Anaheim
Friday, March 23, 10:00-4:00

Tustin
Thursday, January 12, 10:30-4:30

This class is designed to help you master the art of machine appliqué. The techniques include, Satin Stitch Appliqué, Buttonhole Appliqué, Corded Appliqué, Blind Appliqué and Freezer Paper Appliqué. Learn to turn inside and outside corners, as well as how to turn a smooth curve. The blocks we appliqué can then be turned into a fun wall hanging or table topper.



Supply List:
9-7″ x 7″ squares background fabric
8-6″ x 6″ squares print fabric for appliqué
1-6″ x 6″ square medium to dark solid color fabric
1-6″ x 6″ square white or off white batiste
#9 pearl cotton in a color to coordinate with appliqué fabric
1-spool polyester thread to match background
1-spool monofilament thread
1-spool 30wt cotton thread for appliqué
Tear-away stabilizer
½ yard wonder under
505 spray
Scissors
Pins
80/12 sharp needles
Pencil
Water Soluble Marking Pen
Sewing machine in good working order with power cord, foot control, slide on table and accessories.

Optional Presser Feet
#23-Appliqué Foot
#20-Open embroidery Foot
#39-Clear embroidery Foot
#6-Embroidery Foot

Anaheim
Saturday, February 11, 10:00-4:00

Tustin
No classes currently scheduled

Supply List:
For class you will need about 1 1/2 yd of cotton fabric a light, medium colors or a neutral color and a thread that is one or two tones darker or lighter for a tone on tone look. Please have fabric cut to dimensions listed below and bring to class ready to sew. At the end of class you will have all the textures on your fabric and have created a Tone on Tone Pillow.
(The sample is different colors to show the textures.)

Supply List:
1 1/2 Yard of cotton fabric **
Batting - Warm and Natural
Aqua Mesh Stabilizer **
Best Press **
Schmetz Twin Needles 3 pack with 1.6/70, 2.0/80 & 3.0/90 **
Schmetz Microtex needle 80/12 **
Polyester Thread Mettler (for tone on tone look) **
Cotton Thread Metter (for tone on tone look) **
Jeans Thread, Pearl Crown Rayon by YLI, Sulky Blendables or Button Hole Thread (for tone on tone look)
1 yard of flat edging lace (Ecru or White)
1 yard of ribbon (complimentary color)
½ yard of ¼ and 3/8inch cotton cord (home decorative trim)
¼ yard of Steam A Seam**
1 – 16 inch Invisible Zipper
Fabric cutting dimensions:
2 - 9 ½ x 17 ½
4 - 3 x 44
10 - 8 x 8
Warm and Natural 3 – 8 x 8
Please bring your leftover fabric.
Bring all feet for your machine and any accessory feet that you may have purchased such as Edge Stitch, Open toe, 14” Quilting, Rolled Hem, Fringe Foot, and Stitch in the Ditch Foot, Concealed Zipper, Ruffler, and Beading/Piping Foot.

All items with ** are available at Mel’s and can be purchased the day of class.

Anaheim
Thursday, March 1, 10:00-4:00

Tustin
Saturday, February 18, 10:30 - 4:30

Supply List:
Coming Soon!

Anaheim
Part #1 - Wednesday, March 7, 10:00-2:00
Part #2 - Wednesday, March 14, 10:00 - 2:00
Part #3 - Wednesday, March 21, 10:00-3:00



Tustin
No classes currently scheduled

On day one and two of this class we will learn how to navigate the software, create cutwork design, redwork designs, appliqué and much more. On day 3 we will set up our machines and sew out the designs we created.

Class Supply List

• Laptop Computer with cutwork software installed, power supply and cord, external mouse and mouse pad.
  • Dongle for cutwork software
  • Paper and pen for notes
  • Cutwork tool and stitch plate
  • Embroidery machine in good working order
  • Large Oval hoop
  • Hydro Stick Tear Away
  • Aqua-Film (backing)
  • Embroidery Bobbin thread
  • 1 spool Embroidery Thread
  • 80/12 Embroidery Needles
  • Small scissors For trimming fabric
  • Spray Starch
  • Light colored fabric, cut into at least (5) 10 inch squares. 9 squares are needed for the completed project.
  • 1¼ yard fabric for the appliques and outer border
  • ¾ yard fabric for sashing, inner border and flower centers.
  

Anaheim
Saturday, January 14, 10:00 - 2:00

Friday, March 9, 10:00 - 2:00



Tustin
No classes currently scheduled

The BERNINA Stitch Regulator is a wonderful tool for free motion stitching. If you are a quilter, this is the tool to help your stippling reach a professional level in no time at all. Bring your Artista or Aurora sewing machine with the wonderful new BERNINA Stitch Regulator, and learn to master BSR-ing. Thread painting, mini-meandering, stippling, outline and echo quilting, all are made easier using all three soles included with the BSR. Which mode to use—BSR-1 or BSR-2 ??? This and many other questions will be answered for you in this 3-hour hands-on class.

