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QUILT SOCIAL 1 (1 hr session) FREE! Carolyn
Calling all quilters & hope-to-be quilters!
Come and join us at the WSS Quilt Social.
This class will offer you an opportunity to
share your thoughts and talents in the area of
quilting. If you are just learning to quilt you
can gain valuable information from the more
experienced quilters to help you along the
“quilting road.” Each social begins with a show & share session followed by
a program.
Saturday February 12 1:00-2:00 pm
BEGINNING QUILTING 101 2 (2 ½ hr sessions) $35 + Kit fee Carolyn
Never made a quilt before and would like to?
Then this class is for you! Create a
memorable 45" x 75" quilted throw that
you’ll enjoy for years. Best of all, you’ll
complete this project in class! Must come
prior to class date for fabric selection.
Machine required. WSS Kit fee required.
Thursday January 20 & 27 1:30-4:00 pm OR
Saturday February 12 & 19 9:30-12:00 pm
FREE MOTION QUILTING 1 (2 ½ hr session) $35 +Kit Fee Carolyn
Machine quilting is an art created by your
hands, just like hand quilting... the needle just
moves faster. Come to this class so we can
get started learning this fascinating free
motion technique. You’ll be amazed at all of
the tips you’ll learn to achieve those so
desired results that you’ve been looking for.
Machine required. WSS Kit fee required.
Tuesday January 18 9:30-12:00 pm OR
Thursday February 17 5:30-8:00 pm
STAINED GLASS TABLE RUNNER
2 (3 hr sessions) $35 +Kit fee Carolyn
This is a way of appliqueing a design onto a
background fabric to give the impression of
stained glass. The pieces are fused to the base
fabric then outlined with Quick Bias to cover
the raw edges of the fabric. Machine
required. WSS Kit fee required.
Saturday January 15 & 22 9:30-12:30 pm OR
Thursday February 10 & 17 1:00-4:00 pm
A LITTLE BIT SHORTER TALL TREE
2 (3 hr sessions) $35 +Kit fee Carolyn
This tree quilt could be just the right size for
those who do not have a lot of space, or to
decorate a special room that does not have a
tree in it. It is constructed using the
foundation piecing method. This method
enables you to have very precise fabric
piecing. When completed, it can be
embellished with buttons and ornaments as desired. WSS Machine
required. WSS Kit fee required.
Thursday December 2 & 9 1:30-4:30 pm
BLOCK OF THE MONTH 1 (2 hr sessions) $20 +Kit fee Carolyn
We will continue the series of the “Block of the Month”. We’ll be using the
“Scrap Happy Sampler” book with 12 patterns, each with a different
technique builder. Machine required. WSS Kit fee required.
Block Seven
Saturday December 4 1:30-3:30 pm OR
Thursday December 16 1:30-3:30 pm
Block Eight
Saturday January 8 9:30-11:30 am OR
Tuesday January 11 9:30-11:30 am
Block Nine
Tuesday February 1 9:30-11:30 am OR
Saturday February 5 9:30-11:30 am
WHOLE CLOTH FREE MOTION
QUILTING 1 (3 hr sessions) $35 +Kit fee Carolyn
In this class we will do free motion quilting
without marking the fabric. We will use a
lightweight paper to create the design on,
stitch through the paper, then the paper is
easily removed. Machine required. WSS
Kit fee required.
Thursday February 3 1:30-4:30 pm OR
Saturday February 26 9:30-12:30 pm
QUILTING
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Attention all West Side Sewing
Valued Customers!
We’d like to emphasize how important it is
to sign up for classes at a minimum of 1
week prior to class date. The earlier the
better! This ensures us adequate time to fill
the attendance to avoid the class
being cancelled.
A lot of time and effort goes into generating
these classes for you, which keeps you
creating projects to your fullest potential!
Don’t forget about all of your FREE
Advanced Training classes when you’ve
purchased your machine at
West Side Sewing!
