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Central Machines 2019 AUTUMN/WINTER CLASSES

Authorized Dealer for Baby Lock, Bernina, Brother, , Handi Quilter, Husqvarna Viking SOUTH WEST 8649 63 Avenue www.centralsewing.com 10642 170 Street Ph 780.469.1147 Ph 780.486.0047 Toll Free 866.469.1147 EDMONTON, ALBERTA Toll Free 877.486.0047

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As the seasons change and the leaves begin to turn we don't know about you, but we always feel that rush of excitement as if it were the first day of school again! There are new techniques to discover, new projects to begin, and the flurry of impending holiday crafts!

We welcome you to treat yourself to something different this year: sign up for one of our many amazing workshops and creative classes to really • Integrated Dual Feed Technology fire up your sewing, quilting and embroidery skills. • mySewnet™ Library Enabled: the 1st Or, take a look at what our new machines have machine to have access to a full, to offer- you won't believe how their innovative continuously growing library of high features can take your creations to the next level! quality embroidery designs directly on screen And our dedicated team of industry- • Adjustable Laser Sewing Guidance trained service technicians are always here • Design Placement with mySewMonitor™ App to give your existing machines a little TLC. • Ribbon Embroidery Attachment Capable Exciting Events Coming Soon to Central: • Specialist workshops: Helen Godden, Ron Collins, Jeanette Spornitz • Customer Appreciation Day • Bernina Educator classes • WonderFIl Boutique workshops • Quilt Academy Canada 2020 See more details inside! 1 CENTRAL SEWING South 780.469.1147 West 780.486.0047 Coming Soon to Central: Show & Tell DecoBob & Mirage WonderFil BoutiqueJoin our WonderFil Threaducator as Play with they kick off their boutique event DecoBob™ and Workshopsline up! Featuring beautiful samples Mirage™ during showing different types, weights, this hands- and the multitude of ways specialty on techniques threads can be used to bedazzle class. Learn the a project. Each thread line will be experts’ tips and covered with thoughtful explanations tricks on not only as to how they’ve been used to blend, how to make show off, disappear, or to give a project a professional finish. these threads run beautifully in your machine, but West Sep 20 9:30 am - 12 pm OR 1 - 3:30 pm why to choose these threads for certain techniques South Sep 21 9:30 am - 12 pm OR 1 - 3:30 pm and how simply changing the thread can give Cost: $15 Half of class fee will go towards your WonderFil better results! You will learn which needle sizes purchase that day! to use, why using DecoBob™ as a thread Razzle, Dazzle & Sizzle gives the best success, and other things to keep in mind when using these specialty thread lines. These threads are perfect for West Nov 15 9 am - 12 pm OR 12:30 - 3:30 pm embellishing projects in all kinds of South Nov 16 9 am - 12 pm OR 12:30 - 3:30 pm ways! This class will focus on showing Cost: $40 Includes kit. Half of class cost to how beautiful these threads can be be applied to your WonderFil purchase that day! when used for couching by hand and machine, and hand embroidery. The Threaducator will demonstrate machine InvisaFil Learn first-hand couching & you'll get the opportunity how to use 100wt to try it for yourself! Learn how to use decorative stitches that InvisaFil™ thread you see in crazy quilting, hand embroidery and appliqué. West Jan 17 9 am - 12 pm OR 12:30 - 3:30 pm and discover its South Jan 18 9 am - 12 pm OR 12:30 - 3:30 pm benefits! This Cost: $40 Includes kit. Half of class cost to be applied to ultra-fine thread your WonderFil purchase that day! will change your perspective of what an invisible thread should be. It offers a great Spagetti & Fruitti breadth of utility as it virtually disappears into 12wt , Spagetti™ and the fabric, and since its so small, it can't be felt Fruitti™, will be the feature in this and will keep projects soft and flexible even with hands-on techniques class! Students dense stitching. Students will learn how to use can play with the threads, experience InvisaFil for hand and machine applique, English how they run on their machines, paper piecing, in the ditch, and stippling. and learn the best settings and West Mar 20 9am - 12 pm OR decorative stitches to run the thread 12:30 - 3:30 pm successfully. Free motion stitching, South Mar 21 9am - 12 pm OR decorative machine applique and hand quilting will be covered. 12:30 - 3:30 pm Serger technique samples will also be shown. You'll also learn Cost: $40 Includes kit. Half of class cost to about the benefits of Spagetti and Fruitti’s ultra-low lint finish, be applied to your WonderFil purchase that day! making it an ideal thread for reducing lint build up in the machine. Please note: due to unforeseen West May 8 9 am - 12 pm OR 12:30 - 3:30 pm circumstances some class dates and times South May 9 9 am - 12 pm OR 12:30 - 3:30 pm may change. Please see our website for the Cost: $40 Includes kit. Half of class cost to be applied to most up to date class listings as well as our your WonderFil purchase that day! class policies.

