Discount Sewing & Jackie Lynn’s Fabric Center
Class Listing (Alphabetical)
Please check this site for the most recent class dates and times as there may be some minor changes to the schedule. The information below is the most current as of April 26, 2010.
Appliqué and Fringe Embroidery
Learn the basics of embroidery machine appliqué and fringe embroidery the easy way! Both are great techniques that can be used on all types of garments, home decorating and in quilt projects.
Thurs 6/10 5 - 8pm or Sat 8/28 10am - 2pm $30 Level 1
(Note: This class is free to anyone who purchased a sewing machine from our store)
Bali Bag
Instructor - Diane Wegemann-Larson
A super easy technique is used to create this tote bag, giving it a gorgeous boutique look.
Sat 7/24 12 - 5pm $40 Level 1
Beach Bag
Make this simple mesh-lined beach bag with draw cord and get ready for a day at the beach!
Tues 7/06 10am - 2pm $30 Level 1
(Note: This class is free to anyone who purchased a sewing machine from our store)
Bias Cut Skirt
Make this simple skirt while learning basic pattern fitting techniques.
Tues 8/31 10am - 2pm $30 Level 1
(Note: This class is free to anyone who purchased a sewing machine from our store)
Border Stripe Tree Skirt
Use stripe cotton border prints to create a tree skirt for the holidays!
Sat 7/17 10am - 2pm $30 Level 1
(Note: This class is free to anyone who purchased a sewing machine from our store)
Bug Jar Quilt
Instructor - Diane Wegemann-Larson
This adorable quilt is quick and fun to make. We’ll cover easy techniques, including a little paper piecing!
Sat 7/17 12 - 5pm $45 Level 2
Cardigan with French Seams
Construct this basic cardigan while working with an open weave knit fabric. You'll learn how to make French seams and attach bias binding as well as some basic pattern fitting tips.
Tues 8/10 10am - 2pm $30 Level 1
(Note: This class is free to anyone who purchased a sewing machine from our store)
Christmas Tree Napkins
Make these adorable embroidered napkins that fold into the shape of a Christmas Tree, complete with rick-rack garland!
Sat 7/31 10am - 2pm $30 Level 1
(Note: This class is free to anyone who purchased a sewing machine from our store)
Coffee Placemat
Make these fun and easy placemats using a great novelty design, like our coffee cups with beans and swirls, or use your own whimsical theme.
Sat 6/12 10am - 2pm $30 Level 1
(Note: This class is free to anyone who purchased a sewing machine from our store)
Color Bridge
Instructor - Diane Wegemann-Larson
An intriguing bear paw/log cabin type quilt that is fun to make and stunning when completed.
Wed 8/18 11am - 4pm or (2) Tues 8/10 & 8/17 5 - 7:30pm $45 Level 2
Cutwork Embroidery
Learn to embroider those beautiful cutwork designs you've always wanted to try! It's much easier than you think to get great embellishing effects with "hole-y" embroidery!!
Thurs 7/15 5 - 8pm $30 Level 1
(Note: This class is free to anyone who purchased a sewing machine from our store)
Dresden Table Topper
Make this great table topper while practicing some decorative stitches on your sewing machine. Class will cover basic machine threading, bobbin winding, straight stitching with 1/4" seam allowance and give you a chance to try a few decorative zigzag stitches from your machine!
Tues 6/22 10am - 2pm $30 Level 1
(Note: This class is free to anyone who purchased a sewing machine from our store)
Electric Quilt… let’s sew!
Instructor - Diane Wegemann-Larson
Using the software, you’ll learn how to design a 12” finished block. In the second class we’ll put it together!
(2) Thurs 6/03 & 6/24 5 - 8pm $45 Level 2
Embroidered Towels
Learn embroidery machine basics and discuss various stabilizers as you complete embroidery on a towel.
Fri 6/25 10am - 2pm or Thurs 8/26 5 - 8pm $30 Level 1
(Note: This class is free to anyone who purchased a sewing machine from our store)
Embroidered T-Shirts
Learn the tricks to successful T-Shirt embroidery! We'll cover different fabric marking methods, design placement and discuss various stabilizers used to keep that shirt from stretching - which will make your design outlines match the fill areas!