VIKING & PFAFF KNOW HOW & 101 TECHNIQUES
MICROWAVE BOWLS
1 (2 hr session) $20 +Kit Fee Carolyn
These microwave bowls are fun and easy to
construct. Also, they are very useful. They
can be made in various sizes to fit a bowl.
They also work for holding bowls that contain
cold foods, such as ice cream. Great to use
yourself or to give as a gift. Machine
required. WSS Kit Required.
Tuesday December 7 1:30-3:30 pm OR
Saturday December 11 9:30-11:30 am
CRAZY FOR LOVE
2 (2 ½ hr session) $35 +Kit Fee Betty
This fun table runner is a combination of both
applique and piecing. Perfect for a beginner or
novice sewest. You will want to make more
than one. Machine Required. WSS Kit
Required.
Thursday January 20 & 27 5:30-8:00 pm OR
Friday January 21 & 28 9:30-12:00 pm
APPLIQUE 101
1 (2 hr session) $20 +Kit Fee Shelly S.
Applique is an easy way to add
embellishments to personalize your projects.
Learn Raw Edge, Blanket Stitch, Satin Stitch,
Reverse Applique and Cornering techniques.
Plus you will receive a free plan to turn your
practice piece into a drawstring bag. Machine
Required. WSS Kit Required.
Saturday January 8 9:30-11:30 am OR
Monday January 31 1:30-3:30 pm
MASTERING THE BASICS 1 (2 ½ hr session) FREE!*A.T. Betty
You’ve had your personal training, but just
need a little refresher. Practice your
buttonholes, try all 25-29 needle positions,
review threads, work with all the feet that
came with your machine, learn about needles
and more. Viking OR Pfaff Machine
required. WSS Kit Required.
Saturday January 22 9:30-12:00 pm OR
Wednesday February 9 9:30-12:00 pm
PROGRAMMING & MORE 1 (2 ½ hr session) FREE!*A.T. Carolyn
You’ve mastered the basics with your
machine... now it’s time to get more
advanced. Refresh yourself on all of the
programming capabilities of your machine.
See how simple it is to create beautiful,
decorative stitch borders. Learn to save your
stitches in your stitch memory bank. Work
with your mirroring functions, different thread weights and more! Viking or
Pfaff Machine required. WSS Kit Required.
Saturday January 22 1:30-4:00 pm OR
Tuesday February 15 9:30-12:00 pm
PILLOW WRAP WITH PIZAZZ 1 (3 hr session) FREE!*A.T. Shelly S.
New to your machine and not sure where to
begin? Join me for this simple yet stylish
pillow wrap. You’ll be experimenting with
different stitch techniques, making button
holes and more! This is an easy project to
decorate your home for different seasons!
Machine Required. WSS Kit Required
Monday February 7 1:00-4:00 pm OR
Saturday February 19 1:30-4:30 pm
STITCHBOOK FOLIO 1 (3 hr session) FREE!*A.T. Marcie
Really learn your sewing machine by stitching
through all the menus on your machine. Both
new and experienced sewists will gain
valuable knowledge and create a beautiful
portfolio using Sulky thread colors. Viking
or Pfaff Machine required. WSS Kit
Required.
Wednesday January 19 9:30-12:30 pm OR
Thursday February 10 5:00-8:00 pm
More details...Class Policy Everyone is welcome to attend classes at West Side Sewing. Class space is
limited and classes fill quickly, please register early. We strive to teach you
the most at the best possible value.
All classes require advance registration.
Classes involving kits require registration a minimum of 3 days prior to class
date.
Kit payment is required at the time of registration and is non refundable
Receive a 10% class discount on all non-sale supplies used in class. Kits have
been included with a 10% discount.
Classes will be cancelled 3 days prior to class date if insufficient registration.
Sign up early ☺.
Customer cancelling one week or more prior to the class start date will receive
a store credit, if a fee was required. Class Pass classes do not qualify for
credit.
If you have not purchased your sewing machine from West Side Sewing your
fees for Advanced Training classes are as follows: *A.T. $75, **A.T. $125.
Note class descriptions where applicable. Class Pass does not apply.
