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'Tis The Season Holiday Dinner 0 Event

Location: Buckman's

Fee: $30

Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 

Time: 4:00pm until 7:00pm

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2024 - My Way - Ribbon Class 🆕 0 Class


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

SKILL LEVEL:    Open to all abilities
 

FEE:  $15.00 kit fee includes everything but thread.   Pay for the kit at Class time, directly to Wendy, or contact her for early payment.

SUPPLY LIST:  Please bring a large assortment of different weights and finishes of threads.  I will bring 8 weight threads to couch onto the project.  It is a fun class and everyone will be successful, I promise.


 

2024 - 3 Bags Created from ONE Charm Pack! 🆕 0 Class

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 

 

2024 - AccuQuilt Beginning Class 🆕 0 Class

INSTRUCTOR:   Katrina Heath

CONTACT INFORMATION:  256-962-2065 

SKILL LEVEL:    Beginner

Accuquilt is a valuable time-saving tool that will improve your cutting of pieces, and intricate applique.  You can cut precise strips for borders, sashing, and binding, and cut pieces that sew without 'dog ears' or the need for 'squaring up'.  This class teaches the basic of machine operation, safety, and fabric requirements.  We will cut a number of samples to give you experience with the manual and the electric cutters.  

SUPPLY LIST:   Bring Heat N Bond lite and 12" of fabric for practice cutting of appliques and pieces.

2024 - Accuquilt QUBES 🆕 0 Class

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.

2024 - Bowl Cozies 🆕 0 Class

INSTRUCTOR / CONTACT:  Carol Karl  310.849.4247 or cb4hair@yahoo.com

SKILL LEVEL:  Confident beginner

The class will teach the Step-by-Step process of creating bowl cozies.

SUPPLY LIST:   The Club will provide the Fabric, the batting, and thread.

Students should bring their sewing kits.

 

2024 - Burrito Pillow Case with French Seam 🆕 0 Class

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.

2024 - Cheryl's Simple Block 🆕 0 Class

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

 

2024 - Christmas Table Runner -- Loose Threads Series 🆕 0 Class

This evening session is sponsored by the Loose Threads!  Come join Instructors Donna Lyttle and Georgia Tobey in an evening creating a Holiday table runner.

Level:  Intermediate

Supplies:  TBD

2024 - Christmas Tree Skirt Working Class 0 Meeting

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)

 

2024 - Christmas Tree Wall Hanging 🆕 0 Class

INSTRUCTOR:  Cheryl Scott    CONTACT INFO:  301.752.0362  or clscott43@gmail.com

SKILL LEVEL:  Intermediate

Create a beautiful wall Hanging from Christmas Design fabric and a solid background. The project is made from 3" squares. and 3" strips.   Each row is a combination of strip pieces and 3" squares to be sewn together. The rows sewn together make the tree!

FINISHED SIZE:  

SUPPLIES:  

42  three-inch  squares in a Christmas theme. May be purchased as a pack already cut. 

Background fabric cut into 3" strips 

Backing fabric & Binding 

2024 - Cookie Exchange 0 Event

Members are to bring 3 dozen cookies or bars or other sweet treat to share with members.  These items should be Homemade. You must also bring a plate/platter to take your sweet treats home. 

Where: 

2024 - Cookie Exchange 🆕 0 Event

Location:  Independance Center - PENN Room

Contact:  Diane Deep  702.239.0117  or threeheartsdesign19@gmail.com

Each Member will bring 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 - Crazy Quilt Purse 🆕 0 Class

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

SKILL LEVEL:  intermediate.

This class is a step by step creating of a crazy quilt patch, cutting the purse shape, and then added beaded work to the bottom of the purse.

SUPPLY LIST:    All supplies will be included. Assorted fabric will be provided. If members want specific color, they may provide their own fabric.

24 pieces - 2.5" x 10" - 12 different fabrics.

