Paula's Fine Fabrics
Classes January & February, 2012
NEW OWNER MACHINE TRAINING
Class one is Basic Operation.  This class is for all BERNINA and bernette models.  Class two is Stitch Fun– all BERINA models. Classes are free if purchased from Paula’s or $65.00 each if purchased elsewhere
Class One  Fri. Jan 27th 10:00-1:00 p.m.
Class Two Fri, Jan 27th  1:30-4:30 p.m.


NEW OWNER EMBROIDERY TRAINING
This  class is for all new BERNINA owners that have the embroidery option on their machines or the Deco 340. Class is free if purchased from Paula’s or $65.00 if purchased elsewhere.
Fri. Feb. 3rd  10:00-1:00 p.m.


NEW OWNER SERGER TRAINING
This class is for all new BERNINA serger owners. Class is free if purchased from Paula’s or $65.00 if purchased elsewhere.
Thurs. Jan. 26th  10:00-1:00 p.m.


BERNINA 830 TRAINING
This class is for all new BERNINA 830 owners.  Class is free if purchased from Paula’s or $150.00 if purchased elsewhere.  Day one will cover all the wonderful things your machine will do and day two will cover embroidery. 
Thurs and Friday, Jan. 19th and 20th 10:00-4:00





QUILTING, EMBROIDERY & FIBER ARTS CLASSES
SEWING & SMOCKING CLASSES
MONTHLY CLUBS, NEW MACHINE OWNER TRAINING & SOFTWARE CLASSES
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Call (904) 519-7705 To Register For Classes
CLASS POLICY

Registration and Payment:
Payment in full is required at the time of registration. You may register and pay: In person , in the store, by mail with a check, or by phone with a credit card.

Cancellation:
We reserve the right to cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment.  Please register early so we will know if a class is going to make.  If we cancel a class you will receive a full refund or you may transfer the class fee to another class.  If you must cancel we must receive a  one week notice for local teachers and 2 week notice for a national teacher to receive a refund.  Please understand that this cancellation policy is mandatory. We promise our teacher a certain  number and I have to pay them that whether you show up or not. If you would like to use one of our classroom machines, please let us know in advance.
MASTERING YOUR BERNINA - MACHINE GUIDE LESSONS
BEGINNING QUILTING  $45.00
This class is for the  very beginner or for anyone wanting to improve their quilting skills.  You will make a simple baby sized or wall hanging, learning all the basic techniques of quilting, how to use a cutting mat and rotary cutter, choose your fabrics, how to layer the quilt and how to apply the binding.  Taught by Donna Lawrence.
Jan. 25th, Feb. 1st and Feb. 15th 10:00-1:00 p.m.



A-LINE SKIRT  $30.00
This is a beginner’s sewing class.  You will learn how to read a pattern, cut out a pattern and learn basic sewing skills while you make yourself a stylish skirt using Amy Butlers Barcelona Skirt pattern.  It has a lining and an invisible zipper.  Taught by Paula
Wed. Feb. 22nd 10:00-2:00 p.m.

See Amy Butlers Barcelona Skirt Pattern for class supply list.



BEGINNING SMOCKING $35.00
In this class you will learn basic smocking stitches as you work on a sampler piece. Kit fee of $10.00 includes your pleated sampler piece, threads and needle.  Taught by Paula
Tues. Feb. 14th and 28th 10:00-1:00 p.m.





BERNINA MONTHLY SOFTWARE SAMPLER CLUB   $10.00
A software lesson is presented with a project showcasing a technique.  This is a wonderful way to learn
how to fully use all of the software features.  You are given a CD containing the video lesson and handouts.
PLUS, receive a Club discount on all of your purchases (excluding machines) that day.
Bring your laptop if you have one.  You must be registered and paid to receive the CD.
Call the store (904)519-7705 to register.  Taught by Bonnie DiCarlo
Sat. Jan 28th 10:00-12:00  p.m.
Sat. Feb 25th 10:00-12:00  p.m.



BERNINA MONTHLY VIRTUAL CLUB  $10.00
Come learn all the wonderful features of your BERNINA machines.  Presser feet, techniques, short cuts and creative design projects are the focus of each class.  If you have registered and paid for the class, you will receive a class CD which will include all of the class information, PLUS, receive a club discount on all of your purchases (excluding machines) that day.  Call the store (904) 519-7705 to register and pay. Taught by Bonnie DiCarlo.
Sat. Jan 14th 10:00-12:00 p.m.
Sat. Feb 11th 10:00-12:00 p.m.


INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE SEWING $30.00
Do you have a sewing machine and don’t feel comfortable using it? Or would you just like to try out sewing to see if it’s for you.  In this class you will learn how to thread your machine, wind a bobbin, basic oiling and how to use the feet that came with it. We will then construct a simple pillow.   Kit fee of $10.00.  Bring your sewing machine, manual and presser feet.  If you don't have a machine, you can try one of ours for this class but let us know if you need a machine. Taught by Paula
Thurs. Jan. 12th 10:00-12:00

CRAZY CURVES QUILT  $45.00
Take 20 dark and 20 light fat quarters and a special curved ruler and have this quilt top done in a day. You will learn to sew your curves together without pining and many possible ways to put it together.  It looks great in batiks.  Taught by Donna Lawrence.
Thurs. Feb. 2nd 10:00-4:00 p.m.


SASSY LITTLE APRON  $25.00
This twirly, girly little apron is so, so sliming!  It’s easy to custom fit with a button-on-neck strap and it stitches up in a jiffy.  May be made in a lady’s size or Child’s size.  Taught by Paula.
Thurs.  Feb.. 23   10:00-1:00 p.m.





KARI MECCA’S CANDIED KISSES
Save the Date Friday, March 16th

We are so excited to have Kari Mecca coming to teach for us.  She is the author of Sewing with Whimsy and More Sewing with Whimsy.  She will be teaching her Candied Kisses dress from the More Sewing with Whimsy.  The child’s dress features an easy scalloped yoke with scalloped hem and flower trims, using her small set of Whimsy Sticks.  Sign up early as I’m sure this class will fill fast.

Fri. March 16th 10:00-4:00 p.m.
$80.00 (plus kit  fee)


HOLLY HUNTER JUMPER OR ROMPER  $25.00
This  jumper is very easy for a beginner sewing.  It is adorable in one of our beautiful corduroys, and can be monogrammed  for a personal touch. Taught by Paula
Wed. Jan. 18th 10:00-2:00




LAMINATED TOTE BAG  $25.00
In this class you will make a tote bag perfect for grocery shopping or Christmas shopping.  You will learn the secrets of working with the wonderful Amy Butler Laminated Fabrics that we have in stock.  Or you make yours out of regular cottons. Taught by Paula
Sat. Jan. 21st   10:00-1:00 p.m.



THE CLASSIC BLOUSE  $45.00
This pattern will soon become your favorite blouse pattern. This pattern has B, C, and D cup sizes for a much better fit.  Construction is quick and easy.  You will learn a great collar technique and see several options for sleeves.  There are lots of possibilities with this pattern. Taught by Donna Lawrence.
Tues. Feb. 21st  10:00– 4:00 p.m

NEW TUSCAN GARDEN 
EMBROIDERED QUILT


You will love this 13 block embroidered quilt designed on point using the
Tuscan Garden Embroidery collection.  The blocks are created by combining
larger motifs and medallions for the jumbo hoop for the 830 machine.
We will have a picture of the quilt very soon. The picture at right shows
some of the beautiful motifs and medallions on the CD.

Taught by Bonnie DiCarlo.

The Tuscan Garden CD is required and other supplies will be reviewed in class.
Sat. Feb. 25th 12:30—3:00 Class One of Five
(Meets every other month) Class One $15.00


ANN’S TOP  $30.00
This is a quick and easy top designed for knits only.  You can make this using your serger or regular machine. This is a great Silhouette  pattern sized for different cup sizes so you will achieve a great fit.  You will want to make more than one of these.  Taught by  Donna Lawrence.
Tues. February 7th 10:00-2:00 p.m.


See Silhouette pattern for required supplies.

HEIRLOOM CHRISTENING GOWN $55.00
In this class you will learn basic heirloom techniques of putting laces together, pintucking, etc. as you make a beautiful christening gown or Child’s Easter Dress. Taught by Paula.
Fri. Feb. 10, 17 and 24th. 10:00-2:00 p.m.

Contact Paula at store for class supply list

BERNINA BEGINNER SOFTWARE TRAINING VERSION 6

This is for the beginner just starting with BERNINA Version 6 embroidery software. You must have Version 6 software (Editor Plus or Designer Plus).  You will learn the basics of your embroidery software.  If you have a laptop please bring it with your Embroidery software already installed. Class fee is $55 or free if you purchased from Paula.
Taught by Bonnie DiCarlo
Sat. Jan 28th  12:30 - 4:30 p.m. Class One
Sat. March 31 12:30 - 4:30 Class Two




PICTURE SMOCKING  $25.00
After you have mastered basic smocking you will want to learn how to do picture smocking.  We have so many cute patterns to choose from.  Kit fee of $10.00 includes a  pleated insert, threads  and needle.  Taught by Paula
Tues. Jan. 31st  10:00-1:00 p.m.