events

Sew with Vision

"THE MORE YOU WANT THE MORE YOU GET"

21 Winston Dr, Herring Cove, NS B3V 1J2 Tel: (902) 479-2482

SEW WITH VISION Authorized PFAFF Dealer

Sales - Service - Teaching

Upcoming Events...

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

SEW WITH VISION

2010 WINTER CLASSES

CLASS POLICIES

Full Payment of class fees due at time of registration. This guarantees a place in the class.

Phone registration is available with Visa or MasterCard. Cancellations must be made at least 7 days prior to class start. A store credit will be issued provided your cancellation does not reduce class participation below minimum number required, so please check your schedules carefully before registering. Minimum number of students is three, maximum can vary by class. When applicable the teacher will be glad to leave class notes. We will cancel 48 hours prior to any class if participation level is below minimum and will issue a full refund for any class we cancel.

Please pick up a supply list at time of registration. Purchase supplies prior to arriving for class.

You will receive a 15% discount on class supplies.

Please mark all tools and supplies

Classroom machines are available for use during class time.

Please refrain from wearing perfumes in consideration of fellow classmates and staff with allergies.

2170 owners Club

Wednesdays

Jan 20th, Feb 24th, Mar 17th, April 21st, May 19th,

Jun 23rd

10am to 4pm

This class is intended for all 2170 owners who want to use all aspects of their machines. You have so many more features than you realize and Rhoda will show you how to utilize all of them. This is the schedule for the first class

Communications 2170/44/40 and Computer

Wednesday 20 Jan 10

2170/44/40 sewing machine and the USB connection cable provided with the machine

Laptop computer with 3D or 3D File Assistant Program

Optional software: 3D or 4D Organizer

Note pad and pen

PLEASE NOTE: For this class you must already have established communications between your computer and sewing machine. If you are having difficulty getting communications, please speak with Bonnie at Sew With Vision to arrange a time to meet with Moira Conway, PFAFF Software Specialist, in order to get this communication prior to class. There may be a charge for this service. THIS TOPIC WILL NOT BE COVERED IN CLASS

Fee: $50.00 per class or $250.00 for full session plus tax

Creative Vision Club

Thursdays—Jan 21st, Feb 25, Mar 18, Apr 22, May 20, and June 24th

These classes are for all Creative Vision embroidery machine owners. Rhoda will open your eyes to all this machine has to offer.

Time: 10am to 4pm

Fee: 50.00 plus tax per class or 250.00 plus tax for all 6 classes. Please pay when registering

Appliqué Quilt

Fridays 10am to 4pm

Jan 22, Feb 26, Mar 19, Apr 23, May 21, and June 25

Rhoda Moore will show you a new way to appliqué using your embroidery machine. This is an easy form of appliquéing with a very professional finished project.

Fee: 200.00 plus tax. The Stitch Connection CD Bloomin’ Flowers is also required---56.00 minus 15% discount for class

Bloonin Flowers

This is an update on the Block of the month class with Rhoda

Beyond the Color Purple

Saturdays Jan 23, Feb 27, Mar 20, Apr 24, May 22, June 26,

This fabulous embroidered quilt is being taught by our expert instructor Rhoda Moore.

Rhoda will guide you through each block and show you how to position all the designs so that you end up with a prize winning quilt.

Time: 10am to 4pm

Fee: $ 230.00 plus tax for all 6 classes.

Qbot Online Quilting Class #1, #2, #3

Join Margaret in the class room to view the online quilting class from Qbot. Purchase your fabric kit for the table runner project. Margaret Will be available before and after the Webinar for “extra help”.

Class #1 Monday, January 25th 3:30 – 5:30

Class #2 Monday, February 22nd 3:30 – 5:30

Class #3Monday, March 22nd 3;30- 5;30

FEE: 35.00 includes cost of kit

QBot / Frame classes

Class #1 Wednesday, January 27th 1:00-4:00

Basting 3 ways, How to use Templates. Channel lock basting and Qbot basting will be reviewed and demonstrated. We will discuss , various ways to create templates and various ways to use templates. To start with we will look at template use in Edge to Edge designs. We will also discuss template use with, the new overlay feature. Be sure to write down your questions so you will remember to ask them at class . We will save the last bit of class for a general question and answer session.

Class # 2 Wednesday, February 17th 1:00- 4:00

Margaret will demonstrate the use of” Pattern Perfect” which is perfect for beginners on the frame and discuss the various ways it can be configured. Then she will move on to pantographs, a great way to start free motion quilting, it allows you to learn how to work with the machine and still be confident that the final product will be satisfactory. She will discuss and demo various ways to work with other free motion designs, marking your quilt or using Golden threads paper.

