Anaheim
Friday. July 16th 10:00-4:00

Tustin
No classes currently scheduled

This class is designed to take you and your software to the next level. Learn how to take an existing design and edit it into something new. If you have only been using your software to re-size, add lettering, rotate and change colors this class is for you. The morning will be spent creating your motif and in the afternoon we will embroider the pillow top. Instructions for completing the pillow will be included.

Anaheim
Mondays, July 12 - August 30, 10:00 - 1:00

If you’ve always wanted to learn to sew or just want to brush up on your skills and learn new techniques, then this is the class you’ve been waiting for. In this class you will chose your own pattern and fabric, construct a garment from cutting to hemming and get all the individual attention you need.

Supply List
• 8˝ Sewing Scissors
• 4-5˝ Snipping Scissors
• 45mm Rotary Cutter
• Cutting Mat and Ruler
• Straight Pins (quilters ball end recommended)
• Pin Cushion
• Soft Tape Measure
• Seam Ripper
• Hand Sewing Needles
• Thimble fit to 3rd finger
• Sewing Gauge
• Marking Pencil (permanent and/or Air Soluble)
• 70/10 or 80/12 Sewing Machine Needles
• Sewing Case or Sewing Box for Supplies
• ½ yard Light Colored Material
• Dark Colored thread

Sewing Machine (if you own one)
For more information regarding a sewing machine, please check with store personnel.

Most supplies are available at Mel’s. Students will receive a 10% discount on purchases on the class days.

Anaheim
Friday, July 2, 10:00-1:00

Thursday, August 12, 10:00-1:00


Tustin
No classes currently scheduled

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 are all made easier using all three soles included with the BSR.

BSR Class Supply List
1. 9 – 5 1/2 inch squares of fabric (I used 3 different fabrics)
2. 16inch square warm and natural batting
3. 16inch square of fabric for backing
4. 505 Spray
5. 1 silk flower head (Ranunculus)
6. Size 75 quilting needle
7. Size 90 jeans needle
8. 2.5 double needle
9. 1 spool green Isacord or other decorative thread to match silk flower leaves
10. Several colors thread to co-ordinate with fabrics and flower
11. Marking pen/pencil
12. Scissors
13. Pins
14. Seam Ripper
15. Extra Bobbins
16. Bernina Stitch Regulator
17. #37 or #57 patchwork foot
18. Walking foot
19. Bernina Sewing Machine, cleaned, oiled and in good working order
20. Slide on extension table
21. Knee lever
22. Paper Scissors

Anaheim
First Tuesday of every month beginning June 1st, 10:00-3:00

Create a lovely embroidered quilt by manipulating the embroidery designs of the Floral Visions Collection using your embroidery software. The floral visions quilt has 8 blocks plus a center medallion. The embroidery is the centerpiece of each block that makes up this beautiful quilt.


Equipment & Accessories
Floral Visions Embroidery Collection #001
Laptop with Embroidery Software
Sewing/Embroidery Machine in good working order
Jumbo Hoop or largest hoop available for your machine
Stitch Regulator or Free Motion Foot
Pintuck foot or Piping foot
Edgestitch foot
Master-Hooper (optional)

Embroidery Supplies
2-3 yards Batting, (light weight such as warm and natural)
Ultra Clean and Tear Stabilizer, 15˝x 10 yards
Embroidery Thread
Bobbin Thread (I suggest Master Piece in a color to match the background)
80/12 Embroidery Needles

Fabrics for Quilt
Blocks, Sashing, Border, Backing and Binding
3-5 yards for blocks
1 ¼ yds for sashing and binding
2 yds for border, cut lengthwise/not pieced
3/8 yd for piping
4 yds Backing Fabric
65˝ x 65˝ Batting

Anaheim
Thursday, August 5th 10:00-4:00

Tustin
Thursday, July 29th 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.

World’s best oven mitt! Don’t let these handy little Oven Mitts fool you they are big when it comes to cooking in the kitchen! They really take a big bite out of the hot pots! Bennie has some tricks up her sleeve when it comes to the construction of handy little kitchen helpers.

