Mastering Your Machine
Befriend your machine and learn how to get the most out of it in this series based on the Bernina Guide classes. All machine owners will begin the classes together. The more wonderful features your machine has, the more sessions you'll want to attend. The entire series is eight weeks, for those lucky owners of the Aurora 430 or 440 or Artista 630, 640, or 730 with embroidery.
Classes 1 through 3 cover the care of your machine, practical sewing, and buttonholes and zippers; topics for classes 4 though 6 include decorative techniques, patchwork and quilting, and alphabets and memory; class 7 and 8 are for those with an embroidery module.
We offer these classes free to our Bernina customers; however, please register to guarantee your spot (and PUH-LEASE let us know if you aren't able to come). If you purchased your Bernina from another dealer, or if you don't have a Bernina, but would like to learn more about your machine, you may take the classes for $40 a class, when space is available. Teri Brown is our learned instructor.
Classes 1, 2, 3:
Tuesdays, May 6, 13, & 20, 7 - 9 pm OR
Saturday, June 7, 10:30 am - 4:30 pm OR
Wednesdays, June 18, 25, & July 2, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm OR
Friday, July 11, 10:30 am - 4:30 pm OR
Tuesdays, August 5, 12, & 19, 7 - 9 pm
Classes 4, 5, 6:
Tuesdays, May 27, June 3, & 10, 7 - 9 pm OR
Friday, June 20, 10:30 am - 4:30 pm OR
Friday, August 1, 10:30 am - 4:30 pm OR
Tuesdays, August 26, September 2, & 9, 7 - 9 pm
Class 7 & 8:
Tuesdays, June 17 & 24, 7 - 9 pm OR
Wednesdays, August 20 & 27, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Mastering Your Software
The newest Bernina Embroidery Software V5 is here and you're going to love it! The classes will be taught using Version 5 but are still applicable for earlier versions. Linda Dixon, a Bernina certified instructor, teaches the classes. The class fee of $25 is waived for those who bought their software at The Quilt Crossing. Each class builds on the previous sessions and should be taken in the following sequence.
Editor Lite/Editor Plus 1: In this introductory class to the software series, you'll learn about basic editing tools that allow you to add lettering, combine designs, and change color, size and orientation within the hoop.
Saturday, May 31, 1 - 3 pm OR
Monday, June 2, 1 - 3 pm
Editor Plus 2: Learn how to import graphics and prepare them for digitizing, and how to use the magic wand and Auto Digitizing tools.
Saturday, June 7, 1 - 3 pm OR
Monday, June 9, 1 - 3 pm
Designer Plus: Explore the basic tools for manual digitizing, shading, and use of fill and fancy stitches.
Monday, June 30, 1 - 3 pm OR
Saturday, July 12, 1 - 3 pm
For all three classes, please bring a printed copy of the Mastering Your Software CD that you were given in the Mastering Your Machine class, a lap top computer, your dongle and manual. No sewing machine is necessary. For other fun software classes, check out the descriptions for "Quarterly Software Society" and "Saturday Software Sampler".
"My Label" Tea
"Style is dressing for an audience of one." (Coco Chanel) - There is no more effective way to reflect your sense of style than by wearing custom sewn garments, stitched from patterns made to your measurements. With Bernina's My Label patternmaking software, made to measure patterns are at your fingertips. Adjust style properties to reflect your personal preferences, even audition embroidery and decorative stitches. View the garment on your personal 3-D mannequin.
Join us as Teri Brown gives an inside look at My Label software and a number of techniques to enhance your garment sewing experience. Tea and other refreshments will be provided.
Sunday, June 8 1 - 3 pm $10*
*Please preregister for this event
Needle Case Roll-up
Need a cute needle case/pincushion/scissor holder for your hand projects? Join Carolyn and make one out of wool with a wonderful floral appliqué on the front. Kits will be available for an additional fee. Please ask for a supply list.
Carolyn Hall one session $45
Saturday, May 24, 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Open Sewing
A late addition to our schedule, this class is perfect for those who want a little help with their quilting project or just want to sew in the delightful company of others. Ronald will be on hand to provide help or just to cheer you on!
Ronald Deaton one session per week $12 a session
Almost every Thursday, 10 am - 3 pm
Project Runway
Do you love to sew but have a hard time with garments? Is pattern fitting a problem for you? Do you want to take your garments from "homemade" to "Va Va Vroom"? Let Tim (oops, I mean Teri) help you move forward with your garment sewing and design skills. This all-day class is a workshop of hands-on, supervised sewing for intermediate to advanced students who want extra help. Bring any garment project that you would like assistance in starting, fitting or completing. Guidance and encouragement will keep you moving forward with your sewing.
Teri Brown one session $50
Saturday, May 3, 10:30 am - 5:30 pm OR
Saturday, June 14, 10:30 am - 5:30 pm OR
Saturday, July 12, 10:30 am - 5:30 pm OR
Saturday, August 2, 10:30 am - 5:30 pm OR
Saturday, September 13, 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Punch Needle Embroidery
Come experience the resurgence of the old craft of Punch Needle. You'll use a fun little punch needle (included in the class fee) and hand-dyed floss for a one-of-a-kind look. Please ask for a supply list.
Carolyn Hall one session $40
Thursday, June 12, 7 - 9 pm OR
Monday, September 8, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Quarterly Software Society
Want to improve your skills with the Bernina Embroidery Software? Then join us as we work our way through the online classes offered by Bernina. We meet quarterly for an afternoon of learning and fun. The projects can be done with all levels of the software, from Editor Lite to Designer Plus.
Linda Dixon one session per quarter $10
Wednesday, July 9, 2 - 4 pm
Quilt CAD Software
This all day class will teach you how to lay out quilt designs, print pantographs, and send designs to the HQ Pro Stitcher. The afternoon will be devoted to digitizing designs for quilting. Please bring a laptop with the software loaded and the printed manual.
Linda Dixon one session $40*
Friday, June 6, 10:30 am - 3 pm
*Free to those who purchased the HQ Pro Stitcher from The Quilt Crossing
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