SPRING SEW FAIR
Thursday, May 10th, Friday, May 11th and Saturday, May 12th
Join us for fabulous sales and seminars. Included in our wonderful seminar educators will be Maddie Bushman, "the Queen of Crystals" from Artistic Sewing Suite
SULKY SEW EXCITING SEMINAR
"FUN WITH SULKY BLENDABLES"
Eric Drexler
Thursday, July 26th
JOHN DEER EMBROIDERY EVENT
Hosted by Steven Batts
Howard County Fairgrounds
Friday, September 14th & Saturday, September 15th
Two full days of fun filled learning and sewing. Learn and complete several different techniques with a team. Everyone will take home their completed projects!
Holiday Sew Fair is November 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Special Guest speaker is Mary Mulari
Watch the Newsletter and emails for more detailed information on these coming events
NEW ARRIVALS
Stop in to see what is new at Ellicott City Sew Vac
New fabric arrives daily.
The 1st quarter new Dakota Collectible designs are here. You have to see the adorable fringed monsters or the inpirational sayings.
Jenny Haskins' new book and cd, "A Place In The Sun" - A quilt In the hoop has arrived!
When you are in the store, don't miss all of the beautiful and inspiring new samples
CLASSES
February
Crabby Little Quilt Wallhanging - Pat Brousil
Saturday, February 18th - 10 - 3:30
For those who missed this fun and easy wallhanging class, we are offering it again. There are just two easy foundation pieced blocks for the crab. You will then use Texture Magic to create the perfect texture for the shell.
Class fee $50 plus pattern and supplies
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Pat Brousil
Monday, February 13th, 27th & March 12th - 1pm - 3pm Every quilt is a surprise but this one really is! Select fabrics and
make units in each class. Each "clue" is designed to teach you how to use a new technique or help you piece more accurately. Pat will present lots of tips to improve your skills. This class is great for experienced quilters or those with limited experience. This is a unique Sew Vac design by Pat Brousil.
Class fee $60 plus supplies
March
Atlantic Flyway - Pat Brousil
Wednesday, March 7th - 10am - 3:30pm
Flying Geese can be a challenge to construct. Using Deb Tucker's pattern and technique with a special ruler, you don't need to fear the geese! The center is a simple paper piecing design. Class fee $50 plus pattern, ruler and supplies
Woven Table Runner - Maria O'Haver
Tuesday, March 13th - 1:30pm - 4:30pm
With three coordinated fabrics, create a "springtime" table runner. Maria will teach her weaving technique to create a "block" pattern. Class fee $30 plus supplies
Beginning Sewing - Jackie Clark
Friday, March 16th, 23rd & 30th - 7pm - 10pm
If you are new to sewing or need a refresher, this is the class to take. Techniques covered will be blind hem, darts, zippers and so much more. You will learn to choose fabric, read a pattern and more. Class fee $90 plus supplies
April
Free Motion Quilting Sampler - Maria O'Haver
Saturday, April 21st - 10:30am - 2:30pm
In this class, Maria will show you free motion techniques that can be done on a home machine. You can then take your beautiful sample blocks to make a reversible quilt. Class fee $40 plus supplies
Stack N Whack Table Runner - Maria O'Haver
Wednesday, April 25th - 10am - 1pm
Take a large multi-colored desgin and create a whole new look. Class fee $30 plus supplies
May
Quilt-As-You-Go Reversible Quilt - Maria O'Haver
Wednesday, May 23rd - 10am - 1pm
Learn to piece and quilt you blocks as you go. When it is done you have a beautiful reversible quilt. Class fee $30 plus supplies
CLUBS
SERGER CLUB - Mary Beth Loup
All skill levels - Club Fee $10
February
Thursday, February 16th - 10am - 12pm
Sunday, February 19th - 1pm - 3pm
Fleece Techniques
Learn how well your serger is suited to fleece techniques. You will learn about flatlock seams, edging and decorative options including blanket stitch, faux ribbing and sculpting effects.
EMBROIDERY CLUB
Embroidery Club is $10 per month plus supplies, designs or kit
February
Puffy Foam Lettering
Wednesday, February 8th - 10am - 12pm
Saturday, February 11th - 10am - 12pm
Create a 3D effect using puffy foam. We will embellish a sweatshirt using this technique
March
Gift Jar Wrap - Debbie LaFrance
Wednesday, March 14th - 10am - 12pm
Saturday, March 10th - 10am - 12pm
Create a felt applique on watersoluble stabilizer to embellish the lid of this adorable gift. Kit fee $5 plus $10 club fee
Inspiration Club - Debbie LaFrance
Lecture/Demo -FREE
Come be inspired with us! This is a club for you to learn new tips and tricks on your machines. Join us on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 10am - 12pm for lots of fun and learning and please bring Show and Tell.
"Embellishments of Every Kind" - Paint it, Felt it or Embroidery it....anything that will take a plain item to a new level.
Tuesday, February 28th 10am - 12pm
Software Club - Brad Martin
Lecture/Demo or Bring your laptop
Reservations required Class Fee $10.00
Designers Gallery EmbroideryWorks
Monday, February 20th - 1pm - 3pm The most popular features in embroidery software come together to accommodate embroiderers of all skill levels. This month you will create a project using your software
HOOPSISTERS
Embroidablock 2012
"Earth to Quilters"
Terri Miller
Earth to Quilters has something for everyone. There are 4 quilts (Whole Earth, Windmill, Card Basket & Northern Lights) and 4 projects ( Cross Body Hipster, Haylee Handbag, Mouse Pouch & Trimmer Case)
This year we are offering a Sit-n-sew option as well as the Lecture/Demo option. Sit-n-Sew seating is limited to 10 per class day. If you are doing the Sit-n-Sew option you must commit to the Wednesday class or the Saturday class (no switching days each month)
8 month class fee: $100
1) Wednesday, February 8th or Saturday, February 11th
2) Wednesday, March 14th or Saturday, March 10th
3) Wednesday, April 11th or Saturday, April 14th
4) May - No Class
5) Wednesday, June 13th or Saturday, June 9th
6) Wednesday July 11th or Saturday, July 14th
7) Wednesday, August 8th or Saturday, 11th
8) Wednesday, September 12th or Saturday, September 8th
9) Wednesday, October 10th or Saturday, October 13th
*You must bring a machine in good working condition plus your cord, foot control and all accessories. We cannot strip our floor machines of parts. Please purchase supplies prior to class. You will receive a 20% discount on supplies for class. Since time is limited we need to start on time with everyone ready to go