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Special Events:

Quilt & Fiber Art Emporium
Marianne Fons of "Fons & Porter"

Location:
Hickory Metro Convention Center
1960 13th Ave. Drive SE
Hickory, NC 28602

Dates & Times:
April 30 Friday 10-8
May 1 Saturday 10-8
May 2 Sunday 10-5

Admission Packages:  
The Premium Package: ($100.00) Includes Marianne Fons Lecture, Guest Speaker Lecture, Bernina Educator Lectures, All Sewing Classes, 3 day admission to show.
The Gold Package: ($75.00)
Includes Guest Speaker Lecture, Bernina Educator Lectures, All Sewing Classes, 3 day admission to show.
The Silver Package: ($20.00)
Includes 3 day admission to show.
The Bronze Package: ($7.50)
Includes 1 day admission to show.
The Group Discount or Quilt Guild Package: ($6.00) Includes 1 day admission to show. Must be group of 25.
The Keynote Speaker Package: ($25.00) Includes Marianne Fons Lecture,

All ticket packages can be purchased prior to Event to ensure your space. 
Admission to show will be available at door. 

Description:  Join us for all three days or just one. 
The event will consist of:

Lecture from Marianne Fons of "Fons & Porter"
Guest Speakers: Gayle Hillert of Bernina of America and Paula Scaffidi of Fiberella
Bernina Educators Classes and Lectures
Local Quilt Store Owners will also be teaching
Vender Mall with venders from NC, SC, VA, GA, PA, WV

Bernina of America
Oklahoma Embroidery
A Gallery of quilts, mix media, fiber art, artisans and wearables.
Door prizes
Charity Booths: Susan G. Komen (Brest Cancer Foundation)
Project Linus

Classes Registration will post soon.
Classes will included:
 Cutwork
AccuQuilt Quilts
Square in Square
4 Stacked Poise Quilt
C
orel Draw & Digitizing
Software for the Quilter
Serger
Paula Scaffidi Machine Felting
Machine Embroidery
Quilting with Paint Sticks
      Intro to the Bernina 830
    


      


How to Get Started Quilting:
Sponsored by: Appalachian State University

Class Location:

Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)

Dates & Times:
(Hickory, NC)
 March 3  Wednesday 2-5

Class Fee:  To be announced.

Once a job almost every homemaker performed, making quilts is more of a hobby today.
From simple crazy quilts to highly elaborate patterns, quilting can be a creative expression of art and beauty.
Getting started can be as simple as sewing two equal sized squares together.  Come join us for this lecture/ demonstration
You will  understand why there are so many quilters.


 



Brother PR650
How to Start Your Own Business:

Class Location:
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)

Dates & Times:
(Hickory, NC)
 May 22 Saturday 10-3
 
Class Fee:  $25.00 (Lunch Provided)

Have your thought about starting your own embroidery business? Then this class is a must for you.
The Brother Educator will present a wonderful business seminar on what it takes to start a business.
Afterwards, we will see all the great features and benefits of Brothers PR650 commerical machine.





North Carolina Quilt Symposium:
"Nothing Could Be Finer"

 Location:
Johnson & Wales University
Charlotte, NC  28202

Dates & Times:
(Charlotte, NC)
June 3 - 6, 2010

North Carolina Quilt Symposium is a  quilt conference featuring workshops
and lectures by national teachers, a participants' quilt show and fashion show,
special exhibits, and a merchants' mall.



Quilting Classes:



Salt Water Taffy:

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

Dates & Times:
(Charlotte, NC)
February 3,10, 24 & March 3 Wednesdays 10-1 or 6-9
(Week of January 17 skipped due to seminar)

Class Fee:  $ 60.00.  Supplies Extra.

Class Description
:  
This pattern is  made up of  simply pieced squares, triangles, and rectangle.
Use seasonal fabrics for that holiday look, or pick your favorite colors and enjoy making this deliciously easy quilt.
Quilt Size: 64 x 64.


 




Rambling Rose 

Class Locations:

Lee Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)

Dates & Times:
(Shelby, NC)
 February 3, 10, 17, 24 & March 3 Wednesdays 10-1

Class Fee:  $ 60.00.  Supplies Extra.

Class Description
: 
This quilt pattern is fat quarter friendly. Each fat quarter
equals one 12" finished block.  Four sizes are included in pattern.
Sizes range are: Crib, Lap, Twin or Queen.




