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Our
classes and workshops increase your skills as a textile artist. Registration
and additional information available via e-mail
or phone at 530-623-6454.
When purchasing materials for your class, be sure to mention it when checking out. Students get 15% off their entire purchase of class supplies! No time to pre-cut before class? Bring in your fabric at least two days before the class and we will cut and label your pieces for you.
Read about our class policy. Our Classroom is equipped with sewing machines, ironing stations and cutting tables (no need to clear off the dining table!). This area is available for your use anytime a class is not in session. Best of all, expert help is available in case you get "stuck" on any aspect of your project.
Remember, registering for class is just a click away! In your email registration, be sure to include your name, contact info and the name of the classes you want to reserve.
Fall 2009 Workshop Schedule
November 13-14—Beginning Quilt WorkshopLearn to quilt in this intensive two-day workshop. Cindy Andrews is a popular teacher, and she will share her tips and tricks with you. You will learn fabric selection and layout, cutting techniqes and methods for piecing your blocks. Also included is how to use a design wall for layout and adding borders. By the end of the workshop you will have completed your first quilt top! Class size is limited to allow for plenty of individual attention. Register early! Time: 10AM-4PM Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13-14 |
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Fabric Gift Wrap WorkshopRecycle cardboard boxes by covering with fabric and create a box as beautiful as the gift within! Learn Sue's easy technique for creating fabric covered boxes with fusibles & fabric. Recycle boxes by covering with lovely fabrics from your stash or the store. Your gift boxes will be as lovely as the gift inside and makes a great re-usable trinket keeper. But that's not all! The additional gift bag is elegant, yet very easy to make--no casings or drawstrings needed. But that's not all, either! Workshop will be held in two sessions to fit your schedule: Session One: Saturday November 28, 10AM-Noon Session Two: Tuesday December 8, 1PM-3PM Instructor: Sue Rhodes Class Fee: Cost of workshop is only $10 and you will recieve one half-yard of fusible material to make your own covered box, Sue box-covering instruction sheet and Sue's pattern for making a gift bag of fabric to fit any shape of gift item. What a deal! Bring: Fabric from your stash for box and a box to cover |
Braided Table Runner WorkshopThis great quilt-as-you-go Table Runner is the ultimate last minute gift, or just a good excuse to escape the holiday madness and SEW! You quilt this runner as you go, so that when the last strip is sewn your runner is completely quilted and ready to bind. The use of 2 1/2" strips is a great way to use fabrics from your stash to create nifty, thrifty gifts for loved ones this Christmas. Workshop cost $20 and includes batting for your project Bring: 1/2 yard of fabric for backing Instructor: Sue Rhodes |
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Fashion Sewing ClubEvery other Wednesday starting November 11, Noon-4PM New to garment sewing? Come in each Wednesday and learn how to be your own fashion designer! Experienced at sewing fashions? Work on projects with like minded folks and help new sewers learn their skills. Group meets every other Wednesday No charge for club membership, tea & snacks provided. |
Embroidery ClubMeets the 1st and 3rd Fridays at Textile Traditions 1-4PM Gather with other embroidery enthusiasts to work on projects, exchange ideas and learn new stitches and techniques. A new stitch will be demonstrated at each meeting to increase your reperatoire. New to embroidery? Come in and we can help you get started in the art of "painting with thread". Meets every other Friday afternoon No charge for club, snacks & tea provided |
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UFO Friday2nd and 4th Friday of each month Bring your projects and join us in the workshop and Get 'Er Done! Turn your UFO's (Un Finished Objects) into completed quilts and garments. We're here to help if you get "stuck" on any part of your project. Get away from housework, the phone and the interuptions of daily life and get some serious work done. Beginners--be sure to join us for extra help on your clothing or garment project.
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Open WorkshopOur workshop is available for use anytime there are no classes scheduled. We have also scheduled some special Workshop days--we will be here working our our projects, so come join us! Come on in and make yourself at home. Our well-stocked workshop has just about everything you need to complete your projects. Our staff is here to help if you get "stuck" on any part of your project. Special "holiday-project" workshop days: |
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2009 Event & Quilt Show Schedule
November 19-21, River City Quilt Guiild Show , Sacramento
Huge quilt show held at the Scottish Rite Temple on H Street, this year's
theme is "Tea Time in the Garden".
November 26 - Thanksgiving Day
We will be closed to spend the day with our families
November 27 - Mountain Magic Christmas Celebration
Let the shopping begin! Avoid the crowds and hassle at the mall and
visit downtown Weaverville for the best in fine art and unique gifts.
We will have lots of great sales to help stretch your holiday budget
Class Policy
Classes are filled on a first come, first served basis—make your reservations soon to be sure you get the classes you want. Reservations are not considered confirmed until paid. To be fair to the instructor who has purchased materials for the class, refunds will not be made for unattended classes unless five days notice given in advance. Supply lists and cutting instructions provided at time of payment. Serial classes, such as Beginning Quilting, are for consecutive dates unless other arrangements made with instructor, no refunds for missed classes. Call the shop at (530) 623-6454 for more information.
