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Classes for January-May 2012 now posted.

Quilting Classes:

Habitat Quilt:
Class Location:
 Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Dates & Times:
 (Charlotte,  NC)
January 18, 25, February 1 & 8 Wednesdays 10-1

 (Hickory, NC)
January 21, 28, February 4 & 11 Saturday 10-1

(Shelby, NC)
 February 1, 8, 15 & 22 Wednesdays 10-1

Class Fee:  $ 65.00. Kit $ 81.99.

Class Description:  
Fresh, modern color, combined with simple piecing and a bold layout results in a stunning quilt.
 Simple and dynamic, this quilt is ideal for the beginner.
 This quilt comes kitted from Benartex. All quilts will be the color way shown.
Quilt finishes at 54" x 72."

 

Star Medallion :
Class Location:
 Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Dates & Times:
 (Charlotte,  NC)
January 18, 25, February 1 & 8 Wednesdays 6-9

Class Fee:  $ 65.00. Plus Supplies.

Class Description:  
This quilt is easy to make, 95% of this quilt is either half-square-triangle units or four-patches. What could be easier?
This class is for immediate quilter.
Quilt finishes at 88" x 88."

Three Ducks In A Row:
Class Location:
 Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)

Dates & Times:
 (Hickory,  NC)
 January 19, February 16, March 16, April 19, May 17 & June 14
 Classes are once a month 3rd Thursdays 10-1.  Except March 16 is 3rd Friday from 10-1.

Class Fee:  $ 75.00.  Plus Supplies.

Class Description:  The foundation papers, templates and block layout for Three Ducks in a Row was designed by Judy and Bradley Niemeyer.
 This quilt was designed to teach two very simple techniques using template layout sheets for the cutting and foundation paper for the sewing.
 This pattern  includes enough foundation papers to complete the layout as shown on the cover sheet.
Size: 60" x 72".

 

Aquamarine Ambience Embroidery Quilt:
Class Location:
 Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)

Dates & Times:
 (Hickory,  NC)
January 14 (One extra class in January to get started) Saturday 2-4
January 21 & 28 Saturdays 2-4
February 18 & 25 Saturdays 2-4
March 17 & 31 Saturdays 2-4
April 21 & 28 Saturdays 2-4
May 19 & 26 Saturdays 2-4
June 23 & 30 Saturdays 2-4

Class Fee:  $ 75.00.  Plus Supplies.
Class Description:  We will meet twice a month.  
This quilt is all machine embroidery.  Bernina Version 6 Designer Plus software will be used for layout and customizing of quilt.
You must have this software and a machine that embroideries 5 x 7 to attend.  The quilt is a total of twelve blocks.
Quilt finishes at 67 1/2 x 85".  You will lots of sew out homework. 

 Cleveland Community College or Catawba Valley Community College:
" Radiant Star"
Class Location:
 Lee Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
 Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)

Dates & Times:
 (Shelby,  NC)
March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16 & 23 Mondays 5-8
March 7, 14, 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25 & May 2 Wednesdays 10-1 
 (The week of March 21st skipped).

 (Hickory,  NC)
March 6, 13, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24 & May 1 Tuesdays 10-1 or 5-8
(The week of March 20 is skipped).

Class Fee:  $ 75.00. Community College sets class price. Plus Supplies. (Shelby, NC)
   $ 70.00. Community College sets class price. Plus Supplies. (Hickory, NC)
Class taught at the store location.  You may register at the store.
Class Description:  
Radiant Star has traditionally been one of the most recognizable quilt patterns and until now,
 among the most difficult. Eleanor Burns has done it again with detailed, no-fail directions, 
making this star easy, fast and most of all fun to put together.

 

Double Wedding Ring :
Class Location:
 Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
 Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)

Dates & Times:
(Charlotte,  NC)
March 14, 21, 28 & April 4 Wednesday 6-9

 (Hickory,  NC)
April 21, 28, May 5 & 12 Saturday 10-1

(Shelby,  NC)
 May 9, 16, 23 & 30 Wednesdays 10-1

Class Fee:  $ 65.00. Plus Supplies.