A Quilter's Garden:

Class Location:

Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)

Dates & Times:
(Hickory, NC)
February 6,13, 20, 27 March 6 & 13 Saturdays 10-1


Class Fee:  $ 60.00.  Supplies Extra.

Class Description
: 
This sampler quilt measures 51" x 63". This pattern is a combination of pieced and appliquéd blocks with asymmetric layout, which adds visual interest.



Table Seasonings

Quilted Quickies "Table Seasonings":

Class Location:

Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)

Dates & Times:
(Hickory, NC)
March 1, 8, 15 & 22 Mondays 10-1

(Shelby, NC)
May 7, 14, 21, & 28 Fridays 9:30-12:30


Class Fee:  $ 30.00.  Supplies Extra.

Class Description
: 
Seasonal Table Runners.  Choose from Spring, Winter or Fall
Table runner comes in three different sizes.  These runners are machine
 appliquéd  and uses a tumbler charmer template.







Twisted Star:
(Cleveland Community College Class)

Class Location:

Lee Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC) 

Dates & Times:
(Shelby, NC)
March 1, 8, 15 & 22, 29 April 5, 12, 19 & 26 Mondays 6-9
Class Fee:  $ 75.00.  Supplies Extra.

Class Description
: 
Select a multicolored print fabric as your inspiration piece. It should have at least 3 colors in addition to the background color.
Coordinate two "twist" colors, with similar values. Add punch with a star fabric using color from your inspiration piece.
Selet a background that reads solid. You can Fussy Cut your centers to personalize your quilt. Quilt is made from Flying Geese Patches,
Triangle Pieced Squares, and Twist Blocks. Pattern has yardage and cutting charts for Lap quilt (56" x 66");
Twin quilt (66" x 99"); and Queen quilt 88" x 99".




Six Halves Make a Whole Lot More:
(Catawba Valley Community College Class)

Class Locations:

Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)

Dates & Times:
(Hickory, NC)
 March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 April 6, 13 & 20 Tuesdays 10-1, 2-5 or 6-9

Class Fee:  $ 65.00.  Supplies Extra.

Class Description:   The Quilt Branch has created this book, the third in the series, with 6 new projects each using 6 half-yard cuts just for you.
There are instructions for five quilts and a set of placemats included, plus extras. Grab that "roll-up" and start creating!
The quilt finishes 68" x 80".



 


Tried & True:

Class Locations:

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

Dates & Times:
(Hickory, NC)
 March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2
October 7 & November 4, December 2 Thursdays 10-1

(Shelby, NC)
 March 1, April 12, May 3, June 7, July 19, August 2, September 13
October 4 & November 1, December 6 Mondays 10-1

Class Fee:  $ 100.00.  Supplies Extra.

Class Description
: 
This quilt is the result of quilters favorite patterns they
use time and time again. This is a block of the month class.




Hop To It Embroidered Quilt:

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

Dates & Times:
(Shelby, NC)
March 10 & 17 April 7 & 14 May 5 & 12
June 9 & 16 July 21 & 28 Wednesdays 10-1


(Hickory, NC)
March 11, 18, April 8, 15, May 13, 20,
June 10 & 17 July 22 & 29 Thursdays 10-1


Class Fee:  $ 100.00.  Supplies Extra.

Class Description: Hop To It, designed by Edyta Sitar for Laundry Basket Quilts, is a striking quilt
made even more beautiful with its' use of vibrant colors. Inspired by nature,
these 12 stunning blocks will bring the great outdoors right into your sewing room.
This quilt is machine embroidered and automatic machine appliqué.
Quilt finishes at 46 x 57.


 


 Wild Things:

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

Dates & Times:
(Charlotte, NC)
 March 10,17, 24 & 31 Wednesdays  6-9

Class Fee:  $ 60.00.  Supplies Extra.

Class Description
: 
These funky pinwheels will make your heart sing.
Bold colors will make this quilt pop. 
Quilt finished size is 58" x 64". 





Lily Pond:

Class Location:
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)

Dates & Times:
(Hickory, NC)
April 2, 9, 16 & 23 Friday 10-1

Class Fee:  $ 60.00.  Supplies Extra.