Thurs 7/08 5 - 8pm $30 Level 1
(Note: This class is free to anyone who purchased a sewing machine from our store)
Express Beginning Quilting
Instructor - Margaret Spevak
Busy and no time to quilt? In this short beginner class we'll learn fast, easy quilting techniques from cutting and piecing to machine quilting and finishing. At the end of class you'll have a machine pieced, lap-sized double Irish chain quilt!
(4) Tues 5/04 - 5/25 12:30 - 3pm or 5:30 - 8pm $60 Level 1
Fabulous Finishes
Instructor - Margaret Spevak
Join us in this finishing class and make 4 different contemporary placemats. Learn how to baste your quilt, do basic machine quilting and attach bindings. You'll learn to attach a continuous binding, a bias binding and mock bindings. We'll make one of each style placemat in class and you can make as many more as you need at home. These make great gifts!
(1) Sat 5/08 10am - 4pm $40 Level 2
Giant Dahlia
Instructor - Margaret Spevak
Make this traditional pattern using Marti Mitchell's easy to use plastic template set. No set in seams! Make the wall hanging size or add borders for a larger quilt.
(3) Thurs 5/06 - 5/20 6 - 8pm $45 Level 3/4
Gift Bags
Join us as we make this lined gift bag! Learn some sewing basics, add eyelets and easy embellishment with rickrack to make this great gift bag. Use different novelty prints for the lining to give the bag a different look.
Fri 7/30 10am - 2pm or Thurs 8/19 5 - 8pm $30 Level 1
(Note: This class is free to anyone who purchased a sewing machine from our store)
Holiday Cards
Learn embroider on paper as you create these special cards for all occasions.
Fri 7/23 10am - 2pm $30 Level 1
(Note: This class is free to anyone who purchased a sewing machine from our store)
Holiday Table Topper
Instructor - Diane Wegemann-Larson
Gorgeous, and looks difficult; however, a different piecing technique is used to stitch this hexagon table topper.
Thurs 6/10 5 - 8pm $30 Level 2
“In the Hoop” Classes
Learn the technique for "In-the-Hoop" embroidery projects! These are lots of fun and are a great way to go beyond the
basics with your embroidery machine!
$30 Level 1 (Note: These classes are free to anyone who purchased a sewing machine from our store)
Coin Purse: Thurs 7/22 5 - 8pm
Picture Frames: Fri 8/20 10am - 2pm
Recipe Card Holder: Fri 6/11 10am - 2pm
Jeans Embroidery
Learn the tricks to embroidering on jeans! Add some iron-on crystals to your embroidery and really add some pizzazz
to your wardrobe.
Fri 8/27 10am - 2pm $30 Level 1
(Note: This class is free to anyone who purchased a sewing machine from our store)
Keri's Big Shirt
Instructor - Diane Wegemann-Larson
As seen in many shops...Kerry's Big shirt is a loose fitting, button front, color-blocked tunic length shirt with dropped shoulders, patch pocket and contrasting neck band collar. Add embroidery or use batik fabrics for a more custom look. This shirt is easy to sew and makes a great addition to your wardrobe.
(2) Thurs 7/15 & 7/29 5 – 8pm $45 Level 2
Lace Bookmarks & Ornaments
Learn to make beautiful lace bookmarks and ornaments with your embroidery machine! Designs are not included
in the class and must be purchased separately.
Fri 7/16 10am - 2pm or Thurs 8/12 5 - 8pm $30 Level 1
(Note: This class is free to anyone who purchased a sewing machine from our store)
Ladybug Picnic
Instructor - Diane Wegemann-Larson
Make this adorable appliquéd quilt with your embroidery machine! You can choose any theme from designs you already have or purchase. We’ll embroider, frame and sew together some of the blocks in class.
Sat 8/21 11am – 4pm $45 Level 2
Log Cabin Basics
Instructor - Diane Wegemann-Larson
Learn the basics of a log cabin quilt (colors, values and placement) to achieve ANY look you want!
Sat 6/05 10am – 3pm $40 Level 1
LongArm Possibilities
Instruction - Discount Sewing Center staff
Join local professional long-arm quilter Merrilee MacWilliam and improve your skills in free motion quilting! Create a sampler which utilizes a variety of free motion techniques that will easily become the basis of the long arm experience.
