Class Policies
You must pay for the class when you register. Phone reservations are accepted with a credit card. The supply list is provided when you pay your class fee. We can mail or fax the supply list.
If we cancel a class you will receive a full refund of the class fee.
If you are unable to attend a class and give us 10 days notice, we will give you an in-store credit for your class fee.
We are unable to give any refund or store credit for classes with out-of-state visiting teachers if you should be unable to attend.
Ten days prior to the start of the class, the class is committed to go. After that time there is no refund or in-store credit for missing a class.
Out of consideration for the instructor and other students, children, spouses or visitors are not allowed at classes unless enrolled as a student.
Thank you for following and respecting our policies.
Class Levels
| Beginner | You must know how to sew on your machine. These classes include instruction in basic rotary cutting, piecing, pattern reading and cutting. |
| Beginner Plus | These classes assume you already have basic piecing and rotary cutting and pattern reading skills. They expand your skills and techniques or give you special tips. |
| Intermediate | These classes assume you are experienced in piecing and rotary skills, pattern modification and have sewn with a variety of fabrics. These classes are a little faster paced or tackle more difficult patterns. |
Basket Case Skull Quilt
BASKET CASE SKULL QUILT Intermediate
Angelyn Anderson $50
This crazy fun quilt will challenge your color palate and keep you coming back for more. You will want to make one in every background color! This quilt makes a great gift for the rock star in your life! Straight line piecing and block arrangement will be some of the techniques covered in this class.
Thursday, November 3, 10 & 17 5:00-8:00pm
Batik Bouquets
BATIK BOUQUETS Intermediate
Teresa Kimmel $45
Make this beautiful quilt and learn to sew curves at the same time. Easy to cut
with 3 templates included in the pattern. Gentle curves that are fun to sew, you’ll
love this pattern. Templates make life so much easier and allows for perfect
piecing, no matter what the difficulty.
Saturday, December 10 10:00-4:00pm
Beginning Needleturn Applique
BEGINNING NEEDLETURN APPLIQUE‘ Beginner
Carol Wight~Jones $25
Join master applique teacher, Carol in a one night class learning how to do needleturn applique’. You will explore techniques for making smooth curves, sharp points, and nearly invisible stitches. This is the foundation class for many of Carols future applique classes. This is a skill that makes the ordinary extraordinary!
Friday, October 7 12:00-3:00pm
Beginning Quilt Making I
BEGINNING QUILT MAKING I Beginner
Lisa Phillips $60
This is a great introduction to the world of quilting! Join Lisa as she teaches a
four block quilt sampler. You’ll learn four different blocks that feature some of the
basic quilting techniques. Lisa will talk about fabric selection, rotary cutting skills,
strip quilting and creating those perfect half square triangles. Plus we’ll cover
creating a quilt sandwich and binding techniques will be demonstrated.
Wednesday, September 21, 28, & October 5, 12 6:00-8:30pm
OR
Saturday, October 1, 8, 15 & 22 12:00-2:30pm
Beginning Quilt Making II
BEGINNING QUILT MAKING II Beginner Plus
Lisa Phillips $60
Did you take Beginning Quiltmaking 1? Do you want some more practice as well
as fun while building on your knowledge? What’s more fun than mixing shapes,
setting a quilt on point and playing with curved piecing? Join this class and build
on the knowledge you gained in Quiltmaking I!
Wednesday, November 2, 9, 16, 23 6:00-8:30pm
Bow Tuck Totes
BOW TUCK TOTES Beginner
Teresa Kimmel $40
This is a fun,stylish and trendy tote with lots of pockets to carry all your
essentials. Choose the perfect fabric for a one of a kind tote. The ties on the side
make it adjustable to fit your needs. It makes the perfect size to use as a tote or
purse.
Saturday October 8 10:00-4:00pm
Breakfast Club
BREAKFAST CLUB All Levels
Marcia Brown $25 each session
Treat yourself to a fiber-rich diet of fabric strips and breakfast recipes each month! Every month, Marcia will bring a delicious breakfast dish and recipe for you to enjoy. We’ll have the coffee on and the doors open at 8:30am. Bring a breakfast item and a copy of your recipe. Marcia will compile all of the recipes and at the end of the year, organize them into a recipe book. You will LOVE how easy it is to complete a quilt each month. This is a one-of-a-kind quilt of the month series that you don't want to miss! It is best to sign up early to reserve your space! The class fills up quickly!
