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PFC
Pacific Fabrics
& Crafts
Spring 2014
Classes • Events • Fabrics
Notions • Books • Patterns
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Events
FREE Creative U Seminars
If you’re not coming to Creative
U, you’re missing out! Each
month Chris will show you
tips, techniques, and ideas for
wonderful projects and new
products we’ve found, and you’ll
learn a lot. You’ll receive a discount on your purchases and best
of all it’s free. Like a mini-retreat
right at your local store — join us!
Fabric by Design
Take your creative experience to the next level by
designing your own fabric for fashion, quilts, and
home decor. Chris will show methods for painting,
dyeing, and stenciling fabric as well as photo printing and using texture and embellishing techniques.
Sat 5/7
Thu 5/15
Fri 5/16
Sat 5/17
Tue 5/20
10:30am, 1:00 pm
10:30am, 1:00 pm, 6:30pm
10:30am, 1:00 pm, 6:30pm
10:30am, 1:00 pm
10:30am, 1:00 pm, 6:30pm
Everett
Everett
Mon 5/5
Mon 6/2
5:30–8:00pm
5:30–8:00pm
May
Sunday, May 11
Watch your email for a special week-long offer!
Memorial Day Sale
Monday, May 26
Watch your email for the details. Stores will close at
6:00 pm.
June
Happy Father’s Day
Sunday, June 15
Be sure to remember Dad with a handmade gift.
Watch your email, our blog, and Facebook for ideas!
Stitch ’n Pitch Tickets
June
All About the Kids (Babies Too!)
We love making gifts for those small people in our
lives. Chris will review the latest patterns for quilts,
garments, and even toys. She’ll give tips for sewing
on some of those “tricky” specialty fabrics such as
PUL and Cuddle. You’ll also learn about creative
project ideas for kids to do themselves, to keep
them occupied once school is out.
SODO
Bellevue
Bremerton
Northgate
Everett
Let’s get together to SEW! Come work on your
own projects in a social setting where you can be
Inspired and Creative. NO CLASS CHARGE and
THERE WILL BE SNACKS! All skill levels welcome. We’ll meet the first Monday of the month
from 5:30–8:00pm. With Pat Baron
Free
Happy Mother’s Day
May
SODO
Bellevue
Bremerton
Northgate
Everett
Open Sewing in Everett
Sat 6/14
Thu 6/19
Fri 6/20
Sat 6/21
Tue 6/24
10:30am, 1:00 pm
10:30am, 1:00 pm, 6:30pm
10:30am, 1:00 pm, 6:30pm
10:30am, 1:00 pm
10:30am, 1:00 pm, 6:30pm
Will be available the end of June. Watch your email
for the exact date!
July
Happy Independence Day
Friday, July 4
Watch your email for a special offer! Stores will
close at 6:00 pm.
Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Show
Sequim, July 18–20
A beautiful show in a unique setting held in conjunction with Sequim’s famous Lavender Festival.
Stop by our booth!
Seattle Mariners Stitch ’n Pitch Night
Thursday, July 24, 7:10 pm
Bring your projects and get ready for a night of
yarn-filled fun at the ballpark. It’s our 10th anniversary and it’s sure to be a special night!
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What’s Inside
Kids & Teens • 4
5 • Home Decor
Quilting • 6–8
9 • Crochet
Knitting • 10–11
12–13 • Sewing
Palmer/Pletsch Sewing • 13
14 • Stitchery
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BELLEVUE
1645 140th Ave. N.E.
425.747.3551
BREMERTON
4214 Wheaton Way
360.479.4214
EVERETT
10203 Evergreen Way
425.353.8866
NORTHGATE
838 N.E. Northgate Way
206.362.0111
SODO SEATTLE
2230 4th Avenue S.
(206) 628-6237
Designed by Wing and a Prayer Design,
our 2014 Block of the Month Quilt Store Meeting Club
is just $99 for the year!
You’ll receive monthly kits that include instructions and
Timeless Treasures’ Tonga Batiks fabrics for all the blocks
and the first inside border. You’ll add the outer borders,
binding, and backing on your own for a finished quilt
size of 104" x 104" or any size you choose! Each month,
you’ll enjoy instruction and tips from a skilled leader, a
discount on your meeting day purchases, a door prize
ticket when you bring show ’n’ tell, and the chance to
make lots of new quilting friends!
Groups start in May, so don’t delay!
Sign up at your nearest Pacific Fabrics store
or online at www.pacificfabrics.com.
Accepting enrollment
through June 30!
