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Lakeshore Fiber Artists
Looking for ways to: Be more creative? Grow artistically?  Give and receive support and encouragement along the way?  Then this group is for you!  Meetings will be led by our own Beth Ann Williams, award-winning contemporary quilter, fiber artist, author, designer, teacher and currently Creative Director of Lakeshore Sewing.  A limited number of spots are available, so please call ahead to register.

The Wyoming group meets from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on the second Monday of the month.
Mondays: February 8, March 8, April 12
Class fee:  $30 per year.

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Landscape Finishing Class with Deb Sweemer
Calling all beginning landscape quilting students! Need extra hands-on help with finishing your landscape? This class is for you!  Tips for adding borders, embellishment, machine appliqué and or quilting will be covered. 

Skill Level:  Intermediate
Sessions: 1
Class Fee: $15
Tuesday, May 4; 1:00-5:00 p.m.

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Learn to Quilt 1 with Michele Lyons-Russell
Create a classic quilt by machine as you learn basic fundamental skills that open up the world of quilting to you. This is a fun and rewarding class and you’ll be thrilled with the results. 

Skill level:  Beginner and up
Sessions:  4
Class Fee:  $50
Tuesdays, March 9, 16, 23, and 30; 6:00-9:00 p.m.

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Learn to Quilt 2 with Michele Lyons-Russell
New project--Same book.  Take those basic quilting skills to the next level in this fun class.  Increase your quilting knowledge and learn new techniques like on-point construction, setting triangles and much more. 

Skill Level:  Advanced Beginner and up
Sessions:  3
Class Fee:  $40
Tuesdays, January 12, 19, and 26; 6:00-9:00 p.m.

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Lutradur, Angelina and Paint, Oh My! Part 1 with Barbara Wright
The first class will be working on the Lutradur using paint, Angelina Fibers and embellishments items you have in your stash.  This will be done with an idea of using the “fabric” you make to sew a purse in the optional second class.  Just want to work with Lutradur and your embellishments?  Then come for this class and use your “fabric” for your own project. 

Skill Level:  Beginner and up
Sessions:  1
Class Fee:  $25
Saturday, March 13, 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

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Lutradur, Angelina and Paint, Oh My! Part 2 with Barbara Wright
Now that you have your Lutradur  embellished what do you do with it?  How about make a simple yet elegant purse.  Just add lining, strap and fastener, stitch a few seams and you have made your one of a kind Art to Wear bag.  Yes, you will have to cut into your precious Lutradur fabric, but the results will be worth it. 

Skill Level: Beginner and up
Sessions: 1
Class Fee: $25
Saturday, March 27; 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

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Machine Appliqué Workshop I with Connie J. Korsky
Learn various machine-stitched embellishment and appliqué techniques along with how to set your personal machine for the best results.   Conquer inside and outside corners and curves on an appliqué with a basic satin stitch, and incorporate some of those awesome and exciting machine stitches on your machine. This is a techniques class in machine appliqué which will include comprehensive information on stabilizers, fusible web, and the use of various threads for different effects in your final piece.  You will be amazed how easy it is to appliqué and add it to your repertoire for your quilting and sewing experience. 
The pattern for this class is “Butterfly Garden” from the book Portraits from Nature, by Jean Wells.  (Refer to book page 42 for material yardage.). 

Skill Level: Beginner and up
Sessions: 2
Class Fee: $35
Thursdays, January 21 and 28; 1:00-4:00 p.m. 

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Mid-Winter Sampler Demo Day with Beth Ann Williams
Whatever type of sewing, serging, quilting, machine embroidery, stitched surface design or embellishment you like to do, you probably have some favorite products or techniques that make your creative time more enjoyable and productive.  “Keep it fun, but get it done” with Beth Ann’s tips, techniques and fall project ideas; watch our monthly in-store flyer and our electronic newsletters for more specific details as the dates get closer.

There is no fee for this class, but space is limited; please call 616-531-5561 prior to the class date to register. 
Saturday, February 20, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. or 1:30-3:30 p.m.

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EmbroidaBlock Sessions
This is an innovative and fun technique that gives even the new quilter professional looking results with every block. Its unique look combines piecing with embroidery to produce a look of elegance and add interest to your quilts. Not only will each block be perfect but the technique also requires minimal cutting and little or no math. Let your embroidery machine do all the work for you, from piecing to beautiful decorative stitches and gorgeous all over embroidery.

Orientation  Thursday, January 14, at the top of each hour beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 6:00 p.m.
Fabric Buying Help Tuesday, January 19 or
Thursday, January 21 between 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. 
Classes begin February 1; and are ongoing the first Monday of the month through November 1, 2010; 2:00-4:00 or 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Piped Binding with Betsy Carlson
Finish your quilts with an extra attention to detail using piped binding.  This technique is done entirely on the machine - no hand stitching. 

