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Spring Class Schedule 2016

Tom's Sewing Centre &

Countryfolk Fabric

Tom's Sewing Centre Countryfolk Fabric #102 - 8338 – 120th Street #5 - 45802 Luckakuck Way

Surrey, B.C. V3W 3N4 Chilliwack, B.C. V2R 5P9 604-507-2841 604-824-5643

Toll Free: 1-866-897-5643 * Website: www.tomssewing.com * E-mail: [email protected]

Spring 2016

Here is our new list of classes and clubs that will run for Apr - Jun at which time another list will be available. We have a great list of classes so don’t miss out. Come in the stores and see our samples. Surrey will be holding a class launch on Thurs Mar 31 at 10am and Chilliwack will be starting the season with a “Class Launch” in on Wed Apr 6 during Cake Therapy at 1:00pm.

Sign up for classes by Sat Apr 9 at 5:00pm and receive 10% off classes, clubs excluded.

Clubs

1. Cake Therapy and Beyond: We have a whole new line up of fun

classes and patterns this year for Cake Therapy. If you haven’t already attended Cake Therapy, then it’s time you did and find out what you are missing. All we are going to tell you is it takes place once a month at both stores and there are NO FEES for these sessions, but there will be cake! And of course laughter, friends, coffee and tea! What quilter doesn’t need a little “Therapy”, so sign up today to reserve your spot.

Chilliwack:

Wed Apr 6 - 1:00pm – 2:00pm Wed May 4 – 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Wed Jun 1 – 1:00pm – 2:00pm Surrey: Thurs. Mar 24 – 2:00pm – 3:00pm or Sat Mar 26 – 9:30am – 10:30am Thurs. Apr 28 – 2:00pm – 3:00pm or Sat Apr 30 – 9:30am – 10:30am Thurs May 26 – 2:00pm – 3:00pm or Sat May 28 – 9:30am – 10:30am Thurs Jun 23 - 2:00pm – 3:00pm or Sat Jun 25 – 9:30am – 10:30am

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2. The Strip Club: No we haven’t gone completely crazy! But you know

the saying “girls just gotta have fun”! What we are going to do is provide you with yet another way to create exciting quilts using either precut strips or strips you can cut from your stash. We will have some great ideas on how you can work with these strips in a variety of projects. This club takes place once a month. Pattern included in class fee. There will be lots of fun along with goodies, coffee and tea! Aren’t you just a bit curious? Sign up for three

months at a time but can join anytime. Date: Surrey: Thursday: Apr 21, May 12, Jun 16 10:00am – 11:00am Chilliwack: Tuesday: Apr 19, May 10, Jun 14 2:00pm – 3:00pm

Fee: $14.95/month (pattern included) Instructor: Maureen Goldsmith/ Cindy Newton

Skill Level: Beginner and Beyond

3. Pacific Northwest Splendor: AKA - “Row By Row” Technique Quilt: Maureen designed this quilt using the Pacific Northwest as her inspiration. Each class offers a new row and a new technique. Drop by the shop to see the sample. This project is being offered as a monthly class for anyone wanting to sit down and stitch the row with instruction, but will also be available for sale as a pattern/kit. Kits and supply lists available.

Date: Surrey: Sat Apr 16, May 14, Jun 18 10am – 1:00pm Instructor: Carole Hando Skill Level: must have basic quilting skills Class Fee: $23 Kit Fee: $25/ month

4. Embroidery Club for All Embroidery Machines: We have a new line up of fun project for spring.

We will make a tea cozy, embroider on soap and make a table runner. Techniques learned will be embroidery placement, placing multiple patterns and embroidering on new medium and more. This club has been designed to work on all current brands and models of embroidery machine with a min 5” x 7” hoop. This club is a great way for the beginner or the experienced embroiderer to become more familiar with their embroidery machine. Dates: Surrey: Sat Apr 16, May 14, Jun 18 1:30pm – 4:30pm Or Fri Apr 8, May 13, Jun 10 10:00am – 1:00pm Chilliwack: Advanced Class: Wed Apr 27, May 25, Jun 22 10:00am – 1:00pm or Beginner class:

Thurs Apr 28, May 26, Jun 23 10:00am – 1:00pm Fee: $25 each session (must sign up for the whole term, pattern included) Instructors: Liz Busby/ Judi Campbell Skill Level: Beginner and Beyond


5. The Romance Continues: Here’s a great opportunity to stitch one of Marti Michell’s block of the month quilts using her Perfect Patchwork Templates Sets B & D. Three blocks will be presented each month leaving one session for sashing and finishing techniques. Kits available. Supply list available.

Date: Chilliwack: Wednesday Apr 20 9:30am – 12:30pm Fee: $27.95 includes pattern fee Instructor: Maureen Goldsmith Skill Level: must have basic quilting skills

6. Elegant Elements: Each Elegant Elements Block is unique - giving you

something new to learn in each class. Blocks are quick to stitch out on your embroidery machine with a an average stitch out time of 30 mins and only 4 thread colours per block. Digital cut files have also been included if you would like to cut your pieces out with your cutter. Block sizes available are 5”, 6”, 7”, 8”, 9”. Each block is unique, only 6 blocks repeat so you will be making something new every month.

Date: Surrey: Wednesday Apr 27, Jun 1, Jun 29, Sep 28, Oct 26 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Fee: $29.95 includes pattern fee/ month Instructor: Liz Busby Skill Level: must have basic embroidery skills

Day Retreats/ UFO Days

7. Would you like to spend the day in the company of other quilters, away from the distractions at home? Then you need to sign up for one of our Day Retreats. We will provide a friendly work area, refreshments and even pop in now and then to make sure you are working hard. All you have to do is bring a potluck item and a project(s) you would like to work on. Date: Surrey: Fri Mar 25, Apr 22, May 27, Jun 24 10:00am – 4:00pm

Fee: $5.00 plus a Pot Luck item Chilliwack: Sat Mar 26, Fri Apr 22, May 27, Jun 24 10:00am – 4:00pm

Fee: $5.00 plus a Bag Lunch


Machine Classes

8. Sewing Machine Level 1: This class will cover the basics of learning to operate your machine. Threading your machine, winding your bobbin, tension top and bottom , straight stitch, stitch length dials, stitch width dials ,needle up and down buttons, reverse, tension on zig zag ,dropping feed dogs, needle positions, presser foot pressure, threads. For those of you who just purchased a sewing machine at Tom’s or Countryfolk this would be lesson number 1.

Date: Surrey: Wed May 4 6:30pm – 8:00pm Chilliwack: Tues Apr 26 10:00am – 11:30am Fee: $10 + Manual $15 Instructor: Liz Busby/ Diana Olson Skill Level: beginner

9. Sewing Machine Level 2: This class includes different types of buttonholes

blind hem , rolled hem, sewing on buttons, stretch stitches, and other stitches on your machine. Learn how important and useful your machines stitches are. For those of you who just purchased a sewing machine at Tom’s or Countryfolk this would be one of your FREE lessons.

Date: Date: Surrey: Wed Mar 23 10:00am – 11:30am or Wed May 11 6:30pm – 8:00pm Chilliwack: Tues May 10 10:00am – 11:30am Fee: $10 Instructor: Liz Busby/ Diana Olson Skill Level: Must have completed level 1

10. Sewing Machine Level 3: Level 3 is about computerized machines.

Decorative stitches , programming, memory , elongating stitches, balancing stitches. You will be able to use more of those decorative stitches on your machine. For those of you who just purchased a sewing machine at Tom’s or Countryfolk this would be one of your FREE lessons.

Date: Date: Surrey: Wed May 18 6:30pm – 8:00pm Chilliwack: by appointment Fee: $10 Instructor: Liz Busby/ Diana Olson Skill Level: Must have completed level 1


11. Machine Embroidery Level 1: Do you have a new embroidery machine? Come learn the basics on how to set up your machine to do embroidery. Find out about thread, stabilizers, how to hoop and how to open patterns and get ready to embroider. You will also learn how to save a pattern onto a USB stick or memory card. This class is FREE if you bought your embroidery machine from us.