In-store clubs OR mail-to-you
subscriptions for USA and Canada
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Kids and Teens
Kids Crochet
Crochet can be a lifelong hobby, but it all starts with
a slip knot. We’ll learn to chain, single crochet, and
double crochet. No experience needed; appropriate
for ages 8 and up. Taught by Tracy Lowen
$16
Everett
Sat 5/3
10:00am–12:00pm
Kids Learn to Sew
Beginners or skill-builders welcome. Join Lisa to explore
the exciting world of sewing! Learn how to use a sewing
machine, basic sewing vocabulary, how to use notions,
and much more! Build your confidence while making
unique, one-of-a-kind projects made by YOU. The atmosphere is fun and flexible. Sign up for as many sessions
as you want. Taught by Lisa Halter
$36
Everett
Everett
Sun 5/4, 18 & 25
Sun 6/1, 8 & 22
2:00–3:30pm
2:00–3:30pm
Kids Sew 18" Doll Clothes
Join Gloria as she teaches you how to create outfits for
your 18" doll. With all the fabric choices you’ll have at
your fingertips, you can create any look you want. Try
something sporty, glamorous, casual, or comfy. Whichever you choose, Gloria will help you put it together.
Taught by Gloria Young
$24
Northgate
Sun 5/18
1:00–4:00pm
Northgate
Fri 6/27
4:00–7:00pm
Kids Sew Stuffed Dinosaurs
Boys and girls (age 7+) learn to sew a dinosaur from patterns provided by Gloria. You will make one dinosaur
in class: choose a brontosaur, plesiosaur, tyrannosaur, or
triceratops. No previous machine sewing experience is
necessary to take this class! Taught by Gloria Young $24
Northgate
Fri 5/23
4:00–7:00pm
Kids Sew Fleece Animal Hats
Keep your head warm and CUTE with these delightful
fleece hats. Kids aged 7–12 can choose a monster, owl,
dinosaur, fish, ladybug, or panda pattern! Beginners are
very welcome. Taught by Gloria Young
$24
Northgate
Sun 6/22
1:00–4:00 pm
Kids’ Quilt Camp
Come camping with Lisa! This quilt camp is like no
other. We will dye our fabrics, design our own quilts,
and assemble the tops by the end of the week. Supplies
included. OK to sign up for more than one week. Ages
9–12. No sewing experience required.
Taught by Lisa Halter
$100
Everett
Mon–Fri 6/23–27
2:00–4:00pm
Everett
Mon–Thu 6/30–7/3 2:00–4:30pm
Kids’ Sewing Camp
Learn a new skill this summer! Using one of our sewing machines, you will learn how to operate the sewing
machine, use sewing tools, understand sewing vocabulary, and learn techniques to become a successful sewist.
Come have fun and be creative! For kids 9–16 years old.
Taught by Lauren Dowd
$60
Bellevue Mon–Fri 6/23–27
9:30–11:00am
Bellevue Mon–Fri 6/23–27
11:30am–1:00pm
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Home Decor
Chair Re-Upholstery
Save your favorite chair! Bring it to class and learn
first-hand all the necessary steps for re-upholstering it.
“Tear” your chair down to the wood and then remake it
into a new piece of furniture. You’ll be amazed at what
you can accomplish in this class! Basic sewing skills
are required and some homework will be necessary to
complete your chair.
Taught by Eric Leiper
$132
Class time includes a lunch break.
Bellevue
Sat 4/26, 5/1 & 10
9:30am–3:30pm
Bellevue
Sat 5/17, 24 & 31
9:30am–3:30pm
Bellevue
Sat 6/21, 28 & 7/5
9:30am–3:30pm
Bellevue
Sat 7/26, 8/2 & 9
9:30am–3:30pm
Taught by Eric Leiper
$120
Bremerton
Sun 5/18, 25 & 6/1 12:00–5:00pm
Bremerton
Sun 6/15, 22 & 29
12:00–5:00pm
Taught by Ollie Doyle
$96
Everett
Wed 4/30, 5/7, 21 & 28
5:00–8:00pm
Everett
Wed 6/4, 11, 25 & 7/2
5:00–8:00pm
Northgate
Mon 5/5, 12 & 19
1:30–5:30pm
Northgate
Thu 5/8, 15 & 22
1:30–5:30pm
Northgate
Mon 6/2, 9 & 16
1:30–5:30pm
Northgate
Thu 6/5, 12 & 19
1:30–5:30pm
Box Cushion Construction
Need a new cushion for your favorite chair or window
seat? What a great way to top off a classy storage area!
This hands-on class teaches welt cording, sew-in zippers, and more. Basic sewing skills are required.
Taught by Vera Smith
$40
Northgate
Sun 5/25
12:00–5:00pm
Bellevue
Sun 6/1
11:30am-4:30pm
Nothing dresses up a table like colorful table
decor. Make every meal special with decorative
runners and placemats made by you!
Odd Shape Cover
Do you have something that is oddly shaped, such as a
BBQ, bicycle, outdoor dining set, or a kitchen appliance,
that you need to cover but the store-bought ones don’t
quite fit? Come learn how to make custom-fit covers. Just
in time to kick off Summer!
Taught by Darlene Applington
$24
Everett
Mon 5/19
5:00–8:00pm
Roman Shades
Tuffets can be used
almost anywhere
inside or outside the
home. Plan on making more than one;
they are fast and
easy to assemble,
and look great
stacked. Make a
design statement
and provide soft,
stylish seating at the
same time!
