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Beginning
PEDesign Version 6
Mary Alice Smith
Learn how the 4 applications of one great program can help you create,
personalize, edit, embellish, organize and find embroidery designs.
An introduction to PEDesign 6 that will get your started on the road
to an exciting machine embroidery adventure. |
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Cocktail
Purse
Maddie Bushman
Learn all about your serger while you make this fashionable designer
bag. This project features 4-thread Overlook, Rolled Hem, and Flatlocking
stitches. So, sign up for this sensational “Get To Know Your
Serger” class. You will be amazed at how easy it is to operate
a serger. Sergers can be a lot of fun! |
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Creating the Best Looking Embroidery
Karen Varinecz
Isn’t it frustrating when embroidery doesn’t sew the way
we expect it to? In this class, we will explore what it takes to get
the best looking and best sewing embroidery. We will look at how choosing
stabilizers and hooping properly will affect how embroidery sews. We
will also look at how using software can improve designs for the best
sew-out. Finally, we will discover how to choose the software that's
right for you. |
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Decorator Pillow Cover
Mary Carollo
Beginning with classic piecing techniques we will transform a classic
pillow case into a sophisticated fashion accessory. Adding embroidered
accents, a personalized monogram and decorative stitch accents we will
inspire your creativity for more home decorating ideas. |
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Fanciful
Embroidered Pillow
Sheryl Capps
Sheryl will show you a wonderful way to play with decorative stitches
and embroidery to boost your creativity with this pillow project. This
Fanciful Embroidered pillow has an embroidered inserted oval that is
embellished with decorative stitches. These added embellishments
give this otherwise plain pillow, a special touch that will draw attention. |
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Harvest Heart
Kim Diehl
Learn Kim's simple invisible machine appliqué technique while
making this charming, scrap-friendly 16" x 22" wall hanging
that positively blooms with fabric flowers. In this class, we'll
cover block and pattern piece preparation, and you'll learn how to
use your sewing machine to easily achieve a finished appliqué project
that looks hand-stitched. If you love the look of hand appliqué but
simply don't have the time it requires, this is the class for you! |
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Hospitality
Door Hanger
Kim Diehl
In this class you'll make a simple yet striking country-style door
hanger featuring the pineapple motif, which has long been a symbol
of hospitality. While assembling this quick project, you'll use a variety
of techniques including strip piecing, decorative machine stitches,
and easy invisible machine appliqué. Add a few hand stitched
accents for a beautifully embellished hanger that will lend a cheerful
welcome to your guests! |
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Inspired
by Chanel
Sandra Betzina
Why spend $2800 on a Chanel when Sandra Betzina can give you the inside
scoop on what it takes to make your own. See an authentic Chanel as
well as jackets made up from current patterns. Learn appropriate fabrics,
linings, interfacings and trim options. Then see where to interface,
how to apply linings and trims as well as appropriate closures. Learn
how to apply fold-over braid, how to fringe and weight hems. |
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Learn
to Digitize Embroidery Designs
Trevor Conquergood
This class is non-software specific and will cover the basics of digitizing for
embroidery and is of interest to anyone who considers themselves a beginner of
digitizing. Explore density, stitch length, underlay, push and pull, corners,
short stitches, planning a path and how to get started on a design. |
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Textured
Book Cover
Lyla Messinger
Learn two of Lyla's original texturizing techniques as well as her random
curved piecing concept as you construct this versatile book cover. It was
designed to fit a X by X size book. Give it as a gift, or keep it for your
own use. The techniques you learn are appropriate for use in garments, as
well as in home décor and accessories. You will love what you and
your machine can do together in just 3 hours! |
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Text
Techniques
Mary Alice Smith
See how easy it is to create and edit text, including fitting to path,
creating underlay, setting up large text projects and using TrueType
Fonts and WingDings! |
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On
the Edge: A Fresh Approach to Decorative Detail
Lyla Messinger
Did you ever walk into a boutique and see an expensive piece with a
simple detail that ‘makes the garment?’ Your next thought
might be ‘why didn’t I think of that’? You can next
time! Let Lyla show you how. Develop new perspective on your fashion
sewing! Simplicity is often the key to the garment’s success.
Creating interest with decorative detail involves placement as well
as decisions on which technique to use, as well as how much to use.
