Calico Country Newsletter April-July 2011 Kristen`s Final Working

These are listed in gray on the calendar.
All grayed classes are FREE with your
machine or software purchase unless
otherwise stated. Some classes may require
some minimal materials.
Tue
Wed
3 10-2:00 4
10-12:00
Thu
5
Computerized
Machine
Guide Class
10-2:00
4-8:00
10-2:00
B is for Baby
6
7
2-4:00
Custom Works II
13 10-1:00
14
12 10-2:00
CLUB
CALICO
4-8:00
Bunny Quilt
10-2:00
Learn to
Quilt
Class 1
17 10-2:00 18
10-2:00
Bohemian
Bag
24 10-2:00 25
10-2:00
B is for Baby
Class 1
19 10-2:00
20 10-12:00
Serger II Guide
Class Decorative
4-8:00
21
10-2:00
4-8:00
27
Bunny Quilt
10-2:00
ZIP & GO
Organizer
1
10-12:00
Thu
2
Sewing Guide
Class
10-2:00
4-8:00
14 10-2:00
8 10-2:00
9
Home Cooking
Casserole Cover
10-2:00
4-8:00
15
10-12:00
“
16 10-2:00
Baa Baa
Blankie
10 10-1:00
CLUB
CALICO
17
4-8:00
Wed
Thu
Due to allergies, PLEASE DO
NOT wear ANY fragrance in class.
11
5 10-2:00
10-2:00
Learn to
Quilt
6
10-12:00
Mastering
Master Works
7
10-2:00
4-8:00
18
10-2:00
22 10-2:00
23 10-2:00
4-8:00
Home Cooking
Casserole Cover
24
10-1:00
12 10-2:00 13
10-2:00
19 10-2:00 20
Serger Guide
Class
14 10-2:00
Pockets
to Go
Embroidered
T-shirt
25
10-2:00
4-8:00
Fashion Friendly
10-12:00
Sewing Machine
& Serger
Maintenance &
Troubleshooting
8
SERGER SAVY
10-2:00
Lyra
Work Independently: Fee: $5
Tues. 10-2:00p.m.
Make up a class:
Thurs. 10-2:00p.m.
Fee: Original Class Fee
Thurs. Night 4-8:00p.m.
Work on a project w/ assistance:
Monthly Sat.10-2:00p.m.
Fee: $12
10-12:00
Sewing Guide
Class
Buttons, Blindhem
& Buttonholes
30
A sweet baby quilt that is fun and
easy to do, using simple piecing
techniques and machine appliqué
done “in the hoop.”
Skill: Beginner Sessions: 2 Date: Wed. May 11 & 25
Fee: $15, per session supplies extra Pattern: “B is for Baby”
Bohemian Bag
It’s Christmas in July! Come
to any of three Fridays for fun filled
projects and have them completed in
time to enjoy for the Holidays!
Table Runner
Date: Fri. July 15
Tree Skirt
Date: Fri. July 22
Lap Throw
Date: Fri. July 29
Skill Level: Beginner
Fee: $18 per session,
supplies extra
Learn all the secrets of
quality construction in this
fun and easy purse class.
Skill: Beginner
Sessions: 1
Date: Wed. May 18
Fee: $15, supplies extra Pattern: “Bohemian Bag”
Fashion Friendly Embroidered Shirt
Learn the basics of fashion embroidery in this
hands on class. Everything from correct design
selection, to proper placement and correct
stabilization.
Skill: Beginner Sessions: 1
Fee: $15, supplies extra
Date: Sat. May 21
10-12:00
Embroidery Edit
Project Class
1-3:00 Computerized
Machine Guide Class
CLUB
CALICO
15
16
CHRISTMAS
IN JULY!
10-2:00
Learn to
Quilt
10-2:00
21 10-2:00
4-8:00
Class 3
22
23
10-2:00
CHRISTMAS 23
IN JULY!
10-2:00
Tree Skirt
26 10-2:00 27
10-2:00
4-8:00
B is for Baby Bunny Quilt
10-1:00
Celebration T’s
Embroidered
T-shirt
Table Runner
No Y Seams
2-4:00
2
9
10-1:00
Master Works Basics
29
Sat
10-12:00
”
Terrific T’s
Baa Baa
Blankie
When taking classes we ask
that fabrics be purchased at
either West Frankfort or
Carbondale location.
Fri
1
10-12:00
Embroidery Edit
Project Class
1-3:00 Computerized
Machine Guide Class
Class 2
Class 2
or finish up a project you already started. Quilts,
embroidered shirts, purses, YOU PICK!
