Central Sewing Newsletter #73

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Issue No. 73 FrEEWintEr SEWing ClASSES 2016Authorized Dealer for Baby Lock, Bernina, elna, Husqvarna Viking

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Central Sewing News

Winter is upon us with snow, snow, snow. What better time to sew, sew, sew!

This is a perfect time to finish an uncompleted sewing or quilting project or to learn a new tech-nique. CENTRAL SEWING is always warm inside and we invite you to take a class with us or just drop by for a visit... the coffee is always on.

Ron CollinsUltimate Fitting Retreat Page 2Joan Statz Appliquilt & Free-Motion Page 8Allison SpenceLongarm Retreat Page 13Margaret FergusonBra Making Page 16

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Bra Making with Margaret Ferguson ... 16embroidery Classes ............................ 11embellishing with a sashiko Machine ... 12Getting to Know Your Machines .... 6, 7, 15Home Dècor .................................... 7Joan statz’ Classes ........................ 8Kids’ & Teens’ sewing Classes .......... 4Learn to sew ............................... 4Longarm Classes & Club ............... 14, 15Longarm Retreat with Allison spence ... 13Quilting Classes .............................. 8, 9Ron Collins' ultimate Fitting Retreat ... 2serger Classes ............................... 7software & Computer Classes ........ 10, 11Wardrobe essentials ........................... 5

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CENTRAL SEWING (SOUTh)• Great selection of prints & solids• Wools, cottons, silks, knits• 80 - 90% off regular prices• Cash sale only

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Guest Workshopthe ultimate Fitting retreat

with Ron CollinsThree days with Ron Collins for the ultimate fitting retreat. Is fitting your nemesis? Bring your favorite patterns and muslins and let's start fitting. Go home with patterns altered just for you. We will size out your pattern, identify your fitting problems, adjust the pattern, cut out the garment from scrap fabric or muslin, sew the fitting shell and refine the fit, then alterations will be transferred to your pattern. You can bring patterns for jackets, pants, tops, jeans, outerwear—whatever you want and whatever fabric you want to make them in—woven, stretch woven or knits. With Ron by your side, overcome those trouble spots in fitting.south 4803 Thu, Fri, sat Mar 10 - 12 10:00 - 4:30Length 18 hrs (3 sessions) Cost $295.+GST

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The Crescendo is Baby Lock's deluxe sewing and quilting ma-chine.Iq Technology is what makes it smart and efficient. The Cre-scendo also has the largest workspace of any machine in the Baby Lock sewing line, mak-ing it the perfect accompani-ment to creativity of all sizes.

Lyric The Lyric makes it easy to achieve a precise ¼" stitch, and the variety of stitches help to customize quilts down to the last detail. The advanced needle threader and quick-set bobbin gives users confidence. Great for all quilters and sewers begin-ner and advanced!

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Free Seminars South 10:00 Pattern drafting Aradhana ShahJoin Aradhana as she introduces you to the world of cloth-ing design through manipulating a simple pattern into various styles.

11:30 Pressing matters Bev ShumilakThe heats on! Bev will show you a variety of pressing tools and techniques. The right tool makes the job more professional!

1:00 no room for a Sewing room? Jan FowlerIs your house too small or too busy to have a dedicated sewing room? The dining room table is not where you should be creat-ing your masterpieces. Let Jan show you how to economically steal a spot, set it up with limited notions and tools to get you started and allow you to sew guilt free but comfortably.

2:30 Quilting Circles & one block Wonder Quilts Opal Blackstock

Have you mastered the basics of quilting and are looking for something a bit more challenging? This demo will give you 2 new options! Learn about inserting circles into a quilt and how to create one-Block Wonder quilts. Caution: both are addictive.

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Saturday January 16 9 - 5OPEN HOUSEFree Seminars West10:00 Serger Creative Versatility

Pat DoerksenDecorative details, speciality threads, one-of-kinds projects AND quilts!

11:30 Pressing matters Debbie Levesque

The heats on! Debbie will show you a variety of pressing tools and tech-niques. The right tool makes the job more professional!

1:00 Pattern draftingAradhana Shah

Join Aradhana as she introduces you to the world of clothing de-sign through manipu-lating a simple pat-tern into various styles.

