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Bernina
Seven Series Premier :
Class
Location:
Lee
Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Lee's
Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Dates
& Times:
(Shelby, NC)
February
3 Sunday 1-4
(Hickory,
NC)
February
9
Saturday 1-4
(Charlotte,
NC)
February
17 Sunday 1-4

Christmas
In July:
Class
Location:
Lee's
Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Dates
& Times:
(Hickory,
NC)
July
13 Saturday 10-4
Class
Fee: No Class fee.
Everyone will bring a covered dish to share.
Class Description: Come
join us for a sit and sew. We will look at new items to get a jump start
on Christmas projects..
Limited
space available.
Market
Value Modern Quilt:
Class
Location:
Lee
Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Lee's
Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Dates
& Times:
(Shelby,
NC)
January
24, 31, February 7
& 14 Thursdays 10-1
(Hickory,
NC)
February
1, 8, 15 & 22 Fridays 10-1
(Charlotte,
NC)
February
6, 13, 20 & 27 Wednesdays 6-9
Class
Fee: $ 65.00. Plus Supplies.
Class Description:
Market
Values is created from four pairs of fabrics. It relies on value to create an
asymmetric plaid.
It is a quick quilt to cut and to sew
It is delicious with contemporary prints, batiks and solids.
Let's
Twist Again:
Class
Location:
Lee
Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Lee's
Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Creative
Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Dates
& Times:
(Shelby,
NC)
February
4, 11, 18 & 25 Mondays 10-1
(Hickory,
NC)
February
5, 12,19 & 26 Tuesdays 10-1
(Charlotte,
NC)
February
6, 13, 20 & 27 Wednesdays 10-1
Class
Fee: $ 65.00. Plus Kit.
Class Description: If
you thought you had fun with the first book. The pinwheel craze continues with
more patterns using both size
Twister tools and takes you to the next level of creativeness using
strips, blocks and loosing pinwheels.

Double
Wedding Ring Quilt:
Class
Location:
Creative
Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Dates
& Times:
(Charlotte,
NC)
February
9, March 9, 30 & April 13 Saturdays 10-1
Class
Fee: $ 65.00. Plus Kit.
Class Description: This
wonderful traditional quilt will be revisited.

Portraits
of My Garden:
Class
Location:
Lee's
Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Creative
Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Lee
Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Dates
& Times:
(Hickory,
NC)
February
16, 23, March 2 & 9 Saturdays 10-1
(Charlotte,
NC)
March
6, 13, 20 & 27 Wednesdays 6-9
(Shelby,
NC)
April 5, 12, 19 & May 3 Fridays 10-1
(The week of April 26th Skipped)
Class
Fee: $65.00. Plus Kit.
Class Description: Portraits
of My Garden is a full-color vibrant and versatile pattern.
A great class for the beginner quilter .The quilt measures 69-1/2"
x 90".
Lady
Madonna:
Class
Location:
Lee's
Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Creative
Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Dates
& Times:
(Hickory,
NC)
March 1, 8, 15 & 22 Fridays 10-1
(Charlotte,
NC)
March
6, 13, 20 & 27 Wednesdays 10-1
Class
Fee: $65.00. Plus Kit.
Class Description: This
striking quilt is really easy. It starts with 16 fat quarters, then the scrolls
and flowers are machine appliquéd on.
The end result is a show stopper. Quilt finishes 60" x 72".
Spring
Sprouts:
Class
Location:
Lee
Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Lee's
Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Dates
& Times:
(Shelby,
NC)
March
4, 11, 18, 25, April 8, 15, 22 & April 29 Mondays 5-8
(The week of April 1 Easter Monday Skipped).
(Hickory,
NC)
March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16 & 23 Tuesdays 10-1 or 5-8
Class
Fee: Cleveland
Community College (Shelby, NC) Fee $75.00. Plus Supplies.
Catawba
Community College (Hickory, NC) Fee $70.00. Plus Supplies.
Checks will be made to the college and classes taught at our store.
Class Description: Appliqué
Quilt Pattern. Includes full size layouts to make a beautiful 42" x
53".
Appliqué quilt using fused method.