Roman shades are a hot decorating item and much easier to make than you think! Learn the “ups and downs”
of Roman shades and go home with a practice piece to
use for reference. Taught by Vera Smith
$24
Bellevue
Sun 6/22
11:30am–2:30pm
For online registration,
class pictures, and shopping,
visit www.pacificfabrics.com.
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Quilting
Absolute Beginners Quilting
Have you thought about quilting and been intrigued
by all those pieces and blocks? We will teach you about
color, piecing, sashing, and so much more. After finishing this class, you will have the knowledge and skills to
create your own quilts that are uniquely you. No experience required!
Taught by Anne Marie Watson
$72
Bellevue
Thu 5/1, 8 & 15
5:30–8:30pm
Taught by Sydney Hoard
$72
Everett
Sat 6/7, 14 & 21
1:00–4:00pm
Taught by Alice Marshall
$96
Northgate
Mon 6/9, 16, 23 & 30 6:00–9:00pm
Quilting Fundamentals
Want to quilt, but not sure where to start? Come see
what quilting is all about. Learn rotary cutting, quilting
terms, supplies, accurate sewing methods, color choice,
and pressing properly. Work on simple construction
with a super easy pattern. Basic sewing knowledge is
required. Taught by Lynn Hume
$80
Bremerton
Thu 6/5, 12, 19 & 26 5:00–7:30pm
Machine Quilting
Finish your quilts quickly by learning to machine quilt.
You will learn the basics of grid-quilting, free motion,
and continuous curved and traditional outline quilting
by machine. We will cover preparation of your quilt for
quilting as well. You must have a sewing machine in
good working order that you are familiar with. This is
a practice workshop where you will work on a sample
piece and gain confidence. Samples will be provided to
work on, but you may bring in a quilt that you are working on. Taught by Jody Whalen
$32
Bremerton
Sat 5/24
12:00–4:00pm
Bremerton
Sat 5/31
12:00–4:00pm
Bremerton
Sat 6/14
12:00–4:00pm
Bremerton
Wed 6/25
3:00–7:00pm
Dazzling Doodles — Machine Quilting
If machine quilting has been a challenge for you, try
Judy’s easy, non-threatening Dazzling Doodle system.
You will be amazed at the wonderful designs you can
create and quilt onto those waiting tops! Judy quilts
for Kaffe Fassett and Freddy Moran, and would love
to teach you her tricks of the trade for quilting basic
designs and thread play. Come and play!
Taught by Judy Irish
$48
Everett
Tue 6/3
12:00–6:00pm
Northgate
Wed 6/25
9:30am–3:30pm
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New from Clothworks. 50 gorgeous colors. 100% US
grown premium upland cotton. High thread count
78 x 74 fabric construction, finished to a soft yet firm
hand.
Bindings & Borders: Basics & Beyond
Finish your quilts with perfect technique! In this class,
you will learn how to make perfect mitered bindings,
attach lovely straight borders, and even some fun techniques for flashier finishes! Taught by Alice Marshall $48
Northgate
Mon 5/5 & 12
6:00–9:00pm
Bindings & Labels
Now that your quilt is quilted, what do you do? We’ll
look at different ways to bind the raw edges, and since
you want everyone to know that this quilt is yours, we
will discuss the how, when, and where of labels!
Taught by Stan Boen
$20
Bremerton
Thu 5/22
5:00–7:30pm
Bremerton
Sat 6/28
1:00–3:30pm
Bindings, Free Motion & More!
Learn mitered corner binding, free motion quilting basics
and more — finish your quilt so it looks as great as your top!
Taught by Sydney Hoard
$32
Everett
Sat 6/28
1:00–5:00pm
Beginning Appliqué
Fear the “A” word no more and learn exciting new techniques! Lynn will review traditional methods (including needleturn) and you’ll have hands-on practice with
several methods. Many methods can also be done by
machine! Taught by Lynn Hume
$20
Bremerton
Thu 5/29
5:00–7:30pm
Fox Field
by Tula Pink
in St
Nowores
!
Appliqué the McKenna Ryan Way
McKenna Ryan of Pine Needles Designs has a wonderful way with fusible appliqué and batiks that you can
duplicate with expert help. It’s easy, fun, and fast! Come
learn all the tips and tricks as you make a small wall
hanging using McKenna’s latest pattern series. You’ll be
amazed at the masterpiece you can create!
Taught by Laura Needham
$40
Northgate
Wed 5/7 & 14
2:00–4:30pm
DUSK
Mug Rug/Snack Mat
What’s a Snack Mat? It’s bigger than a Mug Rug, smaller
than a placemat! A tidy place for a beverage and a treat
— you can personalize it for adults or children. You’ll
have fun learning to quilt or practicing your skills with
this scrap happy, delightfully addictive project!
Taught by Gina Milano
$24
Bellevue
Thu 5/1
11:30am–2:30pm
Bellevue
Thu 6/5
11:30am–2:30pm
SHADE
Crazy Quilt Pillow
Learn embroidery basics, have fun with embellishments, get a crazy quilt “pattern,” and end up with a
gorgeous crazy quilt pillow. We’ll spend a little time
on a template for the base and the rest of the time on
the different stitches. These are building blocks for any
number of “bling-ed” items — join Sydney and have a
crazy time! Taught by Sydney Hoard
$48
Everett
Wed 6/11 & 18
10:00am–1:00pm
Fan Table Topper
Learn an easy technique to make a sun burst — really!
