Daily Machine Sit & Sews

Thursday, Jan. 12; Offered at 8:00, 12:00 or 3:30
Monogrammed in the Hoop Zippered Bag – (Machine)
Stitching in the hoop is a wonderful process to behold and this bag will come together quickly – zipper and all – in your embroidery hoop. Made from Classic Cotton solids and ginghams, the bag has a ribbon tab for a key ring. Your choice of a single letter monogram will embellish the appliquéd oval on the front of this all-in-the-hoop little gem!

Thursday, Jan. 12; Offered at 8:00, 12:00 or 3:30
Baby Bonnets – one boy, one girl – (Machine)
Can you believe that you will make two precious baby or baby doll bonnets in just 2 hours? It’s true! Since fashion demands that little girls and little boys each have their own unique style, we’ve included one design for each. The girl’s bonnet is created with silk satin ribbons, French lace insertions and French lace edging. It ties with silk satin ribbon. The boy’s bonnet has baby piping, a fold-back brim and ties with grosgrain ribbon. These are projects that you will enjoy sewing when you need a special and quick, handmade baby or shower gift.

Friday, Jan. 13; Offered at 8:00, 12:00 or 3:30
Smocking in the Hoop Pincushion – (Machine)
You will love watching your sewing machine as it does most of the work in this fast and fun project. The design begins with a file from our Smocking in the Hoop embroidery CD and a pleated insert. You will be adding baby piping, a backing, and filler to make this adorable pin cushion a unique addition to your sewing tools or a treasured gift for sewing friends.

Friday, Jan. 13; Offered at 8:00, 12:00 or 3:30
Lace Cathedral Windows Sewing Organizer – (Machine)
Lace Cathedral Windows look so complicated, but are they really that hard? Not if you take this class. Perfect for carrying to classes, this handy sewing accessory keeps notions at your fingertips. One long edge of the caddy slides under your sewing machine or serger and the opposite pocket edge hangs out of the way of your work while holding all of your tools nearby. Never go looking for notions again! When you’ve finished sewing, the organizer – with lovely lace cathedral windows – folds and ties to keep everything neatly organized. What a great gift for all crafters! This class is easy for beginners and fun for intermediate and advanced levels.

Saturday, Jan. 14; Offered at 11:00 Only
Linen Tea Towel with Spaghetti Bias Shaping and Embroidery – (Machine)
Spaghetti bias is one of the newest additions to our heirloom embellishments. Once you know the tricks for shaping and attaching these skinny strands, you’ll be able to accomplish wonderful results in the blink of an eye. Come and learn this technique as you work on one of our ready-to-embellish linen tea towels. See just how easy it is to have your machine embroidery mark your placement for your spaghetti bias and also stitch a lovely embroidery! 

Saturday, Jan. 14; Offered at 11:00 Only
Ribbon Crazy Patch Pincushion – (Machine)
Ribbon crazy patch is “sew” easy – much easier than fabric crazy patch. The heart shaped pincushion is ribbon crazy patch on the front with a pocket on the back to hold scissors, a ruler and maybe even a seam ripper. This is one project you will want to make again, but next time it might be used to hang on a wall or door knob for a tooth fairy pillow or you could omit the hanger for a wedding ring pillow. Make one for all of your sewing (and non-sewing) friends, but don’t forget to keep one for yourself!

Daily Serger Sit & Sews
Thursday, Jan. 12; Offered at 8:00, 12:00 or 3:30
Vintage Jewelry Keeper – (Serger)
This multi-pocketed little jewelry keeper is created from Classic Cotton, embroidered insertion, French lace and beading. A ruffle of Victorian edging completes the front and a solid lining is fashioned of Classic Cotton chosen to match the ribbon color. A petite bow adds just the right amount of “cute” to your finished project. This keeper could also be used for the ultimate gift card holder or simply add a strap for conversion to a small purse.

Friday, Jan. 13; Offered at 8:00, 12:00 or 3:30
Knit Baby Daygown and Bonnet – (Serger)
Unbelievable! A whole baby gown in just two hours? No way! Yes, its way quick and easy, and all done with your serger. A lusciously soft Martha Pullen knit is combined with its dyed-to-match ribbing fabric to make the perfect outfit for your baby. Learn the tricks for serging knits and watch your project take shape before your eyes. Machine embroidery could be added at a later time for a personal touch. By the end of class you’ll want to make this little baby gown in every color.

Saturday, Jan. 14; Offered at 11:00 Only
The Little Serger Purse – (Serger)
This cute little purse will become a favorite grab-and go accessory that is just perfect for a shopping day at the market. Beautiful cotton laces, beading, ribbons and Classic Cotton solids and gingham blended with heirloom serging techniques give this special bag “purse-nality.” It’s a must-have to carry all the necessities and maybe a few small delights that you pick-up on your shopping adventures. In fact, if power shopping is on the agenda, you may just have to make more than one.