Smokey
River:
Class
Location:
Creative
Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Lee's
Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee
Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Dates
& Times:
(Charlotte,
NC)
April
3, 10, 17, 24, May 1 & 8 Wednesdays 10-1 or 6-9
(Hickory,
NC)
April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11 & 18 Saturdays 10-1
(Shelby,
NC)
May 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5 & 12 Wednesdays 10-1
Class
Fee:
Fee $85.00. Plus Supplies.
Class Description: Marbled
prints add sparkle and interest. Traditional roots and modern appeal combine in
this
75" x 97" pieced quilt. Requires the easy angle companion angle
acrylic templates. Quilt size 76" x 97".
This quilt is strip pieced and is for the intermediate quilter.

My
Up North Front Porch :
Class
Location:
Lee
Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Lee's
Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Creative
Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Dates
& Times:
(Shelby,
NC)
May
6, 13, 20 & June 3 Mondays 5-8
(The
week of May 27 Memorial Day Skipped).
(Hickory,
NC)
May
7, 14, 21 & 28 Tuesdays 10-1 or 5-8
(Charlotte,
NC)
Jun 19, 26, July 10 & 17 Wednesdays 10-1
(Week of July 3rd Skipped).
Class
Fee:
Fee $65.00. Plus Supplies.
Class Description: Make
your summer vacation last all year long by creating “My Up North Front
Porch”!
This beautiful quilt is
pieced and machine appliquéd.
Over
East :
Class
Location:
Creative
Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Lee's
Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee
Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Dates
& Times:
(Charlotte,
NC)
May
15, 22, 29, June 5 &12 Wednesdays
6-9
(Hickory,
NC)
July 9, 16, 23, 30
&
August 6 Tuesdays 10-1
(Shelby,
NC)
July
10, 17, 24, 31 & August 7 Wednesdays 10-1
Class
Fee:
Fee $80.00. Plus Supplies.
Class Description: Where
should we go on Summer Vacation? How About “Over East!”
Visit busy docks and lighthouses, watch seagulls, pelicans and sandpipers
play in the surf, roam the sand dunes, explore coastal rocks or just sail away!

Christmas
in July "Step Into Christmas" :
Class
Location:
Lee
Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Lee's
Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Creative
Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Dates
& Times:
(Shelby,
NC)
June
24, July 8, 15, 22 &29 Mondays 10-1

Dizzy
Lizzy :
Class
Location:
Lee's
Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Creative
Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Lee
Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Dates
& Times:
(Hickory,
NC)
August 3, 10, 17 & 24 Saturdays 10-1
(Charlotte,
NC)
August 3, 10, 17 & 24 Saturdays 10-1
(Shelby
, NC)
August
5, 12, 19 & 26 Mondays 10-1
Class
Fee:
Fee $65.00. Plus Supplies.
Class Description: Funky
oversized flowers and with little birds perched all around make DIZZY LIZZY a
fun quilt.
Two sizes of ric rac finish off the bright, happy quilt.
Quilt finishes at 60" x 75'.

Bernina Mastery Classes:
Class
Locations:
Creative
Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Lee
Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Lee's Sewing Center
(Hickory, NC)
Dates & Times:
(Charlotte,
NC)
January, 10, 17 & 24 Thursdays 6-8
March 21, 28 & April 4 Thursdays 6-8
June 6, 13 & 20 Thursdays 4-6
(Shelby
, NC)
January
21, 28 & February 4 Mondays 5:30-7:00
March 27, April 3 & 10 Wednesdays 9-10:30
(Hickory,
NC)
January
22, 29 & February 5 Tuesdays 5:30-7:00
March 28, April 4 & 11 Thursdays 9:00-10:30
Class Fee: Machine mastery classes are free to anyone
who purchased their
machine from our stores. Classes fill quickly. Register early to
ensure your spot.
Mastery classes are only offered to customers who
purchased from one of our three locations.
Class Description: We will cover all the basics in this class. Come learn the many
functions
of your new machine.
In this class we will
cover: care and maintenance, parts of machine, screens,
needles and threading, hemming, seams, securing stitches, basting, top
stitching
and edge stitching, buttonholes, darning, eyelets and button sew on,
quilting, stitch in the ditch, stipple, decorative stitches