This is a great way to create a sunrise, sunset, or gorgeous fan without a lot of math or hard work! We’ll
finish the top and work on binding methods if we have
time. Here comes the sun! Taught by Sydney Hoard
$24
Everett
Sat 5/17
10:00am–1:00pm
Simply Modern Quilt
A simple but very attractive quilt! Join Anne Marie as
she teaches you how to pick all the fabrics and piece
together this modern quilt. This is a great class for
beginner quilt-ers or for the more experienced who are
looking for a quick, attractive project!
Taught by Ann Marie Watson
$40
Bellevue
Sun 5/18
11:30am-4:30pm
SUNRISE
Circle-liscious
It’s not as hard as it looks! Learn to do circles the easy
way with tips and hints from Sydney, and finish up with
a circle-liscious quilt or wall hanging.
Taught by Sydney Hoard
$40
Everett
Mon 6/2 & 9
1:00–3:30pm
Bargello Quilt
Learn how easy it is to make a bargello quilt! Diane will
walk you through the steps from cutting strips, sewing
them together, re-cutting the quilt top, and shifting the
new strips to give the quilt movement. It’s easier than it
looks! Taught by Diane Headley Smith
$48
Everett
Tue 5/13, 20 & 27
5:00–7:00pm
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French Braid Quilt
French Braid Quilts are addictive — you can’t stop at
one! Either your family each wants one of their own, or
you start looking at fabric and see French Braid quilts
constantly. Taught by Alice Schultz
$20
Bellevue
Fri 5/16
6:00–8:30pm
Bellevue
Tue 6/10
10:00am–12:30pm
French Braid Quilt Workshop
Learn how to cut, construct, and assemble a French
Braid quilt top. Jenny will help you troubleshoot and
customize the technique so you’ll be able to create your
own French Braid patterns in different sizes, shapes,
fabrics, and degrees of difficulty.
Taught by Jenny Dolton
$60
Bremerton
Wed 6/4, 11 & 18
5:00–7:30
Make a Quilt of Valor
Night Sky quilt pattern from JayBird Quilts. Create
beautiful monochromatic stars with depth and
detail using four shades from the same color family for each block. Four fat quarters will make six
blocks.
Fractured Quilt
Have you ever looked through a glass block wall and
seen the outside world all fractured? You can do this to a
beautiful large-scale fabric and your friends will wonder how you made such a fantastic quilt!
Taught by Eda Lee Haas
$40
Bellevue
Tue 5/20
4:00–9:00pm
Whirlpool Quilt
Have you ever been fascinated by a whirlpool on the
street after a rainstorm, full of colors and leaves swirling
around a drain? Come make one in your favorite fabrics,
quilt it when you’re done sewing, and you’ll be ready to
bind and enjoy! Taught by Eda Lee Haas
$40
Bellevue
Tue 6/24
4:00–9:00pm
Kaleidoscope Surprise
Using a large-scale print, combine different size kaleidoscope blocks to create something amazing! Learn to
line up pattern repeats, cut and sew your blocks, and
combine them with mini-pattern repeats in the corners.
Each block is a new surprise! Taught by Alice Schultz $48
Bellevue
Fri 6/6 & 20
5:30–8:30pm
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Be Patriotic! Come support our troops by making a
Quilt of Valor. Learn some of Grace’s “Fast, Cheap,
Quick, and Easy” methods for making a quilt that will
show a soldier that we appreciate them and what it
takes to mail in that Quilt of Valor!
Taught by Grace Sortland
$24
Everett
Tue 5/6
5:00–8:00pm
Paper Piecing
Have you ever wanted to try out paper piecing technique to make your quilt blocks? This is a great way
to achieve sharp points and accurate piecing on quilt
blocks that look complex. You’ll learn from Diane how
easy paper piecing can be!
Taught by Diane Headley Smith
$24
Everett
Thu 5/1
5:00–8:00pm
Quilt As You Go
Quilt As You Go is the fastest way to a finished quilt!
You will try three different methods while completing
some simple and small home accessories. Both experienced and first-time quilters will enjoy the immediate
gratification of a finished block — the backing, batting,
and quilt top are joined together from the get-go!
Taught by Lynn Hume
$60
Bremerton
Thu 5/1, 8 & 15
5:00–7:30pm
Quilt As You Go Table Topper
Join Sydney for this fun class. You’ll complete an adorable table runner or set of placemats using an easy Quilt
As You Go method and get several great ideas for binding it as well. Use your stash or pick fabric for Spring
— either way you’ll learn a new technique and have an
adorable table topper. Taught by Sydney Hoard
$24
Everett
Sat 6/21
9:30am–12:30pm
Crochet
The Art of Crochet: The Basics
Learn the basics of crochet — how to work stitches,
rows and rounds; determine gauge and sizing; and read
instructions. You’ll also learn how to combine stitches to
make more complicated patterns. Come away from class
with the skills and confidence necessary to use many of
those tempting pattern books!