Topics discussed, drawn and practiced include: quilting density, continuous line, continuous curves, faux and real feathers, chalk marking and use of stencils and gadgets
Handouts/examples are provided as well as a drawing surface to practice designs before sewing. All techniques can be adjusted and tailored to fit the needs and "need to know" of students in the class. Class participants will be using our HQ16 Stitch Regulated machines with frames for this class. You will need to trace block designs on muslin prior to class. Class size is extremely limited, so early sign-up is highly recommended.
Saturdays: 6/05 10am - 4pm $125 Level 1 (includes lunch and snacks)
Mary Ann Purse
Instructor - Diane Wegemann-Larson
A fun and unique design is used to make this purse. First we make the folded star, then we go to town making the purse!
Sat 8/28 12 – 5pm $40 Level 2
Naptime Baby Blankie
Learn some basic sewing skills with stretch knit fabrics such as fleece and Minkee as you assemble these soon-to-be favorite blankies for the little ones.
Thurs 7/29 5 - 8pm $30 Level 1
(Note: This class is free to anyone who purchased a sewing machine from our store)
New York Beauty
Instructor - Diane Wegemann-Larson
Come learn this awesome new technique for getting dimensional points. You'll also learn how to do curved piecing! Book is required for this class.
Wed 8/25 11am – 4pm or (2) Thurs 8/19 & 8/26 5 - 8pm $45 Level 3
Pajama Pants
Make these easy to sew pajama pants! You'll make a draw-string waistband and get some good practice at basic garment construction.
Sat 8/14 10am-2pm $30 Level 1
(Note: This class is free to anyone who purchased a sewing machine from our store)
Paper-Pieced Tulips
Instructor - Diane Wegemann-Larson
This whimsical wall hanging is made of 2 sizes of the same block. Join us as we go through the paper-piecing basics to complete this adorable project.
Wed 6/16 10am - 2pm $40 Level 2
Quick "Serged" Pillowcases
Learn to make these easy to sew (and serge!) pillowcases
in a jiffy.
Thurs 5/20 5 - 8pm or Fri 8/13 10am - 2pm $30 Level 1
(Note: This class is free to anyone who purchased a sewing machine from our store)
Quilt-As-You-Go Hot Pad Table runner
Use some of those fancy stitches on your sewing machine as a quilt pattern while you create this table runner that doubles as a hot pad!
Sat 6/26 10am - 2pm $30 Level 1
(Note: This class is free to anyone who purchased a sewing machine from our store)
Quilt Smart Pillow
Learn to use Quilt Smart interfacing panels to create quick and easy appliqués, then use an appliqué stitch from your sewing machine to sewn them down! You will make this lovely pillow and make your own covered buttons for a simple closure on the back.
(2) Thurs 6/17 & 6/24 6 - 8pm $30 Level 1
(Note: This class is free to anyone who purchased a sewing machine from our store)
Quilter's "Boot" Camp
Instructor - Jackie Lynn
Start and finish a 60"x72" quilt in three days! You'll learn the basics of quilting, piece your quilt top, add borders properly and load your quilt top on one of our HQ16 long arm machines to machine quilt! We'll even cover binding application and have some fun along the way. The quilt pattern is super easy for the first time quilter, plus has a different twist to interest the more experienced quilter. So take a break from housework and walk off with a completed quilt!
(3) Tuesdays 6/01, 6/08 & 6/15 10am – 4pm daily (CLASS IS FULL) or
(3) Tuesdays 7/06, 7/13 & 7/20 10am – 4pm daily
$75 includes meals, refreshments and snacks each day Level 1
S.A.B.L.E. Club
Instructor - Margaret Spevak
Do you have S.A.B.L.E. (stash amassed beyond life expectancy)? Get your stash under control. Make s different scrap quilt each month from your stash. Learn new techniques while making a fast and easy project. Turn your stash into beautiful quilts!
(1) Sat 5/15 12pm - 5pm $30 Level 2
Serged BabyDoll Top
Make this comfortable knit top while practicing some basic serging techniques.