Bernina Embroidery Mastery Classes:
Class
Locations:
Creative
Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Lee
Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Dates & Times:
(Charlotte,
NC)
January
31 & February 7 Thursdays 6-8
April 11 & 18 Thursdays 6-8
June 27 & July 11 Thursdays 4-6
(Week
of July 4th
Skipped).
(Shelby
, NC)
February
11 & 18 Mondays 5:30-7:00
April 17 & May 1 9:00-10:30
(Week
of April
24 Skipped).
(Hickory,
NC)
February
12 & 19 Tuesdays 5:30-7:00
April 18 & May 2 Thursdays 9:00-10:30
(Week
of April
25 Skipped).
Class Fee:
Machine mastery classes are free to anyone who purchased
their
machine from our stores. Classes fill quickly. Register early to
ensure your spot.
Mastery
classes are only offered to customers who purchased from one of our three
locations.
Class
Description: In this class we will cover: stabilizers, machine screens, hoops, centering,
placement, combining designs and sew outs.

Bernina
830 Emulator:
Class
Locations:
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Creative
Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Lee
Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Dates & Times:
(Hickory,
NC)
January
12 Saturday 1-4
March 21 Thursday 10-1
(Charlotte,
NC)
January 31 & February 7 Thursdays 10-12
May 16 & 23 Thursdays 10-12
(Shelby,
NC)
March
28 Thursday 10-1
April 20 Saturday 1-4
Class Fee:
Machine mastery classes are free to anyone who purchased their
machine from our stores. Classes fill quickly. Register early to
ensure your spot.
Mastery
classes are only offered to customers who purchased from one of our three
locations.
Class Description: Come learn about your 8 series machine. We will use the Bernina Emulator to explore
your machine.

Brother
Mastery Classes:
Class
Locations:
Creative
Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee
Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Dates & Times:
(Charlotte,
NC)
January 14, 21 & 28 Mondays 6-8
March 11, 18 & 25 Mondays 6-8
May 4, 11 & 18 Saturday 10-12
June 11, 18 & 25 Tuesdays 4:30-6:30
(Hickory, NC)
January 21, 28 & February 4 Mondays 5:30-7:00
April 8, 15 & 22 Mondays 9-10:30
(Shelby,
NC)
January
22, 29 & February 5 Tuesdays 5:30-7
April 9, 16 & 23 Tuesdays 9-10:30
Class Fee: Machine mastery classes
are free to anyone who purchased their
machine from our stores. Classes fill quickly. Register early to
ensure your spot.
Mastery
classes are only offered to customers who purchased from one of our three
locations.
Class
Description:
In this class we will
cover: care and maintenance, parts of machine, screens,
needles and threading, hemming, seams, securing stitches, basting, top
stitching
and edge stitching, buttonholes, darning, eyelets and button sew on,
quilting, stitch in the ditch, stipple, decorative stitches.
Brother
Embroidery Mastery Classes:
Class
Locations:
Creative
Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee
Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Dates & Times:
(Charlotte,
NC)
February 4 & 11 Mondays 6-8
April 8 & 15 Mondays 6-8
May 25 & June 1 Saturdays 10-12
July 2 & 9 Tuesdays 4:30-6:30
(Hickory, NC)
February
11 & 18 Mondays 5:30-7:00
April 29 & May 6 Mondays 9:00-10:30
(Shelby
, NC)
February 12 & 19 Tuesdays 5:30-7
April 30 & 7 Tuesdays 9-10:30
Class
Fee:
Machine mastery classes are free to anyone who purchased their
machine from our stores. Classes fill quickly. Register early to
ensure your spot.
Mastery
classes are only offered to customers who purchased from one of our three
locations.
Class
Description: In this class we will cover:
stabilizers, machine screens, hoops, centering,
placement, combining designs and sew outs.

Brother
Quattro Embroidery Mastery Class:
Class
Locations:
Creative
Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee
Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Dates & Times:
(Charlotte,
NC)
February 18 Monday 6-8
April 22 Monday 6-8
June 8 Saturday 10-12
July 16 Tuesdays 4:30-6:30
(Hickory, NC)
February
25 Monday 5:00-7:30
July 20 Saturday 1-3:30
(Shelby,
NC)
February
26 Tuesday 9:30-12
July 6 Saturday 9:30-12
Class Fee:
Machine mastery classes
are free to anyone who purchased their
machine from our stores. Classes fill quickly. Register early to
ensure your spot.
Mastery
classes are only offered to customers who purchased from one of our three
locations.
Class
Description:
We
will cover the unique features that are only available on the Quattro embroidery
machine.
Snow man, scanner, continuous hoop, camera and tablet.

