Blaine's Sewing

Improv Wall Hanging – “Branching Out”
2025-04-30 10:30 - 14:30 UTC | Blaine’s Sewing Machine Center, 1280 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston, RI, 02920, United States
Learn the technique to create whimsical improv trees that lend themselves to a whole forest of possibilities.
Class Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Class Time: 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Class Fee: $35
Skill Level: Any
Instructor: Sallie S.
Supplies list:
” Sewing machine
” 1/4″ inch foot for piecing (optional)
” Quilting rulers – One longer for cutting background fabric from ¼ or ? yard pieces and one smaller (6″) for cutting branches
” Rotary cutter
” Cutting mat
” Pins & pin cushion
” Background fabric -¼-yard of 9 different fabrics OR from your fabric stash 9 pieces of fabric approximately 8×10 inches each
” Strips of fabric for tree branches and trunk:
Nine, one-inch strips of fabric – choose either 3 contrasting fabrics OR 9 contrasting fabrics for more variety. Each strip should be approximately 25-28 inches long.
” Batting (approx. 20×26)
” Fabric for backing (approx. 20×26) and ¼ yd. for facing
” Thread for piecing and quilting

Serger Month Make & Take
2025-04-19 10:30 - 12:30
It’s NATIONAL SERGER MONTH! Do you have a serger that you dread to thread and sew on? Are you curious to know what a serger even does? Whether you are a quilter, garment maker, or crafter, we invite you to join us to try something new and easy to use while creating a practical serged organizer bin for your sewing space.
Special savings on ALL sergers for National Serger month.
Class with be featuring:
• Baby Lock Applaud
• Baby Lock Euphoria
• Bernina L890
• Janome 454D
• Juki MO-3000
Which one will be your favorite?!
Date: Saturday April 19th 2025
Time: 10:30-12:30
Class Fee: $20.00
(includes kit and machine use)

Improv Ruler Work Saturday - FULL
2025-04-05 10:30 - 13:30 | Blaine’s Sewing Machine Center, 1280 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston, RI, 02920, United States
Join Susan Enderson to learn just how easy it is to do ruler work on a Janome Sewing Machine while having fun filling in your pieced placemat with designs! During this half-day event, everyone will gain confidence in their FMQ Ruler work skills and will be ready to experiment more on their UFO’s at home! Susan will give you a clear understanding of how easy it is to set up the Janome machines for ruler work success! During this event, experience:
• The fun of free-motion quilting with rulers
• The precision of the Janome Accurate Stitch Regulator System (A.S.R.)
• The helpful design of the Janome ruler foot
• The opportunity to create endless quilted designs when using Janome’s clever and creative transparent template rulers
• Having fun!
Where: Blaine’s Sewing Machine Center
When: Choose from 1 of the 3 following dates/time slots:
Friday, April 4th from 9:30-12:30 OR 1:30-4:30 OR Saturday April 5th 10:30-1:30
Class Fee: $20.00 (includes machine, class kit, snack)

Sip N Serge Virtual Event
2025-04-05 01:00 - 16:00
Join Baby Lock for a Sip N Serge Livestream Event on April 5th from 1:00–4:00EST! Broadcasted live from Baby Lock Headquarters, this event will feature the Baby Lock
Education Team and special guests showcasing serger techniques, specialty feet, and more. You can enjoy inspiration, prizes, and exclusive offers they won’t want to miss!
Sign up at https://babylock.com/national-serger-month and select the virtual option to tune in!