2024 - Creative Wall Hangings Class 0 Meeting

2024 Creative Wall Hanging Class Meeting


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

2024 - Disappearing Pinwheel Quilt 🆕 0 Class

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.

2024 - Faux Feathered Star 🆕 0 Class

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 

2024 - Featherweight Fanatics - Shared Interest Group 0 Meeting

Location: Depending on the number of members attending it will either be in the Sewing Room or the Delaware Room

Skill Level: All skill levels

Requirements: Singer Featherweight 

2024 - Fold and Stitch Wreath 🆕 0 Class

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.

 

2024 - GPS SALE Sponsored by Loose Threads 🆕 0 Event

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.

 

2024 - Hanging Tea Towels Class 🆕 0 Class

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.

2024 - How to Read a Pattern 🆕 0 Class

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

 

2024 - Insulated Lunchbox 🆕 0 Class

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.

2024 - Introduction to Accuquilt 🆕 0 Class

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.

 

2024 - Jean Tote Bag with Prairie Points 🆕 0 Class

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

SKILL LEVEL:  INTERMEDIATE 

FEE:  ZERO

Student will learn how to construct a bag from denim fabric, with Prairie Point decorations.  Detailed instructions for the Prairie Point will be part of the class.

SUPPLY LIST: 

1.  Denim or Jean Sewing Machine Needle

2.  One pair of old denim jeans (If you don't care if denim matches -- I have jean pieces to provide)

3.  Accent prints -- 7 different  (will cut two each color into 4" squares for prairie points)  -- I also have this

4.  1/2 yard material for handles and pocket flaps 

5.  1/2 yard material for lining the inside of the bag

6.  Denim or blue thread to match denim color

7.  Rotary cutter and sewing kit

I will be in the sewing room on Friday Oct 18 from noon to 4 pm if you would like to come choose denim pockets, material, and accent pieces of material for your project.  Club has a variety of buttons for you to use .  


 

2024 - Leadership Meeting 0 Meeting

Location: Greene Room 

Time: 5:00 pm

Please enroll if you plan to attend. 

 Thank you,

The Leadership Team 

2024 - Love Chains Valentine Table Runner 0 Class

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

2024 - Machine Applique Group 0 Meeting

SKILL LEVEL:  Beginner / Intermediate 

INSTRUCTORS:  See NOTES below.    For a Picture of the Project - Check out the Bulletin Board in the Room.   In 2025 we will have photos available on the Calendar.

The Machine Applique Group will be making Mug Rugs each month. For December, we have a cute Gingerbread Couple.

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

SUPPLY LIST for DECEMBER Gingerbread Couple: 

  • 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

 

2024 - Machine Binding Tips and Techniques 🆕 0 Class

INSTRUCTOR:   Hinde Socol    CONTACT:  760.525.8047 or hsocol27@gmail.com

SKILL LEVEL:  Intermediate

This class will teach ways to complete your binding partially or completely by machine. Emphasis is on quilt binding, but the techniques can be used on anything that needs to be bound.

SUPPLIES:  See Attached Document below.

2024 - My Way Class - Water Soluable Free Motion 🆕 0 Class

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.
 

 

2024 - My Way Class --- 9 degree Wedge Ruler Class 🆕 0 Class

Instructor: Wendy Strumwasser   516.398.5380  or email to madamquiltprez@aol.com

SKILL LEVEL:  Intermediate

Learn how to Use a new ruler - the 9 degree Wedge Ruler. All sewing is just straight stitiching.

 An information class will be scheduled prior to the actual class.

SUPPLY LIST:   

 1. Assorted fabrics cut width of fabric.  These fabrics will be used to cut the wedges that comprise the design.

2. Your own rotary cutter with a NEW BLADE, as we will be cutting a lot of fabric wedges.

 

2024 - Octagon Placemats 🆕 0 Class

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.

 

2024 - Paper Piecing with Sue Steaffens 🆕 0 Class

INSTRUCTOR:  Susan Steaffens   CONTACT: 702.375.9227 or svsteaffens@gmail.com

SKILL LEVEL:   All levels -including those who have never paper pieced.

