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You may register for classes by calling the store where the class is held.  The Duluth number is 770-622-1880 and the Marietta number is 770-428-5522.  Please note that if a class does not have minimum enrollment one week prior to the class date, the class may be canceled.  Please make sure you understand our cancellation policy.

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3 in 1 Valence $40.00
Elizabeth Marietta
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 5:00pm-9:00pm
Do you have a naked window? Need a valance? From Chic to Sassy, change the way your window looks without ever changing the treatment. In this class you will learn how to create one window treatment that can be dressed in three different ways. Join Elizabeth as she walks you through the entire process from calculating and cutting to assembly and installation. Supplies needed.
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Advanced Applique and Embroidery $50.00
Iris Marietta
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:30am-4:30pm
Iris Duluth
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 10:30am-4:30pm
Applique using the embroidery machine and Bernina Version 6 Software is fun and so much faster than hand applique. The beginner class held previously covered closed-object and open-object but this class will review those techniques and include partial applique and combining applique with normal embroidery.
   

Advanced Lettering & Monogramming $30.00
Sue Duluth
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:30pm-4:30pm
Join Sue and learn to use your V5 software lettering capabilities. We will cover basic lettering as well as the more advanced editing and baseline options. You will learn how to add lettering to designs, create monograms, elastic lettering and much more. Supplies: Floppy disk for designs you create and pen and paper.
   

Board Window Treatments $75.00
Carol Duluth
Friday, April 16, 2010 9:30am-5:00pm
Board Mounted Window treatments are the answer to your undressed windows. They are unlimited in design to satisfy the decorator in you. They are economical and easy to construct. Kit Fee: $45.00
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Digitizing Lock-In $72.00
Marian Marietta
Friday, March 26, 2010 6:00pm-12:00am
Marian Marietta
Friday, April 30, 2010 6:00pm-12:00am
From Scanner to Stitches. Discover your creativity with the Artista Version 5 Software. Learn how to take an image from the scanner and watch it "Come Alive with V5"as you prepare it for stitching. Bring your laptop and follow the easy 1-2-3 steps to your own embroidery Designs. You’ll have 6 hours to digitize your design while having fun. This class is open to all levels.
   

Hooping & Stabilizing Tips & Tricks $30.00
Sue Duluth
Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:30am-12:30pm
This class is open to all embroidery machine owners. Sue will teach and demonstrate basic hooping and stabilizing techniques. She will demonstrate some of the specialty hoops and stabilizers. There will be hands-on practice with your own hoop and projects. Bring along your hoops and those sweatshirts, towels, tote bags, etc that give you problems. Class fee includes kit. Some additional supplies needed.
   

I Love to Sew Club $5.00
Duluth
Thursday, March 18, 2010 10:30am or 7:00pm
Marietta
Saturday, March 20, 2010 10:30am
Duluth
Thursday, April 08, 2010 10:30am or 7:00pm
Marietta
Saturday, April 10, 2010 10:30am
Be sure to join us for the I Love to Sew meetings. This open group meeting is for anyone who loves to sew. The meeting will last one hour, and will feature Show and Tell with a different project each month. Attendees receive a 10% discount on their choice of notions at each meeting. Bring a completed item that you have sewn and receive an extra 10% discount. Be where it’s happening! Be at I Love to Sew. Everyone is welcome! Machine demonstrations will be on Bernina products.
   

Kid's Club $20.00
Duluth
Saturday, March 13, 2010 10:00am-12:00pm
Beginners to advanced sewers, ages 8 to 16, boys and girls welcome. Sign up early as space is limited to six students per class. Kit Fee: $15.00 includes materials for project .
   

