Upcoming Classes
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: Surrey: Thurs May 4 10:00pm – 11:30am
Chilliwack: By Appointment
Fee: $10
Instructor: Liz Busby/ Diana Olson
Skill Level: Must have completed level 1
What’s in a Pin-Wheel?
What you see isn’t always what you get! This is a fun block for which I was told there were four different designs you could make out of a pin-wheel, but I fiddled around and got six…can you get more? You only need two fabrics for this one, and the size is up to you, as is the number of blocks you want to make. I would suggest to make six pin-wheels at home, and bring them to class and we can play together! The size of your original block doesn’t matter, it’s your choice, because there is a “formula” for cutting it up, and you can use it with any size block
Date: Surrey: Fri May 12 10:00am – 4:00pm
Fee: $50
Instructor: Irene Harvalias
Skill Level: beginner & beyond
Tiny Log Cabin Wallhanging
Another sweet little scrap project. I always love a log cabin, and this little cutie can look good on any wall. Use up some lights and darks to show off the pattern. Easy and fun, lots of leftover bits can really work together.
Date: Surrey Sat May 13 10:00am – 4:00pm
Fee: $45
Instructor: Cindy Newton
Skill Level: Must have basic Quilting Skills
Brick Walk
In continuing on with our scrap workshops, we thought a brick walk would be a fun pattern to do. It can be done all scrap or alternating with a basic colour. It is a very easy pattern and goes together quickly.
Date: Surrey: Mon May 15 10:00am – 2:00pm
Fee: $30
Instructor: Cindy Newton
Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills
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: Mon May 15, May 29, Jun 5, Jun 12, Jun 19 10:00am – 12:30pm
Fee: $95 + pattern $10
Instructor: Diana Olson
Skill Level: Beginner
“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 May 15, May 29, Jun 5, Jun 12 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Fee: $90 + pattern $10
Instructor: Diana Olson
Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills
Kimberbell – Oh Happy Day!
Our Kimberbell event is a great way to have fun and get to know machine embroidery. This event is suitable for the beginner all the way to the most advanced embroiderer, you can even test one of our embroidery machines if you don’t have one. In this event you will learn: single-hoop embroidery on a ready-made article, multi hooping, piecing in the hoop, how to install a zipper, embroider a quilted design and so much more. During the 2 days you will make and finish 6 embroidery projects all in the hoop. Included with your Kimberbell event, you’ll receive an exclusive sewing bag completely filled with Kimberbell fabric, paper tape, ribbon, buttons, and more to make six amazing event projects. We’ll even cut the stabilizer for you! You just need to come with your machine and a few basic supplies and be ready to have fun. We will even provide lunch.
Date: Surrey: Fri May 5 & Sat May 6 10:00am – 5:00pm each day or
Wed May 17 & Thurs May 18 10:00am – 5:00pm each day or
Thurs Jun 1 & Fri Jun 2 10:00am – 5:00pm each day
Event Coordinator: Kerri Sketchley & Lori Bandong
Fee: $229
Maple Leaf Flurries:
The Maple Leaf Flurries is a 42×42″ square quilt topper version of the Indian Summer Pattern! This pattern was created using a simple colour palette to accentuate the maple leaf element of the quilt pattern and provide a great introductory pattern using one of our simpler foundation units! This pattern uses 2 ½” strips. Instructions include not only cutting instructions for the colourway shown on the cover, but also provide you with the option of creating a more colourful wall quilt using a varietal pack of 2-1/2 strips. (24) strips are necessary to create the cover quilt. Remaining strips can be used for the inner border and the binding, if desired! (Yardage will still need to be purchased for the background geese and the outer border to complete the quilt). This is a great quilt for those newer to foundation piecing
Date: Surrey: Sat May 20 10:00am – 4:00pm
Chilliwack: Jun 17 10:00am – 4:00pm
Fee: $45 + Pattern
Instructor: Julie Faulkner (Quiltworx Certified Instructor)
Skill Level: Must have Basic Quilting Skills
Tom’s Sewing Centre
#102 – 8338 – 120th St
Surrey, BC
604-507-2841
Countryfolk Fabric
#5 – 45802 Luckakuck Way
Chilliwack, BC
604-824-5643