Learn to paper-piece with this easy Christmas tree project.   Participants will learn basic paper-piecing, and have the choice of two projects (wall-hanging or table runner) to complete.

You must sign up for both sessions. Session 1 will focus on the paper piecing, and Session 2 will be for construction for the table-runner or wall-hanging.

SUPPLY List:  attached below

2024 - Pfaff 635 Training 🆕 0 Class

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

2024 - Pieced Placemats 🆕 0 Class

INSTRUCTOR:   Cheryl Scott   CONTACT INFORMATION:  301.752.0362  or clscott43@gmail.com

SKILL LEVEL:   Intermediate

This placemat class provides instruction for the creation of placemats based on a pieced fabric pattern.

FEE:   $10.00 for Pattern  Money is due the day of the Class, payable to the Instructor.

SUPPLIES:   

4 Fat Quarters – in coordinating colors

1 yard backing material

1 yard batting – may use thin batting or whatever you have

Sewing Kit – thread, needles, Rotary Cutter, etc.


 

2024 - Poinsettia Table Runner - 2 Part Class 🆕 0 Class

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:

2024 - Quilting 101 - Room Closed 0 Class

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.

2024 - Rancher's Daughter with Ev Dahl 🆕 0 Class

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.

2024 - Roly Poly Class 🆕 0 Class

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.

 

2024 - SCA Craft Fair 0 Event

Open to All Residents & Guests. Located in the Ballroom from 9:00am to 1:00pm.  

2024 - Sew-In Retreat "Sewing the Seeds of Friendship" 0 Class

SKILL LEVEL:  All Levels - Independent Sewing

Morris-Nelson Rooms - Independence Center

This all day Loose Threads event will compress the fun and activities of a traditional retreat into a 6-hour event!  Lunch will be served, but the individual will need to pay for their lunch.  Details to follow.

Bring your own sewing machine, supplies and project.   An additional project will be provided by Loose Threads which can be sewn during the retreat or later.

More details to follow as we get closer to September! 

2024 - Sewing Machine Service 🆕 0 Event

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.

2024 - Sewing Room Closed for Thanksgiving 0 Meeting

Happy Thanksgiving 

2024 - Spicy Spinwheels with Ev Dahl 🆕 0 Class

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

2024 - Spring Time Table Runner 🆕 0 Class

INSTRUCTORS/ Contact INFORMATION:  Joanne Bouchard  843.615.0850 or jbouchard2675@gmail.com  &

Pam Blatzheim 806.676.7510 or su.prb33@gmail.com 

Come join in on the fun as you create a Springtime-filled table runner, sure to help you celebrate the SPRING SEASON!

All fabric will be supplied by Loose Threads at the meeting, and the project will include pre-cut pieces from AccuQuilt.  Photo of the project will be posted as soon as the design is confirmed.

SKILL LEVEL:   INTERMEDIATE

SUPPLIES:  Bring your own sewing kit including thread.  

2024 - Stitchin Divas SIG 0 Meeting

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. 

2024 - Twisted Star Paper Pieced Quilt - 2 Part Class 🆕 0 Class

SKILL LEVEL:  Intermediate and Advanced Only

This class will teach students foundation paper piecing basics, resulting in an 8x8 inch block.  They can create a scrappy block or planned depending on their preferences.  Students will have the opportunity to create four of these blocks creating a small wall hanging.

MUST ENROLL IN BOTH SESSIONS - This is a 2 part class

INSTRUCTOR:   Sue Steaffens   Your can reach her at:  702.375.9227  or email her at svsteaffens@gmail.com

Dates:  March 20

Dates:  March 27

Supplies:   ATTACHED BELOW

2024 - Workshop 0 Workshop

2024 Workshop - We have items for all skill levels.  

Sign up to improve your skills and for fun, laughter and a little sweet snack.