2 CENTRAL SEWING South 780.469.1147 West 780.486.0047 Perfect Pairing: Demo/ Academy of Creative Bernina EducatorTrunk Show featuring Quilting Events Ruler Work Get hands-on experience in While sipping and nibbling free-motion on refreshments, we'll show quilting, you what is new and cool ruler work, from BERNINA, especially couching, and for quilter's! We'll show you more. Starting the hottest technique out with simple there - RulerWork - including Clam Shells, Orange Peel and Waves stippling, you and send you home eager to use rulers on your own projects. You'll will explore also learn about great feet, accessories and software they offer different techniques to successfully quilt and why BERNINA is the 'Perfect Pairing' for Quilters! If you ever your next quilt! You will use all the machines wondered what the fuss was about, come and see for yourself. we have to construct a fabric sandwich South Oct 3 6 to 8 pm Cost: $25 Half of class fee will be applied to your Bernina which can be turned into a cushion, tote purchase that day! bag or even a zippered charm bag. This is a fun make-and-take event that will Ruler Work Tote allow you to try out our lineup of fantastic Ruler work is the hottest quilting technique out BERNINA machines while learning the there and you have all these new rulers! Now what? latest & greatest in techniques and tools! We are going to spend the day experimenting with South Oct 5 10 am - 1 pm your rulers as we quilt a detailed medallion on a Cost: $35 Class fee gifted back to you panel and then transform it into a fashionable linen DOUBLE towards your purchase of a new machine! tote bag. We are also going to review the different ruler shapes including clamshells, orange peel, Thread Tuesdays: join and waves, and show you how to use them in fills us in-stores on the first and borders. By the end of this class you will have a better idea Tuesday of every month on how and where to use the different motifs for our quilt blocks. for 25% off your in- West Oct 4 10 am - 4 pm stock thread purchase! Cost: $129 Includes kit with fabric, Soft and Stable, threads and ! Say hello to the new Brother Stellaire XJ1! • My Design Snap Mobile App for Background Scan: take a picture of your hooped fabric with your cellphone and its sent wirelessly to machine for easy positioning/colourizing your design on the LCD display. • Built-in embroidery designs and fonts: 727 • Sew Straight Laser Vision Guide sewing stitches, 727 embroidery designs • Large 9.5" x 14" embroidery area (101 featuring Disney characters), 4 sewing • Combine stitches for multiple uses: Create fonts (3 Alphabet and 1 Cyrillic) and 24 one-of-a-kind stitches that can be saved embroidery fonts (22 Alphabet and 2 for future use. Cyrillic).

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Join us on September 21, 2019 from 9 am to 4 pm in both stores for our annual customer appreciation Annual Customer day! Today's the day we celebrate and thank YOU for your continued years of patronage Appreciation Day and support. We appreciate you all very much. Enjoy some refreshments as you take advantage of our one-day-only SUPER SALE on , classes and service! Enter for your chance to win one of our awesome door prizes. Free Seminars South Free Seminars West

11:30 Scan N Jeannette Peretti 10:00 All About Serging Paddi Sprecher Scan N Cut extraordinaire Jeannette is here to talk about Learn a variety of techniques to make your serging what she is loving on this amazing machine! Learn tips easier. Learn how threads make a difference in and tricks as well as products that will help your crafting. serger applications and receive recommendations Hear how the DX's new motor offers whisper-quiet and on what is the latest and greatest in serging! fast scanning and cutting to revolutionize your experience! 11:30 Long Arm Ruler Work Tara Stratton 1:00 All About Serging Jeannette Peretti Tara is here to show you all about ruler work with Learn a variety of techniques to make your serging your long arm! She will cover straight line, curved, easier. Learn how threads make a difference in free motion, background fill and edge to edge free serger applications and receive recommendations motion ruler work. You will see how rulers make on what is the latest and greatest in serging! all the difference to enhance your quilting projects.

2:30 What's New Cathy McLean 1:00 Cutting Tips Debbie Levesque Check out what’s new from the company that Are you like Debbie? Do you have a large fabric brought you 505 temporary adhesive. Drop by and stash you need to work your way through? Come see Cathy McClean National Product Specialist see a quick and accurate way to cut your own jelly and Educator for “The Rest of the Story”. Tips for rolls, squares and diamonds of different sizes. You quilters, people who love to do both machine and are able to cut through up to 12 layers of fabric hand embroidery, applique tips and crafting tips. at a time without any shifting. See you there! Something for the beginner to the advanced crafter. Free demo's, door prizes, & in-store specials! Coming soon.. Sign up for more info at quiltacademy.ca. Details will be released as they become available!

