Bernina World of Sewing - Raleigh
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Quilt Making

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Beginning & Beyond Log Cabin Quilt Four-Session Class Thu, Feb 23, 2023 10:00am - 3:30pm Thu, Mar 2, 2023 10:00am - 3:30pm Thu, Mar 16, 2023 10:00am - 3:30pm Thu, Mar 30, 2023 10:00am - 3:30pm

Description Have fun with one of quilting’s most versatile quilt blocks. This 4-session class teaches: The basics (cutting, sewing a ¼” seam, assembling blocks) Playing with design (the way your blocks are laid out to create different patterns) Finding joy (assembling your blocks in your chosen layout) Building a perfectly flat, square quilt top with double borders Layer your quilt top, batting & backing to make a “quilt sandwich” Finish it off with quilting and binding! Stand back and love your quilt “Beyond Beginners” will enjoy the creative aspects by designing log cabin variations and block layouts. Class Fee: $109.00 Instructor: Lynne To register for this class, stop by the store or go to our Web Shopping site at: Our Web Shopping Site Instructor Information:

Arizona Cactus Two-Session Class Fri, Mar 31, 2023 10:30am - 4:30pm Fri, Apr 7, 2023 10:30am - 4:30pm

Description Do you love paper piecing? Or maybe you have always wanted to try this technique. Come join us as we make this beginner friendly Quiltworx pattern. Help is even available in picking out your fabrics. We will break everything down into small, easy to understand pieces. Some homework is required. Class Fee: $80.00 Instructor: Judy Rains To register for this class, stop by the store or go to our Web Shopping site at: Our Web Shopping Site Instructor Information:

Color Sense Two-Session Class Thu, Apr 13, 2023 10:30am - 4:30pm Fri, Apr 14, 2023 10:30am - 4:30pm

Description Annie’s back with her ever-popular Color Sense workshop. Enjoy two full days of learning expert techniques for choosing the right fabrics and the key to color, necessary for successful quilts. Enjoy the challenge of using 1 block pattern and 10 fat quarters to create an eye-popping quilt top -- and each of the blocks will be different! You’ve never made a quilt quite like this one before. We'll start with a no-sew day of playing with fabric, building a resource binder, and choosing and preparing fabric for your quilt. Then design your blocks, begin construction, and receive lots of options for finishing your quilt. There will be an additional $16.00 fee for the pattern. NOTE: Students need to bring their own sewing machines in good working order. Class Fee: $110.00 Instructor: Annie Smith To register for this class, stop by the store or go to our Web Shopping site at: Our Web Shopping Site Instructor Information:

Mobius Radial Quilt Two-Session Class Sun, Apr 23, 2023 1:30pm - 4:30pm Sun, Apr 30, 2023 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Description The Mobius Radial quilt, designed by Cotton and Bourbon, is a bold, modern, optical illusion quilt that will stretch your quilting skills! Join instructor Sara Young as she walks you through making the 30” x 30” wall hanging over two class sessions. The first session will cover fabric selection and cutting. Students will start their paper piecing (prior paper piecing experience is required) in the first session and will finish the paper piecing at home before the second session. The second class session will focus on assembling the quilt with partial seams, and inset curved piecing. NOTE: Students need to bring their own sewing machines in good working order. Class Fee: $60.00 Instructor: Sara Young To register for this class, stop by the store or go to our Web Shopping site at: Our Web Shopping Site Instructor Information:

Beginning Quilt: Learn the Basics Three-Session Class Sun, May 7, 2023 10:30am - 3:30pm Sun, May 7, 2023 10:30am - 3:30pm

Description We will explore the basic building blocks of piecing that you will use in many of your future quilts: Rail Fence Block Half Square Triangles Hourglass Block Log Cabins Flying Geese In addition to that, we will learn to create: Sashing with corner blocks Borders Leaving you with a perfect, flat, square quilt top that is 34” x 34”. This will be offered in 3 parts: 1/3: Sunday, May 7th, 10:30 – 3:30 2/3: Sunday, May 21th, 10:30 – 3:30 3/3: Sunday, May 28th, 10:30 – 3:30 The pattern is provided free to course participants. See you then! NOTE: Students need to bring their own sewing machines in good working order. Class Fee: $109.00 Instructor: Lynne To register for this class, stop by the store or go to our Web Shopping site at: Our Web Shopping Site Instructor Information:

Poppin' With Wings Retreat Two-Day Retreat Sat, Jun 24, 2023 10:30am - 4:30pm Sun, Jun 25, 2023 10:30am - 4:30pm

