Last Minute Addition to the Class Schedule

Hilma will be teaching her Sewing Machine basics class on June 3rd and June 10th from 10:30 - 4:30. We have 2 spots available if you would like to join in. After this two day class you will have complete mastery of your machine and won't ever struggle with it again ... this class is a great confidence booster if you have a new sewing machine or are intimidated by your old one. The cost is just $75.00 + $25.00 materials fee.

Speaking of Hilma, she is teaching me how to knit socks! I am having a great time and it is much easier than I thought. I chose a gorgeous cotton/nylon blend from Needful Yarns that is self striping. The results are fabulous...all the chic of striped socks with none of the bother of changing yarns! It is reasonably priced at $6.80/ball and comes in three great colorways (blue/green; sunset, pink, green; and taupe, grey, cream and blue). Today I am working on the heels ... so there is a bit of wait until I can take a picture of the finished project.

Wednesday we have three classes running back to back...in the morning Irene will be teaching hand quilting basics (the cost is only $15); in the afternoon Ann is teaching needle turn applique (the cost is only $12.50) and in the evening Peggy will be starting another section of 3 - D flowers ... give us a call if you would like to join in any of them!

New Samples and Class Photos

On Saturday Peggy Kwan was back in the shop teaching embellished landscapes. In that class the quilters started with a commercial panel and embellished and altered it to make it a one of a kind work of art! I missed out on all the fun since I was out skiing but if the pictures are any indication it looks like a great time was had by all - I'm looking forward to seeing all the work in the next class.

Hilma has been hard at work this winter making all sorts of interesting treasures - here is a super soft and snuggly flannel throw made for one of her grandsons (we have it on loan until his birthday!).

Hilma has also been busy playing with all the new embroidery threads and made us two pillows to show them off....

Class Updates

Just a quick reminder that Peggy Kwan will be teaching Embellished Landscapes starting this Saturday. If you have a favourite panel that you don't know what to do with ... or if you want to replicate Peggy's fantastic Oriental sample why not join in? This is a fantastic project for developing your arsenal of techniques. Peggy will introduce you to three-dimensional flower making, machine applique, thread painting, beading and so much more. The class still has spots left in it so give us a call at the shop 416 633-8800 or drop by to register!

Embellished Landscape with Peggy Kwan.

Dates: Saturday, February 16, 2008 Time: 10 - 4
Saturday, March 1, 2008 Time: 10 - 2
Fee: $75 (includes one panel)

Also we have rescheduled Irene Dewar's class "Hunter's Star" It is now running on February 24th, 2008. No scraps are needed for this beauty!! Irene will help you choose your favourite fabic, add a coordinate and begin...your stars will shine in no time. This one makes a great special occasion quilt as it only requires two highly contrasting fabrics.


Dates: Sunday, February 24th, 2008
Time: 10 -2
Fee: $35 + Pattern