Basic Serger Use
All Sergers This class covers threading, tension, corners, and rolled hem. (Sergers not purchased at Becky's Fabrics are welcome, with a $40 class fee.) (These classes are provided at no charge to customers that have purchased their machine at Becky's Fabrics.)
Cost: $ 40.00
All Sergers This class covers threading, tension, corners, and rolled hem. (Sergers not purchased at Becky's Fabrics are welcome, with a $40 class fee.) (These classes are provided at no charge to customers that have purchased their machine at Becky's Fabrics.)
Cost: $ 40.00
Bernina Academy 3
Friday, June 26 & Saturday, June 27 9am-4pm both days $129 This 2-day course exposes you to a wide variety of sewing quilting and embroidery techniques. Participants will have fun as they discover their ?sewing identity? and learn how a BERNINA is suited for their unique needs. Students build a solid sewing foundation that will serve them for a lifetime of sewing. By the end of Academy, participants will have made a Technique Book to use as a reference guide every time they sew with their BERNINA.
Cost: $ 129.00
Friday, June 26 & Saturday, June 27 9am-4pm both days $129 This 2-day course exposes you to a wide variety of sewing quilting and embroidery techniques. Participants will have fun as they discover their ?sewing identity? and learn how a BERNINA is suited for their unique needs. Students build a solid sewing foundation that will serve them for a lifetime of sewing. By the end of Academy, participants will have made a Technique Book to use as a reference guide every time they sew with their BERNINA.
Cost: $ 129.00
Bernina Creative Studio
Bernina Creative Studio Each lesson showcases the best of Bernina products, features and benefits through a fun and inspirational approach. Friday, April 3, 10am Project: Bed Runner by Denise Jones Add flair to your room with this simple but stunning bed runner. This lesson will include a traditional block with a twist. Have fun learning a new block without the commitment of a large quilt! Embroidery: Embroidering Personalized Patches with Judy Hahner Iron-on patches are fun and easy to make. Learn the process to embroider a patch and the proper supplies that will give you successful results. Whether you use a purchased patch design or create your own, patches can be a simple and creative way to showcase your personality, on everyday items. Technique: Overlocker Blindstitch Foot with Jaime David Have you ever considered using the blindstitch foot to sew the perfect edge? Learn the difference between the two sizes of blindstitch feet. A fun application is to use this foot with a flatlock to create a unique looking ladder hem found in ready-to-wear clothing. Just because it?s called the blindstitch foot doesn?t mean you have to make a blind hem. Learn how to achieve a great looking pintucks on woven and knit fabrics. You can use this technique to embellish your fabric to create everything from heirloom yokes to t-shirt panels and pillow tops. Friday, May 1, 10am Project: Sassy Kitchen Towel with Heather Lofstrom Jazz up a plain kitchen towel with this fun project. Add a Cooking Quote with machine embroidery. Embellish with fun fabric, rick rack trim, and a ruffle. Any cook would love to have this fun addition to their kitchen. Embroidery: Monogrammed Cork Key Chain with Sylvain Bergeron Find your keys?in style! Using machine built-in lettering, we?ll create a monogram and stitch it on cork, a versatile and durable material for everyday use. The included circle design will be the key to the project. You?ll want to make one of these for yourself and everyone on your gift list! Technique: Pintuck Feet #30, 31, 32, 33, and 46 with Debbie Cacciamani Originally, pintucks were designed as an heirloom sewing technique, but in this lesson, you will learn several other fun applications. Pintucks can be created with various fabric weights and cords for added dimension and interest. Learn how to add beautiful pintucks to your next project! Friday, May 29, 10am Project: Big Bag with Heather Lofstrom This Big Bag is perfect for a day at the beach, shopping, or taking items to a retreat. Made from either laminated cotton or oilcloth, this bag will be your go-to. Learn how to work with unique fabrics and webbing straps to make the Big Bag. Embroidery: Quilting Edge to Edge in the Hoop with Judy Hahner Yes, you can quilt in the embroidery hoop! Use Endless Embroidery and Pinpoint Placement to perfectly stitch an edge to edge continuous quilting design. Technique: Decorative Stitch Binding with Nina McVeigh This is a perfect finish for a totally machine-stitched binding. Learn how to exactly place the Decorative Stitch to enhance the bound edge, creating a special finish.