Thursday, August 25 9:00-2:00pm
Thursday, September 29 9:00-2:00pm
Thursday, October 27 9:00-2:00pm
Thursday, November 17 9:00-2:00pm
Thursday, December 29 9:00-2:00pm
Butterfly Trails
BUTTERFLY TRAILS Beginner
Paulette McDermott $45
This wonderful beginner quilt is a simple way to showcase 2 contrasting or coordinating fabrics. You will use double four-patch blocks, half square triangles and a solid block for this work of art. The background squares are perfect for practicing fancy quilt designs and the finished blocks are 7” x 7”. Your friends will be amazed at this quilt. It looks complicated, but it really isn’t!
Thursday, October 6, 13, 20 & 27 5:30-8:30pm
Celebrate 8~Hands On
CELEBRATE 8~A Hands-On 830 Experience for the NON 8 Series Owner
Debbi Lashbrook~Bernina Educator $35
Are you ready for more? Then come Celebrate 8 in a 3-hour hands-on event focusing on the sewing and embroidery of the 830. You will experience the WOWs of this fabulous machine. Our project is a jewelry bag that will begin in the Jumbo Hoop. Debbi worked as an educator and as a manager at a Bernina dealership before joining the education staff at Bernina of America in 2005. She is also the brains behind the pattern software, “My Label”! You don’t want to miss this chance to play on the most amazing sewing machine available! All materials and machine usage are included in your class fee. Just bring yourself and your enthusiasm!
Saturday, October 22 9:00-12:00pm
OR
Saturday, October 22 1:00-4:00pm
Chopped Pillows
CHOPPED PILLOWS Beginner
Angelyn Anderson $35
Make up to four different styles of pillows in this fun, fresh class. You will learn how to use a serger, as well as insert an invisible zipper. This class was adapted from a pattern by one of our favorite designers, Elizabeth Hartman. Check out her blog to find this pattern as well as many other fabulous patterns.
Tuesday, September 20 & 27 5:00-8:00pm
Colette Blouse~Violet
COLETTE BLOUSE~VIOLET Beginner Plus
Enjoli Strait $40
This button-front blouse has a gentle loose fit reminiscent of the 1960s, and looks equally adorable tucked in or worn loose. The not-too-high neckline sports a sweet peter pan collar that can be embellished or modified in all kinds of creative ways. This blouse can be made with short gathered sleeves (Version 1) or mid- length sleeves that gather at the hem with elastic (Version 2). It is shaped with bust darts, and back yoke with center gathering.
Saturday, September 10 & 17 2:00-6:00pm
Colette Ginger Skirt
COLETTE GINGER SKIRT Beginner
Angelyn Anderson $45
What a beautiful skirt with three different waist bands to give you three different looks. This high waisted skirt is easy to make and even easier to wear every day! With three class sessions you will be able to have three complete skirts when we reach our final day. Choose a stripe or your favorite floral, no matter what you choose, you will end up with a lovely skirt. You will learn how to insert an
invisible zipper in this class!
Tuesday, October 11, 18 & 25 5:30-8:30pm
Deco Party
DECO PARTY! All Levels
Angelyn Anderson $20
This fun party will feature Bernina’s stand-alone embroidery machine, as well as their entry level line of sewing machines, the 3-series. We will be making an embroidered bag, which we will complete on the Bernina 3-series machine. Come join this party and leave with a custom carry-all tote. All supplies are provided in your class fee.
Wednesday, September 14 5:30-8:30pm
OR
Friday, September 30 5:30-8:30pm
Easy Breezy Quilt
EASY BREEZY QUILT Beginner
Angelyn Anderson $25
This class will focus on constructing a quilt with your favorite piece of fabric. We all have that special fabric at home that we just refuse to cut. This may just be the project to use it for. A large center panel will be the focus of this quilt. Strip piecing will allow your border to be pieced quickly.
