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Classes for
Summer now posting. All Summer classes are daytime.
Classes now in progress are still posted.
Log
Cabin Quilt:
Class
Location:
Lee's
Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Creative
Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Dates
& Times:
(Hickory,
NC)
June
1, 8, 15 & 22 Friday 10-1
(Shelby,
NC)
June
4, 11, 18 & 25 Monday 2-5
June 6, 13, 20 & 27 Wednesdays 10-1
(Charlotte,
NC)
July 11, 18, 25 & August 1 Wednesdays 10-2
Class
Fee: $ 65.00.
Plus
Supplies.
Class Description: Sewers
of all ages can make a Log Cabin quilt in 10 to 16 hours with this book's easy
step-by-step directions and clear illustrations.
Yardage charts, color combinations, and a choice of pattern settings are given
for a variety of sizes. Six new pages of layouts, new finishing techniques
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)
May
16, 23 & 30 Wednesdays 10-2
(Hickory,
NC)
July
21, 28, August 4 & 11 Saturdays 10-1
(Shelby,
NC)
July
18, 25, August 1 & 8 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."
Just
Dreamy:
Class
Location:
Lee's
Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Creative
Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Dates
& Times:
(Hickory,
NC)
July
20,
27, August 3 & 10 Fridays 10-1
(Charlotte,
NC)
August
8, 15, 22 & 29 Wednesdays 10-1
Class
Fee: $ 65.00.
Plus
Supplies.
Class Description: This
beautiful fat quarter quilt is great for the beginner.
Finished size is 51" x 63". This quilt is made up of star blocks. Come
have
fun with this quilt. You can make this quilt in your colors.
Bali
"Ball Pops" Paper Piece Bed Runner :
Class
Location:
Creative
Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Lee's
Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Dates
& Times:
(Charlotte,
NC)
July
17, 24, 31 & August 7 Tuesdays 10-1
(Hickory,
NC)
August
2, 9, 16 & 23 Thursdays 10-1
August
2, 9, 16 & 23 Thursdays 2-5
Class
Fee: $ 65.00.
Plus
Supplies.
Class Description: This
pattern is a smaller version of Judy Niemeyer's Bali Wedding Star quilt.
The finished size is 30' x 104".
Continuation:
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".
Continuation:
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 1:30-3:30
May 19 & 26 Saturdays 1:30-4:00
June 23 & 30 Saturdays
1:30-4:00
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.
Double
Wedding Ring :
Class
Location:
Lee's
Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Dates
& Times:
(Hickory,
NC)
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)
April 26, May 3 & 10 Thursdays 6-8
June 14, 21 & 28 Thursday 4-6
August 2, 9 & 16 Thursday 4-6
(Shelby,
NC)
June 6, 13 & 20 Wednesday 3-5
August
6, 13 & 20 Monday
3-5
(Hickory,
NC)
June
8, 15, & 22 Fridays 3-5
August 7,14 & 21 Tuesdays 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 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)
May 17 & 24 Thursdays 10-12
July 19 & 26 Thursdays 4-6
August 23 & 30 Thursdays 4-6
(Shelby,
NC)
July 18 & 25 Wednesdays 3-5
(Hickory,
NC)
May
29 & June 5 Tuesdays 10-12
July 20 & 27 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: 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)
May 3 & 10 Thursday 4:00-5:30
July 26 & August 2 10-1
(Shelby,
NC)
May
5 & 12 Saturday 9-11
August 4 & 11 Saturday 9-11
(Hickory, NC)
May 5 & 12 Saturday 2-4
August 4 & 11 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)
June 2, 9 & 16 Saturday 10-12
August 4, 11 & 18 Saturday 10-12
(Shelby,
NC)
June
1, 8 & 15 Fridays 9:30-11:30
(Hickory, NC)
June 14, 21 & 28 Thursdays 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:
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)
June 23 & 30 Saturday 10-12
August 25 & September 8 Saturday 10-12
(The week of September 1 skipped due to Labor Day)
(Shelby,
NC)
June 22 & 29 Friday
9:30-11:30
(Hickory, NC)
July 19 & 26 Thursday 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: 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)
Mastery classes by appointment only June, July &
August.
Group mastery classes resume September.
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)
May 17, 24 & 31 Thursday 6-8
(Shelby,
NC)
May
28 & June 4 Mondays 5:30- 7:30
(Hickory, NC)
May 8 & 15 Tuesdays 5:30-7:30
Mastery
classes by appointment only June, July & August.
Group mastery classes resume September.
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)
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.
