Sampler XI – Americana                              Sandi Franklin                            

This year we celebrate our great country! Beyond patriotic red, white & blue, Sampler XI will feature other colors that tell the story of the USA:  gold for medals of honor, amber fields of grain, green for open pastures, & trees of life & purple for mountain majesties.  The blocks themselves will also reflect our theme. 

Sampler is an easy, low commitment way to learn new quilting techniques.  Pay just $5 to start, and come once a month for an hour-long demo class at your choice of four dates & time slots.  Bring your finished block with you to the next month’s class & get your next kit for free!  What could be better? Make all your blocks into a quilt & earn the chance to win a $1000 gift certificate for a new sewing machine.

Thursdays, 12/22, 1/26, 2/16, 3/22, 4/19 – 4:15-5:15  pm ... Fridays , 12/23, 1/27, 2/24, 3/30, 4/27 – 10:00-11:00 am… Saturdays 1/14 & 21, 2/11 & 18, 3/10 & 17, 4/14 & 28 – 9:15-10:15 am

Beginning Quilting                                       Martina Harman

A “must” for first-time quilters. This class will guide you from fabric selection through construction, quilting & binding… everything you need to learn to make your first (and future) quilts a success.  Also wonderful for the self-taught quilter who wants to learn the secrets of success.   $95 -- Saturdays, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5 – 2:00-4:00 pm. 

Babylock Ellisimo Gold Club                 Sandi Franklin

For our Ellisimo owners, Gold Club focuses on mastering your machine’s unique features.  From there, we’ll work on projects that take advantage of the Ellisimo’s capabilities.  Current project is the Café Au Lait Quilt.  Saturday, 1/28 or Tuesday 1/31 – 10:00-1:00 

Creative Sewing Club                                    Cheryl Moran

Stretch your sewing horizons!  Monthly projects incorporate new techniques to enhance sewing skills & get the most from your machine investment.  Have fun & make new friends, too. 

$100/year, $50/year renewal or $20/meeting   (1 Year FREE with machine purchase at CTH)  Thursdays, 12/29, 1/26, 2/23,  3/22, 4/26 --12:30-2:30 or 6:00-8:00

Embroidery Club                              Cheryl Moran

Fun, easy projects to help you get the most from your embroidery machine.  All brands welcome. $100/year, $50/year renewal (1 Year FREE with machine purchase at CTH) Thursdays  2/16, 4/19  - 12:30-2:30 or 6:00-8:00

Embroidery Mastery                                   Sandi Franklin

Maximize your investment.  Learn everything you’ll need to know for successful embroidery on your new machine. $200 or FREE with machine purchase at CTH.   Thursdays, 2/2 & 9…or 4/5  & 12  -- 10:30-1:30  or 6:00-9:00 pm

Machine Mastery                                                             Staff

Hands-on “how to” for new owners.  Explore the functions of your new sewing machine & learn the tips & tricks from our trained staff.  $200 or FREE with machine purchase at CTH.   Thursday 1/5, 12 & 19 or 3/1, 8 & 15 – 1:00-4:00 or 6:00-9:00 pm

Quilts of Valor Open Sew                               Staff

Volunteer your time to assist with the construction of QOV’s, blocks for QOV’s & QOV presentation cases.  There is much cutting, ironing, sewing & quilting to do.  Non-quilters are also welcome to help pin, lay out blocks, baste quilts, write notes to recipients, etc.  Bring your machine or use one of ours.  Spend an hour, two, or the whole day.  Please join us as your schedule allows.  Sundays, 1/15, 2/12 (Lincoln’s Birthday), 3/11, 4/29, 5/20…Tuesday, 1/16 (Martin Luther King Day), Monday  2/20 (Presidents’ Day), or Fridays, 3/23, 4/13 or 5/18

Serger Mastery                                             Sandi Franklin

Learn to love your  new serger. We’ll guide you through its functions & features.  Free with machine purchase at CTH  or $100 – Sundays,  2/26 & 3/4  – 10:00-1:00 pm

Technique of the Month                                  Cheryl Moran

Demo class to enhance your repertoire of sewing skills. Something different every month.  Practice the technique at home…bring in your completed sample & next month’s kit is free!  Only $5.00 to Start – Wednesdays 1/18. 2/15, 3/21, 4/18  -- 11:00-12:00 or 6:00-7:00 pm

Thimbleberries Club 2012 – Pattern Party -- Sandi Franklin

All New for 2012! Pattern Party features a Lap-Size Quilt or Runner each quarter & monthly Projects in-between. You’ll also get recipes for tasty treats, quilting designs & more. Longer classes this year equals time to cut & stitch your projects.   Book required.  Club fee - $25/year (renewal $20).  Wednesdays, 1/25, 2/22, 3/28, 4/25 – 6:00-8:00  & Fridays --  1/27, 2/24, 3/30, 4/27–11:30-1:30  pm

196 Boston Post Road, Orange, CT  06477      203-878-1654

Pre-Registration Required for All Classes.  Sign Up Early as Class Space is Limited.  No Refunds on Class Fees.  Store Credit Only if Cancelled 15 days prior to Class Date. 

Our Expert Staff  would  be Delighted to Help You with your selection of class materials.

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