Day
classes from 10:30am-4:30pm include cinnamon buns, coffee, tea, juice and
lunch. In most of our classes you will
have the benefit of two instructors one to help you with the project or
technique and the other to help with your sewing machine. This provides for more one on one attention
and ensures the class flows smoothly.
Our goal is to provide you with knowledge and teach you how to get the
best result from your sewing machine.
For your comfort, space for retreats is limited to six people and space
for classes is limited to eight people.
Day Retreats
We
have lots of space in the classroom and studio for cutting, pressing, basting
and more. There is a table set up for
rotary cutting including two large mats 23” x 35”. There are also several smaller mats, 45mm
rotary cutters and rulers of various sizes available for you to use. We have one large and two small pressing
stations set up with irons. We have food
here in the morning including cinnamon buns, fruit, coffee and tea. For lunch we have soup and/or sandwiches and snacks. For dinner Bernie will fix us something
special. You are welcome to bring soft
drinks or any other food or drink you would like. Please remember to bring your sewing machine,
cord, foot control and presser feet. If
you are working on a special project you will need to bring any needles,
thread, basic sewing supplies, fabrics, etc., necessary to complete your
project. If you forget something I’m
sure I will have it here in the studio, in a pinch Wineberry Fabrics is only 15
minutes away. We would love to see what
you are working on and any finished projects you would like to share with us.
$90.00
9:00am
– 9:00pm
Saturday,
March 9 or 23
Saturday,
April 13
Tuesday,
April 16
Saturday,
May 11
Wednesday,
May 22
Saturday, June 8
Please note: If your focus is on embroidery we have sturdy
tables that will support your machine. We have a solid base of knowledge regarding
sewing machines, embroidery modules, software, stabilizers, threads and
designs. Join us for a fun day of
creativity.
Group Retreats: If
you have a group that would like to get together for a retreat at The Cabin
give us a call and book a day.
1. Mastering Bernina Embroidery Machine and
Module
with Mariann Thompson
In
this series of hands on classes you will learn a variety of basic embroidery
techniques and skills as well as master the embroidery functions on your
Embroidery Sewing Machine and Module with confidence. I warn you in advance...Machine Embroidery
can be addictive! There are endless
creative possibilities! We look forward
to getting you started on your journey to mastering machine embroidery!
This
is just the beginning...In a relaxed and fun class environment with patient skilled
teachers to assist you throughout the class, you will master the following
machine embroidery skills with confidence:
· The
relationship of hoops, stabilizers, needles and threads
· Master
a variety of the Embroidery Function Buttons on your machine
ie, arrange,
rotate, rescale, mirror, duplicate, etc.
· Insert
a motif, prepare fabric, hoop fabric and stitch the design
· How
to insert text
· Embroider
lace
· Embroider
an appliqué design
· Saving
and deleting designs on your embroidery machine
· Embroidery
Design Management
· Inspiration
on what’s next in our “Creative” Machine Embroidery journey.
Come
join us and the creative world of machine embroidery
$100.00
$10.00
kit fee for each class includes fabric, stabilizers and class handouts
10:30am
– 2:30pm
Coffee
and tea provided. Please bring a sack
lunch.
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Classes: Wednesday, April 3rd, May 8th, June 5th
and July 3rd.
Sewing
machine and embroidery module. Supply
list.
2. Bernina 710, 750 and 780
We
have created a class to help you learn your wonderful new 700 series sewing machine. The class will be in two parts. First,
Bernie will teach you about the technical, practical and special features. The second part of the class will focus on
putting your new knowledge to practical use. You
will learn about your new presser feet, temporary altered stitch memory and
when to use the dual feed. Techniques
include finding a perfectly scant ¼” seam, using beautiful 9mm decorative
stitch combinations, embellishing, and much more while creating a Mini Tote bag.
$30.00
Pre-cut Mini Tote Kit: $15.00 includes pattern, fabric and embellishments.