Class Description
: 
Fashionable and fun, this collection captures the essence of a summer's day on the bank of a garden pond.
Finished quilt size is 65" x 75".




My Corner Garden:

Class Location:
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)

Dates & Times:
(Hickory, NC)
April 3,10,17, 24 May 8 & 15 Saturday 10-1

Class Fee:  $ 60.00.  Supplies Extra.

Class Description
: 
This quilt combines a beautiful patchwork background with floral appliqués
in the four corners.  You're going to love creating your own corner garden! Finished quilt measures 57" x 65".






 Curved Log Cabin:

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

Dates & Times:
(Charlotte, NC)
April 7 & 14 Wednesdays  10-1

Class Fee:  $ 30.00.  Supplies Extra.

Class Description
: 
A new look for the curved log cabin. This variation of the log cabin block is constructed such that the logs on one side
are twice as wide as the logs on the opposing side, creating a subtle curve. Experiment with the settings to find the one you like best.
Detailed instructions and fabric requirements for alternate sizes included. Finished sizes from 54" x 54" to 90" x 90".
 






 Photo Memory Quilt:

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

Dates & Times:
(Charlotte, NC)
April 20 & 27 Tuesdays  10-1
June 15 & 22 Tuesdays 6-8

Class Fee:  $ 35.00.  Supplies Extra.

Class Description
: 
Do you have a favorite photo you would like to turn into a quilt?
This class will walk you through the process.


 



Go For It Quilt:


Class Location:
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)


Dates & Times:
(Shelby, NC)
 April 26, May 10, 17 & 24 Mondays 10-1
(Week of May 3 skipped).

(Hickory, NC)
 May 4, 11, 18 & 25 Tuesdays 10-1


Class Fee:  $ 60.00.  Supplies Extra.

Class Description
: 
This quilt is created with the Go Accuquilt Cutter.
You won't believe how easy it is to cut out a quilt. 


 


Abundance:

Class Location:

Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Dates & Times:
(Charlotte, NC)
May 5,12,19 & 26 Wednesdays  6-9

Class Fee:  $60.00.  Supplies Extra.

Class Description
: 
This beautiful quilt was designed by Thimble Blossoms.   Finished sizes from 66" x 80".
This quilt was featured in Moda's Playbook in the Spring of 2009.






No Rules:

Class Location:

Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Dates & Times:
(Charlotte, NC)
May 15, 22 & 29 Saturdays 10-1

Class Fee:  $35.00.  Supplies Extra.

Class Description
: "
“No Rules”  measures 21 ž x 28. The quilt has a  traditional hanging sleeve, and is raw edge appliquéd.
The purpose if this quilt is to show that you don’t have to follow the rules, one can play, have fun, and make one’s own piece of hanging art. 


Fashion:

 



Sew Basics:

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

Dates & Times:
(Charlotte, NC)

May 4, 11, 18, 25 June 1 & 8 Tuesdays 10-1

Class Fee: $ 150.00. Supplies Extra.

Class Description:
  A class composed of six three hour classes over six weeks
in which you will sew a project of your choice (With instructor direction).  
You will learn about the tools necessary to complete a successful sewing project.
  We will also be sewing sample seams and learning to read patterns. 
Most students are able to complete two projects.






Spring Pillow Toppers :

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

Dates & Times:
(Charlotte, NC)
February 23, March 2 Tuesdays 6-9

Class Fee: $ 40.00. Supplies Extra.

Class Description:
  
Exploring different sewing techniques which will include window applique, different applique stitches, piping,
ruffles, zippers, Y -seams, and buttonholes.  We will be making two toppers and will include instructions on how to cover a pillow form
with a lapped zipper closure.  There will be a $5 partial kit fee with a list of supplies when you sign up.  This is a good class for fat quarter packs.



 

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 Basic Sewing:

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

Dates & Times:
(Charlotte, NC)
January 19, 26 February 9 Tuesdays 10-1 February 16 & 23 Tuesdays 10-2
March 9,16, 23, 30, April 6 & 13 Tuesdays 6-8:30
April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18 & 25 Tuesdays 6-8:30
May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Wednesdays 10-12:30

(Hickory, NC)
April 2, 9, 16, 23, May 7 & 14 Fridays 3-5

(Shelby, NC)
May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1 & 8 Tuesdays 2-4

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.