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 April 21 Saturday 10-12
Auto Digitize/ Magic Wand April 28 Saturday 10-12
Lettering & Monograms May 5 Saturday 10-12
Fill Stitches May 12
Saturday 10-12
Advanced
Applique May 19 Saturday 10-12
Quilting May 26 Saturday
10-12
(Shelby, NC)
Digitize Manual
May 8 Tuesday 5:30-7:30
Auto Digitize/ Magic Wand r May 15 Tuesday 5:30-7:30
Lettering & Monograms
May 22 Tuesday 5:30-7:30
Fill Stitches
May 29 Tuesday 5:30-7:30
Advanced
Applique
June 5 Tuesday 5:30-7:30
Quilting
June 12 Tuesday 5:30-7:30
(Hickory, NC)
Digitize Manual
April 9 Monday 5-7
Auto Digitize/ Magic Wand April 16
Monday 5-7
Lettering & Monograms April 23
Monday 5-7
Fill Stitches April
30 Monday 5-7
Advanced
Applique May 7 Monday 5-7
Quilting
May 14 Monday 5-7
Mastery
classes by appointment only June, July & August.
Group mastery classes resume September.
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.
Bernina Software Placemats:
Class Locations:
Lee's Furniture & Sewing (Shelby, NC)
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Dates & Times:
(Shelby, NC)
July 17 & 24 Tuesdays 2-5
(Hickory, NC)
August 18 & 25 Saturdays 1-4
Class
Fee: $
35.00. Plus Supplies.
Class
Description:
Come learn how to scan directly from fabric.
We will scan our design into the software and use the artwork to
create appliques. Come learn about auto applique in the software.
We will use the digitizing tools to decorate the snowman and tree.
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)
May 7, 14 & 21 Mondays 6-8
(Hickory, NC)
May 2, 9, 16 Wednesdays 5:30-7:30
Mastery
classes by appointment only June, July & August.
Group mastery classes resume September.
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)
Mastery
classes by appointment only June, July & August.
Group mastery classes resume September.
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.
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)
May 31 Thursday 6-8
(Shelby, NC)
May 25 Friday 10-12
(Hickory, NC)
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:
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:
To Tie For:
Class
Locations:
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Dates
& Times:
(Shelby, NC)
June
5 & 12 Tuesdays 10-1
(Hickory, NC)
June 18 Monday 10-5 (We
will have a break for lunch)
July 19 & 26 Thursdays 10-1
(Charlotte,
NC)
June 9 & 16 Saturdays 1:30-4:30
July 21 Saturday 10-5 (We will have a break for lunch)
Class
Fee: $ 35.00. Supplies Extra.
Class Description:
Come
make this adorable child's dress.
The dress is reversible. Dress has appliques and pockets.
Sizes range from 1-6. Pattern includes pattern for top and doll
dress.
Baby
Overalls:
Class
Locations:
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Dates
& Times:
(Shelby, NC)
June
19 & 26 Tuesdays 10-1
(Hickory, NC)
June 9 & 16 Saturdays 1-4
(Charlotte,
NC)
August 11 & 18 Saturdays 1-4
Class
Fee: $ 35.00. Supplies Extra.
Class Description:
The
overalls work great for boys and girls.
Sizes range from XS (8-12 lbs) to XL (24-28 lbs) Choose
to add appliques to front and back to compliment your
fabric choices. Pictured is the boys version.
Beginner
Sewing:
Class
Locations:
Creative
Sewing & Vacuums
(Charlotte, NC)
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Lee Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Dates
& Times:
(Charlotte,
NC)
July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21 & 28 Tuesdays
3:30-6:30
(Hickory, NC)
August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & September 7 Fridays 2-5
(Shelby, NC)
August 7, 14, 21, 26, September 4 & 11 Tuesdays 10-1
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,
journal
cover, placemat & napkin and cell phone bag.
Continuation:
Basic
Sewing:
Class
Locations:
Creative
Sewing & Vacuums
(Charlotte, 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
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.
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.
lengths of gowns. We will have some fun with Heirloom
techniques.
Miscellaneous:
Dashing
Through the Snow:
Class
Locations:
Lee Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Creative Sewing & Vacuums (Charlotte, NC)
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Dates
& Times:
(Shelby, NC)
June
28 & July 26 Thursdays 10-1
(Hickory, NC)
June 26 & July 24 Tuesdays 10-1
(Charlotte,
NC)
July 28 & August 25 Saturdays 1-4
Class
Fee: $ 50.00. CD Required $59.95. Plus supplies.
Class Description:
This
picture is completely machine embroidered.
Machine must have a 5 x 7 embroidery fill area and use a USB memory
stick.
The scene can be turned into a quilt or framed as a picture. The finished
size of
frame pictured is 38" x 36".
Ornamental
Christmas Tree Skirt:
Class
Locations:
Lee Furniture & Sewing Company (Shelby, NC)
Lee's Sewing Center (Hickory, NC)
Dates
& Times:
(Shelby, NC)
August
15, 22, 29 & September 5 Wednesdays 10-1
(Hickory, NC)
August 7, 14, 21 & 28 Tuesdays 10-1
Class
Fee: $ 50.00.
Kit
$ 75.95
Class Description:
This
beautiful tree skirt is made from all batiks.
Kit is in colors shown. The finished size is 56' diameter. Come learn this
applique stain glass technique.
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.