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Helen Godden Workshops International quilting star Helen Godden is coming to teach at Central! Considered an extreme free motion quilter, Helen is a lifelong artist and recognized internationally for her skills of blending art with fabric in her innovative quilts. This award-winning Handi Quilter ambassador loves to travel the world teaching workshops and sharing her love of quilting by educating and inspiring students as they launch into the world of possibilities that is “art quilting!” Couching Class: Blue Wren Join international free motion quilting star Helen Godden in this informative workshop as she shows you all about couching! Learn how to use a couching foot: couching and laid work are techniques in which or other materials are laid across the surface of the ground fabric and fastened in place with small stitches of the same or a different yarn. The couching threads may be either the same color as the laid threads or a contrasting color. This technique is a real eye-catcher and instantly adds texture and depth to projects, and Helen is so excited for you to try it along with her! South Mar 6 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Cost: $249 Feathered Birds In this workshop, select from one of Flying Into Colours Helen’s Feathered Friend designs and trace a 14” design on to 20” black This quilt introduced Helen's technique homespun. With demonstration and of "Paintchwork".. Not pieced but painted no previous painting skills required, patchwork created with luminous acrylic we then paint and combine colours fabric paints. Using one of 12 designs, to blend and create our birdie block! Day 1 you'll paint your wall hanging 60 x Once they are dry and sandwiched, 80cm (23 x 31”) combining a totem (ex Helen will demonstrate a wide variety sea turtle) with ribbons and Paintchwork of fresh and fun free motion quilting like in Helen's quilt Freedom. Then she will styles that will complement your work demonstrate how to combine colours and and add so much life and energy into it! you'll paint beautiful blended ribbons and You will take your skills to the next level Paintchwork onto black fabric. Day 2 with by pairing a unique medium (paint) with Helen's expert guidance, booklet of Free- free motion quilting to create something Motion designs and lots of demonstrating, truly stunning and one of a kind. students will enhance their piece with a South Mar 7 9:30 am - 4:30 pm wide variety of free-motion quilting styles to complement their work. Cost: $249 South Mar 8 & 9 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Cost: $349 No previous painting experience required!

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Kids Learn To Sew Advanced Kids Learn To Sew From beginners to more advanced, this weekly 1½ hour class This weekly 2 hour class builds on the skills learned in teaches kids the basics of sewing and following patterns. (If the Learn to Sew class. New techniques will be taught your child has not attended the first quarter not to worry, they based on the skill set of those enrolled. This class runs can attend 2nd quarter- the teachers adapt each lesson to the from September to November. skill set of those enrolled. ) Tuesdays beginning Sep 10 South Thursdays beginning Sep 12 4 - 6 pm South 4 - 5:30 pm OR with instructor Barb Emerson 5:45 - 7:15 pm Thursdays beginning Sep 12 1 - 2:30 pm Cost: $225 September to November (10 classes) with instructor Barb Emerson Teens Sewing Saturdays beginning Sep 14 9:30 - 11 am OR In these weekly 2 hr classes, the students will sew with Corinne Sutherland & Linda Humphrey 11:15 am - 12:45 pm garments suited to their sewing ability. This class is for teens 13 & up. West Saturdays beginning Sep 14 9:30 - 11 am OR South Thursdays beginning Sep 12 6 - 8 pm with instructor Barb Emerson with instructor Diana Lieskovsky 11 am -12:30 pm OR 1 - 2:30 pm Cost: $225 September to November (10 classes) Cost: $175 September to November (10 classes)

Adults Learn to Sew Learn to Sew 1 & 2 Barb Emerson Learn to Sew 1 & 2 Eleanor McDonough From beginners to more advanced, this weekly 2.5 hour class Beginner sewers will learn the basics of the sewing teaches adults the basics of sewing and following patterns. The machine, choosing a pattern, suitable fabrics, and teachers adapt each lesson to the skill set of those enrolled. make a simple garment from a woven fabric. Sewers South Sep 11 (Orientation) 1 - 3:30 pm with more experience will increase their skills learning Wednesdays Sep 18 - Nov 13 1 - 3:30 pm about , and , and Cost: $200 how to work with different fabrics. Please bring your own machine to class (in good working condition.) Learn to Sew 2 & 3 Barb Emerson South Oct 17 (Orientation) 6 - 8 pm You're ready to go to the next level! Using your Sat Oct 26 & Nov 2 - 16 9:30 am - 3 pm selected pattern (for a , , pants or ) Cost: $200 Barb will help you learn to sew in zippers, buttons and buttonholes, , pockets and linings. You are Refresher/Learn to Sew 2 Bev Grenier on your way to expanding your sewing knowledge! In this class we will pick up where the Learn to South Sep 16 (Orientation) 6 - 8:30 pm Sew 1 class left off. At the orientation class we will Mondays Sep 23 to Dec 2 6 - 8:30 pm discuss your choice of pattern according to your Cost: $200 sewing experience. You will learn more about pattern alterations and fitting. We can do samples for putting We offer special school pricing on all in various zippers besides putting a suitable of our machines as well as tune-ups in the garment being made in class. We will practice and FREE TRAINING & SUPPLIES doing holes and machine sewing on buttons. for teachers along with it! West Oct 3 (Orientation) 6 - 8 pm Contact us for our school specials! Saturdays Oct 19 - Nov 9 10 am - 3:30 pm Cost: $200