Retro Aprons:

Class Location:
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)

Dates & Times:
(Shelby, NC)
March 8, 15, & 22 Mondays 10-1

(Hickory, NC)
April 7, 14 & 21 Wednesdays 10-1

Class Fee:  $ 30.00.  Supplies Extra.

Class Description
: 
Cindy has used modern fabrics with retro shapes to showcase aprons that look fresh and colorful.
But you may use "reproduction" fabrics for a more vintage look. Use your imagination...embroider, embellish and have a blast!


Machine Mastery Classes:




Bernina Mastery Classes:

 
Workbook


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

Dates & Times:
(Charlotte, NC)
January 21, 28 February 4, 11,18 & 25 Thursdays 10-12
March 25, April 1, 8, 15 22 & May 6 Thursdays 6-8


(Hickory, NC)
January 19, 26, February 2, & 9 Tuesdays 5:30-7:30
April 12, 19, 26, May 3 Mondays 10-12

(Shelby, NC)
January 18, 25, & February 1 Mondays 5:30-7:30
April 19, 26, May 3 & 10 Mondays 3-5

Important Class Registration Notice.
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.  
Please be considerate to our teachers and give us at least a twenty-four
hour notice if you must cancel. Some of our teachers drive an hour or longer. 
It is disheartening an expensive for teachers to drive  and have no shows.
If machine is not purchased from us, we will review the matter individually.

Class Description
:  
We will cover:  stabilizers, machine screens, hoops, centering,
placement, combining designs and sew outs.


 

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Bernina Embroidery Mastery Classes:
    Artista Workbooks

430-440 Workbook

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

 Dates & Times:
(Charlotte, NC)
 March 4, 11, 18 Thursdays 10-12 (Artista Only)
March 25 Thursday 10-12 (Bernina 430/440 Only)
May 27, June 10, 17 Thursdays 6-8 (Artista Only)
June 24 Thursday 6-8 (Bernina 430/440 Only)

(Hickory, NC)
January 25 Monday 9-11 (Bernina 430/440 Only)
February 16 & 23 Tuesdays 5:30-7:30 (Artista Only)
May 10 & 17 Mondays 10-12 (Artista Only)
May 27 Thursdays 5-7  (Bernina 430/440 Only)

(Shelby, NC)
February 15 & 22 Mondays 5:30-7:30
May 17 & 24 Mondays 3-5

Important Class Registration Notice.
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.  
Please be considerate to our teachers and give us at least a twenty-four
hour notice if you must cancel. Some of our teachers drive an hour or longer. 
It is disheartening an expensive for teachers; to drive  and have no shows.
If machine is not purchased from us, we will review the matter individually.

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




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 25, February 1, 8 & 15  Mondays 10-12 or 6-8
March 22, 29, April 5 & 12 Mondays 10-12 or 6-8
May 10, 17, 24 & June 7 Mondays 10-12
(May 30th skipped due to Memorial Day.)

(Hickory, NC)
January 28, February 4 & 11 Thursdays 10-12
April 12, 19, 26 Mondays 2-4

(Shelby, NC)
January 28, February 4 & 11 Thursdays 5:30-7:30
April 1, 8 & 15 Thursdays 10-1


Important Class Registration Notice.
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.  
Please be considerate to our teachers and give us at least a twenty-four
hour notice if you must cancel. Some of our teachers drive an hour or longer. 
It is disheartening an expensive for teachers; to drive  and have no shows.
 If machine is not purchased from us, we will review the matter individually.


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.


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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 22 March 1 & 8  Mondays 10-12 or 6-8
April 19, 26, May 3 Mondays 10-12
June 14, 21 & 28 Mondays 10-12 or 6-8

(Hickory, NC)
February 18 Thursday 5:00-8:30
May 3 & 10 Mondays 2-4

(Shelby, NC)
February 18 Thursday 5:00-8:30
(Skipped week of February 25).
April 22 Thursday 9-12


Important Class Registration Notice.
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.  
Please be considerate to our teachers and give us at least a twenty-four
hour notice if you must cancel. Some of our teachers drive an hour or longer. 
It is disheartening an expensive for teachers; to drive  and have no shows.
If machine is not purchased from us, we will review the matter individually.