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learn to sew kids` & teens` sewingAdvanced Kids’ Sewing our weekly 2 hour classes are for children with previous sewing expe-rience. (Jan - May)south Thursdays Barb Emerson 4676 4:00 - 6:00West Tuesdays Diana Lieskovsky 4664 4:00 - 6:00Length 2 hrs/class

Cost $17./class +GsT (pd monthly)

teens’ Sewing In these weekly 2 hour classes, the students will sew garments suited to their sewing ability. This class is for teens 13 & up. (sep-Dec)south Thursdays Barb Emerson 4677 6:30 - 8:30West Tuesdays Diana Lieskovsky 4665 6:00 - 8:00 Length 2 hrs/class

Cost $17./class +GsT (pd monthly)

Kids’ SewingThese weekly 1½ hour classes are instructed in small groups. For children aged 7 & up. (Jan - May)south Tuesdays Barb Emerson 4670 4:00 - 5:30 4671 5:45 - 7:15 south Wednesdays Barb Emerson 4672 11:00 - 12:30 4673 1:00 - 2:30 4674 2:45 - 4:15south Thursdays Barb Emerson 4675 1:30 - 3:00south saturdays Jocelyne Bellavance 4666 9:30 - 11:00 4667 11:15 - 12:45 4668 1:00 - 2:30 4669 2:45 - 4:15 West saturdays Diana Lieskovsky 4661 9:30 - 11:00 4662 11:00 - 12:30 4663 1:00 - 2:30 Length 1½ hr/class

Cost $17./class +GsT (pd monthly in advance)

learn to Sew 1 & 2 Beginner sewers will learn the basics of the sewing machine, different fabrics, laying out a pattern, and sewing simple garments. sewers with some experience will increase their skills by learning about zippers, but-tonholes, buttons and pockets.south 4756 Eleanor McDonough Thu Jan 21 (orientation) 6:00 - 8:00 & sat Jan 30 - Feb 27 9:30 - 3:00

No class Feb 13

West 4763 Pat Doerksen Wed Jan 27 (orientation) 10:00 - 11:00 & Wed Feb 03 - Mar 16 10:00 - 1:00Length 22 hrs (5 or 8 sessions) Cost $165.+GST

learn to Sew 2 & 3 Add to or update your sewing skills. Learn to work with woven or knit fabrics. Practice sewing skills that include zippers, button-holes, collars, set-in sleeves, linings, etc. Focus can be on your own projects.south 4777 Barb Emerson Mon Jan 18 (orientation) 6:00 - 8:00 & Mon Jan 25 - Mar 21 6:00 - 8:30

No class Feb 15Length 22 hrs (9 sessions) Cost $165.+GST

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WardroBe eSSentialSPattern drafting ii

with Aradhana ShahBuild up on what you learnt in Pat-tern Drafting 1. students will learn pattern design using the slash-spread and pivot transfer method.Pre-requisite - Pattern Drafting 1.Please bring your bodice, sleeve and torso blocks.

West 4757 Thu Jan 21 - Mar 1710:00 - 1:30

south 4778 sat Jan 23 - Apr 02 9:30 - 1:00

No class Feb 13 & Mar 26Length 31½ hrs (9 sessions)

Cost $250. +GST

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bAbY loCK Sewing machinessouth 4747 Thu Jan 28 & Feb 04 1:00 - 4:00West 4773 Tue Jan 26 & Feb 02 6:00 - 9:00bAbY loCK Embroidery machinessouth 4753 Fri Feb 05 1:00 - 4:00West 4776 Tue Mar 01 6:00 - 9:00

bErninA Sewing machinessouth 4790 Thu Mar 03 & 10 6:00 - 9:00bErninA Embroidery machinessouth 4796 Thu Mar 17 6:00 - 9:00

GettinG to knoW your... sewing machine

These classes are designed to take you through your machine from start to end. Which classes are for your machine? Call Central Sewing at 780.469.1147 or 780.486.0047 and we’ll help you choose the perfect classes. Length 3 hrs (1 session)/class Cost FRee with machine purchase or $50.+GsT if not

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getting to know your... sewing machineFREE with machine purchase from Central Sewing Machines.

