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Classes are coming! Classes are coming!

May 13, 2013

Kids’ sewing classes will start the week of June 10th @ Cottontail Quilt Shop in Kennesaw.

Snap Happy! bags (2.5 hours)  6/28 from 1:00-3:30 p.m.
Zipper Pouches (2 hours)  6/12 from 10:00 a.m. – noon
Easy & Simple Skirts (3 hours)   6/11 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
T-Shirt Pillow Covers (3 hours)  6/20 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

These classes are designed for stitchers, ages 8-14, with some experience.  This means the student can thread the machine, wind a bobbin and stitch a straight seam without sewing her/his fingers together.  Classes are limited to no more than 4-6 students. Projects can also be tailored to meet individual student needs.

If you’re brand new to sewing, I recommend that you contact the shop at 678-355-6776 and to ask about the First Steps and Simple Stitches class.  You will learn how to operate your sewing machine and make a pillowcase by the end of the class.  Private lessons are also available during the week.

If you’re a grown-up and want to take one of these classes, please let Robin or me know!   The Easy & Simple Skirts class would be great for a mom who wants to sew for her daughter.  Paired with an appliqued t-shirt, you can have a custom look for a fraction of the retail price.  And they’re so quick and easy to make once you learn how (even faster if you have a serger).

Happy Stitching!

Wondering what to do with all those embroidered baby clothes?

April 27, 2013

Wondering what to do with all those embroidered baby clothes?

Walker’s quilt made from a bib, onesie, diaper/burp cloth, overalls and t-shirts. All items were either embroidered or appliqued.  I took the classic t-shirt quilt design down to a munchkin size.  The blocks here are 7-1/2″.  I hung the quilt top on my design wall and texted the photo to a coworker with the ? of how many of these items had she embroidered.  Tonight she posted the picture on Facebook.  I got two orders in less than 20 minutes.  Talk about the power of social media.  I’m a believer.  And also wondering if I should concentrate on quilts instead of teaching.

T-Shirt Pillow Class

April 25, 2013
T-Shirt Pillow Class with 'Tweens
T-Shirt Pillow Class with ‘Tweens

Got an old t-shirt that you want to turn into something useful?  Why not turn it into a t-shirt pillow cover?  Come join us at Cottontail Quilts for this 3 hour weekday class geared toward younger sewists in 3rd grade and up.  You must be able to sew a straight seam and operate your sewing machine independently to take this class.  If you’ve never sewn a stitch, please take one of our First Stitches and Beginning Basics classes before signing up for this one.  Location:  Cottontail Quilts in historic, downtown Kennesaw, GA.  Call the shop at 678-355-6776 for times and registration information.

Contact the instructor @ comestitchwithme (at) gmail (dot) com for a supply list or any other questions.  Thanks!