Class Description:  
Now you can finally make this beautiful 64" x 77' traditional quilt without cutting hundreds of Pieces!
Our "Double Wedding Ring" is all pre-cut and ready to sew.
This kit is prints by Eleanor Burns Magic Vine 1930 collection.
Kit includes pattern and fabric for quilt top.  A wonderful gift.

How to Bind a Quilt :
Class Location:
 Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
 Lee Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Dates & Times:
 (Charlotte,  NC)
April 11 Wednesday 10-12
May 9 Wednesday 6-9

(Shelby,  NC)
March 12 Monday 10-12

 (Hickory,  NC)
 March 31 Saturday 10-12

Class Fee:  $ 20.00. 

Class Description:  
Do you have quilt tops ready and do not know how to finish the edges? Then come for this
class to learn all the ins and out about mitered corners, and continuous quilt binding.
We will take the mystery out of binding a quilt.

T-Shirt Quilt :
Class Location:
 Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
 Lee Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)

Dates & Times:
(Charlotte,  NC)
April 18, 25, May 2 & 9 Wednesday 10-1
(Shelby,  NC)
 February 13, 20, 27 & March 5 Mondays 10-1

(Hickory,  NC)
 February 25, March 3, 10 & 17 Saturday 10-1

Class Fee:  $ 65.00. Plus Supplies.

Class Description:  
Take all those shirts that have significance in your life and turn them into a memory quilt!

Ruby Ring :
Class Location:
 Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Dates & Times:
 (Charlotte,  NC)
April 18, 25 & May 2 Wednesdays 6-9

Class Fee:  $ 55.00. 

Class Description:  
A ten sided shape, new to the quilting world, can be easily accomplished with the NEW Jewel Box tools. 
The Ruby quilt can be made in Christmas reds and greens as shown or any fabrics of your choosing.
Instructions are in booklet form with full color graphics. So simple to follow--You'll be amazed.
Jewel Tools: Gem Ten and Gem Five are required. Finished Size is 45" x 47".


Pieced Placemats :
Class Location:
 Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
 Lee Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
 Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)

Dates & Times:
 (Charlotte,  NC)
May 16 & 23  Wednesdays 10-12

(Shelby, NC)
May 14 & 21 Mondays 5:30-7:30

 (Hickory, NC)
May 19 & 26 Saturday 10-1

Class Fee:  $ 30.00. Plus Supplies.

Class Description:  
Four blocks, four styles, two finishes – the choice is yours.
 Detailed instructions make Pieced Placemats a project for everyone – even beginners. 
Finished Size: 18 1/4" x 13 1/4"

Machine Mastery Classes:   

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 5, 12 & 19 Thursdays 6-8
March 22, 29, April 5  Thursdays 6-8

(Shelby, NC)
January 30, February 6 & 13 Mondays 6-8
April 16, 23 & 30 Mondays 10-12

(Hickory, NC)
 January 31, February 7 & 14 Tuesdays 5:30-7:30
May 8, 15 & 22 Tuesdays 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.  

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)
February 2 & 9 Thursdays 6-8
April 12 & 19 Thursday 6-8

 (Shelby, NC)
February 20 & 27 Mondays 5:30-7:30
May 7 & 14 Mondays 10-1

(Hickory, NC)
February 21 & 28 Tuesdays 5:30-7:30
 May 29 & June 5 Tuesdays 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.  

Class Description:  In this class we will cover: stabilizers, machine screens, hoops, centering,
placement, combining designs and sew outs.

Bernina 830 Emulator:

 Class Locations:
 Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Lee's Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)

 Dates & Times:
(Charlotte, NC)
March 3 & 10 Saturday 10-12
May 3 & 10 Thursday 6-8

 (Shelby, NC)
January 14 & 21 Saturday 9-11
March 24 & 31 Saturday 9-11

(Hickory, NC)
February 4 & 11 Saturday 2-4
May 5 & 12 Saturday 2-4

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.  

 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 Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)


Dates & Times:
(Charlotte, NC)
January 16, 23, 30 Mondays 6-8
April 2, 9 & 16 Mondays 6-8

 (Shelby, NC)
February 7, 14 & 21 Tuesdays 10-12
 April 3, 10 & 17 Tuesdays 5:30-7:30

(Hickory, NC)
January 30, February 6 & 13 Mondays 5:30-7:30
April 20, 27 & May 4 Fridays 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.  