Improv Ruler Work PM
2025-04-04 13:30 - 16:30 | Blaine’s Sewing Machine Center, 1280 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston, RI, 02920, United States

Improv Ruler Work AM
2025-04-04 09:30 - 12:30 | Blaine’s Sewing Machine Center, 1280 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston, RI, 02920, United States

Improv Ruler Work Thursday
2025-04-03 10:30 - 13:30 | Blaine’s Sewing Machine Center, 1280 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston, RI, 02920, United States
Join Susan Enderson to learn just how easy it is to do ruler work on a Janome Sewing Machine while having fun filling in your pieced placemat with designs! During this half-day event, everyone will gain confidence in their FMQ Ruler work skills and will be ready to experiment more on their UFO’s at home! Susan will give you a clear understanding of how easy it is to set up the Janome machines for ruler work success! During this event, experience:
• The fun of free-motion quilting with rulers
• The precision of the Janome Accurate Stitch Regulator System (A.S.R.)
• The helpful design of the Janome ruler foot
• The opportunity to create endless quilted designs when using Janome’s clever and creative transparent template rulers
• Having fun!
Where: Blaine’s Sewing Machine Center
When: Thursday April 3rd 10:30-1:30
Class Fee: $20.00 (includes machine, class kit, snack)

Placemat Class
2025-03-19 00:00 | Blaine’s Sewing Machine Center, 1280 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston, RI, 02920, United States
Placemats are fun to make for yourself and they make great gifts. For this class, you will be making 4 placemats by alternating 4 fat quarters. You will finish the tops in the first session. During the second session you will use decorative stitches on your machine to quilt them. You will have the option to either turn them inside out to finish them or bind them, as in the class sample.*
When: March 19th and 26th
Time: 10:30 – 1:30
Cost: $60.00 for both sessions
Teacher: Marilynn Bouclin
Blaine’s carries all supplies:
• Pattern, provided by teacher
• 4 coordinating fat quarters (18inches by 22 inches)
• 1 ¼ yards of fabric for backing- class 2* If you choose to bind then, you’ll need
1 ½ yards
• 1 ¼ yards of batting
• Neutral color thread for piecing
• Thread for decorative stitching- class 2
• 45mm rotary cutter with new blade
• 6 inch by 24 inch ruler
• 12 ½ inch square ruler if you have one. If not you can use mine
• Walking foot- second class
• 505 basting spray- second class
• Cushion for chair
• Sewing machine and manual
• Notions you use for sewing
• I will provide cutting mats. Depending on the number of students, you may have to bring one, either 18”x 24” or 24” x 36”

Skyler Quilt Class
2025-01-18 10:30 - 12:30
Skyler Quilt
This really is a “quickie” quilt! Using either half yard or fat quarter cuts, the quilt will be quickly finished as long as you have good contrast. This quilt is 1 of several in the book “Stripology Quickies” that we’ll be doing in the next few months! The added benefit of using the Stripology Squared ruler makes this an easy project.
Supplies list:
When: This is a 3-session class. Jan. 18, 25, Feb 1
Time: 10:30-12:30
Class Fee: $60
• Stripology Quickies book by Gudrun Erla
• Yardage according to pattern for size desired
• Stripology Squared Ruler and cutting mat
• Neutral thread
• Rotary cutter with new blade
• Sewing machine with new needle
• Sense of humor!

Rulerwork 104
2025-01-15 10:30 - 13:30 | Blaine’s Sewing Machine Center, 1280 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston, RI, 02920, United States
*Prerequisite: Ruler Work 101
It’s time to learn some designs for borders! Please bring a ruler with a good curve.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before class to set up your machine.
Instructor: Marilynn Bouclin
Supply List:
• 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
• Rulers*** If you have the nesting rulers and would like to make a design with them, please bring extra quilt sandwiches and plan on staying longer.
• Machingers (gloves for gripping fabric.)
• (3) 4 ½ inch x 25 ½ inch muslin quilt sandwiches. Mark the inside area at 3 inches x 24 inches and baste. You can assemble them ahead of time.
• Spray baste. I recommend 505. (If you are assembling the quilt sandwiches in class).
• Supreme Slider (a mat you place on your machine to help your material move)
• Self-threading needles
• Marking pen. I recommend the blue, wash away one or Frixion.
• Spacing Gauge
• Any other notions you need for sewing