Become friends with your sewing machine! This course covers everything from general maintenance to the use of a variety of stitches and machine adjustments. Please bring your sewing machine, instruction book & accessories. Length 5 hrs (2 sessions) Cost FRee with machine purchase $50.+GsT if not purchased at Central sewing South thursdays

4743 Jan 07 1:00 - 3:304744 Jan 07 6:00 - 8:304750 Feb 11 1:00 - 3:304751 Feb 11 6:00 - 8:304793 Mar 24 1:00 - 3:304794 Mar 24 6:00 - 8:30

West tuesdays4758 Jan 05 1:00 - 3:304769 Jan 05 6:00 - 8:304760 Feb 09 1:00 - 3:304761 Feb 09 6:00 - 8:304771 Mar 15 1:00 - 3:304772 Mar 15 6:00 - 8:30

Bring your own serger and learn serging basics. Topics will include how to thread, operate & adjust your serger, rolled hems as well as maintenance and troubleshooting.Length 2½ hrs (1 session)Cost FRee with machine purchase $25.+GsT if not purchased at Central sewing

South thursdays4745 Jan 14 & 21 1:00 - 3:30 4746 Jan 14 & 21 6:00 - 8:30 4749 Feb 18 & 25 1:00 - 3:30 4452 Feb 18 & 25 6:00 - 8:30 West tuesdays4767 Jan 12 & 19 1:00 - 3:30 4768 Jan 12 & 19 6:00 - 8:30 4769 Feb 16 & 23 1:00 - 3:30 4770 Feb 16 & 23 6:00 - 8:30

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SerGe aHeadCrazy Patchwork Placemats Pat DoerksenCreate crazy patchwork in a fraction of the time with flatlocking. Use a variety of decorative threads to give a spectacular effect! A great way to use up fabric scraps. Choose your theme and colours from country to classic to traditional to design your own unique pattern.West 4765 Fri Feb 19 10:00 - 2:00Length 4 hrs (1 session) Cost $45.+GST

modern baby/lap Quilt Pat Doerksenonce you learn this fast and easy serger method, you will want to do more! Choose bright pastels, prints or striped fabrics, and let the fun begin. This is a great 4 thread serger refresher project.West 4764 Fri Mar 18 9:00 - 4:30Length 7 hrs (1 session) Cost $54.+GST

HoMe decorzip - it Pillow Covers Pat Doerksen

Practise the easiest methods for inserting an invisible zipper and a hidden lapped zipper into cushion covers. You will complete 2 covers in class with each of the zipper methods. These zipper methods are great for garments too!West 4766 Tue Mar 2 10:00 - 2:00Length 4 hrs (1 session) Cost $36.+GST

getting to Know Your ovation Serger Linda FergusonWe will go through Chainstitch, various Wave stitches and uses for various size Coverhems. You must have taken "Getting To Know Your serger" to learn the basic threading techniques.south 4791 Thu Mar 03 1:00 - 3:30Length 2½ hrs (1 session) Cost $8.+GST

Kit valued at $8. included in class cost

getting to Know Your ovation Serger Feet Linda FergusonLet's learn all the wonderful techniques you can do with the extra feet you have for your ovation. You must know how to thread your serger for basic 4 thread, 3 thread and rolled hem. A kit will be supplied at the time of the class.south 4792 Thu Mar 10 1:00 - 4:00Length 3 hrs (1 session) Cost $39.+GST


babylock Specialty Serger Feet Linda FergusonHave you neglected the wonderful feet for your Babylock serger. Join Linda for 3 hours of hands-on learning. You will be amazed at the great results these feet will give your projects.

Pre-requisite: You must know how to thread your serger.south 4835 sat Mar 05 10:00 - 1:00Length 3 hrs (1 session) Cost $39.+GST


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Have Machine Feet: will sewDebbie Levesque

Come join a person with a foot fetish and learn how to create interesting finishes with the spe-cialty feet offered for your machines. Do couch-ing, gimp cording, spanish hemstitch, various pintucks, lace insertion... Learn how to produce special results without purchasing those fabrics with the special price. If there is a foot you spe-cifically want to try, let Debbie know in advance. Take home a notebook with samples.

any brand welcome! West 4798 sat Feb 27 10:00 - 3:00Length 5 hrs (1 session) Cost $40. +GST

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quilting classesbeginning to End Linda Stolee

Have you always want-ed to quilt but were afraid to try? This is a perfect class for learn-

ing from the very beginning. Create a generous lap-sized quilt (approx. 50" x 60") in a Streak of Lightning pattern. Learn about fabric choices, fabric colour and value selections and have a tour of the notions in the store. Discover quilt-ing and binding techniques to help you create more quilts in the future. West 4838 Mon Jan 25 - Mar 14

10:00 - 1:00Length 21 hrs (7 sessions) Cost $157.+GST

No class Feb 15

Super Sampler Lois MillerThis is the perfect class for a

beginner quilter. Learn all the basics of patchwork quilting while making a quilt top including quarter and half square triangles, sashing and cornerstones. When the top is complete, quilt and finish it in the Great Finish class below.south 4797 Tue Jan 26 6:00 - 7:00 & Tue Feb 02 - 23


the great Finish Lois Miller

Now that your quilt top is complete, it's time to finish it. Learn great tips and techniques from an expert

quilter and instructor, layer your quilt and quilt it! Onward to the great finish!south 4850 Mon Mar 14 & 21 6:00 - 9:00Length 6 hrs (2 sessions) Cost $54. +GsT