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




 Brother  PR650 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 20  Saturday 10-12
March 20 Saturday 10-12
April 17 Saturday 10-12
May 8 Saturday 10-12

(Hickory, NC)
February 23 Tuesday 10-12
May 4 Tuesday 3-5

(Shelby, NC)

February 1 Monday 10-12
April 24 Saturday 10-12


Important Class Registration Notice.
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.  
Please be considerate to our teachers and give us at least a twenty-four
hour notice if you must cancel. Some of our teachers drive an hour or longer. 
It is disheartening an expensive for teachers; to drive and have no shows.
No supplies needed. Just bring yourself.

If machine is not purchased from us, class is not available.

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:
Workbook

   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, March 4, 11 & 18 Thursdays 6-8
April 15, 22, May 6 & 13 Saturday 10-12
(Skipped April 29th due to The Quilt & Fiber Art Emporium)

(Hickory, NC)
February 9 & 16 Tuesdays 10-12
May 13 & 20 Tuesdays 3-5

(Shelby, NC)
February 15 & 22 Mondays 10-12
May 5 & 12 Wednesdays 10-12

Important Class Registration Notice.
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.  
Please be considerate to our teachers and give us at least a twenty-four hour
notice if you must cancel. Some of our teachers drive an hour or longer. 
It is disheartening an expensive for teachers; to drive and  have no shows.
If machine is not purchased from us, class is not available.

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:
  Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
  

Dates & Times:
(Charlotte, NC)
March 15 Monday  10-12
June 7 Monday 6-8
November 6 Friday 11-1


Important Class Registration Notice.
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.  
Please be considerate to our teachers and give us at least a twenty-four hour
notice if you must cancel. Some of our teachers drive an hour or longer. 
It is disheartening an expensive for teachers; to drive and  have no shows.
If machine is not purchased from us, class is not available.


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:



Introduction to Bernina Artista Software Version 6:
Workbook Part 1
Workbook Part 2
Workbook Part 3
Bonus Programs
Multi-Hooping

(Version Six Software Workbooks have not been posted from Bernina)

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

Dates & Times:
(Charlotte, NC)
January 21, 28 February 4, 11, 18 Thursdays 6-8
May 20, 27, June 10, 17 & 24 Thursdays 10-12

(Hickory, NC)
March 12 & 19 Fridays 10-1
April 12, 19 & 26 Mondays 5:30-7:30

(Shelby, NC)
February 2, 16 & 23 Tuesdays 10-12
Skipped week of February 9th.
February 2, 9 & 16 Tuesdays 6-8
May 4, 11  & 18 Tuesdays 10-12

Important Class Registration Notice.

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:  
Software must be loaded before class if bringing computer.
We will not allow time to load software. 

We will cover: combine & edit digitized designs. Portfolio. Editing tools.
 Tools: (mirror merge, wreath, pattern stamp, thread charts, etc).
Lettering & monogram program.
 Digitizing. Learn how to turn pictures into stitches.
Cross stitch, Photo Snap & Quilt Program.




Bernina Artista Software Version 6:
"The Next Step & Project Classes"

Class Location:
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC )

Dates & Times:

(Hickory, NC)
February 15 & 22 Mondays 5:30-7:30 (Lettering)
March 1 & 8 Mondays 5:30-7:30 (Appliqué)
March 15 & 22 Mondays 5:30-7:30 (Digitizing)

(Shelby, NC)
March 2 & 9 Tuesdays  10-12 (Lettering)
 March 16 & 236 Tuesdays 10-12 (Appliqué)
March 30 & April 6 10-12 Tuesdays (Digitizing)

Class Fee: $ 20.00. Supplies Extra.
Each Class Topic is considered a separate class.

Class Description: In this class we will have a computer class the first week
and apply the technique to a simple project the second week.


 


Brother PE-Design Software Version 8:

Class Locations: 

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

Dates & Times:
(Charlotte, NC)
January 19, 26, February 2, 9 & 16 Tuesdays 6-8:30
April 19, 26, May 3, 10 & 17 Mondays 6-8:30

(Hickory, NC)
February 4, 11, & 18 Thursdays 2-4
June 7, 14 & 21 Mondays 10-12

(Shelby, NC)
January 12, 19 & 26 Tuesdays 10-12
March 6, 13 & 20 Saturdays 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: 
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.


