Sheer Elegance

Thurs, Aug 21, 9-1
Denim is all the rage...let Cindy show you the latest method for embellishing our plain old blues with sheer delights. You just won't believe how beautiful the combination of denim and sheer fabric can be. Join the beauty of antique designs with the most popular fabric of today. Bring a garment...leave with a finished project ready to give or wear. The methods are oh so easy on the embroidery machine. You'll receive lots of ideas for putting the Sheer Denim embellishments on jeans, jackets and home dec items as well. We'll be using the new Sheer Denim Elegance set by Cindy Losekamp. Be sure to start saving those throw away jeans...you'll want them to create new elegance with the sheer denim techniques. Come along with Cindy and have a great time and learn lots!

One Hoop Bag

Thurs, Aug 21, 2-6
Sewing projects in the hoop is all the rage...let Cindy show you the latest method for embellishing using your embroidery machine. You won’t believe how many varieties of this bag you will be able to make. You are only limited by your hoop size...the larger hoops can make really big bags...use these for makeup, jewelry, gift bags, quick change bags for new moms, treat bags for clubs...you won't be able to stop making them. Not only will you take home a wonderful project, you’ll learn some fun techniques and have a great time with one of the best educators around. This class will definitely create lots of smiles for you and those you give these to. Let the embroidery machine sew in a zipper, sew the embroidery and make your bag...all in one fell swoop! Join Cindy for fun and creativity and make something exciting.

Rags to Riches

Fri, Aug 22, 9-5
Join us and learn to create a beautiful wallhanging using the latest of techniques. You'll learn machine embroidery appliqué with vintage designs, and hand dyed fabrics to embellish your quilt. These designs look like grandma just stitched them lovingly by hand...but you will do them quickly and easily on the embroidery machine. We will be using Cindy's new book, Rags to Riches Quilt, and you'll get the four extra designs that include the quilting to take home with your book purchase that are not included in the book as a special gift. We'll be utilizing the awesome features of your embroidery machine to create the blocks and then we'll add the borders and sashing for a stunning wallhanging you can give as a gift or keep it and hang it in that special place. You'll also learn to do Cindy's magical fold over binding with perfectly mitered corners...and the best thing about this all day class? You Finish! It just can't get better than that.

TRIPLE TRUNK SHOW & TELL!

Sat, Aug 23, 9-1
Join Cindy as she takes you to new heights of creativity...and yes, she does bring three HUGE suitcases of samples for you to enjoy. You'll be amazed by the beautiful and tremendous amount of samples she will share with you. See creations from her latest books and CD's, Rags to Riches Appliqué Quilt, Antique Artistry, Grandmother's Garden, Stumpwork Stitchery, Ready to Wear with Flair and the brand new Upside Down Goes Right Side Up Series. New gadgets, new products and some great new ideas to inspire you, don't miss out. Of course you will receive a fabulous handout filled with project ideas and instructions.

Cindy is one of the most creatively talented artist / author / designers in the industry. She's warm, witty and very open to showing you the secrets for creating machine magic. Come and spend some time with this very personable machine artist. We promise...you'll go home delighted and inspired with the creative juices flowing. You will never look at your sewing machine the same again and when the trunk show is finished...you will know why we call it a Three Trunk Show! Join us. :)

Vintage Table Runner

Sat, Aug 23, 2-6
Create this beautiful reproduction of an antique that could have been found in Grandmother's house or Aunt Bessie's. Butterflies and flowers abound to add to the beauty. You will learn centering, sizing, stabilizing and a new technique for gorgeous wide Entredeux created with your decorative stitching. You just won't believe how beautiful this is. :) We will make a runner that is wide enough for a small dresser or nightstand. When you find out all tips and tricks and just how easy this is you can make more for all your special places. These will make wonderful gifts for a wedding or Mom's birthday. Join us for this fun and informational class. We will be using Cindy's new book, Antique Artistry in the class.

Victorian Crazy Quilt

Mon, Aug 25, 9-1
You love the look of the vintage crazy quilted pieces you see, but when you try it, it's never as easy as it seems. Your grandmother sat for hours patching pretty bits of fabrics together and then embellishing them by hand. It's beautiful but time consuming. Learn our easy fool proof methods for the patchwork and learn to use those gorgeous stitches on your machine for elegant embellishments...we'll even add a little bobbin work with heavy metallic threads to add extra glamour and glitz. We'll be making a lovely evening bag...not into purses...take your masterpiece home and turn it into a pillow or a wallhanging. Join Cindy and learn to create the magic and exquisite beauty of modern day crazy quilting.

Triple Treat

Mon, Aug 25, 2-6
Creating in the hoop is all the rage! See what Cindy has in store for you! We'll create a beautiful little tissue holder with crocheted edges in the hoop, an eyeglass case that is so dreamy you won't believe it can possibly be created in the hoop, and a little makeup bag with a ZIPPER! Oh no...Surely you can't sew a zipper in the hoop?! Oh yes we can! Let Cindy show you the magic of creating beautifully elegant, functional items in the embroidery hoop. This uses Cindy's new design Booklet and CD in class. You'll definitely want to take this so you can "sew" up your gift list. Join us for fun and frolic...in the hoop! :o)