COUNTRY SEWING CENTER

COUNTRY SEWING CENTER
9414 Elk Grove-Florin Rd.
Elk Grove 916-685-8500
www.countrysewing.net
SUMMER CLASS SCHEDULE
June – August 2013
CLASS SIGN-UPS BEGIN MAY 11th
TECHNIQUE CLASSES
APPLIQUÉ WORKSHOP (Everyone): Join Dana
monthly to make beautiful small appliqué quilts.
Dana promises lots of quilting, socializing and fun!
Tues., June 18, July 16 & August 20, 6:00 – 8:30
p.m. Instructor: Dana Lahargoue, Fee: $15 each
month + patterns
BASIC QUILTING 1A (*): Learn the basics of rotary
cutting and piecing while making a simple block.
Basic supplies are provided, but students must bring
their own sewing machine. Tues., June 4 July 2 &
August 6, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. OR Sat., June 1 July 6 &
August 3, 10:30 –12:30 p.m. Instructor: Linda
Bergmann, Fee $18 - NOTE: Due to the limited
enrollment for this class, neither refunds nor store
credits are given for cancellations.
BINDING (*): An introductory or refresher course on
how to finish off your quilt. This double fold, mitered
binding is a standard for any quilt. Monday, August
5, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Instructor: Pam Sengo, Fee $15
HAND PIECING & QUILTING CLUB: Join Alice on
the 1st Saturday of every month to work on new or
old projects with expert guidance each step of the
way. Beginning Hand-piecing or Hand quilting
classes highly recommended. Saturday, June 1, July
6 & August 3, 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Instructor: Alice
Calhoun, Fee: $10/month
MACHINE QUILTING FOR BEGINNERS (*): Learn
basic machine quilting techniques to showcase your
quilt tops with both your walking foot and free motion
foot. This is a fun, relaxing environment to get you
started. Saturday, June 15, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: LisAnn Spencer, Fee $30.
PRECISION PIECING WORKSHOP (Confident
Beginner): This class will teach you everything you
need to know to create accurate, precise cutting and
piecing techniques. Students will complete a
comprehensive workbook that will serve them well
over time. (You will not make a quilt in the class.)
Monday, July 29 & August 5, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Dana Lahargoue, Fee: $35
WALKING FOOT WONDER – NO MARK METHOD
(*): This class is for students who have taken
Machine Quilting for Beginners and/or have machine
quilting experience. LisAnn will guide and direct you
to feel at ease and put your skills to practical use.
Saturday, August 24, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m., Instructor:
LisAnn Spencer, Fee: $30.
QUILT CLASSES
* Beginner, ** Advanced Beginner, *** Intermediate
BLOCK OF THE MONTH (*) You will learn general
quilt making techniques, advance your piecing skills
and gain confidence in color selection as you make
blocks. Sue’s current project includes pieced blocks
and appliqué, and concludes in August. Tues., June
11, July 9 & August 13, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. OR 6:00 8:30 p.m. Instructor: Sue Donbroski, Fee: $15 per
month.
CIVIL WAR BLOCK OF THE MONTH (**): Pam
and Sue’s “Women’s Voices” beautiful project
continues. Thursday, June 6, July 11 & August 1,
10:30 – 1:00 p.m. or 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Instructors:
Pam Sengo & Sue Donbroski, Fee: $20/month plus
kit and patterns.
CHRISTMAS PEACE (**): Join Pam and Janie in
making this beautiful six-month Block of the Month
project. This charming quilt features pieced blocks
and appliquẻ. Thursdays, June 13, July 18 and
August 8, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Instructors: Pam Sengo
and Janie Lotz, Fee: $20/month plus kit.
DANCING IN THE RAIN (**): Create this lovely Log
Cabin by using lots of beautiful fabrics or a
combination of three light and three dark fabrics.
Monday, June 10, 17 & 24, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Pam Sengo, Fee: $45
GOOSE IN THE POND (**): This traditional twocolor quilt pattern looks fabulous in any color
combination, or use a variety of dark prints for
individual blocks. Wednesday, June 12, 19 & 26,
10:30 – 1:00 p.m. Instructor: Victoria Norman, Fee:
$45
HEARTS & PATCHES (*): A terrific “first quilt”, Pam
will teach you all the essentials of piecing a beautiful
quilt top. By the end of the class, you’ll realize why
it’s easy to become a quilting addict! Monday, July
15, 22 & 29, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Instructor: Pam
Sengo, Fee: $45
HOLIDAY TABLE TOPPER (*): Begin your fall and
holiday projects with this easy-to-make table topper.
You just might find yourself making several for gifts!
Monday, August 12, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Instructor:
Victoria Norman, Fee: $15
IRRESISTIBLE (*): Victoria’s new super easy quilt
class. She’s certain you’ll make more than one!
