Cake Therapy and Beyond
We are missing the interaction with you so we are going to try Cake Therapy by Zoom and then posted it to Facebook later in the morning for those you can’t join us live. Email us at info@tomssewing.com to join our LIVE Facebook class.
If you haven’t already attended Cake Therapy, then it’s time you did and find out what you are missing. If you are a beginner quilter or advanced quilter you will have fun learning and sharing different techniques. There are NO FEES for these sessions, but great deals if you want to take things home. Usually we have cake so you will all have to sit with your piece of cake while you watch.
Take part on our “show and tell” by sending pictures of what you made to dblori@telus.net
Dates (Facebook Event): Thursday, Nov. 26, Dec. 17, 10am – 12pm
Fee: Free/No Charge
Instructor: Lori Bandong
Skill Level: Beginner and Beyond
Sampler Quilt: Drunkards Path. ( Sewing Curves)
This is one of the patterns that I absolutely love doing! There are an amazing amount of variations using one basic block. If you’ve been avoiding quilt patterns that use curved piecing techniques then this is the class for you. You can take the class as part of the sampler quilt series or just take one class and make the amazing quilt pattern below.
Each Monday, we will feature a different traditional quilt block. Throughout this series we will explore blocks which feature curved piecing, appliqué, paper piecing, use of templates, folded fabric, half square triangles and flying geese, or a combination of techniques . This is an opportunity to learn a variety of traditional quilting techniques, which you may have not previously explored.
Take one class in a technique, repeat the block and make a quilt or take the entire series of nine classes and complete a sampler quilt. The final class in this series will focus on the use of filler blocks to complete your quilt.
Note: Not all blocks shown in the sample will be taught in class.
Dates (Via Zoom): Wednesday, Nov. 18, Dec. 16, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Fee: $15/ Month – Sign up for 1 session or for the whole quarter
Instructors: Rita Steeple
Skill Level: Beginner and Beyond
Silver Bells Ornaments
Transform your tree with ornamental elegance! Soon it will be Christmas Day, so get your silver bells ready and turn your tree into a magical embroidered creation with these 24 freestanding lace and applique ornaments.
Sign up by Oct 15 and get the pattern for $49.95 (Regular price $97.95).
Date (Via Zoom): Tuesday, Nov. 17, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Fee: $15 + Pattern $97.95
Instructor: Lori Bandong
Skill Level: Must have Basic Embroidery Skills
Using Your Janome To Make Gifts
Class A: Sewing Gifts For The Food Fanatic With Janome
Sewing Gifts for the Food Fanatic with Janome is a class in which we use the Janome MC550E and Continental M7 to create those perfect gifts for any Host or Hostess, from personalized embroidered tea towels (using feet like the couching & beading feet) to using the Quilt Binder set to cute embroidered mug rugs – lots of ideas to put your Janome machines and feet to work and make your foodie friends smile!
Date (Via GoToMeeting): Monday, Nov 16, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Fee: $10
Instructor: Amanda Brown – Janome Educator
Skill Level: Suitable for all
Don’t miss these great classes
Due To Popular Demand At A NEW Time
Joy Wall Hanging
If you liked the “Boo” wall hanging and would like to do one for a different season then join me for this “Joy” wall hanging. In this class, we will discuss fabric choices, cover stabilizing and sew out one letter. This Christmas themed “JOY” wall hanging can be made in the 5×7, 6×10 or 7×12 inch size hoop. This is an ITH (in the hoop) machine embroidery design. There are three different blocks included in the wall hanger; J, O and Y. The blocks are linked together using ribbons or strings.
Date (Via Zoom): Friday, Nov. 20, 10:00am – 12:00pm or 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Fee: $15 + Pattern $12.95 (No discounts)
Instructor: Lori Bandong
Skill Level: Must have Basic Embroidery Skills
Noel’s Quilted Stocking
Kimberbell has some amazing stockings out now – all done in the hoop. Join me for this class where we will talk fabric options, sew one out and maybe even talk a little how to expand on the concept
Pattern includes “O Tannenbaum”, “Pinecones” & Holly Berries”, “Jolly St. Nick”, and “Deck the Halls”. Stitch four sizes in 5×7, 6×10, 8×12, and 9×14 inch.