6 CENTRAL SEWING South 780.469.1147 West 780.486.0047 Clubs & Bootcamps Software Bootcamps TNT Training Orientation Time to flex your "software" muscles- join Bev as she puts Paddi Sprecher you through your paces in the various software programs! Did you know we have classroom long arm machines Bring your computer with the software installed and use available for rent? Perfect for those who don't have a variety of tools and techniques to get the most out of room at home for a large home quilting machine. your program. Take home a video CD after the class Learn all about "Thread, Needles and Tension." with each topic recorded for later viewing and practice. This hands on class will prepare you to finish your own quilts; you will become proficient at loading and Bernina V8 Software Bootcamp running the machine to give you a beautiful finish. It South Nov 8 10 am - 2 pm is the prerequisite to renting our long arm machines! Cost: $50 Includes CD West Oct 5 9:30 - 11:30 am Nov 2 9:30 - 11:30 am Premiere +2 Software Bootcamp Nov 30 9:30 - 11:30 am South Oct 10 10 am - 2 pm Cost: $100 Cost: $50 Includes CD Say hello to the Baby Lock Accolade! • Combine chain and stitches to form stitches with up to eight threads • ExtraordinAir® threading takes your thread through all three loopers at once, instantly • Presser foot features a 6mm height that makes serging on thicker fabrics a breeze • Full featured differential feed: ensures stronger feeding as well as consistent gathering on all fabrics • Exclusive wave stitch • 8/7/6 thread stitch capacity; with 87 stitch combinations, you can combine overlocking and cover stitching in the same operation. • Automatic thread delivery system: delivers a balanced stitch on any fabric with any type of thread

THE TITAN 650 INDUSTRIAL • For sewing , , canvas, and synthetics, the Titan 650 offers the whole package. Low noise and vibration design, outstanding build quality and reliability. OUR INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT: • Embroidery Machines / Sewing Machines • Sergers / Blind Hemmers / Service & Parts Built for power, speed and durability!

7 CENTRAL SEWING South 780.469.1147 West 780.486.0047 Wardrobe Essentials These workshops are very popular and sell out quickly! Please call us at 780- The Ultimate Fitting/ 469-1147 to be put on a wait list for a Workshops with class that is full. Ron Collins Sewing Retreat Three days with Ron Collins and the ultimate sewing retreat. Is fitting The Ultimate your nemesis? Bring your favorite patterns and muslins to uncover tips and techniques for fitting. Go home with patterns altered just for Fitting/ Sewing you. Is it time to liberate some of those fabrics you are afraid to cut into? With Ron by your side and you working on whatever you want, Retreat he will teach you some time saving techniques for professional looking results. It’s time for you to come and relaxed and have a great time, EXTENDED bring any sewing project your heart desires and Ron will help you Highly requested: the same as overcome those trouble spots in fit and construction. Get ready to sew! the Ultimate Fitting Retreat except South Sep 9 - 11 10 am - 4 pm SOLD OUT you get one more day to sew with OR Ron! Spend extra time conquering Sep 12 - 14 10 am - 4 pm SOLD OUT OR fitting as you explore tips and Feb 10 - 12 10 am - 4 pm techniques. Bring your favourite Cost: $325 patterns and muslins and go home with patterns altered just for you! South Feb 5 - 8 10 am - 4 pm Designer Techniques for In this workshop do an Cost: $435 invisible stitch patch Couture Results with the lining that is completely stitched down by machine for strength with no visible stitching on the outside. Learn how to do seven cool finishes, which includes Hong Kong, Bound, Flat Fell, Faux Flat Fell, French and Striped, along with a great way to finish off underlined pants with a Double French Seam and more. Learn also how to make 142” of continuous at 1 3/4” wide out of 16 1/2” square of fabric for some of these great seams. Make an unbelievable and pleat using only your bobbin thread in your sewing machine; great for shear fabrics or a designer detail. Do you have problems with getting your curved patch pockets to look symmetrical? A trial for most home sewers if you follow pattern instructions but not any more after this workshop! South Feb 4 10 am - 4 pm Cost: $100 Includes kit valued at $20!