Beyond the Frame December
2024-12-19 12:00 - 14:00
We’re stitching up some holiday magic with a fun Elf Side Seam Applique design! 🎁 Learn how to transform your plain ol’ T-shirt into a festive, giggle-worthy garment with the Viral Side Seam technique. Who needs boring when you can have elf-tastic?
Don’t miss the fun—download your design and watch the video today. Let’s make those T-shirts sleigh the holiday season!
Whether you are new to embroidery or embroider all the time, this is a great way to learn new techniques and get fresh ideas! Join our community of embroiderers to network, connect, win prizes, and get INSPIRED!
This Class is FREE, and no need to bring anything (it is a demonstration)! We kindly ask that you sign up to let us know you are attending.
When: December 19th 2024
Time: 12:00-2:00
Class fee: FREE
*Bring a lunch or snack and Show & tell*

Lace Ornaments
2024-12-14 10:30 - 14:30 | Blaine’s Sewing Machine Center, 1280 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston, RI, 02920, United States
Come and create some embroidered holiday free standing lace ornaments to gift to someone special or add a touch of glamour to your own holiday tree!
Kaylee will teach you how to make a lace snowflake and a three-dimensional poinsettia. The class fee includes designs and stabilizer. Designs will be from OESD Holly Jolly ornaments collection. If you already own the designs, please let us know when you register for class.
When: December 14th 2024
Time: 10:30-2:30
Class fee: $30.00
(includes stabilizer, applique fabric, USB stick with designs)
Supplies:
o Embroidery machine in good working order with new 80/12 emb needle in place
o Applique scissor/snips
o 5×7 hoop
o 4 spools of thread with 1 bobbin wound of each to match
o Isacord or mettler thread colors (or something comparable):
• 1900(red)
• 0010 (White)
• 5933 (Green)
• 5643 (Green)
o Feel free to bring a snack or bagged lunch

Holiday Open House
2024-12-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Blaine’s Sewing Machine Center, 1280 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston, RI, 02920, United States
Join us for our Annual Holiday Open House and Sale to create an In-the-hoop embroidery stocking. We will also be featuring demos and in store specials! Class proceeds with go to the RI food bank to help those in need during the holiday season.
When: Saturday December 7th
Time: 1:00-2:00
Fee: $10.00 Cash only (will be donated)
Please Call 401-463-8824 to register

Holiday Open House
2024-12-07 10:30 - 23:30 | Blaine’s Sewing Machine Center, 1280 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston, RI, 02920, United States
Join us for our Annual Holiday Open House and Sale to create an In-the-hoop embroidery stocking. We will also be featuring demos and in store specials! Class proceeds with go to the RI food bank to help those in need during the holiday season.
When: Saturday December 7th
Time: 10:30-11:30
Fee: $10.00 Cash only (will be donated)
Please Call 401-463-8824 to register

Beyond The Frame November
2024-11-21 12:30 - 14:00
Get ready to bloom with creativity this month with Beyond the Frame! For November, they are bringing you beautiful freestanding flower patches that are perfect for adding a unique touch to shoes, crafts, clothing, and so many other projects. These flower patches are super fun and quick to make, so you can stitch them up in no time!
Join us in our very own classroom for a live stream presentation with sisters Zandra and Mila of Embroidery Shoppe. Bring a lunch and talk embroidery with fellow stitch lovers! Get the design for FREE, get inspired, & join our community of embroiderers to network, connect and win prizes
This Class is FREE, just bring your lunch!! (it is a demonstration)! We kindly ask that you sign up to let us know you are attending.
When: November 21, 2024
Time: 12:00-2:00
Fee: FREE!!