Cost: $ FREE
Bernina Creative Studio Each lesson showcases the best of Bernina products, features and benefits through a fun and inspirational approach. Friday, April 3, 10am Project: Bed Runner by Denise Jones Add flair to your room with this simple but stunning bed runner. This lesson will include a traditional block with a twist. Have fun learning a new block without the commitment of a large quilt! Embroidery: Embroidering Personalized Patches with Judy Hahner Iron-on patches are fun and easy to make. Learn the process to embroider a patch and the proper supplies that will give you successful results. Whether you use a purchased patch design or create your own, patches can be a simple and creative way to showcase your personality, on everyday items. Technique: Overlocker Blindstitch Foot with Jaime David Have you ever considered using the blindstitch foot to sew the perfect edge? Learn the difference between the two sizes of blindstitch feet. A fun application is to use this foot with a flatlock to create a unique looking ladder hem found in ready-to-wear clothing. Just because it?s called the blindstitch foot doesn?t mean you have to make a blind hem. Learn how to achieve a great looking pintucks on woven and knit fabrics. You can use this technique to embellish your fabric to create everything from heirloom yokes to t-shirt panels and pillow tops. Friday, May 1, 10am Project: Sassy Kitchen Towel with Heather Lofstrom Jazz up a plain kitchen towel with this fun project. Add a Cooking Quote with machine embroidery. Embellish with fun fabric, rick rack trim, and a ruffle. Any cook would love to have this fun addition to their kitchen. Embroidery: Monogrammed Cork Key Chain with Sylvain Bergeron Find your keys?in style! Using machine built-in lettering, we?ll create a monogram and stitch it on cork, a versatile and durable material for everyday use. The included circle design will be the key to the project. You?ll want to make one of these for yourself and everyone on your gift list! Technique: Pintuck Feet #30, 31, 32, 33, and 46 with Debbie Cacciamani Originally, pintucks were designed as an heirloom sewing technique, but in this lesson, you will learn several other fun applications. Pintucks can be created with various fabric weights and cords for added dimension and interest. Learn how to add beautiful pintucks to your next project! Friday, May 29, 10am Project: Big Bag with Heather Lofstrom This Big Bag is perfect for a day at the beach, shopping, or taking items to a retreat. Made from either laminated cotton or oilcloth, this bag will be your go-to. Learn how to work with unique fabrics and webbing straps to make the Big Bag. Embroidery: Quilting Edge to Edge in the Hoop with Judy Hahner Yes, you can quilt in the embroidery hoop! Use Endless Embroidery and Pinpoint Placement to perfectly stitch an edge to edge continuous quilting design. Technique: Decorative Stitch Binding with Nina McVeigh This is a perfect finish for a totally machine-stitched binding. Learn how to exactly place the Decorative Stitch to enhance the bound edge, creating a special finish.
Cost: $ FREE
Creative Studio Project
As a follow-up to a Creative Studio webcast, join us to make a fun project!
Cost: $ 25.00
As a follow-up to a Creative Studio webcast, join us to make a fun project!
Cost: $ 25.00
Embroidery 1
All Bernette/BERNINA embroidery machines After taking Embroidery Getting Started, this will be the next step in learning and using your embroidery machine. You will use a simple design, resize, combine and stitch out your creation. (These classes are provided at no charge to customers that have purchased their machine at Becky's Fabrics.)
Cost: $ FREE
All Bernette/BERNINA embroidery machines After taking Embroidery Getting Started, this will be the next step in learning and using your embroidery machine. You will use a simple design, resize, combine and stitch out your creation. (These classes are provided at no charge to customers that have purchased their machine at Becky's Fabrics.)
Cost: $ FREE
Embroidery 2
All Bernette/BERNINA embroidery machines After taking Embroidery Getting Started, this will be the next step in learning and using your embroidery machine. You will use a simple design, resize, combine and stitch out your creation. (These classes are provided at no charge to customers that have purchased their machine at Becky's Fabrics.)
Cost: $ FREE
All Bernette/BERNINA embroidery machines After taking Embroidery Getting Started, this will be the next step in learning and using your embroidery machine. You will use a simple design, resize, combine and stitch out your creation. (These classes are provided at no charge to customers that have purchased their machine at Becky's Fabrics.)
Cost: $ FREE
Embroidery Getting Started
All Bernette/BERNINA embroidery machines This class will cover the basics of needles, threads and stabilizers. Bring your computer to class with artlink V8 loaded to practice getting designs ready. (These classes are provided at no charge to customers that have purchased their machine at Becky's Fabrics.)
Cost: $ FREE
All Bernette/BERNINA embroidery machines This class will cover the basics of needles, threads and stabilizers. Bring your computer to class with artlink V8 loaded to practice getting designs ready. (These classes are provided at no charge to customers that have purchased their machine at Becky's Fabrics.)