PURCHASED WEST SIDE SEWING FABRIC KIT REQUIRED
Thank you in advance for helping to make our class program run smoothly.
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MACHINE ART
EMBROIDERY 101 TECHNIQUES In few words said... these classes are for you. These hands-on classes will
take you through all of the many embroidery applications. Try embroidery
applique, cutwork, using optional hoops, 3 dimensional designs, chenille and
sew much more. Intimidated by embroidering on plush towels, t-shirts, etc?
These classes will get you feeling like an embroidery pro in no time.
GET SET TO EMBROIDER 1 (1 ½ hr session) FREE! **A.T. Betty
This class is for NEW EMBROIDERY
MACHINE OWNERS. Learn how to hoop
your fabric properly, operate the unit, rotate
designs and much more. This class is also
useful for the embroiderer who wants to
review the basics. (Must bring your Viking
machine with embroidery unit). WSS Kit
Required.
Wednesday December 1 9:30-11:00 am OR
Thursday February 3 5:30-7:00 pm
EMBROIDERY STABILIZER
WORKSHOP 1 (1 ½ hr session) FREE!**A.T. Katie
This is a workshop that develops skills in
hooping, stabilizing and placement. You’ll be
learning a variety of toppings, backings, spray
adhesives and helpful products. No machine
necessary. WSS Kit Required.
Saturday January 15 12:00-1:30 pm OR
Monday February 7 11:00-12:30 pm
EMBROIDERY SOCIAL
1 (1 hr session) FREE! Katie
We are excited to share what’s new in the
embroidery world. We’ll be demonstrating
embroidering on knits and which stabilizers
and hooping techniques work best. As always,
bring all your embroidered sew and share
items and your name will be entered into our
drawing for a prize.
Saturday February 5 9:30-10:30 am OR
Monday February 7 9:30-10:30 am
CUSTOMIZING BASICS
1 (2 ½ hr session) FREE!**A.T. Betty
This embroidery class is the perfect overview
of your “Part 2” private training. Practice
positioning, rotation, scale, resize, zoom,
duplicate, mirror, fonts, and more! (Must
bring your WSS Viking Sewing and
Embroidery machine). WSS Kit Required.
Wednesday January 26 1:30-4:00 pm OR
Saturday February 12 9:30-12:00 pm
DESIGN POSITIONING 1 & 2 1 (2 ½ hr session) FREE! **A.T. Betty
In this class we will learn placement of your
designs. You will also take a design and place
it on a project and do several in one hooping,
saving both stabilizer and time. Perfect for
napkins, masks, or any multiple embroidery
that can be done at one time. WSS Viking
Designer Epic, Epic 2, Diamond, Ruby,
Topaz 50 with embroidery unit required. WSS Kit Required
Friday December 10 9:30-12:00 pm OR
Saturday January 15 1:30-4:00 pm
DESIGN POSITIONING 3 & 4 1 (2 hr session) FREE! **A.T. Betty
You have learned how to use Positioning 1 &
2. Now learn points 3 & 4 in which you can
rotate and line up your design. You can take it
completely out of the hoop and still line up the
designs to stitch them out. Must have taken
Positioning 1 & 2. WSS Viking Designer
Epic, Epic 2, Diamond, Ruby, with
embroidery unit required. WSS Kit Required.
Thursday January 6 1:30-3:30 pm OR
Thursday February 24 5:30-7:30 pm
NEW! EMB 101: DESIGN SHAPING
1 (2 hr session) FREE! **A.T. Betty
Have you forgotten about design shaping on
your embroidery machine? Learn these fun
design shape building techniques, and this
soon will be your new favorite feature. We
will select a shape and bring in designs that
will take “shape”. WSS Viking Designer
Epic, Epic 2, Diamond, Ruby with
embroidery unit required. WSS Kit Required.
Saturday December 11 1:00-3:00 pm OR
Wednesday December 15 9:30-11:30 am
EMB 101: METAL HOOP QUILTING
1 (2 hr session) FREE!**A.T. Betty
It does not get any easier than this! No
hooping! No stabilizers! Use a quilt design on
your machine and a magnetic hoop for ease of
moving and quilting. WSS Viking Designer
Epic, Epic 2, Diamond, Ruby, Topaz 50
with embroidery unit required. WSS Kit
Required.
