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Learn more about Society of Sewing & Learning at our Open House May 17th fro 1pm to 4pm. 

SOCIETY OF SEWING & LEARNING

Welcome to SOCIETY OF SEWING & LEARNING!   This SPECTACULAR monthly event - Society of Sewing & Learning -  is just too good to simply call it " Club"! World class professionals will be at Ann’s to share their knowledge and sewing experiences with you.   three hour lecture format Sundays 12-3pm OR Mondays 10-1pm NEW instructors - a different national educator each month NEW payment structure - join for the year, June 2008 - May 2009, for $100.  Tuition:  $100 to join for the year (11 sessions) - about $9/meeting, or $25/session.  Tuition is pro-rated at registration depending upon date joined through May 2009.

Check back soon for the 2009 Schedule!

Society of Sewing & Learning SCHEDULE 2008

June

Sunday, 6/8 12-3pm

Or

Monday, 6/9 10-1pm

Mary  Mulari - Author and Fabric & Embroidery Designer

Since 1983 Mary has been teaching and writing about creative sewing.  She started with sweatshirt embellishments and appliqué and she is now the accomplished author on topics including making accessories, travel gear, gifts, aprons and napkins.  Mary designs fabric for Marcus Brothers and embroidery for Viking, Cactus Punch and Amazing Designs.  Plus great trunk show!

July

Sunday, 7/13 12-3pm

Or

Monday, 7/14 10-1pm

Trish Stuart - Twisted Threads Embellisher Extraordinaire

 To say Trish is the queen of embellishment is an understatement, and yet it doesn’t entirely hit the mark.  She is a creative spirit and uses fun techniques to express her ideas.  Fabric paint, fabric pens, applique, bobbin work, foil, stamping, inks, glitter, couching - all of these and more - make her projects unique and beautiful.  Trish works with wall art and wearables alike.  She’ll teach us her tips, tricks and techniques - and display her trunk show.  PLUS she'll demonstrate the awesome new needlepunch machines.

August

Sunday, 8/10 12-3pm

Or

Monday, 8/11 10-1pm

Elaine Waldschmitt - Quilter, Designer  & Author

Elaine treats us to a look inside her “Quilted Closet” pattern line and inspires us to “Wear Our Quilts”.  Elaine uses everything to compliment her work - fabrics, threads, fibers, buttons, beads, crystals and more.  In addition to running her own business, Elaine works with Andover Fabric creating fabric lines.  Come see her trunk show.

 

September

Sunday, 9/21 12-3pm

Or

Monday, 9/22 10-1pm

Karen Eckmeier - Landscape Quilter, Designer & More

Karen has taken quilting in a new direction.  Her “Layered Curves” technique allows you to render in fabric virtually anything you can draw by hand.  You’ll be blown away by her “Accidental Landscapes” quilts and gain a whole new appreciation of tulle and more.  Don’t miss Karen and her collection of samples.

October

Sunday, 10/12 12-3pm

Or

Monday, 10/13 10-1pm

Paula Reid - Machine Quilting Artist

Author and designer Paula Reid is a specialist in custom machine quilting and contemporary work with novelty threads.  She teaches you to see quilts in a whole new way.  Paula is a frequent guest on Simply Quilts and, just as a side note, she is Alex Anderson’s personal machine quilter and good friend.  Trunk show too!

 {PLUS  a full day workshop with Paula, Sat.,  10/11 - see Class List for details)

November

Sunday, 11/16 12-3pm

Or

Monday, 11/17 10-1pm

Lanette Edens - The Gypsy Quilter

Lanette works closely with a number of the quilting industry's most innovative and prolific designers, to bring you the very latest tools and methods.  You will discover simplified techniques to create intricate designs that were once impossible, and to trim hours from your projects while improving consistency and easing construction.  Lanette created the Gypsy Gripper!  Plus see her samples!

Join Lanette for a full day Sit & Sew Tuesday, November 18th.  Click for details.

 

 

December

Saturday, 12/20  10-1pm

 

Please join us for a Holiday Open House Party. 

Refreshments, show & tell and more!

*dates, times and guests’ schedules subject to change

Come by Ann’s or call to sign up and reserve your spot in Society of Sewing and Learning.  

781-828-2201 or info@annsfabrics.com

 

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