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SUMMARY:Box Bottom and Bows Tote
DESCRIPTION:Box Bottom and Bows Tote\nWe have all done it. We purchase 5” X 5” precut charm packs because\nwe just love the fabrics. Then\, they sit in our fabric bins and wait for us to bring them to\nlife. Don’t let them sit any longer! Let’s get those 5” X 5” precuts out of the fabric bin\nand make something! \nWhen: January 15th 2026\nTime: 10:30-3:30\nFee: $35.00\nSkill Level: Confident Beginner – you must know how to work your sewing machine; prepare and cut\nfabric \nSupplies list:\n● Box Bottom and Bows Tote pattern – Available at Blaines\n● Main Fabric (exterior front and back): (30) 5” x 5” squares\no ‘Charm Pack’ defined: A ‘charm pack’ has (42) 5” X 5” squares.\no OR – cut your own charm pack (30) 5” X 5” squares from scraps/yardage\n● Coordinating Solid or print fabric (bag bottom\, handles\, lining\, bows) 1 ¼ yard\no Note: If using a batik\, purchase an additional ½ yard if the width is not at least 40”\nof usable fabric.\n● Foam Stabilizer – NOT FUSIBLE\n● By Annie – Soft and Stable (available at Blaine”s). Available in precut packages.\nThe 18” x 58” will work.\n● Fusible Fleece: ¼ yard – Fusible on ONE side\no Fleece should be at least 20” wide\n● Sewing machine – test for proper working order before class\no ¼” foot\no Walking Foot\n● Neutral and/or coordinating thread (top stitching and quilting threads will be visible)\no At least (2) Full Bobbin(s) of the same thread color(s)\n● Scissors\n● Pins\no Straight pins\no LARGE safety pins (approximately 8 – 10 safety pins)\n● Fabric clips\n● Seam ripper\n● Fabric Marking tool – this will be used to draw the quilting lines on the exterior of the bag.\nTherefore\, it MUST be easily removed after stitching. Suggestion: chalk pencil or tailor’s\nchalk in a color that is easily seen on your fabric colors. ALWAYS test your marking tool\non a scrap of your fabric before using it on your project.\n● OPTIONAL: Best Press ® spray (Available at Blaine’s) Or your favorite fabric prep spray\n● Cutting mat and Rotary Cutter\n● Acrylic Ruler: 6” X 24\nPre-Class Preparation to be completed before class\n● Measure your squares and trim them to 5” square if needed – manufacturers will cut\nthese squares about an ⅛” larger than 5” square.\n● Arrange your 5” X 5” squares into any desired pattern of 3 ROWS of 5 squares each\n● Sew them using a ¼” seam allowance – alternate pressing seams to the left or right to\nfacilitate nesting when sewing rows together\n● Make TWO; This will produce two rectangle pieces of 15 squares each\nMake two rectangles of 3 rows of 5 squares (see store for diagram)
URL:https://blainesewing.com/event/box-bottom-and-bows-tote/
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SUMMARY:Embroidery Playground - Embroidered Rope Trivet
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun\, creative\, and beginner-friendly sewing workshop where you’ll learn how to turn simple cotton clothesline rope into a beautiful\, functional trivet! In this hands-on class\, you’ll discover the techniques behind coiled-rope construction—how to form\, shape\, and securely stitch a rope base using a standard sewing machine.\nOnce your trivet is built\, we’ll take it to the next level with machine embroidery embellishment. Explore how to stabilize your project\, choose suitable designs\, and add decorative stitching that transforms your trivet into a custom piece of art. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n•	How to prepare and coil rope clothesline for sewing \n•	Zig-zag techniques for rope bowls and trivets \n•	Tips for shaping and keeping your project flat \n•	How to safely embroider on rope surfaces \n•	Choosing threads\, needles\, stabilizers\, and designs that work best \n•	Finishing touches to make your trivet durable and beautiful \nPerfect for: Confident beginners and intermediate sewists who want to try a new technique\, add texture to their sewing projects\, or create handmade gifts. \nYou’ll leave class with a completed rope trivet and the skills to make many more at home! \nWhen: January 22nd 2025\nTime: 12:00-3:30\nFee: $35.00 (Includes clothesline rope for 1 trivet\, Aquamesh plus stabilizer for 1 5×7 hooping & and embroidery design) \nSupplies:\nSupply List:\nSewing & embroidery machine w/ new 90/14 denim needle\nExtra 90/14 denim needles (just in case)\nBobbin wound w/ machine specific embroidery thread\nBobbin wound w/ all purpose thread\n5×7 hoop\nEmbroidery presser foot\nStandard presser foot\nMettler All Purpose Poly 0537\nMettler/Isacord 1903\nMettler/Isacord 3652\nPins or wonder clips\nAppliqué scissors\nTearaway tape
URL:https://blainesewing.com/event/embroidery-playground-embroidered-rope-trivet/
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