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  Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC) 

Dates & Times:
(Charlotte, NC)
February 6 & 13 Mondays 6-8
April 23 & 30 Mondays 6-8

(Shelby, NC)
February 28 & March 6 Tuesdays 10-12
April 28 & May 1 Tuesdays 5:30-7:30 

(Hickory, NC)
February 20 & 27 Tuesdays 5:30-7:30
May 11 & 18 Friday 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.  
Class Description:  In this class we will cover: stabilizers, machine screens, hoops, centering,
placement, combining designs and sew outs.

 Brother  PR650 & PR1000 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 14 Saturday 10-12
March 31 Saturday 10-12

 (Shelby, NC)
January 28 Saturday 9-11
April 7 Saturday 9-11

(Hickory, NC)
January 31 Tuesday 10-12
May 29 Tuesday 3-5

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.  

Class Description:  Come learn threading, changing of frames from sewing to hat hoops,
use of cards, USB stick, and embroidery screens. Question and answering session.


Bernina Serger 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)
March 1, 8, & 15 Thursday 6-8
May 17, 24 & 31 Thursday 6-8

(Shelby, NC)
January 23 & 30 Mondays 10-12
May 28 & June 4 Mondays 5:30- 7:30

(Hickory, NC)
January 17 & 24 Tuesdays 10-12
May 8 & 15 Tuesdays 5:30-7:30

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.  
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.

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.  

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.

Brother Serger Mastery Class:

Class Location:
  Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC) 
  
Dates & Times:
(Charlotte, NC)
January 9 & 16 Mondays 10-12
March 19 & 26 Mondays 6-8

 (Shelby, NC)
January 16 & 23 Mondays 5:30-7:30
May 21 & 28 Mondays 10-12

(Hickory, NC)
January 17 & 24 Tuesdays 5:30-7:30
May 4 & 11 Fridays 3-5

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.  

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.

Software:

Bernina Embroidery Software:

Class Locations:
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Lee's Furniture & Sewing ( Shelby, NC)
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC )

Dates & Times:
(Charlotte, NC)
 Digitize Manual  January 21 or April 21 Saturday 10-12
Auto Digitize/ Magic Wand January 28 or April 14 Saturday 10-12
  Lettering & Monograms February 4 or May 5 Saturday 10-12
Fill Stitches February 11 or May 12 Saturday 10-12
  Advanced Applique  February 18 or May 19 Saturday 10-12
Quilting March 17 or May 26 Saturday 10-12

 (Shelby, NC)
 Digitize Manual  February 4  Saturday 9-11 or May 8 Tuesday 5:30-7:30
Auto Digitize/ Magic Wand February 11  Saturday 9-11 or May 15 Tuesday 5:30-7:30
 Lettering & Monograms February 18 Saturday 9-11 or May 22 Tuesday 5:30-7:30
Fill Stitches March 3 Saturday  9-11 or May 29 Tuesday 5:30-7:30
 Advanced Applique  March 10 Saturday 9-11 or June 5 Tuesday 5:30-7:30
Quilting March 17 Saturday 9-11 or June 12 Tuesday 5:30-7:30

(Hickory, NC)
 Digitize Manual  March 5 Monday 9-11 or April 9 Monday 5-7
Auto Digitize/ Magic Wand  March 12 Monday 9-11 or April 16 Monday 5-7
 Lettering & Monograms March 19 Monday 9-11 or April 23 Monday 5-7
Fill Stitches March 26 Monday 9-11 or April 30 Monday 5-7
 Advanced Applique  April 2 Monday 9-11 or May 7 Monday 5-7
Quilting April 9 Monday 9-11 or May 14 Monday 5-7
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.  

 

Brother PE-Design Next Software: 
Class Locations: 
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Lee's Furniture & Sewing ( Shelby, NC)   
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)

Dates & Times:
(Charlotte, NC)
February 20, 27 & March 5 Mondays 6-8
May 7, 14 & 21 Mondays 6-8

 (Shelby, NC)
January 17, 24 & 31 Tuesdays 9-11
April 3, 10 & 17 Tuesdays 9-11

(Hickory, NC)
January 16, 23 & 30 Mondays 9-11
May 2, 9, 16 Wednesdays 5:30-7:30


 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.  

