Viking Machine Owners Class 3

This is the final class in the series for non embroidery machines.

Embroidery machines have 1 more class.

You will learn to program your machine and save to your favorites folder in this class

Beginers Software Class 1

This class is open to 6D Embroidery, 6D Extra AND 6D Premiere owners.

Bring your laptop with your software loaded and bring your dongle (hasp)

Learn the basics of how to set up your software and how to maneuver thru your new 6D Software

Beginners 6D Software Class 3

We will continue to explore all the wonderful things you can do in your 6D Software.

DONT FORGET YOUR LAPTOP AND DONGLE

Viking Machine Owners Class 4

Embroidery machines only. Final class in the Machine owners class. In this class you will learn propper hooping and how to load and stitch a design

Viking Machine Owners Class 4

Embroidery machines only. Final class in the Machine owners class. In this class you will learn propper hooping and how to load and stitch a design

American Girl Doll Project Class

Isabelle is the limited edition American Girl Doll for this year.  She is a dancer and loves to create her own outfits.

Join us for a special sewing class inspired by Isabelle and her story  of creativity and spirit.

Bring your fashionable young designer (8+) and her doll, too!  Enjoy this special class where you will both learn to embellish a cute bag to carry your accessories.

There is a kit included in the cost of this class.

Sign up today to reserve your spot in the class and get your supply list.

 

Viking Machine Owners Class 1

In this class you will learn the basics of how to use your new Husqvarna Viking sewing machine.

You must attend class 1 to move on to class 2

Viking Embroidery Owners Class

Viking Embroidery Owners Class

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 & 25
  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Topaz™ 30
  • Husqvarna Viking Designer Topaz 50
  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Ruby deluxe™
  • Husqvarna Viking® Designer Diamond deluxe™
  • Or the Older Model Embroidery machines

Viking Machine Owners Class 3

This is the final class in the series for non embroidery machines.

Embroidery machines have 1 more class.

You will learn to program your machine and save to your favorites folder in this class

Viking Machine Owners Class 4

Embroidery machines only. Final class in the Machine owners class. In this class you will learn propper hooping and how to load and stitch a design

Viking Machine Owners Class 3

This is the final class in the series for non embroidery machines.

Embroidery machines have 1 more class.

You will learn to program your machine and save to your favorites folder in this class

Viking Machine Owners Class 2

In this class you will be using some of the feet that came with your machine and some new ones that are available for your machine, while exploring some of the decorative stitches and applications your machine is capable of

Viking Machine Owners Class 1

In this class you will learn the basics of how to use your new Husqvarna Viking sewing machine.

You must attend class 1 to move on to class 2

Block of the Month “Card Trick”

  • Card Trick
  • Come and do our “Card Trick” Block of the Month
  • Each Month we will have a different block
  • featured to make a wallhanging, single block
  •  for a pillow or add a few different ones together
  •  as a runner.    Choices are endless…………….
  • A supply list will be given out with payment
  • for the class.

 

Owners Class 3 ~ Machine Embroidery for Designer Diamonds

Are you ready to embroider?  Come with your Husqvarna Viking Designer Diamond, embroidery arm, your hoops, your USB stick that came with the machine, your power cord and foot pedal.  Bring a pair of scissors, a bobbin filled with embroidery weight bobbin thread, your sample design book and your user guide.  We will provide the stabilizer, fabric and fun!  We will talk about needles, stabilizers and thread to help you make your embroidering experience smooth!

Software Two ~ 6D Embroidery

This class is for those who have purchased additional 6D Embroidery software.  We will cover 6D Embroidery – Basic, exploring how it works and what you can do with this module.  Learn to resize, combine, use encore and much, much more!  Shape and add your lettering to your designs with ease!

Please bring:

Laptop computer, power cord, mouse, paper and pencil for notes, your USB stick, and dongle.  Please have your software loaded on your computer.  Call us if you need help with loading the disk.

If you don’t have a laptop, you can buddy up or use our store computer for your class time.

Do not bring your machine for this class: this is a Software class.

Those invited include:

All Husqvarna Viking Software owners with 6D Basic, 6D Embroidery Extra and 6D Premier Embroidery.

Please take Software Class I first.

 

 

Owners Class 1 ~ Machine Introduction

Do you have a new Husqvarna Viking Sewing Machine or need a review?  Come to this class which covers the basics.  Learn what buttons and/or dials to use to create the stitches you want.  Sew Jean’s hems, make buttonholes, work with knits and use many more of the features on your machine.  We will cover maintenance and other functions so you go home with a good working knowledge of your machine.

Supplies; your own machine, power cord, foot pedal, accessories, user’s guide
This class is for all Husqvarna Viking Machines purchased at a Husqvarna Viking Sewing Gallery store.