Tuesday, November 1 & 8 5:30-8:30pm
Easy Machine Applique'
EASY MACHINE APPLIQUE‘ All Levels
Angelyn Anderson $40
Machine applique has never been so easy as it is on the Bernina 830. This
machine is the only Bernina machine with the Jumbo hoop. This makes doing
large projects even easier because you only have to hoop your project once.
These bags are great for wrapping gifts or carrying all of your holiday goodies to
and from parties! Choose either session to make a festive holiday bag for you or
your favorite person this holiday season! All supplies and use of machines are
included in your class fee.
Friday, November 4~Santa 5:30-8:30pm
OR
Friday, November 11~Snowman 5:30-8:30pm
Embroidery Day Camp
EMBROIDERY DAY CAMP All Levels
Gene Looman $25 each session
Embroidery is so much fun...once you get the module out of the box! Join Gene
for a full day of working on embroidery projects. You may bring any project that
you are working on and Gene will share his 13+ years of machine embroidery
experience to assist you! This class is also great for owners of the Bernina
Embroidery Software who want assistance while working in the program.
Saturday, September 10 10:00-4:00pm
Saturday, October 1 10:00-4:00pm
Saturday, November 12 10:00-4:00pm
Saturday, December 3 10:00-4:00pm
Embroidery Fun~Halloween Lace Garlend
EMBROIDERY FUN~HALLOWEEN LACE GARLAND All Levels
Angelyn Anderson $40
Embroider free standing lace bats, skulls and spider webs for a fun Halloween
decoration! The hardest decision is what color to use! Everything you need is
included in the class fee, so all you need to do is show-up and be ready to have a
good time.
Wednesday, September 21 5:30-8:30pm
Fearless Machine Quilting 1
FEARLESS MACHINE QUILTING 1 All Levels
Carol Wight-Jones $25
If your closet is full of tops...not finished, this is the class to take! Carol will be teaching the basics of free motion machine quilting. You will do several exercises involving a variety of quilting motifs. So, dig through your projects, find those tops and get-ur-done! They’ll be no excuses after you’ve taken this class!
Wednesday, August 31 12:30-3:30pm
Fearless Machine Quilting 2
FEARLESS MACHINE QUILTING 2 All Levels
Carol Wight Jones $25
In this class you will go beyond the basics of free motion machine quilting. You will do several advanced exercises involving some beautiful quilting motifs. This class is perfectly timed so that your projects will be finished in time to enter them in the State Fair!
Wednesday, September 14 12:30-3:30pm
Fearless Machine Quilting Series
FEARLESS MACHINE QUILTING SPECIAL SERIES Intermediate
Carol Wight Jones $25 each
In this series of machine quilting classes each class will focus on a particular type of design and the various ways you can quilt it. You will move beyond the basics of machine quilting. It is recommended that you take Fearless Machine Quilting I before taking these classes.
Wednesday, October 26 10:30-1:30pm
Wednesday, November 30 10:30-1:30pm
Wednesday, December 28 10:30-1:30pm
Floozy Witch
FLOOZY WITCH Intermediate
Karen Smith $75
Using Meo Feroy’s Floppy Floozy Pattern, we will create a Halloween Witch, her “Feline Friend” and the appropriate “Tuffet” for her to perch on. You’ll receive all the modifications and additional patterns for cat and tuffet during class. It will be a fun class and a great addition to your Halloween Holiday Décor- Nothing like another witch with an “attitude” to say Happy Halloween!!
Sunday, September 18, 25 & October 2, 9 12:30-3:30pm
Focus On Feet
FOCUS ON FEET All Levels
Gene Looman $10 each session
Bernina has created over 100+ feet! Each one has a different purpose and creates a different result! How do you know what you need?! Gene has organized the feet into like groups to help you become familiar with their purpose! Bernina has published a fantastically informative book series called Feetures! There are three volumes packed full of information! Seams Like Home will have the feet available for you to try before you buy!