Anaheim
Saturday, August 28, 10:00-3:00

Materials needed to make 2 pot pinchers
*Please preshrink and press your fabrics

If making the pot pinchers from 2 fabrics:
1/3 yard for fronts and outside pieces (enough if using stripes)
1/3 yard for inside piece and bias tape binding. (enough if using stripes)
OR: Two fat quarters = 2 oven mitts

If making the pot pinchers from 3 fabrics:
1/3 yard for inside and outside side piece (enough if using stripes)
¼ yard for fronts (enough if using stripes)
1/3 yard for bias tape binding
OR: Three fat quarters = 2 oven mitts

All pot pinchers need:
1/3 yard thermal fleece (Insulbrite (22” wide) or Warm & Natural) will make 2 oven mitts
1 package Fiber Form……………….……….Available at Mel’s
1 12 x 18 inch sheet of template plastic..Available at Mel’s
Pot Pinchers pattern…………….…...........Available at Mel’s
Clean and oiled machine
80/12 Sharp Needles…………………..……Available at Mel’s
Scissors for cutting plastic template
Scissors for cutting thread
Rotary cutter
Rotary Cutting ruler with a 45 degree marked angle
Ultra Fine Sharpie Pen (Black or Blue)
Thread to match fabric
2 or 3 empty bobbins
Edge joining foot (Bernina #10)
All purpose sewing foot (Bernina #1)
Straight pins
Spray starch
OR
Best Press…………………………………….…Available at Mel’s
505 Temporary Spray Adhesive………..Available at Mel’s

Optional:
Rick Rick or 2 buttons for embellishing

Anaheim
Part #1 Saturday, July 24th 10:00-3:00
Part #2 Saturday, August 14th 10:00-3:00

Tustin
No classes currently scheduled

This flirty Feminine purse features ruffles galore with serged edges highlighted using contrasting or variegated thread. The ruffles can be made using jelly rolls or 2 ½˝ strips of your favorite fabrics. The bag is fully lined with fabric handles and bias trim.



Supply List:
• 1 Jelly Roll (will make 2 purses) or
• 12 2 ½ ˝ x 44˝ long fabric strips
• ½ yard fabric for base
• ½ yard fabric for lining
• ½ yard fabric for bias trim, handles and ties
• ½ yard cotton batting for purse base and handles
• 3 spools contrasting thread for serger rolled edge
- (2 colors if using the wave rolled edge)
• 4 spools serger thread for gathering
• 1˝ Bias Tape Maker
• Serger with Rolled Hem capability
• Serger gathering attachment (if available)
• Sewing Machine
• Scissors
• Pins
• Tracing Paper
• Tracing Wheel
• 1 spool all purpose thread for construction
• 505 or Quilt Basting spray
• Serged Satchel Pattern (available at Mel’s)

Anaheim
Part 1: Friday, September 24, 10:00-1:00
Part 2: Friday, October 1, 10:00-3:00

Tustin
No classes currently scheduled

This is a great class for Bernina CutWork owners to continue to explore and learn more of the amazing things that this software is capable of.

Day 1 will be spent creating the appliqué lettering and converting an existing appliqué design to cutwork.

Day 2 we will cut the appliqués and assemble the project.

Supply List:

Day 1:
Laptop computer with the software loaded and the Dongle. Please have Service Pack 1 installed. You will find the free download at Berninausa.com/Support/Downloads.

Day 2:
1. Floral background Fabric - 11″x22″
2. 2 - 3” Strips Fabric cut from 44/45″ width for border
3. Appliqué Fabric: Welcome - to fit Mega Hoop
4. 2-Appliqué Fabric: Daisies - to fit Oval Hoop 10″x15″
5. OESD Appliqué Fuse & Fix Stabilizer
6. HydroStick Stabilizer
7. Tear Away Stabilizer
8. Batting & Backing Fabric: 26″x 15″
9. 24″x ½″ Wooden Dowel
10. 2-3″strip for to cover Wooden Dowel

Anaheim
Thursday, September 9th 10:00-3:00

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