New Quilt “Block of the Month” #6

For block 6, we will do foundation piecing. The pattern is marked on stabilizer, fabric is added, decorative stitching done using the Multi-Line Decorative foot, and then, the stabilizer is torn away, leaving a pretty block!

6D Explorer Plug In Software Class

Learn to use the 6D Explorer Plug In module on your computer!  View designs, sort designs and much more.  We will walk through using this great new tool to enhance your machine embroidery experience.

Supplies:

Laptop computer with Microsoft Windows 7 or 8.  Have the program downloaded onto your computer before class.  Call for assistance if needed.  Our store desktop computer can be reserved in advance.  If more 6D software is owned (purchased additionally) bring your dongle.  Bring a power cord, mouse, paper and pencil for notes.

Includes the following;

New and current embroidery machine owners using Microsoft Windows 7 or 8

This is NOT a machine class, only software.

 

New Quilt “Block of the Month” #6

For block 6, we will do foundation piecing. The pattern is marked on stabilizer, fabric is added, decorative stitching done using the Multi-Line Decorative foot, and then, the stabilizer is torn away, leaving a pretty block!

New Quilt “Block of the Month” #6

For block 6, we will do foundation piecing. The pattern is marked on stabilizer, fabric is added, decorative stitching done using the Multi-Line Decorative foot, and then, the stabilizer is torn away, leaving a pretty block!

Serger One For 200s, s21& s25 Sergers

Come and learn to thread your new serger!  We will cover the parts and pieces, threading for several variations of stitches and learn about maintanence to keep your machine in tip-top shape.

Bring your serger, all the parts and pieces it came with, foot pedal/power cord, manual and 4 cones of serger thread.  We strongly recommend 1 cone each of yellow, red, blue and green;  these match the threading guides on your serger and will help you become more familiar with the threading paths.

 

Owners Class 4 ~ Connectivity and Advanced Embroidery for Designer Diamonds

Come and learn how create files and save files right on your Designer Ruby or Designer Diamond Embroidery Machines!  Retrieve design files from your USB stick and save to your USB stick.  Pull designs right off your computer or send them to your computer via the USB cable!

Stitch edited designs as monochromatic (tone on tone) designs by the touch of button!   Accurate placement of your designs is possible using the exclusive Design Positioning feature on your machine.

Using your sewing stitches in your embroidery hoop is lots of fun and very easy!  Exclusive to the Designer Diamonds, learn design shaping to create lots of new embroidery designs!

You will go home with lots of new ideas to try!

Student Supply List: Designer Ruby or Designer Diamond with embroidery supplies, hoops, power cord, foot pedal User’s guide, Embroidery sampler book, USB stick, scissors, wound  bobbin with embroidery thread, size 75 embroidery needle

 

 

Owners’ Class Two ~ Decorative Sewing

Learn to use your machine’s decorative stitches and how to program on your new machine.  We will explore several methods of gathering, applique, free motion stitching and programming.  Please bring your machine, all accessories, power cord, foot control, machine user’s guide, a pair of scissors, and 2 spools of different colors pastel thread.

Includes:

Most Current Husqvarna Viking Models

We ask that you take Class One first.

 

 

 

 

Foot Block of the Month Quilt # 1

This is a class series that features a different foot for your Husqvarna Viking sewing machine each month until we have a total of 12 blocks to put together in a quilt. You will learn to use the “Three Hole Yarn Foot.”

The complete quilt is finished and hanging in the Gallery so that you can see what it will look like. Sign up early as the class will fill up quickly. Each class session is $15.00 and you will be given a list of supplies at sign up. We have a waiting list for those who are interested in this class. Come join the fun!

Singer Owners Class

This class is an introduction to your new Singer. 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.

Owners’ Class Two ~ Decorative Sewing

Learn to use your machine’s decorative stitches and how to program on your new machine.  We will explore several methods of gathering, applique, free motion stitching and programming.  Please bring your machine, all accessories, power cord, foot control, machine user’s guide, a pair of scissors, and 2 spools of different colors pastel thread.

Includes:

Most Current Husqvarna Viking Models

We ask that you take Class One first.

 

 

 

 

Foot Block of the Month Quilt # 1

This is a class series that features a different foot for your Husqvarna Viking sewing machine each month until we have a total of 12 blocks to put together in a quilt. You will learn to use the “Three Hole Yarn Foot.”

The complete quilt is finished and hanging in the Gallery so that you can see what it will look like. Sign up early as the class will fill up quickly. Each class session is $15.00 and you will be given a list of supplies at sign up. We have a waiting list for those who are interested in this class. Come join the fun!

Block of the Month “Card Trick”

  • Card Trick
  • Come and do our “Card Trick” Block of the Month
  • Each Month we will have a different block
  • featured to make a wallhanging, single block
  • for a pillow or add a few different ones together
  •  as a runner.    Choices are endless…………….
  • A supply list will be given out with payment
  • for the class.