Cost: $ FREE
Intro to Software
Attention New Software Owners ? Explore the possibilities that your embroidery software offers as you learn the basics of file management and basic design tools. Class is free however, SIGN UP is required. Come prepared to learn. Bring your computer with the software loaded, a thumb drive and note taking materials. Wednesday, January 8, 1-3pm Wednesday, February 12, 1-3pm Wednesday, March 11, 1-3pm
Cost: $ FREE
Attention New Software Owners ? Explore the possibilities that your embroidery software offers as you learn the basics of file management and basic design tools. Class is free however, SIGN UP is required. Come prepared to learn. Bring your computer with the software loaded, a thumb drive and note taking materials. Wednesday, January 8, 1-3pm Wednesday, February 12, 1-3pm Wednesday, March 11, 1-3pm
Cost: $ FREE
Kids: Road Trip Pillow Bag
The perfect pillow to keep you comfy and a place to store your road trip necessities. Sewing machines are provided. Sign up soon, as space is limited.
Cost: $ 35.00
The perfect pillow to keep you comfy and a place to store your road trip necessities. Sewing machines are provided. Sign up soon, as space is limited.
Cost: $ 35.00
Make a Bag
Marijean will walk you through creating a bag. See the shop for my details!
Cost: $ 30.00
Marijean will walk you through creating a bag. See the shop for my details!
Cost: $ 30.00
Microwave Accessories
Make a simple accessory for use in your microwave such as a tortilla warmer, a bowl holder or a potato baker.
Cost: $ 18.00
Make a simple accessory for use in your microwave such as a tortilla warmer, a bowl holder or a potato baker.
Cost: $ 18.00
Mug Rug
As a way to expand your view of other embroidery design sources, choose a design from a digitizer of your choice and then stitch it out in class and evaluate with the other attendees.
Cost: $ 30.00
As a way to expand your view of other embroidery design sources, choose a design from a digitizer of your choice and then stitch it out in class and evaluate with the other attendees.
Cost: $ 30.00
My Bernina 1
Bernette through 5-Series machines You will learn about thread, needle options, presser feet and basic stitching, plus oiling and machine maintenance. (These classes are provided at no charge to customers that have purchased their machine at Becky's Fabrics.)
Cost: $ FREE
Bernette through 5-Series machines You will learn about thread, needle options, presser feet and basic stitching, plus oiling and machine maintenance. (These classes are provided at no charge to customers that have purchased their machine at Becky's Fabrics.)
Cost: $ FREE
My Bernina 2
Bernette through 5-Series Explore the decorative stitches and lettering available in your machine. Plus, learn free motion quilting with the BERNINA Stitch Regulator. (These classes are provided at no charge to customers that have purchased their machine at Becky's Fabrics.)
Cost: $ FREE
Bernette through 5-Series Explore the decorative stitches and lettering available in your machine. Plus, learn free motion quilting with the BERNINA Stitch Regulator. (These classes are provided at no charge to customers that have purchased their machine at Becky's Fabrics.)
Cost: $ FREE
My Bernina 5/7/8 SEWING
Learn how to make your machine really yours by exploring the various set-up areas. Then we move into the operation of the basic sewing side of the machine.
Cost: $ FREE
Learn how to make your machine really yours by exploring the various set-up areas. Then we move into the operation of the basic sewing side of the machine.
Cost: $ FREE
My Janome
You will learn about the features and benefits of your new machine. We will teach you basic cleaning and oiling. (These classes are provided at no charge to customers that have purchased their machine at Becky's Fabrics.)
Cost: $ FREE
You will learn about the features and benefits of your new machine. We will teach you basic cleaning and oiling. (These classes are provided at no charge to customers that have purchased their machine at Becky's Fabrics.)
Cost: $ FREE
Software- Bernina Creative Studio
Come and see what's new in the New Year. We're expanding hours and making some basic changes. There will be sharing the video, and working through the lesson. SIGN UP is required so we know how many are attending. Please print out the lesson, bring your computer with the software loaded, and a thumb drive. Be ready to learn and share. Wednesday, April 8, 9am-noon Creating Logos- In Artwork Canvas, we have several tools for converting bitmap images into vector images. Let?s look at some of these tools and how we decide which one to use in the creation of a logo design. Wednesday, May 13, 9-noon Multi-Hooping- Yes, it is possible to do a design larger than your embroidery hoop! Learn the basics of multi-hooping and how to apply it to your own projects. Wednesday, June 10, 9am-noon Choosing Artwork for Digitizing- Let?s talk about different types of artwork and how you make decisions on how to process artwork into stitches. Learn the best method to use for your art, and how to handle sketched designs and photographs. You?ll discover tools in Artwork Canvas that can help prepare artwork for digitizing.
