Event Catalog

2nd Workshop Item Completed

INSTRUCTOR / CONTACT:   Ruth Larson 702.979.0995 or ruthy0717@yahoo.com

SKILL LEVEL:  All including Beginner

Come Join the fun of turning a single Charm Pack into three (3) cute bags.  It's like magic!   The class will work on a single bag, but the Charm Pack would be enough for two more bags to make on your own.   If you aren't sure, and don't want to buy a Charm Pack, just bring 12  Squares (5" squares)  The supply list below is to make ONE bag which will be done in class.

SUPPLY LIST:  

12  5" squares.  (1 charm pack will make 3 bags.) Can use that or cut your own 5" squares.

3/4 yard contrasting fabric.

1 yard Pellon Flex-Foam 1-sided fusible 

INSTRUCTOR:  Linda Garrison    CONTACT INFORMATION:  702.860.6814 or sewmolly@myyahoo.com

SKILL LEVEL:  Must have completed the Introduction to AccuQuilt session.  Beginner and above sewing skills.

UPDATE:  THIS CLASS WILL BE HELD IN THE GREEN ROOM ADJACENT TO THE SEWING ROOM -- WE CAN ACCEPT UP TO 15 STUDENTS!

This class is a detailed lecture of  HOW and WHY you would want to use one or more of the AccuQuilt Qube systems we have.  We will look at Qube resources available, and samples of patterns.  It will NOT include cutting with the dies, as that technique is taught in the beginning sessions.

SUPPLY LIST:

Bring pen or pencil and notepad to take notes.

Scrap fabrics to try out cutting with the Qubes, including some fabric that has been pre-fused with Heat N Bond, if you want practice for applique.

These projects are for Basic Sewing Students only.

Most items will be supplied by the club.  Any supplies needed by the students will be announced monthly.

Please do not enroll if you have been a member of the Sewing Club for 2 years or you are an experienced sew'er. 

Thank you for your cooperation. There will be a class like this for experienced sew'ers soon. 

INSTRUCTOR:  Lorene Osterday    CONTACT:  808.343.8363 or loreneost@gmail.com

SKILL LEVEL:  Intermediate, Beginners ok

Learn how to make a professional looking pillow case which includes a French Seam, so all the edges are finished.

SUPPLY LIST:  See PDF attachment link.

INSTRUCTOR:  Cheryl Scott                    CONTACT INFORMATION:   301.752.0362  or clscott@gmail.com

SKILL LEVEL:   All skill levels

FEE:  None

This class teaches making a simple block from a 10" square and a 5" square.   You can purchase a Layer Cake, and cut some of the fabric for the 5"squares, or you can purchase a Layer Cake for the Feature Fabric, and a 5" Charm Pack in a coordinating color, for the alternate fabric.

SUPPLY LIST:

1 - Layer Cake

1 - 5" square Charm Pack (optional - if you don't wish to cut any of the Layer Cake fabrics.

Sewing kit, and rotary cutter

Christmas Tree Skirt Working Class

Meeting times- Once a month, approximately one hour - dates and times to be determined. 

LOCATED in the Greene Room on the 2nd Wednesdays of each month.

Teaching Methods:  Discussion and demonstration (without bringing in embroidery machines)

All new members must take this class before they can sign up for any other classes or if they have not renewed their membership within 2 years.

This class will go over the Sewing Club rules, room use and training on the Pfaff 635 sewing machine.

Call Shiela DeFrancesco at 702-366-3909 if you have any questions.

Location:  Independance Center - PENN Room

Contact:  Diane Deep  702.239.0117  or threeheartsdesign19@gmail.com

Each Member will pring 2-3 dozen homemade cookies, bars, or sweet treats to be shared.  You must bring a plate/tray to take home the goodies you pick up during the sharing session.

There will be chairs for those members who would like to stay and chat! Thank you.   Additional details will be added closer to the date.

2024 Creative Wall Hanging Class Meeting

TIME & DATE:  Every 3rd Friday - 9am-12 noon 

INSTRUCTOR:   Ev Dahl    HOST:   Kathy Rajcevich   Contact:  702.280.6391 or rajboyl@aol.com

SKILL LEVEL:  All skill levels - from Beginning to Advanced

FEES:  Instructor Fee:  $12.   Make check payable to "Ev Dahl", and give to Kathy Rajcevich by the deadline - July 15th.  The Pattern is FREE and is downloadable below.   