Brother
PR650 & PR1000 Mastery Classes:
Class
Locations:
Lee
Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Creative
Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Dates & Times:
(Shelby
, NC)
January
7 Monday 10-12
June 26 Wednesday 10-12
(Hickory, NC)
January 19 Saturday 10-12
June 25 Tuesday 10-12
(Charlotte,
NC)
January 29 Tuesday 4:30-6:30
July 13 Saturday 10-12
Class
Fee:
Machine mastery classes are free to anyone who purchased their
machine from our stores. Classes fill quickly. Register early to
ensure your spot.
Mastery
classes are only offered to customers who purchased from one of our three
locations.
Class
Description: In this class we will cover:
stabilizers, machine screens, hoops, centering,
placement, combining designs and cap frame.

Bernina
Serger Mastery Classes:
Class Locations:
Lee
Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Lee's
Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Creative
Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Dates & Times:
(Shelby,
NC)
January
11 & 18 Fridays 10-12
June 6 & 13 Thursdays 9-10:30
(Hickory, NC)
January 19 & 26 Saturday 2-4
June 7 & 14 Friday 9-10:30
(Charlotte,
NC)
February 21, 28 & March 7 Thursdays 6-8
May 16, 23 & 30 Thursdays 6-8
Class
Fee: Machine mastery classes are free to anyone who purchased their
machine from our stores. Classes fill quickly. Register early to
ensure your spot.
Mastery
classes are only offered to customers who purchased from one of our three
locations.
Class
Description: We
will cover: care and maintenance, parts of machine, needles and
threading,
hemming, seams, securing stitches, 2/3/4 thread seaming, roll hemming,
and Cover & Chain Stitching.

Brother Serger Mastery Class:
Class Location:
Lee
Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Creative
Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Dates & Times:
(Shelby,
NC)
January
14 Monday 5:30-7:30
June 19 Wednesday 9-10:30
(Hickory, NC)
January 15 Tuesday 5:30-7:30
June 18 Tuesday 9-10:30
(Charlotte,
NC)
March 26 Tuesday 4:30-6:30
April 29 Monday 6-8
Class
Fee: Machine mastery classes are free to anyone who purchased their
machine from our stores. Classes fill quickly. Register early to
ensure your spot.
Mastery
classes are only offered to customers who purchased from one of our three
locations.
Class
Description:
We
will cover: care and maintenance, parts of machine, needles and threading,
hemming, seams, securing stitches, 2/3/4 thread seaming
and roll hemming.

Bernina Embroidery Software:
Class Locations:
Lee
Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC )
Creative
Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Dates & Times:
(Shelby,
NC)
Digitize Manual/
Auto Digitize/ Magic Wand January 12 Saturday 9-12 or June 7
Friday 9-12
Lettering & Monograms / Fill Stitches January 19
Saturday 9-12 or June14 Friday 9-12
Advanced Appliqué/
Quilting January 26 Saturday 9-12 or June 21 Friday
9-12
(Hickory, NC)
Digitize Manual/
Auto Digitize/ Magic Wand February 2 Saturday 1-4 or June 1
Saturday 1-4
Lettering & Monograms / Fill Stitches February 16
Saturday 1-4 or June 8 Saturday 1-4
Advanced Appliqué/
Quilting March 2 Saturday 1-4 or June 15 Saturday 1-4
(Charlotte,
NC)
Digitize Manual/
Auto Digitize/ Magic Wand February 14 Thursday 10-1 or April
25 Thursday 6:8:30
Lettering & Monograms / Fill Stitches February 21
Thursday 10-1 or May 2 Thursday 6-8:30
Advanced Appliqué/
Quilting February 28 Thursday 10-1 or May 9 Thursday
6-8:30
Class
Fee: Software mastery classes are free to anyone who purchased
their
software from our stores. Classes fill quickly. Register early to
ensure your spot.
Mastery
classes are only offered to customers who purchased from one of our three
locations.
Brother PE-Design Next Software:
Class Locations:
Lee
Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Creative
Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Dates & Times:
(Shelby,
NC)
January
9, 16 & 23 Wednesday 5:30-7
June 4, 11 & 18 Tuesdays 9-10:30
(Hickory, NC)
January
11, 18 & 25 Friday 9-10:30
June 5, 12 & 19 Wednesdays 5:30-7
(Charlotte,
NC)
January 19, 26 & February 2 Saturday 10-11:30
March 11, 18 & 25 Mondays 10-11:30
May 6, 13 & 20 Mondays 6-8
Class
Fee: Software mastery classes are free to anyone who purchased
their
software from our stores. Classes fill quickly. Register early to
ensure your spot.
Mastery
classes are only offered to customers who purchased from one of our three
locations.
Class
Description: We
will cover: Combine & edit digitized designs. Editing tools.
Importing Designs. Lettering & monogram program.
Digitizing. Learn how to turn pictures into stitches.
Photos. Wrapping Up.