Quilting 101 Mila de RegtThis class is designed for beginners or newbies. At an easy pace, follow step-by-step instructions to cut, assemble, quilt and finish

a lap-sized quilt. Disappearing 9 Patch is a simple pattern but gives opportuni-ties to showcase your creativity.south 4783 Tue Mar 01 6:00 - 7:30 & Tue Mar 08 - 22

6:00 - 9:00Length 10½ hrs (4 sessions) Cost $84.+GST

labyrinth Walk Linda Stolee

This quilt is very popu-lar right now and though it looks difficult, with a

little coaching it's easily managed by a beginner. I've seen it done in greys, blacks and white, sea greens for an underwater grotto or deep blues for a maze in the sky. It's a lot of fun but close attention is required.West 4786 Wed Jan 27 - Mar 09


mastering Circles Opal Blackstock

You've mastered the ¼" straight seam—now it's time to master the circle! With the right ruler, you

can insert a circle, or many, in a quilt without having to construct it in quarter circles—you can place the circle exactly where you want it to be. Create a solar system, or insert spring scenes or co-lours to create an easter table runner!south 4784 Tue Feb 23 5:00 - 9:00Length 4 hrs (1 session) Cost $36.+GST

Which Way is up? Lois Miller

These double ended ar-rows can be created from scrap fabrics or try black and white prints with a

bright colour added. simple to make and easy enough for beginners.south 4806 Tue Mar 01 & 08


Westaleerulers for domesticmachines Lois MillerLois, our very experienced quilting in-structor, will put you at ease and teach you what you need to know about these fantastic quilting rulers. south 4836 Tue Jan 19 6:00 - 9:00south 4837 Fri Mar 18 1:00 - 4:00Length 3 hrs (1 session) Cost $27.+GST

WorkSHoPS with Joan Statz

Appliquilt In this weekend workshop, choose one of Joan's unique appliquilt wallhanging patterns or design your own. Kits available in class.south 4810 Fri & sat May 06 & 07 9:00 - 4:00Length 13 hrs (2 sessions)

Cost $110. +GsT

Free motion QuiltingLearn free motion quilting Joan's way. In this class we will learn how to quilt many of the designs in Joan's new free motion quilting book as well as tips for successful free motion quilting.south 4809 sat May 28 9:30 - 4:30Length 6½ hrs (1 session)

Cost $65. +GsT

Free motion Embroidery Free-motion embroidery can be accomplished with any zig zag sewing machine and a little bit of know-how. Learn the techniques from a pro. start with a picture and fill it in with thread instead of paint. Great for accents or touch ups to machine embroidered designs.south 4808 sat Jun 04 9:30 - 4:30Length 6½ hrs (1 session)

Cost $65. +GsT

novice Quilting Club Mila de RegtWhy did we not think about it before? A club for new quilters. Come join us once a month to share and learn new tricks and techniques or just socialize among your peers in a quilting group.south 4848 Mon Jan 18, Feb 22, Mar 21 6:30 - 8:30Length 6 hrs (3 sessions) Cost FRee


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Perfect Points table runner Jan Fowler

Make this as long as you like and as colourful as your tastes command. The pattern will be provided by the instructor and she will teach you how easy it is to perfect points—so important in most quilting projects. Make it in pinks and reds and you will have a Val-entine's runner.

south 4780 Mon Jan 25 6:00 - 9:00Length 3 hrs (1 session) Cost $31.+GST

Pattern valued at $4. included in class cost

Stained glass table runnerLois Miller

When you finish this wonderful celtic knot runner you'll be all ready for the st. Patrick's Day ceilidh (that's an Irish party). Not into Irish? Get an early start on next Christmas

and make the slightly longer and wider Christmas tree one instead. easy enough for beginners.south 4805 Mon Feb 01 & 08 6:00 - 9:00Length 6 hrs (2 sessions) Cost $54.+GST

Exceptional table topper Jan Fowler

Learn a few new tricks about sew-ing on the bias and general quilting knowledge. This project can be

squared off to be a bed quilt and it can be adapted easily for a tree skirt. A beauty in batiks oR small prints and tone on tone fabrics.south 4779 Tue Feb 02 & 09 6:00 - 9:00Length 6 hrs (2 sessions) Cost $58.+GST