Saturday, August 27 2:00-5:00pm
Saturday, September 24 2:00-5:00pm
Saturday, October 29 2:00-5:00pm
Saturday, November 26 2:00-5:00pm
Saturday, December 17 2:00-5:00pm
Football Fanatic
FOOTBALL FANATIC All Levels
Enjoli Strait $50
Are you (or your hubby) a die hard football fan? This quilt makes a great couch
accessory to use during the football season. The quilt involves simple piecing and
a little fusible web applique. It can be customized to show off your team spirit!
Enjoli designed this quilt and it is the first of many more to come! Touch Down!
Saturday, November 5, 12, 19 and 26 12:00-4:00pm
Glacier Star
GLACIER STAR Intermediate
Sue Wilson $200
Do you love Judy Neimeyer quilts? This beautiful, quilt shop exclusive pattern
will challenge and WOW you. The only way to get this pattern is to take this
class. Glacier Star has been a hit on the Kenai Peninsula and has finally come to
Anchorage! Sue Wilson is a Judy Neimeyer certified teacher and will help you
discover just how much fun this star pattern can be. Prior to the beginning of
class, schedule your private, one-on-one fabric session with Sue. This private
meeting is included in the class fee. Sue will help make your quilt fabulous!
Friday, August 26, September 2, 9, 16 & 23 10:30-4:30pm
& Friday, September 30 10:30-1:30pm
Hand Applique' Lab
HAND APPLIQUE’ LAB All Levels
Carol Wight Jones $20 each or sign up for all for $60
Do you have unfinished applique projects? Do you need some help completing
them? Or perhaps you need some help with a particular applique technique. Join
Carol for this class where the projects will focus on what you are doing or want to
do . No formal instruction, only help where you need it from a master teacher.
Tuesday, September 6 10:30-1:30pm
Tuesday, October 4 10:30-1:30pm
Tuesday, November 1 10:30-1:30pm
Tuesday, December 6 10:30-1:30pm
Heart Crazies
HEART CRAZIES-Buggy Barn Beginner Plus
Teresa Kimmel $45
We love Buggy Barn! Go crazy with colors and prints or beautiful batiks while using a fun non-traditional technique. Quick to cut out, stacking method with fat quarters this is a technique that doesn’t have to be precise.
Saturday, September 3 10:00-4:00pm
Introduction to Bernina Software V6 part 1
INTRODUCTION TO BERNINA SOFTWARE V6 All Levels
Gene Looman $150 + $30 materials fee
Calling all owners of the Bernina Embroidery Software Version 6! Do you have the software, but just don’t know how to use it? Come join this fun, informative class and learn how to get the most out of your software purchase. This class covers basic navigation, lettering, editing, combining designs, buttonholes, auto digitizing, using the magic wand and the monogram wizard! This class is for owners or those thinking of buying Bernina software (Editor Plus and Designer Plus). The $30 materials fee for this class includes a 3-ring binder and 50+ page outline for note taking to be paid directly to the instructor, no sale discount.
Monday, September 12 5:30-8:30pm
Tuesday, September 13 5:30-8:30pm
Monday, September 19 5:30-8:30pm
Tuesday, September 20 5:30-8:30pm
Monday, September 26 5:30-8:30pm
Tuesday, September 27 5:30-8:30pm
Monday, October 3 5:30-8:30pm
Tuesday, October 4 5:30-8:30pm
Monday, October 10 5:30-8:30pm
Tuesday, October 11 5:30-8:30pm
Introduction to Bernina Software V6 part 2
INTRODUCTION TO BERNINA SOFTWARE V6 part 2 All Levels
(Prerequisite: Introduction to Bernina Software V6 part 1)
Gene Looman $150 + $30 materials fee
This is the next step for owners of Bernina Embroidery Software V6. Part 2 picks up where Part 1 ended. Students have fun learning advanced lettering features, morphing, carving, color blending, adding holes, applique, pattern stamp, creating borders, pattern fill stitches, splitting designs, multihooping, and the big D word (digitizing)! It is not as scary as you may think! The $30 materials fee for this class includes 50+ page outline for note taking and is paid directly to the instructor at the first class. No class discount on the materials fee.