Skill Level:  Beginner and up,
Sessions: 1,
Class Fee: $20,
Monday, March 29; 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Serger Decorated Tote Bag with Barbara Wright
Come and learn how to use the different stitches your serger will do.  Decorate the fabric for your tote bag and then assemble it using your serger.  Yes, it can be used for more than sewing stretch seams. In the first session we will use scrap fabric to learn the stitches and make your notes for future reference.  The second session will be used to decorate and make the tote bag.  This class will be similar to the Serging beyond the Seams Pillow offered last year. 

Skill Level:  Beginner and up,
Sessions: 2
Class Fee:  $40,
Saturdays, April 3 and 24; 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Serger Top with Barbara Wright
Use your serger to make this simple knit top.  Learn how construction techniques differ when sewing garments on your serger.  You will want to make tops for everyone in your family.

Skill Level: Beginner and up,
Sessions: 1,
Class Fee: $25,
Wednesday, April 21; 9:30a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Serging Secrets Part I with Beth Ann Williams
Wondering if you'd use a serger?  Have a serger already, but don't reach for it very often?  Join us for an information-packed demonstration of techniques and projects to get you serging with confidence.  The patented jet-air threading system by Babylock makes serging more efficient and enjoyable than ever, but you don't need to own a Babylock to benefit from this free class. There is no fee for this class, but please call 616-531-5561 to register so that we'll have enough seating and handouts for everyone.  
Tuesday, April 20; 1:00-3:00 Or 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Serging Secrets Part II with Beth Ann Williams
Try before you buy!  Sit down with Beth Ann and put a Babylock Imagine serger through its paces.  Each class participant will be provided with a Babylock Imagine serger (two people per serger) and a selection of presser feet to use during the class.  Beth Ann will also provide threads, fabrics, elastic, cording, strung beads and other notions so that each participant will go home with their own class handout complete with swatches demonstrating each technique. Come see for yourself how Babylock's patented jet-air threading, lack of tensions, easy-to-use differential feed and selection of creative presser feet open up a new world of serging fun!  There is no fee for this class, but we are limited to 10 people per session, so please call 616-531-5561 to reserve your seat. 
Tuesday, April 27; 6:00-9:00 p.m. (Additional dates available in May.)

Stabilizer Know How with Carol Schut
Are you puzzled, confused or just plain frustrated with stabilizers?  Carol has developed a hands-on workshop to help take out the frustration. You will be embroidering on 16 or more different types of fabric using the correct stabilizer for each fabric.  When you are done, you will have a notebook full of samples to refer to.   Sessions: 1,
Class Fee:  $30 plus $15 kit fee (Includes fabrics/ stabilizers)
Tuesday, February 2; 10:00a.m.-4:00 p.m. 

Starburst with Joann Ewing
Create this striking log cabin wall hanging while learning or sharpening your skills at foundation piecing.  This quilt is more challenging with its set-in seams.  Enjoy this class with a friend or meet someone new.  Finished size is 43” square.  Pattern included in cost of class. 

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate. 
Sessions:  4,
Cost: $60,
Tuesdays, February, 9, 16, 23 and March 2, Or  Wednesdays, April 30, May 7, 14, and 21 6:00-9:00 p.m. 

Stitching on Metal with Barbara Wright
Yes, you can stitch on metal!  Use embossing metal, wool felt, cording and thread to create a 3” x 3” trinket box.  The assemble technique can be used to make all styles and sizes of boxes.  Choose a wool felt and thread color to highlight or match your metal.  Use this technique to make jewelry, picture frames or add new dimensions to your art quilts. 

Skill Level:  Beginner and up,
Sessions:  1,
Class Fee:  $25,
Saturday, January 30, 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Table Runner with Joann Ewing
Create this easy striped table runner in just hours.  Enjoy this class with a friend or meet someone new, any skill level will enjoy making this table runner.  Finished size is 15 1/2” x 45”.  (Can also be made shorter or longer.) 

Skill Level:  Beginner to Advanced,
Cost $30,
Sessions: 1,
Friday, January 15, 2010 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Texture Magic Band Purse with Barbara Wright
Want to try this new, fun embellishment?  Use Texture Magic to highlight the band on this simple to make purse.  Stitch it, shrink it, cut it and sew it.  Use the same fabric for the band and the pouch to show the Texture Magic effect. 

Skill Level:  Advanced Beginner and up,
Sessions: 1,
Class Fee: $25 plus pattern/kit fee of $5,
Saturday, February 13, 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Viking Embroidery Club
Viking Embroidery Club is open to anyone with a Viking embroidery machine.  It is held on the third Monday of the month.  Full project details will be posted online and in our monthly flyers.   
In January we will be learn the beautiful embellishment art of Bobbin Work. 
In February we will make pillowcases for charity. 
In March we will embellish Lutradur with paints and line art. 
Skill Level:  Advanced Beginner and up,
Sessions:  Monthly,
Class Fee:  $5 per session,
Mondays, January 18, February 15, March 15, and April 19; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1:30-4:30 p.m. or 6:00-9:00 p.m.

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