Pattern valued at $4. included in class cost

braid runner Lois MillerWho knew that this interesting runner could be completed with only three colours and half square triangles? The finished runner looks like a twisted braid and can easily be made shorter or longer and even

used for placemats. easy enough for beginners.south 4802 Thu Feb 11 & 18 6:00 - 9:00Length 6 hrs (2 sessions) Cost $54.+GST

luck of the irish table runnerLois Miller

St. Patrick's day party? This little run-ner with its good luck shamrocks and bright colours will decorate your table. Or is Valentine's Day more your style? switch the colours to pink and red and

you`ll be ready!south 4804 Mon Feb 22 & 29 6:00 - 9:00Length 6 hrs (2 sessions) Cost $54.+GST

quilted table runners

A sewing machine cabinet offering extra space and support for quilts and quilting machines. It offers an extra fold-up leaf to instantly extend your surface.Central sewing has many cabinet models from which to choose.

Sunshine table runner Jan Fowler

Not nearly as difficult as it may look, and the block goes together quickly because all pieces are cut with templates.

Templates are provided by the instructor who will also reveal her TeMPLATe MAGIC TRICK.south 4813 Tue Mar 15 6:00 - 9:00Length 3 hrs (1 session) Cost $31.+GST

Templates valued at $4. included in class cost

False trapunto table runner

Debbie LevesqueIn this class, learn 4 tech-niques. First is the art of False Trapunto—3 blocks will be

completed to construct a table runner. While making the blocks, practice echo-stitching, quilt-as-you-go technique to assemble and making continuous bias tape. All of the techniques practiced can be used in the construction of a full quilt.West 4801 sat Mar 12 10:00 - 1:00 & sat Mar 19 10:00 - 4:30Length 9 hrs (2 sessions) Cost $72.+GST

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computer basicsDebbie Levesque

Computers are a great source for quilting and embroidery designs and/or projects. This class will show you how to find designs, then download and save them so that you can find them again. Also, topics will include online

purchases, computer organization, downloading and transferring designs. If you like, bring your PC. This class is directed to those who are new or uncomfortable with computers.West 4800 sat Mar 05 1:30 - 3:30Length 2 hrs (1 session) Cost $18. +GST

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eMBroidery machine Embroidery "Fearless" Bev ShumilakVirtual Webinars are fun & infor-mative. Join us at each monthly webinar . See first hand how to

create each project and go home with a CD of project notes & files. This is a monthly club that focuses on Machine embroidery.

For all eMBroidery MacHineS.south 4807 saturdays Jan 23, Feb 20, Mar 19, Apr 16, May 14, Jun 18, & Aug 20, sep 24, oct 22, Nov 19 1:30 - 3:30Length 20 hrs (10 sessions) Cost $120. +GST

Embroidery as a business Bev ShumilakYou have an embroidery machine and possibly soft-ware to go with it and you want to start a home-based embroidery business. This class is just what you need. Learn how to set prices for embroidery, digitizing, copyright law etcsouth 4841 sat Mar 05 1:00 - 3:00Length 2 hrs (1 session) Cost $27. +GST

Embroidery basics Debbie LevesqueLearn how needles, threads and stabilizers interact with the different embroidery designs and fabrics available. This lecture will provide helpful information and notes for future projects. Bring samples (especially ones that did not work) & questions and then we discuss what to look for to create solutions.West 4799 sat Mar 05 9:30 - 12:30Length 3 hrs (1 session) Cost $27. +GST

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SoFtWare5d Quilt Creator mystery Bev ShumilakCreate your own quilt with quilt motifs in this amaz-ing software. once your quilt is created, you can send it to a quilt robot (long arm) or to an embroi-dery machine. You will do the creating and then let the machine produce your creation. each class will cover a new feature in the software. Bring your

computer to class with the software installed. If you don't have a laptop to bring to class, no worries! Take home the entire class on DVD and watch the video at home to recreate the class topic.south 4839 Tue Feb 09 & Mar 15 10:00 - 12:00Length 4 hrs (2 sessions) Cost $68. +GST

DVDs valued at $20. included in class cost

Premier+ mystery Bev ShumilakJoin Bev for these exciting mystery classes using the Premier+ embroidery system from Husqvarna. Bring your computer with the Premier+ software installed and work through these mystery lessons. We will start with the basics and move up from there with each class exploring a new feature of this software. If you don't have a laptop to bring to class, no worries!

