Classes & Bees

Sewing Lessons in Chesapeake, VA

Bernina Guide Classes

Embroidery-Cindi Luther instructor.  If you have purchased a machine with an embroidery unit, this class will get you started on the basics. 

Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. 9:30-12:30 

Before you come to class

5Series  Guide Class-Pam Brunner instructor. 


7Series Guide Class-Pam Brunner instructor.

Serger  Liz Peak instructor.  Serger Guide Classes are available after purchase of any Serger. • One Guide Class for stand-alone coverstitch/chain sergers • Two Guide Classes for Overlock sergers • Three Guide Classes for combined Overlock and Coverstitch/Chain serger (L890) Class times are 10:30 – 1:00 on a date/day to be arranged. The instructor, Liz, will contact you with more details. You may also contact her at ADTSergeons@gmail.com

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Embroidery Club: Cindi Luther instructor   A new year, a new embroidery program.  2024 will bring Kimberbell Digital Dealer Exclusives Collection 3 to our club.  This is a 12 month program with 1 bonus project.  Techniques used include: 

Piecing in-the-hoop

Creating fringe

Adding background quilting

completing projects in-the-hoop

Creating dimensional elements

Stiching on Kimberblanks

Using Flexi Foam and other stabilizers

Installing a zipper in-the-hoop

Learning how to multi-hoop

You can sign up for individual classes for $15.00 each or sign up for all 13 and pay only $150.00.  You can download your own information from Kimberbell and never miss a lesson.  Open to all brands of embroidery machines as long as you know how to operate the machine.  Next session is Saturday, November 9, 9:30-12:30.  Join us to make the "Official Cookie Tester" mug rug.  Available in 2 sizes.  This will make a great gift for your quilting and embroidery friends.

Embroidery Bee:  You asked for it and we listened.  Beginning August 27, we will have the classroom available for you to bring your embroidery machines and projects so Cindi and Mana can answer your questions and help you complete that masterpiece.  This does not take the place of your guide class, you have to have some knowledge of embroidery techniques.  Plans are to meet the 4th Tuesday of each month through November.  10:30 - 3:30.  Bee date for December is the 17th. $5.00 fee.  Please call to pre-register.

Pinpoint Placement Cindi Luther Instructor  Have you purchased a Bernina Plus machine and don't know how to use those great new features?  This class will address pinpoint placement and how you can benefit from using it.  We will stitch a design on a cotton tea towel and you will be amazed how straight it will be without using your templates! $15.00 

Skill School  Anne Robinson, instructor.

So, you want to learn to quilt? Then you need to come to Skill School! What is Skill School?  It is a 6-month (once a month) class that will take you from learning how to use a rotary cutter and rulers to having a completed quilt top by class 6. And in class 6 we cover basting, machine quilting, and binding! It truly is an A – Z class. (Plus, you make new friends in class!)

NEW CLASS The new session will start on Saturday January 4 and continue through July 2025..


Almost Painless Paper Piecing Anne Robinson, instructor

Want to learn to paper piece? This class is for you!! Patterns will be provided in class to make this quilt.

You will learn the basics of FPP (Foundation paper piecing) and make a small wall hanging .  Saturday, December 7 - 10:30 - 3:00

$25.00 plus $4.00 to be paid in class (cash please) for the patterns.




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This Poinsettia panel quilt inspired me with the beautiful Drunkard’s Path blocks as borders to the gorgeous poinsettia!

This is a one day class, with additional sewing at home to complete the quilt. You can sew both rings of Drunkard’s Path blocks or just one ring. One ring is made of 36 Drunkard’s Path blocks; the Second ring is made of 44 Drunkard’s Path blocks.

To complete both rows of border, you will be sewing 80 Drunkard’s Path blocks.

 

The classes are suitable for every skill level. Class fee: $25.00

Monday, December 2, 10:30 – 3:30, with a ½ hour lunch.

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PANEL PARADE - 2024 !!         

 

This class will have us making a quilt/wall hanging, with the panel “viewed” through a window, using the Attic Window block pattern. Though I am highlighting a holiday panel (Santa flying off in sleigh), this technique can be used for any full panel design or piece of fabric.