Elna's new eXcellence 720PRO will WOW you! • Offers the perfect combination of power, performance and durability Horizontal full rotary hook with transparent bobbin cover • Auto declutch bobbin winder with independent motor • Built-in superior • 7 pieces rectractable feed dog • 200 built-in stitches including 9 buttonholes • Alphabets: 3: European, Russian and Japanese

8 CENTRAL SEWING South 780.469.1147 West 780.486.0047 Bra Style Changes and Cloning Now that you know Workshops with how to sew a bra, join Jeanette Spornitz Jeanette from Sew Uplifting as she teaches Bra Making: Beginner Bra you to take your great Learn the techniques to fitting bra and turn it into make a bra that looks and a gorgeous style that fits better than ready-to- you would find online or wear! Specialist Jeanette in a boutique. She will will adjust each person's show you a couple of pattern to their unique ways of drafting to make body. Please book your 30 whatever style of bra you are looking for. If you have a bra minute appointment for the you love and can’t find, she will also show you how to clone Saturday before the class begins to ensure she can take the bra to make another that you will love while leaving your your exact measurements, and bring a pastel bra in one piece. This workshop is a must for those who thread. Fitting appointments will take place on the 12th. have taken her Beginner Bra class before- expand your South TBA 9 am - 4 pm knowledge with Jeanette and become a bra making expert! Cost: $325 Includes kit valued at $50! South TBA 10 am - 4 pm Cost: $950 Bra Making: Shelley Bra Bra Take your bra making to Take your bra making to the next level! the next level! Using your Using your fitted bra pattern, Jeanette fitted bra pattern, Jeanette will teach you how to draft a designer will teach you how to draft bra that looks like it was purchased in a designer bra that looks a boutique. Ensure you bring a traced like it was purchased in copy of your well fitting bra pattern a boutique. Ensure you to class. A kit that includes fabric, bring a traced copy of your findings and drafting instructions will well fitting bra pattern to class. A kit that includes fabric, find- be given to each student. Please bring ings and drafting instructions will be given to each student. fuschia coloured thread for this class. Please bring fuschia coloured thread for this class. South TBA 9 am - 4 pm South TBA 9 am - 4 pm Cost: $295 Includes kit valued at $50! TBA 9 am - 12 pm Cost: $295 Includes kit valued at $45! Panty Drafting & Construction Learn to draft a really great pair of panties that will fit you perfectly! Jeanette will teach you how to draft panties fitted to your measurements and will show you how to change up the styles of panties, from briefs to bikinis. This is a 1.5 day course where students will draft, design and construct a pair of panties made to their measurements. Measurement taking and drafting will be take place in the first and second part of the workshop. You will also learn how to adjust their patterns for different types of stretch fabrics. You will learn the construction techniques for panties in the final part of workshop. South TBA 9 am - 4 pm Coming soon this spring! Cost: $295 Includes kit valued at $50! 9 CENTRAL SEWING South 780.469.1147 West 780.486.0047 Getting to Know Getting To Know Your Baby Getting To Know Your Baby Lock Sewing Machine Lock Embroidery Machine In this class, we will learn about the You will learn about stabilizers, threads, accessories that came with your etc to make your machine embroidery machine; we will discuss the functions awesome! We will also cover how to of your machine, maintenance and begin some transfer embroidery designs to your machine. techniques. The following week will cover some West Oct 8 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm additional feet, special techniques and programming. South Oct 29 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm West Sep 17 & 24 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm West Jan 28 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm South Oct 15 & 22 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm South Feb 4 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm West Dec 3 & 10 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm South Apr 7 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm South Jan 14 & 21 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm South Mar 24 & 31 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm Cost: FREE with machine purchase from Central West Apr 1 & 28 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm Sewing Cost: FREE with machine purchase from Central Sewing $100 If purchased elsewhere $100 If purchased elsewhere Getting To Know Your Getting To Know Your Brother Sewing Machine Brother Embroidery Machine In this class, we will learn about the You will learn about stabilizers, accessories that came with your threads, etc to make your machine machine; we will discuss the functions of your embroidery awesome! We will also cover how machine, maintenance and begin some techniques. to transfer embroidery designs to your machine. The following week will cover some additional South Nov 26 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm feet, special techniques and programming. West Feb 18 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm West Oct 15 & 22 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm South Mar 3 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm South Nov 12 & 19 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm Cost: FREE with machine purchase from Central West Feb 4 & 11 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm Sewing South Feb 18 & 25 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm $100 If purchased elsewhere Cost: FREE with machine purchase from Central Sewing $100 If purchased elsewhere Getting To Know Your Sewing Machine Getting To Know Your Serger Become friends with your sewing machine! In this class you will learn the parts of your serger, your This course covers everything from general accessories, threading and basic 3 and 4 thread techniques. maintenance to the use of a variety West Sep 23 1 - 4 pm of stitches and machine adjustments. South Oct 24 1 - 4 pm West Oct 1 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm West Nov 18 1 - 4 pm South Oct 23 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm South Dec 12 1 - 4 pm South Dec 4 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm South Feb 13 1 - 4 pm West Jan 7 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm Cost: FREE with machine purchase from Central Sewing, West Feb 25 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm $100 If purchased elsewhere Cost: FREE with machine purchase from Central Sewing Getting To Know Your Sweet 16 $100 If purchased elsewhere Learn how to use your Sweet 16 from an expert. She will give you hints, tips and techniques to make your quilting faster, easier and more professional. South Feb 27 1 - 4 pm Cost: FREE with machine purchase from Central Sewing, $100 If purchased elsewhere