Take home the entire class on DVD and watch the video at home to recreate the class topic.south 4840 Tue Feb 09 & Mar 15 1:00 - 3:00Length 4 hrs (2 sessions) Cost $68. +GST

DVDs valued at $20 included in class cost

bernina Software inspirations Bev ShumilakJoin Bev for this monthly club in Webinar format to learn more about your software. This class will focus on Version 7. Learn new software techniques each month and then take home a DVD of project

instruction and videos. Classes are held monthly.south 4811 Wed Jan 20, Feb 24, Mar 23, Apr 20, May 18, Jun 22, Aug 24, sep 21, oct 26, Nov 23 10:00 - 12:00Length 20 hrs (10 sessions) Cost $120. +GST

design Works dECodEd Bev ShumilakThese classes demonstrate simple DesignWorks software tech-niques to inspire the use of the DesignWorks tools. A CD will accompany each class.south 4812 Wed Jan 20, Feb 24, Mar 23, Apr 20, May 18, Jun 22, Aug 24, sep 21, oct 26, Nov 23 1:00 - 3:00Length 20 hrs (10 sessions) Cost $120. +GST


eMBelliSHinG Experience the Far East with Sashiko Mila de Regt

This class is for sashiko machine owners. Do you need to learn more about this awesome embellishing machine? Join Mila to explore this Far east culture with sashiko decorative stitches. You will learn the proper assembly to prepare your

project. In the end you will have a beautiful custom-ized pillow case.south 4781 Fri Feb 19 & 26 1:00 - 4:00West 4785 sat Feb 13 & 20 10:00 - 1:00Length 6 hrs (2 sessions) Cost $54. +GST

-e lna swiss design

eXperience 540computerized sewing machine

As the year draws to an end, thank you to all who have contributed to our group—including Randy & his staff, Apollo sun-rooms, The Ladies who volunteer end-less hours & to those that donated fabric, sewing notions, yarn. With everyone’s contribution, we are able to help the mothers & their families @ WINHouse. I believe the words on our quilt label summarize what all of you have shown—"we care". Happy New Year to you all! We start again on Monday, Janu-ary 4, 2016. see you there!

Come sew with us!!!

Questions? Call 780.469.1147

The fun & produc-tivity continue—the town and Coun-try Sewers churn out more quilts, pajamas and bags for children being helped by the Zebra Child Pro-tection Agency, often while learning new quilting techniques at the same

time! We meet on the 1st & 3rd Thursday afternoon of each month from 1 - 4 at Central's west location.

Zebra

VolunteersZebra Child Protection Centre is an organization dedicated to help children removed from abusive homes.

wIN House Volunteers

Volunteer sewers and donations of quilt cottons welcome. Call 780.486.0047

Wonderfil Thread

INVIsAFIL 100wt 2 ply soft polyesterKoFeTTI 50wt 3 ply egyptian cottonMIRAGe 30wt multicoloured rayonTuTTI 41 variegated colours50wt 3 ply egyptian cotton

i love my Sashiko machine!! The Baby Lock Sashiko machine adds a unique hand picked top-stitching detail that can be added to any garment giving it a look which is only found in high end luxury garments. This is a time saving machine and gets my stamp of approval!!

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• LCD screen interface• extra long arm• upper feed device• Built-in needle threader• Adjustable speed• Adjustable foot pressure

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Bernina

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nothing sews like a bernina. nothing.

Berninaricky Tims BErNINa 350 Special Edition

Ricky Tims is an award-winning quilter, fabric designer & musician

Longarm quilting retreat

with Allison Spence

Spend 2 days learning, designing and creating! The days will include time to explore with paper and pen as well as plenty of stitching time on a handi Quilter Avante. Allison will give lots of hints and tips to improve your quilting, no matter your skill level. You will go home tired, and excited to get quilting!

Friday:go beyond meander and loopsLearn 5 of the basic shapes of free motion quilting and how to use them in your quilts. Practice stitching the basic shapes and the wide variety of designs that can be created by combining them. Learn how to recognize the basic shapes in any quilt motif and how to re-create them. This will be a full, fun-filled day with lots of time to practice quilting on the machines.

saturday:Feather FunLearn 3 methods of stitching feathers and have lots of time to practice stitching these fabulous designs. Discover how to create some lovely block, border and background designs and how to create your own style of quilted feathers.