$48
Taught by Josie Addington
Northgate
Fri 5/9, 16 & 23
6:30–8:30pm
Northgate
Fri 6/13, 20, & 27
6:30–8:30pm
Taught by Rebecca Baker
Bellevue
Sat 5/17 & 24
9:30am–12:30pm
Learn Crochet
Beginners or skill-builders welcome! Join Tracy to
explore the world of crochet and learn the basics. You’ll
learn single and double crochet OR a new stitch combination and how to read patterns. Build your confidence
while crocheting unique, one-of-a-kind projects made
by YOU. The atmosphere is fun and flexible. Sign up for
as many sessions as you want!
Taught by Tracy Lowen
$32
Everett
Wed 5/21 & 28
10:00am–12:00pm
Everett
Thu 6/5 & 12
6:00–8:00pm
Beginning Crochet
Learn the basics of crochet! You will learn various
stitches including chain stitches and single crochet, as
well as how to weave in ends to make a dishcloth.
Taught by Christina Mayfield
$16
Bremerton
Thu 5/8
5:00–7:30pm
Bremerton
Sat 5/24
12:00–2:30pm
Bremerton
Thu 6/12
5:00–7:30pm
Bremerton
Sat 6/28
12:00–2:30pm
The Art of Crochet: Beyond the Basics
Now that you know how to execute the basic stitches,
learn the skills that will take you beyond the scarf!
Learn shaping, the importance of gauge, how to create
your own gauge for properly fitting garments, and how
to read more complicated patterns and crochet charts.
Taught by Rebecca Baker
$48
Bellevue
Sat 6/21 & 28
9:30am–12:30pm
Finally, a One-Skein Wonders book just for crocheters! Edie Eckman and Judith Durant offer 101 great
crochet projects — from jewelry and scarves to
bags, hats, dresses, and home dec items — that
each use just one skein of yarn. Whatever your experience level, you’ll find something here to delight
you!
Crochet: Pattern Reading
Do you have unfinished projects in your crochet basket
because you got stuck somewhere in the pattern? Come
spend some time with Rebecca and learn to decipher
the terminology in crochet patterns and what the words
and symbols mean. Bring your project and pattern to
class and leave with a smile! Taught by Rebecca Baker $16
Bellevue
Sat 5/31
9:30am–12:30pm
Open Crochet
Do you need a little help, inspiration, or just a couple
hours of crochet time? Come to Open Crochet, and get
answers to your questions, help in starting or finishing a
project, or just spend a little time crocheting with others.
Bring your projects! All skill levels welcome and encouraged! Taught by Rebecca Baker
$16
Bellevue
Sat 5/17
1:00–3:00pm
Bellevue
Sat 6/21
1:00–3:00pm
For online registration,
class pictures, and shopping,
visit www.pacificfabrics.com.
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Knitting
The Art of Knitting: The Basics
Learn Knitting
Learn the basics of knitting! Essential techniques for
casting on and knit and purl stitches will be taught as
well as variations. Learn to read a pattern, fix mistakes,
make simple increases and decreases, and determine
gauge, as well as some basic finishing techniques. $48
Taught by Janet Brehan
Northgate
Thu 5/8, 15 & 22
6:30–8:30pm
Northgate
Thu 6/19, 26 & 7/3 6:30–8:30pm
Taught by Lauren Dowd
Bellevue
Thu 5/29 & 6/5
10:30am–1:30pm
Bellevue
Sun 6/22 & 29
11:30am–2:30pm
Beginners or skill-builders welcome. Join us to explore
the “knifty” world of knitting. Learn the basics — casting on, knit and purl stitches, binding off — OR learn a
new stitch and how to read a pattern. Build your confidence while knitting unique, one-of-a-kind projects
made by YOU. The atmosphere is fun and flexible. Sign
up for as many sessions as you want.
Taught by Tracy Lowen
$32
Everett
Wed 5/7 & 14
10:00am–12:00pm
Everett
Mon 6/23 & 30
6:00–8:00pm
Knitting Basics
Unsure what kind of cast on or bind off to use and
when? Do you always use the same one? We’ll learn and
practice several useful methods for starting and stopping in knitting. You’ll learn new techniques and when
to use them. Taught by Lynda Stonack
$20
Bremerton
Sat 5/17
2:00–4:30pm
Come learn the very basics of knitting! Learn about the
tools of the trade, terminology, and how to get started
creating objects of your desire. This is an open forum
class where you will be able to ask questions, get help
with projects, and learn at your own pace, making items
of your choosing. You will have a choice of a few basic
items to knit while gaining confidence to begin larger,
more advanced items. This class will be ongoing and
you can sign up for as many nights as you want!