Date (Via Zoom): Wednesday, Nov. 25, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Fee: $23 + Pattern $51.49
Instructor: Lori Bandong
Skill Level: Must have Basic Embroidery Skills
New! Kimberbell Social Embroidery Club
Do you love to embroider? Do you love to share your work? Do you love to learn new techniques? We will be holding an online embroidery club and demo a new technique each month. Patterns will be loaded onto USB sticks and available to pick up after the club. We will not be sewing during this club, but we will be demoing and sharing ideas. The club projects will be based on Kimberbell designs that are a clever, whimsical and fun way to learn different embroidery techniques.
Even if you have never done machine embroidery before, you will enjoy this club. Kimberbell designs are so cute and have amazing instructions. This club will not disappoint. There are NO FEES to attend.
Join our “show and tell” and email a picture of what you have been making to dblori@telus.net. Put Kimberbell Club in the subject.
Date (Via Zoom): Thursday, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Dec. 10, 10:00am – 11:00pm or 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Fee: Free/No Charge
Instructors: Kerri Sketchley/ Lori Bandong / Lynne Thiessen
Skill Level: Beginner to Advance Embroidery Skills
Tied up with a Bow
The minute I saw this pattern, I knew I had to make it. It’s the cutest placemat ever. Mine is pink and blue like the picture in the pattern, but I also want to make them in Christmas colours. The bow is perfect for that. It is done with fusible web applique and goes together easily. A rayon satin stitch finishes the project nicely and gives it a nice shine.
Date (Via Zoom): Saturday, Nov 21, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Fee: $ 23 + Pattern $16.95
Instructor: Cindy Newton
Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills
Ruler Quilting – Essence of Tradition
This is the Ultimate Quilting with Templates Class. Get inspired to finish all your quilt tops at home with the “Essence of Tradition Design Club.” You can sign up to pick up your package each month or add the class for additional help.
In class we will ruler quilt 1 block of a quilt each month. If you choose to do the whole year you will have a full quilt by the end of the class.
The full year class includes: 13 Traditional Block Patterns, 50+ Quilting Designs (4 per block), 13 Westalee Design Templates(available in Low shank, High shank or Long Arm Thicknesses), 13 Instructional Videos, Notebook with Design Tools & Patterns.
This package is valued at $850. Sign-up is a must to receive these resources.
Dates (Via Zoom): Friday, Oct. 9, Oct. 30, Nov. 27, Dec. 18, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Fee: $23/ Month (Must sign up quarterly)
Instructors: Rita Steeple/ Tom Sketchley
Skill Level: Beginner and Beyond
Flying Geese by the Bunch
This is a 2 hour technique class. Learn how to quickly make a flock of Flying geese for rows or borders. A pieced border can sometimes be the finishing touch needed and flying geese will work up to any size.
Date (Via Zoom): Tuesday, Nov. 24, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Fee: $15
Instructor: Cindy Newton
Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills
Stockings
It’s that time again to think about our Christmas sewing. Every year, we make stockings for the Christmas Bureau, and they are very well received. These stocking are also great for friends and family. My family is always evolving, so I keep making stockings. They are fun to make and always turn out great. I will teach you to make a pieced front and we will do the assembly in the second session. Beginners welcome, rotary cutting skills an asset.
Date (Via Zoom): Saturday, Dec. 5, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Fee: $23
Instructor: Cindy Newton
Skill Level: Beginner
Potato Bag
Here is another great last minute gift that is easy to make and delightful to receive. I gave them out a couple of years ago and have had repeat requests for them ever since. I use them for sweet potatoes as well. You won’t be able to make just one.
Date (Via Zoom): Wednesday, Dec. 9, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Fee: $15
Instructor: Cindy Newton
Skill Level: Beginner
Using Your Janome To Make Gifts
Class B: Sewing Elegant Eco-Friendly Gifts With Janome
There has been a strong switch to using more eco-friendly items. We will show you how you can use your Janome machines and feet to help make that switch and create reusable gift wrapping, a plant pot cozy, table napkins, an upcycled tote bag, eco-friendly make up removal pads and more. Put your Janome machines to work for the good of our environment!
Classes will offered via “GoToMeeting”, an online conferencing program similar to “Zoom”.
