 Machine Education Classes
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We provide sewing machine guide classes, Embroidery Workshop, Sewing Clubs, and Software classes exclusively to those who have chosen to purchase their machines or software from Eddie’s Quilting Bee. Unless otherwise noted, these classes are exclusively for Millennium Club members; *$25 refundable registration Fee. Please check with the store manager or proprietor to see how you can benefit from these classes.
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Machine Basics for Novices and Kids
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Instructor
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Class Fee
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Sessions
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Levels
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See a Sample:
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Lisa Shemwell
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$30.00
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One 2-hour session
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Beginners
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This class is for all new sewers so they can take other classes. All kids must take this class or have teacher approval prior to taking any kids class at EQB. Machines are provided for students to use in class. Fee includes supplies for class.
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Dates and Times:
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Aug 23 (Sat) 10:30-12:30
Sep 6 (Sat) 10:30-12:30
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All Mechanical Sewing Machines
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Instructor
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Class Fee
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Sessions
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Levels
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See a Sample:
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Monica DePalmo
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$25.00 refundable registration fee.
Millennium Club exclusively
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One 6-hour session
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Beginners (All Ages)
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Come in and learn what your machine can do. How to care for it, the best needles and feet to use with your new machine.
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Dates and Times:
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Sunday Classes-12:00-5:00
Aug 17
Sep 21
Oct 19
Nov 30
Dec 7
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Mid Arm I (HQ16/Mega Quilter/Tin Lizzy)
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See a Sample: |
| Melodee Wade |
$25.00 refundable
registration fee
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One 3-hour session
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| Description: Exclusively for EQB purchased machine. Learn to set-up, use and maintain your new quilting machine. |
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Sep 7 (Sun) 11:00-1:00
Nov 9 (Sun) 11:-1:00
Dec 3 (Wd) 9:00-12:00
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Eddie's Sewing Club
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Instructor
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Class Fee
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Sessions
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Levels
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See a Sample:
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Michelle Oatley
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$25refundable
registration fee
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One 3-hour session
refundable registration fee.
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Millennium Club exclusively
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Now that you bought your machine at EQB and you took the "Know How" class to use it, you are ready to spend an evening creating a fun sewing project with fellow sewers. Clubs are free to our customers who purchased their sewing machine within the last 2-3 years, and you can purchase a majority of materials at EQB.
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Dates and Times:
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Aug 13 (Tue) 9:30-12:30
Fridays 6:30-9:30
Aug 22, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5
Thursdays 9:30-12:30
Sep 18, Oct 23, Nov 20, Dec 18
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Care and Feeding of Your Featherweight
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Instructor
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Class Fee
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Sessions
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Levels
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See a Sample:
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Drew Schleter
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$45.00
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One 4-hour session
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We will be covering the history of the featherweight and origin of your machine as well as routine care and maintenance.
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Dates and Times:
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Aug 16 (Sat) 9:00-1:00
Sep 28 (Sun) 1:00-4:00
Nov 22 (Sat) 1:00-4:00
Dec 3 (Wed) 9:00-12:00
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MACHINE GUIDE CLASSES-BERNINA
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Bernina I
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Class Fee |
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Levels |
See a Sample: |
| Michelle Oatley |
Class Fee: Millennium Club exclusively
$25.00 refundable registration fee
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Six Hours Total
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| Description: For all Bernina computerized models (Activa, Aurora, Artista). Begin with sewing techniques using basic stitches, feet, needles and the right thread. |
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Aug 16 (Sat) 9:30-4:30
Sep 10 & 17 (Wed) :30-4:30
Sep 12 & 19 (Fri) 1:00-4:00
Nov 1 (Sat) 9:30-4:30
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Bernina II
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Class Fee |
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See a Sample: |
| Michelle Oatley |
Class Fee: Millennium Club exclusively
$25.00 refundable registration fee
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One 3-Hour session
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| Description: How to customize your computerized Bernina and its exclusive features. For all Bernina machines with an embroidery unit. |
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Aug 30 (Sat) 9:30-12:30
Sep 24 (Wed) 1:30-4:30
Sep 26 (Fri) 1:00-4:00
Nov 6 (Thu) 6:30-9:30
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Bernina Embroidery Software Series
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Class Fee |
Sessions |
Levels |
See a Sample: |
| Michelle Oatley |
Class Fee: Millennium Club exclusively
$25.00 refundable registration fee
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One 3-Hour session
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| Description: We will be learning how to work with customizing designs, lettering, monograms, multi-hooping and splitting design files. This class is for Editor Lite, Editor Plus and Designer Plus software owners by the last session. |
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Aug 12 , 26 & Sep 9 (Tue) 6:30-9:30
Oct 3, 10, & 24 (Fri) 1:30-4:30
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Bernina Club
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Class Fee |
Sessions |
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See a Sample: |
| Lisa Hall |
Class Fee: Millennium Club exclusively
$25.00 refundable registration fee
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One 3-Hour session
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| Description: Now that you bought your machine at EQB and you've taken the "Know How" class to use it, you are ready to spend an evening creating a fun sewing project with fellow sewers. |
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Sundays 1:00-4:00
Oct 26, Nov 23, Dec 21
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MACHINE GUIDE CLASSES-BABY LOCK
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Baby Lock I
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Instructor
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Class Fee
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Sessions
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Levels
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See a Sample:
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Michelle Oatley
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$25.00 refundable registration fee.
