Paramount's Class Schedule! October ~ November ~ December 2009
Nita is back from her extended trip to Germany, just in time to teach this 4 month quilt class. It’s going to be a fun one! Nita is going to provide the background fabric. You will bring your own fabrics for the stars so you can customize it to your favorite colors. You will also cut out your own pieces (a real departure from the usual Quilt Block of the Month that we have done for so many years). Basic piecing skills are all that’s required.
A new technique for reversible appliqué - all done in the embroidery hoop! Use the provided design on a fleece blanket, a terry cloth towel or a purchased blanket. The design will be finished in both the front and the back side, all in a single hooping. This duckling matches the ducklings in the Darling Duckies Quilt, but is slightly larger in size.
This beautiful technique is easier than you might think, and the results are stunning! The most challenging part is choosing your fabrics. In class, we will learn the technique, cut our fabrics, and assemble the table runner top. For those who work quickly, there may be time to layer your runner and begin quilting, but this is a workshop class where everyone will feel comfortable regardless of their skill level — you do need to know how to sew an accurate 1/4” seam and how to use a rotary cutter.
You will be “building” a book shelf the size and style of your choosing. This stunning project is based on a book by Wendy Etzel called “The Collectibles Quilt II”. The book is out of print, but we will tell you where you can get a copy. Techniques and materials will be discussed and demonstrated at Session 1 (you must bring your book to the first session), then you will have 3 weeks to collect your supplies.
Session 2 is where you will build your “units” from which your completed shelf will be made.
Prerequisite: you only need basic sewing skills and how to do a zigzag or appliqué stitch with your machine.
Although you might see some machine embroidery in Margaret’s sample, an embroidery machine is completely optional. Margaret has assured us this project is easier than it looks, and with her experience and help you’ll end up with a fabulous shelf to call your own! Even if you’re not taking this class, you simply must come and see this amazing project!
This class teaches you how to properly use ten of the most often used feet. You will find them invaluable if you will learn to use them. Your sewing time will be more productive and more professional if you will spend a little time getting to know the accessories. Instruction book and DVD provided with the class.
Make corded and uncorded pintucks. Learn threading, proper needle and foot combinations, spacing, turning corners and decorative stitching. Pintucks can be used in so many different sewing projects from heirloom to quilting; you’ll find pintucks on a lot of today’s fashions. Instruction book and DVD provided with the class.
Use these specially designed accessories to achieve practical and decorative results in all of your sewing and quilting projects. Feet covered: Fringe Foot, Bulky Overlock, Cording, Reverse Stitching, Invisible Zipper, Embroidery, Double Cording, Hemmer Foot. Instruction book and DVD provided with the class.
This class teaches you how to get the heirloom hand look using your sewing machine and its presser feet. The class covers seams, lace insertion, lace in tucks, lace edging, sewing entredeux to fabric, lace to entredeux, lace to lace and entredeux to gathers. Instruction book and DVD provided with the class.
You’ve updated your Pfaff creative vision to 5.5 and you’d like to learn all the great new things it can do. This is where you want to be. We have two classes scheduled for this term, and lots more next term.
This is a series of classes which take you through the main features and feet of your new Bernina (all models). This is one of the BEST ways to really learn to use your machine.
When you purchase your Janome, Pfaff or Bernina at Paramount, you get FREE, one-on-one unlimited machine instruction/lessons. Please call to schedule your personal lessons at your convenience.
This is a 26” x 20” pillow cover that will add a little color & fun to any bed.
You’ll love these PJ’, and you’ll love learning how to sew them! Make the bottoms in the first class, and the top in the second class.
Kids Sew: Bloomin’ Flowers Quilt
This quilt will keep you warm and comfy all winter long, and brighten up your room on a rainy day. This is a 2-part class.
This fun class will give you new and creative ways to use your serger. Did you know that you can actually piece a tote or quilt top on your serger? Yes, you can! We will also be using a flatlock stitch (2-thread preferred, but a 3-thread would work, too). Our sample was made up for a Halloween trick or treat bag, but you can make yours for everyday or use whatever inspires you. We will also be using a chain stitch from a coverstitch machine (we’ll supply the machine for this part).
You may have seen this quilt in the magazine Quilting & Embroidery — Summer ‘09 edition. If so, you know how adorable this quilt is — and how talented Michele is. If you haven’t seen it, come to Paramount. It’s here!! The Darling Duckie Quilt is a simple embroidered quilt with embroidered ducklings and traditional five-patch squares. The appliqué is all done in the embroidery hoop, an easy technique for beginners as well as those of us who have experience with embroidery. Instructor: Michele Mishler This is a three-part class:
Class 2: Learn strip piecing techniques
Class 3: Put it all together!
Need some quick and easy gifts? There’s nothing better to give or receive than a hand made gift! In this class, we will make four decorator pillows with small amounts of fabric (use up leftovers) and very little effort. We will be “remodeling” large log cabin blocks to make these one-of-a-kind pillows. This is a two-part class. Editor’s Note: Please forgive these photos. They do not do justice to the beautiful projects. Please come and view them in our classroom.