NOTE:  Two images of the quilt are shown below.  The designer of this pattern's designer is Donna Jordan of Jordan Fabrics.  She used a dark sashing with light cornerstone and two dark borders to make a dramatic look to the quilt. If  you prefer a more informal setting style, the 2nd option provides a light colored sashing and cornerstones, and no border.  The choice is YOURS - with or without borders - light or dark sashing.

Come join the fun as Ev Dahl steps us through the process of creating a beautiful quilt made from 10" squares!  

SUPPLY List:   Included in the pattern below.

This is a 2 part class. Please sign up for both sessions. June 12th & June 26th 

INSTRUCTOR:  Sue Steaffens        CONTACT INFORMATION:  702.375.9227 or svsteaffens@gmail.com

SKILL LEVEL:   Intermediate

The Faux Feathered Star quilt uses triangle paper and flying geese foundation paper (both will be provided by the club).  This quilt (as pictured) uses only three different fabrics, but be creative.

Quilt Size Finished to 40 1/2 x 40 1/2 

INSTRUCTOR:  Ruth Larson    CONTACT INFO:  702.979.0995  or ruthy0717@yahoo.com

SKILL LEVEL:  Intermediate - due to mutiple materials, and many steps to the project

This class uses mutiple sewing steps to create a beautiful wreath from fabric, foam and fusible web. The wreath can be used as a centerpiece, or a traditional hanging wreath, as shown below in the pictures. This class requires pre-cutting of some fabrics and the foam prior to the class.  The in-room class will be primarily constructing the wreath from the cut materials, and sewing the pieces together.

SUPPLY LIST:  See the attached Supply list for details.

The monthly General Meetings will be located in the Nelson/Morris room at the Independence Center.

This meeting welcomes all members to socialize, bring Show & Tell items and learn about upcoming events in the Club.  

Refreshments start at 9:30 am.

Meeting starts at 10:00am

The Class Meeting is every 1st FRIDAY of the month, 1pm  to 3pm Sewing room

INSTRUCTORS:   Hinde Socol      Contact Info:  760-525-8047  or hsocol27@gmail.com    and  Pam Blatzheim  Contact Info:  806.676.7510 or su.prb33@gmail.com           

SKILL LEVEL: All Skill Levels

Each month we will teach a few embroidery stitches.  You can choose to make a sampler with these stitches, incorporate them into a project, or just practice the stitches.

REQUIREMENTS: Bring your own projects to work on.  This is not a formal teaching class.  We do share ideas and help each other on your own project.

Whether you enjoy English Paper Piecing (hexies), wool applique, hand applique, or embroidery, this is the group for you.  We will sit and sew and share our projects and expertise.  Feel free to join us with any hand sewing you have-binding, hemming, you name it.

Location: Greene Room 

Have you ever struggled understanding the instructions in a pattern?  How do you determine fabric requirements?  What tools are needed?   All these and many more questions will be answered by Instructors Donna Lyttle and Georgia Tobey in this informative session.  Bring your notepads!!

Skill Level:  Beginner and Up

INSTRUCTOR:  Linda Garrison     CONTACT INFO:  702.860.6814   or sewmolly@myyahoo.com 

SKILL LEVEL:   All Levels   Attendance at an Introductory Class is required to be able to use the AccuQuilt system.

This class introduces the students to the AccuQuilt Cutting System owned by the Club.    We will cover the basics of the four-patch system, fabric preparation,  correct placement, use of dies, and tips and techniques for creating accurate cuts using cotton fabric, and fused fabric, as well as other materials.  We will practice using the a strip die, an applique die, and a geometric die.  By the end of the class, students should feel comfortable in how to find the dies they wish to use, how to turn on, use and secure the machine and dies when done.

SUPPLIES:

Pen or Pencil and Notepad for Note Taking

Scraps of Fabric to practice, including some that are backed with Heat N Bond - if you wish to do an applique.  If you don't have Heat N Bond, I will supply some pre-fused fabrics.

Rotary Cutter for trimming scrap pieces.

Location: Greene Room 

Time: 5:00 pm

Please enroll if you plan to attend. 

 Thank you,

The Leadership Team 

Catch up on news from Loose Threads with Georgia and Donna.

This group focuses on quilting.  They meet the 2nd Monday of each month from 10-12pm. in the Arlington Room. You are welcome to attend this group, if interested in all types of quilting.

