All Aboard the Christmas Express! We are scheduling a year long gift train of projects to get you on track for next Christmas' gift giving! Purchase your tickets for $5, and pay per project "destination"! Use your ticket for a 20% discount on items for making your Christmas Express project!*
Our Next Christmas Express!!
 Instructor: Mary Lee Breault
March 22st, 1-4pm
All aboard our next Christmas Express stop: Reverse Sew Christmas Stocking!!!
Come learn the technique of "reverse sewing" while making this charming Christmas stocking!!!
Class fee: $15, $5 kit fee
Accidental Landscapes
Instructor: Sarah Brewin
Teaching Karen Eckmeier's Quilting Landscape Techniques!
March 6th
9am-3pm
Discover the secrets of creating a fabric landscape accidentally using this topstitch/layering technique. These quilted scenes are surprisingly simple to create! You'll learn how to capture the feeling of a scene in simple layers. Create a landscape based on a favorite photo or color palette. Adopt the same easy layering technique to create gorgeous curved borders. For ease and fun, Karen's topstitched layers beat out machine applique and curved piecing by a mile. Class fee: $45, includes kit!
Hand Quilting with Holice Turnbow
 Instructor: Holice Turnbow, National Quilting Judge
March 13, 10-1pm
Have you wanted to learn hand quilting but just didn't get around to trying it. Now is your chance.
Come to this 3 hour class where you will be introduced to the most fundamental part of the quilting process. Quilting by hand is relaxing, portable, inexpensive and can be very satisfying. You will be introduced to all the tools needed (there are very few); have your questions answered about batting, basting and finishing, and then practice quilting by hand. A kit containing everything you need to get started will be provided. Come, sit, listen and quilt. Kit contains: Hoop, needle, thimble, practice piece for class exercise and additional pieces for at home practice. Class Fee, includes kit: $45
Skillbuilding with Diana!
Want to learn how to sew?
Have a project you need help with?
The ultimate class for beginner sewers!
Come work on the project of your choice with Instructor Diana Loller. This is a 6 class workshop designed to help you with your current or new projects!
Wednesday evenings, 6:30pm-8:30
Class fee: $15 per class
(Three classes fees are due at registration. Remaining balance of class fees due on 3d class date. )
Know your Featherweight
 Instructor: Cathy Racine
March 17, 1-5pm
Have a featherweight? Confused about the attachments? This class is for you! Learn how to Disassemble it, Clean it, Oil it, Reassemble it! And YES," it WILL sew when you are done!
Class fees:
Class fee: $25, repair kit (to be used during class, included)
Do you have friends that own featherweights? If you belong to a quilting group, 15 people or less. Cathy will take this class on the road!!!
Learn to Service Your Machine!
 Instructor: Cathy Racine
March 21st, 1-5pm
Do you have a "Non-Computerized" sewing machine? If so, you can really do a comprehensive cleaning and servicing yourself!
This class not only SAVES you money, but it also empowers you!
This class is ideal if you own a: Singer Touch & Sew, Kenmore Ultrastitch, Mechanical Bernina, Front Loading Janome, or a 15 year or older Viking! Please call if you have a question about your particular machine.
Class fee: $30 per person, small service kit provided for class time use
Know Your Sewing Machine!
New to the sewing world?
Or haven't sewn in years??? 
Before you start any sewing class you
NEED to know how to sew with your machine!
Learn the fundamentals, one on one, of how your machine is threaded, how tension works, how to use the different stitch functions and how to maintain your investment!
Charlton Sewing Center owner, Cathy Racine will be teaching this comprehensive class.
Class fee:
Dependent upon sewing machine purchase location, please see options below
Price option 1: **FREE**
for Machines that ARE purchased at the Charlton Sewing Center
Price option 2: $40
for machines that were NOT purchased at the Charlton Sewing Center
Dates: On going, Registration is required.