Machine Quilting $30.00
Carol Duluth
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 10:00am-1:00pm
Learn the basics of quilting by machine. Class will cover needle, thread, and machine set up to free motion quilting as well as stitching with the walking foot. Muslin will be used for practice samples. Supplies needed.
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Martha Pullen Child's Sundress $50.00
Carol Duluth
Thursday, April 01, 2010 10:00am-4:00pm
This sundress is a waist—yoke sleeveless dress with a lace edged flouncy ruffle joined to the skirt with entredeaux. The sundress closes in the back with 4 buttons. Techniques will include ruffling, entredeaux to flat and gathered fabrics, a lined bodice, lace to flat fabric and buttonholes.
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Martha Pullen Fancy Band Pillow $50.00
Carol Duluth
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 10:00am-4:00pm
Strips of embroidered insertion, entredeux, lace, beading and gingham surrounded with a lacy ruffle make a pillow sweet as a baby’s breath. Supplies needed. Kit Fee: $35.00.
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Martha Pullen Glorious Linen Placement & Napkin $50.00
Carol Duluth
Thursday, April 22, 2010 10:00am-4:00pm
Vintage flowers spill from a scalloped cornucopia in machine embroidery that will showcase the pin stitched scalloped Madeira frame of this lovely linen placemat. The napkin displays lace tape, hemstitching, and mitered corners. Some supplies needed. Kit Fee: $23.00.
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Martha Pullen Glorious Linen Table Runner $50.00
Carol Duluth
Thursday, April 29, 2010 10:00am-4:00pm
A table dressed in glorious linens lends an air of celebration to any dining occasion. The table runner includes embroidery, lace and bias shaping with scalloped edges. Some supplies needed. Kit Fee: $37.00
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Martha Pullen Glorious Linen Table Runner $50.00
Lisa Marietta
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 10:30am-3:30pm
A table dressed in glorious linens lends an air of celebration to any dining occasion. The table runner includes embroidery, lace and bias shaping with scalloped edges. Some supplies needed. Kit Fee: $37.00
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Martha Pullen Heirloom Hanky/Bonnet Duluth $50.00
Carol Duluth
Saturday, April 10, 2010 10:00am-4:00pm
This lady’s hanky showcases the simple elegance of Heirloom sewing with airy embroidery and pin stitched application of lace with mitered corners. Kit Fee: $26.00
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Martha Pullen Heirloom Hanky/Bonnet Marietta $50.00
Lisa Marietta
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 10:30am-3:30pm
This lady’s hanky showcases the simple elegance of Heirloom sewing with airy embroidery and pin stitched application of lace with mitered corners. Kit Fee: $26.00
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Martha Pullen Heirloom I Sampler Quilt $30.00
Lisa Marietta
Monday, March 15, 2010 10:30am-1:30pm
Lisa Marietta
Monday, March 15, 2010 6:00pm-9:00pm
This is a perfect project for beginners and experienced alike. It has all of your favorite heirloom techniques in one project: cathedral windows, lace shaping, shark’s teeth, pin tucks, machine embroidery, etc. You can enjoy hours of heirloom fun as you learn the techniques. Supplies needed. $20.00 Kit Fee each month.
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Martha Pullen Heirloom I Sampler Quilt $30.00
Lisa Marietta
Monday, April 19, 2010 10:300am-1:30pm
Lisa Marietta
Monday, April 19, 2010 6:00pm-9:00pm
This is a perfect project for beginners and experienced alike. It has all of your favorite heirloom techniques in one project: cathedral windows, lace shaping, shark’s teeth, pin tucks, machine embroidery, etc. You can enjoy hours of heirloom fun as you learn the techniques. Supplies needed. $20.00 Kit Fee each month.
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Martha Pullen Heirloom I Sampler Quilt $30.00
Lisa Marietta
Monday, May 17, 2010 10:300am-1:30pm
Lisa Marietta
Monday, May 17, 2010 6:00pm-9:00pm
This is a perfect project for beginners and experienced alike. It has all of your favorite heirloom techniques in one project: cathedral windows, lace shaping, shark’s teeth, pin tucks, machine embroidery, etc. You can enjoy hours of heirloom fun as you learn the techniques. Supplies needed. $20.00 Kit Fee each month.
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Martha Pullen Loops of Lace Knit Nightshirt $50.00
Carol Duluth
Saturday, March 20, 2010 10:00am-4:00pm
Loops of shaped lace insertion add feminine charm to this cozy knit with a frilly hem and lace trimmed short sleeves. Supplies needed. Kit Fee: $35.00
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Martha Pullen Loops of Lace Knit Nightshirt $50.00
Lisa Marietta
Saturday, April 24, 2010 10:30am-3:30pm
Loops of shaped lace insertion add feminine charm to this cozy knit with a frilly hem and lace trimmed short sleeves. Supplies needed. Kit Fee: $35.00
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Martha Pullen Serger Bow Tie Quilt $50.00
Carol Duluth
Tuesday, April 06, 2010 10:00am-4:00pm
A quick and easy heirloom baby gift will be all tied up as you master several serger techniques during the creation of this quilt. Check borders and two-color bow tie corner blocks frame the center panel fancy band of Victorian insertion, beading and pintucks. Kit Fee: $38.50
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MP Pink Meringue Serger Heirloom Doll Dress $60.00
Lisa Marietta
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 6:00pm-9:00pm
May 4, 2010  
Your doll is sure to look "sweet as candy" in her short-sleeve Victorian batiste dress. The front yoke has a center band of lace insertion, and the gathered skirt ends in beading with silk satin ribbon tied in a bow. Supplies needed. Kit fee: $54.00
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Multi-Hooping Large Objects $100.00
Iris Marietta
Wednesday, April 07, 2010 10:30am-4:30pm
April 14, 2010  
Iris Duluth
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 10:30am-4:30pm
April 28, 2010  
Create large designs using the new multi-hooping feature in Bernina Version 6 Software. We will develop and enlarge a design in the morning and stitch it out in the afternoon. Supplies needed.
   

