these, you’ll wonder how you ever sewed without one before.
Please bring the serger you purchased from Viking Sewing Gallery. 4 cones of good quality thread (not just the sample ones that came with the machine), your instruction book, any accessories that came with the machine (tweezers required) and a pair of scissors.
Star Applique
Owner’s Class One – Machine Introduction
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.
Owner’s Class One – Machine Introduction
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.
Owner’s Class One – Machine Introduction
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.
Owner’s Class No. 4 – Ruby and Diamond
Owners’ Class Four |
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. Please bring your embroidery machine, all accessories, embroidery arm and your computer if it is a laptop.Includes the following machines:
No charge for class. |
Four consecutive new machine owners classes:
1. July 22: Machine Introduction for sewing and embroidery machines
2. July 29: Decorative Sewing for sewing and embroidery machines
3. August 5: Embroidery Basics for Topaz, Ruby and Diamond
4. August 12: Connectivity and Advanced Embroidery for Ruby and Diamond owners only
Owner’s Class No. 3 – Topaz, Ruby and Diamond
Owners’ Class Three |
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:
No charge for class. |
Four consecutive new machine owners classes:
1. July 22: Machine Introduction for sewing and embroidery machines
2. July 29: Decorative Sewing for sewing and embroidery machines
3. August 5: Embroidery Basics for Topaz, Ruby and Diamond
4. August 12: Connectivity and Advanced Embroidery for Ruby and Diamond owners only
Owner’s Class No. 2 – Opal, Eden Rose, Sapphire, Topaz, Ruby and Diamond
Owners’ Class Two |
Decorative Sewing |
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Four consecutive new machine owners classes:
1. July 22: Machine Introduction for sewing and embroidery machines
2. July 29: Decorative Sewing for sewing and embroidery machines
3. August 5: Embroidery Basics for Topaz, Ruby and Diamond
4. August 12: Connectivity and Advanced Embroidery for Ruby and Diamond owners only
Scrap Fabric Pillow
Owner’s Class No. 1 – Opal, Eden Rose, Sapphire, Topaz, Ruby and Diamond
Owners’ Class One |
Machine Introduction |
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Four consecutive new machine owners classes:
1. July 22: Machine Introduction for sewing and embroidery machines
2. July 29: Decorative Sewing for sewing and embroidery machines
3. August 5: Embroidery Basics for Topaz, Ruby and Diamond
4. August 12: Connectivity and Advanced Embroidery for Ruby and Diamond owners only
Lorraine’s Software Club
Start with the basics of your 4D or 5D Embroidery Systems. This is a hands-on class that requires you to bring your laptop with your embroidery software installed and working properly. Don’t forget your dongle!
Time: 11:00am-1:00pm
Cost: $12.00
Singer Machine Introduction Class
This class is an introduction to your new 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,scissors and sewing thread.
Includes the following machines:
• All Singer® Models
No charge for this class.
Singer Machine Introduction Class
This class is an introduction to your new 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,scissors and sewing thread.
Includes the following machines:
• All Singer® Models
No charge for this class.
Singer Machine Introduction Class
This class is an introduction to your new 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,scissors and sewing thread.
Includes the following machines:
• All Singer® Models
No charge for this class.
Endless Hoop Embroidery
Want to know how to be successful creating those beautiful endless designs along the border of a quilt, tablecloth, bed sheet, etc? Come to our Endless Hoop Embroidery class to learn how simple this technique can actually be!
All you need to bring is your Husqvarna Viking embroidery machine, embroidery unit and your Husqvarna Viking Endless Hoop**, the media to transfer the design to your machine (USB stick, floppy, reader/writer, etc.) bobbin thread and one spool of 30wt. cotton thread–the instructor provides everything else! You will also be shown in the 5D™ Embroidery Software how to create your own endless designs.
**There are now 3 different sizes of endless hoops in the Husqvarna Viking line, you will need to have an appropriate hoop that works with your particular machine.
If you find you are unable to attend your scheduled class, please call to inform us so we can allow someone on the waiting list to participate.
Log Cabin Quilt-As-You-Go Serger Class
Come and join us for this really fun and easy “Quilt-As-You-Go” technique class. You will make a log cabin quilt or table topper on your serger that will be quilted together as you add each new section. The concept was designed for a serger, but could be completed on a regular sewing machine as well if you haven’t purchased a serger yet, but we’ll let you know now will want one after taking this class!
Please bring to class your machine, accessories and all your supplies from the Log Cabin Quilt-As-You-Go supply list.
If you find you are unable to attend your scheduled class, please call to inform us so we can allow someone on the waiting list to participate.
Singer Machine Introduction Class
This class is an introduction to your new 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,scissors and sewing thread.
Includes the following machines:
• All Singer® Models
No charge for this class.
Singer Machine Introduction Class
This class is an introduction to your new 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,scissors and sewing thread.
Includes the following machines:
• All Singer® Models
No charge for this class.
Singer Machine Introduction Class
This class is an introduction to your new 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,scissors and sewing thread.
