Sandi's Sewing Connection

YOUR connection to creative sewing!

Factory authorized GOLD STANDARD Bernina dealer

Phone:  319 - 752 - 2226

Monday thru Friday 10am to 5pm; Saturday 10am to 3pm

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CLASS REGISTRATION POLICY -- It is necessary to pre-register for all classes.  Payment must be received to hold your place in class.  Please register for classes early as class supplies must be ordered and some classes fill quickly.  Note that make-up dates are not available for classes missed except for cancellations caused by weather and that cancellations must be made at least 1 week prior to class for a refund.  Supply lists are given at the time of paid registration and you must have supplies before class starts.  We ask that all supplies be purchased from us since premium quality supplies help to insure the best results.  We give students a 15% discount on all supplies for classes.

BERNINA SOFTWARE SAMPLER PROGRAM – We are excited about this virtual lesson program Bernina is offering.  Each month, a Bernina educator will make a live on-line presentation to demonstrate a software/embroidery technique.  And, since it is an on-line format, you can learn from the Bernina educator right in our store!  These sessions will be on Saturdays at 1pm and will last about 2½ hours.  The dates for 2008 are:  April 26^th, May 17^th, June 28^th, August 16^th, September 20^th, October 18^th, and November 22^nd.

OESD WEB SEMINARS – OESD stands for Oklahoma Embroidery Supply and Design.  This Bernina company is a pioneer in embroidery designs, products, and software and has many years of experience in both home embroidery and also commercial embroidery.  They provide a program of web seminars that we can provide to you right in our store!  These seminars cover a wide variety of topics and are identified on our calendar with “OESD”.  Come to these seminars and learn directly from the experts at OESD.

THIMBLEBERRIES CLUB – Thimbleberries Club for 2008 will be the Lodge & Lakeside Big Club Quilt that will be made using elements from four single patterns, published quarterly.  Come and join us monthly to share your love of this wonderful craft.  Thimbleberries Club for 2008 will continue to meet on the second Tuesday of every month at 1:30 and 6:30pm.

CABIN AT NINE PATCH CROSSING QUILT – Beginning and experienced quilters alike will find this impressive quilt fun and DO-ABLE!  Traditional nine patch and off-center log cabin blocks are arranged diagonally with setting triangles.  This quilt offers many possibilities for color combinations and fabric selections.  Class will meet on Tuesdays April 15^th, 22^nd, 29^th, and May 6^th at 1:30 and 6:30pm.

 THIS CLASS IS DONE AND WE HAD FUN

OESD EXPLORATIONS - PART 2 OF A 4 PART SERIES -- Classic! Who knew planning a project could be so easy?  See what the addition of Color Wheel, Cookie Cutters, Articles and Stitch Sequence can do to add to your embroidery success.  Class will be on Wednesday April 16^th at 10:30am.

 THIS CLASS IS DONE AND WE HAD FUN

OESD THREE HOURS OR LESS -- Are you looking for a last minute gift idea?  Need a hostess gift and have no time to stitch?  Come to this class and learn how to stitch gifts you can complete with your embroidery machine - in three hours or less!  Class will be on Tuesday April 22^nd at 9am.

 THIS CLASS IS DONE AND WE HAD FUN

BERNINA SOFTWARE SAMPLER PROGRAM – the topic will be "Dream Keepers".  Work with the Touch Up Picture tool and add some outstanding movement in an embroidery design using the software’s Artistic Effects. Create a unique fabric covered Dream Keepers™ project as a gift for a loved one or something special for yourself .  Class will be on Saturday April 26^th at 1pm.

OESD STABILIZE TO MAXIMIZE -- How do you know which stabilizer to use for the t-shirt you are making?  This class will teach you the basics of embroidery stabilizers and give you guidelines for choosing the proper stabilizer for your fabric and design.  Class will be on Thursday May 8^th at 2pm.

BEGINNING QUILTING -- Are you a “want to be quilter”?  This is the project for you.  We will do the Rail Fence Quilt from Start Quilting with Alex Anderson.  We will instruct you clear through the project starting with how to do the cutting and piecing.  You will even finish the project by quilting and binding the edges.  This is a do-able project you will be proud to give as a gift or keep for your own wall.  Classes will be held on Wednesdays May 7^th, 14^th, 21^st, and 28^th at 10:30am or 6:30pm.

BERNINA SOFTWARE SAMPLER PROGRAM – The topic will be “Welcome Home”.  Come and explore the world of BERNINA Cross Stitch as you create designs for linen hand towels.  Class will be on Saturday May 17^th at 1pm.

OESD EXPLORATIONS - PART 3 OF A 4 PART SERIES -- Galaxy or Options to add to Classic.  Explore the possibilities with some great options like Reshape, Sequence as Selected/Slow Redraw, Buttonholes, Applique.  Class will be on Tuesday May 20^th at 10:30am.

BORDERS & BINDINGS DEMO – We hear many customers say they have started many quilts but have yet to finish them before moving on to the next one.  Is that because they need help with ideas for borders and binding?  Come join us for this demo lecture class and get ideas and inspiration for these subjects.  Class will be on Thursday June 12^th at 1:30 or 6:30pm.

KIDS PILLOW CASE CLASS – This class is for kids that are 7, 8, or 9 years old that want to have some sewing fun.  Make a “sausage” pillowcase for your bed pillow.  “Sausage” doesn’t mean there is food involved, just sewing fun.  The picture shown is from a Kids Pillow Class we had in February and all the students loved it!  Class size is limited so register early.  Class will meet on Tuesday June 17^th from 1:30pm until 4:30pm.

OESD EXPLORATIONS - PART 4 OF A 4 PART SERIES -- Galaxy or Options to add to Classic.  Explore Layout Wheel, Quilter, Multi-hooping, Stitches 'n' Effects, Circle-Ring-Star, Stipple Stitch and we'll also explore our new Add On Companion Software - Make It Stitches.  Class will be on Thursday June 19^th at 10:30am.

OESD EMBROIDERY ON PAPER -- Join the latest scrapbooking craze - learn to embroider and embellish paper!  This class will give you guidelines on choosing the proper designs and using the proper materials and accessories to make your projects a success.  Class will be on Tuesday June 24^th at 2pm.

KIDS PILLOW CLASS – This class is for kids that are 7, 8, or 9 years old that want to have some sewing fun.  Spend the afternoon with Katy making a pillow with your initial on the front and an easy back closure.  The picture shown is from a Kids Pillow Class we had in February and all the students loved it!  Class size is limited so register early.  Class will meet on Wednesday June 25^th from 1:30pm until 4:30pm.

BERNINA SOFTWARE SAMPLER PROGRAM – The topic will be “Embroider with Specialty Threads”.  Did you know you could embroider with wool threads, fine cords, and even silk ribbon?  Join us to learn how to adjust an embroidery design for what we refer to as “Specialty” threads and then use what you have learned to embellish a small wall hanging from the Harmonic Convergence quilt pattern by Ricky Tims.  Class will be on Saturday June 28^th at 1pm.

KIDS SHORTS CLASS – This class is for kids that are 7, 8, or 9 years old that want to have some sewing fun.  Class size is limited so register early.  The picture shown is from a Kids Pillow Class we had in February and all the students loved it!  Because we need to take measurements and prepare kits, registrations must be completed by Friday June 13^th.  Class will meet on Wednesday July 9^th from 1:00 until 4:30pm.

BERNINA SOFTWARE SAMPLER PROGRAM – Play with Lettering Baselines and Elastic Lettering to personalize a BERNINA tote bag.  Class will be on Saturday August 16^th at 1pm.

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