10:30am
– 3:30pm
Monday,
March 18, 25 or April 15
Sewing
machine. Supply list.
3. Little Zippered Bag
This
little zippered bag has batting and vinyl as a stabilizer so the bag retains
its shape and can be wiped clean inside with a damp cloth. This great little bag is wonderful for sewing
accessories, make-up, small knitting projects and more. Techniques featured on this project include
working with vinyl, decorative, straight stitch machine quilting, easy zipper
insertion and precision top-stitching.
This is a perfect project for the beginner sewer and for those who would
like to improve on techniques. If you
would like a kit I will send you a photo of fabrics you can choose from.
Kits
are $15.00
$50.00
includes lunch, and pattern
10:30am
– 4:30pm
Monday,
May 13
Sewing Machine. Supply list.
4. Autumn Splendour
While
creating this lovely bag in beautiful spring fabrics and embellishments you
will learn precision piecing, couching, corded pin-tucking, stitching with
decorative threads, sewing beads on by machine, how to create an easy welt
zippered pocket and much more. This
project will be pre-cut and kitted for your convenience so all the class
time will be spent learning new techniques.
$125.00
includes lunch, kit and pattern.
10:30am
– 4:30pm
Tuesday,
March 26 and April 23 or
Saturday,
June 1 and 15
Sewing
machine. Supply list.
5. Tablet and Accessories Tote
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Desire
a safe and pretty fashion to tote your Tablet and accessories? While learning how to couch, pin-tuck,
create an easy welt zippered pocket, sew beads on by machine and more you
will create this pretty Tablet and accessories tote. This project will be pre-cut and kitted
for your convenience so all the class time will be spent learning new
techniques.
$125.00
includes lunch, kit and pattern
10:30am
– 4:30pm
Wednesday,
June 19 and 26
Sewing
machine. Supply list.
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6.
Friendship Bear Hugs Quilt
I
love friends, the precision of foundation paper piecing and scrap
quilts. So I brought them all
together in this Friendship Bear Hugs Quilt. This is a great class to learn the art of
precision foundation paper piecing and how to coordinate your scraps through
understanding the relationship of various colors and fabric designs. Bring your scraps, exchange fabrics, piece
some perfect little Bear Paw blocks and have fun.
$45.00
includes pattern, coffee, tea and snacks
10:30am
– 2:30pm
Tuesday,
May 7 and 28
Sewing
machine. Supply list.
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7. Machine Quilting Fun-Damentals
All
sewing machines and skill levels welcome. Quilting your quilt can be a bit
scary. If you have said to yourself “I’m
afraid I’ll ruin it” this class is for you.
In a relaxed environment we will teach you how to create the best
straight stitch possible on your sewing machine and help you gain a better
understanding of the black art of tension.
You will learn about your walking foot and stitching in the ditch. From there you will learn how easy it is to
mark your quilt for hanging diamonds, cross-hatching and more, without leaving
unsightly marking lines behind. You
will also learn how to audition quilting lines on your quilt before
marking. We will discuss thread, needle,
fabric and batting combinations and show you why the right combination will
give you success with your quilting.
$45.00
includes lunch
10:30am
– 4:30pm
Wednesday,
May 29th
Sewing
machine. Supply list.
8. Dear Jane
This
quilt created by Jane A. Stickle “In War Time 1863” is so beautiful and complex
it is hard to imagine that it was made during the Civil war. It contains a diversity of blocks featuring
many different techniques from hand piecing and appliqué to machine piecing and
foundation paper piecing. History and
tradition surround this masterpiece.
Come along and discover some of the oldest and newest quilt making
techniques of today while creating your very own history and beautiful work of
art. If you have already started your
Dear Jane quilt join us in our journey for hints, tips and inspiration.
$85.00
includes coffee, tea and snacks
10:30am
– 2:30pm
Thursday,
April, 25th, May 23rd, June 27th and July 25th
9. Serger Savvy
If
you’re tired of looking at your serger just sitting in the box or gathering
dust on your sewing table join us for an informative 6 hour serger class. Everything from trouble shooting to
techniques.