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Monogram Wizard Software: 

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

Dates & Times:
(Charlotte, NC)
January 18 Monday 10-12
April 7 Wednesday 6-8
June 16 Wednesday 2-4

(Hickory, NC)
February 3 Wednesday 9-10
May 24 Mondays 9-10

(Shelby, NC)
April 21 Wednesday 9-10
June 12 Saturday 9-10


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:  
Learn how to operate your monogram wizard. You will see how easy this program is to use. 




Brother BES Software:

Class Locations: 

Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)

Dates & Times:
(Charlotte, NC)
March 23 & 30 Tuesdays 10-12
June 2 & 9 Wednesdays 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.  

Class Description:
An Introduction to the BESŪ 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!
BESŪ 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
"Vintage Heart Pillow"

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

Dates & Times:
(Charlotte, NC)
January 20 & 27  Wednesday 6-8
January 22 & 29 Fridays 10-1

Class Fee: Class fee is $20.00 
Additional Kit Fee.
 
Class Description:  Applique roses with butterflies in the center of a window applique heart stitched with an entredeux stitch.
We'll be using Maderia applique to frame and showcase the embroidery and heart.  It will include using a wing needle
around the edges and lace embroidery in each corner.  This pillow can be made with cotton, silk or a lightweight satin.


 

 

Brother Club
"Casserole Covers"

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

Dates & Times:
(Shelby, NC)
January 26 Tuesday 2-4

(Hickory, NC)
January 29 Friday 10-12

(Charlotte, NC)
April 21 Wednesday 10-12


Class Fee: Class fee is $5.00 
Additional Kit Fee.
 
Class Description:  We will make a casserole cover from two
prequilted placemats. You can add embroidery for decoration.


 



Bernina Club : 
"Binding & Quilting"

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

Dates & Times:
(Hickory, NC)
February 5 Friday 10-12

(Shelby, NC)
February 18 Thursday 10-12

(Charlotte, NC)
March 13 Saturday 10-12


Class Fee: Class fee is $5.00.  
 
Class Description:  We will make a mini quilt block with binding and free motion quilting. This class
is a great way to learn the correct way to bind and join ends on quilt binding. We will
also cover free motion quilting. We will also demonstrate the Simplicity Binder.



 



Brother Club
"Greeting Cards"

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

Dates & Times:
(Charlotte, NC)
February 6 Saturday 10-12

(Hickory, NC)
May 21 Friday 10-12

(Shelby, NC)
May 25 Tuesday 10-12

Class Fee: Class fee is $5.00 
Additional Kit Fee.
 
Class Description:  We will make greeting cards out of card stock.
Cards are fast and easy for any occasion.


  


Bernina Club :
 
"Placemat Or
ganizer"

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


Dates & Time:
(Charlotte, NC)

February 13 Saturday 10-12

Class Fee: Class fee is $5.00. 
Additional Kit Fee.
 
Class Description:  We will take a purchased
placemat and make a neat organizer for all our notions, threads or feet.




Brother Club
"Combining Stitches & Memory Functions"

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

Dates & Times:
(Hickory, NC)
February 19 Friday 3-5

(Shelby, NC)
March 11 Thursdays 10-12

(Charlotte, NC)
March 31 Wednesday 10-12

Class Fee: Class fee is $5.00 
Additional Kit Fee.
 
Class Description:  Love your machine but still fuzzy on the memory function.
Come learn all about memory and how to combine all those wonderful stitches.



 

 

Embroidery Club
"Elegant Rose Wallhanging or Tablecloth "

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

Dates & Times:
(Charlotte, NC)
March 5 & 12  Fridays 10-1

Class Fee: Class fee is $20.00 
Additional Kit Fee.
 
Class Description:  This month will feature positioning of designs using templates, folding or The Sewing Revolution. 
The project choice with be to embroider a wall hanging or the center of a circular tablecloth. 
The wall hanging will be finished with a border and the tablecloth will have roses on the edge. 
Each will have an initial of your choice in the center.



 



Bernina Club
"Combining Stitches & Memory Functions"

Class Locations:
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)

Dates & Times:
(Hickory, NC)
March 19 Friday 3-5

(Shelby, NC)
April 1 Thursday 3-5

Class Fee: Class fee is $5.00  Additional Kit Fee.
 
Class Description:  Love your machine but still fuzzy on the memory function.
Come learn all about memory and how to combine all those wonderful stitches.