Saturday January 8 1:30-3:30 pm OR
Wednesday January 12 9:30-11:30 am
EMB 101: EDGE TO EDGE
1 (3 hr session) FREE! **A.T. Betty
If you have ever wanted to quilt a quilt with
your embroidery machine, this is the class for
you. The Easy-Connect Quilting files and
techniques gives longarm quilting results
using a home embroidery machine. WSS
Viking Designer Epic, Epic 2, Diamond,
Ruby, Topaz 50 with embroidery unit
required. WSS Kit Required.
Wednesday February 23 9:30-12:30 pm OR
Saturday February 26 1:30-4:30 pm
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The Classes in This Newsletter are
subject to being changed or cancelled
due to COVID-19 regulations.
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READING PILLOW
1 (3 hr session) $35 +Kit Fee Betty
This pillow features a handy embroidered
pocket for holding a book or other treasures,
and also has a handle at the top so it can be
easily carried and used for traveling. Because
this pattern is so simple and easy to make,
you will be making them for everyone. WSS
Viking Designer Epic, Epic 2, Diamond,
Ruby, Topaz 50 with embroidery unit required. WSS Kit Required.
Thursday December 2 9:30-12:30 pm OR
Saturday December 4 9:30-12:30 pm
LEARN TO LOOP FRINGE!
1 (2 hr session) $35 +Kit Fee Katie
Have you been hunting for some fun designs
that have a little extra “wow” factor to them?
Do you want to try out a new technique to
add a little texture and interest to your design
library? We’ll walk you through the creation
of one of these fringe designs, step-by-step to
show you just how easy it is to create. WSS
Kit Required.
Saturday February 26 9:30-11:30 am OR
Monday February 28 9:30-11:30 am
NEW! MYSEWNET LESSON 1
1 (2 hr session) FREE! Katie
Let’s get familiar with the Home tab! We will
cover the clipboard tools, selection tools, how
to create fonts in Quick Fonts to be added
into the letter options, and much more! WSS
MYSEWNET PERPETUAL OR
PREMIER+2 OWNERS ONLY
Saturday December 11 9:30-11:30 am OR
Monday December 13 9:30-11:30 am
NEW! MYSEWNET LESSON 2
1 (2 hr session) FREE! Katie
On lesson two, we will be working with
Super Design and Encore, creating
monograms, and adding Flourishes to them.
You will love being able to personalize gifts
for family and friends! WSS MYSEWNET
PERPETUAL OR PREMIER+2
OWNERS ONLY
Monday January 10 9:30-11:30 am OR
Saturday January 15 9:30-11:30 am
NEW! MYSEWNET LESSON 3
1 (2 hr session) FREE! Katie
In this lesson you will learn how to create
custom endless designs! We’ll also learn how
to split a large design into smaller parts to
make them fit into multiple hoopings! WSS
MYSEWNET PERPETUAL OR
PREMIER+2 OWNERS ONLY
Saturday February 19 9:30-11:30 am OR
Monday February 21 9:30-11:30 am
NEW! MYSEWNET LESSON 4
1 (1 hr session) FREE! Katie
In this owner’s class, we discuss what the
handle shaper and colors mean. Whether the
handles are round, square, or triangle, white,
blue, or green, you will know the differences!