10 CENTRAL SEWING South 780.469.1147 West 780.486.0047 Getting To Know Your Bernina Sewing Machine Getting To Know Your Bernina Embroidery Machine In this class we will learn You will learn about stabilizers, about the accessories that threads, etc to make your came with your machine; machine embroidery awesome! we will discuss the functions We will also cover how of your machine, maintenance and begin some to transfer embroidery designs to your machine. techniques. The following week will cover some South Oct 25 1 - 4 pm additional feet, special techniques and programming. South Jan 17 1 - 4 pm South Nov 28 & Dec 5 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm West Mar 17 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm South Jan 23 & 30 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm South Apr 2 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm West Mar 3 & 10 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm Cost: FREE with machine purchase from Central Sewing South Mar 19 & 26 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm $100 If purchased elsewhere South May 30 & June 6 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm Cost: FREE with machine purchase from Central Sewing $100 If purchased elsewhere Getting To Know Your Husqvarna Sewing Machine Getting To Know Your Husqvarna Embroidery Machine In this class we will learn You will learn about stabilizers, about the accessories threads, etc to make your that came with your machine embroidery awesome! machine; we will discuss We will also cover how to the functions of your machine, maintenance and begin transfer embroidery designs to your machine. some techniques. The following week will cover some South Feb 13 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm additional feet, special techniques and programming. South Oct 2 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm South Sep 19 & 26 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm West Nov 19 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm West Nov 5 & 12 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm South Feb 12 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm South Nov 6 & 13 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm West Apr 7 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm South Jan 29 & Feb 5 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm Cost: FREE with machine purchase from Central Sewing West Mar 24 & 31 1 - 4 pm or 6 - 8:30 pm $100 If purchased elsewhere Cost: FREE with machine purchase from Central Sewing $100 If purchased elsewhere

Embroidery

In the Hoop: Every Day Bag Jaime Shumilak Embroidery Tips: Leather/Vinyl Embroidery Is Christmas is just around the Jaime Shumilak corner and are you still looking for Have you wanted to the perfect gift or stocking stuffer? expand your embroidery Or maybe you'd like to make your to include leather and kid's school lunches more fun with vinyl projects, but just something neat to pack their snacks didn’t know where to start? into! Whip up a few of these snack Well, have no fear and learn the tips and tricks bags in the hoop for a personalized to stitching out on leather and vinyl to achieve a bag that is fun, reusable, and eco-friendly! Perfect for flawless and professional-looking design every time. personal use or to give as a gift for someone special. From bags to key fobs, bookmarks, and more— This is a great class for beginners or those who want the possibilities are endless. Beginner friendly! to refresh their skills in a quick and informative class. South Nov 30 1 - 4 pm South Sep 28 1 - 4 pm Cost: $40 Includes embroidery designs! Cost: $35 Includes embroidery design!

