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- Apple Valley Specialty Classes
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- Last update May 6, 2008
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ONE BLOCK WONDER Thursday, July 17, 24, 31, 10AM-2PM. Helen May, $60.00 for all three sessions 
-QUILTING 100 - 4 weekly sessions 4 hours each class $80.00 June 1, 8, 15, 22 1-5pm August 7, 14, 21, 28 
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. QUILTING 101 Sampler quilt for the Advanced beginner or any skill level. 9 weeks - 4 hours each week Sunday--July 6,13,20,27, August 3,10,17,24,27 (1-5pm) . .
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QUILTING 102 Bird House Quilt - For the quilter with some experience. 8 weeks from 1PM - 5PM September 7,14,21,28, October 5,12,19,26 (1-5pm) $160.00 
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QUILTING 103 Paper Piecing - Small wall hanging or Pillow top (easy) 2 - 4 hour weekly sessions $40.00 May 18,25 (1-5pm) or June 12,19 (1-5pm) Two day class . 
Heirloom Sewing Classes with Brenda Hobart.
Notebook Classes:
Notebook classes are designed to introduce you and get you going with heirloom sewing. Along with learning the sewing techniques for combining laces and fabric together, you will also learn the various types of laces used in heirloom sewing today.
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Beginning Heirloom Techniques - Sewing Machine Monday, July 21, 2008 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM $35.00 kit included All Skill Levels Instead of starting with a large heirloom lace project, many students prefer “Notebook” style classes. In this class, you will build a reference notebook of basic heirloom sewing techniques that are applicable to a wide variety of fine machine sewing projects. Some examples are joining lace to lace, lace to fabric, lace to Entreduex, gathering lace and so much more! (Any sewing machine with a zigzag stitch is capable of creating these techniques.) .Beginning Heirloom Technique – Serger Tuesday, July 22, 2008 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM $35.00 kit included All Skill Levels Want to know a faster way to create that fabulous heirloom project? Try using your serger instead of a sewing machine. This “Notebook” class will show you just how easy it is to use your serger to join lace to fabric, lace to lace, gathered fabric to flat fabric, to name a few. (Any serger with a three thread rolled hem/rolled seam is capable of creating these techniques.) .Lace Shaping Techniques – Part 1 Monday, July 28, 2008 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM $45.00 kit included All Skill Levels Lace Shaping Techniques: Continue to add to your heirloom sewing portfolio, by learning lace shaping techniques. Samples for your Reference Notebook will include lace hearts, bows, diamonds and more. These are actually quite simple, but look so impressive! (Any sewing machine with a zigzag stitch is capable of creating these techniques.) .Lace Shaping Techniques – Part 2 Tuesday, July 29, 2008 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM $45.00 kit included All Skill Levels Pre-Requisite: Lace Shaping Techniques – Part 1 Why not add pizzazz to your lace shaping. In this Technique class you will learn how to expand your lace shaping by adding those little decorative touches to your lace shapes. Although not required, Lace Shaping Technique class is strongly recommended prior to this class. (Although a sewing machine with built-in decorative stitches is preferable, any machine with a zigzag stitch is capable of creating these techniques.) .
Church Doll ClassCome sharpen your heirloom skills or learn a new one. Techniques include: lace shaping, puffing, wing needle work and much more. Most machines with embroidery and built-in decorative stitching are capable of creating these techniques. (Basic sewing machine with a zigzag stitch can be used with purchase of a Face/Skirt Kit.) .Special Occasion Church Doll Wednesday, July 30, 2008 1:00 PM to 4:30 $53.00 kit included or Face Kit $5.00 extra All Skill Levels This doll features several beginning heirloom sewing techniques. The skirt’s fancy band contains many wonderful trims. The focal point of the band is a row of narrow puffing bordered by rows of Entreduex, French lace beading woven with silk satin ribbon, and lace insertion. The hem is finished with a flourish of gathered lace edging. This church doll’s ruffled edge bonnet frames her features ever so nicely
Heart To Heart Church Doll Wednesday, July 23, 2008 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM $53.00 kit included or Face/Skirt Kit: $10.00 extra All Skill Levels The Heart to Heart doll skirt has lace scallops and a lace heart just above the shadow hem. Shaped pintucks above the lace echo the scallops and heart. The center of the heart has a flower and leaf embroidery crowned by a tiny heart. This doll wears a sweet little bonnet with lace edging and twin needle pintucks
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Basic Heirloom Classes:
These classes teach many of the heirloom techniques for both the beginner and seasoned sewing.
Basket and Buttons Tea Towel Monday, August 4, 2008 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM $45.00 kit included All Skill Levels Making tea towels is fun and easy to do. This linen towel features an antique basket designed from Martha’s New Zealand pillow stitched in black with a huge bow and leaves peeking out of the basket. Instead of the flowers you will stitch an assortment of buttons to create the most unique tea towel in your collection. Wonderful wing needle stitching on the bottom has been used as bridging for you to run a matching ribbon. Wing needle Entreduex finished the opposite edge. (Any machine with an attachable embroidery unit and built in decorative stitches is capable of creating these techniques.)
Madeira Frame Pillow Tuesday, August 5, 2008 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM $100.00 kit included All Skill Levels Incorporating a beautiful Zundt design for Martha Pullen Company, this pillow has exquisite embroidery featuring bullion rosebuds, gorgeous scrolls and leaves. The Madeira frame is made of linen and attached to the embroidered Swiss batiste center section with machine pinstitch or Madeira appliqué stitch. Optional gathered French lace edging finishes the outside of this pillow. This pillow is gorgeous in any color and is especially pretty as a ring bearer pillow. (Any machine with an attachable embroidery unit and built in decorative stitches is capable of creating these techniques.)
Beginning Serger Pillowcase Tuesday, August 12, 2008 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM $50.00 kit included All Skill Levels Using the super simple serger techniques for Victorian insertion, bridging, edging and Entreduex trimmed beading you will love making many sets of these pillowcases. These pillowcases are perfect to machine embroider a name or monogram, making them the perfect gift for weddings, birthdays, Mother’s Day presents or just that something special for your own bedroom(Any serger with a three thread rolled hem/rolled seam is capable of creating these techniques.)
Embroidered Camisole and Tap Pants Wednesday, August 13, 2008 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM $85.00 kit included All Skill Levels Need a birthday, graduation, bridal shower or Christmas gift? This camisole with matching tap pants is absolutely gorgeous and fashionable. The center panel features mirror image machine embroidery framed with optional mitered Victorian embroideries. The center front “V” opening has drawstrings to tie to fit. The center panel has beautiful folded tucks and Victorian embroideries finish the top and bottom of the camisole as well as serving as straps. Matching tap pants have a drawstring waist and Victorian embroideries around the bottom of each leg. Worn as a shell or tank underneath a jacket, this camisole is very chic; especially during the holidays. (Any machine with an attachable embroidery unit and built in decorative stitches is capable of creating these techniques.) Sizes: Small to 3X
Begining Sewing Girls Top and Shorts Instructor: Janis Paget Monday July 7th 1 pm to 5 pm Cost: $20.00
Begining Sewing Womens Top and Shorts Instructor: Janis paget Wednesday July 9th 1pm to 5 pm Wednesday July 16th 1pm to 5 pm Cost: $40.00
Begining Sewing Girls Top and Capris Instructor: Janis Paget Thurs July 11 10am to 2 pm Thurs July 18 10am to 2 pm Cost: $40.00
When you take a class at Moore's, we intend to teach you the basic concepts for the class. Our goal is to provide you ample time to grasp the concepts and do part of the project. The time allowed may be not enough to finish the entire project.