 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.

BES Lettering Software: 

Class Locations: 
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Dates & Times:
(Charlotte, NC)
January 9 Monday 6-8
April 30 Monday 10-12

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.  

Class Description: An Introduction to the BES® Embroidery Lettering Software, one of the most innovative,
user-friendly embroidery lettering and monogramming software programs on the market. Compatible with most brands of embroidery machines and software,
BES Lettering has functionality for all skill levels, offering unlimited lettering potential, customization and creativity in an easy-to-use format.
BES Lettering incorporates many outstanding features and functions into one all-inclusive package for the ultimate design potential so you won't have
to pay more for additional software or design packages. BES Lettering--alone or as a companion to your existing embroidery software-will
take you from a great idea to great results in minutes!
BES® Embroidery Lettering Software is a stand-alone program compatible with the most popular brands of embroidery machines
and software including: .pes, .sew, .jef, .brf, .pes v8, .pes v6, .hus, .pcs, .shv, .vip, .vp3, .dst, .xxx, .exp.

Club Classes:   

 Embroidery Club:
"Organize Your Stabilizers"

Class Locations:
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Dates & Times:
(Charlotte, NC)
January 10 & 17 Tuesdays 6-9

Class Description:   Have you ever wondered which tube is which after you've used your stabilizer and laid it down or have you run out and forgotten?
Lay your stabilizer/hoops in this organizer and make tags to mark the different types so you can keep track of what you have and what you need. 
Embroider the top and tags to make this organizer yours. You can also use this gift wrap and bows.  Well's discuss how to use the vinyl to sort and store
anything you would like.  The sample is for a door size organizer, make yours any size you choose.

 


All About Me Embroidery Club:

Class Locations:
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Dates & Times:
(Charlotte, NC)
January 26 Thursday 6-8
February 23 Thursday 6-8
March 29 Thursday 10-12
April 26 Thursday 6-8
May 31 Thursday 6-8

 (Shelby, NC)
January 27 Friday 10-12
February 24 Friday 10-12
March 23 Friday 10-12
April 27 Friday 10-12
May 25 Friday 10-12

(Hickory, NC)
January 27 Friday 10-12
February 24  Friday 10-12
March 23 Friday 10-12
April 13 Friday 10-12
May 25 Friday 10-12

 Class Fee: Class fee is $15.00 This includes CD with class and project information.
Supplies to make project are extra.
 
Class Description: 
 January: "Make It Snappy!"
You can stitch up a great little carryall in a snap – and just in time to get organized for the new year! 
The carry all features four "Snap Happy" pockets to organize your sewing supplies. 
Or you could use it for travel item or even your electronic gadgets. 
We will also create a wallet that is just right for holding your camera or cell phone.
 In this class we will learn techniques for embroidering over pet screening to create see-through pockets. 
We will also review embroidery techniques on netting or tulle.

February: "Don’t Sweat It"
Need a little something to keep you warm? Join us as we create a fun jacket that will do just that. 
We will discuss sweatshirts and fleece and how to embroider successfully on these fabrics. 
We will also talk about stabilizers and products that will make your garment or project look great.

March: "Simple Home: The Baby Room – and More"
In this class we will focus on an adorable ruffled pillow and wall hanging that will be perfect for anyone – not just the new baby.
 We will discuss gathering techniques as well as discuss how to choose the proper stabilizer for your designs.

April: "Holding It Together: Quilting with an Embroidery Machine"
Quilting has never been easier – we will discuss how to quilt the layers of a quilt together that will make quilting fun AND easy, AND super fast!
 We will review the basics of quilting in the hoop and create projects using our test samples. 
We will examine some different threads and needles to use when you use your embroidery machine to quilt your projects.

May: "From Head to Toe"
We will embroider head to toe as we discuss techniques for embroidering caps and slippers.
 We will talk about products that will work well for stabilizing caps to keep them from shifting as you embroider them
. We will also make boutique slippers that are sure to please everyone. 
We will focus placement and on how to get a design exactly where you want it to be.