All 2024 meetings will be in the Arlington Room  - Except NOVEMBER'S MEETING - It will be in the Independence Center on TUESDAY, Nov 12

SKILL LEVEL:  Beginner / Intermediate 

INSTRUCTORS:  See NOTES below.  

The Machine Applique Group will be making Mug Rugs each month.  For November, you can choose between scattered leaves or a turkey, or both!

We plan on having a small project each month.  We will start the group with a short Machine Applique review/tutorial.  If you have your own project, you are welcome to work on that, too

RECOMMENDED SUPPLY LIST for NOVEMBER Leaves or Turkey: 

• Two 7x10 pieces of fabric – one for background and one for the backing
• Fabric for the desired designs 
• Neutral sewing thread to stitch front and back together
• Thread for decorative stitching around outside, if desired
• Microtex Needle (optional)
• Thread for applique-your choice 
• Sharp cutting scissors
• Paper-backed fusible web, such as AppliKay Wonder or Heat N Bond Lite
• Basic sewing supplies

The Club will provide:

• One 7x10 piece of fusible fleece

INSTRUCTOR:  Wendy Strumwasser     CONTACT INFO:   516-398-5380   or Madamquiltprez@aol.com

SKILL LEVEL:  Open to all abilities as long as you have finished the beginners class.

Learn how to use water soluble interfacing in conjunction with free motion. This is a fun class using 40 wt. threads (shiny embroidery weight threads).  Hoops and interfacing will be supplied for class use. 

SUPPLIES:

Please bring an assortment of thread, sewing kit and multiple empty bobbins.
 

INSTRUCTOR:   Cheryl Scott        CONTACT INFORMATION:   clscott@gmail.com  or 301.752.0362

SKILL LEVEL:   Intermediate   The class is limited to 10 STUDENTS. 

We will make Octagon shaped placemats using a variety of coordinated fabrics.  

FEE:    A Pattern is required, and the fee is $10.00, payable to Cheryl at the time of the class.

SUPPLY LIST:

4 Placemats  =  Feature Fabric 2/3 yard;     Coordinating Fabric  1/2 yard;    Backing and Batting 1 yard

6 Placemats  =  Feature Fabric 1 1/8 yard;   Coordinating Fabric  5/8 yard;   Backing and Batting 1 1/3

For EACH placemat you will need:

Feature Fabric - 1  10-inch square + 4 Strips measuring 3" x 8 1/2"

Coordinating Fabric - 4 strips measuring 3 x 8 1/2"

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Finishing and Backing:

Backing Fabric - 1 1/2 yards for backing

Batting  1 1/2 yards of Batting

You will be cutting 4 sixteen inch squares out of each.

Please bring your Sewing kit including Rotary Cutter, thread, etc.

We wlll have four 30 minute sessions for training on the new Pfaff 635 sewing machines.  

SKILL LEVEL: Advanced

Class Sessions:   This is a 2 part Class, so you must register for BOTH sessions: July 10th at 9am - 12 noon  and July 17th at 9am to 12 noon

Come and make a beautiful QUILT AS YOU GO stained glass Table Runner.  Learn a new technique.  We will be sewing with a double needle!  Instructors Donna Lyttle and Georgia Tobey will lead you every step of the process.  Runner is approximately 60 inches long and when completed it has the effect of stained glass. There will be PRE_CLASS WORK! 

SUPPLY LIST attached below:

Join us in the sewing room after our monthly business meeting to sew blocks, put together quilt tops and socialize. 

Meeting will be in the Sewing Room

This 6-week class is for beginning quilters.  You need to be able to attend all 6 consecutive weekly classes.  We'll talk about fabric and color at the first session and will give out a supply list at that time.  We will complete different blocks and make a table runner.  Donna Lyttle and Georgia Tobey will set you on the road to being an accomplished quilter.  

PREREQUISITES:   You must have completed Machine Orientation & Basic Sewing prior to these sessions.

BE SURE TO ENROLL IN ALL SIX SESSIONS.  Enrollment is individual to each session.

INSTRUCTOR:  Linda Bailey   CONTACT:  sierralindab@yahoo.com or 818.730.3585

SKILL LEVEL:   All Levels 

This is a 2 part Class.  Class #1 will be the sewing component to build the Roly Poly.  Class #2 is the actual construction (gluing) of the fabric to the mail tube, ribbon, etc., to complete the project.  YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR BOTH CLASSES, you cannot attend the 2nd class, without attending  Class #1.