BSR Class Supply List

• Fabric Kit will be supplied
  • 1 silk flower head (Ranunculus)
  • Size 80/12 Microtex needle
  • 505 Spray
  • A variety of threads in different colors for quilting. Variegated threads such as King Tut work very well
  • Marking pen/pencil
  • Scissors
  • Pins
  • Seam Ripper
  • Extra Bobbins
  • Bernina Stitch Regulator
  • #37 or #57 patchwork foot
  • Walking foot
  • Bernina Sewing Machine, cleaned, oiled and in good working order
  • Slide on extension table
  • Knee lever
  

Anaheim
The 1st Tuesday of every month beginning, August 2

Part #6 - January 3, 10:00 - 2:00
Part #7 - February 7, 10:00 - 2:00
Part #8 - March 6, 10:00 - 2:00
Part #9 - April 3, 10:00 - 2:00
Part #10 - May 1, 10:00 - 2:00
Part #11 - June 5, 10:00 - 2:00
Part #12 - July 3, 10:00 - 2:00

Celebrate the Year by counting each day of the month or enjoy the anticipation of counting down to your favorite holiday with the “Days ‘Til” quilts. In August we will make all of the numbers and September’s quilt block. In each class we will work on the quilt block for the following month.

Supply List:

• “Count On It” Book by Nancy Halvorsen
  • ⅜ to ½ yard cuts of a variety of subtle prints (blenders) for appliqués
  • ⅜ yard of 4 different tone on tone fabrics for background blocks
  • All Purpose thread to match backing fabric
  • Variety of threads for Appliqué
  • Batting
  • 2⅜ yards fabric for backing
  • 505 Spray
  • Spray Starch
  • Rotary Cutter, Mat and Ruler
  • 2½ yards Fusible Web or
  • 6-pkgs. Ink Jet Printable Fusible Web (Available at Mel’s)
  • Sewing Machine in good working order
  • Small Scissors
  • #20 foot (BERNINA)
  • Hand Sewing Needle
  • We will be starting with Septembers Block and the Numbers.
  

Anaheim
Part #1 - Friday, March 2, 10:00-4:00
Part #2 - Friday, March 16, 10:00-4:00
Part #3 - Friday, March 30, 10:00-4:00


Tustin
No classes currently scheduled

Class Description:
Ever wanted to learn how to make a raw edge quilt? Carol will show you all the ends and outs of this timeless technique. Once you have selected your fabric, she will assist you with the proper layout to all the finishing touches.

Supply List:

• Coming soon!
  

Anaheim
Part #1 - Tuesday, January 31, 10:00-2:00
Part #2 - Tuesday, February 14, 10:00-2:00
Part #3 - Tuesday, February 28, 10:00-2:00
Part #4 - Tuesday, March 13, 10:00-2:00


Tustin
No classes currently scheduled

Join Karen as she teaches you all the basics and assists you in advancing your quilting knowledge. This session’s quilt is a lot easier than it looks. You only have to keep track of one big block to end up with stars and two secondary designs. This class has something to offer everyone – from a true beginner to a seasoned quilter.

Supply List:

• Starshine Pattern (available at Mel’s)
  • Fabric: per pattern for size you would like to make. The model is the lap size. Be careful to have enough contrast between chain, background and star fabric or the stars will not stand out. No need to purchase batting and backing at this time unless you think what you would like for you back might be gone if you wait. I would recommend that you do buy binding fabric now.
  • Sewing machine - clean and oiled.
  • New needle - my choice Microtex sharp 80/12
  • Bernina owners - patchwork foot # 37, or ¼” foot for your machine
  • Thread to blend with fabric choice - I prefer cotton 40 or 50 wt.
  • Rotary cutter (with new blade)
  • Cutting mat
  • 6 ½” x 24” ruler
  • Tape measure
  • Scissors, straight pins and any other basic sewing supply you think you might need
  • Paper and pencil handy to take notes
  

Anaheim
Saturday, March 24, 10:00-4:00

Tustin
No classes currently scheduled

Endless Embroidery on the New BERNINA 830 will allow you to create beautiful borders from any design without any software or headaches! We will embroider a table runner with multiple hoopings and learn how to get each motif placed perfectly.

Supply List:
1. ½ yard solid or tone on tone fabric for embroidery
2. ¼ yard contrast for flange
3. 1 ½ yard fabric for border, binding and backing
4. ⅝ yard cotton batting
5. 1 spool embroidery thread
6. Bobbin thread
7. Ultra clean and tear stabilizer
8. 505 spray
9. Jumbo hoop
10. Embroidery scissors
11. All purpose thread for construction
12. Rotary cutter, matt and ruler
13. Chalk marker
14. 830 Sewing/Embroidery Machine
15. Basic sewing supplies