Date: Date: Surrey: Wed Jun 1 10:00am – 12:00 noon Fee: $15 Instructor: Liz Busby Skill Level: Must have completed Sewing Machine Level 1

12. Serger Class Level 1: Do you have a serger, but don’t understand threading and tensions? This course will teach you how to thread your machine, balance your tensions, lock that stitch at the end of your seam and sew: inside corners, outside corners, inside curves and outside curves. The class manual is $25.00 but, if you sign up for at least three classes at once, the manual is half price.

Date: Surrey: Wed Jun 8 10:00am – 1:00pm Chilliwack: Tues Apr 26 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Fee: $20.00 + manual $25 Instructor: Liz Busby/ Diana Olson Skill Level: beginner

13. Serger Class Level 2: In level 2 we move onto 3-thread serging. You will

learn about 3-thread wide, 3-thread narrow, 3-thread decorative, rolled hem, lettuce edge, pin tucks and spaghetti straps.

Date: Surrey: Wed Jun 15 10:00am – 1:00pm Chilliwack: Tues May 10 1:00pm – 4:00pm Fee: $20.00 Instructor: Liz Busby/ Diana Olson Skill Level: Must have completed Level 1

14. Serger Class Level 3: In level 3 we deal with 2-thread serging, narrow

and wide flat locking, deco flat locking and the ladder stitch. Date: Surrey: Wed Jun 22 10:00am – 1:00pm Fee: $20.00 Instructor: Liz Busby/ Diana Olson Skill Level: Must have completed Level 1


Quilt Classes

15. Stack n Whack 4 patch: The 4-patch is a natural extension of the Stack 'n' Whack technique. Easier than the 8 pointed pinwheel this quilt goes together fast. I started with a playful print that I didn't want to cut small. With the addition of some brights, we have a cheerful quilt a kid of any age would enjoy.

Date: Surrey: Sat Apr 2 10:00am – 4:00pm Fee: $ 45 + Book “Stack ‘n Whackipedia” $37.95

Instructor: Cindy Newton Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills

16. Tiny Applique Scotties: This is a sweet little machine appliqué project. You can make as many dogs as you want to make a wallhanging. The sample is in black and white but I’ve even made them in blue and yellow.

Date: Surrey: Sat Apr 9 10:00am – 2:00pm Fee: $ 30 Instructor: Cindy Newton

Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills

17. Bermuda Bag: Join us to make this fun bag for the summer to add to your bag collection. The bag can be created using 2 ½” strips or any funky theme fabric. The bag has a zipper closure and six inside pockets.

Date: Surrey: Mon Apr 11 10:00am – 4:00pm Fee: $45 + pattern $14.95 Instructor: Carole Hando Skill Level: Must have basic quilting skills

18. Microwave Oven Mitts: This is a tiny perfect project, just right for those times you want to finish something cute and practical all in one sitting. These could be tucked into a birthday card, or a small gift for yourself, a hostess gift or the start of next year’s stocking stuffers.

Date: Chilliwack: Wed Apr 13 10:00am – 12:00pm Surrey: Wed Jun 8 6:30pm – 8:30pm Fee: $ 15 Instructor: Cindy Newton/ Judi Campbell Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills


19. Quick Curve Mini Quilts -This is a great class to use up some of your stash but can also be planned using just a few fabrics. Students will learn the tricks of using the QCR Mini Ruler while cutting and stitching blocks. Students may purchase a pattern to work by or create a design of their own. Supply list available.