Fee ?
When?
Skill: Beginner
Sessions: 3
Date: Sat. May 14, June 11 &
July16
Fee: $15 per session,
supplies extra
Book:“Big Blocks Quick
Quilts”
Tue
4
10-2:00
Bernina 830, 820,
& 440
10-2:00
EVERYONE WELCOME!!! Start ANY class that didn’t fit into your schedule
This is a comprehensive class on the basic
essentials for the beginner quilter. Learn fabric
selection, color coordination, rotary cutting, 1/4
inch seam accuracy, machine quilting and more,
in this 3 session quilting summer workshop.
3
Sat
Class 2
Comp. Sewing
Guide
28 10-2:00
-3 Week SATURDAY Series-
Fri
Class 1
Class 1
21 10-2:00
CLUB CALICO
2nd Friday of each Month
7 10-2:00
8 10-2:00
Embroidered
Spring Shirt
28
Wed
Ellisimo & Ellegante
Fashion Friendly
Class 2
Share a meal, a project, and a lot
of laughs with friends!
Make sure you are on the email
mailing list to receive updates on
Club happenings!
31
10-1:00
Threads & Fancy
Finishes
2-4:00Letter Works
26
Tue
Sat
10-12:00
Embroidery Edit
Project Class
1-3:00
Computerized Machine
Guide Class The Basics
10-12:00
Serger Guide
Class
SERGER SAVY
Quilting Basics
10 10-2:00 11
Fri
Please support
CALICO COUNTRY.
Specialty lessons are for the 6-needle and 10
needle Enterprise, the Crown Jewel
Professional Quilter, and Jane on the Pinnacle
Frame. Due to the nature of these machines
we ask that you call and schedule an
appointment for instruction.
6
ZIP & GO Organizer
Learn how to work with vinyl and
zippers and make the perfect
organizer for all your sewing,
quilting, & crafting needs.
Skill: Beginner
Sessions: 1
Date: Fri. May 27
Fee: $15, supplies extra
Baa Baa Blankie
The perfect baby quilt for your new
“Little Lamb”, using simple piecing
and appliqué done “in the hoop.”
Skill: Beginner Sessions: 2
Date: Fri. June 3 & 17
Fee: $15, per session supplies extra Pattern: “Cabbage Rose”
Home Cooking Casserole Cover
Make this insulated food carrier,
just in time for summer picnics and
family cookouts.
Skill: Beginner to Intermediate
Sessions: 2
Date: Wed. June 8 & 22 Fee: $15, per session supplies extra
Pattern: “Home Cooking Casserole Cover”
10-12:00
Serger Guide Class
28 10-2:00
4-8:00
Cover & Chain
Stitch Guide Class
Terrific T’s Fashion Friendly Embroidered T-shirt
Learn how to turn your favorite T-shirt into a
summer fashion statement in this hands on
embroidery class. Learn proper stabilization, tips
and tricks for successful embroidery every time.
Skill: Beginner
Date: Sat. June 18
Sessions: 1
Fee: $15, supplies extra
29
CHRISTMAS
IN JULY!
10-2:00
Lap Throw
30 SUPER SERGER
SATURDAY!
10-12:00
Magic Pillowcase
2-4:00 Serger Lace
Lyra No Y Seams
See how easy it can be to create
the effect of a “Lone Star” quilt
with “NO Y Seams”!
Skill: Beginner Sessions: 1 Date: Wed. July 20
Fee: $15, supplies extra
Pattern: “Lyra”
Celebration T’s Embroidered T-shirt
Super Serger Saturday
Embellish a simple T-shirt and transform it
into a summer favorite with Patriotic Flair.
Learn proper stabilization, tips, and tricks
for perfect results every time.
Skill: Beginner
Sessions: 1
Date: Sat. July 2
Fee: $10, supplies extra
Bring your serger and
complete a project before you
leave. Either
project makes a great gift.
Pockets to Go
Keep all your sewing and crafting
notions and accessories close by
and perfectly organized with this
handy pocket organizer.
Skill: Beginner Sessions: 1 Date: Wed. July 13
Fee: $15, supplies extra
Pattern: “Pockets to Go”
10-12:00
Magic Pillowcase
2-4:00
Serger Lace
Date: Saturday, July 30
Fee: Kit Fee Only
When taking classes we ask
fabrics be purchased at either the West Frankfort or Carbondale location.