Christmas
in July: Cutwork Software Wall Hanging:
Class Locations:
Creative
Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Dates & Times:
(Charlotte,
NC)
July 18, 25 & August 1 Thursdays 4:30-6:30
Class
Fee: $
30.00. Plus Supplies.
Class
Description: We
will make
this Christmas wall hanging using the Bernina
cutwork tool. A great class to get familiar with your cutwork tool.
Basic
Sewing:
Class Locations:
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Dates & Times:
(Charlotte, NC)
February 5,12,19, 26, March 5 & 12 Tuesdays 6-8
April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28 & June 4 Tuesdays 10-1
Class
Fee: $
125.00. Plus Supplies.
Class
Description: Every
night feels like a slumber party when you are wearing a pair of pajama pants
made from your favorite fabric.
A great project for the beginner sewer and the seasoned veteran
alike.
Variations include long or Capri length, with or without pockets, elastic waist
or a combo of elastic and tie waist.
Also includes patterns for matching pillowcases, a great tote bag and
bracelets to share with friends.
Sizes XS-XXXL. We will make the pajama pants, pillowcase and tote bag in class.

Mrs. Robinson Reversible Apron:
Class Locations:
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee
Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Dates & Times:
(Hickory, NC)
January 26 & February 2 Saturdays 10-1
April 10 & 17 Wednesdays 10-1
(Shelby,
NC)
March 7 & 14 Thursdays 10-1
(Charlotte, NC)
March 19 & 26 Tuesdays 10-1
Class
Fee: $
30.00. Plus Supplies.
Class
Description:
MRS.
ROBINSON combines a big main print with a few small scraps and the end result
is this fabulous REVERSIBLE apron.
Works great in holiday and masculine fabrics. Optional pockets included.

Partly Cloudy Poncho:
Class Locations:
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee
Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Dates & Times:
(Hickory, NC)
March 7 & 14 Thursdays 10-1
(Shelby
, NC)
April 4 & 11 Thursdays 10-1
(Charlotte, NC)
April 9 & 16 Tuesdays 6-9
Class
Fee: $
30.00. Plus Supplies.
Class
Description: Have
fun in rain or shine with this
easy-to-make, fully lined hooded poncho with snap or button closure options.
It snaps or buttons at the sides forming armhole openings. Create this
fashion statement using laminated fabrics, coordinating cottons or Home Dec
fabrics.
The finished poncho measures 33" from top of shoulder to bottom hem
and is 42" wide; with a 15" hood. One size fits most. This pattern is
perfect for laminated fabrics.
Jelly
Roll Pillowcases:
Class Locations:
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee
Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Dates & Times:
(Charlotte, NC)
February 25 Monday 5-8
(Hickory, NC)
March 23 Saturday 10-1
July 20 Saturday 10-1
(Shelby,
NC)
May
6 Monday 10-1
Class
Fee: $
15.00. Kit $ 39.99 (Includes Jelly Roll of your choice)
Class
Description:
Take precut strips from a jelly roll and make a set
of beautiful pillowcases.

Owlivia Pillow Panel:
Class Locations:
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee
Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Dates & Times:
(Hickory, NC)
April 19 Friday 10-1
(Shelby,
NC)
May 10 Friday 10-1
(Charlotte, NC)
May 21 Tuesday 3:30-6:30
Class
Fee: $
15.00. Plus supplies.
Class
Description:
This
cute owl pillow is part of the Benartex Fabric collection Owlivia.
This panel makes a owl shaped pillow with 3D wings, feet and eyes. A great class
for the beginner.