Date: Surrey: Thurs April 14 10:00am - 2:00pm Chilliwack: Mon April 11 12:30pm - 4:30pm Fee: $30 + plus the QCR Mini ruler $26.49

Instructor: Maureen Goldsmith Skill Level: must have beginner quilting skills

20. Great Scrap Buster Quilt: Are you looking for a way to start using up some of your scraps that are at least 4 1/2" square? The "Which Way Block" is just one of the blocks that is very easy to cut out using the Goddess Ruler by Needle In a Hay Stack. Students will work on cutting and stitching a few blocks in class. Supply list available. Date: Surrey: Thurs April 21 12:00pm - 4:00pm Chilliwack: Mon April 18 12:30pm - 4:30pm Fee: $30 plus the Goddess Ruler $24.99 Instructor: Maureen Goldsmith Skill Level: must have beginner quilting skills

21. Another Nother Stack n Whack: The fifth in our series of stack n whacks, you can make this fun, easy quilt with just one feature fabric and 2 accent colours. You only have to stack four layers and there are no triangles, so this is a quicker quilt than the pinwheel. Date: Surrey: Sat Apr 23 10:00am – 4:00pm

Fee: $ 45 + Stack ‘n Whackipedia Book $37.95 Instructor: Cindy Newton Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills

22. Wonderful Bag Pattern: This is a wonderful all purpose bag with a padded pocket for your IPad. Have fun adding you own pockets if you like. There is a spot for everything.

Date: Chilliwack: Thurs Apr 14 10:00am – 2:00pm or Sat Jun 4 10:00am – 2:00pm Fee: $30 + $11.95 Instructor: Lynne Thiessen Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skill


23. Jelly Roll Star: Just a jelly roll and some background and you create a stunning quilt top. It measures 63 inches by 63 inches and is very simple to sew. Great for the quilter who has already done the basics and is ready for the next step.

Date: Surrey: Fri Apr 15 10:00am – 2:00pm Chilliwack: Fri Jun 10 10:00am – 2:00pm Fee: $30 Instructor: Diana Olson Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills

24. Another Jelly Roll, Another Exceptional Quilt: This jelly roll quilt uses a constant colour and an easy assembly method to create a quilt with style and panache in record time. Sewing your strata is the hardest part. The size of the quilt can be increased by adding extra strips or an extra half jellyroll or borders.

Date: Chilliwack: Sat Apr 16 10:00am – 4:00pm Surrey: Fri May 20 10:00am – 4:00pm

Fee: $ 45 Instructor: Cindy Newton Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills

25. Scrappy Mystery Quilt: The clues will be given over the period of three months. I will be at the shop to hand out the clues and help with sewing each month. You will need scraps of two different colours and scraps of light background colours. The two different colours should be very distinct from each other. Example: red and black or green and yellow. Not light pink and light purple. The scraps will be 2 ½ inch squares or strips and you will also need scraps that measure 5 ½ inches square or 4 ½ inch wide strips if using an easy angle ruler to make half square triangles. The quilt finishes at 80 by 80 inches without borders. Come join in and use up more of those scraps.

Date: Chilliwack: Thurs Apr 21, May 12, June 16 12:00am – 3:00pm Fee: $67.50 Instructor: Debbie Schmidt Skill Level: Must have basic quilting skills

26. Cactus Wreath: This is a simple variation on a traditional log cabin quilt. Organizing and

arranging the foreground and background is what gives this quilt the "Wow Factor". Use precut strips or cut your own. Pattern required.

Date: Surrey: Mon Apr 25 12:30pm – 4:30pm Fee: $ 30 + pattern $13.95 Instructor: Cindy Newton Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills


27. "Beyond Beginner" In this class you will be taken to the next step. I will show you new blocks teaching you new techniques. Once you have finished your blocks I will then show you how to sash your quilt properly. For this class you should have taken the beginner class as you will already have the foundations for making a quilt.

Date: Chilliwack: Mon Apr 25, May 2, May 9, May 30 1:00pm – 4:00pm Fee: $90 + pattern $10 Instructor: Diana Olson Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills

28. Cabin in the Woods: Create this Attractive Table Runner or use it as Wall Hanging.

We create the background during the first class and learn fusible machine appliqué method for the leaves which will be completed during the second session.