Join us making a quick and easy project to hold projects securely from home to class and back. You can use your Roly Poly to encase an unfinished quilt, or blocks, or pieces of blocks! 

FEE:  $2.00 for a 24" Mail Tube  or  $2.50 for a 30" Mail tube.  Linda Bailey will bring both sizes to the first meeting, select your favorite size, and pay Linda.

SUPPLIES LIST:  Attached below.

MAY TBA

You must have your own Serger, tools and manual, as well as a working knowledge of threading and basic use of the machine. Bring your machine, accessories and basic sewing kits.  

  SUPPLIES:   

Coordinator:  HINDE SOCOL  760.525.8047  or hsocol27@gmail.com

A certified sewing machine tech will come to your home to CLEAN your machine.  This is NOT A REPAIR service.  The price for regular domestic machines is normally $125 but we have negotiated a special price of $90/per machine.   Longarm machines, multi-needle machines and Sergers are $125.

FEE:  $90 per domestic sewing machine     $125 per Longarm, Serger, or multi-needle machines.

Please email Hinde at hsocol27@gmail.com with the following information:

1. Address, email, phone number

2 Make and model of your machine - and any other pertinent information regarding the machine

3. Indicate if you have a morning or afternoon preference.  Hinde will group the houses geographically and send you an approximate time.

Registration will open immediately for August 26th, 27th, and we will reserve the 28th if it is needed, based on the volume of people participating. Each day is listed as an individual event, and the exact times will be determined by Hinde and the location of your house.

EV DAHL - INSTRUCTOR will be creating the Spicy Spinwheels block, with layouts for both the quilt and table runner options. 

SKILL LEVEL:  Confident Beginner

 Fees for the Class are $10 for the pattern, and $12 for the instructor fee.  CHECKS ONLY made payable to "Ev Dahl" for $22, given to Kathy Rajcevich by April 15th, required to order & receive the patterns prior to the Class.  Contact Kathy Rajcevich at 702.280.6391 with any questions.

Fabric Requirement for both the Table Runner and the Quilt  is Attached Below

Stitching Divas is a group of members who have their own embroidery machine. We meet to discuss projects, answer member’s questions, offer advice, display our show-n-tells and have an overall fellowship experience. 

All 2024 the meetings will be in the Arlington Room in the Anthem Center. 

PFAFF 635 & Ambition 1.0 Cleaning group sign up for specific week.

Cleaning must be done Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday.  Time is based on your availability.  Make sure you sign in on both computer if you clean on Sunday.  Cleaning will be for all Pfaffs.  There are a total of 18 Machines

Please contact Gail Covert at
480-274-8661 when you complete the cleaning on a different day than Sunday

INSTRUCTOR:  Carol Meyers    CONTACT INFO:  510.301.5261  or clmeyers57@gmail.com

SKILL LEVEL:  All levels (Beginner to Advanced)

Learn how to wrap clothesline with fabric and zig zag into coasters, bowls and more.  During the class, the Instructor will provide a segment of already wrapped clothesline as a sample for each student.   The Club will provide the clothesline and fabric for wrapping.

SUPPLY LIST:

Tacky glue - if you have it.  Don't purchase specifically for the class, as the amount used is small, and the Instructor will share her glue with anyone who doesn't have tacky glue (Like Aileen's Tacky Glue)

Stiletto or pointed object to help tuck in the ends of fabric (optional)

Sewing Kit

INSTRUCTOR:  Carol Meyers   CONTACT INFORMATION:  clmeyers57@gmail.com or 510.301.5261

SKILL LEVEL:   Beginner and above

FEES:   Approximately $10 for the wire (large basket is more expensive than small basket

Students will learn how to create a collapsable trash can in two different sizes.  Student must identify if they wish to build the smaller version or the larger.  Contact instructor to confirm the fee.

SUPPLIES:  Fat Quarter Fabric 

Additional supplies will be updated closer to the date of the class.

Please attend the Budget Meeting for 2025 - The budget will be discussed.  Details will be send out with the Agenda.

Location:  Morris/Nelson Room

Date & Time:  Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10:00 am

Skill Level: ALL

SUPPLIES: Please bring: 10" - 12" square fabric and some scrap fabric and see how to transform them into perfect pieces. 

This class is for those who have not yet been trained on the AccuQuilt.

Learn the fundamentals of the AccuQuilt machine and dies we have in the classroom. 
 