 

Foot Block of the Month Quilt #8

This is a class series that features a different foot for your Husqvarna Viking sewing machine each month until we have a total of 12 blocks to put together in a quilt. The complete quilt is finished and hanging in the Gallery so that you can see what it will look like. Sign up early as the class will fill up quickly. Each class session is $15.00 and you will be given a list of supplies at sign up. We have a waiting list for those who are interested in this class. Come join the fun!

New Quilt “Block of the Month” #1

Block one

In block #1 you will be using your Circular Attachment to make circles with finished edges that will then be “hand” appliqued to the base block using invisible thread.

Sew Like Isabelle Class

Help your young designer express her own genuine style!

Join us for a special class inspired by Isabelle and her story of creativity and spirit.  Bring your fashionable young designer (8+) and her doll too!  Enjoy this special class where you both will learn how to make a cute fabric bracelet and how to use your sewing machine to creatively embellish items you may have at home.

Event Information:

$25.00 per Class plus supplies.

September 6, 2014 at  10:30am at Viking Sewing Gallery Gaithersburg.  Inside JoAnn Fabrics.

2 Bureau Drive,  Gaithersburg, MD

301-519-7440

Gaithersburg@vikingsewinggallery.com

vikingsewinggallery.com

Ask about Class Discounts

When you are signed up to a class you get a class discount on
any accessory or notion purchased, so it is a great time to buy more
Bobbins, Feet, Stabilizer, Needles. Design Sets, and other notions.

SAVVY Saver’s Card

If you do not have one, we can get you one during your next Purchase.

 

Collect Points for the Dollars you spend and earn money to spend in the Gallery

 

Don’t forget your Savvy Savings are only good to use for a month so check your email often so they don’t expire before you get a chance to use them.

 

Fabric Basket

box

Come and learn how to make this versatile basket.  It can be used in so many ways; use it to hold napkins and cutlery at your next party, filled with baby lotions or diapers for a baby shower, to hold guest towel or other items in your bathroom.  Simply change the fabric or design and the possibilities are endless! This is a 2 week class with class 2 on Sept. 3, 2014

 

Connecting Your Machine to a Computer–Viking Owner #4

If you have a Husqvarna Viking  Designer sewing/embroidery machine (Diamond Royale, Diamond deLuxe, Diamond, Ruby deLuxe, Ruby, Topaz 50, 30, 25 and 20, or SE), you have the capability of connecting your machine to a computer or a USB stick to transfer embroidery designs.  We will teach you how to do this in class.

 

Prerequisite:  You must be able to perform the basic operations of your machine to be able to take the class.  If you cannot, please complete the Machine Basics–Viking Owner’s Class #1 and Embroidery Basics–Viking Owner’s Class #3 prior to registering.

 

NOTE: Students should install HUSQVARNA VIKING® 6D™ Organizer and Communication Software on their laptops before coming to class.  Files are found at:

 www.husqvarnaviking.com/en-us/support.   Select the model of machine that you own, and download the software. You will be asked to enter a code; the code (9200) is the one located in your User’s Guide.

 

SUPPLY LIST

  • Sewing machine and all of its accessories, power cord, and foot control
  • User’s Guide
  • Embroidery Sampler Booklet (The book that shows the designs that came with your machine.)
  • Laptop computer loaded with the communication software that is free on the Web for your machine (see above)
  • USB Cable if one came with your machine
  • USB stick that came with your machine
  • Quick Reference Guide/s
  • Paper and pen/pencil for notes
  • eye glasses (if you need them)

 

There is limited seating, so reserve your spot early.   You MUST sign up for this class if you expect to attend.  If you signed up for this class but later find that you will be unable to come, 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.

 

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.

 

Connecting Your Machine to a Computer–Viking Owner #4

If you have a Husqvarna Viking  Designer sewing/embroidery machine (Diamond Royale, Diamond deLuxe, Diamond, Ruby deLuxe, Ruby, Topaz 50, 30, 25 and 20, or SE), you have the capability of connecting your machine to a computer or a USB stick to transfer embroidery designs.  We will teach you how to do this in class.

 

Prerequisite:  You must be able to perform the basic operations of your machine to be able to take the class.  If you cannot, please complete the Machine Basics–Viking Owner’s Class #1 and Embroidery Basics–Viking Owner’s Class #3 prior to registering.

 

NOTE: Students should install HUSQVARNA VIKING® 6D™ Organizer and Communication Software on their laptops before coming to class.  Files are found at:

www.husqvarnaviking/en-us/support.   Select the model of machine that you own, and download the software. You will be asked to enter a code; the code (9200) is the one located in your User’s Guide.