Date: Surrey: Fri Apr 29 10:00am – 2:00pm & Fri May 6 10:00am – 12:00pm Fee: $45 + pattern $16.95 Instructor: Carole Hando Skill Level: Must have basic quilting skills

29. Not my Grandmother's Flower Garden Table Runner : Large hexagons make this a speedy project, despite the set in seams. You can make this table runner any size to suit your table, and it can even be made round for a table centre. No pattern required, Marti Michell’s Hexagon Ruler required, #8060

Date: Surrey: Sat Apr 30 1:00pm – 4:00pm Fee: $ 23 Instructor: Cindy Newton Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills

30. The Northern Star Table Topper: pattern is a Cut Loose Press pattern, which is different than a traditional Quiltworx pattern in that it utilizes various tools and Charm Elements to create fast, fun, projects and layouts aimed at the beginner or a customer that simply wants to try out a fast project to learn a new technique or how to use a new tool. Julie will teach the basics of foundation paper piecing at this class

Date: Chilliwack: Sat Apr 30 10:00am – 4:00pm Surrey: Sat Jun 11 10:00am – 4:00pm

Fee: $ 45 + pattern $25.95 Instructor: Julie Faulkner Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills


31. Snowball Beginner Quilt: Make a traditional pattern a modern way. This class will accommodate the absolute beginner. You will learn fabric selection, rotary cutting, piecing, block joining, basting the layers, as well as the basics of machine and hand quilting in the six sessions. Supply list available. Finished Quilt is 40 x 52. Supply list

Date: Surrey: Mon May 2, May 9, May 16, May 30, Jun 6, Jun 13 6:30pm – 8:30pm or Mon May 2, May 9, May 30, Jun 6, Jun 13, Jun 20 2:00pm – 4:00pm Fee: $ 90.00 Instructor: Cindy Newton Skill Level: Beginner

32. Little Bits: Create three fun projects or choose the one that you prefer, an Eye Glass case, a Wallet & a Change purse in this class using left over Jelly Roll strips or cut strips from your fabric stash.

Date: Surrey: Wed May 4 10:00am – 1:00pm & Wed May 18 10:00am – 1:00pm Fee: $45 + pattern $10.95 Instructor: Carole Hando

Skill Level: Must have basic quilting skills 33. Beginner Alternating 4 Patch: In this project I will take you through quilt

making and share my tricks for accuracy and easy quilting. If you haven't quilted before this is a great project to see what quilting is all about. You will learn rotary cutting, strip piecing, pressing, machine quilting and binding techniques. It's also a great class for quilters who would like to improve their skills.

Date: Chilliwack: Thurs May 5, May 12, May 26, Jun 2, Jun 9 6:30pm – 9:00pm Fee: $95 + pattern $10 Instructor: Diana Olson Skill Level: Beginner

34. Row by Row Tote: Do you want to be ready for all the fun quilt shop hopping when Row By Row Experience starts in June? Then you need to stitch one of the 2016 Tote Bags that's sure to hold lots of patterns and kits. This one day workshop will get you well on your way to completing your bag. You can use your own fabric or pick up one of three different colour kits that we have prepared using the new "Home Sweet Home" themed fabric for 2016. Some pre-cutting is recommended so be sure to pick up a supply list.

Date: Surrey: Thurs May 5 10:00pm - 4:00pm Chilliwack: Mon May 4 9:30am - 3:30pm Fee: $45 kit available $59.95 Instructor: Maureen Goldsmith

Skill Level: must have beginner quilting skills


35. A Ten-Minute Block? Yes, seriously.....O.K., if you're a little bit

slow, it might take fifteen minutes! This is THE easiest block you'll ever make. You can make it any size.

Works really well with a layer cake if you want a really "scrappy" look. Otherwise, choose three fabrics that you like and for each block you want to make. Date: Surrey: Fri May 7 10:00am – 4:00pm Fee: $50

Instructor: Irene Harvalias Skill Level: Must have basic quilting skills

36. Crayon Box: This is a simple quilt using 10 inch squares plus your background. Even beginner quilters can handle this one. Join us for a fun class and learn how to make the blocks and assemble into any size quilt you wish.