Has it been a while since you have sewed?  Are your skills a little rusty?  If so, then join us in this refresher course.  We will review basic sewing skills and then assemble a project that you will get to take home with you.  You will need to bring your sewing kit with you.  All other supplies will be provided.

Please call Shiela DeFrancesco to schedule your charity quilts to be longarmed.

Creative Houses Monthly Class Meeting Houses (Barns, Lighthouses, etc.)

TIME & DATE:  Every 3rd Friday - 9am-12 noon -Sewing Room ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EXCEPT January's class will be 1pm to 4pm. 

Free Houses Quilt Pattern:

 http://web.archive.org/web/20071117220609/http:/www.hgtv.com/hgtv/pac_ctnt_lnb_gutter/text/0,1783,HGTV_3938_4907,00.html

This class will be open to anyone who has an interest in applique, traditional piecing, paper-piecing, and using the AccuQuilt for Piecing. We will be cutting and sewing during class.We will encourage everyone to use their own stash, and bring supplemental fabrics for you to use, and share, if you wish. Class participants will have the option to share and receive small pieces of fabrics to enhance their projects.

Projects are YOUR CHOICE but could include:

*  A single block – for a wall hanging or display
* Three or four blocks – for larger wall hangings, table runners,
table toppers, or bed runners
* 12 block sets – for a full quilt, or a 12-month display

Agenda for Monthly Meetings (Details for each meeting will vary)

1. Provide FREE written patterns for applique, pieced, and/or paper-pieced houses.
2. Show sample patterns that are available to order/purchase on your own.
3. Helpers & Mentors to assist participants in planning their project,cutting, and sewing.
4. Provide embellishment samples and ideas for finishing your project(s).
5. Discussion of project ideas, sharing techniques.
6. All will bring projects in progress to the next monthly meeting
7. Having fun together! Contact Kathy Rajcevich for questions or details.

This is a specialized workshop that meets two times a month.  The members are responsible for designing and making doll clothes that are sold by the Club. 

The monthly General Meetings will be located in the Nelson/Morris room at the Independence Center.

This meeting welcomes all members to socialize, bring Show & Tell items and learn about upcoming events in the Club.  

Refreshments start at 9:30 am.

Meeting starts at 10:00 am.

A placeholder for our 2023 Holiday Event -  to be held at Buckman’s.  Cost per member is $30 with remainder being paid by the Sewing & Quilting Club - Enrollment will begin in September 

Longarm coordinator quilting for SAQ projects

This appreciation lunch for current monitors will be held in the Independence Building (Morris/Nelson Room) from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.  

Monitors, please sign up for the morning or afternoon session.

Location: Greene Room

Sessions:  Morning 9am to 12pm or Afternoon 1pm to 4pm

All new members must take this class before they can sign up for any other classes.

This class will go over the Sewing Club rules, room use and training on the Pfaff sewing machine.

Call Shiela DeFrancesco at 702-366-3909 if you would like training on a Bernina or if you have any questions.

JUNE 2nd SESSION will be held in the  Greene Room and is the introductory session. 

Quilters Corner class was formed to provide a place for Sewing and Quilting Club (SAQ) members that are new to quilting to make quilts.

•    The group will meet monthly in the SCA Sewing and Quilting room.
•    The class is open to new members that have completed Quilting 101, have graduated from Basic Sewing (if applicable) or have been in the SAQ club for 3 years.
•    The members must be new to quilting.
•    The members are responsible for all the supplies needed for the construction of the quilt.
•    Projects will be decided upon by the instructors with consensus from the class members.
•    Each project will take up to six months.  You must sign up for all six sessions.
•    Projects will be scheduled twice a year (Jan-Jun and Jul-Dec)
•    The class must have a minimum of 8 members.
•    Discussion will include how to choose patterns and material, methods to piecing, binding techniques, and general questions on quilting.

SCA Club Fair held in the Anthem Ballroom. Come see what all the clubs are doing.

Time from 9am-12pm.

The Sewing Room is closed to members at 3pm. We are installing our new ironing station. 

Thank you

SPRING FLING POTLUCK

Date: May 30, 2024

Time: 12:00 Noon

Location: Independence Center in the Nelson Room

Meet new friends. Visit with longstanding friends. Play games and win prizes!

Drinks will be provided. - Click the link below to sign up to bring food.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094FABA72FA6F85-49591460-saqspring#/

Date: October 30, 2024

Time: 11:30am

Location: Liberty Center - Kitchen with meeting rooms

Please drop by 10/23/2024 if you cannot attend.