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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, November 10, 17, 24 & Dec. 8
Time: 10:30 - 2
Machine set up 10 am
Class Fee: $160/4 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
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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 Feathers 101 & 102
Free Moton Quilting Classes taught by Loretta Saenz
FMQ is as easy as 1,2,3!
- 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
Feathers 101 (Prerequisite – FMQ Basics 101)
FMQ Feathers 101 class teaches fundamental techniques to quilt feather designs, covering machine setup, basic feather construction with a spine and echoing half-heart shapes, and variations like "bump-back" or "no-backtrack" methods. Students learn to control their machine's speed and tension, manage quilt movement for large-scale feathers, fix common frustrations, and build confidence to create beautiful, personalized quilt designs.
$50.00 One day class: Thursday December 11
Time: 10:30 - 2, Arrive to set up at 10 a.m.
FMQ Feathers 102 (Prerequisite – FMQ Basics 101 or equivalent)
After practicing what was learned in FMQ Feathers 101, students will hone skills to create various feather designs and integrate them into different quilting areas. Techniques for forming a more deeply curved spines and petals, fitting feathers into complex shapes and adding decorative details to give feathers dimension will be explored. The class provides hands-on practice to improve student’s ability to control fabric movement and achieve smooth, consistent stitches while looking at many examples for using feathers in future design work.
$50.00 One day class: Thursday January 8
Time: 10:30 - 2 Arrive to set up at 10 a.m.
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.
TBD
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, November 22 or December 13
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
Open Sewing & Social Share
KNOW YOUR MACHINE
Need a space to work on your project where you have room to spread out? Good lighting and Irons available as well as a light amount of coaching. Bring your supplies and plan to be productive while enjoying a little socializing with other like minded. This scarf pattern will be available for free.
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Date: Fridays; Oct. 31, Nov. 7 & 21, Dec. 5 & 19
Time: 11 - 4
$10 or Free with machine purchase
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ROPE BASKET SOCIAL
This group is know for making rope baskets. You never know what they might be working on. Piecing, felt applique, baby projects and much more. A fun and positive group for sure!
Date: Tuesdays: October 21, November 18, December 16
Time: 10 - 4
Classroom Fee: $5 if working on your own, $30 if needing a rope basket making lesson.
Instructor: Kathy Griffiths
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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