Cost: $ FREE
Come and see what's new in the New Year. We're expanding hours and making some basic changes. There will be sharing the video, and working through the lesson. SIGN UP is required so we know how many are attending. Please print out the lesson, bring your computer with the software loaded, and a thumb drive. Be ready to learn and share. Wednesday, April 8, 9am-noon Creating Logos- In Artwork Canvas, we have several tools for converting bitmap images into vector images. Let?s look at some of these tools and how we decide which one to use in the creation of a logo design. Wednesday, May 13, 9-noon Multi-Hooping- Yes, it is possible to do a design larger than your embroidery hoop! Learn the basics of multi-hooping and how to apply it to your own projects. Wednesday, June 10, 9am-noon Choosing Artwork for Digitizing- Let?s talk about different types of artwork and how you make decisions on how to process artwork into stitches. Learn the best method to use for your art, and how to handle sketched designs and photographs. You?ll discover tools in Artwork Canvas that can help prepare artwork for digitizing.
Cost: $ FREE
Free-Motion Quilting: Developing Your Personal Style with Amanda Murphy
Friday, June 5 1-4pm $40 Hands-On Have you admired the work of expert quilters, but don?t know where to begin when quilting your own projects? This class demystifies the process. We?ll learn to free-motion quilt a variety of basic patterns and then create more complex designs by breaking up the design space and filling it in. Toward the end of class students have the opportunity to bring in some unfinished quilt tops and talk with other students and Amanda about quilting options. We always have so much fun and generate ideas!
Cost: $ 40.00
Friday, June 5 1-4pm $40 Hands-On Have you admired the work of expert quilters, but don?t know where to begin when quilting your own projects? This class demystifies the process. We?ll learn to free-motion quilt a variety of basic patterns and then create more complex designs by breaking up the design space and filling it in. Toward the end of class students have the opportunity to bring in some unfinished quilt tops and talk with other students and Amanda about quilting options. We always have so much fun and generate ideas!
Cost: $ 40.00
From Concept to Quilt: A Designer?s Journey with Bernina Expert Amanda Murphy
Friday, June 5 9am-noon $30 Lecture/Demo Learn about the behind-the-scenes development of fabric lines, patterns, embroidery and quilting collections from Bernina Expert Amanda Murphy. You?ll learn how an idea goes from being an initial concept to its development into a myriad of products, and what to look for when shopping for fabrics and exploring different techniques in your own work. Amanda will even give a quick demo of some of her favorite quilting technique! Learn how Amanda plans her quilting designs so that they both enhance the piecing and enable a square and smooth finish. Quilting affords the opportunity to add another layer of design and you don?t have to be an expert to get spectacular results! Whether you are a beginning piecer or a more advanced quilter, you?ll go home with new ideas on how you can elevate your own creations! There is something for everyone in this class!
Cost: $ 30.00
Friday, June 5 9am-noon $30 Lecture/Demo Learn about the behind-the-scenes development of fabric lines, patterns, embroidery and quilting collections from Bernina Expert Amanda Murphy. You?ll learn how an idea goes from being an initial concept to its development into a myriad of products, and what to look for when shopping for fabrics and exploring different techniques in your own work. Amanda will even give a quick demo of some of her favorite quilting technique! Learn how Amanda plans her quilting designs so that they both enhance the piecing and enable a square and smooth finish. Quilting affords the opportunity to add another layer of design and you don?t have to be an expert to get spectacular results! Whether you are a beginning piecer or a more advanced quilter, you?ll go home with new ideas on how you can elevate your own creations! There is something for everyone in this class!
Cost: $ 30.00
Ruler Round-About with Amanda Murphy
Saturday, June 6 10am-4pm $100 Hands-on Get a chance to try many of Amanda Murphy?s Good Measure Quilting Rulers, featuring a non-skid backing and amazing two-color markings. Amanda will guide you through creating some of her favorite designs and teach you how to utilize the marks on the rulers in many different ways. Find out which are right for you and your unique quilting style!
Cost: $ 100.00
Saturday, June 6 10am-4pm $100 Hands-on Get a chance to try many of Amanda Murphy?s Good Measure Quilting Rulers, featuring a non-skid backing and amazing two-color markings. Amanda will guide you through creating some of her favorite designs and teach you how to utilize the marks on the rulers in many different ways. Find out which are right for you and your unique quilting style!
Cost: $ 100.00