Rulerwork 103
2024-11-20 10:30 - 13:30 | Blaine’s Sewing Machine Center, 1280 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston, RI, 02920, United States
*Prerequisite: Ruler Work 101
This class in the Ruler Work sessions is both fun and functional. We will be using the straight ruler to connect points on your quilt to create complete and interesting designs. You will learn the starburst, lattice and diamond designs.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before class to set up your machine.
Instructor: Marilynn Bouclin
Cost: $45.00
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
• Cushion for chair (seats are too low).
• Quilting Needle for your machine, 90/14.
• Threads for top and bobbin- your choice of color
• Bernina 4-in-1 ruler , Angela Walters Slim ruler or any straight edge quilting ruler
• Machingers (gloves for gripping fabric.)
• (4) 8 inch square muslin quilt sandwiches. We will assemble them during class as we will be marking the “dots” first.
• Spray baste. I recommend 505.
• Supreme Slider (a mat you place on your machine to help your material move)
• Self-threading needles
• Marking pen. I recommend the blue, wash away one or Frixion pen.
• Spacing Gauge
• Any other notions you need for sewing

Discovering Janome Applications and Artistic Digitizer
2024-11-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Blaine’s Sewing Machine Center, 1280 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston, RI, 02920, United States
Janome expert and software specialist Anne Heine is coming to Blaine’s! You may have even seen her on social media videos doing live demonstrations and answering your questions on just about everything Janome. For those of you who don’t know her, Anne has extensive knowledge of embroidery, software editing, digitizing, and Janome Apps. Join her as she demonstrates how to use the different Janome Apps (AcuAssist, embroidery link, Acusetter, Acustitch & more) bring your iPad or tablet with you to follow along. She will also be covering the Janome Artistic Digitizer Software. Learn how you can create and embellish so easily with this robust embroidery, sewing and crafting software. The possibilities are endless! This class will be interactive, so you will be able to follow along with Anne on your laptop for hands-on experience! If you have been reluctant to use any of these amazing Janome programs, now is the time to discover and explore exactly what this technology can do.
When: Saturday November 9, 2024
Time: 10:00-4:00 (for Both Sessions)
Fee: $20 (includes lunch)
*Bring your IPAD or ANDROID Tablet with apps loaded(AcuAssist, emb link, Screen saver, Acusetter & Acusketch)
Bring Laptop with powercord, mouse/pad the Artistic Digitizer or Digitizer JR. downloaded and updated to V1.7
Schedule:
Janome Apps: 10:00-12:00
Lunch: 12:00-1:00
Artistic digitizer: 1:00-4:00

Janome Creativity in HD Experience
2024-11-07 10:00 - 17:00
Join us as we welcome back Janome Educator Anne Hein for the Janome HD Creative Experience.
Prepare to expand your creative limits at Janome’s Creativity in HD event! This exclusive experience is an embroidery-intensive event illustrating many advanced features including – couching, Ruler-work, applique, quilting in the magnetic hoop, the accurate stitch regulator, and so much more! This event showcases the exceptional embroidery and sewing capabilities of the award-winning Continental M17 while simultaneously allowing sewing enthusiasts to explore unique sewing and embroidery experiences. Now is the perfect to come and test drive the Janome CM17… You don’t want to miss out!
When: November 7 & 8
Time: 10:00-5:00 both days
Fee: 75.00 (Machine use, kit, Lunch & snacks included)

Inspirational Quilt & Trunk Show Presented by Peg Nickerson
2024-11-02 10:30 - 12:00 | Blaine’s Sewing Machine Center, 1280 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston, RI, 02920, United States
Peg is a long-time patron of Blaine’s who is known for creating exceptional custom art quilts. Her stunning and unique pieces are carefully fabricated using a combination of traditional applique, machine embroidery, and quilting. You may have even spotted some of her work shared on our Facebook page. Enjoy a curated selection of some of her favorite pieces, learn what motivated them, and how her creative process works. Let her imaginative designs inspire your own creations and get tips and ideas to help your ideas flow into your next project. Come be motivated and amazed while contributing to a good cause.
When: Saturday, November 2, 2024
Time: 10:30-12:00
Fee: $5.00 – All class fee proceeds will be donated to the Rhode Island Food Bank
Cash only please call the store to reserve your seat.