WSS MYSEWNET PERPETUAL OR
PREMIER+2 OWNERS ONLY
Saturday December 11 12:00-1:00 pm OR
Monday December 13 12:00-1:00 pm
BANNER SANTA HAT
1 (5 hr session) $35 +Kit Fee Katie
Show your holiday spirit this year with a
sparkly Santa Hat banner! In this banner
class, we will be working with Word Sculpt
Wizard, Quilt Wizard, and SuperDesigns. We
will look at and utilize the Export Applique
Pieces! I’ll give you tips on using metallic
thread and appliqueing with fake fur or other
difficult fabrics too. This is a hands-on workshop for mySewnet Gold or
Platinum, and Premier+2 Extra or Ultra owners. This is a great class for
anyone wanting to get more comfortable navigating the software, and
hopefully give you ideas for your own projects! WSS MYSEWNET GOLD
PERPETUAL OR PLATINUM PERPETUAL & PREMIER+2 EXTRA
OR ULTRA OWNERS ONLY
Saturday December 4 9:30-12:00 pm/12:30-3:00 pm OR
Monday December 6 9:30-12:00 pm/12:30-3:00 pm
SOFTWARE APPLIQUE &
EMBELLISHMENT TABS
1 (2 hr session) FREE! Katie
The Appliqué tab is not a new feature in the
mySewnet™ software, but it is a favorite. The
new Embellish tab is the Decoration tab with
Ribbon Embroidery features added. Add
ribbon to your design for use with the Ribbon
Attachment or place an indicator line for
sewing with a standard ribbon foot. Choose a color and width in the Ribbon
Selection dialog, then draw ribbon lines and shapes, or add a Ribbon
SuperDesign. mySewnet™ Platinum for Ribbon Embroidery mySewnet™
Gold WSS MYSEWNET GOLD PERPETUAL OR PLATINUM
PERPETUAL & PREMIER+2 EXTRA OR ULTRA OWNERS ONLY
Monday January 17 9:30-11:30 am OR
Saturday January 29 9:30-11:30 am
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EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE
CROSS STITCHER
1 (2 hr session) FREE! Katie
Design cross stitch embroideries with
traditional stitches and the speed of a
machine. Create your own cross stitch
patterns or use the Cross Stitcher Wizard to
create designs automatically. Select from
traditional and modern stitches — full, half,
quarter, mini and half-height or half-width
crosses, fixed or free backstitch and French knots. Instantly reflect your
design up to 8 times with the Multiply feature. Draw shapes with crosses,
outlines and fill patterns. Choose from elegant backstitch and cross stitch
fonts, including multicolor fonts, or create text from most TrueType® or
OpenType® fonts on your computer. This lesson will step you through many
of these features. WSS MYSEWNET PLATINUM PERPETUAL
OWNERS ONLY
Monday January 24 9:30-11:30 am OR
Saturday February 5 11:00-1:00 pm
TAKE AN ENCORE
1 (2 hr session) FREE!
Katie
Use the SILVER, GOLD, or PLATINUM
version of the mySewnet™ Embroidery
Software to load some SuperDesign and
Lettering elements and build a design using the
Encore options. WSS MYSEWNET SILVER,
COLD AND PLATINUM PERPETUAL
OWNERS ONLY
Saturday February 12 1:00-3:00 pm OR
Monday February 14 9:30-11:30 am
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$50 Class Pass!*
*some exclusions apply
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My Christmas Wish ListVIKING & PFAFF
☐A New Sewing Machine
☐A New Serger
☐New Amber Air Serger
HANDIQUILTER
☐Sweet 16
☐Handi Quilter Amara Long Arm
