Classes and Events

Classes and Events:

Special Events Quilting Classes Fashion Machine Mastery Classes Software Sewing Pocketbooks Miscellaneous

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

Class Fee: $ 20.00 Fee is refunded at the completion of class.

Class Description: Come join us for a sit and sew and try out the new Bernina 7 series.
We will make a journal cover so you can try out this wonderful new machine.
Limited space available.

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.

Quilting Classes:

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
(Week of July 1 Skipped).

(Hickory, NC)
July 11, 18, 25, August 1 & 8 Thursdays 10-1

(Charlotte, NC)
July 24, 31, August 7, 14 & 21 Wednesdays 10-1

Class Fee: Fee $80.00. Plus Supplies.

Class Description: A jelly roll and some yardage make up this beautiful Christmas quilt. It is sure to be a classic with it's trees and peppermint candies.
Get a jumpstart on your Holiday projects.

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'.

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, 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.

Software:

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.

Sewing:

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.

Pocketbooks:

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".

Miscellaneous:

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.

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. Combine cotton prints into one-of-a-kind fashion statements.

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.