Hello Stitching Community!
- In this Email:
- Upcoming Classes!
- What are Skill Builder Classes?
- Private Classes!
- Gift Cards!
- Plan a Road Trip to our shop!
CLASSES: Become Sew Knowledgeable! View the Class Calendar!
Images below are from the Intro to Rotary Cutting Class!
 
May 3 - Exploring Specialty Techniques on Your Sewing Machine - Twin Needles!
- This class was just rescheduled!
- Time: 4:00 PM
- All Makes and Models of Machines are Welcome!
- Meets Face to Face in the Classrooms at Smile Spinners
- Skill Builder
- Your creative Partner, Your Sewing Machine, is capable of doing so many exciting things! Join me to learn about sewing with twin needles!
- Click Here to Register for Class!
May 4 - Learn How to Make a Quilt! Beginning Construction!
- Time: 6:15
- Meets Face to Face in the Classrooms at Smile Spinners!
- Skill Builder!
- In this class we will discuss how to achieve accuracy!
- How to achieve the illusive perfect 1/4" and it is not with a 1/4" foot
- How to control "Fabric Creep"!
- How to have perfect intersections!
- ***Attend as many of the Learn to Quilt Classes that your schedule allows! You do not need to attend all of them!
- Click Here to Register for Class
- Above: Shelley got hooked on quilting when she saw how easy it was to get her quilt intersections to be "Sew Perfect"!
May 10 - Exploring Specialty Techniques - Bobbin Work!
- Time: 6:15
- Meets Face to Face in the Classrooms at Smile Spinners or via ZOOM!
- Skill Builder!
- In this class we will exploring how to use the gorgeous chunky threads that are too thick to go through the eye of the sewing machine needle!
- How to wind the thread on the bobbin!
- How to mark and position your fabric!
- How to stitch!
- All machines can do bobbin work! Join us to find out how!
- Click Here to Register for Class!
May 11 - Batting IQ
- Time: 6:15
- Meets Face to Face in the Classrooms at Smile Spinners!
- Skill Builder
- You have spent time and money to make your quilt. Learn about the types of battings that are available so you can make the right choice for your quilt!
- Click Here to Register for Class!
May 12 - Meet the Designer! FREE
May 17 & 24 Fiber to Fabric (2 parts)
- Time: 6:15
- Meets Face to Face in the Classroom at Smile Spinners!
- Skill Builder!
- So many fabrics so much to know!
- Jessica's knowledge of fabrics and fabric production is amazing!
- She holds a degree in Fashion Design and Production Management from FIT in NYC! After graduation she spent 10 years working in NYC developing textiles for a variety of industries!
- Click Here to Register for Class!
Skill Buillders! What is a Skill Builder and Why Take Them!
- For many years we watched people attend project focused classes. We found people really didn't know how to cut better, piece better, or press better after taking those classes.
- Many people were working really hard and not achieving the greatest outcomes. Some gave up on sewing and quilting because it wasn't fun.
- About 10 years ago, we decided to focus on making people more skillful so all projects would go together easier!
- Skill builders were born!
- If you are experiencing difficulty with a technique, give Skill Builders a try!
Private Classes!
- Schedule the class that is right for you
- Schedule that class on the date and time that fits your schedule
- Choose face to face or Zoom format
- Decide if this class is just for you or do you want to invite friends?!?
- Call the shop to schedule! (717) 957-4225
May 14 is Mother's Day! Get Mom a Gift Card to Smile Spinners!
Plan a Road Trip to Smile Spinners!!
Next Email!
- Next email: Wednesday, May 3, 2023
- I will discuss more tips for making friends with your creative partner, Your Sewing Machine. Topic: Bobbins and Bobbin Winding!!!
Bye for now!
Cathy | 