Includes the following machines:
• All Singer® Models
No charge for this class.
EMBROIDERY CLUB–Crazy Patchwork Placemat
Make a Crazy Patch Placemat in this class. If you have an embroidery machine, you can make this placemat in the hoop. You just lay the fabric pieces in the stitched areas made by the design, and it stitches for you. After the crazy patch is made, it even decorates with the emblishing stitches. You can purchase the design on www.myembroideries.com. See coupon offer below.
If you don’t have an embroidery machine, we will teach you how to make a crazy patch from scratch. Then, you can decorate it with the decorative stitches on your machine.
After four blocks are made and sewn together to make a placemat, we will teach you how to back the placemat and hem the edges using the Quick Easy Mitering Tool. Come for an afternoon of craziness and fun!
Supply List:
- Sewing machine with embroidery unit
- 240 X 150 mm hoop
- Sewing thread to coordinate with chosen fabrics (This may be a way to use up bits of left-over thread and partially filled bobbins.) If your thread color is light and cannot be seen easily when sewn onto the Warm and Natural, you will need a darker sewing thread for the first step.
- Bobbins filled with sewing thread
- 1 spool of 40 wt. rayon embroidery thread (for embellishment)
- You may use bobbin thread for the embroidery portion, or you can use sewing thread (your choice).
- 7 colors of coordinating fabrics
- For EACH placemat, you will cut 4 pieces from the pattern that is provided. You can cut these 4 pieces from scraps of fabric that approximately measure the sizes below, OR you can buy 7 (or 8) different fat quarters.
- Color #1 6” x 15”
- Color #2 4” x 11”
- Color #3 6” x 10”
- Color #4 4” x 12”
- Color #5 6” x 11”
- Color #6 5” x 17”
- Color #7 6” x 14”
- Backing for EACH placemat 18” X 14” (This can be a separate fabric or one to match a part of your block
- Tear A-way stabilizer
- Warm and Natural batting (You will need 4 pieces that each measure 9” x 14” for each placemat.)
- Basic sewing kit (pins, hand sewing needle, thimble, scissors, etc.)
- Quick Easy Mitred Binding Tool (#140002480)
- Edge Joining Foot (#412796845)
- Rotary cutter
- 24” ruler
- Paper cutting scissors
- USB stick or floppy disk for your sewing machine so that we can give you the design
- Crazy Patch Embroidery—HV design collection #130—available for $89 on www.myembroideries.com **See below
Preparation before coming to class
Cut out the fabric pieces prior to coming to class. (This is the part that takes the most time!) You will need to come into the store to get the pattern for pattern pieces and sizes.
**There is a coupon for 50% off on myembroideries.com that you can use to purchase the design. Ends 6/30/13 midnight Central Time. Code “everything50”.
Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to give you time to set up and let us start class on time. 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. Your machine must be in good working order, and you must know the basics of how to operate it before coming to this class. Also, please be kind to those with fragrance sensitivity by refraining from wearing colognes and perfumes. Thank you.
Intermediate Quilt Class #7 of 7
This is the final session of the intermediate-level quilt class. You will be learning the final steps of completing your quilt top with sashing and corner stones. Please bring to class your machine, accessories and all your supplies from the Intermediate Quilt supply list.
If you find you are unable to attend your scheduled class, please call to inform us.
Intermediate Quilt Class #6 of 7
This class is a continuation of the intermediate-level quilt class. These quilt blocks are a little more difficult, but add wonderful new techniques to your quilting abilities. Please bring to class your machine, accessories and all your supplies from the Intermediate Quilt supply list.
If you find you are unable to attend your scheduled class, please call to inform us.
SOFTWARE SOS
If you own 5D Software and have questions on its use, Claudia will be having an open forum to help you with your questions. Bring your laptop and dongle so you can work through the modules as she helps you. You do need to register in advance. This class will meet in the Viking Sewing Gallery instead of the JoAnn’s classroom.
Embroidery Class A & B SOLD OUT 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. You’ll learn about stabilizers, threads, needles, proper hooping and how to embroider a design.This class is sold out DO NOT REGISTER on internetPlease bring your machine, scissors, note paper, pencil embroidery unit, USB stick with designs, design book, Scissors, paper and pencil, Inspira TearAway or TearAway Light, pre-wound embroidery bobbin and RA Rayon or Sulky Rayon embroidery thread in the following colors: Red, Pink, Green, Brown, and yellow or gold.
Bring Lunch, Snacks and Bottle of Water (no other drinks please)
Includes the following machines:
Having attended Viking Machine Owners is helpful, but not necessary.
No charge for this class. Class A (1) of series of two You must take them in order SOLD OUT |
Class Description |
Embroidery Basics was just the start. During this Class, you will customize designs or color step. You will also learn how to do placement to get the design where it should be and learn how to interface your machine with your computer. Please bring your embroidery machine, all accessories, and embroidery arm.This class is sold out DO NOT REGISTER on internet
Please bring your machine, scissors, note paper, pencil embroidery unit, USB stick with designs, design book, Scissors, paper and pencil, Inspira TearAway or TearAway Light, pre-wound embroidery bobbin and RA Rayon or Sulky Rayon embroidery thread in the following colors: Red, Pink, Green, Brown, and yellow or gold. Bring Lunch, Snacks and Bottle of Water (no other drinks please)
Includes the following machines:
You must have attended Embroidery Class A before taking this class. Having attended Machine Introduction, Decorative Stitches and Embroidery Basics are helpful, but not necessary.