Christmas in
July Project "Accuquilt Christmas Pillowcase":
Class Locations:
Lee
Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Dates & Times:
(Shelby
, NC)
July
9 & 16 Tuesdays 10-1
(Hickory, NC)
July 10 & 17 Wednesdays 10-1
(Charlotte, NC)
July 20 & 27 Saturday 10-1
Class
Fee: $20.00.
Plus Supplies
Class
Description:
These
adorable Christmas pillowcases will be a great gift for anyone.
Pillowcases will have sled, reindeer and snowflake appliqués Inner border
is
embroidered.

Sadie
Bag:
Class Locations:
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Lee
Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Dates
& Times:
(Hickory, NC)
March 9, 16 & 23 Saturday 2-4
(Charlotte, NC)
April 30 & May 7 Tuesdays 6-9
June 15 & 22 Saturday 10-1
(Shelby,
NC)
May 14 & 21 Tuesdays 10-1
Class
Fee: $35.00
.Plus Supplies
Class
Description:
This
is
a great new slouch bag. Two choices, one
fabric or two fabrics, enhanced with piping .Pin a giant shabby rose on the bag
and you are set.
But one more exciting thing, the bag is reversible. Finished size
16" x 18".
Eleanor
Bag:
Class Locations:
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee
Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Dates
& Times:
(Charlotte, NC)
March 16 & 23 Saturday 10-1
(Hickory, NC)
May 4, 11 & 18 Saturday 2-4
(Shelby,
NC)
June 10 & 17 Mondays 10-1
Class
Fee: $35.00
.Plus Supplies
Class
Description:
This
fun striped bag with cotton rope ties makes a great casual accessory.
It has a thick padded shoulder strap and big pockets inside to keep
everything organized. for a change, try two solid colors for stripes.
You can even add decorative stitching to personalize it. Finished size 13' x
18".

All
About Machine Embroidery:
Class Locations:
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee
Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Dates
& Times:
(Charlotte, NC)
February
14 Thursday 3:30-6:30
March 28 Thursday 10-1
April 25 Thursday 10-1
May 30 Thursday 10-1
June 27 Thursday 10-1
August 29 Thursday 10-1
(Hickory, NC)
February 22 Friday 2:30-5:30
March 29 Friday 2:30-5:30
April 19 Friday 2:30-5:30
May 17 Friday 2:30-5:30
June 21 Friday 2:30-5:30
August 23 Friday 2:30-5:30
(Shelby,
NC)
February 28 Thursday 2:30-5:30
March 29 Friday 2:30-5:30
April 19 Friday 2:30-5:30
May 30 Thursday 2:30-5:30
June 20 Thursday 2:30-5:30
August 22 Thursday 2:30-5:30
Class
Fee: $15.00.
Class
Description:
This monthly club meeting teaches all aspects of machine
embroidery.
This club is open to all brands of embroidery machines. You will receive a
CD at each club meeting
of project and presentation. Each month topics vary.
February: So
Many Choices!
Make a basic purse
and create interchangeable straps and/or covers!
See embroidery designs and specialty techniques that will enhance the covers as
we review cut away stabilizers.
March: You CAN Take It With You!
Create a casserole carrier so you CAN take it with you!
Use embroidery to make a one-of a kind carrier that is sure to make you the star
of the potluck!
April: Zakka
Style: The Sewing Kit
Do you sew on the go? If so, you will enjoy stitching this small sewing kit that
can hold those things
you need to keep handy so you can stitch wherever you may be.
May: A Little Something’ Jacket
This easy-to-sew jacket will become one of
your favorites!
We will embellish & embroider & enjoy the process as well as the
results! We’ll also explore water soluble stabilizers and their uses.
June: Baby Showers
Make two specialty bibs with the most adorable patterns!
Learn to embroider on fleece blankets and knit baby items as we cover hooping
techniques, needles, threads and more!
August: Pack It Up
Use only two fat quarters to make a
great carryall to hold travel or sewing essentials.
This project is great to make for yourself, or customize the embroidery
for anyone on your gift list.
We will discuss embroidering on velvet and other "difficult" fabrics.

