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Class requirements and policy

The class fee must be paid in full at time of registration to be considered enrolled. If you are unable to attend a class for which you have registered and paid, you must cancel within a minimum of two days prior to the class start date in order to receive a refund. No refunds will be made for cancelling on the day of the class. You are responsible for picking up any kits, hand-outs, and files provided for that class. Blaine's reserves the right to cancel a class due to lack of enrollment; a full refund will be given at the time of cancellation.

Ruler Work 101 for Domestic Machines

Are you ready to learn how to use rulers on your home machine? This class will teach you tips and tricks for getting your machine ready for free motion quilting. We will cover thread choice, batting, setting tension and the basics of free motion quilting with a straight edge ruler. Samples will be shown using a variety of different rulers, but the main focus will be using the Handi Quilter Versa Tool. If there’s interest, future classes will be scheduled. The original classes were a series of 6 classes covering 6 different rulers.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before class to set up your machine.
Instructor: Marilynn Bouclin
Date: Wednesday, March 8th from 10:30 – 12:30
Cost: $40.00

 

 

Because this class is in such high demand and class sizes are limited you must pay in full at the time of registration to be considered enrolled. Please call the store to pay by credit card to confirm enrollment.

 

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Supplies: All materials listed below are carried by Blaine’s.
•Machine with ruler foot, foot pedal and some kind of extension table
•Sewing machine manual, just in case
•Quilting Needle for your machine, 90/14.
•Thread- please bring 2 contrasting colors for checking the tension. 
•Handi Quilter Versa Tool or ruler with a straight edge
•(3) 8 inch square muslin quilt sandwiches. We will assemble them during class.
•Spray baste. I recommend 505. 
•Marking pen. I recommend the blue, wash away one
 
March 8, 2023

The Perfect Binding - 3 ways!

You’ve pieced your top and quilted it. Now for the binding. Are you having trouble mitering the corners or joining those last 2 ends? Would  you hate like to learn hand sewing the binding? Or would you rather attach your binding by machine? Then this class is for you. We’ll learn some tips for making the binding and attaching it to your quilt. The class includes a 3-page handout with photos so you will be able to practice this skill again and again.
When: Wednesday, March 22nd and March 29th, from 10:30- 1:30
Cost: $70.00 for both sessions
Teacher: Marilynn Bouclin

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Supplies: All materials listed below are carried by Blaine’s.
•Sewing machine with both straight stitch foot and walking foot (and manual, just in case)
•Straight stitch sole plate, if you have one
•(3) quilted pieces, 16 inches square. I used (3) 12 inch orphan blocks and put a 2 ½ inch border on them. Please do not trim the blocks after quilting them yet.
•Binding strips. You may cut them to the size you prefer to work with (2 ¼” or 2 ½”). Please do not join strips together or iron them. We will learn some tricks in class.
•Quilting needle #90.
•Ruler appropriate for the size of what you will be binding. An 18” ruler would be a good choice or a larger square ruler (12 inch square or larger).
•Rotary cutter
•Some kind of fabric marker, like Clover chalk marker.
•Matching thread for the top and bobbin
•Pins (I use both flower head pins and Clover glass head pins).
•Awl
•Your usual sewing supplies
 
March 22, 2023 - March 29, 2023

Bunny Mug Rug

Perfect for Easter baskets and gifts, the Bunny Silhouette Mug Rug features a design every “bunny” will love. Add a touch of Embroidery Leather to make your project shine! ( will will be make the 5x7 size, you will also receive 8x12 files)
When: March 25 2023
Time: 10:30-2:30
Fee:$30.00 includes kit ($20 if you are a Kimberbell DDE Member)

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  • Embroidery machine in good working order with new 80/12 emb needle in place               (we also recommend bringing your needle/plate screwdriver and extra needles just in case!)
  • 5x7 hoop
  • Bobbin wound with machine specific Bobbin thread
  • Mediumweight Cutaway
  • StitcH20 Washaway topping
  • Applique scissors/snips
  • fabric cutting scissors
  • embroidery tape
  • Embroidery thread colors: Light pink 2530 , Dark pink 1753, or peach 1352 , white

**Please be sure to have the embroidery design loaded onto the USB stick AHEAD of class, if you need help with this please let us know!**

March 23, 2023

Bunny Mug Rug (Saturday)

Perfect for Easter baskets and gifts, the Bunny Silhouette Mug Rug features a design every “bunny” will love. Add a touch of Embroidery Leather to make your project shine! ( will will be make the 5x7 size, you will also receive 8x12 files)
When: March 25 2023
Time: 10:30-2:30
Fee:$30.00 includes kit ($20 if you are a Kimberbell DDE Member)

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TODAY!

 

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  • Embroidery machine in good working order with new 80/12 emb needle in place               (we also recommend bringing your needle/plate screwdriver and extra needles just in case!)
  • 5x7 hoop
  • Bobbin wound with machine specific Bobbin thread
  • Mediumweight Cutaway
  • StitcH20 Washaway topping
  • Applique scissors/snips
  • fabric cutting scissors
  • embroidery tape
  • Embroidery thread colors: Light pink 2530 , Dark pink 1753, or peach 1352 , white

**Please be sure to have the embroidery design loaded onto the USB stick AHEAD of class, if you need help with this please let us know!**

 

March 25, 2023

Quilting 101

Everything you need to know before you sew!

This class is for the beginner quilter or anyone who needs to brush up on their skills. Session 1 will cover needles, threads, rotary cutter use and cutting and accurate quarter inch seams. You will be cutting the pieces for the pattern (at least some, maybe all!). Session 2 will focus on sewing the quilt top and how to measure for borders.
We will be making the Bold Blocks quilt from Fabric Café’s Pretty Darn Quick! Book. There is a sample in the store and kits are available for purchase.

Instructor: Marilynn Bouclin
Where: Blaine’s
Date: 
        Session 1: Wednesday, April 12th from 10:30 - 1:30

        Session 2: Wednesday, April 26th from 10:30 - 1:30

        Session 3: Wednesday May 10th 10:30-1:30

        Fee: $80.00 for all 3 sessions

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Supplies: All materials listed below are carried by Blaine’s- please be sure to get them ahead of time.
•Pretty Darn Quick 3-Yard Quilts book
•Ruler 6 inches X 24 inches. If you own others, you can bring them along also
•45 MM rotary cutter with a new blade.
•Sewing machine in good working order with new 90/14 universal need in place
•Sewing machine manual, just in case
•Pins 
•Scissors
•Measuring tape for class 2
•Wonder clips to keep cut pieces together
•Universal Needle for your machine, 90/14
•Thread
•Spacing Gauge
•Any other notions you need for sewing

If you want to use the same fabric pictured, let us know upon registration and we can kit it up for you!

 
April 12, 2023 - April 26, 2023