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Free Motion & Ruler Work Quilting on a Domestic Machine Lightning Strike Quilt Lois Miller Paddi Sprecher & Brenda Dew Go wild with every colour in your stash Come explore free motion quilting and ruler and make this quilt with only one simple work on your domestic machine! This is a block, a specialty ruler or paper piecing two part class. A variety of designs will be and a bunch of funky borders. Size can shown for finishing your pieced projects easily be adjusted by adding or removing using the free motion foot on your home borders to make exactly what size you'd machine. Part two will introduce you to like. Lets exercise our creativity and ruler work. Tension, threads, batting will be let our imaginations run wild as we discussed in class. This class is designed create something from nothing- we for anyone interested in learning the basics know your stash has some magic fabrics tucked away! of free motion work on your home machine or sit down long arm. South Nov 7 & 14 6 - 9 pm West Sep 28 & Oct 19 1 - 4 pm Cost: $50 Cost: $60 Cuddly Quilt As You Go Debbie Levesque Metro Rings Quilt Opal Blackstock Lets work with flannel and polar fleece to The Double Wedding Ring quilt pattern has make an easy and cuddly baby quilt! With long been a symbol of love and romance the "quilt as you go" method, learn to use with its interlocking rings symbolizing your Edge Joining Foot to make a self- marriage! It was traditionally made by binding creation that will add charm to any mothers and grandmothers for their child's room. Makes for perfect baby shower children and given as gifts on their wedding gifts for the new arrival! Our instructor will day or anniversaries, and many think be with you every step of the way to make its challenging to make. However, with this a fun and informative experience. new tools and patterns available everyone can now make their South Nov 9 10 am - 1 pm very own! Master curve quilt piecing with in this fun class. Cost: $35 South Oct 7 Orientation 6 - 7 pm Oct 10, 17 & 24 6 - 8:30 pm Stringing You Along Quilt Paddi Sprecher Cost: $100 This class is perfect for beginner quilters! Using paper foundation Snowdays Wall Hanging Joy Hansen and a lot of scrap strips you This whimsical snowman wall hanging features will make a funky string quilt embroidered snowflakes, machine applique, that makes for a fun gift or a quick piecing and even a little bit of handiwork- snazzy addition to your room! this project is a chance to expand your Our instructor will step you through it as well as impart some skills in so many ways and have fun while valuable tips and techniques that will help you for future projects. doing it! Whether you're looking for the West Nov 16 12 - 3:30 pm centerpiece of your winter wall at home or Cost: $30 the perfect Christmas gift for a loved one, this Snowdays mini sampler is sure to please. Basic Quilt Techniques Paddi Sprecher South Nov 2, 29 & Dec 6 1 - 3:30 pm This class will give you a solid base to piece Cost: $115 Includes kit valued at $35! quilts accurately and get those points just right. Learn proper use of rulers and rotary cutting. Quilted Stockings Tara Stratton You will create a small square table topper using Lets kick off the upcoming holiday season with a fun half square triangles, strip piecing and stitch in holiday project! Learn a simple method for making the ditch quilting. Basic binding is taught. If you scrappy and cute Christmas stockings in this easy and are a sewist looking to move from to informative class! They are quick and a great way to use quilts this is a great class for you. Quilting for up your favourite fabrics or scraps you have lying around. a while and want to up your skill level? It is good for that also. West Nov 5 9:30 am - 3:30 pm West Nov 23 9 : 3 0 - 3 : 3 0 p m Cost: $60 Cost: $80 Includes kit fabric, batting & backing! 12 CENTRAL SEWING South 780.469.1147 West 780.486.0047

Stack N Wack Using Panels Mila de Regt Cabins in the Pines Joy Hansen As kids we all liked This homespun village in kaleidoscopes, colourful the mountains will warm up and full of amazing shapes. your favourite wall. From You could have fun creating quick piecing techniques one with Stack N Wack to prairie points, instructor technique using 6 identical Joy will step you through panels. The resulting how to make your very own, quilt will be something unexpected and wonderful. including the unique border Please join the class to create these unique lap size to finish it off! Warm plaids quilts and restore your memory of the kaleidoscope and primary colours give this quilt its cozy appearance, from your childhood. A lot of fun is guaranteed. right down to the lights shining from the cabin windows. West Nov 12, 19, 26 6 - 9 pm South Sep 27, Oct 4, 25, Nov 1 & 8 1 - 4 pm Cost: $80 Cost: $150 Includes pattern!

Go Around Runner Mila de Regt Quilting 101: Big Star Mila de Regt This elegant modern runner is easy to make This course is designed to teach and will look perfect in the center of your people who are starting their dining table. During this class you will be journey in quilting. You will learn instructed how to make one for yourself- you'll all the basic techniques which be surprised at how quick and fun it is to are needed to successfully make! You will need 2 fabrics in contrasting make a quilt. In a relaxed colours and a 90 degree ruler. Simple and easy. atmosphere, we will be making Great time to have fun with quilting friends. one of the traditional star block, then join these blocks together into South Jan 28 6 - 9 pm a 60” x 60” lap size quilt. This course will walk the students through Cost: $35 all the steps; starting from the first straight cut to the finishing binding. A lot of tips included. Some homework might be required. South Mar 17 Orientation 6 - 7:30 pm Cathedral Stars Joy Hansen Mar 24, 31, & Apr 7, 14, 21 Celebrate the month of love with Cost: $150 us and create your very own gorgeous Cathedral Stars quilt! There are two different blocks County Roads Joy Hansen which combine to create the illusion This easy and fun four block turn of four large stars in the corners, pattern works with directional fabrics and alternating light and dark as well as allover prints- its a great squares which moves the gaze way to use a focus fabric! Coordinate 3 across this lovely eye-catching fabrics and sashing or as many as you quilt. Whether its for yourself or a gift for a loved like and make it scrappy, the choice is one, instructor Joy will share her love of quilting yours. This is an easy to follow quilt that with you and step you through how to make it too! once finished will be a proud addition South Feb 8, 15, 22, 29 1 - 3:30 pm to your quilting collection. Suitable for Cost: $120 Includes pattern! advanced beginners to intermediate students and beyond. South Apr 14 & 21 6 - 8:30 pm Cost: $60 Includes pattern! Spiral Star Quilt Lois Miller Instructor Lois is here to help you create this beautiful work of art, perfect for a wall Like us on Facebook! hanging or quilt- the choice is yours! You can create this lovely 40 inch star with an We post daily about interesting twist: the colours spiral outward classes, new from the center to add a unique new look for a lone star and the best part, it’s all done products, sales, with strip piecing! You can use the star by itself or add some borders to enlarge it to a bed sized quilt. special events South Feb 20 & 27 6 - 9 pm and more. Cost: $60