Millennium Club exclusively
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Six hours total
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Basic class for all new computerized Baby Lock owners. Course covers all basic features. (Quilter's Choice, Decorator's Choice, Crafter's Choice, Xscape)
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Dates and Times:
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Sep 8 & 15 (Mon) 6:30-9:30
Oct 11 (Sat) 9:30-4:30
Oct 28 & Nov 4 (Tue) 1:30-4:30
Dec 1 & 3 (Mon/Wed) 6:30-9:30
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All Mechanical Sewing Machines
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Instructor
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Class Fee
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Sessions
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Levels
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See a Sample:
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Monica DePalmo
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$25.00 refundable registration fee.
Millennium Club exclusively
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Six hours total
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Come in and learn what your machine can do. How to care for it, the best needles and feet to use with your new machine.
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Dates and Times:
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Aug 17 (Sun) 12:00-5:00
Sep 21 (Sun) 12:00-5:00
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Baby Lock E-line I
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Instructor
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Class Fee
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Sessions
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Levels
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See a Sample:
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Michelle Oatley
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$25.00 refundable registration fee.
Millennium Club exclusively
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Six hours total
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Basics instructional class for all new computerized Baby Lock owners. Course covers all basic features. (Ellegante, Ellageo, Esante, Ellure, & Espire)
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Dates and Times:
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Aug 11 & 13 (Mon/Wed) 6:30-9:30
Sep 6 (Sat) 9:30-4:30
Sep 13 (Sat) 9:30-4:30
Oct 28 & 30 (Tue/Thu) 9:30-12:30
Nov 4 & 11 (Tue) 6:30-9:30
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Baby Lock E-line II
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Instructor
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Class Fee
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Sessions
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Levels
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See a Sample:
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Michelle Oatley
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$25.00 refundable registration fee.
Millennium Club exclusively
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One 3-hour session
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Instruction continues for the E-line machines with embroidery capabilities. Take this after E-line I. (Ellegante, Ellageo, Esante, & Ellure models)
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Dates and Times:
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Aug 8 (Fri) 6:30-9:30
Oct 4 (Sat) 1:30-4:30
Nov 22 (Sat) 9:30-12:30
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Palette Embroidery Software Series
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Instructor
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Class Fee
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Sessions
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Levels
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See a Sample:
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Michelle Oatley
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$25.00 refundable registration fee.
Millennium Club exclusively
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One 3-hour session
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Description: Introduction to this software, guiding you through the programmable stitch creator, file utility, layout and editing.
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Dates and Times:
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Sep 6, 20 (Sat) 1:30-4:30 & Sep 20 (Sat) 9:30-12:30
Oct 27, 29, 31 (Mon/Wed/Fri) 9:30-12:30
Nov 10, 24, 25 (Mon/Tue) 6:30-9:30
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Embellishing
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Instructor
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Class Fee
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Sessions
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Levels
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See a Sample:
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Lisa Schmidt
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$100.00
Option to use store machine
usage fee $25 extra, can be a
pplied to that machines purchase.
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One 3-hour session
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Description: Learn to use the Embellisher with Linda Schmidt. You will explore many different applicable fibers and media. Get the tips and tricks of the trade from a master of fiber arts, while using an embellisher machine. Option to use store machine usage fee $25 extra, can be applied to that machines purchase.