$55.00
includes fabric kit and lunch
10:30am
– 4:30pm
Tuesday, April 8th
Serger. Supply list.
A
little TLC goes a long way...
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Now
is a great time to get your sewing machine serviced. Bernie offers in-home sewing machine service
in some areas. If you would like to have
your sewing machine serviced please call Bernie at (604)505-9287 or email berniefixessewingmachines@gmail.com.
TopStitchers
Club 2013
This is the front of our Duffle Style Bag ready for embellishing. In the next class we will be adding decorative threads, cords and beads.
We
have some seats available for TopStitchers Club 2013. In the first four months of our Club we are
creating a fun Duffle Style Bag that can be used at the beach or for your
sewing and knitting projects. Techniques
include easy machine appliqué, working with decorative threads, couching,
beading by machine, easy zipper insertion, mini piping, ruffles and much more. If you would like to register please give me
a call at (604)506-0241.
TopStitchers
meet at the following locations:
Vancouver, St. Helen’s Hall
the 2nd Tuesday of the month
11:00am
– 1:00pm, 3:00pm – 5:00pm, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
North Vancouver, Creative
Edge the 2nd Thursday of the month
11:00am
– 1:00pm, 3:00pm – 5:00pm, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Surrey, Wineberry Fabrics the
2nd Friday of the month
11:00am
– 1:00pm, 3:00pm – 5:00pm, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
South Surrey, The Cabin the 3rd
Wednesday of the month
11:00am
– 1:00pm, 3:00pm – 5:00pm, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
South Surrey, The Cabin the 3rd
Saturday of the month
9:00am
– 11:00am, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
$175.00
includes kits and patterns
We have seats for
TopStitchers available at the following locations:
St.
Helen’s Hall: Evening from 6:30pm –
8:30pm
Creative
Edge: Afternoon from 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Wineberry
Fabrics: Afternoon from 3:00pm – 5:00pm and Evening
from 6:30pm – 8:30pm
The
Cabin, 3rd Wednesday: Evening
from 6:30pm – 8:30pm
The
Cabin, 3rd Saturday:
Afternoon from 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Please note: If you would like to join us for TopStitchers
Club don’t worry about missing the first class I will prepare your front panel
for you.
Registration:
The
Cabin doors are open and ready for you ½ hour before retreats/classes begin. If you have a special table/chair you would
like to reserve please let me know. If
you would like to register for any of our Day Retreats or Classes please email
me at littleoakpattern@gmail.com or call me at (604)506-0241.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Happy
Stitches,
Shelley
and Bernie
Directions
to The Cabin:
The
easiest way to find us is to drive along 176th as if you are heading
for the border. Turn left onto 20th. Cross over 184th and continue down
the hill. Turn right at Willow Acres
Equestrian Centre – you will see the sign – there is a chain link fence – please
slow down to 5k/h as there are children,
horses and other small creatures about – continue straight down the hill, past
the barn and down the last little unpaved hill.
You will see two VW’s in the parking lot. We will be watching for you.
Please Note:
1. If you are unable to attend a retreat or
class that you have registered for please give me a call or email me 10 days
prior the start of the class. I will be
happy to issue you a credit toward or transfer you to another class. If I have less than 10 days notice, class
notes and kits will be here for you.
2. A supply list for retreats and classes will
be sent to you upon registration. Please
check the supply list for homework and preparation prior to class.
3. As some people are allergic to perfume we
would kindly ask you to avoid wearing any to The Cabin. Thank you in advance.
I love my new machine. I am so impressed with the technology. The Bernina 9 hook is pure genius. The bobbins hold more thread than any other machine I've ever owned.
I love purple. I decided to put all the purple notions I could find into my Notion Nest. On Thursday at Peace Arch Quilters I am attending a hand piecing class with Dianne Senra who will be teaching us the "gentle art" of hand piecing. I'm all packed are ready to go.