Taught by Dani Gainer
$8
Bremerton
Tue 5/6
5:30–6:30pm
Bremerton
Tue 6/3
5:30–6:30pm
Bremerton
Tue 6/10
5:30–6:30pm
Bremerton
Tue 6/17
5:30–6:30pm
Bremerton
Tue 6/24
5:30–6:30pm
Cast On, Bind Off
Knitting Plain & Fancy
Join Suzanne and learn how to begin and finish a project (cast on/bind off) and how to knit and purl. You’ll
also learn how to select yarn, needles, and patterns to
suit your needs, skill set, and style, and how to read patterns. Patterns will be provided and include a fashionable scarf and a dishcloth. Taught by Suzanne Griffith $48
Bremerton
Wed 5/28, 6/4 & 11 5:00–7:00pm
Intro to Cables
Learn to construct a variety of cable stitches to make
one or more accessories! You’ll choose a cable pattern
from Suzanne’s collection and knit a mug warmer,
headband (and possibly hat), wristlet, cowl, or
tablet/I-pad case from instructions provided.
You will also learn to do a provisional cast-on
and grafting. Taught by Suzanne Griffith
$32
Bremerton
Wed 5/7 & 14
5:00–7:00pm
Bremerton
Wed 6/18 & 25
5:00–7:00pm
Fair Isle Hat
This Fair Isle hat knits up quick in chunky yarn!
Learn to knit fair-isle in the round, tucking your
yarns as you go. The top has a 3 needle bind-off and
2 cute pom poms. Taught by Karen Sparks
$32
Everett
Fri 5/30 & 6/6
6:00–8:00pm
Findley Lace from Juniper Moon. 50% Merino 50% Silk,
100% luscious. At nearly 800 yards, you’ll be super
happy that it’s in a ball, rather than a hank you have
to wind! The yarn is super smooth with a beautiful
sheen. It’s soft, doesn’t split, and feels AMAZING when
it’s knitted up.
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Seattle Mariners Stitch ’n Pitch Night
Thursday, July 24, 7:10 pm
Bring your projects and
get ready for a night of
yarn-filled fun at the
ballpark. It’s our 10th anniversary and it’s sure to
be a special night!
Hats! On Circular Needles
In this class you will get to choose between a rolled
brim hat, a 2x2 ribbed brim watch cap, or a baby hat
with either pattern. We will utilize the magic loop technique while knitting the whole hat on circular needles
and learning the math needed to create a hat that fits
perfectly, every time. This class is great for knitters
learning to knit in the round or for those who want to
learn the Magic Loop technique. Basic knitting skills required (need to know how to do knit and purl stitches).
Taught by Dani Gainer
$24
Bremerton
Tue 5/13, 20 & 28
5:30–6:30pm
Knitting with Fabric
Come make a knitted rug to match any color scheme.
You’ll be cutting fabric into strips and knitting them
into an adorable shabby-chic rug. Only basic knitting
skills are needed; however, cables will be introduced for
the adventurous. Pack a snack and come prepared for a
fun class! Taught by Lynda Stonack
$40
Bremerton
Sat 5/3
12:00–5:00pm
Moonshine yarn from Juniper Moon. Moonshine is
a 40% Wool, 40% Alpaca, 20% Silk single-spun yarn,
and it is just a dream to knit with. You’ll love the
depth of color and subtle variation the differing
blend lends Moonshine.
Sock Basics
Once you wear socks custom-fit to your feet, you may
never be happy with store-bought socks again. Socks are
small, portable projects that give you the chance to try
new techniques and new stitches without a big investment in time and money. If you want to try something
fun, easy, and useful that also makes a great gift, socks
are for you. If you can knit and purl, you can make any
sock your sock. Taught by Cherrill Mears
$48
Everett
Tue 6/3, 10, 17 & 24 7:00–8:30 pm
Sock Yarn Shawl
Learn how to make a beautiful wearable shawl for summer. Pick a shawl from Sock Yarn Shawls: 15 Lacy Patterns
by Jen Lucas, and learn to knit your project with help
from Lauren. You may also have the option of adding
beads to your project for a more dressy look!
Taught by Lauren Dowd
$40
Bellevue
Sun 6/1 & 15
11:30am–2:00pm
Knit with Kathy
Learn tricks to make knitting easier and more fun while
getting to know other knitters! Choose your project
and come review the basics, enhance your skills, try
new techniques, learn to read patterns, and have a great
time! Taught by Kathy Vincent
$64
Bellevue
Tue 5/20, 27, 6/3 & 10
6:30–8:30pm
Bellevue
Tue 6/17, 24, 7/1 & 8
6:30–8:30pm
Not your ordinary sock! Here’s an eye-popping
collection that raises the bar for sock knitting.