Sewing:

Basic Sewing:

Class Locations:
 Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
 Lee Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)

Dates & Times:
(Charlotte, NC)
February 21, 28, March 6, 13, 20 & March 27 Tuesdays 6-9
April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Tuesdays 10-1

(Shelby, NC)
February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & March 7 Wednesdays 3-5

Class Fee:  $ 125.00.  Supplies Extra.
Class Description:   Come join us in this six week class to get started in the wonderful
world of sewing. In this six week class, we will get familiar with the  machine and
make some great projects. We will make a pillow case, tote and pajama pants.


Lotus Tunic & Cami : (The Next Step After Beginner Sewing)

Class Location:
 Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Dates & Times:
(Charlotte, NC)
April 10 ,17 & 24 Tuesdays 6-9

 Class Fee: $ 45.00. Supplies Extra.

 Class Description:  Modern, feminine designs perfect for every occasion! Sweetheart neckline with subtle curves gives this
tunic it's "signature" style.  Make yours with or without sleeves.  Sizes range from 4-20. 

Quilted Jackets:

Class Location:
 Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Dates & Times:
 (Charlotte, NC)
February 22, 29 & March 7 Wednesdays 6-9
Class Fee: $ 40.00. Supplies Extra.

Class Description:  Come make a quilted jacket.  Choose your favorite jacket pattern to make this
pieced jacket.  These jackets were made from Kwik Sew Pattern #3438.

Glamour Ladies Night Gowns:

Class Location:
 Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Dates & Times:
 (Charlotte, NC)
May 15 & 22 Tuesdays 6-9  

Class Fee: $ 30.00. Supplies Extra.

 Class Description:  This nightgown pattern ranges in size XS-3XL.  Pattern has two 
lengths of gowns.   We will have some fun with Heirloom techniques.  

 

Miscellaneous: 

 

Junior Classic:

 Class Location:
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)

 Dates & Times:
 (Charlotte, NC)
January 24, 31 February 7 Tuesdays 6-9

(Shelby, NC)
March 28, April 4 & 11 Wednesdays 3-5

(Hickory, NC)
March 1, 8 & 15 Thursdays 10-1

Class Fee: Class fee is $35.00.  Additional Kit Fee.

Class Description: This messenger style bag can be worn as a shoulder bag or cross body
Lots of pockets inside and out. Front pocket perfect for iPad or other tech toys. 
Bag is 11" x 11" x 4".  

Owl Handbag:

 Class Location:
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Dates & Times:
 (Charlotte, NC)
February 15 & 22 Wednesdays 10-1
May 16 & 23 Wednesdays 6-9

 Class Fee: Class fee is $30.00.  Additional Kit Fee.

Class Description:  Owls are all the rage.  Come make this cute owl handbag.
A great class for the beginner sewer. 




Heirloom Sewing by Serger:

 Class Location:
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Dates & Times:
 (Charlotte, NC)
February 16 Thursday 6-8:30
Class Fee: Class fee is $25.00.  Additional Kit Fee.

Class Description:  We will learn different heirloom techniques on your serger. 


 
Beginner Applique:

 Class Location:
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Dates & Times:
 (Charlotte, NC)
 February 29 Wednesday 10-1
April 11 Wednesday 6-8

(Shelby, NC)
March 13 Tuesday 5:30-8:30
May 1 Tuesday 10-1

(Hickory, NC)
April 14 Saturday 1-4
May 21 Monday 5-8

Class Fee: Class fee is $20.00.  Additional Kit Fee.

Class Description:  Come learn how to machine applique.  This technique is used in
so many patterns.  You can choose to blanket stitch applique or satin stitch applique.

E-Cozy Palooza:

 Class Location:
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)

 Dates & Times:
 (Charlotte, NC)
May 1 & 8 Tuesdays 6-8

(Shelby, NC)
April 18 & 25 Wednesday 3-5

(Hickory, NC)
March 29 Thursday 10-2

Class Fee: Class fee is $30.00.  Additional Kit Fee.
Class Description: Create a cozy uniquely yours. Pattern has four styles
and two sizes for readers. Size up to 5 1/2 " x 8" including Kindle & Nook. 
Fat quarter friendly.  This makes a wonderful gift.
 

Class Registration Policy

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.