Just 4 Beginners – Table Runner & Zip Pouch
Sat, Feb 22nd 11am – 2pm
Cost: $45.00 (kit included)
If you have NEVER sewn before or are an absolute beginner, this class is for you! Maybe you just purchased your first machine and want to know where to begin. Let us help you! You will create a simple “ten minute” table runner and a simple triangle bag with a zipper. DON’T let the zipper scare you……..it’s EASY!!! All you have to bring is some good quality neutral colored sewing machine thread (we have it here!) and a pair of scissors and some pins (we have those also).

If you need basic machine operation assistance, such as winding a bobbin and threading your new machine, please call in advance to schedule a machine lesson. If you have a little bit of machine knowledge going into this class you will be more successful. We are here to help you create your dreams! Call us anytime to sign up: 603-373-0151.

Landscape Quilt Class
Sun, Feb 23 10am – 5pm
Cost: $79.00 (includes lunch, snacks, drinks)
Instructor: Michele Kincaid
Here’s a fun class depicting Mt. Monadnock using luscious batiks to add texture and interest. Create this wall quilt using machine turned applique, a quick and easy technique with spray starch and mono-filament thread. It’s fun to start with a special hand dyed or painted sky fabric and build down. We will complete the 12″ x 18″ scene with free motion quilting and binding. Your machine needs to be able to stitch a very narrow zig zag stitch. You should also be familiar with your machine’s free motion quilting capabilities. Call us anytime to sign up: 603-373-0151.

All About Font Works Software
Wednesday, February 26 10am – 1pm
Cost $40.00 (includes usb stick)
Instructor: Ramona Bateman
Do you own Font Works Software? Bring your laptop with your software installed and join me for a 3 hour work shop! Learn about your work space and your tools, understand your properties and your sequence view. I will explain the menus and tabs so that you will have a better understanding of just how powerful this software is and how to use it. You will leave this class with the most current update installed and confident to create text! Call to reserve your spot – 603-373-0151.

Quilts of Valor Work Group
Sat, Feb  29th 2020
11:00am – 2:00pm
FREE – please call 603-373-0151 to reserve your seat
Coordinator: Charlene Roche
Quilts of Valor is a non-profit foundation whose goal is to cover ALL physically or psychologically wounded service members with a Freedom Quilt, honoring them for their sacrifices, and providing the comfort and healing a quilt can bring. Our Quilts of Valor group meets once a month to work on quilts that will be donated to the Quilts of Valor Foundation. We are looking for more people interested in joining us in this great cause. Quilters of all skill level are welcome, from beginner to master! This is a great opportunity for those wanting to learn how to quilt.

All you need to bring is your sewing machine, scissors and neutral colored thread. Before attending, you may want to visit www.qovf.org to learn more about the QOV history, quilt requirements, presentation ceremonies and much more! Refreshments will be provided!

FTCU Software Overview
Saturday, March 14 10am – 2pm (bring a snack!)
Cost $50.00 (includes a USB stick)
Instructor: Ramona Bateman
Do you own Floriani FTCU Software? Bring your laptop with your software installed, learn about your work space and your tools. Get a better understanding of your properties and your sequence view! I will explain the menus and what is under the tabs so that you will have a better grasp of just how powerful this software is and how to use it. You will learn how to install an update and how to get and install your free monthly designs. You will leave with your software updated to the most current build and all of the designs released to date! Please call in advance to reserve your spot. 603-373-0151

Intro to Scan-N-Cut
Wednesday, March 18 10am – 1pm
OR
Friday, April 24 10am – 1pm
Cost: $49.00 (includes all mediums – fabric, HTV, marine vinyl – we will be cutting)
Instructor: Ramona Bateman
Have you ever wanted to try cutting with a Scan-N-Cut? Do you have one and you are afraid of it? Come on in and play with me! I love this machine…and I did not want to 😉 I will show you that it is not just for scrapbooking and why I have found the Scan-N-Cut to be superior to other cutters out there. You will be able to see a few of the projects that I have made with the aid of this great tool. We will also cut several different mediums and you will see how this machine can absolutely simplify some of the steps for so many projects! You will leave this class excited to be using your machine! Please call in advance to reserve your spot. 603-373-0151.

SUPPLY LIST TO BRING TO CLASS:
Scan-N-Cut (every thing that came in your box!)
Power cord
All mats
Standard cut blade and holder (or Auto blades for SDX225)
Spatula
Stiletto or Pick
Scissors

Cutting Layered Vinyl (Scan-n-Cut)
Wednesday, March 18 2pm – 4pm OR
Friday April 24 2pm – 4pm
Cost: $29.00 (includes mediums to be cut)
Instructor: Ramona Bateman
Cutting Heat Transfer Vinyl and creating decals is very fun! It gets a bit more tricky when you have more than one color in a design though! Join me in a lesson on how I do this and give it a try! I will share my tips and give you some helpful hints that I have learned!

SUPPLY LIST TO BRING TO CLASS:
Scan-n-Cut (every thing that came in your box!)
Power cord
All mats
Standard cut blade and holder (or Auto blades for SDX225)
Spatula
Stiletto or Pick
Scissors

Make A Gorgeous Top From Start To Finish In Only 3 Hours!
Sunday, March 22, 2020 11:00am – 2:30pm
Cost: $89.00 (plus purchase of pattern, fabric)
Learn to cut and sew the latest bias top pattern by Sawyer Brook Distinctive Fabrics SBP102A.
Sign up for a Sew Along Class with Faten, Owner of Sawyer Brook Distinctive Fabrics, Clinton MA, and hosted by Seacoast Sewing & Quilting Center, Portsmouth, NH

Class Details:
Following a brief introduction, we will confirm the pattern size and fit to your individual figure. We will make necessary adjustments. You may want to lengthen or shorten the pattern according to your desire. We will then layout the pattern and cut the fabric using a pre-planned layout created specifically for the fabric of your choice. The pattern will be placed and cut over a single layer of the fabric using a cutting mat and a rotary cutter. We will then proceed to sew the cut pattern pieces using a serger (preferred for sewing and finishing seams in one step) or a sewing machine that supports a stretch (or zigzag) stitch. We will finish by hemming the contour and sleeves.

Throughout this exercise, you will be shown tips and tricks of how to best cut, sew, and hem this top. You may also try on your newly made top prior to leaving the premises. You will be guided through all these steps by Faten of Sawyer Brook – except, of course, the “try it on” final step!

Pre-Class Participation Requirements – Must be completed by February 24, 2020. Please call for complete details on this class and sign up. Space is limited so reserve your spot as soon as possible.