Kelly's Necchi-New Home      Sewing  Center 

5301 East State Street
Rockford, IL 61108

ph: 1-815-394-0775
fax: 1-815-394-0767

February 2010

 Girls, please be sure and register at least 2 weeks ahead of time.  If there are not enough students for the class, it will be cancelled.  The teachers need at least 4 students. 

Wed. Feb. 3rd. 5:30-8:30  UFO night.  Bring in any of your Unfinished Quilt Objects and let Mary help you finish.  Mary has helped finish projects as old as 10 years.  Oh, what a feeling to get that out of the way and move on to the next thing!   Teacher-Mary Auerswald    1 session  $10.00

Mon. Feb. 8th. and 22nd. 5:30-8:30 The Bow Tucks Bag.  Make this really great bag with lots of pockets in one of two sizes.  You decide if you would like the tote size or a "purse" size.  This bag is easy and can be made in 2, 3, or 4 different fabrics. 

 Pattern required.  Necchi will carry it.    Teacher-Janet Frederickson   2 sessions   $40.00 

Wed. Feb. 10,17,24, March 3 and 10th.  6:00-8:30  Very Beginner Sewing.  For the person with no experience or you just need a little refresher.  You will make a very simple garment under the guidence of Margot.  You will pick out a simple pattern, learn to read the pattern for the notions and fabric you need, fit the pattern, pin the pattern to the fabric, cut it out and sew it.  Always a fun class. Margot is very patient and easy going. Teacher-Margot Kelley  5 sessions  $60.00

Thurs. Feb. 11th. 5:30-7:30  Sewing Fix Its.  This class is for the people who need to MEND but don't know how.  Chris is a very experienced sewer.  You can bring in your mending.  Even if all you need to do is sew on a button or replace a zipper in a coat.  If you don't have a machine you can borrow one of ours. This class will meet once a month.   Teacher-Chris Sherrard   1 session  $10.00

Sat. Feb. 13, March 13, and April 10th.  9:30-12:30  Introduction to Quilting for Couples.  There are a lot of creative guys out there and what a way to be creative-Quilt!  You will learn from the very beginning.  This is a sampler wall hanging so it's not that big.  4 basic blocks.  You will learn fabric selection, cutting, piecing, quilting and binding.  Janet and her hubby Al have been quilting for years.  Teachers-Al and Janet Frederickson  3 sessions  $50.00 


 

Friday Feb. 19th.  5:30-8:30  Tween Sewing Night. For girls between 10 and 14.   This class will meet once a month.  Let's make it a pajama party. Bring your own CD's.  You should have a little sewing experience.  The first month you will make a pair of pull on pajama bottoms. Bring your own machine or borrow one of ours.  Teacher-Mary Auerswald  1 session  $15.00

Tues. Feb. 23rd, March 2, 9, and 16th.  5:30-8:30 The Next Step In Sewing.   This class is for the sewer who is ready to advance in her technique.  You will be making a beautiful pair of dress slacks with a waistband, closures, zipper and hem. Patty is one of our new teachers.  She has been sewing for over 40 years.  Mostly apparell but also some upholstery, slipcovers, etc.  At this time she is working in an alteration shop.  She is so excited to teach garment sewing since that is her favorite.  Teacher-Patti Grandys   4 sessions   $50.00 


 

Thurs. Feb. 25th.#1  5:30-8:30 OR Sat. Feb. 27th. #1  10:00-1:00  Embroid-a-Block Club  TNT.  This club will meet for 10 months.  This is the new Embroid-a-block pattern from Hoop Sisters.  This beautiful quilt all done in the hoop in your embroidery machine.  You must have at least a 5x7 hoop.  This class is filling up fast! 

Teacher- Janet  Frederickson  You must commit for 10 months @ $10.00  per month

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5301 East State Street
Rockford, IL 61108

ph: 1-815-394-0775
fax: 1-815-394-0767