Longarm quilting retreat with Allison Spence

from Calgary, Alberta

Spend 2 days learning, designing and creating! The days will include time to ex-plore with paper and pen as well as plenty of stitching time on a handi Quilter Avanté. Allison will give lots of hints and tips to improve your quilting, no matter your skill level. You will go home tired, and excited to get quilting!

south 4851 Fri & sat Apr 22 & 23 9:00 - 4:00

Length 12 hrs (2 sessions) Cost $325. +GST

Lunch for both days included

Friday apr 22 9 - 4go beyond meander & loopsLearn 5 of the basic shapes of free motion quilting and how to use them in your quilts. Practice stitching the basic shapes and the wide variety of designs that can be created by combining them. Learn how to rec-ognize the basic shapes in any quilt motif and how to re-create them. This will be a full, fun-filled day with lots of time to practice quilting on the machines.

saturday apr 23 9 - 4Feather FunLearn 3 methods of stitching feath-ers and have lots of time to practice stitching these fabulous designs. Discover how to create some lovely block, border and background de-signs and how to create your own style of quilted feathers.

• Engineered & assembled in Switzerland• Sit-down model machine• Generous free arm depth and height• Space for managing larger quilts• Can be upgraded to a frame model

features:• BERNINA Longarm Stitch Regulation• 20" throat space• up to 2,200 stitches per minute

claSS PolicieS• Payment is requested at

the time of registration• Phone registrations are pos-

sible with a credit card• If the minimum enrolment

is not reached 1 week before the class, it will be cancelled for a full refund. OUTSIDE INSTRUCTORS re-quire 1 month notice for cancellation unless other-wise stated.

• No REFUNDS will be given 6 days (or less) prior to the start date of the class, (OUT-SIDE INSTRUCTORS 1 month) however, you may send someone in your place.

• Do not purchase your sup-plies until you are certain that the class is running.

• Supply lists are available for each class. Please ensure that you pick one up at one of either locations or visit our web-site at www.centralsewing.com.


making the longarm Work for You

Joan SmithBuild confidence as a longarm quil-

ter. Whether your a new HQ owner, starting a longarm business, or want to make the best use of your longarm rent-al time, learn the tips and techniques to gain confidence and productivity. Move from overwhelmed to comfortable in one class with Joan at your side all the way. Complete the baby or lap quilt top you bring to class while you learn the steps, from loading to finishing, using a pantograph design. Joan is all about finishing quilts!south 4842 Thu Jan 21 10:00 - 4:00south 4843 Tue Feb 23 10:00 - 4:00south 4844 Wed Mar 16 10:00 - 4:00Length 6 hrs (1 session) Cost $150.+GST

Pantographs & groovy boards Sandii Easthope

Discover the differences and similarities between groovy boards and pan-tographs. Learn how to place and use groovy boards, tips and tricks

of edge to edge pantographs, and how to complete a continuous border and set corners.south 4831 Mon Jan 25 10:00 - 1:00south 4832 Mon Feb 08 10:00 - 1:00south 4833 Mon Mar 21 10:00 - 1:00Length 3 hrs (1 session) Cost $75.+GST

rulers Lois MillerStraight line? Curves? Circles? Waves? Scal-lops? There's a ruler for

that. If you have a ruler bring it along. If not, we have many for you to explore the possibilities with. You can even try one that you don't have yet and fall in love with all the possible variations.south 4818 Fri Jan 29 10:00 - 1:00south 4819 Wed Feb 17 10:00 - 1:00south 4820 Tue Mar 22 10:00 - 1:00south 4821 Thu Mar 31 10:00 - 1:00Length 3 hrs (1 session) Cost $75.+GST

central's longarm StudioAll About Feathers!

Sandii EasthopeFeathers are like cinnamon buns—ev-erybody likes them and they're yummy! Learn how to make your quilts delicious! stylize feathers - hearts, wreaths, ovals, cables, feath-ered frames and feather variations and go home with a sampler that will inspire you to feather away!south 4828 Wed Jan 27 10:00 - 1:00south 4829 Fri Feb 26 10:00 - 1:00south 4830 Mon Mar 07 10:00 - 1:00Length 3 hrs (1 session) Cost $75.+GST

Free motion Freedom, Skill building

Joan SmithMove your skills for-ward from pantographs to confident free motion quilting. Whether fin-ishing quilts for friends,

family, customers or charity, learn to fill each quilt top quickly with unique free motion designs. Decide which motifs will best enhance each quilt top and then learn methods to stitch custom free motion designs. Work with rulers, stencils and marking tools. Learn to use channel locks for a modern design and to stitch your binding on your long arm!south 4845 Mon Jan 18 10:00 - 4:00south 4846 Fri Feb 05 10:00 - 4:00south 4847 Mon Mar 14 10:00 - 4:00Length 6 hrs (1 session) Cost $150.+GST