We need people to sew, iron, turn and trim.

This group meets and sews different products that the Sewing and Quilting club sells.

2024 - Wrapped Cloth Bowls and Coasters 🆕 0 Class

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

2024 -From Sketch to Stage - How Costumes Happen 🆕 0 Class

LECTURER:  Robb Perry

Have you ever wondered how those beautiful costumes on Broadway, in the movies, and on the Strip get realized?  We will look at all the people and crafts involved -- and talk a bit about how some of those crafts might be used in your own work.

Come Join Robb in this fascinating lecture in Arlington Room, SCA Anthem Center!   

2024 -Gypsy Trash Can from Fat Quarter 🆕 0 Class

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.

 

2024 Monitor Breakfast 0 Event

All Room Monitors are invited to our annual monitor breakfast.

Location: Nelson Room

Time: 9:00am until 12:00pm

2025 - Quilters for Vets 8 Meeting

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

2025 meeting rooms:

January through April  & June through October will be in the Arlington Room.  

May and November will be in the Greene Room

 

 

2025 - Quilting 101 _Spring Class 🆕 6 Class

This 6-week class is for beginning quilters.  You need to be able to attend all 6 consecutive weekly classes. BE SURE TO ENROLL IN ALL SIX SESSIONS.  Enrollment is individual to each session.  

INSTRUCTORS:   Georgia Tobey and Donna Lyttle- Contact the instructors for any questions.  If you don't have contact information for them, click on the website option: CONTACT US - Education - and I will forward your question to them, and they will contact you..  We no longer post instructor contact information on the website. 

SKILL LEVEL:   Beginning Quilters

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.

SUPPLY LIST:  Supplies will be supplied by the Club.  Bring your personal sewing kit that includes scissors, pins, thread, and rotary cutter.

 

2025 Budget Meeting- All Members are Invited to Attend 1 Meeting

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

9" Ruler Class - My Way 0 Class

Hold as Possible Class time / date.  Pending details

AccuQuilt Introduction 0 Class

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. 
 

Appreciation Lunch for Instructors and SIG Coordinators 0 Event

The Leadership Team cordially invites you to a special event honoring all the Sewing and Quilting Club instructors and SIG Coordinators on Wednesday, November 6th at 12:00pm at Liberty Center.

This Appreciation Lunch is our way of saying Thank You for everything you do for the Sewing and Quilting Club, and it is our hope you will attend. We will be serving lunch from Kneaders at 12:00pm. After lunch, we want to hear any ideas you may have for next year.

If you cannot attend, please go to the website calendar and drop the session. The deadline to drop is October 30th.

Should you have any questions, please reach out to any of the Leadership Team members.

We hope to see you on November 6th.

Katrina, Diane, Lorene and Lynn

Bargello Placemats 0 Class

Learn Bargello techniques and make a set of 4 placemats. This will take 2 sessions. 

Make sure to sign up for both sessions, July 6 & 13. 

Skill Level - Intermediate and above. 

Supplies Needed:

The Backing fabric:  For 4 placemats:   1 1/4 yards.

The Binding fabric:   One yard

There are three options for the top:

1. You can use a jelly roll if you desire.  You will need  24 strips.

2. You can use 8 different colors.   You will need 1/4 yard of each of the 8 colors.

3. You can use 12 different colors.

No matter what option you choose, you will need to have a combination of light, medium and dark hues.

• Avoid  choosing fabrics that are too close in color.  If there is one color that is a "maverick" that is fine.  It will show up as an accent.

• Pick fabrics that are a varity of textures, plain colors will show your flaws!

Spray starch if desired.

Basic Sewing - Bowl Cozy 0 Class

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

 

Basic Sewing - Projects 0 Class

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. There will be a class like this for experienced sew'ers soon. 

Basic Sewing - Projects 1 0 Class

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.

 

Basic Sewing Projects 1 12 Class

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.

Basic Sewing Projects 2 11 Class

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. 