Monday, October 24 5:30-8:30pm
Tuesday, October 25 5:30-8:30pm
Monday, October 31 5:30-8:30pm
Tuesday, November 1 5:30-8:30pm
Monday, November 7 5:30-8:30pm
Tuesday, November 8 5:30-8:30pm
Monday, November 14 5:30-8:30pm
Tuesday, November 15 5:30-8:30pm
Monday, November 21 5:30-8:30pm
Tuesday, November 22 5:30-8:30pm
Introduction to Bernina Software V6 part 3
INTRODUCTION TO BERNINA SOFTWARE V6 (part 3) All Levels
Prerequisite: Introduction to Bernina Software part 1 and 2
Gene Looman $150 +$30 materials fee
We’re off to a great start in learning all about the Bernina Software, but can you believe that there is even MORE to learn!?! We will learn how to use the Portfolio program for design management, PhotoSnap for creating unique designs, CrossStitcher to create designs that look hand stitched and the Quilter Program to create projects that use piecing and embroidery! Whew! All your needs are met in just one software program! The $30 materials fee for this class includes a 3-ring binder and 50+ page outline for note taking and is to be paid directly to the instructor at the first class session. No class discount given on materials fee.
Monday, December 5 5:30-8:30pm
Tuesday, December 6 5:30-8:30pm
Monday, December 12 5:30-8:30pm
Tuesday, December 13 5:30-8:30pm
Monday, December 19 5:30-8:30pm
Tuesday, December 20 5:30-8:30pm
Just for Me
JUST FOR ME All Levels
Angelyn & Enjoli $20 each session
Bring a dish to share and come and sew with a group of happy quilters. This is a fun, social time to get away from everyday chores! It doesn't matter what you are working on or where it came from. Just pack up your sewing, and join the twins for an afternoon of quilting and companionship with other quilters thinking "just for me".
Sunday, August 21 12:00-5:00pm
Sunday, September 11 12:00-5:00pm
Sunday, October 16 12:00-5:00pm
Sunday, November 20 12:00-5:00pm
Sunday, December 11 12:00-5:00pm
Kids Camp Sew Cool
KIDS CAMP SEW COOL (ages 9-12) All Levels
Linda Garret $299 or $129
This class will discuss the basic features of a sewing machine, how to use a pattern and choose fabric, as well as how to fit a garment. We will make a sleep shirt and pillowcase bag, fleece shall, stuffed animal and a craft surprise! The $299 cost includes their very own Bernette 46 sewing machine, a basic sewing kit, all patterns, thread and fabric (their choice) to complete the assigned projects. Already have a machine?! Then your camp fee is $129, but does not include any additional items. This is a great opportunity to give your kids a chance to learn a valuable skill, increase their confidence and have a blast during their summer
break! At 12noon on Friday, we will show off our creations during our fashion show~parents and friends are invited to see our work!
Monday~Friday, December 26, 27, 28 29 and 30 9:00-2:00pm
Kitchen Window Start to Finish
KITCHEN WINDOW START TO FINISH Beginner
Enjoli Strait $80
This fun beginner quilt is from a great new book entitled “The Practical Guide to Patchwork”. We will be creating this quilt using the fat quarter method. Straight line cutting and piecing will be featured, as well as straight line quilting. We will go through creating a quilt step by step; cutting, piecing and making a quilt sandwich, the quilting process and binding techniques. All the information needed for a finished project will be provided!
Monday & Wednesday, October 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 & 26 5:30-8:30pm
Kuspuk
KUSPUK Beginner Plus
Yvonne Emery $90
Have you been admiring all of those kuspuks we have on display around the shoppe? Yvonne is known around town as the “Kuspuk Lady”! Now, Yvonne will help you construct one for yourself! She’s been making kuspuks for years and years and has tons of experience, plus hints and tips to make it fit just right! We often tease her that she could probably sew these garments in her sleep because she has made so many! Learn how to select the correct pattern size, make personal adjustments, cut, construct, and embellish with purchased trim. Yvonne will also show you kopucking techniques to make your kuspuk a one of a kind garment.
Wednesday, November 9, 16 & 23 5:30-8:30pm
Kuspuk Moose
KUSPUK MOOSE Beginner
Karen Smith $35
Kuspuk Moose is a perfect Alaskan gift for all your special events! The kuspuk can be a themed fabric to match any holiday or house decor! Fur trim completes the ensemble! Karen is our doll maker expert and will share her tricks and tips to make this cute little moose!