Saturdays 3-5, or Monday 10-12
Home Dec Clinic
Instructor:
Melinda Giustina **Pam Damour Certified Instructor**
Don't forget to treat yourself and your windows to a home dec treatment class, to refreshen your sanctuary!
4 class series on a window treatment of your choice!
Need inspiration? Can't decide on what kind of treatment? Come in Fri or Monday to talk to Melinda for inspiration!
Basic Technique Class Fee: $45
Advanced Techniques fees are on an evaluation basis.
Class days are by appointment. Please call for personalized scheduling.
Quacks
Snap Happier Bags!
Instructor: Sue Osborne
March 6th, 10am-3pm
A great tote bag that "snaps" shut!
Come make the tote and learn the super easy "snappy" secret to making this bag!
Class $40, includes all materials, and pattern!
PLUS.... YOU choose your fabric!!!! The materials are all pre-cut for you in the kit!
Registration and fabric choice must be done in store by Monday, March 1st! (so we can cut your fabric and have it ready for you to sit down and sew!!!)
Heirlooms with Dianne
Instructor: Dianne Nagy, Martha Pullen Certified Instructor
March, 23d
Time, Class fee, and Kit: TBD
Come learn the fine art of heirloom sewing!
Sashiko Coasters!
Instructor:  Mary LeBoube
Come learn the ancient art of Japanese Sashiko hand embroidery with Mary Leboube.
Traditional White on Indigo Japanese Hand Embroidery
Learn technique on one pattern square
TBD
Class fee: $15
Includes one pattern square, sashiko thread and fabric and needle
The Quilted Purse
Debra Nowell - Instructor
TBD
Make this beautiful purse and keep it for yourself, or use it for holiday gift giving. $40 includes the class and all materials.
Kaleidoscope Purse, Art Cards, or Ornament
Ann S. Lainhart - Instructor
TBD
In this Quack, you'll have a choice of a Kaleidoscopic Purse Pattern, Kaleidoscope Art Cards, or an ornament. $40 includes the class and all materials. This was highlighted at the MQX and Mancuso Quilt Show.
Adult Sewing
 Instructor: Mary Lee Breault
A freeform class built around your projects! All skill levels welcome! Work on your unfinished or new quilting or clothing projects!
Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 6-9pm
Class fee: $22.50
Sewing Classes for Children, Teens, and Mother/Daughter with Mary Lee; Call ahead to register.
| Monday |
3:30 - 5:00 |
4th - 6th Graders |
| Tuesday |
4:00- 5:30 |
9 - 10 year olds |
| Tuesday |
6:00 - 9:00 |
Mother /Daughter , Teens |
| Thursday |
4:00 - 5:30 |
5th - 8th Graders |
| Thursday |
6:00 - 9:00 |
Adult, Mother/Daughter |
| Friday |
3:30 - 5:30 |
Teens |
| Friday |
6:00 - 9:00 |
Mother/Daughter |
First Wednesday of Every Month - EmbroidaBlock
EmbroidaBlock of the Month 2010
The unique look of EmbroidaBlock  combines piecing with embroidery to produce a look of elegance and add interest to your quilts. The Block of the Month program is designed to give both the novice and master quilter a method of quilting that uses little or no math, requires minimal cutting, is innovative, fun and results in every block sewn to perfection.
The EmbroidaBlock program consists of:
- 36 Blocks
- Quilt As You Go
- Pieced, Decorative Stitched, Embroidered and Quilted all in the hoop
- Full Color Slide Shows for each month
- Block sizes 8x8 - finished size 50" x 50"
- Block sizes 5x5 - finished size 30" x 30"
Come join us to have some fun and learn this new quilt technique using your embroidery machine.
You must own an embroidery machine to take this class.
This session has started however you are welcome to join and Dianna will help get you caught up!
The first Wednesday of Every Month
2 classes a day,
10:30-12:30 or
6:30-8:30pm.
$35.00 registration which includes the first months block, subsequent months will be $18.00.
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