Basic Sewing-Refresher 0 Class

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.

Charity Group Meeting and Workshop - Room Closed 0 Meeting

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.

Charity Quilt Long Arm Session 0 Longarm

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

Charity SIG Meeting & Sew-A-Thon 12 Meeting

Charity SIG Meeting & Sew-A-Thon

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.

Charity SIG Meeting & Sew-A-Thon 0 Meeting

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.

Cheryl's Amazing Square 🆕 0 Class

Learn how to make an amazing square.  Easy cutting and sewing.

Supplies:

1. 1 layer cake(lights and dark)

And if you want solids a layer cake solid or material to cut

2. Rotary cutter

3. 2 1/2 inch ruler (if you have one as there are limited ones at the club) Not Required 

4. Thread

5. Sewing supplies

Club Orientation - Mandatory 24 Class

All new members must complete orientation before they can sign up for any other class or if they have not renewed their membership within 2 years. This class will cover 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.

Creative Houses Monthly Class Meeting 0 Class

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.
Creative Wall Hanging Class 🆕 11 Class

Instructor: Kathy Rajcevich  Jacquie Kapphahn & Pam Marmar    Contact Info in Session Notes (We no longer post instructor information on the Event Page)

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

 This group will be a combined session of the Landscape project (Scotty’s Castle) into the main  creative Wall hanging group. We will lead this together. 

This will include the other Wall hanging techniques and the picture landscape people. We think that we can accomplish both during the allotted time.

 

Cut-ups - Room Closed 0 Workshop

This activity cuts material to support the monthly Workshops for sewing products that the Sewing and Quilting club sells. 

Cut-Ups Workshop 11 Workshop

This activity cuts material to support the monthly Workshops for sewing products that the Sewing and Quilting club sells. 

Dolly Mommas - Room Closed 0 Workshop

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. 

Dolly Mommas Workshop 24 Workshop

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

Featherweight Fanatics 0 Class

Location: December we will meet in the Sewing Room. 

Skill Level: All skill levels

Requirements: Singer Featherweight

December we will clean, grease and oil your machine. 

Featherweights will supply machine oil & grease. 

Members:  Featherweight, qtips, microfiber towel & machine oil of you have it. 

 

Featherweight Fanatics - Shared Interest Group 12 Meeting

Location: Depending on the number of members attending it will either be in the Sewing Room or the Delaware Room

Skill Level: All skill levels

Requirements: Singer Featherweight 

Garden Path Quilt 🆕 0 Class

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. 

Garment Sewing Class 11 Meeting

This class meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month (unless there is a conflict-check the calendar to be sure) for garment sewing.  Sherry Eames facilitates the group.  If you have a project you are working on and need help or just need a dedicated time to work on it, this is the group for you

Garment Sewing Group 0 Meeting

This group meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month (unless there is a conflict-check the calendar to be sure) for garment sewing. 

Sherry Eames facilitates the group.  If you have a project you are working on and need help or just need a dedicated time to work on it, this is the group for you.

Denim Jacket Supply List Attached for September Garment Group. 

The name of the jacket pattern is “Cutting Edge Jacket” IJ977CR. Cane be found on Amazon or etsy or ebay. Approx. $10.00. You need denim jeans. I used three or four pair. One spool of heavy topstitch thread. Wal-mart or hobby lobby. One large snap Bring y our own cutting tool shears or a rotary cutter with a fresh blade you will be cutting through heavier fabric.

General Membership Meeting - Morris/Nelson Room 0 Meeting

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.

 

General Membership Meeting - Morris/Nelson Room 12 Meeting

The monthly General Meetings will be located in the Morris/Nelson Rooms 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

Hand-tastic 0 Class

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

SKILL LEVEL: All Skill Levels

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.

Hand-Tastic Class 12 Class

The Class Meeting is every 1st FRIDAY of the month, 12pm to 2pm 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.

 


 

Hand-Tastic Class 0 Meeting

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.

