Kids Camp 2025 has been scheduled for July 14-18.  Stay tuned for more details.

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. 

Thursday, April 3, 2025. 9:30-12:30 

5Series  Guide Class-Pam Brunner instructor.  Learn your new machine.  Wednesday, March 19,2025. 10:00

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

Embroidery Club  Cindi Luther, instructor. Our last session for the Kimberbell Digital Dealer Exclusives Collection 3. In this lesson we will be doing applique in the hoop with a little bit of fringe.  The design is available in 3 sizes from a 5" x 5" mug rug to an 8" x 8" trivet.  Background quilting is done in the hoop and a unique new way of adding the binding is shown.  This is such a fun project!

Lessons come directly to you from Kimberbell so if you miss a class you can always do it at home.  Open to all brands of embroidery machines as long as you know how to operate the machine.  Next session is Saturday, March 8, 9:30-12:30.  $15.00

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..

JELLY ROLL RUG  - Anne Robinson, instructor

Let's make a rug! One Jelly Roll, one roll of 2 1/2" batting, and a sewing machine with a zig zag stitch will create a gorgeous, durable rug for your home.

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There is prep work for this class. Make sure you download the supply list asap, so you have time to pick your jelly roll and do the prep.  Monday, Thurs. April 10, 2025, 10:30-3:00.  $25.00

MOD DOGS by Colourwerx – instructor Anne Robinson

These doggies are so much fun to make! You'll strip piece without worrying about seam allowances or precision. You'll then learn how to use steam a seam to "stick" the dogs to the background. Then we'll cover machine applique by stitching around the dogs and the collars. Lastly if you choose to make the same border that I used in my Mod Dogs quilt we will cover paper piecing. If you wish to purchase the paper patterns you will need to make the border I used they will be available for $4.00. Join us on April 17 (Thursday) from 10:30 till 3:30. Class Fee $25.00

2.0 Project Bag - Anne Robinson, instructor

Join on and learn how to make this great project bag. The pattern is byannie and it's perfect for dipping your toe in bag making. If you already know how to make bags join us anyway!

There are 4 different sizes in the pattern. We will be making the Med. Size.  Thursday, May 15, 2025.  10:30-3:00. $25.00

A DIFFERENT ATTIC WINDOW – Billi Parus, instructor                 

We are going to play with the Attic Window block again, this time with different sizes of “window sills” and corners. Though this sample is a vertical example, you will also see a horizontal panel in class.

Finished size – 29” x 45”. Sample panel was cut 17” x 24” but could have been larger before cutting into window panes.

The class is suitable for every skill level.

Class will be on Tuesday, April 8th, from 10:30 – 3:30, with a ½ hour lunch. Class fee: $20.00

Please call Billi with any questions and/or if you plan to cut some before you come to class. Be sure to leave a message. Phone - #757-679-8118. Email:  rosemaryqn@aol.com.

Serger Bees - Liz Peake, queen bee.  Come join us to finish a project or start a new project and review future projects on the calendar.  Each month will present an optional Serger Bee Plus project – demonstration / directions provided to serge during the Bee or at home. Registered attendees will receive the Bee Plus supply list before the Bee.  Every third Saturday of the month, 10:30-2:30.

19 April – A Walker Caddy

17 May – Plastic Bag Holder

21 June – Shoe Bag Holder

Flowerpot - Liz Peake, instructor.  Dress up those clay flowerpots with a quilted or a non-quilted cover. Can be made for any size flowerpot with or without a drainage plate. Sample shown is serged using quilters cotton – not quilted. Supply List shows how to measure and cut the size needed. Friday, April 11, 10:30 – 5:00. $20.00

Project Bag  - Liz Peake, instructor.  In need of an organizational project bag? Using the byAnnie Project Bag 2.0, will make serger modifications to the base design. The 9-inch-wide x 13-inch-long sample shown is a perfect size to serge for starters. You design the size bag needed or use the measurements from the byAnnie Project Bag 2.0 pattern. Pattern is available to purchase at the store as is lists supplies needed as a base. Remember to add 4 -5 inches for the zipper length based on the width of your project bag. A supply list for the sample bag is forthcoming. Note: will review this project during the 19 April Serger Bee. Friday, May 9, 10:30 – 5:00.  $20.00

Two-Day Event: Serger Techniques Pouch  Liz Peake, instructor.  Bring your own snacks / lunch. Partial Kit Provided – you provide the fabric and thread. Kit consists of the fusible fleece, the cording, and the polyweave zippered pouch – you select the zipper color. See sample pouch in the store. Limited seating to 8. Waitlist available. Note: This IS NOT a Bernina Ambassador Retreat This project features an abundance of decorative overlock stitches and techniques for the front of the bag, a no-sew zipper, and showcases coverstitch and chain stitches for the back. Options will be shown to stitch the back with overlock stitches too. Basically, all sergers welcomed! The Serger Techniques Pouch by Stitch It Sisters pattern required and available at the store. Use your fabric from your stash. Select your fabric / colors for your pouch according to the pattern supply list. Attended this event before? Join us again using different decorative stitches in the front. Attendees are required to pay when registering. Each attendee will receive more information before the event. Note: sergers may be left overnight in the classroom on the 14th! Friday Nov, 14,  10:30 AM – 5PM and  Saturday, Nov, 15 10:30 – 2:30PM. $35.00 for both days. Kit fee additional.