Beginner
Appliqué :
Class
Locations:
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee
Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Dates
& Times:
(Hickory, NC)
March 11 Monday 5-8
August 16 Friday 10-1
(Shelby,
NC)
March
12 Tuesday 5-8
August 15 Thursday 10-1
(Charlotte, NC)
March 14 Tuesday 4:30-7:30
Class
Fee: $20.00.
Plus
Supplies.
Class Description: Come learn how to machine appliqué.
We will make a child's bib approximately 8in x 13in.
pattern includes Snowflake, Heart, Shamrock, Bunny, Egg, Star, Cupcake,
Frog, Pumpkin, Turkey, Reindeer, and Santa appliqué patterns..
My
Garden Zips:
Class
Locations:
Lee
Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Dates
& Times:
(Shelby,
NC)
March
19 & 26 Tuesdays 10-1
(Hickory, NC)
April 5 & 12 Fridays 10-1
(Charlotte, NC)
April 20 & 27 Saturdays 10-1
Class
Fee: $30.00.
Plus
Supplies.
Class Description: Create a fanciful garden of delightful
flowers and little friends from zippers.
Recycle those old metal zippers or use new zipper yardage to make a charming
array of brooches that will add a little “zip” to your wardrobe.
Approximate sizes of flowers and bugs range from 2” to 3 1/2”.

Decorative
Pillows:
Class
Locations:
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee
Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Dates
& Times:
(Hickory, NC)
April 6 & 13 Saturdays 2-4
(Shelby,
NC)
May
17 & 24 Fridays 2-4
(Charlotte, NC)
June 10 & 17 Mondays 4-6
Class
Fee: $30.00.
Plus
Supplies.
Class Description: Choose from one of these great styles to
create a great designer pillow. These pillows are quick and easy to make.
So grab those scraps and whip one up today.

Yo-Yo
Fashions:
Class
Locations:
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee
Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Dates
& Times:
(Hickory, NC)
May 9 & 16 Thursdays 10-1
(Shelby,
NC)
May 28 & June 4 Tuesdays 1-4
(Charlotte, NC)
August 6 & 13 Tuesdays 3:30-6:30
Class
Fee: $30.00.
Plus
Supplies.
Class Description: Inspired by Clover's new Quick Yo-yo
makers, these fashion accessories will be a great addition to a wardrobe.
A great class for the beginner.
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Blooming
Possibilities Flip Flops:
Class
Locations:
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee
Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Dates
& Times:
(Hickory, NC)
June 22 Saturday 1-3:30
(Shelby,
NC)
June
25 Tuesday 1-3:30
(Charlotte, NC)
July 30 Tuesday 4-6:30
Class
Fee: $15.00.
Plus
Supplies.
Class Description: Bring
a pair of cheap flip flops; and turn them into a cute fashion statement.
We will make fabric flowers that can dress up any pair.

Fabric
Flowers:
Class
Locations:
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee
Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Dates
& Times:
(Hickory, NC)
May 3 Friday 10-1
(Shelby,
NC)
May
23 Thursday 10-1
(Charlotte, NC)
June 29 Saturday 10-1
Class
Fee: $20.00.
Plus
Supplies.
Class Description:
Express
your individual style by adding a “wink” to your wardrobe or room with these
beautiful blooms from Indygo Junction’s Fabric Flowers,
with inspiring techniques for the novice to more advanced creative
enthusiasts.
Classes fill quickly. Registration is
required! Register early to insure your space in class. Register in person, by
phone, or by mail with a check
(be sure to specify class/date/time). No credit cards are allowed
to pay class fees. The class fees go to our teachers not the store.
Therefore, we can not take credit card fees out of their pay. Supplies can be
paid with credit cards.
Supplies are not included in the class fee unless so stated. We make every
effort to keep the cost of our classes at a reasonable fee and to ensure
customer satisfaction.
In order for us to do this, we encourage you to purchase your class supplies
from our stores. Classes start on time. Please have all class supplies purchased
by class time.
And please, no children or babies in adult classes. We do not allow cell phones
or food in classes. Thank you for your consideration
of others.
If you are unable to attend a class, we are happy to transfer you to
another class or issue a credit or refund if we are notified one week prior to
the class
starting date. When the minimum number of people have not
signed up for a class by the registration deadline, the class will be cancelled
and
payment will be fully refunded.
Inclement Weather Policy. If Cleveland,
Catawba, or Mecklenburg County public schools are closed,
all classes that day and evening at our stores are cancelled and
rescheduled.