Frank’s Sewing Center

Winter/Spring 2012

Class Offerings

262-547-7774

 February

 Sewing Club February 4, 10-12PM: This is a free meeting. It is the first Saturday of the month.  There is a different topic each month.  Come and learn something new.  Bring your show and tell.  We usually have 20-30 people at this club.  Participants get a 20% discount on notions and patterns that morning. 

New Block of the Month Quilt Party with Wendy Rieves:  Feb 10 at 6PM or Feb 14 at 1PM.  The next "Block of the Month" program is going to be a little different.  We have heard from several people that they do not want to do another big quilt.  We have also heard that people want a way to use up their scraps and learn new techniques.  With these things in mind we are going to have a monthly "Quilt Party" at Frank's.  We will be making 9" blocks that can go into a special wall hanging that can be changed every month.  These blocks could also go into a quilt, be individual wall hangings, table toppers or whatever the maker decides!  Each month there will be a pieced block pattern and a technique pattern (Things like photo transfer, paper piecing, appliqué, Shiva paint sticks, Texture Magic ).   Every month we will also have a planned fabric exchange with the "Party" group.   The program will begin in February and run through Dec in 2012 except for July and August.  The cost is $25 to sign up and that also covers the cost of the pattern with the interchangeable center.  The cost for each "Party" after February is $7.  You can pay for the whole "Party" at one time for $75, or pay month by month.

 Hidden Squares:  Feb 11  9:30 - 2:00    Make this awesome quilt with just two little blocks – not much cutting involved since you use a jelly roll or Bali pop and some additional yardage to complete this quilt!  You will have fun watching the pattern emerge in this great quilt.  Pattern purchase required. Taught by Pam See.   Cost $25

Chenille Scarf:  Feb 15 1-5 Nothing like a soft, cuddly scarf to keep you warm this winter.  A few hours and a chance to use up your thread and fabric stash will have you hooked!  Using cotton, rayon, homespun, or flannel, we will create a warm and fashionable scarf to keep or give as a luxurious gift.  (Ugly fabrics work well!) Kristi Mirocha.  Cost is $20.  Kit available for $8.

 Tri Recs Table Runner:  Feb 16   9:30 - 2:00    Make a star block with this ruler and set it on point to make a pretty table runner with Wendy.  Pre-cutting at home will make this a quicker project!  The cost is $25. 

Twister:  Feb  17  9:30 - 2:00    This is a fun class with the use of a small ruler. You are  able to make wonderful colorful quilts, table runner. The ideas are endless. The instructor is Kristi Droese.  Cost $25

Tablet Keeper: Feb 18 9:30-2:30.  This is a new and favorite project of Nancy Zeiman’s.  Come sew with Kristi Mirocha and use the Clover Tablet Keeper Template to make a beautiful cover for your e-tablet or notebook!  Come and see what short-cuts she has up her sleeve.  Cost is $25.

 Embroidery Club:  Feb 22 1PM or 6PM.  Each session of Embroidery Club is full of embroidery designs, projects and ideas that can be used on garments, home dec, kid’s stuff and more.  You will receive full color direction sheets for several projects as well as original designs on a diskette in your particular machine's format.   During this fun lecture-demo class, you will also learn helpful hints on embroidering and hooping techniques, stabilizers, marking and new products.  Bring your own projects for “show and tell” and there’s always a chance to win a door prize.  Join in anytime!  It is led by Patty Otto.  Cost is $20. Also meets May 23.

 Mittens/Needle Felting:  Feb 24 Friday 6-9 PM   Up-cycle washed wool sweaters into beautiful warm mittens.  Come and try out the Embellisher during this class (Or bring your own) to see what nice detail can be added with needle felting!  The teacher is Wendy.  The cost is $25 and includes the pattern.

Embroidery Machine Fun Club   Feb 25  10-12: Pam See will have an exciting, educational, and entertaining opportunity for you at Frank's Sewing Center. The topic for February is lace.  This session we will be focusing on the Travel N Stlye CD by OESD.  It features many different bags and travel accessories. Each class is $15, or $45 for all four (save 25% by signing up for all four at once!) Deadline for the discount for all four classes is Feb 25. 

Paper Pieced Chicken Pincushion  Feb 28^th  Tuesday  1-3:30   Join Kathy Frye and learn some tricks for paper piecing and make this adorable and functional chicken.  It would also look great in an Easter basket this spring!  Cost is $15.

 Professional Tote:  Feb 29, March 7, 21, 28 1-4 or 5:30-8:30.  Without a doubt, one of the best totes you will ever own.  It has numerous practical pockets along with an optional strap on the back to slip over luggage handles when traveling.  This bag is constructed so magazines/papers don't slide to the bottom and have you digging for them. We will use an efficiency method to construct this bag so it goes much faster than following the pattern as it is written.  Be sure to get the materials list before class begins.  Instructor is Kristi Mirocha.  Cost is $50 including pattern

 March

HD Appliqué: March 1, 10-2:  Have you ever done appliqué in 3-D, or in reverse?  Make these adorable appliqué projects and use several different techniques.  Some new tools and ideas will be shown – and you can try them out too!  Book purchase required. Instructor is Pam See.  Cost $25

 Sewing Club March 3, 10-12PM:

Table Runner -March  6,  9:30-3:00 - learn fast and precise piecing using the Square in a Square Ruler (rule purchase required) You'll be amazed at how fast this table runner goes together, learn techniques that will carry over to other projects. Extra detail in the border too. Get this top done in class!  The instructor is Kathy Frye.  The cost is $25

 Paper Pieced Chicken Pincushion  March 8^th  Thursday  9:30-12:30   Join Kathy Frye and learn some tricks for paper piecing and make this adorable and functional chicken.  It would also look great in an Easter basket this spring!  Cost is $15.

