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Beginning Quilting
Using a Villa Rosa Pattern called Wild Rover you will learn the basics of quilting and good quilting habits. Working with a very patient teacher you will learn about achieving accurate 1/4" seam allowance, fabric/color selection, how to square up your blocks, and how to complete the quilt top.
Date: Mondays, Sept 8, 15, 22 & 29
Time: 10:30 - 2
Machine set up 10 am
Class Fee: $150/4 meetings
Instructor: Loretta Saenz
Loretta is a retired High School teacher gone quilting teacher. That means she is very patient, organized and likes to have fun. She has tips and tricks to teach you like you won't find in books or videos. You will learn lifelong skills for successful quilt-making.
Mexican Stars advanced beginner
This quilt would be stunning done in Christmas fabrics or coordinate your fabrics to look great in your home. It's a fascinating pattern and even more beautiful in person. This is not a first time quilting class.
Dates: Thursdays, October 9, 16, 23 & 30
OR
Saturdays: October 11, 18, 25 & Nov. 1
10 a.m. set up-class starts at 10:30 ends at 2 pm
Class Fee: $160
Pattern not included and will be available for sale.
FREE MOTION ACADEMY
Free Moton Quilting Classes taught by Loretta Saenz
FMQ is as easy as 1,2,3!
Join us at Howell’s for an FMQ Summer Academyto kick start you into the world of using your domestic machine to quilt your beautiful Quilty Creations.
- Register separately for each class. Class fee is $50.00 payable at the time of registration
- Instruction time is 10:30 - 2:00
- Early arrival and machine set up 10:00 – 10:30
- Parking available behind Howell’s Sew and Vac for easy access to classroom
FMQ Basics Academy 101
Learn the basics of good quilting habits along with good ergonomics, what it takes to be successful at "Free Motion Quilting”, using your sewing machine in free motion mode, basic patterns to practice, marking your top and more.
Saturday, September 27
FMQ Basics Academy 102
Learn more patterns, and practice what you have already earned! Motifs presented in class will focus on the family of designs that are related to a circle, or variations of a circle. Emphasis will be placed on how to incorporate motifs into your quilting (Prerequisite – FMQ 101
TBD
FMQ Basics Academy 103
103 Looks beyond beginner motifs learned in Basics 101 and Basics 102. Motifs presented will focus on half-circle based designs. In addition, grid organization will be explored.
TBD
Know Your Machine
KNOW YOUR MACHINE
This class is designed to teach you about maintenance, troubleshooting and the functions of your machine. We will learn to do a blind hem, stitch over bumps without breaking needles, buttonholes, edge finishing and more as time allows. You are always encouraged to ask questions
Date: Saturday, Sept. 20
Time: 1:30 - 3:30
Fee: ($45) No charge with machine purchase
Supply list
Please bring these items to class:
Your new machine with the power cord and foot control
All the accessories that came with this machine
Owner’s Manual
Small scissors
Something with which to take notes
2 Day Ruler Workshop
Ruler Work Kit, this six-piece template set will work perfectly with the new ruler foot for your machine! Class covers proper use of rulers with domestic sewing machines.
Day 2 will focus on the ruler storage case that is included in the kit
Kit includes the following:
Hearts of Plenty – 5″ x 6″
Quilt beautiful borders and more by placing hearts along a base line of stitches. The space between the hearts can be lengthened or shortened to space the hearts apart or overlap them.
Simple Pointed Oval – 4″ x 4″
Stitch inside of the template for pointed oval repeating chains, simple flowers, and wavy lines.
Oval Clam Shell – 3.25″ x 4.25″
The double Oval Clam Shell gives you 1.5″ x 1.5″ and 1.5″ x 2.5″ oval clamshells.
Spin E Fex – 4″ x 5.5″
Use this template to create many different patterns, motifs, borders, sashings, and fills.
6″ Arc – 5.5″ x 3.25″
This is a great template to use for curved cross hatching and filling small areas. You can stitch on the inside or outside edge of the template.
Straight ruler – 8″ x 3″
Use for stitching straight lines for echoing, crosshatching and much more. Marked with 1/4″ reference lines and 30, 45, and 90 degree angles.
BONUS – 8.5″ square block marking tool
RULER Kit Fee: approx. $125
Date: Thursdays August 21 & 28
Workshop Fee: $140 includes lunch
Supply list available upon registration
****Check with MaryLynn at Howell’s Sew and Vac if you do not have, or have questions about either the extension table or quilting feet.
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Our Mission
At Howell's Sew n Vac, our mission is to provide the best sewing experience for all our customers. We aim to offer high-quality products, expert advice, and exceptional customer service. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and supported in their sewing journey.
Serger basics
SERGER BASICS
Do you have an "overlock" machine in the closet that you are afraid to use or you forgot how to use it? Then this is the class for you. We will focus on getting you comfortable with threading and understanding how this machine works and using 3 basic stitches.
Date: TBD
Time: 2 - 4:30
Fee: $35