Saturday, November 5 12:30-2:30pm
Learning My Bernina Class 1~Care & Feeding
LEARNING MY BERNINA Classes & Clubs
Purchasing a new machine is an exciting experience! As with any investment, you should educate yourself on the product. Research online. Purchase offline. Be a value shopper~not just price. Ask about price guarantees. Expect and embrace training. Try before you buy. Allow yourself room to grow. Trust your instincts.
We want you to be completely comfortable with your Bernina sewing, embroidery and serger machine so we offer the LEARNING MY BERNINA series of classes FREE to customers who purchase their Bernina from Seams Like Home. If you purchased your Bernina from a dealer other than Seams Like Home, you are welcome to attend at $30 per class. Not all LEARNING MY BERNINA classes are applicable to all models. You only need to sign up for one session for each class.
LEARNING MY BERNINA 1~Care and Feeding~All Bernina and Bernette Models
Thursday, September 1~5:30-8:30pm
Tuesday, September 6~5:30-8:30pm
Friday, September 16~5:30-8:30pm
Thursday, September 22~5:30-8:30pm
Friday, September 30~5:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, October 19~5:30-8:30pm
Thursday, November 3~5:30-8:30pm
Friday, November 11~5:30-8:30pm
Thursday, November 17~5:30-8:30pm
Friday, December 2~5:30-8:30pm
Sunday, December 4~12:00-3:00pm
Thursday, December 22~5:30-8:30pm
Monday, December 26~5:30-8:30pm
Learning My Bernina Class 2~Practical Stitching
LEARNING MY BERNINA 2~Practical Stitching
Friday, September 2~5:30-8:30pm
Thursday, September 8~5:30-8:30pm
Friday, October 21~5:30-8:30pm
Thursday, November 10~5:30-8:30pm
Thursday, December 1~5:30-8:30pm
Sunday, December 11~12:00-3:00pm
Friday, December 23~5:30-8:30pm
Tuesday, December 27~5:30-8:30pm
Learning My Bernina Class 3~More Practical Stitching
LEARNING MY BERNINA 3~More Practical Stitching
Friday, September 9~5:30-8:30pm
Thursday, September 29~5:30-8:30pm
Friday, November 4~5:30-8:30pm
Thursday, December 29~5:30-8:30pm
Learning My Bernina Class 4~BSR (Bernina Stitch Regulator)
LEARNING MY BERNINA 4~BSR (Bernina Stitch Regulator)
Thursday, September 15 ~5:30-8:30pm
Friday, November 18~5:30-8:30pm
Friday, December 30~5:30-8:30pm
Learning My Bernina Embroidery~Beginnings
LEARNING MY BERNINA EMBROIDERY~Beginnings
Saturday, September 17~10:00-4:00pm
Saturday, November 19~10:00-4:00pm
Saturday, December 10~10:00-4:00pm
Learning My Bernina Overlock 1~The Basics
LEARNING MY BERNINA OVERLOCK 1~The Basics
Sunday, September 11~12:00-4:00pm
Sunday, October 2~12:00-4:00pm
Sunday, November 13~12:00-4:00pm
Thursday, December 8~5:30-8:30pm
Learning My Bernina Overlock 2~Serging Ahead Techniques
LEARNING MY BERNINA OVERLOCK 2~Sergering Ahead Techniques
Sunday, September 18~12:00-4:00pm
Sunday, October 23~12:00-4:00pm
Sunday, November 20~12:00-4:00pm
Friday, December 9~5:30-8:30pm
Learning My Bernina Software V6 part 1
LEARNING MY BERNINA SOFTWARE V6 part1
Thursday, October 6 & 13~5:30-8:30pm
Learning My Bernina Software V6 part 2
LEARNING MY BERNINA SOFTWARE V6~Part 2
Thursday, October 20 & 27~5:30-8:30pm
Little Leaves Quilt
LITTLE LEAVES QUILT Beginner Plus
Enjoli Strait $60
This beginner quilt gives you a taste of cutting, piecing as well as introduces you to the world of fusible & machine applique. Use your scraps or buy coordinating prints. Make this a bright, beautiful quilt or find more subdue prints to get a vintage looking quilt. We will take this quilt to the next level by doing a pieced back and machine quilting.