See inspiring garment samples and step by step instructions that will
heighten your fashions to the next level. Samples include fabric sculpting
on fleece, dynamic, non-traditional facing, piping and binding detail,
random curved piecing, and unique control techniques for neck edgings. |
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Pansy Stained-Glass-Style Night Light
Cynthia Scott
Try your hand at stained glass—the safe, fabric way! These embroidered
pansies look adorable with the light on or off. Nightlight included,
along with shade and all materials needed to complete project. |
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Pathways to Simple Freehand Machine Quilting
Sally Terry
Make this delightful fabric bowl that is sturdy enough to hold a mound
of chocolate chip cookies. Learn the 5 basic shapes of freehand quilting.
Using the 5 basic shapes, discover how easy and quick it is to freehand
any quilting design on the bottom and sides of the bowl in gorgeous
variegated threads. Then border and trim the bowl choosing from over
400 decorative stitches including block or script letters to personalize
your finished project. Also use heat set dazzling crystals for embellishment.
Great class for the proficient beginner or anyone who wants to learn
freehand quilting. |
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Peak-A-Boo & Decorative
Stitches Too!
Bonnie Browning
Use those beautiful decorative stitches on your machine and combine
them with a peak-a-boo appliqué technique to show them off.
Have some fun playing with stitches on your machine in this class to
make your project unique. You've seen this look on prize-winning quilts,
now Bonnie will walk you through the steps to sew it. And, you'll get
to learn her techniques for pin-less piecing. |
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Portraits
and PhotoStitch in PEDesign
Mary Alice Smith
There is a difference! One is fun, one is awesome. Come see how you
can record your loved one's image in stitches. |
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Quilted Photography
Tammie Bowser
In my class you will learn how to transform ordinary fabric scraps
in to unbelievably beautiful photographic quilts! The quilts look intricate
and difficult to make, but it’s easy…even if you are a
beginning sewer. Each quilted photo takes only a few hours to make
and you’ll learn the simple sewing technique that will reduce
your sewing time by 85%. Your friends will gasp in amazement when they
realize your quilt is really a photograph! As seen on HGTV’s “Simply
Quilts” (episode #918). |
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Special
Digitizing Techniques
Trevor Conquergood
Learn special digitizing techniques for Appliqué, Trapunto,
Cutwork, Crewel and Puffy Foam. This class is non-software specific
and will cover the techniques used for these creative and exciting
embroidery designs. |
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Resizing
and Splitting Designs in PEDesign V 6
Mary Alice Smith
Want to embroider a border or jacket back? See how easily and quickly
PEDesign 6 will resize and split just about any design and give you
a design ready to sew, complete with adjusted stitch count and alignment
lines. |
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Setting
up LARGE text designs in PED V 6
Mary Alice Smith
The Pledge of Allegiance, The Lord's Prayer, The Night Before Christmas -- see
how you can embroider heirloom quilts, wall hangings or framed pieces. |
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Today’s
Fit
Sandra Betzina
Disappointed in fit again? Commercial patterns don't fit - until now
that is. Sandra Betzina has designed a new sizing block for Vogue Patterns
called Today’s Fit with alphabetical rather than numerical sizing
ranging from 34-1/2 to 57 inch hip. Come see for yourself. Try on the
pretests for pants and jackets. Experience the difference: no more
baggy seat in pants, no more twisted sleeves, no more excess fullness
in the upper chest, comfortable necklines, well fitting shoulders,
and enough room in the tummy and waist at last. Conquer the ease factor.
Then learn a quick check on the pattern and a simple pattern expansion
to get enough room in your problem area for a flattering fit. Get some
additional tips on fit, including alterations for flat or protruding
seat, narrow, sloping, or square shoulders, rounded back sway back,
and large and small busts. Let Sandra fit you. Limited to 20 people
for Hands On Fitting. |
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Toni
Tote
Maddie Bushman
Not only is this tote versatile for a number of uses, it is a path
to understand basic quilting techniques on a serger. The project
features 4-thread Overlock and Flatlocking stitches, plus much,
much more. This is a fun and easy project that you will want to
make again and again. |
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What's
New in PEDesign's Layout & Editing
- Radial, Concentric, Piping, Embossing, Automatic Applique
Mary Alice Smith
Come learn how these beautiful stitch types can help you create and
edit beautiful embroidery. |
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Whimsical Bird Wall Quilt
Cynthia Scott
This pieced & embellished whimsical bird is a stand-out on a black
quilted background. Students will get to pick fabrics for their own
one-of-a-kind feathered friend.
Decorative stitches with couched yarns and threads will give each student’s
bird a different look. Bring your imagination and a sense of humor….we’ll
supply the fun! |