Quilt As You Go $50.00
Carol Duluth
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 10:00am-4:00pm
This is a piecing and quilting method all in one. When you are finished with the sandwich sewing of your quilt, it is ready for binding, and your quilt is completely finished. Your quilt can start as strips, a rectangle or squares. Some supplies necessary.
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Quilted Purse $50.00
Carol Duluth
Friday, March 19, 2010 10:00am-4:00pm
This stylish quilted purse has a contrasting band. This is the perfect size purse with an adjustable strap and zipper closure. Supplies needed.
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Rosebud Quilt $30.00
Lisa Marietta
Monday, March 22, 2010 6:00pm-9:00pm
Lisa Marietta
Monday, April 26, 2010 6:00pm-9:00pm
Lisa Marietta
Monday, May 24, 2010 6:00pm-9:00pm
The Rosebud Quilt, original by Jenny Haskins, is a delight to make with easy embroidered trapunto and the look of hand embroidered ribbon roses by machine. The quilt is made on an ivory background to showcase the roses and appliqués. This quilt is for every skill level. Some supplies needed.
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Sew 101 - Understanding Your Sewing Machine - Duluth $30.00
Carol Duluth
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 6:30pm-9:30pm
These classes are limited to age 16 and up. Understand the mechanics of threading, bobbin winding, needle insertion, etc. Practice sewing basic stitches. Some basic supplies needed. We have sewing machines available for you to use during class or you can bring your own machine with the Instruction Manual and accessories.
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Sew 102 - Introduction to Patterns, Fabrics and Notions - Duluth $30.00
Carol Duluth
Wednesday, April 07, 2010 6:30pm-9:30pm
These classes are limited to age 16 and up. Now that you have mastered the basics of your sewing machine, it is time to move on to the next step. In this class you will work with patterns, and learn how to choose the correct size and how to read the guide sheet. You will also learn about different fabrics which will help you choose the correct one for a project. Using the correct tools is an important part of the sewing process. There are so many to choose from so we will help you decide what will be right for you.
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Sew 104 - Hemming By Machine - Marietta $30.00
Beth Marietta
Thursday, March 11, 2010 6:30pm-9:30pm
These classes are limited to age 16 and up. Learn several ways to hem pants, skirts, dresses, etc. Also learn to replace worn out elastic in clothing. Supplies needed.
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Sew 105 - Buttonholes & Zipper Techniques - Duluth $30.00
Carol Duluth
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 6:30pm-9:30pm
These classes are limited to age 16 and up. Practice making and/or repairing buttonholes and replacing missing buttons. Also learn to repair/replace zippers. Supplies needed.
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Sew 105 - Buttonholes & Zipper Techniques - Marietta $30.00
Beth Marietta
Thursday, March 25, 2010 6:30pm-9:30pm
Beth Marietta
Saturday, March 27, 2010 2:00pm-5:00pm
These classes are limited to age 16 and up. Practice making and/or repairing buttonholes and replacing missing buttons. Also learn to repair/replace zippers. Supplies needed.
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Sew 106 - Clothing Construction - Duluth $60.00
Carol Duluth
Saturday, April 24, 2010 10:00am-4:00pm
You will work on an easy sewing project utilizing some of the skills you have learned. In this class you will be working with a pattern and applying skill you learned in 102, 104 and 105. A choice of patterns will be offered. Supplies needed. (Lounging Pajamas in Duluth)
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Sew 106 - Clothing Construction - Marietta $60.00
Beth Marietta
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 6:30pm-9:30pm
April 22, 2010  
You will work on an easy sewing project utilizing some of the skills you have learned. In this class you will be working with a pattern and applying skill you learned in 102, 104 and 105. A choice of patterns will be offered. Supplies needed. (Lounging Pajamas in Duluth)
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Sew What! - Duluth $30.00
Carol Duluth
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 6:30pm-9:30pm
Carol Duluth
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 6:30pm-9:30pm
Whatever you would like! This is an independent study class where you may bring in a project or technique you would like to learn or finish with the help of an instructor. Not only will you get the instruction you need for your own project, but you will also have the opportunity to learn the techniques taught to the other students. Sign up early as this class has a limit of six students.
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Sew What! - Marietta $30.00
Beth Marietta
Thursday, March 18, 2010 6:30pm-9:30pm
Beth Marietta
Thursday, April 01, 2010 6:30pm-9:30pm
Beth Marietta
Thursday, April 15, 2010 6:30pm-9:30pm
Whatever you would like! This is an independent study class where you may bring in a project or technique you would like to learn or finish with the help of an instructor. Not only will you get the instruction you need for your own project, but you will also have the opportunity to learn the techniques taught to the other students. Sign up early as this class has a limit of six students.
   