 BOM Quilt Party March 9 at 6 or Mar 13 at 1  

 March 10  Special Day! Baby Lock Educator lecture and hands on class.  Watch for more details!

 Everyday Tote and Cell Phone Bag: March 14,  1-4 or 6-8:30.  Come and have fun making two kinds of bags, the small cell phone bag with two pockets and a bigger tote.  You can creatively add pockets, beads and even zippers.  Pattern and QuiltSmart interfacing needed.   Instructor is Kristi Droese.  Cost is $20

 Square in a Square 1-6: March 17,  9:30-2:30 Now is the time to learn all the options. Make wonderful quilts using the Square in a Square Ruler.  Ruler required.  Taught by Kristi Droese. Cost $25

Waterwheel Quilt. March 20^th, 9:30-2:00 Learn to make pinwheels and flying geese the easy way.   This warm wonderful quilt is made with strips and squares using Square in the Square. Ruler and book needed. Cost $25.  Kristi Droese

Beginning Quilting: March 21, 28, April 4  9:30-12:30.  Learn the basics of quilting while constructing this table runner.  Find out how to make that elusive scant quarter inch, use the rotary cutter and go home with a finished project at the end of this class.  The Instructor is Wendy.  Cost is $45.

 Sea of Galilee March 22ed, 9:30-2:00 This quilt is fun, easy and great looking. You can feel the sea move just looking at the quilt. Make this quilt using Square in the Square. You will need a book and Ruler. Cost $25 Kristi Droese

 Embroidery Machine Fun Club   March 24  Saturday 10-12: The topic for February is appliqué. 

Serger Project Day: March 29 at 1 or 6PM.  Bring your serger and learn how to use your serger to make a quilt.  You will need to bring your own fabric batting and backing.  This quilt is pieced and quilted at the same time!  Instructor is Wendy Rieves. Cost is $10

Trinity River Bridge:  March 31 9:30-2:30.   This quilt is in such demand Krisiti is offering the class again.  The quilt is a Sqaure in a Square design.  Made easy but looking like you slaved for hours.  You will need a ruler and a book.  Cost $25

 April

Sewing Club  April 7,  10 -12  Free!

BOM Quilt Party April 13 at 6 or Mar 10 at 1  

 Free Motion Quilting:  April 11 1-4 PM:  In this class, students will learn how to drop the feed dogs and sail into free motion quilting.  Unmarked patterns will be shown as well as how to use a stencil for quilting.  Students are asked to bring a quilt to use as part of a discussion on where to put quilting. Instructor is Wendy Rieves. Cost is $20.  

 Beginning Sewing: April 5,12,19 5:30- 7:30 Learn how about the fun adventures that await you in sewing.  Learn some basic sewing knowledge and make a pair of comfy lounge pants or another simple pattern of your choice.  The class is designed for students ages 14 to adult.  Cost: $45.  Instructor is Wendy Rieves

 Square in a Square 7-12: April 11,  6-8:30 Continue learning to use your SNS ruler. Come and see how to make easy pieced borders and more. Taught by Kristi Droese. Cost $20

 Basic Serger Skills: April 12,19,26  1-3  Use your serger to the max!  Learn how to adjust your serger for the best stitch and how to get a balanced overlock, flatlock and rolled edge stitch along with some easy shortcuts.  Use  regular serger thread and decorative thread!  Instructor : Joan Gapinski.  The cost is $45

 Tumbling Blocks  April 14    9:30-3:30 Did you ever want to do this wonderful quilt but did not want to work with Y seams?  Here is a way the way for you!  Using the Square in a Square ruler and book you can make it fast and fun.   Teacher is Kristie Droese.  Cost is $25.

Recycled Jeans Tote April 21 10-3 Re-use, repurpose, recycle!!!  This is a perfect way to re-use those jeans that are too big for you (because you lost weight, of course!)  You will also use several of those great decorative stitches on your machine!  Try this class out – you may end up buying jeans at Goodwill just to make some more of them.  Pattern purchase required. Cost is $15

 Woodland Bag  April 24  9:30-3:30 This designer tote features lots of details, 3 pockets and a zipper top.  Pattern purchase is required (Pattern has a medium and a large bag option)  Instructor is Kathy Frye and cost is $25

Machine Embroidery Fun April 28 10-12 (See description in February)  The topic this month is  towels.  Instructor is Pam See. Cost $15

May

Square in a Square 13-17:  May 3 6-8:30 Continue learning to use your SNS ruler. More fun. More ideas. All with strips, squares and diamonds. Come and learn even more.  Taught by Kristi Droese. Cost $20

 Sewing Club  May  5,  10 -12  Free!

Block of the Month Quilt Party May 15 at 1 or May 11 at 6

T-Shirt Quilt:  May 2 and 16 5:30-8:30 Are you looking for the perfect graduation gift for someone special? A t-shirt quilt is a great way to showcase life’s memories. (And get all those t-shirts out of the drawer!) Cost: $40.  Teacher is Wendy Rieves

 Pinwheel Baby Quilt:  May 16, 9:30-2:30.  This is a fun and easy quilt to make for any child.  Use bright colors.  This quilt is made with the Square in a Square ruler.  Teacher is Kristi Droese.  Cost is $24

 Embroidery Club: May 23 at 1 or 6 with Patti Otto

 Serger Project Day May 24 at 1 or 6  Make a frame to hold a photo.  Cost including supplies is $10.

Machine Embroidery Fun May 26, 10-12 (See description in February)  The topic this month is  design software.  Instructor is Pam See. Cost $15

Watch for other classes to be added this summer!