No charge for this class. Class B(2) of series of two You must take them in order SOLD OUT |
Viking Owners 4 SOLD OUT Using and Programing Decorative Stitches
Learn more of the creative features of your machine and decorative stitches and how to program on your new machine.
This class is sold out DO NOT REGISTER on internet
Please bring your machine, all accessories, power cord, foot control, machine user’s guide, and a bright color of long staple poly sewing thread such as Gutermann Sew All, 80 Universal needle, Scissors, tablet and pencil for notes.
Includes the following machines:
- All Husqvarna Viking® Computerized Models ®Diamond, ®Ruby, ®Topaz, ®Sapphire, ®Opal and traded up machines that are invited.
No charge for this class.
Class 4 of series You must take them in order
SOLD OUT
Viking Owners 3 SOLD OUT Buttonholes and Creative Sewing
Finish the basics in including how to sew on buttons and easily create fabulous buttonholes.
Also learn to use some of the creative features of your machine.
This class is sold out DO NOT REGISTER on internet
Please bring your machine, all accessories, power cord, foot control, machine user’s guide, and a bright color of long staple poly sewing thread such as Gutermann Sew All, 80 Universal needle, Scissors, tablet and pencil for notes.
Includes the following machines:
- All Husqvarna Viking® Computerized Models ®Diamond, ®Ruby, ®Topaz, ®Sapphire, ®Opal and traded up machines that are invited.
No charge for this class.
Class 3 of series You must take them in order
SOLD OUT
Viking Owners 2 SOLD OUT Machine Basics
Learn the basic features of your machine including overcast, blind hem, standard hem, ribbing, twin needles and mending.This class is sold out DO NOT REGISTER on internet
Please bring your machine, all accessories, power cord, foot control, machine user’s guide, and a bright color of long staple poly sewing thread such as Gutermann Sew All, 80 Universal needle, Scissors, tablet and pencil for notes.
Includes the following machines:
No charge for this class. Class 2 of series You must take them in order SOLD OUT |
Viking Owners 1 SOLD OUT Machine Introduction
This class is an introduction to your new Husqvarna Viking® sewing machine.
This class is sold out DO NOT REGISTER on internet
Please bring your machine, all accessories, power cord, foot control, machine user’s guide, and a bright color of long staple poly sewing thread such as Gutermann Sew All, 80 Universal needle, Scissors, tablet and pencil for notes. Surge Protector also suggested.
Includes the following machines:
- Husqvarna Viking® Computerized Models ®Diamond, ®Ruby, ®Topaz, ®Sapphire, ®Opal and traded up machines that are invited.
No charge for this class.
Class 1 of series You must take them in order
SOLD OUT
Viking New Owner’s Class 2 Decorative Sewing
Learn to use your machinen’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 with and without embroidery (excludes Emerald and H100Q)
For the embroidery machine, don’t bring embroidery unit, this is covered in classes 3 & 4.
No charge for this class.
Classes are on Tues. nights 6:00pm to 8:30 pm
Limit 6 Reserve your spot today. Class 1 is required to take this classes. Can sign up make-up class if space is available.
Viking Camp Day 4 Sold Out Mug Rugs
This class is sold out. Dwayne will show us how to resize a design when we make a set of quilted coasters perfect for a hot cup of coffee. For Viking embroidery machines only.
July Block of the Month
Applique Pillow July 11
Applique Pillow July 8
Sold Out Viking Camp Day 5 Pintuck Line Art Pillow
Kids Sewing
Sold Out Diamond Club
This class is for Designer Diamond machine owners only. We will continue to learn about the tapering menu as we program and stitch a quilt label personalized with your name and the date.
LEARN YOUR MACHINE: MECHANICAL OWNER’S CLASS July 24
Introduction to your machine: learn the basic features of your machine, how to thread it, wind a bobbin, access your stitches and basic care.
Please bring your machine, foot pedal, power cord, accessories, owner’s manual and 1 spool of sewing machine thread.
This class is free if you purchased your machine at Viking Sewing Gallery. Classes fill up quickly, so please register early.
Includes the following machines:
The Husqvarna Viking Emerald 116 & 118
All of our Singer Machines
No charge for this class.
“Free motion”
Even when you own a fabulous embroidery machine there’s still good reason to get good at freemotion. The fastet way to get good at freemotion quilting is to practice freemotion embroidery. so come join the fun! for those of you who have never don free motion you’ll first have a practice piece and then you’ll stitch a whimsical owl those of you who are more advanced will embarq on a large free motion quilting sampler exploring many different popular patterns.
Class Fee:$20 Times: 12-2pm or 6-8pm