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Sewing
Adult Beginning Sewing
Have you always wanted to give sewing a try, or wanted
to sharpen your skills? Do you have a project in mind,
or one that is stashed in your closet? Come as you are to
Adult Beginning Sewing and find the answers and stepby-step assistance in a fun and encouraging environment. Bring your own machine and manual, or use one
of ours. Taught by Peggy Johnson
$80
Bellevue
Wed 6/11, 18, 25 & 7/2
6:30–8:30pm
Adults Learn to Sew
Beginners or skill-builders welcome. Join Lisa to explore
the exciting world of sewing! Learn how to use a sewing
machine, basic sewing vocabulary, how to use notions,
and much more! Build your confidence while sewing
unique, one-of-a-kind projects made by YOU. The atmosphere is fun and flexible. Sign up for as many sessions
as you want. Taught by Lisa Halter
$48
Everett
Sun 5/4, 18 & 25
11:30–1:30pm
Everett
Sun 6/1, 8 & 22
11:30–1:30pm
Beginning Sewing
Come learn the very basics of sewing! Learn about your
sewing machine, vocabulary of sewing, and how to use
basic sewing notions. You will have a choice of a few
items to sew while gaining confidence to begin larger,
more advanced items. This class will be ongoing, and
you can sign up for as many nights as you want!
Taught by Mara Perry
$20
Bremerton
Wed 5/14
5:00–7:30pm
Bremerton
Wed 5/21
5:00–7:30pm
Bremerton
Wed 5/28
5:00–7:30pm
Sewing Fundamentals
Learn to sew! This class includes the basic skills and terminology you need for any entry-level garment sewing,
quilting, or home decorating sewing class.
$40
Taught by Judy Freeborn
Northgate
Wed 5/14, 21
6:00–8:30pm
Taught by Peggy Johnson
Bellevue
Wed 5/28 & 6/4
6:00–8:30pm
Make Friends with Your Sewing
Machine
Is there a sewing machine in your house gathering dust
because you haven’t a clue as to how it works? This
hands-on, one-day class will introduce you to all those
daunting parts and send you home with a new friend.
Taught by Peggy Johnson
$20
Bellevue
Wed 5/21
6:00–8:30pm
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A stunning shirtwaist dress that will
go with anyone’s
wardrobe, the
Clara will surprise
you with its keyhole
sleeve details, inseam pockets, and
fabulously twirly
skirt. The Clara
features an elastic
waist that makes it
both comfortable
and forgiving in fit.
Includes full-size
pattern pieces for
women’s sizes 2–20.
Adults Sew 18" Dolls’ or Kids’ Clothes
Learn to sew clothes for kids or 18" dolls using easy patterns. Have fun creating and embellishing the garments
using modern tools and techniques. Beginning sewists
are welcome in this class! Taught by Gloria Young
$24
Northgate
Fri 5/9
5:30–8:30pm
Adults Sew Stuffed Dinosaurs
Sew a dinosaur stuffie from simple patterns provided by
Gloria. Pick your materials — fuzzy fleece, soft Cuddle,
wild reptilian prints . . . it’s up to you! You will make
one dinosaur in class: choose a brontosaur, plesiosaur,
tyrannosaur, or triceratops. No previous machine sewing experience is necessary to take this class!
Taught by Gloria Young
$24
Northgate
Fri 6/13
5:30–8:30pm
Make Your Own Mermaid Doll
This is a whole new way to play with dolls; join us in
creating your very own mermaid! Kasydy will cover
basic body construction, soft sculpting the head, basic
face creation using oil pencils, and embellishment ideas.
Taught by Kasydy Elliott
$76
Everett
Sat 5/3, 17 & 31
2:00–5:00pm
Create a Corset
Come join us while we construct a Victorian-style corset.
Hands-on instruction is provided while you make your
corset. Easy and fun, your corset can be a decorative
outerwear garment or a fancy undergarment! Moderate
sewing skills required. Taught by Lori Edwards
$60
Northgate
Tue 5/13, 20, & 27
6:00–8:30pm
Northgate
Tue 6/10, 17 & 24
6:00–8:30pm
Everett
Thu 5/15, 22 & 29
5:30–8:00pm
Beginning Garment Construction
Make it yourself! Learn how easy it is to create your
own clothing. This class is designed to teach the basic
techniques required for simple garment construction.
Taught by Judy Freeborn
$100
Northgate
Wed 5/28, 6/4, 11 & 18
6:00–8:30pm
Wrap Skirt
Learn to sew your first garment with this stylish wrap
skirt. Pick your favorite fabric, and you will soon have
a chic skirt just in time for spring. A great class for new
sewists or even teens. Taught by Lauren Dowd
$24
Bellevue
Mon 6/16
5:30–8:30pm
Sewing with Knits
Wouldn’t it be great to stitch up some comfortable knit
garments for yourself or friends and family? Join us to
learn how sewing with knits can be fun and easy with
a few tips and techniques to help you make successful
projects. Taught by Alice Schultz
$40
Bellevue
Mon 5/12 & 19
6:00–8:30pm
Sheer Fun
Come learn how to sew with those amazing sheer fabrics such as organza and lace. Pat will teach you tricks
and give you tips when using sheers. You may use a
serger or your standard machine to create a lovely scarf
in class. Taught by Pat Baron
$16
Everett
Wed 5/8
6:00–8:00pm
Unique Umbrella
Cover an umbrella frame in your own unique style —
let Joan show you how to make a necessary accessory
for the Puget Sound area all your own.
Taught by Joan Buse
$32
Everett
Sat 5/10
1:30–5:30pm
Wedding Veils
Make your dream veil for just a fraction of the cost of
a bridal salon. You can make all kinds and lengths of
veils, from birdcage to cathedral, and you’ll make your
veil in class. No experience necessary!