☐ Prostitcher
☐ Simply 16
VIKING & PFAFF SUPPLIES
☐Interchangeable Dual Feed Walking
Foot
☐Changeable Open Toe Foot
☐Changeable 1/4" Guide Foot
☐Changeable Stitch in the Ditch Foot
☐New Echo Foot
☐Clear Piping Foot
☐ 3 Hole Braiding Foot
☐Free Motion Spring Foot
☐1/4" Edge Piecing Guide Foot
☐Candlewicking Foot
☐Left Edge Foot
☐Clear Invisible Zipper Foot
☐Yarn Couching Foot
☐Join & Fold Edging Foot
☐ 3 Braid Foot
☐ Ribbon Foot Set
☐New Quilt Binder Attachment
☐Assorted IDF Feet
☐New Ruler Foot
☐Specialty Bobbin Case
☐Circular Foot
☐New Overlock Feet Kit
☐New Coverstitch Feet Kit
☐New Yarn Embellishment Foot
☐ Embroidery Cutwork Needle Kit
☐ Endless Embroidery Hoop 260 x 150
☐200 x 200 Hoop
☐Do All Quilters Hoop
☐260x260 Mega Quilt Hoop
☐Majestic Hoop
☐Textured Hoop
☐Magnetic Hoops 100 x 100
☐Magnetic Hoops 180 x 130
☐Magnetic Hoops 240 x 150
☐Sewing Machine Roller Bag
☐Sewing Machine Embroidery Bag
☐Metal Hoop 180x130
☐Small Square Hoop 80x80
☐Mini Embroidery Spring Hoop 40x40
☐Embroidery Spring Hoop 100x100
☐Metal Hoop Magnets
☐New EPIC Prewound Bobbins
☐Limited Edition Hydraulic Sewing
Chair
☐Accessory Tote
☐Foot Book
☐Metal Hoop Fabric Guide Set w/Feet
☐Seam Guide w/Feet
THREADS
☐Sulky Blendable Thread
☐Superior Cone Thread
☐Robison Anton Rayon
☐Silk Thread
☐Robison Anton Metallic
☐Cone Bobbin Thread: Black or White
☐Bobbin Work Thread
☐Razzle Dazzle Thread
EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE
☐MySewnet Silver
☐MySewnet Gold
☐MySewnet Platinum
☐Anita Goodesign All Access
STABILIZER ROLLS
☐Inspira Cut-A-Way; black or white
☐Inspira Light Weight Cut-A-Way
☐Inspira Dissolve-A-Way
☐Inspira Fuse N’ Tear
☐Inspira Tear- A-Way; black or white
☐Inspira Light-Weight Tear- A-Way;
black or white
☐Stitch 'n Ditch
☐Clear 'n Melt
☐Fuse ‘n Stitch
☐Tear ‘n Wash
☐No Show Mesh Cut-A-Way
☐Inspira Aqua Magic
☐Inspira Aqua Magic Plus
☐Stick On
☐Whisper Web Mesh
☐Light & Tacky Tear-A-Way
☐16" Wide Stabilizer
PRESSING AIDS... She’d use these if
she had them
☐Mary Ellen’s Best Press
☐Teflon Pressing Sheet
☐Magic Pressing Mat
EQUIPMENT
☐Horn Table Cutting Mats
☐Sew Steady Acrylic Surrounds
☐Viking Extension Table
☐Ironing Crafting Station
☐Steam Login Plus Iron
☐Steamworks Pro
☐Metal Thread Cone Stand
QUILTING SUPPLIES
☐Leaders
☐Quilt Patterns
☐Large, Medium and Small Olfa
Cutters
☐Olfa Cutting Mats
☐Sew Slip Free Motion Sheet
☐Machingers Quilt Gloves
☐Rulers
☐Pins
☐Long Arm Quilting Pins
☐HQ Glide Foot Set
☐HQ Couching Foot Set
☐HQ Echo Foot Set
☐HQ Rulers – Arc, Oval, Wave, Half
Circle
☐Basting Safety Pins
☐HQ 6” Swag Templates
☐Hoffman Bali Pops
GENERAL SEWING
☐Gingher Shears and Scissors
☐Swarovski Hot-Fix Crystals
☐Dunroven House Towels & Napkins
☐Koozies
☐505 Spray Adhesive
☐Havel Double Curved Scissors
☐Horn 4” Embroidery Scissors
☐Horn 6” Trimmer Scissors
☐Havel Extra Thin Embroidery Shears
☐Blunt Tip Scissors
☐Applique Scissors
☐7" Pinking Shears
☐Grabbit Magnetic Pin Cushion
☐Zirkle Magnetic Pin Cushion
☐Bobbin Saver
☐Sulky Storage Box (holds 48)
☐Crystal Applicator
BOOKS
☐Accessory Users Guide
☐Free Motion Quilting
☐Simple, Fun and Quickly Done
☐Embroidery Edge to Edge Quilting
☐The Pfaff Foot Book
☐The Viking Quilt Book