Date: Chilliwack: Sat May 7 10:00am – 3:00pm Fee: $37.50 Instructor: Judi Campbell


37. Star Log Cabin: Another scrap project but the scraps are planned out. The sample uses whites, and a mixture of reds and Christmas prints. It would make a great table topper or maybe a wall hanging. You may stay with the Christmas colour theme or use any colour plan of your choice. Pre-cutting strips will make the project come together quickly.

Date: Surrey: Wed May 11 10:00am – 4:00pm Fee: $ 45 Instructor: Cindy Newton Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills


38. Rocky Mountain Bear Claw Table Runner and Pillows: Utilize a squared up version of one of Quiltworx newest blocks. The pattern contains enough units to make a Table Runner (4 blocks) and 2 pillows (6 blocks) or any combination you choose. This fun pattern is aimed at the confident beginner or more advanced sewer who wants to learn this fun block and master curved piecing. Julie will show you a great technique to help you do this.

Date: Chilliwack: Sat May 14 10:00am – 4:00pm Surrey: Sat Jun 4 10:00am – 4:00pm Fee: $ 45 + pattern $36.95 Instructor: Julie Faulkner Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills

39. Arabian Star Quilt: Make a traditional pattern a modern way. Supply list available. Finished Quilt is 40 x 52

Date: Surrey: Sat May 21 10:00am – 4:00pm Fee: $ 45 Instructor: Cindy Newton


40. Carpenter's Wheel: Use the Marti Michell template set A to create this lovely wall hanging. Marti has re-engineered a traditional pattern to make it go together quickly and easily. It has the same feel and almost the same look as the traditional pattern without the work of the set-in seams. Date: Surrey: Mon May 16 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Fee: $ 30 + Pattern $8 & Template A Instructor: Cindy Newton

Skill Level: Must have basic quilting skills

41. Garden Twist: Floral or scenic, either will work with this pattern. Suitable for advanced beginners and up. Use a bold assortment of fabrics or go for a quiet assortment. Anything will work. Join me for a fun day.

Date: Chilliwack: Sat May 28 10:00am – 3:00pm Fee: $37.50 Instructor: Judi Campbell Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills


42. A Charming Bag :18” W X 9” D X 13” H: This versatile bag is made with 5” pre cut charm squares or squares that you have cut from your own stash fabrics. It can be made in various sizes but the large size will be taught in class and created over two sessions. Soft & Stable is used for the batting so the bag stands up quite nicely when completed.

Date: Surrey: Fri Jun 3 10:00am – 2:00pm & Jun 17 10:00am - 12:00pm

Fee: $45 + pattern $10.95 Instructor: Carole Hando Skill Level: Must have basic quilting skills

43. Hand Applique: Using simple materials, such as freezer paper and a glue stick. You will learn how to do all the prep that makes applique enjoyable. You will prepare a quilt block and be ready to hand applique. Date: Chilliwack: Wed Jun 8 10:00am – 3:00pm

Fee: $23 Instructor: Judi Campbell Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skill

44. Stars on a Diet: Another wonderfully simple simple technique to make a striking quilt. You only need squares and strips. You can make it any size but the sample uses 9.5” inch squares and 2 1/2 inch strips. I'm sure this will be one you’ll want to make over and over.

Date: Surrey: Sat Jun 25 12:30pm – 4:30pm Fee: $ 30 Instructor: Cindy Newton Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills

***Registration required for all classes *** Payment required at time of registration. Phone registration taken with credit card payment ***Cancellations must be made 4 business days prior to class for a full refund ***We reserve the right to cancel a class 48 hours before class, with full refund, if registration is too low. ***Please ensure you have your supply lists and all supplies before class. ***No babies, children or guests in class ***If you do not have supply list 7 days before class, please call the store ***Due to allergies please refrain from wearing perfume or other scents in the classroom.

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