Frank's Sewing Center - SUMMER CLASS SCHEDULE

Spring 2010 Class Schedule

Machine Embroidery Seminar: March 13^th, 10AM-12PM. Join the staff at Frank’s Sewing Center for this informative seminar. Topics to be covered are Embroidery Interactives, thread, stabilizers, and templates. Bring your questions! Cost:$10 (Includes samples and handouts)

Join One of our Clubs!

Embroidery Club meets every other month on the 4^th Wed at 1 or 6. 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. Dates for the rest of this year are: Mar 31, May 26, July 28, Sept 22 and Dec 1.

Serger Club also meets every other month on the first Thursday at 6:30. A different serger technique or project is featured each time. Bring show and tell. It is hosted by Wendy Rieves. Cost is $5. Dates: Feb 4, March 25 (note date change), June 3, Sept 2, Nov 4

Sewing Club is held the first Saturday of every month from 10 to 12. Different topics relating to sewing and embroidery are presented by members. They love to see your show and tell items! This is a free club!

Block of the Month Club Watch for sign up for our new Block of the Month to start In September. Our current one is ending soon. The first meeting of the new BOM will be September 10 & 14.

Classes:

Machine Needle Felting Class: Spring Beauty or Snow Removal by Experts. Bring your Baby Lock Embellisher or rent one from the instructor. In this class you will have your choice of making two different projects. The kit for the class will include all your wool supplies to make these beautiful wall hangings. Come and see the samples in our classroom. They are amazing! Date: Feb 18^th10-4 or Feb 27^th from 10-4. Class fee: $35. Kit fee is $42 for Snow Removal, and $60 for Spring Beauty. Instructor is Isabella Hoffman.

Reversible Quilt as You Go Table Runner: Learn this easy technique and make a contemporary table runner at the same time! Date: Feb 25 and March 11, from 9:30 to 12:00. Cost $30. Instructor is Pam See. Pattern required

Basic Serger: Let’s use your serger to the max! Learn how to adjust your serger for the best stitch. Learn a balanced overlock, flatlock and rolled edge stitch along with some easy shortcuts. The use of regular serger thread and decorative thread will be taught. Dates: April 7,14,21 from 1-3:30 Cost is $55. The instructor is Joan Gapinski.

Sewing Shortcuts: Learn the sewing efficiencies factories use to produce garments, home dec, and accessory items. We will learn the steps as we create samples that you can refer to during your future sewing projects (and you can apply in class on an optional tote). March 16 or May 8, 9:30-12:30. Cost is $30. Instructor is Kristi Mirocha.

Lone Star Quilt: Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and forget everything you know about making a Lone Star quilt. Now imagine a new method that has no angles to measure and no templates. And imagine that this amazing technique gives you perfect corner matching and nice flat sections. Oh yes, imagine fast and easy, too. Quiltsmart interfacing is used. Class is 2 sessions, April 10, 24 9:30-1:30. Cost is $30. The Instructor is Caren Zimmerman

Electric Quilt: Join Wendy with your laptop and she will go over the basics of Electric Quilt. Learn how to design your own quilts, print out fabric yardage, make templates, design labels for your quilts and so much more. The software can be ordered through Frank’s. Date: March 24^th from 9-3. Cost is $35. Instructor is Wendy Rieves

Snowflakey Friends: See what happens when you combine quilting and machine embroidery to make appliqué snowflakes and snowman faces. Start it now and it will be all ready to hang for next winter! Date: March 27^th 9:30 to 3. Cost: $40. Pattern required. Instructor is Pam See.

EZ Tote: This bag can be made with recycled jeans or with new fabric. Pam has some great ideas for how to put in piping and how to use some of those decorative stitches on your sewing machine! Date: April 15 9:30 to 1:30. Cost: $20. Pattern required. Instructor is Pam See.

Free Motion Quilting: 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. Date: Feb 22^nd from 6-9, or April 17^th from10-1. Cost is $25. Instructor is Wendy Rieves.

Beginning Quilting with Diann: Make an easy log cabin quilt. This is a very popular quilt pattern. Skills to be taught include fabric selection, rotary cutting, strip quilting, simple block matching, border construction, and basic machine quilting. Dates: May 3,10,17,24 from 6-8:30 Cost is $55

T-shirt Quilt: 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!) Date: March 3 and 17 from 6-8:30. Cost: $40. The instructor is Wendy Rieves

Beginning 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. Date: March 22, 29 and April 12th from 5:30-7:30 pm. Cost: $45. Instructor is Wendy Rieves

Block of the Month Work Day. If you have been in this year’s block of the month with Wendy (or any other year and don’t have it finished!) and need some help getting it done or you just need the work time. This class is for you. Date: March 14 (Sunday) from 12-6. Cost: $25. Instructor is Wendy Rieves

Beginning Appliqué with Diann: Learn the basics of appliqué while making this simple project. Date: June 19 from 9:30 to 12PM. Cost: $25 which includes all materials.

Class Registration Information

Sign up early as classes fill quickly! You may register for classes at the store, or by phone (262) 547-7774. Payment must be made at the time of registration. If you wish to register by telephone, please have your credit card ready. Most classes require a minimum of four (4) students. Supply lists should be picked up at the store. We would appreciate it if you purchase your supplies at Frank’s. We will be happy to assist you in gathering all the necessary materials, and give you a 20% discount! You must cancel at least two (2) weeks in advance to receive a refund. No credit for no-shows. Classes may be added or changed based on availability and demand. We look forward to having you in class! You also receive a 20% discount on any purchases made the day of your class.

Combination class/machine purchase discount packages available. Stop by the store to see the wide range of new and used machines available. All machines sold by Franks come with 2 years free personal service.

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