Wednesdays, November 30, December 7, 14, 21, 28 5:30-8:30pm
Machine Care 101~All Brands
MACHINE CARE 101~ALL BRANDS All Levels
Enjoli Strait $15
Anyone who sews knows that our machines are our babies! We love them dearly
and hate to send them to the shop for repair. This workshop will go over how to
do a basic cleaning, as well as some tips and tricks to keep your machine running
beautifully between servicing. Enjoli is a certified Bernina repair technician and
will give you a technicians’ inside scoop to the world of sewing machine repair
and care. You will not need your machine for this class and you don’t have to
own a Bernina to benefit from this class! Those who attend this class will be the
first to hear about a new exciting service coming to Seams Like Home.
Wednesday, September 7 5:30-7:30pm
Night Gown
NIGHT GOWN Beginner
Karla Truby $40
Make a long sleeve night gown using Kwik Sew Pattern 3105. This simple dress
style girl’s night gown will make any girl feel special and beautiful. Choose your
favorite fabric and go from there. The possibilities are endless!
Saturday, September 3 & 10 10:30-1:30pm
Northern Wilderness
NORTHERN WILDERNESS Beginner Plus
Marcia Brown $80
This pattern is hot off the press and was designed based off of an Alaskan Shop
Hop pattern a few years back. Marcia is an expert quilter and loved sewing this
quilt together. She will share her tips and techniques in this informal class. Learn
paper piecing, fusible web, successful color choices, sashing and border
techniques. You will have this quilt done before the holidays!
Tuesday, September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25 & Nov. 1
PJ & Pillows
PJ’s & PILLOWS (ages 9-12) All Levels
Linda Garrett $35
Whoo hoo! Calling all kids! Come learn how to sew a really cool pillowcase and matching pajama bottoms! You’ll be the envy of all your friends at the next sleep over! A great idea would be to make these seasonal and have new pjs all the time! These are fun to make, so gather your friends take this class together!
Sunday, October 2 and 9 1:00-4:00pm
Quality Quilt Ingredients
QUALITY QUILT INGREDIENTS~Lecture/demo All Levels
Maret Anderson $15
Fabric, batting and threads can be confusing! So much is available! How do you
choose? In this lecture, fabric quality, batting types, needles and threads will be
discussed. This is a lecture class with tons of samples to show!
Saturday, September 17 10:30-12:00noon
Quilt Motion~Lecture & Demo
QUILT MOTION~lecture/demo All Levels
Sara Carmen $15
QuiltMotion Designed for BERNINA includes all the companion hardware and
software your PC and BERNINA frame need to get started; including an
easy to use LCD screen, QuiltCAD, and a powerful pattern design software.
Sara will show you how to place quilt designs, redesign images and stitch out
your patterns to successfully quilt your projects. This is a great class for those
who already own Quilt Motion as well as those who are thinking of making the
purchase.
Friday, October 7 5:30-8:30pm
Santa Elf Hat
SANTA ELF HAT Beginner
Karla Truby $30
Construct a warm fun winter hat. They are similar to the red and white Santa
hats, except they are made with a fleece band and wool body. The pom-pom is
made from strips of fleece. The hats turn out cute, warm and comfortable to wear.
These make a great gift for a special kid in your life, or an adult who still wants to
be a kid!
Saturday, December 3 10:30-1:30pm
Sewing Celebration~Lecture & Demo
SEWING CELEBRATION~Lecture &Demo All Levels
Debbi Lashbrook~Bernina Educator $15
Join us and Bernina Educator, Debbi Lashbrook to Celebrate Sewing as it opens up a world of creative possibilities and custom opportunities. Whether you like sewing clothes, quilts, or gifts for your home, see how the latest accessories, techniques, gizmos and gadgets will turn your sewing vision into a beautiful reality! Debbi will have tons of samples to spark your creativity just in time for the gift giving season.
