Event Catalog

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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.

1/2 yard Pellon Flex-Foam 

1-sided fusible stabilizer.

One Yard of Fabric, like one M&M, is Never Enough!

The SALE is open to the Entire CLUB, though the sellers are Loose Threads members ONLY.  We now have 5 house locations and 8 sellers identified.  Details are listed below in notes, which will be updated closer to the sale.

SKILL LEVEL:  Intermediate

Come join the FUN creating a quick and simple Hostess, Housewarming, Birthday or just because Gif for the family and friends! Supply List is included in the attachment below.

INSTRUCTOR / CONTACT:  Katrina Heath 256.962.2065 or alaskak64@gmail.com   

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

We will be making a 10"x7"x7" Insulated Lunchbox. 

SUPPLY LIST:  The Club will supply the Zipper, Strapping & insulated batting.

Members Will need to bring interior and exterior fabrics and sewing kit with thread.  Approximate 1 yard, exact amounts will be sent in a separate email.

SKILL LEVEL:   Intermediate             This Session is Sponsored by the Loose Threads Group.   

Class Description:  This event is sponsored by Loose Threads.  Join instructors Donna Lyttle and Georgia Tobey in making a Valentine Table Runner with different size hearts! Everyone will make an 8 1/2 inch block that will be included in a drawing.  Winners will receive 5 blocks to make their own table runner.  It's possible that we'll have enough blocks for 3 or 4 winners.

Supplies:  Bring your own personal sewing kit.  Pattern and fabric will be provided

SKILL LEVEL:   INTERMEDIATE                 INSTUCTOR:  EV DAHL

FEE:  $12 for Instructor, to be paid at the time of the Class, PATTERN is free.

The CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS are attached as an EVENT DOCUMENT, below.

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. 
 

We will be sewing a Bowl Cozy.  We have a layer cake and batting that can be used.

Everyone needs to bring their sewing kit.

If you want to make your Bowl Cozy to match your color scheme you will need to bring the following:

2 10"x10" 100% cotton material squares (you can do 12"x12" if you want a bigger size)

2 10"x10" batting squares, must be 100% cotton or "Wrap and Zap"

100% cotton thread to match your material

These projects are for Basic Sewing only.

Projects 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.

Are your cupboards filled with quilts? Is your stash bursting the "seams" of your house?  Would you like to meet new SCA friends?  If you can answer yes to any of these questions, this is the group for you!  The Charity Group's purpose is to keep us active utilizing our talents and most importantly giving back to our community by making quilts for charitable organizations. 

We will host a brief meeting with a workshop to follow that will include sandwiching quilts, tying quilts and machine quilting.

Creative Houses Monthly Group 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 Garden Path Quilt pattern creates a laptop quilt (44x53), and focuses on sewing accurate cornerstones and setting rectangles. 

Participants can utilize a charm pack or coordinating 5" squares. 

Participants should register by September 6.

Techniques will be taught in a three hour class with a follow up session for those needing additional assistance. 

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 

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 ballroom. You are welcome to attend this group, if interested in all types of quilting.

All 2023 meetings will be in the Arlington Room

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.

This meeting is the monthly meeting for the Quilts for Veterans group. 

For 2023 the meeting will be in the Arlington Room in the Anthem center, except for October, which will be in the Greene Room in the Anthem Center.

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.  

Make sure you sign up for all 6 classes.

Donna & Georgia are back with Quilting 102. They will be teaching a new technique each week if you want to come back for more!

Triangles on a Roll are a breeze with the right tools. See the many adaptions that they can add to your quilting. All blocks will finish a 12 inches for a table runner or table mat.

Advance Beginners - prerequisite Quilting 101 or previous quilting experience.

You will need to bring your sewing kit.

See Supply List - TBD

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 2023 the meetings will be in the Arlington Room in the Anthem Center EXCEPT May 2023 in the Penn Room 

Do you have a Serger sewing machine? Let's make a Tote Bag!

Join Sherry in this two-day session to create your own unique Tote. 

Skill Level: Intermediate.

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

This is a two day session please sign up for both days. 

First Day 07/22/23: make the fabric for your Tote Bag.

Second Day 07/29/23: assembling the Tote bag with lining, strap and closure options. 

Supply List: Attached.