Date (Via GoToMeeting): Monday, Nov 23 10:00am – 12:00pm
Fee: $10
Instructor: Erin Aumack – Janome Educator
Skill Level: Suitable for all
Janome Sergers
What does a Janome serger machine offer? A lot, as you’ll discover from this series of 3 online classes which will teach you how to thread up, the different stitch options, hints and tips, feet and accessories, project ideas and more. Discover how to thread your Janome serger, watch different stitch program demo’s, see optional accessories in action and absorb plenty of hints and tips for serger success.
Classes will offered via “GoToMeeting”, an online conferencing program similar to “Zoom”.
Class 1 Date (Via GotoMeeting): Friday, Nov. 05, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Class 2 Date (Via GotoMeeting): Friday, Nov. 12, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Class 3 Date (Via GotoMeeting): Friday, Nov. 19, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Fee: $10 for each session
Instructor: Erin Aumack or Celine Ross – Janome Educators
Skill Level: Suitable for all
Janome Coverhem
What does a Janome Coverhem machine offer? A lot, as you’ll discover from this series of 3 online classes which will teach you how to thread up, the different stitch options, hints and tips, feet and accessories, project ideas and more. Discover how to thread up a Janome Coverpro, watch different stitch program demo’s, see optional accessories in action and absorb plenty of hints and tips for Coverhem success.
Classes will offered via “GoToMeeting”, an online conferencing program similar to “Zoom”.
Class 1 Date, (Via GotoMeeting): Monday, Jan 11, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Class 2 Date, (Via GoToMeeting: Monday, Jan 18, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Class 3 Date, (Via GoToMeeting: Monday, Jan 25, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Fee: $10 each session
Instructor: Celine Ross – Janome Educator
Skill Level: Suitable for all
Celine Ross
Celine Ross is our educator who lives in Quebec and also sews on a wide range of different Janome machines from embroidery models to sergers etc. Celine supports our French speaking dealers and customers and also writes the French blog Vie Janome – we translate some of her posts and make these available on janomelife in English. Celine’s specialty is software, machine embroidery and garment sewing.
Erin Aumack
Erin Aumack – aka janomegirl – is our educator who lives in Alberta & joined us in early 2018. She is proving to be a prolific blog writer and videographer + sample sewer as she works on her Janome MC15000, iPad and sergers. Erin is also a whizz with the Janome Skyline S9 as she has that until a recent upgrade to the Janome Horizon MC15000. Check out her recent 5 Part series on quilting with your domestic sewing machine as well as the 2 highly popular posts on sewing Lingerie: lace bralette and panties. Both were shared and liked across janomelife, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. Find her at sewing and quilting shows and dealers’ stores.
Amanada Brown
Sewing wasn’t always a part of Amanda’s career path but when she was expecting her first child and decided to make a blanket, her whole world changed. After falling in love with a quilt in the local sewing store, Amanda signed up for her first quilt class and has never looked back. In 2011 she started Fabric Heart, a custom quilt company, and in 2018 founded the Canadian Modern Quilt Collective. Amanda is an enthusiastic teacher and loves sharing all her sewing knowledge!
Class Requirements:
* Registration is required for all classes
* One participant per Class Fee, even if sharing Zoom link.
* Payment is 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 the class start date, with full refund, if registration is too low.
* Please ensure you have your supply lists and all supplies before class.
* If you do not have the supply list 7 days before class, please call the store
* Please have Zoom or GoToMeeting loaded on your device prior to the beginning of class.
* You should receive your Zoom link 48 hours before class.
Sign up now by calling Tom’s Sewing Centre at 604-507-2841 or by email at, info@tomssewing.com
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Tom’s Sewing Centre
Open Monday – Friday, 9:30am – 5:30pm & Saturday, 9:30am – 5:00pm
#102 – 8338 – 120th St
Surrey, BC
604-507-2841
Countryfolk Fabric
New Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 9:30am – 5:00pm
#5 – 45802 Luckakuck Way
Chilliwack, BC
604-824-5643
Burnaby Sewing Centre
Open Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, 10:00am – 5:00pm
6190 Kingsway Ave
Burnaby, BC
604-437-1633
Email: info@tomssewing.com
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