Tues 7/20 10am - 2pm $30 Level 1
(Note: This class is free to anyone who purchased a sewing machine from our store)
Serged Pillow
Bravely go beyond the basics of your serger as you piece the front of your pillow and put in a zipper as you make this functional and adorable pillow!
Fri 6/18 10am - 2pm $30 Level 1
(Note: This class is free to anyone who purchased a sewing machine from our store)
Sizzlin' Summer Retreat
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nstructor - Margaret SpevakDon't give up on quilting just because the weather got warmer. Come spend a night with other quilters and make a summer themed quilt. Retreat price includes class, a delicious dinner, snacks and door prizes, plus participate in a Show & Tell and shop! Bring a friend and come join the fun!
(1) Fri 6/04 5pm - 11pm $40 includes dinner Level 1
Snowman Row Quilt
Instructor - Diane Wegemann-Larson
WOW! This one is awesome, and it’s only THREE different blocks (mittens, snowmen & trees). All placed sporadically between wide strips, and viola, a quick quilt!!!
Tues 6/08 10am - 4pm $45 Level 2
Summer Cover-Up
Make your own swimsuit cover-up for fun days at the beach or near the pool!
Fri 6/04 10am - 2pm $30 Level 1
(Note: This class is free to anyone who purchased a sewing machine from our store)
UFO Pizza Party
Instructor - Margaret Spevak
Come get those projects done! Now’s your chance to finish up those unfinished projects. Margaret will be there all day to answer your questions or review any techniques you may have forgotten. Join us for a relaxing day of quilting and get your projects finished...the pizza’s on us!
(1) Sat 5/22 10am - 4pm $40 includes lunch Level 1
(1) Sat 6/26 10am - 4pm $40 includes lunch Level 1
Victorian Rose Quilt $50 (designs required) Level 1
What looks like an extremely difficult quilt to create is simply embroidery designs stitched together. Each individual block is created and embroidered entirely in the hoop! Simply embroider the designs then sew the blocks together to form your quilt, wall hanging or pillow!
This class is free to anyone who purchases either the Victorian Rose or the Pansies & Parasols Anita Goodesign CD from our store.
Sat 6/12 10am - 4pm (finishing class 8/14 10am - 2pm)
Wedgeworks
Instructor - Diane Wegemann-Larson
It looks “sew” difficult…but it’s not. This stunning, spinning quilt can be made into a wall-hanging or you can make 9-12 blocks for a quilt.
Tues 7/13 5 - 8pm (book required) $30 Level 2
Winners’ Bouquet
Instructor - Diane Wegemann-Larson
You’ve always wanted to learn to do curved piecing.. now’s your chance! This quilt is fun to make and easy with the help of the templates (required).
Wed 6/09 10am - 2pm $40 Level 3
Woven Tumbling Block Runner
Instruction - Mary Lou Insalaco
Create this lovely table runner using strips of three different fabrics combined with the age old skill of weaving. Sewing machine is not required for the class.
(1) Sat 6/12 10am - 4pm $40 Level 1
Yin-Yang Bag
Have some fun making this great purse, which requires only the use of a straight stitch. This is a great class for getting comfortable with your machine and trying curves.
Tues 6/29 10am - 2pm $30 Level 1
(Note: This class is free to anyone who purchased a sewing machine from our store)
Class Policy:
Class fees are due at time of registration and do not include materials. A sewing machine is required for all classes unless otherwise stated. Students receive a 10% discount on all class supplies purchased at Jackie Lynn's for our classes. Teachers may cancel a class due to low registrations, so if you are interested in a class you are urged to register as soon as possible. If a class is canceled, you may pick up your check at our store. All class fees should be made payable to the instructor. Class registration can be made in person or by mail. Supply lists will be given out at the store upon payment of the class. If you sign up by mail and wish the supply list to be sent to you, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your check when signing up by mail. Sorry, supply lists cannot be e-mailed. Registrations must be made at least one week prior to class.
Experience levels for the classes:
Level 1 = All Levels (no prior quilting experience necessary)
Level 2 = Basic quilting knowledge (understands rotary cutting, 1/4" seam, made at least one quilt)
Level 3 = Made 1-2 quilts, looking for a challenge
Level 4 = Intermediate/Advanced