Taught by Wendy Prather
$20
Northgate
Sat 5/10
10:00am–12:30pm
Northgate
Sat 6/14
10:00am–12:30pm
When Good Projects Go Bad
Have you had a project you were excited to sew when
you started, but something went wrong along the way?
If so, this is the class for you. Bring your “bad” project to
class and work with Pat to see what can be done to fix it.
Taught by Pat Baron
$48
Everett
Thu 6/19 & 26
5:00–8:00pm
Palmer/Pletsch
Pattern Fitting Workshop
Make fashion that actually fits! In this introductory class
you will learn the “tissue fit” method of fitting commercial patterns. Your custom fitted “sloper” will become
your roadmap to assist you in fitting commercial
patterns. Taught by Nancy Seifert, Certified Palmer/Pletsch
Educational Associate
$64
Northgate
Sat 6/7
10:00 am–6:00 pm
Pants for Real People
Spend two full days fitting and sewing a basic pant. In
Day One of this hands-on workshop, Tara will demonstrate Palmer/Pletsch tissue fitting methods and
alterations to the pattern tissue. Each student will be
fitted individually. When the tissue fitting is completed,
you will cut out your pattern in fabric. Day Two will be
spent sewing your pants and fine-tuning the fit. Techniques for zippers, darts, and waistbands will be demonstrated. When your pants are finished, you will have
a basic pattern that fits you to use over and over again.
There will be a half-hour lunch break each day.
Taught by Tara Perkins, Palmer/Pletsch Certified Pant Fit
Instructor
$120
Bellevue
Sat 6/7 & 14
9:30am–5:30pm
Perfect Princess Seam Shirt
Spend two full days fitting and sewing a shirt or
blouse. In this hands-on fitting class, you will learn the
Palmer/Pletsch method of tissue fitting patterns. You
will discover your correct commercial pattern size for
tops and the adjustments needed to make the pattern
fit you. Emphasis will be on proper fit, sewing a perfect
collar, and setting in sleeves. Finally you will have a
shirt pattern that fits YOU, and you’ll want to sew up a
new wardrobe of shirts! There will be a half-hour lunch
break each day. Taught by Tara Perkins, Certified Palmer/
Pletsch Educational Associate
$120
Bellevue
Sat 7/12 & 19
9:30am–5:30pm
An Amazing Opportunity for You!
Did you know our SODO store is the home of the
Seattle Palmer/Pletsch School of Sewing? August
brings four days of intensive training on Tailored
Jackets and there’s still time to sign up!
Registration and more information available at
palmerpletsch.com.
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Stitchery
Basic Embroidery
Come make a cotton towel with embroidery on one edge
using stem, blanket, chain, lazy daisy, French knots, and
satin stitches. Can you stump Karen with an embroidery
stitch you didn’t know how to make in a project you
started, but didn’t finish? Taught by Karen Sparks
$36
Everett
Fri 5/2 & 16
3:00–5:00pm
Iron-On Embroidery
Transfer Patterns from
Heather Bailey
• Birds & Branches
• Blooming Borders
• Fresh Flowers
Beginning Embroidery
Learn the basic stitches and applications of this popular
craft as you work on a project in class. Stitches include
backstitch, stem stitch, satin stitch, French knots, chain
stitch, and feather stitch.
Taught by Rhoda Pollard
$20
Bremerton
Tue 5/13
11:00am–1:30pm
Taught by Carla Krekelberg
Bellevue
Sat 5/31
1:00–4:00pm
$24
Intermediate Embroidery
Ready to learn more? Rhoda will teach you different
transfer techniques, how to use different fabrics and materials, and which needles can be used on what fabrics.
Taught by Rhoda Pollard
$20
Bremerton
Tue 6/10
11:00am–1:30pm
Beginning Tatting
Come learn this very old method of making lace with a
shuttle and thread — it’s a great take-along project! Tatting makes lovely durable trims for clothing, special linens and handkerchiefs, and decorations for handmade
cards. You will master the stitch, rings, picots, and joins
in this class. Taught by Eda Lee Haas
$24
Bellevue
Tue 6/24
12:00–3:00pm
The Art of Tatting: Simple Motifs
Take your beginning tatting skills and learn to follow
simple patterns, making lace motifs. In this advanced
beginner class, Jessica will expand your tatting skills
and show you how to make lace!
Taught by Jessica Spaulding
$20
Northgate
Thu 5/1
6:00–8:30 pm
Springtime Candle Mat
Join us while we make a felted wool candle mat with
a modern look. You will learn to make templates, use
freezer paper to create your own patterns, and a few
simple embroidery stitches. This project can be adapted
for any size. Taught by Memory McClung
$48
Everett
Thu 5/15 & 22
1:00–4:00pm
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Have a blast stitching
great projects for you, your
friends, and your room with
Girls Get Stitching!
New from DMC — 16 new colors. Eight bright, vibrant hues and eight soft, natural shades. Convenient pack includes three free cross stitch designs.
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