13 CENTRAL SEWING South 780.469.1147 West 780.486.0047 Sewing & Serging Carry On! Travel Bag Lois Miller Zip It Up: Cushion Covers Pat Doerksen Make your vacation hassle-free Practice the easiest methods with this carry on bag that holds all for inserting an invisible the essentials! This great bag is big zipper & hidden lapped zipper enough to use in place of your carry- into cushion covers- you will on suitcase with plenty of pockets to complete 2 covers in class! fit everything you need. The best part Have fun while discovering is, it’s squishable enough to fit even notions and zipper feet that will the smallest of overhead bin spaces! make all the difference with your Make it in your choice of fabrics to reflect your personal sewing and give you the skills to ace these projects with tastes and everyone will want to know where you got it. ease. These zipper methods are great for garments too!! South Sep 24 & Oct 1 6 - 9 pm South Oct 5 10 am - 3 pm Cost: $50 Cost: $68

Luxie Lunchbag Tara Stratton Flatlock Funtime: Designer Tote Pat Doerksen BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! It's serger-easy to create a "quilted" Carry your lunch, make-up, patchwork look. Use decorative threads overnight items, or the entire to design your own colorful, traditional contents of your handbag in or funky flatlocked fabric tote for you, luxury as you learn to create friends or family! Bonus- fantastic this bag from the Emmaline quick method for lining the tote. For Bag pattern! This is a versatile beginners or just as a serger refresher. project that features a wire South Oct 25 10 am - 3 pm frame that helps hold the top open wide for easy access. Cost: $68 South Oct 22 & 29 9:30 am - 1 pm Cost: $55 Create Your Own Fabric Paddi Sprecher Using a colorful base The Go Anywhere Bag Linda Ferguson fabric then layering The Go Anywhere Bag is with scraps, threads, perfect for your special pretty much fabrics, decorative stitches, anything goes you will trims, buttons and more. It create a beautiful one has pockets inside and out of a kind textured fabric to hold all your special items. collage. This beautiful and one of a kind creation will Heading to the beach? Throw be perfect for making a journal cover, evening bag, your book, swimsuit and towel makeup bag or whatever your imagination takes you! inside! Going on vacation? Its large enough to hold your West Oct 5 12:30 - 3:30 pm wallet, camera, water bottle and whatever else you need. Cost: $30 South Nov 22 & 29 1 - 4:30 pm Cost: $42 Master Zippers Like a Pro Pat Doerksen Intimidated by zippers? Practise Professional Tote Lois Miller easy, foolproof methods for inserting Learn how to make the perfect invisible, lapped and zippers tote bag to take to class! Lots of using industry techniques. Learn pockets (both open and zipped), to sew in zippers like a PRO! You an optional to attach to a will complete step by step samples rolling suitcase, two bottle pockets in class, to use for future reference. on the outside and a zipper at the Discover notions, tips and zipper feet top to keep everything safe inside. that will make all the difference and give you a fun experience. South Apr 16 & 23 6 - 9 pm West Oct 28 10 am - 3 pm Cost: $50 Cost: $68

14 CENTRAL SEWING South 780.469.1147 West 780.486.0047 Crazy About Circles Debbie Levesque Whether you sew quilts or garments, circles have become the new hot trend. They are so popular that all the machine companies now have a special tool to help make sewing circles that much easier to complete! Also appliqued circles can be done raw edge or with a turned edge. Come join us to make a Table Topper with your circle tool and decorative stitches. You will have the option to take home your piece to turn it into a cushion if you like. We have the largest selection Photo demonstrates techniques but not actual sample you will be making! Website will be updated with actual photo soon. of notions in Western Canada! West Feb 15 1 - 4 pm Come to us for all your sewing Cost: $30 tool needs.

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