Friday, October 21 5:00-7:00pm
Spring Fever Buggy Barn
SPRING FEVER BUGY BARN Beginner Plus
Teresa Kimmel $45
Teresa is our newest teacher and we are very excited to have her on our staff. She will be teaching several classes this fall. Bring on the Buggy Barn! This is not your traditionally pieced block where everything matches perfectly! This quilt is made from fat quarters using the shuffling technique that makes fast to cut and fun to see how unique each block looks.
Sunday, November 6 10:00-4:00pm
Tokyo Subway Map
TOKYO SUBWAY MAP Intermediate
Enjoli Strait $55
Join this Quilt-Along and cruise through the Tokyo Subway. Made only of 2”x2”
squares, this quilt will challenge you and give you ample practice on your ¼”
seams. Choose a variety of colored prints and solids to make your blocks. We
will meet once a week to compare notes, help each other arrange blocks and have
a good time. This quilt really is a map of the Tokyo Subway!
Thursday, September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 5:00-8:00pm
Trick-or-Treat Tote
TRICK~OR~TREAT TOTE All Levels
Angelyn Anderson $40
Make this unique tote for you or your favorite kiddo to enjoy Halloween in style.
This bag will surely hold all the loot you score while trick-or-treating! This
project will feature the Bernina 830 machine, where you will get to try
embroidery as well as the Bernina patented “dual-feed”. This fabulous machine
makes embroidery and everyday sewing a breeze!
Saturday, October 15 3:00-6:00pm
Underbust Drafting & Construction
UNDERBUST DRAFTING & CONSTRUCTION Beginner Plus
Rebecka Delcastillo $220
Oh, this is going to be fun! We’ve never had a class like this before! Tired of paying the big bucks for lingerie?! Learn to make your own! We will use existing patterns as a reference point for fitting muslin mockups. The finished product is coutil faced with fashion fabric (optional). This garment has visible seams on the inside. If properly cared for, this garment will last you for years to come! The pattern is provided in class. These aren’t just undergarments...remember Madonna!
Tuesday & Thursday, August 30, September 1, 6, 8, 13 and 15 5:30-8:30pm
Virtual All About ME (machine embroidery)
VIRTUAL ALL ABOUT ME (machine embroidery) All Levels
Gene Looman $10 each session
Nothing is safe from embroidery! We’ve had so much fun embroidering on napkins, placemats, skirts, jeans, shirts, jackets, bibs and pretty much anything that has a blank spot! This is another great virtual class where we will watch a presentation from a Bernina Educator and then Gene will facilitate a lecture/demo session on the items featured in the presentation. Gene loves Bernina and as always, is willing to share his knowledge to help you increase yours!
Sunday, August 28 12:00-3:00pm
Sunday, September 25 12:00-3:00pm
Sunday, October 30 12:00-3:00pm
Sunday, November 27 12:00-3:00pm
Sunday, December 18 12:00-3:00pm
Virtual Bernina Club
VIRTUAL BERNINA CLUB All Levels
Gene Looman $10 each session
Oh, this is gonna be FUN! We’ll watch a presentation by a Bernina Educator and then re-create the project in a the hands-on session! Check out the details for each month at the end of this newsletter! Even though the title says Bernina, any machine is welcome to participate!
Friday, August 26 5:30-8:30pm
Friday, September 23 5:30-8:30pm
Friday, October 28 5:30-8:30pm
Friday, November 25 5:30-8:30pm
Friday, December 16 5:30-8:30pm
Virtual Software Sampler
VIRTUAL SOFTWARE SAMPLER CLUB All Levels
Gene Looman $10 each session
We’ll be playing with the Designer Plus Software V6 program! A Bernina Educator will show step by step instructions and then we will recreate the project using our own computers! This class is for anyone who already owns Bernina Software (any level) and for those who are interested to know what it is all about! Bring your laptop and Gene will guide you through the project! For only $10 a session, it is a great introduction to the world of embroidery software!
Saturday, August 27 10:00-1:00pm
Saturday, September 24 10:00-1:00pm
Saturday, October 29 10:00-1:00pm
Saturday, November 26 10:00-1:00pm
Saturday, December 17 10:00-1:00pm