Holiday Event 2023 0 Meeting

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 

 

Learn Workshop Products 0 Class

Requirements: Must be graduated from Basic Sewing to attend.

The items you make will be for you to keep.  Most of the supplies will be provided for you.  Any supplies you need to bring with you will be listed. 

July 16 - Steering Wheel Covers Finished -  Donna Pacileo - Instructor - COMPLETED

August 5- Hanger Safes with Jean - all supplies provided by the Club. - COMPLETED

September 11- Zipper Bags with Katrina - all supplies provided by the Club. - COMPLETED

October 25 with Carol Karl- Bowl cozy - all supplies provided

November 11 Aprons with Diane Deep - Members need to bring 1 1/3 year for the front and 1 yard for the back.

Long arm 0 Longarm

Longarm

Longarm Meeting 11 Meeting

Longarm Meeting in the Sewing Room. Discussion will be regarding upcoming plans.

Longarm Session - Coordinator 0 Longarm

Longarm coordinator quilt for self

Longarm Session - Instruction 0 Longarm

Beginning instruction on use of longarm. This class will go over basic use of the longarm computer, as well as loading a quilt.

This class must be taking prior to longarming your own quilt. 

Longarm Session - Member 0 Longarm

Longarm coordinator quilting for SCASAQ member

Longarm Session - SAQ Club 58 Longarm

Longarm coordinator quilting for SAQ projects

Longarm Session - Supervision 0 Longarm

Longarm coordinator supervising members use of machine

Loose Threads Meeting 0 Meeting

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

 

 

Loose Threads SIG Meeting 12 Meeting

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

This group focuses on quilting.  It meets on the second Monday of each month from 10-12 p.m. in the Arlington Room. You are welcome to attend this group if you are interested in all types of quilting. All 2024 meetings will be in the Arlington Room  

Loose Threads-Road Rally 0 Meeting

By popular demand, another Road Rally is being planned for Monday, October 10, 2022. The theme for this road rally is "On the Road Again." The adventure begins in the parking lot at Sun City Anthem Center at 10:00 a.m. You will be given clues to solve. These clues will take you to volunteer homes where you will pick up bags of fabric to make a table runner. There is a surprise stop! Before you meet back at the Courtyard at Independence Center, you will have a clue that involves taking a picture. Showing this picture will allow you to enter the Courtyard for refreshments, pick up directions for the table runner, and purchase (at a very reasonable cost) extra fabric for sashing or borders. There is no limit to the number of people who can attend this road rally. Please sign up and enjoy a little road trip with your friends.
Carpooling is being encouraged.

Machine Applique Class 🆕 12 Class

MACHINE APPLIQUE GROUP
Placemats/Table Runners-2nd Friday of each Month-1pm  to 3 pm

SKILL LEVEL:  ALL SKILL LEVELS

INSTRUCTORS:  See Session Notes below for Contact Information.  We no longer post it on the Description section.  

The Machine Applique Group will be making placemats or table runners this year. Each month we will provide you with a seasonal design. You can use this design to make the center of multiple placemats or put several together to make a table runner.

For those interested, we will also be including Paper Piecing in this group again.  Some of us are starting on a paper pieced Block of the Month from Shabby Fabrics. Check it out:  Foundation Paper Piecing Series 2 Kit - January | Shabby Fabrics

Do one or both!!            Pam and Hinde

SUPPLY LIST FOR PLACEMATS:

• One fat quarter for back of placemat
• Fat quarter for center background-will make more than one placemat
• Fat quarter for borders-will make more than one placemat (optional)
• Fabric for the applique
• 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
• Batting-can be fusible or fusible fleece
• SF101 for back of applique
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.

 

Monitor Appreciation Lunch 0 Meeting

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

Monitor Assignments 948 Monitor

Monitor assignments

Monitor Refresher Meeting - Greene Room 0 Meeting

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

Location: Greene Room

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

Open Sewing 112 Open Sewing

You do not need to enroll for Open Sewing.  This is to help members know that they can use the room during this time. 