Class #3 Wednesday, March 31st 1:00- 4:00

You can appliqué on your quilt , Various ways to create the appliqué will be discussed and demonstrated. Need a bold line? We will discuss and demonstrate couching of yarn or other trim. To take one step further, several ways to create Trapunto designs on your frame will be discussed and demonstrated.

Suggestions for class topics and demos are welcome

FEE: 25.00 PER CLASS OR 60.00 FOR ALL THREE

Revolutionaries Club

Jan 27, Feb 17, Mar 31,

If you own Sewing Revolution Rulers this is a must class for you. Mary Kocko will show you all the ways to fully utilize these wonderful tools

Time 10am to 12:30

Fee: 25.00 per class or 60.00 for all 3—plus tax

LEVEL 1 SEWING - INTRODUCTION TO SEWING BASICS

Thursdays 6pm to 8:30 pm

Feb 11, Mar 11, Apr 8, May 13, June 10

No experience required.

Learn basic sewing skills and machine operation; correct cutting, marking, pressing, and seam finishing; as well as simple pattern adjustments and fitting techniques. Learn to understand commercial pattern envelope information, ease, grain of fabric, nap, notches, etc. Determine your correct pattern size; it's not the same as ready-to-wear sizing. Pat will show you how much fun sewing can be using the newest sewing aids and equipment. Our bright classroom is fully equipped with machines, (if you do not want to bring your own) irons, and ironing boards. Come to the first class in clothing suitable for taking measurements and bring pen and paper

Pat will help you achieve success in project completion.

Fee: 95.00 plus tax

Cobblestone Quilt—

instructor Pat Nicholson--more info to follow

Software classes---with Moira –more to follow

Serger Knowledge—more info to follow

Learn to Machine Quilt-more info to follow

Block of the Month

Stitchers Garden by The Stitch Connection

Instructor Mary Kocko

Thursdays

Feb 4th 10am to 2 pm

Mar 4th, Apr1st, May6th, Jun 3rd

10am to 12:30

This is a fabulous class for utilizing the feet for your machine. Each month features different feet and different techniques. The pattern is supplied however you must purchase the fabric of your choice. We have an excellent selection of fabric for this class so come in and receive 15% off fabric purchased for class. The finished size is 85” x 93”

Fee: $115.00

Electric Quilt 6

2 classes, February 20 and March 6 Saturdays, 1 - 4 pm.

Are you a quilter? How would you like to see what your quilt will look like before you cut into that beautiful fabric? EQ6 will let you design your project completely on paper: choose your colours and blocks, print out templates, cutting instructions, fabric requirements, and preview the finished quilt. These two classes will get you started with this amazing program, and covers the basics of designing a quilt from start to finish, using all the libraries included. Future classes will delve into designing your own blocks, both pieced and applique.

Fabric Mover

Thursday, March 11th, 1:00- 4:00

So you have a Fabric Mover with or without the Stitch regulator, and you don’t know how to get the most use out of it. This class is for you, learn simple techniques and basic tools to make it’s use easier. Use it for borders, free motion designs, use it with the IDT, or walking foot ( yes you can!)

FEE: 25.00

Geisha girl –2 classes to finish project

Geisha #1

Saturday, March 27th, 10:00-4:00 and Sat Apr 17 10-4:00

First class

In this class we will work on creating the Geisha panel. Bring a pencil and eraser. If you are using Steam a Seam Lite you will need 3.5m not 1 as in pattern as it is narrow. If you choose to cut out your geisha and transfer her onto a different background you will need more fusible. This technique will be discussed in class.

Second class

In this class we will work on embellishment and stitching. Bring your decorative threads. You will need an open toe foot and yarn couching foot if you are using yarn. This project is designed to be embellished , add crystals, yarn couching, metallic threads, beads, the design is up to you. To finish your panel touch up her face with makeup add 2 borders and quilt.

FEE: 150.00 includes cost of kit and fabric but not Steam a Seam or backing

Pressing for Quilters

Wednesday, April 7th, 1:00 – 4:00

What’s the difference between a beginner quilter and an experienced one?? Pressing!!!! Learn how to make your iron work for you and Not against you. Learn how to use steam Without distorting your seam, or fabric. Learn how to press and achieve that flat neat quilt that will be a breeze to finish. Starch is your friend and no, not on your shirt. When and where do you use it, without scorching your fabric. How can it help your piecing lay flat especially those odd shapes.

FEE: 25.00

COBBLESTONE LANE BLOCK OF THE MONTH

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

March10, Apr 14, May 12, June 16th. July 14,Aug date to be decided

The picture below features 4 blocks from this quilt which is a traditional piecing quilt