 

SUPPLY LIST

  • Sewing machine and all of its accessories, power cord, and foot control
  • User’s Guide
  • Embroidery Sampler Booklet (The book that shows the designs that came with your machine.)
  • Laptop computer loaded with the communication software that is free on the Web for your machine (see above)
  • USB Cable if one came with your machine
  • USB stick that came with your machine
  • Quick Reference Guide/s
  • Paper and pen/pencil for notes
  • eye glasses (if you need them)

 

There is limited seating, so reserve your spot early.   You MUST sign up for this class if you expect to attend.  If you signed up for this class but later find that you will be unable to come, 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.

 

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.

 

 

Decorative Stitching–Viking Owner’s Class #2

You have all of those fancy stitches on your new machine, but do you know how to use them?  We will teach you to appliqué and to program a stitch sequence that can be saved in the memory function of your machine.  You’ll even learn to do basic applique’, free motion quilting and some heirloom techniques with the twin needles and wing needles!

 

If you purchased your machine from a Viking Sewing Gallery, the class if free.  If you got your machine from another source, there is a charge for the class.  It is to be paid prior to attending class.

 

Bring your sewing machine, foot control, power cord, all of the accessories that came with your machine, owner’s manual, scissors, two spools of 40 wt. rayon embroidery thread, extra 80/12 or 90/14 universal needles, a bobbin wound with bobbin thread, a twin needle, a wing needle, paper and pen for notes and your eye glasses (if you need them).   Embroidery machine owners do not need to bring the embroidery unit or hoops for this class.

 

There is limited seating so reserve your spot early.

 

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.  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.

 

This class is for all Viking Owners with models that have the memory function.

 

It is recommended that you take the Machine Basics: Viking Owner’s Class #1 prior to attending this class.

 

CREATIVE SEWING/EMBROIDERY–ENDLESS HOOP–Ruched Tote Bag–postponed–will be rescheduled

Make this adorable bag while you learn to use the Endless Hoop, pipe seams, and ruch (gather) an inset.  Rita will show you how.

Supply List

  • Clear 1/4″ Piecing Foot w/Guide
  • Transparent Foot B
  • Clear Stitch-In-Ditch Foot
  • Interchangeable Dual feed
  • Changeable Quilter’s Guide Foot
  • Changeable 1/4″ Guide Foot
  • Ruffler
  • INSPIRA enbroidery needle, size 90
  • INSPIRA Tear-A-Way stabilizer
  • INSPIRA In-R-Form or 3/4 yd. Pellon polyester fleece
  • 1 yd. tone on tone fabric for bag and handle
  • 1/4 yd. tone on tone fabric for accents
  • 3/4 yd. print for bag body
  • Fasturn Tube Turner
  • Robison-Anton 40wt. rayon embroidery thraed
  • Sewing machine with embroidery unit
  • Sewing machine accessories, foot pedal, power cord
  • Endless hoop
  • Endless design on your choice.  If you want the design that we used on our bag, you may purchase it on MyEmbroideries.com.  It is the border design #200186007.
  • Basic sewing kit

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Foot of the Month Block #6

Foot of the Month BLOCK #6 – Come join us and learn how to create this technique.

Block 6

Spanish Hemstitching creates beautiful openwork stitching between two finished edges. You can press under the raw edges on fabric or you can insert a trim like ribbon with a finished edge.

 

Block 6-2

 

 

Sewing Supplies:
• Spanish Hemstitch (for DESIGNER DIAMOND™, DESIGNER TOPAZ™ and SAPPHIRE™ 413064845) or 412726403 for other
DESIGNER™ Series)
• INSPIRA® size 90 topstitch needle 620071496
• Robison-Anton 40 wt. rayon embroidery thread
• 12½” wide x 16½” long piece of cotton #5
• 18” long pieces of ⅜” wide ribbon
• Four pieces 3¾” wide x 18” long of cotton #1
• Bobbin thread

Foot of the Month Block #6

Foot of the Month BLOCK #6 – Come join us and learn how to create this technique.

Block 6

Spanish Hemstitching creates beautiful openwork stitching between two finished edges. You can press under the raw edges on fabric or you can insert a trim like ribbon with a finished edge.

 

Block 6-2

Sewing Supplies:
• Spanish Hemstitch (for DESIGNER
DIAMOND™, DESIGNER TOPAZ™ and
SAPPHIRE™ 413064845) or 412726403 for other
DESIGNER™ Series)
• INSPIRA® size 90 topstitch needle 620071496
• Robison-Anton 40 wt. rayon embroidery thread
• 12½” wide x 16½” long piece of cotton #5
• 18” long pieces of ⅜” wide ribbon
• Four pieces 3¾” wide x 18” long of cotton #1
• Bobbin thread