 

We will be working with a panel & supporting fabrics which look like window frames.

Some of the techniques we will discuss are:  different window pane/frame designs.

 

Our class will be Tuesday, November 12, from 10:30 – 3:00 pm.

FREE MOTION QUILTING/RULERWORK QUILTING 

During these classes we explore and practice ruler work quilting and free motion quilting techniques and designs. Learning to quilt using a machine is a process, for some it comes quickly for others it is more of a challenge. These classes are suitable for all skill levels and are arranged to help you achieve your quilting goals. Those who have struggled with traditional free motion quilting are usually delighted with the progress they make using rulers. Wednesday, Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec 4-10:30-12:30.  Friday, Oct. 25, Nov. 22, Dec. 27-10:30-12:30, Sunday Sept. 8, Sept. 15, Oct. 13, Oct. 20, Nov. 10, Nov. 17, Dec. 8, Dec. 15- 1:30-3:30.

Rulerwork/Free Motion Supply list here BSR supply list here

BERNINA STITCH REGULATOR-Virginia Vaughn, instructor

You might be interested in this class if:

·     You have a (new) machine which came with a BSR

·     You have a (new) machine which is BSR compatible*

·     You have never understood the BSR

*Please note: B475 and B480 are BSR compatible as are other models/ I will provide a BSR to use in class for these machines.  Friday,  10:30-12:30.   Class fee $15.00, 

All Serger Bee’s will have the fee waived as we continue with our community service event. Come when you can – stay as long as you can. Our Serger Bees will support Doris’s (Owner, ADT) selected Community Service organization, Southeastern Virginia Training Center (SEVTC). SEVTC is an Intermediate Care Facility which provides highly structured habilitation services including life in a residential neighborhood, care support/training, and learning opportunities in areas such as employment, communication, language, self-care, independent living, socialization, recreation, leisure, music, academic skills and motor development for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. There are 75 total residents. The Director, SEVTC, has identified the projects for the male and female residents. Our mission is to serge / sew: 41 wheelchair bags: • 27 for males and • 14 for females. 26 tote bags: • 17 for males and • 9 for females.  We can do this! Supply List available.

Bring your lunch or snacks. Come and stay as long as you can.  Friday, Dec. 13, Thurday, Dec. 12 & 19. Tuesday, Nov. 19,  10:30-5:00. 

Serge (or Sew) a Panel Pillowcase  Liz Peake, instructor.  Ahhh…Sergeon’s and Sewist’s, sweet dreams for napping or at the end of the day. Let’s make them sweeter using a panel for the pillowcase. Select a large panel then a coordinating fabric for either side. Use French seams for construction by serger and then a sewing machine, or Sergeon’s, use a 2T Chain stitch. If you have made a quilt using a panel as its center, imagine the recipient getting a matching pillowcase or even two pillowcases? How sweet is that! Will make one pillowcase in class. The panel pillowcase does not have the cuff trim, just the cuff. Pattern provided. While this is a serger class, an extended invite goes out it its cousin, the domestic sewing machine. When registering, let us know you are bringing your sewing machine. Why? Because…a serger will be up for you to use to serge the main seams…instruction provided. How sweet is that? See the two panel pillowcases in the store yet? December 21, 10:30 – 2:00 $20.00

Class Policy

It has always been the policy of A Different Touch to pay for classes when you sign up for them. For a class to be offered during the daytime, there must be 3 students signed up and the class prepaid. For an evening or Sunday class there must be 5 students signed up and the class prepaid. If you cannot attend the class and you cancel one week prior to the date, you can have the class fee moved to another class or receive a refund. If you cancel after the allowable time, there will be no refund. It will be the instructor's decision to move the class fee to her next class.

We currently have several bees during the day and in the evening and we have the same requirements for attending bees. If you attend you must sign up and pay at the time of registration. If the bee or class is cancelled we need that information so we may contact you and let you know about the changes. If you fail to pre-register and the class or bee does not meet minimum attendance everyone will miss out on that opportunity. When you pay for a class the commitment is there to attend. If you are a regular member at any of our bees or classes, please make sure you call and sign up. All instructors will be grateful, knowing whether to be prepared or they have time off.
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