Orientation and Machine Training 0 Class

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.

Quilted Sweatshirt Jacket 0 Class

Warm and comfy quilted jacket made from a sweatshirt using the log cabin quilt blocks. Fun to make and wear.

This 2 day garment making class will instruct you how to create a jacket from a sweatshirt. 

Skill level - Intermediate

Supply list attached

Quilter's Corner Class 12 Class

Students will work and have class instructions on a quilt or wall hanging that the instructors have introduced.

 

Quilters Corner Group 0 Class

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.

 

Quilters Corner Monthly Group 0 Class

Quilters Corner  - Interest Meeting

SKILL Level: Advanced Basic Sew'ers

Guided instruction on piecing a quilt, from pattern and fabric selection through completion with binding.

Quilters for Veterans - Monthly Meeting 0 Meeting

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.

Quilters for Veterans - Sew-a-thon 0 Meeting

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

Quilters for Veterans - Sew-a-thon 8 Meeting

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

Quilting 101 - Room Closed 0 Class

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.

Quilting 102 - Paper Piecing 0 Class

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

This week is Paper Piecing. 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

Quilting 102 - Triangles on a Roll 0 Class

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

 

Room Closed - Inventory 0 Meeting

The sewing room is closed for inventory and organizing.

SAQ Board Meeting 0 Meeting

All meetings are now at the Liberty Center. 

SCA Club Fair 0 Meeting

Club fair in the Ballroom. 

Time: 9am - 1pm

Merchandise will be available for sale. 

SCA CLUB FAIR 0 Meeting

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

Time from 9am-12pm.

Serger 101 Class 11 Class

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:   

Sew Yeah - Club Machine Cleaning ROOM CLOSED 0 Meeting

Sew Yeah to can machines starting at 8:30 am. It will be Angela.

Sewing Room Closed 0 Event

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

Thank you

Show Us Your Talent - Vendors 0 Event

This is a list Members selling at Show Us Your Talent. 

Spring Fling Potluck Lunch 0 Event

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#/

Stitchin Diva's SIG meeting in the Arlington Room 12 Meeting

Stitching Divas is a group of members who own embroidery machines. We meet to discuss projects, answer members' questions, offer advice, display our show-n-tells, and have an overall fellowship experience. All 2025 meetings will be in the Arlington Room in the Anthem Center. 

Stitching Diva’s 0 Meeting

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 

 

 

T-Shirt 0 Class

We will be making a fun easy T-Shirt out of knit fabric for you or as a gift. This is a beginner garment sewing project. 

Supply list:  attached

You will need to bring your sewing kits.

Skill Level - Advanced Beginner - If you are attending Basic Sewing, you are not eligible to attend these classes.

Tote Bag Serger Class 0 Class

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. 

Towel Apron 0 Class

Towel Apron - this session is to make towels to sell in our window. This session is not a class being taught to members. 

WAH - not for enrollment 0 Workshop

Items made at home for Workshop.  This is not a meeting but a way to keep track of items made by members outside of sewing club. 

Weekly PFAFF Cleaning - All Pfaffs 54 Meeting

PFAFF 635 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

Workshop 11 Workshop

Workshop - We have things to do for all skill levels.  Sign up to improve your skills and for fun, laughter, and a little sweet snack.

We need people to sew, iron, turn, and trim. This group meets and sews different products that the Sewing and Quilting Club sells.

Workshop - Room Closed 0 Workshop

2023 Workshop - We have items for all skill levels.  Sign up to improve your skills and for fun, laughter and a little sweet snack.

We need people to sew, iron, turn and trim.

This group meets and sews different products that the Sewing and Quilting club sells.

Workshop Event 0 Event

Workshop Appreciation 2+

Workshop Meeting 0 Workshop

Date: October 30, 2024

Time: 11:30am

Location: Liberty Center - Kitchen with meeting rooms

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