Love to sew, learn AND have fun? Then this is the place for you! Each monthly class will focus on a project. There will be a video presentation of the project and techniques that we will watch together. Then we will have classroom machines set up to try the techniques here, and you will be given handouts so you can complete the project at home. The potpourri of projects for 2009 include quilting, garments, embroidery, home dec, crafts, gifts and a whole lot more. These classes are great for everyone, regardless of your sewing skills or what brand of machine you own. Come, have fun and learn with us! Even more fun: if you come one month and bring your completed project to the next month’s meeting, you’ll be entered into our drawing for a prize! Below is this term’s schedule (there’s no class in November):
Scraps
Bits and pieces. Leftovers. Scraps. Many project remnants are just too good to part with.
Put your scissors away. Don’t cut out this coupon. Just come in and tell us you saw the “SCHOOL” in our class schedule, and you’ll get:
Quick Gifts
The best laid plans… we all intend to start early, but somehow the gift-giving season arrives before we’re ready. It’s time to jump into action and create fast gifts that are fun to make and fun to give! You can do it!!
Here’s a great opportunity to learn some of the great features of the Bernina DesignerPlus and EditorPlus (Versions 5 & 6) Embroidery Software directly from a “virtual” Bernina educator. Each monthly class will include a video lesson directly from Bernina, then some practice time on your own laptop, along with instruction, tips & tricks for completing a specialty project using the embroidery lesson. Even more fun: if you come one month and bring your completed embroidery project to the next month’s meeting, you’ll be entered into our drawing for a prize! Topics will be announced at class, or you can call a week ahead to find our what’s being taught.
The unique look of EmbroidaBlock combines piecing with embroidery to produce a look of elegance and add interest to your quilts. The Block of the Month program is designed to give both the novice and
This is a hand appliqué class devoted to using a specific and unique appliqué method taught by Glenda. This appliqué method DOES NOT use freezer paper, glue, templates, hemostats, or overlays -- hence the name “No Mess, No Fuss Appliqué”. This method is highly portable and able to fit into a baggie in your purse. Please see the “APPLIQUE 2009” project on Glenda’s website. (Note: There is no www in the site address): http://web.me.com/glyncor/SEWING/APPLIQUE_2009.html
This year our project is the Blossoms of Friendship quilt which includes 12 blocks and an appliquéd border. The project is for all skill levels - including beginners. However, some of the patterns may be a bit challenging.
This class will introduce students to the No Mess, No Fuss Appliqué Method. This class is a prerequisite for all other appliqué classes. Purple Flowers (pattern provided by instructor)
This is a beginning free-motion machine class where you will learn to master your sewing machine as you “teach” it to follow your lead. Free-Motion quilting is absolutely wonderful for finishing quilts or decorating wearable art, plus this class can be considered an introduction to one of the methods used in thread painting. Stitches and ideas for using this method are endless, so let your imagination go. Although no FMQ skills are required, intermediate machine skills are suggested.
If you have free-motion sewing skills, you can do Trapunto by machine. Using free-motion techniques, students will create a small quilt with a design that appears to be “over-stuffed and surrounded by a shadowing color.” This small wall quilt makes a quick Christmas gift. FMQ skills are prerequisite for this class
Be sure to sign up by October 31, 2009 if you’re interested in being part of Nita’s 2010 Block of the Month Classes. She will be calling everyone this term to get everything organized for January.
Due to many requests, we have resumed mailing this class schedule. We are happy to do this but we’d like to know if you want it mailed to you, or if you would prefer getting the information via our Email Newsletter (The Paramount E-News). Take a moment and let us know, we greatly appreciate it.
We look forward to sewing with you soon!
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Reversible Appliqué
We are absolutely thrilled to bring you one of the most respected and knowledgeable educators around. Mary Lou Nall, a Pensacola, Florida native, has been working with sewing machines for over 40 years. Her specialty is sewing machine feet. She is an author, and has taught at Bernina University, the Martha Pullen 
School of Sewing, and at sewing machine stores all over the United States.
This is such a rare opportunity that you will want to attend all 4 sessions if you can.. Mary Lou’s classes are lecture/demonstration, so you don’t need to bring your machine. You will take home books and DVDs for all of the accessories and techniques shown. Every brand of sewing machine has a huge selection of feet, so come and learn to use them — these classes are perfect for everyone!
If you have ever uttered these words, “Next year I’m going to start making my Christmas presents early so I’m not so stressed out in December!”... then you’re gonna love coming to Santa’s Workshop! Each month we will offer a fun holiday sewing project for you to make (using our machines or yours). We will announce the project (and the supply list) 2 weeks prior to the class date (you can read about it in the Paramount E-News) and we’ll have a sample at the store for you to see. This year, save money and make your gifts more personal. Make this December stress-free... well, almost.
Bernina Software Sampler
Thursday, October 22; 6:30 pm – 9 pm
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