Tuesday, June 18 & 25, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. or
Wednesday, July 10 & 17, 10:30 – 1:00 p.m.
Instructor: Victoria Norman, Fee: $30
MYSTERY QUILT (**): Join Pam and Sue for a funfilled evening and make this new pattern from
Debbie Caffrey. As always, they’ll serve you dinner,
too! Saturday, July 20, 5:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Instructors: Pam & Sue, Fee: $45
RACE TO THE FINISH (*): What could be more fun
than a “surprise” project that really CAN be made in
one night? Put on your tennis shoes, bring an
appetizer or dessert to share, and join the race!
Saturday, July 13, 5:00 – 10:00 p.m., Instructor:
Victoria Norman, Fee: $20
STRIP CLUB – LOL EVENT (*): Your fabric is
included in this scrappy mystery quilt. Bring your
sense of humor and join us for a laugh-filled
evening! Saturday, June 8, 5:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Instructors: LisAnn Spencer & Pam Sengo, Fee:
$55
SUMMER BREEZE (**): Coordinated charm
squares and strip sets will save you pressing and
cutting time when making this breeze of a quilt top!
Monday, July 15, 22 & 29, 10:30 – 1:00 p.m.
Instructor: Victoria Norman, Fee: $45
WEARABLE ART & OTHER FUN STUFF
BIG BUBBA BAG (*): Shirley has come up with
another terrific project that will look fabulous in so
many fabric combinations. Join the fun on Saturday,
June 8, 10:30 – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Shirley
Moreno, Fee: $25 (includes pattern)
OUT OF THE BOX (*): Break the rules and create
an art quilt! Join LisAnn to share, inspire, release
old ideas and redefine quilts. Join at any time.
Thursday, June 27, July 25 & August 29, 6:30 – 9:30
p.m. Instructor: LisAnn Spencer, Fee: $15 per class
SERGER CLUB (*): Summertime SergoRama!
Come on board and make these quick, fun projects.
Pillow Case Dress, June 12 or August 14, 6:30 –
9:30 p.m., $18.00
T-Shirt Dress, June 19, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., $18.00
Cosmetic Bag, July 17, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m., $18.00
Skirt 1, July 27, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m., $ 20.00
Skirt 2, August 7, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m., $18.00
Flip Flop Pillow, Aug. 21, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m., $18.00
Instructor: LisAnn Spencer
TIE PURSE (***): Make this unique evening
purse/clutch made from a man’s tie. Project will be
finished when you leave. Sunday, July 21, 12:30 –
3:30 p.m. Instructor: Stacy Joyner, Fee: $25
WHOLE CLOTH & GARDEN PARTY BAGS (**):
Choose from two sizes using the popular Chubby
Charmer pattern: a tote and a handbag each made
from the same pattern and using just one fabric.
Bags will look great in Batiks, Asian or large floral
prints. Monday, June 3 & 10, 10:30 – 1:00 p.m. or
Tuesday, July 16 & 23, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Instructor:
Judy Fevereiro, Fee: $30
COMMUNITY SEW (Everyone): Come join us for
this wonderful opportunity to make quilts for
hospitalized children in our community. First Friday
of the month from 1 - 4 pm. (except July) - No fee
FRIDAY NIGHT SEW (Everyone): Catch up on your
class homework, finish up projects and socialize with
quilters. Bring a snack to share and leave the cell
phone at home. Friday, June 14 & 28, July 12 & 26,
August 9 & 23, 5 - 10 p.m. Instructor: Staff, Fee: $5
each night.
VIKING CLASSES
5D BEGINNER (*): New software? This class will get
you up and running while you have fun! Tuesday,
July 30, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Instructor: Wendy Crook,
Fee: $20
DIAMOND & RUBY OWNERS – You own the BEST
Viking machines so take advantage of these classes
to utilize their wonderful features.
Infinity Scarf: Wed., June 26, 6:30 – 9:30; $20.00
Table Runner: Fri., July 26, 12:00 – 4:30; $25.00
Neck Scarf: Wed., July 31, 6:30 – 9:30; $20.00
Instructor: LisAnn Spencer
EMBROIDERY THE NEXT STEP (Embroidery
Machines): Join Pam for another fun class where
you’ll embroider to your heart’s content and end up
with a stunning project! Sat., June 22, July 13 &
August 17, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Instructor: Pam
Sengo, Fee: $25/class
VIKING EMBROIDERY CLUB: Club will be on
vacation in June and July. Next get-together will
be on Friday, August 9 from 10:30 – 1:30 and
Thursday, August 15 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Open to
those who purchased a Viking Embroidery machine
from Country Sewing Center. Instructor: Bill Zimlich.
A small project fee is charged each month