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MACHINE GUIDE CLASSES- VIKING
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Viking I
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Instructor
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Class Fee
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Sessions
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Levels
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See a Sample:
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Monica DePalmo
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$25.00 refundable registration fee.
Millennium Club exclusively
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Six hours total
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Understand how to use all the features of your new Viking Designer machine. (Designer I, Designer II, Designer SE, Sapphire)
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Dates and Times:
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Sep 27 (Sat) 9:30-4:30
Nov 8 (Sat) 9:30-4;30
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Viking II Embroidery Unit
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Instructor
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Class Fee
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Sessions
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Levels
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See a Sample:
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Monica DePalmo
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$25.00 refundable registration fee.
Millennium Club exclusively
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One 3-hour session
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Understand all capabilities and functions of your embroidery unit.(Designer I and SE)
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Dates and Times:
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Oct 2 (Thu) 6:30-9:30
Oct 3 (Fri) 6:30-9:30
Nov 22 (Sat) 9:30-12:30
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Viking III Embroidery Design Transfer (formerly Designer III)
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Instructor
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Class Fee
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Sessions
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Levels
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See a Sample:
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Michelle Oatley
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$25.00 refundable registration fee.
Millennium Club exclusively
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One 3-hour session
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Get designs to your machine from your laptop specifically for Designer owners. Here's where you will understand how to use your 3D organizer software while you're connected to your computer; go on with Quick Font Plus as an added bonus!
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Dates and Times:
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Aug 14 (Thu) 6:30-9:30
Oct 4 (Sat) 9:30-12:30
Nov 22 (Sat) 1:30-4:30
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Viking • Designer Sewing Club
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Instructor
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Class Fee
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Sessions
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Levels
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See a Sample:
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Monica DePalmo
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$25.00 refundable registration fee.
Millennium Club exclusively
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One 3-hour session
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Make a new sewing project each month using your Viking Designer sewing machine.
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Dates and Times:
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Sundays 9:00-12:00
Aug 24, Aug 31, Sep 28, Oct 26, Nov 23, Dec 14
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Viking Embroidery Software Series
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Instructor
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Class Fee
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Sessions
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Levels
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See a Sample:
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Michelle Oatley
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$25.00 refundable registration fee.
Millennium Club exclusively
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One 3-hour session
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This comprehensive class covers the basics of Customizeing and Digitizing and the terminology enabling you to manipulate any design for your Viking embroidery machine.
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Dates and Times:
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Sep 3, 10, 17 (Wed) 9:30-12:30
Dec 17, 19, 22 (Wed/Fri/Mon) 6:30-9:30
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Diamond Club
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Instructor
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Class Fee
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Sessions
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Levels
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See a Sample:
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Michelle Oatley
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$25.00 refundable registration fee.
Millennium Club exclusively
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One 3-hour session
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Diamonds are forever! Satisfy your wildest dreams in this newly added club for Diamond owners. New techniques, presser feet, accessories and embroidery projects explored monthly.
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Dates and Times:
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Tuesdays 6:30-9:30
Sep 16, Oct 7, Nov 18, Dec 9
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MACHINE GUIDE CLASSES-BABY LOCK SERGER EDUCATION
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Serger Basics
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Instructor
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Class Fee
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Sessions
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Levels
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See a Sample:
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Michelle Oatley
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$100.00 non-exclusive
or $25.00 refundable registration
fee for Millennium Club members
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Five Hours Total
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All Levels
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Michelle will inspire you to use your serger! Start with the fundamentals of serging, including how to thread and understand tension, and then move up to all the different types of stitches. Foot use will also be explained.
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Dates and Times:
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Aug 27 (Wed) 9:30-4:30
Sep 20 (Sat) 9:30-4:30
Oct 20 & 27 (Mon) 1:30-4:30
Nov 15 (Sat) 9:30-4:30
Dec 8 & 15 (Mon) 6:30-9:30
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Serge "What's New"
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Instructor
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Class Fee
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Sessions
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Levels
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See a Sample:
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Michelle Oatley
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Millennium Club exclusively
$25.00 refundable
registration fee
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One 2 1/2-hour
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All Levels
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Now that you understand how to use your new serger, join Terry, who has planned some special piecing and embellishing projects to do with your serger.
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Dates and Times:
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Friday Classes 9:30-12:30
Aug 15, Sep 26, Oct 10, Nov 21, Dec 12
Wednesdays Classes 6:30-9:30
Aug 20, Sep 30 (Tue), Oct 22, Nov 19, Dec 10
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