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I Love Embellishing With Charlie

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:55:57 +0000

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Sunday, February 5th
1pm – 4pm
$20 plus supplies

Charlie will give you some great ideas for embellishing this fun wall hanging. One technique is using markers to die fabrics. Join Charlie for an afternoon of embellishing fun.

More Scraps

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:27:05 +0000

Sunday, February 12th
1pm – 4pm
$15

2 1/2″ X 3 1/2″ strips; 1/2 light + 1/2 dark

Use up some of your stock pile of leftovers. Start cutting today and before you know it you will have a free quilt top!

Marcy Baker Coming To The Fabric Stash To Teach

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:35:24 +0000

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Supplies:

Sewing machine with basic accessories
Rotary cutter, ruler (at least 6×12), and mat
60 degree ruler, 8” or 10″ Clearview Triangle available at the class.
“ABC 3-D” by Marci Baker, available at the class
Thread (medium gray or beige)
QtoolsTM Cutting Edge, Sewing Edge, Corner Cut, optional, but highly recommended

• Piece of flannel or batting to use as a design wall, 2’ x 3’, optional

Mystery Fun Class

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:11:09 +0000

Sunday, February 26th
12pm – 5pm
$15 plus pot luck

Northern Lights

Even More Scraps

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:14:11 +0000

Sunday, March 11th
1pm – 4pm
$15

This time we will use strips too narrow for your 2 1/2″ strips. Bring what you have left from cutting your 2 1/2″ Stash Strips.

Illusions Wall Quilt

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:15:28 +0000

Saturday, March 17th
10am – 4pm
$60 includes pattern

Charlie will teach you how to make this wonderful optical illusion. You can hang this quilt either end up and see different things.

Block Of The Month Feista

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:17:10 +0000

Saturday, March 24th

Paper pieced block make this beautiful quilt. This is a very ambitious project, but definitely worth the effort!

Open Sewing With Laurel W.

admin — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 20:06:45 +0000

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Open Sewing Class with Laurel is a perfect opportunity to either begin sewing, or improve your skills. The word “Open” means that the class is available to all ages and skill levels. The class is convieniently timed for different schedules, now being available three times a week and twice a day.

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A list of some of the things you will be able to sew at these classes: quilts, clothing garmets, pillows, bags, a home decor project, or things like artsy wall hanging pieces.
Any sewing project you want to take on, Laurel is ready to help you achieve the smart/easy ways to sew.

$15 at the class,
or online before class:

Lessons are available at these times:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

Afternoon Sessions: 1 pm – 3 pm
and, Evening Sessions: 6 pm – 8 pm
* These open sew sessions are on-going, you may come here as you please.

So You Want To Sew, With Eddi

admin — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 08:54:47 +0000

These classes are for who want to start making clothing for themselves or to get into the industry. They are also good for people who have some experience, but would like to continue to expand on that.

We have seen both men and women of various ages come here, with a desire to start learning all about making their own clothing. And with Fashion Designer Eddi Phillips, there is a wealth of knowledge from a teacher with experience in the Fashion industry, and good instructing techniques.

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Eddi will show you how to construct and fit a commercial pattern to start out. Bring in your pattern or choose one of our vintage ones. You can order ‘Kwik Sew’ patterns through us, or buy them at the Auburn Sewing Center (Auburn Sewing Center – 850 Southbridge St., Auburn MA. 508 721 2449) (or purchase them online, if they are available). These patterns are easy to read and assemble, and make for a good starting point in the process of making your own clothing.

You can take this class any Monday:
10 am – 12 pm; Also 6 pm – 8 pm

* This class is on-going, and open to all who are interested.

Great savings at: $15 per class

Childrens Sewing Classes

admin — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:32:16 +0000

Kids who want to learn all about sewing, can come to The Fabric Stash. With once a week lessons, from the experienced sewing/quilting guide – Laurel Wilber.

Their first project will be something like: A lunch bag; Or a tote bag; After that, they will decide what the next project should be… clothing, pillow or pillow cases, another bag or a quilt. Students are encouraged to learn about color choices and combinations that work well together too.

Children/Youth Sewing Classes happen at The Fabric Stash:
Thursdays: 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

$15 per class
call to sign-up, or sign-up and pay here:

* We set 8 as the beginner age due to safety and attention levels. We could set-up a lesson for you and the younger child to get a basic sewing practice started.