Description Are you considering taking a weekend retreat to improve your Studio 180 Design skills in 2023? Come join the “Poppin' With Wings" Retreat with Studio 180 Design Certified Instructors Tina Dillard of Quilting Affection Designs and Diana Mann of Murgaboo Quilts. Over the course of two days, you'll learn how to make stunning Flying Geese with a pop from Tina's & Poppin With Wings" book. It's your choice whether to make Nautical Sails, Asterisk Stars, Loose, or Blossom Sakura. This workshop will be filled with special tips and tricks to help you improve your piecing skills. Once you learn the techniques in class, you’ll be able to apply them to all eight patterns in the book! Each quilt takes just two tools. These quilts are designed for the advanced beginner or intermediate quilter. You don’t need to have prior experience with Studio 180 Design tools to attend this workshop. You should be familiar with your machine, how to sew an accurate ¼” seam, and have good rotary cutting and pressing skills. Tina and Diana will be offering a precutting class on Friday the 23rd to help you cut whatever you need to make your quilt. Please note that you will have some homework prior to class. Everything you need to know is in your supply list. Diana is also happy to meet you at the shop to help you pick your fabrics. BERNINA World of sewing has an amazing selection of fabric that will be stunning in any of these quilts. The tools and the books are available for purchase at BERNINA World of Sewing. Class Fee: $180.00 Instructors: Tina Dillard and Diana Mann To register for this class, stop by the store or go to our Web Shopping site at: Our Web Shopping Site Instructor Information:

Studio 180 Monthly Throughout 2023 Month 1- Tucker Trimmer Month 2-Wing Clipper Month 3-V Block Mon, Mar 20, 2023 1:30pm - 3:30pm Month 4- Square Squared Mon, Apr 17, 2023 1:30pm - 3:30pm Month 5- Four Patch Square Up Mon, May 15, 2023 1:30pm - 3:30pm Month 6- Corner Beam Mon, Jun 19, 2023 1:30pm - 3:30pm Month 7-Corner Pop Month 8-Split Rects Month 9-Dianmond Rects Month10- Lemoyne Star Month 11- Wedge Star Month 12- Star60

Description One of a 12 month program. You can sign up for any or all of them. Class Fee: $45.00 (Per session) Instructor: Diana Mann March: Learn how to make V Blocks! Maybe you’ve heard of this unit referred to as Peaky and Spike, or 54-40 or Fight. You may have made blocks with other specialty rulers but this tool makes this unit a breeze with no weird measurements, no paper piecing, and no wasted fabric. Using strips, Diana will show you how simple it is to make this unit with the tool. In addition to V Blocks you will also learn how to make the Shaded Four Patch unit using the Tucker Trimmer. Diana will have extra Tucker Trimmers on hand for you to borrow during class and they will be available for purchase in the shop To register for this class, stop by the store or go to our Web Shopping site at: For March: March: Our Web Shopping Site April: Learning how to make a square in a square is a snap with the Square Squared tool. This tool can make so many different units and they are perfect every time. Many times, units made with this tool have to be paper pieced, but with this method you’ll be using strips and squares to make units with perfect points. Diana will also show you how to make Economy blocks in this class. If you bring back your blocks from Month 3 Diana will have bonus blocks and extra goodies for you. To register for this class, stop by the store or go to our Web Shopping site at: For April: April: Our Web Shopping Site May: The four patch seems as though it’s an easy unit to make, but it can be tough to get the exact right size. The Four Patch Square Up tool makes it easy. Diana will go over tips and tricks for getting a perfect center point and also show how easy it can be to make even the smallest 4 patch come out perfectly. As a bonus this month we will learn how to make Log Cabin blocks with the Tucker Trimmer. Diana will have extra Tucker Trimmers on hand for you to borrow. If you bring back your blocks from Month 4 Diana will have bonus blocks and extra goodies for you. To register for this class, stop by the store or go to our Web Shopping site at: For May: May: Our Web Shopping Site June: This fun unit can really make a quilt come alive. Originally released as the Spotlight Tool, the Corner Beam Tool makes putting this unit together easy and fun. It’s made using strips and squares, and when combined with other units, it can make some truly stunning blocks. Diana will show you how to use this in conjunction with your other tools to construct blocks that will leave people marveling at your piecing skills. As a bonus this month we will learn how to make Curved Log Cabin blocks with the Tucker Trimmer. Diana will have extra Tucker Trimmers on hand for you to borrow. If you bring back your blocks from Month 5 Diana will have bonus blocks and extra goodies for you. To register for this class, stop by the store or go to our Web Shopping site at: For June: June: Our Web Shopping Site Instructor Information:

Jacqueline de Jong 4-day Masterclass Four Full Days Sat, Jun 10, 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm Sun, Jun 11, 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm Mon, Jun 12, 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm Tue, Jun 13, 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm

Description Come join Jacqueline de Jong and create your own work of art. This will be a four day workshop where Jacqueline will guide your through her unique paper piecing process. You will be introduced to her beautiful new 2023 collection whcih includes quilts and table runners. Sign up today and hold your seat with a $200.00 deposit. The final payment of $385.00 will be due 10 weeks before class. Pattern is not included. The class will be held at the BERNINA World of Sewing studio. Lunch will be included. Class Fee: $585.00 ($200.00 deposit at this time) Instructor: Jacqueline de Jong To register for this class, stop by the store or go to our Web Shopping site at: Our Web Shopping Site If you have any questions at this time: Send your eMail to: Jacqueline de Jong in Raleigh June2023 at Bernina World of Sewing dotcom Instructor Information:

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