Smocked Yoke Dress Construction $60.00
Lisa Duluth
Saturday, April 17, 2010 10:30am-4:30pm
A smocked yoke dress is a timeless little girl’s garment. In this class you will learn how to pleat, construct and block your yoke dress. Traditional heirloom finishing techniques taught including piping tricks for the yoke, collars and sleeves that will help you create a beautiful garment for someone special. Supplies needed.
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Smocking in the Hoop Techniques $40.00
Carol Duluth
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 10:00am-3:00pm
No time for hand smocking? Then, join us as we learn to put our pleated piece in the embroidery hoop and let our machine do the smocking for us. In no time at all your smocking is ready to be place in your garment or pillow, etc
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Smocking Sit and Stitch - Duluth $20.00
Lisa Duluth
Thursday, April 01, 2010 10:30am-12:30pm
Want to learn to smock? Do you have a little one to sew for again and need a review? If so, this hands on class is for you. Every month a new stitch or type of smocking will be taught. Use and care of the pleater, fabric preparation and garment construction of smocked garments will also be taught. Supplies needed. Kit Fee: $5.
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Smocking Sit and Stitch - Marietta $20.00
Lisa Marietta
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 10:30am-12:30pm
Lisa Marietta
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 7:00pm-9:00pm
Lisa Marietta
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 10:30am-12:30pm
Lisa Marietta
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 7:00pm-9:00pm
Want to learn to smock? Do you have a little one to sew for again and need a review? If so, this hands on class is for you. Every month a new stitch or type of smocking will be taught. Use and care of the pleater, fabric preparation and garment construction of smocked garments will also be taught. Supplies needed. Kit Fee: $5.
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The Designer Gallery Trilogy Series
Cookie Marietta
Saturday, April 03, 2010 see description
Cookie Duluth
Saturday, May 01, 2010 see description
1 class $35, 2 classes $45, 3 classes $65 taken in the same day Designer Gallery Studio III How to use this amazing software to organize files, convert designs, edit color stops and more. 10:00am-12:00pm Letterworks Tips and tricks to making the most with this fabulous lettering software. Includes clear, concise handout to keep handy at your computer 1:00pm-3:00pm Quiltworks A quick how-to guide on getting the most from your Quilt Works II software. This software is very easy to use and a “must” have for every quilter 3:00pm-5:00pm
   

Totally Free Motion $40.00
Carol Duluth
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 10:00am-2:00pm
What else is there besides free motion stippling? Would you like to write your name or learn to make stars, water and flowers in free motion? Come and free yourself to create flowing motion on your quilts. Supplies needed.
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Understanding Stabilizers & Hooping $30.00
Marian Marietta
Monday, March 22, 2010 6:30pm-9:30pm
Marian Marietta
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 10:30am-1:30pm
Are you having trouble hooping your fabric? Do you just guess when and how to use a stabilizer? If so, this is the class for you! Come and learn how to get professional results with your embroidery.
   

Windows Basics for Embroidery Software $36.00
Sue Duluth
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:30am-12:30pm
In this class you will learn the basic Windows techniques you need to know to use your embroidery software more efficiently. You will work hands on and learn as you practice. Some of the techniques covered will be creating folders, customizing windows, viewing and organizing your files in Windows Explorer, searching your hard drive, adding icons to your desktop, downloading designs and more.
   

     Our customers tell us that ASC classes are informative and great fun, and the only disappointment is not being able to take them all. We pride ourselves in providing the finest instruction at the lowest possible price. Your place in one of our exciting classes is reserved by full payment of our class fee. All class fees must be paid one week prior to the first meeting. Class space is reserved with payment.
      It is disappointing to all when we have to cancel a class, or when the class you want to participate in has already filled. Therefore, we ask that you please register early, as there is both a minimum and maximum number of students per class.
      To receive a refund for a class you have registered for, you must cancel at least one week before the first class. No refund will be given for late cancellation or no show.      Please ask for a supply list at the time of registration or download one here. Please wait until the class has been confirmed before purchasing your supplies.
      Unless a class is specified as a children’s class, no children under age 16 are permitted in class without the teacher’s permission.
     Cell phones must be turned off during class time.
     Thank you for your cooperation with our class policies.