The Ultimate Bernina PM
2024-10-26 13:30 - 16:30 | Blaine’s Sewing Machine Center, 1280 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston, RI, 02920, United States
Join us for the unveiling of the new and innovating products from BERNINA. In this lecture/demo event, explore the industry-leading features and unparalleled precision of the latest BERNINA sewing machine. Embark on a journey of creativity and craftsmanship, where you will have the opportunity to witness the future of sewing unfold. Join us and dive further into features including Jumbo Stitching, Customizable Quilt Designs, Customizable Lettering, Shape Designer, Embroidery and Quilting Placement Tools, BERNINA Placement Scanner and Camera.
Fee: $15.00

The Ultimate Bernina AM
2024-10-26 09:30 - 12:30 | Blaine’s Sewing Machine Center, 1280 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston, RI, 02920, United States

Serger Showcase
2024-10-25 09:30 - 16:30 | Blaine’s Sewing Machine Center, 1280 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston, RI, 02920, United States
Join Bernina educator Venitta McCall for this one-day L890 Serger event! Explore several cutting-edge serger techniques including twice-as-nice stitch, flatlock seaming, and serger fringe. All these techniques come together in a wall hanging project. Experience serging like never before! Join us for an exclusive opportunity to pioneer the next wave of serging innovation, while also having the chance to unleash your creativity. Whether you are new to serging, or a seasoned sewist, this is a perfect time to discover the power of sergers and unlock the secrets to flawless seams and professional finishes.
Fee: $60.00 (includes lunch and project kit)

Rulerwork 102
2024-10-16 10:30 - 13:30 | Blaine’s Sewing Machine Center, 1280 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston, RI, 02920, United States
*Prerequisite: Ruler Work 101
Now that you’ve mastered straight lines, you’re ready to conquer curves. You will learn to stitch continuous curves. This design has many applications which we will explore during class. We will continue using the Handi Quilter Versa Tool (the same one we used for straight-line stitching). You may also bring other quilting rulers with curves if you have them.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before class to set up your machine.
Instructor: Marilynn Bouclin
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
•Cushion for chair. (the seats are low).
•Quilting Needle for your machine, 90/14.
•Threads for top and bobbin- your choice of color
•Handi Quilter Versa Tool or another ruler with a slight arc
•Machingers (gloves for gripping fabric)
•(1) 15 inch square muslin quilt sandwich. We will assemble it during class OR you can assemble it at home: draw a 12 inch square and section it off into(9) 4 inch squares. It will look like a 9 -patch quilt block. Not sure? Wait until class.
•(1) 6 inch square muslin quilt sandwich. We will assemble it during class OR you can assemble it at home: draw a 6 inch square and section it off into(1) 4 inch square. Not sure? Wait until class.
•Spray baste. I recommend 505.
• Supreme Slider (a mat you place on your machine to help your material move)
•Self-threading needles
•Marking pen. I recommend the blue, wash away one or Frixion pen.
•Spacing Gauge or the small 1” x 6” ruler. You will need to make ¼” increments
Creative Grids Machine Quilting Tool Smiley
•Any other notions you need for sewing
***Ruler Work 103 will use the 4-in-1 Bernina Ruler for continuous curves and scallops or the Westalee Scallop Ruler, if you decide to continue.***

Aria Quilt
2024-10-03 10:30 - 12:30 | Blaine’s Sewing Machine Center, 1280 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston, RI, 02920, United States
This quilt is easier than it looks! Learn to use a new ruler -Stripology Squared- which is so helpful with any quilt project, but this one in particular! Pattern yardage is for 1/2yd cuts or fat quarters-your choice. Sample is in the store.
Instructor: Pat Jackson
Fee: $60.00 For all three sessions
Session Dates: Thursday, October 3rd. Thursday, October 10th. Thursday October 17th.
Supplies:
Sewing machine with new needle
Aria Quilt Pattern by GE Designs
Rotary cutter with new blade
Stripology Squared Ruler preferable (Can use 8×24″ ruler but much easier and faster with stripology ruler)
Cutting mat
Neutral or coordinating thread
Fabric per pattern
