Cottonwood Class Descriptions
Quilt Projects
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BREAK | Double Wedding Ring Make a baby quilt or a table runner while you learn to work with the QuiltSmart interfacing and template to make this classic quilt. Beginner, $80.00, 2 Sessions (Instructor: Marilyn) |
| Patchwork Table Runner Learn basic piecing and machine applique skills while you make a table runner or placemats. Beginner, $55.00, 1 Session (Instructor: Marilyn) |
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BREAK | Twister Fun Choose a twister pattern to create a holiday wreath or wall-hanging. Let Marilyn show you the way to Twister Fun! Confident Beginner, $55.00, 1 Session (Instructor: Marilyn) |
| Binding, Basics, and Beyond Learn different methods to put that finishing touch on your quilt. We will explore bias binding, adding a flange, and prairie points, to name a few methods. Advanced Beginner, $55.00, 1 Session (Instructor: Susan) |
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BREAK | Machine-Embroidered Table Runner Learn more about embroidery and transferring designs while you create a table runner. Beginner Embroiderer, $30.00, 1 Session (Instructor: Mary W.) |
| Santa Moon Learn embroidery-machine applique while you stitch out these charming folk-art Santa Moon faces. Confident Embroiderer, $55.00, 2 Sessions (Instructor: Susan) |
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BREAK | 'Tis the Season! Perfect your embroidery skills and learn about multi-hooping as you create a beautiful Christmas quilt. Confident Embroider, $60.00, 4 Sessions (Instructor: Sheri) |
| Edge-to-Edge Quilting on Your Embroidery Machine Use your embroidery machine to quilt your own projects. Finish your quilts more quickly and efficiently while taking advantage of the features of your embroidery machine. Intermediate Embroiderer, $30.00, 1 Session (Instructor: Mary W.) |
Bags and Things
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Paper-Pieced Gift Bags |
| Stacking Pop-Ups Gift basket, toy basket, laundry basket - great for lots of purposes and is collapsible and portable. Make one for everyone on your list and fill it with treats! Confident Beginner, $55.00, 1 Session (Instructor: Susan) |
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Block of the Month and Mystery Quilts
Treasure Hunt Mystery Quilt - Show and Tell
Join us to see the results of this year's Mystery Quilt, and to discuss plans for our 2018 Mystery Guilt and other Block of the Month Programs!
All Skill Levels, Free
Charmed Adventure
Let your embroidery machine do the piecing and quilting in this exquisite "in the hoop" project by HoopSisters. Includes embroidery designs and quilt instructions. New session begins January, 2018.
Confident Beginner Embroiderer, $175.00, 10 Sessions (Instructor: Mary H.)
Basics and Beyond
| Beginning Quiltmaking Learn basic quiltmaking skills as you make a baby quilt, wall-hanging, or table-topper. You will learn about fabric selection, rotary cutting, proper piecing techniques, hand- and machine-quilting, and binding. Beginner, $110.00, 5 Sessions (Instructor: Mary H.) |
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BREAK | Intermediate Quiltmaking Now that you have learned the basics, expand your skills by learning how to set blocks on point. We will also explore different blocks, applique, and alternative methods of machine-quilting. Confident Beginner, $110.00, 5 Sessions (Instructor: Mary H.) |
| Intro to Free-Motion Quilting Learn how to quilt your own quilts. Mary W. will teach you the basics of free-motion quilting with fun exercises to increase your confidence and expertise. Confident Beginner, $30.00, 1 Session (Instructor: Mary W.) |
| Ruler-Work Quilting Take your free-motion quilting to the next level by learning how to use longarm rulers on your domestic sewing machine. We will use the BERNINA #72 ruler foot to quilt a variety of quilting patterns, including arcs, circles, stitch-in-the-ditch, and cross-hatching. (You do not need to own a BERNINA to take this class.) Suggested Pre-Requisite: Intro to Free-Motion Quilting Confident Beginner, $27.00, 1 Session (Instructor: Mary W.) |
| Q24 Longarm Certification Classes by appointment to learn how to load your quilt top, batting, and backing and use the BERNINA Q24 to quilt your quilt. This class will NOT teach the basics of free-motion quilting. A portion of the class fee will be credited to towards your first machine rental. See supply list for additional information. Confident Beginner, $75.00, 3 Hours (Instructor: Sheri) |
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BREAK | QSeries Owner's Mastery This session is to field questions from current BERNINA Q24/20 owners and to share tips about tension, difficult threads, and to show new features and accessories. Owners Only, Free, 1 Session (Instructor: Sheri) |
| QSeries RulerWork Lisa Calle makes using rulers easy. Learn her method-to-the-madness of rulers on the longarm. Owners Only, $30.00, 1 Session (Instructor: Sheri) |
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BREAK | QSeries Palm Precision Stippling Learn several different stippling techniques using the QSeries and the new palm precision handles. Owners Only, $30.00, 1 Session (Instructor: Sheri) |
My BERNINA Mastery Classes
Free to Owners of Machines Purchased at Cottonwood
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BREAK | Machine Mastery 1 - Basic Operation For all BERNINA and Bernette Sewing Machines Learn what you need to know about the basic operation, basic accessories, needles, threads, and care and maintenance of your new machine. Owners Only, Free, 1 Session |
| Machine Mastery 2 - Stitch Fun For all computerized BERNINA Sewing Machines Explore decorative stitches and creative functions while learning features for embellishing projects. Owners Only, Free, 1 Session |
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BREAK | Machine Mastery 3 - Creative Options For BERNINA Artista, 560, 580, 7, and 8 Series Machines Examine the distinctive features and functions that make these models unique and customizable. Owners Only, Free, 1 Session |
| Machine Mastery 4 - Machine Embroidery For BERNINA Embroidery Machines, DECO, and Chicago 7 Machines Learn the basics of machine embroidery, hooping, stabilizing, monogramming, customizing designs, and endless embroidery. Owners Only, Free, 1 Session |
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| Embroidery Software Mastery Take your embroidery to new heights with software to edit, combine, add lettering, scan artwork, digitize, create appliques, cross-stitch, and more. Owners Only, Free, 1 Session |
| Serger Mastery 1 - Basic Serger Use For all BERNINA Sergers Except 009DCC, 220L Learn threading, basic stitches, and techniques for trimming, seaming, and overcasting. Owners Only, Free, 1 Session |
| Serger Mastery 2 - Serging Ahead For all BERNINA Sergers Except 009DCC, 220L Learn about presser feet and accessories, decorative, and optional uses for your serger. Owners Only, Free, 1 Session |
| Serger Mastery 3 - Cover and Chain Stitch For Cover and Chain-Stitch Sergers Only - 1300MDC, 009DCC, 220L Advance your skills with cover and chain-stitch techniques and uses. Owners Only, Free, 1 Session |