Upcoming Classes

This is a lecture/demo trunk show on the MC15000, by Liz Thompson, the Janome educator. We will inspire you with just some of the sewing, quilting and embroidery possibilities. We will also introduce the new Janome MC15000 V2 as well as the NEW AcuDesign app. We will show you the new feet & accessories available to this machine. Sign up now as this will be a fun night. You do not need to own this machine to enjoy this, there will be ideas to inspire any sewer, quilter or embroiderer.
Date: Surrey: Wed Oct 8 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Fee: N/A
Instructors: Liz Thompson


Stacked Tiles: Come and join me, to make a wonderful Stacked Tiles quilt based on an 8 piece stack pattern. The best thing about doing a stacked quilt is you really don’t know what you are going to get until after you have put the blocks together. Every quilt is different even if people use the same fabric. All stacked quilts are usually amazing when finished. Must have Magic Stack ‘n Whack or Stack ‘n Wikipedia Book
Date: Surrey: Sat Oct 4 10:00am – 5:00pm
Chilliwack: Sat Oct 25 10:00am – 5:00pm
Fee: $52.50 + book $29.95
Instructor: Sandi Bajcar
Skill Level: Intermediate


“Turning over a new leaf”: This is a great pattern that can easily be made into a quilt or beautiful piece of art for your wall that is fun to make. Batik fabrics compliment the leaf patterns, but any fabric choice would work. All the leafs are accented by using a quick and easy trapunto technique.
Date: Chilliwack: Sat Oct 19, 30 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Fee: $45.00 + pattern
Instructor: Thirza Prentice
Skill Level: Intermediate


Folded Star Pillow: The pillow uses the new stencil from Plum Easy Designs. The first of its kind, the Folded Star Stencil tool creates a measurement method to place fabric in equal distances from each other and from the center of the star. Once you have learned this method you can make a multitude of projects with fun folded stars. Stencil required for class
Date: Surrey: Thurs Oct 9 10:00am – 1:00pm
Fee: $23 + stencil $26.95
Instructor: Kerri Sketchley
Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills


Rock’n’Rail Fence: This takes the simple ‘rail fence’ and transforms it into a geometrical work of art. It is done with 2 monochromatic colors and can be done with fat quarters! Great way to use those blender fabrics you’ve been collecting. You will be astounded with the end result.
Date: Surrey: Fri Oct 10, Oct 31, Nov 14 1:30pm – 4:00pm
Fee: $56.00 + pattern $10.95
Instructor: Diana Olson
Skill Level: Confident Beginner


Trip Around the World: This is an easy quilt and is fun to do. Right from planning your colors to finishing it by using the internal tie. It is stripped pieced and a fast quilt. Join me as we make a “Trip Around the World” together!
Date: Chilliwack: Sat Nov 1, Nov 15, Nov 29 10:00am – 12:30pm
Surrey: Fri Oct 10, Oct 31, Nov 14 10:00am – 12:30pm
Fee: $56.00 + pattern
Instructor: Diana Olson
Skill Level: Confident Beginner


Twice as Nice Table Runner: Looking for something different for your Christmas Table this year. This could be it. Using festive fabric and some ribbon and your embroidery machine, make up these presents that button together to make a table runner, so cute.
Date: Surrey: Mon Oct 20 & Nov 3 10:00am – 1:00pm
Fee: $45
Instructor: Liz Busby
Skill Level: Basic Sewing and Embroidery Skills


All Spruced Up: With the Square in a Square® way, this little tree is simple and picture perfect. It can be “All Spruced Up” before Christmas Eve. The size is an estimated 34˝x38˝. A great size to hang on your wall. Beginner quilting experience and Square in a Square™ ruler (big or small) are required.
Date: Surrey: Mon Oct 20 & Nov 3 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Fee: $30
Instructor: Tom Sketchley
Skill Level: Basic Quilting Skills


Christmas Tree: This little Christmas tree is made of folded triangles which are then put together by hand, and then you add the decorations of your choice. All you need is one light and one dark fabric, or two contrasting fabrics. They make a great change from a wreath at your door, or a small present. Your family could each use one!
Date: Surrey: Thurs Oct 23 10:00am – 4:00pm
Fee: $45.00
Instructor: Irene Harvalias
Skill Level: Beginner


Walking Foot Quilting How do you know where to quilt? Choosing patterns and planning what to do can be easier than you think. Using your walking foot is the easiest way to finish quilting some of those tops we all have. We will discuss threads and tips and tricks. Bring a quilt already basted with pins, thread or spray baste, and we will make a plan for it and get it underway.
Date: Surrey: Sat Oct 25 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Fee: $ 30
Instructor: Cindy Newton
Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills


Penguin Antics: Applique in your embroidery machine is so much fun. Come and learn how to mix traditional applique and embroidery. This method is fast and accurate to stitch as you are not using the stitch cut method. This project was designed to be cut out using a fabric cutter, do it yourself or purchase a kit. Kits available for $40
Date: Surrey: Mon Nov 17 & Dec 1 10:00am – 1:00pm
Chilliwack: Oct 16 & Oct 30 10:00am – 1:00pm
Fee: $45 + pattern $45
Instructor: Kerri Sketchley/ Judi Campbell
Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting & Embroidery Skills