Prostitcher with Lois MillerDid you just get a Prostitcher for your Handi Quilter and are not sure how to use it? Then this is the class for you.We will cover all the basics to get your

designs onto your quilt and in the right sizes and places. Inter-ested in edge-to-edge quilting? We'll cover that too.south 4822 Fri Feb 19 1:00 - 3:00south 4823 Thu Mar 17 1:00 - 3:00Length 2 hrs (1 session) Cost $50.+GST

Handiquilter

inFinity 26• 26" long arm • 3100 st per min • Comfort-fitTM handlebars

• Project timer a n d s t i t c h counters

• Programmable handlebar buttons

• Thread-break alarm

• Bobbin-use estimator

• Low-bobbin alarm

• Large-capacity bobbin

Welcome to the best way to finish quilts


central's longarm clubOur longarm club is growing! Don't miss out on the sharing and education directed by sandii easthope. Learn about products and gadgets designed to make your longarm quilt-ing fun and easy. Get advice from other quilters and grow in knowledge, expertise and enjoyment of longarm quilting!Plus brief and informational instruction on techniques to help hone your skill! show and tell is always a part of the fun!

We meet once a month from 1 - 3pm on Saturday afternoons.Registration is required. Register early - club is limited to 20 participants.south 4824 sat Jan 30, Feb 20, Mar 19 1:00 - 3:00Length 2 hrs (1 session) Cost FRee

Designed by a quilter for quilters

central'slongarm

club training orientationtnt for longarm rental Lois MillerThis class is a prerequisite for Central's ma-chine rental program. The hands-on training will prepare you to finish your own quilts. Become a professional longarm quilter!south 4814 Tue Jan 19 10:00 - 1:00south 4815 Wed Feb 10 10:00 - 1:00south 4816 Wed Mar 09 10:00 - 1:00south 4817 Tue Mar 29 10:00 - 1:00 Length 3 hrs (1 session) Cost $150.+GST

Call 780.469.1147 To enroLL in a CLass or To Book maChine Time.

GROOVy BOARDS

TEMPLATES & RULERS STyLUS & ADAPTER

longarm

getting to know your... Hand iqu i lter Sweet 1 6

with Mila de RegtLearn how to use your sweet 16 from an expert. Mila will give you hints, tips and techniques to make your quilting faster, easier and more professional.south 4782 Wed Feb 17

1:30 - 4:00 4849 sat Mar 12 1:30 - 4:00Length 2½ hrs (1 session) Cost FRee

16", 18" or 24" throat space

speed —up to 2200 stitches/min

powerful motor

precision stitching

easy-to-use touch screen

well-lit workspace

Handi quilter

• 24" of throat space • 19" of quiltable space• sews up to 2200 spm

• 18" of throat space• 15" of quiltable space • speeds up to 1800 spm

• 16" of throat space • Colour touchscreen • Quilt clock & timer


Guest Workshop

the basic bra In this class, make a basic white bra made to fit you. Margaret will draft your pattern according to your measure-ments. A kit with all the fabrics and supplies is included. south 4825 Tue & Wed Apr 19 & 20 9:00 - 5:00Length 14 hrs (2 sessions)

Cost $275. +GSTKit valued at $50. included

Partial band bra This frameless bra depends on underwires for its support as it has no frame running under the cups. The bridge and band are completely separate from one another. south 4826 Thu Apr 21

9:00 - 5:00Length 8 hrs (1 session) Cost

$162. +GSTKit valued at $50. included

Shelley designer brause your beginner bra pattern to draft the pattern for this bra inspired by a $200 designer bra from europe. It has several features to make the bra supportive and give a "just lost 10 lbs" look.south 4834 Fri Apr 22 9:00 - 5:00Length 8 hrs (1 session) Cost $200. +GST

Kit valued at $50. included

Cup design StylesIn this class you will learn how to change your basic cup pattern into any style you want. Hori-zontal seams, vertical seams, multiple piece cups, balconette, etc. - whatever style you wish. More

text to come.south 4827 sat Apr 23 9:00 - 5:00Length 8 hrs (1 session)

Cost $162. +GSTKit valued at $50. included

Margaret is a professional bra maker & a certified instructor. She is a graduate of the Professional Bramakers Course by Beverly Johnson of hamilton, Ontario.

South 780.469.1147 [email protected] Toll Free 1.866.469.1147

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